...politicians to represent our interests. We are often reduced to being "educated" about our options by sound bites and focus-group tested tag lines on junk mailers What do we really know about the candidates? Maybe we end up supporting an individual...

...affordable, structured after-school programs." Although some programs for youths exist, Gold said, members of focus groups "specifically ... mentioned a Boys and Girls Club." Club officials are open to the idea of a location in Columbia...

...development and unemployment, United Way offered three focus groups this month to pinpoint specific health and human service...help address or meet those needs," Gold said. Two focus group sessions were held last week. The final meeting will...

...governor's office in which local governments are encouraged to develop a comprehensive approach to litter prevention. A focus group of 10 to 15 residents is being formed, with its primary goal being to target problem litter areas. The group will...

...their issues prior to the start of school. Once school begins, she also intends to create a parent focus group on school issues. The focus group will meet monthly for at least the first year of her tenure, she said. "Of course, instruction...

...Democracy Corps, provides plenty of reason to slam the door on that canard. The organization assembled conservative focus groups to research opposition to Obama. Lo and behold: They found racism isn't a factor - that conservatives oppose Obama's...

...analysis of the collected data will be used to guide focus groups conducted by United Way officials, starting in January. Depending on the results of the survey and focus groups, the nonprofit agency might consider such options as...

...will analyze the data and then engage the public in focus groups to start in January. "By Columbia County being so...Although the survey concludes in mid-December and the focus groups start in January, Gold said any program started because...