After the most grueling election season most Americasn can remember, the general feeling is mixed.

The election of Barack H. Obama to the highest office in the land is an historic event that many Americans and those living abroad thought to be a foregone conclusion months ago, has become a reality.  As the President-Elect, Senator Obama is getting his cabinet in place for the transition into the Oval Office on January 20, 2009.  His victory over opponent John McCain, was not a surprise to most, but certainly not as wide a margain as the main stream media would have led the public to believe it would be.

iVote, the iPhone voting application, posted a question to users about how they feel.  Sensing that the main stream media would have stated a majority of democrats to be ELATED about the up and coming junior Senator from Illinois being elected to the most powerful position in the free world, we wanted to give iPhone users a voice to really state how they feel.

“After the election, I am feeling…?

20%              Elated

16%              Relieved

19%              Depressed

23%              Hopeful

11%              Anxious

11%              Unsure

What this data shows is that of iPhone users who are using the iVote application, a surprisingly low 43 percent gave a positive response to the question.

With the election being called a landslide victory for the democratic party, and iPhone users being of the young, democratic wing, as former polls have proved, this data is conflicting.

It is interesting to note that when the US government began the HGN project in 1990, most people had little if any understanding of the scope of impact this research would have.  Today it is common knowledge the far reaching effects of the 13 year project to understand the Human DNA.

In the iPhone Application iVote, a recent question confirmed what many suspected to be true; Americans still don’t understand the most basic information contained within the DNA strand.

The question “How many genes are in the human genome?” seemed simple enough, however the world-wide answers varied greatly.

21%                  23

27%                  46

8%                    20, 000 - 30, 000

7%                    100,000 - 200,000

9%                    250, 000

28%                  3.2 billion

The correct answer to the question is  20, 000 - 30, 000.

23 is the number of pairs of chromosomes.

3.2 billion is the number of chemical base pairs.

With so much information so readily available, the general public should be better than an 8% correct ratio.

TimHowardFan14, who by the way is not from the USA, was the 1st to post a correct response just 1 hour and 28 minutes after the question was posted.

Then we have the highly educated Mb167204 (from the USA), “I have a degree in cellular and molecular biology.  The real answer is something around 26, 000″.

The USA alone was about average with 7% getting the answer correct.

The British proved to be of a higher intellect by scoring 17% correctly.

Australia, France and Germany also did better than the USA coming in at 10-15% each.

THE Human Genome Project website discusses in great detail the specifics of the research.

News Flash - Bulletin…

On Tuesday morning October 7th the iVote question was , ” Will the Dow continue to fall?”.

That day Americans had seen the Dow take its 3rd largest drop in the history of the Industrial average.  The markets closed on Tuesday night with the index at just below the 10,000 mark.

Most people believed the markets were not going to drop much further as Congress had just passed the largest (700billion +) recovery bailout in the history of American financial system. But here at iVote headquarters we just wanted to know the pulse of real every day American citizens.  What were they on main street thinking and stating publicly.

A whopping 65% said the Dow was not finished with its collapse.  Many leaving dire comments:

CentralCalChick stated, “I hope it gets better.  I check the stocks that my 401k is wrapped up in and it scares me!”

byers wagered, ” it will bottom out around 7500 - 8000.”

Mainiak believes, “we’re in for 1 - 2 years of ****“.

Foo786 gave the longest and most discouraging comment, ” For those of you who don’t know it, the world is coming to an end.  All will be rolled up and burnt…  …you are all doomed and you brought this upon yourselves….”

Most are skeptical but more believe the markets were bound for some type of correction.

As of Friday morning, October 10th, the Dow was below 8000 and falling still.

This blogger is just praying that iVoters are right in believing the bottom is around 7500.

Most people can get along in life with people of differing viewpoints and backgrounds.  However there are some idiosyncrasies that the majority of iVoters would like to see abolished from society.

Nearly 1 in 3 iVoters claimed to have no “pet peeves”, while the majority were more than willing to share their anger points.

