Christmas Movies

Did you recognize all the movies in the montage? Was your favorite Christmas movie included in the montage? What is your favorite Christmas movie? In your opinion, what's the worst Christmas movie of all time? Is there any movie you have to see every Christmas?

WHS Drama!!

What did you think of the plays?

Gangsta

What did you think of the 7-year-old gangsta? Should he be punished by the law or by his mother/grandmother? What should his punishment be? Do you blame anyone besides the boy for the events that took place?

Happy Holidays

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What did you think of the dancing cop? What do you look forward to most during the holiday season and why? Have the things you enjoy about the holidays changed over the years? If so, how?

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize

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Do you think Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize? Why or why not? What did you think of Obama's acceptance speech? Do you think Obama compares to other Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa, Theodore Roosevelt, Elie Wiesel, etc.? Why or why not?

Triple Dog Dare

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What did you think of the video? Have you ever seen the movie, "A Christmas Story"? What's the dumbest thing you've done or seen someone else do? Do you like dares? Would you have done what the boy did if someone dared you to do it?

Frosty the Inappropriate Snowman

CBS is televising two advertisements intended to promote the network's upcoming broadcasts of "Frosty the Snowman" and "Frosty Returns." The advertisements take authentic dialog from CBS television shows "How I Met Your Mother" and "Two and a Half Men" and dub it on top of the cartoon classic.





What did you think of the advertisements? Did you find them funny? Were they appropriate? Why or why not? Do you think the advertisements will be successful in promoting the upcoming Frosty cartoons? Why or why not?

Mall Santa

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Did you ever sit on a mall Santa's lap when you were little? Do you remember how old you were the last time you sat on Santa's knee and told him what you wanted for Christmas? What would you tell Santa you want for Christmas this year? Do you think mall Santa's are creepy? Why or why not? Will you take your child to see Santa?

Oddball

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Which story did you think was the most ridiculous and why? Would you marry someone as addicted to Facebook and Twitter as the groom in the video? Which thief would you consider the dumbest?

Tiger's Transgressions

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Tiger Woods shocked the nation and started a media frenzy when he was involved in a single vehicle car crash on November 27, 2009. It has been estimated that the amount of damage to Tiger’s vehicle is approximately $8,000. Included in the damages are the bashed out windows where his wife, Elin, reportedly used a wedge golf club to rescue her husband from the vehicle.

What began as your ordinary 2:30 a.m. Thanksgiving night crash has evolved into anything but ordinary. From the mistresses, the tabloids, the domestic violence allegations and visions of Tiger's Swedish wife, Elin chasing her husband with golf club in hand, the Tiger Woods saga has taken many twists and turns.

Are you a Tiger Woods fan? How do you think this negative media attention will affect Tiger's popularity and his sponsors? Tiger has refused to comment and asks that his transgressions be kept private. Is that possible for a celebrity as big as Tiger Woods? Do you think it was wise for him not to comment to the media? Why or why not? The women in the video said that Tiger was acting out because he had been managed his whole life. Do you agree or do you think they are just giving Tiger an excuse and a way out for his bad choices?

War Presidents

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Did you watch any of President Obama's speech last night? Do you agree with the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan? Why or why not? Did you think President Obama would end the war against Al Qaeda and the Taliban quicker or differently than he is? Do you think President Obama's plan is better, worse, or very similar to former President Bush's plan? Why?

A Black Friday Wedding

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What did you think of this video? Do you think this couple had ulterior motives for having their wedding in line at Best Buy on Black Friday? Do you think the Black Friday sales are worth camping out two days before Black Friday?

Dinner with Obama

Why do you think the couple decided to have dinner at the White House? The couple is now facing felony charges. Do you think they should be convicted? Why or why not? If you could crash any dinner party, who's would it be and why?

In Everything Give Thanks

We all have more to be thankful for than we realize! What are you thankful for? What are your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday?

For Your Entertainment

Adam's Lambert's performance of "For Your Entertainment" was the most highly anticipated performance of last night's AMA's. Watch the video.



Did you watch the AMA's last night? Why or why not? What did you think of Adam Lambert's performance? Are you an Adam Lambert fan?

Breast Cancer or Breast Implants???

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Describe your reaction to this news story. Should she be punished? If so, what should her punishment be? Do stories like this make you think twice before donating money to people who say they're in need?

Here Comes the Bride

Check this video out... it's a wedding entrance, with an attitude!



