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You can expect to see fewer ads for junk food on children-oriented programs after The Walt Disney Company announces that all products advertised on its child-centered TV, radio and web sites will have to comply with a new set of nutritional standards. So we want to know, do you think that limiting the ads children see to only healthy foods will affect the products they ask for? Will it lead to healthier eating? Send us your thoughts, and your response could appear on Eyewitness News.
A Florida mom is facing child abuse charges after she flew into a rage and started choking a boy who had bullied her daughter online. She says she called police and was told they couldn't do anything. CLICK HERE to read more on the story, and then send us your thoughts. We want to know, what is the best way to deal with online bullies? What should this mom have done before things got violent?
Two military moms are stirring debate after a picture surfaced of them breastfeeding their children in uniform. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4.
What are your thoughts on the proposal to ban extra large sugary drinks in New York City? Post your comments and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
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Do celebrities have the right to snap at photographers when out in public? A photographer claims Justin Bieber struck him after he snapped photos of him and his girlfriend at a Los Angeles shopping center. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
How do you prevent from being eaten up by mosquitoes during the warm weather? Everyone seems to have their own different methods so Eyewitness News wants to hear from you. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Is it a good idea for high school’s to hand out condoms before prom? A Brooklyn high school is doing just that. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
How have high profile child disappearances like the Etan Patz case changed the way you parent? Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Was the sentence given to Dharun Ravi in the Rutgers spying case fair or too lenient? Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in prison (could serve less for good behavior), in a case that gained national attention after the death of Tyler Clementi. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Airlines are reserving a growing number of window and aisle seats for passengers willing to pay extra. That's helping to boost revenue, but also making it harder for friends and family members who don't pay the fee to sit next to each other. At the peak of the summer travel season, it might be nearly impossible. So we want to know, would you be willing to pay extra money to fly with your travel companions? Or just say goodbye and the gate and see you when we land? Let us know your thoughts, and your response could end up on Eyewitness News.
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Advertisement Welcome to the Eyewitness News Interaction blog. When there's a topic worth discussing, this blog is the place to start. Click on COMMENT under the post to write your opinion on the topic. Be sure to include your name and location. We'll review it, and we may publish it here or use it on Eyewitness News on WABC-TV Channel 7 in New York! 07/05/2011 Who wants to live forever?
Biomedical gerontologist Aubrey de Grey's, chief scientist of a foundation dedicated to longevity research, says the first person who will live to 150 has likely already been born. He also says that the first person to live to 1,000 years will likely be born within 20 years of the first 150-year-old. So we want to know, do you think scientists and doctors can really bring aging under medical control? Would you even want to live that long? Let us know your thoughts, and you could see your response on Eyewitness News!
Posted by WABC on July 5, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (0) 07/04/2011 Rationing toilet paper on Coney Island?
While the Parks Department says there’s no need for rationing, bathroom attendants on Coney Island boardwalk were apparently doling out a measured amount of toilet paper to women using the restroom over the weekend (there was apparently no need to do it on the men’s side).
What do you think of this effort to conserve on the part of the City? Click on comment to add your thoughts. We may publish them here or use them on Eyewitness News First at 4:00 p.m.
Technorati Tags:coney island, toilet paper Posted by WABC on July 4, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (12) 07/01/2011 Fast food and beer
They are two American icons - fast food and cold beer. But do they belong on the same menu? To try to lure customers in, more fast food restaurants are offering alcohol. Two Sonic locations in Florida will soon begin selling beer and wine at their stores, and Burger King already offers beer and wine at its specialty Whopper Bar locations. Some worry about people having a quick meal with a drink, and then getting behind the wheel. Others worry it sends the wrong message to kids. And some say the combination of fast food and beer could add to the obesity epidemic. What do you think? Send us your thoughts and you might see your response on Eyewitness News!
