<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/profiles/investor/RSSFeeds.asp?BzID=1963</link><title>Harris Interactive News powered by SmartWire</title><description>SmartWire News</description><image><title>SmartWire News</title><url>http://www.b2i.cc/logos/1963/hi_logo.jpg</url><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/profiles/investor/RSSFeeds.asp?BzID=1963</link></image><ttl>10</ttl><language>en</language><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38065&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Far Fewer People Had Flu in Winter of 2009/2010 Than in Previous Years]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[However, no evidence that this was a result of flu shots
      Only 12% of adults think they had the flu this past winter, fewer than 
      the 15% to 21% who thought they had the flu in other winters since 2004. 
      We emphasize 'think' because it is widely believed that not everyone who 
      has flu-like symptoms actually has the flu.
    
      However, there is no evidence that flu shots should get the credit for 
      the decline in the number of people with the flu. The 39% of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38065&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38023&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[New Dining Out Habits Mean Increased Demand for Value]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Economic Pessimism Changes Habits
      In April 2010, the Harris Poll&#174; reported 
      that more than two in five (43%) U.S. adults said they feel less secure 
      about their personal financial situation when compared to a year ago. 
      One of the outcomes of this sense of financial insecurity is that many 
      consumers have changed their dining out habits.
    
      In fact, both casual dining restaurants and fast food, or quick service, 
      restaurants have experienced the...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=38023&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37956&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Lesbians and Gay Men Show Broad Support for Health Care Reform]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[8 of 10 Support New Health Care Law; 9 of 10 Also Favor Health 
      Carriers that Include Employer-Offered Domestic Partner Coverage
      In a national survey following President Obama's signature on the final 
      health care reform legislation, 46% of all Americans expressed support 
      for the plan (with 54% opposed).
    
      That measure of support, however, escalates sharply among gay men and 
      lesbians, 79% of whom say they either strongly support or somewhat 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37956&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37890&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Celine Dion is America's Favorite Singer/Musician Followed by U2]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 6 May 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Beatles and Elvis tie for the number three spot
      No matter the medium-8-track, cassette, CD or a download-everyone has 
      that one artist or band whose albums they play over and over again. 
      According to Americans, their "Hearts Will Go On" for Celine 
      Dion, as she is the country's favorite singer. "It's a Beautiful Day" 
      for U2, as they are number two on the Harris Poll list of 
      favorite musicians. One eternal debate has been Elvis versus the Beatles 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37890&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37827&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Fifty Years Later, 86% of Americans Believe Having "the Pill" Available Is Very Good For Society]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 4 May 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seven in ten believe unplanned pregnancies still a big problem
      Fifty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration changed the lives of 
      women in the United States when they approved the birth control pill. 
      Looking back at the past five decades, over four in five Americans (86%) 
      today believe that having the birth control pill available has been good 
      for society, with over half (56%) saying it has been very good. This is 
      a feeling shared by both women (89%)...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37827&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37764&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Harris Interactive Links Multi-Platform Engagement to Brand Equity with MediaAmpSM]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Research tool sharpens media planning with unique engaged audience 
      measurement
      Harris Interactive&#174; (Nasdaq: HPOL), a leading global custom market 
      research firm, today announced its new insight tool, MediaAmp, 
      which augments traditional media buying and selling with brand equity 
      and program engagement. This is engagement 2.0, which connects two 
      externally validated Harris Interactive developed and tested metrics -- 
      brand equity and emotional...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37764&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37748&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Americans Divided Over Historic Health Reform Law]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:54:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most support expanding insurance, but they don’t know how the changes 
      will affect them
      The new health care reform package signed into law by President Barack 
      Obama last month continues to polarize U.S. adults, with 42 percent 
      supporting it and 44 percent opposing it.
    
