The United States Average Individual Incomes taken from US Census, Table 2A: Earnings by Selected Characteristics: 2009, are shown below, as both Mean and Median averages.
2009 Mean Average US Personal Earnings,
- $45,472 : Male 15+
- $30,840 : Female
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US Median Household Income in 2011
Information released by the US Census in 2012, showed the Median United States Household Income for 2011 as being between $25,193 and $76,593, depending on what City you lived in, with a figure of $50,054 for the entire country .… Read the rest
Scotland: Independence Referendum 18 September 2014
Scotland’s referendum will be held on 18 September 2014, Riaghaltas na h-Alba‘s First Minister Alex Salmond announced in the Scottish Parliament in March 2013.
The date is contained in the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill, introduced to the Parliament on … Read the rest
How many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon ?
I was asked the question “How many Teaspoons in a Tablespoon ?” and to be honest, I wasn’t sure, so I said about 3 or 4.
I should have asked the question how big is your tablespoon ? 😉
However, … Read the rest
Maundy Thursday in Great Britain
Maundy Thursday commemorates the day of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. The word ‘Maundy’ comes from the command or ‘mandatum’ by Christ at the Last Supper, to love one another.
The traditional Maundy Thursday ceremony in … Read the rest
2012 Housing Affordability Index Australia
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) released its quarterly housing affordability index for the December quarter of 2012, which registered another solid improvement.
This chart shows the changes in Housing Affordability in Australia from December 2009 to December 2012.
The following … Read the rest
Japan Population
Japan is said to be experiencing a downturn in population, with some reports saying that the population could drop by 30% by the year 2060, when over 40% of the population will be over 65 years of age.
These are … Read the rest
Cebu Pacific Flights: Cebu to Camiguin for 99 pesos
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) unveiled two new destinations, Camiguin in Northern Mindanao and Masbate in the Bicol Region, with a low priced seat sale.
99 pesos is the advertised basic fare, before taxes etc (time … Read the rest
Cebu Pacific Flights: Cebu to Masbate for 99 pesos
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) unveiled two new destinations, Camiguin in Northern Mindanao and Masbate in the Bicol Region, with a low priced seat sale.
99 pesos is the advertised basic fare, before taxes etc (time … Read the rest
China and their “Made in USA” Chopsticks
China is importing chopsticks from the USA as the country does not have enough to make their own.
In a statement at the National People’s Congress, Bo Guangxin, the chairman of Jilin Forestry Industry Group is reported to have said: … Read the rest