Posted by WABC on July 1, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (15) New hire smoking ban
Another large company is banning smokers from the new employee pool. Health insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig. The company says it will test new workers for nicotine use starting Friday, using a pre-employment urine drug screen. So what do you think? Is it discrimination or a smart business strategy? Should employers be able to control whether their employees smoke, even if it's just in their own homes? Let us know your thoughts, and you could see your response on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on July 1, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (6) New hire smoking ban
Another large company is banning smokers from the new employee pool. Health insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig. The company says it will test new workers for nicotine use starting Friday, using a pre-employment urine drug screen. So what do you think? Is it discrimination or a smart business strategy? Should employers be able to control whether their employees smoke, even if it's just in their own homes? Let us know your thoughts, and you could see your response on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on July 1, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (3) 06/30/2011 Consumer Reports surveys, rates fast-food joints
Consumer Reports has surveyed and rated all types of fast food joints. Chick-fil-A came in first for chicken, while Five Guys took top honors for burgers. Papa Murphy's Take'N'Bake Pizza was the surprising pizza winner. Chipotle was No. 1 for Mexican, and Wendy's fries were voted ahead of other chains. Click here for more on the story, then let us know your thoughts. Do you agree with their rankings? What are your thoughts on fast food? You might see your response on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on June 30, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (4) 06/29/2011 Does Tracy Morgan need to apologize again?
Tracy Morgan is facing controversy yet again for degrading remarks. The 42-year-old comic is said to have made degrading remarks about disabled people during a show at a comedy club in Manhattan last week. According to the New York Times, during the show Morgan warned during the audience, "Don't ever mess with women who have retarded kids." The comedian then went on using another offensive term for a woman with a prosthetic arm. Earlier this month, another one of Morgan's comedy routines was derailed when he came under fire for making homophobic comments during a show in Nashville. He has since apologized, and also denied he was homophobic. Does he need to apologize again? Tell us what you think and we may share your comment on Eyewitness News!
Posted by WABC on June 29, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (25) Teens and addiction
A new study says teens who drink or do drugs before age 18 are more likely to become addicts. So we want to know, do you talk to your kids about drugs? And if so, what do you say? And are you honest about your past? Let us know your thoughts, and you could see your response on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on June 29, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (2) 06/28/2011 San Francisco pet sales ban proposal
Lawmakers in San Francisco are considering a ban on pet sales. The Humane Pet Acquisition Proposal hopes to protect everything from Great Danes to goldfish. The proposal would slap a ban on the sale of all pets in the city to shore up the adoption of unwanted creatures from shelters and rescue organizations. According to the Los Angeles Times, representatives of the pet industry call the idea "by far the most radical ban we've seen" nationwide and argue that it would force small operators to close. Animal activists say it will save small but important lives, along with taxpayer money, and end needless suffering. What do you think - should pet sales be banned to force adoption of animals in shelters and rescues? Click on comment to voice your opinion. We may publish it here and/or use it on Eyewitness News First at 4:00 p.m.
Technorati Tags:animals, pet ban, pets, san francisco Posted by WABC on June 28, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (24) 06/27/2011 'Screen Time' and your kids
A new study is coming out on how much ‘screen time’ (Television, Internet, Video Games) your kids should be allowed per day. Eyewitness News wants to hear from you. How do you limit your child’s ‘screen time’? Post your comments (below), and they could appear on Eyewitness News First at 4 p.m.
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New York City's expanded smoking ban goes into effect today. Smokers will no longer be allowed to light up in pedestrian plazas like Times Square. Parks and beaches are off limits for smoking too. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on May 23, 2011 in New York City | Permalink | Comments (0)
The buzz continues over rumors of impending judgment day this Saturday, May 21. So we want to know, if you knew the world was ending, what is the ONE thing you would do before it all went down? How would you ring in the rapture? Track down an old flame and tell them you love them? Skydiving? Tell off your boss? Let us know what YOU'D do, and you could see your response on Eyewitness News!
Posted by WABC on May 20, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (38) Circumcision ban
A proposal to ban the circumcision of male children in San Francisco has been cleared to appear on the November ballot, setting the stage for the nation's first public vote on what has long been considered a private family matter. What are your thoughts? Do you think lawmakers should have a say in matters like this?
Posted by WABC on May 19, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (60) Arnold Schwarzenegger's kids
We asked you yesterday if you could ever forgive a significant other for having a child with another person. Now, we want to know if you think Arnold Schwarzenegger's kids should ever forgive him and why? Send us your thoughts, and you could appear on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on May 18, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (7) Could you forgive infidelty? How about a love child?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently separated his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, has admitted that he fathered a child more than 10 years ago with a member of his household staff. Could you ever forgive something like that? How much does the length of the marriage or relationship affect your decision?
