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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 MarkosianEditor'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
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, … [Read more...]
What Lies Beneath Salt Lake City?
by James KirkTunnels 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 … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Compulsive Gambler
gambling addiction highs and lows some sobering statistics concerning compulsive gamblingIf you eat one meal a day and it's a buffet, you might be a compulsive gambler.That odd, little nugget of wisdom dawned on me while I was wallowing in misery in front of an overloaded plate of tamales and tacos and taters and gravy. Gambler, me? A compulsive gambler? Hmmm.I … [Read more...]
Does Sexting Lead to Teen Sex?
Innocent flirting or child porn? Sexting "Sexting," using cell phones to take and pass around nude pics, was first highlighted in Utah last year when three Farmington teens were suspended from school after one parent discovered explicit photos on her daughter's cell phone, and is now catching national headlines after the suicide of an 18-year-old girl in Cincinnati. Jessie … [Read more...]