Thanks to Trudi for another great video!
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
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May You . . . .
Thanks to Chandra for this one!
May you always make the right moves.
MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND SHELTER FROM ANY STORM
May you remain good looking and looking good !
May you find perfect balance in the company you keep.
May you have as much fun as you can before someone makes you stop.
May the worst thing that happens to you come in slobberry pink and furry TAN.
May you manage to MAKE time for siesta.
MAY ALL THE NEW FOLKS YOU MEET BE INTERESTING & KIND
May your accessories always harmonize with your natural beauty!
Should your mouth ever be bigger than your stomach, may you have a chewing good time!
MAY YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHEN TO WALK AWAY AND KNOW WHEN 2 RUN
AND MAY YOUR FRIENDS ALWAYS BRING YOU JOY
I KNOW MINE DO!!!!
HAVE A GOOD DAY!!
Unlock your car door with a tennis ball ??
Thanks to Trudi for this one!
If anyone tries this and it works, please let me know!
If anyone tries this and it works, please let me know!
Gas Pumps
| Thanks to Cinda for passing this info on.. This email was sent to me by a friend whose cousin is the Lewiston fire captain. This is true.. It happened to them three weeks ago somewhere in Lewiston on our way to Augusta . The pump should have totaled @ $38.00 (and change). When the receipt was printed, and she checked it was $ 47.00 (and change). She got mad, went inside the store, asked for a calculator and let them do the math. They refunded her. she told them that if they cheat, they had better make it right. Normally, her husband would skip printing the receipt.. Not her. We saw on the news the other night that this is happening everywhere. Brian pumped exactly one gallon of gas. The price did not match the cost of one gallon. It was higher. He went inside and complained, got a refund. There is also a number on each pump that you can call and complain.. This is a true story, so read it carefully. On March 24, 2009, I stopped at a gas station in Lewiston . My truck's gas gauge was on 1/4 of a tank. I use the mid-grade, which was priced at $2.21 per gallon. When my tank is at this point, it takes somewhere around 14 gallons to fill it up. When the pump showed 14 gallons had been pumped, I began to slow it down. Then, to my surprise, it went to 15, then 16. I even looked under my truck to see if it was being spilled. It was not. Then it showed 17 gallons on the pump. It stopped at 18 gallons. This was very strange to me, since my truck has only an 18 gallon tank. I went on my way a little confused, then on the evening news I heard a report that 1 out of 4 gas stations had calibrated their pumps to show more gas had been pumped than a person actually got. Here is how to check a pump to see if you are getting the right amount: Whichever grade you are using, put EXACTLY 10 GALLONS in your tank, then look at the dollar amount. If the dollar amount is not EXACTLY 10 times the price of the fuel you have chosen, then the pumps are rigged. In my case, as I said, the mid-grade was $2.21 9/10 per gallon; my dollar amount for 10 gallons should have been $22.19. I wish I had checked the pump. It doesn't matter where you pump gas, please check the 10 gallon price. If you do find a station that is cheating, contact the state Agriculture Department, and direct your comments to the Comssioner, the info is on the gas pumps. Please don't delete this until you have sent it to all people in your address book. We need to put a stop to this outrageous cheating of customers. The gas companies are making enough profits at honest rates. |
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Start with healthy decisions
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with your child or apple picking at a local orchard
• Make sure to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, as
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and
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that. Not getting enough sleep is associated with a number
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• Limit alcohol intake and drink more water
• Watch your caloric intake and diet
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• Make sure you and your family are up-to-date on
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• Get appropriate vaccinations, including flu shots
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The end of summer and the return to school/work activities
can be stressful. Rather than fall into unhealthy habits,
greet autumn with a positive focus on your health.
Manage stress
• Find ways to de-stress by exercising or simply finding
time to relax
• Participate in outdoor activities such as playing catch
with your child or apple picking at a local orchard
• Make sure to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, as
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Your children need even more sleep than
that. Not getting enough sleep is associated with a number
of chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, obesity, and depression¹
Eat healthier
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Limit alcohol intake and drink more water
• Watch your caloric intake and diet
Get regular exams
• Schedule physical exams for you and your family members
• Make sure you and your family are up-to-date on
necessary, preventive checkups for the detection of certain
diseases (eg, mammography, Pap smear, prostate cancer
test, and cholesterol or diabetes screenings)
• Get appropriate vaccinations, including flu shots
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus City Schools told voters last November it would close six schools if residents were to pass the levy. Now, the district said it’s preparing to keep its promise.
