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Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It had a population of 27,999 at the 2010 census.
For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Milford, constituting the center of the town, please see the article Milford (CDP), Massachusetts.
Milford was first settled in 1662 and was officially incorporated in 1780. It was originally the eastern part of Mendon, called "Mill River".
Milford is renowned for its pink Milford granite, discovered in 1870. Some of this granite has been used for buildings in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Paris, along with a number of war memorials and other monuments, including the Battle Monument at West Point.
Today, it is recognized, in part, for its health care facility—the Milford Regional Medical Center. In January 2008, the Center opened a cancer treatment facility with the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute. The Center is affiliated with UMass Medical Center as a teaching hospital.
Milford is also the home of the "My One Wish" foundation, started in 1984.
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With names like Tarantino, Lee, and Zombie, the final month of the season pulls out all the film geek stops. Still, the only guarantee is familiarity, not freshness.READ more
23 Feb 2009 // 2:46 AM
HOLLYWOOD - "Milk" screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who gave a politically tinged acceptance speech on stage, continued his political bent backstage, calling on President ObamaREAD more
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When it comes to the best supporting actor Oscar, the winning hand could be held by The Joker. That, of course, is the late HeathREAD more
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Unlike previous years, where classics came crawling out of the celluloid woodwork with regular reckless abandon, 2008 was more calm… and considered. That's not to say that choosing 30 top titles was hard. The difficulty in placing them in some manner of rank order suggests the actual depth of quality involved.READ more
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Like the gladiators of old, 2008 resembles a battle of formidable acting gods, especially when looking over the 20 choices presented below. Indeed, if anything, choosing a winner requires more of a leap of faith than any amount of critical skill - they all were that good.READ more
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Harvey Milk was more than a politician. He was more than a grass roots illustration of San Francisco's struggling gay rights movement and underrepresentedREAD more
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SAN FRANCISCO - It has been 30 years since San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to hold such aREAD more
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Gus Van Sant's "Milk" isn't just a mainstream-minded Oscar candidate; it's also a rallying cry. With Sean Penn starring as Harvey Milk,READ more
Milk urges optimism and action, even as it also recalls the loss of its charismatic subject.READ more
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Just like the end of an inspiring speech that may or may not succeed in making its point, these final four weeks before 2009 tend to define or defeat the entire awards season purpose.READ more
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|By the Project for Excellence in Journalism
The local TV business remained healthy in 2006 but there may be the beginnings of concern as audiences continue to drop across the board.
Industry analysts predict that by the time the final numbers are in for 2006, double-digit growth in revenues will emerge. While they have been wrong before—their projections proved overly optimistic in 2005—if they hold true, it would mark a significant turnaround.
One reason for the optimism is the country's political climate. The high number of close political campaigns for the House and Senate in 2006 translated into record political ad blitzes, exceeding all expectations.
As for the newsroom, it remains local TV's key performer. In the latest survey, more than half the news directors reported their newsrooms were making a profit in 2005, much higher than those surveyed a year before. There was also an increase in the amount of revenue the newsroom contributes to the station.
Total Revenue
All that good news follows what turned out to be worse-than-expected final numbers for 2005. For that year, the latest for which the industry has complete data, total revenues for local TV stations were lackluster, to be charitable.
Average station revenues in 2005 fell by 8%, according to an analysis of BIA Financial data of 726 local TV stations.1 The drop was worse than the industry had become accustomed to. Historically, the average revenue for local news stations has remained pretty steady. The two years that stand out recently are 2000 and 2004 — both of which were presidential election and Olympic years.
In dollars, the declines meant the average TV station took in total revenue for 2005 of $23.7 million. That followed unusually high revenues of $25.8 million in 2004, which in turn was a 10.5% increase over 2003.
Those average dollar figures can be somewhat deceiving, of course. The average station is a fictional entity created for the purpose of statistical comparison. The industry in reality is dominated by the biggest cities. Indeed, the top 25 markets consistently account for more than 60% of the total, according to the BIA. Those larger stations make far more than the average.
Advertising Revenues
For 2006, analysts expect better things once all the numbers are in.
Most TV revenues still come from advertising, and the industry analysts believe that in 2006 those began to grow again, markedly.2
Veronis Suhler Stevenson, an investment firm that analyzes media companies, projected that total advertising revenue for local TV stations would rise almost 10% in 2006 (to $27 billion, up from $24.6 billion in 2005).3
TV Station Advertising Revenues
Source: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, 2006-2010 Industry Forecast, Pg. 244
Projections by the other major market research source for the industry, the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) were similarly positive. In December, its analysis of TNS Media Intelligence/CMR's estimates for the top 100 markets indicated that local broadcast TV's ad revenues were up 10% for the third quarter of the year compared to the same quarter in 2005. That matches Veronis Suhler's estimated increase for the entire year. All the top advertisers increased their spending, with government and organizations leading the way.4
The year 2007 is expected to be more moderate, but not as flat as previous non-election years have been. The Television Bureau projects total TV advertising revenues to rise about 3%. Veronis Suhler projects that revenues will drop, but somewhat less than in 2005 — 4%, as opposed to 5%.
Actual Ad Revenues in 2005
The projections, however, are just that — projections. And, as we've seen in past years, things often turn out differently.
Consider the last year for which actual figures are available: the political off-year of 2005. Projections called for ad revenues to increase. It didn't happen.
After reaching about $26 billion in 2004, actual total advertising revenues fell about 5%, to $24.6 billion. Both national and local advertising performed worse than expected.5 (That is almost equal, by the way, to the 8% drop in total station revenues — another sign that advertising is still the dominant source of TV revenue.)
