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I have read many of the reviews about the Rochester area and I have noticed an overwhelming misconception that the Rochester area has a bad economy. People who have lived here a long time gauge the entire region by what Kodak and Xerox are doing; Yes, Kodak and Xerox and B&L were mismanaged manufacturers that are in decline. Well, I hate to break it to everyone but lots of those kinds of companies are not doing well all over the country. But they don't represent all the jobs here. I moved here last year after being gone for several years from Jacksonville, Fl and I had no trouble finding a decent job. I make good money (more than I did in Florida where I couldn't afford a home of my own) and find that the low cost of living makes my dollar stretch. The unemployment rate in the Rochester area as of Feb 2008 is 4.9%, the national average is 5% - how is that a terrible economy? If you are looking to move here, look at the facts about the economy first before people talk you out of it. Now, I know that the area isn't perfect. Obviously, there is a lot of snow - so if you don't like snow this area isn't for you. But lots of thriving large cities have lots of snow like Chicago and Minneapolis. But if you like actual seasons, snow and all, we have those here. Home prices are very good for what you get, even in the more expensive suburbs. Yes, property taxes are high, but the discontent finally has the attention of the government so it's being worked on. There is state income tax: Only 9 states don't have income tax (and one of them is Alaska, so if you have already shunned the area for snow then it's just 8 for you :) ) so many places people live happy lives include state income tax. The traffic is wonderful around here. An extensive expressway system keeps the traffic moving. Only very rarely (maybe once a month) do I sit in stop and go rush-hour traffic on I-490. In conclusion, I hope that people look at all the facts when making judgments about this area. It's a great area overall, not perfect, but what area is? This area is safe from natural disasters (no hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or mudslides), droughts and boom-bust cycles that other areas are prone to. Plus it's close to large cities like Boston and NYC without having to put up with all their pollution and crime.
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re: A good area with a bad reputation... - 3/10/20 - 6/13/2014 I completely agree with Derek. Ive lived all over the country and missed Rochester every step of the way. The ONLY two things Id change are #1-the weather #2-high real estate taxes. Love it here and will never live anywhere else- well besides three months a year I spend down South or out West. I will then have the best of both worlds....
breathtaking architect designed.... - 9/23/2014 Rochester, NY and esp. the east side suburbs, have some of the most beautiful architectural design, you will every find. The people are not overly friendly, like the midwest, but thats because they are back east. This is a very classy, and classic city. Lots of old money here. Many educated people, and your basic white collar city. Esp. white collar, on the east side burbs, and blue collar on the west side burbs. I lived in Fairport, NY. Fairy tale.. back in time, white collar environment, with people who obey the rules. Wonderful city for families..Need some big $$$$$$, though.. High taxes, but cheap housing in the city of Rochester.[Comment on this Posting]
Farmer's Markets as social event - 8/24/2014 I've been going to the Brighton Farmer's Market for a few years now. I prefer to support the local economy when possible and have come to rely on that connection to the people that grow and produce the food I buy. The market is a manageable size with a zippy little assortment that goes beyond produce and fruit pies. Meats, dairy, baked goods that go above and beyond: croissants, hand pies, cake, crackers, biscotti; fresh juices, pasta, artisan chocolates, ice cream. I love all the organic, pesticide free and pastured offerings. There is always live music with space for kids to dance. My favorite part is that it is dog friendly to the point that vendors ask where my dogs are when I leave them home. And they know that Sunday is Market day. It's a great family outing: they get socialized, we get socialized. We all share something to eat; maybe a breakfast sandwich, maybe an ice cream sandwich, possibly a little poutine. It's also a great place to meet other dog lovers.[Comment on this Posting]
Dead City - 4/10/2014 I grew up in Greece, NY. I love the familiar streets and neighborhoods and colleges. But, the community, culture, and lifestyles have dwindled into single parenthood with women dominating the households. The majority of decent jobs here are service-based low-paying jobs with constant threats of outsourcing. The abundance of colleges pumps out more supply than the local market demands. So, just like me, so many graduates are bouncing out of Rochester to find friendlier, economically sound, and family-friendly geographies where graduates are appreciated and compensated fairly. $10-12 an hour for a Master graduate is not a reasonable wage. Too many call centers fill the job availabilities because of their rampant turnovers. You can choose from the 6th worst employer in the U.S. being ADT (Wall Street report), Verizon's ridiculous requirements of hiring before you can get a $28,000 a year job being micromanaged in a cubicle, Paychex's bureaucratic organization that thinks it is a god of employers with multiple "hate" blogs, the BPO Concentrix that intentionally burns and churns employees to avoid benefits and maximize profits of temporary projects, the infamous Sutherland Global Services that was sued for countless acts of violating labor rights and compensation law, or you can choose the low-wage retailer Wegmans. Wherever a call center exists, there be the city of Rochester who says "here, plant your center". The women here are single mothers with several children from multiple fathers and no shame. For every 2 women who do not possess these traits, 8 women do. The irony is that both groups behave as if they are God's gifts to men because they are "independent", as if their house ownerships, careers, and automobile possessions impress men anymore than male possessions impress women. Rochester's market encourages the feminist elite and does not provide a balance of high-paying, masculine jobs that men can satisfactorily perform. Men have to literally ingratiate female egos in order to get a date in Rochester, NY. And the majority have little integrity. Women tend to be equally promiscuous to, or more than, the men in Rochester, NY. STD clinics are abundant in this city. Basically, I am fed up. I deserve better than what this dying city has to offer anyone in my sector. I wish I was not so. Eventually, I will say....Goodbye, Rochester, NY. [Comment on this Posting]
