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Netflix distribution center to open within two months

http://www.thisweeknews.com/live/content/grovecity/stories/2009/04/08/0409grnetflix_ln.html?sid=104

Netflix distribution center to open within two months

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 1:30 PM

By EVAN BROOKS

ThisWeek Staff Writer

A Netflix distribution center will open for business in the next 30 to 60 days, according to Grove City Development Director Chuck Boso.

He said Netflix officials are waiting for equipment to arrive to start business.

Boso said the distribution center will be home to about 130 employees.

Netflix executives are currently soliciting applications to fill these positions.

The Netflix Web site said company officials will issue public comment only through the Web site. The Record requested a comment last week and received no reply.

City Council in November unanimously approved a development and incentive agreement that will bring a distribution center for Netflix Inc., the world's leading DVD rent-by-mail operation, to 90,000 square feet of warehouse space at 2141 Southwest Blvd. in the Southpark office and industrial park.

Boso said the distribution center is being transferred from Los Gatos, Calif., to Grove City.

The Netflix building currently has no real estate tax abatements available.

Boso said city officials offered Netflix a 50-percent share of potential employees' income tax for seven years as an incentive to locate in Grove City.

Netflix reportedly has nearly 9-million subscribers who can choose from 100,000 DVD titles for rental and 12,000 choices for instant viewing over a personal computer or television.

The company was founded in Scotts Valley, Calif., in August 1997.

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Thanks Bonnie for this one! BUTTERFLIES TO YOU …….FROM ME J Time passes. Life happens. Distance separates. Children grow up. Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes. Men don't do what they're supposed to do. Hearts break. Parents die. Colleagues forget favors. Careers end. BUT.......... Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach. When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you....Or come in and carry you out. Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunts, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life! The world wouldn't be the same without women. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still. pass this on to all the women who help make your life meaningful. I just did. Short and very sweet: There are more than twenty angels in this world. Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are playing. And one is reading her email at this moment. HAPPY EASTER TO YOU…………………HAPPINESS ALWAYS……………………

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Interesting Words...

Thanks Again Trudi, Really like these!

I dialed a number and got the following recording:

'I am not available right now, but
Thank you for caring enough to call.
I am making some changes in my life.
Please leave a message after the
Beep. If I do not return your call,
You are one of the changes.'
~~~~~

Aspire to inspire before you expire.
~~~~~

My wife and I had words,
But I didn't get to use mine.
~~~~~

Frustration is trying to find your glasses without your glasses..
~~~~~

Blessed are those who can give without remembering
and take without forgetting.

~~~~~

The irony of life is that, by the time
you're old enough to know your way around

you're not going anywhere.
~~~~~

God made man before woman so as to give him time to think
of an answer for her first question.

~~~~~

I was always taught to respect my elders,
but it keeps getting harder to find one.
~~~~~

