Our Daily Poll

Here are the results of your votes on our woodtv.com poll questions. These are not scientific results by any means, but they are fun.

What did you think of the Super Bowl advertisements?

• They were hilarious! 12%
• They weren't very good this year 36%
• I didn't watch 20%
• I'm upset about the outcome of the game 2%
• They were only OK 28%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Toyota problems grow 54%
• Stocks tumble 14%
• Super Bowl preparations 6%
• Hangar42 movie studio opens in Walker 4%
• Tigers sign Verlander to $80m deal 11%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Will you watch the Super Bowl this weekend?

• Yes, I watch every year 55%
• Yes, but only for the commercials 14%
• No, I hate football and the hype 10%
• No, I will be doing something else 13%
• The Super Bowl is this weekend? 7%

What do you think of Governor Granholm's State of the State address?

• I didn't watch it 75%
• It was great. She was direct and honest 6%
• I missed it, I plan to read it today 2%
• I already formed my opinion before 15%

Will you attend the Michigan International Auto Show?

• Of course, I go every year 4%
• No, I'm not at all interested 76%
• Maybe, it depends 15%
• What is it? 2%
• No, I went to the show in Detroit 1%

How do you feel about Groundhog Day?

• I don't give a hoot 73%
• I love it! Punxsutawny Phil is so cute 20%
• It's an accurate forecast for spring 5%

What did you think of the Grammy Awards Sunday night?

• Loved them. Great night of entertainment 7%
• I didn't watch 72%
• The stars are becoming more weird 11%
• Where's the real talent? 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama's State of the Union 20%
• President answers GOP questions directly 7%
• Apple introduces the iPad 8%
• Toyota suspends sales over gas pedal 47%
• Author J.D. Salinger dies at 91 4%
• Another story not listed here 12%

President Obama is meeting with Republicans today. Can he bridge the gap?

• Yes, he can do it 6%
• Of course not 57%
• I don't know but he has to try 36%

Do you find flying out of Grand Rapids too expensive?

• Yes, I do. I fly from other cities 49%
• No, I fly out of Grand Rapids 6%
• It depends on where I'm going 15%
• Flying is too expensive. Period. 28%

Are you interested in President Obama's State of the Union speech?

• Yes, I am 18%
• Not really 24%
• I'll keep an eye on it 17%
• Not at all 39%

What do you remember about the historic Blizzard of '78?

• I don't remember. I wasn't born yet. 21%
• I have fond memories of fun in the snow 58%
• I have terrible memories of a hard time 20%

Rothbury 2010 has been cancelled. What do you think?

• I don't care at all 67%
• I'm bummed. It was a cool festival 2%
• It was a great event for West Michigan 23%
• What's Rothbury? 6%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Haiti relief efforts begin to work 23%
• Local families adopt Haitian children 4%
• Scott Brown wins MASS Senate seat 56%
• Supreme Ct. nixes campaign finance reform 5%
• No Rothbury Festival in 2010 4%
• Another story not listed here 5%

A new study shows most people are not happy with their job. How about you?

• I love my job 29%
• I hate my job 12%
• I'm happy to have a job 42%
• I'm unemployed 15%

The NBC/Conan deal is finalized. What do you think about it?

• It's good. They had to cut him free 34%
• It's bad...this is a big loss for NBC 25%
• A better solution should have been found 39%

The FDA could toughen its stance on tanning beds. Your thoughts?

• Good call. These things are deadly 34%
• More government control? 33%
• It's a safe alternative to the sun 2%
• Everything in moderation 28%

Some want MI lawmakers to pay for their own health insurance. Your thoughts?

• Of course. Why should we pay for it? 79%
• No, they deserve this perk. 3%
• I need to know more about this proposal. 16%

'Avatar' continues to break records and win awards. Have you seen it?

• Yes! It was awesome 14%
• No, not yet. I do want to 20%
• No, it does not look interesting at all 41%
• I'll wait for the DVD 17%
• What's 'Avatar?' 7%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Earthquake devastates Haiti 86%
• Tylenol recall expanded 1%
• NBA's Gilbert Arenas plead to gun charge 0%
• Lowell soldier killed in Afghanistan 5%
• Jenison High senior killed in crash 2%
• Another story not listed here 2%

Should texting while driving be against the law in Michigan?

• Yes, it's proven to be deadly 68%
• No, I can handle both tasks 6%
• Phone use while driving should be banned 24%

How do you feel about the 'Race to the Top' legislation?

• I love it. Who would turn down millions? 10%
• It should be looked at closely 19%
• I side with the teachers on this one 17%
• I don't know enough about it 51%

Have you ever volunteered to help during a natural disaster?

• Yes, I've traveled to other countries 1%
• No, I've never been affected 47%
• I've donated food, clothing and money 44%

• I've traveled to other states to help 6%

How will Simon Cowell's departure affect American Idol?

• This is big. He IS American Idol 25%
• Not at all, the show will be better 4%
• I don't care, I don't watch this show 48%
• I'm focusing on the addition of Ellen 4%
• Ratings will plummet 17%

NBC announced Leno in prime-time will be ending. Your thoughts?

• Good move. Should have done it sooner 29%
• Bad move. I love his comedy at 10 p.m. 11%
• I don't watch so I don't know 49%
• This better not affect Conan 9%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Obama: 'Buck stops with me' 11%
• Bitter cold in Europe, US 31%
• Alabama wins BCS title 13%
• LT. Gov. John Cherry won't run for Gov 12%
• More layoffs at GR Press 11%
• Another story not listed here 19%

Numbers show hundreds of winter crashes happen on 131, 196 & 96. Your thoughts?