      The number one reason for that opposition: 81 percent think the law 
      makes the wrong changes. And, 39 percent say the law would be "bad" for 
      people like them, while 26 percent...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37748&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37716&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Harris Interactive&#174; Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Continues Focus on Rebuilding Revenue; Makes Progress on Many Key 
      Initiatives
      Harris Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: HPOL), a leading innovative global 
      market research firm, today announced its financial results for the 
      third quarter of fiscal 2010. Kimberly Till, President and Chief 
      Executive Officer of Harris Interactive, said, "While I believe that we 
      have made significant progress throughout this fiscal year in executing 
      on many of our key...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37716&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37654&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[The U.K. Elections: Answers to Questions Often Asked by Americans]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
      The British general elections will take place on Thursday, May 6th. 
      British elections are very different from American elections and can be 
      difficult for Americans to understand. In the United Kingdom each voter 
      casts one vote for a candidate in their constituency. There is no direct 
      vote for prime minister. He or she is chosen by the newly elected 
      members of parliament, as is the government.
    The Harris Poll has, therefore, prepared this list of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37654&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37619&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama and The Dalai Lama Sit on Top of World Leaders Barometer]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obama, Brown and Sarkozy more popular across 6 countries than in 
      their own country
      Across the five largest European countries and the United States, 
      President Barack Obama has the highest levels of popularity. No other 
      political or governmental leader from any part of the world enjoys 
      anything close to his popularity. The second highest political leader is 
      also American, but unelected – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
    
      One thing to keep in...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37619&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37599&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Americans Still Not Confident Economy Has Turned]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even more pessimistic when it comes to jobs
      The message from the White House and from economists over the past few 
      months is that the economy has turned the corner. The economy is getting 
      better, but jobs and employment may lag behind other good economic 
      indicators. While they may hear all of this, the American public may not 
      be quite ready to embrace this good news, nor the messenger. Two-thirds 
      of Americans (67%) give President Obama negative ratings...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37599&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37577&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[No Change for President Obama's Ratings After Health Care Passage]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Health Care and Employment/Jobs Top List of Issues Government Should 
      Address
      Now that health care reform has passed, President Obama is moving on to 
      regulating the financial industry, picking a new Supreme Court Justice, 
      education reform and other issues. Though he and the White House 
      probably hoped for a bump in the polls after the health care debate, 
      unfortunately, that is not the case. This month, two in five Americans 
      (41%) give the president...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37577&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37539&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Cloud Computing – Are Americans Ready?]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[A majority says having access to all their files wherever they are 
      would make their lives easier
      Computers and the Internet have certainly made people's lives easier. 
      Besides just the ability to communicate via email, pictures and music 
      are now stored in our computers, we easily share documents back and 
      forth and people have the ability to conduct banking online and store 
      tax documents in their hard drives, not just in a dusty file cabinet. 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37539&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37464&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Harris Interactive&#174; Schedules Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Conference Call]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
      Harris Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: HPOL), a leading global custom market 
      research firm, today announced that it will conduct a teleconference and 
      webcast to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2010 results.
    
           
        Date/Time
           
        
          Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. ET
        Presenters
           
        
          Kimberly Till, President and Chief Executive Officer

          
            Eric Narowski, Interim Chief Financial...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37464&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37459&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Half of Americans Believe Schools Should Strive for Preparation while Two in Five Believe They Should Strive for Proficiency]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Majority support school district in Rhode Island’s firing of teachers
      In 2001, the No Child Left Behind Bill was passed and signed into law by 
      President George W. Bush. At that time, one of the hallmarks of the 
      legislation was to ensure that every student would be proficient in 
      reading and math. Fast forward almost ten years and a new President has 
      to lead the charge for reauthorization of the bill. President Obama has 
      proposed a move away from this...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37459&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37433&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Plurality of Americans Give the Quality of Education in the U.S. a Passing Grade of "C"]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[College and Post-grad education in U.S. seen as much better than 
      primary or secondary
      As health care wanes from the political battlefield, the time is right 
      for another issue to take its place. With the upcoming reauthorization 
      of No Child Left Behind, that issue is education--and the White House 
      has already said they anticipate making sweeping changes to the law.
    
      But what do Americans think about education in the U.S.? Looking at the 
      quality...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37433&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37329&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[The Commercials ARE Louder Than the Television Shows!]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Many find louder commercials bothersome
      It happens to all of us. You're watching a program and it heads into the 
      commercial break. Suddenly you find yourself grabbing for the remote 
      control because the volume seems to have increased.
    
