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    The Problem of American Exceptionalism

    In an excerpt from their new book, America Against the World, Pew Research Center President Andrew Kohut and journalist Bruce Stokes examine the major factors, real and imagined, that contribute to the global rise in anti-Americanism.

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    Part 3. Spotlight on “High-Powered” High-Speed Users

    The behavior of current “high-powered” high-speed users may offer a glimpse into the future. In our December 2005 survey, the median broadband user did three online activities on a given day (out of a list of ten) compared to one for the median dial-up user.[6.numoffset=”6″ The average (or mean) number of activities was 2.8 for […]

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    Modes of Entry for the Unauthorized Migrant Population

    Nearly half of all the unauthorized migrants now living in the United States entered the country legally through a port of entry such as an airport or a border crossing point where they were subject to inspection by immigration officials.

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    Catch Walt Mossberg’s Act

    Walt Mossberg’s entertaining rant at the Anti-Spyware Coalition meeting was captured on video and is worth a listen.

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    Two Americas, One American

    The differences that divide us are much smaller than those that set us apart from the rest of the world

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    Two Americas, One American

    The Differences that Divide Us are Much Smaller than Those that Set Us Apart from the Rest of the World

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    Truly a World Wide Web

    Computer usage and internet access have gone global. In many countries the growth has been fastest among people older than 50, according to a new Pew Global Attitudes report.

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    Are “Wired Seniors” Sitting Ducks?

    Older internet users may be easy targets for viruses, spyware and the like. Younger internet users take more chances online, but they also take more precautions.