JEREMY PUGH, AUTHOR OF 100 THINGS TO DO IN SALT LAKE CITY BEFORE YOU DIE, 2ND EDITION, TO HOLD BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES AND NOBLE SUGAR HOUSE ON SATURDAY MARCH 30
What: Author book signing for 100 Things To Do In Salt Lake City Before You Die
When: Saturday, March 30 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: 801-463-2610
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Local author Jeremy Pugh will be signing copies of his new book, 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition, at the Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, on Saturday, March 30 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Rich in frontier history and bordered by the stunning mountains of the Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City is an ideal haven for the curious and active traveler. As a clean, walkable, and bikeable city, it attracts some of the most talented and creative people from around the world. 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition provides an updated guide to all the amazing things to do, see, and taste in and around this four-season outdoor playground. Explore the rich religious and cultural traditions at the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Historic Temple Square. Discover the best places to ski, snowboard, hike, or bike in the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains. You’ll even learn where you can go scuba diving at 8,000 feet above sea level! Get the best recommendations for dining and entertainment, like the top spots for après-ski at all nine resorts in the area. Or take the train to nearby Ogden for one of their famous concerts on 25th Street. Lifetime resident Jeremy Pugh brings even more local knowledge to the insights and itineraries in the second edition. Let this be your guide to the best that Salt Lake City and Utah offer every adventurer who comes to town.
100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition is available wherever books are sold. Please contact Don Korte at dkorte@reedypress.com to arrange an interview or appearance.
Book Details: 100 Things to Do in Salt Lake City Before You Die, 2nd Edition-part of the part of the 100 Things to Do Before You Die series, by Jeremy Pugh, ISBN 9781681061948, paperback 8.5 x 5.5, 160 pages, $16.00
About the Author
Jeremy Pugh is a writer living in Salt Lake City who, in one way or another, has been writing about culture, history, and the outdoors in Utah for more than two decades. Formerly the editor of Salt Lake Magazine, Pugh is a freelancer and consultant writing for SKI, Lonely Planet, and Salt Lake magazines. A lifelong Utahn, Jeremy travels widely but always returns home to the mountains where he bikes, hikes, and skis as much as possible. He invites you to share your SLC experiences on Twitter and Instagram at @verydynamite and read his writing at @VeryDyanamite.com.
Author Contact:
Jeremy Pugh, saltlakeeditor@gmail.com
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USDA Gathers Monthly Yield Data to Measure Crop Production
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – March 28, 2019 – Starting in May and continuing through November, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct a monthly Agricultural Yield survey. The information captured in this survey will help NASS track changes in yields that can occur due to weather, pests, disease and other factors, from farmers and ranchers in the Mountain Region states of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. “This survey is critical in assessing the true state of agriculture in the Mountain Region,” said William Meyer, Director, Mountain Regional Field Office. “The data that farm operators provide through NASS’s Agricultural Yield survey allows us to provide the necessary information that producers, agribusiness and local, state and federal authorities need to make sound business decisions.” Also of note, other USDA agencies rely on this data to assist in determining crop insurance and disaster aid payments as well as other program benefits. In the survey, NASS asks participants to answer a variety of questions about how many acres of particular crops they planted, how many acres they intend to harvest and their expected yield per acre. NASS will follow up with the same farmers in subsequent months asking them to update their expected yield per acre assessments. “By asking the same operators their expectations of yields monthly over the course of the crop year, we can more accurately publish monthly data and capture seasonal variation,” said Meyer. “This approach reduces the number of questions the survey asks farm businesses while ensuring that accurate and timely data are available.” As with all NASS surveys, the results of this survey will be available in aggregate form only, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identified. NASS will compile, analyze, and publish survey results in the monthly Crop Production report. These and all NASS reports are available online at http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/
For state specific questions please contact: Arizona – Dave DeWalt 1-800-645-7286 Colorado – William R. Meyer 1-800-392-3202 Montana – Eric Sommer 1-800-835-2612 New Mexico – Longino Bustillos 1-800-530-8810 Utah – John Hilton 1-800-747-8522 Wyoming – Rhonda Brandt 1-800-892-1660
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Everyone benefits when there is a simple and clear process to measure how well a school is performing. Balancing the needs of each unique audience, however, can be a challenge.
Well-designed, state-level school accountability systems address a history of inequity while incentivizing schools to ensure all students graduate prepared to succeed.
But state-level school accountability is hard to get right for technical reasons, for political reasons and for one reason that is perhaps even more fundamental: there are so many different stakeholders.
For educators, an A-F grade can provide external validation to local- and school-level determinations about student performance. These include course grades and competencies achieved, and they differentiate effectiveness of schools, districts and providers in helping students achieve long-term success.
