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filmnoir6
Date: 2009-04-29 09:45
Subject: [605] Poll (33): April Poll
Security: Public
Mood:feel like a number
Music:"Zeroes and Ones"--Jesus Jones
Tags:poll

Poll #1391806 April Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14

How concerned are you about the 'swine flu' (10 being pretty darned concerned)?

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Mean: 4.31 Median: 4 Std. Dev 2.49
1 2 (15.4%)
2 3 (23.1%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 2 (15.4%)
5 1 (7.7%)
6 2 (15.4%)
7 2 (15.4%)
8 0 (0.0%)
9 1 (7.7%)
10 0 (0.0%)

Which of the following do you like about spring?

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Longer daylight
8 (57.1%)

Trees/flowers blooming
9 (64.3%)

Warmer temps!
8 (57.1%)

Rain...vs. snow
4 (28.6%)

All of these
5 (35.7%)

Which of the following do you need most when taking a driving trip somewhere unfamiliar?

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Maps
5 (35.7%)

GPS!!
3 (21.4%)

Explicit directions!
5 (35.7%)

Cell phone to ask for directions
0 (0.0%)

None of these
1 (7.1%)

Even with being in the middle of spring, are you looking ahead already to summer plans?

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Hell yes!
1 (7.1%)

A little bit
8 (57.1%)

Not so much, really.
3 (21.4%)

Oh no, not yet!
2 (14.3%)

Say what ya gotta say right here



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filmnoir6
Date: 2009-04-01 10:51
Subject: [593] Poll (32): March Poll
Security: Public
Mood:yea instead of nay
Music:"I Want a New Drug"--Huey Lewis & the News
Tags:poll

Poll #1376226 March Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

Please rate the recent switch in my journal style (10 being most approved).

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Mean: 8.00 Median: 9 Std. Dev 3.02
1 1 (14.3%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (14.3%)
8 0 (0.0%)
9 2 (28.6%)
10 3 (42.9%)

Do you partake in April Fool's Day jokes or pranks?

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Yes, I do!
0 (0.0%)

Sometimes.
2 (25.0%)

Not really.
2 (25.0%)

No, I don't!
4 (50.0%)

Since spring has started off rather sluggish, are you ready for the summer to get here?

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Yes, summer is my favorite time of the year!
1 (12.5%)

Summer would mean half a year's gone by...
1 (12.5%)

Hey, spring's alright.
4 (50.0%)

No way, spring is my favorite time of the year!
2 (25.0%)

Which of the below "supernatural" entities do you this exist?

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Ghosts/Spirits
6 (75.0%)

Psychics
2 (25.0%)

Haunted house
4 (50.0%)

Other
3 (37.5%)

I don't believe any of these exist.
1 (12.5%)

Say what you have to say right here!



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filmnoir6
Date: 2009-02-25 08:39
Subject: [579] Poll (31): February Poll
Security: Public
Mood:had a million $? I'd spend it
Music:"Sweetest Thing"--U2
Tags:poll

Poll #1355299 February Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14

Please rate your concern with the current economy (10 being pretty darned worried).

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Mean: 7.86 Median: 8 Std. Dev 1.55
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 2 (14.3%)
6 1 (7.1%)
7 1 (7.1%)
8 5 (35.7%)
9 3 (21.4%)
10 2 (14.3%)

Even with said economy above, do you plan on vacationing this year?

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Hell yeah!
5 (35.7%)

I'm thinking about it.
1 (7.1%)

I'm not really sure.
3 (21.4%)

Probably not.
5 (35.7%)

Being a longtime fan of GS cookies--and recently purchasing my share--which of the below choices do you like?

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Thin Mints
13 (100.0%)

Tagalongs
3 (23.1%)

Somoas
4 (30.8%)

Chocolate Chip
1 (7.7%)

Trefoils
2 (15.4%)

Daylight Savings comes up in about a week. Do you think this idea works to "manage time"?

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Yes, I think so.
1 (7.1%)

I guess it does. *shrug*
3 (21.4%)

I'm not so sure it does.
4 (28.6%)

No! (give me my sleep dark back!)
6 (42.9%)

Say something right here!