National spot advertising spending dropped to $10.5 billion from the $11.4 billion in revenues in 2004. Local spot advertising made about $14 billion, marginally less than the $14.5 billion in 2004.6
Local Advertising: Political Windfall
One significant component of local TV advertising is political ads. They often make the difference between a good year and a great year for a local station.
Indeed, political advertising has gradually become the nearly exclusive domain of local stations. As campaigns are increasingly able to target where undecided and swing voters lived, down to their congressional districts and voter precincts, they have learned to match their targets to TV markets and to buy their ads just in those key areas.
In 2006, political advertising proved the odd-even-year adage even truer by bringing in better-than-expected revenues.
For the 2006 mid-term campaign, analysts predict that spending may match, and perhaps top, the record set in 2004 for political ad dollars. In November 2006, TNS Media Intelligence estimates that about $2 billion would be spent on the 2006 mid-terms.7 That was even more than the $1.6 billion that the research firm had predicted a few months earlier (the second figure seconded by the trade publication Ad Age). The Television Bureau had put its forecast at $1.4 billion in September 2006.8
The $2 billion mark, if estimates prove accurate, would mean that political advertising accounted for 7% of local TV ad revenue in 2006, a record number.9
A similar pattern was seen in the last election year, 2004 . Election ad spending then, estimated at $1.61 billion, accounted for 6.1% of all station revenue, based on estimates of political ad spending and total revenue (See 2005 Annual Report ).
The amount should be kept in perspective. Altogether, political revenue (including congressional, gubernatorial, and local races) is still a small — though increasing — portion of total local TV station revenue.
Political Ad Revenues
Source: Broadcasting & Cable, 2006; Veronis Suhler Stevenson Industry Forecasts; TV Bureau of Advertising, 2000 & 2002; Morgan Stanley Estimate, 2004
What about the future?
The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) projects that in 2008 total spot advertising will grow 10% over 2007, driven largely by political advertising.
Even 2007, which would typically see some decline in ad spending, "will not decrease dramatically," according to the BIA Financial analyst Mark Fratrik, as candidates try to establish their presence in early-primary and swing states like Ohio, New Hampshire and South Carolina.10
Who spends all this money? Senate campaigns, such as those in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland, accounted for about 14% of the total $44 million as of September 2006. The rest was mostly spent on House races and on governors' races. Some states stand out. According to a TNS release in September 2006, $160 million had been spent on TV ads in California alone, and that total was expected to triple once final figures were in. Other states with large spending include Virginia, Michigan, and Florida.
Political ad dollars, though, carry with them some caution.
If, in the future, both traditional and political advertisers begin to reduce spending on local broadcast TV, it is bound to have an adverse impact on the industry. To gain a more regular revenue stream, analysts suggest, the industry should look to new avenues like demanding retransmission consent money from cable or taking advantage of trends like delivering content to cell phones.
Local Cable Advertising
In the last decade or so, local advertisers have also had another option for their ads — local cable news channels (see 24-Hour News). Those outlets are attracting advertisers with their lower rates, an ability to reach similar markets and the added advantage that many regional cable systems can carry the same advertisement to different markets at once.
According to Veronis Suhler Stevenson, local cable advertising grew at an annual compound rate of 8.2% from 2000 to 2005. For 2005-2010, it is projected to grow at a rate of 13%. By comparison, local spot ad revenue for local broadcast stations grew only 0.8% from 2000 to 2005, and is expected have an annual compound rate of growth of 2.5% until 2009.
Thus, while not huge, local cable is becoming a relatively larger competitor for local TV news ad dollars.
Growth of Local Spot vs. Local Cable Advertising
Source: Veronis Suhler Stevenson, 2006-2010 Industry Forecast
Newsroom Economics
How much does the newsroom contribute to a station's revenue? According to a survey of news directors, a pretty substantial amount, and growing. The latest Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and Ball State University survey, released in October 2006, indicated that the revenue made from news increased in 2005 compared with the previous year.11
According to the news directors surveyed, 44.9% of TV station revenue came from the news department in 2005. That is an increase of two percentage points from 42.8% in 2004. What's more, the increase was felt across markets and affiliations.12
Percentage of TV Station Revenue Produced by News
Source: RTNDA/Ball State Universitys
How well were newsrooms doing on their own? When asked whether their newscasts were making a profit, news directors were much more positive than a year earlier, and more in line with 2002 and 2003.
More than half, 57.4%, said they made profits in 2005. Only 10% said they had shown a loss, while 8% said they had broken even.13
That was a big improvement over 2004, when only 44.5% of the news directors reported that they earned a profit. That was down almost 14 percentage points from the 58.4% of the year before.14
News professionals say those numbers need to be taken with some caution. It is not clear how much news directors know about their station's finances; some industry experts say not that much. But the trends over time outline some interesting patterns.
The biggest switch was in those reporting profit versus breaking even. In 2004, nearly a quarter of all respondents reported breaking even. That was higher than in any other year for which we have data. In 2005, the number saying they broke even fell back to 8.1%.
The differences in profitability between the network affiliates are also striking, but not as great as a year earlier. More news directors affiliated with Fox reported profits (65.2% of them), than with any other group. On the other end were CBS affiliates, with 58.9% reporting profits. ABC affiliates fell in the middle at 61.4%, but also saw the biggest jump from 2004, when only 44% reported profits.
Fox-affiliated stations were the best performers in 2005 (see also Cable TV Audience). For the past three years, about two-thirds of all news directors affiliated with Fox have said they have been making a profit. And even more significantly, in 2005 none of them said they were showing a loss.15
A number of the Fox affiliates were in the news in 2006 for adding new newscasts or adding to existing ones, at various parts of the day. There were press reports of additional newscasts in cities like Chicago, where a 10 p.m. newscast is planned for release in 2007; Philadelphia, where an 11 a.m. newscast began and an evening newscast is planned; and Boston, also preparing to launch a 10 p.m. newscast and planning a morning one for 2007 (see Audience).16


