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FIGHT

FIGHT — Freedom, Independence, God, Honor, Today — was a community organization formed in the aftermath of Rochester's 1964 riots. It successfully agitated for change, taking on hiring practices, living conditions and other critical issues. FIGHT leaders were also credited with stopping additional civil unrest when rioting hit other northern cities in the mid-1960s. The Rev. Franklin D. Florence, raised in the south and a friend of Malcolm X, was in his late 20s and early 30s at the time and became the face and voice of the organization. He worked closely with Saul Alinsky, the controversial social activist and was FIGHT's first president in 1965. Florence showed up at the Kodak shareholders meeting in New Jersey in 1967 and threatened to hold a midnight march on Kodak's Rochester offices on the anniversary of Rochester's riots. That forced Kodak to the table to initiate a recruitment and training program for the black community.

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Job Postings

This page is for listing job postings. Web Developer in Lima, NY Position is with Manufacturers Representatives Posted: 12/7/13 We are a unique small company in Lima, NY and we are seeking a full-time Web Developer to handle a wide variety of website & web related projects. If you are a truly driven person who enjoys creating websites, graphics as well as utilizing SEO, social media, and all of the latest trends, all while in a relaxed and informal environment, this may be the opportunity for you. Essential Knowledge: MUST HAVE Excellent Knowledge of and Experience with HTML5, CSS3, & PHP Knowledge and experience working with MySQL and/or SQL Server databases Ability to create web graphics with Photoshop Knowledge & Experience with SEO practices & Social Media tools Essential Traits: Must be driven to succeed Must be able to work independently & take initiative Must be trustworthy Benefits: This is a Full-Time 40 hour per week position Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM 7 paid holidays, & 1 Week paid vacation after 1 year 50% paid health insurance available after 90 days To Apply: To apply, please submit your resume & a well written cover letter of interest via Email to resumes (at) aspwebpro (dot) com. In your letter, please explain your experience level, salary expectations, list any websites you have worked on, and why you think you would be a good fit for this position. Thank you in advance for your interest! 10/8/2012: Request for Qualifications: Bookkeeper Needed Apply at http://r.ant-hill.org/RFQbookkeeping. Ant Hill Cooperative seeks a bookkeeper and submission of qualifications from interested candidates. Background: Incorporated as a housing cooperative, Ant Hill leases and operates two houses and relets its nine rooms to members. Member residents self-organize, operate the kitchen, conduct work parties, and manage house chores. Our annual budget totals just over $50 000. Please see http://Ant-Hill.org for details. Requirements: Successful performance of duties requires * expertise with double-entry bookkeeping, Gnucash, and Quickbooks * working with our Treasurer and members in a professional manner * use of project collaboration software to track and acknowledge timely deliverables. Deliverables we seek include * digital ledgers and journals no more than seven calendar days from current * asset account no more than seven calendar days from current * receipts accessed, organized, delivered monthly or digitally retrievable, to standards suitable for an annual audit * monthly invoice and statement for all member accounts due 20th of each month * monthly summaries of accounts receivable and payable due 3 days before directors meetings * detailed monthly income statement and balance sheet due 3 days before directors meetings * detailed and summary annual income statement and balance sheet due 30 days after fiscal year end * income tax preparation: Internal Revenue Form 1120C and New York Form CT-4 plus related forms and schedules. Remuneration: We offer * $40 payable upon monthly deliverables * $100 payable upon annual deliverables * member benefits: participation in Ant Hill events, use of house, hot tub, potlucks * one dinner weekly free * monthly Ant Hill membership fee, waived * lifetime NASCO membership fee, paid by Ant Hill To submit your qualifications and apply, please visit http://r.ant-hill.org/RFQbookkeeping and complete your submission. We will close the process and select a candidate after three suitable submissions or October 13, whichever sooner.

