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2 hrs ago | 13WHAM

Graduation Rate Among RCSD Hispanic Students Drops

Within the district, Hispanic students had the lowest graduation rates. In the 2010-2011 school year, the graduation rate among Hispanic students was 43.9 percent In 2011-2012, the Hispanic graduation rate dropped to 38.1percent.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

2 hrs ago | University of Rochester

Lakeside Reborn as URMC's Strong West

Less than two months after Lakeside Health System officially closed its hospital to patients, the Lakeside Board today announced plans to sell most of the system's assets to the University of Rochester Medical Center .

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Related Topix: Brockport, NY, Genesee County, NY, Rochester, NY

6 hrs ago | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

URMC to buy Lakeside properties, restore outpatient services

The acquisition, the medical center said in a statement, was intended to return "outpatient services'' to the Brockport area of Monroe County.

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Related Topix: Brockport, NY, Monroe County, NY, Rochester, NY

10 hrs ago | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Brian Bell: Don't think of IT as techies in a backroom

Brian Bell is a systems analyst and the IT guy for the University of Rochester's Writing, Speaking and Argument Program.

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Related Topix: iPod touch App, iPad App, iPhone and iPad App, LinkedIn, iPhone App, Twitter, Irondequoit, NY, Saint Lawrence University

Mon Jun 17, 2013

RochesterHomepage.net

Fuel Finder 6/17/13

Here's a look at some of the lowest gas prices across the greater Rochester area for Monday June 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

EParis Extra

Douglas LaMendola named director of emergency department at PRMC

LaMendola has a decade of experience in health care. Before his arrival in Paris, he served as administrative clinical leader at Newark- Wayne Community Hospital in Wayne County, N.Y., and was a critical care specialist/ independent nurse consultant.

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Related Topix: Paris, TX

Hotel Interactive

Master Class

To pass the Bot Test , please type the white text that you see in the gray box. This helps us prevent spammers from abusing the system.

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Related Topix: Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Michigan, Penn State University Park, UC Berkeley

University of Rochester

Quantum Optics Leaders from Around the World Convene in Rochester

'Serge Haroche, Joe Eberly and Nick Bigelow outside Hoyt Auditorium before the start of the conference.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Physics, Science

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Audit at URMC reveals misconduct

University of Rochester auditors have uncovered what officials call "a significant misappropriation" of UR funds in one of the Medical Center's departments.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Jacksonville Daily News

Jacksonville woman selected as astronaut candidate

Christina M. Hammock, 34, holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Carolina State University, according to her bio on the NASA website.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, NASA, North Carolina State University, Oceania, American Samoa, World News, Space, Albion College

Criminal Report Daily

NASA Selects Mars Mission Astronaut Hopefuls

NASA has picked eight Americans, a mix of scientists and military pilots, to begin training for future space missions that may one day launch them all the way to Mars.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, NASA, Space, Albion College, US Military, US Navy, US News

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"The Past Is Never Dead . . .

About my most recent post, which touched on the Civil War, a reader wondered, "Aren't there more pressing contemporary issues to discuss than a civil war that transpired so long ago?" One might have an easier time identifying contemporary issues that don't go back to the Civil War.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Opinion

Scientific American

How to Be a Better Boss

I took on my first "boss" role a couple of years ago while overseeing a tiny cadre of junior-level editors at a national women's magazine.

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Related Topix: Psychology, Science, Michigan State University, University of Akron

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Erie Times News

College Clan

John D. Lapek Jr. recently was awarded a Ph.D. in toxicology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, N.Y. He will be completing a post-doctorate focusing on clinical cancer proteomics at Harvard Medical School affiliate Mass.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Pharmacology, Centerville, PA, Erie, PA, Jeannette, PA

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Help local cancer research

We are at a pivotal juncture in the fight against cancer. Every day, cancer researchers across the country, and in our own backyard, take steps to answering key questions in treatment and prevention -- requiring dedication, patience and money.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Rochester, NY, Pancreatic Cancer

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Genesee Country Express

The Valley View: Carnite twins celebrate a busy week

It was a busy week for one family in our community. Chris and Lori Naczynski took time out last weekend to attend the auditions for Wheel of Fortune and although they were not selected, they enjoyed the adventure.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Education Etc., Springwater, NY, Cohocton, NY

Packaging World

Stirring the pot of package innovation

Combine the expertise and resources of a contract manufacturer/packager, mix it with the knowledge gained from working with the packaging departments of major universities, sprinkle in some old-fashioned entrepreneurial spirit, let those ingredients simmer, and you've got an innovative package stew cooking in the pot.

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Related Topix: Fairport, NY, Life, Food, Nutrition, Rochester, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

June 15 - A Rochester war hero returns home

Today is June 15. On this day in 1900, General Elwell Stephen Otis, a national war hero, returned home to Rochester.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Excellence on Campus West

Gates * Kyle Logan DePriest of Gates graduated in May from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Rochester * Mara Kouides of Rochester was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at the University of Portland in Oregon.

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Related Topix: Bergen, NY, Rochester, NY, Dartmouth College, University of Portland

Science News

Simple invisibility cloaks hide toys, pets, people

Making something invisible does not require complex materials and techniques. Well-placed mirrors or lenses can cloak fish, cats and even people, two new studies show.

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Related Topix: Physics, Science, Science / Technology