NBC 4 got answers on where the process stands.
The six schools would be cut based on factors such as student enrollment, safety, access and diversity.
A committee released a preliminary list of schools, elementary and middle, that could be on the chopping block Monday: Clinton Middle School
- Medina Middle School
- Beery Middle School
- Buckeye Middle School
- Eastmoor Middle School
- Johnson Park Middle School
- Sherwood Middle School
- Indianola Middle School
- Franklin Alternative School
- Monroe Alternative School
- Deshler Elementary School
- Heyl Elementary School
- Moler Elementary School
- Literature Based Alternative School at Hubbard
- Douglas Alternative Elementary School
- Fair Elementary School
- Parkmoor Elementary School
Parkmoor Elementary is a convenient walk for Elieen Hanna’s son.
“I’m disappointed. There’s a lot of kids at that school. It’s always packed. I’d be surprised that they would shut it down, Hanna said.
“I don’t know what school they’d even consider sending him to. I never thought this would happen,” she said.
Clinton Middle School also is on the list and is near Greg Zimmerman’s home.
“It seems like there’s still quite a few kids that go there. I would think it’s still in need right now. It’s not that old of a facility. I’ve been in it, and it seems like the upkeeps pretty decent,” he said.
Zimmerman said he worries what will happen to the building if were to close.
A district spokesperson said the district hasn’t decided what it will do with the empty schools.
The district spokesperson said community meetings will be held in November to gain input from residents on why certain schools should stay open or be closed.
Superintendent Gene Harris was to draft the final list of at least six schools, and the board was to vote on the list in December.
A district spokesperson said the schools won’t be shut down until next school year to ensure the least amount of academic interruptions.
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County Bans Behind-The-Wheel Texting
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Published: October 20, 2009
Published: October 20, 2009
AKRON, Ohio—The county that includes Akron has become the latest area in Ohio to ban text messaging while driving.
The measure approved by the Summit County Council on Monday carries $150 fines for violators caught reading or sending text messages from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
It’s the first countywide texting ban in Ohio. It was proposed by County Councilman Jon Poda, who says the law will save lives and make roads safer.
The city of Cleveland has a similar ban, and proposals before the Ohio Legislature would ban texting while driving statewide.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says 18 states already have laws on the books against texting while you drive.
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Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary..
Thanks Milda for this one too!
Day 983 of my captivity...
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an imbecile.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now................
Day 983 of my captivity...
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an imbecile.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.
For now................
What Pets Write IN THEIR DIARIES.........
Thanks Milda for this one!
| Excerpts from a Dog's Diary...... 8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing! 7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! |
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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ JOB FAIR
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and construction manager Smoot McDaniels in conjunction with general trades contractor Miles-McClellan are hosting a job fair for construction workers to build COTA’s new, state-of-the-art paratransit facility. Miles-McClellan will be taking applications for general laborers, masons and mason tenders only. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at COTA’s Fields Avenue Facility, Main Lobby, 1333 Fields Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201. Attendees must bring resumes to be considered. The facility is scheduled for completion in November 2010.
HAUGLAND LEARNING CENTER JOB FAIR
All-day job and recruitment fair for Haugland Learning Center and Haugland Consulting will be held on October 30. The event will be at the center, 3400 Snouffer Rd., Columbus, 43235 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company is looking to fill positions in the school program as well as the consulting business.
Positions needed:
Teachers with certification (any areas)
Assistant teachers
Classroom aides/one-on-one aides
Home staff (part of full time)
Speech and Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
There will be positions in areas outside of Franklin County as we are working with families across the state. Anyone interested in applying for a position should show up between the scheduled time, bring a resume and be prepared to be interviewed for the position of their choice.
Following this job fair, a free, week-long training will be offered to qualified individuals covering the basics of Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, Fluency Based Instruction and Direct Instruction.
COLUMBUS HIRES
ColumbusHires is coming to Columbus! Looking for a better career, reentering the workforce, or, are you just starting your career? Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with top notch employers! This free job fair is coming up Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street. Prepare for success- be sure to wear proper business attire, bring at least 20 copies of your resume, and arrive with a positive attitude. See you there on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 11:00am- 2:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street. For more information visit http://www.ColumbusHires.com.