Every morning is the dawn
of a new error.
~~~~~

The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:

'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'

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THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW BUT PROBABLY DON'T

Thanks to Trudi for this one!

1. Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.

2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (marijuana) paper.

3. The dot over the letter i is called a 'tittle'.

4. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.

5. Susan Lucci is the daughter of Phyllis Diller.

6. 40% of Mc Donald 's profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.

7. 315 entries in Webster's 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.

8. The 'spot' on 7UP comes from its inventor, who had red eyes. He was albino.

9. On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents, daily. (Just as I suspected))

10. Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister.

11. Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces will kill a small-sized dog.

12. Orcas (killer whales) kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from underneath, causing the shark to explode.

13. Most lipstick contains fish scales (eeww).

14. Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants. (The Little Perv.)

15. Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as medicine.

16.. Upper and lower-case letters are named 'upper' and 'lower' because in the time when all original print had to be set in individual letters, the 'upper case' letters were stored in the case on top of the case that stored the smaller, 'lower case' letters.

17. Leonardo Da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time, hence, multi-tasking was invented.

18.. Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.

19. There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos.

20. The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan; there was never a recorded Wendy before!

21. There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with: orange, purple, and silver!

22. Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors. Also, it took him 10 years to paint Mona Lisa's lips.

23. A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it instantly go mad and sting itself to death.

24. The mask used by Michael Myers in the original 'Halloween' was a Captain Kirk's mask painted white.

25. If you have three quarters, four dimes, and four pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar. (good to know.)

26. By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand (and you thought this list was completely useless.)

27. The phrase 'rule of thumb' is derived from an old English law, which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with a stick wider than your thumb.

28. The first product Motorola started to develop was a record player for automobiles. At that time, the most known player on the market was the Victrola, so they called themselves Motorola.

29. Celery has negative calories! It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.

30. Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying!

31. The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.

32.. "Guinness Book of Records" holds the record for being the book most often stolen from public Libraries.

33. Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a space suit damages it. I NEED TO REMEMBER THIS. (Same thing should apply when going to movie theaters.)

34. George Carlin said it best about Martha Stewart. "Boy, I feel a lot safer now that she's behind bars. O. J. Simpson and Kobe Bryant are still walking around; Osama Bin Laden too, but they take the ONE woman in America willing to cook, clean, and work in the yard, and they haul her off to jail."

TechUsed truly thinks globaly while acting locally

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Local electronic recycling program / company here in Hilliard, OH.

The are going to supply 75 less fortunate families with computers from donations.

By Angie Hissong

Published: April 5, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio – On Saturday, the Habitat of Humanity of Greater Columbus joined forces with an electronic recycling company to bring technology to many Central Ohioans who do not have a home computer. The on-going project called Access/All Columbus will provide 75 Franklin County families with computers.

The event is run by Habitat for Humanity in conjunction with Techused, an asset recovery-electronics recycling company located in Hilliard. The memories are wiped and hard drives are restored. Habitat volunteers will work with the families and teach them how to use the devices. Every family member must attend a computer basics and internet security training as part of the program. In exchange for a donation of computer equipment, donors received a generous discount at Habitat’s restore as well as a discount for used computer hardware or televisions at Techused.

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Filene's Basement scrambles for cash

Bankruptcy possible as vendors pressure retailer for payment

By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff | April 2, 2009

Filene's Basement, the famed Boston bargain merchant, is looking for money to pacify vendors who are threatening to push the company into bankruptcy because they have not been paid for months.

