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World Cup 2010 winner
In your opinion, which country will win the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
22.6 %: Netherlands 234 votes
4.7 %: Uruguay 49 votes
38.2 %: Germany 396 votes
34.5 %: Spain 358 votes
Tan
How do you prefer to get your summer tan?
59 %: Naturally 914 votes
1.2 %: Sunbed 19 votes
9.4 %: Spray tanning 146 votes
30.3 %: I don’t like tanning 470 votes
Online privacy
Are you concerned about companies tracking your web surfing habits and use this information to better target their advertising campaign?
41.7 %: Yes I am extremely concerned 229 votes
41 %: Yes I am somehow concerned 225 votes
14.2 %: I am not concerned 78 votes
3.1 %: I don't know 17 votes
AFL Grand Final
Should the AFL add extra time in a drawn Grand Final?
80.4 %: Yes 584 votes
19.6 %: No 142 votes
3D Television
Are you interested to upgrade your television to a 3D TV?
47.5 %: No 318 votes
4.9 %: Yes, I will be an early adopter 33 votes
32 %: Yes, but I will wait for prices to fall 214 votes
14.6 %: Yes, but only when you don’t need glasses 98 votes
0.9 %: Yes, but only for video games 6 votes
Stress
Which source of stress affects you the most?
8.8 %: Relationship 51 votes
15.5 %: Family 90 votes
16.1 %: Work 93 votes
4.5 %: Study 26 votes
26.3 %: Finances 152 votes
7.3 %: Health 42 votes
15.9 %: More than one 92 votes
1.4 %: Other 8 votes
4.3 %: None 25 votes
Tablet PC
Technology manufacturers are starting Christmas campaigns to launch their tablet offer. Which of the following tablets would you be interested in purchasing as a Christmas present?
9.5 %: Samsung 58 votes
5.1 %: Dell 31 votes
11.3 %: Nokia 69 votes
4.6 %: Toshiba 28 votes
4.9 %: LG 30 votes
0.3 %: Motorola 2 votes
6.3 %: Blackberry 38 votes
6.1 %: Other 37 votes
51.8 %: I am not planning to buy a tablet 315 votes
Airport security measures
New restrictions and security measures may soon be imposed at airports after explosive devices were found on two international flights last week. Do you think that stricter aiport security measures are necessary and effective or are they too intrusive and time-consuming?
59.2 %: I think stricter security measures are both necessary and effective. 297 votes
26.9 %: I think stricter security measures are necessary but not very effective 135 votes
9.8 %: I think that current security measures are too intrusive already 49 votes
4.2 %: I don’t know 21 votes
File sharing
Do you think that file sharing is detrimental to the entertainment industry?
42 %: Yes 249 votes
26 %: No 154 votes
32 %: I don’t know 190 votes
Government debt
What do you think is the best way to cut the government debt?
3.3 %: Increasing the VAT 19 votes
3.9 %: Raising incoming taxes 22 votes
69 %: Reducing government spending 392 votes
23.8 %: All of the above 135 votes
Facebook emails
Facebook recently launched a new email service designed to make the social network a 'one stop shop' for all things related to internet communications. Will you be making more use of Facebook email instead of existing email providers like Gmail or Hotmail?
6.6 %: Yes 44 votes
16.3 %: Yes although will continue using existing providers 109 votes
41 %: No 274 votes
10.2 %: Don't see the point 68 votes
13.6 %: Didn't know about this 91 votes
12.4 %: No, I'm concerned about privac 83 votes
Job prospects during global recession
Has the global recession affected your job prospects?
37.7 %: I am seeing less opportunities 235 votes
10 %: I am seeing more opportunities 62 votes
52.3 %: The same as before 326 votes
Winter Sport
What winter sport do you like the most?
27.4 %: Ice skating 149 votes
5.7 %: Hockey 31 votes
14.7 %: Skiing 80 votes
12.1 %: Snowboarding 66 votes
0.9 %: Curling 5 votes
5.1 %: Sledding 28 votes
8.5 %: Other 46 votes
25.6 %: I don't like winter sport 139 votes
Christmas shopping
Are you going to spend more or less than last year on Christmas presents?
35.7 %: More 181 votes
54.6 %: Less 277 votes
9.7 %: I don’t buy Christmas presents 49 votes
New Year’s resolution
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?
44.7 %: Yes 348 votes
55.3 %: No 430 votes
WikiLeaks
Is your opinion about public figures and companies likely to change with the WikiLeaks scandals?