PUTTING AMERICA BACK TO WORK JOB FAIR
Putting America Back To Work hosts a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Holiday Inn Worthington at 7007 North High Street, Worthington, 43085. Admission and parking are free. Meet with Alliance Data, WPAFB Aeronautical System Center, UPS, DeVry University, National College, Affinion Group, Avon, Acloche Staffing, Family Dollar, Army National Guard, New York Life, Two Men and a Truck, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Aveda Institute, Deveroes and New Concepts in Marketing. Candidates should dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. Text NowHiringCOL to 44733 to see a list of companies hiring in Columbus now.
DAVE & BUSTER’S
Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a leading operator of upscale entertainment/dining complexes, is hiring 150 employees for their new Polaris location, which is set to open Oct. 12. The gaming restaurant is hiring for all position, including hosts, captains, wait staff, bartenders, Million Dollar Midway™ technicians, line cooks, dishwashers, cleaning crew and Winner’s Circle staff. To apply, candidates must be 18 and over and should visit the Hiring Office located at 1493 Polaris Parkway, Columbus (43240).
JOB CORP
The Ohio Woodland Job Corps have more than 130 jobs open for people who are interested in working in the woods. The jobs will be for 25 weeks, where workers will learn how to spot and remove invasive plant species, how to fight wildfires, how to plant trees and how to maintain trails. Most of the jobs will pay $13.44 an hour for up to a total of 1,000 hours. Supervisors will earn about a dollar an hour more. Some of these temporary jobs might lead to full time jobs.
Visit http://www.ohiodnr.com/tabid/21902/default.aspx for more information.
CITY’S SUMMER YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM
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JP MORGAN CHASE
Click here to read more about Chase bringing 1,150 jobs to Central Ohio and for more information on how to apply.
CITY OF COLUMBUS
Columbus’ Department of Recreation and Parks said it’s hiring currently. There are about 30 to 45 seasonal positions available. Click here for more information.
DELAWARE JOBSITE
The Delaware County District Library is pleased to introduce a FREE new service to the Delaware county community targeted at those looking for a job, investigating career opportunities, or simply needing more information on creating resumes, cover letters, web based e-mail accounts, or online job applications. Called “JobSite,” this service is a combination of print and non-print resources and expert help.
JobSite is open to the public the same hours as the library is open to the public: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday.
For additional information on the new JobSite center,
Call 740-363-7277 or 614-736-5454 or visit http://www.delawarelibrary.org for more information.
AETNA
Aetna announced Tuesday, April 7, it will hire at least 200 new employees for its New Albany facility on West Campus Drive.
The expansion was expected to bring approximately 210 to 250 new jobs in the community.
Aetna said it will hire for positions ranging from care-management nurses and health concierges to project managers and support staff.
The new positions will be posted over a several month period. Interested individuals were encouraged to visit Aetna’s Web site to see new jobs as they are posted: http://www.aetna.com/working.
PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL
For those looking for a new job or career change, look in the medical field for pharmacy technician positions.
You have to pass a state exam, but a 10-week program offered at Columbus State Community College may be able to help and land you a job.
A company called Progressive Medical in Westerville is hiring pharmacy technicians. The company sells medical equipment and runs a mail-order pharmacy.
The company usually pays $12 to $14 an hour and employees receive benefits the day they begin work.
The course at Columbus State is $750 and the price includes books.
For more information, visit http://www.cscc.edu/Workforce/index.html and http://www.cscc.edu/Workforce/certificates/pharmtech.html
BATTELLE
Battelle is hiring.
Batelle’s director of recruiting, said while the company waits for completion on its expansion projects and those 200 jobs to come to fruition, it currently has more than 100 open positions—as long as you have the right background.
Click here for a list of available positions.
EQUITY TRANSPORT, LLC
Equity Transport, LLC is hiring.
Equity Transport, LLC is looking for as many owner/operators of trucks to add to its fleet as possible.
Equity Transport, LLC also will be looking for certified fork lift operators and dock workers for our truck terminal located on Lone Eagle Street off of Georgesville Road.
To obtain additional information about jobs at Equity Transport, LLC, call 614-851-3201 or visit PortLogisticsGroup.com.
BOB EVANS
Bob Evans employs 49,000 people nationwide and is now hiring several different positions for management, including a regional director and a senior internal auditor.
The company also has positions on their site for manager in training for restaurants in the Central Ohio area.