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filmnoir6
Date: 2009-01-29 12:03
Subject: [566] Poll (30): Janurary Poll
Security: Public
Mood:"vulturing" is a word?
Music:"Even Flow"--Pearl Jam
Tags:poll

Poll #1339799 January Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

How's our new President doing so far (10 being quite good)?

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Mean: 9.17 Median: 9.5 Std. Dev 0.90
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 0 (0.0%)
8 2 (33.3%)
9 1 (16.7%)
10 3 (50.0%)

Who do you think will win the the Oscar for Best Picture?

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"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
2 (25.0%)

"Frost/Nixon"
0 (0.0%)

"Milk"
0 (0.0%)

"The Reader"
0 (0.0%)

"Slumdog Millionaire"
6 (75.0%)

Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?

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Pittsburgh Steelers
3 (37.5%)

Arizona Cardinals
1 (12.5%)

I don't care.
4 (50.0%)

What factors keep you at the same job for any amount of time?

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Salary
5 (62.5%)

The work itself
5 (62.5%)

The people I work with
5 (62.5%)

The company/organization as a whole
3 (37.5%)

None of these
0 (0.0%)

All of these
3 (37.5%)

What are you thinking about today?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2009-01-14 08:38
Subject: [560] Poll (29): (Overdue) December Poll
Security: Public
Mood:a bit pro se this morning
Music:"Would I Lie to You?"--Eurythmics
Tags:poll

Poll #1330972 (Overdue) December Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

Do you plan to watch Obama's inauguration on TV?

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Of course!
4 (33.3%)

I will if I can.
6 (50.0%)

Probably not.
2 (16.7%)

No, I won't.
0 (0.0%)

Have you set any goals (neรฉ "resolutions") for this year?

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Yes, a bunch!
1 (8.3%)

I do have a few.
7 (58.3%)

I have a hard time with these.
0 (0.0%)

I don't generally do this.
4 (33.3%)

Please rate how much you like the winter season (10 being highest).

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Mean: 5.50 Median: 5 Std. Dev 3.95
1 3 (25.0%)
2 2 (16.7%)
3 1 (8.3%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (8.3%)
8 0 (0.0%)
9 1 (8.3%)
10 4 (33.3%)

What of the below qualities in individual films most attracts you to watching them?

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Who's starring in it
4 (33.3%)

Who directed it
5 (41.7%)

The story
9 (75.0%)

The genre
5 (41.7%)

It has great music.
2 (16.7%)

All of these.
4 (33.3%)

None of these.
0 (0.0%)

What's on your mind today?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-11-26 08:34
Subject: [538] Poll (28): November Poll
Security: Public
Mood:non-breakfasted today
Music:"Toys in the Attic"--Aerosmith
Tags:poll

Poll #1304598 November Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

What do you like best about Thanksgiving?

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Getting together with family
3 (25.0%)

The food!
4 (33.3%)

The parade on TV
1 (8.3%)

The football games
0 (0.0%)

I'm not really into Thanksgiving
4 (33.3%)

Please rate your likelihood of participating in the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy starting Friday (10 being most likely).

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Mean: 2.08 Median: 1 Std. Dev 2.43
1 10 (83.3%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (8.3%)
8 1 (8.3%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 0 (0.0%)

The No.1 thing on your wish list for this coming holiday is:

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something expensive and satisfying.
0 (0.0%)

something inexpensive but satisfying.
2 (16.7%)

something that does not cost anything and shared with someone else.
3 (25.0%)

I'm not sure exactly.
5 (41.7%)

oh wait, I don't keep lists like this.
2 (16.7%)

Besides LJ, what other social network "places" do you hang out online?

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MySpace
5 (41.7%)

LinkedIn
3 (25.0%)

Twitter (or Twitter-like thing)
6 (50.0%)

Ning
0 (0.0%)

Facebook
11 (91.7%)

What's on your mind?



Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! :)

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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-11-05 08:32
Subject: [530] Yes We Can
Security: Public
Tags:election



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-10-29 09:00
Subject: [527] Poll (27): October Poll
Security: Public
Mood:รฉaรฐhylde
Music:"Human"--The Killers
Tags:poll

Poll #1287244 Oct. Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

Please rate your concern about the outcomes of the upcoming election (10 being most concerned).

