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How Much Do You Spend a Week on Food? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:30:27 +0000

Food costs may be on the rise, but, according to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are still spending less in inflation-adjusted dollars on food than they have in the past. In a poll of 1,014 adults, Gallup found that the average American spends $151 a week on groceries and eating out. To break that down, eight percent spend [...]

2,000 Tyler Residents to Receive Survey For Tyler 21 Plan

Amy Austin — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:00:18 +0000

Over the next week, a random sampling of 2,000 Tyler residents will receive a survey in the mail asking for their input about City services and community planning. This is all part of the five-year update to Tyler’s comprehensive plan: Tyler 21. “It is hard to believe that it has been almost five years since [...]

What's the Most Popular Summer Vacation Destination? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:00:27 +0000

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. AAA Travel surveyed their clients on 2012′s top summer vacation destination, and found some traditional favorites leading the pack. Snagging the top spot was Orlando, Fl, home of Walt [...]

What Is the Most Popular Team in College Basketball — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:00:06 +0000

While perennial favorites Duke may have suffered a stunning first round defeat in this year’s NCAA men’s tournament, the Blue Devils are still number one in the hearts of many college basketball fans. In fact, the Blue Devils have just topped the Harris Poll’s annual survey of America’s favorite college team for the third year in [...]

When Is the Happiest Time in Life? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:00:47 +0000

While one might assume the happiest time in life is during the carefree days of childhood or the wild years of college, for most people it actually comes years after that. Friends Reunited surveyed people over 40 about when whether they were happiest as a child, as a college student or as a 33-year old. Over 70 [...]

Do You Only Buy Clothing When It's On Sale? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:53 +0000

Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags. In fact, a new Coupon Cabin.com survey found that 41 percent of [...]

Should Soda and Other Sugary Drinks Be Taxed? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:00:49 +0000

Much like cigarettes and alcohol are taxed, there is a movement afoot to levy similar charges on soda and other sweetened beverages. As it stands, 33 states have some form of sales tax that is added to soda and other sugar-based drinks. And more and more places are trying to jump on the “soda tax” train, including New York [...]

Should Members of Congress Have Term Limits? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:00:35 +0000

The re-election rates for members of Congress hovers between 85 and 95 percent.

Yet, according to a new survey from Poll Position, the majority of American people would like new rules which would prevent them from sending the same represenatives to Washington, DC year after year.

Do You Steal from Hotel Rooms? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:00:11 +0000

While that bathrobe hanging in your hotel room closet may look inviting, you aren’t actually supposed to take it, or anything from the room that you didn’t bring in besides the complimentary toiletries. However, a new survey from Living Social has found that 39 percent of all travelers admit to snagging something else from a hotel that they’ve stayed at.

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

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:00:14 +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, [...]

Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 45 percent of adults say they have a smartphone. Additionally, 49 percent report their phone operates on a smartphone platform — such as Android, iPhone or Blackberry. When Pew pooled together the [...]

Do You Set Your Social Media to Private? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:00:08 +0000

These days, just about everybody is on some form of social media. However, that doesn’t mean they want to share their information with everybody.

According to a Pew Research Center survey of 2,267 adults, 58 percent of social media users set their profile to private.

Do You Think the Media Is Politically Biased? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:00:06 +0000

While most media organizations strive to be fair in their reporting (you know, that whole objectivity thing), the majority of Americans think that their bias still shows through in their political coverage. According to a recent poll from the Pew Research Center of 1,507 adults, 37 percent believe there is a “great deal” of bias [...]

Do You Talk About Politics at Work? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:00:12 +0000

Politics is definitely in the air, especially since 2012 is an election year. But a recent survey by Harris Interactive on behalf of Careerbuilder.com suggests most folks still shy away from talking about Democrats and Republicans in their workplace. According to the poll of 7,000 full-time workers, 36 percent currently talk politics at the office, with [...]

Do You Believe in Global Warming? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Belief in global warming has hit a three-year high, which experts attribute to a warmer than usually winter in the US. A University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College poll taken in December asked 887 adults if they thought earth was warming. Sixty-two percent of respondents did, 26 percent did not, and the rest either weren’t sure or [...]

How Many Adults Still Sleep With Teddy Bears? You'd Be Surprised

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:00:18 +0000

After returning more than 75,000 teddy bears left behind at its hotels and discovering many belonged to adults, Travelodge commissioned a survey to find out just how many grown-ups still sleep with the stuffed animals. What the hotel chain found may surprise you.

Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:00:39 +0000

A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.

Do You Have a Tattoo? More Americans Are Now Joining the Craze – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:00:51 +0000

If you’ve been seeing more and more people with tattoos lately, you are certainly not imagining things.

According to a Harris Interactive poll of 2,016 adults, currently 21 percent have at least one tattoo. That’s up from 16 percent who reported ink in 2008, and 14 percent who did so in 2003.

How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:00:05 +0000

Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.

Would You Fly to Space If You Had the Chance? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:41 +0000

Last month Virgin Galactic announced it would begin offering commercial space flights later this year. The two-and-a-half hour trip just cracks the space barrier and offers about five minutes of weightlessness. It also comes with a fairly prohibitive price tag of $200,000 a pop. But let’s say money was no object. Would you want to be among the [...]