Rochester use to be great, but not anymore do your - 10/8/2013 I have lived in Rochester for over 45 years, it use ot be great but not anymore. All major employers have either closed, relocated, gone bankrupt, or downsized. Gone are the days of good benefits, retirement, and a decent wage. Kodak use to employ over 60,000 but screwed it's retirees during bankruptcy. Rochester Tele, GM, and many others dis the same thing. If you like a low wage service job you can find one but don't count on any long term career. Many people in a variety of inductries reach a certain pay level and get laid off without prejudice. Sure real estate is cheep, until you get your tax bill, the school, town, and property taxes make up the difference in your payment for the low cost of housing and the high taxes keeps values low, don't expect much appreciation on your home, and if your don't live in the right neighborhood at the lowest pricve on the market good luck selling, with so many good paying jobs gone, no one can afford to spend a lot of money on a moderately priced house. Many elderly have relocated from Florida since that states problems peeked so now the commutes are twice as long as just ten years ago. Infrastructure is aging, roads are in bad shape, highways and major roads are congested, people are truly rude, people a pulling guns out in road rage activities, it has truly gone down hill. Study your utility bills carefully, your paying more taxes than you think in this state. BEWARE the grass really is not always green on the other side. [Comment on this Posting]
People here are fast-paced and rude - 9/3/2011 I lived in Rochester for 8 years and had a really open mind about the city when I first arrived. My family is from the Western NY area, so there were many pleasant memories from childhood. Such as the breezy, mild summers and frosty winter snow scenes. From my experience though, people here are generally anxious, high strung,and in your face loud and obnoxious. At best, they can be folksy and unassuming, but more often then not, people can be abrasive and downright rude. Being obnoxious and mean spirited is valued here. The work ethic is highly valued, appearing busy is very important. You dont have to be doing anything worthwhile, you just need to be busy and fast. Not being this way is like a sin! Even compared to people in NYC or other major metropolitan areas, Western New Yorkers can be very uptight and anxious. I no longer live there and am happy for it.[Comment on this Posting]
easy commute - 5/5/2011 Because of Rochesters continued declining population, The infrastructure is old but built for a much larger population. Those staying here will have an easy time of it for the most part. [Comment on this Posting]
Moving to Rochester soon - 3/1/2011 Hi all! My family will probably be moving to Rochester from Arizona next year. Needless to say, we will have some adjusting to do in terms of weather and I'm sure even culture. We are excited for the change because Rochester sounds great. I do, however, need some help planning in terms of expenses. My husband and I both work full time right now and we bring home just under 50K after taxes and medical insurance deductions. After we move, I'd like to work only part time so I can be with our kids more and my husband will be studying for his Doctorate degree with a stipend to help support us. What is the average family income in Rochester? I'm hoping we can live on $30K a year. Does this seem reasonable? I have a good idea of some of our expenses as it does not seem like they will change that much. I don't, however, know how much utilities will run, how much auto gas we will use and how much oil (for heat in the winter) will cost. Could any of you give me an idea of what those three things usually calculate to in an average size three bedroom home and one car commuting no more than fifteen miles each day? I'm also curious if Rochester has any farmers markets, as our family tries to eat mainly whole and organic foods. Are organic foods readily available in your local markets? Lastly, what are some safe, affordable neighborhoods? We are looking to pay no more than $850/month in rent. Thanks in advance, Cherise[Comment on this Posting]
LLow Cost of Living Leads to Good Lifestyle - 12/28/2010 Rochester is an incredibly affordable place to live. I am in grad school and was able to buy a home. With a couple of roommates, I can cover my mortgage and taxes. The U of R is helping bring entrepreneurial innovation to the city in conjunction with incubators like High Tech Rochester. Move here![Comment on this Posting]
Extremely Underrated - 11/3/2010 We were apprehensive moving here given the negative image of Rochester that is held by many ("dying" upstate city, horrible weather, conservative, high taxes, etc.) While all of these extreme portrayals have some element of truth, by and large Rochester is a truly unique and wonderful place to live for a variety of reasons. The people are friendly, educated, and extremely open-minded when it comes to acceptance of all comers. The abundance of beautiful parks and recreational opportunities is almost overwhelming. The local education and health system is excellent. There is a shocking amount of culture for a city that has little national recognition. Overall, Rochester is a microcosm of a big-time city which results in a place that has everything minus traffic, a high cost of living, and too many people trying to do the same thing at once. After seven years in the New York metro area, we are absolutely delighted to have stumbled upon this hidden gem. [Comment on this Posting]
Rochester transportation - 11/2/2010 Pretty good bus system. No subways. Bus, train, and flight travel available.[Comment on this Posting]
Rochester - 10/15/2010 Great schools, great colleges and universities, great people but harsh weather. It wears down on you. [Comment on this Posting]
