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Co-parenting on the rise as dads tackle formerly 'mom jobs'

Dads are losing ground as husbands and providers, but they're stepping up to being rock-solid fathers.

A Woman's View: Going off the grid: Living in the moment

With the most common fear being the loss of our cell phones, the women on "A Woman's View" talked about what it would feel like to go "off the grid." Perhaps we should do it more often, to be with... Read more »

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This week in history: The flight of Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh arrived in Paris on May 21, 1927. His historic flight lasted 33½ hours, made Lindbergh an international star and profoundly shaped his era. Read more »

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Herbs have a variety of uses — both in and out of doors

Last week I covered five of the herbs that the National Garden Bureau and the Herb Society of America recommend as easy to grow. This week I will cover another five. Read more »

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Mirror, mirror, who's that in my bathroom?

Gray skin, haggard wrinkles and bags under the eyes. It's like watching a horror movie, except it's me. What kind of sadist puts overhead fluorescent lights in a hotel bathroom to terrify the guests? Hotels have made great... Read more »

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Remembering the Alamo: Rock star Phil Collins' latest gig: collector of artifacts from Texas landmark

Phil Collins, who collects artifacts from the Alamo, has written a book, ""The Alamo and Beyond, A Collector's Journey." Read more »

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Symphony to close season's Beethoven cycle

The Utah Symphony and Music Director Thierry Fischer will conclude their 2011-2012 season, Masterworks Series and countdown of all nine Beethoven symphonies with Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 on Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26, at... Read more »

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Desert Star Kids accepting registration

MURRAY — Desert Star Kids is now accepting registration for its summer day camps and youth production. Hosted by Desert Star Playhouse, the program gives children the opportunity to act, sing, dance and perform for family and... Read more »

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Kohl's Cares teams up with Guy Parker-Rees

Books by illustrator Guy Parker-Rees are available at Kohl's stores as part of the Kohl's Cares program this summer. Read more »

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Affordable, unique family fun in the Black Hills

Traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota offers an abundance of history, nature and affordable fun, particularly for families. Read more »

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Heritage Day fundraisers to support Spring City Historic District

Each year, in an effort to raise money to continue restoration efforts, Spring City hosts fundraising events in honor of "Heritage Day," which they celebrate the Saturday before Memorial Day. This... Read more »

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In BYU's 'Arabian Nights,' the power of stories to change lives is revealed

The BYU Theatre Department will stage the Utah premiere of a boldly re-imagined adaptation of one of the world’s most enduring works of literature. Read more »

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Book review: 'Skeleton Picnic' is a J. D. Books mystery in the protected deserts of Utah

J. D. Books is back on the job as a BLM Ranger. He's looking for a missing couple who were out on a "skeleton picnic," code for hunting illegal Indian artifacts. What he finds is more than he... Read more »

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Book review: 'Destined' brings Wings series to perfect end

"Destined" by Aprilynne Pike, brings the best-selling Wings series to a satisfying conclusion. Read more »

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Book review: 'Dust to Dust' is a moving memoir about the fleeting existence of childhood, peace and war

Benjamin Busch was raised in upstate New York. There he enjoyed a childhood with few restrictions. His life was filled with typical boyhood adventures. However, his anti-war parents refused to... Read more »

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Book review: Novel 'Arranged' explores finding love

In "Arranged," Anne Blythe discovers that finding and holding onto love is a journey that can take many emotional, humorous and, at times, heartbreaking twists and turns, especially as she uses an... Read more »

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Book review: 'The Shoemaker's Wife' a beautiful trip in time

"The Shoemaker's Wife" is lovely, created from the lives of real people who left Italy for the promises of America. Without contrivance, the story is woven from the lives of Ciro and Enza to create... Read more »

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Book review: 'Images of America: The Avenues' a historical treasure for architecture-philes

"Images of America: The Avenues" reproduces photos of beautiful Avenues buildings, including schools and places of worship as well as residences. Read more »

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Book review: Provo history captured in photos

"Images of America: Provo" by Marilyn Brown and Valerie Holladay captures the essence of Provo's history in photos and well-written prose. Read more »

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Websites shine light on charities

Intelligent charitable giving isn't a new idea, but at no point in history have everyday people had access to such sophisticated tools to make sure money is put to best use. Read more »

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Riverton community comes together to help teen paralyzed in freak accident

A Riverton community joined together to provide Kendra Muller with a new wheelchair friendly bathroom. Muller was paralyzed last year in an accident. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Renovation Solutions: Navigating technical aspects of a remodel

Last week we discussed what is involved in removing structural walls. But there are more aspects of construction that you need to deal with in a more major remodel. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Piling on self-inflicted angst? Tell yourself: Dude, don't!

Mom would have loved my 6-year-old granddaughter Emily, because in a lot of ways Mom WAS Emily — or Emily is Mom, depending on how you look at it. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Steve Eaton: No grass grows under this man’s feet

My neighbors have perfect lawns. Mine looks like the Burning Man festival for crab grass. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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CDC wants all baby boomers to be tested for hepatitis C

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants everyone born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for Hepatitis C. It's a liver-killing silent epidemic. Estimates say one in every 30 baby... Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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BYU student aims to update the term 'homemaking'

Alexi Bullock, a graphic design student at BYU, wants to revolutionize homemaking with a new concept of the perfect home she calls "domaign." Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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