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What do you think about the historian's actions of making three African American students play slaves?

Some parents are criticizing a historian in North Carolina after he picked three African American students out of a group of white students to play slaves during a class trip to a plantation. Ian Campbell hosts the tours at the Latta Plantation.

Campbell says his intent was showing the kids how life really was on the plantation. The kids reportedly had shoulder bags to represent the cotton they would have picked. A spokeswoman for the school district says they were surprised by the lack of sensitivity in the presentation.

Campbell says he won't apologize for the tough history lesson. What do you think about Campbell's actions?

What do you think about the teacher who reportedly threw water on a student?

A 10th grader at Rancho High School was apparently soaked with water by his teacher after falling asleep in math class. Later that day, Michael says the teacher came to his house to set things straight. The boy's mom filed a 5 page complaint with the school and hopes the principal takes what she sees as this teacher's misconduct seriously. The district says it is up to the principal to decide what disciplinary action the teacher will face if any. In the meantime Michael has been moved to a different math class. Do you think the teacher's action is grounds for suspension or was it justified?

How would you feel about a halfway house moving into your neighborhood?

Dozens of people living just West of Sunset Park say they're upset about the possibility of a halfway house moving to their neighborhood. If a special use permit is approved by the Clark County Commission the transitional facility could soon take over and will include 90 beds for released offenders. How would you feel about a halfway house moving into your neighborhood?

I was right..finally!

I had a double right score of the people who were going home Louie  & Melissa Joan Hart, so I’m back in civilian clothing. Tonight’s dance off was crazy as usual. Aaron Carter got the highest score for his dance of the Jive but his Pasa Dolbe only gave him a 24, leaving him with a total of 53. Meanwhile Joanna and Derek got a 27 for their Rumba and their Tango score of 28 landed them in first place with a  55. Finally they stopped picking on Mya and she got a group total of 49 Donny Osmond and Kelly Osbourne ended up with a 52 combined score tied. My picks for who is going home is Iron Chef Mark because his partner Lacy was sick and he had to dance with Anna. Michael Irving got a higher score of 47 but I think he is going home too. If I’m wrong you’ll see me in a new pair of PJ’s.

Carlos Santana offering military discounts!

Veterans Day is in about two weeks and Carlos Santana is offering discounts to the men and women who serve country. His show is playing at The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Military members can get a 20% discount on tickets to see the show between November 11 - 22. All they have to do is show a valid military ID. Let me know if you know of any other companies offering discounts to our vets!

Should experimental planes be allowed to fly out of the North Las Vegas Airport?

Friday an experimental plane made an emergency landing on Rancho near Texas Station. The pilot and his passenger suffered only minor injuries. In 2008, an experimental plane crashed into a home near Lake Mead and Simmons. The pilot was killed along with two people who were inside the home. Many have questioned whether experimental planes should be allowed to fly out of the North Las Vegas Airport, especially since it is surrounded by homes. What do you think? 

Do you think the school board should inform all parents everytime a child contracts the swine flu?

Dorothy 's grandson contracted the swine flu at McCall Elementary. She says her grandson's classmates were sick and she believes parents should have been notified by the school district so they could have kept their kids home.Do you think the school board should inform all parents everytime a child contracts the swine flu?

Do you think Las Vegas needs a new arena and a pro sports team?

Mayor Oscar Goodman announced plans for a new sports arena. He says the Las Vegas City Council will talk about building the arena on 18 acres of land in the Downtown area. The mayor says it is a big step toward toward turning the dream into a reality. Do you think Las Vegas needs a pro sports team? What are your thoughts on a new arena?

What are your thoughts on improvements at the Las Vegas Zoo?

The Las Vegas Zoo is on its way to being a better place for its animals. In August, Contact 13's exposure of conditions at the Las Vegas Zoo led officials from the Humane Society of the United States to say the zoo needed to change or close its doors. The San Diego Zoo has pledged $15,000 in expertise, materials and labor to go the renovation of one of the two exhibits designed by Joel Bergman. Bergman designed a new habitat for the barbary apes. What are your thoughts on improvements at the zoo?

What's your view on ticket scalping?

Garth Brooks will be performing at the Encore Theater in December and tickets for his first five shows have already sold out. To prevent ticket scalping The Wynn is requiring all ticket buyers to fill out a reservation verification form or risk cancellation of purchase. The Wynn says the person who actually bought the ticket has to name everyone who is going to see the show, then in order to pick up those tickets those people have to be present with their photo ID, then present it again on the day of the show. But the National Association of Ticket Brokers says fans hire brokers to help them find the tickets they want for the price they can pay or to resell the tickets they can't use. What do you think about the Wynn's policy on tickets for Garth Brook's performances?