It used to be something - 3/23/2010 ...back in the 1970's when Kodak employed the masses. This is officially a dead city, mainly supported by a grocery chain (Wegmans, that employs mostly part time workers and pays them crap wages), local private colleges, hospitals, call centers, and basically things that have no export value to produce real money and raise the regional GDP. The property taxes in New York State are very high and make property ownership a losing endeavor. Also there is a 7% income tax in the highest bracket (anything over $20k) and 8.25% sales tax. Unable to vote out the encrusted, tax and spend Democratic incumbents, people have been leaving this area in droves for decades. Those who stay however enjoy relatively short commute times and low housing prices. You may be able to afford the house, but you might not be able to pay the taxes! Also the weather in Rochester is unbearably cold and atrocious for much of the year, save for June, July, August and September. [Comment on this Posting]
It's like Shangri-La, a little - 1/19/2010 People leave to some "better" city and....they come back. Despite weather and taxes like Cold War Russia, we have terrific local food, beautiful parks, a great local music scene (including classical), wonderful old neighborhoods if that's what you want (and ugly new ones if that's what you want), reputable universities (often warranted), manageable size, distinct choices of vibe in distinct neighborhoods, a beautiful beach...I mean what do you want? Besides a little sunshine now and then....[Comment on this Posting]
Snow - 1/12/2010 Too much Snow[Comment on this Posting]
Rochester, NY - 12/17/2009 Excellent value and housing costs![Comment on this Posting]
Party in the Summer - 11/11/2009 Rochester may get cold and windy in the winter with a lot of snow. It may not see much of the sun much of the year. But once late spring/summer hits, man does the city know how to party. Starting in May and going through September there are constantly free and cheap events going on: Zoo Brew at the Seneca Park Zoo, East End Music Fest, Cornhill Arts Festival, Park Ave Fest, Monroe County Fair, Party in the Park, Jazz Festival, and a variety of other music, art, and town festivals throughout the summer. Kind of makes up for the yucky weather the rest of the year.[Comment on this Posting]
Good Climate if you like variety! - 10/22/2009 Rochester has very good weather if you like varialbe weather! The summers are very warm, sometimes humid, and the winters can be VERY cold. The winters last too long sometimes. People often go on vacation because it gets so bad in the winter with tons of snow and frigid winds. But, on the other hand, you get all four seasons and usually a white Christmas. Spring and Fall are lovevly and makes the city beautiful, which makes the winter worth-while.[Comment on this Posting]
Excellent Quality of Life - 10/14/2009 Rochester NY has an Excellent Quality of Life, particularly in it's southeast suburbs & the southeast part of the city where you'll find outstanding cultural institutions: The Strong National Museum of Play is a Smithsonian affiliate & an outstanding childrens museum with ever-evolving exhibits that greatly appeal to all ages. It also contains The National Toy Hall of Fame. It's one of the most heavily endowed museums thanks to the native Rochesterian benefactress founder, Margaret Woodbury Strong & her family fortune. Rochester has been endowed with many cultural gems bestowed by the fortunes of her wealthiest families: The Eastmans,Gleasons,Strasenburghs,Strongs,Wegmans,Wilmots,Wilsons,Woodburys,Glazers,Natapows,Sands & so many more -who founded Western Union,Eastman Kodak,Xerox,Bausch & Lomb-stillheadquartered here!, Gleasons Inc.,& countless more. Several millionaires & a few billionaires reside here,including one who owns England's most treasured Soccer team. There are more golf course than you can count & great facilities for horseback riding. there's an annual Horse & Buggy competitition that draws people from all over the country. The same can be said for thr annual Jazz Festival & the LPGA & the PGA at Oak Hill Country club when it comes. There are Regattas on our beautiful Genesee River near the University of Rochester, Rowings is popular. River trails are extensive, beautiful & heavily used by walkers,joggers & cyclists. There is even an annual Genesee Valley Hunt in Geneseo led by the Wadsworths. Rochester also,thanks to it's old founding families,has many very well endowed charitable foundations & trusts, with a HUGE half-billion one just coming online in the next two years- that with the benefactor's expressed wishes be used only to benefit the greater good for the Rochester community.The Memorial Art Gallery(mag.rochester.edu)has grown since founded in 1913, with 11,000 quality works of Art in a collection that literally spans centuries. It includes paintings by Monet & Rembrandt,& ancient civilization original pieces. It is one of the few art galleries in the U.S. with the highest certification. The Rochester museum & Science Center has many historical & scientific exhibits & the wonderful Strasenburgh Planetarium. The famned Eastman Music School is expanding & The Eastman Theatre has just undergone a multi-million refurbishment, with outstanding accoustics, new lounges & expanded lobby -all in a spectacularly original 1920's elegant style. The University of Rochester & Rochester Institute of Technology are greatly expanding with new reserch institutes, new collegetowns (U of R will have TWO!) & both have received national recognition for greatly adding economic growth through High Tech new Spin-off businesses & educational/cultural enrichment to the Rochester NY Metro community. Wegamnas -the famed grocer is headquartered here-& their stores are the best here=particularly in affluent Pittsford. The Cheesecake Factory,P.F.Changs,Sephora J.Crew, have opened & now they are building a beautiful LL Bean & Anthropologie. I love this place. the people are friendly & REAL. Nobody asks you what labels you wear or what you pay for things! I've lived in Northern Virginia,Maryland,Charlotte,Short Hills,Miami,Henderson & San Francisco. I never lived anywhere that was as friendly as Rochester. People here don't put on airs. If they have money,it's just a fact, not a point to put others down.The winters can be cold-but I love it because I love winter sports. I hate heat & the dirty-hot air that comes with it. I hate heavy traffic-&there's thankfully little of that! Loads of great independent restaurants & boutiques & many of the best quality-run chains in America! I use to live in Charlotte & Henderson, where all they had was chains & strip plazas. It was depressing as hell! Rochester is a real beautiful Americana place -with four beautiful seasons, & great potential for high tech growth & incredible medical research & that's why I'm so very glad to live here & continue to do so![Comment on this Posting]
