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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8: CANDY CANE PARADE Profile America -- Saturday, December 8th. At this time of year, there are dozens of holiday parades all across the nation, especially on weekends. One of those held today will be in Hollywood Beach, Florida. The 57th annual Candy Cane Parade...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau today released estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) for the combined years from 2007 to 2011, providing the only statistics down to the neighborhood level on school enrollment, jobs, housing and many other measures. These estimates are ideal for measuring trends for areas with populations of less than 20,000. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) Along with the...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6: PAWNBROKERS Profile America -- Wednesday, December 6th. This is National Pawnbrokers Day, held to acknowledge the valuable lending and retail services provided by the nearly 6,400 pawn shops across the country. Another important player in selling used goods is the...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tomorrow, just in time for the release of the American Community Survey five-year estimates, the U.S. Census Bureau will release "Easy Stats," an online tool developed to make statistics quicker and easier to access. The interactive tool provides selected demographic and economic statistics from the American Community Survey. "Easy Stats" allows searching by geography down to the local level, including incorporated places like cities...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4: DRUNK DRIVING Profile America -- Tuesday, December 4th. After a period of 13 eventful years, Prohibition ended this week in 1933, and Americans were able to legally have a drink once again. While alcohol is legal, its use involves personal responsibility. With the...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar to discuss the upcoming release of the 2010 Census American Indian and Alaska Native Summary File. While the webinar will not discuss the statistics themselves, it will provide guidance on how to access and use the statistics, and a question-and-answer session....
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a Web conference to discuss the Dec. 6 release of the 2007-2011 American Community Survey estimates. The webinar will include guidance on how to access and use the upcoming five-year estimates and a question-and-answer session. Embargo subscribers will have access to the estimates beginning Tuesday, Dec. 4. The embargoed...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27: WARM CLOTHING Profile America -- Tuesday, November 27th. As the old song says -- "Button up your overcoat" because winter storms are not far away. With the calendar moving toward the end of the year, it's increasingly time for water-resistant boots and jackets,...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) Check out the Census Bureau's mobile app, "America's Economy" for several key economic indicators this week. The Department of Commerce will release two Census Bureau economic indicators: Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders for October 2012 (Nov. 27)...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25: STATE AND LOCAL REVENUE Profile America -- Sunday, November 25th. The ups and downs of the nation's general economic situation have had a great impact on state and local government revenues. In the year between 2009 and 2010, state and local governments brought in...