      Well, you are not alone. More than four in five Americans (86%) say that 
      compared to the shows themselves, television commercials seem louder. In 
      fact, over half (57%) say the commercials seem much louder than the 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37329&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37301&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[The Pulse of Politics by Louis Harris: The State of the Republican Party]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to the latest Harris Poll, the Republicans are a long way from convincing the American people that it is time to return the GOP back to power in Washington. The public may have serious doubts and reservations about the Democrats, but the Republicans simply are not seen as the alternative either in terms of the stands the GOP has taken or the leaders who are thought to be dominant in today's national Republican Party. 
Adding to the roster of Republican woes is the fact that the...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37301&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37270&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Twenty-Seven Million People with Mortgages Believe They Owe More than Their Homes Are Worth]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 6 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-Thirds of All Adults Are Concerned That They Will Not Have Enough 
      Money to Cover All Their Costs and Expenses
      A new Harris Poll provides some unpleasant numbers about the housing 
      crisis and the collapse of the house price bubble. Fully 24% of people 
      with mortgages believe they owe more on their mortgages than their homes 
      are worth. One in nine homeowners (11%) with mortgages report having "a 
      great deal of difficulty" in paying off their mortgage....]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37270&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37252&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Berkshire Hathaway Ranks #1 on Corporate Reputation, According to 11th Annual Harris Interactive U.S. Reputation Quotient&#174; (RQ&#174;) Survey]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 5 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ford Jumps an Astounding 11 Spots, Despite Automotive Industry’s 
      Soured Reputation
      After hitting rock bottom during the height of greed, bailouts, and the 
      economic crisis in 2008, the American public's perceptions of the 
      reputation of corporate America seem to be bouncing back. This, 
      according to the findings of the 2009 Harris Interactive RQ Study, which 
      measures the reputations of the 60 Most Visible Companies in the U.S.
    
      The percentage of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37252&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37224&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Business Divides: Big Companies Have Too Much Power and Influence in DC, Small Business Has Too Little]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over three quarters of Americans also say PACs, lobbyists and banks 
      have too much power
      Many factors influence government policy and, more specifically, 
      politicians. Yet year after year, certain groups are seen as having too 
      much power over these politicians and others as having too little. Four 
      groups in particular are seen by strong majorities as having too much 
      power and influence in Washington and there is a clear theme for these 
      groups. Two...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37224&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37153&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Many Americans Still Not Familiar with Cabinet Secretaries]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:44:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highest rated official
      After more than a year in office, many Cabinet members still have a 
      problem – majorities of Americans are not familiar with them. One in 
      five Americans (19%) say they are not familiar enough with Hillary 
      Clinton to have an opinion regarding her and 28% say the same about Vice 
      President Joe Biden.
    
      Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is both the Cabinet member that most 
      Americans are...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37153&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37126&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[LGBT Households Continue to Be Optimistic about the Economy]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[One in Four Also Believe the U.S. Job Market Will Improve Within 
      Next Six Months
      Due to the historic recession, fears of unemployment and job security 
      remain central concerns for many American households including lesbian, 
      gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) households. However, there are 
      signs that LGBT adults continue to remain more optimistic about the 
      future of the job market.
    
      A new nationwide survey conducted still shows fully...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37126&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37094&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Over One-Third of Americans Will Not Purchase a Brand Because of a Distasteful Advertisement]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over one-quarter will not purchase a brand because of the spokesperson
      There are many different reasons someone may or may not purchase 
      something. One reason may be the advertisements for a certain brand. 
      Over one-third of Americans (35%) say that they have chosen not to 
      purchase a certain brand because they find the ads distasteful and an 
      additional 22% say they not done this, but have thought of doing so. 
      More than two in five Americans (43%) say they...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37094&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37082&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Educators Embrace Service-Learning as a Strategy for Improving Learning]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:31:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[They just need to be introduced to the concept
      It's no surprise that many Americans believe that high schools in the 
      United States need to improve how they are teaching both academic 
      subjects and the skills students need to succeed in life. What may be 
      more surprising is that a relatively unfamiliar teaching 
      method-service-learning-could be an effective solution to improving 
      learning.
    
