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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Landline vs. Cell phones
My family stopped using a phone landline three years ago. And we are part of a growing market if you read Jess Milcetich’s story on the reasons you either keep or ditch your landline. We did it too to save … Continue reading
Week in Biz: Gustav, incomes and buses
Another holiday weekend is upon us so before you head off to the beach or your backyard barbecues, here’s a quick run down of what you might have missed this week. Incomes drop a whole bunch. Local grocery store closing. … Continue reading
An announcement from the business staff
Thanks to everyone who submitted suggestions and gave us input on the new name for the business blog. We definitely appreciate all the feedback. After much debate both on the blog and off, York Common Cents, an internal suggestion, won. … Continue reading
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We love our java
After I read Brent Burkey’s local story on how York’s smaller coffee shops were still buzzing in this economy, I remembered my trips to the local java places in downtown York. Whether it was a caffeine fix or an excuse … Continue reading
Do we have a right to Iraqi oil?
Story in the Times this morning about a contract becoming official for the Chinese to start developing an Iraqi oil field. It’s based on a contract originally signed with Saddam. So with oil prices going up again and our troops … Continue reading
A good problem for a city to have …
Too many bicycles and motorcycles sharing the roads in Milwaukee as part of Harley’s 105th anniversary could cause a few problems, as the upper Midwestern city becomes what some have referred to as “Mecca” for motorcyclists. Check it out here. … Continue reading
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Does anyone balance their checkbook anymore?
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t. My mom’s an accountant, so believe me I know all the reasons that I should, but it’s just so easy not to with everything online. I monitor my account very closely … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Jessica Milcetich, Technology, Your money
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Harley rider a long way from France
In the last year, there’s been a lot of talk about Harley’s growing appeal overseas. And with the 105th anniversary festivities underway, international devotees have made their way stateside to celebrate. Here’s a story I found this morning about a … Continue reading
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Buying Harley stuff helps charity
Sure money is tight, and your significant other probably doesn’t want you spending money on all the Harley stuff you love. So just tell her or him that the proceeds go to charity and sign on to Harley-Davidson’s co-sponsored auction … Continue reading
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“I’ll wake up a second grader”
That’s what my 7-year-old told me on Sunday night before he went to bed. Today (Monday) was his first day of school in second grade in the West York Area School District. I’m heading home soon to see how it … Continue reading
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