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Would You Do Your Christmas Shopping in January to Save Money? — Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:30:53 +0000

We all know some of the best sales of the year come right after Christmas. So here's an interesting thought: Why not do your holiday shopping in early January and get more bang for your gift-giving buck?

Would You Pay a Surcharge for Using Your Credit Card? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:00:12 +0000

When you use plastic to make a purchase, the credit card company bills the vendor a surcharge between 1.5 and three percent. Previously, Visa and MasterCard had banned vendors from passing on any of the fees to the customer, but thanks to the settlement of class-action lawsuit it looks like vendors will soon be able [...]

Should Kids Be Fined for Skipping School?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:00:51 +0000

You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?

Livin' Large Larry On the Cover of Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:57:07 +0000

We're trying to get Living Large Larry onto the cover of Yellowstone Valley Woman's magazine! Help us out!

"Nearly Impossible Question's" Answer for August 10

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:54:29 +0000

I know you collect the answer and dazzle your friends with your new found trivia knowledge, and that is okay with me. Here is today’s results of the Nearly Impossible Question! Question: This is the item we are most likely to buy in the wrong size? Answer: Gloves Listen Monday to 97.1 K-Bear [...]

August 9th Nearly Impossible Question Results

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:17:39 +0000

If you are an average woman, you have 6 of these per month? Answer: Bad Hair Days Listen weekdays at about 7:10 a.m. usually before Ed McIntosh’s Expanded weather forecast for the Nearly Impossible Question!

How Do You Watch Movies? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:00:10 +0000

It is assumed that streaming video will eventually be the death knell of the DVD and Blu-ray industries. But could the easy-to-use technology also be cutting into movie box office profits? According to a survey of 15,277 ConsumerReport.org subscribers, streaming video is now the most common way of viewing a movie, with 52 percent having streamed a film in [...]

Michigan Boy Banned from Running Hot Dog Cart — Is It Fair? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:00:05 +0000

What a way to shut down enterprising youth. Nathan Duszynski, 13, of Holland, MI, decided he wanted to earn money so he set up a hot dog cart. But he went out of business as fast as he went into it — thanks to the local government. He camped out in the parking lot of [...]

New Survey Reveals Employees Can't Help But Check In with Work While on Vacation

Mike Adams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:30:53 +0000

While a break away from the daily grind should be all about kicking back and relaxing, a new survey suggests that most hardworking Americans do not seem to understand the concept of a vacation. In fact, nearly 60 percent of working class citizens reported that they are not relieved from work stress while they are [...]

Survey Reveals Half of Americans Consume Soda Each Day [POLL]

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:30:55 +0000

With all of the recent controversy surrounding our nation’s obesity problem, as well as the proposed ban to restrict the size of sugary drinks, there should be no gasp factor in learning that nearly half of adults in the United States indulge in soda everyday. A recent Gallup poll measuring soda consumption has discovered that [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:30:28 +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 [...]

Do You Drink to Unwind? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:00:50 +0000

Alcohol is known to be a social lubricant. But many people also use booze to help them recover from too much action and interaction. According to a Drinkaware survey of more than 2,00 adults, 66 percent said that they often drink to unwind from a stressful day. The survey also found that 44 percent are more likely [...]

Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:27:16 +0000

July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.

McDonald's Ranks Last in Customer Satisfaction Among Fast Food Restaurants (Again!)

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:43:20 +0000

“I’m lovin’ it” may be McDonald’s slogan, but that’s not what customers are saying about the service. In a report released earlier this week by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), the fast food giant has once again disappointed those it serves — ranking last amongst others who lead the fast food industry. Of course, [...]

Is Baseball Still America's Favorite Pastime? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:25:38 +0000

If you talk to someone who grew up in the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s or ’70s, there would be no doubt that baseball would be their favorite sports, but is it still true today?With so many sporting options these days, baseball has kind of been lost among today’s youth. Soccer and lacrosse have grown in popularity, [...]

Will It Be Difficult for Kids to Find Summer Jobs This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:33:56 +0000

The summer job is a rite of passage for most teens. It can also often be a bone of contention between parents, who’d like to see their kids earn money and be responsible when school is out, and children, who would rather enjoy as much time with friends in the sun as they can. According [...]

Are You Planning to Grill for Memorial Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:33:01 +0000

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of grilling season. So does that mean you will be firing up your barbecue come May 28? According to the 23rd annual Weber GrillWatch Survey, 71 percent of American grill owners will be cooking outside this Memorial Day. That’s up from the 61 percent who said they would [...]

Enjoy a Margarita in the Magic City this Cinco de Mayo

Jami Bond — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:35:50 +0000

This Saturday is Cinco de Mayo. The holiday is celebrated every year on May 5 to honor Mexican heritage and pride. So why not toast the day with a margarita! Where can you find the best margaritas in Billings? Here’s my top picks! There is no solid proof who invented the Margarita. The most [...]

It's National Hamburger Month! Who Has the Best Burgers in Billings?

Jami Bond — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:00:47 +0000

Fire up the grill! May is National Hamburger Month! Time to celebrate an American classic! According to Wikipedia, a hamburger (also called a hamburger sandwich, burger or hamburg) is a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat (usually beef, but occasionally pork or a combination of meats) usually placed inside a sliced bread [...]

Should the Post Office Eliminate Saturday Delivery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:48 +0000

Congress is currently considering a postal service overhaul which would eventually eliminate Saturday delivery in a bid to make the postal service more cost efficient. How would that go over with the public? According to a new poll, the majority of Americans are okay with this potential move. Rasmussen Reports asked 1,000 adults if they [...]