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DEC
23
Nearly One in Four Americans Would Refuse a Full Body Scan at Airport Security
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DEC
23
23 Dec 2011 15:36 Africa/LagosThomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll Finds Nearly One in Four Americans Would Refuse a Full Body Scan at Airport Security22.8 Percent Would Opt for Alternative Screening Citing Health Concerns, Privacy ViolationsANN ARBOR, Mich. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly one-quarter of Americans say they would refuse a full body scan using new airport body scanners and 14.9 percent said new airport security measures have them concerned for their health, according to the Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090507/NY12658LOGO )Thomson Reuters and NPR conduct a monthly poll to gauge attitudes and opinions on a wide range of health issues.The survey, which asked respondents their opinions and concerns regarding flight safety, found that the main reasons for resistance to new scanners are exposure to radiation (22.6 percent), personal privacy violations (17.1 percent) and concerns the scanners violated their 4th Amen
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NOV
29
Who is Afraid of Captain Idris Wada?
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NOV
29
Captain Idris WadaWho is Afraid of Captain Idris Wada?~ By Ibrahim UsmanAmericans have a perfect word for it, they call it a ‘cop out’, it is a perfect loser’s way of turning tail rather than stand up for a fight! An incompetent amateur who happens upon a pair of boxing gloves by accident, wants to impress his girlfriend and family members by signing up for a bout in the ring! But unfortunately (or should we say fortunately for him?) before the fight, somebody tells him the bitter truth which is he might end up with a permanently broken jaw. So how does he avoid self destruction, he says the other boxer is not good enough for him and walks away! In a way it is a manner of eating the humble pie and admitting one’s inabilities and facing the truth. But at the same time, it is also very annoying for the spectators who have spent their hard earned money to come see a fight, only to be fed that arrant nonsense! For such crowd, the lily livered fool deserves nothing b
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OCT
21
Half of Americans Do Not Believe President Obama Will be Re-elected
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OCT
21
President Barack Obama20 Oct 2011 15:08 Africa/LagosHalf of Americans Do Not Believe President Obama Will be Re-electedPresident's job rating one year from election lower than five of past six presidents at same timePR NewswireNEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One year from now the country will be in the final days of the 2012 presidential campaign. Most likely the final debates will have been held and the two candidates will be on their final campaign trips wooing undecided voters. President Obama will be trying to move on to a second term and one of the Republicans will be trying to stop that. However, the President is heading into this year-long campaign with only one-third of Americans (33%) giving the job he is doing positive ratings while two-thirds (67%) give him negative marks. This is almost unchanged from last month when 32% gave him positive ratings and 68% gave him negative ones.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO)These
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SEP
28
Majority of Americans Would Opt to Whiten Their Teeth to Enhance Their Smile
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SEP
28
Dr Ann DemaraisMajority of Americans Would Opt to Whiten Their Teeth to Enhance Their Smile All About Whitening Causes of Discoloration More > Treatment Options More > Key Considerations More > Get It Right! Educational Campaign to Highlight Importance of Involving a Dental Professional in Teeth Whitening for a Whiter SmileCULVER CITY, CA, September 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes and Zoom whitening, announced today the launch of a new educational campaign called Get It Right!, which encourages people to engage a dental professional in the teeth whitening process to ensure a healthy smile worthy of a great first impression. Smiling is an instinct that starts as early as one month of age and as we grow it becomes one of our most important social assets. “Smiling affects not only how someone feels, but also how others p
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SEP
23
Almost Half of Americans Do Not Think President Obama Will be Re-elected
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SEP
23
22 Sep 2011 16:43 Africa/Lagos Almost Half of Americans Do Not Think President Obama Will be Re-electedApproval ratings unchanged from lows of last monthPR NewswireNEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2011NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After a spirited speech to Congress and presenting his jobs bill President Obama starts the fall with the same approval ratings he had at the end of the summer. This month, exactly the same as in August, just one-third of Americans (32%) give the president positive ratings on the overall job he is doing while two-thirds (68%) give him negative ratings.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO )These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,462 adults surveyed online between September 12 and 19, 2011 by Harris Interactive.Looking at the ratings on a partisan level, it's not shocking that almost all Republicans (96%) and nine in ten Conservatives (90%) give the President negative marks, but so do seven in ten Independents (71%) and al
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SEP
02
Americans' Thoughts on Terrorism Over the Last 10 Years
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SEP
02
