This week's topic...
Halloween and Bonfire Night – what do you do to celebrate?
Halloween parties, dressing up, Trick or Treating (for the kids!), firework displays, decorating your home. Past or present, what things do you do to celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night
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Previous topics...
Drug and alcohol problems - whose responsibility is it?
Thinking about cases like Amy Winehouse and other people in the public eye, do you think that the government has a responsibility to intervene when people have problems with drugs and alcohol,or should people be responsible for their own health?
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Do you love or loathe going to music festivals?
Fantastic music acts, a great care-free atmosphere, spending days in the sun with people you love. Or, over-priced food, sleeping in a tent, no/limited shower facilities, long queues for the toilets.
Do you love or loathe going to music festivals?
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The Only Way is Essex. What’s your verdict on ITV’s reality TV show?
The Only Way is Essex. What’s your verdict on ITV’s reality TV show?
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What do you think of the advert below?
What do you think of the advert below?
Any feedback is welcome, for example who you think the advert is targeted at, what you think of the price, whether or not you’d be likely to purchase the advertised product
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‘Behind the Idea’ ... Can you think of anything we can change/add to it to make it more interesting?
PLEASE ONLY ANSWER THIS IF YOU’VE EVER READ THE BEHIND THE IDEA PAGE
We’re trying to think of ways to improve the ‘Behind The Idea’ page...Can you think of anything we can change/add to it to make it more interesting?
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What do you think of this advert?
Is it clear what it is promoting and how you can book? Do you like the creative style? Would it encourage you to go along to the event? Any feedback is welcome…
Please answer regardless of your relationship status
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The Opinion Playground
The Opinion Playground, where Urban Life members can vote in quick polls (Urban Pulse and Hot or Not) and post comments online, has been a new area of the website this year. What do you think of these Urban Pulse, Hot or Not and Message Board areas? Have question topics been interesting? What would encourage you to answer questions more frequently?
Let us know your thoughts...
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What name would you give a Metro music festival?
Metro is planning a music festival in summer 2011 somewhere in the UK. We’re currently discussing possible names and want to hear suggestions from you. Here are some names we’ve already thought of to get you going...
Metro Live, Soundscape, Metroset, Amplified, Park Life.
What name would you give a Metro music festival?
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What do you think about the tradition of Mother’s day?
What do you think about the tradition of Mother’s day?
Do you use it as an opportunity to treat Mums/wives etc? How did you celebrate it?
Do you think it is an important day or would you prefer it didn’t exist?
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Please tell us your thoughts on ‘i’ – the Independent’s new newspaper aimed at younger reade
Please tell us your thoughts on ‘i’ – the Independent’s new newspaper aimed at younger readers
Even if you have not read it yourself but you have heard of it, we’re really interested in your first impressions.
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What do you think about this idea?
NICE (NHS advisory group) has suggested that the NHS should offer people incentives to encourage them to lose weight. What do you think about this idea?
What kind of incentives (if any) do you think they should offer?
Do you have any other ideas for helping people to lose weight?
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Which advertising theme do you like best?
Cobra beer sometimes advertises in Metro. This time they want to align themselves further with the curry-eating occasion but they’re finding it hard to choose between two different themes for the next Metro campaign. We told them how clever you lot are and they wondered if they could pick your brains!
The advertising would focus on a topical event happening that week - anything from Halloween to a new film release. The topical event would be pitched as the perfect excuse to have a curry that week, whether cooked at home, bought from a take-away or at a local curry house.
It’s Vegetarian Week – India has the highest proportion of non-meat eaters in the world so they know a thing or two about veggie curry. Try out some veggie curries for yourself by visiting one of the UK’s best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants.
The advertising would focus on a different curry each week. Each ad would be brought to you by a real curry fan who would explain why that particular curry is his/her absolute favourite. The column would be designed to whet readers’ appetites and the aim would be to get them in the mood to try a curry that night/week.
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What makes a good film re-make?
There’s been lots of re-makes of original films recently. What makes a good film re-make? Which ones were well done in your opinion, and which ones should never have been made? In an ideal world, which films would you like to be re-made?
