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Why are teens fleeing Facebook for Twitter? Too much drama, too many adults

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:24:31 MDT

Why are teens fleeing Facebook for Twitter? Too much drama, too many adults

By JENNIFER C. KERR The Associated Press

Updated May 21, 2013 10:24PM MDT

Washington • Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations. Teens told researchers there were too many adults on Facebook and too much sharing of teenage angst and inane details like what a friend ate for dinner. “The key is th...

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Celebrate Heritage Days in Spring City

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:35 MDT

Celebrate Heritage Days in Spring City

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 21, 2013 09:13PM MDT

Spring City • Tour historic homes, buy art and antiques or join in a live radio show, during Spring City’s annual Heritage Day Celebration. It takes place Saturday, May 25, in Spring City, just off Highway 89 between Mount Pleasant and Ephraim. The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with breakfast in the city park. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., artwork by well-known artists will be on sale in the Old School and at local galleries. Tickets for the home tour which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $10 for adults and...

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Pyle: An honest commencement address

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:34:32 MDT

Pyle: An honest commencement address

By George PYle The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 06:34PM MDT

George Pyle is out of state this weekend — attending a commencement ceremony. The following column was first published last May. Congratulations to the Class of [Year]. Now that you have [fought/earned/coasted] your way out of [college/high school/obedience training] you have earned more than a diploma, a funny hat and surprised parents. You have attained the requisite level of maturity to be given the ultimate secret of life, the universe and everything. Are you ready? Are you sure? OK. Lock...

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Poll: Belief in JFK conspiracy slipping slightly

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:47:45 MDT

Poll: Belief in JFK conspiracy slipping slightly

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 03:47PM MDT

A clear majority of Americans still suspect there was a conspiracy behind President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, but the percentage who believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone is at its highest level since the mid-1960s, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. Cheryl Casati, 62, who retired from the Air Force after 20 years, watched it all unfold on television back in November 1963. She said she’s “extremely sure” there was a conspiracy. The killing of Oswald, the accused shooter, just d...

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Mother’s Day dining: Utah restaurants serving special meals

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:38 MDT

Mother’s Day dining: Utah restaurants serving special meals

By Billy Yang The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 10, 2013 11:55AM MDT

Everyone knows that if you really want to pamper mom on Mother’s Day, you need to take her to a nice restaurant. More than one-quarter of American adults will celebrate the holiday, which is Sunday, May 12, by dining out, according to new research from the National Restaurant Association. The research also shows that nearly one in 10 adults will rely on a restaurant for takeout or delivery for their Mother’s Day meal. Utah contributes to the trend, as dozens of dining establishments will be ope...

Sports violence

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:01:05 MDT

Sports violence

Updated May 9, 2013 01:01AM MDT

If one lesson can be taken from the tragic death of a volunteer soccer referee this week, it is that violence cannot be tolerated in organized youth athletics. Not by players, coaches, parents, officials or spectators. A culture that emphasizes competition, not recreation, is too pervasive, and it is dangerous. In the most recent incident, a 17-year-old soccer player has been charged with third-degree felony homicide by assault after he reportedly punched Ricardo Portillo, an experienced volunt...