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Planes, trains and orangutans: 12 distinctly Utah things to do this summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:26:04 MDT

Planes, trains and orangutans: 12 distinctly Utah things to do this summer

By Scott D. Pierce The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 24, 2013 07:26AM MDT

Summertime is almost here. Kids will be looking for fun things to do, while their parents will want them to do something interesting and educational. While there’s always a park or swimming pool, we suggest trying one — or all — of these 12 adventures that are distinctively Utah. Antelope Island State Park This island filled with bison, pronghorn and bighorn sheep is a Utah treasure. There’s a great visitor center, hiking, biking, backpacking. And it’s the best way to see the Great Salt Lak...

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Watercooler: Better ways to search online for a job

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:03 MDT

Watercooler: Better ways to search online for a job

mcclatchey newspapers

Updated May 17, 2013 05:01PM MDT

Although the employment picture is brighter, finding the right job remains a challenge. There are, however, websites specializing in employment listings that can enhance the hunt for a new job. If you’re in the market for work or even a career change, here are a few places that might help: EmploymentGuide.com • Explore job openings in a specific industry or by location, at http://www.employmentguide.com/browsejobsnew.html. FlipDog.com • Find jobs in a local area, or by most popular cities, sta...

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Payday lenders and the Harry Reid connection

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:15 MDT

Payday lenders and the Harry Reid connection

By matt canham The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 13, 2013 09:25AM MDT

Washington • Fearing new regulations in the aftermath of the financial crisis, payday lenders decided to make a major play for the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. They contributed more than $126,000 to his campaign as the Nevada Democrat attempted to beat back a tea party challenge, hoping that the man who controls the Senate agenda would protect their interests. Their gambit didn’t stop the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which Reid supported. And yet, it m...