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Toyota settles first of hundreds of wrongful death suits
Although they don't have their loved ones back, the families of Paul Van Alfen and Charlene Jones Lloyd are at least getting some closure.
5 notable GCs in the news
General counsel sound off on a new Penn State lawsuit, a billion-dollar settlement, corporate political spending and more
Toyota sudden acceleration settlement wins preliminary approval
Toyota Motor Corp.'s proposed $1.1 billion settlement related to unexpected acceleration problems with its vehicles won preliminary court approval on Friday.
Toyota settles suit with shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay $25.5 million to settle a suit brought by its shareholders accusing the company of failing to disclose safety and quality issues with some of its vehicles.
Several drug makers win in product liability litigation
According to an analysis reported by Reuters, a series of wins for pharmaceutical companies defending themselves in product liability litigation may be good news for corporate defendants in general.
Toyota and plaintiffs' lawyers battle over discovery limits
The litigation following Toyota's massive vehicle recalls has been a bumpy road. Now, plaintiffs' lawyers representing Toyota vehicle owners who filed unintended-acceleration claims are attempting to steer the Japanese carmaker's discovery plan in another direction.
Toyota allowed to appeal ruling
A federal judge yesterday said Toyota Motor Co. may appeal a 9th Circuit decision that would have allowed Toyota owners who were not affected by unintended acceleration problems to join a class action suit.
California law won't help some Toyota owners sue the company
Toyota owners outside of California may be unhappy to learn that they cannot rely on that state's law to sue the automobile maker for economic losses.
EEOC Expands "Disabled" Definition
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Erin Zam
I thought you might like to see this fab handmade book from the super talented Erin Zam. It's strapped with vintage book spines - I can't tell you how much I love this idea and the final product. Unique and gorgeous!
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Really like this indian design textile at West Elm. It looks stunning on that beautiful sofa too - doesn't it? I wonder if there's a site or software where you can upload a pic of some fabric and upload a pic of your sofa so that you can see how your reupholstered piece would look - probably there is - I'm sure I'm not the first person to think of it ;-)
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sew Sweet Stitches!
This is the sweetest handmade iPhone case I've seen. From Sew Sweet Stitches on Etsy. And she also creates gorgeous felt pins, hair clips and cuffs(below).
Creatively compiled by Fiona Cartolina at 5:10 PM 5 sweet comments
My Bearded Pigeon
Putting maps on pillows is not exactly a new idea but these are done REALLY well - they are graphically splendid, don't you think? The producer, My Bearded Pigeon, has chosen such a wildly colourful selection of maps - grouped together they really are impressive. Another vendor at Poppytalk Handmade Market this month.
Creatively compiled by Fiona Cartolina at 12:08 AM 14 sweet comments
Helen Rawlinson
Really fun and fabulous printed textiles from UK artist Helen Rawlinson - love these! Just one of the amazing vendors at Poppytalk Handmade Market this month.
Creatively compiled by Fiona Cartolina at 12:06 AM 11 sweet comments
Inspiration - ribbon
A staggering selection of ribbon from IFN Textiles. A mesmerizing collection - hard to chose my faves. See for yourself :-)
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
All the time in the world!
If I had all the time in the world I might attempt to do some embroidery with sprinkles. Or, I might bake 9 fancy cupcakes and ice them all differently. One things for sure, I would definitely bake them in these gorgeous cupcake wrappers . .
Cupcake wrappers from here (thank you Cathy!) Cupcake from here. Embroidered sprinkles from here.
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Vintage thread cards.
More vintage thread cards - this time from Swan and Shears. I'm really intrigued by these - they seem to be all the rage at flea markets and vintage shops these days. In fact vintage notions in general are hot hot hot.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Mini envelope notebooks.
I think these are cool and clever! Little notebooks made from reclaimed paper and brown envelope covers. Wonderful unique idea! From Miniature Rhino!
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More Mets news today: Carlos Beltran and David Wright were named Gold Glove award-winners. Joining them on the NL team are Padres' 1B Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers' RHP Greg Maddux, Pirates' CF Nate McLouth, Cardinals C Yadier Molina, Reds' Brandon Phillips, Phillies' Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino.
It is the second consecutive year both men earned Gold Gloves, and the third year overall for Beltran. Here's what each had to say:
"I take a lot of pride in being a complete player," Beltran said. "Even on the days when I don't get a hit, I feel I can make a difference in the field"
"Individual awards are nice, but, for me, my entire focus is on the team and getting back to the playoffs," Wright said.
Here's the release that was published by the team:
"For the second consecutive year center fielder Carlos Beltran and third baseman David Wright have been selected in a vote by Major League managers and coaches to the Rawlings National League Gold Glove team. The Award is the third overall for Beltran and the second for Wright.
Beltran ranked first among NL centerfielders with 429 total chances and was third with eight outfield assists last year. Recently, stat guru Bill James named Beltran the Best Defensive Center fielder in Baseball in his 2008 Fielding Bible. Carlos also won a Gold Glove in 2006. He is tied with Rey Ordonez for the second most Gold Glove Awards in team history with three behind Keith Hernandez, who won six with the Mets from 1983-1989. The only other Mets outfielder to garner a Gold Glove Award was Tommie Agee in 1970.
Wright was tied for the National League lead among third basemen in total chances (416) with San Diego's Kevin Kouzmanoff. He did not commit an error in a career-best 36 consecutive games from August 7th-September 16th last season and also had a 30-game errorless streak from July 1st-August 5th and a 28-game streak without an error from May 24th-June 22nd. David led NL third basemen appearing in 159 games and was also first with 286 assists. Robin Ventura in 1999 is the only other third baseman in franchise history to earn a Gold Glove Award."


