The evidence of public lack of interest really lies in how journalists present a certain issue. If it's made relatable to the audience at large, without underestimating them, then there would be more interest in these issues. Another point made was the fact that, despite the denials, there's a tendency among the media to think of the public as not quite ready for or up to the seriousness of the issues themselves, and thus are in need of melodramatic intros to capture their attention. Commerce Department to release report and hold conference on October 28. Yesterday was on-line trading's big test.
Analysts say the online trading is popular because of the convenience and lower commissions.
According to Forrester Research, Inc., more than 1.5 million investors have online trading accounts. Parents who send a son or daughter off to college know about the availability of e-mail on campus. What they don't expect is that their children will become frequent e-mail correspondents. Benton Foundation, 1997. The Headlines are highlights of news articles summarized by staff at the Benton Foundation.