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Two Mothers Who Delivered One Set of Twins Make Appearance on ABC's Good Morning America
Kathy and Ray Payne shared their amazing story with the world as they recounted their challenging journey to become parents. On Thursday, July 20th, the Paynes and their newborn twins, Connor and Cameron, sat beside their surrogate during an interview with Bill Ritter on Good Morning America. This unique relationship is the result of years of heartache the Paynes went through trying to have a baby.
After 10 failed artificial inseminations and 7 unsuccessful in vitro fertilization cycles at fertility clinics in the Northeast, the Paynes moved to Carrboro, North Carolina for a fresh start. A friend suggested the couple see Dr. Sameh Toma at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM). After studying Kathy and Ray's history, Dr. Toma recommended using a surrogate. Embryos conceived from their own eggs and sperm would be transferred into another woman who would carry the baby to term. "I also asked the Paynes to have a pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) done to select the best embryos without genetic defects. This is specifically helpful to couples who have had multiple failed in vitro cycles and those whose pregnancies ended early due to genetic reasons," explained Dr. Toma. A surrogacy support group on the web led the Paynes to Angel Willis and they decided to move forward. When the time drew closer for Dr. Toma to extract Kathy's eggs, he encouraged the Paynes to let him try in vitro fertilization on her one more time.
Last October, Dr. Toma transferred two embryos into Kathy and two embryos into Angel. Shortly after, tests confirmed both women were pregnant with one child each. Their unusual story came to a fairytale ending this June when Kathy gave birth to Connor and Angel delivered Cameron two weeks later.
The North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), The Talbert Fertility Institute, was founded in 1992 to provide advanced reproductive services to couples in a state of the art facility with board certified physicians. NCCRM is one of the most established, full service clinics in the Southeast and has one of the highest pregnancy rates in the country.
6% of U.S. Web Users Have Downloaded Podcasts, Says Nielsen Analytics
Podcasting Rivals Traditional Media, Yet Helps to Extend Its Reach
38% of Active Podcasters Say They Listen to Radio Less
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 6% of U. S adults, or about 9 million web users, have downloaded podcasts in the past 30 days, according to The Economics of Podcasting, a report released today by Nielsen Analytics, part of VNU's Media Measurement & Information Group.
In a first quarter 2006 study, conducted by Nielsen Analytics at Nielsen Entertainment Television testing facilities in Las Vegas, more than 1700 participants were surveyed on their podcasting usage. About 6% of respondents described themselves as regular podcast downloaders -- more than 75% of whom were male. The findings show that a significant percentage, approximately 38%, of active podcast downloaders say they are listening to radio less often.
"The incredible popularity of podcasting is the latest demonstration of consumers' willingness to take control of their media experiences," said Larry Gerbrandt, general manager and senior vice president of Nielsen Analytics. "While essentially still in nascent form, podcasts offer free audio and video content that is inexpensive to create, easy to access and on a portable platform that has already reached mass distribution. This exciting new medium has only just begun to stretch its legs."
The Economics of Podcasting is the latest in a series of reports from Nielsen Analytics on the "uber-media consumers" who lead the media industry in terms of trends and technology.
Among the key findings: * The most successful podcasts are garnering as many as two million downloads a month, enabling them to attract mainstream advertising. An example -- Dixie Paper Company now sponsors the Mommycast Podcast Series starring Gretchen Vogelzang and Paige Heninger. * Overall, 60% of respondents surveyed said they "always" fast forward past commercials in their podcasts. Women were more likely to fast forward than men, with 67% saying they "always fast forward." * Given the ability to skip commercials, advertisers are already devising more effective means to reach consumers, such as embedding their messages within the program content or having podcast hosts endorse their products and services. * The survey found that the average length of the podcasts being listened to was 44 minutes. This may change with the growing popularity of video podcasts, which generally tend to be shorter, said Gerbrandt. * Some 72% of respondents who regularly download podcasts say they download an average of one to three podcasts per week. About 10% of all podcast downloaders could be characterized as "heavy users", downloading 8 or more podcasts a week. The Business of Podcasting
Among key findings of The Economics of Podcasting are that podcasts differ from other forms of online media delivery, such as conventional streaming and downloading. Like their largely text-based counterparts -- blogs -- podcasts are being adapted by a broad range of businesses and organizations.