      These are some of the findings of a new National Youth...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37082&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37072&amp;c=1830&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Germans and Britons Opposed to Their Government Helping Greece Debts]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adults in France, Italy, Spain and Germany believe Euro has had 
      negative impact on their country’s economy
      A new Financial Times/Harris Poll finds mixed opinions on helping 
      countries financially within the European Union, especially helping 
      Greece cope with its budget deficit. Two-thirds of Spaniards (65%), 
      three in five Italians (59%) and almost half of French adults (46%) 
      agree that the EU and its members have a responsibility to help other 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37072&amp;c=1830&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37054&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Nearly Half of Americans Worried About Rising Health-Care Costs]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Public Places Blame on Health Insurance and Drug Company Profits
      Forty-four percent of U.S. adults are "extremely worried" or "very 
      worried" about paying for rising health-care costs. And the top reasons 
      cited for those rising costs are profits generated by drug companies and 
      health insurance companies.
    
      Those are just two of the findings in a just-released study of 2,389 
      adults surveyed online between March 11 and 15 by Harris Interactive, 
      one...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37054&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37050&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA["Wingnuts" and President Obama]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[A socialist? A Muslim? Anti-American? The Anti-Christ? Large 
      minorities of Americans hold some remarkable opinions
      A new book, Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe Is Hijacking America 
      by John Avlon describes the large numbers of Americans who hold extreme 
      views of President Obama. This Harris Poll seeks to measure how many 
      people are involved. It finds that 40% of adults believe he is a 
      socialist. More than 30% think he wants to take away Americans' right...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37050&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37036&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Princess Cruises, Hilton Hotels, Southwest Airlines, and Enterprise Rental Cars Rank Highest in Brand Equity by Category]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[2010 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Results
      Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive continues to 
      examine the results of its 2010 results of EquiTrend&#174; study, today 
      focusing on the travel and tourism sector. The annual brand equity study 
      measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories, five of which focus on 
      travel and tourism.
    
      Princess Cruises, Hilton Hotels, Southwest Airlines, and Enterprise 
      Rental Cars rank highest in brand...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37036&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37027&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Creating Jobs or Controlling the Budget Deficit? Majorities Favor Jobs Now and Deficit Reduction Later]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[But most people do not believe that government spending creates new 
      jobs
      Deficit hawks criticize the administration and the Democrats for 
      excessive spending and the huge budget deficit. Many Liberals and 
      Keynesian economists have argued that we need more stimulus 
      spending to reduce unemployment and get the economy moving faster. A new 
      Harris Poll looks at public opinion on this issue. It finds that almost 
      two-thirds of all adults think it more...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=37027&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36933&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Public Remains Deeply Pessimistic About the Economy and Employment; Few People Expect an Improvement Soon]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only 12% believe the economy is growing
      The president and his administration are still focused on health care, 
      but have added in a renewed dialogue on jobs to help show they 
      understand the continuing trouble people are having on economic issues. 
      But it seems this isn't resonating with the public. Since January, 
      President Obama's low job rating on the economy has held steady. Just 
      under one-third of Americans (32%) give him positive ratings on the job 
  ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36933&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36903&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Most People Believe that We Are Not Prepared for Increase in Longevity and Number of Old People]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cuts in Social Security and Medicare are the most unpopular of 
      possible solutions
      A new Harris Poll shows that most people are not confident that we are 
      prepared or will be able to handle the costs generated by an aging 
      population as Baby Boomers grow older.
    
      Economists are warning us that the aging population, with many more 
      people over 60, 70, and 80, will create enormous financial problems. The 
      costs of Social Security and Medicare, and the...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36903&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36863&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Hyundai and Subaru mark significant growth in brand equity and sales. Coincidence?]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:38:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest results from the Harris Poll EquiTrend Study provides some 
      evidence
      Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive has 
      released the 2010 results of EquiTrend&reg;, its renowned annual 
      brand equity study that measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories. 
      Included in the study is a focus on automotive manufacturers, reviewing 
      consumers' opinions of 35 brands.
    
