I am wondering what the *median* family income (that's not the 'mean' average so-often quoted - but the actual family income dead in the middle) is in America. And how does that compare with some other industrialized nations, or major trading partners of the US, such as: Britian, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Singapore. Does anyone know? Thanks to all that answer. JW

Blogger Jeremy Wright has sold his blog, ensight.com. for $15,000, plus a monthly fee to continue writing on-line for the next year. It is thought to be the first 'clean' sale of a blog. Since starting in May 2003, the site now has some 100,000 daily followers, with writing primarily covering business and tech issues. The accepted offer comes from a web-hosting company. It will be interesting to see if Mr. Wright starts a new blog after his contract ends. And it's interesting to think ab...