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Utah is a state rich in history. Settled in July of 1847 by Brigham Young and the Mormon Pioneers, the original name bestowed upon the state was “Deseret,” meaning honeybee. The name was later changed to Utah, which means “in the tops of the mountains.”

Before being settled, Utah was a very desolate desert region, but was predicted to one day “blossom as the rose,” which it has lived up to unequivocally. The population in Utah presently stands at around 2.7 million. Utah boasts many outdoor wonders such as the Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.

Unique to Utah is its outdoor splendorous “purple mountain majesty,” attracting like a magnate large crowds of skiers, hunters, and ATVers. Utah valley is consistently rated as one of the most livable and family-friendly places in the nation. The Utah Valley Marathon showcases the niceties of life (such as the Provo River Blue Ribbon trout fishery) that natives of “Happy Valley” have come to cherish deeply.

Bloggers speaking about Utah point out some of its peculiarities, such as lds food storage, and its great getaway resorts.

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  • Utah police close investigation into disappearance of Susan Powell


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    A police agency is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect, citing a lack of leads. West Valley City police are also releasing the case file, with details that have been kept under wraps since Powell vanished in 2009. Police held ...
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  • Walmart Coupon Deals: $0.55/1 Land O Frost Canadian Bacon Coupon = Pizza Score!


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      Print this new $0.55/1 Land O Frost Canadian Bacon Coupon to get some pizza toppings for super cheap! (Canadian Bacon & Pineapple Pizza is the hubbys fav!) For a fast pizza, use pre-made pizza sauce and a loaf of french bread sliced in half! Bake at 350 until cheese is melted.   Walmart Deals: [...]
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  • Utah Walmart Price Match Deals: Harmons 5/20-5/27


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      Check out my favorite Utah Walmart and Harmons price match deals this week!   BeveragesPepsi Products, 12 ct - $2.75Vitamin Water or Smart Water, 20 oz or 700 ml - $0.50HOT!Powerade, 32 oz - $0.59Coke Products, 6 ct Bottles - $2.50HOT!CandyTwizzlers Bags - $1.67$1/3 Twizzlers Bags, exp. 7/7/13 (SS 05/12/13 R)Final ...
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  • Police to offer new details in Susan Powell case


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    A police agency is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect, citing a lack of leads. West Valley City police are also releasing the case file, with details that have been kept under wraps since Powell vanished in ...
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  • Walmart Coupon Deals: Rare $0.55/1 Georgia Pacific Copy Paper Coupon


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      Here’s a rare printable coupon for copy paper!  Use this $0.55/1 Georgia Pacific Paper Coupon to get 500 sheets for a hot Walmart Deal! Hint: Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the special offers link!   Walmart Coupon Deals:   Georgia Pacific Paper, 500 Sheets: As low as $2.97   [...]
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  • Utah Walmart Price Match Deals: Rancho Market 5/20-5/26


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      Check out my favorite Utah Walmart and Rancho Market price match deals this week:   BeveragesStore Brand Bottled Water - 24 ct - $2.50HOT!DairyMilk, Gallon - $2.29$0.25/1 Milk, any brand printableFinal Price: $2.04 HOT!MeatsImitation Crab Meat - lb, Fri/Sat/Sun Only! - $1.49HOT!Pork Picnic Roast - lb, Tue/Wed/Thur ...
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  • Wet Your Whistle at The World’s Only Ski-In Whiskey Distillery


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    While there are many places to enjoy apres ski in Park City, Utah, High West Distillery and Saloon takes the idea to a whole different level. In fact, the establishment is the world’s first and only ski-in gastro distillery. Built in 1914, the two-story Victorian style pyramid house was originally a livery ...
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  • 5 Ways to STOP Stress!