Visit http://www.bobevans.com for information.
OHIO HEALTH
Ohio Health: http://www.ohiohealth.com/body.cfm?id=18&oTopID=18
OSU
The Ohio State University is one of Central Ohio’s largest employers.
The best way for applicants to apply is online http://jobs.osu.edu to search for a position or see them all.
Jobs are posted weekly.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Ohio’s Jobs and Family Services
http://www.ohiomeansjobs.com
Atrium Personnel Services
http://www.atriumpersonnel.com
Buckeye Resumes
http://www.buckeyeresumes.com
The Mergis Group
http://www.mergisgroup.com
Recruiter-Talk
http://www.recruiter-talk.com
Source One Career Coaching
http://www.sourceonecareercoaching.com
Worthington Career Services
http://www.worthingtonresumes.com
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10 Foods Most Likely to Make You Sick
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Cleaning for a Reason
Thanks to Karen B. for this info!
If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass
the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE
housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.
All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org
Please pass this information on to bless a woman going through Cancer treatment. This organization serves the entire
Cold? or H1N1?
Thanks to Milda for this info!
This is such a helpful chart; pass it along to anyone you know!
Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Symptom
Cold
H1N1 Flu
Fever
Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
This is such a helpful chart; pass it along to anyone you know!
Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
Symptom
Cold
H1N1 Flu
Fever
Fever is rare with a cold.
Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
Coughing
A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches
Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
Stuffy Nose
Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.
Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
Chills
Chills are uncommon with a cold.
60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
Tiredness
Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
Sneezing
Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
Sneezing is not common with the flu.
Sudden Symptoms
Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache
A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat
Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
Chest Discomfort
Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
Check out US Airways cutting 1,000 jobs, sticking to hub cities | The Columbus
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| US Airways cutting 1,000 jobs, sticking to hub cities Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:20 AM PHILADELPHIA -- Struggling US Airways said yesterday that it will cut about 1,000 jobs next year, shift nearly all its flying to its three hubs and Washington, and suspend several international routes. US Airways said flying from its hubs -- Philadelphia, Phoenix and Charlotte, N.C., as well as Washington -- has been profitable. Once the changes are made, 99 percent of its flying will be to or from those cities, up from 93 percent. The airline expects its domestic flying will drop slightly next year, while international flying will rise. |
Check out 'Cash for Appliances' program starts this spring
Click here: 'Cash for Appliances' program starts this spring
This year, you got paid for tossing out the clunker car. Next year, you'll be rewarded for getting rid of the energy-inefficient washer or fridge. Many states will be sponsoring a "Cash for Appliances" program, similar to "Cash for Clunkers" in that you'll be paid for doing a big spring cleaning of your old appliances and buying those labeled with the Energy Star seal.
This is part of the federal government's economic stimulus plan -- it set aside $300 million in rebates for buying energy-efficient products, and state governments had to send detailed plans to Washington by earlier this month to explain how they would give that money away. So unlike Cash for Clunkers, each state is in charge of its own Cash for Appliances program.
California, for example, will focus on rebates for just three standard appliances. It will give $100 for the purchase of an Energy Star-approved clothes washer, $75 for a refrigerator and $50 for a room air-conditioner. Those rebates are in addition to any additional rebates offered by the state utility company supplying your electricity and the appliance manufacturer you buy from. The program is supposed to start in early spring.
New York is doing the program in February, offering $75 for refrigerators and washers, $50 for freezers. Florida announced April 16 to 25 as the time for residents to get rebates, offered in the form of 20% off the pre-tax sales price, up to $1,500, on new energy-efficient appliances.
One downside: Unlike cars, there's no lot you can wheel your clunker appliance to. New York is one state that's giving an incentive for recycling appliances by adding extra to your rebate amount if you show proof you recycled the freezer of fridge. But residents have the extra burden of finding out what they need to do with their old appliance before they can cash in on the new one.
To get the date and details of your state's own program, contact your state's energy department.
And act fast. That $300 million the Feds set aside goes pretty fast when divided among 56 states and territories. California only gets $35.2 million for its massive population, so it definitely pays to be first in line at the appliance store.
