Thursday, December 10, 2009

Marcellus R. Kibby I - Former Employee of Schottenstein North Department Store (Suit Department)

Marcellus Romero Kibby I, affectionately called “Nicky”, was born on May 3, 1967, in Dallas, Texas to Arthur E. Kibby and Beverly J. Hunter departed this life after a courageous battle with diabetes. Marcellus attended Columbus Public Schools and a graduate of Beechcroft High School in 1986, where he was a four year letterman in Band. He was a dedicated employee of 20 years at Schottenstein’s North. Throughout his illness, his stewardship never wavered and was evident by his presence at several funeral homes he gave his time throughout Columbus. Marcellus is preceded in death by his father Arthur E. Kibby and step-father, William “Glenn” Hunter. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife of 20 years, Marchele L. Kibby; son Marcellus R. Kibby II; mother Beverly J. Hunter; sister Annetta M. Kibby; step-mother Pearl J. Kibby; uncle Willie (Gwen) Hoke, Larry Hoke; aunt Neciel Mathis, Retta (George) Coates; father-in-law Rufus D. (Cynthia) Woods; mother-in-law Joyce A. Wade; brother’s-in-law Keith, Frederick, Jamall Woods, Torrey Pannell; sister-in-law Lazette Pannell; many other aunts, uncles, nephews, great-nephews, nieces, great-nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral 5 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the chapel of C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Check out Top 10 Jobs for 2010

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Top 10 Jobs for 2010

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Posted Nov 18th 2009 6:05AM

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jobs 2010 Many job hunters will be happy to put 2009 to rest, and welcome 2010 with an eagerness that the job market will pick up. Staffing firm Robert Half recently put together a list of what it believes to be 10 Promising Jobs for 2010. The company has identified opportunities in accounting and finance, information technology and administrative fields.

In accounting and finance, salaries are actually expected to increase by an average of .5 percent in 2010. Companies want financial pros who can crunch numbers, communicate clearly with various departments and help manage costs.

Job titles to look for include:

1. Tax accountant

Help companies save money by managing their tax bills.

Average Salary: $42,135 to $55,564

2. Compliance director

New Securities and Exchange rules mean lots of regulations to follow.

Average Salary: $66,955 to $104,232

3. Credit manager/supervisor

Keep cash flowing by evaluating credit risk and getting delinquent accounts to pay up.

Average Salary: $39,317 to $64,892

4. Senior financial analyst

Evaluate financial plans, budgets and figure out way to increase profits.

Average Salary: $44,212 to $60,938

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While starting IT salaries will drop by about 1.3 percent in 2010, the job prospects are promising because computers are the future! The growth is in positions that help companies reduce costs by implementing new technologies. Here are some keywords to get you started:

5. Network administrator

The most in demand position of any IT job. If you can speak cloud computing, Voice over IP and software, this job is for you.

Average Salary: $41,620 to $60,459

6. Information systems security manager

Companies don't want their top-secret data leaked out all over the web; you'll help keep it that way.

Average Salary: $59,395 to $87,024

7. Systems engineer

Someone has to make sense of all of new and emerging technologies. You'll set the foundation for a smooth transition to the future.

Average Salary: $59,395 to $87,024

Offices also need excellent administrators to keep things running smoothly. Demand is strong for workers who can multitask, have excellent computer skills, are willing to learn and aren't afraid to adapt to change. Best prospects include:

8. Medical record clerk

Hospitals are going digital, they need workers who can help them scan and process patient data.

Average Hourly Salary: $9.58 to $12.83

9. Customer service representative

Customer service has never been more critical to success, so play up your ability to provide service with a smile.

Average Hourly Salary: $10.60 to $14.19

10. Executive assistant

Expect to support multiple manager and take on a wide range of duties.

Average Salary: $37,010 to $52,042

The report also noted that even in this glut of candidates climate, businesses are still having a tough time finding highly skilled candidates, so put your best resume forward and consider getting your foot in the door with an internship or temporary assignment.

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Check out What Do Cats Do All Day? Just Ask Them

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What Do Cats Do All Day? Just Ask Them.

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Filed Under: Cats

Buckeye the cat snapped this photo of his pal Brutus. Purina Friskies

Move over, James Bond. The latest secret agent is a cat -- actually, 50 of them.

Purina Friskies recently undertook a brilliant study to find out what cats do all day when they're home alone. They fitted 50 indoor cats with collar cameras to get a cat's eye view of the world.

The digital cat-cams snapped a still photo every 15 minutes. By combing through the piles of photos, Purina animal behavior scientist Dr. Jill Villarreal was able to draw some surprising new conclusions about how our kitties fare when they're left to their own devices.
(You can see the photos here.)

Before the study, most of the cat's owners expected lots of pictures of beds, Villarreal told Paw Nation. After all, cats sleep all day, right? Think again. "Although they do spend 8 to 16 hours [per day] asleep, when they're active and up, they're active and up -- and seeking out sensory stimuli within the home," Villarreal said.

That wasn't the only myth that the undercover kitties debunked. "There's still that belief out there that cats are asocial and prefer to be solitary," Villarreal said. "What the cat-cam study showed was they actually have active social lives."

The cats didn't just hang out with their feline housemates. They also spent a lot of time with dogs and even bunnies. "If they grow up together, they see other animals as friends," Villarreal said.

The cats spent nearly 12 percent of their time hanging out with other animals, versus six percent sleeping and five percent playing with toys.Their hands-down favorite activity? Looking out windows -- something the cats did for more than 21 percent of their time!

Villarreal says the study offers clues about how to make your home even more stimulating for cats. "It seems like they're seeking novelty and variety," she says. "Now that we know cats like variety, we can provide it in the home."

She suggests hiding several small food bowls around the house so that the cat has to work a little to find his lunch. She also recommends mixing up his toys. Give him furry mice for a few days, then a catnip tow for a while, then maybe some bottle caps or other random objects that only a cat could love.

Villarreal also recommends giving cats a treat-dispensing ball for them to wrestle with while you're away. Change up the flavors of the food inside the ball to keep your cat guessing."There were a lot of pictures of them stalking and playing around that way," she explained. "If we gave them a treat ball, it would be a fun way for them to explore their food and have a multi-sensory experience."

"Now we have a glimpse into the cat's world," she added. "I think we underestimated what the cat was doing during the day. From a cat's perspective, they're seeing a world full of excitement."

Kinda makes us look at our furry friends a little differently.