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Presents information from a 1998 Gallup poll in Canada which examines public acceptance of same-sex marriage and adoption. Findings of the poll; Percentage of Canadians opposing same-sex marriages and adoption; Percentage which believe homosexuals should have equal job opportunities.

Presents the results of a survey conducted by the Gallup Poll to assess the public opinion of Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada. Methodology used to conduct the survey; Percentage of citizens who approve of Chretien; Percentage of people who favor the Opposition Leader Preston Manning; Public opinion of Progressive Conservative Leader Jean Charest.

The article discusses issues related to a proposed investigation to determine if the Brofiscin Quarry in South Wales poses a threat to public health. The investigation, which will test quarry vapours to identify possible linkages to human receptors, will take two years to complete. On provision of proofs, dioxins and acrylonitrile, will be sought for in the forthcoming investigation, and soil, tree bark and house dust samples may be used to determine the vapour trail. Growing anxiety about the way chemical wastes were being dumped and the potential threat to the environment and farmers' livelihoods led the National Farmers Union to send environmentalist Douglas Gowan to Brofiscin, to investigate a succession of cattle deaths below the now notorious landfill site.

The article reports on the plan of the British Environment Agency to raise the issue of Brofiscin quarry in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (USBC), where Monsanto's environmental legacy liabilities are being determined. Report says that if intervention on the issue fails the cost of any remediation will fall on the government. The Agency said that it anticipates filing an objection to Solutia's disclosure statement and reorganization plan in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court by June 28, 2007. At a disclosure hearing, a company lists its assets and liabilities as the basis on which to progress its plan of reorganization and exit from administration. According to the Agency, it was waiting on its own consultant's report into Brofiscin from Atkins before identifying who to pursue for remediation costs.

The author shares his experience with football. He says that at primary and junior school they were obsessed about football. As a teenager, he states that football took him across the country, to see places and meet people. He notes that funding local football clubs to win hearts and minds is a tactic used by Tesco to win planning permission. Now, because of football's worldwide marketing potential, English dubs are being used to win hearts and minds on a grander scale.

Presents information on a survey on the attitudes of Canadians towards social change. Statistical information available; Information on the acceptance of marijuana; How sexual freedom is being accepted.

Presents information on the annual `Respect and Confidence Poll,' conducted by Gallup, to determine the institutions that have the highest ranking in terms of respect and confidence by Canadians. Institutions that earned the highest ranking in respect and confidence; Percentage statistics of institutions by Canadians; Background into the methods used for the study.

Presents a Gallup Poll conducted in Canada on March 10-16, 1997 on the honesty and ethics of various professions. Methodology of the poll; Profession that ranked highest; Question which was asked; Statistics on the responses to the question; Outline of responses to the same question in past years.

Relates the results of a Gallup survey conducted on the national problems faced in Canada as of February 20, 1997. Unemployment concerns of Canadians; General state of the nation's economy; National unity; Constitutional matters; Government debt; Health care; High taxes; Environmental concerns; Trade relations with the United States.

Presents results of a Gallup Poll on Canadians' perception of how well the federal government is handling the national economy, conducted on June 12-19, 1996. Regional differences in perception; Quebecers with least amount of confidence in the government's ability to handle unemployment; Percentages in confidence in the ability to handle deficit reduction.

Presents a Gallup poll conducted on issues related to the increase in the incidence of crime in Canada. Factors which attributed to the increase; Percentage increase experienced; Statistical information on the increase; Findings of the poll.

Focuses on the perception of Canadians regarding the decline in the level of violent crime within their communities. Reference to the crime statistics indicating that the level of violent crime in Canada has decreased; How police are viewed by Canadians.

Presents the results of Canadian viewers from a gallop poll conducted on the comedy program `Seinfeld' and its final episode. Method used to conduct poll; Perceptions of viewers on comedy; Disappointment of viewers; Statistical information pertaining to viewers who watched final episode, and who consider themselves to be regular viewers.

Presents information on the annual `Respect and Confidence' Poll conducted by the periodical `Gallup Poll' regarding the respect which Canadians have for public schools in Canada. Methodology used in conducting the study; Statistical information on the study; Examination of the increase in the respect displayed by Canadians for public school in 1998 over 1997.

Presents the results of a Gallup poll taken between March 18 and March 24, 1998 to guage the views of Canadians on honesty and ethics in the professions. Methodology of the poll; Comparison of the 1998 poll results to those taken in previous years; Separation of the results by professions; Question that was asked.