• I'm careful when driving these roads 7%
• They are heavily traveled highways 35%
• I'm careful when driving all winter long 40%
• Who cares? I still have to get places 8%
• Snow plows should do a better job 7%

Are the new cable guardrails along West Michigan highways a good idea?

• Yes, they are lifesavers 16%
• They're another draw on taxpayer money 21%
• No, they are dangerous themselves 31%
• Only time will tell 30%

Could you step up and save a life when seconds count?

• Yes, I'm confident 49%
• No way, I wouldn't know what to do 4%
• I'm not sure how I would react 36%
• I should get some training 9%

Is the November 2010 Michigan Governor's race on your radar yet?

• Yes, I follow Michigan politics. 27%
• No, not yet. It's too early. 43%
• It's an election year? 14%
• I'm starting to become interested. 14%

Will you fill out the 2010 Census form?

• Of course, it's my duty. 68%
• No, why should I 7%
• We'll see if I get around to it. 12%
• What does it matter if I do or I don't? 10%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• New details about attempted plane attack 32%
• End of the decade 37%
• GM to sell Saab, deals on Saturn,Pontiac 5%
• College bowl games begin 6%
• GR New Year's Eve ball drop 6%
• Another story not listed here 11%

How will you pronounce the new year?

• Two thousand ten 56%
• Twenty ten 43%

What was the biggest entertainment story of 2009?

• Chris Brown beats up Rihanna 4%
• Molly Malaney gets her Bachelor 1%
• Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift 6%
• David Letterman blackmailed over sex 2%
• Tiger Woods, on and off the course 51%
• ArtPrize exceeds all expectations 15%
• Another story not listed here 18%

What was the biggest story of 2009?

• Barack Obama becomes President of the US 31%
• Sully lands a jet in the Hudson River 15%
• GM, Chrysler go through bankruptcy 9%
• Michael Jackson dies 12%
• The recession-unemployment-etc 26%
• Troy Brake guilty of murdering 4 people 0%
• Another story not listed here 4%

How would you describe your New Year's Eve plans?

• Planned, ready for fun 11%
• Up in the air 13%
• Hanging with friends at a house party 26%
• Don't have any, don't want any 48%

Christmas is over. How long will your decorations stick around?

• They are already down 28%
• About January 1st 63%
• Valentine's Day 2%
• Easter 1%
• Why should I take them down? 4%

Do you have new concerns about airport security/flying after the latest scare?

• Yes, I'll think twice before flying 21%
• No, I trust our security system 19%
  
• We should always be on high alert 59%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• US Senate passes health care bill 34%
• Actress Brittany Murphy dies 11%
• Officials: man tries to blow up plane 33%
• Winter storm wallops the Midwest 12%
• Pennsylvania will send prisoners to Mich 2%
• Another story not listed here 4%

Will you hit the stores on Saturday?

• Yes, for the deals 19%
• Yes, to return something 2%
• Not a chance 77%

Is there a Santa Claus?

• Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus 24%
• No. What are you, goofy? 21%
• Santa is in all of us 54%

What changed our collective life more than anything this decade?

• Social networking 11%
• iPods 0%
• Cell phones (Blackberry, etc) 20%
• The recession 33%
• Terrorism 30%
• Something else not listed 4%

When it comes to holiday movies, which do you prefer?

• New or newer movies 14%
• Old movies 50%
• Comedies, romantic comedies 28%
• Message movies 5%

Do you listen to the radio often?

• A lot everyday 33%
• Only in my car 46%
• Not as much as I once did 11%
• Hardly ever 8%

How are you doing with your holiday shopping?

• I finished weeks ago. I'm all set! 27%
• I have a few more gifts to pick up. 36%
• I haven't even started yet. 10%
• No money. No gifts. 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Climate conference in Copenhagen 10%
• Health care debate in the Senate 28%
• GM to discontinue Saab 6%
• Ruling: fatal police shooting justified 12%
• Kzoo couple killed in front of daughter 21%
• Another story not listed here 21%

Would

you go to church more if you could get $1,000 from the pastor?

• Yes, I would 16%
• No, probably not 64%
• Well, it's tempting 18%

Do you agree with the choice of Tiger Woods as athlete of the decade?

• Yes, I do 50%
• No, I don't 49%

Do you support wind turbines being placed 3 miles off the coast of Lake Mich?

• Yes, I do 67%
• No, I don't 24%
• NIMBY 8%

Where are you shopping for the holidays?

• At the stores 25%
• Online 10%
• Both stores and online 39%
• I'm not shopping 25%

What's your opinion on the new 'automatically extinguishing' cigarettes?

• Good move to cut down on accidental fire 25%
• I hate them, they taste different 20%
• I don't care, I don't smoke 54%

Do you make an effort to shovel your sidewalk?

• Yes, immediately after every snowfall 46%
• Eh, when I get around to it 27%
• I pay someone to do it for me 9%
• I just let it go all winter 16%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama accepts Peace Prize 4%
• The health care debate moves forward 5%
• Iceberg heads toward Australia 5%
• The Tigers trade Curtis Granderson 27%
• Blizzard hits West Michigan 40%
• Another story not listed here 16%

Should new guidelines for English grammar be written?

• Yes, there should be fresh guidelines 26%
• No, the grammar rules are just fine 47%
• omg. r u serious? 22%
• The AP Stylebook is my life 3%

Should cereal makers reduce the amount of sugar in their products?

