Mega Millions

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Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is the highest it has ever been. Would you play tonight's lottery if you could? Will you be telling your parents about this? What is the first thing you would do if you won over $500 million? Do you think gambling is wrong? Why or why not?

I wanted to 'get a girl'

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By msnbc.com staff and news services Vermont police on Wednesday charged a couple with second degree murder in the death of teacher Melissa Jenkins, and court documents allege they pretended to have car trouble to lure her to a site where she was strangled. Allen Prue, 30, told police he wanted to "get a girl" on Sunday night, the court documents state, noting that in the past he had asked victim Melissa Jenkins out. Patricia Prue, 33, allegedly called Jenkins on Sunday night and told her they needed help. The two were taken into custody Tuesday night, The Caledonian-Record News reported. They were arraigned in court Wednesday morning and are being held without bail. Allen Prue is a snow plow driver and a sub-contracted newspaper delivery person for The Caledonian-Record since January, the newspaper said. Police said they searched the Prue's home in Waterford Tuesday night. No alleged motive was provided, but Vermont State Police said in a statement that "they knew Ms. Jenkins and had snow plowed her driveway a couple of years ago." The body of Jenkins, a 33-year-old single mother of a two-year-old boy, was found in the woods on Monday by a state trooper. Her car had been found Sunday by a friend with her son inside. Jenkins taught science and used to coach basketball at the prestigious St. Johnsbury Academy, which counts former President Calvin Coolidge among its alumni. "She's got a real gift with students who either haven't liked science before or learning science doesn't come easy to them," headmaster Tom Lovett said. "She's got a real gift with them."

What surprises, disturbs, or saddens you most about this news story and why? How do you think the couple should be punished? Do you think there was hidden motive the police don't know about?

Gimme Yo Facebook Password!

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Some job applicants do not want prospective employers looking through their facebook pages, and some employers find it to be a reasonable request. Give an argument for both sides, and then tell me which side you most agree with and why.

'Cause I'm a Thief!

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Do you agre with this mom's form of punishment? Why or why not? Have you ever been punished in a humiliating way? Explain. Would you ever punish your child the way this mother punished hers for shoplifting? Why or why not?

Stop hugging!

Watch the video and read the article at this link. Defend your position on the "no hugging rule." Do you think enforcing this rule would cause or prevent problems? Why? Do you think this story deserved to be on national news? Why or why not?

Cell Phone Thefts

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Have you or someone you know had a smartphone stolen? Do you own a smartphone? Were you aware that a smartphone could be reactivated with another phone number if stolen? What did you think of the wireless companies' response to the police chief's "quick fix?"

Trayvon Martin

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Have you heard about Trayvon Martin before now? What do you think of his story? Do you think he was shot because of the color of his skin, do you think Zimmerman was honestly acting in self defense, or do you think this is simply a huge, unfortunate misunderstanding and accident? Explain.

Shopping Cart Prank

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Was the fun or excitement of "the prank" worth it? How should the boys be punished for what they did? Marion Hedges is filing a lawsuit against Target for improper security. Do you agree that she should sue? Why or why not? Have you or someone you know of ever pulled a prank that wasn't so funny in the end? Explain.

Nude Rant

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What did you think of the video? Do you think Jason was drunk, on drugs, exhausted, dehydrated, or just crazy, and why? Do you still believe the Kony 2012 movement to be legit, or do you now have doubts? Why? Do you think Jason Russell keeps too much of the money others donate to Invisible Children? Why or why not?

Ya Big Bully!

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What's your opinion on bullying? Do you think victims, parents, schools, and the media make too big of a deal out of bullying or do you think it's getting worse and something needs to be done to stop it? Why? Do you think bullying is a problem at WHS? Have you ever been a victim of bullying? Do you think some students "ask for it?" Why or why not?

Dog Bite

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Who do you blame for what happened, the dog or the news anchor, and why? Have you ever had a bad experience with an animal? If so, explain. Do you consider yourself an animal lover? Do you have any pets? Which do you prefer, cats or dogs, and why?

Jaycee Dugard

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Had you heard of Jaycee Dugard before now? Do you agree with her decision to go public and share the details of her horrific ordeal? Why or why not? What do you think is the saddest or most horrifying part of Jaycee's story?

Botched!

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What's your opinion on plastic surgery? Why do you think so many people resort to plastic surgery? Would you ever have anything done? If so, what? And males... this is NOT just a girl thing! I've seen PLENTY of television shows, interviews, and pictures of males who had plastic surgery!

Temper Tantrum

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Whose side are you on and why? Have you ever been on a plane with a crying baby or a loud toddler? If so, what was your reaction? Were you annoyed or sympathetic and why?

Game On!

Follow this link to watch today's blog video and read the corresponding article. Have you been following the GOP race? If so, who do you support more, Romney or Santorum, and why? Are you interested in the upcoming presidential election? Why or why not? What did you think of the girls' song? Do you think they will be famous one day?

Kony 2012

Kony 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. The 29 minute "Kony 2012" YouTube video, is definitely worth watching.

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Did you know who Joseph Kony was before the "Kony 2012" video? Have you seen or heard about the "Kony 2012" video before now? Do you think this will inspire a global community to come together and stop Kony? Why or why not? Do you feel anything you do can help make a difference? If so, what?

A Mother's Love

Watch at least the first 3 minutes of the following video.

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What impressed you most about the mother's story and why? How well do you think you respond or would respond in an emergency situation? What type of natural disaster scares you most and why? Have you ever been a victim of a major natural disaster? If so, explain.

Sorry! I Couldn't Resist...

Click here to see the latest Paris runway fashion show. Scroll through the pictures using the arrow at the top-left of the window and keep clicking until you get to "Celebs at the tents." What do you think of Paris's latest "fashion" show? Did you like any of the models' outfits? Which one did you find most ridiculous and why? Do you consider yourself "fashionable?" Why or why not?

Limbaugh Under Fire

Click here to watch today's blog video. Rush Limbaugh has since apologized for his choice of language, but he claims he was just using those statements as an analogy to illustrate his point. Who do you side with more, the law student or Rush Limbaugh, and why? Do you think government money should be used to pay for birth control? Why or why not? The law student who testified before Congress wants contraception to be covered by health insurance at religious institutions. The institutions argue that covering contraception is against their religious foundations. Do you think the institutions are infringing upon the students' religious freedom? Why or why not?

Too Many BAD Presentations!

Have you ever sat through a boring presentation? What have you seen more of, good presentations or bad presentations? Describe the worst presentation you've seen. Can you think of a really good, stand out presentation you've seen? What is one thing you struggle with most when presenting to a class?