Monthly Archives: July 2011

Happy Meal makeover: The showdown over french fries

Posted on July 28, 2011 by ashley wislock

After 40 years, the McDonalds Happy Meal is getting a makeover in the name of encouraging healthy eating habits in children. French fry portions will be reduced by half and apple slices will added to the world’s most famous red … Continue reading →

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Borders liquidation sale – is it really a “sale” at all?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by ashley wislock

By now, most people are aware that the Borders book chain is going out of business. That means one thing: liquidation sales. If you’re like me – and many in York County apparently are – you love a good sale … Continue reading →

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Lunch hour grocery shopping just got easier

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ashley wislock

Refrigerator space in the office can be valuable. So shopping at a place like Central Market, in downtown York, can be tricky if you’re perusing during your lunch break. But a new program, offered by YorKitchen will make it a … Continue reading →

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Exciting trend alert: Brewpubs popping up around downtown York

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ashley wislock

I’m the kind of girl who generally prefers a cold glass of beer to a mixed drink when I’m out on the town, so in college (Go Lyco!), my friends and I went to a local microbrewery, the Bullfrog Brewery, … Continue reading →

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Rutter’s app packs great features

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ashley wislock

I am an “app” junkie. Any time I see that there’s a cool, new iPhone app that could make my life slightly easier or at least entertain me for a good five minutes, I have to download it. So when … Continue reading →

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The drama of Netflix, Comcast costs

Posted on July 14, 2011 by william hanlon

I’ve been looking for a reason to let go of my Netflix subscription for the past few months. Fortunately, Netflix made the decision for me. And, it would appear, I’m not alone.

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About tube-free toilet paper — and baby wipes for adults?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

On Monday, I spent more time hanging out in the toilet paper aisle than I normally do on a typical visit to Walmart. I wanted to get Yorkers’ opinions about tubeless toilet paper. Would they buy it? Would they miss … Continue reading →

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The high cost of moving

Posted on July 8, 2011 by ashley wislock

Moving is stressful. There’s boxes to pack, utilities to shut off and the overwhelming feeling that you should sell all your things and move to a hut on the beach in Key West without looking back. Or maybe that last … Continue reading →

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Business reporters are professional rubberneckers. It’s a dangerous job.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Lauren Boyer

In the past six months, I’ve decided that business reporting is super dangerous. Sure, we”re not construction workers, police or tight-rope walkers. But we are paid to be curious, and curiosity killed the cat — or so they say. I’ve … Continue reading →

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How to avoid summer dress code violations

Posted on July 6, 2011 by ashley wislock

It’s summertime! That means hot days, barbecue and swimming pools. It also means hemlines are rising, shirt sleeves are disappearing and armpit stains are becoming more common. Here at the YDR, the dress code is fairly relaxed. Other than jeans, … Continue reading →

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