Utah Stories examines the growing popularity of the U.S. mini-houses compared to european dachas and cottages. 100 square feet of living space would cause a McMansion owning suburbanites to cringe. However Urbanites, who might already be accustomed to somewhat small quarters, are finding these little places quite appealing. The photos of these homes show life surrounded by … [Read more...]
Timeshare Rip-off Protection Laws
Did you buy a timeshare then find out it was a rip-off? If you bought it within the past five days Nevada state allows you to request a full refund. Timeshare laws they hope you don't discover. -By Mindy Nielson It was going to be a great Las Vegas vacation - my husband and I were off to the Planet Hollywood for the first trip without our son. As we walked through the … [Read more...]
Why Kids “Robo-Trip”
A guide for parents and the media who wonder why kids abuse all sorts of legal and illegal substances that lead to bodily harm and death. by J. E. Miller Edited by Ann Gambrino Within two days, five teens overdosed at schools in Salt Lake City from legal medications. Some say this is a growing trend. I say, we need to open our eyes. I "Robo-Tripped" by drinking my … [Read more...]
Rico Owner Knows Beans About Business
How Jorge Fierro emigrated illegally to the United States, then overcame all odds to realize his dream of building a successful business. Jorge Fierro came alone, illegally to the United States with the dream to start his own business. Residents might consider this dream laughable, especially coming from a non-English speaking Mexican kid without any college education. But … [Read more...]
Paxil Truth
The category of drugs Paxil belongs to (SSRIs) have received over 28,000 complaints to the FDA; yet doctors continue to prescribe; commercials continue to appear on TV and patients continue to feel duped into becoming addicted. Bob Lanou feels duped by his doctor and pharmaceutical companies into believing Paxil was the best treatment for his depression. Lanou, like … [Read more...]
Westgate Resorts Admits Timeshare Advertising Dishonest
A 'five star luxury resort' Westgate Resorts executive admits untrue. Our experience in Westgate South Beach and how Westgate's deceptive practices should refund buyers their money. Last week the time finally came to depart on our Westgate vacation in Miami. As I stated in our previous story, the fine-print in our contract showed that our one-week vacation was actually … [Read more...]
The Mushroom Man
Meet Robert Angelilli a former ski bum/Executive Chef, who now makes his living as a mushroom broker and vendor at the Farmers Market. Angelilli's path to Utah came by way of chasing snow storms and powder in Europe. He says he kept this up in Europe until he found out in Utah, there was no chase required, simply wait and the best snow on earth blankets the mountains in … [Read more...]
Timeshare Scam from Westgate Resorts
Part III in the ongoing story of attempting to fight back against Westgate Resorts rip-off time share scam. See our previous story on Vegas time share scams. In the previous installment I described how Westgate Resorts in Las Vegas used dishonest practices to sell us a time share single-week package for Miami Beach, Florida. We bought the package with the assurance that we … [Read more...]
Vegas Timeshare Scam from Westgate Resorts
How one-week single usage timeshare options are misleading and dishonest. The second of four installments beginning with our previous story on timeshare nightmares. It's very fitting when you consider that Las Vegas is the number one place for timeshare sales in the United States. I now completely understand why timeshare companies are so willing to offer free vacations worth … [Read more...]
Is Utah TV News Dead?
Utah TV News stations are in a turmoil, and amid declines in viewership stations are sending their long-time anchors out to pasture. by Todd Tanner When I was a kid attending the grade school named in honor of television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth, my "bedtime" was 10pm. The one exception occasionally allowed by my mother was that I could stay up until 10:30pm ONLY if I … [Read more...]