Millennials and Utah Work Ethics Millennials get a lot of attention in the press: How they seem to operate by a different set of values and priorities: They place more importance on experiences and fancy cocktails, tattoos than security and things. Older generations (including Gen Xers) like to point out that many of them have spent most of their lives getting “achievement … [Read more...]
Bobby King: Utah is gaining a reputation in producing excellent mixed martial arts fighters
It takes a special kind of person to get into a Mixed Martial Arts ring. To willingly take a powerful punch to the face that can cause a concussion, black eyes, bloody nose or a knockout, makes for an arena where only the toughest of the tough need apply. Bobby King Bobby King is one of these tough fighters. He attributes his toughness to growing up with older brothers. “We … [Read more...]
My Love/Hate Relationship with Math—Great Teachers Make all the Difference
“School is so boring!” “I suck at math!” “I’ve always hated history!” As opposed to “He’s such a math wizard! “Wow! Can she write a great paper!” “For some reason, he just loves doing homework.” Teachers Make All The Difference Teachers—yes teachers—can make all the difference. Certainly, it helps when students want to learn. But when I think back to my own schooling, I … [Read more...]
Is Ketamine a “Miracle Cure” for Depression?
About thirty years ago SSRIs came on the market and they were immediately branded as being a “miracle cure for depression.” It took a few years before they became mainstream but by the early nineties, many of the most popular TV programs had main characters who we’re using them. Tony Soprano was on Paxil to treat his anger and anxiety attacks. Utah has been no stranger to … [Read more...]
Rod Decker on What Are the Modern Motives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints?: Episode 16
In Episode 16 of the Utah Stories Show. I sat down with Utah's long-time local news reporter Rod Decker to talk about his new book about Utah politics: The Elephant in the Room. Rod and I discuss politics from the early LDS Pioneers and how Utah became the most conservative state in the nation. We also get into my biggest question: How much does the LDS Church of today … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 15: The Hidden Space Race With China
University of Utah Physics Professor Valy Vardeny explains how we are in a new space race with China, not to the moon but to the quantum level. physics topics discussed include: How and why the United States isn't attracting enough top minds to study physics A comparison of the space race of fifty years ago with the technology race with China today Why … [Read more...]
Professor Zeev Valentine Vardeny &The Hidden Space Race
The race for small is just as important as the race was to the moon When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon fifty years ago, Zeev Valentine Vardeny was a young man living in Israel. The “space race” was palpable at the time. The “race” for ever-increasing technological innovation is profoundly felt in Israel. Putting brain power to work to maintain Israel’s … [Read more...]
Hidden Utah
Discover Utah again Shine a light into dark corners and cockroaches will scramble. This is a fitting metaphor for what journalism can provide when it is serving the highest ideals. There are hidden agendas, hidden profits, projects, and deals—roaches—that can directly affect or infect our lives. These hidden cockroaches feed on our communities, our environment, and our … [Read more...]
Letter from the editor
We live in tumultuous times Utah Stories, letter from the editor—We had our first riot in Salt Lake City. Tempers are flaring. Nationwide we are witnessing violence by Antifa and by far right-wing groups. It seems that our political processes are breaking down and that democracy and capitalism are in turmoil. What should we make of this? I think time to turn off our TVs. … [Read more...]
RAZZZZZ … Berries!
The Tagge family expands their fruit selection Raspberries, aka “razzleberries,” should actually be called “dazzleberries” because of the way their red nubs of flavor dazzle the taste buds. But this summer delight is not an easy picking. Raspberries are fragile, requiring care and cultivation. Thayne and Cari Tagge are hoping their efforts will result in some of the best … [Read more...]
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