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Mean: 9.00 Median: 10 Std. Dev 1.21
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 2 (18.2%)
8 2 (18.2%)
9 1 (9.1%)
10 6 (54.5%)

Have you thought about--or even started!--Christmas shopping yet?

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"Why yes, I have planned and purchased stuff already!"
0 (0.0%)

"I've done a little planning about it."
2 (16.7%)

"I've thought a little bit about it but done nothing so far."
2 (16.7%)

"Christmas??"
8 (66.7%)

None of these
0 (0.0%)

A friend of mine suggested that Madonna's dumping Guy Ritchie for the younger Alex Rodriguez seemed a lot like the Demi Moore/Ashton Kutcher situation. Do you agree with this statement?

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Oh yes, I'll buy that argument.
0 (0.0%)

They're similar yes, but not the same.
1 (8.3%)

No, but I can see how some people might think that.
2 (16.7%)

Oh no, that argument makes no sense at all.
3 (25.0%)

I have no opinion on this.
6 (50.0%)

It's getting to that time of year where the house can get a bit chilly. Which manner of heating do you like to use in your house?

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Central air/furnace
10 (83.3%)

Fireplace
4 (33.3%)

Space heater
4 (33.3%)

Radiator heating
0 (0.0%)

Other
1 (8.3%)

What do you have to say?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-08-27 09:22
Subject: [500] Poll (26): August Poll
Security: Public
Location:Jacksonville!
Mood:abacus training anyone?
Music:"Add It Up"--Violent Femmes
Tags:poll

Poll #1249011 August Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 9

Please rate your like of polls in LJ.

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Mean: 8.00 Median: 8 Std. Dev 1.50
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 1 (12.5%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (12.5%)
8 4 (50.0%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 2 (25.0%)

Which of the below choices are you most afraid of in terms of naturally occurring events?

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Hurricane
0 (0.0%)

Tornado
4 (44.4%)

Earthquake
2 (22.2%)

Landslide
0 (0.0%)

None of these
3 (33.3%)

How might you spend your Labor Day holiday? (check all that apply)

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Go see/spend time with family
1 (11.1%)

Relax/have fun with friends
8 (88.9%)

Take the extra time to catch up on stuff
5 (55.6%)

Watch Jerry Lewis telethon
0 (0.0%)

Do other things
4 (44.4%)

Did you vote in yesterday's primaries?

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Yes
1 (12.5%)

No
4 (50.0%)

Didn't intend to
1 (12.5%)

Why are you asking this?
2 (25.0%)

Thoughts for the day spot.



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-07-31 09:56
Subject: [492] Poll (25): July Poll
Security: Public
Location:FL
Mood:craving donuts for some reason
Music:"Peace of Mind"--The Ocean Blue
Tags:poll

Poll #1232735 July Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

Condaleezza Rice is again in the Middle East to try to stir up peace talks. Which of the below choices might describe your reaction to this?

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"Nice going, Condaleezza. There may be hope for you yet!"
0 (0.0%)

"That's nice, but what is she really up to?"
2 (18.2%)

"You know this is more smoke and mirrors for the administration, don't you? Like last time!"
3 (27.3%)

"Just stop, Condaleezza. The Nobel Peace prize just isn't in the cards for you."
3 (27.3%)

"I have no opinion about this."
3 (27.3%)

Okay, here's a tough call. Which of the of the choices below might be your all-time, bar none, absolute favorite dessert choice?

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Pie
4 (33.3%)

Cake
3 (25.0%)

Ice cream/flavored icy product
3 (25.0%)

Cookies
1 (8.3%)

Jell-O
0 (0.0%)

Pudding
0 (0.0%)

Soufflรฉ
1 (8.3%)

One not listed here
0 (0.0%)

Which of these might be ideal first date discussion?

