New U.S. Baby Names Data
Monday June 30, 2003
The U.S. Social Security Administration has updated their data on the most popular baby names in the U.S. (based on 100% samples of those applying for Social Security numbers). ... Read More
9 of 10 Highest Rent Cities in California
Tuesday June 24, 2003
Irvine, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Thousand Oaks, California recorded the highest median gross rents among large U.S. cities all at or above $1,200 a month according to a report ... Read More
Hispanic Population Becomes Largest Minority in U.S.A.
Tuesday June 24, 2003
"The official population estimates now indicate that the Hispanic
community is the nation's largest minority community," said Census Bureau
Director Louis Kincannon. "This is an important event in this country an
event that ... Read More
New Geography Quiz
Monday June 23, 2003
Test your geographic knowledge with this week's challenging five-question geography quiz! Do you know the next three Atlantic tropical storm names? Once you finish this week's quiz, take ... Read More
U.S. Population Hits 288,368,698
Sunday June 22, 2003
The U.S. Census Bureau just released their July 1, 2002 estimates of national population. It seems that the U.S. population has grown from 281,421,906 at Census 2000 to 288,368,698 ... Read More
Waldseemüller Map Bought by Library of Congress
Sunday June 22, 2003
The U.S. Library of Congress, through the use of private donations and federal funds, has purchased a 1501 map by Martin Waldseemüller for $10 million. The map is the ... Read More
Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ivory Coast
Sunday June 22, 2003
The BBC provides a timeline and maps of the turmoil in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ivory Coast since 1990. They show how the present rebellion in Liberia is part ... Read More
Kindest Cities
Sunday June 22, 2003
Researchers tested the responses of citizens in 23 cities worldwide to determine the kindness of its population. On top were 1) Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 2) San Jose, Costa ... Read More