General Lifestyle

Poll: 25% Have Found Mistakes on Wikipedia

The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online.

Poll: 29% Declare Spring Their Favorite Season

Spring is officially here! As flowers bloom and Easter emerges, 29% of American adults declared springtime as their favorite season. However, summer sprung ahead of spring as 31% percent named the steamy months of summer as their favorite season.

Poll: 29% of Adults Watched Video Online During Past Week

The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.

Most Changed Their Clocks Before Bed for Daylight Savings Time

Fifty-eight percent (58%) of American adults changed the clock for Daylight Savings Time before going to bed on Saturday night while 38% waited until Sunday morning to make the change.

Poll: 70% Say Cigarette Companies Not Liable for Smokers’ Health Issues

Nine-out-of-ten Americans (91%) believe that cigarette smokers are aware of the health dangers involved with the practice.

Poll: 17% of Computer Users Will Buy Vista Soon

After six years and a six billion dollar investment, Microsoft released Vista on January 30. By the time of the launch, most Americans (53%) had already read, seen, or heard new stories about the first upgrade of the company’s flagship operating system since Windows XP.

Poll: Just 12% Prefer Winter Vacations

Whether it’s skiing on the snowy mountains or ice skating in Rockefeller Center, a vacation can be a royal getaway for those who crave the cold.

Poll: 30% Believe Embryonic Stem Cell Research Morally Wrong

Two-out-of-three Americans (66%) believe that “embryonic stem cell research" is at least somewhat likely to lead to cures to previously incurable diseases.

Lower Job Satisfaction Prompts Year-End Decline in Worker Confidence

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.6 points to 102.7 in December, primarily as a result of lowered job satisfaction and increased job loss concerns. The monthly measure lost ground following a nearly four point rise in November.

42% Will Make New Year's Resolution

Forty-two percent (42%) of Americans say that they will make a New Year’s Resolution for 2007.

More Will Pray Than Drink on New Year’s Eve

Seventy-one percent (71%) of Americans will offer a prayer for the New Year on New Year’s Eve. Thirty-six percent (36%) will have a drink to welcome in 2007.

2006: 44% Say it Was a Good Year

Four percent (4%) of Americans rate 2006 as one of the best years ever. Another 40% say it was a good or an excellent year.

Small Business Economic Confidence Dips

Small business owners' confidence in the U.S. economy dipped somewhat in December, although optimism about the year ahead still remains high, according to the monthly Discover (R) Small Business Watch (SM).

Four Days Left: 17% Still Haven’t Started Shopping

On Thursday, December 21, more than a million Americans bought their last Christmas gift of 2006. Hundreds of thousands more finally got around to starting their shopping.

Four Days to Go: 17% Still Haven’t Started Shopping

On Thursday, December 21, more than a million Americans bought their last Christmas gift of 2006. Hundreds of thousands more finally got around to starting their shopping.

The final Rasmussen Reports holiday shopping poll of the season found that 53% of Americans have finished shopping heading into the final weekend before Christmas. That’s up from 48% the day before and 23% a week ago. Forty-two percent (42%) of all adults say they still have shopping left to do this weekend while 5% are not sure.

Five Days to Go: 48% Have Finished Shopping

Over the past week, one-quarter of all American adults (25%) finished their Christmas shopping. With just five days to go, that brings the total to 48% who have already bought their last holiday gift.

Americans Divided on Cause of Global Warming

American voters tend to see Global Warming as a serious problem but are divided as to whether it’s caused by human activities or long-term planetary trends.

Poll: 77% Celebrate Christmas as a Religious Holiday

Rasmussen Reports surveys conducted this season have found that between 87% and 90% of American adults will celebrate Christmas in some form or another.

Few Following Progress of Discovery Space Shuttle

The Space Shuttle Discovery has routinely done what once seemed amazing—a night launch, docking with an International Space Station, completing four walks in space, and more. But, few Americans find it amazing any more.

71% Rate Christmas As Most Important Holiday

Seventy-one percent (71%) of Americans consider Christmas one of the nation’s most important holidays. That figure is higher than for any other holiday.