Happy 4th of July 2010 !!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
New VC Web Page!
I have uploaded all the Newsletters, Flyers and the Master email list.
In order to open the Master Email list from the web page you must enter a password. This allows the information to remain private to the WWW world but accessible to those in the group at any time.
Only those in the group have access and the password to the master email list. To be added to the group please use the Mailing List option on the web page to submit your information.
I will no longer post the attachments on all the other sites. They will be linked on the web page for easier access. However, I will place a note on the sites and send an email when there are updates, changes or additions to view.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to share with me to help make our web page better!
Be sure to bookmark or shortcut out the link to view at any time.
Hope you enjoy :)
http://lifeaftervc.weebly.com/
Cathy
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Columbus Dispatch : Judge orders Filene's to re-auction itself
Filene's Basement, operating under bankruptcy court protection, held an auction last week and announced a winning bid of $67 million.
But bidders Crown FB and Syms accused Men's Wearhouse of not meeting auction requirements. A judge directed Filene's on Wednesday to reopen the process.
In need of any additional info to share in the July Newsletter!
I have received several emails on vacation spots, Chip E - Anniversary, New employments.. If you have not already sent me info and wish to share with the group, please email me :)
* July Birthday's & Anniversaries
* New Employment Info for those with new jobs
* Any new email address to be added to the public listing
* Any new friends to be included in the emails/blog info/newsletter, etc.
& Anything else you want to share with the group!
Feel free to email me at CLBAUER2000@AOL.COM
Thanks and have a great week!
Cathy
UPDATED JUNE BIRTHDAY'S!
| JUNE BDAY'S | | | LAST POSITION |
| MARC | L | 6/11 | 166 |
| KIM | R | 6/11 | CORP - HR |
| DEVRAY | K | 6/12 | CORP - HR |
| DAVE | S | 6/18 | CORP- STORE OPS |
| DOUG | S | 6/18 | 102/137 |
| TOM | M | 6/22 | 109 |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
What does one TRILLION dollars look like
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It fits neatly on a standard pallet...
You ready for this?
It's pretty surprising.
Go ahead...
Scroll down...
Ladies and gentlemen... I give you $1 trillion dollars...
(And notice those pallets are double stacked.)
Hey, that's me standing at the lower left hand corner,
thinking this must be my stimulus package...
So the next time you hear someone toss around the phrase "trillion dollars"...
that's what they're talking about.
To all my "buddies"
I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.
Cleaning Poem!
I asked the Lord to tell me,
Why my house is such a mess.
He asked if I'd been 'computering',
And I had to answer 'yes.'
He told me to get off my fanny,
And tidy up the house.
And so I started cleaning up,
The smudges off my mouse.
I wiped and shined the topside,
That really did the trick.
I was just admiring my work,
I didn't mean to 'click.'
But click, I did, and oops I found,
A real absorbing site.
That I got far into it,
I was with it all the night.
Nothing's changed except my mouse,
It's very, very shiny.
I guess my house will stay a mess,
While I sit here on my hiney.
Thank you for being my e-mail buddy and friend!
And we will keep in touch,
until the very end
Monday, June 8, 2009
Who is she?
http://www.bittybitznpieces.com/WhoIsShe.htm
Stranger In My Mirror
© Rose Madeline Mula
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Chocolate Calculator:
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Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway -but the Hershey Man will know! YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH This is pretty neat. DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST! It takes less than a minute . Work this out as you read . Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out! This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun. 1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold) 3. Add 5 4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759 .. If you haven't, add 1758. 6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your original number (I.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2009) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS. |
What cartoon character do you most resemble?
Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble? (I can't say that I have!)
A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test.
Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.
Do not cheat by looking at the end of the e-mail before you are done.
Then forward this to all your friends (including the person who sent it to you) and change the subject of this message to what character is you.
1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts.)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)
2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts.)
e) Pop (3 p ts.)
