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Do you think the multi-billion-dollar housing bill will solve the mortgage crisis?

  • Yes, it will help struggling homeowners.
  • No, it will cost taxpayers more money and further erode the economy.
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Do you think that employers should provide free day care?

  • Yes, it should be a benefit just like health insurance.
  • No, it's not their responsibility.
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Are moms today more isolated than previous generations?

  • Yes
  • No
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Are you cutting back on beauty treatments to save money?

  • No, I'm still spending $100 or more a month on my routine.
  • Definitely. I do my own nails, and I'm letting my hair go gray.
  • A bit, I've given up brand names for generic ones.
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Have you ever dieted in secret?

  • Yes, I didn't want to be sabotaged or judged.
  • Well, I told a few people, but didn't advertise it.
  • No, I like getting the support of everyone around me.
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How concerned are you about toxic tomatoes?

  • Avoiding them altogether.
  • Ignoring the outbreak.
  • Starting my own garden.
  • Following FDA guidelines.
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Are the tomatoes in your fridge safe? Learn more about the salmonella scare.

How do you stay energized throughout the day?

  • Eating right and exercising
  • Staying hydrated
  • Scheduling some "me" time
  • I need help!
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Do you think the media treated Clinton unfairly during her campaign?

  • Yes, there was a definite bias because she is a woman.
  • No, I think all the candidates were criticized equally.
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What do you think? Was Hillary Clinton a victim of sexist media coverage? Discuss with others on the Feminism Today message board.

How have the high gas prices affected your lifestyle?

  • We won't be going on a summer vacation this year.
  • I've cut down on pricier grocery items, such as meat and cereal.
  • I'm taking public transportation or cycling more.
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How do you and your spouse handle your money?

  • We combine our money into one shared account
  • We each keep our money in separate accounts
  • We have both shared and individual accounts
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Should Obama choose Clinton as his running mate?

  • Yes, they would be a good team to lead the country.
  • No, this race has been too divisive.
  • Maybe, I'm still undecided.
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Wanna talk politics? Agree or disagree with others about the issues on the Politics Today message board.

According to a study, it's easier to quit smoking in a group. If you've ever tried to quit smoking or another bad habit, did you quit with friends or family?

  • Yes, my friends and I supported each other and quit together.
  • No, I quit cold turkey and on my own.
  • I quit alone, but my friends and family were very supportive.
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Have sky-high gas prices forced you to change your Memorial Day weekend plans?

  • Absolutely. We'll be staying home!
  • No, getting away is worth the extra gas money.
  • We're traveling, but not too far from home.
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Should more Americans be eligible for food stamps?

  • Yes, more people are struggling as food prices skyrocket.
  • No, it would put a greater strain on the economy.
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What do you do with your kids during the summer months?

  • I stay at home with them
  • I send them to camp or a summer program
  • I get a babysitter/neighbor/family member to stay with them
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Will you be voting in the election as a Pocketbook Mom?

  • Yes, the economy is my number one concern.
  • No, other issues have a higher priority.
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Do you engage in any of the following body image bad behaviors?

  • Obsessing over a body part in the mirror
  • Comparing myself with other women
  • Squeezing myself into my "skinny jeans"
  • Eating like a bird on a date or with girlfriends
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Would you ever be willing to be a surrogate?

  • Yes, I would love to help someone have a child.
  • Maybe, but only for a close relative or friend.
  • For the right amount of money, I might do it.
  • No, I wouldn't be comfortable with that.
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Would you ever write about your marital problems in a blog or discuss them on a message board?

  • Absolutely, it'd be therapeutic.
  • Maybe, but only some details.
  • No way, it's my business!
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