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Published: Aug 16, 2008 12:30 AM
Modified: Aug 16, 2008 07:08 AM

Notable numbers

 

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35 - The percentage of governor-appointed positions in the United States that are filled by women. That percentage 10 years ago was 28.

28 - The percentage of governor-appointed positions in North Carolina that are filled by women.

$5 billion - How much young girls (and their parents) across the globe will likely spend this year on Disney merchandise involving princesses and fairies.

20 - The percentage below sticker price that SUVs on average were selling for in July.

32 - The percentage decrease in SUV sales so far this year over the same period last year.

12.2 billion - How many fewer miles Americans drove in June over June 2007.

2042 - The year that non-Hispanic whites likely will become a minority in the United States.

7.8 - The percentage increase in the number of traffic deaths in North Carolina in 2007 over 2006.

30 - The percentage increase in the number of dogs and cats left at the SPCA of Wake County this year compared with the same period last year. Many owners say they no longer can afford to care for their pets.

15.9 - The percentage increase McDonald's experienced in worldwide sales in July over July 2007.

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