Wipeout

One of my favorite TV shows is Wipeout. I imagine that it is one of yours. Since debuting several years as a summertime filler, it is now on pretty much all year. Between the Big Balls, funny announcers and numerous wipeouts, it is sure to leave you laughing! Here are a few videos to leave you laughing. Do you enjoy Wipeout as much as I do? Is it the funniest show on television. If it is not the funniest show, then what is?

Who's to Blame???????

Imagine a world in which your parents could be fined if you are tardy or truant. And imagine if you will that teachers could grade your parents as well as you. Sound crazy?





As the video shows, several states are actually considering proposals very similar to those.









What do you think of these proposals? Will they make a difference in how students perform? Is it fair to hold parents accountable for student performance in school? If parents were held accountable in some way would that change your performance in school?

What's Your Sign???

We all have heard a thing or two about Zodiac signs; some people believe that they are the key to your personality and your flaws of life.

My sign is the Leo, or the lion. Once reading about the Leo I was very shocked that most of the things that are said are actually true. Reading my horoscope from day-to-day is just something I like to do.

Today I would like to know if you believe in Zodiac Signs and horoscopes? If not, why? If you do, what makes you proud to be the sign that you are? Have you read any interesting things about your sign that fit you?


If you need help figuring things out about your sign here is a recommended website!

Once you're here choose your sign and it will give you information.

Many thanks to today's guest blogger: Becca B!

The Sign Song

I know everyone has seen the show Sesame Street. Todays blog will be about signs, meaning the signs you see anywhere such as street signs or posters. Watch this video on youtube of Elmo and Chris Brown singing about signs all over the world. Tell me what you think about the song and what you think about Elmo and Chris Brown's choreograghy!

Many thanks to today's guest blogger, Kiana B!

What's Your Favorite Quote?!

Today I would like for you to blog about your favorite quote or quotes. Everyone has a saying that means something to them personally. It's like a personal message to yourself to hold on to.

Quotes come in many topics such as love, life, and friends.

My favorite quote would have to be one written by Marilyn Monroe, she said " When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them." To me this would relate to life. People come and go and they all will say things they choose. If they want to waste time talking about you or what you do then you're already one step ahead of them.

Take the time to think about what your favorite quote is. Post the quote and explain why you chose this as your favorite. What does it relate to? Does it have any meaning to you? Who created it?

Thanks to today's guest blogger: Becca B.

Friday the 13th

Are you wondering why there was no blog last Friday? It seems that the Blogger site that I use to create my posts went down early Thursday. This meant that my post was lost as well as all the comments that fourth block wrote on Wednesday were also lost. Those comments were accepted but were lost in the Blogger issue.

I am surprised that no one blamed the drop on Friday the 13th.

Check out the wiki site. Certainly you are aware of the reputation of Friday the 13th being unlucky. Did you have anything unusual or unlucky happen that day? Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th, or is just another day for you? Your assignment is to share what you think about Friday the 13th. Also, I want you to check out the site and share an interesting fact about the day.

Disney Movies

Everyone remembers those days when you were little and you kept playing that one movie over and over again. Mom or dad would always be singing the songs around the house; they've heard it so much.

I still have all my Disney movies in a container under my bed, except Peter Pan. It's still on the shelf. It would have to be my favorite. I just like the whole flying, mystical mermaids, Captain Hook thing. Also, its' story line is awesome!

Today I would like for you all to blog about your favorite Disney movie when you were young. Why is it your favorite? Who's your favorite character? Why? What's your favorite part?

A special shout out to today's guest blogger, Becca B!

Oswald's Story

You have heard of Mickey Mouse but did you know that he has a brother? You might not have. Mickey has a brother and his name is Oswald the lucky rabbit. His name might have lucky in it but he is not so lucky. Oswald was Walt Disney's first creation. He was one of the best cartoons ever but about a year after he was made Walt Disney lost the rights to him. Eventually this rabbit has become unloved, forgotten and replaced. Take a moment and read the wiki article about Oswald. Here is a video that may help explain what happened to his poor rabbit.

Do you think Oswald deserved what happened to him?

Why or why not?

Many thanks to my first guest blogger of the semester, Kyle A!!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day has been celebrated on the second Sunday in May for many years. Check out the wiki page on Mother's Day. Mother's Day became an official American holiday in 1912.





For many people, inlcuding me, moms have had a profound influence on making our lives better. Personally speaking, I will never be able to fully comprehend all my mom has done for me, including standing by me during some really tough times.





What do you think of the holiday? What will you do to celebrate? I will send my mom a card and a gift card to her favorite theater. Of course, I will also call her!





Now, tell us what you think of the holiday. Do you have big plans for your mom? Treat her well. She deserves it.

Osama bin Laden

Obviously, you are aware that Osama bin Laden has been killed. Are you relieved, excited or feel a sense of justification now that he is dead? Why or why not? Do you think that the US will suffer any repercussions as a result of his death? Why or why not?

Is Two Weeks Enough?

You probably know that I am a huge baseball fan and that my favorite team is the Atlanta Braves. This has been a tough week to be a Braves fan. They did not play well in their just concluded weekend series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

However, the biggest news concerned the behavior of pitching coach Roger McDowell. According to witnesses MC Dowel threatened a fan in San Francisco and made homophobic comments to the man and his family as well as dropping several curse words in the presence of the man's children.

He has been suspended by Major League Baseball for two weeks without pay and fined an undisclosed amount. This news article explains in greater detail his actions and the punishment.

Now, for your assignment. After reading the article, do you think that coach McDowell's actions were appropriate? Is this punishment fair, or too harsh? Should he be punished at all? After all, Don't we live in a country where free speech is a right? If you were the Commissioner of Baseball, would you have punished him or not? If you punish him, what punishment do you give him?

As you can probably guess, I have some strong feelings on this issue. After all the replies have been posted, I will let you know what I think would have been an appropriate penalty.