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Associated PressPublished: October 2, 2009
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Officials say Ohio should receive its first shipment of H1N1 influenza vaccine next week.
The state Department of Health says the initial 61,500 doses ordered from the federal government on Friday will be given primarily to health care and emergency workers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the supply of vaccine mist should arrive in Ohio within six business days.
State health officials say in coming weeks, they expect to order vaccine shots for people in high-risk groups. They include pregnant women, children and young adults, caregivers of infants, and adults with chronic medical conditions.
The health department continues to urge Ohioans to protect themselves from swine flu through hand-washing and other measures.
Happy 4th of July 2010 !!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
NBC 4 Supports Kroger “Stuff the Truck” To Benefit Local Food Pantries
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By Denise Yost Managing Editor, nbc4i.com Published: September 30, 2009
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Kroger announced today it will host a “Stuff the Truck” food donation event on Saturday, October 3, to help feed hungry families in Central Ohio. The grocery chain will provide trucks in the parking lots of the following Kroger Marketplace locations between 8 a.m. and 12 noon for collection: 300 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna; 7625 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; and 3637 S. High St., Columbus.
Donations will benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and their network of food pantries.
“The approach of winter and the holidays makes October the perfect time to host a food donation event,” said Bruce Macaulay, president, The Kroger Co., Columbus Division. “In addition, Mid-Ohio Foodbank will soon open the doors to its new warehouse, which makes this an opportune time to help this organization stock its new facility.”
Hosting the “Stuff the Truck” event for the first time in Central Ohio, Kroger has set a goal to fill each truck to capacity with non-perishable foods, including canned goods and boxed products. The food pantries will also accept personal hygiene and health products such as toilet paper, toothpaste and deodorant. Customers can also make cash donations at coin boxes set up at Kroger checkout lines and at the truck.
“We appreciate the generosity of Kroger and its customers as we help feed the thousands of hungry individuals who reside within our local communities,” said Evelyn Behm, vice president, strategic initiatives, Mid-Ohio Foodbank. “We especially welcome the assistance as we move to our new facility and prepare for the increased need we see as winter sets in.”
Mid-Ohio Foodbank supplies food for approximately 50,000 meals each day. For more information about the “Stuff the Truck” food donation event or Kroger’s other food contribution initiatives—including its food rescue program—visit http://www.kroger.com.
By Denise Yost Managing Editor, nbc4i.com Published: September 30, 2009
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Kroger announced today it will host a “Stuff the Truck” food donation event on Saturday, October 3, to help feed hungry families in Central Ohio. The grocery chain will provide trucks in the parking lots of the following Kroger Marketplace locations between 8 a.m. and 12 noon for collection: 300 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna; 7625 Sawmill Rd., Dublin; and 3637 S. High St., Columbus.
Donations will benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and their network of food pantries.
“The approach of winter and the holidays makes October the perfect time to host a food donation event,” said Bruce Macaulay, president, The Kroger Co., Columbus Division. “In addition, Mid-Ohio Foodbank will soon open the doors to its new warehouse, which makes this an opportune time to help this organization stock its new facility.”
Hosting the “Stuff the Truck” event for the first time in Central Ohio, Kroger has set a goal to fill each truck to capacity with non-perishable foods, including canned goods and boxed products. The food pantries will also accept personal hygiene and health products such as toilet paper, toothpaste and deodorant. Customers can also make cash donations at coin boxes set up at Kroger checkout lines and at the truck.
“We appreciate the generosity of Kroger and its customers as we help feed the thousands of hungry individuals who reside within our local communities,” said Evelyn Behm, vice president, strategic initiatives, Mid-Ohio Foodbank. “We especially welcome the assistance as we move to our new facility and prepare for the increased need we see as winter sets in.”
Mid-Ohio Foodbank supplies food for approximately 50,000 meals each day. For more information about the “Stuff the Truck” food donation event or Kroger’s other food contribution initiatives—including its food rescue program—visit http://www.kroger.com.