• Yes, absolutely 49%
• Maybe in some, but not all 29%
• No. I like the sugar 21%

Should the Tigers trade Curtis Granderson?

• Yes, if it will help in the long term 33%
• No, he's my Tiger 66%

Do you believe ex-NBA ref Tim Donaghy, who said his bets didn't impact games?

Yes, it's possible 25%
No, I don't believe him for a second 74%

A major snow storm is predicted for later this week. Are you prepared?

• Of course. Shovel, snowblower are ready! 38%
• No, I need a new shovel, boots, etc. 5%
• It doesn't matter if I'm prepared or not 39%
• I'll look forward to a possible day off 16%

Has your opinion of Tiger Woods changed?

• Yes, shame on him! 46%
• No, his business is not my concern 44%
• I only care about his golf performance  9%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama's Afghanistan decision 15%
• Tiger Woods 42%
• Amanda Knox guilty of Italian murder 6%
• Asian carp found past electric barrier 11%
• Snow snow snow 20%
• Another story not listed here 3%

Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to keep police and fire on the job?

• Yes, I would 50%
• No, I wouldn't 49%

Do you think you're able to recognize an online/e-mail scam?

Yes, I am able 44%
Yes, but some are pretty convincing 37%
Not really 15%
I've actually fallen for one 1%

Does the city of Grand Rapids need a lobbyist to represent them in Washington?

• Yes. It's money well spent 13%
• No. It's a waste of money 55%
• Maybe it should be on a commission basis 31%

Are you interested in President Obama's address about Afghanistan?

• Yes, I am 37%
• No, I'm not 62%

Does Tiger Woods have something to hide?

• Yes. Things aren't adding up 51%
• No, it was a straight-forward car crash 12%
• He doesn't, but his wife does 9%
• Things are getting interesting 27%

How do you feel about the couple who crashed President Obama's state dinner?

• Awesome! More power to them 13%
• This is a serious breach of security 36%
  
• Someone must be held responsible 13%
  
• Can't wait to hear how they did it 11%
  
• The whole story has been overblown 24%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama hosts State Dinner 5%
• Thanksgiving 28%
  
• Wrong-way driver kills teacher 34%
  
• Mom, son die in fire 13%
  
• High School Football championships 9%
  
• Another story not listed here 9%

Did you find some good deals while shopping on Black Friday?

• Yes, my holiday shopping is complete12%
• No, I came home empty-handed 5%
• Are you kidding? I was snug in my bed 71%
• I'm looking forward to Cyber Monday 10%

Should the Lions continue to host a Thanksgiving game every year?

• Yes. Tradition! 56%
• No. They're lousy 43%

Of these, which is your favorite holiday?

• Thanksgiving 26%
• Christmas 56%
• Hannukah 2%
• New Year's 14%

'Blackberry thumb' comes from texting too much. Do you suffer from this?

• Yes, I do 5%
• No, I don't 55%
• This is a made-up thing, right? 39%

Is there life on other planets?

• Yes, there is 57%
• No, there's not 43%

Funerals are expensive. Do you have a plan in place to pay for your funeral?

• Of course, I made plans years ago 32%
• No, I'll let my family deal with it 25%
• I have no idea how much a funeral costs 24%
• I have better things to do with my money 16%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama in Asia 4%
• Flu waning in US, W. Michigan 4%
  
• Oprah announces end of show in

What would be the best part of being a movie extra?

• Seeing myself on screen 19%
• Hobnobbing with the stars 13%
• Just seeing how it all works 47%
• Bragging rights to friends and family 20%

Do you mail bills or letters as often as you once did?

• Yes, I do 34%
• No, I don't 65%

Thousands finished Sunday's GR Marathon. Your thoughts?

• Finishing a marathon is a goal of mine. 4%
• Awesome achievement! Congratulations! 45%
• I choose other ways to stay in shape 11%
• Why leave a warm bed to run in the cold? 38%

Do you think the "Balloon Boy" incident was a hoax?

• Yes  51%
• No 8%
• I wonder what investigators will find 14%
• Who cares 25%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Dow above 10,000 again 28%
• Balloon flies away, boy found safe 33%
  
• Still no Michigan budget 20%
  
• ArtPrize winner at GRAM, for now 4%
  
• Flu vaccine begins arriving in W. Mich. 4%
  
• Another story not listed here 9%

Should casinos be allowed at racetracks?

• Sure, why not? 52%
• No 22%
• There's still racetracks left? 25%

Is the Minor In Possession law counter-productive?

• Yes, it is. 44%
• No, it's not 55%

Should tax scofflaws be given an amnesty period to pay their back taxes?

• Yes. It could raise $35m this year 39%
• No. Didn't pay then, won't pay now 43%
• Can I get amnesty on my parking tickets? 16%

Who is most responsible for Michigan not having a budget for 2010?

• Gov. Jennifer Granholm 29%
• The Michigan House of Representatives 4%
• The Michigan Senate 6%
• All of them equally 41%
• Who knows? I'm sick of this story 18%

Are you ready for the colder temperatures?

• Yes, I am 22%
• No, I'm not 35%
• It doesn't matter if I'm ready, does it? 41%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize 28%
• Brooklyn painter wins ArtPrize 12%
• Tigers blow lead, lose division title 43%
• Realtor killer gets life in prison 2%
• Child dies, 2 others hurt in house fire 6%
• Another story not listed here 6%

What do you think of NASA's moon probe?

• Cool! Can't wait to see what they find 22%
• It was a big waste of money 48%
• Big buildup, big letdown 18%
• NASA probed the moon? 10%

Which team will win the National League pennant?

