A Day Off

This 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 parade 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?

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.

Here's to the Heroes

It 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 this. Do you agree with the soldiers or Delta? Would you have done the same as the soldiers? Why or why not.

Failing……Tragically!

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?

SGA Elections

SGA 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 video 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!

Super Hero

Some 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 story 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?

NKOTBSB (figure that one out)

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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?

A "Good Kid's" High

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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?

Supercafone!

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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???

Boy or Girl?

My Advanced CIS 1st block class has a blog, and the students are responsible for creating the daily blogs. I stole this idea from Shaquii. Thank you!



What did you think of this video? Is it a good idea, and is it even possible, to allow a child to choose 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?

Million Dollar Winner

Admit 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 story. 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?

Movie Time

Captain Jack Sparrow is back! Time for a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Let's watch 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?

One 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 video 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?

Who'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 video. 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?

Fit to Stand Trial

Remember 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 video 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?

About Face

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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?

Save the Bride!

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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?

Six Pack!

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?

Oh Arnold...

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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?

Sneaker Controversy

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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?

A Rare Surgical Procedure

Imagine 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 story.

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?

Let'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 video will show you parts of his flight.

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?

Grandma 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 video explains that the hats probably distract others from identifying them.

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?

Family Reunion

Imagine 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 story.


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?

Foreign Accent Syndrome

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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?

No Release of Bin Laden's Death Photos

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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?

Move Your Body!

The #1 YouTube video last week was Beyoncé's "Move Your Body" music video, even though her video had no special effects, costume changes, or celebrity guests. Beyoncé worked her magic and made Michelle Obama's fight against childhood obesity look cooler and more fashionable than ever before. The pop chart diva revamped her 2007 hit "Get Me Bodied," and dubbed the new version "Move Your Body" in support of the first lady's "Let's Move!" healthy eating campaign.

In the following behind-the-scenes clip, students discuss their struggles to make better eating choices, and Beyoncé explains her desire to help spread Michelle Obama's encouraging message. "It's all about promoting the benefits of healthy eating and exercise," she said. "But what we want to do is make it fun by doing something that we all love to do. And that's dance."



Now let's watch the video!



What did you think of Beyonce's video? Do you think Michelle Obama's fight against childhood obesity will be successful and/or make a difference? Will Beyonce's support help her campaign? Do you struggle with healthy eating and exercise? If so, does Michelle Obama's campaign and Beyonce's music video encourage you to do better? Why or why not?

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Sorry for being so sappy today, but I couldn't resist showing this video about a little boy named Teddy.



Everyone has a teacher that they'll always remember, and it's not always because he or she was the best teacher they ever had. Most of the time it's the teacher who took the most interest in you or the teacher who pushed you farther than you thought possible. For me, that teacher was Professor Lakatos, my college Accounting professor who made me feel like I could accomplish anything. Who has been your most inspiring teacher and why? What makes a teacher great?

US Forces Kill Osama bin Laden

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Describe your reaction to the video. Are you relieved and/or feel a sense of justification now that Osama bin Laden has been killed? Why or why not? Do you think the U.S. will suffer any repercussions as a result of killing Osama bin Laden? Why or why not?

The Royal Wedding

I may be one of the few Americans who was not interested in England's royal wedding today. I don't get it. You are probably disappointed to know that!. It seems that the entire world was watching the wedding of Prince William and Katherine Middleton. News coverage began at 4 am this morning. Even the Weather Channel had reports about the London weather for the wedding.

Here is a short video of the ceremony. Were you interested in the wedding, or did you think it was a waste of time? Did you get up early to watch it? Will you be looking at the news tonight to catch what you might have missed from the earlier coverage? Or will you (like me) ignore the entire thing?

Twister Caught on Camera

Most of you know that I am a weather geek. I enjoy following the weather and in general find it very interesting.

Have you ever seen a tornado up close? Between the Suffolk tornado of three years ago and the events of Saturday, April 16 it seems that we have all experienced or been close to a tornado. Yesterday Chris England of The University of Alabama caught a twister on film. Here is that dramatic video.


What did you think of that video? Was it frightening? Would you have been too scared to have filmed it? Was Mr. Carter brave to film it or just foolhardy? Finally, do you want to see a twister up close and personal?

