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Author Archives: Brittany Wilson
Want to know who gave you the flu? There’s a Facebook app for that
Have a high fever, aches and pains, cough, sore throat, headache and general weakness? Are you absolutely miserable? You might have the flu.
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Health, Social Media, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged "Help I Have the Flu", aches and pains, app, cold, cold and flu remedies, congestion, cough, Facebook, flu, flu shot, germs, headache, influenza, patient zero, sick, sneeze, sore throat, virus
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What’s the point of an iPad Mini?
A review of Apple’s iPad Mini by Michael Liedtke of the Associated Press predicts the product, which was unveiled Tuesday, will be a holiday hit. I am an Apple lover. I have an iPhone and an iPad. I’ve also been the … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Holidays, Retail, Technology, Your money
Tagged AP, apple, Associated Press, google, Google Nexus 7, ipad, iPhone, ipod, Kindle, Kindle Fire, Mac, Michael Liedtke, Nexus 7
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Aporkalypse? Bacon shortage could be unavoidable
It might be time to bring home — or stockpile — the bacon, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. A global pork-product shortage is expected in 2013 because drought conditions took a major toll on corn and … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Consumer issues, Food, Food prices
Tagged bacon, bacon shortage, Brittany Wilson, capicola, chorizo, europe, food prices, Meat & Poultry, pork, salami
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Is your office an igloo? Productivity might be suffering
I am always cold. It could be hotter than Hades outside, but I usually don a sweater and often require a blanket while sitting in my cubical. (I’m aware this isn’t normal) In winter, nine out of 10 days, a … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, Jobs, Office life, On the job, The working world
Tagged blanket, boss, co-worker, cold, Cornell, Cornell University, cubical, Fast Company, hot, igloo, office, relationships, research, Science, study, the journal Science
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How much does the Tooth Fairy leave at your house?
The Tooth Fairy, on average, leaves $3 per tooth, according to a survey by Visa that was released this morning.
Posted in Brittany Wilson, payment, Your money
Tagged dentist, inflation, money, pillow, teeth, tooth, tooth fairy, toothbrush
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Would you rank York County drivers among America’s worst?
AllState ranked the nation’s best and worst drivers. How do you think York County drivers compare?
Posted in Automotive, Brittany Wilson, TheStreet, travel, Vehicles
Tagged accident, Alexandria Virginia, All State, AllState, Baltimore, Boise Idaho, crash, drive, drivers, driving, Facebook, Fort Colins Colorado, Sioux Falls S.D., Washington, Washington D.C.
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Working in York County for decades at a time
This morning I met with several York County men who retired after working at their respective companies for 30 years or more. Click here to read more on the YDR Insider. Have you or anyone you know worked at the … Continue reading
Posted in Brittany Wilson, The working world
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