No Change In Ohio’s 2010 Minimum Wage
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio’s lowest paid workers won’t be up for a raise next year.
The Ohio Department of Commerce says the state minimum wage will see no change in 2010 because consumer prices have declined slightly in the last year. Any increases in the minimum wage are tied to rises in inflation.
The current state minimum is $7.30 an hour for most workers, though employees at smaller companies and 14- and 15-year-olds may receive $7.25 per hour, and workers who get tips may be paid a base minimum of $3.65 an hour.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio’s lowest paid workers won’t be up for a raise next year.
The Ohio Department of Commerce says the state minimum wage will see no change in 2010 because consumer prices have declined slightly in the last year. Any increases in the minimum wage are tied to rises in inflation.
The current state minimum is $7.30 an hour for most workers, though employees at smaller companies and 14- and 15-year-olds may receive $7.25 per hour, and workers who get tips may be paid a base minimum of $3.65 an hour.
For additional information, stay with NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com—Where Accuracy Matters.To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail
Tomasco Mulciber's Columbus plant to close
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213 jobs will be lost at plant on Southeast Side
Friday, October 2, 2009 4:24 PM
By Dan Gearino
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Tomasco Mulciber Inc., a parts supplier for Honda, is closing its Columbus plant, leading to the loss of 213 jobs.
The company, also known as TMI, makes hand brakes, hood locks and fuel lids, among other parts. The Southeast Side plant will begin to wind down operations in November and close by next June.
"The decision to cease operations at TMI was made after months of extensive evaluations, which concluded that Tomasco could not continue operations given the current and forecasted business and economic environment," the company said in a statement.
"Our greatest concern is for our associates and their families. We will do all that we can to provide help and support to our associates through this transition."
A Honda spokesman said the automaker is looking for new sources for the TMI-made parts and expects minimal disruption to vehicle production.
213 jobs will be lost at plant on Southeast Side
Friday, October 2, 2009 4:24 PM
By Dan Gearino
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Tomasco Mulciber Inc., a parts supplier for Honda, is closing its Columbus plant, leading to the loss of 213 jobs.
The company, also known as TMI, makes hand brakes, hood locks and fuel lids, among other parts. The Southeast Side plant will begin to wind down operations in November and close by next June.
"The decision to cease operations at TMI was made after months of extensive evaluations, which concluded that Tomasco could not continue operations given the current and forecasted business and economic environment," the company said in a statement.
"Our greatest concern is for our associates and their families. We will do all that we can to provide help and support to our associates through this transition."
A Honda spokesman said the automaker is looking for new sources for the TMI-made parts and expects minimal disruption to vehicle production.
Ohio Turnpike working out E-ZPass kinks
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Friday, October 2, 2009 10:42 AM
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Ohio Turnpike is trying to work out bugs in its new E-ZPass electronic toll payment system.
The first day of the voluntary system Thursday had big traffic backups as the turnpike tried to figure how many lanes should be devoted to E-ZPass users and drivers paying cash. Some drivers caused delays when they got in the wrong payment lane.
Another complication was a toll increase for those paying cash.
For part of Thursday morning's rush hour, at least one busy interchange tried to alleviate the congestion by allowing both cash and E-ZPass customers to use lanes that had been set aside for the electronic tolls.
About 120,000 passenger vehicles use the turnpike on an average weekday.
Friday, October 2, 2009 10:42 AM
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Ohio Turnpike is trying to work out bugs in its new E-ZPass electronic toll payment system.
The first day of the voluntary system Thursday had big traffic backups as the turnpike tried to figure how many lanes should be devoted to E-ZPass users and drivers paying cash. Some drivers caused delays when they got in the wrong payment lane.
Another complication was a toll increase for those paying cash.
For part of Thursday morning's rush hour, at least one busy interchange tried to alleviate the congestion by allowing both cash and E-ZPass customers to use lanes that had been set aside for the electronic tolls.