• Philadelphia Phillies 24%
• St. Louis Cardinals 26%
• Colorado Rockies 12%
• Los Angeles Dodgers 37%

Which American League team will win the pennant?

• New York Yankees 54%
• Boston Red Sox 17%
• Los Angeles Angels 10%
• Minnesota Twins 17%

Have you voted during ArtPrize?

• Yes, I have 13%
• Not this week 2%
• No, I haven't 83%

Should the state of Michigan renege on the Michigan Promise to current students?

• Yes, if it helps cut the state deficit 33%
• No. A promise is a promise 66%

The Tigers take on the Twins Tuesday. What will happen?

• Tigers Win! Tigers Win! 43%
• The Tigers will blow it 56%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• 2016 Olympics awarded to Rio de Janiero 33%
• David Letterman blackmail plot revealed 20%
• Supreme Court to hear GR jury pool case 3%
• Bangor fire kills family of 3 12%
• ArtPrize narrowed to 10 finalists 15%
• Another story not listed here 13%

What are your thoughts on ArtPrize after one week?

• It's pretty cool 18%
• More cool than I thought it would be 27%
• It's OK 9%
• I'm disappointed 1%
• I couldn't care less 42%

What is a jury of your peers?

• Any 12 people selected by the lawyers 20%
• A mix of people from your community 50%
• Men, women, different ethnicities 15%
• People of the same age group 13%

Which proposed cuts in Michigan's budget do you support?

• Aid to cities 10%
• Per-pupil school funding 5%
• Libraries 17%
• Social services 17%
• All of them 21%
• None of them 26%

Will you get a flu vaccine this year?

• Yes, definitely 35%
• Probably 11%
• Probably not 17%
• No 34%

Thousands headed downtown for the first weekend of ArtPrize. Did you?

• Yes, it was amazing! 32%
• Yes, I was disappointed 2%
• No way. I won't fight the crowds 28%
• It's best to admire ArtPrize from afar 12%
• I still don't get ArtPrize 24%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Iran confirms 2nd nuclear facility 33%
• G20 summit in Pittsburgh 9%
• ArtPrize begins 30%
• Suspect fatally shot by Muskegon police 7%
• WOOD TV8 launches eightWest 4%
• Another story not listed here 14%

The Michigan jobless rate went down in August. Does it feel like that to you?

• Yes, it does 15%
• No way 84%

What are your thoughts on tightened security at stadiums, hotels, public venues?

• I'm OK with it 64%
• Seems like an overreaction 20%
• What? Tightened security? Why? 14%

Do you plan on checking out ArtPrize?

• Absolutely 18%
• Probably 17%
• Not sure 17%
• No 47%

Are you surprised Grand Rapids was not selected to host March Madness action?

• Yes, I am surprised 13%
• No, I'm not surprised at all 55%
• Not really. Kind of disappointed 30%

Fall

begins this week. What's your favorite autumn activity?

• Apple orchard, pumpkins, hayrides 31%
• Raking leaves 4%
• Watching football 34%
• Hoping next summer will arrive quickly 28%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Yale lab worker arrested for murder 27%
• President Obama nixes missile defense 13%
• Ernie Harwell bids farewell 25%
• Creston student brings shotgun to class 20%
• Ground broken on Gun Lake casino 7%
• Another story not listed here 6%

ArtPrize begins Wednesday. What are your thoughts?

• I think it'll be kind of cool 24%
• Much ado about nothing 44%
• I hope it works. Like to see the art 20%
• It will put Grand Rapids on the map 11%

Would you like Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics?

• Yes, I would 51%
• No, I wouldn't 15%
• I don't care either way 33%

Will a new budget for Michigan be agreed to before October 1?

• Yes, they'll reach a deal 23%
• No, this time they'll really shut down 45%
• Who really cares about the state budget? 31%

Should more regulations be imposed on the financial industry?

• Yes, there should be more 72%
• No, there should be less 27%

How many games will the Lions win this season?

• 0-3 51%
• 4-7 33%
• 8-10 6%
• 10+ 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama's health care address  26%
• 9/11 Anniversary 39%
• School starts 13%
• Truck-SUV crash kills 2 on Labor Day 10%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001?

• Vividly 94%
• A little bit 3%
• Not really 2%

Are you interested in the remastered Beatles CDs and Rock Band video game?

• Oh, yeah 11%
• A little bit 7%
• CDs yes, Rock Band no 17%
• Rock Band yes, CDs no 6%
• Not really interested in either 56%

Do you use the same references for each job you apply?

• Yes, I do 37%
• No, I customize for each job 30%
• I only use references when asked 32%

Should any President of the United States speak to school kids about hard work?

• Yes, of course 65%
• No. 34%
   

How do you feel about Back to School time?

• Great! Can't wait for my kids to go back 24%
• Sad. The summer went too fast 38%
• Back to school does not affect me 33%
• When does school start? 3%

The high school football season is underway. Will you catch a game this year?

• Yes. I proudly support my local team 22%
• No. I prefer college football or the NFL 23%
• Sure, when my team plays at home 14%
• I'll catch my highlights on the Frenzy 14%
• I don't like football 24%

Sweetango apples are said to be similar to Honeycrisp apples. Your thoughts?

• Great! Can't wait to try them! 43%
• I'll stick with my current favorite  20%
• It's not worth the extra money 24%
• I don't like apples 11%

What are your plans for the Labor Day weekend?

