tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32369735110993142102024-03-18T23:46:43.973-04:00CIS... Better Than CSIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-11429307996626497322011-06-10T10:26:00.003-04:002011-06-10T10:33:49.373-04:00A Day OffThis is the 25th anniversary of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." One of the funniest movies of all time, it is worth checking out all these years later. It had an all-star cast, including Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Charlie (yes, that guy) and my favorite, Ben Stein as the economics teacher. The most well known scene is the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Vvm0wvOGw&feature=related">parade</a> scene. After watching, what did you think? Have you seen this movie before? What did you think of it? If this is not the funniest movie of all time, what do you think is? <br /><br />On a more serious note, thank you for all your hard work this semester. I have enjoyed working with you in CIS and other classes. I hope you have a safe, relaxing and fun summer. Good luck on exams next week.Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-39236916395920655032011-06-09T10:35:00.002-04:002011-06-09T10:40:46.293-04:00Here's to the HeroesIt is probably tough being a soldier stationed in a war zone like Iraq or Afghanistan for a year or more. And we know how crazy airplane tickets and fees can be. Now imagine coming home after a long deployments and then being charged a fee to have your bags transported home on Delta or another air carrier! Would it make you angry. Well apparently it did to some soldiers. Their solution, post a video on video complaining about thousands in fees being charged them. Think it got a message across? Watch <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theenvoy/20110608/ts_yblog_theenvoy/airline-changes-baggage-fees-after-u-s-troops-returning-from-afghanistan-complain-they-were-charged-2800">this</a>. Do you agree with the soldiers or Delta? Would you have done the same as the soldiers? Why or why not.Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-72629250598509250462011-06-07T14:01:00.001-04:002011-06-07T14:03:47.745-04:00Failing……Tragically!<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XriFfcnlIJM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><br />We’ve all had our times when we have failed at some point. Have you ever failed that badly? If so, explain your tragic failure. If not, explain a time where you witnessed someone fail. Which clip did you think was the funniest? Why? If you were to make your own fail video montage, what type of clips would you include? Why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-70848524014707590402011-06-07T10:09:00.002-04:002011-06-07T10:18:10.453-04:00SGA ElectionsSGA elections are Thursday. Instead of an assembly, where the candidates present their speeches, those speeches have been recorded and uploaded to YouTube. Undoubtedly, you will be seeing this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PoPTXFp_0">video</a> many times over the next several days. What do you think of it? Compared to an assembly, is this a better way of presenting the candidates? When will viewing it get old and boring? Do you have a particular favorite candidate? Teachers can not vote. However, I think that they are all good candidates and will do a great job with SGA!Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-84868096861238022102011-06-06T08:07:00.004-04:002011-06-06T10:41:03.780-04:00Super HeroSome of you may have heard of the recent heroics of Eddie Peoples, who recently foiled a bank robbery. Eddie is also a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and has served several tours in war zones overseas. Watch this <a href="http://beta.news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/iraq-war-veteran-helps-thwart-bank-robbery-25431262.html#crsl=%252Fvideo%252Fus-15749625%252Firaq-war-veteran-helps-thwart-bank-robbery-25431262.html">story </a>of his heroics. Do you think he is a hero? Would you have done the same things he did, including chasing the bank robber? Or would you have done something else?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-46821929039754873602011-06-03T10:37:00.002-04:002011-06-03T10:40:43.303-04:00NKOTBSB (figure that one out)<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc481f6e" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43265525&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc481f6e" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43265525&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys performed together on the Today Show's concert series this morning. New Kids on the Block was popular when I was in elementary school! Do y'all even know who they are? What about the Backstreet Boys? What do you think of "boy bands"...should they make a come-back or do you think the music industry is better off without them? Why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-9317716634198641022011-06-02T10:21:00.002-04:002011-06-02T10:26:48.926-04:00A "Good Kid's" High<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc2f624f" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43236830&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc2f624f" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43236830&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Have you ever heard of the "choking game"? Do you know of anyone that's tried it? Why do you think teens participate in something so risky? Do you think stories like this will prevent some teens from putting their life on the line to get high?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-16202465181430935812011-06-01T09:20:00.002-04:002011-06-01T09:53:22.138-04:00Supercafone!<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc101a0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43222347&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc101a0" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43222347&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />I personally have never seen "Jersey Shore". Are you a "Jersey Shore" fan? Do you think it was a wise decision to send the cast members of this popular MTV show to Italy? Why or why not? Do you think Snooki's accident was a result of her being a supercafone (idiot), or do you think it was a stunt to get media attention? Why is this show so popular???Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-34077589613843092992011-05-31T09:20:00.003-04:002011-05-31T09:26:41.621-04:00Boy or Girl?My Advanced CIS 1st block class has a blog, and the <span style="font-style:italic;">students </span>are responsible for creating the daily blogs. I stole this idea from Shaquii. Thank you!