3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)
4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt)
5. What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)
6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts)
d) Dark Blue(2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)
7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)
8. What is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween(1 pt.)
b) Christmas(3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day(4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving(5 pts.)
9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3 pts)
10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)
Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for! Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you.
Very interesting to see who your friends are!
(10-16 points) You are Garfield:
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:
You are fun; you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you ' re never out of style , you are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times
(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need.. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice:try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.
(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part Stay away from traitors and jealous people and you will be stress free.
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
(44-50 points ) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker. Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!
Now don't spoil it! Have some Fun!!
Hundreds seek State Fair jobs
| Hundreds seek State Fair jobs Monday, June 8, 2009 3:29 PM THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH  JEFF HINCKLEY | DISPATCH Calvin Carr, 84, a Navy veteran, applies for a temporary job at the fair. He hopes to work at the entrance gates. About 100 job-seekers were waiting today when the Ohio State Fair employment office opened its doors at 1 p.m. Within an hour, that number had doubled, and people continued to show up. About 120 positions are available, with jobs ranging from ticket takers to groundskeepers. The fair runs July 29-Aug. 9. "People just need jobs," said Susan Weyrick, human-resources director for the Ohio Expositions Commission, which puts on the fair. "This is just a 12-day job." Most years, applications trickle in to her office once she starts taking them each weekday afternoon, starting about seven weeks before the fair, Weyrick said. This year, expecting a flood of applicants, she opened the Voinovich Livestock Center for the crowds. Most applicants were like Ledia Brown, 42, of the North Side. "I just want a job -- it doesn't matter to me what kind," she said. Brown has been looking for a job since she lost hers in August. Her husband died two years ago, and she's raising four grandchildren. Clarence Byrd, 44, of the East Side, hoped to snag a night-shift job to supplement his part-time position as a housekeeper at Nationwide Arena. He's been working odd jobs since 2007 and supports a 15-year-old son. "This would help for a month or so," said Byrd as he filled out the lengthy application. "It's really important to me." |
Top 10 Reasons Your Job Search Isn't Working
Posted Jun 3rd 2009 5:31PM
Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
"Initially, it is overconfidence that the process will be easy and [that] time should be carved out for family, sports and other activities that were neglected when working. The opposite is true. Getting a job is usually more work than being employed," Villwock says. "The core mistake is not procrastination, not working on a résumé or not going to a networking meeting. It is not knowing the process and working the plan to get the job that you deserve."
You don't get it: You've scoured the Internet for jobs. You've blanketed the market with your résumé. You've sent a basic cover letter with every application. Why isn't anything happening?
While simply submitting your application materials and waiting for an opportunity to fall in your lap might have been enough to land a job at one point in time, the frustrating reality of today's job market makes that type of job search impossible. Instead, today's job seekers must go above and beyond if they want to stand a chance at landing a great opportunity.
Competing for work is a process that requires full engagement but generates significant momentum, says Jim Villwock, author of "Whacked Again! Secrets to Getting Back on the Executive Saddle." But, many job seekers get distracted in their searches and get frustrated when they don't see results right away.
Here are 10 reasons your job search might not be succeeding:
1. You aren't networking
No one can help you find a job if you they don't know you need it. Your friends, family and previous employers all know someone who knows someone, so utilize their knowledge and connections as you look for work.
Additionally, make yourself (and your job search) visible on social and professional networking sites like BrightFuse, Facebook or LinkedIn. According to a survey by Robert Half International, 62 percent of executives think professional networking sites will be useful while searching for candidates in the next few years. Thirty-five percent of respondents said they would use social networking sites as a recruitment resource.
2. You're skipping the cover letter online
For some reason, people can't get used to the idea of how to submit a cover letter online, so they just skip the step altogether. Wrong move, people. Your cover letter is your chance to make a good first impression or address any inconsistencies on your résumé. When sending your application via e-mail, your cover letter serves as the body of the e-mail and your résumé is attached.
