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Ezer says that in my next life I should be a demographer. If you'll indulge me, here are some examples all about marriage and babies. Hmm, while I'm interested in both that doesn't mean you'll be hearing any news about the latter in the near future.

The most popular months to get married: June, August, May, July, September...in that order...the least is January (less than half as many weddings than even September).

The most common months to have a baby (but as you might imagine, these numbers are more evenly spread out than weddings): August/September/October.

The most common day to be born: Tuesday (credit to the rise in c-sections and inducements); least: Sunday followed by Saturday. I was born on a Sunday (March 2, 1975) - product of old-fashioned labor though! Just looked up when Ezer was born...a Sunday, too!

The average age of first-time mothers in the U.S. broken down by racial groups:
Japanese: 31
Chinese: 30.1
Filipino: 27.9
Cuban: 26.6
Caucasian: 26.1
Central/South American: 25.2
Average: 25.1
Hawaiian: 23.1
Puerto Rican: 22.9
Black: 22.8
Mexican: 22.4
American Indian: 21.8

They don't have Thai but seeing the Chinese number makes me feel like I'm not out-of-the norm. :)

Last weekend I finally got a new PDA. My cute, red, Visor Edge has served me well for four years. I bought a Palm Tungsten E2...special deal at CompUSA where you could get a free wi-fi card (retail $99).

A list I just found of free wi-fi spots in the city...several hotels and coffeeshops, the only close to me I've never been to so I need to check it out:

Saurin Parke Cafe
301 West 110th Street, New York, NY
This laid-back cafe offers free Internet access and sizable cups of coffee in Morningside Heights.

Other various places....not very many though. :(

Apple Store
103 Prince St, New York, NY
Browse the store's collection of brand-new computers or log onto the store's wireless internet.

Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Bring your laptop and tap into Chelsea Market's free ground-floor Wi-Fi service.

Bryant Park
42nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy free Wi-Fi access at this charming urban oasis in the French classical style.

Coliseum Books
11 W 42nd St, New York, NY
Sit back, relax and enjoy the free Wi-Fi at the bookstore's homey cafe.

Tompkins Square Park
500 E 9TH St, New York, NY
One of the most community-oriented parks in the city will take you to the online community for free.

Staten Island Ferry at South Ferry Terminal
1 Bay St, Staten Island, NY
The ferry is free, and so is the Wi-Fi (inside the terminal).

Bowling Green
Broadway, New York, NY
One of the city's oldest parks offers a very modern perk: free Wi-Fi.

Columbia University
W 116th St, New York, NY
Play the part of scholar and log onto the campus' free wireless service.

Union Square Park
14th St to 17th St, New York, NY
Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi service.

I'm off to see more free dance tonight (Paul Taylor Dance Co - Lincoln Center out-of-doors) and we're off to New Hampshire tomorrow for Ezer's half ironman!!!

*Birth Stats from National Vital Statistics Reports (CDC) 2002, last year available.