Vandals sweep exhibition doubleheader Nov 9, 2009
The Vandals will take a giant step up in the level of competition next Friday as they travel to Salt Lake City for a 6 p.m. (PST) game against. Their next home action will be November 24 against Sacaramento State. (VandalVenue.com)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Seattle and Washington; Oct. 2 in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, San Diego and St. Louis; Oct. 9 in Cleveland; Oct. 16 in Kansas City; Oct. 23 in Dallas and Houston; and Oct. 30 in Atlanta, with more cities to follow. Share. (Salon)
Ask the pilot Nov 8, 2009
This past summer, a Delta flight from JFK to Salt Lake City blew a tire on takeoff ... Salt Lake City and Toronto are large modern airports that are perfectly capable of handling something as minor as a landing with a flat tire ... Sure, Salt Lake City has some pretty big runways as well, but the airport's elevation (i. (Salon)
Women's Swimming & Diving Nov 7, 2009
Friday Nov. 6 the Lobos will take on conference opponent BYU as well as Seattle University in the Stephen L. Richards Building in Provo, Utah with competition beginning at 6 p.m. On Saturday , Nov. 7, the squad is slated to compete against Utah and Boise State in Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City at 1 p.m.. 10/29/2009. (Golobos.com)
Victims Had Different Reasons For Enlisting Nov 7, 2009
Nemelka, 19, of the Salt Lake City suburb of West Jordan, Utah, chose to join the Army instead of going on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his uncle Christopher Nemelka said ... Jennifer Dobner in Salt Lake City, Richard Green in Oklahoma City and Sophia Tareen, Michael Tarm and Amy Shafer in Chicago contributed to this report. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Stangs aim to jump obstacle Nov 6, 2009
The Mustangs first major obstacle in their quest for a state title will take place this afternoon when they travel to Salt Lake City for a showdown with Highland in the second round of the 4A State Football Championships this afternoon at 3:30. Both schools went undefeated during region play, but the Rams (8-3) won the coin toss and the right to host the Mustangs (9-1). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Paris, air/4 nights, from $599 Nov 4, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $50 for Boston, Philadelphia; $70 for D.C.; $140 for Miami; $160 for Portland, Maine; $200 for Atlanta, Dallas; $210 for Charleston, Cleveland, Nashville; $240 for Denver, L.A.; $280 for Austin, Salt Lake City; $400 for Las Vegas, Spokane; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Australian Olympic champion to run in Dawson City on Nov. 4 during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Nov 3, 2009
Aerial skier Camplin jumped and twisted her way to gold at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City and bronze in 2006. Now a TV commentator, Camplin will be in Vancouver in February to cover the 2010 Winter Games for Australia. (Canada Newswire)
Delta flight returns to Phoenix after bird strike Nov 3, 2009
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor says Flight 1232 took off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport around 8:40 a.m. Monday on its way to Salt Lake City. He says the MD-90 hit one or more birds "a considerable distance" from the airport, and the pilot declared an emergency. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cemeteries breathe life into tourists Nov 3, 2009
"It does sound morbid and dark. But when you're actually visiting someone's grave, it's like visiting a relative; there's a closeness there," said Tipton, 37, of Salt Lake City, Utah. "And I've always liked the aesthetics of cemeteries. I've always called them parks for introverts because you don't have to worry about someone asking you to play a pick-up game.". (CNN -- International)
Customers pick prices, volunteer for meals at caf Nov 2, 2009
The caf; is modeled after One World Everybody Eats, a community caf; in Salt Lake City, Utah, pioneered by Denise Cerreta. Cerreta closed her acupuncture clinic in 2003 to help eliminate hunger and to travel to help other community caf;s throughout the nation. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Utah Women's Swimming and Diving Team Upsets UNLV Nov 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah women's swimming and diving team defeated the UNLV Rebels Saturday at Ute Natatorium ... 21) along with senior (West Valley City, Utah), junior (Salt Lake City, Utah) and freshman (Napa, Calif. (Utahutes.com)
Utah Volleyball Sweeps UNLV Nov 1, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Junior opposite hitter recorded her ninth double-double of the season as the University of Utah volleyball team earned a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-19, 26-24) against UNLV Saturday at Crimson Court. Utah (15-7, 8-2 MWC) outhit the Rebels. (Utahutes.com)
5 little-known Twitter stars Oct 31, 2009