What's for Dinner?

In Kenya, the Dorobo tribe gets a lot of their food by "stealing" the freshly killed animal from the lions that killed it. Check out this video from the "Human Planet." Do you find yourself cheering for the tribesmen as they approach the lions or pulling for the lions? After all, the lions did the killing. Do you feel sorry for the animal that was killed? Who do you think would have a harder time adjusting to another culture? Would it be us adjusting to the Dorobo tribe culture, or the Dorobo tribe adjusting to our American culture?

Suicide Due to Cyberbullying

Two Minnesota Eighth graders (Hayley Fentress and Paige Moravetz) recently committed suicide. They were good friends and may have killed themselves as part of a suicide pact. Something that seems to be obvious is that they may have been bullied and possibly cyberbullied. Let's watch the news story and interview with their families.

After viewing the interview, do you believe that the suicide of Hayley and Paige was due to cyberbullying? Do you believe that they were bullied, whether it was cyber or not? Do you know of anyone who has been cyberbullied, and was anything done about it? Is cyberbullying a problem at WHS?

Newest YouTube Sensation

Meet Keenan Cahill. You have probably seen his lip synching videos on YouTube or TV. For a 16 year old, he has made many new fans and friends, including Katy Perry, 50 Cent, Jennifer Aniston and the San Francisco Giants baseball team. The interview with Keenan is interesting and shows several of his videos.


Have you seen any of his videos? Is he talented, or just annoying? Will you be interested in his videos a month from now?

World's Most Beautiful

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What do you think makes a person beautiful? Do you agree with People Magazine's choice of World's Most Beautiful Person? Why or why not? Who is the most beautiful person in your world (not Hollywood's) and what makes him or her so beautiful?

Your Baby CAN Read!

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Have you seen infomercials for "Your Baby Can Read"? If so, what was your reaction when you first saw the infomercial? Who do you believe, the university experts or the CEO of "Your Baby Can Read," and why? If you were a parent, would you want your child to read at a young age? Why or why not?

DC Mayor Arrested!

Washington Mayor Vincent Gray and other top city officials were arrested on Capitol Hill on Monday during a protest of the budget deal House Republicans cut with President Barack Obama. The Mayor publicly chastised a rider in the budget that stops local taxpayer funds from paying for abortions in the District of Columbia. The Mayor also chastised a provision in the budget that allocates money for vouchers for low-income students to attend private schools. Capitol Police say they arrested 41 protesters for unlawful assembly, for “blocking passage” on Constitution Avenue near the Capitol. Protesters chanted “Free D.C.” and “We can’t take it no more.” Tensions have long run high between D.C. officials and congressional Republicans for years. The Republican Party has largely opposed the District’s effort to gain a full-voting member in the House. The district’s member of Congress, currently Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat, can vote only in committee.



Do you agree or disagree with the Mayor's stance on the abortion rider? Why? Do you agree or disagree with the Mayor's stance on providing vouchers for low-income students to attend private school? Why? Should D.C. have a full-voting member in the House? Why or why not? What do you think about the method the Mayor used to get his message across to the House, the Senate, and the President?

Trump for President?

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Describe your reaction to Donald Trump's interview. Regarding Trump's comments on Obama's presidency, was he out of line or do you agree? Why? Do you think Trump would make a good President? Why or why not? Trump thinks "this country is going to hell." How do you think our country is doing?

Play Ball

You probably realize that the baseball season is underway. Major league teams started play last week and minor leagues teams, including the Tides start play later this week. How is your team playing? Windsor's baseball and softball teams have been playing for a couple of weeks. You should check out one of their games soon!

One of the funniest comedy routines is Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First?" Let's watch a video of it!

Is this the funniest comedy routine you have ever seen? What made it so funny? How long do you think they practiced for it? If you did not like it, what is the funniest comedy sketch you have seen?

A Scary Airplane Flight

Wow, this is scary. An airplane having part of the fuselage tear off during flight. As you watch the video were you amazed at how calm everybody seemed to be? Would you have been scared? Will you pay more attention to the onboard flight safety presentation? If you are flying soon, will this incident cause you to rethink your plans?

It's Friday!!!

