Talk of the Day
What was your first concert, your last concert, your favorite concert?
News of Madonna's upcoming show (at up to $355) and of the Michael Jackson Cirque Du Soleil show tonight at Scottrade had us waxing nostalgic about the good old days of concertgoing.
Feb 08, 2012 | 8:51 am
How much do you use Facebook on your phone?
In Wednesday's filing for its IPO, Facebook said that one of its biggest challenges is how to make money from users who access the site from phones and mobile devices.
Feb 02, 2012 | 7:32 am
Time lists unusual work perks; what's yours?
Some companies offer free haircuts, free lunches or paid sabbaticals every few years. What makes your job a little sweeter to do?
Jan 26, 2012 | 7:10 am
Do men want sons and women want daughters?
Even though parents say they just want a healthy baby, research shows that's not really the case -- even if parents don't always realize it.
Jan 23, 2012 | 7:26 am
Do you work through your lunch break?
An Illinois woman got fired for staying at her desk to work on a project instead of leaving for her lunch break.
Jan 19, 2012 | 7:22 am
What Internet sites are part of your daily routine?
Instead of the usual Wikipedia page, today you'll see a black and white screen with the message: "Imagine a world without free knowledge."
Jan 18, 2012 | 7:24 am
What do you do when tornado sirens sound?
Plenty of lifetime Midwesterners grow casual about such storm warnings; some still take them very seriously.
Jan 17, 2012 | 6:54 am
Should governors be able to pardon killers?
One of the killers that outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned shot and killed his wife as she held their baby.
Jan 13, 2012 | 7:32 am
Should airlines have to include taxes and fees in fare advertisements?
The airlines argue that other industries don't have to include taxes in their prices; why should they?
Jan 11, 2012 | 7:51 am
Should the government police the airwaves?
There could be endless arguments over whether it's worse to show a buttock or a nipple, or whether the f-bomb is worse than other words.
Jan 10, 2012 | 6:49 am
Will you drive less if gas hits $4 a gallon, and stays there?
With predictions that gas will hit $4 a gallon, and stay there, drivers might want to start figuring out how to save on getting around.
Jan 09, 2012 | 7:01 am
Pricewise, are Girl Scout cookies a rip-off?
At $3.50 or $4 a box, getting your Thin Mint fix can get a little pricey.
Jan 06, 2012 | 7:30 am
Should the United States abolish the death penalty?
Nationally, executions were down sharply last year. So were the number of new death sentences
Jan 04, 2012 | 7:20 am
How important do you think the Iowa caucuses are?
Today's votes are being cast in a small state whose demographics don't come close to matching the rest of the nation, so why is it made into such a big deal?
Jan 03, 2012 | 7:04 am
Is New Year's Eve a party time for you?
There's plenty to do in the way of parties, dinners and more -- if you feel like making the end of the year into a great big deal.
Dec 29, 2011 | 7:26 am
How do you feel about mothers nursing in public?
Employees of a Target store in Texas wanted a nursing mother to go to a dressing room to feed her baby; one intimated she could be cited for indecent exposure.
Dec 28, 2011 | 7:15 am
How do you feel about battles over Nativity scenes?
Fights over Nativity scenes and religious displays on public property crop up every year like dandelions on a lawn.
Dec 15, 2011 | 7:30 am
Is 'the protester' the person of the year?
The protesters picked for this year's honor helped topple governments and change the world.
Dec 14, 2011 | 10:15 am
Have you ever gotten a bad gift from your boss?
If it's the thought that counts, the bosses in some of these examples are mostly thoughtless.
Dec 13, 2011 | 7:15 am
How elaborate do you get with holiday lights?
One family knew they couldn't compete with the neighbor's elaborate lights, so they just put up an arrow pointing next-door with the word "ditto."
Dec 12, 2011 | 7:00 am
Is your weekend a time to relax or get busy?
There's the camp that sees them as two days to do everything, and the faction that sees them as two days to do as little as possible.
Dec 09, 2011 | 7:55 am
Why aren't teens rushing to get drivers licenses?
One study suggests teens are socializing through text messages and the Internet and don't need cars as much; my experience wonders whether money is the main factor.
Dec 08, 2011 | 7:45 am
How easy is it to control your spending on gifts?
With the media warning us to avoid impulse buys and ignore store windows designed to make us spend, do we have enough self-control?
Dec 07, 2011 | 7:03 am
How do you feel about athletes and acts of faith?
Albert Pujols and Kurt Warner have made their faith very public, but it's Tim Tebow who is stirring a nationwide debate.
Dec 06, 2011 | 8:00 am
How much attention do you pay to Super Bowl halftime show?
Maybe it's a chance to see a big-name performer, or maybe it's a chance to mix a fresh drink and grab some more hot wings.
Dec 05, 2011 | 7:44 am
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