Monthly Archives: October 2008

Naming her baby Chase

Posted on October 30, 2008 by jessica milcetich

I realize this has nothing particular to do with business, but I just had to share anyway. I just read on Philly.com that a pregnant woman is thinking about naming her baby Chase, after the Phillies’ second baseman. Makes me … Continue reading →

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Bread Milk Eggs!!!! Bread Milk Eggs!!!! Bread Milk Eggs!!!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by brent m. burkey

We’re getting reports of snow around York County starting. So if you are planning on getting your grocery shopping done tonight, look out for those worried about getting snowed in. They can be spotted by their zombie-like chant as they … Continue reading →

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I love good service

Posted on October 28, 2008 by jessica milcetich

My car was long over due for an oil change and I finally got around to taking it today on my lunch break and unlike last time, I was super impressed with the service. First off, the people working were … Continue reading →

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How to live to 100 … because nobody can retire til at least 90 anymore

Posted on October 28, 2008 by brent m. burkey

If the stock market is any indication, nobody is safe to retire at 65 or even 70 anymore. Even if you used the stock market properly to grow your savings. If you are 60 right now and were still in … Continue reading →

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A credit-card nation

Posted on October 28, 2008 by sean adkins

We’ve all heard the legends of Bigfoot and the abdominal snowman. How about the myth of the person who has paid off everything they own, including their car and house, and now live debt free? Haven’t heard that one? No, … Continue reading →

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Week in Biz: Economy, Penn State and podcasts

Posted on October 24, 2008 by jessica milcetich

The economy has been the big news of the week, up and down, up and down, I feel like I’m on a roller coaster. In other news, PSU fans aren’t letting the economy get them down. And here’s an interesting … Continue reading →

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Everything I know about work, I learned from Jim Halpert

Posted on October 24, 2008 by jessica milcetich

Last night’s episode focused pretty heavily on office relationships with a minor story line about what happens when an office is broken into. Here’s what we learned: If you’re going to have surprise meetings in the stairwell after hours, make … Continue reading →

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A little late…

Posted on October 23, 2008 by sean adkins

Lately, members of the U.S. Congress has started to push for second stimulus package that could cost between $150 million to $300 million. First, let me start by stating that those massive funds will come from already-collected tax dollars. So, … Continue reading →

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Taco Bell is giving away a free taco to EVERYONE next week

Posted on October 23, 2008 by brent m. burkey

I used to think companies did those “if a sports player does X, we’ll give away Y” promotions to get their names out there, without having to give away too much product for free. Look at the bread sticks giveaways … Continue reading →

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Wow gas prices are falling …

Posted on October 23, 2008 by brent m. burkey

So I just said about an hour ago on the blog gas prices have fallen a lot, down to $2.75. Well, I just saw $2.59 while running out to walk my dog. So where do you think the bottom is? … Continue reading →

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