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5 hrs ago | Nordquist Blog

Top 100 Songs of the '90s

I watched the last two hours of this VH1 program which I'd seen portions of before today, but had never caught the top 20 songs they cover in the last hour.

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Yesterday | Deseret News

Early diagnosis may be key in slowing Alzheimer's epidemic

"Someone may dismiss early memory problems as normal aging, but there's actually a fair amount of evidence to say that memory is one of our cognitive abilities that should actually stay relatively stable throughout our lifespan," said Dr.

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Medicine, Dementia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sun May 19, 2013

Salt Lake Tribune

As Utah's star rises after 2 recessions, lessons linger

With few exceptions, the pattern of jobs distributed across Utah is largely unchanged after two recessions since the turn of the new century.

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Related Topix: Utah, Utah Government, CPU, Science / Technology, US Governors, Gary Herbert

Religion Dispatched

Why We've Opened Our Doors For Polygamy USA

Claude Cawley is a spiritual leader in Centennial Park, Arizona. He has a Doctorate degree in Education from the University of Utah.

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Related Topix: Arizona, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), FLDS, US Politics, US News

Salt Lake Tribune

Frances Monson, wife of Mormon church leader, dies

It was love at first sight - or at least first meeting - for the tall, loquacious Thomas S. Monson and the slender beauty, Frances Beverly Johnson .

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)

Deseret News

Book review: 'Dance with the Bear' documents Utah businessman's life

"Dance with the Bear: The Joe Rosenblatt Story," written by Joe's oldest son, Norman, documents the life of an internationally known Utah businessman, government and community leader.

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Related Topix: Utah

Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Valley University set to become largest school in the state

Utah Valley University is slated to overtake the University of Utah as the public institution with the largest enrollment in the state over the next decade.

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Related Topix: Utah, US Governors, Gary Herbert, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism)

Sat May 18, 2013

Salt Lake Tribune

Accidental flash fire destroyed half a Salt Lake City home

Salt Lake City fire investigators determined that an accidental flash fire destroyed the second floor of a house Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT

RedOrbit

Suicide Risk Elevated For Soldiers With Repeat Brain Injuries

Military service personnel who suffer at least two mild traumatic brain injuries are far more likely to commit suicide or have suicidal thoughts than those who have one or fewer such injuries, according to research published online Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry .

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Related Topix: Media, Television, FOX News Network, Psychology, Science

Fri May 17, 2013

Salt Lake Tribune

University of Utah geologist inspires name of new mineral

"This is a bit of a pleasant surprise," said Nash, a geology and geophysics professor at the University of Utah.

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Related Topix: Geology, Science

Salt Lake Tribune

Son wants to keep father behind bars as Utah murder case proceeds

To keep John Brickman Wall in jail as he awaits trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife, the couple's 19-year-old son will testify in court Monday that his father is a violent, vindictive man who poses a threat to himself and his four children.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Tribune

Univ. of Utah Ethnic Studies: Don't leave us in the basement

Faculty of the Ethnic Studies Program at the University of Utah say a move to a tucked-away underground floor threatens the health of their nascent major.

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ABC 4

Frances Monson, Wife of President Thomas S. Monson, dies

Salt Lake City, Utah - Frances B. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away at 6:35 a.m. this morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family.

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Related Topix: Salt Lake City, UT, Sundance Film Festival, Religion, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism), Meditative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Stars and Stripes

Navy commander relieved of duty due to 'inappropriate' emails

A Navy commander has been relieved of duty for sending "inappropriate" emails and text messages to female enlisted sailors, Navy officials said Thursday.

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Examiner.com

Activists come together to address climate change impacts and climate justice

Using " The Island President " as a rallying point, 11 of Salt Lake City's leading activists came together on May 15, 2013 at the Broadway Centre Cinemas to explore the diverse faces of climate justice.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Tribune

TV: Sigh. There's yet another Utahn on "The Bachel...

Among the 25 guys competing for airtime ... er, uh, competing for the heart of bachelorette Desiree Hartsock is Salt Laker Brooks Forester.

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Related Topix: South Salt Lake, UT

Thu May 16, 2013

KSL-TV

Parents share story of young son who died from rare brain tumor

Last fall, Alex Terry was a bright, lively, 6-year-old living in Sandy. In November, he developed a cold, sore throat and laryngitis.

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Related Topix: Otolaryngology

Examiner.com

Mormon Cocktail Hour at Pago, Finca and Wild Grape Bistro

From May 16-26, 2013, three Salt Lake City restaurants will feature food and drink specials-creatively named Mormon Cocktail Hour-inspired by the works of playwright and author Miguel Santana.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah County, UT, Theater, Arts

KSL-TV

Documentary remembers community of early South Temple

In Salt Lake City, a walk down South Temple is a stroll through the city's main artery.

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Related Topix: Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City, UT, Kearns, UT

Salt Lake Tribune

U. scientist: Kennecott landslide is one for the record books

The slide that took down a corner of Kennecott's Bingham Canyon Mine just might land in the record books.

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Related Topix: Landslide, Bingham Canyon, UT, Mining, Kennecott Utah Copper, Utah County, UT