"Since February it's sort of exploded," says Armstrong, who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and two daughters. "I find myself enjoying it more as my audience has grown. I also feel more pressure to do it -- to keep things updated and to keep things interesting.". (CNN -- Tech)
Players gobsmacked by swine flu warning Oct 29, 2009
Camplin, an aerial skier who won a gold medal at the Salt Lake City Olympics and then a bronze in Turin, is one of 10 international athletes awarded a running spot in the relay, which has already started its route through Canadian territories. Camplin will run with the torch on November 4 in the old gold mining town of Dawson City. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bloggers' challenge: What, if anything, should be done to ease Main Street traffic? Oct 29, 2009
Can you say "Salt Lake City" in 10 yrs. " DL in DEN wrote on Oct 28, 2009 4:56 PM:" Another idea. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
CoryMcCartneyInside College Football When this Utah player escaped the streets, he took his brother. Oct 29, 2009
A junior wide receiver/running back for No. 19 Utah, Smithson is living in an apartment in the foothills of Salt Lake City, where he no longer has to wake up worrying about steering clear of senseless violence, gangs or drugs ... Anthony arrived in Salt Lake City in June and is thriving. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Winter Storm Moves Across Utah Oct 28, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (October 27, 2009)Snow fell along Utahs Wasatch Front Range Tuesday as the first major snow of the season moved across the northern part of the state. The snow caused a few problems for commuters. (KWTX.com, TX)
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The Wyoming Cowboys travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, this Saturday to face long-time conference rival Utah ... Wyoming last won in Salt Lake City in 1999, defeating Utah 43-29 ... Utah has won the last four meetings in Salt Lake City. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
GPS Could End Air Traffic Blind Spot Oct 27, 2009
Glitches in a new computer system key to the NextGen project surfaced during a test last week in Salt Lake City. The Associated Press reported that the automated computer program misidentified aircraft until a human controller caught the mistake. (Click2Houston, TX)
Falcons travel to Colorado State for Halloween Game Oct 27, 2009
The Falcons were beaten, 23-16, by Utah in Salt Lake City ... LAST WEEK Utah defeated Air Force, 23-16, in overtime in Salt Lake City to improve to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play. (Airforcesports.com)
Calhoun hosts press conference as Air Force prepares to travel to No. 19/20 Utah Oct 21, 2009
Air Force travels to Salt Lake City, Utah, this week to take on No. 19/20 Utah on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. Air Force is playing a nationally ranked team for the second time in three weeks ... The Falcons defeated Utah, 20-12, in 2007 in Salt Lake City, while the Utes were 30-23 winners in Falcon Stadium last year ... Air Force leads the overall series 14-11, including a 7-6 mark in Salt Lake City. (Airforcesports.com)
Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
Curious in that over the several years I have lived in this community and come to know some of its longer-lived residents, I have never heard anything but praise for the service and convenience they experienced in the days when the railroad offered passenger service allowing locals to travel from the Ontario Depot to places as far flung as Salt Lake City and Portland or as near as Boise. In fact, my friends and neighbors consistently mention to me how they lament the fact that as they get older... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
The best (of the worst) travel horror stories Oct 21, 2009
Sarah Buhr, owner of Big Star PR, a public relations firm in Salt Lake City, says her BlackBerry is her lifeline, keeping her in touch with all of her clients from the road. Two weeks ago, she took a dual-purpose trip to Washington, D.C., for business and to catch up with friends. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Companies report progress in oil shale trials Oct 21, 2009
-- Efforts to mine oil from rock are ongoing in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah, speakers at a symposium said Tuesday, the same day Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in Salt Lake City that he would cut the size of new oil shale leases. Representatives from at least three of the four companies with existing 160-acre leases on federal land for research and development were at the symposium at the Colorado School of Mines. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Home Sweet Home Oct 21, 2009
The Rebels will then travel up I-15 to Salt Lake City to face the Utes on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1:00 pm MT/12:00 pm PT.. Scouting San Diego State: The Aztecs enter the week with an 8-12 overall record and sit tied for sixth place in the conference with UNLV, as both own identical 3-5 marks. (Unlvrebels.com)