About 120,000 passenger vehicles use the turnpike on an average weekday.
Retirees might get raise in 2010, after all
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Social Security 'bonus' being debated
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:29 AM
By Greg Burns
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
If Uncle Sam plays by the rules, Social Security will award no cost-of-living increase for next year or, very likely, the year after that.
But on Capitol Hill during hard economic times, rules are being broken all over the place. It's difficult to imagine the big spenders who bailed out Wall Street and spread around stimulus funds by the billions will be stiffing a powerful voting bloc.
Already, legislation is afoot to provide an "emergency" bonus or raise, even though the cost of living has fallen sharply by the standard measure used to calculate it.
As everyone receiving a Social Security benefit understands, it's no bonanza. But it's better than a paycheck in several respects: By law, the rates can't go down. And until now, by law, they've continually gone up.
Seniors once needed an act of Congress to get a raise. Beginning in 1975, however, increases became automatic based on a measure of inflation that factors in food, fuel and other volatile expenditures. The result has been a boost every year, ranging from 14.3 percent in 1980 to a low of 1.3 percent in 1987 and again in 1999.
The rate is set according to just three months of data: August, September and October. Last year, amid runaway gas prices, the index dictated a 5.8 percent raise, which was awarded in January. This year, prices have fallen every month, and there's no chance of the index suddenly turning much higher with one month to go before the cost-of-living adjustment is set. The Congressional Budget Office projects no annual benefit boost for 2010 or 2011.
Almost no one thinks a three-month reading accurately measures inflation. Many think the index overstates the number.
"That's the strong consensus of economists who have looked at it," said Bruce Meyer, a University of Chicago professor who studies government transfer payments. "In general, it's a good deal for seniors."
No, it's a bad deal, say New York financial adviser Louise Yamada and other critics. If the government looked realistically at what people actually buy, then inflation would be pegged at roughly 5 percent today, not less than zero, she said. Seniors, who typically spend more on health care and in some cases face a Medicare premium increase, arguably have it worse than everybody else.
A more sensible approach would involve smoothing the ups and downs by adopting a moving average that looks at several years of data.
"It's totally artificial to have no increase after an excessive increase last year," said economist William Hummer of Chicago's Wayne Hummer Investments. "Use the last three years and go from there. That would be fairer to everyone."
Social Security 'bonus' being debated
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:29 AM
By Greg Burns
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
If Uncle Sam plays by the rules, Social Security will award no cost-of-living increase for next year or, very likely, the year after that.
But on Capitol Hill during hard economic times, rules are being broken all over the place. It's difficult to imagine the big spenders who bailed out Wall Street and spread around stimulus funds by the billions will be stiffing a powerful voting bloc.
Already, legislation is afoot to provide an "emergency" bonus or raise, even though the cost of living has fallen sharply by the standard measure used to calculate it.
As everyone receiving a Social Security benefit understands, it's no bonanza. But it's better than a paycheck in several respects: By law, the rates can't go down. And until now, by law, they've continually gone up.
Seniors once needed an act of Congress to get a raise. Beginning in 1975, however, increases became automatic based on a measure of inflation that factors in food, fuel and other volatile expenditures. The result has been a boost every year, ranging from 14.3 percent in 1980 to a low of 1.3 percent in 1987 and again in 1999.
The rate is set according to just three months of data: August, September and October. Last year, amid runaway gas prices, the index dictated a 5.8 percent raise, which was awarded in January. This year, prices have fallen every month, and there's no chance of the index suddenly turning much higher with one month to go before the cost-of-living adjustment is set. The Congressional Budget Office projects no annual benefit boost for 2010 or 2011.
Almost no one thinks a three-month reading accurately measures inflation. Many think the index overstates the number.
"That's the strong consensus of economists who have looked at it," said Bruce Meyer, a University of Chicago professor who studies government transfer payments. "In general, it's a good deal for seniors."
