Utah girls pierced nose brings suspension Nov 9, 2009
Utah girls pierced nose brings suspension - Race & ethnicity- msnbc ... Utah girls pierced nose brings suspension ... Suzannah was briefly suspended last month from her public school in Bountiful, Utah, for violating a body-piercing ban. (MSNBC -- Race)
‘Smart grid’ raises specter of an energy Gestapo Nov 8, 2009
In spite of the stimulus package, Utah s economy is still falling, and that includes Cache Valley. Folks are still losing their jobs and incomes are being reduced. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Demand for cold cereal warms Asheboro economy Nov 7, 2009
Paul Business Journal, reports that even with manufacturing plants in Minnesota and Utah running 24/7, Malt-O-Meal is having trouble meeting demand for products such as Frosted Mini Spooners and has actually stopped producing several cereal varieties to concentrate on its best sellers. Such market conditions are raising the stakes in Asheboro, where Malt-O-Meal is putting the finishing touches on a $120 million investment, which includes a new 200,000-square-foot cereal-making plant. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
A look at Rexburg's new mayor Nov 7, 2009
As a young man he managed a large ranch and then got into mining, eventually working in hard rock mines in Nevada and coal mines in Utah ... He said one of the high points of his career was being a faculty member at the College of Eastern Utah ... While working at the college in Price, Utah, for several years in the early 1980s, he developed curriculum and taught in technical fields such as mine rescue and emergency medicine. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Take to the phones! Nov 6, 2009
Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood has organized rallies and demonstrations in states from Georgia and Pennsylvania to Missouri and Utah, and has also launched the Parenthood Pledge, "a grass-roots campaign to engage activists and supporters across the country and urge them to put every elected leader in America on notice: the American people will not allow hardliners to use the Supreme Court's reckless decision to threaten women's health. The Planned Parenthood Pledge will be shared with members of... (Salon)
Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job Nov 6, 2009
Yesterday Energy Secretary Steven Chu to Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia to "support energy efficiency and conservation activities.". Hardly a week goes by when the DOE isn't making a similar announcement. (Salon)
More Presidential Fun Facts Nov 6, 2009
Little Known, Odd and Trivial Facts About U.S. Presidents. Trivial facts about each of the men that have held the office of the presidency. (Suite101.com)
Obama's 10 best and worst moves Nov 5, 2009
Sending Republican Utah Governor Jon Huntsman to China. The Mandarin-speaking governor was a perfect fit for the US ambassador's post. (India Times)
Sundance Film Festival Goes on the Road Nov 5, 2009
People walk along Main Street on the first day of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 ... If it's January, movie folks must be flocking to Park City, Utah ... The screenings will allow audiences around the country a taste of the festival that runs Jan. 21-31 in Park City, Utah. (CBS News)
Hornets Topple Mavericks In OT, 114-107 Nov 5, 2009
When overtime began, it appeared that the Mavericks, who'd beaten Utah the night before, were worn out. West scored inside and on a baseline jumper, then Brown added his second 3 of the game, putting New Orleans up 106-99. (CBS News)
Republican Purists Scare Democrats, GOP Too Nov 5, 2009
The GOP purists already have started a campaign against conservative Utah Senator -- hardly a model of Republican Lite -- for failing to reject every element of health-care reform. You cant last for long as a species if you are feasting on your own. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Newdale, Teton and Sugar City candidates answer Q Nov 5, 2009
In the past I have served on several community committees including the Vernal Utah Education Committee; Idaho International Dance Folk Music Festival; Bridge to Braves Fun Run and Newdale Planning and Zoning ... I also have held leadership positions in business and church venues in Idaho, Utah and California. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Judge says Texas polygamist sect trial nearing end Nov 5, 2009
Jeffs, revered by the FLDS as the group's prophet, was convicted in Utah as an accomplice to rape ... Historically based around the Arizona-Utah state line, the FLDS bought a ranch about 150 miles northwest of San Antonio, in Eldorado, six years ago, and began building massive homes and a towering temple. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
3 towns await election results Nov 5, 2009