'Cash for Appliances' program starts this spring
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This year, you got paid for tossing out the clunker car. Next year, you'll be rewarded for getting rid of the energy-inefficient washer or fridge. Many states will be sponsoring a "Cash for Appliances" program, similar to "Cash for Clunkers" in that you'll be paid for doing a big spring cleaning of your old appliances and buying those labeled with the Energy Star seal.This is part of the federal government's economic stimulus plan -- it set aside $300 million in rebates for buying energy-efficient products, and state governments had to send detailed plans to Washington by earlier this month to explain how they would give that money away. So unlike Cash for Clunkers, each state is in charge of its own Cash for Appliances program.
California, for example, will focus on rebates for just three standard appliances. It will give $100 for the purchase of an Energy Star-approved clothes washer, $75 for a refrigerator and $50 for a room air-conditioner. Those rebates are in addition to any additional rebates offered by the state utility company supplying your electricity and the appliance manufacturer you buy from. The program is supposed to start in early spring.
New York is doing the program in February, offering $75 for refrigerators and washers, $50 for freezers. Florida announced April 16 to 25 as the time for residents to get rebates, offered in the form of 20% off the pre-tax sales price, up to $1,500, on new energy-efficient appliances.
One downside: Unlike cars, there's no lot you can wheel your clunker appliance to. New York is one state that's giving an incentive for recycling appliances by adding extra to your rebate amount if you show proof you recycled the freezer of fridge. But residents have the extra burden of finding out what they need to do with their old appliance before they can cash in on the new one.
To get the date and details of your state's own program, contact your state's energy department.
And act fast. That $300 million the Feds set aside goes pretty fast when divided among 56 states and territories. California only gets $35.2 million for its massive population, so it definitely pays to be first in line at the appliance store.
Check out Wexner: 'Mojo' is back at Limited | The Columbus Dispatch
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| Wexner: 'Mojo' is back at Limited CEO, executives cite cutbacks, efficiencies Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:12 AM THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH After battling a terrible economy for the past year, Limited Brands thinks that better times are ahead. "It feels to me kind of like we've got our mojo back," said Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and CEO, in an investor conference at company headquarters yesterday. The retailer, whose biggest chains are Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, has stores that are "brimming with emotional content," Wexner said. "We look better than we've looked in years. I'm optimistic about the Christmas season." The view is completely different from that of a year ago. Last year at this time, it seemed "like we were in an elevator, and we were accelerating down," Wexner said. "It began to feel in November, December, January like someone cut the cable. It was really the pits." The company answered the recession's free fall partly by getting "very buttoned up financially," Wexner said. That meant cutting expenses, said Stuart Burgdoerfer, chief financial officer. "We've taken out $350 million (in expenses) since the summer of 2007," he said. Part of that cut came via a reduction in employees, with layoffs of 500 workers in the home office in 2007 and another round of 400 layoffs in 2009. It also meant reductions in discretionary expenses. In addition, "the fierce urgency of now" became something of a mantra among management, as the company redoubled its efforts to become "faster, more efficient and more agile," Wexner said. At Victoria's Secret, for instance, CEO Sharen Turney said the effort is on to speed up delivery of dominant lingerie products. "Victoria's Secret taught the world how to make bras," she said. "The carmakers can change the color on their production line in 15 minutes. Well, why can't we?" By responding more quickly to customer demand, the company is able to shorten the time between creation of a product and its delivery to stores, thus allowing the company to keep inventory levels low. When products remain on shelves, the company is forced to slash prices to move the merchandise and make way for the next season's goods. That happened last year to many retailers. Limited Brands expects a percentage decline in comparable-store sales in the low to mid-single digits, compared with its previous estimate of roughly flat sales. The company ascribed the drop in sales to a lack of promotion and doesn't anticipate cutting prices on merchandise, Burgdoerfer said. "We're on the path to 15 percent profit margin by 2012," he said. "We want to build toward that model." That profit margin will be mainly from domestic sales, even though the company is putting effort on international sales, "an area of accelerating growth," said Martin Waters, executive vice president of International Limited Brands. "The golden goose is North America," Wexner said. "We don't want to go into the dark hole of being successful" abroad and losing track of business at home. Limited Brands yesterday raised its outlook for third-quarter earnings per share. The company expects it to be between flat and a loss of 4 cents. Its previous estimate was a loss of 7 cents to 12 cents. Wexner anticipates that the economy will continue to meander for a year or two. "I don't believe we are seeing the end of the world," he said. But the company does believe that the world -- and retail in particular -- "is going to get faster." "As my father said, the business is kind of like pool," Wexner said. "You have to be in the position for the next shot." |
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