No, it's a bad deal, say New York financial adviser Louise Yamada and other critics. If the government looked realistically at what people actually buy, then inflation would be pegged at roughly 5 percent today, not less than zero, she said. Seniors, who typically spend more on health care and in some cases face a Medicare premium increase, arguably have it worse than everybody else.
A more sensible approach would involve smoothing the ups and downs by adopting a moving average that looks at several years of data.
"It's totally artificial to have no increase after an excessive increase last year," said economist William Hummer of Chicago's Wayne Hummer Investments. "Use the last three years and go from there. That would be fairer to everyone."
Layoff might open door to career as own boss
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Brainstorming can help uncover niche market
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:34 AM
By Darrell Smith
McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
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MICHAEL ALLEN JONES SACRAMENTO (CALIF.) BEE
Charles Gordon uses his interest in video and training in information technology to create video resumes.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Charles Gordon said he has always wanted to run his own business. But the Sacramento man had a solid career in information technology and, with it, security.
"I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I was too concerned about stability to pick that up," he said.
Gordon, 37, had built his career working for financial-services companies, includ-ing Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments.
Then, in March 2008, three years into his information-technology job at CPS Human Resource Services, Gordon was laid off.
"I was completely caught by surprise," he said. "Nobody could see it coming."
A sense of security was quickly replaced by anxiety as months of interviews came and went. Frustration followed.
"I anticipated a short job search, but it got harder and harder. You're feeling like you're coming close," Gordon said. "You're told you're the runner-up, but after a while, second-best just isn't good enough."
Out of frustration, Gordon and his wife, Sara, began brainstorming with friends. Those sessions set the stage for Gordon's next move: to use his interest in photography and video to create a quick job sales pitch for any employer.
"I was discovering a solution for myself when the light went on," he recalled. "I thought, 'If I could put my elevator pitch on a 60-second video. ...' Then I thought, I could help more people than just myself. I've got to start a company."
By late January, Video Profile TV -- which makes video resumes for job-seekers -- was born. Gordon bankrolled the venture out of his 401(k) retirement fund and targeted the same job fairs where he'd been hunting for work.
"Once you make that decision to start a business," he said, "you put everything you've got into it."
Gordon is among any number of people who've forged their own road around the recession. Some are going back to school to gain new job skills; others are bolstering their chances by returning to graduate school.
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement firm based in Chicago, confirms that more job-seekers are starting businesses to beat the recession.
The company reported that nearly 9 percent of job-seekers in the second quarter found jobs by creating their own -- twice as many as that of a year earlier.
Brainstorming can help uncover niche market
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:34 AM
By Darrell Smith
McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Charles Gordon uses his interest in video and training in information technology to create video resumes." src="http://columbusdispatch.com/wwwexportcontent/sites/dispatch/images/oct/1004_bn_LAYOFFS_10-04-09_D3_R6F88SR.jpg">
MICHAEL ALLEN JONES SACRAMENTO (CALIF.) BEE
Charles Gordon uses his interest in video and training in information technology to create video resumes.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Charles Gordon said he has always wanted to run his own business. But the Sacramento man had a solid career in information technology and, with it, security.
"I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I was too concerned about stability to pick that up," he said.
Gordon, 37, had built his career working for financial-services companies, includ-ing Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments.
Then, in March 2008, three years into his information-technology job at CPS Human Resource Services, Gordon was laid off.
"I was completely caught by surprise," he said. "Nobody could see it coming."
A sense of security was quickly replaced by anxiety as months of interviews came and went. Frustration followed.
"I anticipated a short job search, but it got harder and harder. You're feeling like you're coming close," Gordon said. "You're told you're the runner-up, but after a while, second-best just isn't good enough."
Out of frustration, Gordon and his wife, Sara, began brainstorming with friends. Those sessions set the stage for Gordon's next move: to use his interest in photography and video to create a quick job sales pitch for any employer.
