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Best Places
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"Chapter 69: Top-Ranked Metros". Miller, R.K. and K. Washington.; Consumer Behavior. Jan., 2012. p. 400.
Chapter 69 of the book "Consumer Behavior 2012 8th Edition" is presented. It identifies the top-ranked metropolitan centers in the U.S. It shows that the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose core-based statistical area as having the highest median household effective buying power. It lists Yuba City in California and El Centro in Florida as having the highest employment growth between 2010 and 2011. It also names Raleigh, North Carolina as the best place for business and career.
"The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012". Brandon, E.; U.S.News & World Report. Oct, 2011. p. 1.
Better weather, affordable housing, and plenty of interesting things to do are just a few reasons people move to a new place when they retire. Here are 10 excellent places to retire in 2012: 1. Flagstaff, AZ, 2. Boone, NC, 3. Traverse City, MI, 4. Walnut Creek, CA, 5. Ithaca, NY, 6. Lincoln, NE, 7. Pittsburgh, PA, 8. Port Charlotte, FL, 9. Pittsfield, MA, and 10. Santa Fe, NM.
"Best Places to Retire. (Cover Story)". BRAVERMAN, B.; Money. Vol. 40, Iss. 9. Oct., 2011. p. 97.
The cover story article presents advice about five places to live which offer amenities and affordability for retirees. The five places listed include Marquette, Michigan, Cape Coral, Florida, Boise, Idaho, Danville, Kentucky, and Weatherford, Texas. Each place offers affordable housing, good healthcare and a range of possibilities for outdoor activities and cultural pursuits. In each location information concerning housing prices, median property tax, cost of living and demographic information is presented.
"The Best Places to be a Woman". STREIB, L.; Newsweek. Vol. 158, Iss. 13. Sep. 26, 2011. p. 30.
A chart is presented of countries ranked as the best places for women's rights including Iceland, Denmark, and the U.S. based on resources for women such as justice, education, and health.
"Which is America's Best City?". Wong, V.; BusinessWeek.com. Sep 21, 2011. p. 1.
The article presents information on Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been ranked by Businessweek.com as the No. 1 city in the U.S. It is stated that Raleigh has reputed universities including North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The cities were ranked on the basis of the number of restaurants, bars, number of colleges, libraries, and professional sports teams; the income, poverty, unemployment, and crime.
"The Best and Worst Cities for Jobs Right Now". Smith, J.; Forbes.com. Sep 13, 2011. p. 44.
The article reports on the results of the latest survey by employment services firm Manpowergroup on the best and worst cities for jobs in the U.S. as of September 2011. Based on the results, 16% expect to hire more staff during the fourth quarter of 2011, while 11% anticipate layoffs. The best place for jobs is San Antonio, Texas, with such employers as the U.S. Department of Defense and the United Services Automobile Association.
"Best Places You've Never Heard of". Page, M.; Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel. Vol. 14, Iss. 7. Sep, 2011. p. 36.
Of Georgia's Tusheti region, the inveterate adventurer describes a land "with centuries-old defensive towers, mountaintop castles, and stone shrines," some of which, like Guest House Lamata, are being transformed into basic lodgings with simple wooden furniture. [...] livestock is as common here as the fog. [...] even mellow day hikes are rewarded with dramatic endings here, such as the one found at Bucking Mule Falls, which plunges 600 feet down a steep rock face into Devil Canyon.
"For More Best Places..". Anonymous; Money. Vol. 40, Iss. 8. Sep., 2011. p. 92.
The article directs readers to the website CNNMoney.com for more information on articles published in the September 2011 issue of the periodical "Money."
"The Best Places to Retire". Barrett, W.P. and A. Ebeling.; Forbes. Vol. 187, Iss. 6. Apr 11, 2011. p. 67.
The article briefly discusses each of 16 cities in the U.S. the publication deems to be attractive places to retire to, based on such factors as weather, incidence of crime, availability of medical care and cost of living. Portland, Oregon has no state sales taxes and plenty of physicians. The cost of living is low and the scenery magnificent in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tucson, Arizona enjoys good weather and has inexpensive housing. An accompanying map rates all 50 U.S. states according to their tax burdens.
"10 Best Places for the Wealthiest Retirees". Brandon, E.; U.S.News & World Report. Apr, 2011. p. 1.
Ten best places that might appeal to the wealthiest American retirees are presented. These include Hillsborough, CA, Paradise Valley, AZ, Wolf Trap, VA, Pal Beach, FL, and Mercer Island, WA.
"100 Best Places to Live in America. (Cover Story)". BRAVERMAN, B., A.C. LEE, J. LEVINE, et al.; Money. Vol. 40, Iss. Aug 9, 2011. p. 70.
The article offers information on the best places to live in the U.S. including Louisville, Colorado, Milton, Massachusetts, and Solon, Ohio. The winners are determined by population, median income and education, fiscal strength and ease-of-living criteria. An area's access to schools, recreation, and health care is also a factor. The economic stability, access to secure jobs, and a low crime rate also contribute to an area's appeal. Information on people and families living in the areas chosen are detailed.
"Best Places to Live Cheaply". Fisher, D.; Forbes.com. Aug 10, 2011. p. 8.