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    Hello Beautiful! 5 ways to STOP stress came about because my friend, Ester Frescas, and I were asked to speak at SLCC during Stress Awareness week.  This was also the week prior to finals.  When we sat down to brain storm ways of getting the message across an acronym came to me.  I don’t know what it is about ...
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  • Utah: Deer Valley, the Beverly Hills of Park City


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    Thank you to Park City Vacation Rentals for inviting me to write about my memories of Park City Past! My first visit to  Deer Valley  stands out in my memory; everything was hunter green and gleaming gold. It was like leaving Sherman Oaks and traveling to Beverly Hills, all the cars and people and outfits just ...
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  • Dancing with the Navajo – Monument Valley


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    East and West mittens The 4×4 jolts to a stop sending our tour group lurching forward. The makeshift safety belts prevent us from getting an unwelcome concussion – this is a place where you want to be fully alert, like a camera with its shutter open ready to capture every last detail to memory. We’ve pulled off ...
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  • Mia Love officially announces run for Congress in 2014


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    Rematch. Mia Love, mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah and conservative crowd favorite of 2012, made it official Saturday she’s looking for a rematch with Rep. Jim Matheson in 2014. A break-out star of the GOP Convention and the Tea Party circuit, Love lost to Matheson in ’12 by under 800 votes. She made the ...
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  • Black Box in the Desert


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    Click on link TO SEE VIDEO :   http://video.foxnews.com/v/2328316045001/nsas-utah-data-center-nears-completion/ Youre watching...  NSAs Utah Data Center nears completion  Some estimate the facility will be capable of storing 5 zettabytes of data  Duration   9:17  Date       ...
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  • California Girl Ariel Kills It for the University of Utah Dance Team


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    While she may have grown up near Los Angeles, University of Utah dancer Ariel ended up working it out for the Utes instead of hometown squads like UCLA or USC . And Id have to say its working it just fine for her! Just finishing up her junior year at Utah , Ariel dreams of heading back to California some day to ...
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  • LiveAuctioneers Publishes Free Digital Arts Magazine ‘Live2012’ to Commemorate Company’s 10th Anniversary


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    NEW YORK – LiveAuctioneers (http://www.LiveAuctioneers.com), the Manhattan-based technology company that provides Internet live-bidding services to 1,695 auction houses in 42 countries, has issued a collector-oriented digital magazine to mark its 10th anniversary. Titled “Live2012,” the 48-page full color ...
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  • Mia Love Seeks Re-Match Against Blue Dog Democrat


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    Just months after a tough loss in her bid for Utah’s Fourth Congressional District, Mia Love announced this weekend that she would seek a re-match against Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT) in 2014: Saturday, Mia Love announced her second candidacy for the 4th Congressional District. Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love ...
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  • Ricky & Nina’s Wedding Bliss~Featured Florida Wedding~LDS Temple Wedding in Orlando


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    Photography by~ Isabel Johansen Photography Ricky & Nina were married in the beautiful Orlando, Florida LDS Temple & they had their reception at the Art Center in Sarasota Florida the following day.  This cute couple handled most of the wedding details themselves.  I love her pastel colors & the ...
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  • Macey’s BEST Weekly Deals 5/20-5/27


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      I only post the “BEST” Deals each week in this matchup on purpose. If it was featured in the ad and it isn’t listed below, I just didn’t think it was that good of a price to share. So try not to purchase items that aren’t listed below-unless you can’t wait for a better sale.  Any items listed in RED ...
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  • Cottonwood, Fallen Monolith, and Cliff


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    Cottonwood, Fallen Monolith, and Cliff – Sunlight reflected from nearby canyon walls illuminates an autumn cottonwood tree in front of a fallen sandstone monolith and vertical cliff face. Cottonwood, Fallen Monolith, and Cliff. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah. October 29, 2012. © Copyright ...
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  • Book Review: Transparent by Natalie Whipple


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    Book: Transparent by Natalie Whipple Genre: YA Supernatural Rating:★★★★★  For: Review and Supporting Local Authors From: ARC from Edelweiss  (release date May 21, 2013) This is one of those "what if?" books. I love that. So... what if back during the cold war in the 60s, people became ...
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  • 132 The LEFT Show – Ginger Equality


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    The LEFT Show #132 Holy Buckets, we are BACK! JM, JC, and Forrest were joined by the lovely, talented, and funny Melissa Merlot  - who may or may not have something to do with  Conspurracy Theories . Check out her stuff at www.melissamerlot.com . There was a lot to talk about on our first show back from – ...
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