If you've been anywhere around a computer or television, you've undoubtedly heard about the song “Friday,” performed by Rebecca Black, a 13-year-old 8th grade girl from California. Here's the story in a nutshell... Rebecca Black's parents paid $2,000 to vanity music label, ARK Music Factory, so Black could record a song in its studio, then shoot a video for that song and distribute the song and video. The $2,000 covered half or less of the production of the song and video; by paying, Black retained some of the rights of the song. Here's the music video...



"Friday" has gotten almost 73 million YouTube hits and tons of publicity, but mostly for being so bad. Rebecca Black finally responded to all the harsh criticism on Good Morning America. Watch the interview.



What's your opinion of the song and video? Does Rebecca Black deserve such negative criticism? Do you think Rebecca Black has talent? What do you think, will Rebecca Black and Justin Bieber sing the next tween hit song?

"and I was like baby, baby, baby oh..."

I am "Mommy" to a very sweet 2-year-old, Braydon. When a student showed me this YouTube video, I just had to make it one of our blogs!



Have you ever watched America's Funniest Home Videos? What was your favorite video clip and why? It seemed obvious that some of these home videos were planned. Do you think planned videos are as funny? And should they be allowed on America's Funniest Home Videos? What is the funniest thing you have heard a child say or do (this can include you!)?

How high can you jump???

Check out the article and YouTube video at the following link:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Division-III-YouTube-sensation-earns-spot-in-NCA?urn=ncaab-wp1502

I guess white kids can jump (well, some of them)! Is Jacob Tucker impressive? Why or why not? Do you think Tucker at 5'11" stands a chance against his competitors who are all at least 6'3"? If you could be GREAT at one thing, what would it be and why?

Life = Risk

Which person's story surprised you most? Explain the statement, "If you've never failed, you've never lived." Has there been a time when a failure in one area of your life paved the way for success? Why do you think we must fail in order to succeed?

Is WalMart Sexist?

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Do you think sexism still exists in corporate America? Why or why not? Based on the information presented in the video, do you think WalMart discriminates against women? If so, how should WalMart be punished?

Movie Time

Several new movies begin this weekend, including "Sucker Punch" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules."

http://movies.msn.com/filmfan/?from=en-us_msnhp&GT1=28162

Is there one of these that you will be going to see? Will you wait until it comes out on DVD or Blu-Ray and watch it then? Or are neither of these for you? Is there another movie that you will be going to see or are you waiting on another one coming out soon?

Bigfoot is Alive and Well in North Carolina

Thomas Byers of North Carolina claims to have seen Bigfoot on Tuesday evening. Read the link and watch the very short video.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42240939/ns/technology_and_science-science/?gt1=43001

Check out his comments enclosed in the article. Fact or fiction? Do you believe him or do you think he is perpetuating a hoax?

Glee

Former Saturday Night Live star Victoria Jackson is taking on the television show Glee. In this video she makes several comments about the show: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/showbiz/2011/03/22/sbt.victoria.jackson.hln?hpt=T2

Do you agree or disagree with her? Does she have the right to criticize Glee or should she just keep quiet? Would CNN have been interested in publishing the opinions of an ordinary person concerning Glee, or does she get the air time because she is a star?

Do you watch Glee? What did you think of the kissing scene?

A Visit to Heaven

Meet Colton Burpo. Now 11 years old, he claims to have visited heaven during surgery when he was 4. It is the subject of a best selling book that he and his dad have written. After watching the video, do you believe his story? How believable is Colton? Could it have been a dream? Does it fit your idea of what heaven is? If it does not, what is your idea of what heaven might be like?




http://tv.yahoo.com/daytime/video/today-access-hollywood-wendy-williams/24390045/

Diver Races Sea Turtle

Check out this great MSN video: Diver Races Sea Turtle

Remember the old story of the race between the tortoise and the hare? In this year of the rabbit, see how one aquarium celebrated. Would you have enjoyed viewing the experiment? Who were you cheering for? How did you think it would end? Or, do you think it was a waste of time with no useful purpose, or possibly just a silly publicity stunt?

Hit Man

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Describe your reaction to the video. What shocked you most about this story? Could you have "acted" as well as the detective did in that situation? Do you think Susan Williams got the punishment she deserved? Why or why not?

March MaDnEsS Starts Today!