roc city - 9/23/2009 bad weather[Comment on this Posting]
Great place! - 4/7/2009 Rochester is a great place to settle down. There are plenty of natural resources and no threats of natural disasters. There are enough things to do. This isn't Toronto or NYC, but you can visit those cities quite easily. Rochester has a great infrastructure thanks to George Eastman. We have no rush hour, great classical music, and endless outdoor activities. Sure there can be negatives about anyplace, but Rochester is one of the best places I've lived. Some people think it's gloomy, but it's nothing like I experienced while living in Portland, OR.[Comment on this Posting]

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Any information regarding Edward McCray and Ella May Moultrie(marrried in 1912). 23 and 21 years old respectively, when they married. Also, four daughters were born Gladys,Louise,Elouise and Blanche. Edward left for New York when the girls were young. I have information about McCrays in the surrounding area but have yet to link them with Edward.He may have been part Indian and part African American. You might have the important part to this family tree. Please let me know. I'm willing to share what I have too. Peace and Good Luck! |
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Mounting pressures facing the U.S. workforce and the increasing need for adult education and literacy
Primary progress, secondary challenge
Locked up and locked out: An educational perspective on the U.S. prison pipeline
Convergence: Trends threatening to narrow college opportunity in America
Educational needs index state report: Indiana
Confronting the graduation rate crisis in the south
Education Trust, Inc
Add it up: Using research to improve education for low-income and minority students
Socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, and selective college admissions
Educational attainment in the United States: 2003
Pathways to a four-year degree: Determinants of transfer and degree completion
Economic diversity of colleges: College-level data for researchers and the public
American student achievement institute
Who goes to preschool and why does it matter
Vital voices: Building constituencies for public school reform
Socioeconomic school integration, Race, class, and integration: Gaining new insights
Breaking barriers: A case study of two high performing high schools
Paying back, not giving back: Student debt's negative influence on public service career opportunities
National Urban League Scholarships
Destination university: A guide to college for students and their families (Spanish Version)
College scholarships for Latino students: Are opportunities being missed?
After Michigan, what? Next steps for affirmative action
Orange juice or orange drink? Ensuring that "advanced courses" live up to their labels
Higher education, higher cost and higher debt: Paying for college in the future
Lottery funded merit scholarships: Some lessons from the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program
Accelerated learning options: A promising strategy for states
Engines of inequality: Diminishing equity in the nation's premier public universities
Pathways to and through college: Linking policy with research and practice
Teens and technology: Youth are leading the transition to a fully wired and mobile nation
The challenge of scaling up educational reform: Findings and lesson from First Things First
ACSFA policy brief: The toolbox and student aid policy
Public attitudes on higher education
Show us the money: Low-income students, families, and financial aid
A matter of degrees: Improving graduation rates in four-year colleges and universities
Knocking at the college door: Projections of high school graduates by state, income, and race/ethnicity
Improving college access for minority, low-income, and first-generation students
How curriculum influences college persistence in Indiana and the nation
It's kind of different: Student experiences in two early college high schools
State higher education finance: FY 2004
Increasing the college preparedness of at-risk students
College affordability for students from low and lower-middle income families
Enlace: Engaging Latino communities for education
Setting students' sights on college: Chicago public schools
Closing the gaps by 2015: The Texas higher education plan
From cradle to career: Connecting American education from birth through adulthood; California state report
Childcare and early childhood education: More information sharing and program review by HHS could enhance access for families with limited English proficiency
Children at risk: Consequences for school readiness and beyond
The alternative pathways project: A framework for dropout reduction and recovery
Low income student scholarships
Access to college: The role of tuition, financial aid, scholastic preparation and college supply in public college enrollments
Promoting a systematic focus on learning supports to address barriers to learning and teaching
Charter high schools: Closing the achievement gap
School readiness: Closing racial and ethnic gaps
Education longitudinal study of 2002 (ELS:2002): A first look at the initial postsecondary experiences of the high school Sophomore class of 2002
Head Start participants, programs, families, and staff in 2005
Learning in a new key
New kids on the block: Results from the Moving to Opportunity experiment
Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Website and Secondary School Toolkit - Spanish Version
Building a culture of evidence for community college student success: Early progress in the Achieving the Dream initiative
Community college fast facts
From high school to the future: Potholes on the road to college
School strategies and the "college linking" process: Reconsidering the effects of high schools on college enrollment
Fixing No Child Left Behind
Back to basics: Improving college readiness of community college students
On ramp to college: A state policymaker's guide to dual enrollment
Higher education: Tuition continues to rise, but patterns vary by institution type, enrollment, and educational expenditures
State policies to bring adult learning into focus
McNair scholar handbook
