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Utah public preschool push gets $7 million from private investors

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:12:13 MDT

Utah public preschool push gets $7 million from private investors

By kirsten stewart The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 14, 2013 10:12PM MDT

Public preschool has been a no-go in Utah — despite mounting evidence of its academic, social and economic benefits. But the United Way of Salt Lake has devised a way to prove its worth to taxpayers. The charity this week struck a $7 million investment deal with the banking firm Goldman Sachs and J.B. Pritzker, a Chicago-based investor, to expand access to early childhood education for up to 3,700 low-income children. The money is a loan that these private investors expect to be repaid over 12 y...

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Some in GOP return debate to social issues

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:15:36 MDT

Some in GOP return debate to social issues

By STEVE PEOPLES The Associated Press

Updated Jun 13, 2013 06:15PM MDT

Washington • A fresh debate has erupted within the GOP over social issues. Republicans in Congress and statehouses across the nation are pressing for restrictive abortion measures just three months after party leaders warned against emphasizing divisive cultural topics. Prominent religious conservatives also are pushing the party to embrace limits on abortion and gay rights as evangelical activists gather in Washington. Several potential Republican presidential candidates appear to be listening...

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New Myspace takes it back to the future

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:49:53 MDT

New Myspace takes it back to the future

By CHRIS TALBOTT The Associated Press

Updated Jun 12, 2013 09:49PM MDT

Nashville, Tenn. • Myspace owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook think the site had it right — at one point. And they believe they’ve revived and improved that formula for success as the revamped first titan of social media debuts its latest incarnation. The Vanderhooks unveiled the updated Myspace.com Wednesday, revealing a site focused on entertainment that combines social networking with streaming music. There are new features aimed at helping musicians, writers and other artists connect with their...

‘Pinterest’ is latest site for porn, Utah officials say

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:33:21 MDT

‘Pinterest’ is latest site for porn, Utah officials say

By jessica miller The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Jun 5, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Pinterest has largely been categorized as a social media site dedicated to sharing do-it-yourself projects, recipes and fashion ideas. But Utah investigators are finding something far more sinister on the website: child pornography. Utah Internet Crimes Against Children task force field commander Patty Reed said in an interview this week that her office is investigating about a dozen cases in which Utahns may have “pinned” illegal images to their Pinterest boards. “I thought it was for recipes,...