Each week, I will post questions, thoughts and links for you to read and make comments about. Each student can respond to a minimum of twice weekly. This can be counted as extra credit. Let me know if you have any questions about the current events blog. This can be done during our class time or you can work from home. As we explore many different aspects of reading, writing, and current events, I think you will enjoy reading a variety of articles.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Calling all sports fans!!! Isn't this just unbelievable?
Jets coach Sal Alosi's devious act was not a coincidence. What do you think about this? I know I was surprised when I saw it and I hoped it was an accident.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Sal-Alosi-s-devious-act-was-not-a-coincidence?urn=nfl-296526
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Sal-Alosi-s-devious-act-was-not-a-coincidence?urn=nfl-296526
Monday, December 13, 2010
Do you have a Diego doll? If so, it can be useful, read this article and see.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40605793/ns/us_news-weird_news/
HOV lane-High Occupancy Lane means to move more people than cars, it is a car pooling lane.
HOV lane-High Occupancy Lane means to move more people than cars, it is a car pooling lane.
Friday, December 10, 2010
We did it!! Ali Boland is the new state chaplain for the BETA CLUB!!!
We are very excited to receive this wonderful news!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
MCMS boys' basketball
Zack Parker stated, " I had a terrible first game, but I am looking forward to bouncing back, and having a great season. We are capable of winning every game from this point on. We had a tough loss at Batesburg, but Monday we will come out with a lot of energy and play hard to try and beat Merriweather."
What do you think Rebel fans?
What do you think Rebel fans?
MCMS girls' basketball
The MCMS girls' basketball team won against Batesburg-Leesville, 30-26. Do you think the Lady Rebels will be undefeated this year?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
How many cockroaches would you hold in your mouth for charity?
Uh... none. No cockroaches for me please.
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/mind-soul/doing-good/2010-10-22-cockroach-charity_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/mind-soul/doing-good/2010-10-22-cockroach-charity_N.htm
Chimps and smoking? I didn't know a chimp would smoke, did you?
This is an interesting and usual article.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2010-11-08-smoking-chimp-rescued_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2010-11-08-smoking-chimp-rescued_N.htm
Say it ain't so!!!!!!!!!
http://www.thestate.com/2010/12/08/1591136/a-december-wedding-in-bibs-and.html
Camo high heels? hmmm...
Camo high heels? hmmm...
Monday, December 6, 2010
Christmas parades
Did you go to any of the Christmas parades? What was the best thing in the parade and why? Positive comments only, and please do not mention names.
Do you watch NCIS on television?
NCIS Charleston reality almost stuff of TV shows.
http://www.thestate.com/2010/12/06/1593176/ncis-charleston-reality-almost.html#storylink=omni_popular
http://www.thestate.com/2010/12/06/1593176/ncis-charleston-reality-almost.html#storylink=omni_popular
What a disappointment for the Gamecocks!!
I thought the Gamecocks would have been more competitive on Saturday. What did you think? I felt sick when that bobble or tip of the football at half time turned into a touchdown.
Friday, December 3, 2010
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Who do you think will win this weekend between South Carolina and Auburn? Will Cam Newton make the difference for Auburn?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Newberry store chosen for cable series
Have you heard about this around the berry? Have you ever been to this store?
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13578427
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13578427
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Do you have any mismatched socks?
What do you think about this?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/18/1566374/local-artist-asks-for-matchless.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/18/1566374/local-artist-asks-for-matchless.html
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
How much do you know about the flu?
Five myths about the flu. Have you heard any of these before?
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=107455&catid=291
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=107455&catid=291
The new "must have" toy hasn't emerged for this year
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/16/1563698/toymakers-vie-for-kids-envy-parents.html
What's a toy or present that you just had to have?
What's a toy or present that you just had to have?
Title game tickets are not cheap
How much would you pay to go to a title game? How much is too much to pay?
http://www.gogamecocks.com/2010/11/15/47006/ggf-usc-tickets-to-sec-title-game.html
http://www.gogamecocks.com/2010/11/15/47006/ggf-usc-tickets-to-sec-title-game.html
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tigers lose a close one
I never thought the Tigers were going to lose on Saturday. Wasn't it a fluke about the field goal? What do you think?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/15/1562619/clemson-football-red-zone-woes.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/15/1562619/clemson-football-red-zone-woes.html
Friday, November 12, 2010
This is a big weekend in football for the Gamecocks and Tigers.
What is your prediction for each game? What do you know about Florida and Florida State?
Have you ever been to the Smithsonian before? It is going to feature a Gullah exhibit.
Isn't this really neat? What do you think?
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=106682&catid=2
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=106682&catid=2
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
How well do you know Southern cooking?
Take this quiz and find out!
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/11/09/quiz.southern.cooking/index.html?hpt=C2
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/11/09/quiz.southern.cooking/index.html?hpt=C2
Clemson Football: FSU's new D a big hit
What are yor predictions for the Tigers this week?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/10/1554187/clemson-football-fsus-new-d-a.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/10/1554187/clemson-football-fsus-new-d-a.html
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday was a big win for MCHS!!
How will the Rebels do this week when they face Strom Thurmond? Are we going all the way in football this year? What do you think?
Friday, November 5, 2010
Uh Oh! What are the Tigers going to do? Will this really impact the team this week?
Headline: Tigers missing biggest weapon
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/05/1546541/tigers-missing-biggest-weapon.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/05/1546541/tigers-missing-biggest-weapon.html
Do you watch America's Got Talent? A local woman is going to try out.