The latest move by the struggling retailer comes just weeks after Filene's Basement shuttered 11 of its 36 stores, including one in Framingham. The flagship Downtown Crossing location, which represented about 20 percent of the chain's sales, remains shuttered because of a stalled development project at the site.

Lawrence C. Gottlieb, chairman of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Cooley Godward Kronish in New York, and who represents more than a dozen vendors, said Filene's Basement had been unresponsive for months to requests seeking payment for merchandise.

Julie Davis, general counsel of Retail Ventures Inc., Filene's Basement's parent company, said yesterday the discount chain needs more liquidity. She would not rule out filing for bankruptcy protection or finding new buyers as options for the brand, known for its annual "Running of the Brides" wedding gown sale.

"We are considering all alternatives," Davis said. "We are continuing to aggressively pursue strategic alternatives for the benefit of our company and our valuable vendor partners."

In February, Retail Ventures put up an additional $7.5 million in cash collateral so Filene's Basement could borrow more money. But in a regulatory filing, the Columbus, Ohio, holding company said it believed Filene's Basement would need additional funds to satisfy its obligations.

This is the second shake-up in a decade for Filene's Basement, founded in Boston in 1908 by Edward A. Filene as a way to sell excess merchandise from his father's department store upstairs. The business expanded to nearly 56 stores by the mid-1990s but later scaled back after struggling in new markets. By 2000, the company shrunk to 14 stores and filed for bankruptcy protection.

In recent years, Filene's Basement tried to revamp its image, offering more upscale merchandise, upgrading the stores, and opening in prime locations, including Newbury Street in Boston. But the chain has been hurt by increasing competition from discounters such as Target and JCPenney, according to retail analysts. As economic conditions deteriorated, Filene's Basement decided to close one-third of the chain earlier this year after it failed to negotiate rent reductions with landlords.

Bernard Sands Credit Consultants, a New Jersey-based company that represents many of Filene's Basement's unpaid vendors, said the firm stopped supporting Filene's Basement in January after the discounter said it planned to close 11 stores, according to Bob Carbonell, Bernard's executive vice president and chief credit officer.

Carbonell said the retailer will have a difficult time attracting a buyer because it is too small and has been losing money for a long time. In the latest financial results available, Retail Ventures said Filene's Basement sales dropped more than 9 percent last year compared with 2007.

"The fact that Retail Ventures has not been putting money into the business in the form of capital expenditures - one could come to the conclusion that they are looking to dispose of Filene's Basement in some manner," Carbonell said. "But do you know anyone that wants to buy an apparel chain in this environment?"

Two years ago, the chain closed the Downtown Crossing store, which was known for its automatic markdowns. The company was hoping to reopen the store this year, but developers of the $700 million commercial and residential project it is part of have been unable to obtain necessary loans and the site remains a gaping excavation hole. It is unclear whether a bankruptcy protection filing by Filene's Basement will cause the project more problems. John B. Hynes III, one of the site's developers, did not return messages seeking comment.

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Aetna says it will add 245 jobs in New Albany after receiving tax break

http://columbusdispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2009/04/07/brtax.html?sid=101

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 7:03 AM

The Columbus Dispatch

Health insurer Aetna said today it will add 245 jobs to its New Albany call center after receiving a $2 million tax incentive from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority last week. The incentive calls for the creation of the jobs and the retention of 1,340 others, the Ohio Department of Development said.

Last week, Aetna had not firmly committed to accepting the incentive and creating the jobs.

The company, which has had operations in New Albany since 1998, was awarded the 65 percent credit to expand its call center.

The deal requires the company to run the call center there for the next 14 years.

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Health and Your Sign

Posted: 2009-04-03 16:53:36

Reprinted from "Planetary Apothecary: An Astrological Approach to Health and Wellness" by Stephanie Gailing. Copyright © 2009. Crossing Press, Berkeley, CA. www.tenspeed.com

Aries: Stay Ahead of Headaches

Aries rules the head and brain, which also means that many Rams are vulnerable to headaches. Taking time to relax is important when you get a headache (and for preventing them in the first place). Additionally, keep tabs on your diet to see if particular foods lead to a throbbing noggin; for example, many migraine sufferers are sensitive to aged cheese, sour cream, red wine, and chocolate.

Aries Health-Supporting Foods: Red Foods

