A backlash against President Donald Trump’s proposal to slash billions of dollars of funding from scientific and medical research agencies rippled across the entire planet. In response to the news, marchers rallied in more than 500 locations across the globe on April 22, Earth Day, in support of science. Thousands of Utahns joined the support for science, including a march a … [Read more...]
ProperPalooza! Proper Brewing Celebrates Beer and Community
To get us all excited about the summer season rolling in, Proper Brewing threw a party last weekend known as ProperPalooza, to celebrate beer and the community. Despite the windy weather and cooler temps, Proper saw a pretty awesome turnout for the event, says Eleanor Lewis, Marketing and Events Coordinator. They have a partnership with Beehive Sports, who provided … [Read more...]
The Ketogenic Diet: Starve Cancer to Death
Cancer research has shifted its direction in the last 10 years towards understanding tumor metabolism and therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment. Emerging evidence indicates that cancer is primarily a metabolic disease and not based on mutations as previously thought. In accordance with this theory, Boston College’s Dr. Thomas Seyfried, author of the book, Cancer is a M … [Read more...]
Three Utah Inmates to be Executed by the Reinstated Firing Squad
According to a new article by the law enforcement publication, Law Officer, Utah will soon be executing three convicted murderers by firing squad. This will be the first time Utah has used execution by firing squad since the option was reinstituted in 2015. This reverses HB180, passed by the Utah legislature in 2004, which prohibited firing arms as a means of execution, leaving … [Read more...]
Experience the New Chic of Vintage Clothing
If there was an effort to move away from the trappings of fast fashion, consumers have quite a few options in Salt Lake City’s many thrift shops. In Utah, there is a strong buy local movement, and many consumers go out of their way to shop at local stores. “I think Utah’s pretty good on that, honestly,” says Kristin Thomas of Cosmic Wolf Vintage. "I was actually surprised wor … [Read more...]
Utah Coffee Establishments That Are Here to Stay
Caffe Ibis Caffe Ibis is one of the original specialty coffee roasters in Utah. Coffee roasting began with Randy Wirth, one of the founders. Back in the early days, Randy learned the craft through a combination of experimentation and from other roasters involved with the Specialty Coffee Association. Throughout the years, that skill has been taught to other employees and is … [Read more...]
Utah’s New Sign Law has Upset Business Owners
If you’ve gone out for a drink or a bite recently, you may have noticed that the establishment you patronized had a new regulation sign on display. Effective May 9th, businesses holding the applicable liquor licenses are required to display a sign designating the location as a bar or as a restaurant serving alcohol. The sign requirement is a part of HB442, which was passed in M … [Read more...]
Development Threatens Bonanza Flat
Bonanza Flat has been called the heart of the Wasatch. It is the apex of three different counties; Salt Lake, Wasatch and Summit, and almost touches Utah County. Situated at the top of Guardsman Pass as it drops over to the Wasatch Back, it is 1350 acres of aspen and conifer forest dotted with several alpine lakes including Bloods Lake. Wendy Fisher, Executive Director of Utah … [Read more...]
Editorial – What will Happen to the Affordable Care Act?
A storm is coming to the United States if her people's health care is maligned by congressional Republicans and the Donald Trump presidential administration, private sector experts say. The effort to pass the American Health Care Act and gut the Affordable Care Act in the federal budget failed, there is still plenty of talk from lawmakers with regards to repealing or replacing … [Read more...]
Making a Fresh Start? Salt Lake City is the Place.
Salt Lake City has made Eyewitness Travel’s top 20 Best Cities For Making a Fresh Start. Coming in at #5, the list cites that Salt Lake City not only offers one of the highest employment rates in the nation, but is also a great place for the young and single, particularly with its close proximity to several world-class ski resorts. Read the story here. … [Read more...]