Among the various users: * Cable and broadcast networks are converting episodes of some of their linear programs into cost-effective, short audio and video podcasts to serve as previews and promotions. * Movie studios are exploring the potential of podcasting to market films and DVDs, such as a recent podcast promoting Paramount's Nacho Libre that features its star, Jack Black. * Financial service firms, such as McDonald Investments and The Motley Fool, offer free podcasts on a variety of finance-related subjects. * The online travel agency, Orbitz, offers audio descriptions of travel destinations as a marketing tool. * With laptops and portable media players as ubiquitous on college campuses as textbooks, professors are making their lectures and class notes available as podcasts. Measuring Podcast Usage
The findings of this study also point to the importance of measuring podcast usage, so advertisers and the media industry will have a comprehensive picture of who is using this innovative digital multimedia content.
"For podcasting to reach its full potential, we will have to find the best ways to keep track of its audiences," added Gerbrandt. "That means developing accurate and comprehensive metrics that will allow podcast producers, distributors and advertisers to answer questions like: 'Who are we reaching?' 'With what kinds of content?' 'When and how often?'"
To that end, Nielsen Media Research, as part of its recently announced Anywhere Anytime Media Measurement (A2M2) initiative, is launching several projects that will explore how best to collect and measure podcasting data.
The first project, to be launched this fall, will measure a panel of 400 iPod (R) users by utilizing a software application that can be downloaded onto a PC and interface with iTunes software. Each time an iPod is connected to a computer to sync with iTunes, Nielsen will record all content accessed, and will provide detailed usage information.
Starting in the second half of 2007, Nielsen also will begin testing its "Solo Meters" for portable media devices. The new meters will track audio and video usage on mobile platforms, whether users connect via BlueTooth(R) technology or a wired headset.
"The Economics of Podcasting" report is available for purchase on-line at the Nielsen Online Store. Click here for more information and to place your order (http://store.vnuemedia.com/nielsenmediaresearch/store/product_view.jsp?produc t_id=22040&category_name=Market%20Research). For more information about Nielsen Analytics, please email NielsenAnalytics@vnuinc.com, or call 323.860.4659. For a limited time, this analysis is available for $1195. (U.S. Dollars).
About Nielsen Analytics
Nielsen Analytics is focused on creating leading edge research, analysis, strategic advisory and valuation services to companies in the media & entertainment space with a particular focus on the convergence of content delivery and consumer media technology -- and the underlying economic models in the television, motion picture, cable, satellite, music, home video, video game, mobile entertainment and publishing industries. Its products and services consist of custom strategic consulting, valuation services, white papers, research reports and thought leadership.
Nielsen Analytics utilizes the full portfolio of sister companies including Nielsen Media Research (television ratings), Nielsen Entertainment (motion picture, home video, music and interactive entertainment), and Nielsen//NetRatings (Internet usage) to deliver a whole media point of view. Nielsen Analytics is part of VNU (www.vnu.com), a global leader in information services for the media and entertainment industries.
Source: Nielsen Analytics
Many Men Older Than 75 Years Undergo PSA Testing
-- UroToday (www.UroToday.com) announces results from the Journal of Urology that reports many men over the age of 75 undergo PSA testing. Christopher P. Evans, M.D. reports on the following:
-- UroToday () announces results from the Journal of Urology that reports many men over the age of 75 undergo PSA testing. Christopher P. Evans, M.D. reports on the following:PSA screening is recommended for men up to an age when their life expectancy drops below 10 years. As such, it is generally uncommon to use PSA screening in men over age 75, as the average American man lives to age 76. How often older men get PSA testing is not well reported.
