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Colorado Attorney General lists top 10 complained-about businesses Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:53PMYour complaints about Colorado companies are being heard. That according to Attorney General John Suthers, who Monday put out a top ten list of companies drawing the most complaints.
Top Colorado Consumer Complaints of 2009 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:21PMCOLORADO SPRINGS - Lets face it, there are products and services out there that just don't work out for us in the long run and we have to file a complaint.
Marina del Rey hotel development heads to planning commission Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:11PMA developer's plan to build a 19-story hotel and timeshare project on the last vacant leasehold in Marina del Rey heads Wednesday to the county's Regional Planning Commission.
Buyer beware: Consumers filed nearly 2,000 complaints with state last year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:52PMColorado consumers filed 1,984 complaints in 2009 with the state attorney general’s office — and 2010 is off to a banner start, with more than 600 complaints already filed. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers released the numbers Monday to...
Festiva Adventure Club Launched a Loyalty Program for Select Members Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:07PMThe Festiva Adventure Club recently launched a Loyalty Program for select members that offers more services, amenities and flexibility to both new and existing members who have purchased higher levels of annual points.
AG lists top consumer complaints Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:12AMColorado Attorney General John Suthers has listed the top consumer complaints for 2009. During the 2009 calendar year, Colorado consumers filed 1,984 complaints with the Office of the Attorney General. The top 10 categories of complaints received last year were: Type of business complaints 1. Rebate offers, 631 2. Utility complaints (cable and satellite television), 254 3. Roofing and gutter ...
Santiago's versatility key for Tigers Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:30PMSantiago's versatility key for Tigers
Officials assess tsunami response Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:23AMThe next time a tsunami is headed toward Maui, emergency responders hope to provide "staging areas" for evacuees, find better ways to communicate with the public and even provide pet carriers to homeless people reluctant to leave their animals in danger.
The Fool's Look Ahead Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08AMStores, signs, and sojourns will color in the week that lies ahead.
Suit against developer dismissed Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:24AMA lawsuit filed over property at Diamond City, which includes the Diamond Hills Golf Course, was dismissed in part this week and should open the way for a foreclosure sale in the future.
Buddy Valestro to provide cake for fundraising event Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:19AMTelevision personality Buddy Valastro of East Hanover, owner and master baker at Carlo's City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken, will provide the cake for P.G. Chambers School's "Moonlight Masquerade Casino Night" fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at the Villa at Mountain Lakes, 90 Route 46 east.
BID debates downtown needs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:40PMThe Wisconsin Dells Business Improvement District Committee started with a discussion of the effect of Flake Out moving to Lake Delton and went on to discuss some of the needs in the downtown, one of which was that business operators needed to work together more.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary hosts St. Patrick's party Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:44AMStaff Reports The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosts the 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, 6-10 p.m. March 13, at Harrah's Convention Center in Stateline, with an Irish buffet dinner of corned sirloin of beef, cabbage and all the trimmings, wine and microbrews, and dance music by JJ Entertainment. The event features a silent auction with hundreds of donated items from the community. Bid on ...
Duke to play just seven home games on campus Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:38AMDuke’s West Campus is littered with historic athletic venues—throw a rock far enough and you’re liable to hit the 70-year-old Cameron Indoor Stadium, where both basketball teams play, or Wallace Wade Stadium, the football team’s home since the Great Depression.
Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:04AMn Danceroots Fitness For Women: at Stratham Plaza, 72 Portsmouth Ave. in Stratham will offer two free Fitness Classes with beginners in mind on Friday, March 5. "Intro to Core Dance," 60 minute Cardio class which includes free weights with motivating music and simple routines at 8 a.m. At 8:45 a.m., Intro To S.P.R.Y, which includes strength training, pilates, resistance training and yoga.
Winsett: Selling your timeshare Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:43PMQ: I have placed our timeshare on the market; there appears to be fraud activity on the Internet for condos. Do you have advice for consideration when selling your timeshare?
