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Does Money Buy Happiness? New Study Says "Yes"

Ken Hayes — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:09 +0000

We’ve always heard money doesn’t buy happiness. Well being poor doesn’t buy happiness either. A new study shows that wealthier countries (like the U.S.) have more satisfied people than poorer countries. The study found here on the week.com, shows that the more money people make, the happier they are. But how can this be? Most [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

Would You Do Your Christmas Shopping in January to Save Money? — Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:10:53 +0000

We all know some of the best sales of the year come right after Christmas. So here's an interesting thought: Why not do your holiday shopping in early January and get more bang for your gift-giving buck?

Do You Prefer 'Merry Christmas' or 'Happy Holidays'? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:10:35 +0000

The holiday season presents a bit of a greeting conundrum. Do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy holidays"? This decision weighs particularly heavily on retailers, who want to use verbiage that encourages the widest swath of Americans to spend money at their stores.

Should You Have to Have a Photo ID to Vote? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:50:12 +0000

As of now, 17 states have laws requiring voters to present photo ID before voting. Some have suggested these regulations may act to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who could be less likely to have such identification. Last month a judge in Pennsylvania blocked the state from enforcing its voter ID laws in the 2012 election.

How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Halloween? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:21:57 +0000

According to a new survey from National Retail Federation, about seven in 10 plan on celebrating Halloween this year. Since revelry isn’t always free, the next question the NRF polled is how much celebrants plan on spending on the holiday this year. The average response was about $80. Broken down, that’s $28.65 spent on costumes, $23.56 on decorations and $23.27 on [...]

Would You Quit Your Job If You Won the Lottery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:09:48 +0000

According to a new survey from CouponCabin.com of 2,570 adults, 50 percent play the lottery. And of that percentage, 65 percent would continue to live frugally it they happened to win big. But would a frugal life include keeping their job and continuing to draw their salary? Maybe not so much. The survey found that only 36 percent would remain at their current [...]

Are You Happy With the NFL's Replacement Officials? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:17:44 +0000

We have finished up with week two of the NFL, and the return of the regular refs is still nowhere in sight. So are the replacement officials getting it done?Being a ‘replacement’ for anything is never easy, but being a replacement in the national spotlight in charge of adjudicating America’s most popular sport is a [...]

Does the Colorado Theater Shooting Affect Your View on Gun Control? – Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:14:58 +0000

Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight. Some [...]

Hot Summer in the Twin Ports: How Do You Like Spending Summer Days? [SURVEY]

B105 Staff — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:00:21 +0000

The Twin Ports have seen a string of hot weather this summer, and there’s plenty more on the way. With summer being short in this area, are you enjoying every minute of the heat or trying to to avoid it until it cools down again? Summer in the Northland brings many opportunities to enjoy time [...]

Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:50:16 +0000

July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.

Eric Church's Comments – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:02:38 +0000

Eric Church‘s comments about television singing competitions have split the country audience. Reader responses to his remarks and perceived insults in the current issue of Rolling Stone were intense, but far from unanimous. There’s little doubt that he voiced an opinion held by many — but certainly not all — country music fans.

Best Song About Trucks – Readers Poll

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:45:39 +0000

If there’s one thing that just screams country music, it’s a song about a big ol’ truck. Clearly, that’s why so many of the biggest names in the biz have laid their vocal stamp on tunes that describe oversized spinning wheels and extreme horsepower, women with a thing for large bumpers, and generally, rides that put others on the road to shame.

Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:47:17 +0000

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.

DNR Needs Your Help With Deer Population Assesment

Ken Hayes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:47:51 +0000

Do you hunt in any of these areas? If so, the DNR would like you to take an online survey so they can reach their Deer Goals. It is important for you to take part so the DNR can get as much information as possible to help set limits for the deer harvest. If you [...]

Twin Ports, If You Were Stuck On An Island With One CD, What Would It Be?

Cathy Kates — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:50:59 +0000

The B105 jocks were sitting around “working hard” and someone proposed the scenario: You’re stranded on a Caribbean island, alone. You only have a pair of fashionable flip flops (that’s Cathy Kates’ request), a CD player and ONE CD. What CD would it be? Here’s what the staff said:Ken Hayes: Eric Church – Carolina Cathy [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:02:53 +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 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:22:49 +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 [...]

At What Age Do You Think Adulthood Really Begins? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:21:20 +0000

Is the bad economy delaying adulthood for our nation’s youth? A survey from the Pew Research Center suggests that it might be. In 1993, Newsweek asked parents with kids 16 and under when their children’s financial independence should begin. Eighty percent answered with an age 22 or lower, whereas only 18 percent offered an age [...]

Do You Cast Your Newspapers Aside for eReaders? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:41 +0000

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.