49: Percentage of sales organizations that say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their sales force performance.

Source: Deloitte

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48: Percentage of Americans who consider cell phones and other technology use to be the most dangerous distraction while driving, according to a Nationwide Insurance survey.

35: Percentage who cite our current societal mind-set and busy, on-the-go lifestyles as the reason why people drive distracted.

80: Percentage of Generation X (aged 31 to 44) who admitted to driving while distracted.

Source: Nationwide Insurance

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67: Percentage of Americans who say they support the construction of new nuclear power plants in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by Zogby.

47: Percentage of respondents aged 18 to 24 who said the same, the lowest of any age category.

78: Percentage of respondents age 65 and older who said the same, the highest of any age category.

Source: Zogby International

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57: Percentage of Americans who say they snack in the car, according to a survey commissioned by Pepperidge Farm.

55: Percentage who admit they keep snacks in their desk at work.

29: Percentage who cozy up with their snacks in bed.

4: Percentage who will snack in a house of worship.

Source: Pepperidge Farm

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John MacIntyre has been writing Figuratively Speaking since 1989. You can contact him by e-mail at johnmacintyre@bwr.eastlink.cajohnmacintyre@bwr.eastlink.ca.