Red is associated with Aries: It's the color of your element, fire, as well as the brilliant hue that emanates from Mars. So why not enjoy a host of nutrient-rich red foods? For example, beets are rich in appetite-satisfying fiber, tomatoes are filled with heart-healthy lycopene, and cayenne peppers contain the natural pain-relieving capsaicin.


Taurus: Protect Your Throat

To maintain the health of the Taurus-ruled throat region throughout the year, adopt the habit of drinking plenty of water each day. Throat-soothing teas -- many of which contain the herbs marshmallow root and slippery elm -- with a touch of added honey make a delightful beverage. Also make sure your diet provides you with ample amounts of nutrients -- notably immune-supportive vitamin C, zinc, and flavonoids -- to help ward off infections.


Taurus Health-Supporting Foods: Garden Herbs

Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme: This quartet of herbs can be one of the best additions to a Taurean menu. They're an inexpensive way to add flavor to your meals and, even when used in small amounts, add a wealth of nutrients to your diet.


Gemini: Relieve Stress and Tension

Geminis love to gather data. While you feel drawn to this type of mental stimulation, you can also suffer from information overload, resulting in undue stress on your nervous system. This stress often manifests in muscular tension -- notably in your shoulders. It's especially important for Geminis to tune out every now and then. Take periodic vacations from your cell phone, computer, and television, and schedule a little quiet time each day where you can tune out the world and tune into yourself.


Gemini Health-Supporting Foods: Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Beta-cryptoxanthin, an up-and-coming nutritional star, is a cousin of beta-carotene that offers great support for the health of the Gemini-ruled lungs. It's a powerful antioxidant that can be converted in the body to vitamin A and is thought to lower the risk of developing lung cancer.


Cancer: Trust Your Gut

In medical astrology, the stomach and esophagus are ruled by Cancer, making them two of the Crab's more vulnerable body spots. Reducing caffeine, watching out for food allergies, and eating slowly can help reduce heartburn as can natural remedies such as bromelain and slippery elm.


Cancer Health-Supporting Foods: Brassica Vegetables

The Brassica family of vegetables -- including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress, and mustard greens -- can be important to your health. Also known as crucifers, their unique sulfur-containing nutrients help the liver neutralize cancer-causing chemicals.


Leo: Care for Your Heart

Since the sign of Leo rules the heart, Lions need to pay particular attention to their cardiovascular health. High blood pressure and atherosclerosis can cause your heart to work harder than it needs to. Your self-motivation is a plus here, as an individually guided wellness program of exercise, diet, and stress management practices can do wonders for heart health.


Leo Health-Supporting Foods: Grapes

Among their numerous benefits, grapes are a sweet way to keep your heart in tip-top shape. While green grapes are delicious, red and purple ones contain more antioxidants, including the polyphenol resveratrol (which is even more concentrated in red wine). This nutrient extraordinaire is a hot topic in research circles for its cardiovascular and anti-aging benefits.


Virgo: Aid Digestion

Virgoans may want to pay careful attention to their digestive health. Excess stress and the routine intake of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to intestinal permeability, a cause of indigestion and nutrient malabsorption. One way to boost intestinal health is to eat a diet rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids (featured in cold-water fish) as well as the flavonoid and carotenoid phytonutrients found concentrated in fruits and vegetables.


Virgo Health-Supporting Foods: Whole Grains

The symbol for your sign, the Virgin, is often depicted holding onto a sheaf of grain, a food that can play a health-promoting role in a Virgoan's diet. Fiber-rich whole grains are better for you than ones that have been refined, which are stripped of many of their naturally occurring nutrients.


Libra: Back Up Back Health

In the name of peace and harmony, Librans tend to bend over backward for others. While your gracious and accommodating disposition is second nature, it isn't without its stress, which often takes refuge in the Libra-ruled lower back, translating into pain and stiffness. Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture can be beneficial in promoting back health as can graceful, yet strengthening, fitness approaches such as Pilates and Gyrotonics. Ensuring your work space has good ergonomics and your mattress is adequately supportive can also be helpful whether you have a bad back or just want to prevent one.


Libra Health-Supporting Foods: Berries

Brimming with nutrients, especially phytonutrients with anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, Venus-ruled berries can spruce up your health. Raspberries and blackberries are especially rich in fiber, while cranberries may help prevent kidney stones. Berries are considered a low to medium glycemic index food and therefore won't elevate blood sugar as much as many other fruits.


Scorpio: Maintain Regularity