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Current job/past jobs
4 (33.3%)

Movies/music/books
10 (83.3%)

Family
1 (8.3%)

Goals/plans for future
0 (0.0%)

Places lived before
7 (58.3%)

All of these
2 (16.7%)

None of these
0 (0.0%)

Please rate how your summer is fairing going into its final month (10=most satisfied)

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Mean: 6.92 Median: 7 Std. Dev 1.85
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 1 (8.3%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 2 (16.7%)
6 1 (8.3%)
7 3 (25.0%)
8 3 (25.0%)
9 1 (8.3%)
10 1 (8.3%)

What's on your mind today?

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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-06-26 09:08
Subject: [476] Poll (24): June Poll
Security: Public
Mood:meh
Music:"Bodies"--Drowning Pool
Tags:poll

Poll #1211373 June Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

It has been mentioned that American drivers' demand for gasoline really is the key to the price at the pump. Do you agree with this statement?

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I totally agree with that!
1 (9.1%)

To some extent I agree.
5 (45.5%)

Sure, we have high demand for gas but that isn't the main factor for prices
4 (36.4%)

No, way! Oil companies are gouging us for profits!
1 (9.1%)

I have no opinion about this
0 (0.0%)

Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled by a slim majority that the death penalty is not warranted in a child rape case. Please rate the Court on their decision (10 being highest).

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Mean: 5.67 Median: 6 Std. Dev 3.14
1 2 (16.7%)
2 1 (8.3%)
3 1 (8.3%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 2 (16.7%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (8.3%)
8 2 (16.7%)
9 2 (16.7%)
10 1 (8.3%)

Which of the below choices is your "wind-down" adult beverage of choice?

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Beer
2 (16.7%)

Wine
2 (16.7%)

Mixed drink
3 (25.0%)

Some other type of hard liquor
0 (0.0%)

Nonalcoholic drink
5 (41.7%)

What recreational activities to have planned for the second half of the summer?

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Trip somewhere, foreign or domestic
4 (33.3%)

Lots of exercise/sports
3 (25.0%)

Much film watching and music listening
7 (58.3%)

Hanging out/partying/socializing with friends
7 (58.3%)

None of these, really
2 (16.7%)

Nearly mid-year thoughts go here



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-05-28 08:50
Subject: [466] Poll (23): May Poll
Security: Public
Mood:pre-coffeed
Music:"Don't Look Back"--Fine Young Cannibals
Tags:poll

Poll #1195041 May Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 16

Please rate how the GWB legacy will be approved of after he leaves office (loaded question, I know, but 10 is highest)

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Mean: 2.73 Median: 2 Std. Dev 2.05
1 4 (26.7%)
2 6 (40.0%)
3 2 (13.3%)
4 1 (6.7%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 1 (6.7%)
8 1 (6.7%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 0 (0.0%)

Amy Winehouse's possibility for having a song in the next Bond film (Oct.) may have been usurped by Beyoncรฉ. From the following choices, what is your reaction to this?

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That's hardly sporting!
2 (13.3%)

Maybe Beyoncรฉ's song is better.
0 (0.0%)

Dude, Winehouse has some serious issues.
5 (33.3%)

Good! I've never liked Winehouse anyway.
1 (6.7%)

I have no reaction to this really.
7 (46.7%)

It's been revealed that the space shuttle Discovery will take up into space a laboratory for the international space station that took 25 years and a $1 billion to create. What do you think about NASA's next claim that this act is moot in that they will be pulling out of supporting the space station by 2015?

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NASA can't be serious.
1 (6.2%)

Maybe they're just refocusing their priorities to Mars?
2 (12.5%)

So the taxpayers are funding this essentially worthless mission...
7 (43.8%)

What is NASA thinking??
3 (18.8%)

I have no opinion on this.
3 (18.8%)

Please indicate which of the below summer films you might likely go see twice.

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"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
3 (20.0%)

"Sex and the City - The Movie"
4 (26.7%)

"The X-Files: I Want to Believe"
7 (46.7%)

"The Dark Knight"
8 (53.3%)

"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"
3 (20.0%)

Your thoughts for today?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-04-24 14:13
Subject: [451] Poll (22): April Poll
Security: Public
Mood:sunshined
Music:"Underneath"--Alanis Morissette
Tags:poll

Poll #1176446 April Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 13

Please rate the likelihood of our seeing $4/gallon gasoline in this country before the summer (10 being most likely).

