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Charles Barkley’s “Boring Ass City” Comment Sparks Utah Man’s Billboard Retaliation Featuring Activities Not in Salt Lake City

a billboard with a person skiing

This past February, Salt Lake City hosted the NBA All Star game at Vivint Arena. It had been 30 years since Salt Lake had the honor of the All Star Game. During a telecast, Charles Barkley called out Salt Lake City for being a “Boring Ass City”. Barkley said “These people going to heaven up…

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Vice President Joe Biden stays at better hotels than President Obama while visiting Salt Lake City

President Obama visited Salt Lake City last April and decided to stay at the Sheraton in downtown Salt Lake City. 16 UTA buses form a barricade outside the Sheraton along 500 South. Possible security for Pres. Obama. @abc4utah pic.twitter.com/1rfWL4yUtU — RickAaron (@G4URickAaron) April 2, 2015 It was an interesting choice especially considering the 5 star…

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$50 off Alaska Airlines flights for Utah residents

Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines have been sparring with each other for the last while as Delta increases their services via Seattle and cut benefits for Alaska MVP benefits. Alaska has responded by directly targeting the Salt Lake market. Last night I saw a commercial touting a $50 off flight credit for Utah residents who…

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Double Elite Qualfying Miles promotion on Alaska Airlines for Salt Lake City flights

Alaska Airlines is expanding their service to include more flights to Salt Lake City. They’re offering double elite qualifying miles for certain Salt Lake City flights from June 9, 2014 to August 1, 2014 on Alaska Air operated flights. Eligible flights are between Salt Lake City and * Boise * Las Vegas * Los Angeles…

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Review of The Grand America Executive Suite in Salt Lake City

Trip report: Black Friday at the Grand America hotel in Salt Lake City plus giveaway Review of the Grand America Executive Suite Dinner and breakfast The Grand America in Salt Lake is known as the premier getaway in the valley. We were lucky enough to have scored a free night’s stay during Black Friday and…

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Black Friday at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City plus giveaway

Trip report: Black Friday at the Grand America hotel in Salt Lake City plus giveaway Review of the Grand America Executive Suite Most people equate Black Friday with lining up at ungodly hours in front of Walmart, Best Buy, and Target in order to secure limited quantity deals on electronics and other goods. After waiting…

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