• Heading out of town 24%
• Laying low 45%
• Working 14%
• Labor Day already? Didn't make plans 15%

Are you worried about the swine flu?

• Yes, I am 12%
• Maybe a little bit 26%
• No, not really 34%
• Not at all 25%

World War 2 began 70 years ago Tuesday. Has the world changed?

• Yes, the world is better now 33%
• No, the world is as bad as ever 44%
• It's about the same. 22%

Do you believe the allegations against U of M football?

• No way 11%
• Yes 25%
• All the teams are guilty of this 35%
• Yes, I believe them, and I don't care 19%
• Allegations? 9%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Sen. Ted Kennedy dies 56%
• Michael Jackson's death a homicide 4%
• Portage teen not guilty in heroin death 7%
• Metro Cruise rolls again 5%
• High School football begins 14%
• Another story not listed here 11%

Is summer over?

• Yes, it is 28%
• Not yet 25%
• It never really started 45%

Do you favor consolidating and reconfiguring schools to handle a money problem?

• Yes, I do 66%
• No, I don't 33%

How would you rate the Cash For Clunkers program?

• Excellent, great 18%
• A wild success 16%
• OK 12%
• The jury is still out 52%

Would you recognize a fossil or old bones if you stumbled upon them?

• Yes, I listened in class as well 40%
• No, I would have no clue 41%
• Who cares about some dusty old bones? 17%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Continued health care reform debate 13%
• Lockerbie bomber released from prison 29%
• Cpl. Nick Roush killed in Afghanistan 32%
• Baby found with meth in diaper 14%
• S. Christian player suffers brain injury 3%
• Another story not listed here 7%

Should the Lockerbie bomber have been released from prison?

• Yes. He's terminally ill 8%
• No, he's a terrorist 91%

Should polluters pay for the environmental damage they cause?

• Yes, they should 57%
• No, they shouldn't 3%
• Sometimes, depends on the circumstances 39%

Are mermaids real?

Yes 14%
No 52%
Not sure, but the Abominable Snowman is 19%
They all look like Darryl Hannah 13%

What are you following more right now: the pennant races or upcoming football?

The pennant races 38%
HS, college

and pro football 61%

Did the Woodstock Music Festival leave a lasting legacy?

• Yes, it really did 38%
• No, I don't think so 25%
• Musically, yes; culturally, no 23%
• Hippies have changed the world 11%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Health care reform takes center stage 30%
• Sonia Sotomayor becomes SC Justice 10%
• Michael Vick signs with the Eagles 11%
• Guitar legend Les Paul dies 16%
• Clean up after Sunday storms 21%
• Another story not listed here 9%

What was Les Paul's greatest contribution?

• The electric guitar 47%
• Multi-tracking 15%
• Mentoring other musicians 7%
• Songwriting 2%
• Who is Les Paul? 28%

Should Rick Porcello and Kevin Youkilis be suspended for their basebrawl?

• Yes, both of them 33%
• Porcello no. Youkilis yes 44%
• Porcello yes. Youkilis no 2%
• Neither one of them 18%

Should more schools adopt a year-round calendar?

• Yes, they should 56%
• No, they shouldn't 43%

Have you ever tried to Master the Art of French Cooking?

• I've tried a few recipes 15%
• I'm dealing with American shopping 35%
• Haute cuisine, oui? Non, hot dawg 15%
• Is Ramen French? 33%

How do you beat the heat in West Michigan?

• Stay inside in the air conditioning 54%
• Hit the beach 12%
• Find a city pool or a friend's pool 10%
• Head to the mall 2%
• Sweat in out 20%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Bill Clinton gets journos from N. Korea 44%
• Cash For Clunkers extended 17%
• Sonia Sotomayor confirmed for Sup Ct 14%
• Harvey Gainey sells company 2%
• Rachael Ruiz to host entertainment show 10%
• Another story not listed here 11%

Do you favor more effort into renewable energy sources?

• Yes, I do 67%
• No, not really 32%

Is childhood obesity a real problem?

• Yes, and it's getting bigger 50%
• No, it's not a real issue 4%
• Bad eating, no exercise hurts everyone 44%

Does the release of journalists from N. Korea signal a thaw in global relations?

• Yes, it's a good sign 29%
• No, it doesn't mean anything 70%

Should a Michigan maximum security prison house detainees from Guantanamo Bay?

• Yes, fill the facility, hire some guards 37%
• No, these people want to kill us 46%
• Is this before or after their trial? 15%

Do you think car dealerships should be open on Sundays?

• Yes, especially during these tough times 25%
• No, Sunday is a day of rest 32%
• It wouldn't make a difference 28%
• Aren't they all open on Sundays already? 12%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Cash for Clunkers successful launch 46%
• Space Shuttle returns safely 9%
• GR to Phoenix flights announced 4%
• GR picks new City Manager 5%
• Tigers get Jarrod Washburn in trade 14%
• Another story not listed here 19%

Should voters be required to approve all ordinances, or can city councils do it?

• Voters, always 69%
• City Councils 30%

Do you find the cost of flying prohibitive?

• Yes, I do 63%
• No, not really 10%
• If I have to fly, I'll spend the money 26%

Will movies filmed in Grand Rapids be a boost for the region's economy?

• Yes, they will 32%
• No, they won't 31%
• Maybe, maybe not. But it's cool 36%

If you were the NFL Commissioner, what would you do with Michael Vick?

• Re-instate him immediately 20%
• Suspend him for another half-season 6%
• Suspend him for life 37%
• Don't care about Michael Vick 35%

What will Sarah Palin do next?

