Monthly Archives: January 2008

Smoke-free bars

Posted on January 30, 2008 by jessica milcetich

As of midnight tomorrow night, smoking will be banned in all bars in the state of Maryland. Yippie! Now why can’t Pennsylvania get on board? I know it’s not a popular decision among the smoking crowd, and many bar owners … Continue reading →

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She’s not the only one

Posted on January 29, 2008 by jessica milcetich

Susan Reimer at the Baltimore Sun wrote a column today about how the average middle-aged person is feeling the effects of the economic recession. She talked about how people aren’t spending as much money because they feel poor, even if … Continue reading →

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Cooking with cow poop?

Posted on January 28, 2008 by brent m. burkey

Meat is bad for the environment, according to the New York Times today. Now that’s one bit of consumption I’d have a hard time living without, and it did sound a bit silly at first to think cow farts are … Continue reading →

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Weight loss center gets sued

Posted on January 25, 2008 by jessica milcetich

I hope you all caught the story in this morning’s business section about the class action lawsuit filed against Pure Weight Loss (formerly known as L.A. Weight Loss). I feel terrible for the people who lost hundreds or thousands of … Continue reading →

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Dress for Success

Posted on January 24, 2008 by jessica milcetich

Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone, and the story they tell you just pulls on your heartstrings? That was my situation yesterday as I talked to Cynthia Hudler, a young woman who struggled with alcohol, entered rehab … Continue reading →

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Wipe them down

Posted on January 23, 2008 by jessica milcetich

I’m sure many of you may have noticed grocery stores offering sanitary wipes for customers to use to wipe down shopping carts. And starting in February, the Rutter’s stores will have Purell dispensers by the doors. For my story that … Continue reading →

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Calling all tax first timers

Posted on January 22, 2008 by jessica milcetich

Another year, another tax season. Have the W2’s started cluttering your counter space yet? I know they’ve started to filter into my mail. I panicked for a little because I’ve never done my own taxes before. My dad’s bailing me … Continue reading →

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What is a Recession?

Posted on January 22, 2008 by brent m. burkey

I think this Q&A from the Wall Street Journal will tell you the basics of what to expect if we are in a recession. It’s a scary word, although the definition kind of takes the fangs off it. Interestingly enough, … Continue reading →

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Subterranean Overtime Blues

Posted on January 22, 2008 by brent m. burkey

Read this, then tell us whether your company breaks overtime rules. (We don’t need to know what company.) A lot of these seem to be under the radar screen for many employees — or maybe even their employers. The basic … Continue reading →

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Dusting off my walking shoes

Posted on January 21, 2008 by jessica milcetich

Don’t I wish I lived in Jersey. Ok well no, not really. But I do wish I lived close enough that I could drive across the state line to get my gas. Not only is gas currently about 20 cents … Continue reading →

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