"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?