Reports that according to a national survey conducted by Gallup, the majority of Canadians favor stricter policy towards accused young offenders, classified as people between the ages of 12 and 17. Views of 38 percent of Canadians that there should be special provisions and sentences for accused young offenders; Recommended changes to the Young Offenders Act (YOA); Detailed information on the findings of the survey.

Presents information on a Gallop Poll in which Canadians were asked to voice their opinions on regional development spending in their country. Methodology used; What percentage of Canadians believed that the federal government should increase its spending; Where support for increasing regional development spending is highest.

Reports that according to the Gallup Poll, unemployment is considered to be the most important problem facing Canada. Statistics representing the views of Canadian concerning unemployment; Other problems facing the country; Details on the study.

Reports that according to telephone interviews conducted between August 22 to 28, 1997 in Canada, 63% of Canadians would vote for reinstating the death penalty should a national referendum be held in November, 1997. Method in which the interviews were conducted; Percentage who would vote against the return of death penalty option; Findings of Gallup polls conducted between 1977 to the mentioned period; Questions asked in the Gallup.

Presents statistical information from a survey conducted on child abuse conducted in Canada by the Gallup Poll. Indepth look at what child abuse means to Canadians; Details on the methodology of the study; Information on the questions asked.

Presents information on exercising in Toronto, Ontario. Results of poll conducted; Statistical information pertaining to poll; Method used to conduct poll; Information on diet assessment.

Presents a Gallup poll which was conducted, requesting that a sample of Canadian adults reflect upon the June 2, 1997 federal election, in which the Liberals emerged victorious. How decisions were made; Who made final decisions before elections were over; Statistical information representing voting.

Presents information on a study conducted on elections in Canada for May 29, 1997. What previous samples of public opinions revealed; Leading party in the pre-election votes; Information on the results of the study; What results are based on.

The article discusses the significance of strategic supplier relationship management (SSRM) on business performance in the U.S. SSRM has been defined as a structured cross-company process that enhances value capture between customers and suppliers. Moreover, its calculation is based on two tracks, the financial performance which includes cost management, margin management and capital production, and the business growth which includes customer response, revenue and innovation growth.

The article reports on the diminishing circulation of newspapers and an increase in the audience of online newspapers. According to the Newspaper Association of America, since 1997, the number of total newspaper readers has declined from 56.7 million to 50.7 million. However, online newspaper audience increased almost 10 million between August 2007 to 2008. The significance of a news has mutated to the number of hits a story gets online, regardless of its relevance.

The authors reflect on the role of procurement in businesses. They said that it is time for the procurement industry to act as business leaders and commercial managers and drive the value agenda as well as support suppliers. They discussed a research conducted with 100 chief procurement officers and senior procurement leaders in Europe, in which they learned of a clear consensus about the capabilities for world class procurement and leadership profile emerging in the field.

Relates the results of a Gallup survey conducted on the political party preferences of Canadians as of March 25, 1997. Percentage of support garnered by the Liberals; Regional variances in political party preferences; Support given to other political parties.

Presents the results of a national Gallup Poll and a separate poll in Sherbrooke, Quebec on what political party in Canada that decided voters would support in a federal election, conducted on August 7-13, 1996. Majority of support for the Liberals; Tories as third in leader Jean Charest's riding; Support for other parties in the different regions as generally unchanged.

Relates the results of a Gallup survey conducted on the recycling practices in Canada as of March 5, 1997. Materials recycled by Canadians; Age and regional differences in the practice of recycling; Accessibility of recycling programs.

Studies a March 1997 Gallup poll on Canadians' opinion of Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Chretien's ability to handle his job; Approval per age of respondent Canadians; Educational background as a factor which determines approval of Jean Chretien; Anglophones who approve of Chretien's performance.

Relates the results of a Gallup survey conducted on the proposed federal budget for Canada in 1997. Possible economic impact of the proposed budget; Regional differences in reaction to the budget; Percentage of Canadians aware of the budget.

Presents a Gallup Poll conducted in Canada on April 10-16, 1997 on Canadians' attitude towards Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Methodology of the poll; Question that was asked; Demographic analysis of the results; Size of the sampling error.

Presents a Gallup Poll conducted on April 10-16, 1997 on which parties Canadians will vote for in the June 1997 elections. Methodology of the poll; Questions asked; Statistics on the responses to the questions.