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According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, nearly half (48%) of adults who use the Internet or have a cell phone say they usually need someone else to set up a new device up for them or show them how to use it. And many users of various devices and services encounter breakdowns from time to time.

Nearly Half of Technology Users Need Help with New Devices

According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, nearly half (48%) of adults who use the Internet or have a cell phone say they usually need someone else to set up a new device up for them or show them how to use it. And many users of various devices and services encounter breakdowns from time to time.

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A new scientific analysis by the Lenfest Ocean Program recommended a ban on catching eight species of Atlantic, open ocean sharks, and strictly limiting the catch of another two, to prevent possible population crashes.More

 

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Few Will Miss Following Campaign News

Few Will Miss Following Campaign News

The 2008 campaign set records for interest and will long be remembered, but fully 82% of Americans will have no problem taking election news out of their lives, according to the Pew Research Center’s weekly News Interest Index. Also, Bill O’Reilly comes in as American’s favorite – and least favorite – campaign commentator.


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Tom Rosenstiel on Journalism in America

Tom Rosenstiel on Journalism in America

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Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism

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