The impacts of regular Upward Bound: Results from the third follow-up data collection
Turning around chronically low-performing schools
Best practices in recruiting and retaining minority graduate students
Dropout risk factors and exemplary programs: A technical report
Transitions to adulthood for homeless adolescents: Education and public policy
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
Denied: Community college students lack access to affordable loans
Parent expectations and planning for college: Statistical analysis report
Overcoming obstacles, optimizing opportunities: State policies to increase postsecondary attainment for low-skilled adults
2006-2007 National directory of scholarships, internships, and fellowships for Latino youth
Reaching higher with affordability (working paper)
In-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Engaged for success: Service-learning as a tool for high school dropout prevention
New England Journal of Higher Education
A matter of trust: Ten key insights from recent public opinion research on attitudes about education among Hispanic parents
Condition of education 2008
The connection strategy: Preparing young people to succeed in college and beyond
Starting right: A first look at engaging entering students
Fulfilling the Commitment: Recommendations for Reforming Federal Student Aid
Student debt and the class of 2008
Drowning in debt: The emerging student loan crisis
SREB Factbook on higher education
Completing College: Assessing Graduation Rates at Four Year Colleges
Student Aid Simplification: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Economic mobility project
College readiness: Helping all students access and succeed in higher education
Education pays 2007: The benefits of higher education for individuals and society
High school dropout: A quick stats fact sheet
The Breakthrough High School project
Fifty states of achieving the dream: State policies to enhance access to community colleges across the United States
Fighting poverty through incentives and work mandates for young men
Evaluation of new century high schools: Profile of an initiative to create and sustain small, successful high schools
The (un)changing face of the Ivy League
Successful bilingual schools: Six effective programs in California
Understanding recent changes in child poverty
Using EXPLORE® and PLAN® Data to Evaluate GEAR UP Programs
How outreach programs are implemented affects student achivement
Student African American Brotherhood
Increasing success for underserved students: Redesigning introductory courses
Gaining traction, gaining ground: How some high schools accelerate learning for struggling students
Achievement in America
How Latino students pay for college: Patterns of financial aid in 2003-04
Lumina Foundation for Education
Under-prepared community college students: Implications of attitudinal and experiential differences
The school to college transition: Challenges and prospects
A shared agenda: A leadership challenge to improve college access and success
College knowledge: What Latino parents need to know and why they don't know it
Crisis at the core: Preparing all students for college and work
On course for success: A close look at high school courses that prepare students for college
State merit scholarship programs and racial inequality
Pathways to a four-year degree: The higher education story of one generation
Ticket to nowhere: The gap between leaving high school and entering college and high performance jobs
Challenging the myths: Rethinking the role of school counselors
Perceptions of college financial aid among California Latino youth
Building strong families 2004
State of college admission 2006
CPS: A leader in AP growth
The seventh generation: Native students speak about finding the good path
Indiana's 2006 graduation rate
Dropout rates in the United States: 2004
Career academies: Impacts on labor market outcomes and educational attainment
Income and financial aid effects on persistence and degree attainment in public colleges
Making opportunity affordable: Reinvesting in college access and success
Economic diversity on campus
Breaking through the barriers to college: Empowering low-income communities, schools, and families for college opportunity and student financial aid
Recession, retrenchment, and recovery: State higher education funding and student financial aid
American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education in the states
National College Access Program Directory
A test of leadership: Charting the future of U.S. higher education
College access: From the inside out
An exploration of what we know about the formation and impact of perceptions of college prices, student aid, and the affordability of college-going and a prospectus for future research
Quality, affordability and access: Americans speak on higher education
California trends in student aid: 1994-95 to 2003-04
Dealing with debt: 1992-93 bachelor's degree recipients 10 years later
Reforms that could help narrow the achievement gap
Measuring up 2006
The state of college affordability in Indiana
American higher education: How does it measure up for the twenty-first century
Project GRAD
State data systems and privacy concerns: Strategies for balancing public interests
A closer look at the President's proposal for changes in student assistance
Double the numbers: Postsecondary attainment and underrepresented youth
2003 status report on the Pell grant program
College access in Indiana and the United States: A 2005 status report
College affordability: Overlooked long-term trends and recent 50 state patterns
Locating the dropout crisis: Which high schools produce the nation's dropouts? Where are they located? Who attends them
One-third of a nation: Rising drop-out rates and declining opportunity
How do educators' cultural belief systems affect underserved students' pursuit of postsecondary education
Transitions to college: From theory to practice
Education pays update 2005
The impact of demographic changes on higher education
Poverty and Race Research Action Council
A summary of career beginnings impact evaluation: Findings from a program for disadvantaged high school students
Mentoring high-school Latino students: Realism versus false hope
Rural education at a glance
Add and subtract: Dual enrollment as a state strategy to increase postsecondary success for underrepresented students
Beyond the 49th parallel II: The affordability of university education
Beyond the tunnel problem: Addressing cross-cutting issues that impact vulnerable youth