• Become a talk show host 7%
• Travel the country, give speeches 25%
• Actively begin running for President 16%
• Don't know, don't care 50%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama push for health care 22%
• Walter Cronkite dies 35%
• Mark Buehrle pitches perfect game 14%
• Lorinda Swain granted new trial 2%
• Cash for Clunkers begins 10%
• Another story not listed here 14%

What is your feeling on state offices being closed by furloughs?

• It's OK by me 43%
• It's terribly inconvenient 11%
• If it has to be, it has to be 33%
• Furloughs closed state offices? 10%

Should a concealed weapons permit be valid in a different state?

• Yes, a permit should be valid everywhere 62%
• No, a permit should be valid in 1 state 37%

Whose tweets would you rather follow?

• The Space Shuttle astronauts 16%
• Madonna 2%
• The Dalai Lama 4%
• My boss 4%
• I don't follow anyone 71%

Do you support a public option in a health care reform bill?

• Yes, I do 45%
• No, I don't 54%

What would you do if you saw a waterspout?

• Run for cover quickly 18%
• Grab a camera and start snapping away 51%
• Lay on your beach towel and take a nap 14%
• Notify Storm Team 8 7%
• What is a waterspout? 8%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Bombs explode at Jakarta hotel 7%
• Health care reforms debated in Congress 22%
• Sotomayor begins Senate confirmation 16%
• Tanker explodes on I-75 in Detroit area 31%
• Baseball All Star Game takes place 8%
• Another story not listed here 14%

Are you interested in the Cash for Clunkers

program?

• You betcha 18%
• No, not now 48%
• Maybe 14%
• What is Cash for Clunkers? 18%

How high will Michigan unemployment go?

• 16% 14%
• 20% 38%
• 25% 34%
• It's already peaked 12%

Do you pay any attention to the Terror Alert System?

• Yes, I do 23%
• No, I don't 40%
• I never did 21%
• I didn't know we had one 14%

Which sport has the best All-Star Game?

• Baseball 32%
• Football 7%
• Basketball 10%
• Hockey 15%
• This is a ridiculous question 34%

NASA scrubs another launch. How do you feel about NASA?

• It's the government's best agency 10%
• They do some really interesting stuff 34%
• Their work bores me 5%
• Money could be spent differently 37%
• What exactly do they do? 11%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama in Russia, Italy, Ghana 10%
• Michael Jackson memorial service 33%
• Train hits car, 5 young people killed 15%
• Steve McNair killed in murder-suicide 16%
• Cat set on fire survives 12%
• Another story not listed here 12%

Can social networks actually spur democracy?

• Yes, they can 27%
• No, they can't 28%
• It remains to be seen 44%

Will the G8 agreement on climate targets be effective?

• Yes, they will 3%
• They certainly can't hurt 20%
• No, they really won't 24%
• Not in the short term 7%
• Climate targets are ridiculous 43%

Do you get ArtPrize?

• Yes, I do 13%
• No, I really don't 35%
• ArtPrize? What? 50%

What kind of relationship should the US and Russia have?

• Friends 27%
• Friendly competitors 25%
• Distant 11%
• None 5%
• Somewhere inbetween all of those 30%

How do you feel about Rothbury '09?

• I loved it! The live music was awesome! 8%
• I experienced it live on woodtv.com 6%
• Bunch of hippies and tree-huggers 43%
• What is Rothbury? Where is Rothbury? 17%
• I thought they shut that place down 23%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• National jobless rate highest since '83 27%
• Coup in Honduras 3%
• Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor 37%
• Rothbury Music Festival begins 8%
• Wings lose Hossa, Samuelson 9%
• Another story not listed here 13%

Are fireworks overrated?

• Yes, way overrated 23%
• Kind of...they're OK sometimes 28%
• No, I love fireworks 48%

Have you thought about foreclosing on your house?

• Yes, I have 19%
• No, I haven't 45%
• I'm OK for now 18%
• I don't own a home 17%

Is there too much coverage of Michael Jackson's death?

• Definitely 65%
• No, there's not enough 6%
• It was OK 21%
• Michael Jackson died? 6%

With US troops now out of Iraqi cities, will violence decrease in Iraq?

• Yes, it will 9%
• No, it won't 46%
• Over time, I think so 23%
• The US should pull out all troops now 15%
• I'd kind of forgotten about Iraq 4%

Baseball is America's favorite pastime. Do you spend any time at the ballpark?

• I disagree with the above statement 35%
• Must make it to Comerica once annually 17%
• I prefer the home team at 5/3rd Ballpark 15%
• I head to the Windy City for my baseball 5%
• Best view is from my easy chair at home 26%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Health care reform push begins 8%
• SC Gov admits Argentinian affair 3%
• Michael Jackson dies 51%
• Farrah Fawcett dies 9%
• Flooding, stranded cars at B93 Bash 19%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Which of these celebrities had the greatest social impact?

• Ed McMahon 22%
• Farrah Fawcett 22%
• Michael Jackson 54%

Would you rather the temperature be -10 or 95?

• -10 36%
• 95 63%

Should statistics alone determine an athlete's Hall of Fame credentials?

• Yes. It's all about performance 26%
• No. There's more to being a Hall of Fame 73%

Do you support the tough new anti-smoking law President Obama signed?

• Yes, I do 41%
• No, I don't 35%
• I don't know enough about it 23%

Now that Summer is officially here, what are your fun plans?

