Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. The city has a diverse economy based on education, insurance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Acknowledged by Money Magazine as the 8th best large city in the U.S. to inhabit, it is also recognized as an emerging global city. Residents of Columbus are usually referred to as Columbusites.The population was 711,470 at the 2000 census. In 2006 Columbus was ranked as the 15th largest city in the United States, with 733,203 residents, and was the country's 32nd largest metropolitan area. Located near the geographic center of the state, Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County, although parts of the city also extend into Delaware and Fairfield counties.The name Columbus is often used to refer to the Columbus Metropolitan Area, which includes many other municipalities. According to the US Census, the metropolitan area has a population of 1,725,570, while the Combined Statistical Area (which also includes Marion and Chillicothe) has 1,953,575 people.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns, a chi-chi restaurant in Pocantico Hills with most excellent food was cited in last night's episode of Cashmere Mafia. From her description of the scene and my mad TV skillz, I have determined that the character in question who ends up calling general manager Philippe Gouze is Juliet.

EVERY 5 seconds a child dies because of starvation...that's around 18,000 each day... 5.5 - 6.5 Million children WILL DIE every year!....they will not get to puberty....they will not experience romantic love....they will not hold their own child....because of the lack of food!. Join this group and read the description and news to help the children!

Ever since I got my iPhone I've been looking for a webapp that would let me use it to track my exercise and diet. Via my phone I can now track what I eat, add a new food that isn't in their database, track time spent doing cardio, view exercise descriptions (including demonstration videos), and track weights lifted.

My husband and I always joke when we visit an art exhibit about how differently we approach the experience: while he prefers to move through quickly, stopping only to study works that he finds intriguing, I am the opposite. Left unchecked, I will read every description

A description of what it would take for one man to utilize renewable sources to replace his family's energy use. It includes not only electricity to the house, but transportation and so-called "embedded energy" in food, consumer, and durable goods. The results are not pretty, though he seems slightly encouraged.