Suburban diversity expands as minorities move in
Racial and ethnic diversity grows in American suburbs as minorities follow paths from cities for jobs schools and housing. In 2000 suburbs held 140.6 million people about half the population up 22 percent since 1990.
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Population and race data for U.S. metropolitan areas
The Census Bureau release outlines 2000 metro area figures with suburbs defined as places within metro areas but outside central cities. It notes the 1990 data omit boundary changes, and cross-race comparisons are limited due to the 2000 census allowing multiple races.
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A data fragment presents percentages for White Black Asian Other and combined Hispanic origin notes. It explains that the "other" race category may include Native Hawaiians Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
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Healthful taste battles fat substitutes at food summit
New Orlean's AP report on the struggle for healthier snacks notes Appetite a fat substitute from a General Mills spinoff aims to deliver taste and lower cholesterol. Despite industry hope, consumer interest wanes as fat-fatigue grows amid obesity concerns.
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Boeing and Lockheed advance on joint strike fighter tests
Boeing and Lockheed Martin report progress on the joint strike fighter program. Boeing says its X-32B completed a transition to jet powered hover at Patuxent River. Lockheed's X-35B performed two vertical takeoffs and landings in Palm Desert. The Defense Department will decide in October on a contract potentially over 200 billion. Production of about 3000 aircraft is planned for 2007 for Navy Air Force Marines and Britain's Royal Navy. The aircraft aims for supersonic speed with radar stealth to replace Harrier A-10 F-14 F-16 and F/A-18.
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