Utah law indicates candidates can request a recount if the vote differential is within the same number of precincts are in that community. In Hyde Park, there are two precincts. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Census: Gay Couples Similar To Straight Spouses Nov 4, 2009
The study released by a think tank based at UCLA also found that Utah and Wyoming were among the states with the highest percentages of gay spouses in 2008, despite being heavily conservative states with no laws providing legal recognition of gay relationships ... But Hawaii, Utah and Wyoming -- states with neither civil unions nor same-sex marriage -- came in next, ahead of California, Nevada, Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island ... Melissa Bird, a 35-year-old Utah lobbyist, said she... (Click2Houston, TX)
Watts wins re-election Nov 4, 2009
On the bright side - I'm feel better about living in Utah right now. I guess even when the tide is going against you, you can always count on apathy to win out. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Detroit Schools, Indiana Hospital Win Bond Approval Amid `Mood of Caution' Nov 4, 2009
In Utah, voters in the , the second- largest in the state, approved a ballot measure to sell $256 million of bonds for school construction. Voters in the Davis School District, the third-largest in Utah, were approving a ballot measure seeking $250 million of bonds by 20 percentage points with a quarter of the ballots counted. (Bloomberg -- US)
Life Sciences Announces Change of Business and Close of TSX Venture Exchange Compliance Review Nov 3, 2009
Uranium exploration projects were managed in the Utah and Arizona regions. An exploration program for copper ores as well as lead-silver were undertaken as well as a mining and ore milling operation in the state of Washington. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Senator Hatch: Healthcare reform bills threaten survival of two-party system Nov 3, 2009
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) alleged Monday morning ... During the interview, the Utah Republican worried about the health bill's provisions on public funding for abortion as well as the potential unconstitutionality of the individual mandate conservatives have argued. (TheHill.com)
Anthony Leads Nuggets Past Grizzlies And Mayo Nov 2, 2009
He scored 30 in the opener against Utah after leading the league with a 23. 6-point average in the preseason, then he scored 19 of his 41 in the fourth quarter in a win at Portland on Thursday night. (CBS News)
White Male Vote Especially Critical - washingtonpost.com Nov 1, 2009
But in smaller states outside the South -- such as Iowa, Kansas and Utah -- where there are far fewer minorities, Obama has done extremely well with white voters. One view in Obama's campaign is that his poor showing in Ohio primarily reflected that the state has a high number of older voters. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Rexburg, St. A, Ashton, Parker IP candidates Oct 31, 2009
I worked in law enforcement, attended Utah State University studying accounting and worked as an accountant ... When I'm not working, I enjoy long motorcycle rides with my wife and cheering for the Utah Jazz with the family. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
CQ: How to vote from six feet under Oct 31, 2009
"This is a pretty small percentage of people," according to Thad Hall, a voting expert at the University of Utah. "There are tens of millions of people who voted by absentee ballot in the presidential election, but there aren't that many people who died right after casting their ballot.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Quest. for Ashton, Parker, IP council candidates Oct 31, 2009
When I'm not working, I enjoy long motorcycle rides with my wife and cheering for the Utah Jazz with the family. My only qualification for sitting on the council is my desire to serve my community. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Logan mayor hopefuls debate Oct 31, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 2:37 AM CDT Logan mayor candidates Randy Watts and Mike Morrill engaged in a heated debate Friday at Utah State University so heated that the student moderator threatened to turn off their microphones if they couldn t adhere to the debate format ... In contrast, Morrill, who is endorsed by the Independence Caucus, a Utah organization lobbying for smaller government, views the park strip removal and landlord licensing as examples of invasive local government.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Harmer versus Garamendi: No fireworks Oct 30, 2009
I thought Harmer would hammer Garamendi for sending out a mailer that, citing a 2004 Utah news report, said Harmer "supports offshoring jobs." The problem: The mailer quoted the wrong David Harmer. It was a sloppy mistake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Don’t heed ‘Inane Caucus’ Oct 30, 2009
