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More companies using online social networks to advertise

KSL / Local / Local Stories @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

It’s no secret companies are using social Web sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace to advertise their goods. But some business owners may have unrealistic expectations from these sites.

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Digital switch includes TVs in campers, RVs

KSL / Local / Local Stories @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

Many people are getting ready for the switch to digital TV in February. But did you remember that little TV out in the camping trailer?

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Government’s digital TV switch program runs out of money

KSL / Local / Local Stories @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

In just over a month, we’ll see the switch from analog to digital TV. However, the government’s billion-dollar program to help people prepare for the transition now has run out of money.

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Wreck leads to water mess

KSL / Local / Local Stories @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

A van hit a fire hydrant near Redwood Road and 2000 South around 11 p.m. Crews cleaned up everything and channeled the water down storm drains.

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Woman rescued from floor vent

KSL / Local / Local Stories @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

A woman in Ogden has been rescued from her own home. She was trapped in a floor vent for more than a day. A family member helped to end her nightmare.

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Democrats take the reins in Salt Lake County

pBy Jeremiah Stettler/ppThe Salt Lake Tribune/p @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

They’ve taken their oaths. They’ve taken control of Salt Lake County government. Now Democrats are ready to take up their campaign promises.
It all starts today, when County Council Democrats open to the public their noon caucus meeting at the Millcreek Cafe.img src=”http://feeds.sltrib.com/~r/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/297/200307/~4/503660633″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Feds to funnel $2 million to refugee relief efforts

pBy Julia Lyon /ppThe Salt Lake Tribune/p @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

A massive infusion of federal cash will soon help many Utah refugees pay their monthly rent, helping to lift families out of poverty faster and easing their first years in America.img src=”http://feeds.sltrib.com/~r/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/297/200307/~4/504063124″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Despite fatal frat hazing, USU has no plans to boost oversight

pBy Brian Maffly/ppThe Salt Lake Tribune/p @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

Although prosecutors allege a fatal fraternity initiation prank followed a recurring pattern, Utah State University officials say they have no plans to more closely monitor its affiliated Greek-letter societies.img src=”http://feeds.sltrib.com/~r/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/297/200307/~4/503902038″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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In tough times, Huntsman insists brighter days ahead for Utahns

pBy Robert Gehrke/ppThe Salt Lake Tribune/p @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off

The conditions for Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.’s second inaugural couldn’t have been more different than they were four years ago.
Instead of inheriting a booming economy at a lavish indoor ceremony, Huntsman took the oath of office Monday in a stripped-down event on the steps of the State Capitolimg src=”http://feeds.sltrib.com/~r/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/297/200307/~4/503891856″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Utahns continue to donate cash to Obama campaign

pBy Thomas Burr /ppThe Salt Lake Tribune/p @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off

Washington raquo; Greg Sanders donated $1,000 to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and once his candidate won, he tossed in another $100 to help him move to the White House.img src=”http://feeds.sltrib.com/~r/mngi/rss/CustomRssServlet/297/200307/~4/504063125″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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