Most Web Users Say Internet Better Value Than Cable TV
Regular Internet users nationwide overwhelmingly agree that the Internet provides more bang for their buck than cable television.
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January 8, 2011
January 7, 2011
Most Internet Users Have Privacy Concerns About Their Online Searches
Most Internet users like the search engines available to them but worry about the privacy of their searches online. However, those who use the Internet most frequently express a lower level of concern.
January 6, 2011
Plans for Winter Vacation Are Up Slightly
Looks like a few more Americans will be taking a vacation this winter.
January 6, 2011
U.S. Internet Users Give High Marks to Search Engines
Most Internet users in America say they go online to answer routine questions, and they give overwhelmingly positive marks to today’s Internet search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing.
January 4, 2011
Big Storms Yes, Global Warming No
It’s less than one month into winter, and already strong blizzards have bombarded the East and West Coasts. But most Americans don't see global warming as the culprit.
January 1, 2011
Important or Not, Have A Happy New Year!
Many Americans are celebrating the arrival of a new year, but very few actually feel New Year’s Day is one of our nation’s most important holidays.
December 31, 2010
Most Americans Rely on Local TV News for Weather Reports
Most Americans still get their weather news from local television despite the variety of news sources available these days, and fewer adults believe the media overhypes the weather.
December 31, 2010
Americans Say Where They'll Be, What They'll Do On New Year's Day
Only one-third of Americans will be making a resolution for the New Year, but those who make one are sure they’ll keep it through 2011.
December 31, 2010
37% Already Say This Winter Worse Than Others in Recent Years
Winter is barely a week old, and more than one-third of Americans already say the season is worse than it has been in recent years.
December 31, 2010
What Americans Will Be Doing to Bring in the New Year
For some Americans, it’s a big night out of partying while others view New Year’s Eve as just another night. Surveys conducted by Rasmussen Reports found the following plans to say goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011.
December 30, 2010
Optimism About the Upcoming Year Hits A Seven-Year Low
Americans expected the current year to be better than it turned out but are more hopeful about the year to come. This is similar to findings in previous years. Still, adults are less optimistic about the upcoming year than they’ve been in the previous seven years of surveying.
December 29, 2010
Most Will Be Home to Ring in the New Year
As 2010 turns to 2011 on Friday night, most adults plan to be home and wide awake.
December 28, 2010
Most Americans Will Skip New Year's Eve Parties But Not Drinks
This New Year’s Eve, most Americans don’t plan on attending a party or even a dinner, but a sizable number intend to enjoy a drink. Even more will offer up a prayer as 2010 becomes 2011.
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
On Christmas morning, more than eight-out-of-ten Americans celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and 66% will open holiday gifts.
December 24, 2010
Christmas Is the Number One Holiday Again This Year
Christmas is still number one as far as most Americans are concerned.
December 24, 2010
Americans Strongly Believe in the Divinity of Jesus Christ
For an overwhelming number of Americans who celebrate Christmas, Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
December 23, 2010
63% Have Finished Holiday Shopping
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and one-in-three adults still has holiday gift shopping left to do.
December 22, 2010
Awards Don't Determine What Most Americans Watch or Listen To
And the award goes to … the most popular? Maybe that helps explain why Americans overwhelmingly say entertainment awards don't determine what movies or TV shows they watch or what music they buy.
December 21, 2010
45% Are Having Difficulty Getting In the Holiday Spirit, 49% Are Not
Americans overwhelmingly plan to celebrate Christmas with their families this year, but many indicate that they are having difficulty getting into the holiday spirit.
December 20, 2010
43% Have Finished Their Holiday Shopping
With Christmas this Saturday, the number of Americans who’ve completed their holiday gift shopping has doubled from a week ago. But just over half still have shopping to be done.