The article focuses on Sandusky, Ohio which topped the 2011 "Forbes" list of America's Best Cheap Cities. Sandusky is described to be a city with water views and the most affordable housing market in the U.S. Several factors were considered in producing the list including crime rate, school quality and cost of living. The city's reported unemployment rate for June is attributable to Cedar Point Amusement Park seasonal hiring of 3,000 temporary workers.
"The Best Places". Badenhausen, K.; Forbes. Vol. 188, Iss. 1. Jul 18, 2011. p. 67.
The article presents brief, illustrated descriptions of cities on the publication's list of the 25 best U.S. metropolitan areas for business. Raleigh, North Carolina is predicted to have 2.9% annual job growth through 2013, and has business costs that are 18% below the U.S. average. In Des Moines, Iowa the median price of a house is $148,600. Provo, Utah's $15 billion economy benefits from the presence of Brigham Young University. Car maker Toyota Motor and printer manufacturer Lexmark International are among large companies that have established a presence in Lexington, Kentucky.
"America's Best Cities for Young Professionals". Brennan, M.; Forbes.com. Jul 12, 2011. p. 3.
The article features U.S. cities considered as the best places for young professionals seeking jobs. According to the author, Des Moines, Iowa is ranked first, with the city having a ratio of one big business for every 568 residents. He reveals that the area has attracted startups and established companies looking to relocate mainly because its business costs are 16 percent below the national average. He adds that Raleigh, North Carolina is ranked second, while Madison, Wisconsin is third.
"The Best Places for Business". Badenhausen, K.; Forbes.com. Jun 29, 2011. p. 54.
The article presents an overview of the 13th annual list of the Best Places for Business and Careers in the U.S. On top of the list is Raleigh, North Carolina with its strong university presence. Data also contrasts the economies of Texas and California and looks at the 200 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S. considering metrics relating to job growth, costs, income growth, educational attainment, projected economic growth, and quality of life.
"Europe's Best for Business". Arend, M.; Site Selection. Vol. 56, Iss. 3. May, 2011. p. 376.
The article focuses on the top European cities in which most investors want to invest as revealed by Cushman and Wakefield Inc.'s European Cities Monitor 2010 ranking. It says that London in England keeps its top spot from the 2009 survey. It tells that the main factors considered by the companies in choosing business location include market access, staff availability, and transportation. It mentions other top 10 cities including Brussels in Belgium, Barcelona in Spain, and Munich in Bavaria.
"Canada's Best Places to Live". Castaldo, J. and P. Froats.; MoneySense. Vol. 13, Iss. 2. Apr, 2011. p. 56.
As a writer, Ken McGoogan has more freedom in choosing where to live than a lot of Canadians. The author of seven non-fiction books has lived in every region of the country during his 64 years -- from east to west, including a jaunt up north. McGoogan eventually chose to settle in Toronto, where he has lived with his wife, Sheena, for the past nine years. To him, this is the best place to live in the country. McGoogan's opinion, controversial though it may be, is nevertheless well informed. Through all of his roaming, McGoogan has developed a good sense of what he wants from the city he calls home. Near the top of his list is access to a well-stocked library. Certainly one aspect is the weather. The catch is that housing is really only affordable if you're working in the first place. And in Timmins, that might not be the case.
"Best Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs". Nelson, B.; Forbes.com. Mar 23, 2011. p. 7.
The article focuses on cities in the U.S. considered as the best places for minority entrepreneurs. According to the author, Kauffman Foundation released data which shows that immigrants accounted for almost 30 percent of new business owners in the country as of 2010. He states that Atlanta, Georgia is the best U.S. metro area for minority entrepreneurs and is also the metro with the second highest percentage of minority business owners among cities with populations higher than one million.
"The Best Retirement Places". Barrett, W.P.; Forbes.com. Mar 23, 2011. p. 59.
The article reports on places in the U.S. that are considered best options for retirees. According to the author, the locations included in the "Forbes 2011 Retirement Guide" were chosen based on factors such as tax burden, cost of living, weather, availability of medical care and crime rates among others. He states that San Antonio, Texas made the list because of its low living costs, while states like Georgia and Montana are considered some of the best in terms of tax climates.
"The Best Place is the One that Best Suits You". KATZEFF, P.; Investors Business Daily. Mar 21, 2011. p. A07.
"The Best Cities for Finding Employment". Smith, J.; Forbes.com. Mar 8, 2011. p. 39.
The article looks at the U.S. cities which offer the best areas for finding a job as reported by recruiting firm Ajilon Professional Staffing. It says that the choices were based on factors such as diversity of industries, cost of living and size of companies. It gives reasons why Minneapolis is at the top of list, followed by Austin, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts.
"The Best Places to Open a Restaurant". Wolff, M.; Restaurant Business. Vol. 110, Iss. 3. Mar., 2011. p. 24.
The article discusses the 2011 Restaurant Growth Index (RGI) annual report of The Nielsen Co. which ranks markets by identifying restaurant sales and gaps per capita in the U.S. Total restaurant sales have declined due to the slow recovering economy. The Crestview, Florida market is the at the top of the RGI list, followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Ocean City, New Jersey. Vacation destinations and markets with high transient population are found to have high index scores.