The plectrum works well when tuned to the same notes as the first four strings of the guitar. This is handy for guitarists who want to play jazz without learning the C tuning of the standard plectrum banjo. The standard tuning for the plectrum is (from 4th to 1st string) C,G,B,D.
The federal poverty level is another way of referring to the federal poverty guidelines. It is one measure of poverty within the United States and is released annually. There is one set of guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Alaska and Hawaii each have their own set. Click here to view the 2015 federal poverty guidelines. Past HHS guidelines are available here.
In 2000, the poverty rate for individuals was 12.2 percent and for families was 9.3 percent. In 2010, the poverty threshold, or poverty line, was $22,314 for a family of four. Over 15 percent of the population fell below this threshold in 2010.