Jeremy Taylor
Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised to $10 an Hour? — Survey of the Day
Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been $7.25. About 2.2 percent of the US workforce is paid at this minimal level.
Mother Outraged Over Daughter’s Award for ‘Most Homework Excuses’
Humorous academic superlatives are generally handed out in high school yearbooks. Maybe it’s best to keep it that way because a ”Catastrophe Award” for having the most homework excuses given to a third grader at Desert Springs Academy in Arizona is causing controversy.
Do Celebrities Have Too Much Political Power? — Survey of the Day
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? — Survey of the Day
Employees in the United States have an average of 18 paid vacation days a year. But will they use them all?
Two-Year-Old Stella Is the Cutest Ballerina on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Bree Hafen wowed the judges on the season premiere of ’So You Think You Can Dance,’ and although she’s definitely moving on to the next round, it was really her 2-year-old daughter Stella who wowed the judges.
Which Flavors Are Resting In the Ben & Jerry’s Graveyard?
Do remember Makin’ Whoopie Pie? You could buy that Ben & Jerry’s flavor, which was chocolate ice cream augmented by marshmallows and devil’s food cooks, 10 years ago. Unfortunately, the concoction didn’t prove popular enough and the Vermont-based ice cream makers laid Makin’ Whoopie Pie to rest in 2003. Literally.
Carl’s Jr.’s Ice Cream Cheeseburger Is So Wrong It’s Right
Carl’s Jr is the latest fast food chain to embrace dairy-based Franken-foods with an ice cream cheeseburger offering.
Will You Take Your Pets on Vacation with You? – Survey of the Day
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.
Cheerleader’s Kick Doesn’t End Well
There are two things you should know about cheerleaders. One, they are serious athletes. And, two, is that cheerleading is by far the most dangerous sport for high school and college girls in terms of injuries suffered.
Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? — Survey of the Day
Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season.
So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28?
Kristen Wiig and Jon Hamm Make Love ‘Gross’ on ‘SNL’s’ Lawrence Welk Show
Given that this was Kristen Wiig’s last episode as a ‘Saturday Night Live‘ cast member, it was no huge surprise to see ‘SNL’ favorites appearing alongside her. This goes especially for Jon Hamm, as he has become the show’s go-to star for cameos.
Do You Answer Telephone Surveys? – Survey of the Day
When news organization want to find out what the public thinks about an issue, they often turn to opinion polling. Most of these surveys are of the telephone variety, meaning a random sample of people are called and asked if they would like to participate in a poll.
According to the Pew Research Center – which does a great deal of opinion polling — most say no.