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Coping with the stress of an injury requires both physical and psychological resilience. Sports injury recovery typically focuses on physical rehab, but it's also important to include sports psychology techniques to help recover mentally and emotionally.

Athletes react to injuries with a wide range of emotions which may include denial, anger, sadness, and even depression. An injury often seems unfair to anyone who has been physically active and otherwise healthy. Although these feelings are real, it's important to move beyond the negative and find more positive strategies to cope with this setback. In many cases dealing gracefully with an injury helps an athlete become more focused, flexible, and resilient.

Here are some sports psychology strategies you can use for faster injury recovery.

1. Learn About Your Injury

The more you know about the cause, treatment and prevention of your injury, the less it can cause fear or anxiety. Learn how to talk to your doctor.

Ask the following questions of your doctor, trainer, coach or therapist until you know exactly what you can do to heal quickly and fully.

What is my diagnosis (what type of injury do I have)?

How long will recovery take?

What is the purpose of the treatments I am receiving?

What should I expect during rehab?

What alternative workouts can I safely do?

What are the warning signs that I am getting worse?

By understanding the injury and knowing what to expect during the rehabilitation process, you will feel less anxiety and a greater sense of control.

2. Accept Responsibility for Your Injury

This is not to say that the injury is your fault. What this means is that your mindset needs to change. Instead on focusing on performance, you need to accept that now you have an injury and you are the only one that can fully determine your outcome.

By taking responsibility for your recovery process, you will find a greater sense of control and will quickly progress in recovery, rather than pushing yourself to perform at your pre-injury level.

3. Maintain a Positive Attitude

To heal quickly you need to be committed to overcoming your injury by showing up for your treatments, and listening and doing what your doctor and/or athletic trainer recommend. You also need to monitor your self-talk — what you are thinking and saying to yourself regarding the injury and the rehab process.

Your self-talk is important. To get the most out of your daily rehab, you need to work hard and maintain a positive attitude. Remain focused on what you need to do, not what you are missing out on.

4. Use the Mind to Heal the Body

Growing research shows that it may be possible to speed up the healing process by using specific mental skills and techniques such as imagery and self-hypnosis. Imagery techniques use all of the senses to create mental images, feelings and sensations related to a desired outcome as though it is happening now or has already happened.

For more information about how this may work for you, read: How to Use Imagery - Step-by-Step Guide

5. Get Support

A common response after an injury is to isolate yourself from teammates, coaches, and friends. It's important to maintain contact with others as you recover. Your teammates, friends and coach can listen when you need to vent, or can offer advice or encouragement during the rehab process.

Just knowing you don't have to face the injury alone can also be a tremendous comfort. So, go to practice; remain around the locker room and the weight room. Be visible by being an active member of the group.

6. Set Appropriate Goals

Just because you are injured doesn't mean you stop planning or setting goals. Rather than viewing the injury as a crisis, make it another training challenge. You goals will now focus on recovery rather than performance. This will help keep you motivated.

By monitoring your goals you will also be able to notice small improvements in the rehab of your injury. You will feel more confident that you are getting better and improving.

Remember to work closely with your therapist or doctor. They can help you set realistic goals that are in line with each stage of your rehab. Most athletes have a tendency to try to speed-up the recovery by doing too much too soon. It is important to accept that you are injured and know your limits.

7. Maintain Your Fitness While Injured

Depending upon the type of injury you have, you may be able to modify your training or add alternate forms of training to maintain cardiovascular conditioning or strength. Work with your trainer, therapist, or physician to establish a good alternative workout program. If you can't run, perhaps you can cycle or swim.

Work on relaxation training and flexibility, as well. Create a modified strength training program, do a limited amount of exercise to maintain cardiovascular fitness or focus on better nutritional health.

With the right knowledge, support and patience an injury can be overcome without turning your whole world upside down. By taking things slow, setting realistic goals, and maintaining a positive, focused approach, most athletes can overcome minor injuries quickly and major injuries in time. Make sure you see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan for any injury.