      In a year of turmoil for the automotive industry Hyundai and...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36863&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36819&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Three in Five Americans Give President Obama Negative Job Ratings]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-thirds of Americans believe country is going off on the wrong 
      track
      As President Obama continues his push for health care reform legislation 
      and tackles the issue of jobs, his job ratings have been holding steady 
      over the past few months. Currently, two in five U.S. adults (41%) give 
      the job the president is doing a positive rating while 59% give it a 
      negative rating. In January, almost the same numbers gave him positive 
      ratings (40%) and...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36819&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36766&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[82% of Public Believe Wall Street Should Be Regulated More Toughly]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Large majority believes Wall Street is essential, but are very 
      critical of the people who work there
      American attitudes towards Wall Street are ambivalent. Most people 
      believe that Wall Street benefits the country and that what it does is 
      "absolutely essential." However, attitudes towards the people who work 
      on Wall Street are overwhelmingly negative and are far lower than they 
      were before 2008 and the bail-out of large banks and other financial 
     ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36766&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36732&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Long Term Health Trends Continue – Fewer Smokers, More Obesity]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[No significant changes over last two years
      The annual Harris Poll that has measured key health risks – smoking, 
      seat belt use, weight and obesity – for the last 28 years, provides both 
      good and bad news.
    
      It is bad news that obesity has increased in every five year period 
      since we started measuring it. The good news is that the proportion of 
      adults who are obese has not changed significantly since 2006. It is 
      good news that the proportion of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36732&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36697&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Virtually No Change in Annual Harris Poll Confidence Index from Last Year]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[But confidence in the White House drops 9 points
      For 44 years, since 1966, The Harris Poll has measured how confident the 
      American people are in the leaders of major U.S. institutions. Based on 
      the responses, Harris calculates an overall Confidence Index. Over the 
      years it has gone up and down. In 2002, it touched 65. In 2008, it fell 
      to 44. This year it stands at 53, one point lower than in early 2009.
    
      However, this lack of movement in the...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36697&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36632&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Americans Believe Avatar Should Win Best Picture Oscar on Sunday]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Morgan Freeman and Sandra Bullock on top for acting Oscars
      There are the dresses and the pageantry, as well as waiting to see what 
      people will say during their acceptance speeches. But at the end of the 
      night it comes down to three awards – best actor, best actress and best 
      picture. There is also the new twist of having 10 movies nominated for 
      best picture instead of the normal five.
    
      This year, one in five Americans (18%) believes that Avatar should...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36632&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36598&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Harris Poll Finds: St. Jude's Research Hospital and Susan G Komen for the Cure are among Most Trusted Non-Profits]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Susan G Komen for the Cure and the American Cancer Society are 
      organizations most likely to receive donations
      Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive today released 
      the 2010 results of EquiTrend&reg;, its renowned annual brand equity study 
      that measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories. Harris Interactive 
      has been tracking consumers' awareness and perception of brands for over 
      20 years. A portion of this study focuses on an array of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36598&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36589&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Adults in Largest European Countries, U.S. and China Concerned Over Online Security]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010 04:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mixed Feelings as to Whether They Are Doing Enough to Keep Themselves 
      Safe Online
      A new Financial Times/Harris Poll among those under age 65 finds 
      there is a sense of concern over online security and while people are 
      doing some things to help keep their data and privacy secure, they may 
      not be doing everything.
    
      Three in five Americans (61%), majorities of French adults (56%), 
      Spaniards (55%), Chinese (54%) and Britons (52%) as well as 46% of 
...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36589&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36557&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Most Adults in Largest European Countries, U.S. and China Agree Full Body Scanners Should be Introduced in Airports]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Majorities in Europe support ban of Burqa, but not in U.S. or China

A new Financial Times/Harris Poll of adults under 65 finds support for increased security measures after the attempted bombing of a plane on Christmas Day. Majorities of those surveyed in the United States (64%), Great Britain (62%), Italy (58%), France (58%), and Germany (53%) as well as 46% of Spaniards and 44% of Chinese all agree that body scanners that X-ray the fill body should be introduced at airports. 
These are...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36557&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36523&amp;c=1830&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[One-Quarter of Americans Now Believe Cuba is an Enemy of the U.S.]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Mar 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
Public divided on policy towards Cuba, but many say President Obama should visit Cuba

Almost fifty years ago the eyes of the world were on the interplay between the United States and Cuba during the Bay of Pigs and then the Cuban Missile Crisis. Luckily, those thirteen days passed with no major escalation, but the stage was set for ice-cold relations between the two countries for most of the next five decades. 
Now, almost one-quarter of Americans (23%) still say that the government of...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36523&amp;c=1830&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36455&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Consumers Have Little Awareness of Smart Grid and Smart Meters]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[
      Utility companies across the U.S. are committing billions of dollars in 
      projects to upgrade the electric grid and install new meters in homes 
      and businesses. Yet two thirds of Americans have never heard the term 
      Smart Grid (68%) and 63% have not heard of Smart Meter.
    
