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Fast Facts
Source: The World Almanac
New, The November 2005 Issue of The World Almanac E-Newsletter is Online
Contains a chronology of September events, October holidays, “This Day in History,” and much more.
See Also: Back issues and subscription info (free)
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Computer Viruses
Source: Sophos
Top ten viruses and hoaxes reported to Sophos in October 2005
“Record quantities of new malware being created.”
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Secondary School Students–Graduation Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
The Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate for Public High Schools from the Common Core of Data: School Years 2001-02 and 2002-03
“This report presents the averaged freshman graduation rate for public high school students for school years 2001-02 and 2002-03, based on data reported by state education agencies to the National Center for Education Statistics. Rates are included for the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Department of Defense Dependents Schools (overseas) and four other jurisdictions.”
Full Report (PDF; 241 KB)
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United States Government
Source: Congressional Resource Service (via OpenCRS)
Senior Executive Service (SES) Pay System
53 pages; PDF.
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Health
Source: MedlinePLUS
Two New Topic Compilations
+ MedlinePlus: Man-Made Disasters
+ MedlinePlus: Natural Disasters

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