3. Your cover letter is generic
Now that we know you have to send a cover letter, the next step is making sure that it's not generic. You need to tailor each letter to a specific job and person, while clearly identifying the aspects of your background that meet the employer's needs, says Ane Powers, managing partner at The White Hawk Group, a career management firm.
"Your cover letter is your ticket to the interview. The ticket is voided and placed in the 'thanks, but no thanks' pile if it doesn't scream 'I am a perfect fit for this position,'" she says.
4. You're procrastinating
Oftentimes, when we don't see the results we want, we get frustrated and worried. After applying to so many jobs without hearing anything, you just don't have the energy to update your résumé, write a targeted cover letter or follow up with a hiring manager, so you put it off until tomorrow, then the next day and the next day. But why put off tomorrow what can be done today? Your dream job is not going to fall from the sky, so continue to endure and be proactive in your search.
5. You're only searching for jobs on the Internet
While job boards and company Web sites are a great starting place to find a job, the majority of open positions are never advertised, Powers says. Communicate with people who can help you: human resource managers, recruiters and successful professionals will all be key in discovering new opportunities.
6. You're not doing your research
This might be the most basic piece of job advice out there, yet some people still choose not to follow it. Executives polled by RHI said 25 percent of candidates didn't have any knowledge of the company or industry to which they're applying.
Things change every day in business, especially in today's market. It's important to know of any changes going on at the company where you're applying. If you are applying for work in a new industry, do some research to prove that you can be a valuable addition to that field.
7. You're blanketing the market with your résumé
"Attractive candidates demonstrate strategic marketing. Blanketing the market with your résumé demonstrates desperation and lack of strategic thinking," Powers says. Don't send résumés to every single job opening out there. Identify the organizations that meet your requirements and go from there.
8. You're not following up
Too many job seekers assume that if they haven't heard back from an employer, it's because they've been shot down for the position. While that may be true, there is also every possibility that your résumé never made it to its final destination or it got lost in the flood of submissions. Eighty-two percent of executives say candidates should contact hiring managers via e-mail, phone or personalized letter within two weeks of submitting their résumés, according to RHI. Just contact the hiring manager to say that you wanted to confirm your application was received and ask if there is anything else they need from you.
9. You have too many distractions
Try to focus on only your job search for a couple hours each day -- don't check your personal e-mail, make phone calls or surf the Internet (unless it's for jobs).
"Conducting a job campaign is a full-time job. As with any job, to achieve results, one needs to set goals and develop an action plan to achieve the goals," Powers says.
10. You don't ask for the job
Many candidates are shy about being to outspoken or upfront about their desire for the job, but many hiring managers will be impressed with your candor.
"Employers are looking for candidates who are excited about the position," Powers says. Be forward and ask for the position by telling the interviewer why it is a good fit for you and the organization.
Men's Wearhouse affiliate wins bid for Filene's Basement assets Lease on Columbus store included
| Men's Wearhouse affiliate wins bid for Filene's Basement assets Lease on Columbus store included Monday, June 8, 2009 11:53 AM THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH An affiliate of Men's Wearhouse placed the winning bid for assets of Filene's Basement, including the lease for the Columbus location. The affiliate, K&G Acquisition Corp., offered $67 million to cover the purchase of 17 to 20 of Filene's store leases; inventory from all 25 existing locations; leases for the company's headquarters in Burlington, Mass., and distribution center in Auburn, Mass.; as well as the Filene's Basement trade name. The bid is subject to a hearing Wednesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. The agreement is expected to preserve jobs for the vast majority of Filene's 1,600-plus employees, said Scott Rusczyk, president of FB Acquisition II, in a statement. That company is the Buxbaum Group affiliate that acquired Filene's Basement from Columbus-based Retail Ventures on April 20 and then filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 4. In Ohio, 105 people are employed at the Filene's store at 3704 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. |