In the August 2006 issue of the Journal of Urology, Dr. Scales and associates at Duke University report that 14% of all PSA tests are performed in men older than 75 years.
Data for the analysis was acquired between 1999 and 2002 from the National Center for Health Statistics probability survey. Almost all medical specialties are represented and a total of 101,148 records from 5,197 physicians are included for years 1999-2002. The data are used to estimate the use of ambulatory care services in the US. The database obtains probability samples from geographic primary sampling, physician practices in each unit and visits in each physician practice.
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A total of 14,554 visits to primary care physicians (non-urologists) and urologists were analyzed. The average patient age was 62 years and 18% were by men older than 75 years and 60% were by men ages 50-75 years. There were 41.8 million PSA tests represented and 74% were performed in men ages 50-75 years, 12% were performed in men ages 40-49 years and 14% were performed in men older than 75 years.
The population-based PSA testing rates per age group were 6%, 26% and 28% for age groups 40-49, 50-75, and greater than 75 years. In 2002, the population-based screening rate in men greater than 75 years was 34%.
The majority of PSA tests (76%) were performed by non-urologists with urologists performing 24%. In men greater than age 75 years, non-urologists and urologists performed 70% and 30% of PSA tests, respectively.
By Christopher P. Evans, M.D.
UroToday.com -- the only urology website with original content written by global urology key opinion leaders actively engaged in clinical practice.
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Democrats Increase Lead Over Republicans in Race for Congress Mood of the Nation Still Favors Challenger Campaigns
With mid-term elections now less than four months away, a new Harris Poll finds that Democrats have widened their lead over the Republicans in the race for control of Congress. Results show that if the election for Congress were held today, more than two in five (44%) adults would vote for the Democratic candidate, while about one-third (31%) would vote for the Republican candidate, 17 percent would vote for someone else, and just seven percent are undecided.
These are results from the latest Harris Poll of 1,002 U.S. adults surveyed by telephone between July 7 and 10, 2006 by Harris Interactive(R).
Other interesting findings regarding the congressional ballot include: -- With a margin of 13 percentage points, the Democrats' lead over the Republicans has increased from a four-point lead in April and 11-point lead in January. -- The Democrats lead among nearly every demographic subgroup examined. The lone exception is college graduates (37% Republican, 34% Democrat, and 21% other), where they are essentially tied with Republicans. The Republican candidate for Congress also faces difficulty among some traditionally supportive groups such as men (33% Republican, 43% Democrat), married adults (35% Republican, 40% Democrat), and more affluent adults (those with a household income of $60K or more: 37% Republican, 43% Democrat). -- Another issue facing the Republican Party lies with support among conservatives (48% would vote for the Republican candidate, 32% Democratic candidate, and 15% another candidate) and moderates (25% Republican, 50% Democrat, and 18% other), two important segments of their coalition. On the other hand, a Democratic candidate currently draws 68 percent of the liberal vote compared to 13 percent for Republicans and 12 percent for another candidate. -- The Democratic candidate appears to garner slightly stronger support among its base than does the Republican candidate (86% of Democrats would support their candidate vs. 82% of Republicans would support their candidate). -- True to their label, Independents show no real preference with 35 percent supporting the Democrat, 25 percent the Republican, and 30 percent another candidate. Right direction or wrong track
The mood of the nation is essentially unchanged since our last Harris Poll. Currently, 28 percent of U.S. adults think that things are going in the right direction while 61 percent believe the country has gotten off on the wrong track. In June the figures were 28 percent right direction and 64 percent wrong track. Generally speaking, when a majority of adults believe things are on the wrong track they are more likely to consider challengers to incumbent officeholders in elections. Combined with the voter preference for Congress, continued negative mood about the nation could put Republican control of Congress in question.
Presidential ratings
President Bush's job approval rating is only marginally better than it was a month ago. Two-thirds of U.S. adults still have a negative view of the President's job performance (65%) while 34 percent are positive. This compares to 67 percent negative and 33 percent positive in June. A majority of adults across demographic subgroups have a negative opinion of the president's job handling.
