HONOR THE PAST WHILE GIVING A GIFT TO THE FUTURE
December 3, 2019
This holiday season, the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation encourages you to make an incredibly patriotic gift.
You support will directly help to preserve the legacy of our American military heroes while engaging, educating, and inspiring the public.
As we look to the future, the Airborne & Special Operations Foundation has set out to raise $8.5 million dollars to entirely reshape our gallery, modernize our technology, incorporate our most recent military history, and springboard our Museum into the future.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & GENEROSITY!
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Get the School Year Back on Track: Strategies for Overcoming Your Student’s Toughest Daily Challenges
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1pm Eastern Time
with Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
Now is the perfect time to regroup and make necessary changes that will ensure a more successful second half of the school year. Learn strategies for better mornings and bedtimes, managing screen time, avoiding homework hassles, and more.
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The ADHD-Anxiety Link: How Mindfulness Helps You Feel Less Overwhelmed and Be More Productive
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1pm Eastern Time
with Lidia Zylowska, M.D.
People with ADHD often struggle with anxiety, either as a co-occurring or a secondary disorder. This anxiety drains your energy and makes managing your ADHD even more difficult. Mindfulness offers an effective way of dialing down anxiety and worry related to ADHD.
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Conquer Clutter, the ADD Way: 7 Practical Steps to Organizing a Messy House
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1pm Eastern Time
with Linda Roggli, PCC
We don’t have time to fold T-shirts into precise squares; we need strategies and tricks that will get us back on track to acceptable tidiness. Learn why ADHD brains are predisposed to disorganization and how to create an organization system that works for you.
Screen Use and Abuse: Create a Healthy Video Game Diet for Your Child with ADHD
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 1pm Eastern Time
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Good Morning,
Did you know that porch pirates struck nearly 26 million Americans in 2017 alone? That is an extremely unsettling number and with the holidays approaching package theft is only going to rise. We, at SafeWise, took a closer look into where these thieves are striking in order to offer recommendations on ways to combat this threat over the holidays.
Check out the full report here: https://www.safewise.com/resources/smart-doorbell-buyers-guide/#Package_Theft_in_the_US
By comparing FBI Crime Data to Google Trends searches for “missing package” and “stolen package” we were able to compare metro area package theft rates for the entire year and compare those rates to holiday-specific rates of theft. Most of the top 10 metros for package theft during the entire year also found their way into the top 10 for the holiday season.
These are the top 10 metros where porch pirates strike most:
More interesting findings:
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 IN OREM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
What: Book signing for 100 Things To Do In Salt Lake City Before You Die with author Jeremy Pugh
When: Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 330 E 1300 South, Orem, UT 84058
Admission: Free and open to the public
Contact: (801) 229-1611
OREM, 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 Barnes and Noble, 330 E 1300 South, Orem, UT 84058, on Saturday, December 7 from 2 to 4 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 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
TALKING POINTS FROM THE BOOK:
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brooke Scheffler
801.674.0132
Gov. Herbert proposes new rule to ban conversion therapy on minors
Rule based on H.B. 399 receives widespread support from stakeholders
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 26, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has directed the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Utah Department of Commerce, to file a new rule to ban conversion therapy on minors in the state of Utah. The rule uses language from H.B. 399, presented by Rep. Craig Hall during the 2019 General Legislative Session, and will apply to all licensed therapists practicing in Utah.
The rule is backed by a wide variety of public leaders, organizations, and policy groups, who are united in supporting this critical effort to end the harmful practice of conversion therapy on minors.
This development brings resolution to conflicts surrounding technical language and comes after an exhaustive process. Since the public comment period closed, DOPL has been immersed in considering all 2,465 individual comments submitted regarding the first draft of a rule regulating conversion therapy. Since that time, the governor’s office has worked with a number of stakeholders with input on specific, technical aspects of the language in the rule.
“I have learned much through this process. The stories of youth who have endured these so-called therapies are heart rending, and I’m grateful that we have found a way forward that will ban conversion therapy forever in our state,” Gov. Herbert said. “I’m grateful to the many stakeholders who came to the table in good faith, with never-ending patience. I’m also grateful to the dedicated board members at DOPL for their work that enabled us to come together to craft this rule.”
“The governor went through a robust rulemaking process. He took public comments, listened to stakeholders and found common ground,” said Stuart Adams, president of the Utah Senate. “I’m pleased that we have reached this solution.”
“I am grateful we have developed language that both prohibits conversion therapy and also protects the legitimate interests of healthcare professionals, patients and families,” said Rep. Craig Hall. “I urge adoption of the proposed rule so we can end conversion therapy once and for all in this state.”
“We are profoundly grateful to Governor Herbert and the Psychologist Licensing Board for the thoughtful and meticulous manner in which they have worked to protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy,” said Troy Williams, executive director of Equality Utah. “We are pleased that the new rule will mirror the legislation that was drafted and introduced earlier this year. We have no doubt the adoption of this rule will send a life-saving message to LGBTQ+ youth across our state.”
“On this Thanksgiving week, I’m grateful that this new rule will protect Utah’s LGBTQ+ children and minors by banning conversion therapy,” said Stephenie Larsen, chief executive officer of Encircle. “We fully support its adoption, and believe this is the best way forward.”
“We are opposed to conversion therapy and our therapists do not practice it. However, we are grateful for the clarifications the new rule provides, and we support its adoption,” said Marty Stephens, director of government relations for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We thank the governor, his staff and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing for finding a good solution which will work for all concerned.”