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A Gainesville High School junior has been named as Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County.
Teryan Rucker, 17, a running back for Gainesville's Red Elephants, received the club's top youth honor Friday in a ceremony at Peach State Bank in Gainesville.
The organization's Youth of the Year program recognizes young people who have overcome obstacles and become peer leaders.
Rucker was one of four finalists in Hall County competing for the honor, each of whom gave a speech Friday about how the organization had helped them meet challenges and mold them into responsible community members.
The other finalists were Tyeisha Williams, Stacy Young and Ebony Norman.
Rucker's speech centered largely on his mother, who died suddenly in January, and how his connection with the Boys & Girls Clubs helped him cope with the loss.
Rucker said the day his mother died, the first person he called was the director of the Boys & Girls Clubs Teen Center, Derrick Caldwell.
"I knew that he would talk to me and help me with anything," Rucker said.
Caldwell told Rucker he could handle the situation two different ways.
"He said I could let this tear me down, send me to the streets. I could be out there on drugs, but I'm not," Rucker said. "He said I could let this be an inspiration, and let this get me through life."
Rucker, who has been a club member since he was 6 years old, will now move on to compete against more than 30 other teenagers in the state Youth of the Year competition in March.
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MIAMI -- Ryan Freel, a former Major League Baseball player known for his fearless play but whose career was cut short after eight seasons by a series of head and other injuries, was found dead Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla., according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Freel, who was 36, died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted shotgun wound, sheriff's office spokesman Shannon Hartley wrote in an email Sunday. The medical examiner will make the final determination of the cause of death.
"RIP Ryan Freel!! Great teammate, great guy, loved his family!" former Cincinnati Reds teammate Sean Casey tweeted. "Such a sad day today with his passing!Awful news!Prayers are with his family!"
The speedy Freel spent six of his eight big league seasons with the Reds and finished his career in 2009 with a .268 average and 143 steals.
"Really hurt by his passing!" Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips said on Twitter. "You'll never be forgotten."
Freel drew attention in 2006 when he was quoted by the Dayton Daily News as saying he had an imaginary friend, Farney. "He's a little guy who lives in my head who talks to me and I talk to him," Freel was quoted as saying. "Everybody thinks I talk to myself, so I tell 'em I'm talking to Farney."
The Jacksonville native thrilled fans with his all-out style, yet it took a toll on his career. During his playing days, he once estimated he had sustained up to 10 concussions. Freel missed 30 games in 2007 after a collision with a teammate caused a concussion.
Freel showed no fear as he ran into walls, hurtled into the seats and crashed into other players trying to make catches. His jarring, diving grabs often made the highlight reels, and he was praised by those he played with and against for always having a dirt-stained uniform.
Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 1995 amateur draft out of Tallahassee Community College, Freel made his big league debut in April 2001 with the Blue Jays after second baseman Homer Bush injured a thumb.
Freel appeared in just nine major league games that season, became a free agent and spent all of 2002 at Tampa Bay's Triple-A farm team. He signed a minor league deal with the Reds that November and made it back to the majors the following April.
He stayed with the Reds through 2008, when a torn tendon in a hamstring caused him to miss the final 103 games of the season. He was traded to Baltimore and split the 2009 season among the Orioles, Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals.
"The Reds family is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ryan Freel," the Cincinnati Reds said in a statement. "His teammates and our fans loved him for how hard he played the game, and he loved giving back to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
Freel had consecutive seasons of 37, 36 and 37 steals from 2004-06 but started to slow the following year. After hitting .271 with eight homers and 27 RBI in 2006, he gained a $2,325,000 salary for the following year and then in April 2007 signed a $7-million, two-year deal covering 2008 and '09.
He collided with teammate Norris Hopper's elbow on May 28, 2007, an injury that caused Freel to be taken off the field in an ambulance. Freel sustained a concussion that caused headaches and an impaired memory, and he didn't return until early July. He then suffered a season-ending knee injury in August.
He sustained another head injury that put him back on the DL when he was hit by a pickoff throw to second base during the Patriots Day game at Fenway Park on April 20, 2009. Freel appeared dazed as he walked off, both arms extended over the shoulders of Baltimore's trainers.
Freel was traded to the Cubs in May, only to be dealt to Kansas City in July. The Royals cut him a month later, and he signed a minor league deal with Texas. The following year, he played in nine games for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League.
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U.S. growth in the first three months of the year is widely believed to have stalled or even contracted. A fresh reading on that is due this week and the news is expected to underwhelm.
Fortunately, the current quarter has generated a bit more economic buzz. The week could provide more evidence of whether the economy is indeed blooming again with the spring, or whether it needs the Federal Reserve to keep applying the fertilizer.
This week's announcements
Here's what's on tap:
- The Commerce Department reports on orders for durable goods for April, Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. (All times Eastern.)
- The Case-Shiller home price report for March, Tuesday at 9 a.m.
- The Conference Board reports on May consumer confidence, Tuesday at 10 a.m.
- The Commerce Department releases a revision of first-quarter GDP, Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
- The Commerce Department reports on April personal income and spending, Friday at 8:30 a.m.
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Politics, the dollar and you
As a campaign year and foreign crises heat up, the dollar keeps going down. Hear what it all means for your finances.
Mark Hamrick: From Bankrate.com, This is "Your Money This Week."
I'm Mark Hamrick in Washington.
Some "All-American" themes in the spotlight this time.
What could be more American than the U.S. dollar and our democracy, warts and all?
We're going to dive into the intersection of politics and your money with Greg Valliere, chief political strategist for Potomac Research Group. How might Washington affect your pocketbook this year? Or not? The answers might surprise you.
And economist John Canally has some fascinating insight into the decades-long decline in the value of the dollar. Is there more downside ahead, and why does it matter?
All of that and more coming up on "Your Money This Week."
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First up: In the wake of the financial crisis a few years back, Washington has had an increasing role in the financial lives of Americans, like it or not.
In the midst of a mid-term election year, and with tensions rising between the U-S and Russia, and the U-S and China, we thought it would be a good time to chat with Potomac Research Group's Greg Valliere.
To begin, I asked Greg whether there's much chance that Congress and the President can agree on something, as the political temperature rises this year.
Greg Valliere: There maybe are a couple of bills that will get addressed between now and the election. One that really stands out is that the highway trust fund runs out of money by probably mid-August. That's not a great time to run out of money because that's when you fix highways. So I do think there'll have to be a bill before the August recess that replenishes the funding for the highway trust fund.
Mark Hamrick: And then in terms of politics Greg, it is looking increasingly like Republicans could end up controlling both the House and Senate, correct?
Greg Valliere: Yeah, you got to say the easiest call in the last few years is the House. The House almost certainly will stay Republican. In fact, it's starting to look as if they might actually gain a few more seats.
The Senate is the big story. The magic number is six. I can find only two Republican seats that might be vulnerable, and there are at least 10 seats held by Democrats that look pretty shaky.
Mark Hamrick: How would that make the final two years of the Obama administration go, to the extent that the President is obviously looking to define his legacy and faces the prospect of, at perhaps best for him, a divided Congress and worst one that's dominated by the GOP?
Greg Valliere: It could be a very contentious and unproductive two years. Of course, we've seen a lot of that over the last few years. I think the president would probably have to veto some initiatives. I think his veto would be sustained on just about everything. He could still probably do some things through regulatory policy with a tough SEC, with tough regulations against coal, things like that. But in terms of any legislative initiatives, I think the president would be on the defensive.
