Jeremy Taylor
New York City to Ban Large Soft Drinks – Is Your City Next?
By this time next year, residents of New York City won’t be able to buy an absurdly large and absurdly overpriced cup of soda to go alongside their absurdly large and absurdly overpriced vat of popcorn when they are enjoying a movie.
That’s because New York mayor Mike Bloomberg has proposed a ban — which is widely expected to be ratified by the city’s board of health — that would outlaw the sale o
Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? [POLL]
Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level.
Do Celebrities Have Too Much Political Power? [POLL]
When a celebrity expresses a political opinion it is often covered in the media. And a famous person is also a lot more likely to be invited to the White House — or gain similar access to an elected official — than an average citizen.
But does that mean celebrities have too much political power?
Are You Planning to Use Your Vacation Days This Year? [POLL]
Employees in the United States have an average of 18 paid vacation days a year. But will they use them all?
Do You Still Tan Despite the Risks? [POLL]
Various medical studies have found that tanning, whether it be done under natural or artificial light, can greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. If anyone’s a prime example of that, it’d be Patricia Krentcil. Despite this blatant fact, a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology has found that younger people, in particular, are still embracing tanning.
Do You Care What Presidential Candidates Did in High School? [POLL]
Earlier this month, an article in the Washington Post revealed that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney bullied another student when he was at prep school and ultimately forced his victim to cut his long hair.
Where Do You Stand on Abortion? [POLL]
While the abortion issue hasn’t gotten a lot of attention in the 2012 presidential campaign so far, a new poll from Gallup suggests there may have been a shift in Americans’ opinions on the controversial procedure.
Will You Take Your Pets on Vacation with You? [POLL]
Taking a pet with you on vacation can be a challenge. Just ask Mitt Romney, who still gets grief about the time he strapped his Irish Setter — who was suffering from diarrhea — to the roof of his car during a family trip in 1983. Nevertheless, it seems that most pet owners still take their favorite furball on vacation with them.