The state school accountability system can help administrators determine allocation of local resources, staffing and professional development needs.
Policymakers can use the results to best allocate state resources, develop state policy and measure the critical need for economic and workforce readiness.
Businesses can also use school accountability results to determine the supply of workforce to meet their hiring needs and the location to best fit their economic development strategies.
Taxpayers can use a strong accountability system to hold policymakers and administrators accountable for efficient use of public resources.
And, finally, parents need state school accountability information to make informed choices for their children’s education and to decide where to enroll their child, how to engage with the school and what support their child might need outside of school.
Designing an accountability system for so many different stakeholders comes with unavoidable tradeoffs.
A decision to make accountability a more effective tool for administrators, for example, may make a report more detail-heavy and less accessible to parents and vice versa. Similarly, designing a system exclusively focused on identifying the lowest-performing schools may not give parents the information they desire to compare the strengths and weaknesses of various schools.
At ExcelinEd we believe parents should be elevated to the top of the stakeholder priority list.
For far too long, too many states have failed to prioritize parents. For evidence, we need only look to the contrast between parent perception and the reality of school performance. A 2017 Gallup poll found that 7 in 10 parents are satisfied with their child’s K-12 education, yet, in those schools, only 4 in 10 of our students are proficient in reading and math.
As we look forward to the next generation of accountability systems, ExcelinEd encourages states to balance the needs of all stakeholders while prioritizing parent perspectives above all others.
Braces Just For Kids? 4 Reasons Mom
And Dad Want A Great Smile, Too
When it comes to braces, teens and pre-teens remain the typical patients for orthodontists. But their moms and dads may soon be catching up.
Today, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult, according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
Many of those adult patients are in their 20s and 30s, but the number of older patients also continues to grow. In fact, it’s not unusual for an orthodontist to see patients in their 60s, 70s and even 80s.
“We have seen parents and grandparents go through an orthodontic treatment alongside their children and grandchildren,” says Dr. Seth Newman, who is co-author with Dr. Steve Giannoutsos of Giving It To You Straight: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodontics But Were Afraid to Ask (AskTheOrthos.com).
In deciding if orthodontic treatment is appropriate for an adult, Dr. Giannoutsos says the most important consideration is the condition of their gums and bone levels, and whether they are healthy enough for the procedures. Usually, that’s not a problem, though.
“As long as the gums and bone levels are satisfactory, there are many new treatments and procedures that can greatly benefit adults, including senior citizens,” Dr. Giannoutsos says.
Dr. Newman says patients who had braces as a child are informed consumers and know the importance of consulting with an orthodontist if they have any issues, such as teeth shifting over the years.
But many adult patients didn’t have any orthodontic treatment as a child. Dr. Newman and Dr. Giannoutsos say those patients usually decide to get their teeth straightened now for one of four reasons:
Finances are better. They always wanted straight and beautiful smile but they couldn’t afford it until they became adults, or they could never find the right time to do it.
They are educated consumers. They know about the benefits of having straight teeth, including both the cosmetic and health benefits.
They are having other dental work done. The treatment is being done in coordination with other dental work so they have a strong foundation on which the additional dental procedures can be performed.
They want to please their spouse. Some adults decide to improve their smile for their significant others, or because they are being encouraged by them to pursue the procedure. Dr. Newman and Dr. Giannoutsos refer to those people as “the romantics.”
“We all want to look good,” Dr. Newman says. “The days of ‘I’m too old for braces’ are over. Our mature patients are just as proud as our younger ones to have their teeth straightened.”
About Dr. Newman
Dr. Seth Newman is a board-certified orthodontic specialist for over 10 years. He is a graduate of Binghamton University with a degree in Environmental Health. Dr. Newman, with Dr. Steve Giannoutsos is the co-author of Giving It To You Straight: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodontics But Were Afraid to Ask (AskTheOrthos.com). He completed his dental training at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class. He is a member of the National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Newman furthered his education at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. He continued his postgraduate studies in Orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry. While at NYU, Dr. Newman participated as a clinical instructor of the Invisalign appliance.
About Dr. Efstathios Giannoutsos
Dr. Steve Giannoutsos, or “Dr. G.” as he is commonly called, was born in Astoria, Queens, just outside of New York City. He graduated from St. John’s University in Jamaica, Queens, with high honors and a BS in Biology. He is also the co-author with Dr. Seth Newman of Giving It To You Straight: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Orthodontics But Were Afraid to Ask (AskTheOrthos.com). He completed his dental training at NYU, where he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He was also accepted into NYU’s highly competitive orthodontic residency program. During that time, he also discovered a passion for treating children and adults with facial deformities. Coinciding his passion, his research thesis to attain specialty certification involved children with cleft deformities.
