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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Where can I recycle that?
A few weeks ago I posted two questions from readers about where they can recycle certain products. One reader left a comment and I got a few e-mails that might help answer the questions. Pat from Spring Grove was trying … Continue reading
Cherry Hill doing something right
I’m usually of the mindset that some of Jersey’s beaches are its only redeeming quality so I was surprised this morning to read in the Philadelphia Inquirer about a new recycling program being implemented in Cherry Hill. The new program … Continue reading
Posted in Green business, Jessica Milcetich, Recycling
Tagged Cherry Hill, green business, PA, RecycleBank, recycling, York
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Week in Biz: Eagle, hospitals and gyms
Happy Friday, York. Here’s the rundown of what you might have missed this week. American Airlines says bye to HIA. Leader and Health and Fitness members will get their refunds. Memorial Hospital found a new site. Bottled or tap water? … Continue reading
Most of your personal life can get you fired?
All of this talk about basic rights under the Constitution coming from the landmark Second Amendment decision from the Supreme Court yesterday got me thinking. Sure, the Constitution ensures basic rights. But can you really use them in today’s world … Continue reading
Tap vs. Bottled Water
I have gotten tons of feedback about today’s story on tap water vs. bottled water. I couldn’t include everyone in the story and as I’m still getting new e-mails with tips and reasons daily I decided to include some of … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Food prices, Green business, Jessica Milcetich, Your money
Tagged bottled water, environment, tap water
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Moving back to cities, what does that mean for southern York County?
An interesting story this morning in the New York Times about people in Denver wanting to actually move back into Denver from the suburbs. It’s a growing phenomenon since gas prices are going up. What does this mean for York … Continue reading
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Foreign companies to profit from oil fields our troops bled to open
American troops bled and died trying to secure Iraq after they freed its people of Saddam Hussein. Say what you will about whether our troops should have been sent over there. They were deployed, and that’s enough for this discussion. … Continue reading
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Central Pennsylvania’s first ecological disaster … camoflauged
York County can still be a gorgeous place to live, with beautiful, natural landscapes barely a half-hour’s drive away from even downtown. It’s amazing considering the area’s history as a hub of the American of the manufacturing industry during its … Continue reading
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Work appropriate swimsuit
My college friend Lauren has a dilemma. Her work department is having a beach retreat. Now who doesn’t love the beach — sun, sand, surf. It’s great for vacations with friends and family. But with coworkers? That’s a whole different … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Jessica Milcetich, Office life, On the job, The working world
Tagged office life, swimsuit, work-appropriate
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Tuesday headlines
Just to get you started on your day here are some of today’s big stories. McCrory’s site sells. County mulls shorter week. The Post’s top editor to step down. Former customers off limits to Verizon. And my favorite sports story … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Jessica Milcetich, Office life, On the job, Sports Biz, The working world
Tagged Kobe, Len Downie Jr., McCrory's, Shaq, Washington Post
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