$333 billion
This year's projected federal budget deficit, $94 billion less than earlier White House projections because of an increase in tax revenues
$162 million
Amount the White House now projects the deficit will have shrunk to by 2009, which would be just 1.1% of the GDP
75%
Increase in Apple Computer's third-quarter revenue, compared with the same quarter last year
343%
Increase in iPod revenue during the same period, the major reason for Apple's good year
3 miles
Length of a new bridge opened last week in Charleston, S.C., with the longest cable-stayed span in North America
$67,000
Cost...