Global debt patterns: An international comparison of student loan burdens and repayment conditions
The challenges of financial aid awareness and college access
Using EPAS™ to evaluate school-based intervention programs: GEAR UP
California policy options to accelerate Latino success in higher education
Helping Teens Succeed
Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Website and Secondary School Toolkit - English
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation graduate scholarship program
Education watch Washington: Key education facts and figures
Education watch Washington: Key Education Facts and Figures
Proven benefits of early childhood interventions
Early childhood investment yields big payoff
Straight from the source: What works for first-generation college students
Feasibility of a student unit record system within the integrated postsecondary education data system
A multi-institution analysis of the effects of campus-based financial aid on student persistence at public four-year institutions
Realizing the college dream (English and Spanish versions)
Transfer access to elite colleges and universities in the United States: Threading the needle of the American dream
Making pre-kindergarten work for low-income working families
The family: America's smallest school
Child care assistance in 2004: States have fewer funds for child care
The study of economic, informational, and cultural barriers to community college student transfer access at selective institutions: National estimates of transfer access and baccalaureate degree attainment at four-year colleges and universities
Frequently asked questions about college access and success
Student debt and the class of 2006
Improving math performance
Achievement trap: How America is failing millions of high-achieving students from lower-income families
Educational programs and projects that address the needs of low-income students
State merit aid programs: Responses by Florida community colleges
Community colleges and rural America: Progress and prospects
Transitioning out of high school: A quick stats fact sheet
Do loans increase college access and choice? Examining the introduction of universal student loans
The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) program: Six states experiences
Hopes & hurdles: California foster youth and college financial aid
Opportunity adrift: Our flagship universities are straying from their public mission
What is the price of college? Total, net, and out of pocket prices in 2007-08
The effectiveness of student aid policies: What the research tells us
An Overview of Tax Benefits for Higher Education Expenses
Squeeze play 2009: The public's view on college costs today
2007-08 National postsecondary student aid study (NPSAS:08): Student financial aid estimates for 2007-08
ETS Policy Notes: Adult education in America
Economic state of young America
Reaching higher college completion (working paper)
Adult learning in focus: National and state-by-state data
Annotated bibliography: Adult learning in focus: National and state data report
Middle-class schools for all
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Grants for Individuals: Minorities
Early intervention program and college partnerships
Best practices in student support services: A study of five exemplary sites
National evaluation of GEAR UP: A summary of the first two years


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Select USA Reports
Winning Business Investment in the United States
May 2014
A new report from the Department of Commerce and the Executive Office of the President on business investment in the United States and the expansion of the SelectUSA program.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the United States: Drivers of U.S. Economic Competitiveness
December 2013
This paper studies the impact of FDI on the U.S. economy, the strengths and attractiveness of the United States as a destination for FDI, and the competitiveness of the United States with respect to investment trends by geography and industry sector.
FDI is a key source of capital, job creation, innovation, and cross-border trade. In the United States, FDI has continued to flourish because firms worldwide recognize the United States as an innovative and stable market and the world's largest economy. Moreover, the United States upholds its longstanding open investment policy, recognizing that the free movement of capital across borders is at the heart of today's global economy.
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- World Investment Report (June 2014)
Brookings Institution
- FDI in Metro Areas (June 2014)
A.T. Kearney
- FDI Confidence Index (May 2014)
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Andy Green's latest mix offering, a dive into some sublime ambient and dub-techno, very well mixed and superbly curated. Andy's got a shed load of mixes posted up on his Soundcloud and website, with varying styles of techno, house and ambient. This one however, went down a treat with me, with some of my favourite artists; Koss, Echologist, Stars Of The Lid and Loscil all making an appearance. Oh and it's a super high-quality FLAC download too… ear candy.
Looks like Andy is just down the road from me in Hertford too – a dub-techno revival in the sleepy shire? You never know…
Heinali /Hollow Path (Pronounce)
Stars of the Lid /Even [Out] (Kranky)
Taylor Deupree /Haze It May Be (12K)
Sven Schienhammer /Being Immersed In Another World (Bine Music)
Roderick Julian Modell /Cool Watery Dubs (Lunar)
Atheus /The Magic Mountain (Ghost Sounds)
Loscil /Black Tusk (Glacial Movements Records)
Echologist /Slow Burn [Filter Dub] (Steadfast)
Irezumi /Untitled (Snowblood)
Cv313 /Seconds To Forever [excerpt] (Echospace [Detroit])
Thomas Koner /Teimo (Barooni)
Axs* /Edge of the Chasm (Silent Season)
[Rhythm and Sound /King In My Empire (Burial Mix)]
Purl /Oceanima (Silent Season)
Population One /Rush Hour [Convextion Mix] (Rush Hour)
Koss /Kokoro (Music 4 Your Legs)
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Posted: Jul 28, 2011 5:14 PM by Russell Jones
Updated: Jul 28, 2011 5:14 PM
Source: WBRZ
WASHINGTON - The U. S. House has delayed a vote on the GOP-backed plan to raise the debt ceiling before the government defaults on its loans Aug. 2.
Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) confirmed to News 2 that the vote had been delayed while Republicans did some last-minute "whipping" to make sure they had the necessary votes.