29 %: Yes 149 votes
48.8 %: No 251 votes
22.2 %: I don't know WikiLeaks 114 votes
Travel destinations during the winter
Will you be travelling to a hot or cold destination this winter?
54.3 %: Hot 395 votes
22.7 %: Cold 165 votes
23 %: I don’t like to travel during the winter 167 votes
Food
Do you eat organic food?
55.9 %: Yes 393 votes
44.1 %: No 310 votes
Royal Wedding
Are such things as a British Royal Wedding still significant to Australians?
45.6 %: Yes 288 votes
34.1 %: No 215 votes
20.3 %: Don't care 128 votes
Surfing on the web
How much time do you spend online per day (work purposes excluded)?
8.6 %: Up to 30 mins 58 votes
38.7 %: 1-2 hours 262 votes
37.4 %: 2-5 hours 253 votes
15.4 %: More than 5 hours 104 votes
Social Media
Which of these social media do you have an account on?
79.1 %: Facebook 526 votes
3.5 %: Twitter 23 votes
2.6 %: Linkedin 17 votes
12.6 %: Other 84 votes
2.3 %: All of the above 15 votes
Dream job
Do you have the job of your dreams?
25.3 %: Yes 188 votes
74.7 %: No 556 votes
Shopping preferences
Do you prefer shopping online or on the high street?
46.8 %: Online 362 votes
53.2 %: High street 412 votes
News
How do you watch the news?
8.2 %: I read the newspaper 58 votes
65.1 %: On TV 458 votes
25.4 %: Online 179 votes
1.3 %: None of the above 9 votes
Travel
How often do you travel for business?
6 %: Every week 28 votes
4.5 %: Twice a month 21 votes
2.6 %: Once a month 12 votes
2.8 %: Every 2 months 13 votes
4.5 %: Every 6 months 21 votes
18.5 %: Once a year 86 votes
61.1 %: Other 284 votes
Surgery
Would you ever consider having cosmetic surgery?
42.3 %: Yes 340 votes
57.7 %: No 463 votes
Food supplements
Do you take vitamins or food supplements?
62 %: Yes 430 votes
38 %: No 264 votes
Mobile Phones
Do you have a work mobile?
35.3 %: Yes 198 votes
64.7 %: No 363 votes
Beverages
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
43.9 %: Tea 306 votes
56.1 %: Coffee 391 votes
Music festival
Will you be attending a music festival this summer?
22 %: Yes, I will be attending one in Australia 233 votes
1.7 %: Yes, I will be attending one abroad 18 votes
44.5 %: No 472 votes
31.9 %: Not sure yet 338 votes
Volunteering
Have you volunteered in the last 5 years?
55.2 %: Yes 637 votes
44.8 %: No 518 votes
Books
How do you read your books?
76.7 %: Traditional paper book 853 votes
2.9 %: e-Book 32 votes
20.4 %: Both 227 votes
Film
When you want to watch a film do you usually: |
31.1 %: Rent from a store 308 votes
3.8 %: Rent online 38 votes
40.3 %: Watch on TV 399 votes
14.1 %: Download and/or Stream 139 votes
10.6 %: Other 105 votes
Cooking
How often do you cook?
46.5 %: More than 3 times per week 357 votes
18 %: Less than 3 times per week 138 votes
31.8 %: Every day 244 votes
3.8 %: Never 29 votes
Holiday
What is your ideal holiday?
46.7 %: Beach 351 votes
6.8 %: City 51 votes
22.5 %: Countryside 169 votes
17.7 %: Cruise 133 votes
6.3 %: Other 47 votes
Exercise
Do you exercise regularly?
49 %: Yes 378 votes
23 %: No 177 votes
28 %: No but I'm planning to 216 votes
Lottery
If you won the lottery, what would you do?
25.7 %: Spend most of it 254 votes
61.3 %: Save most of it 606 votes
13 %: Give most of it away 128 votes
Dreams
Do you remember your dreams?
29.2 %: Yes 299 votes
6.1 %: No 62 votes
64.7 %: Sometimes 663 votes
Language
Apart from your native language, how many languages can you speak? |
26.3 %: 1 235 votes
14.9 %: 2 133 votes
3.6 %: 3 32 votes
1.7 %: 4 or more 15 votes
53.5 %: None 477 votes
Social Networks
Which of these social network sites do you use most often?
