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Rule No. 1Fed should not have bailed out Bear Stearns 04/05/2008 03:08:19 AM GMT
If you make a bad investment, you've got to take your lumps. Call it Finance Rule No. 1. When the Federal Reserve rushed to loan Bear Stearns $29 billion after a run on the Wall Street investment bank, it undercut Rule No.

Amber Alerts: Crying "wolf" would kill the system 04/05/2008 03:08:17 AM GMT
If a child is taken by a person who means harm, every minute counts. In cases where children are kidnapped and killed, studies show the murder usually occurs within hours of the abduction.

Faith in warming 04/05/2008 03:08:19 AM GMT
I'm confused by Patty Henetz' story, "Utah: Epicenter for rising temps" (Tribune, March 28), which states that global warming is melting Wyoming glaciers, "the main source of the Colorado River water.

Rep. Bishop, R-Lobbyist 04/05/2008 03:08:17 AM GMT
Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said that it is not the federal government's business if individual states want to import nuclear waste from foreign countries ("Bishop: N-waste in Utah is not a federal issue," Tribune, March 28).

Obama's positions 04/05/2008 03:08:16 AM GMT
Janet M. Jones says that "anybody can say they will make changes" and asks for specifics from Barack Obama ("What's Obama's platform?" Forum, March 29).

Nader a fighter 04/05/2008 03:08:16 AM GMT
Recently, I have read complaints in The Tribune about corporate abuse of consumers, laborers and environmental safety of communities; about discrimination against race, sex, creed and sexual orientation; about our loss of privacy and having no one to vote for who will do something about the mess

Successful wars 04/05/2008 03:08:15 AM GMT
On April 8, Vets for Freedom will bring hundreds of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, like myself, to meet members of Congress to talk about our experiences.

Plea to prophet 04/05/2008 03:08:15 AM GMT
This weekend, a new prophet will be sustained. Thomas S. Monson is a man known for his wisdom, who makes you appreciate small joys. He is a man who can lead with ease.

Incoherent to coherent 04/05/2008 03:08:15 AM GMT
In her letter, "Glib Obama" (Forum, April 1), Elizabeth Chipman complained about Obama's "oversimplification of complex issues." Maybe he learned from George W.

Jessop a 'marvelous addition' to USU music program 04/05/2008 04:22:33 AM GMT
Utah State University on Friday confirmed that Craig Jessop, longtime director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, will return to Cache Valley to lead the Logan school's music department.

Summum: A glimpse inside 04/05/2008 03:55:35 AM GMT
Inside a bronze-colored pyramid off Interstate 15 in Salt Lake City, Corky Ra, the founder of the homegrown spiritual group, Summum, is reportedly submerged in a vat of mummification fluids.

Irreverent Dowd brings her sarcasm to Sundance 04/05/2008 03:44:19 AM GMT
As the Democratic presidential primary race enters its fourth month with no finish line in sight, its grueling pace has taken a toll.

Cole: It's a conversation starter, not a gold-digger line 04/05/2008 03:08:18 AM GMT
Dear Harriette: This is the first time I have ever felt the need to write to a columnist, but the letter from D.O.F. in New York City really got my dander up.

Everyday ethics: Doc's dismal policy denies patients their day in court 04/05/2008 03:08:18 AM GMT
The gynecologist I've seen for seven years has begun requiring patients to waive their right to a day in court and to accept binding arbitration to settle any potential disputes, or she will not treat them.

Study: Theology affects Protestant bank accounts 04/05/2008 03:08:17 AM GMT
Lisa Keister has scanned the Bible and found nearly 2,000 verses in the New Testament that touch on the topic of money. It's those very verses that may be keeping many conservative Protestants from building up long-term wealth, she says.

People plus 04/05/2008 03:08:16 AM GMT
REUNITED: They may be pushing 40, but the New Kids are returning to the block. The boy band New Kids on the Block, which sold 70 million albums in the 1980s and early '90s, has reunited and plans to release a new album and go on tour.

Hodges: A balance of faith and reason could have prevented tragedy 04/05/2008 03:08:15 AM GMT
An 11-year-old girl in Weston, Wisc., died from a treatable form of diabetes because her parents opted to pray for healing rather than seek medical help.

Faith in action 04/05/2008 02:56:34 AM GMT
9/11 LECTURE: The Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Salt Lake City, will host a lecture by David Ray Griffin, a Methodist theologian and part of the 9/11 Truth Movement, today from 2-5 p.

East meets West: Author provides a different take on Jesus 04/05/2008 02:56:31 AM GMT
NEW YORK - Before he became known for promoting holistic health and spirituality, Deepak Chopra adhered to traditional Western medicine as an endocrinologist in Boston.

Review: Dopey dialogue undermines 'Ruins' 04/05/2008 02:56:29 AM GMT
There are three moods to "The Ruins": Tension, revulsion and laughter. If the movie could have sustained more than one of these at a time, it might have had an interesting horror-show experience.

Monson taking the wheel of a church on the move 04/05/2008 02:56:13 AM GMT
Millions of Mormons from Salt Lake City to Santiago and from Provo to Perth will raise their right hands during the LDS Church's 178th General Conference today to signal support for Thomas S.

