Don’t Know Much About Islam
A majority of Americans say they do not know very much or know nothing at all about Islam.
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Views of Islam and Violence
A plurality of Americans say Islam does not encourage violence more than other religions.
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Obama’s Handling of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Majorities or pluralities in 12 of 22 nations disapprove of how President Obama has dealt with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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U.S. Not Better Prepared for a Natural Disaster
A majority of Americans say the U.S. is no better prepared for a natural disaster than it was before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans.
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Friending Grandma
More than four-in-ten internet users ages 50 and older now use social networking sites.
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Older Adults Tweeting
One-in-ten online adults ages 50-64 use Twitter or another status-updating service.
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Email vs. Social Networks
Young adults are just as likely to check their email as their Facebook account on a typical day; older adults still favor email.
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Texting: Adults vs. Teens
Among those who use text messages, teens send and receive five times as many texts as adults.
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Do You Sleep With Your Cell Phone?
Nearly two-thirds of adults with cell phones say they have slept with their phone on or right next to their bed.
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Fewer Unauthorized Immigrants
The number of unauthorized immigrants currently living in the U.S. fell by 8% between March 2007 and March 2009.