      These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,576 
      adults surveyed online between January 18 and 25, 2010 by Harris 
      Interactive.
    
      A majority of U.S. adults (57%)...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36455&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36418&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Have You Become Sick From Something You Ate?]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over the past 2 years, 42% of Americans have become sick from 
      something they ate
      Over the past several years Americans have seen numerous food recalls 
      related to our nation's food supply. Spinach, peanut butter and even pet 
      food are just some of the food items that have been subject to massive 
      recalls. While the safety of our food supply is mission critical for our 
      food manufacturers and suppliers, fully four in ten (42%) Americans 
      indicate they...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36418&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36415&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Harris Poll Finds That Consumers Love Kisses: Hershey's Ranks Highest Overall in Brand Equity]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[M&amp;Ms, Google, Duracell, Reese’s, Heinz, Kleenex, Oreo and Neosporin 
      all score in top ten
      Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive today released 
      the 2010 results of EquiTrend&reg;, its renowned annual brand equity study 
      that measures over 1,000 brands across 42 categories. Harris Interactive 
      has been tracking consumers' awareness and perception of brands for over 
      20 years.
    
      "Even in a time of economic turmoil, consumers remind...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36415&amp;c=1765&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36214&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Big Changes in Tweens and Teens' Attitudes and Values over Two Decades]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Biggest change is a greatly increased acceptance of gays and lesbians
      Over the course of the past twenty years, many things about how youth 
      think have changed. Considering how much more the youth of today are 
      exposed to thanks to the Internet, these changes may not be surprising. 
      At the same time, there are some issues, like drugs, where the attitudes 
      of tweens and teens have not changed much in the last two decades. In a 
      recent survey by Harris...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36214&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36184&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Americans Still Cutting Back on the Small Things to Save Money]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Almost two-thirds buying generics and almost half brown bagging it
      The economy is turning around based on what one hears from economists 
      and the White House. But are most Americans behaving as if they believe 
      things are getting better? When it comes to small things people can do 
      each day to save money, consumers are still acting cautiously. For 
      example, almost two-thirds of U.S. adults (63%) say they have purchased 
      more generic brands in the past six...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36184&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36169&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Advertising by Soft Drink Companies Seen as Most Trustworthy by One-Third of Americans]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Financial Services Companies Seen as Least Trustworthy by Two in Five 
      U.S. Adults
      It is widely known that people do not just watch the Super Bowl for the 
      football; many are watching to see the commercials. Regardless of how 
      good the game was, there are usually a few ads that people talk about 
      the next day. But one thing that people may not think about is how 
      trustworthy an advertisement may be and, at a higher level, how much 
      trust one can, or...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36169&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36145&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Ronald Reagan and Franklin Roosevelt Best Presidents Since WWII, George W. Bush and Barack Obama Seen as Worst]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln is considered best president overall
      As the country heads into a long weekend thanks to President's Day, it 
      is a time to reflect on past presidents – both good and bad. When 
      considering all the presidents since World War II, there are clear 
      choices as to who Americans believe is the best president and who they 
      believe is worst. For best president, one-quarter say it is Ronald 
      Reagan (25%) while just under than say it is Franklin Delano...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36145&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36114&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</guid><title><![CDATA[Majorities Not Confident about US Policies in Afghanistan]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 </pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Obama’s Rating Still Negative, Some Signs of Improvement
      According to The Harris Poll, a majority of adults continues to 
      give President Obama negative ratings on his handling of Afghanistan. In 
      addition, most are not confident that US policies will be successful. 
      However, the President's standing has improved since November and the 
      majority who support his decision to send an additional 30,000 troops to 
      Afghanistan has also increased by 7 points.
 ...]]></description><link>http://news.harrisinteractive.com/irpass.asp?BzID=1963&amp;to=rl&amp;ResLibraryID=36114&amp;c=1777&amp;l=1</link></item></channel></rss>