Kirby: Our hope always endures 04/05/2008 02:56:10 AM GMT
Last week, my daughter's boyfriend lost his dog near Five Mile Pass in Tooele County. Rocky, a young brown-and-white English pointer, disappeared into the desert.

Scrapbook Insider: Beloved Draper craft store will soon be only a memory 04/04/2008 10:05:23 PM GMT
Posted: 2:00 PM- Jorjana Brown is closing her All My Memories scrapbook store in Draper, just as the country begins to ease toward a leisure economy.

Pentecostal pastor, political powerhouse to speak in SLC 04/04/2008 05:01:32 PM GMT
Some are startled by the two hats she wears, but Leah Daughtry - a Pentecostal pastor and a political powerhouse - doesn't see the disconnect between her modes of dress. The chief executive of the Democratic National Convention Committee, a fifth-generation minister, sees her preaching experience as "just another line on a rsum."

DSC falls to Lewis-Clark Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:43:00 EST

Rebels cancel five games in Hawaii Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:33:00 EST

Fire contained to lockers at CVHS Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:18:00 EST

DRMC offers spring "Weigh to Health" classes Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:26:00 EST

Prescribed fires planned for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:09:00 EST

Hatch, Matheson to dedicate new DOJ office in St. George on Monday Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:03:00 EST

Firm's plan for redeveloping airport site includes variety of housing, town center Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:40:00 EST

Today's Sports Calendar Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:09:00 EST

Weather: Beautiful weekend expected Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:06:00 EST

37-year-old arrested on rape charge Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:23:00 EST
ST. GEORGE — A 37-year-old man was arrested on a charge of rape, which allegedly occurred Feb. 26.

Correction Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:28:00 EST
Though The Spectrum strives for 100 percent accuracy in stories, errors do occur. If you find an error, please call 674-6237.

Utah Jazz: Jazz embarrass Spurs Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:15:46 MST
Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz ended San Antonio's eight-game winning streak, beating the Spurs 90-64 on Friday night.

Solemn assembly will be in Saturday morning conference session Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:42:25 MST
<A HREF="http://MormonTimes.com" TARGET="_blank">MormonTimes.com</A> has learned that the solemn assembly for the sustaining of President Thomas S. Monson will be held during the Saturday morning session of the conference session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

MormonTimes.com: Activity booklet for General Conference Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:11:21 MST
A charming children's activity booklet for General Conference has been making the rounds on the Internet this week. We don't know who actually put this together (if you know the author please let us know we'd love to give them credit!), but we thought many of our readers might be interested in having something like this available to their children this weekend.

52 girls removed from FLDS compound in Texas Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:08:02 MST
Child welfare workers have taken custody of 52 girls from the Fundamentalist LDS Church's compound in Eldorado, Texas, after a raid over allegations of child sex abuse on the Utah-based polygamous sect's ranch.

Former Mormon Tabernacle Choir director lands at Utah State Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:18:23 MST
Craig Jessop will lead Utah State University's music department beginning May 5, just a month after he resigned his position as musical director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Utah governor, family donate $125,000 for memorial to miners and rescuers Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:53:12 MST
The family of Gov. Jon Huntsman donated $125,000 for a bronze memorial in remembrance of the nine people who died at Utah's Crandall Canyon mine last summer.

Man critical after Salt Lake auto-pedestrian crash Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:23:52 MST
An 81-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car.

Worried parents pester prosecutors with questions about sex registry Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:35:14 MST
A day after the Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a key case challenging the constitutionality of the state's sex offender registry, prosecutors are being inundated with calls and notes from parents.

U.S., North Korean nuclear envoys to meet next week over disarmament deadlock Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:43:18 MST
The United States said Friday that top U.S. and North Korean nuclear negotiators will meet Tuesday in Singapore to try to advance deadlocked talks meant to rid the North of its nuclear weapons.

Extradition ordered for man accused in Wilberger slaying Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:19:03 MST
A man has been ordered extradited from New Mexico to Oregon, where he is accused of raping and killing a Brigham Young University student in 2004.

High winds batter Ala., Miss.; flooding in Kentucky kills girl Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:59:53 MST
Strong thunderstorms toppled trees, knocked out power and damaged homes Friday in Alabama and Mississippi, while flooding in Kentucky forced evacuations and left a 2-year-old girl dead.

Suicide bomb attack kills 3 police, 1 civilian in southern Afghanistan Fri, 4 Apr 2008 07:59:43 MST
A suicide bomber blew himself up near a police vehicle Friday in volatile southern Afghanistan, killing three policemen and a civilian, a police official said.

Zimbabwe's ruling party declares presidential runoff, charges opposition bribed officials Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:15:49 MST
Zimbabwe's ruling party said Friday there will be a presidential runoff election between President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

Most stocks up after report of 80,000 jobs lost in March Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:58:57 MST
Wall Street showed some reassuring signs of stability Friday, closing mostly higher despite the biggest monthly decline in jobs in five years. The major indexes ended the first four sessions of the second quarter with a healthy advance.

Apple Inc. takes on Big Apple in dispute over green logo Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:01:15 MST
Apple Inc. says The Big Apple is worming into its territory with a logo the city is using for its green living campaign.

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