Human Interest

UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE KICKS OFF “STARTUP SANTA” BOOK DRIVE TO GIVE CHILDREN THE GIFT OF LITERACY

Salt Lake City — Because Utah’s low income families have only one book per 300 children, and 2 out of 3 of these children are not proficient in reading, United Way of Salt Lake is partnering with Beehive Startups and Silicon Slopes this holiday season to hold a state-wide children’s book drive for those in need.

CAFE RIO HOLDS A FUNDRAISER FOR FALLEN OFFICER CODY BROTHERSON ON NOVEMBER 22 AT THEIR 

VALLEY FAIR MALL LOCATION AND MATCHES DONATIONS 

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CAFE RIO MEXICAN GRILL

Nov. 17, 2016, West Valley City, UT

Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle Restaurants seek donations for

Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive for Utah families in need

Drop off warm clothing at Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle locations and receive a free Ranch Burger certificate

Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) launches the 2016 Great Winter Weather Prep education campaign with severe winter weather safety and preparation tips.

Creative Gift-Giving Tips to Help You Save Cash This Holiday Season

Nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America helps consumers retain financial peace of mind during a costly time of year

PHOENIX – (Nov. 17, 2016) – The countdown to the holidays is on, and with it the promise of food, family and celebration. Yet it’s also the time of year when spending hits a peak, creating stress for those who haven’t budgeted for the season.

Donald Trump's surprise win has millions of Americans, many of whom are black, in a tizzy. Many, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, are writing about what it means to be black during a Trump administration even though Trump's presidency has yet to begin. My argument has always been that the political arena is largely irrelevant to the interests of ordinary black people.

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New Research From American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Finds Lung Cancer Awareness Remains Critically Low Despite Being #1 Cancer Killer of Women

LUNG FORCE raises awareness about this deadly disease by announcing nationwide story drive to illustrate the impact of lung cancer, amplify voices of those whose lives are impacted by lung cancer

Here's why your running shoes stink — and how you can remove the smell

Did you run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Las Vegas, or do you just like to run? Either way, here's the solution to a known problem.

You know the drill: You're feeling sporty, you go for a run, and you come home sweaty and feeling great. Sure, you got your pulse up in the meantime, but now you're left with a nasty smell in your sneakers. How did that happen?

Targeting the Untapped Market of Wearables for Elder Care
By Rahmat Shoureshi

Today's 20-something tech wizards might not worry about the challenges of old age. But they should.

Seniors represent a huge untapped market for tech companies. While just 13 percent of America's population is 65 or older today, that slice will jump to 19 percent by 2030.

One area that holds particular promise? Wearables.