Study: Park Service averages 11 searches per day Oct 20, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY Whether it's saving a stranded hiker with a broken leg or fishing out a capsized boater, a new study says national parks launch 11 search-and-rescue operations on an average day. More travel stories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Utah Men's Tennis Concludes Final Day of Utah Invitational Oct 18, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah men's tennis team completed the final day of the Utah Invitational at Liberty Park Tennis Center. The Utah doubles team of and captured a win during the consolation doubles final round. (Utahutes.com)
Which Airports Have the Least Delays? Oct 18, 2009
Worst Airports for Delays - ABC News. Which Airports Have the Least Delays. (ABC News)
Fewer fliers Oct 18, 2009
Skywest flies to its hub in Salt Lake City, while United offers two flights a day to Denver ... - DELTA/SKYWEST: Lundell doesnt expect any changes in the Delta/Skywest flights to Salt Lake City, which are subsidized through a Wyoming Department of Transportation grant. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Report: FAA expands American Airlines repair probe Oct 18, 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration tried unsuccessfully to deploy the new computer system last weekend at a regional air traffic control center in Salt Lake City, the first of 20 regional facilities where the computers need to go into operation before the end of 2010. That's when FAA's contract with IBM to maintain the present computer system expires. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Utah Soccer Takes Tough 1-0 Loss To New Mexico Oct 18, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah soccer team (7-8-2, 2-2-1 MWC) fell to New Mexico (11-3-2, 3-2-0) by a 1-0 score at Ute Field Sunday night. The Utes were undone by a corner kick that was curled directly into the goal. (Utahutes.com)
Utah Golf Prepares for Utah Collegiate Shootout Oct 17, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah men's golf team will compete in the inaugural Utah Collegiate Shootout hosted by Southern Utah University Oct. 17. The event will take place in St. George, Utah at the Sunbrook Golf Club. (Utahutes.com)
Myachi Master’ visits: Former Cache High student shows off new game Oct 16, 2009
At a sporting goods trade show in Salt Lake City he encountered a man who asked if he wanted to join a new company selling a new toy called Myachi. At first he was skeptical, but he soon decided the people behind the Myachi had a passion and vision that he wanted to be a part of. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Tomey toughs it out Oct 16, 2009
Last week, the team took care of in-state rival Utah State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, 35-17 ... Last week, the team took care of in-state rival Utah State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, 35-17. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Rio won; Chicago didn't lose': former USOC chief Oct 15, 2009
Scherr led the USOC for six years, taking over shortly after the Salt Lake City bid scandal ... "The Salt Lake City bid scandal, what the IOC felt was the over-commercialized Atlanta Games, the Iraq War, America's role in the global economy ... All of these issues have affected the USOC and its standing in the IOC for a long time. "If the United States chooses to bid again, it's going to be a very long and difficult process to address those issues so that a U.S. city really has equal footing and... (Crain's Chicago Business)
DMV photos used in fugitive hunt Oct 14, 2009
Facial-recognition experts believe the technology has improved drastically since 2002, when extremely high failure rates led authorities to scrap a program planned for the entrances to the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Lamm said investigators reviewing the galleries can almost always find the right photo, using a combination of the computer and the naked eye. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Scientist: Dinos trampled after death by own kind Oct 14, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY A vast collection of broken dinosaur bones unearthed in southeast Utah indicates they were smashed underfoot by other dinosaurs shortly after they died, according to paleontologists. Brigham Young University scientists have spent years analyzing more than 4,000 bones from a quarry just west of Arches National Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Radio waves 'see' through walls Oct 12, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 12, 2009 University of Utah engineers showed that a wireless network of radio transmitters can track people moving behind solid walls ... The method was tested around an addition to Patwari's Salt Lake City home ... "I have aspirations to commercialize this," says Wilson, who has founded a spinoff company named Xandem Technology LLC in Salt Lake City. (EurekAlert!)
