Thursday, February 28, 2013

I Gotta Pee!

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Who do you side with - the customer or the restaurant owner?  Why?  If you were a business owner, would it bother you if people came in to your business just to use your facilities?  Why or why not?

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Gallon Smashing




What do you think of Gallon Smashing? Would you ever do this? Why or why not? Have you ever heard of or been with anyone else who attempted Gallon Smashing?  Can you think of someone who would definitely do something like this?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Yahoo!

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Do you think banning telecommuting is a good or bad business decision for Yahoo and why? When you get a "grown-up" job one day, is flexibility to work from home something you think will be important to you? Why or why not? Should Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, be able to work from home now that she's a new mom? Why or why not?

Monday, February 25, 2013

Budget Cuts

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Do you think Congress will make changes to any of the budget cuts before this Friday, March 1st? Do you think these budget cuts are necessary? Will the budget cuts mentioned in the video help or hurt our economy in your opinion? Why? Will the possible layoffs at the shipyards in Norfolk and Newport News affect your family in any way? Do you blame the state of our economy and the possible budget cuts on President Obama? If so, why? If not, who, if anyone, do you blame? Why?

Friday, February 22, 2013

Marry Me!

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Ladies... Would that be an acceptable proposal? Why or why not? Do you have any "proposal requirements" for your future husband? Would you ever be the one to propose? Why or why not?
Guys... Have you given any thought as to how you might propose to your future wife? Did you like the way the guy in the video proposed? Do you have a better idea? Would you like it if your girlfriend proposed to you? Why or why not? Do you think a guy should ask the father's permission for his daughter's hand in marriage or is that too old school?

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Shut. Up.

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In general, who do you think talks more, men or women? Do you think you could talk "a hole in someone's head?" Do you know anyone who is an exception to the rule that women talk more than men? Do you think talking a lot is a bad thing? Why or why not? Does Mrs. Bryant talk to much?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Horrible... Just Horrible...



Which gift did you think was the most creative? If you were to participate in Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube challenge, what would you give your significant other? If you were the recipient of one of these gifts, how would you respond? Would you think it was funny or a mean, terrible thing to do?

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Life is Risk





Which person's story surprised you most? Explain the meaning of the statement, "If you've never failed, you've never lived." Has there been a time in your life when a failure paved the way for success? Why do you think we must fail in order to succeed? Do you think this is always true? Why or why not?

Monday, February 18, 2013

Caveman Deficiencies

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What did you think of this man's endeavor to debunk man's 'caveman deficiencies'? Do you think he was successful or do you think he just made himself look ridiculous? Why? Who do you think has it worse, men or women, and why?

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Got Service?



I know, I know... another "inspirational" video.  I just couldn't resist. 

What did you think of 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?

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Off Their Rockers

Betty White's "Off Their Rockers" is a television show on NBC. The show has gained viewers as "old folks prank young punks."









Have you ever watched Betty White's new show, "Off Their Rockers?" If so, do you like it? If not, after watching these clips from the show, do you think it's a TV show you'd like to watch? Are you a "prankster?" What's the funniest prank you've ever pulled on someone or someone's ever pulled on you?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

SportsKids of the Year



What in this video inspired you most? Have you ever had a "Connor" in your life, i.e. someone who did something completely selfless for you? If so, explain. Have you ever been someone's "Connor?" If so, what did you do? If you could give a Sportsman of the Year award, who would you give it to and why?

Friday, February 8, 2013

Facing Our Giants



What makes this clip from "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 semester? In your opinion, what factors determine whether or not people achieve the goals they set for themselves?