Ring in the New Year with Facts for Features

According to the Census Bureau's Population Estimates, the United States projected population will be more than 315 million.  We'll definitely need a few extra glasses!  Enjoy these and other Facts for Features & Special Editions at the U.S. Census website. Happy New Year from the Journalism Library! Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates <http://www.census.gov/population/projections/data/national/2008/summarytables.html>. […]

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Cinco de Mayo Facts for Features

Did you know: $31.8 million = the number of U.S. residents of Mexican origin, according to the 2010 Census. These residents accounted for about three-quarters (63 percent) of the 50.5 million Hispanics and increased 54 percent, growing from 20.6 million in 2000 to 31.8 million in 2010. (The Hispanic Population: 2010 <http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-04.pdf>) $39,264 = median […]

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Ginger Statistics & the Death Star Cookie Jar

Ginger cookies are always a favorite (Death Star Cookie Jar featuring Pepperidge Farm gingermen!), and did you know that the price received per pound of U.S.-grown ginger root nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008?  You can find this and many other freely available agricultural statistics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service.  […]

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Thanksgiving Day – Facts for Features

Did you know? the forecast for U.S. cranberry production in 2011 has Wisconsin in the lead with 430 million pounds the retail cost per pound of a frozen whole turkey in December 2010 was $1.38 there are 15 townships and places in the U.S. with Turkey in the name Find these and other holiday statistics […]

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NYC Election Research

Looking for research on NYC elections and campaign finance information?  Try these sites! New York City Board of Elections website provides: election calendars of upcoming elections Commissioners of Elections meeting minutes district maps for all five counties election results and statistics for primary, special, and general election results going back to 1999 New York City Campaign […]

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Statistical Treats for a Happy Halloween!

Did you know? 1.1 billion total pounds of pumpkin were grown in the U.S. in 2010  there are an estimated 41 million potential trick-or-treaters in the U.S., ages 5-14 California led the nation in the number of chocolate and cocoa manufacturing establishments, with 135 Find these and other fun holiday statistics at the U.S. Census […]

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NYC’s Rat Information Portal

Looking for NYC Department of Health findings on inspections for rats?  The Rat Information Portal, commonly known as RIP, has information searchable by property address, tax block and lot, or by selecting an area or property from a map.  Information about inspections, violations, compliance, exterminations, and cleanups are available as far back as January 1, 2006.  […]

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