The most popular post, given by iSkBr, was , “people who don’t know when to shut up“.

This was in direct response to previous questions dealing with the topics of who are your favorite user and who should be denied the privilege of iVote.

The database allows other users to (+) or (-) comments posted.  It is this way that the administrators of iVote can accurately tell what the majority of users believe or feel.

Tchr93 chimed in with another popular sentiment, “people who comment first, second, etc. on iVote“.

It has become an issue recently that some users will just post their position number when commenting.  This can be annoying and childish, but a recent tool implemented allows the moderator of iVote to delete users who repeatedly abuse their privilege of posting comments.

To round out the top five posts of “pet peeves”:

TomBrady, ” people driving slow in the fast lane”

Tchr93, “people with negative attitudes”

Hobbes, “people who don’t walk on the right side of the hallway or stairs or mall...”

This poll was given on a Saturday afternoon, and by midnight over 100 votes had been cast.  comments on comments were to continue all throughout Sunday and into Monday morning.  Even though other questions had been posted and comments updated, this remained in the top question getting feedback.

Stay tuned in to iVote to keep up with your friends acquaintances, and enemies positions in matters of great importance all the way to just sharing what our mothers always taught us, “Don’t pick your nose in public“.

iVote recently questioned its users on who would win the NL pennant.  In the question dated September 20th, users were allowed to choose from those apparent to be in the post season, WHICH included the Mets.

Who will win the NL Pennant?

38 %        Cubs

24 %        Dodgers

12 %        Phillies

20 %        Mets

7%           Brewers

But in the end, the hapless Metropolitans lost there seemingly insurmountable lead to the Phillies and found themselves out of the post season.  For the second year in a row, no less, the New York squad was eliminated on the final day of the regular season.

Many of the iVote users had actually predicted this outcome.

“… the Mets choke again this year”.

“I really hope the Mets can do it…”

But some held the vigil started a year prior.

“Let’s go Mets!!!”

“Mets baby!! Beltran, Wright, Reyes, and Delgado!”

With the beginning of the post season today, the Mets will again root for the National League Champions to beat the American League in the World Series.

After the death of one of the greatest actors of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, iVote posted a series of questions related to the multi-talented actor, director, writer, producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

The first question was designed to inform the masses of his passing Friday evening.

The poll asked “What Will Paul Newman BEST be Remembered For?”

46 %           Acting

1%              Directing

7%              Blue Eyes

2%              Racing

21%            Salad Dressing

22%            Who?

It is surprising that such a tremendous asset to society passed and the youngest members of society hardly new of him.

“wish I knew who he was. I’m going to google him..”

“my mom said he was an actor”

“I don’t know much about him”

In an interview on Saturday, Leonardo DiCaprio stated “He was the great role model for anyone in this industry, in the [way] that he conducted his life. Look at him, and look at the man’s work. As an actor, he was part of the definitive group of actors who really shaped what modern acting is. Yet, at the same time, he was a normal family man, and extremely philanthropic. His foundation will continue to do great things for children all around the world. He is really the role model; he’s what you want to aspire to be in this industry, both professionally and personally.”

Many of the comments on that question were tributes to the legendary actor.

Nooo, please tell me that its not true. He’s my favorite ever actor…

“I think for the statement, ‘Why would I go out for hamburger, when I can have steak at home’”

…”Cool Hand Luke is one of the best movies ever and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, IF you haven’t seen them you should rent them”

Many other tributes were for his philanthropic endeavors.

“charity work should have been an option”

He was nothing short of a spectacular actor and director, but at the end of the day…How he helped others will be how is remembered.”

“… a global icon who will be sorely missed”.

“We have lost a true legend.”

In the end Paul Newman lived his life the best he knew how;

Always caring for the other guy

R.I.P. Paul

In a recent post may iVote users said they would be in favor of doing away with the Lincoln One Cent piece.

