Jeremy Taylor
No Skinnies! Gym in Canada Bans Slim Women — Is It Fair?
A big reason folks join a gym is to lose weight. But if a patron of the female-oriented Body Exchange gym in Canada gets too svelte they are liable to lose their membership.
Scientists Have Discovered the Healthiest Meal You Can Possibly Eat
Food manufacturers and supermarkets like to advertise that their meals are healthy. But there can be only one “healthiest” meal, and British scientists have looked through 4,000 health claims in an effort to determine what that would be.
Do You Need a Vacation After Taking a Family Trip? — Survey of the Day
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but anybody who’s gone on a family trip knows that all of the moving parts associated with the journey can be quite stressful.
Would You Rather Give Up Sex or Lose Your Job? — Survey of the Day
If you need any other indication that the job market is tough these days, consider this survey by online casino Roxy Palace.
Dying Man Blows Life Savings On Bucket List — Then Finds Out He’s Perfectly Healthy
In May 2010, Frank was told the cancer he had been struggling with had spread to his heart and he only had a few months to live, so the 69-year old New Zealand man decided to spend his remaining days in luxury.
Bad move.
Is Getting a Job a Matter of Luck? – Survey of the Day
In this tough economy, people will try just about anything to get a job. However, according to a new survey from Monster of 4,000 adults, what you do may not matter because many believe whether or not you land a position is simply a matter of luck.
Forget Everything You Thought You Knew — Americans Don’t Really Hate Mondays
There is no such thing as a case of the Mondays. Or, rather, the Mondays are no different than the Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Do Fathers Spend More Time with Their Kids Today Than in the Past? — Survey of the Day
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the overwhelming majority of American dads believe the fathers of today are more attentive to their children than those in past.
What’s the Best Gift to Get Dear Ol’ Dad Dad for Father’s Day? — Survey of the Day
Dads are notoriously hard to shop for, making Father’s Day a bit of a challenge.
Does Father’s Day Get The Same Attention As Mother’s Day? — Survey of the Day
Retailers and greeting card companies would like you to think Father’s Day is just as important as Mother’s Day. Is that really the case?
Looking for a Lucrative Career? Try Babysitting
Babysitting is pretty good work if you can get it.
Just how much can you make?
Are You Careful With Your Online Image? — Survey of the Day
Even if you adjust your privacy settings, you can’t be sure that only your friends have access to your information on sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Should the Government Be Involved In the Fight Against Childhood Obesity? — Survey of the Day
Childhood obesity is certainly a problem. The percentage of children between 6 and 11 who are obese in the United States has tripled in the last 30 years and now stands at 20 percent.
Should Supreme Court Justices Get Lifetime Appointments? – Survey of the Day
As it is now, Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments, the rational being that their job for life allows them to be free from political pressure. However, the majority of Americans oppose this practice.
Are You Suffering From ‘Facebook Fatigue?’ — Survey of the Day
Facebook’s cratering stock price is far from the social network’s only problem these days. They are also dealing with a customer base, which is getting increasingly bored with its service.
Lose the Fat, Increase the Paycheck — People Who Work Out More Get Paid More
If you want a raise at work, you might want to think about spending more time at the gym.
What Time Do You Wake Up in the Morning? — Survey of the Day
Due to differing work schedules and circadian rhythms, there really isn’t much of a universal time when people wake up in the morning.
Who Do You Want to Write a New National Anthem? — Survey of the Day
Francis Scott Key, who was a lawyer and an amateur poet, wrote the lyrics to ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in 1814. While nobody is suggesting our national anthem should be replaced, if it was it would probably be done by more of a singer-songwriter type.
But which one?
Should Supersized Drinks Be Banned? — Survey of the Day
Last week, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced a proposal which would ban certain sugary drinks over 16 ounces in the city.
Do You Believe There Is a ‘War on Women?’ — Survey of the Day
Over the past few months, the term ‘war on women’ has been used by some Democrats to describe legislation pushed by some Republicans which would limit access to abortions and birth control.