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Best cities for jobs

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:00:04 +0000

While the last few months have been full of stories about companies laying off workers or going bankrupt, not all of the news is so gloomy. Some cities have weathered the recession reasonably well. Others have barely been touched by hard times.

Forbes recently identified the best big cities or regions for would-be workers to find (or keep) positions.

Here’s the list:

10. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore./Wash.

9. Oklahoma City, Okla.

8. Raleigh-Cary, N.C.

7. Salt Lake City, Utah

6. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, Wash.

5. Dallas-Plano-Irving, Tex.

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, Tex.

3. San Antonio, Tex.

2. Houston-Sugar Land-Bay Town, Tex.

1. Austin-Round Rock, Tex.

What makes these cities some of your best bets for job-seeking? Visit Forbes to find out!

U.S. metros with largest population growth

GetListy — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:22:39 +0000

Photo: City of Dallas

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that these metro areas added the most population through July 1 of 2008:

Rank	Metropolitan area	2008 population	Population increase from 2007	Percent growth
1.	Dallas	6,300,006	146,532	2.4
2.	Houston	5,728,143	130,185	2.3
3.	Phoenix	4,281,899	115,978	2.8
4.	Atlanta	5,376,285	114,989	2.2
5.	Los Angeles	12,872,808	88,196	0.7
6.	New York	19,006,798	84,227	0.4
7.	Chicago	9,569,624	72,771	0.8
8.	Austin	1,652,602	60,012	3.8
9.	San Francisco	4,274,531	58,406	1.4
10.	Washington, D.C.	5,358,130	55,835	1.1

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

AKC names Dallas’s top breeds for 2008

PR Newswire — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:23:36 +0000

From The American Kennel Club

The AKC announced their nationwide registration statistics which revealed that for the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred in America. But, while more than twice as many Labs were registered last year than any other breed, making it a likely leader for many years to come, the Bulldog continues to amble its way up the list. It made news last year by returning to the AKC’s Top 10 for the first time in over 70 years and now has jumped 6 percent, advancing two spots to land in 8th place.

Here’s a look at Dallas’s Top 10 breeds as compared to the rest of the country:

DALLAS 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Bulldog
6. Boxer
7. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8. Dachshund**
9. Miniature Schnauzer**
10. Rottweiler
* Registration data pulled from Dallas zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
**Tied with # 7

NATIONWIDE 2008
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu

“The belief that everything is bigger in Texas holds true for the Dallas registration statistics this year,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “Smaller breeds like the Yorkie and Cavalier have moved down the list, while the German Shepherd (up two spots from 2007) and Bulldog (up six spots from 2007) have gained popularity.”

Visit AKC.org for information on other cities and the complete list of national rankings.

Source: American Kennel Club

Top U.S. markets for price growth in condos

PR Newswire — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:40:31 +0000

From Realtor.com

Despite the effects of today’s economic challenges on the nation’s housing market, local metro areas throughout the country are delivering strong median sales price growth on condominiums, representing better buying opportunities especially for first-time home buyers, based on the most recent Existing-Home Sales quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors.

Here are the top markets:

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington: The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area led the country with a double digit increase in median condo prices (+11.1%) during Q3 of 2008, compared to Q3 of 2007.(1) Unemployment was at 5.7% in November of 2008.(2) The median income was $64.8K.(3) Historically, this area has had the sixth highest GDP among the 363 MSAs in the nation.(4) For around $150K, buyers can purchase a 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath home with around 1500 square feet of space.

Bismarck, ND: Bismarck was the only other metro area with a double digit median price gain (+11.0%) in Q3.(1) It had the second lowest jobless rate in the nation (2.6%),(2) with many residents employed in the healthcare industry, a sector that has been impacted less by the recession than other industries. The median income was $64.4K(3), the second highest of the six featured cities. Bismarck also has a very pro-business local government(5) that supports the success of its many self-employed residents. With a population of just 97.4K, it delivered the 68th lowest GDP in the nation as of the last government report.(4) Buyers can expect a median condo price of $148K(1) that will buy a 1750 sq ft home with 2 Beds and 2 Baths.

Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land, TX: This area came in third among the six on our list with a healthy 8.1% increase in median condo prices during Q3 of 2008.(1) It did slightly better than its northerly neighbor in the area of unemployment, reporting a 5.5% jobless rate in November of 2008. The median income is lower than the Dallas area, however, at $61.1K.(3) It has outranked Dallas in GDP in the past, with the fifth highest in the nation.(4) More condo for the money is available here. More spacious 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath homes, are being offered for around $135K.

New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA: Real estate is gaining ground in New Orleans during the ongoing recovery from Katrina. The median home price increased by 7.7% during Q3 of 2008(1) as buyers take advantage of historically low prices. This area had 4.9% unemployment in November of 2008.(2) The median income was $59.8K.(3) Historically, this area has had the 41st highest GDP among the 363 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) in the nation.(4) For $172K, buyers get a 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 450 Sq Ft flat on historic Burgundy Street.