The president still has some problems with his base supporters. While his job standing has improved among Republicans, rising from 68 percent in June to 74 percent currently, he is not faring as well among conservatives. Slightly less than half of self-identified conservative adults have a positive impression of President Bush's job handling (46%).
Important issues
Concern about the war in Iraq continues to dominate the issue agenda and is the only issue which shows a significant increase in mentions. Concern about the war now stands at 32 percent, up from 27 percent last month. Mentions of the economy (15%) and immigration (13%) form a second tier of important issues for the government to address. New to the list this month is concern about North Korea (2%), which could be a result of the missile testing by that country just before the survey was conducted.
TABLE 1 PRESIDENT BUSH'S OVERALL JOB RATING (Excludes Not Sure Responses) "How would you rate the overall job President George W. Bush is doing as president - excellent, pretty good, only fair, or poor?" Base: All Adults TREND Positive* Negative** 2006 July % 34 65 June % 33 67 May % 29 71 April % 35 63 March % 36 64 February % 40 58 January % 43 56 2005 November % 34 65 August % 40 58 June % 45 55 April % 44 56 February % 48 51 2004 November % 50 49 October % 51 49 September % 45 54 August % 48 51 June % 50 49 April % 48 51 February % 51 48 2003 December % 50 49 October % 59 40 August % 57 41 June % 61 36 April % 70 29 February % 52 46 2002 December % 64 35 November % 65 33 October % 64 35 September % 68 30 August % 63 37 July % 62 37 June % 70 28 May % 74 25 April % 75 23 March % 77 22 February % 79 20 January % 79 19 2001 December % 82 17 November % 86 12 October % 88 11 August % 52 43 July % 56 39 June % 50 46 May % 59 35 March % 49 38 February % 56 26 *Positive = excellent or pretty good. **Negative = only fair or poor. TABLE 2 PRESIDENT JOB RATING - BY PARTY ID (Positive* Ratings) "How would you rate the overall job President George W. Bush is doing as president?" Base: All Adults Total Party ID Republican Independent Democrat % % % % July 34 74 23 14 June 33 68 27 14 May 29 67 19 10 *Positive = excellent or pretty good. TABLE 3 PRESIDENT JOB RATING - BY POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (Positive* Ratings) "How would you rate the overall job President George W. Bush is doing as president?" Base: All Adults Total Political Philosophy Conservative Moderate Liberal % % % % July 34 46 29 21 June 33 55 28 13 May 29 46 24 10 *Positive = excellent or pretty good. TABLE 4 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults TREND Republican Democrat Other+ Undecided*+ July % 31 44 17 7 April % 37 41 15 6 January % 34 43 14 9 *Undecided = No preference/don't know/refused +Volunteered response TABLE 5 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY PARTY ID
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Party ID Republican Independent Democrat % % % % Republican 31 82 25 3 Democrat 44 5 35 86 Other+ 17 7 30 9 +Volunteered response TABLE 6 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY IDEOLOGY
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Political Philosophy Conservative Moderate Liberal % % % % Republican 31 48 25 13 Democrat 44 32 50 68 Other+ 17 15 18 12 +Volunteered response TABLE 7 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY EDUCATION
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Highest Level of Education Some College At Least Some College Graduate Post-Graduate or Less % % % % Republican 31 29 37 37 Democrat 44 47 34 44 Other+ 17 16 21 16 +Volunteered response TABLE 8 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY SEX
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Sex Male Female % % % Republican 31 33 30 Democrat 44 43 46 Other+ 17 17 16 +Volunteered response TABLE 9 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY MARITAL STATUS
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Marital Status Married Single Divorced/ Widowed Separated % % % % % Republican 31 35 28 28 13 Democrat 44 40 51 53 64 Other+ 17 17 15 20 13 +Volunteered response TABLE 10 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS - BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME
"If the election for Congress were being held today, would you be voting for
the Republican candidate or the Democratic candidate?" Base: All Adults Total Household Income Less than $30K $30k to $60k $60k+ % % % % Republican 31 27 23 37 Democrat 44 49 27 43 Other+ 17 16 9 17 +Volunteered response TABLE 11 RIGHT DIRECTION OR WRONG TRACK (Excludes No Opinion, Not Sure and Decline to Answer Responses)
"Generally speaking, would you say things in the country are going in the right direction or have they pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?"