What a way to start a wedding! Did you like it? Why or why not? Would you ever do your wedding processional similar to this couple's? This wedding entrance has become very popular! The Office copied this couple's idea on this season's premier episode, and the couple was also featured on the Today Show. Do you think their wedding march was good enough to receive so much attention?

Interesting and FUN

The 6 Truths of Life...










1. You can't touch all your top teeth with your tongue.









2. All idiots, after reading the first truth, will try it.









3. And discover that the first truth is a lie.









4. You're smiling now because you're an idiot.









5. You soon will pull this prank on another idiot.









6. There's still a stupid smile on your face.

I apologize for this... I'm an idiot, and I needed company.



Dementia Quiz

Below are four questions and a bonus question to test your perception, reasoning, and the quickness of your logical processing. They are stated simply so you should try to answer them instantly. To assure the accuracy of the results, you should not take your time, but instead, answer each of them immediately.

Question 1: You are a participant in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?














Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely WRONG! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, YOU are in second place!

Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK?

Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are...?













Answer: If you answered that you are second to last then you are WRONG again. Tell me Sunshine, how can you overtake the LAST person?? You're not very good at this, are you?

Third Question: Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 Now add 30.. Add another 1000. Now add 20.. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?

Scroll down for the correct answer.....

Did you get 5000?













The correct answer is actually 4100.

If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator!

Maybe you'll get the last question right... Maybe...

Fourth Question: Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono, and ??? What is the name of the fifth daughter?













Did you Answer Nunu? NO! Of course it isn't.
Her name is Mary you dummy! Read the question again!

Okay, now the Bonus round, a final chance to redeem yourself:

A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.

Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?













It's really very simple... He opens his mouth and asks for it.

Have a nice day, one and all.



Comment on the following questions.

How'd you do? Do you feel stupid or did you out-smart the 6 truths of life and the dementia quiz? Which, if any, of the quiz questions did you answer correctly?

Sniper Executed

During three weeks in October 2002, Muhammad and accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo, then 17, killed 10 people and wounded three, while taunting police with written messages and phoned-in threats and demands. Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad was executed Tuesday by lethal injection. The mastermind behind the Washington-area sniper attacks of 2002 that terrorized the nation's capital was declared dead at 9:11 p.m. Muhammad died very peacefully, much more than most of his victims.

Among the witnesses were about a dozen members of the prosecution task force. Bob Meyers, whose 53-year-old brother Dean was shot dead while pumping gas in Virginia, called Tuesday's spectacle "surreal." "Watching the life be sapped out of somebody intentionally was very different and an experience I'd never had." "I'd watched my mother die of natural causes, but that was very different." He said he may have attained some closure, "but I would say that pretty much was overcome just by the sadness that the whole situation generates in my heart. That he would get to the place where he did what he did, and that it had to come to this." Meyers said he has forgiven Muhammad for two reasons: "One is that God calls for me to do that in the Bible, and the second thing is related to that. If I don't, it rots me from the inside out. It doesn't really hurt John Muhammad or anybody that I have bitterness against."

Watch the videos before commenting.

How do you feel about the death penalty? Do you think Muhammad deserved to die? Would your reaction to Muhammad's execution be similar or different from Bob Meyers' described above? How so?

2012

Describe your reaction to the video. Do you think the world will end in 2012? If you knew for a fact that the world was going to end in 2012, what would you do?

Rihanna Speaks Out

Are you a fan of Rihanna? What about Chris Brown? Do you think it was wise for Rihanna to speak out about what happened? Why or why not? Would Rihanna's decision to continue to date Chris Brown after physical abuse affect your decision whether or not to continue an abusive relationship?

Election 2009

I'm not going to comment on today's blog until after you comment. I want you to research the answers to the questions if you do not know them!

Who won yesterday's gubernatorial election and what party did he represent? Who ran against him? State something that each gubernatorial candidate said they would do if elected. If you could vote, who would you have voted for and why?

"Unsweetined"

Former "Full House" star, Jodie Sweetin who played Stephanie Tanner, talks about growing up on the set and the turbulent years of alcohol and drug addiction that followed.

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Have you ever seen "Full House"? If so, did you like the show? Were you surprised to hear that squeaky clean, Stephanie Tanner was an alcoholic and drug user? Do you think her story is similar to many teenagers' stories today? Why or why not?

Wordle!!

Today's blog is a little different from the rest.