Mark Hamrick: Greg, one issue that has financial and employment repercussions is, of course, immigration, and House Speaker Boehner famously mocked his fellow Republicans recently who, he was making the point they were unable to find the will to vote for a bill. Is that unlikely also to be approved before November?
Greg Valliere: Unlikely, Mark, but not impossible. I happen to think that Boehner is now pondering his legacy. He bought a condo south of Naples in Florida, and most people feel he probably will not serve out the last two years if he's going to get re-elected in Cincinnati. But if he is thinking of leaving fairly soon, I think he would like to try to get something on immigration. And I think the president would like to, as well. The problem is this is such a juicy issue to demagogue ahead of an election, either this fall's elections or 2016. So you got to think the odds are below 50 percent that we could get something.
Mark Hamrick: Greg, over recent days and weeks relations with Russia and China have seemed to be increasingly difficult. The U.S. filing charges against members of the Chinese military for alleged cyber spying, of course; economic sanctions have been our response to the crisis in the Ukraine; US/Russia relations, the worst since the Cold War. Do you think these have major implications for, let's say, investors and consumers?
Greg Valliere: For now I'd say no. I'll take a contrary end view, Mark. I think that it's unlikely that Putin would be brazen enough to invade eastern Ukraine, because I think he knows what would happen to the Russian stock market, to the Russian ruble. It would be disastrous, and of course, his economy is in pretty weak shape to begin with. As far as the Chinese issue, it's been well known that they have hacked into our companies, and I think we've hacked into some of their companies. The really crucial issue for the markets is whether China, in a fit of anger, might lighten up or stop buying U.S. Treasurys. I think that's extremely unlikely because they hold so many already. If they did that, they would hurt their own portfolio.
Mark Hamrick: Yeah, we're all interconnected today for better and for worse. It's a little like a marriage that can't be unwound, right?
Greg Valliere: Yeah, I mean, we'll have arguments. Maybe one partner will have to sleep on the sofa. But when it comes to the U.S. and China, I do not see a divorce. I don't see a big rupture in relations between the two countries.
Mark Hamrick: Greg, as you look out across the landscape, politically speaking, you know, we're always looking for the so-called "black swan," the event that could surprise us. Do you think that we're going to continue in this period of relative quiet? And obviously you can't predict the unpredictable, but as you look to advise the people who essentially pay you for their consulting services and so forth, what do you think the chief dynamic is going forward? Is it that things should be relatively low-key?
Greg Valliere: I would say not only low-key, Mark, but I think the big themes in Washington are remarkably positive for investors. You've got a Federal Reserve that's extremely dovish and is going to stay that way -- Janet Yellen being a bit more dovish than Ben Bernanke. You've got the budget deficit falling sharply, and fiscal restraint fully in place. You have virtually no chance of a big debilitating crisis this year, like we saw last year. There's not a fight over the debt ceiling until next March. And you have an election outcome that for many in the markets -- not all, but for many in the markets -- would be a welcome election. So I think the big themes in this town for investors are pretty good.
Mark Hamrick: Well, investors do seem to like it when Washington can do no harm, and there seems to be a fair degree of that, at least for the moment. Greg Valliere, its always terrific to catch up with you. Thanks so much.
Greg Valliere: Great to talk to you.
Greg Valliere, chief political strategist for Potomac Research Group. He spoke with us in Washington.
For ongoing coverage of all the issues affecting your wallet, be sure to check out Bankrate.com, and our mobile apps.
The "almightly dollar" isn't what it used to be.
And that's a point being made by our next guest, John Canally, chief economist for LPL Financial.
Relative to other currencies around the world, the dollar has slipped for many years now. How much is the Federal Reserve to blame, and what does it mean for consumers and the economy?
Here's our chat with John Canally.
John Canally: The dollar went off the gold standard in the early 1970s. And since then it's declined roughly a percent per year. So, a declining dollar is really nothing new. What's sped up the decline has been the Fed's foray into quantitative easing, where they're essentially printing up money out of the blue and taking that and purchasing bonds and mortgage-backed bond, mortgage-back securities, in the open market. That has sort of increased the pace of the decline in the dollar. So before QE, the dollar fell at about 7/10ths of a percent a year, maybe 8/10ths of a percent a year. Since QE, it's quickened a bit, and it's now falling at about one and a-half percent a year. But with the Fed getting ready to end quantitative easing by the end of this year, we may very well revert back to that sort of 7/10th to 8/10ths of a percent per year drop in the dollar.
Mark Hamrick: And John, a weaker dollar, of course, makes U.S. goods and services more competitive abroad. And I'd like for you to talk about that if you will, understanding that the counter, of course, is that buying things from beyond U.S. borders also becomes more expensive for Americans.
John Canally: That's right. So that's where the dollar can bite here. If a dollar is weak enough, the prices that we pay for goods that we import, let's say, from Germany or from China or from Japan can be more expensive, and that could push up inflation. And so while it certainly would be the case if we had a sharp drop in the dollar overnight or over a very short period of time, we might find ourselves paying a lot more for that imported car that we have in our driveway or for the imported wine or for the imported oil, for example. And so that would be the case.
Now, on the other hand, a weaker dollar makes our import or our exports a lot cheaper for foreigners to purchase. So it kind of cuts both ways, but I think what we've seen even recently since QE has started and over the long 40-year history of the dollar being off the gold standard is that movements of the dollar generally are pretty gradual. And there's a good reason for that because the U.S. is still the world's largest economy, a lot of global trade, a good chunk of global trade, occurs in dollars. We're still the world's largest exporter of manufacturing goods. So there's a reason why foreigners as opposed to foreign governments and foreign businesses and foreign individuals want to hold dollars. There's still really good reason for that. So the likelihood of getting a big run on the dollar overnight or over a short period of time is pretty low.
Mark Hamrick: And John, for the people out there who might be either associating the strength of the dollar with U.S. standing abroad or, I guess, long-term -- you might say -- U.S. might, if you were saying that the U.S. dollar had been in a decline for, let's say, 40 years and stands to weaken further, would they be wrong to associate all those things together?
John Canally: No, I think at the margin they would be, and I think certainly if we somehow didn't make good on all of our promises to pay our bills on time, if we didn't make good on our promises to repay the Treasurys that foreign governments own, I think that would be a big concern. But yeah, I mean there have been cases in the past where various administrations have gone out and preached "a strong dollar is good for America." And I think that some respects it is, in terms of global standing. But from an economic perspective, having the dollar depreciate a little bit each year tends to benefit the overall economy, doesn't really hurt our standard of living in any large way. But what you have to watch out for is that big overnight drop that you get in the dollar. So you wake up and the morning after, if you will, and there's a big drop in the dollar because there's a loss of faith in the U.S. government, in the ability to pay our bills on time and the ability to kind of be the global leader that we are -- that's the real concern. I think that's a -- it's a persistent concern but it's a very low probability event, and I think a much higher probability event is that we return to our -- to the pace that we've been at before, which is the dollar just continues to depreciate again based on the fundamentals of interest rate differentials or large current account deficit or large trade deficit or budget deficit. Those kind of things are going to put much more persistent downward pressure on the dollar than sort of a loss of faith in the United States.
Mark Hamrick: Well, we spend them, we save them, we -- some people invest them. The dollar's very important. John, thanks so much for shedding some light on this.
John Canally: Thanks Mark.
Mark Hamrick: John Canally. He's chief economist for LPL Financial.
He spoke with us from his office in Boston.
And on the subject of dollars: What if you have more dollars than most people, and hope to keep it that way?
Bankrate's Laura Dunn tells us about the financial habits of the wealthy.