• A scheduled vacation 21%
• Weekends at the beach 11%
• A day off here and there 36%
• Fun plans? Ha! 30%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The Iranian election protests 43%
• 'Cash for clunkers' passes 5%
• Push for health care changes begins 10%
• Storms hit the Midwest 31%
• Another story not listed here 9%

Would you consider dropping pay TV services to watch it on the web?

• You bet I would 41%
• No, I like what I've got 49%
• I already have 9%

Have you ever gone snowboarding?

• Yes, I have 22%
• No, I haven't 65%
• Well, I've been to the Smithsonian 12%

Was Watergate (June 17, 1972) our biggest constitutional crisis?

• Yes, it was 18%
• No, it wasn't 43%
• It wasn't even a crisis 30%
• What's Watergate? 7%

Are drugs for ADHD overprescribed and overused?

• Generally, yes they are 48%
• Generally, no they're not 9%
• Maybe, but they're effective 18%
• These drugs are bad for kids. Period. 24%

Should the new GM start with a new name?

• Yes, the name is tarnished by bankruptcy 9%
• No, too much tradition is attached 37%
• It's something that

a biodegradable coffin for you or a loved one?

• Yes, I would 20%
• No, I wouldn't 27%
• If it's cheaper, I might 17%
• Just get cremated instead 35%

Is fixing the Hubble telescope a worthwhile NASA venture?

• Yes, absolutely 55%
• No, not at all 25%
• No NASA venture is worthwhile 18%

Do you mail as many items as you once did?

• Yes, I still do 32%
• No, not as many 67%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Swine flu scare abates 29%
• Auto companies report losing billions 21%
• Justice David Souter retires 16%
• MI student confesses to Italian killing 13%
• 'Chaos Experiment' premieres in GR 1%
• Another story not listed here 18%

Should an 89-year-old alleged Nazi death camp guard be deported to Germany?

• Yes, he should 55%
• No, he shouldn't 44%

If faced with a serious illness, would you try experimental procedures?

• Yes, I would 30%
• No, I wouldn't 7%
• If insurance covered it, I would 24%
• Depends on the procedure 37%

Do you agree with the state budget cuts announced Tuesday?

• Yes, I do 26%
• No, I don't 42%
• I didn't pay attention 31%

Has there been an overreaction to the swine flu?

• Yes, there has been. 78%
• No, there hasn't been 21%

Will you vote in Tuesday's election?

• Yes, I will 32%
• No, I won't 21%
• There's an election Tuesday? 46%
   

What was the biggest story of the week?

• The Chrysler bankruptcy 32%
• The swine flu outbreak 47%
• Justice David Souter to retire 7%
• New X-Men features local actor 2%
• Lions draft Matthew Stafford #1 4%
• Another story not listed here 6%

Will Chrysler emerge successfully from bankruptcy?

• Yes 55%
• No 44%

If Michigan had one, what should be the state's Official Rock Song?

• Kick Out The Jams -MC5 3%
• Steady As She Goes - Raconteurs 1%
• Detroit Rock City - Kiss 12%
• All Summer Long - Kid Rock 30%
• Dancing in the Street - The Vandellas 5%
• Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Temptations 9%
• - We don't need an Official Rock Song - 36%

If it were up to you, what areas would you cut in Michigan's budget?

• Education 5%
• Roads 3%
• Social services 29%
• Health services 2%
• DNR 30%
• A different area 28%

Are you worried about contracting the swine flu?

• Yes, I am 27%
• No, I'm not 72%

How would you characterize President Barack Obama's first 100 days?

• Excellent 16%
• Pretty good 21%
• OK 15%
• Mediocre 18%
• Terrible 27%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Chrysler teeters on bankruptcy 27%
• Treasury gves $2 billion more to GM 18%
• ArtPrize competition announced for GR 18%
• Lions show off uniform changes 5%
• Another story not listed 29%

Your reaction to the ArtPrize announcement is --

• This is really cool 18%
• It could be OK 15%
• I don't know enough yet 16%
• I don't care about it 50%

Have you ever Googled yourself?

• Of course 44%
• Uh, maybe 3%
• No 32%
• Sure, plus my friends, too 19%

Are you in favor of a driver's license passport?

Yes, I am 47%
No, I'm not 19%
Only if it's optional 32%

What's your reaction to the new Lions uniforms?

• They're great 16%
• They look just like the old ones 41%
• Typical Lions - can't do anything right 30%
• Next, they'll draft Alex Karras #1 12%

How far will the Red Wings go in the playoffs?

• They'll win the Stanley Cup again 47%
• Pretty far, but won't win the Cup 23%
• They'll lose in an earlier round 1%
• I really don't care 27%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama relaxes travel to Cuba 13%
• Stocks gain 6th straight week 21%
• Former Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych dies 35%
• Acres burn near Cedar Springs 7%
• Commissioner James Vaughn jailed 2%
• Another story not listed here 18%

Will you miss John Madden on NFL broadcasts?

• Yes. He's great 39%
• Maybe a little 13%
• No, I don't think so 43%
• I'll just play his video games 3%

Would you like to see high-speed rail through the Midwest?

• Absolutely 40%
• That would be OK 26%
• Not really 18%
• No 14%

Is the economy getting better?

• Yes, it is 7%
• Feels like it a little 28%
• Not yet 36%
• Not at all 27%

Have you filed your taxes yet?

• Yes, I have 79%
• No, I haven't 20%

How would you describe your charitable donations?