While a complex Scorpio might not consider herself to be "regular," when it comes to your health, being regular is important, especially since your sign rules the large intestine. Bowel irregularity, often experienced as bouts of constipation, can reduce energy, impede weight loss, and detract from a sense of vitality. A fiber-rich diet can help keep things moving smoothly and promote optimal intestinal health. Activities that reduce stress -- including exercise, yoga, and meditation -- are also beneficial for the resilient Scorpio's digestive health.


Scorpio Health-Supporting Foods: Dark Chocolate

Scorpios' love of the dark can come in handy when choosing chocolate with the most health benefits. Darker chocolates have a higher content of cacao and therefore a greater amount of heart-healthy flavonoid antioxidants. Chocolate's allure also extends to its reputation as an aphrodisiac, a boon for sensually oriented Scorpios.


Sagittarius: Strengthen Your Muscles

The sign of Sagittarius represents the desire to move from place to place. Consequently, in medical astrology, the buttocks and thighs, two areas intimately connected to movement, are associated with your sign. If the muscles located in these areas -- notably the quadriceps, hamstrings, or gluteus muscles -- are overly tight or weak, it can lead to lower back pain, knee instability, or sciatic nerve impingement. Regular exercise and massage can keep your muscles toned.


Sagittarius Health-Supporting Foods: Olives and Olive Oil

Jupiter-ruled olives and their oil earn a gold medal when it comes to nutrition. Rich in health-promoting fats and antioxidants, olives and olive oil play a starring role in the Mediterranean diet and are thought to be one of the reasons that this approach to eating offers protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer.


Capricorn: Keep Your Knees Flexible

In medical astrology, the sign of Capricorn is associated with the joints. As such, you may want to take special care of your joints -- especially your knees -- to ward off the potential for developing arthritis. An anti-inflammatory diet -- filled with foods and spices rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants -- can do wonders for supporting rheumatic health, as can watching your stress levels.
Capricorn Health-Supporting Foods: Goat's Milk

Unsurprisingly, goat's milk -- and the yogurt and cheese made from it -- can be a health-supporting food for the Mountain Goat. It is rich in calcium, with 1 cup providing over 300 milligrams of this bone-building mineral.


Aquarius: Mind Your Lower Legs and Ankles

Just like Achilles, your spot of vulnerability is the eponymous tendon, as well as the rest of your lower leg including your calf and ankle. Numerous afflictions can impact this area of the body including muscle spasms, shin splints, restless leg syndrome, and swollen or twisted ankles. Take extra precautions when exercising to guard against injury. As for diet, magnesium- and potassium-rich foods, including fruits and vegetables, can help keep your muscles functioning smoothly.


Aquarius Health-Supporting Foods: Exotic Fruit

Aquarians are the global citizens of the zodiac, and as such, they find the exotic both attractive and familiar. That's of benefit when it comes to fruits, as those from the tropics -- such as goji and açai berries, guava, and even the more common papaya and pineapple -- can be health-promoting additions to an Aquarian diet.


Pisces: Support Your Soulful SolesPisces

Even when walking down the street, Pisceans tend to have their heads in the clouds rather than their focus on the ground, leading to a greater than fair share of stubbed toes. Try to put your inclination to daydream on hold while navigating your environment. Also, don't sacrifice comfort for fashion; your gentle soles need support -- whether in a strappy sandal or winter boot -- to avoid the aches and blisters to which they are inclined.


Pisces Health-Supporting Foods: Fish and Shellfish

Not surprisingly, fish and shellfish can play an important role in a healthy Piscean diet. The protein these foods provide gives you long-running energy, while their selenium and zinc help support your immune system. Anti-inflammatory omega-3s -- most concentrated in fish such as salmon, sardines, and herring -- promote heart health, reduce symptoms of depression, and contribute to radiant skin and hair.

2009-04-03 16:28:34

Back on Track!

Hello Everyone!

I am back on track to work on the Blog. However, I will only be posting at a minimal of 2 times a week instead of daily. Most likely Sunday (which is our {Milda & I} VC work day.. lol) and a day in the middle of the week.

I have been busying going thru the house getting ready for a garage sale hopefully the week after Easter! Got Mom out driving last week for a few trips... Did better than I thought except for right turns.. has problems with the curbs looking farther away than they actually are. We went and got her handicap placer for the car, went to lunch, stopped by the auto parts store for some kinds of extra mirrors to help with the outside mirrors, went to Walmart and back home.. She was totally exhausted. Tried to get her to drive this past Sunday when I was there but she said she really didn't want to drive unless she absolutely had to, she just wanted to get out to see if she could still drive or not. I think she is a little concerned about getting in an accident since she is still not comfortable with the vision change... 4-27 will be 3 months since the stroke.

Well off to work, got a few informational things to post!

Cya,
Cathy