Posted by WABC on May 17, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (6) Blood test could predict how long you have left
A blood test that will be made available in Britain later this year claims to show how fast someone is aging and may be able to estimate how long they have left to live.
If you had the access to this test, would you want to look inside your biological crystal ball? Tell us what you think by clicking on comment below. We may publish your comment here and/or use it on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on May 16, 2011 | Permalink | Comments (5) Porn in libraries
NYC officials introduced legislation that require minors to be a certain number of feet away when library patrons view porn. NYC library officials do not ban the viewing of porn citing the First Amendment. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on May 16, 2011 in New York City | Permalink | Comments (10) Child receives botox injections from mother
An eight-year-old girl from San Francisco is getting Botox treatments from her mother to prevent lines on her face. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could end up on Eyewitness News. Tune in tonight for complete coverage on this story.
Posted by WABC on May 12, 2011 in Health | Permalink | Comments (46) New arena for Islanders?
Officials on Long Island will ask voters this summer to approve a $400 million plan to build a new hockey arena next to the current home of the New York Islanders. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Is the new arena a good idea? Will they be able to sell tickets? Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
Posted by WABC on May 11, 2011 in Sports | Permalink | Comments (1) Should Teen be Allowed to Attend Prom?
A Connecticut teenager who taped a carboard message to the front of his school asking a girl to go to prom with him has been barred from attending. Do you think that is fair? Share your thoughts with us by clicking COMMENT below! Your comments may appear on Eyewitness News.
Shelton High School senior James Tate and two friends posted 12-inch tall cardboard letters outside the school's main entrance, where everyone would see them going in last Friday morning.
The message said: "Sonali Rodrigues, Will you go to the prom with me? HMU -Tate." HMU means hit me up, or call me. Rodrigues said yes. But Tate and his two friends have been given one-day in-house suspensions by the headmaster and barred from the prom.
Posted by WABC on May 10, 2011 in Current Affairs | Permalink | Comments (20)
Welcome to the Eyewitness News Interaction blog. When there's a topic worth discussing, this blog is the place to start. Click on COMMENT under the post to write your opinion on the topic. Be sure to include your name and location. We'll review it, and we may publish it here or use it on Eyewitness News on WABC-TV Channel 7 in New York!
Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently separated his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, has admitted that he fathered a child more than 10 years ago with a member of his household staff. Could you ever forgive something like that? How much does the length of the marriage or relationship affect your decision?
A blood test that will be made available in Britain later this year claims to show how fast someone is aging and may be able to estimate how long they have left to live.
If you had the access to this test, would you want to look inside your biological crystal ball? Tell us what you think by clicking on comment below. We may publish your comment here and/or use it on Eyewitness News.
NYC officials introduced legislation that require minors to be a certain number of feet away when library patrons view porn. NYC library officials do not ban the viewing of porn citing the First Amendment. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
An eight-year-old girl from San Francisco is getting Botox treatments from her mother to prevent lines on her face. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Post your comments (below) and they could end up on Eyewitness News. Tune in tonight for complete coverage on this story.
Officials on Long Island will ask voters this summer to approve a $400 million plan to build a new hockey arena next to the current home of the New York Islanders. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Is the new arena a good idea? Will they be able to sell tickets? Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
A Connecticut teenager who taped a carboard message to the front of his school asking a girl to go to prom with him has been barred from attending. Do you think that is fair? Share your thoughts with us by clicking COMMENT below! Your comments may appear on Eyewitness News.
Shelton High School senior James Tate and two friends posted 12-inch tall cardboard letters outside the school's main entrance, where everyone would see them going in last Friday morning.
The message said: "Sonali Rodrigues, Will you go to the prom with me? HMU -Tate." HMU means hit me up, or call me. Rodrigues said yes. But Tate and his two friends have been given one-day in-house suspensions by the headmaster and barred from the prom.
A national emergency alert system that will send messages to cell phones during disasters is set to launch in New York City and Washington by the end of year. Eyewitness News wants to know what you think. Is this a good idea? Post your comments (below) and they could appear on Eyewitness News.
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