5 ways to avoid bad travel deals Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:39PMThis is the time of year when families and other travels begin to book spring and summer vacations, which means it's also time to be on guard for bad or bogus travel deals.
Starwood Hotels promotes CFO to chairman Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:16PMStarwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. said Thursday that its chief financial officer has been promoted to company vice chairman.
Starwood Hotels Promotes CFO to Chairman Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:40PMStarwood Hotels CFO promoted to vice chairman, will hold both titles Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide - Travel and Tourism - Hotel - Lodging - Hotels and Motels
Guy Hall named area manager at Grand Pacific Resort Management Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:24AMGuy Hall has been named area manager at Grand Pacific Resort Management, a timeshare management company in Carlsbad. Hall previously was general manager at the company’s Carlsbad Seapointe Resort.
CAT announces additional auditions for Durang comedy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:49AMCHARLESTON — The Charleston Alley Theatre seeks additional actors to complete the cast of the second production of the 20th season, “Betty’s Summer Vacation” by Christopher Durang.
TradeWinds employee accused of bilking dependent Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:07PMCROWN POINT | Prosecutors have charged a TradeWinds employeewith exploiting a dependent who's a client of the agency thatsupports the disabled and developmentally delayed children andtheir families.
Palm Beach County deeds over timeshare after discovering ownership, overdue fees Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:22PMPalm Beach County deeds over timeshare after discovering ownership, overdue fees
Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2009 Results Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:00PMDALLAS----Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. today reported the following results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 and that it has extended its share repurchase program.
A million tiny owners Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:50PMIt used to be that if you wanted your own place, not just a timeshare, but your own deed to a ski condo in Mountain Village, you had to pony up several hundred thousand dollars or so.
Getting Out of a Timeshare Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:08AMDonating to a charity can get you tax deducation
Increase in Asset-Backed Securities Signifies Robust Recovery for Timeshare Market Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:37AMDespite the recession, timeshare asset-backed securities (ABS) is one of the few asset classes demonstrating a renewed level of investor demand and resilient credit performance according to a recent Standard & Poor’s analysis. In addition, Fitch Ratings found that total ABS delinquencies fell compared to the same period last year for the first year-over-year improvement since August, 2007.
Hawaii lawmakers approving smaller taxes and fees Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:10AMHONOLULU (AP) â€” Hawaii representatives are advancing bills that would charge businesses a $20 fee on many government transactions, raise oil taxes and increase car rental fees.
Last resort? Grenelefe owners seeking buyer Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:17AMThe Grenelefe sign on the corner of County Road 544 and Kokomo Road once welcomed people to a lush, active golf and tennis resort. Now the resort is on the blocks for $350 million, according to a Web site. Tuesday, March 02, 2010.
Quotes of the week Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:12AM“This is a real scandal. They used local workers — great — but now they are bleeding us out. [This is a] classic example of the rich people in town with big bucks killing the little guy.” read more
Some retirees use reverse mortgages to pay for affluent lifestyle Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:13AMWhat many people have now — house, lifestyle, neighborhood, friends, church, club — is exactly what they’d like to keep. Unfortunately many older folks simply don’t know how or where to look to find the funds that would allow them to do so.
British men released from Hungarian jail condemn European arrest laws Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:20PMTwo British men released from jail in Hungary, where they had been held without charge, have criticised the "unfair" European laws that led to their imprisonment.
British businessmen freed from Hungarian jail after being held for four months without charge Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:28AMMichael Turner and Jason McGoldrick had been held without charge since early November by the Hungarian authorities over claims they owed creditors £18,000.
British businessmen freed from Hungarian jail Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:25AMTwo British businessmen who were held in a Hungarian jail without being charged after being accused of fraud when their company collapsed have been freed.
Hungary frees fraud case Britons Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:36PMTwo men held in jail in Hungary on fraud charges after the collapse of their timeshare business are freed.
Hungary frees fraud case Britons Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:27PMA Dorset businessman held in jail in Hungary since November accused of fraud is freed.
