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Have You Ever Surfed the Internet While Driving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:33:53 +0000

Texting while driving is so 2009. Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones, Web surfing is the new dangerous activity the young folks are engaging in while operating a motor vehicle. According to a new survey from State Farm of 1,000 adult motorists, 21 percent admit to having accessed the Internet from their phone while they [...]

Do You Have a Secret Email Address? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:30:42 +0000

Given the simplicity of signing up for an email account, most folks end up having multiple email addresses. Some are for business, others for friends and family, and it's a good idea to have one to use for offers that may result in a deluge of spam.

Then there is the most controversial kind of email address: one you keep secret from your spouse or partner.

Do You Drink to Unwind? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Alcohol is known to be a social lubricant. But many people also use booze to help them recover from too much action and interaction. According to a Drinkaware survey of more than 2,00 adults, 66 percent said that they often drink to unwind from a stressful day. The survey also found that 44 percent are more likely [...]

Should Athletes Be Held Accountable for What They Say on Social Media? – Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:34 +0000

Athletes are some of the more vocal celebrities when it comes to social media. Tweeting in the NBA got so out of control that NBA commissioner David Stern had to put rules in place forbidding players from tweeting during games. New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is in a bit of hot water for one [...]

What's the Most Awkward Money Moment? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:00:32 +0000

It’s been said that money is the root of all evil. That’s debatable but there is no doubt that it can lead to some pretty uncomfortable situations.

CouponCabin.com asked 2,415 adults to list their most awkward money moments.

Would You Rather Give Up Sex or Lose Your Job? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:00:29 +0000

If you need any other indication that the job market is tough these days, consider this survey by online casino Roxy Palace. In it, 700 men were asked if they would live without sex if that meant they could keep their job. Forty-three percent of the poll’s respondents answered that keeping their job was more [...]

Do Fathers Spend More Time with Their Kids Today Than in the Past? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:00:27 +0000

With Father’s Day just around the corner, the overwhelming majority of American dads believe the fathers of today are more attentive to their children than those in past. The Ad Council surveyed 743 fathers on whether they were spending more time with their kids than their own dad did. Eighty six percent of them answered [...]

Which Professional Sport Is the Most Patriotic? – Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:00:05 +0000

Memorial Day is upon us and Independence Day is only a few short weeks away, which means we will be waving our American Flags proudly. Which sport waves the USA flag the highest?Not that it’s any sort of competition, but there has to be a winner when it comes to the most patriotic sport. Each [...]

Is Nuclear Power Worth the Benefits? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:00:45 +0000

Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster in Japan. While that tragedy highlighted the downside to nuclear power, has it changed opinions about the energy source? Comparing a recently conducted Harris Interactive survey of 2,056 American adults to a similar Harris survey from a little more than a year ago suggests [...]

How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Gas? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:32:14 +0000

With the average price of gas approaching four dollars a gallon, the question becomes whether Americans are going to start to seriously changing their current driving habits and vacation plans, in light of this hike. Poll Position asked 1,142 adults at what price per gallon they will start to change their behavior. Forty-nine percent said that four bucks is, [...]

Should Women Be Allowed in Combat? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:28 +0000

Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles.

Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could lead to “compromised situations.” So what does the public think about the Pentagon’s measure?

What's the Best Valentine's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:35 +0000

It’s February, so that means you’re on the Valentine’s Day clock, fellas.

While knowledge of your special lady should be what dictates what you get her, come the 14, perhaps this survey from Sears of more than 1,000 adults on their V-Day gift preferences can also help you out.

Football Is Literally the Most Popular Sport, Shocked? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:33 +0000

While pro football’s ultimate champion will be decided next week, the entire NFL was a winner in 2011, as the league has never been more popular. According to a recent survey by Harris Interactive of 1,466 adults who follow at least one sport, 36 percent listed pro football as their favorite sport, which was the [...]

Can You Guess the Political Party That's On the Rise? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:49 +0000

There aren’t a whole lot of popular politicians these days, Gallup would know. A new report from the research organization found a record percentage of Americans are identifying themselves as independents rather than Democrats or Republicans. In the over 20,000 telephone interviews Gallup conducted in 2011, 31 percent of respondents said they were Democrats, 27 [...]

Voters Would Be More Opposed to an Atheist Candidate Than a Mormon One — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:00:36 +0000

If Mitt Romney is able to capture the Republican nomination for president there will be much talk about his Mormon faith and whether voters will be willing to pull the lever for someone who belongs to a religion that only about two percent of Americans practice. A new survey from Poll Position of 1,333 registered [...]

The Public Agrees, About $150,000 a Year Makes You 'Rich' — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:26 +0000

In light of the Occupy Wall Street movement focusing attention on the “one percent” and the debate over raising taxes on the wealthy, Gallup asked 1,012 adults how much money they would need to make a year in order to consider themselves rich.

Say Goodbye to Holiday Spirit, Most Aren't Fazed by It This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:00:27 +0000

Despite all the glitz and glam, all the lights, tinsel and gifts, the holiday season doesn’t bring cheer to the majority of Americans. According to a new survey from Poll Position, only 37 percent of 1,072 adults surveyed answered that the holidays make them happier.

Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:41 +0000

These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday. According to a new survey from Poll Position of 1,072 adults, 61 percent of respondents answered that we start celebrating Christmas too early, [...]

Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:25 +0000

Buckle your seat belts, folks. According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.” The poll of 2,800 adults found that 86 percent of drivers have eaten or drank when behind the wheel, [...]

Wondering What Most Use the Internet for? Well, It's Not That Exciting — Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:00:19 +0000

Why did the average American go online? For no particular reason (Ba-dum-bum).

Although this may not become the newest joke anytime soon, it’s actually a true statement. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 53 percent of 18- to 29-year-old Americans go online just for fun or to waste time. With 2,260 participating adults, it turns out that 58 percent of all adults go online for the same reason.