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OHIO STATE FAIR NEEDS A FEW GOOD INTERNS

Ohio State Fair Internships: Learning by Experience

Each year, the Ohio State Fair recruits college students for paid public relations internships.

As an Ohio State Fair intern, you’ll have the unique opportunity to preview the “real world” of public relations in an exciting setting. Even though still a student, you will be treated as a professional communicator and assigned important projects.

The internships are designed to enhance your formal education with great on-the-job training. Assignments in media relations, promotions, desktop publishing and project management provide immediate, substantive opportunities.

For example, during the Fair, interns staff the media center, pitch stories and assist media on the grounds. You’ll also serve as a key contact to radio and television stations regarding their promotions and remote broadcasts at the Fair.

Public relations interns will be challenged to excel at the Ohio State Fair. Your individuality and unique career interests will be taken in consideration and some projects can be focused around your needs. You’ll receive an invaluable amount of professional experience and generate a wealth of portfolio material… all while having fun!

Qualifications: Students who have experience writing new releases, organizing events, pitching stories and designing and writing newsletters and brochures will be first considered. You should respect deadlines, be detail-oriented, conscientious and know how to follow though. Work will be completed as a team as well as individually in a fast-paced, fun atmosphere.

Candidates with three years of college education in public relations, communications and / or journalism are best qualified for these positions. Computer skills are a must; desktop publishing experience is a plus.Timing: Working hours will be Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm in May, June and July. (School schedules will be taken into consideration when determining a start date.) Interns will work shifts on Saturdays, July 19 and 26.During the 12 days of the Fair, which will be held July 30 – August 10, extended hours will be required (at least 14-hour shift each day.) Interns cannot take time off during the Fair. The entire internship cannot exceed 14 weeks.

How to get on board: To be considered for an Ohio State Fair public relations internship, please send your resume and at least three writing samples to: Christina Leeds, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. The deadline for receipt is March 3, 2008. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.Questions? Call Christina Leeds at 614-644-4011

Hours: Full-TimeThis job pays at an hourly rate

CINCINATTI IKEA TO OPEN MARCH-ISH

The retailer said a 344,000-square-foot store in the Cincinnati suburb of West Chester will open March 12. Ikea broke ground in May 2007 on the store, which will employ about 400 and include three model homes, 50 room settings, supervised children's play area, food market and 300-seat restaurant. Schumacher Dugan Construction Inc. owns the site of the store
*pic from Jen's verybigblog she documents the construction progress and her stuffs pretty cool as well.

sidebar- not hating but hating-why can Cincinnati get an ikea and not columbus?! i mean 15th largest effing city

3 OHIO MACY'S STORE TO CLOSE

The stores being closed in Ohio are located, in Rolling Acres Mall, Akron; Canton Centre, Canton, and Randall Park Mall, North Randall

Macy’s Inc. will close nine underperforming stores within the next several weeks, affecting just under 900 workers...In addition to the closures, there has been speculation that Macy’s may embark on other cost-cutting maneuvers, such as consolidating certainregional operations. One source said that could include Macy’s regional headquarters in Miami and Atlanta.

Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc(Federated department stores) said “While the decision to close stores is difficult, it is necessary that we do so selectively in locations with declining sales and where we have been unable to identify sufficient growth opportunities."

In 2008, the retailer expects to open five stores, with an additional six to eight new locations planned for 2009.
Two Texas stores are being closed in Valley View Center, Dallas, and Sharpstown Center, Houston.The others being shut down are in Washington Square, Indianapolis, Ind.; Prien Lake Mall, Lake Charles, La.; Crossroads Mall, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Family Center at Riverdale, Riverdale, Utah.
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HI-S AND LOWS

This being the last Friday of 2007, I'm going to try and remember some of the great things that happened in the great city that is Columbus and also the sh!teous.

In no particular order:

AKIYAHS

1) Launch of Broad&High signage brough some needed life to that area and also hopefully forecast great things to come for downtown and Orange Barrel.

2) Michael Coleman beat Bill Todd but also promised to rejuvenate Columbus, work on those ubiquitous vacant house issues, City center, keep Frankie from the sauce, light rail, reopen the Brownstone-ok so the cpl last one's he didn't say but we do hope he keeps his word of putting Columbus on the map

3) Columbus area locales received national press-NYTimes, NY Post, CNN&CNNMoney, GQ and some other great publications as well.

4) City of Columbus took over City Center and partnerd with NRD to develop it

5) Hearcel Craig and his sweet sweet moustache was elected to City council

6) Skybus

7) Lee Fisher and Ohio Dept. of Development launch film office

8) Gay Street show's signs of life: Edwards communities building, Tip-Top, new hotel, 2way street and many more to come.