Cassidy said he did expect a vote on the plan later tonight, and that he planned to vote in favor of it.
"I very much want to protect the Medicare and Social Security entitlement programs, and at the same time I realize to do so we have to bring down our debt. I think the plan that we're voting on tonight will accomplish all that," Cassidy told News 2.
The measure from House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) would extend the debt ceiling into next year. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says it won't pass their chambers, with Senate Democrats unanimously opposed to it.
Reid is offering his own plan to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default next week. His plan and Boehner's have enough in common that Reid has hinted of a possible compromise.


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Heavy rain five minutes before the start of Saturday morning's final practice session for the German Grand Prix threw things into disarray for a while, but created a gripping final few minutes after the track had dried out.
A series of rapid-fire laps saw fastest time changing hands by the minute, but in the end it was Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel who claimed the top slot with 1m 15.103s ahead of Fernando Alonsos Ferrari on 1m 15.387s. Mark Webber thus lost his top place after a lap of 1m 15.708s had taken the honour away from Vettel, but he remained third ahead of Ferrari's Felipe Massa who was the only other runner below 1m 16s, with 1m 15.854s.
Once again Mercedes looked strong with Nico Rosberg fifth on 1m 16.046s and Michael Schumacher seventh on 1m 16.473s, while between them came Lewis Hamilton on 1m 16.207s for McLaren, who have opted to keep their blown diffuser on the car for the rest of the weekend. Jenson Button in the other MP4-25 had a tough morning, however, and was only 13th on 1m 17.037s.
Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg were again fast for Williams with eighth and 10th best times on 1m 16.481s and 1m 16.743s respectively, sandwiching Robert Kubica who lapped in 1m 16.646s in his Renault. Behind that trio came Kamui Kobayashi for BMW Sauber on 1m 16.882s, then Sebastien Buemi on 1m 16.990s in the Toro Rosso and Button.
Behind the McLaren, Vitaly Petrov recorded 1m 17.148s for Renault, ahead of Pedro de la Rosas BMW Sauber on 1m 17.220s, Jaime Alguersuaris 1m 17.341s in the second Toro Rosso and Tonio Liuzzis 1m 17.538s for Force India. Their second car, driven by Adrian Sutil, had mechanical problems and did not record a time.
Heikki Kovalainens Lotus took new team honours with 1m 19.193s ahead of team mate Jarno Trulli on 1m 19.607s and Bruno Senna on 1m 20.533s for HRT. Sakon Yamamoto was 21st in the other Spanish car, on 1m 21.538s. The Virgins didnt run at the end when conditions improved, so Timo Glock was 22nd on 1m 23.444s from Lucas di Grassi on 1m 23.873s.
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This course is designed to act as a summative experience for the student. The final BFA Thesis Project will be defined by the student and work with a level of professional collaboration. The requirements for the BFA Thesis will be to solve and effectively visually communicate a medical or scientific problem. Integration of outside resources, research effective collaborator/expert communication, professional practices, presentation (oral and written) and documentation of the process of the specific yearlong project will be expected to determine successful BFA candidacy. The choice of media and concept will be evaluated on its appropriateness for communicating the message and solving the Thesis problem. The project visualization will be student driven; content needs will be determined by the student and the research/collaboration. The emphasis in this course will be on the conceptual development of the content accuracy/relevance and its realization through the design process. The process will fully address research, expert collaboration, target audience, time spent, visual communication problem and successful execution of completed production. The goal will be effective visual communication with a strong, aesthetic, fully considered project, which integrates several layers of media. The final work will have the following: ÊA two sentence (maximum) Thesis Statement, a designed/written proposal, research paper, business oriented documentation, a digital presentation to explain the work, artist statement/project scope statement, and the final project depicting the solution for the BFA Exhibition. Offered fall.
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Ought to fine every football player in NFL $100 for each time he makes a tackle and "showboats"...Hey look at me! I actually did what I'm supposed to do. Yea me!!!
Tony G., Thank You for being a class act to the Falcons; your HOF status will be a bright light for the Falcons.
The NBA is a joke.
Why did they stop throwing flags for the self-absorbed, pre-planned dance routines after big plays?
Rodman's an ignorant fool--I don't pay attention to him and I wonder why the media does.
The NFL should pass a rule to keep owners off the sidelines.
Mayor Reed and Arthur Blank keep laughing all the way to the banks to fill their pockets..
It's almost at the point that QBs will just wear flags the defense has to pull vs. tackling them.
I heard Tony Romo had an epidural. It's about time he delivered.
Priority: Get rid of offsetting penalties. Throw both out for a quarter.
"Moral victories" are for losers.
Will someone please let me know when the good teams start playing in bowl games?
Who'd a thunk you could make millions playing a game as an adult?
Now that GM Wren has done all his post-season dealing, the Braves have a very good chance of going from first to worst in their division.
Tech 'fans' do not let their whole year revolve around sports - like UGA fans.
How many former college or pro football players have you talked to about their injuries? And you want your son to play?
Falcons, please rest your QB. Signed, Panthers fan
If the Falcons' "brass" had been sharp enough 5 years ago to draft both UGA's Knowshon Moreno and Matthew Stafford, and maybe Calvin J. from Tech. Guess where they'd be?
