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DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC
COMING TO UTAH THIS FALL FROM NOVEMBER 15–18

One-of-a-Kind Skating Spectacular Featuring More Than

50 Disney Characters In One Show!

*Arrive Early for Special Mickey’s 90th Celebration Pre-Show*

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.  This monumental ice skating spectacular is coming to the Bee Hive State playing Salt Lake City from November 15th – 18th at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse leads a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and featuring an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also comes to life with Anna, Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf, as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all.  Exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast will leave the whole family with memories to last a lifetime.

The legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic production that features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set.  With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as “Let It Go!,” “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” and “Hakuna Matata,” Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience.

Families are encouraged to arrive early to join the fun as we salute Mickey and Minnie as the original hosts of Disney On Ice during the special Mickey’s 90th Celebration Pre-show at the start of the show.

WHEN:           Thursday, November 15 – Sunday, November 18

o   Thursday, Nov. 15       7:00 PM

o   Friday, Nov. 16                              7:00 PM

o   Saturday, Nov. 17         11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o    Sunday, Nov. 18            1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

WHERE:          Vivint Smart Home Area – 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

TICKETS:          Tickets start at just $15 each!

                                Discount Opening Night tickets available for only $10 on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating) 

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or             in-person at the venue Box Office.                    

NOTE:  Venue has switched to Ticketmaster; current ticket purchases are no longer available via SmithsTix outlets                                                                                 *prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

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Sutherland to host Sen. Lee for public lands speech 
followed by panel discussion

SALT LAKE CITY — Today Sutherland Institute announced an event: “A Public Lands Discussion” with U.S. Sen. Mike Lee. Event details are listed below. Sen. Lee will be speaking on the impact of public lands on the state of Utah. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow his speech. Questions from the media will be permitted following the Q&A with audience members (approx. 2:15 p.m.). This event is by invitation only and is closed to the public. Invited attendees include county commissioners, state legislators, and other leading public-lands policy experts.  
 
From Sutherland President Rick Larsen:
“Sutherland is pleased to be an active voice in the debate about Utah’s public lands and to provide a platform for our elected officials,” Larsen said. “We recognize the unique challenges Western states face when it comes to public lands, and we look to elected leaders to address inequities ranging from lost tax revenue to the lack of local decision-making. While the recent reduction of two designated monuments is promising, we have yet to see an equitable and long-term solution. Sutherland supports local and state leadership committed to a more thoughtful process. We look forward to hearing Senator Mike Lee’s vision on this critical topic.”
 

EVENT DETAILS
 
*Questions from the media will be permitted following the Q&A with audience members*

WHEN: Friday, June 29, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: 9th floor, Gateway Tower West, 15 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City (corner of Main Street and South Temple)

PANELISTS:

• Celeste Maloy, Utah Association of Counties
• Megan Hansen, Center for Growth and Opportunity at USU
• Hannah Downey, The Property and Environment Research Center

For more information:
Kelsey Koenen Witt | Communications Director
kelsey@sifreedom.org
c: 801.497.1562 (text or call) o: 801.355.1272 ext. 115
www.sutherlandinstitute.org

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5 Key Elements For The Next Wave

Of Improved Social Media Networks

Facebook’s data-privacy crisis that prompted Congressional hearings caused some Americans to re-evaluate social media’s importance in their lives. A study by tech research firm Techpinions found 35 percent were using Facebook less since the scandal and 9 percent deleted their accounts due to privacy concerns.

The controversy spawned discussions about flaws in Facebook’s system and problems in general with various social media sites. People want to know how improvements can be made toward better security and functionality as new sites pop up.

“Americans have only recently become concerned that their most personal data is being collected by Facebook, Instagram, Google and others – specifically to help all manner of good and bad actors to ‘target’ them with advertisements and messages about who knows what,” says Scott Relf, CEO and co-founder of PikMobile Inc. (http://pikmobile.info/), an ad-free social media app where one has the option to add paid subscriptions into their news feed.

“These companies are offering a free service, then betraying their users’ trust by selling them out to advertisers.”

Relf says now more users seem to want to protect themselves from companies who exploit them by using data harvesting. Users want to be in control of their own data and to choose what’s on their own news feed, he says.

“Isn’t social media supposed to help people stay connected to their friends and in touch with the news?” Relf asks. “Unfortunately, now people have to worry about their personal information and where it goes, and sort through the distracting clutter and  annoyances on their news feed.”

Relf lists five elements users want in new or improved social media networks:

• A more competitive model. The Facebook data controversy led to more social media users wanting to take more control. “Consumers of social media want to have a choice of services, instead of being forced to choose among four major services that all use the same advertising-driven data harvesting,” Relf says. “Ultimately, only competition in the social media marketplace will force companies to focus on serving their customers’ needs better.”
• Paid subscriptions instead of advertising. Some industry experts say the free- media-with-advertising package is losing steam while interest in sites offering premium subscription content, but without ads, is trending upward. “It has to do with attention spans, more media choices and a desire to cut through the clutter and distractions,” Relf says. “People that prefer no-charge, ad-supported services like AM/FM radio and traditional television may continue to prefer Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, but an increasing number of people prefer to pay either a modest subscription fee to have ad-free services from Netflix, SiriusXM, and Apple Music, or a combination of free content and paid content from pioneers like LinkedIn and Business Insider.”
• Mobile readiness. According to Google, more Americans use mobile devices than use laptops and desktops. “Additionally, mobile users want faster page loads than desktop or laptop users,” Relf says. “Thus, what was not long ago a luxury is now a necessity in the social media game – having an app, a mobile version of a website, or both.”
• Integrated features that encourage interactions, create community. “Online interactions are the fuel on which online communities thrive,” Relf says. “People want friendly communities with things in common. It’s important that you integrate features that foster interactions and encourage users to create exciting content.”
• Ability to monetize content. “Users should be able to choose what they see from their favorite creators, celebrities and organizations,” Relf says. “The premium content subscription model enables creators of great content to be paid for their work, and customers aren’t sold out to advertisers.”

“Trends don’t pop up out of nowhere,” Relf says. “People are now more aware of social media problems and how it can get better. ‘User-friendly’ has taken on added meaning for companies trying to compete for valuable space.”

About Scott Relf

Scott Relf and his wife, Renee, are the co-founders of PikMobile (http://pikmobile.info/), a dual-function mobile app that combines a unique viewing platform and a digital content publishing system. A former senior executive for several large corporations, Relf has expertise in bringing breakthrough products and services into the consumer mass market. He co-founded startup Zave Networks, which was sold to Google in 2011. Relf earned a BA in management and economics from Rice University and an MSBA in management from the Boston University Questrom School of Business.