"I was discovering a solution for myself when the light went on," he recalled. "I thought, 'If I could put my elevator pitch on a 60-second video. ...' Then I thought, I could help more people than just myself. I've got to start a company."
By late January, Video Profile TV -- which makes video resumes for job-seekers -- was born. Gordon bankrolled the venture out of his 401(k) retirement fund and targeted the same job fairs where he'd been hunting for work.
"Once you make that decision to start a business," he said, "you put everything you've got into it."
Gordon is among any number of people who've forged their own road around the recession. Some are going back to school to gain new job skills; others are bolstering their chances by returning to graduate school.
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement firm based in Chicago, confirms that more job-seekers are starting businesses to beat the recession.
The company reported that nearly 9 percent of job-seekers in the second quarter found jobs by creating their own -- twice as many as that of a year earlier.
Holiday-job hunt hindered by weak economy
Click here: Consumer 10 Report: Holiday-job hunt hindered by weak economy The Columbus Dispatch
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:21 AM
By Jeff Hogan
WBNS-10TV
Christmas is just 82 shopping days away.
If you're counting on a seasonal job, now is the time to get your, uh, resume together.
A few retailers are already hiring, and many experts suggest that in this economy, people seeking temporary employment will have to be more nimble than ever.
Typically, in the fourth quarter, U.S. retailers boost staffing by up to 10 percent, thereby creating about 700,000 temporary jobs. This year, with the nationwide unemployment rate hovering near 10 percent, the demand for seasonal employment is likely to be particularly heavy.
Those who traditionally seek seasonal jobs -- college students home for the holidays, teachers looking to supplement their incomes, stay-at-home moms eager to make use of stores' employee discounts -- will find themselves competing with laid-off workers scrambling to make ends meet.
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. retailers have seen a surge in applications for seasonal positions this year, according to the Hay Group, an HR consulting firm that regularly surveys 25 of the nation's largest chains, including American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Saks Fifth Avenue and Target.
Unfortunately for would-be workers, 40 percent of this year's respondents said they plan to hire fewer temporary employees than they did last year. Some chains expect to cut seasonal hiring by as much as 25 percent.
Things might not be quite as bleak in central Ohio.
Ken Lazar, local managing director for Manpower Professional, said the placement firm expects retail activity to grow in the fourth quarter. And because of Columbus' standing as a banking and distribution hub, even a modest uptick in sales could have indirect benefits for seasonal hiring in this market, he said.
Temporary workers would be needed to get merchandise into stores or, in the case of online retailing, directly into customers' hands, Lazar said. Similarly, he said, someone would have to process all the resulting credit-card transactions.
Lazar said applicants for seasonal employment should also consider the hospitality industry, which, like the retail sector, traditionally does well in the fourth quarter.
"The next three months are our busiest time of the year," said Libby Haag, general manager of the Hoggy's in Grandview Heights.
Haag said the Columbus-based restaurant and catering business just hired 15 temporary workers to handle increased traffic associated with seasonal events.
"We do a lot of carry-outs, a lot of turkeys, a lot of holiday meals for people, and we need extra help," she said. "Our catering department needs four times as much help as I do."
Even there, though, the competition for jobs might be unusually fierce this year.
Haag pointed out that one recent opening drew more than 25 applications -- the first day.
jeff.hogan@10tv.com
Sunday, October 4, 2009 3:21 AM
By Jeff Hogan
WBNS-10TV
Christmas is just 82 shopping days away.
If you're counting on a seasonal job, now is the time to get your, uh, resume together.
A few retailers are already hiring, and many experts suggest that in this economy, people seeking temporary employment will have to be more nimble than ever.
Typically, in the fourth quarter, U.S. retailers boost staffing by up to 10 percent, thereby creating about 700,000 temporary jobs. This year, with the nationwide unemployment rate hovering near 10 percent, the demand for seasonal employment is likely to be particularly heavy.