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Should Asda bring on board a celebrity to endorse their ‘everyday low prices’?
Sainsbury’s is associated with Jamie Oliver and Waitrose is associated with Heston Blumenthal and Delia Smith. If Asda was to bring on board a celebrity to endorse their ‘everyday low prices,’ who do you think would be the best choice?
You can also tell us here why you think Asda should or shouldn’t team up with a celebrity...
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What do you think of the new M&S advertorial campaign?
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M&S are keen to know what you think of the adverts they've created to promote their new product lines to Metro readers. They're open to any reactions, suggestions, comments or advice you'd be willing to share...to see more M&S adverts, check out this week's 'Hot or Not'!
How do you think they stand out in Metro? What do you think of the strap lines they've used or the pages they have been placed on? Do you like the imagery? Would they make you look out for these products? Do you remember seeing these ads in Metro recently? Did you try anything new at M&S as a result? We want your thoughts...
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The new budget plan…we want your thoughts?
As we mentioned in the ‘Urban Pulse’ section, the new budget plans were laid out on Tuesday 22nd June.
What do you think of the new budget? Which policies do you like, which don’t you like? What are the consequences for you and the country as a whole, both short and long-term? Get it off your chest...
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What products from the past would you bring back?
In 2007, the discontinued Wispa chocolate bar made its way back to our shelves after disgruntled fans demanded its return. If you could resurrect any product (or service) from the dead, what would it be and why?
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2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 football World Cup is only is a matter of days away now. What will the World Cup mean for you? Will you be following the competition closely, sharing your fountain of knowledge with anyone who will listen? Or do you wish it would all just hurry up and be over with? Perhaps you’re somewhere in between. Tell us your thoughts on the fast approaching World Cup.
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We want your thoughts on discount vouchers…
Websites such as moneysaving expert.com and vouchercodes.co.uk are brimming with discount vouchers - for anything from ‘2 for 1’ at restaurants to 20% off high street stores.
Imagine you were on a first date and your date pulled out a voucher for a discount on the meal, would you be cool with that or would that be bad date etiquette? Are you a voucher lover or hater? Tell us your thoughts on the new voucher culture that has sprung up since the recession….
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Is the recession still affecting your life?
Many of us changed our actions during the recession. The country is officially out of recession now but the economy is in a bit of a state. We want to know whether your life has completely returned to ‘normal’ or whether some of your behavioural changes have carried through post-recession?
Have you, for example, kicked that daily latte fix or given up cigarettes for good? Tell us how it is for you.
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What do you think the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition will mean for Britain?
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There’s no going back now...David Cameron has become Prime Minister of Britain’s first coalition in 70 years.
Cameron commented: ‘Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and for the national interest.”
What do you think the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition will mean for Britain? How do you feel about it?
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Are celebs more prone to cheating than the rest of us?
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There has been a wave of cheating celebrities and sportsmen coming out of the woodwork recently– Tiger Woods, John Terry, and Ashley Cole to name a few.
Are celebs more prone to cheating than the rest of us? Why does there seem to be more now than ever before? Is it just now harder to conceal, or has the situation got worse? Give us your take on the situation...
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Thoughts on the final leaders’ debate…
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The third, and final, leaders’ election debate aired on the BBC on Thursday 29th April. Tell us what you thought of it. Who handled it best and why?
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Latest leaders’ debate…
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The latest leaders’ election debate on Sky News on the 22nd April at 8pm; tell us what you thought of it. Who handled it best and why?
Did you miss the debate? Catch up here and then tell us what you think!
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Upcoming Hollywood blockbusters
The next few months sees the release of some of the year's big Hollywood blockbusters, with Russell Crowe in Robin Hood and Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia. Sex and the City 2 and Iron Man 2 are two hotly anticipated sequels also opening in UK cinemas soon. Please tell us which films you're most excited about going to see on the big screen later this year.
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The general election has been called for 6th May…
As you’re probably aware, the main political parties been campaigning hard to try and win your vote. Please tell us what you think about some of the policies they have been discussing this week.
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