The following report is very important and should be shared without bias. 2 Sep 2011 10:00 Africa/Lagos USA TODAY/Gallup Poll Looks at Americans' Thoughts on Terrorism Over the Last 10 Years PR Newswire MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 2, 2011 MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In the final week leading up to the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and the events that changed America ten years ago, USA TODAY and Gallup have conducted an exclusive poll looking at Americans' thoughts on terrorism and how they've changed over the last decade. USA TODAY/Gallup poll results show: * The proportion of Americans who say the government should take steps to protect its citizens against terrorism, even if it means violating civil liberties, has dropped almost in half since the days after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. In January 2002, 47% of Americans said they were willing to have the government violate some of their basic civil liberties in order to prevent more acts of terrorism. Asked the sam
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JUL
14
90% of Americans Lack Literacy in Basic Health Education
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JUL
14
Seeing is Believing, and the Key to Good HealthVideo Storytelling - the Way to Better Health at BeSmartBeWell.com.CHICAGO, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to their health, nearly 90 percent of Americans lack the literacy skills to understand basic medical information and instruction. Low literacy has been linked to poor health outcomes such as higher rates of hospitalization and less frequent use of preventive services. A few quick minutes with a physician is not sufficient for most of us to understand a complex or chronic medical condition and how we can manage it. But new research indicates that video storytelling can be an effective way to educate people about health conditions - and watching others share their health stories can empower people to take control of their own health.Stephanie Vomvouras, M.D., medical director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and BeSmartBeWell.com medical advisorBeSmartBeWell.com, a consumer health website produced by the countr
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JUN
15
Americans are getting distracted from TV
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JUN
15
Photo Credit: The Mobile Marketer15 Jun 2011 11:04 Africa/LagosDistracted TV ViewersMost Americans surf online while watching TV and many people do other activities as wellPR NewswireNEW YORK, June 15, 2011NEW YORK, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The invention of the DVR system presented a hurdle for television advertisers, as they worried their valued audience would fast-forward through their messages. While those concerns may have merit, a recent Adweek/Harris Poll shows that regardless of the ability to use a DVR system, Americans may not be giving their undivided attention to their TV screens. According to the recent survey, while watching TV most Americans also surf the Internet (56%) and many do other activities like read a book, magazine or newspaper (44%), go on a social networking site (40%) or text on their mobile phone (37%).(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO )These are some of the findings of a recent Adweek/ Harris Poll survey of 2,309 U.S. adu
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JUN
08
Majority of Americans want U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan now that Osama bin Laden is dead
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JUN
08
8 Jun 2011 11:04 Africa/Lagos 52% - 35% Majority Believes U.S. Should Leave Afghanistan Faster Now That Bin Laden Is DeadMajority also favors making aid to Pakistan conditional on cooperation on pursuing Al Qaeda and the TalibanPR NewswireNEW YORK, June 8, 2011NEW YORK, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A new BBC World News America/Harris Poll finds that a majority of Americans (52%) believe that the United States should move to get its troops out of Afghanistan now that Osama bin Laden is dead. However, 35% believe that U.S. troops should stay according to the existing plans. Reasons why most people favor withdrawing U.S. troops may be that a 51% to 14% majority of adults are not confident that U.S. policies in Afghanistan will be successful, and only 19% see the Afghan government as either an ally or a friend to the U.S. and 36% see it as unfriendly and an enemy.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO )These are some of the findings of a new BBC World News America/
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JUN
03
NEW POLL: Belief in Economic Opportunity Unites Americans Across Ethnic/Racial Lines
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JUN
03
Americans. Photo Credit: The Tree Hugger3 Jun 2011 13:15 Africa/Lagos NEW POLL: Belief in Economic Opportunity Unites Americans Across Ethnic/Racial LinesNinth Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll Examines Americans' Views of Economic Opportunity in a Time of Demographic TransformationPR NewswireWASHINGTON, June 3, 2011WASHINGTON, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a rapidly diversifying America, whites and minorities share many common views about what it takes to succeed in today's economy and a cultural optimism about the progress America has made in expanding opportunity for people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. However, they diverge in revealing ways about the role of government, the opportunities they see for the next generation, and the consequences of demographic change, according to poll results announced today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal.With the U.S. population projected to become "majority-minority" by 2042, the nint
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MAY
09
Post Bin Laden Death, President Obama's Job Rating Rises 8 Points
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MAY
09
Post Bin Laden Death, President Obama's Job Rating Rises 8 PointsHighest rating for President Obama since September, 2009PR NewswireNEW YORK, May 9, 2011NEW YORK, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With the news that the most wanted man in America had been killed by Navy Seals, President Obama had one reason to breathe a sigh of relief last week. Now, he has another as Americans seemed to rally around not only him but also feel better about the state of the country. Currently, just under half (46%) of U.S. adults give President Obama positive ratings on the overall job he is doing, a rise of eight points from last month when only 38% gave him positive marks. Just over half (54%) give the President negative ratings, down from 62% who did so last month. This is also the highest rating for the President since September of 2009 when almost half (49%) of Americans gave him positive ratings.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO )These are some of the results of The Harris P