Those who traditionally seek seasonal jobs -- college students home for the holidays, teachers looking to supplement their incomes, stay-at-home moms eager to make use of stores' employee discounts -- will find themselves competing with laid-off workers scrambling to make ends meet.
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. retailers have seen a surge in applications for seasonal positions this year, according to the Hay Group, an HR consulting firm that regularly surveys 25 of the nation's largest chains, including American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Saks Fifth Avenue and Target.
Unfortunately for would-be workers, 40 percent of this year's respondents said they plan to hire fewer temporary employees than they did last year. Some chains expect to cut seasonal hiring by as much as 25 percent.
Things might not be quite as bleak in central Ohio.
Ken Lazar, local managing director for Manpower Professional, said the placement firm expects retail activity to grow in the fourth quarter. And because of Columbus' standing as a banking and distribution hub, even a modest uptick in sales could have indirect benefits for seasonal hiring in this market, he said.
Temporary workers would be needed to get merchandise into stores or, in the case of online retailing, directly into customers' hands, Lazar said. Similarly, he said, someone would have to process all the resulting credit-card transactions.
Lazar said applicants for seasonal employment should also consider the hospitality industry, which, like the retail sector, traditionally does well in the fourth quarter.
"The next three months are our busiest time of the year," said Libby Haag, general manager of the Hoggy's in Grandview Heights.
Haag said the Columbus-based restaurant and catering business just hired 15 temporary workers to handle increased traffic associated with seasonal events.
"We do a lot of carry-outs, a lot of turkeys, a lot of holiday meals for people, and we need extra help," she said. "Our catering department needs four times as much help as I do."
Even there, though, the competition for jobs might be unusually fierce this year.
Haag pointed out that one recent opening drew more than 25 applications -- the first day.
jeff.hogan@10tv.com
Saturday, October 3, 2009
October Newsletter Released 10-03-09
All sites have been update for the monthly information.
The October Newsletter has been uploaded to the website and sent out to the group via email.
Enjoy!!
The October Newsletter has been uploaded to the website and sent out to the group via email.
Enjoy!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
BANANAS!
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. �He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. �Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose a nd glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B 6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
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Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New En gland Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals . It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'
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PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe ... polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !
To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity
1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice. !
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
5. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ' For Marijuana'
6. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
7. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
8. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
9. Sing Along At The Opera.
10. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache..
11. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
12. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'
13. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'
And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity
14. PICK UP A BOX OF CONDOMS AT THE PHARMACY, GO TO THE COUNTER AND ASK WHERE THE FITTING ROOM IS.
Send This E-mail To Someone To Make Them Smile.
It's Called .... THERAPY
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice. !
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
5. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ' For Marijuana'
6. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
7. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
8. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
9. Sing Along At The Opera.
10. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache..
11. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
12. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'
13. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'
And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity
14. PICK UP A BOX OF CONDOMS AT THE PHARMACY, GO TO THE COUNTER AND ASK WHERE THE FITTING ROOM IS.
Send This E-mail To Someone To Make Them Smile.
It's Called .... THERAPY
Latest Break-in Scam
This has not yet happened in our condo area but has happened in Grove City the last couple of weeks. We thought you would want to be aware of it.
Take caution when having work done in your home. It could be maintenance or even carpet cleaning. Make a note of the license plate number on the maintenance vehicle.
According to the police, legitimate workers come into the home. While there they case the place and make note of where valuable items are. They check your calendar to find out when you will be away from home. They jimmy the locks so you think they are locked when they are not. You might also be sure there are not keys lying around that could be picked up.
The workers then pass the information on to a second group that enters the home and takes what they want.
Take caution when having work done in your home. It could be maintenance or even carpet cleaning. Make a note of the license plate number on the maintenance vehicle.
