The current state of the media is one of ratings losses fueling hyper-vitriol and hyper-hysteria. If you judged the world by Fox News, CNN and MSNBC, you would need to conclude that we live in terrible times. But there is just one part of the real world news they aren’t telling you: on a global level, extreme poverty is in rapid decline and the environment is improving. The … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Must Decide If We Are Smart Enough for Smart Growth with Soren Simonsen
There is plenty of excellent planning in the Salt Lake Valley. "But we have to focus on implementing what we say we are going to do," says Soren Simonsen, executive director of the Jordan River Commission. Simonsen says that the focus on the auto must evolve to emphasize public transit and personal mobility. "We don't solve our traffic problem by adding capacity to roads. … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for the Big One? Preparing for the Utah Earthquake Event with Joe Dougherty
"Don't forget the can opener." That advice comes from Joe Dougherty with the Be Ready Utah program. He says that when people set aside emergency stores it is important to have a way to access these food supplies. Hence the can opener. Dougherty recommends having a two-week supply of food and water for each person and pet in a household since there are numerous events such … [Read more...]
David Broderick Protection Sport: Importance of Mental Engagement in Dog Training
For eons, dogs have been training humans to accommodate their desires. David Broderick has devoted his career to leveling this playing field. David has been training dogs for 22 years and in that time he has learned what makes a "good dog." His main insight is that physical activity alone does not get a dog to calm down. Instead, it just builds stamina. "Mental … [Read more...]
“There isn’t any poop fairy”—Bekee Hotze
"There isn't any poop fairy." This observation comes from Bekee Hotze, of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. She was referring to the necessity of dog owners to clean up after their pets AND bring the plastic bags back to trailhead trash sites. But it is also part of the larger interactions between humans and forests. Civilizations depend on forests and deforestation … [Read more...]
Mormons in Mexico
Mormons in Mexico The horrific attack killing members of the Langford family near the Arizona border is suspected to be perpetrated by the Mexican drug cartel. Three mothers and six children, including twin infants, were shot and burned. Four more wounded. A wounded fourteen-year-old boy walked fourteen miles to safety after telling his brothers and sisters to hide in the … [Read more...]
True Lies About The Inland Port
Is the Inland Port an example of governmental overreach? Will the Inland Port open a floodgate of corruption? Will the Inland Port be an ecological disaster for the Great Salt Lake and ruinous to valley air quality? Deeda Seed's Side of the Story Questions. So many questions. Deeda Seed, former city council person who is currently with the Center for Biological … [Read more...]
Artist Chris Bodily’s Expectations Surpassed in Successful Crowdfunded Graphic Novel Campaign
Ogden artist Chris Bodily is an illustrator whose cartoon drawings, including covers for Utah Stories, magazine have both a whimsical and realistic portrayal that defines his style. But wait, there's more! For the past three years, he has been working on a multi-volume graphic novel titled Black Lantern. It follows a group of paranormal investigators including a talking … [Read more...]
Dr. Brian Moench Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment
In this episode, we discuss Utah’s most important environmental issues with Dr. Brian Moench who operates a non-profit called Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment. Development and growth threaten the quality of life we enjoy in Utah. Recent medical studies demonstrate that poor air quality causes greater harm to the human body—cardiovascular system, immune and … [Read more...]
Freelance animator Matt Watts shares his formula for success
Doing What You Love, and Loving What You Do It’s not uncommon for people to discover that they want to change course in pursuit of a career, but mapping out a different career path can be challenging. How do you learn new skills? Who are your mentors? How can you network? Where are the jobs? Over a decade ago, Matt Watts embarked on an occupational journey that has led him … [Read more...]
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