Jeremy Taylor
Fourth Grade Girl Talks Herself Into First Ski Jump
Facing your fears is part of being human. We’ve all had to talk ourselves into doing something, whether we actually verbalized the encouragement or just played it silently in our brain.
The fourth grade girl in the video below is a verbalizer. With a camera running, she methodically convinces herself she has what it takes to make her first ski jump.
Do You Only Buy Clothing When It’s On Sale? — Survey of the Day
Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags.
Should Penn State Rename Its Football Stadium After Joe Paterno? — Survey of the Day
A year ago, it seemed inevitable that Penn State would eventually name its football stadium after legendary coach Joe Paterno.
Do Politicians Talk Too Much About Religion? — Survey of the Day
From Rick Santurom’s faith based run for president to current commander-in-chief Barack Obama actually invoking Jesus more than his born-again predecessor George W. Bush, we’ve been hearing a lot of religion talk over the last few years from our politicians.
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.
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.
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?
First Trailer for ‘Dark Shadows’ Debuts – Is This Johnny Depp’s Weirdest Role Yet?
Growing up, Johnny Depp was so obsessed with Barnabas Collins, the lead character from the Gothic soap opera ‘Dark Shadows,’ that he later admitted he wanted to be him.
Now Depp gets to play Collins, a vampire who was buried alive in 1752 and then mistakenly dug up in 1972, in Tim Burton’s film adaptation of the legendary cult series. (Depp playing a fish-out-of-water weirdo? Say it ain’t so!)
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George Clooney Arrested While Protesting In Front of Sudanese Embassy
George Clooney and several others were arrested in Washington, DC on Friday while protesting the Sudanese government.
How Often Do You Exercise Each Week? — Survey of the Day
According a new survey, the exercise habits of Americans have reminded stable since 2008.
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