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End-of-the-world flick 'Take Shelter' comes to DVD
Yet another end-of-the-world parable heads this look at recent movies arriving on DVD this week. Read more»
Thursday, Feb. 16 2012 4:22 p.m. MST
A new chance at life with a happy heart
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Wednesday, Feb. 22 2012 1:25 p.m. MST
No (red) bull, energy drinks a problem
It turns out that "energy" drinks are not really energy drinks at all; they're drugs. Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 10:19 p.m. MST
Heroes to be honored Wednesday
When David Maughan and his wife, Jan, drive to the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City for lunch this Wednesday, you can be sure of one thing. They will not take it for granted when Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 19 2012 10:57 p.m. MST

Sports

Life lessons learned from unkept promise
In the searing heat of July, a dying man asked a girls basketball team for something special. It wasn't just a selfish request — although it would bring him the kind of joy every Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 12:21 a.m. MST
Utes will honor 1976-77 hoops title team today
There's no sugarcoating this: The University of Utah men's basketball program is suffering through a historically bad season. Read more»
Friday, Feb. 17 2012 8:05 p.m. MST
What Greg Miller may have said to the Mailman
HEAVY MOVING Karl Malone appeared at EnergySolutions Arena on Monday for the first time since a verbal war erupted with Jazz owner Greg Miller. Malone recently said that he had Read more»
Tuesday, Feb. 21 2012 5:56 p.m. MST
Gonzaga's loss sets up Cougar-Bulldog matchup; adds intrigue to WCC race
It's Gonzaga Week for BYU now. Read more»
Saturday, Feb. 18 2012 9:21 p.m. MST
Coaches now getting fired for not having fun
Coaches get fired all the time, usually for one of two reasons. Either the coach isn't winning enough games or there are off-the-court problems involving the coach or his players. Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 12 2012 11:32 p.m. MST
Utah Jazz run out of gas against best in the West
Jazz run out of gas against best in the West Read more»
Saturday, Feb. 11 2012 1:24 a.m. MST
No one is immune from the dangers of drug addiction
My wife and I were at a girls camp fundraiser dinner for the young women in our LDS ward Saturday night when one of my daughter's friends blurted out, "Oh my gosh, Whitney Houston died!" Read more»
Friday, Feb. 17 2012 2:11 p.m. MST

Business

Misunderstanding foreign slang leads to arrests
International travelers must be aware that heightened security measures increase the probability idioms, slang expressions and even bad jokes alluding to violence may be misunderstood Read more»
Friday, Feb. 10 2012 7:00 a.m. MST
Financial trust is rare, but appreciated, in time of fraud
It's late February, and that means many of you have gathered your W-2s and other 2011 financial information and delved into that beloved annual American ritual of tax return preparation. Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 1:00 p.m. MST
Renaissance manufacturing (part two)
Last week's column talked about the rebound in U.S. manufacturing that is both under way and likely to continue. The American manufacturing sector is expected to add jobs in 2012 for Read more»
Wednesday, Feb. 22 2012 6:54 p.m. MST
The Olympus cover-up and what to do about it
When it comes to adapting, fortune favors the flexible. When it comes to ethical behavior, fortune favors the rigid. Enter the Olympus Corporation, the venerable Japanese camera maker. Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 7:00 a.m. MST

Opinion

Obamacare leaves constitutional wreckage in its wake
Give him points for cleverness. President Obama's birth control "accommodation" was as politically successful as it was morally meaningless. It was nothing but an accounting trick that Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 19 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Will attempts to increase Utah caucus attendance succeed?
The biggest question so far in Utah's 2012 election is how many people, and what sort of people, will show up at party caucuses in March. Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 19 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Monument misses reasons to like (and honor) Ike
Two coming developments, one dismal and one excellent, pertain to America's memory of a great man. One of several oversight panels soon will consider a proposed memorial to Dwight Eisenhower. Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 19 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Obama's war on leaks is bad for democracy
Several years ago I got a lesson on government leaks. Read more»
Thursday, Feb. 16 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
The changing face of philanthropy
Philanthropy in America grew out of concern for one's neighbor and the deep values Americans held about caring for each other, rooted in volunteerism by individuals, churches and non-profit Read more»
Saturday, Feb. 11 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Living the Golden Rule is a good standard for public civility
Can civility be saved? This has become the question du jour among scholars, journalists and others who fret about such things at dozens of programs popping up around the country. As Read more»
Tuesday, Feb. 21 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Pay attention to the abuses of women worldwide
You can't look very far at news sites online without coming across an image of Sahar Gul, 15, an Afghani teen who was tortured by her husband and his family for refusing to prostitute Read more»
Thursday, Jan. 26 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Entitlement spending must change
President Obama's budget is out and it is an eye popper — the largest peacetime one in history. Still, it claims to contain $1.7 trillion in budget cuts, or is it $2.4? Or some Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
Obama's version of change discredited 100 years ago
Although Barack Obama is the first black president of the United States, he is by no means unique, except for his complexion. He follows in the footsteps of other presidents with a Read more»
Thursday, Feb. 16 2012 12:00 a.m. MST
To compete globally, American students must learn to do math
If one manages to graduate from high school without the rudiments of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, there are certain relatively high-paying careers probably off-limits for life Read more»
Wednesday, Feb. 22 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

