Jeremy Taylor
Do You Talk About Politics at Work? – Survey of the Day
Politics is definitely in the air, especially since 2012 is an election year. But a recent survey by Harris Interactive on behalf of Careerbuilder.com suggests most folks still shy away from talking about Democrats and Republicans in their workplace.
How Are Stores Fighting Back Against Extreme Couponers?
Stores like Walmart and Kroger are sick of the practice of “staking,” in which frugal shoppers combine store and manufacturer coupons in a way that makes their items cost next to nothing — or even, in some cases, actually earns them store credit or cash back.
Do You Believe in Global Warming? – Survey of the Day
Belief in global warming has hit a three-year high, which experts attribute to a warmer than usually winter in the US.
What’s America’s Best Fast Food Chain?
It there is one thing Americans like, it’s our food fast. Our great nation pioneered the fast food game, and judging from a new report from The Temkin Group we are doing a great job at it, if we do say so ourselves.
Awkward! Find the Typo in This Sign Promoting Literacy
Lakewood High literacy coach Patricia Schley decided to plan a fun event to help out the 1,400 students who are reading below grade level. The literacy night, planned for Leap Day, was becoming a big deal, but unfortunately, there was one tiny detail that sort of overshadowed the entire evening.
Who’s America Favorite News Personality? – Survey of the Day
These days, there are a lot of different characters on TV spoon-feeding us current events, but it looks like there’s one face in particular that America likes hearing them from more.
Harris Interactive asked 2,016 adults to name their three favorite news personalities and the number one who topped the list was…
Guess What Parents? Nintendo Wii Isn’t Actually Making Your Kids More Fit
Parents, don’t let your kids fool you into getting them a Nintendo Wii with promises that it’ll make them exercise more. A newly released study says that’s just a bunch of bologna.
Tim Tebow Gives 10-Year-Old With Tumor Condition the Surprise of Her Life
The internet is full of videos of women asking Tim Tebow out. But it was Tebow who did the asking when he heard about Presli Collins, a 10-year old fan of his who has a rare tumor condition.
Should Obama’s 2010 Heath Care Law Be Repealed? – Survey of the Day
The health care law of 2010 was the signature legislation of Barack Obama’s first term as President. However, according to a new poll from Gallup, the public is still very divided on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day
Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.
According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.
‘Harry Potter’ Author J.K. Rowling Set to Publish Novel for Adults
Like many of us, you probably love the ‘Harry Potter’ books and are eagerly awaiting author J.K. Rowling’s next children’s book. If so, please don’t be offended when we report that Rowling’s next book will be her first adult novel, according to publisher Little, Brown.
Woman Tries to Hide From News Camera, Fails Spectacularly
If you happen to be a newscaster who isn’t so sure of the material you’re supposed to read, one way of limiting mistakes is concentrating very hard on the Teleprompter. Kara Manelli of WUFT in Gainesville, Florida displays this technique to a T as she finishes a story about a student housing lottery. She’s concentrating so hard, she doesn’t notice the woman behind her awkwardly trying to hide from