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Computer Users Suffer 'PC Rage'
MORE than two thirds of Personal Computer users say they shout, swear or are violent towards their PC when it crashes, freezes or when other problems occur, according to new research by MORI.
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Backing For In-car Speed Alarm
A majority of people say they would welcome a speed warning device on their car dashboard as a way to improve road safety, according to research by MORI. The survey, commissioned by the FIA Foundation shows seven in 10 (70%) people would support an audible in-car warning or a dashboard display that alerts them to the legal speed limit on residential roads and on trunk roads in built-up areas.
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Public Uncertainty over Environmental Issues
A major in-depth study of public understanding of science and the environment has revealed that the majority of people are confused about the central issues.
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British Public Supports EU Directive on GM Food
A new MORI poll released today demonstrates that the British public supports the EU initiative which would make it compulsory to label all food containing GM ingredients or derivatives. 76% said the labelling of all food with GM ingredients should be made compulsory.
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KPMG Consulting e-Government Survey 2002
A full report of the KPMG 2002 e-government survey is available in PDF format. If you would like a copy, please email Andrew Collinge
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So Much To Do, So Little Time
The introduction of free entry to museums and galleries in England and Wales appears to be achieving the government's objective of widening access, according to MORI research conducted in January 2002. The overall proportion of adults visiting museums and galleries has gone up since similar research was undertaken two years ago from 31 per cent to 38 per cent.
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Public Expects The Impossible From Science
A new public opinion poll from MORI shows that over 60% of British adults expect the impossible from science: 71% of the public look to scientists to give an 'agreed view' about science issues and 61% expect science to provide 100% guarantees about the safety of medicines. Yet most scientists insist that science cannot and should not deliver either.
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The Egg Index: 59% Of Britons Now Using Interactive Technologies
Egg/MORI report sees around 1 million new users of online banking since October - now at c. 6.6 million users
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Concern about science-related issues
New MORI research identifies the science-related issues currently causing greatest concern to the public and reveals that scientists, government and the media need to do better over the funding and reporting of science.
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Fear And Reassurance: Communications And The NHS
Two recent issues of public concern over healthcare, though very different in their details, demonstrate some common threads in the way public opinion on such issues arises and the importance of good communications in averting such potential crises.