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Binghamton

Binghamton is a city in the eastern most extent of the Southern Tier of New York and the lower right-hand corner of the Western Tier of New York. At the crossroads of the Southern Tier Expressway (NY Route 17) and Interstates 81 and 88, it serves as one of the principal gateways to western New York. The city competes with upstate New York cities - Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and ? Albany? - for the The Golden Snowball Award. It is very easy to get from Rochester to Binghamton. Get on I-390 and head south. When that road ends, go east on I-86/NY 17, and, sooner or later, you'll get there. As for what to do when you get there: See the Binghamton Mets (baseball) or Binghamton Senators (hockey) play Try a Spiedie In August go to the SpiedieFest and Balloon Rally Binghamton now has a city wiki as well, found at www.BingWiki.org. The wiki is on RocWiki's interwiki map and can be linked to directly as BingWiki. See their Rochester page or link to it using: [wiki:BingWiki:Rochester,_NY Rochester]

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Commuting by Road, Rail or Air

I do a lot of travelling between NYC and ROC. Used to work over here but have since started a job in NYC. Work there during the week and come home on the weekends. Some sanity compared to NYC.I have noticed though a lot of people tend to do the same. I take Jet Blue - a quick 1 hour trip. Sometimes I drive - a not so quick 6 hour trip. I get the impression that I'm not alone on this weekly trek.How many others are there? Tips? Hints? Routes? Anything interesting to say? See Also: How To Get To Rochester

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Fuzzy Pipe Cleaner

Fuzzy pipe cleaners in action. Source: Bob.Fornal The fuzzy pipe cleaner, perhaps the most ubiquitous of all children's arts and crafts materials, was invented in Rochester by John Harry Stedman who is interred in Mt. Hope Cemetery. And yes, it was originally intended for cleaning pipes. It was one of the inventions that made Stedman a wealthy and prominent resident of his day. Notes and References Pipe Cleaner Crafts - Fun Activities for Kids on Squidoo.com - lots of stuff here. Pipe Cleaner Crafts on FamilyFun.com Pipe Cleaner Creatures and Pipe Cleaner Ornaments on MarthaStewart.com Pipe Cleaner Bouquet on HowStuffWorks.com Rainbow Pipecleaner Birdy Lot of Pipe Cleaner Art Videos on YouTube.com

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John Harry Stedman

John Harry Stedman (b. 1843, d. 1922) invented such wondrous marvels as the fuzzy pipe cleaner and the streetcar transfer ticket in 18921. He sold the pipe cleaner rights to BJLong Company which still makes them today, and that made him a wealthy man. In 1913, he re-introduced the custom of placing a lit candle in windows for Christmas. Interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery, the best source for more information is Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery, which published a brief biography in the Volume 3, Number 1 (Spring 1983) issue of Epitaph, their newsletter. Notes and References BJLong Tobacco Co. Website - company of Stedman still in business Photo of his gravesite on VintageViews.com Stedmans Letter to the Editor, NY Times - Dec 20th, 1916 - regarding the Christmas Candles 1http://www.kennymouse.com/Mouse-House/Trivia-3/131.html

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Jim 'The Hammer' Shapiro

The Hammer Jim 'The Hammer' Shapiro may one day prove to be the greatest man to have ever walked the streets of our fair and humble city1. That he was found guilty of false advertising, malpractice, and was ultimately suspended for related offenses amounts to little more than a collection of trivial details in the face of the greater truth of his story: Jim 'The Hammer' Shapiro brought light and hope to untold thousands through the sublime radiance of his manic zeal, broadcast out to the citizens of Rochester on a daily basis to change their lives forever through an expanded apprecition of the nuance, depth, and spiritual catharsis made possible through local television advertisement. YouTube Videos of Jim 'The Hammer' Shapiro in action (Link to originals) Archive.org records for shapiroshapiro.org Described as 'a malignancy on our system of justice' Wikiquote page Jim Shapiro Wikipedia page Commercial on RetroJunk.com Not to be confused with: Jimmy 'The Hammer' Massaro

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Community Activities

Try the Events Board instead Original page Okay, people. Here's my brilliant idea. This page should list various activities that are open to all and which originate by means of RocWiki community members. This is different from external links that lead you to community organizations. Those require membership and are too much trouble for people like me (as nice as those people may or may not be). For example: last weekend was a beautiful weekend. I played tennis with friends at Cobbs Hill. If I would have posted this perhaps more people would have shown up and doubles could have happened. Now that I think about it, why are there not informal tennis, softball, frisbee, etc. leagues? Even my little neighborhood organization can manage that. Another example: my friends cheat at boardgames and the cat is a terrible referee. "Potluck" also involves me cooking more than anyone else. Are people open to this idea? Comment away and maybe someone with more knowledge and experience can guide us in the right direction.