Man am I on a roll 3 for 3 and I haven't even talked about the Braves or Falcons.
To the expert who said that the officiating in the NFL and the NCAA is the worst he has seen in 45 years. Have you ever officiated in the NFL or NCAA? If not what makes you an expert?


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Cross Word Puzzle
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"Constance of York, Countess of Gloucester (c. 1374 – 28 November 1416) was the only daughter of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and his wife Isabella of Castile, daughter of King Peter of Castile and his favourite mistress, Maria de Padilla."
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-------------------- Constance of York, Countess of Gloucester (c. 1374 – 28 November 1416) was the only daughter of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York and his wife Isabella of Castile, daughter of King Peter of Castile and his favourite mistress, Maria de Padilla.
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2 Plots against Henry IV 3 Marriage and issue 4 Shakespeare and Constance of York 5 Ancestry 6 Footnotes 7 References 8 Further reading
Constance was born about 1374, the only daughter of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, and his wife, Isabella of Castile, the youngest daughter of King Peter of Castile and his favourite mistress, Maria de Padilla.
Plots against Henry IV[edit]
Shortly before 7 November 1379, Constance married Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester (22 September 1373 – 16 January 1400), eldest but third surviving son of Edward le Despenser and Elizabeth Burghersh. Despenser was created Earl of Gloucester by King Richard II on 29 September 1397, but after Richard's deposition and the accession of King Henry IV some of his lands were seized and he was degraded from the earldom. In consequence in late December 1399 he and others joined in a plot, known as the Epiphany Rising, to assassinate King Henry and restore King Richard to the throne. According to a French chronicle the plot was betrayed to the King by Constance's brother, Edward; however contemporary English chronicles make no mention of Edward's alleged role. Gloucester escaped immediate capture, but was eventually turned in to the authorities at Bristol, where he was beheaded on 16 January 1400.[1]
After her husband's death, Constance was granted a life interest in the greater part of his lands and custody of her son.[2]
In February 1405, during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr, Constance herself instigated a plot to abduct the young Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March, and his brother, Roger Mortimer, from Windsor Castle, apparently intending to deliver the young Earl, who had the best claim to the throne of any of Henry IV's rivals, to his uncle Sir Edmund Mortimer, who was married to Glyndwr's daughter. The young Edmund Mortimer and his brother were recaptured before entering Wales. Constance implicated her elder brother, Edward, in the plot, as a result of which he was imprisoned for 17 weeks at Pevensey Castle, but was eventually restored to Henry IV's favour.
When Constance died in 1416, she was buried at the High altar in Reading Abbey.
Marriage and issue[edit]
Shortly before 7 November 1379 Constance married Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester (22 September 1373 – 16 January 1400), third but first surviving son of Edward le Despenser and Elizabeth Burghersh, by whom she had a son and two daughters:[3] Richard le Despenser, 4th Baron Burghersh (1396 – 1414). He married Lady Eleanor Neville (c. 1397 - 1472), daughter of Ralph de Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland (d.1425) and Joan Beaufort (d.1440), daughter of John of Gaunt by Katherine Swynford. He died young without issue. Elizabeth (died young c. 1398) Isabel, born after her father's execution. She married, firstly, Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester (d. 1421/2). A daughter, Elizabeth, Lady Abergavenny (b.1415) was the sole product of this union. Following Worcester's death, she married Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick. They were parents to Henry de Beauchamp, 1st Duke of Warwick and Anne de Beauchamp, 16th Countess of Warwick.
After her husband's death, Constance was either betrothed to or lived as the mistress of Edmund Holland, 4th Earl of Kent (1382-1408), by whom she had an illegitimate daughter, Eleanor Holland (died c. 1459), who married James Tuchet, 5th Baron Audley.
Constance of York, Countess of Gloucester's Timeline
1374 |
Cornisburgh Castle, Yorkshire, England
Langley, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1379 |
November 7, 1379
Age 5
1396 |
November 30, 1396
Age 22
Elmley, Worcestershire, England
1397 |
Age 23
1400 |
July 26, 1400
Age 26
Age 26
Bristol, Gloucestershire, , England
1406 |
October 1406
Age 32
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England
1407 |
January 24, 1407
Age 33
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, , England
1416 |
November 28, 1416
Age 42
Reading Abbey, Berkshire, England


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Do any of you store your boat in a wet slip? We are thinking of renting a slip just for July - October but it seems most places only have covered slips without a boat lift. I don't know if I like the idea of having my boat in the water for 4 months. Any opinions or recommendations?
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I think it all depends on the body of water. You could ask marinas and other boaters to see if they had any problems with gel coats bubbling on boats that were sitting in the water for extended periods of time. Although a lift would obviously be your best option, it doesn't sound like a viable one. How far away do you live from the marinas you are looking to rent a slip at? If you were close you could always pull it out every 5-7 days or so and scrub it down even though it would be a huge pain. We did that for the first four weeks before we got our lift. Like I said, it was a bit of a pain, but it gave us some peace of mind.
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Agreed with pennsforest, I have read many times that you shouldn't leave your boat in the water for more than 2-3 wks at a time, as bubbling in your gel coat can occur. No first hand experience but I have seen it posted a lot.
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Lots and lots of people moore on lakes for the summer.
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