“I’m very proud of the Psychologist Licensing Board, and all involved boards, for their dedicated work on this topic,” said Francine Giani, executive director of the Department of Commerce, which houses the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. “Their excellent work laid the foundation to bring stakeholders together, and enabled them to rally around the carefully crafted and effective language of H.B. 399.”
DOPL is working to file the rule, which will be published on Dec. 15. The 30-day public comment period will end on Jan. 14, 2020. The new rule could be effective as early as Jan. 22, 2020.
***At the time of release, Speaker Brad Wilson was traveling and unable to provide a quote.***
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Press Release
USDA Invests $4.79 Million in Rural Broadband for Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 26, 2019 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe announced USDA has invested $4.79 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity in the county of Sweetwater. This is one of many funding announcements in the first round of USDA’s ReConnect Pilot Program investments.
“Given Wyoming’s low population density, high-speed broadband infrastructure is critical to developing the rural economy,” said Rupe. “With ReConnect, we are making targeted and important investments in regions that need it the most – communities such as Farson, for example. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA is committed as a strong partner to rural communities in deploying this critical infrastructure, for we know when rural America prospers, all of America prospers.”
All West Communications Inc. of Wyoming and Utah, will use the grant to fund the construction of high-speed broadband infrastructure in southwest Wyoming. Using fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) technology, the project is expected to provide services up to 1 gigabyte per second of data to two service areas that include nearly 320 rural households, 20 businesses, and 18 farms as well as schools in Farson and Granger, Wyo.
Background:
In March 2018, Congress provided $600 million to USDA to expand broadband infrastructure and services in rural America. On Dec. 13, 2018, Secretary Perdue announced the rules of the program, called “ReConnect,” including how the loans and grants will be awarded to help build broadband infrastructure in rural America. USDA received 146 applications between May 31, 2019, and July 12, 2019, requesting $1.4 billion in funding across all three ReConnect Program funding products: 100 percent loan, 100 percent grant, and loan-grant combinations. USDA is reviewing applications and announcing approved projects on a rolling basis. Additional investments in all three categories will be made in the coming weeks.
In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory, and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB).
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
*For a review copy of NOISE or an interview with Joe McCormack, please contact Dottie DeHart, DeHart & Company Public Relations, at (828) 325-4966 or simply reply to this email.
15 "Magical Moments" You'll Be Glad You
Didn't Miss When You Ban the Phone from Your Holiday Gathering
Joe McCormack wants us to put the "noise" on hold this holiday season...and serves
up a festive sampling of the moments we'd otherwise miss.
Hoboken, NJ (November 2019)—Picture it: your living room, December 2019. The tree is all aglow, the eggnog poured (and spiked), the whole family gathered 'round—and you're only half-present. Your mind keeps wandering to what might be waiting for you just a click or a scroll away. Work emails. News updates. Candy Crush notifications. The latest scoop on Kim and Kanye.
This is crazy, says Joe McCormack.
"What the heck are we thinking?" says the author of the new book NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus (Wiley, December 2019, ISBN: 978-1-119-55337-3, $25.00). "Nothing on that phone—however outrageous or dire or seemingly urgent—can top the drama and dysfunction that's happening all around us at the average holiday gathering!"
"Noise" is McCormack's name for the relentless onslaught of information that robs us of our attention span and leaves us unable to focus, listen, do deep work—or appreciate the live entertainment that happens in our own living room each Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa.
As part of his "Just Say No to Noise" campaign, McCormack suggests you banish electronic devices from your holiday gathering. If you can stand to put down the phone for a hot minute, you might be amazed by what you hear and see:
"Some holiday moments are heartwarming," says McCormack. "Most of them are awkward, irritating, or even bat-sh*t crazy. But that's family. That's life. It's a shame to miss it because we think what's on our electronic devices is more interesting. I promise you, it can't compete."
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About the Author:
Joseph McCormack is the author of NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus. He is passionate about helping people gain clarity when there is so much com¬peting for our attention. He is a success¬ful marketer, entrepreneur, and author. His first book, BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less (Wiley, 2014), sets the standard for concise communication.
Joe is the founder and managing director of The BRIEF Lab, an organization dedicated to teaching professionals, military leaders, and entrepreneurs how to think and communicate clearly. His clients include Boeing, Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Mastercard, DuPont, and select military units and government agencies. He publishes a weekly podcast called "Just Saying" that helps people master the elusive skills of focus and brevity.
To learn more, visit www.thebrieflab.com/noise/.
About the Book:
NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus (Wiley, December 2019, ISBN: 978-1-119-55337-3, $25.00) is available at bookstores nationwide, from major online booksellers, and direct from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797. For more information, please visit the book's page on www.wiley.com.
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As Utahns do their final runs to the grocery store for extra cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving, they shouldn’t forget another item that should be on their shopping list: health insurance. Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act ends soon - Utahns have to enroll by December 15. The great news is, plans are more affordable than ever this year.
The holidays are a time to gather around the table with family for a hearty meal, and to spend time with our loved ones. There is so much we can’t control, and no one ever plans to get sick or hurt, so making sure your friends and family have health insurance is one important way to look out for each other.
5 Vital Facts About Signing Up for Coverage at HealthCare.gov
Health care is a very personal, kitchen table issue. Even when we disagree on politics, we can agree that getting health insurance to cover you in case something bad happens is a good idea. With a shortened Open Enrollment period this year, make sure you enroll by December 15 - you can even enroll from your cell phone! - and while you’re at it, help your uncle, cousin, parents, or friends enroll too.