The city is currently pursuing a multi-million dollar federal grant to scale up a groundbreaking Utah State University algae-to-biofuels project at the sewage lagoons that could make our valley s (and everyone else s) air cleaner. To me, this is just what America is about. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ski jumping on plastic? How Olympians train before the snow flies. Oct 30, 2009
In fact, the only place that rivals Lake Placid's venues is Salt Lake City but, locals here argue, Utah doesn't have the same Olympic magic. Referring to the US men's hockey upset of the Soviets in 1980 the "Miracle on Ice" former ski jumper Liz Mezzetti asserts Placid's unparalleled heritage. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Would you really trade Jurrjens? Oct 30, 2009
Wayne in Utah (October 28th, 2009 4:50 pm): rotation, not staff ... Wayne in Utah (WWRFD) ... Wayne in Utah (WWRFD). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
EU presidency would be bully pulpit for Blair Oct 30, 2009
Provo, Utah - A new force and factor may be about to emerge in international affairs. It is the European Union, an economic and political grouping of 27 member states that hitherto has been mainly concerned with trade and regional matters. (Christian Science Monitor)
Beleaguered Navajo leader assails critics Oct 29, 2009
The Dine' nation, with an estimated 250,000 residents, sprawls over portions of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
54 U.S. troops die in October in Afghanistan Oct 29, 2009
Joshua Partlow, Washington Post. Wednesday, October 28, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Utah, Colorado soldiers killed Oct 27, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The U.S. Department of Defense says a Utah soldier has been killed in Afghanistan ... Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Monday offered his condolences to Han's mother in Lehi and his wife and children in Nevada ... Kimble A. Han of Lehi, Utah, and Spc. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bloggers' challenge: What questions do you have for local election candidates? Oct 27, 2009
How many games will the Utah Jazz win this season ... UTAHJAZZ wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:36 AM:" Will you have the police chiefs finally start doing their jobs and enforce SB81? " ... Chad T wrote on Oct 22, 2009 5:29 PM:" What will you do to fulfill your oath of office? To uphold and protect the rights of the US constitution and the constitution of the State of Utah.Where does beautification of the city fall in that document that gives power from the people to the government? ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
17 apply to be Rexburg's next mayor Oct 27, 2009
Larsen has taken a business position in Utah. The applicants are Adam K. Stout, Chris West, Garth R. Oakey, Gary F. Leikness, Gregory F. Moffat, Michael A. Cousin, Paul S. Ferguson, Richard S. Woodland, Thomas Herbert, Troy E. Rasmussen, Keith George Ferrin, Robert Lloyd Ricks, Donna Benfield, Laurene S. Jackson, Christopher J. Mann, Steven Warren Milius, and Jonathan Garrett Larson. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
2 Fort Carson soldiers killed in Afghanistan Oct 27, 2009
Kimble A. Han of Lehi, Utah, and Spc. Eric N. Lembke of Tampa, Fla. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Two make bid for Millville mayor: Redman, Hair run unopposed for city council Oct 27, 2009
How many games will the Utah Jazz win this season ... Curtis has a degree in production management from Utah State University and is the owner of Crossroads Traffic Management LLC. He s served on the Millville City Council for two years and served on the Cache County Sheriff s Search and Rescue team since 1994. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Municipal debates up ahead this week Oct 26, 2009
Municipal Council at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Taggart Student Center on the Utah State University campus. Municipal Council at 7 p.m. Thursday at Logan City Hall, 290 N. 100 West. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
3 vie for Blackfoot mayor post Oct 26, 2009
"Mary MorrisonBLACKFOOT -- Mary Morrison, originally from northern Utah, came to Blackfoot 30 years ago.A retired financial planner, Morrison made a bid for the mayor's office four years ago. She decided to run for office when she returned to Blackfoot and was not pleased with the state of the city."I was sitting in a room with 75 people who were trying to save the pool," she explained. "City officials told them to go home and they would take care of it. Well, it's supposed to be government by... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Late TV listings Oct 25, 2009
Guests: Abdullah Abdullah, challenger in Afghanistan s presidential election; Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Jim Webb of Virginia. 9 a.m. (CNN). (Boston Globe)
Taliban Warns Afghans to Boycott Runoff Oct 25, 2009