<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YMlZwgdCj6w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />What did you think of this video? Is it a good idea, and is it even possible, to allow a child to <span style="font-style:italic;">choose </span>his or her gender? How long will the parents be able to keep the gender of their child a secret? Do you think this will have more of a positive or negative effect on the child? Why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-41477575085466449952011-05-27T10:15:00.007-04:002011-05-27T10:31:37.187-04:00Million Dollar WinnerAdmit it, you probably love to play video games. Some of you would no nothing except play them if you could. Now meet Brian Kingrey. He just won one million dollars for pitching a perfect game on MLB 2K11. Check out his <a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/video/MLB?vid=81b878fc-1b16-4e1f-a0bb-f5407f493b0e&from=en-us_msnhp&gt1=39002">story</a>. I am not surprised that he used Roy Halladay as his pitcher and that he spent five hours a day practicing. Would you have been interested in participating in this competition? Or, do you believe that video games are a waste of time? Do you have a favorite video game and if so, what is it? <param value="." name="base"><param value="true" name="allowFullScreen"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"><param value="transparent" name="wmode"><param value="player.c=v&player.v=81b878fc-1b16-4e1f-a0bb-f5407f493b0e&mkt=en-us&configCsid=msnvideo&configName=syndicationplayer&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral&brand=foxsports&fg=" name="flashvars">Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-80198777313216642812011-05-26T10:23:00.003-04:002011-05-26T10:30:03.298-04:00Movie TimeCaptain Jack Sparrow is back! Time for a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Let's <a href="http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie-trailers/#/video/23907655-d4a0-406d-82c7-18c1e4f8e9c1/">watch</a> the trailer. The summer movie releases seem to be popping up all over. Between Pirates of the Caribbean, Kung Fu Panda 2 and other movies, there seem to be many good choices in the theaters this summer. Which movie is your first choice to view? Is there one movie you just can't wait to see? Or, will you avoid the theaters altogether and spend your entertainment dollars elsewhere?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-45417583907916647362011-05-25T10:23:00.002-04:002011-05-25T10:30:20.622-04:00One Way to Avoid Bullying?!If you were being bullied because of protruding ears, a big nose or another physical imperfection would you consider having surgery to "fix" that imperfection? As this <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43159961#43150039">video</a> shows, young teens and younger children are considering that kind of surgery. After watching the video would you consider surgery to correct an imperfection? Do you think that changing a physical appearance might end the bullying of a student? Would you consider having surgery that would change your physical appearance?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-56994399399646977052011-05-24T10:16:00.003-04:002011-05-24T10:44:41.586-04:00Who's to Blame??????Imagine parents being fined money when their child is tardy or absent or actually being graded by teachers. Is that hard to imagine? Well, watch the<a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/43134658#43134658"> video</a>. What do you think about what is being discussed. It seems that several states are actually doing these things or talking about doing them! What do you think of it? Is it fair to hold parents accountable for a student's performance at school? Why or why not? If parents were held accountable in some way would that change your performance in school?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-13468141027546893832011-05-23T10:13:00.003-04:002011-05-23T10:29:20.806-04:00Fit to Stand TrialRemember Jared Loughner? He is the shooter, accused of killing 6 people and injuring many others during Congresswoman Giffords' rally in January. Will he make it to trial? This week a decision will be made to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial. This <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp=43127880&#43127880&from=en-us_msnhp&snid=18424776">video</a> explains how that decision affects his chances of standing trial. Do you agree that a decision like this is fair to him? Is it fair to the victims? If he truly is mentally ill, what should be done for him? Should there be more or less gun control laws in this country?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-15581521817198098952011-05-20T10:56:00.003-04:002011-05-20T11:00:02.019-04:00About Face<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc333660" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43106881&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc333660" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43106881&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />What did you think of this story? Hopefully we all agree that injecting Botox into an 8-year-old girl for the purpose of winning a beauty pageant is pretty pathetic. Do you think the story was all a hoax to make money, or do you think the mom is trying to escape being classified as an unfit mother? Do you read tabloids? If so, do you believe most of what they say to be true or false?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-39628418752168707022011-05-19T10:28:00.002-04:002011-05-19T10:34:00.899-04:00Save the Bride!<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc1473ec" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43076644&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc1473ec" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43076644&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Describe your reaction to the video. How would you respond if you were left at the altar because your bride or groom-to-be married someone else days earlier? In your opinion, was this a newsworthy event? Why or why not? How do you think this woman feels now that her "meltdown" has been broadcasted on national news?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-57398555275647428462011-05-18T10:50:00.002-04:002011-05-18T10:51:58.865-04:00Six Pack!<object width="416" height="374" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="ep"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=offbeat/2011/05/09/moos.best.abs.in.congress.cnn" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=offbeat/2011/05/09/moos.best.abs.in.congress.cnn" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Would you have thought that the guy on the cover of the Men's Health magazine was a congressman? What do you think of the congressman's abs? Do you think his picture of the cover of Men's Health is appropriate? Why or why not?