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On-Line Town Meeting Adjourns
The Legislature’s on-line town meeting finishes up this morning. Ask a question or read all the Q/A at www.utahsitevisit.com.
GOP Delegate Letter
Utah Republican Chair Stan Lockhart has sent another e-mail letter to GOP delegates, with the intent of keeping them informed and creating more unity in the party. He announced that the 2008 GOP state convention will be held May 10 at the McKay Events Center at UVSC in Orem. He also encouraged attendance at the Ronald Reagan Club meeting Aug. 22 at the home of Steve Harmsen (cost of club membership is $1,500 annually), and noted the annual party golf fundraiser on Aug. 24 at Thanksgiving Point. Lockhart added: “At the RNC meetings, we were treated to a recital of Patrick Henry’s famous “give me liberty or give me death” speech. It is inspiring to me whenever I hear or read it and I hope you like it too. Here is a link.”
Today in Political History
August 17, 1945: Korea is divided at the 38th parallel, and the U.S. occupies the southern portion.
Aug. 17, 1969: The Woodstock Music and Art Fair concludes near Bethel, N.Y. (New York Times)
August 17, 1992: Federal marshals start siege of "Ruby Ridge." (Source: Perspicuity)
Wise Words
“The pyramid of government -- and a republican government may well receive that beautiful and solid form -- should be raised to a dignified altitude: but its foundations must, of consequence, be broad, and strong, and deep. The authority, the interests, and the affections of the people at large are the only foundation, on which a superstructure proposed to be at once durable and magnificent, can be rationally erected.”
-- James Wilson (Source: Patriot Post)
Utah Trivia/History
Farmington
When the Utah Territorial Legislature created Davis County in 1852, it placed the county seat at North Cottonwood and renamed it Farmington. The small Mormon farming community gradually adopted its new name and helped build Utah's first courthouse in 1854-55, a two-story adobe building that for its first dozen years served both government and religious purposes. Centrally located between Salt Lake City and Ogden, and thus at Davis County's midpoint, Farmington remained an agricultural town for its first half century, then joined in the effort to develop a commercial base. Eventually, Farmington settled in as a residential community tied economically to the metropolitan areas to the north and south. (Source: Utah.Edu)
National Politics
Best Stories From . . .
-- USA Today: "President Bush has brought in more money for Republicans in this non-election year but worked harder to get that cash. Bush raised $55 million during 15 fundraisers through July 31, according to the Republican National Committee (RNC). That compares with $53 million from seven events in the first seven months of 2005."
-- New York Times: "Karl Rove intensified his attack on Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton [Wednesday], saying she lacked the vision to be president while saying she was 'so weak' on national security and support for the armed forces."
-- Washington Post: Fellow New Yorkers Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton share an uphill battle in Iowa, "namely in convincing voters that they are normal people, rather than visiting members of the coastal elite with occasionally gruff manners and sharp partisan elbows."
-- Boston Phoenix: "Conventional wisdom says that, in the presidential-nomination process, debates help everyone but the front-runner in the polls ... But so far in Campaign 2008, the opposite has been true. The constant debates are slowly destroying the candidacies of John Edwards and Barack Obama -- much to the delight of Hillary Clinton supporters."
Blog Watch
-- Utah Site Visit posts a photo gallery of the legislators' tour of Salt Lake County.
-- Rep. Steve Urquhart says of NASA's recently disclosed temperature calculations error: "Do the revised numbers prove that human-induced global warming is a fraud? Nope. Do the numbers show we shouldn't worry about reducing carbon dioxide emissions? Nope. But, the revised numbers absolutely show that people should take a deep breath and give science some room to study various hypotheses regarding this important issue." (See also related Frank Staheli post.)
Lighter Side
“Progress is man's ability to complicate simplicity.”