9) Columbus Metropolitan Club launches later in the day series to engage the future movers of the city

10) Frank Solove donated his pricey rolls rolls to be auctioned off for the James/Solove cancer center

NISH-NISH

Some blackeye events of 2007

1)City Center is an abyss

2) Ohio ranks as one of the top states for foreclosures

3) Frankie Coleman went to court for some time falsification

4) Skybus

5) Hyde Park on the Cap was robbed and they never charged that coniving bitch of an employee who plotted it with her lazy ass boyfriend

6) Carlyle Condo's held an auction but were still unable to sell off the rest of their units

7) a dear dear friend and probably many others got a DUI

8) Use/abuse of painkillers rises a lot in Ohio

Sad to see it go but good replacement:

We are very very sad that Jon and Co decided to end Taco+Beer but i don't think tell-a-friend caught on as T+B did so please please bring a replacement soon-ish.

Nostalgia closed up shop at 5th and High but Milkbar is currently in that location and I think thats a good replacement.

Elements Grille closed and then 8 took over but then they closed over lease issues but they vow to reopen somewhere else soon.

Lotus lounge was sold and changed to Mike wiley's after 5 meaning Scott Litch had to do his promotions elsewhere, in come Bristol Saturdays and we love love love it especially a night fueled by Meet me in the Bathrooms.

Lois Chappelear worked her entire life but she saved a bundle. After she died she donated a significant amount to the museum.

PRIVATE PRACTICE

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann's first deputy asst. Brian Laliberte officially resigned after about a year in at the position and will be working full time at Baker+Hostetler. Business First reports that he left for personal reasons but was compensated $105,000 but the Dispatch says he made $125,000. Regardless, we think he jumped ship for the sanity and better pay(he and his wife are expecting a second child, which will increase their expenses, both present and future, and he is returning to his old job because it pays more money).

Also he led the attorney general's student loan practices investigation.

GOV. STRICKLAND WANTS TO "CONNECT OHIO'

With key leaders from the telecommunications and cable industries standing behind him, Gov. Ted Strickland on Monday launched Connect Ohio, a multi-million dollar public private partnership aimed at bridging what Strickland called Ohio's "digital divide."
The first phase will be working with local communities and service providers to map in detail what parts of the state have broadband Internet access that provides high-speed service and what parts don't, Strickland said.

The state will put in $2.9 million in this budget period, which ends June 30, 2009 and expects to put in another $3.9 million in the next two-year budget period, he said.
The $2.9 million represents an estimated 80 percent of the initial costs and plans calls for the remaining 20 percent — about $750,000 — to come from cable and telecommunications companies and other private businesses, said Terra Goodnight, Strickland's executive assistant for transportation, taxation, lottery and broadband.
Strickland said he believes federal dollars also will be available.
The digital divide takes several forms, resulting in lack of access to computers, high-speed Internet access and high skill jobs, Strickland said.
"What we hope to do is bridge the digital divide in ways that will be good for all Ohio communities and all Ohioans," Strickland said.
The goals is to create support for local communities to meet their technological needs while expanding broadband service to all residents and businesses, he said.
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AT&T U-VERSE

A new world of communications and entertainment is now available to residents in the Columbus area. AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T - News) has announced the launch of AT&T U-verse(SM) in parts of 51 local communities. AT&T is now taking orders for the service and will begin installing services for new customers on Dec. 24. AT&T will continue to increase U-verse availability throughout the area on an ongoing basis.

AT&T U-verse services are currently available in the following local areas: Bexley, Blendon Township, Bloom Township, Brice, Brown Township, Canal Winchester, Clinton Township, Columbus, Concord Township, Dublin, Etna Township, Franklin Township, Gahanna, Genoa Township, Grandview Heights, Grove City, Groveport, Hamilton Township, Harlem Township, Harrison Township, Hilliard, Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Liberty Township, Lithopolis, Madison Township, Marble Cliff, Mifflin Township, Minerva Park, New Albany, Norwich Township, Orange Township, Pataskala, Perry Township, Pickerington, Plain Township, Pleasant Township, Powell, Prairie Township, Reynoldsburg, Riverlea, Scioto Township, Sharon Township, Shawnee Hills, Truro Township, Upper Arlington, Violet Township, Washington Township, Westerville, Whitehall and Worthington.

AT&T U-verse uses AT&T''s new fiber-rich network to offer cutting-edge television and high speed Internet services. AT&T is the only national provider to offer a 100 percent Internet Protocol (IP)-based television service, making U-verse TV "cooler than cable" and one of the most robust and feature-rich services available today.

