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Survey: Americans don't like loose change | Common currency like Euro appeals to many The idea of North America adopting a common currency similar to the Euro may sound far-fetched, but a new survey released recently shows many Americans actually support it. The Coinstar National Currency Poll: A Periodic Look at Americans and Their Money found that 43 percent of Americans would favor such a currency agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Surprisingly, the same survey also found that 25 percent of respondents would favor America’s adop tion of the Euro. These findings, which may indicate a movement by Americans to accept a Bowling event benefits local kids Ingles Markets Inc. contin ues its dedication to local youth throughout the Southeast with a spirited bowling event. In addition to its successful Register Tapes program, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, Ingles was the title sponsor of the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation’s fundraiser. 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"For Americans to indicate such a high level of interest in a common currency, though surprising, may be a sign that the fear of interacting economically with other countries is dwindling as our econ omy becomes ever more global and inter- Business speakers offer view of new century Have you ever given any thought to what’s in store for your business in the next 10 years? Or where computer technology is headed next? Study any predictions about new strategic developments in the hottest industries of the next century? To give executives a glimpse of the future, the National Speakers Association has called upon its professional speakers and master futurists to offer predictions on a variety of business and lifestyle topics for the next century. “Not all predictions are a sure thing," said NSA President Dave Gorden, “but the best professional speakers conduct exhaustive research and can use their expertise and outside perspective to guide clients in strategic planning for the future. More often than not their predictions are right on target.” Look for these happenings in the years ahead. Virtual shopping Forget going to the mall. “Shopping in the future will take place in the comfort of your virtual reality suit," said Joyce Gioia, president of the Herman Group. “Within the next decade, consumers will be able to command their PC to access an online catalog and try on and order made to-measure clothing. Measurements will be rfnaianib Strving Our Community Stru t 1928 Full Service Funerals Cremation • Shipping Pre-Need Ingrams Funeral Home (770) IW7-23M 210 Ingram Avenue DEDICATION CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY ♦ JANUARY 16TH SUNDAY • JANUARY 23RD 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. QB H H DR. RICHARD LEE DR. TIM LAHAYE DR. PAIGE PATTERSON DR. JERRY FALWELL Found*r/Pa*tor of Fkit R*d**nw National Sp*atof/Noted Author of th* Pr**id*nt of th* Southam Baptet Pastor of Thoma* and apaator tor'Thor*'* Hop*’ Taft B*htoeT aorta* and member of Corwortoon end Prwtdent of Church. • VA Foundc ' °* Broadcast MWetriee. Rret Redeemer Church. Southeastern Baptist TheotopiceJ Liberty Untuenity and nationally nwmitwwwM* Semmary. known Christen spokesman —I, i join in th» dedication Hf: Fir st Redeemer CHURCH • student / Youth Buildino McwftewtiwScNitlwni Baptist OnmcfcraacHiy Ciwmb®, Dulirth aad Saneaaee"' • Music Suite Hwy 141 and OW Alpharetta Roed (Ga 400 exit 13 South to 2nd light) • Recreation Fields Dr. Richard Lee. Pastor 678-513-9400 www.firslredeemer.org • Fellowship Hall national travel becomes more common.” The appeal of a common currency is particularly evident among women. In fact, 47 percent of women surveyed were in favor of a common currency for North America, compared with 38 percent of men. When asked about adopting the Euro, 29 percent of women said they were in favor of the idea, while only 20 percent of men expressed support for the idea. The adoption of a common currency isn’t the only topic covered by this latest poll. Survey participants were also asked about their feelings toward loose change. automatically transmitted from your com puter and the maker will deliver your cloth ing in two weeks.” Generation X “A great number of Generation Xers will start their own businesses and they’ll enjoy a higher success rate than previous genera tions,” said Roger Herman, a business con sultant and CEO of the Herman Group. “But other Generation Xers will work for existing companies of all sizes and types. These young people will influence corpo rate cultures to be less formal, more results oriented and less tolerant of inhibiting rules and procedures.” Small office, home office “Today, about one-third of Americans more than 43 million workers work from home. By 2002, half will,” said Terry van der Werff, a professional speaker and president of van der Werff Global. “The fastest-growing category of worker is the telecommuter; they are growing at 25 percent per year, driven by changes in lifestyles, family patterns and technology tools" Computer technology “Computer technology will become obso- i ! “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” I I !l || 536 Sheridan Roed , WUmrtte, Wtaob 60091-MW lete," said Bob Treadway, a professional speaker and president of Treadway & Associates. “The new interface to computers will be voice, movement or even thought activa tion. “We’ll see the development of machines with the power of today’s laptop in a unit the size of a wristwatch by 2008.” Project workers We’ve seen the full-time worker become the part-time worker, the temporary worker, the contract worker and the contingent worker. Gioia says another category is sur facing: the project worker. “Most of us will eventually become pro ject workers,” said Gioia. “Project workers are similar to contract workers but are hired by project. Projects can be long or short, and responsibilities might range from meeting planner to inter im CEO.” Work force: skills upgrade essential Business will offer employees better train ing. "We have 20th century thinkers with a 21st century toolbox,” said Daniel Burrus, member of the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame and CEO of Burrus Research. 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When the difference in cash vs. change was increased from $5 to sls and survey participants were asked to choose between $65 in change or a SSO bill, 32 percent of Americans said they would FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday. January IS, 3000 I still take a lesser amount in the form ot. cash and avoid the loose change. American's tendency to avoid handling loose change is further demonstrated by the large number of Americans wh<J neglect to count the change they receive from a cash transaction. According to the Coinstar National, Currency Poll, one-third 34 percent of respondents indicate they rarely count their change immediately following a cash purchase, while 47 percent said they always count their change before leaving the store. The most diligent “change counters"; however, are those age 65 and over, more than half of whom 57 percent claim they always check to make sure they werd given the correct change. “Employees in the new millennium need to take it upon themselves to continually improve professional skills, too. If you received a PhD. seven years ago, it only means that you know a lot.” Tiny technology “Motors the size of mosquitoes, genera tors the size of pin heads and gears so small you need a microscope to see them this is not science fiction, these already exist,' said van der Werff. “It is only a matter of time before nan otechnology becomes an integral part of vehicles and appliances." Wisdom for sale “Successful companies will pull knowl edge and wisdom from their organization and sell it to noncompeting industries for high margins,” said Burrus. “A wisdom or knowledge base differs from a database in that it contains expertise that only experienced professionals can offer. “Databases contain only information, not insight. Knowledge and wisdom bases also protect companies from starting from scratch when an experienced employee departs the company for a new job. But it is the commercial aspect of knowledge bases that has me excited, because wisdom alone is useless.” PAGE 11A