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On Tuesday, April 3, 2019 Davis County Animal Care and Control representatives met with the owners of the dogs under investigation in relation to the Layton dog bite case. During this meeting an offer to relocate the dogs to an animal rescue or animal sanctuary was extended by Davis County Animal Care and Control in lieu of pursuing action through the courts. The dog owners declined this offer. On April 4, 2019 the owners of the dogs involved in the Layton dog bite case were cited pursuant to Davis County Ordinances:
2 counts - 6.16.060 Possession of Dangerous Animals
2 counts - 6.16.020 Abatement of Public Nuisance
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McDonald’s $300 Million Dollar Tech Deal Will Change Fast Food Forever
Tech expert explains new deal and what it means for customers
It has just been announced that McDonald’s is spending over $300 million to acquire Dynamic Yield Ltd., a tech company which is on the cutting-edge of ‘decision-logic’ technology. Yet why would a company like McDonald’s want to sink such massive funding into a tech company?
“Chains like McDonald’s have been acquiring intellectual property and/or technology for years,” says Karl Volkman, tech expert and CTO of SRV Network, Inc. “In doing so, they are able to take this technology and apply it to improving their own bottom line. For example, in 2016, Subway acquired Avanti Commerce, a Canadian e-commerce company, in order to improve their own digital strategy and encourage customers to order Subway from their app. It was a move which proved very fruitful, and it’s no wonder other chains are quickly trying to scoop up the best and breaking technology that the industry has to offer.”
In McDonald’s case, Volkman says that the Dynamic Yield acquisition could forever change the way we look at menus, at least when it comes to fast-food restaurants.
“With decision logic technology, the McDonald’s menu will be able to customize itself based on a number of different factors. For example, if you order Chicken McNuggets, it can be prompted to ask you if you want extra dipping sauce. If it’s a cold day, the menu will respond by pushing warm offerings, like coffee, or if it’s hot out, it will tempt you with McFlurries. In essence, it is a ‘smart’ menu, a menu that can evolve and expand based on the customer and its environment itself.”
Volkman says that decision logic technology can also circumvent human error and cut down drastically on restaurant waste.
“With this technology, McDonald’s is going to know its customers better than ever before,” says Volkman. “Just like Netflix or Amazon starts to suggest you programs, books or products based on your past purchases and watched programs, the fast-food giant will be able to apply this same technology into making sure that restaurants are stocked with what customers really want…and only what they want.”
For more on decision logic technology and the trend of fast-food chains acquiring tech companies, please contact me to speak to Karl Volkman
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The Story So Far
Drop Interstellar Music Video
For "Light Year"
Directed by Miguel Barbosa
In Partnership with NASA Social
March 28, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA - The Story So Far have partnered with Director Miguel Barbosa on a very special music video for their song "Light Year." Featuring behind the scenes video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, this video culminates with the awe-inspiring landing of the Insight Mars Lander. This is a unique partnership made possible through the NASA Social program, allowing more people to learn of the work that NASA is presently doing. Fans can check out the monumental video at https://youtu.be/uf44OcS2Bs0.
"It's part of NASA's charter that we share our missions and projects with the widest possible audience. News media is great, but only reaches certain segments of the population. Through the NASA Social program, digital creators can apply to come behind the scenes, meet our scientists and engineers, and share their experience with audiences who might not otherwise see or care about the agency's mission. Miguel stood out by pitching a music video to help tell the story of the InSight mission to Mars in a fresh and creative way" shares NASA Digital and Social Media Supervisor, Stephanie L. Smith.
"Light Year" comes from the band's recent Pure Noise Records release, Proper Dose. The album shows the band taking bold creative leaps, finally making the record that they'd always wanted to. "This one, all the way through, I just think it's leaps and bounds ahead of anything we've ever done," says front man Parker Cannon on the album.
The Story So Far spent just as much time reworking the songs on Proper Dose as they did writing them. Aided by the mixing of Eric Valentine (Third Eye Blind, Queens Of The Stone Age), Proper Dose became a cohesive album by effectively uniting the band's past with their present. Cannon's voice remains anthemic, but his range has expanded along with the band's sonic palette. Using a diverse set of reference points, the songs explore new directions, be it the Oasis-indebted "Upside Down" or the electronic-flecked "Line."
The band is about to head overseas to give fans in Japan and Australia their first live listens to Proper Dose tracks. Upon their return, they'll performa at select US Festivals. For a full list of shows, please see below or visit http://thestorysofarca.com/.