AT&T U-verse offers customers a combination of next-generation digital television -- including access to more than 40 High Definition (HD) channels in most markets -- and high speed Internet access. The award-winning AT&T U- verse TV includes cutting-edge features that are unmatched in the market, and the new U-verse enabled AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet builds on AT&T''s position as the nation''s largest broadband provider.
"We''ve seen a great response to AT&T U-verse in Cleveland and Akron, and we''re excited for Columbus residents to see what makes U-verse TV cooler than cable," said Steve Mitchell, AT&T vice president and general manager for Ohio. "Now, more consumers have access to a video choice that delivers the content they want -- such as Big Ten Network -- with unmatched features and great value."
Where available, AT&T U-verse TV will offer Columbus customers: -- A compelling variety of TV packages with up to 320 channels to choose from, including digital music, local, movie and sports programming, as well as premium Spanish-language and international packages. Most programming packages include up to three HD-capable receivers - one with a digital video recorder (DVR), which allows customers to pause, rewind, replay and record live TV - at no extra charge. (Customers may add more receivers, up to a total of six, for $5 each a month.) -- More HD programming than the local cable providers. HD technology produces images more than twice as detailed as standard analog TV and offers rich, realistic video and 5.1 channel audio. AT&T U-verse TV offers customers access to a lineup of more than 40 HD channels in most markets, available in both 720p and 1080i formats, along with HD DVR capability. Access to HD service is $10 a month with any U-verse TV package. -- AT&T Yahoo! Web and Mobile Remote Access to DVR, which allows U-verse TV and Internet customers to schedule recordings from any Web-connected PC or compatible AT&T mobile phone (wireless service charges apply) by using their AT&T Yahoo! account. These features are unique to AT&T among local video providers. -- The ability to record up to four programs at once using a DVR (up to four standard definition programs or one HD and three standard definition programs). This capability is another exclusive feature unmatched in the marketplace. -- Built-in Picture-in-Picture functionality that allows subscribers to channel-surf on any television without leaving the program they''re watching.

U-verse demo

$$GRANTS TO CREATE AND RETAIN IN OHIO

Via Press Release:
Projects to Help Spur Local Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans

Columbus, OH -- Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that more than $1 million in economic development and roadwork development grants have been awarded to aid in the growth of businesses and the creation and retention of jobs in Ohio. The grants, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, were approved today by the State Controlling Board and are expected to create 435 positions and retain 246 jobs for Ohioans. "These business expansions and infrastructure improvements will have a long-term, positive impact in four communities across the State," said Lt. Governor Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. "These potential expansions and infrastructure improvements will provide new growth opportunities and jobs for Ohio workers."

The City of Trotwood (Montgomery County) will receive a $200,000 Roadwork Development Grant to complete public roadwork improvements in support of The James Group - Ohio LLC's (JGO) new facility in Trotwood.

Lighting Products, Inc. (Lighting Products), located in Geneva (Ashtabula County) will receive a $20,000 Rapid Outreach Grant for costs associated with the acquisition of machinery and equipment to support the company's expansion.

Metal Forming & Coining Corporation (MFC), located in Maumee (Lucas County), will receive a $100,000 Rapid Outreach Grant for costs associated with the acquisition of machinery and equipment to support the company's expansion.

General Motors Corporation (GM), to be located in West Chester Township (Butler County), will receive a $500,000 Rapid Outreach Grant for costs associated with the acquisition of equipment to support the company's new warehouse and distribution facility in West Chester Township.

The Rapid Outreach Grant (412) is a grant program to assist companies and communitiesthat are creating or retaining jobs in Ohio. The Roadwork Development Account(629) provides grant assistance to communities for highwayand road projects related to job creation and retention. The 629 Program is funded with gas tax dollars and is restricted to public road projects only.

OHIO FILM OFFICE DEBUTS

Via Press Release:

"Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced the opening of the Ohio Film Office which is housed within the Ohio Department of Development’s Division of Travel and Tourism. The opening of the office coincides with the hiring of Christina Grozik who begins work this week as Director of the Film Office.

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Christina's industry savvy, relentless drive, and her critical and creative eye for thoughtful and compelling film projects serve as the perfect springboard for driving the Ohio Film Office," said Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, who also serves as the Director of the Ohio Department of Development. "I can think of no better advocate* for attracting and developing Ohio projects than Christina."

Grozik's initial focus will be re-establishing the state office with a plan to market Ohio to film makers and commercial production agencies, conducting industry stakeholder meetings and working with the film industry to create an Ohio Film Advisory Council.

*does that sound gramatically correct at all?

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Around Ohio

So now that Frankie Coleman pled no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges and she has to serve 100 community service hours and fines to pay, which organization will she commit her time to? I think she should work with an homeless organization that helps addicts. Maybe she could work with kids to give them first hand how a little too much at the Brownstone bar can have serious ramifications. Whatever she chooses, we hope she can gain something positive from it.

Cincinatti based Kroger Co, the largest supermarket chain, joins a list of 13 companies taking advantage of the Federal Reserve's ease on the market slump. They plan on selling 10 year notes to raise $300 million.

Brutus Buckeye, the mascot of The Ohio State University, is part of the finalists vying for a bid in the Mascot Hall of Fame. Voting lasts til September 6 and the other mascots are: Michigan State's "Sparty" Nebraska "Lil Red" Tennesse "Smokie" University of Miami "The Ibus" and Western Kentucky University "BigRed."

In Cincinatti, a woman shot and killed a panhandler because he asked her .25cents. They can be annoying maybe sometimes smelly, but an idiotic shooting? no one deserves that.

Browsing on the web and inspired by a previous gawker post, i came upon this- ugh sick sick sick!