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Study: many dial-up users choosing not to get broadband.(TRENDS: UPCOMING TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
A NEW STUDY says that many Americans are still using dial-up out of choice, not because they lack access to broadband services.
The findings, from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, contradict the idea that broadband providers should offer service to more areas to meet demand.
Thirty-five percent of dial-up users say they prefer it because of the lower price. Nineteen percent say that nothing could persuade them to upgrade. Only 14 percent say they are stuck with the older, slower service because of a lack of broadband availability.
The study shows, however, that lack of availability is still a problem in rural areas, where 24 ...
- Industry defends drug ads before House.
- News wire article from: United Press International June 13, 2001 700+ words
...restrictions. "A 1999 survey by the FDA found that those who liked (drug) ads outnumbered those who did not two to one, and 86 percent said the ads help them keep up with new drugs," said Glover. "Pharmaceutical advertisements raise awareness of conditions...
- Taylor Woodrow.(relocates)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend May 1, 2001 700+ words
Developer Taylor Woodrow is relocating its North American corporate headquarters to the Lakewood Ranch Financial Park this month. Sixty employees will make the move to the 23,000-sq.-ft. office. The company is a subsidiary of international developer Taylor Woodrow.
- Minority Businesses.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend May 1, 2001 700+ words
...businesses. Of the 823,500 businesses owned by African-Americans in the U.S., 59,700, or 7.2%, are based in Florida...New York, California and Texas in the number of African-American-owned firms. The Sunshine State ranks third in the number...
- Who Will Fill The Jobs Economic Development Creates?(High tech workers needed...
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend Koenig, John May 1, 2001 700+ words
...jobs for all Floridians. The unemployment rate statewide is currently below four percent. In the state's major metropolitan areas, it is below three percent. Demographic conditions indicate that, barring a severe recession, unemployment...
- Spreading The Word.(Florida informs low income families of its KidCare health...
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend Vogel, Mike May 1, 2001 700+ words
...kind. The highest rate of uninsured children is among Hispanics, 22% of whom have no insurance. The rate for African-American children is 15.5%. The rate of uninsured among white children is 10.3%. The largest concentration of uninsured kids...
- Round up: Designs in the SUN.(Arquitectonica International)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend Villano, David May 1, 2001 700+ words
...3-billion mixed-use project on 74 acres of riverfront in Queens, New York. The firm also designed the $200-million American Airlinerena in downtown Miami the waterfront structure, which opened New Year's 99, has received critical acclaim for its...
- Balancing Form and Function.(architect Guy Peterson)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend May 1, 2001 700+ words
...it solves problems. Sarasota's Guy Peterson is a two-time winner of the Award of Honor from the Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the state's highest honor. The most recent, in 2000, was for the Ana Clerio house on Longboat...
- Checking In.(hotel restaurants)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Florida Trend Tolf, Robert W. May 1, 2001 700+ words
...Alfano's 1702 Clearwater-Largo Road 727/584-2125 A neighborhood favorite since the early '80s soars to the Italian-American heights with careful preparation of most classics, perfect pastas and a caring, knowledgeable staff in charge of a splendid...