Jeremy Taylor
Should Soda and Other Sugary Drinks Be Taxed? — Survey of the Day
Much like cigarettes and alcohol are taxed, there is a movement afoot to levy similar charges on soda and other sweetened beverages.
Brad Pitt Takes Ellen DeGeneres on a Moving Tour of New Orleans’ Ninth Ward
New Orleans’ Ninth Ward lost more than 4,000 homes in 2006′s Hurricane Katrina. For the last four years, Brad Pitt has been helping to rebuild the area through his “Make it Right” foundation.
Pitt took Ellen DeGeneres on a tour of the progress on ‘Ellen.’ What they saw may surprise you.
Do You Support Offshore Drilling? — Survey of the Day
While the Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 may have tempered enthusiasm for offshore drilling, the current rise in gas prices has turned the public back in that direction.
Blonde Hilariously Explains Meaning of ‘Miles Per Hour’
During a road trip, Travis Chambers proposed a math problem to his wife Chelsea. “If you are traveling 80 miles per hour, how long does it take you to go 80 miles?,” he wonders.
While that would seem a ridiculous question to ask an adult, given the ease in which the answer can be calculated, there was a reason Travis asked.
Jon Hamm Isn’t Backing Down From Kim Kardashian Slam
Jon Hamm was on ‘Today’ Monday morning, along with other members of the ‘Mad Men’ cast. The critically-acclaimed drama returns for its fifth season Sunday, hence the group appearance. But ‘Today’ host Matt Lauer would’ve been remiss if he didn’t ask Hamm to also address comments that he made last week about Kim Kardashian, in which he accused the reality TV star of being a “f—-g idiot” for the way
‘Snow White And The Huntsman’ Extended Trailer Puts a Dark Spin on a Fairy Tale Classic
It’s about to be the season of Snow White as two live-action movie adaptations of the classic fairy tale, ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ and ‘Mirror, Mirror, will soon hit theaters.
Rick Santorum Addresses Shirtless Sunbathing Photos
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum went to Puerto Rico last week to gin up support for the GOP primary which took place on the island territory over the weekend. He probably would’ve been better off staying stateside, as he ended up getting crushed by GOP rival Mitt Romney 83 to 8% in the contest.
Even the former Pennsylvania Senator’s attempt to do a little sunbathing turned against
Is a Female Dominated Work Force a Positive Development?
Depending on how the workforce is measured, women have either become the majority of workers in the United States or are right on the cusp of becoming so.
According to a new survey from Allstate-National Journal, most Americans think this is a positive development.
Is Nuclear Power Worth the Benefits? – Survey of the Day
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster in Japan. While that tragedy highlighted the downside to nuclear power, has it changed opinions about the energy source?
Honeymoon Registries Are the New Trend at Weddings
These days, it’s almost unusual for a couple not to be living together before getting married, meaning when they do tie the knot they often already have items such as food processors and linen sets — which have long been staples of the traditional wedding registry.
So more and more couples are eschewing this tradition and opting for honeymoon registries. According to the website Honeymoonwishes.co
Is Luck a Factor in Your Career? — Survey of the Day
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a good time to think about how luck affects our lives.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic With a Photo of a Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator
The fine folks at Groupon are offering a 13-day ocean voyage with an extensive deep sea tour of the site where the Titanic wreck lays for the price of $12,500. If that sounds a bit steep, keep in mind that the package’s “value” is $59,870, and it also comes with a ‘Titanic’ DVD signed by Frank Lloyd Roberts.
Frank Lloyd Roberts, you are probably wondering, isn’t that the architect? No, that would