-- Thor Heyerdahl (Source: Quotes Exchange)
Casual Friday
Fishing and Outdoors Report
Utah's general archery buck deer hunt begins this weekend. The state's general archery elk hunt kicks off Aug. 23. DWR biologists say the number of young bucks in up this year and hunter success is expected to be good.
Meanwhile, fishing remains good for anglers who get into the high country, or who troll or jig deep in our lakes and reservoirs.
At Lake Powell, there are now consistent striped bass boils on the surface. If you read this report regularly you’ll notice that I love fishing the boils at Powell – and that action should be very good during the next few weeks.
The moon will be full on 8/28, and new again on 9/11. My observations suggest fishing can be sporadic under a bright moon and is usually more consistent when the moon is dark.
Outdoors Report
-- Utah inventor creates innovative snorkel in the Tribune
-- Morning News heads to the Bonneville Salt Flats for a week of speed
-- Tribune goes scuba diving in Utah
-- Biking events around the state in the Morning News’ Cycling Notebook
-- Enjoy the view from Clayton Peak in the Tribune’s Hike of the Week
-- Find out about upcoming events in the Morning News’ Outdoor Notes
-- Check out the Tribune’s Outdoor Notebook and Recreation Roundup for sports and recreation activities this week
-- For the latest wildlife news and information and the fishing report visit the DWR website
New Films
-- Superbad: Morning News review
-- The Invasion: Morning News review
Concerts
-- One Clear Voice, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Brigham Young Historic Park, free
-- Kaye Starr Singers, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall, free
-- Utah Symphony and Tony Bennett, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Deer Valley Amphitheater
-- Twilight Concert Series, Thursdays through August 23, Gallivan Plaza
-- Pioneer Park Concert Series, Fridays through August 31, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Pioneer Park
-- Lunch Bunch Concert Series, weekdays, noon, Gallivan Plaza
-- Organ Recitals, every Saturday, noon, and every Sunday, 2 p.m., Temple Square Assembly Hall
Theater
-- “CTR Superstar” through August 18, The Off Broadway Theatre
-- “Little Shop of Horrors” through August 18, Egyptian Theatre, Park City
-- “The Music Man” through August 18, SCERA Shell
-- “Less Miserables: A Revolution of Comedy” through August 25, Desert Star Cabaret Theatre
-- “Candida” through August 31, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “Coriolanus” through August 31, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “King Lear” through September 1, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “Lend Me a Tenor” through September 1, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “The Matchmaker” through September 1, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “A Pirate's Life: Groovin' on the Seven Seas” through September 1, Pickleville Playhouse, Garden City (Bear Lake)
-- “The Scarlet Pimpernel” through September 1, St. George Musical Theatre
-- “Sleeping Beauty” through September 1, Academy of Performing Arts
-- “Twelfth Night” through September 1, Utah Shakespearean Festival
-- “Something’s Afoot” through September 15, Terrace Plaza Playhouse
-- “Charley’s Aunt” through September 22, Hale Center Theater Orem
-- “The Secret Garden” through September 29, Hale Centre Theatre
-- “Cinderella” through October 17, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “My Fair Lady” through October 19, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “42nd Street” through October 20, Tuacahn Amphitheater
-- “It's Showtime!” through October 27, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “Twist the Night Away” through October 28, Bumbleberry Theatre, Springdale
-- “The Taffetas,” Desert Star Theatre
Museum Exhibits
-- The Art of Robert Sabuda: Travels in Time and Space Exhibition, through September 9, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah
-- Life After Death: New Leipzig Paintings from the Rubell Family Collection Exhibition, through September 29, Salt Lake Art Center
Et Cetera
-- “Ferragosto” Italian Cultural Street Fair, Saturday, 300 S. 400 W., Salt Lake City
-- Sundance Outdoor Film Festival, Mondays through August 20, Gallivan Center
-- Downtown Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through October 20, 8 a.m., Pioneer Park
-- Utah Shakespearean Festival, through October 27, Cedar City
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