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Mean: 8.92 Median: 10 Std. Dev 1.59
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 1 (7.7%)
6 1 (7.7%)
7 0 (0.0%)
8 1 (7.7%)
9 3 (23.1%)
10 7 (53.8%)

Paris Hilton seems pretty lonely these days, enough to create her own little reality show to find her one "true friend"; btw, her show will be called "My New BFF." Of the below choices, what might be your reaction?

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Hey, maybe this is a positive step for her.
0 (0.0%)

Um, how could a self-titled "socialite" have trouble finding friends?
0 (0.0%)

I feel for her, I really do.
0 (0.0%)

This girl is a bit attention-starved, isn't she?
4 (30.8%)

Why are we still talking about Paris Hilton?
9 (69.2%)

Do you think that places serving alcohol are becoming more dangerous to have fun socially?

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Yes, they are as a matter of fact!
0 (0.0%)

To some extent they are.
2 (16.7%)

I've noticed no real difference, honestly.
7 (58.3%)

I've seen a few problems, but not very much.
2 (16.7%)

No, they aren't really.
1 (8.3%)

Because yesterday was Earth Day, which of the below are you most concerned with in terms of saving our environment?

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Animal protection.
9 (69.2%)

Curbing pollution of any kind.
8 (61.5%)

Slow down land developers.
7 (53.8%)

Use more renewable or recyclable resources.
8 (61.5%)

None of these.
1 (7.7%)

Pre-weekend thoughts are here!



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-03-26 08:53
Subject: [440] Poll (21): March Poll
Security: Public
Mood:picking out A/V stickers
Music:"When I Come Around"--Green Day
Tags:poll

Poll #1160799 March Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 6

Besides organizational cuts, a recent report of NASA's reveals that most of their projects are currently overbudgeted. Do you feel this will have an effect on the exploration of space in the future (at least for this country)?

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Yes, I think so.
2 (33.3%)

It's possible.
1 (16.7%)

Maybe for some things, but not all.
1 (16.7%)

No, I don't think so.
1 (16.7%)

I have no idea - why are you asking me this?
1 (16.7%)

Major league baseball returns for a new season next week. Please rate how excited you are about this (10 being highest).

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Mean: 5.50 Median: 6.5 Std. Dev 3.40
1 2 (33.3%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 0 (0.0%)
6 1 (16.7%)
7 1 (16.7%)
8 1 (16.7%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 1 (16.7%)

When interviewing a candidate for a position in your organization, which of the below choices do you most examine?

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Best fit with current staff
3 (60.0%)

Amount of experience
5 (100.0%)

Other professional activity
1 (20.0%)

Personality
4 (80.0%)

Interaction with others
4 (80.0%)

The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently traced all three Presidential hopefuls to various other celebrities who are, in most cases, many times removed from the candidates' families. Which of the menu choices might be your reaction to this?

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Oh, wow, that's cool. I didn't know that.
0 (0.0%)

That's nice, but it doesn't effect my vote in any way.
1 (16.7%)

This organization must not have much else going on these days.
1 (16.7%)

This will generate new trivia questions, I'm sure.
3 (50.0%)

Why is this important in any way??
1 (16.7%)

Your thoughts for today?

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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-02-28 08:09
Subject: [426] Poll (20): February Poll
Security: Public
Mood:kinda cool in here today
Music:"Go on Girl"; Ne-Yo
Tags:poll

Poll #1145882 February Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

Overall rating of this year's Oscars? (results or show; 10 being highest)

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Mean: 6.40 Median: 6 Std. Dev 1.36
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 2 (40.0%)
6 1 (20.0%)
7 0 (0.0%)
8 2 (40.0%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 0 (0.0%)

A recent survey mentions a severe gap in knowledge in high school students in the humanities, particularly literature and U.S. history. Which of the below choices might be your response to this?