Base: All Adults TREND Right Direction Wrong Track 2006 July % 28 61 June % 28 64 May % 24 69 April % 27 65 March % 31 60 February % 32 59 January % 33 54 2005 November % 27 68 August % 37 59 June % 38 55 January % 46 48 2004 September % 38 57 June % 35 59 2003 December % 35 57 June % 44 51 2002 December % 36 57 June % 46 48 2001 December % 65 32 June % 43 52 January % 46 39 2000 October % 50 41 June % 40 51 January % 50 38 1999 June % 37 55 March % 47 45 1998 December % 43 51 June % 48 44 1997 December % 39 56 April % 36 55 1996 December % 38 50 June % 29 64 1995 December % 26 62 June % 24 65 1994 December % 29 63 June % 28 65 TABLE 12 MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR GOVERNMENT to address (Spontaneous, Unprompted Replies) "What do you think are the two most important issues for the government to address?" Base: All Adults '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 Feb April May Jan Feb Aug Dec Dec % % % % % % % % (The) war X X X X X X 12 18 The economy (non-specific) 7 14 8 9 7 5 32 34 Immigration 2 2 2 1 * 1 1 1 Gas and oil prices X X X X X X X X Healthcare (not Medicare) 25 16 10 11 12 15 5 10 Iraq / (Saddam Hussein) * * * * 1 - - 11 Education 10 14 15 14 21 25 12 11 Employment/jobs 10 9 5 3 4 4 7 8 Terrorism X X X X X X 22 17 Social security x X 6 6 24 16 3 2 Energy X X X X X X X X Taxes 12 11 14 16 12 13 6 5 Homeland/domestic security/public safety X X X X X X 8 9 Budget/Government spending X X X X X X X X (Programs for) the poor/ poverty 10 2 3 2 2 3 1 2 Military/defense 1 1 2 2 2 4 4 1 Environment 1 1 3 2 3 3 1 3 Domestic/social issues (non- specific) 4 4 2 3 2 2 2 2 Crime/violence 21 16 19 13 8 10 1 2 Foreign policy (non-specific) 2 3 3 5 4 3 2 4 North Korea X X X X X X X X Medicare X 3 4 5 5 6 1 1 Homelessness - 3 4 4 3 3 2 2 Peace/world peace/nuclear arms 1 3 1 3 3 1 2 2 Inflation X X X X X X X X National security X X X X 2 2 6 3 Same sex rights X X X X X X X X Drugs 3 4 8 6 2 5 2 3 Human/civil/women's rights 1 2 2 1 * 1 1 1 Religion (decline of) 1 * * 1 * 1 2 1 Abortion 3 4 2 2 2 6 1 1 Disaster relief/Hurricane Relief x x x x x X X x Family values (decline of) 2 2 2 1 2 1 * * Judicial/Legal Issues X X X X X X X X Welfare 16 13 14 8 4 2 1 1 Honesty/Integrity/Moral Values X X X X X X X X Ethics in government * * * * * * 1 1 School safety X X X X X X X X Downsizing government X X X X X 1 * X Bush/president x x x x x X X x Medical research X X X X X X X X Middle East peace process between Palestinians and Israel X X X X X X 2 2 Anthrax/Biological attack - - - - - - 1 1 CIA leak x x x x x X X x FEMA x x x x x X X x Election/Voter reform X X X X X X X 1 Other(1) 7 7 8 19 2 19 3 8 Not sure/refused/no issue 7 7 9 12 16 18 11 10 '03 '04 '05 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 '06 Jun Oct Aug Feb Mar April May June July % % % % % % % % % (The) war 8 35 41 27 21 23 28 27 32 The economy (non-specific) 25 28 19 15 15 12 13 14 15 Immigration 2 2 3 5 4 19 16 20 13 Gas and oil prices 1 1 10 2 5 3 14 8 9 Healthcare (not Medicare) 14 18 11 20 16 13 8 12 8 Iraq / (Saddam Hussein) 3 9 6 5 7 7 7 8 8 Education 13 7 8 8 7 10 5 7 8 Employment/jobs 8 10 3 5 8 6 5 7 6 Terrorism 11 7 7 6 6 3 3 4 5 Social security 4 4 10 7 7 5 4 5 4 Energy 1 1 4 4 3 3 x 4 4 Taxes 11 8 5 6 5 5 5 4 4 Homeland/domestic security/public safety 3 6 2 3 4 3 3 2 3 Budget/Government spending X X X X X X 3 5 2 (Programs for) the poor/ poverty 3 * 4 5 4 4 3 4 2 Military/defense 5 3 1 3 3 2 1 4 2 Environment 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 2 Domestic/social issues (non- specific) 1 2 2 * 2 * 1 3 2 Crime/violence 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 2 Foreign policy (non-specific) 2 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 2 North Korea X X X X X X X X 2 Medicare 4 3 2 5 3 3 2 1 2 Homelessness 1 * 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 Peace/world peace/nuclear arms 3 * 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 Inflation X X 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 National security 6 5 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 Same sex rights X 1 1 * * 1 * 2 1 Drugs 3 * 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Human/civil/women's rights * 1 1 1 * 1 2 1 1 Religion (decline of) 1 1 * * 1 1 2 1 1 Abortion 1 4 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 Disaster relief/Hurricane Relief x X x 1 2 * * 1 1 Family values (decline of) 1 1 1 * * * * 1 1 Judicial/Legal Issues X * 2 1 1 * * 1 1 Welfare 3 * 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 Honesty/Integrity/Moral Values X 2 2 * 1 1 * 1 1 Ethics in government 1 1 1 1 X 1 2 1 * School safety 2 * 1 1 * * * 1 * Downsizing government X 1 * * 1 1 * 1 * Bush/president x X x 1 1 * 1 X * Medical research 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 * * Middle East peace process between Palestinians and Israel 2 * 1 1 1 2 1 * * Anthrax/Biological attack 1 X * X * * * * * CIA leak x X x X * 1 * * * FEMA x X x * X * * * * Election/Voter reform 1 * 1 1 * * * * * Other(1) 8 8 1 5 4 4 6 6 3 Not sure/refused/no issue 12 9 8 6 8 4 4 6 8 * = Less than 0.5% X = Not mentioned as specific issue (1) Including government/politics (nonspecific), personal finance, housing, Supreme Court, air travel safety, Democrats, Republicans, corporate scandals/fraud, and programs for the elderly (not Medicare/Social Security) Methodology
The Harris Poll(R) was conducted by telephone within the United States between July 7 and 10, 2006 among a nationwide cross section of 1,002 adults (aged 18 and over). Figures for age, sex, race, education, and region were weighted where necessary to align them with their actual proportions in the population.
All surveys are subject to several sources of error. These include: sampling error (because only a sample of a population is interviewed); measurement error due to question wording and/or question order, deliberately or unintentionally inaccurate responses, nonresponse (including refusals), interviewer effects (when live interviewers are used) and weighting.
With one exception (sampling error) the magnitude of the errors that result cannot be estimated. There is, therefore, no way to calculate a finite "margin of error" for any survey and the use of these words should be avoided.
With pure probability samples, with 100 percent response rates, it is possible to calculate the probability that the sampling error (but not other sources of error) is not greater than some number. With a pure probability sample of 1,002 adults one could say with a ninety-five percent probability that the overall results have a sampling error of +/-3 percentage points. However that does not take other sources of error into account.
These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National Council on Public Polls.
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By Bill Dalbec, Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy Research Group, Harris Interactive(R)
About Harris Interactive
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