Don't you think you should be worried more about your mormon women in the south and utah state, where one man can have 14child brides which super seeding any religious fantic taliban that I have ever heard off. Talk is cheap and your arugument is deep in dungheaps. (CBS News)
Low Testosterone = A Vote for McCain? Oct 24, 2009
Robert Higginson, of Orem, Utah, wrote to ABCNews. com that he "felt really sad for myself and I was (still am) worried about the wellbeing of the US of A.". (ABC News)
Rexburg, St. Anthony and Parker candidate answers Oct 23, 2009
I worked in law enforcement, attended Utah State University studying accounting and worked as an accountant. I also attended ISU studying education. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Don’t hand over city to outsiders Oct 23, 2009
Omega D wrote on Oct 22, 2009 6:38 PM:" Equality Utah backs Morrill and is "right-winged"??? Doesn't make sense. ". 3arwax wrote on Oct 22, 2009 6:40 PM:" I am surprised at some of you for supporting straight out name calling with no argument behind it.Who do you think interviewed these candidates? It was local people. Who is running? Local people. Who is supporting? Almost exclusively local people but some of us from other cities have spoken out about the mayors dishonest actions. Where did you... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
White Male Vote Especially Critical - washingtonpost.com Oct 22, 2009
But in smaller states outside the South -- such as Iowa, Kansas and Utah -- where there are far fewer minorities, Obama has done extremely well with white voters. One view in Obama's campaign is that his poor showing in Ohio primarily reflected that the state has a high number of older voters. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
BCS Hatch calls for investigation Oct 22, 2009
Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, whose undefeated home state school - the University of Utah - was bypassed for the national championship last season, urged President Obama on Wednesday to ask the Justice Department to investigate the BCS. ... Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, whose undefeated home state school - the University of Utah - was bypassed for the national championship last season, urged President Obama on Wednesday to ask the Justice Department to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tax increases are coming because theyre necesssary Oct 22, 2009
California alone was able to hold on to 62,000 teachers; Utah reports saving 2,600 teaching jobs. In both states, education jobs represented about two-thirds of the total stimulus job number. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Keep deer off the road Oct 22, 2009
wrote on Oct 21, 2009 5:45 AM:" Maybe if the Utah Fish and Game started fining you murders of wildlife $2000.00 per animal you might stop killing them with your cars. Please stop killing Bambi so I can shoot my deer this coming weekend! " ... snarky wrote on Oct 21, 2009 10:46 AM:" Mr. BergesonThe sad truth of the matter is that the Utah state government has been trying for years to come up with a workable solution to the deer on the road issue. Unfortunately, the deer population has been... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Elder Oaks way off mark Oct 22, 2009
It was not confined to the South, unless Utah is part of the South ... The University of Utah president made quite a leap in his statement: If the law required full participation in all aspects of religious life, including clergy ordination. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Don't Create an Enemies List Oct 22, 2009
Bennett of Utah and Sen. Collins and I as well as Democratic Senators Byrd and Feingold all have questioned the number and power of the 18 new White House czars who are not confirmed by the Senate and have suggested that is a threat to constitutional checks and balances. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Senator asks Obama for federal probe of BCS Oct 22, 2009
Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said in a 10-page letter to Obama calling for an antitrust probe of the BCS. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter ... Hatch's home state school, the University of Utah, is from the Mountain West Conference, which does not get an automatic bid. (ESPN -- College Football)
Norton Boosted by Big-Name Donors in Colorado Senate Race Oct 21, 2009
Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Bob Bennett (Utah) and Lindsey Graham (S.C.). Well-known Colorado Republicans who reported giving to Norton s campaign last month include former Sen. (Roll Call)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 21, 2009
Loren Israelsen, executive director of the Utah Natural Products Alliance, said the supplement industry is not unregulated, as critics often complain, but "misregulated" by the FDA.. He cited an FDA crackdown last month on companies that sell products with androstenedione, or andro, as dietary supplements. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
