Goldsboro News-Argus Opinion Poll

What is your vote for best direction to head for summer vacation?

Started on 06/11/2005

* Nowhere! - Home is where the fun is: - 20%; (47 votes)
* North - to Williamsburg, Va or all the way to NY, NY: - 9%; (21 votes)
* South - to Myrtle Beach or down to Disney World: - 17%; (39 votes)
* East - the North Carolina beaches or across the pond to Europe: - 32%; (75 votes)
* West - the North Carolina mountains or straight through to California: - 22%; (52 votes)

Total Votes: 234

Who is your favorite Neal Patrick Harris character?

Started on 05/07/2005

Carl Jenkins, Starship Troopers: - 7%; (23 votes)
Douglas Howser, Doogie Howser, M.D.: - 52%; (171 votes)
Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother: - 38%; (126 votes)
Dr. Horrible, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: - 3%; (10 votes)

Total Votes: 330

Protecting students from shooting incidents

Started on 03/16/2005

The incidents are rare, spend money on other problems: - 4%; (38 votes)
A sensible school reaction plan, restrict school entry points: - 48%; (433 votes)
Allow staff to train for and carry weapons: - 30%; (274 votes)
Laws to restrict gun access by type or age of owner: - 18%; (164 votes)

Total Votes: 909

What is your favorite sport of the Winter Olympic Games?

Started on 02/13/2005

Biathlon: - 2%; (7 votes)
Curling: - 12%; (47 votes)
Figure Skating: - 38%; (146 votes)
Ice Hockey: - 6%; (23 votes)
Luge: - 10%; (37 votes)
Ski Jumping: - 12%; (45 votes)
Speed Skating: - 6%; (24 votes)
Other: - 14%; (52 votes)

Total Votes: 381

Which 1980s TV show are you most excited to see revived?

Started on 02/01/2005

Cagney and Lacey: - 34%; (106 votes)
Dynasty: - 10%; (30 votes)
Mangnum P.I.: - 22%; (68 votes)
Miami Vice: - 12%; (38 votes)
Excited is not the word.: - 23%; (71 votes)

Total Votes: 313

IMOCA racing yachts using only "green" electrical generation?

Started on 01/17/2005

No, the electrical demands of a modern yacht are too great: - 8%; (6 votes)
No, electrical storage uses more weight than diesel: - 8%; (6 votes)
Yes, as long as it doesn't compromise safety: - 25%; (19 votes)
Yes, several skippers have demonstrated that it is possible: - 12%; (9 votes)
Just as long as this doesn't spread to NASCAR: - 48%; (37 votes)

Total Votes: 77

Bread and Milk?

Started on 01/03/2005

That is such a terrible stereotype: - 20%; (47 votes)
For milk sandwiches!: - 13%; (29 votes)
Well now it is a tradition: - 38%; (88 votes)
We already have plenty of non-perishable food: - 29%; (68 votes)

Total Votes: 232

Snow in Wayne County in December?

Started on 12/08/2005

That would be wonderful!: - 50%; (250 votes)
Wasn't there a ring around the moon a while back?: - 4%; (18 votes)
Historically unlikely.: - 14%; (67 votes)
I would bet against it.: - 32%; (161 votes)

Total Votes: 496

Upside-down Christmas trees?

Started on 11/29/2005

Fun twist on Christmas decorating: - 12%; (25 votes)
Fads, they come and go: - 46%; (97 votes)
Disrespectful and hostile to tradition: - 42%; (87 votes)

Total Votes: 209

When is it appropriate to decorate a home for Christmas?

Started on 11/20/2005

Right after Halloween: - 2%; (5 votes)
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving: - 5%; (16 votes)
Right after Thanksgiving: - 62%; (189 votes)
Once December starts: - 22%; (67 votes)
The week before Christmas: - 4%; (13 votes)
Leave them up year round!: - 5%; (16 votes)

Total Votes: 306

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