Laura Dunn: To keep their earnings, the wealthy monitor how they spend, invest and save.
It isn't enough to earn a lot of money. If they're still working, the well-to-do live strictly off their wages, never touching their investment portfolios.
The wealthy also keep the end goal in mind. They generate more cash inflow while reducing cash outflow. They focus on buying things that hold or appreciate in value, instead of letting continuous expenses eat into their savings. They set automatic savings triggers, which puts a portion of their earnings into a separate savings account.
Wealth-builders know that when they don't make their money work for them, they lose it. The wealthy gain all the tax advantages they can by investing the max amount allowed into a company-sponsored 401(k), to get their employer's match.
Whether you're rollin' in dough or you have a plan in place to attain wealth, it's important to do your research. For more tips on wealth-building habits, check out Bankrate.com. I'm Laura Dunn.
Mark Hamrick: This week in business history might fall under the heading "Christmas in May."
It was on May 29, 1942, that Bing Crosby recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas." Released months later, it would become the best-selling Christmas single in history.
Of course, it was the film "Holiday Inn," starring Crosby and Fred Astaire, that introduced the tune.
You've been listening to "Your Money This Week."
For more on this and other personal finance issues, visit Bankrate.com. Thanks to producer Lucas Wysocki.
I'm Mark Hamrick. From all of us here at Bankrate, here's hoping you have a great week.
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Winter slowdown: RIP
In terms of economic storylines, winter has become the whipping boy taking the blame for much of the ills of the first quarter. As with many things, the story is more complex than that, but winter remains the chief culprit.
The initial reading on first-quarter gross domestic product was the smallest gain possible, just 0.1 percent. Now, a month after that estimate, economists believe this week's revision will show the economy actually contracted during the period, but just barely.
A 'meh' year?
What winter took, spring has likely given back. What remains to be seen is whether the rebound can be sustained in the second half of the year.
We won't know how second-quarter growth looked for a few months. But some economists think growth could come in (fasten your seat belt!) between 4 percent and 5 percent.
So, what will the story be for all of 2014? Despite the bumpy ride in the first half, the year might ultimately be pretty average.
"The poor first-quarter performance will likely result in total growth for 2014 falling well short of earlier consensus forecasts of 3 percent for the year," says Alan MacEachin, corporate economist for Navy Federal Credit Union. He says he expects total growth for 2014 to come in around 2.5 percent.
Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business, looks for growth in the second half of the year to top 3 percent, though he says, "That is not spectacular given what we have been through."
Housing remains a problem child
Having served as a tripwire for the financial crisis, the housing sector continues to threaten overall economic strength. It is as if the minefield hasn't yet been cleared.
Last week's snapshot of existing home sales for April demonstrated that stress point. The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of single-family homes rose 0.5 percent, compared with a more than 7 percent gain for condos and co-ops. That's consistent with an earlier reading on housing starts that showed strength in the so-called multifamily segment. Demand is better for new apartment buildings.
This week, the S&P/Case-Shiller report will tell us how home prices are faring in the major metro areas. As a prelude, the Realtors' report said home prices were up 8.6 percent in the first quarter, compared with a year earlier. The trade group expects slower going ahead for home-price appreciation.
In business history: Christmas in May
On May 29, 1942, Bing Crosby recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas." Released months later, it would become one of the best-selling records in history.
The film "Holiday Inn," starring Crosby and Fred Astaire, introduced the iconic tune.
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MOSCOW - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vehemently rejected opposition calls for a rerun of the parliamentary election, accusing those who organized massive protests against vote fraud of working to weaken Russia at the West's behest.
In blustery remarks likely to further fuel anger against his 12-year rule, Putin insisted Thursday that the Dec. 4 parliamentary election, which drew allegations of fraud and triggered the largest protests in Russia in 20 years, was a genuine reflection of the people's will. He also put a positive spin on the protests that dented his power and threatened his bid to reclaim presidency in the March 4 vote, saying they reflected a rise in public activity that he welcomes.
"The results of this election undoubtedly reflect the real balance of power in the country," Putin said on a marathon TV show that lasted 4 1/2 hours. "It's very good that United Russia has preserved its leading position."
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Yet in a characteristic move, he accused protest organizers of working to destabilize the country on orders from the West. "That's a well-organized pattern of destabilizing society," Putin said.
Putin's comments came on the same day that his most notable competitor, New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov, announced that his first move if elected would be to pardon jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Once Russia's richest man, Khodorkovsky has been in prison since 2003 on tax evasion and fraud charges widely seen as a punishment for defying Putin's power.
Speaking in the Russian capital with supporters, Prokhorov hailed last weekend's massive protest in Moscow against vote fraud.
"I deeply understand the demands and the strivings of the people who took to the streets," Prokhorov told reporters, adding that he may join a follow-up protest later this month.
The 46-year-old Prokhorov, estimated to be worth $18 billion, made his fortune in metals, banking and media. He also owns 80 percent in the New Jersey Nets.
Asked about Prokhorov's presidential bid, Putin said he would welcome a strong competitor. He also added he would consider Khodorkovsky's plea for a pardon if he submits one.
Previous editions of the annual national call-in show have been largely an opportunity for Putin to brag for hours about improvements in the country, but this one was unusually confrontational. Both callers and studio participants repeatedly raised questions about the election, the anti-fraud protests and the repression of opposition groups.
In the election, Putin's United Russia party lost about 20 percent of its seats and no longer has the two-thirds majority that previously allowed it to change constitution at will. It barely retained a majority in the State Duma, and opposition parties and some vote monitors say even that result was inflated by ballot-stuffing and other violations.
The opposition is calling for the parliamentary election to be annulled and rerun. Putin's insistence the election was valid indicates that no solution to Russia's political tensions is immediately in sight.
"Putin still doesn't understand what's going on in the country and who are these people coming out into the streets. He is continuing to use demagoguery and cynically denigrate the citizens, their rights and freedom," Mikhail Kasyanov, his former prime minister who has now become a top opposition figure, was quoted as saying by the news agency Interfax.
In the week after the election, Putin dismissed criticism of the vote by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of U.S. efforts to weaken Russia.
"They still fear our nuclear potential," he said Thursday. "We also carry an independent foreign policy, and, of course, it's an impediment for some."
The rift over the elections revealed deep cracks in U.S.-Russian relations despite President Obama's efforts to "reset" ties with Russia. Putin said Moscow would like to develop cooperation with Washington but harshly criticized U.S. foreign policy, accusing it of unilateralism.
"America doesn't need allies, it only needs vassals," Putin said.
Putin alleged the organizers of Saturday's demonstration by tens of thousands in Moscow had paid some participants and publicly referred to them as sheep. Unleashing his penchant for dismissive and earthy remarks, Putin derided the white ribbons that have been adopted as a protest symbol, saying he thought demonstrators had "put some condoms" on their sleeves to promote safe sex.
The harsh comments and his insistence that the Dec. 4 election was valid will likely fuel anger and may produce even bigger crowds for upcoming protests. The number of people who signed up on Facebook to go to the Dec. 24 rally increased from 18,000 to 21,500 just in the hours Putin was speaking.
One of Russia's most-read bloggers, Rustem Adagamov, who took part in Saturday's rally, was disappointed with Putin's dismissal of protesters as paid agents of the West.
"Instead of unifying the nation and looking for opportunities to start a discussion, we still see the same Soviet 'witch hunt', which means searching for enemies who go to protests because they've been paid," he wrote in his blog.


