Independent Women
Today's woman has certainly achieved far more economically and socially than the woman of 50 years ago. With women's growing independence, it has been argued that men no longer understand their role in society anymore.

Do you believe that the liberalization of women has helped to obscure the role of men in society today?

Yes		39%
No		58%
Don't know		1%
Don't care		1%

3/1/2010: Natural Disaster
Two months into 2010 and quite a few major earthquakes have occured in the region, killing thousands and leaving as many homeless.

What's your take on the frequency and intensity of these quakes?

Natural phenomena		31%
Act of God		63%
Not sure		6%

2/15/2010: Air J Ownership
The staff of Air Jamaica believe that they should be given an opportunity to purchase the national carrier from govenrment.

Do you support the Air Jamaica staff and their proposal of owning the national airline?

Yes		83%
No		12%
Undecided		5%

2/1/2010: “Flashers”
The practice of flashing headlights to alert motorists of speed traps is of great concern within the police force as this could potentially fuel criminal activities. Presently, there is no law in Jamaica that prohibits this practice.

Should laws be put in place to penalize motorists for flashing headlights to warn others of speed traps?

Yes		49%
No		41%
Don't know		10%

1/25/2010: Refugee Surge
It is expected that there will be a surge of Haitian refugees to our island.

How concerned are you by the expected influx of Haitian refugees to Jamaica?

Very		56%
Somewhat		17%
More concerned for them		22%
Not bothered		5%

1/18/2010: Haiti Relief
It has been reported that Jamaicans have responded well to the call to help Haiti.

In what way have you contributed to the Haiti relief effort?

Cash		36%
Kind		14%
Have not yet contributed		46%
Cash and kind		4%

1/11/2010: Putting some away for a rainy day
Now more than ever we need to be saving.

How much do you put aside each month for savings?

$500-$1000		0%
$1000-$3000		5%
$3000-$5000		16%
More than $5000		42%
I don’t save		37%

1/4/2010: Resolutions
Often at the start of a new year we make promises and set goals that we hope we will be able to achieve.

Have you ever made and kept New Year’s resolutions?

Yes		23%
Yes, I’ve made but never kept them		43%
No, not interested		10%
Can’t remember to keep so I don’t bother to make them		23%

12/28/2009: Holiday Celebrations and the Recession
Jamaica still suffers from the economic drought.

Has the recession greatly affected your holiday celebrations this year?

Yes		68%
No		32%

12/21/2009: My Favorite Thing
There are many things that make this time of year enjoyable.

What is your favorite aspect of Christmas?

Spending time with family/friends		60%
Food		10%
Gift-giving		0%
Gift-getting		0%
Have no favorites		30%

12/14/2009: The Christmas Spirit
The Christmas season usually brings feelings of excitement, joy, and a sense of togetherness among family and friends.

How festive do you feel this Christmas season?

Very		0%
Somewhat		36%
Not very		61%
Don’t like Christmas		4%

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