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“Fancy” Talk

Lisa Sisley — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:40:21 GMT

My mom and daughter and I used to play the HGTV Drinking Game. Whenever somebody on one of those shows used the phrase “warm and inviting” or “bringing the outdoors in,” we took a drink.

The Circles vs. the Squares: The Targetization of JC Penney’s [1]

Kristin Brighton — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:22:45 GMT

Last October, JC Penney’s announced it had hired away Target’s chief marketing officer Michael Francis. Now, four month’s later, I get this catalog in the mail, straight out of Target’s playbook…

“As Seen on TV!”

Lisa Sisley — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:10:48 GMT

My 7-year-old nephew Nathan is one of the best people I know—smart, funny, kind and loyal. He also knows his own mind when it comes to gift giving.

Principal Brighton? My Day at MHS West

Kristin Brighton — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:44:36 GMT

What a difference two decades make! Last Thursday, as a member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I returned to my high school alma mater to participate in the first ever Principal for the Day event. This was a partnership between USD 383 and business leaders to help the community better understand what is going on in our local schools.

Banking on Western State

Tanner Lucas — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:19:03 GMT

Quick question: If your bank let you apply for a loan on-line, would you do it? Western State Bank sure hopes so. Western Kansans have a reputation for being conservative. We take our time to make decisions, especially when it comes to incorporating new technology into our businesses.