Consumers not fools but readers mistrust poll questions
Mike Deupree questions an Associated Press poll claiming Americans are stupid consumers. He critiques the survey design and questions on life insurance, rental housing, and check fees, arguing the real issue is how pollsters frame inquiries and what people remember. The column defends lay knowledge and stresses practical concerns over trivial data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Foundation
O’briens
Satanic Eardrum
O'Briens
Pluto
3 year old Kansas boy recites ABCs in multiple languages
In Hutchinson Kansas Troy and Trina Kinast describe their son Seth as already reading at a second grade level and reciting the Greek alphabet and letters in English Spanish and German. Seth aged three began naming letters at 16 months and reading headlines at 22 months. He enjoys music books and early lessons at home.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Troy
Trina Kinast
Seth Kinast
Seth
Kinasts
Kinast
Nathan
Wichita State University
ABC
Cedar Rapids Gazette published price and address notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company provides mailing and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates show motor route weekly 3.70 and mail options with 7 issues weekly pricing. post address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette, P.O. Box 511, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Cedar Rai Gazette
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
Cedar Rapids Symphony with Bates At Paramount Theatre
The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. with pianist Leon Bates at Paramount Theatre. Tickets cost 19 15 and 10 dollars. Evening civic and school meetings follow including Linn County boards and several city councils across Marion and surrounding towns through the day.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Leon Bates
Paramount Theatre
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County Commission of Veterans Affairs
Witwer
Second Ave
Linn-Mar School Board
10Th St
Marion
Dyersville City Council
Local Government and State Meetings Schedule
The Far Side lists upcoming meetings for Kalona Farley and South Winneshiek schools with city councils and a Waukon council. State events include Branstad and Aventson news conferences in Des Moines, a riverboat license review in Sioux City, and an Iowa Transportation Commission two day session in Ames with regional calendar details.
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Kalona
Farley
South Winneshiek
Waukon
Terry Branstad
State Capitol
Des Moines
Don Avenson
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Sioux City
Iowa Transportation Commission
Ames
Computers learn to read addresses for postal work
SUNY Buffalo professor Sargur Srihari leads a 30 member team funded by a 2.1 million grant to teach computers to read handwritten addresses. The project aims to cut unreadable mail and speed up processing as USPS test reads ZIP codes at 75 percent accuracy, versus 5 percent now, with long term hopes for broader document reading and everyday uses.
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Amherst
N.Y
America
Sargur Srihari
State University of New York
Buffalo
Srihari
The
Postal Service
Dennis Wnuk
Wnuk
SUNY
University of Buffalo
U.S. Postal Service
Guide to Low Cholesterol Dining Out
A pocket guide by Harriet Roth explains cholesterol in foods and high fat choices to avoid when eating out. It notes restaurant dishes can hide fat and cholesterol and offers guidance for smarter selections.
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New York
Harriet Roth
Signet
TV Guide Highlights And Time Slots
The listing notes subliminal messages in rock on Geraldo at 9 a.m. and a feature on Americans who marry foreigners on Sally Jessy Raphael at 10 30 a.m. Both air on KCRG Channel 9. Monday night football features the Cincinnati Bengals at the Seattle Seahawks at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Geraldo
Kcrg-Tv
Sally Jessy Raphael
Cincinnati Bengels
Seahawks
Seattle
ABC
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Mike Deupree
the Gazette
Kansas
Daily Planner
Monona
West Union City Council
Guttenberg City Council
Wellman City Council
Tama City Council
Cityline
Iowa City
Alan Commike
Merle Norman
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Eastdale Plaza
NL Ad
Rover Chiropractic Center
Johnson Ave
N.W
Medicare
Cherie Vogt
Blairstown
Cheiie
Jone
Tan
Edgewood Rd
Edgewood Plaza
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