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The Happy Pill Myth

February 11, 2012 by Linda Wheatley 1 Comment

The Happy Pill Myth

Is there a better way to health and wellness other than swallowing mind-numbing anti-depressants? Utah: The best snow on earth, world-renowned mountains, red rock, lakes and glorious rivers; home to outdoor enthusiasits and artists, and world-headquarters of the Mormon Church. Yet Utah is also home to more people prescribed antidepressants than any other place in the world. W … [Read more...]

Lavender Fields of Deceit?

February 10, 2012 by Tami Hansen 38 Comments

Lavender Fields of Deceit?

Driving into Mona, Utah on I-15 the fragrance of fresh lavender through an open car window is enchanting. Just fifteen minutes from all of the construction madness in and around Utah County, remnants of road-rage and stress fade away as the vast expanse of farms begins to unfold. From early spring through September breathtaking rows of majestic purple lavender extend like a … [Read more...]

Avalanche Rescue

December 29, 2011 by Linda Wheatley 1 Comment

Avalanche Rescue

Man’s Best Friend is also an important friend when survival is on the line. “Avalanche!!” It is a scary word for Utah backcountry enthusiasts, as well it should be. It takes only five seconds for an avalanche to reach a speed of 40 mph. The force of this cascading snow is crushing-- pounding into a person’s pants, boots and even under their eyelids. If there is any ho … [Read more...]

Trademarks & The Little Guy

November 30, 2011 by Peter Collette 1 Comment

Trademarks & The Little Guy

Utah entrepreneur sued by Entrepreneur Magazine for use of the word “entrepreneur” Utah entrepreneur Alex Lawrence was recently sued by Entrepreneur Magazine because he used the word “entrepreneur” in the title of his blog. Until being sued by Entrepreneur Magazine, Alex ran TheEntrepreneursBlog.com, a compendium of “tips to start and grow a great business.” Since the lawsuit … [Read more...]

A History of Goverment’s Conflicts With Good Local Business

November 16, 2011 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

A History of Goverment’s Conflicts With Good Local Business

While Salt Lake City area businesses are struggling, the city government continues to increase budgets for pet projects. Grandiose ideas are part of the great cities of the world. These big ideas that have attracted voters to elect liberal Democrats into the mayor’s office for the past 30 years. But while liberals can have great plans such as a hands-on science center like Th … [Read more...]

New Liquor Laws Hurting Bar Owners And Patrons

September 28, 2011 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

New Liquor Laws Hurting Bar Owners And Patrons

The New York Times reported how The Utah State Legislature once again proved that they can’t feel like they have done their jobs unless they do some harm to local businesses who happen to sell beer and liquor. The absence of drink specials and “happy hour” make it more difficult for those who are on a budget to enjoy a drink at a bar. As a result most downtown bars have seen a d … [Read more...]

Utah Education by the Numbers

September 24, 2011 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Utah Education by the Numbers

by Richard Markosian & Tami Hansen [field name=embed-data] The Story Behind the Numbers Most graduating Seniors aren’t prepared for university level education. As a result community colleges and two year colleges are seeing record increases in enrollment while the universities have only seen modest gains. During most economic downturns enrollment in at colleges and u … [Read more...]

Main Street Hangs On For City Creek Center

June 21, 2011 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Main Street Hangs On For City Creek Center

Weller's Books is moving off Main Street. Will the other local merchants survive to see the completion of the City Creek Center? by Jonny Glines and Richard Markosian Editor's Note: A prior version of this story printed in "Salt Lake City's Other Side" contained an inaccuracy that has since been corrected. The website previously referred to as UtahHistory.com is … [Read more...]

The GROUPON Effect

May 10, 2011 by Richard Markosian 1 Comment

The GROUPON Effect

How Group Deals can unknowingly turn nice people into ravenous pack animals. Group discount websites continue to flood the marketplace with a treasure trove of discounts for bargain hunters. But what is the real cost of the low price for local businesses? The long recession has been very difficult for the businesses that rely on consumer’s disposable income: restaurants, m … [Read more...]

What Lies Beneath Salt Lake City?

August 26, 2010 by James Kirk 13 Comments

What Lies Beneath Salt Lake City?

by James Kirk Tunnels conjure images of dark, dank spaces where mystery and danger lurk around every corner. Combine this preconception with a religion notorious for its secrecy and rituals and you’ve got a juicy recipe for conspiracy. After hearing countless rumors of a “secret” set of tunnels that fan out all over the Salt Lake Valley from Temple Square, we did a b … [Read more...]

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