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APR
29
Most Americans Not Willing to Pay to Read News Content Online
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APR
29
29 Apr 2011 16:34 Africa/Lagos Most Americans Not Willing to Pay to Read News Content OnlineEven fewer than said they would pay 15 months agoPR NewswireNEW YORK, April 29, 2011NEW YORK, April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses explore best practices for success in the changing landscape created by the Internet, some companies have discussed charging for access to online content that was previously free. Some media outlets have discussed doing this, and The New York Times recently began charging online readers who view over 20 articles per month. But there may be trouble ahead as a recent Adweek/Harris Poll found that a large majority said they would be willing to pay "nothing" per month to read a daily newspaper's content online (80%). Of the one in five who would pay, 14% said they would pay between $1 and $10 per month while very few said that they would be willing to pay between $11 and $20 (4%) or more than $20 per month (2%).(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn
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MAR
01
Americans Give President Obama Negative Job Rating
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MAR
01
President Barack Obama28 Feb 2011 15:53 Africa/Lagos Almost Six in Ten Americans Give President Obama Negative Job RatingAlmost nine in ten give Congress negative ratingsPR NewswireNEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking ahead, President Obama most likely sees many battles forthcoming. There's the current budget showdown which has the potential to lead to a government shutdown. There is the labor issue and all eyes are watching to see how the White House responds to what is happening in Wisconsin. And then there is his own electoral battle, albeit 20 months from now, but still on the horizon.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/NY06256LOGO)Going into these battles, almost three in five Americans (58%) have a negative opinion of the job the President is doing while 42% have a positive opinion of it. This is slightly down from last month when 44% of U.S. adults gave the job the President was doing positive marks and 56% gave it negative ratin
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MAR
07
DNC: John McCain Doesn't Understand the Challenges America's Families Face
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MAR
07
6 Mar 2008 17:49 Africa/Lagos DNC: John McCain Doesn't Understand the Challenges America's Families Face WASHINGTON, March 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With oil prices hitting a new record high today, people across the country are feeling the pinch. America's working families are struggling with skyrocketing health care, energy, and college costs, stagnant wages, and a foreclosure crisis that has many Americans struggling to pay their mortgages. But John McCain just doesn't understand the challenges working families face and is offering nothing more than a third Bush term on the economy that will leave America worse off.The candidate who himself admitted "[t]he issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should" and said that the economy is strong has shown time and time again he just doesn't understand the challenges confronting the American people. Asked this week what short-term relief he would offer, all he could come up with was making Bush's
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DEC
12
How To Overthrow The Government
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DEC
12
Arianna Huffington How To Overthrow The GovernmentWhat is a hero without love for mankind. ~ Doris Lessing Amazon.com"Our government is no longer serving us," declares Arianna Huffington in How to Overthrow the Government. "[It] is slow, unfair, corrupt, and peopled by politicians living on graft and sinecure." While the political class gloats about unprecedented prosperity, Americans are more turned off by their rulers than ever before: the public holds deeply cynical views about Washington, voter turnout continues to drop, and "modern campaigns ... are so thoroughly dominated by pollsters and consultants that there's no oxygen left for ideas that might challenge the status quo." Politicians have turned a blind eye to America's real problems. "Glad-handing lobbyists" (there are roughly 38 per member of Congress, says Huffington) and "the seductive allure of incumbency" have made lawmakers resistant to necessary reforms. "It's this
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NOV
23
China Leads the US in Digital Self-Expression
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NOV
23
23 Nov 2007 12:00 Africa/LagosChina Leads the US in Digital Self-ExpressionIAC and JWT study reveals new means of expression for China's Tech-Savvy Youth NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Millions of young Chinese are embracing the Internet as a discreet space for their thoughts and emotions, according to a survey of Chinese and American youth released today by IAC, which operates businesses in sectors being transformed by the Internet, and JWT, the fourth largest advertising agency network in the world.The findings show how readily young Chinese are taking to the Internet and its possibilities-for example, almost five times as many Chinese as American respondents said they have a parallel life online (61 percent vs. 13 percent). And while fewer than half of the 1,079 American respondents agreed that "I live some of my life online" (42 percent), a sizable majority of the 1,104 Chinese respondents agreed with the statement (86 percent). The two random online surveys p
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