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This is a real problem!
6 (75.0%)

This is a problem, but so are math and science skills.
2 (25.0%)

Their ability to achieve in math and science is really more important.
0 (0.0%)

This is really not a big issue!
0 (0.0%)

I have no response to this.
0 (0.0%)

Which of the issues below should a new President address first?

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International relations.
5 (71.4%)

U.S. economy.
6 (85.7%)

Cooperation with Congress.
2 (28.6%)

Their own plans or agendas.
1 (14.3%)

None of these.
1 (14.3%)

Another recent report says that, even if cars like electric or hydrogen models are built to be less reliant on gas (i.e., foreign oil), they are actually more environmentally hazardous in their pollution levels than regular cars. What is your reaction this statement?

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Oh, this problem can be fixed!
2 (28.6%)

It's a problem, but the benefits outweigh the risks.
1 (14.3%)

I would need to see more information before deciding either way.
4 (57.1%)

Eh, I guess that would be a problem.
0 (0.0%)

We need to think about some other alternatives then.
0 (0.0%)

What's on your mind today?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-01-30 08:49
Subject: [413] Poll (19): January Poll
Security: Public
Mood:la la-ed
Music:"The Sweet Escape"--Gwen Stefani featuring Akon
Tags:poll

Poll #1129922 Janurary Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

If you were invited to a non-birthday or non-holiday party at a friend's house and had to bring some food, which of the below choices might you bring?

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Something dessert-ish (homemade)
4 (33.3%)

Something side dish-ish (homemade)
6 (50.0%)

Something store bought
0 (0.0%)

No food, but I might bring something to drink
2 (16.7%)

I would not bring anything
0 (0.0%)

Please rate how well your new year's goals (a.k.a. resolutions) are faring (10 being most successful)

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Mean: 6.92 Median: 7 Std. Dev 1.85
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 1 (8.3%)
5 3 (25.0%)
6 1 (8.3%)
7 2 (16.7%)
8 2 (16.7%)
9 2 (16.7%)
10 1 (8.3%)

The Oscar noms are out. Which one of the films below do you think will win Best Picture?

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"Atonement"
1 (9.1%)

"Juno"
1 (9.1%)

"Michael Clayton"
1 (9.1%)

"No Country for Old Men"
6 (54.5%)

"There Will Be Blood"
2 (18.2%)

A recent study says that young adults are not as arrogant, self-absorbed and hedonistic as older generations may have claimed them to be. Which of the below statements might you use to agree or disagree with this assertion?

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Oh, I agree 100%!
2 (18.2%)

That may be true for some people, but hey obviously did not study the young people in my town or neighborhood.
2 (18.2%)

Hmm. That sort of information does not tell me anything really.
1 (9.1%)

I don't think that study is wholly representative of the current younger generation.
5 (45.5%)

Oh, I don't agree with those findings at all!
1 (9.1%)

Your thoughts go right here :)



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filmnoir6
Date: 2008-01-10 09:35
Subject: [405] Poll (18): (Overdue) December Poll
Security: Public
Mood:self-restarted
Music:"Warm Tape"--Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tags:poll

Poll #1118902 December Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

Please rate your excitement about entering a new year (10 being most).

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Mean: 7.18 Median: 8 Std. Dev 2.41
1 0 (0.0%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 2 (18.2%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 1 (9.1%)
6 0 (0.0%)
7 2 (18.2%)
8 2 (18.2%)
9 2 (18.2%)
10 2 (18.2%)

Who's your early vote for President?

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Hillary Clinton
2 (16.7%)

Barack Obama
8 (66.7%)

John McCain
0 (0.0%)

Mike Huckabee
0 (0.0%)

Ask me later on (it's too early yet)
2 (16.7%)

Say you set-up a dream vacation, of which of the following choices would you be most inclined to go to?

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Somewhere in the US
0 (0.0%)

Somewhere in Europe
4 (33.3%)

Somwehere in Central or South America
1 (8.3%)

Somewhere in Africa
2 (16.7%)

Somewhere in Asia or Australia
5 (41.7%)

During a business meeting, which of the following might you find yourself doing?