Airport disputes performance study Oct 10, 2009
The best on-time performance was Salt Lake City, at 86 percent. The worst was New York City at 66. (The Augusta Chronicle)
San Jose airport's on-time rate ranks high Oct 9, 2009
The two other large cities with the best on-time performance were Salt Lake City and Honolulu. Airports in New York and New Jersey had the worst on-time performance, where close to 80 percent of flights were delayed, with average annualized delays of about 53 minutes. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cincinnati among best for on-time flights Oct 9, 2009
Phoenix, Washington, D.C., and Detroit were better-than-average performers and Salt Lake City was the best, with 86 percent of flights arriving on time. The busiest aviation corridor is between metropolitan Miami and New York, which includes eight commercial airports that transport 8. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
82% of Fresno flights arrive on time Oct 9, 2009
Salt Lake City topped the list, with 86% of its flights arriving on time during June ... Top five metro areas*Salt Lake City 86. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Better economy may mean more flight delays Oct 9, 2009
The hub cities that did better than the national average for both arrivals and departures were Salt Lake City, Utah; Phoenix, Arizona; Detroit, Michigan; and Washington. The study said on-time performance generally decreases as air travel increases. (CNN)
Logan, Manchester airports near bottom for on-time arrivals Oct 8, 2009
Salt Lake City International Airport had the best on-time record, with only 14 percent of its flights arriving an average of 50 minutes late. In the study, Logan and Manchester were calculated together per the Bureau of Economic Analysis s definition of the Boston metropolitan area. (Boston Globe)
BNA ranks high for on-time arrivals Oct 8, 2009
The best was Salt Lake City with 86 percent on-time arrivals, while New York posted the worst performance with 66 percent of flights arriving on time. Most of the airline delays are in 26 metros. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Atlanta to Miami area flights No. 3 in traffic Oct 8, 2009
The New York area had the worst performance, while Salt Lake City did best. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Air delays are worst at some big business-travel destinations Oct 8, 2009
The best of the big metro areas: Salt Lake City, where 86% of flights arrive on schedule. Many carriers recently reported an improvement in on-time arrivals as a result of weaker demand and sharp cutbacks in the number of flights. (USA Today -- Money)
Brookings Researchers Warn of More Flight Delays Oct 8, 2009
Large cities with the best on-time performance were Salt Lake City, Honolulu and San Jose, Calif. On-time performance has improved lately because airlines have cut flights during the recession. (ABC News -- Wire)
Phoenix wants to get on bullet-train map Oct 8, 2009
So did regional and rail planners in Denver, Las Vegas, Reno and Salt Lake City. On Monday, Smith and those planners met in Phoenix as the Western High Speed Rail Alliance, a new group whose aim is to develop a network of rapid intercity trains. (AZCentral -- News)
Sentinel-Echo.com: Cancer survivor earns degree Oct 7, 2009
In answer, his Western Governor s University mentor asked him to attend graduation in Salt Lake City. She wanted him to speak in front of the largest graduating class of the university s history a crowd of 600 students. (Kentucky Post)
Hip, cool, affordable: $139 O/W to Palm Springs Oct 6, 2009
American, Delta-Northwest and United get you there at this rate via connecting flight service (Dallas Fort Worth, Salt Lake City and Denver, respectively). Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
* Mormon leader announces five new temples will be built around the world Oct 5, 2009
GROWTH OF CONGREGATIONS: Thomas Monson said the construction plan will make it easier for members to attend a temple without having to travel too far AP , SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Monday, Oct 05, 2009, Page 7 ... His announcement came during the opening session of the churchs two-day semiannual general conference in Salt Lake City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Rio de Janeiro wins right to host 2016 Olympics Oct 4, 2009