1. Write at least 5 sentences about yourself in the comment window. Begin each sentence with, "(your name) is..." Ex. Kristy is blessed to have such a wonderful family. (Finish all of the following steps before publishing your comment.)
2. Open a new Firefox window (NOT internet explorer).
3. Go to www.wordle.net
4. Click on Create.
5. Copy and paste the text you typed into the "Paste in a bunch of text" box.
6. Click Go
7. You may change the font, layout, and color of your wordle.
8. When finished, save to public gallery.
9. Copy the code at the bottom of the window and email it to me at mrs.k.bryant@gmail.com.

Here's mine...

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This Is It!

Are you a Michael Jackson fan? Why or why not? How did you react to Jackson's death over the summer? Do you plan on seeing the movie, This Is It? What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?

Batman??

What did you think of "Batman"? How would you have reacted if you encountered the bat? Are you a fan of Halloween? Why or why not? What will you do on Halloween this year?

99 Balloons

Back by request...



Have you ever seen 99 Balloons? If not, what did you think of the video? If so, was it easier watching it a second time? What can you learn from Eliot's parents?

Tough Times

I thought this video was appropriate because so many families are facing tough times now that International Paper has announced its closing...



Describe your reaction to this video. How do you think you would respond to tragedy in comparison with Horatio Spafford? Horatio Spafford leaned on his faith when times were tough. What do you lean on? What can we learn from this video?

Seasonal Flu Shot Gone SAD

What are your thoughts? Describe your reaction to the video.

Free Photo Booth

Are you gullible? Do you think you would've fallen for "The Photo Booth" prank? What part of the video did you think was funniest? Who's the most gullible person you know? What comes to your mind first when someone is described as gullible?

Praying Robber

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Describe your reaction to the video. How would you have responded to the robbery in comparison with the clerk in the video? Do you think the robber truly had a change of heart or do you think he turned himself in simply because he knew he'd get caught? Why?

Resume Pop Quiz

Piano Stairs

When you have the option, do you choose the stairs or the escalator/elevator and why? Would having the option of "piano stairs" change your decision? Do you think this video says anything about America as an obese nation? The video stated that "fun can obviously change behavior for the better." Name something that should be made fun so that more people participate and benefit?

We Need Inspiration

We all like or even need inspiration, whether it's to win the big game, do something for someone else, or simply to maintain a positive outlook on life. Why do you think we love to be inspired? In what areas of your life do you find you need the most inspiration? What inspires you? What did you think of the video... funny, weird, or inspirational? What was your favorite part?

You're Fired!

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Do you believe Ralph Lauren or do you think that the model was fired for being too large? Were you aware of how many magazines photo shop the models or celebrities to look much skinnier than they really are? Do you think photo shopping should be allowed? Why or why not? Guys...who do you find more attractive, skinny or curvy girls? Girls...do you think seeing all the skinny models puts more pressure on you to have the "ideal body" or could you care less what models look like?

Child's Definition of Love

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca - age 8

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen," Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6

"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them." Jenny - age 8

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore," Cindy - age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6

"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine -age 5

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." Karen - age 7

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget," Jessica - age 8

Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked him what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry."



Which child's definition of love did you like the best and why? What is your definition of love? Do you think we use the word "love" too lightly? Why or why not?

Lady Gaga to Obama

Follow the following link and read the article (in order to understand today's video, you must read the article).

Gay Rights Advocates March on DC, Divided on Obama

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How do you feel about equality in the United States of America? Do you think Obama made promises regarding gay rights simply to get elected or do you think he'll do his best to meet gay activists' requests? Do you think gays should have equal rights in everything? Why or why not? Did you agree with everything Lady Gaga said to Obama? If not, with what did you disagree?

You Can't Fix Stupid

If you're having a bad day... hopefully this will make you feel better!



Which portion of the video did you think was the funniest? Who in the video did you think was the stupidest (if that's even a word)? What's the dumbest, most embarrassing thing you've ever done? What's the dumbest thing you can remember witnessing someone else do?

Homecoming FUN

Check out these football players...



What did you think of the "Single Ladies"? How do you think our football team would match up against Glee's football team? Today is Spirit Day!! Do you think our school is spirited and why or why not? Did you enjoy homecoming week? If so, what did you like most about it? If not, what could be done to make it better? Are you coming to the game tonight? If not, where will you be instead? Give me your prediction on tonight's score!

School Answering Machine

This is NOT Windsor High School's answering machine, but should it be???



Explain whether you found this video funny or offensive? Do you think there are any underlying truths to this video? Be honest... has your parent or guardian ever called the school for any of the reasons mentioned in the video, and if so, for what reason(s)? Today is career day, and teachers and school office personnel deal with ALL kinds of people. What are some disadvantages to your career of choice? What advantages to the career do you think will make those disadvantages tolerable?

