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Woolly Mammoth With Preserved Blood Discovered – Should Scientists Attempt To Clone It?

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Last week, scientists in Siberia discovered a remarkably preserved woolly mammoth. The woolly mammoth’s body was found in permafrost and contained well-preserved blood. Should scientists attempt to clone it? Discussions about bringing back woolly mammoths, and other extinct animals, have been increasing. The idea of reviving woolly mammoths was discussed at a TEDxDeExtinction event in Washington, D.C. [...]

At What Age Is It OK To Begin Using Social Media? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:29 +0000

Social media is everywhere. And growing. Social media can provide of wealth of knowledge, but it also has many pitfalls. At what age is it OK to begin using social media? Facebook’s official age requirement is 13, but many find ways to get around this through the help of others or on their own. 13 [...]

Is It Time To Bring Back The West Michigan Grand Prix To Downtown Grand Rapids? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Memorial Day weekend means the Indianapolis 500! This weekend will be the 97th running of the race. But it’s been 14 years since race cars took to the streets of downtown Grand Rapids for the West Michigan Grand Prix. Is it time to bring back the West Michigan Grand Prix? The West Michigan Grand Prix [...]

NTSB Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Limit For Drivers From .08 To .05 – Do You Agree? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:04 +0000

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a new recommendation for the legal limit of blood alcohol content for drivers.

The NTSB recommended that all 50 states set the threshold at .05.

Some have come out in opposition to the proposed change.

Should the legal blood alcohol content for drivers be changed from .08 to .05?

PETA Upset Chris Christie Killed A Spider – An Overreaction? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:44 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was speaking to a group of schoolchildren last Friday when a spider crashed the party. Christie walked up to the spider and smashed it. He received applause from many of the schoolchildren in attendance and received an earful from PETA. Christie wasn’t worried about any backlash from killing the spider. [...]

Should The State Of Michigan Sell Lottery Tickets Online? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:06:07 +0000

The State of Michigan is currently considering allowing the sale of lottery tickets online. Some support the sales as a way to increase revenue. Some are opposed. Should the State of Michigan sell lottery tickets online? Whether it’s building a casino or adding new games, gambling laws are always controversial. The possibility of making lottery [...]

Should 911 Recordings Be Considered Public Information In Michigan? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:13:53 +0000

We occasionally hear 911 recordings in the news. The recordings are available to anyone through the Freedom of Information Act. At least one Michigan lawmaker would like to change the availability of those recordings. Should 911 recordings be considered public information? Representative Kurt Heise (R-Plymouth) has introduced House Bill 4011. He says the bill would [...]

When Did You Get Your Taxes Done? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:15 +0000

It’s tax day. Hopefully that’s not news to you. Are your taxes done? When did you get your taxes done? You can do you taxes by hand, on the computer, or hire someone to do them for you. However you get your taxes done they’re due April 15, unless you get an extension. I’ve tried [...]

Who Takes Your Family Photos? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:04:44 +0000

Nice cameras and photos have become much easier for the average consumer to obtain in recent years. It’s changing the way families record their memories and it’s effecting the bottom line at large photo studios. Who takes your family photos? 95+ percent of my family’s photos are taken on an iPhone. The quality is good. [...]

How Will The Detroit Tigers Finish The 2013 Season? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:22:23 +0000

The Detroit Tigers open regular season play at Minnesota today. After last year’s loss to San Francisco in the World Series, anything short of a World Series championship will be a disappointment. How will the Detroit Tigers finish the 2013 season? Justin Verlander just signed a huge contract extension and some other pieces fell into [...]

What Percentage Of Your Facebook Friends Do You Regularly Talk To? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:00:06 +0000

Last week, a man announced his plan to personally visit all 788 of his Facebook friends. Sound a little scary? What percentage of your Facebook friends do you regularly talk to? Last week, Ty Morin talked about his quest to visit all of his Facebook friends. He is filming the visits and plans to make [...]

Should Grand Rapids Ban Large Sugary Drinks? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:00:15 +0000

A ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces was set to go in effect in New York City on March 12. It was struck down by a judge on March 11. Should Grand Rapids consider a similar measure and ban large sugary drinks? NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal was controversial from the start. Nytimes.com [...]

At What Age Did Your Kids Start Beating You At Video Games? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:13 +0000

Playing games with your kids is a lot of fun. And it’s nice to let them win once in a while. But sometimes they start to win on their own a little younger than expected. At what age did your kids start beating you at video games? I do not claim to be a video [...]

What's The Longest You've Waited In Line To Buy Something? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:53 +0000

Cabela's recently opened in Grandville and the opening brought long lines.

Concert tickets, store openings, electronics and Black Friday are among the events that bring long lines to West Michigan.

What's the longest you've waited in line to buy something?

Is Bell's Oberon Your Favorite Summer Drink? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:00:57 +0000

Oberon is back! The popular seasonal beer from Kalamazoo’s Bell’s Brewery was released at 12:00am today. Is it your favorite summer drink? One of the reasons the release of Oberon is so exciting is that the beer’s availability is a sign of warmer temperatures to come. Another reason…it’s delicious. It wouldn’t be summer without Oberon. [...]

What's The Longest Period Of Time You've Worked For One Company? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:38 +0000

Grand Rapids-based company Knape & Vogt is celebrating the 50-year anniversaries of three employees. A fourth employee has worked at Knape & Vogt for 54 years. Wow. What’s the longest period of time you’ve worked for one company? WZZM has more about Knape & Vogt: Knape & Vogt officials say they don’t have [...]

Is Eating While Driving Dangerous? Do You Eat And Drive? [Polls]

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:20:05 +0000

Cell phones get a lot of attention for distracting drivers, but cell phones are only the beginning of a long list of distractions. Eating in the car is a common distraction, but is it dangerous? Do you eat while driving? To lump all eating into one category isn’t quite fair. Eating a few french fries [...]

Are You Filling Out A NCAA Basketball Bracket? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:55:53 +0000

It’s NCAA basketball tournament time! It’s that magical time of the year where hours are lost filling out brackets, only to watch them get busted days later. Are you filling out a NCAA basketball bracket this year? My brackets are all filled out. I have filled one out for as long as I can remember. [...]

Who Will Go Further In The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Michigan Or Michigan State? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:18:09 +0000

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will be a lot of fun for local basketball fans this year.

University of Michigan and Michigan State University bring teams capable of making long runs into the tournament.

Which team will have a better run?

Who will go further in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Michigan or Michigan State?

At What Age Is It OK For Kids To Play Outside Unsupervised? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:00:52 +0000

As warmer temperatures and spring near, kids will be heading outside more often. Some will be supervised. Some won’t be. At what age is it OK to let kids roam the neighborhood unsupervised? Lots of variables to consider. Some neighborhoods are never safe for unsupervised play. Some kids are more mature than others, regardless of [...]