U of U Expanding in St George
College to Offer Programs for the Working Professional
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ST GEORGE - With the opening of the new Graduate Center at St. George, The University of Utah is poised to offer several graduate and professional degrees in southern Utah beginning in January 2009. This collaboration between The University of Utah's College of Education, the College of Nursing and the David Eccles School of Business will bring over 15 University of Utah degrees and certificates to the St. George area.
"We're very proud of the new graduate center and the possibilities it brings," said Chuck Wight, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies at The University of Utah. "We're working with ...
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Southern Utah Family Excels in Agriculture
Utah Farm Bureau Gives Recognition
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ALTON - Dustin and Harmony Cox of Alton, Kane County were honored with the ‘Excellence in Agriculture' award in recognition for their achievements at the 2008 Utah Farm Bureau Convention held late last month.
"We're very proud of Dustin and Harmony for their achievements on the state level and are pleased they were recognized by a group of their peers," said Merlin Esplin, President of the Kane County Farm Bureau. "This award points to the future of agriculture in our county and shows what great work is being done by our younger generations."
Dustin and Harmony were recognized for their community leadership and their successful hay brokerage and ...
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Outlook 2009
Will Recession Continue? Jeff Thredgold Economic Consultant to Zions Bank
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Domestic and global financial sector paranoia has contributed to major weakness within the U.S. economy. Enormous investment and lending losses have sharply curtailed the availability of credit.
Such financial sector weakness has led to creative and extremely costly government proposals to stabilize financial markets. These factors, combined with prior excesses in new home construction and existing home price appreciation, led to the current period of recession.
The official "scorekeeper" of the U.S. economy, the National Bureau of Economic Research, had remained silent in regard to recession...until this week. They ...
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Here's To An Optimistic New Year
Better Attitudes in the Workplace By Matt Eschler, LMFT
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This year seems different to me. Christmas seems different, my neighbors seem different, and my employees seem different than in years gone by. The cheer is still surrounding us all, the moods and festivities are marching on, and we are definitely hoping for a great year end. However, it is apparent that just beneath the surface there is angst and even a little fear. Do you notice this angst or fear at work or in your neighborhoods? Do you feel a little uncertainty in your life? Are you stressed that you cannot give the bonuses you wish to give or afford the presents you thought you would be able to purchase? If this is the case you are in great company.
I think as a whole ...
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