Faith

A Lutheran bishop's perspective on Mormon baptism for the dead
The Latter-day Saint practice of vicarious baptism on behalf of the dead is once again a focus of controversy Read more»
Wednesday, Feb. 22 2012 5:59 p.m. MST
A message from President Monson and a Mormon looks at Lent
What special message does President Monson have for children in this newest Mormon Message? Also, can Mormons appreciate Lent? And one Mormon refused to wear a shirt and tie to work, Read more»
Wednesday, Feb. 22 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
Are your children more reverent than you?
How many times have I asked my kids to be more reverent? They’ve each gone through phases where they treat me like Mt. Everest, scaling my chest, face and head and screaming when Read more»
Tuesday, Feb. 21 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
Two articles for which to be grateful
Two articles this week provide a counterpoint to some unfavorable coverage. Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
Food storage can contribute to great-tasting, economical breakfasts
This article gives simple ideas for planning a variety of nutritious, fast and delicious breakfasts from food storage. Adding a few simple foods to what you store can make a big difference. Read more»
Friday, Feb. 3 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
The 1940 U.S. Census coming on April 2
On April 2, the 1940 United States Census will be make its debut to the public online. Indeed, the collage of information will help with research. Read more»
Tuesday, Feb. 21 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
'My Rules': 14 modern songs with a message for youths
Craig Clifford and Aaron Edson take us on an audio tour of original pop, rock and hip-hop tracks that encourage today's youths to choose and own positive rules for life that lead to Read more»
Thursday, Jan. 26 2012 6:09 p.m. MST
Karl Maeser: Let the wise man within you be your ideal
Karl Maeser embraced the gospel in Germany, came to Zion, suffered and served and stood as a pillar to the entire church as he established Brigham Young Academy and raised a standard Read more»
Monday, Jan. 23 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
'Greatest Love' — my mom's Whitney Houston moment
There was a Valentine's Day where my mom taught me what love really meant. Read more»
Wednesday, Feb. 15 2012 5:00 a.m. MST
Change can help us adapt and flourish
Without the syncopation of change, we couldn’t grow any more than a string of identical musical notes could evolve from monotone to symphony. Even abrupt or unexpected can help Read more»
Friday, Feb. 17 2012 5:00 a.m. MST

Family Life

What's up with Rick Santorum?
I asked the women on the show what is up with the recent momentum Rick Santorum is enjoying? With their varying political backgrounds, they had some interesting things to say, God bless Read more»
Monday, Feb. 20 2012 4:00 a.m. MST
Heaven is mornings with children
Isn't heaven a replica of mornings burrowed between two relaxed parents? Read more»
Thursday, Feb. 2 2012 4:15 p.m. MST
American families and the great divide
Are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer only in terms of money, or does the widening of the gap apply to other things as well—like values and health and marriage? Read more»
Sunday, Feb. 19 2012 3:00 p.m. MST
Loved ones make each day Valentine's
Being Valentines Day, follow along with me as I relate a sweet love story Read more»
Tuesday, Feb. 14 2012 2:13 p.m. MST
Home alone experience proved traumatic and smelly
Don't try burying your dishes in the backyard. Your wife will probably catch you. Read more»
Friday, Feb. 10 2012 4:42 p.m. MST
U.S., developing countries clash at U.N. over funds for development
Confusion reigned in the final hours of the recent U.N. Commission for Social Development. The developing countries want the U.S. to kick in more funds to solve their financial problems, Read more»
Friday, Feb. 17 2012 4:47 p.m. MST
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