Rochester, NY: Rochester offers the second largest economy in New York State, next to the Big Apple, a fact that may be helping condo prices during the recession.(1) Known as the world capital of imaging, it commands a substantial share of imaging and optical science in the local market and universities. Rochester had 5.9% unemployment, the highest among the markets listed but still well below the national unemployment rate of 6.5% (2). The median income was $63.5K.(3) Rochester had the 52nd highest GDP in the nation as of the latest report.(4) The median condo price is $121K,(1) making it one of the most affordable of the US metro areas experiencing a median price increase (+5.8%). At about that price, expect to buy a 2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhouse offering around 1100 Sq Ft.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: This area has the highest median price point of our top six. A 1 Bed, 1 Bath high rise condo with 600 Sq Ft of living space and a city view can be had for the local median price of $207K.(1) Philly is the sixth most populous city in the US with the seventh largest GDP in the nation, as of the latest report.(4) Like Rochester, NY, unemployment was at 5.9%(2) but the median income was also the highest of the group at $74.3K.(4)

Source: Realtor.com

Most and least caffeinated cities

PR Newswire — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:36:50 +0000

From HealthSaver

The second annual HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey, commissioned by HealthSaver, a national emerging health care discount service, found that the most caffeinated city in the country is Tampa, followed by Seattle, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles.

The HealthSaver 2008 Caffeinated Cities Survey was conducted to determine the caffeine consumption habits and attitudes of consumers across the U.S., and to learn more about cultural views and health benefits of this morning pick-me-up, afternoon alert booster and late-night indulgence.

Most Caffeinated Cities

1. Tampa
2. Seattle
3. Chicago
4. New York
5. Los Angeles

Least Caffeinated Cities

1. Riverside/San Bernardino
2. Atlanta
3. San Diego
4. Minneapolis/St. Paul
5. Dallas

Source: HealthSaver

Five fresh coffee spots in Dallas

GetListy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:11:41 +0000

The Dallas Morning News recently listed some great coffee houses for your caffeine jolt. Here they are — but see the story for lots more details:

CROOKED TREE COFFEEHOUSE — 2414 Routh St., 214-953-1142, crookedtreecoffeehouse.com
DRIP COFFEE CO. — 4343 Lovers Lane, 214-599-7800, dripcoffeeco.com
GACHET COFFEE LOUNGE — 2336 Victory Park Lane, 214-953-1234, gachetcoffee.com
OPENING BELL COFFEE — 300 N. Akard St. inside the Mosaic, 214-665-2355 (also South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St., 214-565-0383), openingbellcoffee.com
MOTOPIA — 4123 N. Central Expressway near Fitzhugh, 214-443-8389, motopiacafe.com

Other spots worth checking out:

THE PEARL CUP ESPRESSO BAR — 1900 N. Henderson Ave.
BECKLEY BREWHOUSE — 1111 N. Beckley Ave., 214-943-8977, beckleybrewhouse.com
MURRAY STREET COFFEE SHOP — 103 Murray St., 214-655-2808, murraystreetcoffee.com
URBAN DOG COFFEE — 2720 Oak Lawn Ave., 214-219-5511, urbandogcoffee.com
WHITE ROCK COFFEE — 10105 E. Northwest Highway at Ferndale-Easton, 214-341-4774, wrcoffee.com

Source: The Dallas Morning News

Top business cities 2008

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:08 +0000

With the economy struggling and little in the way of good news coming out on a daily basis, there are still a few bright spots to be found.

MarketWatch is just out with its annual list of the Top 10 Business Cities for 2008. These are towns that appear best equipped to ride out the recession with the fewest bankruptcies, foreclosures, layoffs, etc.

For the second straight year, a Midwestern metropolitan area occupies the top spot.

Here’s the list:

1. Minneapolis-St. Paul
2. Boston
3. Denver
4. Washington
5. Richmond, Va.
6. Charlotte, N.C.
7. Columbus, Ohio
8. Nashville, Tenn.
9. Dallas
10. San Francisco

To find out how these cities made the list, and to see a slideshow, visit MarketWatch.

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Top text messaging markets in the U.S.

PR Newswire — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:49:47 +0000

From Scarborough Research

El Paso is the top U.S. city for text messaging according to consumer and media research firm Scarborough Research. Fifty-seven percent of cell phone subscribers age 18-plus in El Paso text message, versus 48 percent of adult cellular subscribers nationally. Other leading markets for text messaging include Salt Lake City, Dallas and Memphis. Fifty-five percent of cell subscribers in these cities utilize the text messaging feature on their phone. Scarborough finds that Fort Myers, FL, Charleston, WV, and Grand Rapids, MI are the local markets least likely to text message. Thirty-six percent of Fort Meyers and Charleston cellular subscribers utilize the text messaging feature on their phones, as do 35 percent of those in Grand Rapids, MI.