Many users commented on the selection of the question.  But the iAsk moderators investigated and found a new design was being unveiled that very day.

US Mint Announcement

The final totals have the voting at:

1149    Yes, Too much loose change

1030    No, I like the little Lincolns

185      I’m not sure

441     Doesn’t matter to me

Even though the cost of producing pennies is estimated at around 1.4 cents per coin, the most common coin in the US Mint is going to continue to be produced, even with a series of four new designs.

Most iVoters do not understand that the questions posted come mostly from the iAsk database.

After a series of questions created to increase awareness of iAsk, the database has been inundated with questions, ranging from the mundane to the gross, to the spectacular.

Come on iVoters, keep those juices flowing and allow iVote to become a social networking phenomenon.

In a recent poll 91% of iVote users stated the Holocaust most certainly happened.

Contrary to Iran’s leader, Ahmadinejad, stating the opposite just days before. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/JI20Ak05.html

The very first voter to comment, AveryJames, received over 200 positive votes when he stated, “How could it not have happened? That’s ridiculous!”

Many similar voters were almost outraged that a question like this was posted to the popular site. Some shared stories of emotional depth;

“I was 16 when I visited the Dachau Concentration Camp outside Munich.  I was really happy and in a good mood before I went in, but as soon as I went through the front gate and entered the camp that mood changed instantly”

“My parents survived, Thank God.”

Several comments began a debate on the shear number of deaths, ranging anywhere from 6 to 12 million Jews and other nationalities.

Mark1615Japan stated, ” The real death toll was in the thousands, not the “6 million” …

Other people just commented on why the question was included in iVote anyway.

If you would like to be included in the discussions, this FREE application can be downloaded at the iTunes App Store and loaded onto your iPhone or iTouch.

Loveland, Colorado - September 15, 2008 - With opinions on everything from who they are voting for this November and their best bet to win the Super Bowl to heated discussion on the best television program and their favorite flavor of Tootsie Pops, iVote users are a passionate and engaged group that keep their iPhone handy all day long.

InfoMedia, Inc. announced today that iVote, a popular application for the Apple iPhone, has surpassed one million votes in the first month of the applications availability in the Apple App store.  iVote is a free application that allows users to instantly record their opinion on one dozen new polls each day.  Using the revolutionary location awareness system built into the iPhone, iVote Mobile is able to relate poll data and subsequent discussions to geographic location on a global, national, regional and local basis.

Once a vote is entered, users may instantly view results and insert comments on each poll.  Whether commenting or not, users may vote on each comment with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down interface.  iVote publicly displays all voting results on polls and comments.

“iVote has become a favorite application of many iPhone users.” says InfoMedia, Inc. CEO Joel Comm. “With iVote Mobile, we are now able to survey the world and receive feedback as quickly as we are able to post questions.”  Comm continues, “iVote has tapped into a common desire to share opinions in fun and engaging way.  It is this kind of interactivity that iPhone users desire most.”

iVote Mobile appeared on the iTunes App Store on August 20th, 2008 and has quickly moved up the popularity charts in the free games category.  With a 4-star rating on iTunes, public opinion is very positive and the application has been well received.

Comments from users include, “This is by far the best app for the iPhone to date”, “Very addictive! I played it for two hours straight!”, and “Fun, excellent layout and graphics. I highly recommend this app.”

Users are encouraged to submit questions of their own for possible inclusion by clicking the “iAsk” button within the application or filling out the form on the iVote Mobile web site at http://www.ivotemobile.com

iVote Mobile is a free application in the Apple iTunes App Store accessible by anyone owning an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch music player.  More information is available on the iVote Mobile web site at http://www.iVoteMobile.com.

InfoMedia, Inc. is Loveland, Colorado-based new media and marketing company focused on exploring technology for business and consumers. Providing a thirteen-year track record of building profitable Internet sites and software, InfoMedia leads the way in innovative, entertaining and educational uses of the Internet.  For more information or interviews, contact Joel Comm at 970-278-0011.