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The film and TV actress joins a string of fellow Hollywood celebs who have bared all for PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" ads.
Nia Long is the latest actress who bares her body for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s anti-fur ad campaign. In the latest poster for the organization's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" cause, she is photographed standing nude in the middle of a New York City subway vehicle, holding a newspaper to cover her breasts and crossing her legs in between a pipe to hide her private part.
"When I became a mother, I started to really understand the importance of all living creatures in a way that I didn't ever think about before," Nia says of what prompting her to join PETA's anti-fur cause. "And I've realized how important it is that we really take responsibility for ... treating animals with love and care just like we would any human being. There's no difference, in my opinion, [between fur and] slavery or the Holocaust. It's just that we're not dealing with human beings, we're dealing with animals, but it's still a living thing."
"In being a responsible adult and really understanding what happens for one fur coat and how many animals are killed and slaughtered for one fur coat, it just isn't worth it to me," Nia continues telling PETA.
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Here I've made the dish with potatoes and peas. You could also use just potatoes, or cauliflower and peas, or garbanzo beans.
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1/2 cup Peas, cooked
1/4 tsp Asaoefida
2 tbsp Ghee/ Clarified Butter OR Oil + more for seasoning
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli powder
1 cup Plain Yogurt
3 Cardamom, powdered
Beat the yogurt well and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a pan. Add the cumin, coriander powder, red chilli powder and yogurt. Continue stirring until it reaches a boil. When slightly thick, add the cooked vegetables and add more ghee (be generous!), and powdered cardamom. Cook for a few minutes until everything combines. Remove from heat and serve warm with cooked rice.
6 comments:
- Satya said...
curry looks delicious ,love the ingredients used for the gravy ...yummy
- September 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM
- Priya said...
Such a droolworthy gravy, very tempting and delicious..
- September 17, 2010 at 12:33 AM
- Kulsum@JourneyKitchen said...
Now I'm loving this series of Pahadi food. I make this all the time infact I Love vegetables cooked in yogurt. But instead of hing I use onions and garlic!
- September 18, 2010 at 7:41 PM
- Arundathi said...
@ Satya - Thanks
@ Priya - Thank you
@ Kulsum - that sounds great. i love pahadi food too!
- September 21, 2010 at 9:23 PM
- ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said...
This is seriously delicous, wud love to try !!1
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A Track Record of Monetary Integration in the Southern Cone: Possible Lessons and Future Prospects
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New for 2007, the Nitro is a four-door five-passenger SUV offered in three trim levels. The SXT and SLT feature a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 210 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with a five-speed automatic as optional. The RT model features a 4.0-liter V6 that increases the horsepower to 255, and is only available with a five-speed automatic. All models are offered in two or four-wheel-drive configuration.Read more Read less
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The United States returned portions of U.S. military-controlled airspace west of Tokyo's Haneda airport to Japan on Friday, the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. forces in Japan said.
The transfer was part of a 2006 bilateral agreement on realigning the U.S. military presence in Japan.
The transfer of control from the radar approach control authorities at U.S. Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo will allow commercial planes to take routes at lower altitudes when flying westward from Haneda airport. This will help reduce flight times, which will save on fuel, reduce costs and cut carbon dioxide emissions.
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"Returning the airspace garners good will toward U.S. forces by helping to reduce travel time and pollution in the community," said Michael Bishop, the 5th Air Force's deputy operations director. "It also provides better flow control for Japanese air traffic control and Yokota, as well."
According to the U.S. Public Affairs Office, the benefits of the transfer include reducing flight times by about 7,200 hours per year, saving about 33,000 liters of fuel annually, and reducing airlines' costs by about ¥10.9 billion per year.