I wonder how she will do. What do you think after reading the article?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/05/1546433/shes-got-talent-and-she-wants.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/05/1546433/shes-got-talent-and-she-wants.html
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Between a catapult and Lady GAGA?
Read this article about the new classes being offered at USC. What do you think? Would you take any of these classes? Why or why not?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/03/1542274/between-a-catapult-and-a-gaga.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/03/1542274/between-a-catapult-and-a-gaga.html
We have a new governor in South Carolina!
What do you think about South Carolina having a female governor?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/03/1542787/republican-nikki-haley-elected.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/11/03/1542787/republican-nikki-haley-elected.html
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Ok Ok Clemson fans... I am looking for articles about the Tigers and there aren't any current articles.
What do you think about the Tigers' football season this year? How will it end for them? champions or not?
Do you ever feel exhausted?
Here are four ways to fight exhaustion
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/27/1530512/four-ways-to-fight-exhaustion.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/27/1530512/four-ways-to-fight-exhaustion.html
Holiday sales are sluggish this year
Are you going to spend or save your money for the holidays?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/27/1533045/holiday-sales-off-to-slow-start.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/27/1533045/holiday-sales-off-to-slow-start.html
Monday, October 25, 2010
Could you play golf blind?
Read this interesting story about a blind golfer named Willie Jones.
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13371217
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13371217
Friday, October 22, 2010
10 Parks with fantastic colors
Would you like to visit these places?
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/photos/10-parks-with-fantastic-fall-color-displays/leaf-peeping
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/photos/10-parks-with-fantastic-fall-color-displays/leaf-peeping
College Football Picks for this weekend
Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/22/1524542/college-football-picks.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/22/1524542/college-football-picks.html
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Gamecocks fall in the polls after loss
Wonder why Spurrier didn't just kick for a field goal? Did you watch the game???
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13338301
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13338301
CJ Spiller is back tiger fans!!!
CJ Spiller has a surprise move for Clemson fans. What do you think? It is very generous, I think.
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13335632
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13335632
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Krispy Kreme doughnut makes debut at the State Fair. Would you buy one? Hmmm...
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=102374&provider=top
http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=102374&provider=top
Are you too old to trick or treat?
How much is too much for a Halloween costume? What do you think and why?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/14/1511479/halloween-costumes-how-much-is.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/14/1511479/halloween-costumes-how-much-is.html
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Have you read about the miners in Chile?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/11/1507676/chiles-miners-heroes-but-fame.html
Sources say they are hoping to rescue all 33 men on Wednesday. What are your thoughts?
Sources say they are hoping to rescue all 33 men on Wednesday. What are your thoughts?
What an impressive win by the Gamecocks in Saturday!!!
USC has moved up, does anyone know what they are ranked? Did you watch the game? Did you see Garcia go 8 for 8 in the first half of the game??? It was a proud day to be a Gamecock!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Facebook offers new way to sort friends, Copy info
If you have a Facebook account, this might be a good thing to do.
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13279188
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13279188
Larsen congratulates Halladay
Did you hear about pitcher, Roy Halladay?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/10/07/larsen.halladay.ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/10/07/larsen.halladay.ap/index.html
The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
Do you think he should have received The Nobel Peace Prize? Explain your answer
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/10/08/nobel.peace.prize.win/index.html?hpt=T1
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/10/08/nobel.peace.prize.win/index.html?hpt=T1
Did you know USC is picked to win on Saturday?
Morris: Why USC will win against Alabama
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/08/1502514/morris-why-sc-will-beat-no1-alabama.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/08/1502514/morris-why-sc-will-beat-no1-alabama.html
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
SC parents will be able to track your grades!! What do you think about this??
http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/04/1496149/sc-parents-will-be-able-to-track.html
Explain your response. Is this a help or a hinderance?
Explain your response. Is this a help or a hinderance?
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Man attacks Elmo; Elmo wins
This headline caught my eye and I had to read the article.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/florida.crime.fighting.elmo/index.html?hpt=T2
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/florida.crime.fighting.elmo/index.html?hpt=T2
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Do you believe Roger Clemens?
Do you believe Roger Clemens is guilty or innocent? Explain
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13012817
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13012817
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
We are on the verge of having a new governor in South Carolina, who would you vote for and why?
http://www.wistv.com/Global/category.asp?C=171378
http://www.wistv.com/Global/category.asp?C=171378
Clemson dominated the football field this weekend. Do you agree with the article below about retiring CJ Spiller's football jersey?
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12975768
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12975768
Gamecocks move up in AP poll, do you think they will be able to sustain it and why?
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13139666
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13139666
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
They say you can't get something for nothing, but what about going to college for free for a few days? Would that peak your interest? Why or why not?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/09/07/1452946/sc-campus-offers-free-college.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/09/07/1452946/sc-campus-offers-free-college.html
Thursday, September 2, 2010
What do you think about Newberry College having to change their mascot?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2009-03-01-Newberry_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2009-03-01-Newberry_N.htm
Monday, August 30, 2010
"Swinney says Parker is all in," Do you agree with this article? Explain your answer
http://www.wyff4.com/sports/24342655/detail.html
http://www.wyff4.com/sports/24342655/detail.html
Friday, August 27, 2010
Do you think the Gamecocks violated NCAA rules? What are your thoughts?
http://www.thestate.com/2010/08/27/1435433/usc-ties-to-hotel-go-back-to-09.html
http://www.thestate.com/2010/08/27/1435433/usc-ties-to-hotel-go-back-to-09.html
Monday, August 16, 2010
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