- Issue of
- Jan 21-27, 2010
- Vol. 26, No. 36
News
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Utah Schools vs. Earthquakes
A major earthquake in Utah could cause many schools to crumble.
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Five Issues For Citizen Lobbyists at the Utah Legislature
Tobacco tax, air quality, guns, gay rights, health care among key issues.
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- Hits & Misses
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Sen. Sheldon Killpack, Rep. Gage Froerer & Luggage Fees
Sen. Sheldon Killpack, R-Syracuse, resigned his seat Jan. 16, one day after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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- 5 Spot
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Heidi Van Lier, author of The Indie Film Rule Book
Slamdance captures the spirit of independent films
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- Citizen Revolt
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Ask the Chiefs, Community Gardens & CHIP/Medicaid Information
This week offers quite the bounty of events for making your corner of the world a better place. Start with a meet-and-greet event with Salt Lake City Police Chief...
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- The Ocho
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Sundance Hard-Sells
Eight films least likely to ignite studio bidding wars at Sundance 2010.
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- Private Eye
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Bank on the Utah Jazz, Not the Tribune
The Jazz score, the Tribune flounders and Killpack should have had a designated driver.
- Staff Box
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Big News This Week
Lots of big local news this past week, eh? What was the biggest?
- Letters
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Earthquake Voodoo
Pat Robertson recently stated that the Haitian monster earthquake was caused because the Haitian people once made a pact with the devil through voodooism...
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- The Straight Dope
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Gas or Mass?
Are electric trains and other forms of mass transit an energy loser compared to driving a car? What with energy-transmission costs and poor ridership...
- Editorial Videos
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Citizen Lobbying
Video highlights from the City Weekly sponsored discussion.
- Editorial Videos
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Welcome to the Sundance Wait List
Do these Sundance filmgoers get in? Watch and find out.
- Editorial Videos
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Ask The Other Mexican
Deena Marie's dad imparts Mexican wisdom.
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- Ask a Mexican
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Best of The Mexican Backlash
The wisest words that appear in this column come from ustedes, y the following two cartas prove this maxim.
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- Deep End
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The Man with a Plan
Someone’s in charge, right?
- News Quirks
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As God Is My Witness, I Thought Turkeys Could Fry
Allegedly intending to demonstrate the dangers of frying a turkey, morning disc jockeys on radio station WFLZ in Tampa, Fla., planned to use a crane...
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- Nice Tats
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January 21, 2010: Mike Leisch
"It’s a metaphor for my life; I always overcome adversity."
- Rant Control
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Tax Kids, Not Sins
Sin is in the eye of the beholder, certainly, but sometimes, is it also in the womb? “Sin taxes” are intended to discourage certain behaviors, like smoking, that have dark sides.
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- Zionized
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Zionized 24: Psychedelic Bingo
Mind altering, trip inducing, psychedelic bingo.
Eat & Drink
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- Wine
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Drinking at Sundance
Bars, lounges and wine cellars to visit during the Sundance Film Festival.
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- Wine
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Inspired Ice Cream
Glutenand, Soy-Free, Vegan. Oh my!
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- Restaurant Reviews
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Film Food
From sexy seductions to creepy cannibalism, our favorite food films continue to satisfy.
Music
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All My Friends Are Funeral Singers & Califone
Death Benefits: Califone get cinematic.
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Brendan Benson, Ivan Neville Dumpstaphunk, Taqwacores & White Denim
Live: Music Picks Jan. 21-26
Culture
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- Film Reviews
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2010 Slamdance Independent Film Festival
No longer just a rebel festival, Slamdance matures in its teen years.
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- Film Reviews
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Extraordinary Measures
Lifetime Member: Don't bother to get off the couch for Extraordinary Measures.
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- True TV
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Caprica, The Deep End, Burn Notice, Damages, La La Land
Virtuality: Lawyers, guns, money and Cylons.
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- DVD Reviews
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Beer In Hell, This Is It, Pawn Stars, Surrogates, Whip It
New DVD releases Tuesday, Jan. 26
- Free Will Astrology
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Jan. 21-27: Cultivate a Humble, Innocent, Curious Attitude
One of the musical Jonas Brothers got married last month. Up until then, 22-year old Kevin Jonas was a virgin, having long ago pledged himself to abstinence until his wedding day.
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- Entertainment Picks
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Harland Williams
Friday 1.22
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- Entertainment Picks
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Seeing Without Knowing
Friday 1.22
- Entertainment Picks
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X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival
Thursday 1.21
- Entertainment Picks
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Daniel Ramjoue: Fun and Games
Friday 1.22
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- Entertainment Picks
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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
Friday 1.22
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- Entertainment Picks
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2 Across
Thursday 1.21
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- Entertainment Picks
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RawMoves: The Story of Eight
Thursday 1.21
- CWMA Videos
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CWMA Nolens Volens and //
CWMA nominee Nolens Volens performs in his living room.
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- Film Festival
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Music at Sundance
Audio Visual: Music at Sundance is as independent as the movies.
- Film Festival
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Sundance: Resources
Helpful links to Sundance, Park City and Salt Lake City festival, transportation, emergency and dining information.
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- Film Festival
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Sundance Survival Manual
From movie buffs to star watchers: How to navigate the Sundance Film Festival.
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- Film Festival
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Sundance Survival Guide
How to experience the film festival
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- Film Festival
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Sundance: Wisest Walks
How to get from Point A to Theater B.