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-71653190611975186072011-05-17T09:52:00.002-04:002011-05-17T10:07:22.966-04:00Oh Arnold...<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc373592" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43058740&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc373592" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43058740&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Were you shocked to hear that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a secret child? WHy or why not? Girls, if you were in Maria Shriver's shoes, and after 25 years of marriage you found out your husband was unfaithful, would you leave him or try and work it out? Why? Guys, why do you think so many public figures and celebrities are finding it so hard to stay faithful? Do you think any less of Arnold Schwarzenegger?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-88312180329209599572011-05-16T09:36:00.002-04:002011-05-16T09:38:40.152-04:00Sneaker Controversy<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc33dc51" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=43045515&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc33dc51" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=43045515&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Describe your reaction to the video. Do you think those opposed to Shape-Ups for girls are over-reacting? Why or why not? If you had a daughter, would you buy her Shape-Ups?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-41990319536165000732011-05-12T10:29:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:39:39.929-04:00A Rare Surgical ProcedureImagine having surgery where a cancerous growth is removed from your leg. Your leg is amputated, the cancer is removed and the leg is reattached. Sounds simple, doesn't it? Well that is very close to what happened to Dugan Smith. But now after about 18 months, he is playing organized baseball and pitching at that! Here is his <a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/video/?vid=8dc605d2-dce7-45a9-9bac-cd285c018002&from=en-us_msnhp&gt1=39002">story</a>.<br /><br />Should Dugan have been allowed to continue playing organized baseball? How would you react to Dugan if he was your teammate and/or classmate? Do you think he will be as good a player as he might have been if he had not had the procedure?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-3610246104848109552011-05-11T10:03:00.005-04:002011-05-11T10:32:09.711-04:00Let's Go Flying!!Would you want to fly over the Grand Canyon? Well, a Swiss adventurer has done just that using his jet propelled wings attached to his back. Flying at over 190 miles per hour, he was in the air for over eight minutes. This <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/jetman-flies-over-grand-canyon-25186831">video</a> will show you parts of his flight. <br /><br />Would you be interested in doing something like that, or do you think it would be too dangerous? Is he brave, or crazy? Should he have been allowed to do it? Can you think of a crazier stunt?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-59400437079128939002011-05-10T09:59:00.003-04:002011-05-10T10:05:48.164-04:00Grandma did What???Shoppers in the Detroit, Michigan area have been pick pocketed by a group of hat wearing grannies. "The Mad Hatters" are responsible for half a million dollars worth of stolen merchandise. Their disguise? Hats! The <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42971214#42971214">video</a> explains that the hats probably distract others from identifying them. <br /><br />What do you think of the Mad Hatters? Are they original? Do they remind you of your grandmother? If they are arrested, what kind of punishment should they get? Can you think of a more clever disguise?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-51633407088444224602011-05-08T15:20:00.003-04:002011-05-09T10:17:19.037-04:00Family ReunionImagine trying to get a stranger to take your family's picture while you are on vacation. Then you discover that the photographer is your half brother! Watch this <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42947732#42947732">story</a>.<br /><br /><br />How would you react to finding this out? Would you be curious to know what his or her life had been like? If it turns out to be better than yours, would you be upset? Would you even want to know that you had a half brother or half sister?Roland Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17250580260612829004noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-77851917466322639042011-05-05T14:59:00.001-04:002011-05-05T15:01:17.103-04:00Foreign Accent Syndrome<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc733525" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=42912922&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc733525" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=42912922&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Describe your reaction to this video. Would you be upset if you woke up from oral surgery with a foreign accent? Why or why not? If you could have any accent, what would you choose and why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3236973511099314210.post-36161945070653581082011-05-05T09:34:00.002-04:002011-05-05T09:47:06.661-04:00No Release of Bin Laden's Death Photos<object width="420" height="245" id="msnbc41c665" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" /><param name="FlashVars" value="launch=42911836&width=420&height=245" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed name="msnbc41c665" src="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640" width="420" height="245" FlashVars="launch=42911836&width=420&height=245" allowscriptaccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object><p style="font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 420px;">Visit msnbc.com for <a style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;" href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com">breaking news</a>, <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032507" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">world news</a>, and <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032072" style="text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px; color:#5799DB !important;">news about the economy</a></p><br /><br />Do you think Osama Bin Laden's death photos should be released? Why or why not? Some are now questioning the legality of Bin Laden's killing. One international lawyer stated "It may not have been possible to take him alive, but no one should be outside the protection of the law. Even after the end of the second world war, Nazi war criminals were given a fair trial." How would you respond to those questioning whether or not Bin Laden's killing was legal?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20