Category Archives: Technology

York County Libraries to release mobile app in May

York County Libraries will unveil YCL Mobile, a mobile app for iOS and Android smartphones and devices, for patrons May 1, 2013.

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‘Writing Race’ mobile app would turn writing into a game

Dallastown resident Eric Thiegs aims to create Writing Race, a mobile writing app that would allow two friends to collaborate on writing a story, just a few words at a time.

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Mind your manners — and your DVR recordings

While DVR has become a lifesaver for time-strapped parents, it doesn’t work without a little household compromise.

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Chat #fitatwork on Twitter this Wednesday and learn about keeping your workplace healthy

Is your workplace a good place to be #fitatwork? Chat about it on Twitter this Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. with hashtag #fitatwork.[/caption] Join @corpwellness and me, @MissEClare, for a #FitAtWork chat this Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST on … Continue reading

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The Endomondo app is helping me stay
on track with my fitness routine

The other day I was talking to Visual editor Eileen Joyce about how I wanted an app that could tell me the distance I walk. She suggested Endomondo. I downloaded the free version and Eileen showed me how to use … Continue reading

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Who has time for commercials?

I can’t stand watching commercials. Maybe it’s because I’m horribly impatient and hate wasting time. Or maybe it’s that I grew up in a household where my sister and father would watch two shows simultaneously so they never had to … Continue reading

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Facebook: Good or bad for kids?

I attended an Internet safety seminar last month at the Dillsburg library. There weren’t many people there, but as the speaker brought up, almost all kids these days are tech savvy (often more so than their parents). This weekend, I … Continue reading

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Olay 2-speed facial cleansing brush product review

I just bought Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System facial brush for $29.99 at CVS. It comes with a 2-speed brush and a small tube of the Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser. I used it twice and really like it. The bristles on the … Continue reading

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Almay makeup eraser sticks are convenient for touching up makeup mishaps

I was at Ulta this weekend to buy eyeshadow primer and saw on display Almay makeup eraser sticks. I whispered to myself “genius.” I had been waiting for someone else besides MAC to release a makeup remover that is both … Continue reading

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Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing Systems

First, I haven’t bought the Clarisonic Sonic Brush (that’s a mouthful). So, if your looking for a review, this isn’t it. At least not yet. I’m very interested in the Clarisonic product, but at $200 that’s a bit pricey for … Continue reading

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