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Taking copious notes
3 (25.0%)

Making sure what I have to say gets heard
6 (50.0%)

Only listen to the important stuff, otherwise doodle on note pad
6 (50.0%)

Daydream
7 (58.3%)

I don't go to business meetings
3 (25.0%)

What are your thoughts for today?



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filmnoir6
Date: 2007-11-28 08:30
Subject: [392] Poll (17): November Poll
Security: Public
Location:SE
Mood:not hung over
Music:"Falling Down"--Duran Duran
Tags:poll

Poll #1096570 November Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 14

Granted, it is early, but which of the below choices best assesses the percentage of Christmas shopping you have completed currently?

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100%
0 (0.0%)

75%
2 (14.3%)

50%
1 (7.1%)

25%
3 (21.4%)

0%
8 (57.1%)

Please rate how well your Thanksgiving holiday went (10 being highest)

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Mean: 6.71 Median: 7 Std. Dev 2.46
1 0 (0.0%)
2 1 (7.1%)
3 1 (7.1%)
4 0 (0.0%)
5 3 (21.4%)
6 1 (7.1%)
7 3 (21.4%)
8 1 (7.1%)
9 1 (7.1%)
10 3 (21.4%)

Has oil prices and gas price gouging affected your holiday spending budget yet?

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Yes, it has.
5 (35.7%)

To some extent it has.
0 (0.0%)

Only a little bit so far.
1 (7.1%)

No, it has not.
7 (50.0%)

What kind of question is this?
1 (7.1%)

Amazon is introducing a reading device called Kindle that can supposedly access printed material similar to the way one can access music. This seems:

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a great idea, why didn't someone think of this before?
5 (35.7%)

a neat thing, but why should I get it when I my cell phone or blackberry can do all this?
2 (14.3%)

a waste of money for technology that's already available.
1 (7.1%)

an untested technology doing nothing really new.
4 (28.6%)

well, who cares about this?
5 (35.7%)

Your thoughts for today go here ยป



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filmnoir6
Date: 2007-11-21 09:06
Subject: [390] Addendum Post
Security: Public
Location:here and there
Mood:coffee happied
Music:"Promises, Promises"--Naked Eyes
Tags:jags



As promised Monday, here are some photos from the Jaguars/Chargers game.

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filmnoir6
Date: 2007-10-30 09:28
Subject: [379] Poll (16): October Poll
Security: Public
Location:sunshine! (at last)
Mood:accompting
Music:"Roll the Bones"--Rush
Tags:poll

Poll #1079809 October Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 8

In typical current administration protocol, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) held a spur-of-the-moment press conference recently wherein they proceeded to in essence answer their own questions--being that few press people were able to make the conference quickly--on their management of the wildfire situation in California. As a reaction to this, we should:

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be outraged that they could pull off such a stunt!
3 (42.9%)

be concerned a little about it.
3 (42.9%)

not really have an opinion either way.
0 (0.0%)

recognize at least an effort to make a public statement about it.
0 (0.0%)

not really worry about it.
1 (14.3%)

William Shatner remarked recently that he was "surprised" that he was not cast in the next "Star Trek" film by suggesting the filmmakers weren't aware of his box office draw. Which of the following might be a good response to his statement?

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"You...must...get..over...yourself."
1 (12.5%)

"Bill, come on. You know Spock was more popular."
1 (12.5%)

"Eh, aren't you making more money doing those travel advertisements?"
4 (50.0%)

"How have your last few films done, Bill?"
0 (0.0%)

"Why are we even talking about this?"
2 (25.0%)

There have been recent comments about the security of power plants in our country from terrorists. Please rate how seriously you think this is a problem. (10 = very serious)

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Mean: 5.71 Median: 6 Std. Dev 2.43
1 1 (14.3%)
2 0 (0.0%)
3 0 (0.0%)
4 1 (14.3%)
5 1 (14.3%)
6 1 (14.3%)
7 0 (0.0%)
8 3 (42.9%)
9 0 (0.0%)
10 0 (0.0%)

For a friend's birthday, you would usually get them:

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card
2 (25.0%)

food
1 (12.5%)

present
2 (25.0%)

hug
1 (12.5%)

"Happy Birthday" email
2 (25.0%)

Comment for the day goes here.

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