A snow cone. Something nearly everyone enjoys now and then. No matter what flavor you choose, the tasty treat is sure to take the edge off a hot, sunny day. But fans of the Houston Astros may not…
Second grader launches healthy-eating mobile app
Mobile apps are a dime a dozen — the Apple App Store just hit the 50-billion download milestone — but not many are the brainchild of a second grader. That didn’t stop 8-year-old Nicolas Come from pitching his idea for a nutrition-focused mobile app to potential backers and now the result, Nicolas’ Garden, is launching for iPhone and [...]
How to make homemade laundry detergent
I’ve been looking for ways to cut down my expenses and trim my budget, and one of the things that I’ve noticed recently is the dirty laundry pile always resembles Mt. Everest. Any parent knows that kids’ clothes are dirt and stain magnets during the day, so it’s pretty easy for me to run 2 or 3 [...]
Oklahoma tornado: How you can help the victims
First responders are searching for survivors from a severe tornado that ravaged a suburb of Oklahoma City. Here are a few ways that Utahns can help the tornado victims: Red Cross Make a donation to www.redcross.org, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. United Way of Central Oklahoma Donations can be made [...]
Cycling safety: Laws and rights you may not know about
Summer is right around the corner, and the season marks the return of commuter cyclists on Utah roads. With some new and some experienced cyclists, as well as new cycling laws in effect this year, it can be really confusing to make heads or tails of road cycling environment. In addition, the number of commuter [...]
Preventative mastectomies: Weighing the treatment options
With all the attention given to Angelina Jolie’s recent announcement about her double mastectomy the Internet has been buzzing about how this will affect women’s perceptions of the BRCA gene mutations and preventive mastectomies. Because Utah is home to the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a center of research and treatment surrounding breast cancer, University of [...]
Survey analyzes values, beliefs of LDS Church members
A new survey by the Pew Research Center focuses on members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and their values and beliefs.
Frances Monson, wife of LDS Church President, passes away at 85
Frances Monson, wife of President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away early Friday morning at a Salt Lake City hospital.
Google+ gets a media driven facelift
A big redesign for Google’s “social spine” known as Google Plus is here, and features a multi-column stream fit for any size screen, among other enhancements.
What makes Utah the best state for business?
Utah has been named “Best State for Business” by Forbes for the third consecutive year. Find out what makes Utah’s business climate tick.