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Lois Collins
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E-mail: lois@desnews.com

Recent stories

Dec. 17 : Unemployment rate in Utah dipped a bit in November 9
Dec. 17 : Utahns are asked to join 'swipe fees' fight 0
Dec. 17 : Lois Collins: Caring connections reveal beauty of the season 1
Dec. 16 : Barnes Bancorp. to hold shareholder meeting Friday 3
Dec. 14 : Many await better deals before shopping 0
Dec. 13 : Financial fears: Personal, national finances weigh on Utahns 13
Dec. 12 : Book review: 'Trial' satisfies, despite slower pace 0
Dec. 10 : IRS gets new, green building in Ogden 4
Dec. 8 : Many Utahns seek to wipe clean old misdeeds 11
Dec. 8 : Sandy mom co-writes 'Santa's Message' iPhone app 16
Dec. 8 : Small-business conditions pick up 0
Dec. 8 : Zions v.p. warns of financial turbulence 1
Dec. 7 : Moderate optimism among Utah business leaders 0
Dec. 4 : Salt Lake City shows interest in 2012 GOP convention 10
Dec. 3 : Lois Collins: Conflicting advice for wise Christmas shopping 6
Dec. 2 : Cart of groceries is a little costlier 3
Dec. 2 : Financial institutions urged to make banking accessible 3
Nov. 30 : Mayors Ralph Becker, Peter Corroon urge buying local 11
Nov. 30 : Christmas buying guide for video games 5
Nov. 29 : Campaign highlights finances of the elderly 1
Nov. 29 : Swap site satisfies strapped shoppers 0
Nov. 29 : Tips for holiday value hunters 1
Nov. 28 : Book review: 'Ghost' a cheery Christmas tale of afterlife 0
Nov. 19 : Wells Fargo will return $1.3 billion to investors 0
Nov. 19 : Lois M. Collins: New mammogram guidelines warrant more study 6
Nov. 18 : Prices dip along Wasatch Front 2
Nov. 18 : Lindon company recalls freeze-dried meat products over lack of inspection 0
Nov. 17 : 'Plastic' fees battering merchants 22
Nov. 15 : POWs remembered at Fort Douglas 4
Nov. 14 : Book review: King's hefty 'Dome' is a great read 1
Nov. 13 : Utah ski-ad forecast: more talking snowflakes 0
Nov. 12 : Tough economy has Utah manufacturers going lean 2
Nov. 12 : Tax credits offered for filming in Utah 2
Nov. 11 : Salt Lake Chamber gives ideas for budget 6
Nov. 10 : Small business improved in October 0
Nov. 9 : Jobless help extended 14 more weeks 0
Nov. 5 : Mr. Economic Forecast hanging up his hat 2
Nov. 5 : Lois M. Collins: Ethics-reform initiative would bring needed change 7
Nov. 3 : Prices can vary widely from store to store 15
Oct. 31 : Book review: 'Blood Game' dwells too much on paranormal 0
Oct. 27 : Flying J wants to sell refinery in North S.L. 0
Oct. 26 : 'Moly' may breathe new life into pit 1
Oct. 26 : Utahns get extended jobless pay 3
Oct. 26 : Multicultural expo to focus on diverse groups 1
Oct. 25 : Experts urge shoppers to beware so-called 'deals' 5
Oct. 23 : MonaVie takes top honors for Utah growth 7
Oct. 23 : Sysco unveils retrofitted natural gas-fueled truck 4
Oct. 22 : Procurement symposium draws national crowd 1
Oct. 22 : Nintendo tour previews newest games 0
Oct. 22 : Lois M. Collins: Credit CARD Act has unintended consequences 20

Cougars cruise past Wagner 12:55 a.m.
Climate talks near political accord 12:40 a.m.
Sports on the air 12:39 a.m.
Wrap-up bill clears Senate hurdle 12:28 a.m.
The hidden power of Christmas 12:08 a.m.
Christmas spirit needed 12:08 a.m.
A tribute to Earl Madsen 12:08 a.m.
'In the Company of Angels' inspiring 12:08 a.m.
Gospel doctrine taught in Spanish 12:07 a.m.
LDS ballet dancers focus on family 12:07 a.m.

