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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Smart move by York coffee shop on Turkey Trot
I took on the York YMCA Turkey Trot last week. I’m not a fast runner. In fact, I’m a fairly slow runner — hobbling along might best way describe my pace. But heck, I’ve always wanted to try out the … Continue reading
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Competition date set for Hanover meat cutter
Shane Kehr-Stine, a meat cutter for Texas Roadhouse in Hanover, will continue his quest for the company’s “meat cutter of the year” crown – and its accompanying $20,000 prize – Tuesday at William Thayer Arena in Warwick, R.I. Kehr-Stine won … Continue reading
Posted in Food companies
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Old friend still lingers
It’s nearly impossible that you’ve never come in contact with a Glatfelter product. The company’s Spring Grove mill produces pieces of paper whose existence might not even register. The wrapper that encloses your crayon? Those little brown dishes that hold … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Landauer
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Gas prices going up locally
Gas prices are on the rise locally, just in time for Thanksgiving, which brings with it heavy travel. The prices were down, in the low $2.50 range, on average, in early September. This week, the average price for a gallon … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues
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Interesting stance on Four Loko
I was calling around to local distributors on Wednesday afternoon, looking for reaction to the news that Four Loko, the controversial alcohol energy drink, plans to remove its caffeine content, thus making it, simply, an alcohol drink. I called Shrewsbury … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues
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My money has a breakthrough in group therapy
“Hi, I’m Bill’s money.” Hi, Bill’s money. “Look, I’m not really sure why I’m here. I mean I’ve never been to a group like this before.” It’s OK. Step one is admitting you have a problem. “Yeah, I’m not so … Continue reading
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Firm, salon sponsor ‘Locks of Love’ cut
Barton Associates, a York engineering firm, and Transformations, a Shiloh hair salon, recently sponsored Tonia Grubb, a Barton Associates IT employee, to have her hair cut for Locks of Love. This is Grubb before she had her hair cut at … Continue reading
Posted in Office life
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Sears to open on Thanksgiving, citing shoppers’ requests
Sears is taking its holiday shopping experience to the next level. The company announced that it will be open on Thanksgiving this year for the first time ever. All of the company’s locations will operate from 7 a.m. to noon. … Continue reading
Posted in Black Friday, Consumer issues
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Cooking salmon
I love to check out the different conversations on The Exchange, our local message boards. A recent post mentioned cooking salmon. I love salmon and often order it when my family goes out to eat. The grilling option on this … Continue reading
Posted in Cathy Hirko, Food prices, Shopping, Your money
Tagged Giant salmon grocery store
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My retirement fund can make your bicycle sound like a motorcycle if you stick it in the spokes
The economy has claimed the twilight years of yet another victim. Yours truly. It’s the age of falling 401ks, plummeting pensions, routed Roth IRAs, and now, I just found out, gone is my own little nest egg, the one I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Landauer, Your money
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