Crazy Fan

Are you a football fan? Are you or is anyone you know a "crazy fan"? Have you ever seen anyone over-react at a sporting event? If so, what happened? Why do you think people get so excited about sports, yet seem so disinterested in most everything else? Explain whether you think sportsmanship is more important for players or fans.

Man Survives Bungee Mishap

Man lucky to be alive after bungee jump

Do you consider yourself a daredevil? Why or why not? Did this video change your mind about whether or not you would ever go bungee jumping? Why or why not? Do you think this man is crazy for considering sky-diving after this mishap? What's the craziest thing you would ever consider doing?

Late Night Bombshell

"Late Show" host David Letterman admits to having affairs with women on his staff. He also claims that someone at CBS has been trying to blackmail him. Watch the video.

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Have you ever seen David Letterman's late night show? Are you a Letterman fan? Do you feel sorry for Letterman? Why or why not? Obviously a celebrity's lifestyle is not always as glamorous as it appears. After seeing the dangers that Letterman has encountered, would you be willing to live a celebrity lifestyle? Why or why not?

A mother adopts a child... then gives him back

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What do you think about Anita's story? Do you think parents who adopt children should be allowed to give them back? Why or why not? Put yourself in D's shoes... do you think you would resent or appreciate Anita's decision and why?

Racial Tension or Southern Heritage

Follow the link below and read the article.

Confederate Flag Lawsuit Dismissed

Do you agree with the judge's decision? Why or why not? Do you think students at WHS should be allowed to wear clothes with the Confederate flag symbol? In the article, the school had recently been through serious racial conflicts. Do you think a school's past should play a part in whether or not students are allowed to wear clothes with the Confederate flag symbol? Why or why not?

Tale of Two Cities

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An innocent bystander who was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time was beaten to death. What was going through your mind when you saw the beating caught on video? Why do you think teens and young adults choose to become involved in gangs? Do you think there has been an increase in gang activity or do you think we are just hearing more about gangs in the news? Do you think the media plays a role in gang activity? If so, how?

More School?!?!

Follow the link below and read the article.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33044676/ns/us_news-education//

Give a well-supported argument why you agree or disagree with Obama's desire to curtail summer vacation and make school days longer.

Worldwide Hits

Single Ladies vs Rappers Delight... which video did you prefer and why? Both of these videos became instant YouTube sensations worldwide... why do think that is? YouTube was created by 3 people in February 2005, and Google purchased it for $1.65 billion dollars in November 2006. Can you remember life before YouTube? How often do you get on YouTube? In your opinion, why has YouTube been such a big hit?

Suri Cruise reaches new heights...

No video today...



Suri Cruise was spotted wearing little silver heels and a matching sparkly purse while shopping in Boston yesterday with mom Katie Holmes. The two spent the day out and about, while Tom Cruise was in town shooting "Wichita." The previous day, Suri appeared to be wearing lipstick (or was her bright pink pout the result of a popsicle?).

Weigh in on the poll below and then comment on the questions.



Why do you think America is so fixated on celebrities? What do you think it says about America when people think a little girl wearing high heels while shopping is news-worthy? Be honest, would you rather read current events or celebrity gossip and why?

Did You Know???

What in this video surprised you the most, if anything? Do you embrace change or are you afraid of change and why? How different do you think the world will be when your children are born? Do you think all change is good? Why or why not?

Life = Risk

Which person's story surprised you most? Explain what you think the statement, "if you've never failed, you've never lived" means. 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?

Kevin vs Barbara

Kevin Skinner and Barbara Padilla were the favorites this year on "America's Got Talent." In the end, however, Kevin Skinner came out on top.

Kevin Skinner – If Tomorrow Never Comes on America’s Got Talent- Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

Do you agree with America's decision? Why or why not? Who do you think is more talented, Kevin or Barbara? Who's story do you think is the most inspirational and why? Why do you think America chose Kevin as the winner of $1 million and a headline show in Las Vegas?

Get Service

Describe your reaction to the video. Did you learn anything from the video? Do you think the students at WHS treat people with "service" in mind, or do you think the students are more self-centered? If you were being truly honest with yourself, do you treat others with "service" in mind?

Facing the Giants

What makes this clip from the movie "Facing the Giants" motivational for you? Describe a time when someone pushed you to achieve more than you thought possible. What goals have you set for yourself this year? In your opinion, what factors determine whether or not people achieve the goals they set for themselves?

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