67.5 %: Facebook 410 votes
14.3 %: Google +1 87 votes
1.5 %: LinkedIn 9 votes
1.3 %: MySpace 8 votes
2.5 %: Twitter 15 votes
12.9 %: Other 78 votes
Childhood Classics
Which of these childhood classics did you read when you were younger?
23.4 %: Alice in Wonderland 173 votes
14.4 %: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 106 votes
13.8 %: Winnie the Pooh 102 votes
15 %: Peter Pan 111 votes
1.5 %: The Little Prince 11 votes
7.2 %: The Hobbit 53 votes
13.3 %: The Secret Garden 98 votes
5 %: None 37 votes
6.4 %: Other 47 votes
Holiday
When was your last holiday?
33.3 %: Over a year ago 280 votes
30.4 %: 6-12 months ago 255 votes
23.7 %: 2-6 months ago 199 votes
9.8 %: 1 month ago 82 votes
1.5 %: Last week 13 votes
1.3 %: I'm currently on holiday 11 votes
Text Messages
Do you use acronyms whilst texting?
35.3 %: Yes 299 votes
22.6 %: No 192 votes
36.1 %: Sometimes 306 votes
6 %: I don’t text 51 votes
Internet Browsers
Which internet browser do you use most often?
33.3 %: Google Chrome 224 votes
37.6 %: Internet Explorer 253 votes
4.8 %: Safari 32 votes
0.4 %: Opera 3 votes
22.3 %: Firefox 150 votes
1.5 %: Other 10 votes
Pets
Do you have a pet?
67.3 %: Yes 566 votes
23.8 %: No 200 votes
8.9 %: No, but I want one 75 votes
Tea & Coffee
How many cups of tea/coffee do you drink per day?
33.9 %: one to two 179 votes
42.6 %: three to five 225 votes
10.4 %: six or more 55 votes
13.1 %: none 69 votes
Music
What is your preferred music type?
28.2 %: Rock 176 votes
28.2 %: Pop 176 votes
10.3 %: Country 64 votes
7.4 %: Alternative 46 votes
11.5 %: R&B 72 votes
8.3 %: Classical 52 votes
6.1 %: Other 38 votes
Phobias
Do you have a phobia? |
49.8 %: Yes 332 votes
42.1 %: No 281 votes
8.1 %: I'm not sure 54 votes
Seasons
What is your favourite season?
12.2 %: Winter 89 votes
39.9 %: Spring 291 votes
37.8 %: Summer 276 votes
10.1 %: Autumn 74 votes
Organic Food
Do you buy organic food?
19.1 %: Yes 125 votes
31.5 %: No 206 votes
49.3 %: Sometimes 322 votes
Television
How many hours of TV do you watch per day? |
1.9 %: I don't watch TV 14 votes
23.4 %: Less than 2 hours 169 votes
42.3 %: Two to four 305 votes
21.4 %: Four to six 154 votes
11 %: More than six 79 votes
Halloween
Will you be celebrating Halloween this year?
18.5 %: Yes 132 votes
73 %: No 520 votes
8.4 %: I'm not sure 60 votes
Friends
How often do you see your friends each month? |
11.7 %: Once a month 82 votes
13.7 %: Twice a month 96 votes
28.7 %: 3-5 times per month 201 votes
33.5 %: More than 6 times per month 235 votes
12.4 %: I don't see them every month 87 votes
World Population
Do you think the world's population is growing too fast?
78.1 %: Yes 515 votes
10.9 %: No 72 votes
10.9 %: I'm not sure 72 votes
Living Abroad
Have you ever lived abroad?
34.4 %: Yes 274 votes
59.1 %: No 471 votes
6.5 %: No, but I am planning to 52 votes
Christmas Decorations
Will you decorate your house this Christmas/seasonal holiday? |
62.4 %: Yes 504 votes
25.2 %: No 204 votes
12.4 %: Maybe 100 votes
White Christmas
Have you ever experienced a White Christmas? |
26.6 %: Yes 516 votes
71.8 %: No 1395 votes
1.6 %: I’m not sure 32 votes
New Year's Resolutions
Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions for this year? |
46.3 %: Yes 404 votes
44.4 %: No 388 votes
9.3 %: Not yet 81 votes
Chinese New Year
2012 is the year of the Dragon. Do you know your Chinese zodiac animal? |
59.8 %: Yes 767 votes
40.2 %: No 515 votes
Love
Do you believe in love at first sight? |
54.1 %: Yes 453 votes
26.6 %: No 223 votes
19.3 %: I'm not sure 162 votes