According to the police, legitimate workers come into the home. While there they case the place and make note of where valuable items are. They check your calendar to find out when you will be away from home. They jimmy the locks so you think they are locked when they are not. You might also be sure there are not keys lying around that could be picked up.
The workers then pass the information on to a second group that enters the home and takes what they want.
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Published: September 30, 2009
Ashville October 25 4-5:30 p.m.
Ashley October 31 6-8 p.m.
Athens October 31 5:30-6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Parade at community center
Baltimore October 31 5-6:30 p.m.
Bexley October 29 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Blendon Township October 31 6-8 p.m.
Bremen October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Brice 614-864-8591
Broadway October 29 6-8 p.m.
Brown Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Canal Winchester October 29 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Carroll October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Chillicothe October 28 6-7:30 p.m.
Circleville October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Clinton Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Clintonville October 29 6-8 p.m.
Columbus October 29 6-8 p.m.
Commercial Point October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Concord Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Coshocton October 29 5-6:30 p.m.
Delaware October 31 6-8 p.m.
Dublin October 29 6-8 p.m.
Fredericktown October 31 5:30-7 p.m.
Gahanna October 29 6-8 p.m.
Galena October 31 6-7:15 p.m.
Costume party at Ruffner Park will follow at 7:30 p.m.
Galion October 25 2-4 p.m.
Genoa Township October 31 6-8 p.m.
Glenford October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Grandview Heights October 31 6-8 p.m.
Granville October 31 5:30-7 p.m.
Grove City October 29 6-8 p.m.
Groveport October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Hamilton Township October 31 6-8 p.m.
Hanover October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Heath October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Mall-O-Ween, Indian Mound Mall October 30, 6-8 p.m.
Hebron October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Hilliard October 29 6-8 p.m.
Jefferson Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Johnstown October 29 6:30-8 p.m.
Lancaster October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Lewis Center October 31 6-8 p.m.
Lithopolis October 29 6-8 p.m.
Lockbourne October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Logan October 31 3-5 p.m.
London October 29 6-8 p.m.
Madison Township October 29 5-7:30 p.m.
Marble Cliff October 31 6-8 p.m.
Marion October 31 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Marysville October 31 6-8 p.m.
Mifflin Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Milford Center October 31 6-8 p.m.
Millersport October 29 6:30-8 p.m.
Parade with the band in costumes 6 p.m.
Minerva Park October 29 6-8 p.m.
Mt. Sterling October 29 6-8 p.m.
Mt. Vernon October 31 5:30-7 p.m.
New Albany October 29 6-8 p.m.
New Concord October 31 6-7 p.m.
New Lexington October 22 6-8 p.m. at Perry County Fairgrounds
Newark October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
Trick or Treat on the Courthouse Square
October 29 5:30-6:30 p.m.
North Lewisburg October 29 6-8 p.m.
Norwich Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Obetz October 31 6-8 p.m.
Orange Township October 31 6-8 p.m.
Pataskala October 29 6-8 p.m.
Pickerington October 29 6-8 p.m.
Plain City October 31 6-8 p.m.
Pleasantville October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Powell October 31 6-8 p.m.
Prairie Township October 29 6-8 p.m.
Prospect October 31 5-6:30 p.m.
Reynoldsburg October 29 6-8 p.m.
Richwood October 31 5-7 p.m.
Shawnee Hills October 29 6-8 p.m.
St. Louisville October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Sunbury October 31 6-8 p.m.
Unionville Center October 29 6-8 p.m.
Upper Arlington October 29 6-8 p.m.
Urbancrest October 29 6-8 p.m.
Utica October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
Valleyview October 29 6-8 p.m.
Warsaw October 29 5-6:30 p.m.
Westerville October 31 6-8 p.m.
West Jefferson October 29 6-7:30 p.m.
West Lafayette October 29 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Whitehall October 29 6-8 p.m.
Worthington October 29 6-8 p.m.
Zanesville October 29 5:30-7 p.m.
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