Jeremy Taylor
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.
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?
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.
Who Do You Blame for Rising Gas Prices? — Survey of the Day
As gas approaches an average of $4.00 a gallon, the public isn’t happy with the way President Obama is dealing with the issue.
When Is the Happiest Time in Life? — Survey of the Day
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.
Guess What? Working More Than 40 Hours a Week Is a Waste of Time
Here’s something that you are going to very tempted to tell your boss. According to 150 years of studies — yes, 150 — on productivity, having employees work more than 40 hours a week does more harm than good to the bottom line.
Do You Only Buy Clothing When It’s On Sale? — Survey of the Day
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.
Do You Support Offshore Drilling? — Survey of the Day
While the Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 may have tempered enthusiasm for offshore drilling, the current rise in gas prices has turned the public back in that direction.
Is Nuclear Power Worth the Benefits? – Survey of the Day
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?
At What Age Do You Think Adulthood Really Begins? – Survey of the Day
Is the bad economy delaying adulthood for our nation’s youth? A survey from the Pew Research Center suggests that it might be.
Is Luck a Factor in Your Career? — Survey of the Day
As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a good time to think about how luck affects our lives.
What Do You Plan On Doing with Your Tax Refund? — Survey of the Day
The good news is that 67 percent of Americans expect to to get a refund from the IRS this year. The bad news is that much of this money is going to be spent taking care of other debts, rather than be used for something fun.
Do You Cast Your Newspapers Aside for eReaders? – Survey of the Day
Apple’s release of their iPad 3 set the tech world abuzz last week. While the tablet has many functions, it is often used as an electronic reader, and its competing devices are eReaders, like Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook.
According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,056 adults there is plenty of demand for all these tablets, as eReaders are becoming more and more popular
Are You Prepared for Retirement? — Survey of the Day
Given that people are living longer than ever, and jobs may be becoming harder to get, retirement planning is more important than ever.
However, according to a T. Rowe Price survey of 860 adults between the ages of 21 and 50, most feel like they aren’t properly prepared for the end of their working career
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Should Members of Congress Have Term Limits? — Survey of the Day
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
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
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.
Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day
Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones.
Do You Set Your Social Media to Private? – Survey of the Day
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
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.