http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/utah/ en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:14:04 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282067/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- A New York judge sentenced Bernard Madoff today to 150 years in prison. The judge imposed the maximum sentence because he says he wanted to send a message that Madoff's multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme is not just a "bloodless crime that takes place on paper. " Prosecutors say the Madoff case is a perfect example of what they call "affinity fraud." They are scams that prey on members of close knit groups such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly, or professional associations. Utah too has seen a slew of affinity-fraud cases. These scams exploit trust... KSL.com (Salt Lake City) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282067/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:14:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2281651/posts An ambitious director might look at Mitch Halligan's property and see an instant B-movie classic: "Invasion of the Grasshoppers." The place is overrun with the greasy little bugs. With each step you take on his property, the squirmy inch-long grasshoppers jump for cover in every direction. Those that don't crunch under foot perch themselves atop tall grass stalks, crawl up pant legs or munch through gardens. guardian. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2281651/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:10:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277852/posts An F-16 pilot missing after his jet crashed overnight during training at Hill Air Force Base was killed, according to a friend of the pilot's family in Candler, N.C. Hill officials would not release the pilot's name or confirm his death, but Bill Jamison confirmed that Capt. George Bryan Houghton, 28, of Candler, was killed during a nighttime exercise over the Utah Test and Training Range in the massive, rugged and remote west desert around 10:25 p.m. Monday. Col. Scott Dennis, commander of the 388th Fighter Wing, said the pilot's body was recovered near Wendover after a seven-hour search. Houghton,... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277852/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:55:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2268125/posts The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Monday not to use skin products made by Clarcon because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found during a recent inspection. Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. of Roy, Utah, issued a voluntary recall of some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names, the FDA said in a statement. Consumers should not use any Clarcon products and should throw them away, the FDA said. FOXNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2268125/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:32:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266050/posts Medal of Honor recipient, George Wahlen dies June 5th, 2009 @ 6:30pm Salt Lake City -- Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Utah resident George E. Wahlen died Friday morning after an extended illness. Wahlen was 84-years-old. Wahlen earned the Medal of Honor as a Navy Corpsman at the battle of Iwo Jima where he is credited for saving countless lives. He was injured on three separate occasions but refused to leave the battlefield. President Harry S. Truman presented the Medal of Honor to Wahlen in 1945. He later re-enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served during the Korean... KSL.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266050/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 08:08:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256705/posts What may be the final follow-up to the Valentine’s week massacre of 2007 got local coverage only — in the Salt Lake Tribune and by Salt Lake City radio station KSL. But at least a couple of the findings in this recently released FBI report on the incident go unmentioned by either news organization. Here are the significant findings in the report about Bosnian-Muslim murderer Sulejman Talovic, who killed five Americans and wounded four: 1) Talovic was described as a religious Muslim, attending mosque on Fridays and praying outside of mosque as well. 2) He wore a necklace with a... Republican Riot http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256705/posts#comment Sat, 23 May 2009 02:37:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253204/posts Utah's (and my) RINO Governor accepted the nomination to serve as ambassador to China, under President Obama. This seems to put to rest his alleged bid at the 2012 Presidency. The only question is, why? From Politico:The move is freighted with political intrigue. Huntsman, who speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, quickly emerged after November as one of the leading moderate GOP voices… Huntsman, who met with Obama’s transition team to discuss energy policy, was in Washington on Friday night, ahead of a planned Saturday announcement by the White House, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. Several Utah news organizations said the... Notoriouslyconservative.