Do you watch college basketball? Have you filled out a bracket for this year's NCAA tournament? If so, who are your picks for the Final Four? Who do you think will go all the way? If you don't watch college basketball, even during March Madness, what is your favorite sport and why?

Japanese Inventions

Japan has been all over the news because of the recent tragedy that struck the nation. Today's blog video will show Japan on a much lighter note. I hope you enjoy the video!



Do you watch Ellen's talk show? Which Japanese invention do you like best and why? Do you think these inventions are useful? Why or why not? Do you have any ideas for inventions you think would make you some money one day?

Dressing Down

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If you were the judge responsible for determining the winner of this lawsuit, based only on the information presented in this video, what would your verdict be and why?

Earthquake in the "Ring of Fire" Causes Deadly Tsunami

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Describe your reaction to the disaster that happened in Japan last Friday. How long do you think it will take Japan to rebuild? What are some things we could do to help? Experts warn that disaster in California may be next. How would you respond to the warnings if you lived in California?

Another Friday Laugh

Go ahead, I know you are ready for a laugh or two. Check out this URL:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXgoJ0f5EsQ

Would you want to be her child? Do you think the song is funny and is it accurate? Does your mom say those things? For further laughs, check out this URL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJlZnPIzyLg&feature=related

Which song is better? Is this version funnier or less funny than the mom version?

Have a great weekend!

Lady Gaga vs. Target

Maybe you are a Lady Gaga fan, or maybe you are not. But you have to admit that she is really out there. It seems that she had a recent deal with Target to sell her new album with special remixes. Now it seems that the deal is off. Lady G claims that Target is donating money to funds that have supported anti-gay politicians. Thus, she is ending the deal with Target.



http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/25067201/vp/41993330/#41993330


Is Lady Gaga over reacting, or is she perfectly within her rights to end the deal? What about Target? Did they get fair treatment from this news story?

Not The Way to Teach

Have you ever felt totally humiliated by a teacher or any one in a position of authority? I am sure that a phone call home is bad enough. But can you imagine "wearing" a discipline note home? Seems that this recently happened in Miami. Check out this video:

http://news.yahoo.com/video/miamicbs4-15750840/teacher-criticized-for-how-she-sent-a-note-home-24445195

Do you feel that the teacher was out of line? What could have been done differently? How would you have felt if you were the child? Do you think the shirt was ruined?

Up!

Just about everyone of us saw the movie "Up." Did you think you might like to float off in a house one day? Is it really possible to float a house using balloons? This video might leave you thinking otherwise.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/41928735#41928735

Would you like to have been a part of this experiment? How far do you think it might have floated, and was the experiment a success? Happy Tuesday!

Just for FUN (because it's Friday)!

Copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M

Have you ever been waited on by someone similar to Bon Qui Qui at a fast food restaurant? If so, describe your experience. If you were Bon Qui Qui's customer, would you just laugh or would you call security? Would you fire Bon Qui Qui if you were her boss?

Happy LATE Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Dr. Seuss turn 107 yesterday! In honor of Dr. Seuss, I chose the official trailer to one of my favorite movies I watch with my son, Horton Hears a Who, as today's blog video.

Horton Hears A Who! - Trailer

Are you a Dr. Seuss fan? What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book you remember reading as a child? Do you have a favorite Dr. Seuss character? Is there another Dr. Seuss book you think should be turned into a major motion picture?

Taco Bell: Where's the Beef?!?

Do you like Taco Bell? Would you eat at Taco Bell even if you knew the beef was not really beef? Why or why not? Do you think the lawsuit claiming false advertising will hurt Taco Bell's business? Why or why not?

Charlie Sheen

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Describe your reaction to Charlie Sheen's interview. Charlie Sheen has been earning almost $2 million per episode of the sitcom, Two and a Half Men. Because of all the "emotional and psychological distress," he is now asking for $3 million per episode. Should Charlie Sheen get his raise? Why or why not? Do you believe Charlie Sheen cured himself from drug addiction?

A Night at the Oscars

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Did you watch the Academy Awards last night? If so, what did you think? If not, what did you do instead? Do you think the Oscars are worth all the hype? Do you agree with the winners of last night's major awards as highlighted in the video? Why or why not? If you could decide the winner of the Best Motion Picture award out of all the movies released during 2010, which would you choose and why?