SENATE HEALTH BILL: 1,502 PAGES Oct 20, 2009
READY TO REVOLT: Oath Keepers pledges to prevent dictatorship in United States Group asks police and military to lay down arms in response to orders deemed unlawful By ALAN MAIMON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Stewart Rhodes, left, founder and spokesman of Oath Keepers, talks to Kyle Zortman, 17, of Cedar City, Utah, right, along with Oath Keeper members John Francois, second from left, and Pat Kerby of Pahrump during the Crossroads of the West Gun Show on Saturday at Cashman Center. A member of the... (The Drudge Report)
Rammell bids farewell to Rexburg Oct 20, 2009
re bad politics wrote on Oct 19, 2009 12:31 PM:" Always so quick to criticize. Rex is a very religious man and always has been very faithful to the LDS religion. I know him personally and loosing the elk farm had nothing to do with his decision to run for office. He had the idea many years prior. If he chooses to include religion in his campaigne, so be it. LDS did it for Prop 8, which wasn't anymore right than Rammell using it. What is the difference? Who determines when or how someone can... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Pawlenty, Poizner Score at Western CPAC Oct 19, 2009
The mailer cites a Deseret (Utah) News article from 2004, quoting David Harmer, executive director of the state s Department of Community and Economic Development ... The David Harmer running for Congress in the November 3 race told reporters it was not him and he wasn t living in Utah at the time. (Human Events Online)
LDS apostle Oaks: Religious freedom at risk Oct 18, 2009
RE Lasher wrote on Oct 14, 2009 2:51 PM:" I am happy for you and your husband. Acceptance is how is should be. Unfortunately that is not how we were treated by two missionaries. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you are told you cannot go to heaven, because of tattoos. They spent 1 1/2 hrs in our home arguing it. It was not until I offered them a ride home because it snowing pretty bad that we ended the conversation. That is unacceptable. I also have a neice who was not allowed to marry... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
13 October 2009 Transcript of Elder Dallin H. Oaks speech given at BYU-Idaho on 13 October 2009. (9) Oct 18, 2009
He had studied for a year at BYU-Hawaii, and his wife, Ariuna, a former missionary in Utah, graduated there. iii. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Obama's first year in office Oct 17, 2009
Provo, Utah - It is tradition for pundits to produce a report card on a new president's first 100 days. Only a few weeks into his presidency, President Obama attended one of those Washington dinners where the president is expected to make amusing, ideally self-deprecatory, remarks. (Christian Science Monitor)
Independent citizen Oct 17, 2009
The caucus made a stir in Utah County a few years back, campaigning hard against congressional titan Chris Cannon and backing newcomer Jason Chaffetz, who ended up winning. King is 28. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Jim Matheson, Utah, 2nd District, (703) 354-7444 Rep. Charlie Melancon, Louisiana, 3rd District, (202) 479-2527 Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Leader likens anti-Mormonism to Southern racism in '60s Oct 16, 2009
"It may be offensive to some maybe because it hadn't occurred to them that they were putting themselves in the same category as people we deplore from that bygone era," said Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice who clerked for Chief Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Salt Lake City-based Mormon church, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has shied from politics historically but was a key player in the pro-Proposition 8 coalition. (USA Today -- News)
Mayor’s critics from right field Oct 15, 2009
I have read the Constitution of the State of Utah and have found Beautification of City not included. Equality for all or for a few. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Many thanks to Mayor Watts Oct 14, 2009
mking wrote on Oct 13, 2009 10:05 AM:" It is interesting that the mayor supports a special interest group of landlords on the landlord licensing committee--the Utah Apartment Association, although he claims that the opposition is the one supporting the special interest group of landlords. ". icare wrote on Oct 13, 2009 11:17 AM:" TOM HALEWho i am is none of your business and people who know me know who i am. I am Not hiding just choosing to keep my private life just that private,and if you cant... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
GOP Needs More Conservative Substance, More Moderate Tone Oct 14, 2009
By contrast, in the most conservative states (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, South Carolina) more than 45% defined themselves as very conservative or conservative. . (Townhall.com)
