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September 22, 2008

Pfaltzgraff closing outlets and local distribution center

— Jessica Milcetich ( 9:43 AM)

Quick take a peek at the bottom of your plate, bowl or mug. Do you see the Pfaltzgraff marking?

Chances are you might. These dishes seem to be everywhere.

At least that's the case for me and a few of my co-workers.

When we heard the news that the company was closing retail outlet stores and the local distribution center, we all started talking about how all of our dishes were made by that company.

I remember eating off Pfaltzgraff dishes as a kid in my parents house. What do you remember about the company? Leave a message in the comments section and let us know!

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September 15, 2008

Compared to the rest of the country, York gas prices are low

— Jessica Milcetich ( 2:37 PM)

My editor sent me the link to this map, which shows the gas price averages throughout the country.

I was surprised to see how low York and Pennsylvania as a whole ranked compared to other portions of the country.

I was really surprised to see that areas that have been hit pretty hard by the hurricanes recently weren't in the red. I was sure they would be.

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.

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September 12, 2008

Week in Biz: iPods, homes and smoking

— Jessica Milcetich ( 2:52 PM)

Before you brave the nasty weather on the way to your car to start your weekend, here's some quick headlines you might have missed this week.

Public places are now smoke free.

Fewer homes sold last month.

The newest iPods were revealed this week.

If you want to hear why Sean isn't a fan of the new iPods or why Jess thinks they sound cool, take a listen to this week's podcast.

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September 10, 2008

Doing the Fair on $20

 — Jessica Milcetich ( 3:30 PM)

Wednesday afternoon I experienced the York Fair for the first time, and I had the challenging task of trying to "do the Fair" on $20.

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I had gotten a bunch of suggestions from people abut what I had to try.

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York Fair on a budget

— Jessica Milcetich (11:05 AM)

I'm headed over to the York Fair in an hour or so to see if I can really "do the Fair" on $20.

After the admission fee and paying to park, though, it's going to be more like doing the Fair on $10.

I have no idea what to expect. This is my first year in York so many of my friends have been giving me tips on food that I absolutely have to try.

I've been recommended the fried Oreos, the waffle ice cream sandwiches and soft pretzels, but I've also been told they are a bit pricey.

I don't really plan on riding the rides or playing too many games, but that's all stuff to consider.

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on what I absolutely must do while I'm at the Fair? Let me know in the comments section.

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September 9, 2008

Little light, big panic

 — Jessica Milcetich ( 4:43 PM)

warning light.jpgToday I did something I've never done before.

I ran my gas tank so low that the little warning light came on. That has never happened to me before.

After a traumatic incident when I was home from college on winter break where I ran out of gas on the side of an extremely busy road because the gas gauge broke and read half a tank when it was really empty, I have been overly cautious to make sure I fill up in time.

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September 8, 2008

Ladies learn about cars

 — Jessica Milcetich ( 4:13 PM)

My editor just forwarded me an e-mail about an event that I needed to share with all my female readers. (Fellas don't tune me out yet, you may have a wife, sister, daughter who could benefit from this.)

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Businesses go smoke free on Thursday

— Jessica Milcetich ( 3:58 PM)

ashtray - Google Image Search.jpgThe smoking ban goes into effect Thursday, meaning many local businesses will be snuffing out smoke for the first time.

I've got two-part question for you all.

What do you think about the smoking ban? Excited? Angry? Indifferent?

And if you're a business owner going smoke free for the first time, what kinds of changes do you have to make? And what do you plan to do with all of your ashtrays? Seriously, that's so random, but I'm really curious.

Leave a comment and let me know.

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September 5, 2008

Week in Biz: Obama, packages and coupons

— Jessica Milcetich ( 3:20 PM)

Our short week is about to come to a close, so here's your headlines before you head out.

Obama pays a visit

No, it's not your eyes, those packages are shrinking.

Coupons can save you big bucks.

And make sure you catch this week's podcast, where the biz staff talks about thrifty entertainment options.

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September 3, 2008

Markets let people get their feet wet

 — Jessica Milcetich ( 8:44 AM)

sweet escapes.jpg

In June, Chris Robins worked to open his cupcake stand at the farmer's market.


If you didn't catch it in this morning's paper, check out Nicki Lefever's story in the Living section about a local mother-daughter duo who went into business selling homemade granola.

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