Disgruntled timeshare owner seeks out Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:17PMBeach access brouhaha leads to timeshare owner demanding release from purchase contract
Disgruntled timeshare owner seeks out Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:13PMA part-time Marco resident who owns a home on the Island, but who bought into a Crystal Shores timeshare unit specifically for beach access for his family throughout the year, is at loggerheads with the resort.Claiming rude and embarrassing treatment from local staff at the gate, he now wants completely out of the purchase contract.Gary Vinson says along with the purchase of the unit about a ...
Time-share fight may close Walley's Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:35AMThe time-share portion of David Walley's Hot Springs Resort & Spa south of Genoa may close if time-share owners don't pay a $494-$939 "special assessment" designed to offset a running budget deficit, according to Walley's owner Celebrity Resorts. In a statement released Thursday, the company said the Walley's Property Owners Association is currently facing an operating deficit of approximately ...
Bluebird Cottage Inn Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:22PMhas units with kitchens, fireplaces, decks and porches and all 17 units provide color cable TV. We are pet-friendly and have Wi-Fi available. Located on 3 beautifully wooded acres and we are close to Idyllwild Arts Academy and just minutes from the center of town.
PAR lands more Mandarin accounts Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:44PMNEW HARTFORD - Four Mandarin Oriental Hotels have added PAR Springer-Miller's SMS Host Hospitality Management System in recent months. The hotels are located in Jakarta, Barcelona, Las Vegas, and Bermuda.
Timeshare Forecast: Trends To Watch In 2010 | By Craig M. Nash Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:57AMCRAIG M. NASH, Chairman, President, and CEO of INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP, reviews the outlook for shared ownership in the coming year. He urges more adaptability – not just in developing new products but especially in using the new tools of online marketing.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Installs PAR Springer-Miller's SMS|Host® Hospitality Management System into Four ... Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:44AMNEW HARTFORD, N.Y.----PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- announces the addition of four Mandarin Oriental Hotels to its list of customers.
Alumni Baseball Game Saturday Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:43PM2010-02-24 Palisades High's annual alumni baseball games will be this Saturday, February 27, at George Robert Field. In keeping with tradition, there will be two games. The junior varsity will face the older alumni at 1 p.m., followed by the Dolphins' varsity against the younger alumni at 5 p.m.
Unpaid dues rock Walley's time-shares Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:35PMAs much as 40 percent of David Walley's Hot Springs Resort & Spa's 6,600 time-share owners have not paid their dues for 2010, according to Gary Grottke, treasurer of the Walley's Property Owners Association and president of Quintus Resorts. The shortage is putting financial strain on those owners who have paid their dues, and, if not rectified, could mean closure of the time-share property. "It ...
SpaSoft® Once Again Achieves PA-DSS Validation Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:41AMPAR Springer Miller Systems Inc. (PSMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems— announces that the PCI Security Standards Council has validated SpaSoft Version 3.2 as compliant with it's latest Payment Application Data Security Standards Version 1.2 (PA-DSS V1.2).
Another legend falls: Westbrook released Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:11PMThe Eagles are set to release RB Brian Westbrook.
Short-sale buyers seek closure Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:10PMDEAR BENNY: Almost six months ago, we made an offer to buy a condominium, under a short-sale arrangement. Our real estate agent called it a clean deal, as we are paying cash and all closing costs.
Fitch: 4Q'09 U.S. Timeshare ABS Delinquencies Improve YOY for 1st Time Since 2007 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:12AMCHICAGO----Despite another expected increase in total U.S. timeshare ABS delinquencies and monthly defaults, total delinquencies fell compared to the same period last year for the first year-over-year improvement since August 2007, according to the latest timeshare ABS index from Fitch Ratings.
Sol Meliá Vacation Club Joins the Registry Collection Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:43AMORLANDO, Fla.----Sol Meliá Vacation Club , an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has joined The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program including luxury fractional, whole ownership, private residence club, high-end timeshare, villas and manors, luxury cruises, yachts and private jets.