Upcoming The Story So Far Tour Dates:
April 6 - club seata - Musashino-shi, Japan
April 6 - Club Drop - Osaka, Japan
April 8 - rad hall - Nagoya-shi, Japan
April 9 - Umber - Shizuoka, Japan
April 10 - Unit - Tokyo, Japan
April 13 - Remy's - Okinawa-shi, Japan
April 15 - SM Sky Dome - Quezon City, Philippines
April 18 - The Valley Drive In - Brisbane, Australia
April 19 - Roundhouse - Kensington, Australia
April 20 - Cambridge Hotel - Surry Hills, Australia
April 22 - The Gov - Hindmarsh, Australia
April 23 - 170 Russell - Melbourne, Australia
April 24 - Arrow On Swanston - Carlton, Australia
April 25 - Capitol - Perth, Australia
April 28 - Back to the Beach Fest - Huntington State Beach - Huntington, CA
June 21 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion+
June 22 - Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater+
June 23 - The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman+
June 25 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre at S. Florida Fairground+
June 26 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds+
June 28 - Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheare at Lakewood+
June 29 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion+
July 2 - Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview+
July 3 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage+
July 5 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center+
July 6 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center +
July 7 - Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre+
July 9 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live+
July 20 - 2019 Vans Warped Tour 25th Anniversary - Mountain View, CA
July 27 + 28 - MO POP Music Festival - West Riverfront Park - Detroit, MI
+ - Rockstar Energy Drink DISRUPT Festival Dates
At its core, Proper Dose is about finding balance between the person you were and the person you wish to be, and it shows the band working to bridge that gap. It's a brave record, the kind that sees The Story So Far showing their fans just how far they've come and inviting them to go on the journey with them.
The Story So Far is Kelen Capener (Bass), Ryan Torf (Drums), William Levy (Guitar), Parker Cannon (Vocals) and Kevin Geyer (Guitar/Vocals).
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http://www.instagram.com/thestorysofarca
https://www.facebook.com/thestorysofarca
https://twitter.com/thestorysofarca
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The Best and Worst Things word count: 644
to Do for Spring Break
By Rachel Cruze
We’ve all been waiting for a break from this cold, dreary winter. Well, for students (and their families) across the country, it’s finally here: spring break! But as much as you’ve been pining for sunshine and a beach, spring break isn’t an excuse to bust the budget, or worse—go into debt.
Your money goals shouldn’t change based on the time of year. So, to help you save money, here’s my list of best and worst things to do for spring break.
Best Things to Do for Spring Break
Stay stateside. Driving is pretty much always the cheapest way to travel, so check out a destination within five or six hours of where you live. If you have to fly, you’ll save money if you stay within the United States versus going to an overseas destination.
Visit southern beaches. I’m not just saying this because I’m from the South! Destinations like Daytona, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, are absolutely gorgeous. You can find hotel deals in both cities for around $75 per night.
Stay with friends. When I look back on my spring breaks, it’s not the places I remember as much as the people I was with. Do you have a friend you haven’t seen in a while who lives in a cool city that would be fun to visit? You’ll both save money and make the most of your time off by staying at the each other’s places for spring break.
Worst Things to Do for Spring Break
Get a timeshare. Timeshares are one of the top sellers in the travel industry, but they’re also one of the biggest scams on the market today. Think about it. Why spend thousands of dollars on a place you might get to enjoy one week a year? Oh, and you never have any equity in the place. If you’re already stuck with one, it is possible to get out from under it. Timeshare Exit Team is dedicated to helping timeshare owners dissolve their unwanted timeshare contracts, legally and forever.
Go to Disney World. Listen, I love me some Disney. I am totally convinced it’s the happiest place on earth—except during spring break. Why spend all that money to go during the time of year when everyone else has the exact same idea? If you go just before or after spring break, you’ll find shorter lines, happier kids and possibly a better deal.
Use a credit card. Seventy-four percent of Americans have gone into debt for a vacation, so when the Fourth of July rolls around, they’re probably still paying off spring break. Like my dad, Dave Ramsey, always says, “The best vacations are the ones that don’t follow you home.” Putting a vacation on a credit card isn’t a good option. Don’t let our culture tell you that just because everyone else is doing it, you should too.
If you’re planning to travel over spring break, there are plenty of ways to do it on a budget. I put together a Vacation Budget Worksheet to help you make a plan for your money so you can focus on enjoying your trip. This worksheet can also help you determine if taking a vacation really is within your budget. If you can’t afford it this year, start saving up the cash and go on an amazing spring break next year. The beach will always be there!
About Rachel Cruze
As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show and The Rachel Cruze Show Podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at www.rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.
