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Ever since the timeshare phenomenon began in this country, back in the early 70s, the industry has been plagued with accounts of dissatisfied customers, on both the buying and selling sides of the equation. Dubious marketing tactics like pushy, gimmicky sales pitches have contributed to the problem. Add outright fraud to the mix and you have plenty of incentive for consumers to take a dim view of timeshare vacations.
June 14, 2015
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Business
Sunflower Bank has awarded three scholarships to local students that participated in the bank's Community Ambassadors Program. Rachel Doll from Ellinwood High School earned a $1,500 scholarship. Catherine Barrington and Kacee Kasselman from Great Bend High School each earned a $500 scholarship.
June 14, 2015
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Business
The Central Kansas Dream Center is now able to receive grant funding from Thrivent Financial through the Thrivent Choice® program.
June 14, 2015
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Business
Bill Gates, who is still the richest man in the world according to Forbes, is a big fan of college.
June 12, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Upwards of 80 percent of Americans could restrict their eating habits to food grown within 50 miles of where they live, according to a new study published by the Sierra Nevada Research Institute at the University of California, which means that if consumers want it, there's more than enough potential to buy food exclusively from local markets.
June 12, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Glenn Beck recently went on record saying he thinks former Texas Gov. Rick Perry deserves a little credit for ending the Texas drought.
June 12, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
It's well known that millennials are the most unmarried generation in American history, but a new report by Gallup suggests that tying the knot isn't the only union youngsters are avoiding.
June 10, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
The New York Times recently published an op-ed that offered defaulting on your loans as a viable way of escaping student debt. Pretty much everyone disagrees with that.
June 10, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Danceography has recently added couples classes instructed by Matt and Jaimie Fehr to the studio. These classes focus on classic country dances including 2 step, 10 step, 20 step, waltz, and western swing, but when time allows, they also throw in several other fun numbers such as the electric slide and cotton eyed joe. Matt and Jaimie have been dancing together for over 16 years, learning a multitude of dances through both formal and informal classes. They enjoy teaching others in a fun, laid back atmosphere, helping couples to learn at their own pace.
June 10, 2015
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Business
Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC, a leading manufacturer of platform trailers, including custom flatbeds, drop decks, oilfield trailers, extendibles, RGN lowbeds and double drops, announced today that Michael Hinton has joined the company as Manager of Marketing & Inside Sales.
June 10, 2015
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Business
If you’re in the mood to get away from it all, $1 might seem more than a fair price to pay for a vacation in a resort destination.
June 09, 2015
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Jeff Wuorio
Deseret News
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Business
What's the key ingredient to a more fulfilling life? According to a new poll by YouGov, the answer might be marriage.
June 09, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Bernie Sanders, the self-proclaimed socialist senator from Vermont (or, more appropriately, the democratic socialist from Vermont), doesn't seem to mind that very few pundits believe he has a shot at the presidency, despite the fact that he's one of only two declared candidates for the Democratic ticket in 2016.
June 09, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Hedge fund manager John A. Paulson is donating $400 million to Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, according the Wall Street Journal, and there are those who think that may not have been the best use of a couple hundred million dollars.
June 07, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
Australian fashion model Nicole Trunfio caused a stir late last month when she appeared on the cover of Elle Australia breast-feeding her son, Zion.
June 07, 2015
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JJ Feinauer
Deseret News
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Business