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2253204/posts#comment Mon, 18 May 2009 15:06:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2252557/posts This is a very clever move by President Barack Obama. He's chosen Governor Jon Huntsman of Utah as his ambassador to China. A Republican, former ambassador to Singapore and fluent Mandarin speaker, Huntsman has recently staked out centrist stances on gay rights, climate change and stimulus spending. He'd made clear his contempt for the Republican congressional leadership, saying: "I have not met them. I don't listen or read whatever it is they say because it is inconsequential - completely." That made him the best-placed moderate Republican to challenge for the 2012 presidential nomination. By any analysis, at this stage a... Telegraph Blogs (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2252557/posts#comment Sun, 17 May 2009 07:42:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252202/posts Breaking News. No Thread http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252202/posts#comment Sat, 16 May 2009 13:39:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251996/posts SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. will resign and accept an appointment as ambassador to China, ABC 4 has confirmed. A press conference has been called for Saturday morning at the White House to annouce the appointment. KTVX, Ch. 4 Utah http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2251996/posts#comment Sat, 16 May 2009 01:14:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2251678/posts TEA PARTY RALLY WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2009--12:00 NOON--UTAH STATE CAPITOL--WEST STAIRS (INSIDE, 2nd FLOOR) Many of us in the Tea Party Movement (and MANY other groups) have spent countless hours speaking to our local representatives about States' Rights and now they are listening! Utah legislators are forming "The Patrick Henry Caucus" (Founding Members: Keith Grover, Chris Herrod, Stephen Sandstrom, Ken Sumsion, and Carl Wimmer) and are holding a press conference on Wednesday at 12:00 noon on the 20th of May 2009 at the State Capitol. The Patrick Henry Caucus will focus on introducing legislation to take our States' Rights back.... notoriouslyconservative.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2251678/posts#comment Fri, 15 May 2009 16:33:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2248942/posts He's owned a business in Salt Lake City for 20 years, he's voted, paid his taxes and even served on a jury, but it turns out this man is not an American Citizen. "I was quite dumbfounded," said Philip Kearns, when he found out he was not an American. "I'm an American citizen, I'm an American…If I'm not an American citizen what am I? Philip was born in Manchester England. When he was 10 years old his parents moved the family to Salt Lake City. When Philip was 18 years old, his parents officially became American citizens. Philip automatically thought... KUTV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2248942/posts#comment Tue, 12 May 2009 01:23:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2247323/posts Paleontologists say a 75-million-year-old turtle fossil uncovered in southern Utah has a clutch of eggs inside, making it the first prehistoric pregnant turtle found in the United States. At least three eggs are visible from the outside of the fossil, and ...studying images taken from a CT scan in search of others inside. the turtle was probably about a week from laying her eggs ... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2247323/posts#comment Sat, 9 May 2009 00:57:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2246462/posts ALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers are considering following Montana's lead and claiming state's rights in the war over gun control. The Montana Legislature passed and its governor signed into law a measure making guns that are made and kept within state boundaries exempt from federal regulations. That means they're exempt from things like background checks, licensing and registration. ksl http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2246462/posts#comment Thu, 7 May 2009 22:49:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245020/posts SALT LAKE CITY – Despite having their own radioactive waste dump, three states have shipped millions of cubic feet of waste across the country this decade to a private Utah facility that is the only one available to 36 other states, according to an Associated Press analysis of U.S. Department of Energy records. The shipments are stoking concerns that waste from Connecticut, New Jersey and South Carolina is taking up needed space in Utah, unnecessarily creating potential shipping hazards and undermining the government's intent for states to dispose of their own waste on a regional basis. AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2245020/posts#comment Wed, 6 May 2009 01:37:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2242738/posts - As he nears a final decision, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is giving "prayerful consideration" to running for the U.S. Senate. In an exclusive interview with ABC 4, Shurtleff says he will make a decision about challenging Bob Bennett by the end of next week. In a very candid interview Wednesday, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff told us he wants to run for senator. But his wife is a different story. Mark Shurtleff told us, "She asked for a month to talk me out of it." Shurtleff's wife, according to the attorney general, has concerns about things like: “...having to commute,... ABC Channel 4 News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2242738/posts#comment Sat, 2 May 2009 16:03:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241952/posts Jose Calzadillas spent two years serving his faith as a Mormon missionary. He worked with the Spanish-speaking community in Ohio, spreading the word about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and doing volunteer work on his days off. Those who knew him in the mission field describe him as kind and hardworking. When he had completed his two years, he attempted to board a plane at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, only to be detained by Customs and Border Patrol officials for having improper documentation. Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241952/posts#comment Fri, 1 May 2009 13:21:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2238967/posts SALT LAKE CITY -- Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman said Thursday that Utah's constitutional ban on gay marriage is unclear on the issue of civil unions between gay couples, and that a court will probably have to decide if the unions are allowed here. "I don't know that that bans it specifically," Huntsman said. "I think that ultimately could be a court case and that might be adjudicated in court over time if it ever gets to that level. But that wasn't clear." The Republican governor says that while he supports traditional marriage, he also supports same-sex civil unions. "To my... KSL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2238967/posts#comment Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:52:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235461/posts It's been said that conservatism has different meanings for different people. It may not be textbook, but without a whole lot of navel gazing, here's what it means to me and what Free Republic is all about: In a word, Freedom! In two words, Preserving Freedom. In a handful of words as stated by our Founding Fathers, to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity! America was founded on the proposition that all men are created equal by God and that our unalienable rights to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness are granted directly by God... Click here to support your favorite conservative website! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2235461/posts#comment Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:10:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233573/posts Do not believe the nattering nabobs of negativity. The Nationwide Tax Day TEA Party/Tax Revolt was a huge success!! What we need now is MORE and LOUDER!! Obama has no clue. Being confronted by millions of fed-up citizens is new to him. He never expected the otherwise docile American people to rise up against his wannabe Marxist/fascist totalitarian regime. He's now lashing out at us through the Dept of Homeland Security as if We the People are his enemy. Well, we are! And he now knows it. And he's scared witless!! And the media has been reduced to the speechless,... Click here to support your favorite revolting website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233573/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:16:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232702/posts Former Congressman Bill Orton, a political maverick who served three terms as a Democrat in one of Utah's most conservative districts, has died. The 60-year-old died in an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon at the Little Sahara Sand Dunes, the Juab County sheriff said. "He was riding out on the sand and went off a very steep sand dune, and when he impacted the bottom, the front end of the four-wheeler flipped on top of him, injuring him," Sheriff Alden Orme told the Deseret News late Saturday. "He was alone at the time of the accident. Another ATV rider passed... Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232702/posts#comment Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:21:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232343/posts Congratulations FReepers and Patriots! According to Henchster's ongoing tallies, we've surpassed 750,000 participants in our nationwide Tax Day TEA Party/Tax Revolt! Woo hoo!! All 50 states fully engaged! Over 600 cities represented and reports still coming in! Huge turnout, huge SUCCESS!! Elected officials take note: DO NOT TREAD ON ME!! Tyranny, usurpation, corruption, overreaching, big spending, high taxing will no longer be tolerated! We the people are FED-UP and we're not going to take it anymore! Ignore us at your own peril! All Congressional seats, all elected offices throughout the land at risk! Revolution is in the air!! Click here to support FR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2232343/posts#comment Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:36:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230843/posts If the Obama administration has taken flak for suggesting that conservative groups might be home to domestic terrorists, it looks like some House Democrat leaders are willing to go even further: But in an interview on Fox TV in San Francisco, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) chalked up the GOP grass-roots effort as “AstroTurf.” “This initiative is funded by the high end; we call it AstroTurf, it's not really a grass-roots movement. It's AstroTurf by some of the wealthiest people in America to keep the focus on tax cuts for the rich instead of for the great middle class,” Pelosi said.... The Weekly Standard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2230843/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:58:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231136/posts The United States government is far what the Founding Fathers had envisioned, said Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. Shurtleff, who is considering a run for the U.S. Senate, said there was supposed to be a fundamental balance of power between the federal and state governments, and between the government and individuals. AG: United States moving toward embracing socialism http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2231136/posts#comment Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:08:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2230837/posts "This strangely looks like a Palin rally. So many uninformed white people. And NC...This is very much about Obama. Don't lie. All these people are just mad that their candidate didn't win. What is funny is that the taxes of a majority of these people won't change. Taxes were actually higher for the wealthy under Reagan. It really doesn't make any sense." "These parties were organized by fox, Gingrich and Armey. You know that. Stop trying to act like this is some sort of grassroots movement. It's a bunch of clueless white people who can easily be manipulated by corporations,... notoriouslyconservative.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2230837/posts#comment Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:45:36 GMT