Youth and cultural diversity are two demographic commonalities among these so-called texters, according to Scarborough Research. These consumers are 49 percent more likely than all cellular subscribers to be ages 18-24, 14 percent more likely to be Hispanic, and 24 percent more likely to be African-American. Scarborough points to these similarities as likely reasons why El Paso, Salt Lake City, Dallas and Memphis are the top text messaging markets. El Paso and Dallas both have Hispanic compositions that are well above average. Further, Salt Lake City and El Paso are top markets for 18-24 year old adults, and Memphis is a leading city for African-Americans.

Scarborough Local Market Profile: Top Markets for Texters
(City/DMA and percent of cell phone subscribers who use the text messaging feature on their phone)

    El Paso, TX                    57
    Salt Lake City, UT             55
    Dallas/Fort Worth, TX          55
    Memphis, TN                    55
    Cincinnati, OH                 54
    Washington, D.C.               54
    Chattanooga, TN                53
    Atlanta, GA                    53
    Oklahoma City, OK              52
    Las Vegas, NV                  52
    Colorado Springs/Pueblo, CO    52
    Los Angeles, CA                51
    Chicago, IL                    51
    Sacramento/Stockton/, CA       51
    Richmond/Petersburg, VA        51
    Kansas City, MO                51
    Phoenix, AZ                    50
    San Diego, CA                  50
    Houston, TX                    50
    Philadelphia, PA               50
    Albuquerque/Santa Fe, NM       50
    New York, NY                   50
    Honolulu, HI                   50
    San Antonio, TX                50
    Tucson, AZ                     49
    Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL       49
    Austin, TX                     49
    Tulsa, OK                      49
    Norfolk/Newport News, VA       49
    Denver, CO                     48
    Providence/New Bedford, RI     48
    Fresno/Visalia, CA             48
    Columbus, OH                   48
    Birmingham, AL                 48
    Hartford/New Haven, CT         48
    San Fran./Oak./San Jose, CA    48
    Bakersfield, CA                48
    New Orleans, LA                47
    Syracuse, NY                   47
    Cleveland/Akron, OH            47
    Spokane, WA                    47
    Pittsburgh, PA                 47
    Harlingen/Brownsville/         47
    McAllen, TX                    47
    Buffalo, NY                    47
    Seattle/Tacoma, WA             46
    Nashville, TN                  46
    Rochester, NY                  46
    Charlotte, NC                  46
    Greenville/Asheville/          45
    Anderson, SC                   45
    Portland, OR                   45
    Baltimore, MD                  45
    Knoxville, TN                  45
    Detroit, MI                    45
    Harrisburg/Lancaster/Lebanon/  44
    York, PA                       44
    Albany/Schenectady/Troy, NY    44
    Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA          44
    Boston, MA                     44
    Orlando/D. Beach/Melbourne, FL 44
    Raleigh/Durham, NC             44
    Indianapolis, IN               44
    Dayton, OH                     43
    Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA      43
    Jacksonville, FL               43
    Des Moines/Ames, OA            43
    Little Rock/Pine Bluff, AR     43
    Mobile/Pensacola, FL           43
    Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL       41
    St. Louis, MO                  41
    Greensboro/High Point/         41
    Winston-Salem, NC              41
    Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN       41
    Wichita/Hutchinson, KS         41
    Toledo, OH                     41
    Louisville, KY                 40
    West Palm Beach, FL            40
    Lexington, KY                  39
    Milwaukee, WI                  38
    Flint/Saginaw/Bay City, MI     38
    Green Bay/Appleton, WI         37
    Fort Myers/Naples, FL          36
    Charleston/Huntington, WV      36
    Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Battle
     Creek, MI                     35

Source: Scarborough USA+ Release 1 2008

Longest Running TV Shows

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:29:14 +0000

Next spring, ER signs off after 15 seasons, a run the likes of which network television rarely sees anymore. These days, making it to the magic 100 episode mark — the accepted cutoff for syndication purposes – is considered an accomplishment as dwindling ratings kill off old shows and new ones fail to capture public fancy.

What are some of the longest-running series of all time? The meter isn’t done running on ER, The Simpsons (400-plus episodes) or the Law & Order franchise (nearly 400), so we’ll leave them out for now.

What’s left is a list of golden oldies who enjoyed the longest tenures in America’s living rooms, presented with years they appeared and total number of episodes:

Gunsmoke (1955-75): 635

Lassie (1954-72): 588

Death Valley Days (1952-70): 451

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952-66): 435

Bonanza (1959-73): 430

My Three Sons (1960-72): 380

Dallas (1978-91): 357

Knots Landing (1979-93): 344

Source: The Extraordinary Book of Lists

35 best TV shows ever

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:12:23 +0000

When it comes to television, everyone has an opinion. As such, any lists of bests and worsts is entirely subjective and easy to criticize or dismiss.

Thankless as the job might seem, the New York Post decided to name its “35 Best Shows on TV – Ever.”

Why 35? Why these 35?

Why not?

Here’s their Top 10:

1. The Sopranos

2. All in the Family

3. The Oprah Winfrey Show

4. American Idol

5. The West Wing

6. Mary Tyler Moore

7. Dallas

8. 24

9. Twin Peaks

10. Sesame Street

To find out the rationale behind these selections, and to see the rest of the list, visit the New York Post.

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