DAILY MEDIA BRIEFING WITH THE UTAH SENATE

WHO: Utah Senate Leadership of both caucuses and members of the senate

WHAT: Informal daily media Q & A

WHERE: Senate President's Office and online via the Senate YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/UtahSenateChannel).  Online viewers may tweet questions to @utahsenate or text questions to 801-505-1457

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Why You Should Meet with Your Job References
(and 13 Questions to Talk Over)
During a job search, references are every bit as important
as a sharp résumé and strong interview. Here, Peter K. Studner
shares five important things to do when organizing your references.

Take Charge America Offers Tips for Teaching Kids About Money

Nonprofit credit counseling agency shares seven techniques for teaching the value of a dollar

PHOENIX – (Jan. 20, 2015) – Most parents know it’s important to teach their kids about money, but it’s easier said than done for today’s children, many of whom sport pricey smartphones, head phones and other gadgets with no real understanding of the costs involved.

Sweet and Salty Popcorn Party Mix

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups miniature pretzel twists (or another small pretzel shape)
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup peanuts
• 2 cups rice, wheat or corn cereal squares
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Asian Popcorn Medley

Ingredients

• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups Oriental rice cracker mix
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2–1 teaspoon ground ginger (may vary to taste)
• 1/4–1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (may vary to taste)

Preparation

Cinnamon Chocolate Popcorn

Ingredients

• 3 quarts popped popcorn
• Butter-flavored cooking spray
• 9 tablespoons powdered cocoa mix (cocoa sweetened with sugar or sugar substitute)
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation

Blazing Buffalo Ranch Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing or dip mix (from 1-ounce package)
• 1 tablespoon seafood spice mix (or celery salt)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (or sugar)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 6 quarts popped popcorn
• Cooking spray, optional

Preparation

Make Your Winter Party POP

Coconut-Ginger Popcorn Truffles

As your winter schedule is sure to be packed with gatherings that bring family and friends closer, have plenty of treats that are gentle on the waist and wallet. Sweet, spicy, salty or with an Asian twist — any way you pop it — popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every chilly weather occasion.

The "Old Smart" Isn't Good Enough: Eight Qualities
Your Kids Need to Master to Get Ahead in a Tech-Driven World
From early childhood, we're taught that being smart means always having the right
answer and getting the best grades. But with the influx of technology into the way we
work and play, these concepts of what "smart" is have become outdated. Professor
Edward Hess explains the "new smart" qualities your kids should develop right now.