Freedom Tower

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Are you impressed with the new World Trade Center? Do you agree that the WTC should re-claim its spot as one of the tallest buildings in the world? Do you think that re-building the WTC is too dangerous and has potential to pose a threat to America's safety, or do you think it was necessary for the U.S. to re-build the WTC in order to prove itself to the rest of the world? Explain your response.

Prom!

This was a clip from the 1999 movie "She's All That." Is this how you imagine prom night? Describe the ideal prom. Did you attend this year's prom? If so, was it everything you expected it to be? Why or why not? If not, how did you spend your weekend?

Mmmmmmm... Germ-X

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PLEASE tell me that you have not nor have you heard of anyone getting drunk or high off hand sanitizer. Who or what do you think is to blame for the increased harmful use of household items and why? Is there a solution?

B-E-A utiful!

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Do you agree with People magazine's choice for World's Most Beautiful Woman? If so, why? If not, who would you choose instead and why? Who is the most beautiful person you've ever met and what makes them so beautiful? Do think our society is too "beauty" conscious? Why or why not?

Talking/Texting while walking???

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Who's fault was this and why? Have you ever done anything stupid because you were on your cell phone? Have you ever seen anyone else do something stupid because they were on their cell phone?

Cinnamon Challenge

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Have you ever heard of the "cinnamon challenge"? Have you ever taken on the "cinnamon challenge"? If so, what made you do it? If not, would you try it? Have you ever been with a friend who tried the "cinnamon challenge"? Do you agree with the video on the reasons so many teenagers try and video themselves doing crazy stunts? Why or why not? Have you ever posted a video of yourself on YouTube? If so, what was it and why did you do it?

Behind the Wheel

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Describe your reaction to this video. Do you or your friends text while driving or ride with drunk drivers? If your parents were to see how you drive how do you think they would react? Do you drive differently with an adult in the car?

beauty = confidence???

Sorry guys... next week I will have super manly blogs (I'll try at least).

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Everyone... were you impressed by how much the make-up improved her looks? Why or why not? Girls... do you wear make-up? Would you leave the house without make-up? Does "looking good" make you feel more confident? Can you have confidence without beauty? Guys... do you care whether or not a girl wears make-up? What if it changed her looks completely? If it were socially acceptable for guys to wear make-up and wearing make-up would improve your looks tremendously, would you wear it? Why or why not?

driving at its worst!

You might have to watch this video twice...

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Describe your reaction to the video. What should be the 76-year-old woman's punishment? What's the dumbest thing you've ever done behind the wheel (if you drive)? What's the dumbest thing you've seen someone else do behind the wheel?

GA$

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Gas prices are obviously high, and they are rising. What do you think is the cause of rising gas prices? Is there a solution? If so, what? Should gas stations be required to install gas pumps that give consumers the most gas for their money? Why or why not?

$1,500 Diet

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Describe your opinion on the new weight-loss method. Would you ever do something like that? Why or why not? Girls... how important is it to you that you look "perfect" on your wedding day? Guys... how important is it to you that your bride be a "perfect" weight or size on your wedding day?

Spring Break!

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Thousands of people spent their Easter vacation listening to a Tim Tebow Easter service. Would you have attended that service if you could have? Why or why not? What was the best part of your Spring Break? Only 9 weeks to go!!! We can do it!

Oh Baby!

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Describe your reaction to the video. Do you think the Reborn dolls are creepy, cute, or just plain weird? Why? Do you think the Reborn dolls look real? Can you think of a better alternative to the Reborn dolls to satisfy these women's desire to their "motherly instinct" to use? Explain.

You don't get a second chance on a first impression...

Make sure you read and follow directions for today's blog. You will need a sheet of paper and something to write with!

Number 1-7 on your blank sheet of paper. For each number you will see a picture. Write down your first impression, i.e. the FIRST thing that comes to your mind when you see the picture. Be honest!

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Now, number your blog response from 1-8. Type what you wrote on your blank sheet of paper for numbers 1-7. Type number 8 to respond to the following. Pretend you are an employer who is interviewing the above applicants for a job. Based only on first impression, who would you hire and why?