Utah Valley Monitor

Utah Valley news and reviews, commentary and features, events and goings-on.

A Soldier's Peace - Awareness Walk Across Utah Marshall Thompson recently returned from serving his country in Iraq. There, he interviewed thousands of other soldiers, most of whom agree it is time to withdraw and it is possible to do it safely. He is currently walking 500 miles across the state of Utah over the course of 26 days to spread this message in order to save lives. He will be walking across Utah County on Monday and Tuesday. Read more >>
Life >>		Health >>
Wedding Planning: Make it Cheap Wedding planning is difficult, stressful and a royal pain in the rear, but I’m here to share with you some valuable hard won tips which might ease your way a bit. Conservative Values: Balance at BYU and UVSC Word on the street is that UVSC has become a liberal institution.		5 things you can do to improve your health today Despite what you may have been told on late night infomercials, there are no secrets to physical health. Those Wacky Health Insurance Companies! As soon as I got my first real job, I finally got to experience the wonder of having my own real health insurance benefits, not as a dependent.
Humor >>		Book Reviews >>
The Price Is Right ... Or Is It? An in-depth look, all about Bob. Chatrooms of the 1950s iluvloosey: did u see lucy last nite??? rickynelsonfan3: omg lvt2bvr: so funny Swanks for the Memories Fancy movie premieres are like a hellish ring of fire.		Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Takes us into the mind, this book attempts to discover the decision-making process, both conscious and unconscious. Freakonomics A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Music >>		Websites >>
Utah Valley Music Scene Where have all the cowboys gone? iPod: Do you have yours yet? You can hardly walk anywhere without noticing the telltale white headphone cables jammed into people's ears.		Got Google? Everything you wanted to know about Google but never googled. World Wide Waste Utah Valley overflows with some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery on earth, or haven’t you noticed?
Politics >>		Lifestyle >>
Arabs and Utlannings He who throws the first punch admits he has run out of ideas. No Help Wanted Utah Valley economy can't support college graduates.		Restaurant Review: Durango's Mexican Grill All the flavor of Cafe Rio, without the wait. Deal of the Week You won't find it in the phone book unless you look under Parks & Recreation.

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