• As high as ever 27%
• Dropped off a little 29%
• Stopped giving 15%
• Didn't give much before 12%
• Rarely, if ever, donated before 15%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• Pirates seize captain of US vessel 47%
• Tornados hit Arkansas, Tennessee 10%
• LA Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart killed 16%
• Teen calls police, confesses to murder 2%
• MSU falls to UNC in NCAA title game 18%
• Another story not listed here 5%

Should issue-oriented organizations be allowed in general interest parades?

• Yes, they should be allowed 44%
• No, they should not be allowed 55%

Have you ever thought of donating your hair for cancer patients?

• Yes, I've thought about it 56%
• No, I haven't thought about it 43%

When you buy fruits

and vegetables, do you check where it's grown?

• Yes, I always do 23%
• Sometimes I do 29%
• Rarely 20%
• Never. 26%

Which of these teams has the best chance to be in the playoffs?

• Detroit Tigers 29%
• Chicago White Sox 27%
• Chicago Cubs 43%

Who will win the men's NCAA basketball title?

Michigan State University 64%
North Carolina 35%

What was the biggest story of the week?

• President Obama at the G-20 Summit 13%
• GM CEO Rick Wagoner forced out 28%
• Local MEAP scores mirror state gains 1%
• Medical marijuana law to take effect 9%
• MSU makes Final Four 40%
• Another story not listed here 6%

What are your plans for Spring Break?

• Getting out of River City 9%
• It's a staycation, and that's OK 23%
• I'll go somewhere for the weekend 5%
• I have no spring break 61%

Will Chrysler survive?

Yes, it will 44%
No, it won't 55%

Is your computer protected with an anti-virus program?

• Yes, it is 56%
• No, it's not 10%
• I think so 10%
• It gets automatically updated 22%

Will you try the new and massive Fifth Third Burger?

• Yes, I can't wait to sink my teeth in 14%
• No, I'm watching my weight 30%
• Nothing beats my backyard grill 36%
• No thanks, I'll stick with McDonald's 18%
  
  
• Do you think Matt Giraud could go all the way on 'American Idol?'
• Yes, he totally has the talent 24%
• No, the field of talent is too strong 16%
• He'll succeed with or without 'Idol' 26%
• Who is Matt Giraud? 32%
•  
• Did you watch President Obama's latest prime-time address?
• Yes, with great interest 25%
• No, I can't stand the negative news 38%
• Another prime-time speech? 35%
   
• Do you have health insurance?
• Yes, I do 49%
• No, I don't 22%
• I do, but I know people who don't 28%
•  
• Are you surprised by the cutbacks announced by the Grand Rapids Press?
• Yes, I am surprised 6%
• No, I'm not surprised 57%
• I'm afraid there will be more 36%
• Are you spending your entertainment dollars on different things?
• Yes, I am 25%
• No, not really 24%
• I don't have any entertainment dollars 50%
• What was the biggest story of the week?
• President Obama on Tonight Show 11%
• Actress Natasha Richardson dies 37%
• Series on Who is Hiring 7%
• Teen sexually assaults girl, no jail 12%
• NCAA March Madness begins 19%
• Another story not listed here 11%
• Which team will go farther in the NCAA basketball tournament?
• University of Michigan 30%
• Michigan State University 69%
• What do you think of this year's Rothbury lineup?
• It's excellent 8%
• It's pretty cool 12%
• It's OK 10%
• It's awful 14%
• Don't care 54%
• Will General Motors file for bankruptcy?
• Yes, they will 55%
• No, they won't 44%
• If you got free tickets to see Jay Leno, would you --
• keep them and use them? 54%
• sell them to someone? 45%
• When was the last time you looked for a job?
• Today 20%
• Last week 10%
• Last month 5%
• Last year 13%
• A few years 49%
• What was the biggest story of the week?
• Dow Jones up 4 straight days 31%
• President Obama lifts stem cell ban 14%
• GVSU student shot by police 35%
• River House sues potential tenants 3%
• Defibrillator saves WOOD director's life 6%
• Another story not listed here 7%
• Is a 3-year prison term appropriate for the man who threw shoes at Pres. Bush?
• Yes, that's appropriate 26%
• No, it's too much 27%
• No, it's not harsh enough 16%
• He should not have gotten prison time 28%
• Should the state pay girls not to get pregnant?
• Yes. Money well spent. 18%
• No. Are you goofy? 69%
• This is a Gingrich idea? Wow! 11%
• Do you find yourself paying attention to what the Dow Jones does?
• Yes, more than ever 46%
• No, not really 31%
• I do, though I don't know what it means 15%
• Who's Dow Jones? 6%
• Have you ever thought about getting a concealed weapon permit?
• Yes, I did, and got one 27%
• Yes, I did, and decided not to 25%
• No, I never have 29%
• No one should have concealed weapons 17%
• Is Daylight Saving Time effective?
• Yes. Energy savings and later fun 24%
• No. It's artificial and doesn't work 28%
• Effective? Don't know. Fun? Yes 20%
• I never understood the concept, really 26%
• What was the biggest news story of the week?
• The stock market 21%
• The job market 26%
• NFL players lost at sea 27%
• Commissioner Vaughn convicted of assault 3%
• GRs Molly Malaney chosen by The Bachelor 14%
• Another story not listed here 6%
• If your company was in trouble, which option would you prefer?
• Layoffs across the board 12%
• 4-day work week, cut in pay 65%
• Layoffs by department 10%
• No layoffs, lose benefits 10%
• Do you pay any attention to the monthly unemployment numbers?
• Yes, I do 45%
• Not really. I know they're not good 37%
• If I'm unemployed, it's a 100% rate 9%
• Doesn't matter. Gotta keep looking 8%
• Are you holding