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Deer

White-tailed buck There is a large population of deer in the Rochester area. During the fall mating and migration season, motorists must be very alert for deer in the roads. Over the course of a year, deer-vehicle accidents can account for more than a third of all accidents in the county. Local farmers also claim to lose anywhere from 30 to 80% of their crops due to damage from deer.1 Deer can be hunted with both bow and gun in Monroe County. In 2008, bow season is from October 18 to November 14, and again from December 8 to December 16. Gun season extends from November 15 to December 7.2 The total reported number of deer hunted by year: Rochester is also home to the legend of the Ghost Deer. 1Democrat & Chronicle. 2005-11-13 no longer accessible2http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/07nyhunttrapver1.3biggame.pdf3http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/12590.html4http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/42247.html

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Legal Wall

Warning posted by Stern Properties in March of 2007. The Legal Wall is located behind The Village Gate. To find it, follow the train tracks behind the parking lot, look to your right, and you will be treated to some of the best graffiti in the area. The artwork is spread across several walls belonging to a row of aging buildings used primarily now as art studios. The name 'Legal Wall' stemmed from the landlord of this property having allowed its walls to be used for graffiti, so long as artists didn't draw beyond their limits onto other nearby properties. The appearance of this location changed dramatically over time, with new artists spraying over older creations on a regular basis, and as such it is well worth revisiting. As of March 2008, this area is no longer considered a legal wall, as fencing and cameras have been installed. The reason for the change has been given as vandalism and disrespect for existing boundaries. Before the wall was fenced in, it wasn't uncommon to see a mom drive up with a minivan and drop off a group of teenagers with bags, boxes, and a video camera, then drive off. The area is relatively safe, though not far from some more rundown areas. November 2002 Photos 2005 Photos

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Otisco Lake

Otisco Lake is one of the smaller Finger Lakes to the east of Rochester, and the southwest of Syracuse. The lake is 5.4 miles long and about 60 feet deep at its greatest depths. The lake is very popular during the summer months, as many people enjoy swimming, fishing and boating. During the winter months, good ice fishing can be expected as well. Lately, the lake has experienced problems with zebra mussels that were brought in on other boats. Due to these zebra mussels, swimmers should take caution and wear the proper footwear. A causeway across the lake was built to carry a road, flooded when the dam raised the level. The road no longer is used. A break in the causeway allows boats to pass between upper and lower parts of the lake. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "the lake is affected by nonpoint source pollution from agriculture (pesticide and fertilizer use, manure production, and sedimentation resulting from poor tillage practices), residential land use (septic systems, lawncare, and construction), and streambank erosion. Otisco Lake, photos and description on the commercial website nyfalls.com Nearby towns include Skaneateles and Marcellus. A couple nearby Finger Lakes are Skaneateles Lake and Cayuga Lake.

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Business in the Rochester Region/Content

This page exists to contribute to the Content of the Business in the Rochester Region page. Remember that comments can contain wiki markup. As always, we ask that you review our etiquette page. Business in the Rochester Region/Content is intended to provide suggestions, enhancement, material, or comments on the topic content and organization for Doing Business In the Rochester Region. We also encourage participation on this topic through discussion as well as corrections, suggestions for improvements, contributions to the Business in the Rochester Region page . We direct you to the following additional places to dive in and help (:>) !!! Original Page Content Discussion - discuss the content, organization, style, purposes, etc of the RocWiki page - Business in the Rochester Region. Topic Discussion - your comments and opinions about Doing Business In the Rochester Region.

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Kiva

Loans That Change Lives From their website http://www.kiva.org : "Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world. By choosing a loan on Kiva, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the entrepreneur you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back." There are several Rochesterians involved in lending money through Kiva. One of the nice things about this company is it allows you to make a simple loan of as little as $25 and you can pool your money together with other lenders, yet you do not have to manage it, Kiva does all of the work. When the loan is repayed, you receive your money back and are free to reinvest it however you see fit. On their website you can read through the journals of the peple you have helped and see what progress they are making. They also keep track of how the loan is being repaid etc etc. Yes, it is a self serving make you feel good sort of thing, you get a personal profile page and you are linked with the person you are sending money to (if you choose) in "myspace" style, but it truly is a fantastic company making a huge impact on peoples lives empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty and make an economic impact in their villages.

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