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    My Microwave Rules!

    Nearly seven-in-ten American adults (68%) now describe microwave ovens as a practical necessity in their daily lives.

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    BarackObama.com to Change.gov

    About a quarter of wired Obama voters have gone online to learn about or get involved with the presidential transition process.

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    Common Knowledge

    In a December News IQ quiz, respondents, on average, answered six out of ten questions correctly.

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    Storyline Shifts from War to Washington

    A number of major stories—the Gaza conflict, Blago-gate, and the faltering economy—grabbed the attention of the news media last week. But with his inauguration looming, the challenges facing the President-elect emerged as the dominant theme.

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    Project: Report

    Project: Report, a partnership between the Pulitzer Center and YouTube, features citizen journalists “telling the untold stories.”

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    Baby Boomers and the internet

    This presentation contains data about how Baby Boomers use the internet. It charts the rise of broadband, wireless connections, and a variety of internet activities, including e-commerce.

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    Teens and the internet

    This presentation pulls together the latest Pew Internet data about how teens use the internet, their cell phones, and other technology. It explores how the world of digital natives is different from their predecessors.