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Staff

Dec. 17 : Unemployment rate in Utah dipped a bit in November 9

Dec. 17 : Utahns are asked to join 'swipe fees' fight 0

Dec. 17 : Lois Collins: Caring connections reveal beauty of the season 1

Dec. 16 : Barnes Bancorp. to hold shareholder meeting Friday 3

Dec. 14 : Many await better deals before shopping 0

Dec. 13 : Financial fears: Personal, national finances weigh on Utahns 13

Dec. 12 : Book review: 'Trial' satisfies, despite slower pace 0

Dec. 10 : IRS gets new, green building in Ogden 4

Dec. 8 : Many Utahns seek to wipe clean old misdeeds 11

Dec. 8 : Sandy mom co-writes 'Santa's Message' iPhone app 16

Dec. 8 : Small-business conditions pick up 0

Dec. 8 : Zions v.p. warns of financial turbulence 1

Dec. 7 : Moderate optimism among Utah business leaders 0

Dec. 4 : Salt Lake City shows interest in 2012 GOP convention 10

Dec. 3 : Lois Collins: Conflicting advice for wise Christmas shopping 6

Dec. 2 : Cart of groceries is a little costlier 3

Dec. 2 : Financial institutions urged to make banking accessible 3

Nov. 30 : Mayors Ralph Becker, Peter Corroon urge buying local 11

Nov. 30 : Christmas buying guide for video games 5

Nov. 29 : Campaign highlights finances of the elderly 1

Nov. 29 : Swap site satisfies strapped shoppers 0

Nov. 29 : Tips for holiday value hunters 1

Nov. 28 : Book review: 'Ghost' a cheery Christmas tale of afterlife 0

Nov. 19 : Wells Fargo will return $1.3 billion to investors 0

Nov. 19 : Lois M. Collins: New mammogram guidelines warrant more study 6

Nov. 18 : Prices dip along Wasatch Front 2

Nov. 18 : Lindon company recalls freeze-dried meat products over lack of inspection 0

Nov. 17 : 'Plastic' fees battering merchants 22

Nov. 15 : POWs remembered at Fort Douglas 4

Nov. 14 : Book review: King's hefty 'Dome' is a great read 1

Nov. 13 : Utah ski-ad forecast: more talking snowflakes 0

Nov. 12 : Tough economy has Utah manufacturers going lean 2

Nov. 12 : Tax credits offered for filming in Utah 2

Nov. 11 : Salt Lake Chamber gives ideas for budget 6

Nov. 10 : Small business improved in October 0

Nov. 9 : Jobless help extended 14 more weeks 0

Nov. 5 : Mr. Economic Forecast hanging up his hat 2

Nov. 5 : Lois M. Collins: Ethics-reform initiative would bring needed change 7

Nov. 3 : Prices can vary widely from store to store 15

Oct. 31 : Book review: 'Blood Game' dwells too much on paranormal 0

Oct. 27 : Flying J wants to sell refinery in North S.L. 0

Oct. 26 : 'Moly' may breathe new life into pit 1

Oct. 26 : Utahns get extended jobless pay 3

Oct. 26 : Multicultural expo to focus on diverse groups 1

Oct. 25 : Experts urge shoppers to beware so-called 'deals' 5

Oct. 23 : MonaVie takes top honors for Utah growth 7

Oct. 23 : Sysco unveils retrofitted natural gas-fueled truck 4

Oct. 22 : Procurement symposium draws national crowd 1

Oct. 22 : Nintendo tour previews newest games 0

Oct. 22 : Lois M. Collins: Credit CARD Act has unintended consequences 20