The European-dominated IOC's last two experiences in the United States were marked by controversy: the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics were sullied by a bribery scandal and logistical problems and a bombing hit the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Obama had held out the enticing prospect of a Chicago games helping to reconnect the United States with the world after the presidency of George W. Bush. (FOX19.com, OH)
Brigham City targeted for LDS temple Oct 4, 2009
Member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing during the 179th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday October 3, 2009 in Salt Lake City ... His announcement came during the opening session of the church s two-day semiannual general conference in Salt Lake City ... An LDS temple in Brigham City will mark the fourth temple north of Salt Lake City, after Logan, Ogden and Bountiful. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Mormons to add five temples Oct 4, 2009
Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson, left, waves to the crowd with his wife Frances, center and his daughter Ann M. Dibb, right, at the conclusion of the morning session of the 179th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Saturday ... SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Mormon church president Thomas S. Monson on Saturday announced plans to build five new temples in the United States and abroad ... His announcement... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Mormon church to build 5 new temples worldwide Oct 4, 2009
His announcement came during the opening session of the church's two-day semiannual general conference in Salt Lake City ... More than 100,000 will pack a 20,000-seat conference center on the church's downtown Salt Lake City campus in five two-hour sessions. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Spotting terrorists: What to watch for and where Oct 3, 2009
"The real story is what's missing," said Jesse Trentadue, a Salt Lake City attorney who obtained the recordings through the federal Freedom of Information Act as part of an unofficial inquiry he is conducting into the April 19, 1995, bombing that killed 168 people and injured hundreds more ... "The real story is what's missing," said Jesse Trentadue, a Salt Lake City attorney who obtained the recordings through the federal Freedom of Information Act as part of an unofficial inquiry he is... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
NHL players disheartened at no Olympic deal Oct 2, 2009
"Sure it works better when North America is the host -- like this time, and in 2002 at Salt Lake City -- but that isn't the norm. The time difference between Sochi and the U.S. East Coast is eight hours."Going to the Olympics is a balancing act," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. "The benefits versus the burdens of doing it have to be weighed. When we were in Salt Lake City, and I know when we are in Vancouver, it's going to be terrific. (ESPN -- NHL)
Delta direct a success Oct 1, 2009
Paul, New York-JFK, Salt Lake City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Tokyo-Narita, Delta, its Northwest subsidiary and Delta Connection carriers offer service to 355 destinations in 64 countries and serve more than 170 million passengers each year. Delta is part of the SkyTeam alliance. (iAfrica.com)
Vonn: Miller will set pace again in Vancouver Oct 1, 2009
Miller won two silver medals in 2002 at the Salt Lake City Olympics and won his second overall World Cup title in 2007-08. But he failed to win a medal at the world championships in February -- the third straight major championship where Miller did not reach the podium. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Obamas Olympic Pitch Draws GOP Flack Sep 30, 2009
Romney headed the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bengals off to SEC country Sep 30, 2009
the Bengals will be able to fly direct from Salt Lake City to Atlanta. Georgia's campus in Athens, Ga. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 5 Sep 30, 2009
Attendance - 19,196) #14/15 TCU 14, Clemson 10 (Clemson, S.C.; Attendance - 70,000) Utah 30, Louisville 14 (Salt Lake City, Utah; Attendance - 45,588) New Mexico State 20, New Mexico State 17 (Albuquerque, N.M.; Attendance - 35,248). PLAYERS OF THE WEEK (SEPT. 28, 2009). (Themwc.com)
GOP Hits Obama on Olympic Trip Sep 30, 2009
"In the current environment, the presence of a head of state is important to get the Games," said Romney, who headed the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair set a new standard by lobbying personally for his country's successful 2012 Olympic bid, Romney said. (Newsmax)
