Jeremy Taylor
Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day
While gas prices may be coming in a little bit after a four-month surge, they still stand at almost four dollars a gallon. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,451 adults, these unprecedentedly high prices are causing Americans to change their overall spending habits.
Is Your House Worth More Than When You Bought it? — Survey of the Day
For many years, it was pretty much a given that when you bought a house it would increase in value.
Oh, how times change.
Are You Happy with Your Weight? — Survey of the Day
If you feel like you need to lose a few pounds, you are certainly not alone.
Are Older Adults the New Face of Addiction?
One generally associates the onset of drug and alcohol addiction with the recklessness of youth.
However, two new studies are challenging those assumptions, with findings suggesting that older folks are also quite susceptible to addiction’s trap.
Are You Worried About Pollution? — Survey of the Day
According to a new poll from Gallup, Americans are less concerned about pollution than they have been at any time since 1990, when the polling company started regularly surveying attitudes on the subject.
Is the US Tax System the Best in the World? — Survey of the Day
Perhaps tax season, and all the stress and frustrations it can bring, isn’t the best time to ask Americans what they think of our system of taxation.
But that’s what Rasmussen Reports did.
Do You Support the Buffett Rule? — Survey of the Day
Named for billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has argued that he shouldn’t pay a lower tax rate than his secretary, the Buffett Rule would mandate a minimum 30 percent tax rate for any household which makes over $1 million a year.
But is the rest of country onboard with such an idea?
Should the United States Get Rid of the Penny? – Survey of the Day
Last month Canada joined countries like Australia and Great Britain in eliminating the penny. Is the United States next?
Is It Okay to Use a Gun to Protect Yourself in Public? — Survey of the Day
Earlier this week, George Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Have You Ever Gone a Week Without Using Cash? — Survey of the Day
Could cold hard cash soon be about as necessary as a pay phone?
Would You Move If You Could? — Survey of the Day
Home sweet home isn’t looking so sweet for the majority of Americans.
What’s Your Favorite Tech Brand? — Survey of the Day
When it comes to tech brands, which company is king?
Do You Think George Zimmerman Is Guilty of a Crime in the Trayvon Martin Case? — Survey of the Day
On February 26, 28-year old neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was visiting his dad and stepmother in a gated community in Sanford, Florida.
While that isn’t dispute, what preceded the shooting as been discussed and dissected over the last couple of weeks.
Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen Apologizes for Revealing ‘I Love Fidel Castro’
If you had “less than one week” in your How Long Into The Baseball Season Will Ozzie Guillen Say Something Offensive pool, you are a winner.
Is ‘Political View’ a Factor When Deciding to Block People on Facebook? – Survey of the Day
As we get closer to the 2012 Presidential election, more and more people are using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to express their political views. According to a survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, these views are sometimes a little too surprising to the poster’s web friends.
What’s the Most Popular Summer Vacation Destination? — Survey of the Day
Despite rising fuel prices, many Americans still plan to venture out on vacation when the weather gets really warm and the kids are home from school.
Will You Attend a Baseball Game This Year? – Survey of the Day
Major League Baseball’s opening day was spread out over a week and a couple continents this year, but by Friday all thirty teams will have kicked 2012 off. To celebrate the new season, Marist Poll surveyed 536 baseball fans on whether or not they would actually be attending any of the games this year. Sorry athletes, but it looks like you won’t have a huge turnout.
Should Prostitution Be Legalized? Some Say, ‘Yes’ – Survey of the Day
In a ruling last week, the high court in Onterio, Canada found most of the nation’s laws governing prostitution unconstitutional. The Canadian parliament now has a year to amend the criminal code and the final result could be a fairly broad legalization of prostitution by our neighbor to the north.
According to a poll of 1,004 Canadians by Ipsos, the majority would be OK with this development.
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How Is the Local Job Market? — Survey of the Day
The unemployment rate has been trending down for the last few months, but that isn’t always the best indicator of strength in the job market because it doesn’t take into account the unemployed who have stopped looking altogether.
What Are the Most Annoying Photos People Post on Facebook? — Survey of the Day
According to a new survey, your friends might not be as enamored with the photos you post on Facebook as you are.