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Which Song Should Debbie Ray Learn to Play Next on Her Ukelele? [POLL]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:36:44 +0000

Beatles, Stones, Adele or Buffett?

Another Chance to Vote for Lafayette

Debbie Ray — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:07:25 +0000

Lafayette is included in the final ballot of AAA Southern Traveler’s Best of the South!

What Professions Attract The Most Trustworthy People?

Steve Wiley — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Are people in some professions more trustworthy than others? According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans distrust politicians, and anyone selling cars. Nurses get high marks for trustworthiness 22 professions were rated on the perceived level of their ethics and honesty. Members of Congress received very poor grades, with 54 percent of respondents saying they [...]

What Type of School Provides Kids with the Best Education? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:27:12 +0000

Every child in the United States is entitled to a free public school education. However, according to a new survey from Gallup of 1012 adults, public schools rate lowest among all the education options children have. Respondents to the poll were asked to rate different types of schools as “excellent” “good” “only fair” and “poor.” [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:15:27 +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 [...]

What Are the Coolest Cities in America?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:51:00 +0000

The definition of “cool” is rather subjective — for some people, they just know it when they see it. But using its own criteria, Forbes combed through dozens of metropolitan areas to come up with its list of America’s coolest cities.

And the results might surprise you.

Do You Track Your Exes on Facebook? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:33:28 +0000

Sometimes it’s best to take an out of sight, out of mind approach to an ex after a breakup. However, in our brave new world of social media, the chances are your former flame is just a couple clicks away, making it difficult to completely ignore them. In fact, according to a study from Western [...]

Who's Lazier — Men or Women? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:40:02 +0000

Earlier this month, we learned that women have edged ahead of men in terms of average IQ.

But if the fairer sex wants to use their extra smarts to take over the world they’re probably going to have to get off the couch first.

Which Americans Are Most Optimistic About Where They Live?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:59:10 +0000

Although most Americans generally like where they live, a new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index revealed that while residents of some metro areas are highly optimistic about the direction their communities are taking, others are largely discouraged about theirs.

Where's the Best Place to Be on Mardi Gras Day in Lafayette? [SURVEY]

Debbie Ray — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:04:20 +0000

Do you get more throws at the beginning of the parade route, the middle or the end? Where’s the best food? Is one area better for families, party people, out-of-towners? Everybody has a favorite spot to watch the parades. Tell us your favorite spot: