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Albertans Offer Tentative Support To Klein's Health Care Reforms
Twice as Many Albertans (44%) Support vs. Oppose (24%) Klein Government's Recently Announced Health Care Reforms
But, Three in Ten (30%) Say they "Need More Information" -
Canadians Offer Opinions In Wake Of Attack On London
Majority Of Canadians (63%)Agree It's "Only A Matter Of Time" Before Canada Is Attacked By Terrorists And Believe There Are Terrorists Operating In Canada Who Intend To Commit Acts Of Terror Against Canadians (65%)
Most (57%) Do Not Believe That Canadian Government And Emergency Services Are Prepared To Deal With A Terrorist Attack In Canada
Nine In Ten (89%) Think Canadian Officials Should Take The Threat Of Terrorism By Osama Bin Laden Seriously, But Strong Majority (74%) Feel Canada Should Not Be Intimidated By Such Threats And Should Stay The Course In Afghanistan -
Self Checkout Has Appeal To Canadians
One-Quarter (27%) Of Canadians More Likely To Shop At Store That Offers Self-Checkout Option - 18% Of Canadians Say The Option To "Check Yourself Out" Has Great Impact On Where They Choose To Shop
Majorities Think Self-Checkout Provides Benefits Such As "Having A Choice On How To Check Out", "Shorter Lines", "Faster Checkout" And "Privacy"
If Self-Checkout Allows Retailers To Move Staff Most Canadians Would Like To See Store Staff Re-Allocated To Improved Customer Service And Cleanliness -
Blogs And The Influence On News And The Media
Many On-Line Canadians Believe Blogs Influence Public Opinion (41%), Media (33%), And Politics (29%) -- Among Blog Readers, Majority Believe Blogs Influence Public Opinion (58%), Four In Ten Believe They Influence Mainstream Media (45%), And Politics And Public Policy (41%)
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Microsoft Canada Parents Survey
Many Parents Are Unable To Help Their Children With Their Homework, In Many Subject Areas, Educational Software A Possible Solution For Many
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Retail Services Industry Relies On Usernames And Passwords Despite Security Threats
Canadian Merchants Slow To Adopt More Sophisticated Online Security
Measures, Ipsos-Reid Study Shows -
Lower Mainland Police Receive Public Commendation
Most Residents Approve Of Overall Police Performance (86%) And That Of Senior Police Management (75%)
Police Doing Good Job At Dealing With Crime And Safety Issues (83%) And Performing Their Duties In A Professional And Respectful Manner (88%)
Ratings Less Positive In City Of Vancouver