http://beehivestandardweekly.com en-us http://beehivestandardweekly.com N/A rgraham@lawyerswest.net Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:25 -0700 20 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/207/1/Romney-as-McCain%26%2339%3Bs-Second-Almost-a-Sure-Bet McCain-Romney Looks Like the Final DealThe fact that the Beehive Standard Weekly supports Mitt Romney on the national scene is more than obvious.  Not obvious is whether John McCain could overcome the hard feelings of the primary to include Romney on a ticket. Perhaps it has been the pain of the economy and the need for top financial talent, but McCain's cold shoulder has thawed. He is foremost a national hero that has always put his nation before his own best interest.  John McCain will choose Mitt Romney because America Needs them both.  It is McCain-Romney for the GOP in 2008 and that will cause the Democrats many, many sleepless nights. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/206/1/Wall-e-is-Cute%2C-but-Hardly-a-Blockbuster Wall-e is Cute, but Not CompellingI remember being surprised after seeing The Incredibles in the movie theater. It was a complex comedy with great graphics and non-stop action. I was only amused coming out of the theater after seeing Wall-e.  It was probably worth the outing with the kids, but it won't be a film I will watch over again when it comes out on DVD. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Charlie Montrose) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/203/1/Pulse-Pen-to-Revolutionize-Your-Notes New Pulse Pen Perfect for NotesA new writing gadget called the Pulse Pen is likely to change the way you take notes. The cigar shaped object allows users to coordinate recorded audio and handwritten notes by using specialized paper. The genius of this product lies in its ability to allow the user to later pull up a digital image of the notes on a computer and point to a place on that image to hear the audio recorded at the time the original note was taken. Users can also use the notepad to hear the audio play back through a speaker built into the pen. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/202/1/Get-Smart-is-True-to-the-Get-Smart-Series Before seeing Get Smart, the movie, I had a chance to review the "reviews" of the media on Yahoo's movie section. I was disappointed to see the average coming in at a mighty "C+." That usually spells trouble for a comedy -- meaning it falls far short of expectations.As my job is to see as many bad films as possible in a year's time, I got off my couch and drove to the local theater with my kids and wife in tow. I invited my mother-in-law, but she said she was feeling a little below the weather. I feared that my health was also about to suffer as a result of seeing a bad movie, but my expectations of disappointment were -- well disappointed.  Get smart was exactly what one would expect Get Smart to be. It was classic Get Smart. If you love the series, you will love the movie. If you hated the movie, you probably are a professional movie critic. I liked the movie, so I guess that means -- hey, wait a minute . . . rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Charlie Montrose) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/200/1/Kung-Fu-Panda%3A-Come-as-You-Are Beehive Standard Weekly: 4 Out of 5 StarsWatching the commercials for the new animated feature Kung Fu Panda, the first thing that comes to mind is that a Panda doing Kung Fu seems a little awkward. After only a few minutes of the film from Dreamworks, you get the feeling that this was the intent of the writers. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Charlie Montrose) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/183/1/Two-Free-Gardening-Seminars-Offered-by-University-of-Nevada LAS VEGAS-University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) is offering two free seminars in February, both at the Lifelong Learning Center located at 8050 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (Windmill Lane and I-215).The first, Growing Vegetables Hydroponically in Greenhouses in the Hot Desert, is scheduled for Tuesday,February 26 from 7 - 9 p.m. The instructor is Deborah May, proprietor of VIP Produce. During the seminar you will learnthe pluses and minuses of hydroponic growing of vegetables; what it costs to get going; and marketing responses tohydroponics. Free sample tasting will be provided.The second seminar, Up and Coming Roses Now and in the Future, is scheduled for Thursday, February 28 from 7 - 9 p.m. This seminar is co-sponsored by the South Valley Rose Society. The guest speaker is Christian Bedard, RoseHybridizer and much acclaimed for his new miniature rose release, Coffee Bean™. During this seminar you will learnabout the new rose releases and which will grow in the desert Southwest and how roses are hybridized.For more information or to register for these free seminars, please call Bob Morris at (702) 257-5509 or e-mailmorrisr@unce.une.edu.University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is an outreach arm of the University that extends unbiased, researchbasedknowledge from University of Nevada-and other land-grant universities-to local communities. Educationalprograms are developed based on local needs, sometimes in partnership with other agencies and volunteers. For moreinformation about University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, please visit the website at www.unce.unr.edu or call (702) 222-3130. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/157/1/High-School-Musical-II%3A-Clean-and-Fun-Family-Entertainment-- My family and I found ourselves at the store the other day  buying goodies in preparation for the Disney premiere of High School Musical 2.  Of course we also wanted to buy the new soundtrack, so we could enjoy the new music, and while back in the rear of the store, we also saw both the original and new board games for the first and second films, which my wife decided we just had to have! jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/153/1/Stadium-of-Fire-Sparks-and-Shines Last year, the Beehive Standard Weekly was not kind to the Stadium of Fire. It failed on almost every count to entertain and to inspire. After reading our review, several members on the Board contacted the Beehive and asked what could be improved. Apparently, the Stadium of Fire got the message because this year's event was perfect in so many ways. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/144/1/Faith-precedes-the-film-that-claims-to-show-Christ%26%2339%3Bs-tomb I'm having a difficult time understanding the controversy surrounding the recent Discovery Channel documentary that suggests that Christ's tomb has been found.For those not of the Christian faith, I can't see how it matters. For those who are of the Christian faith: What's the big deal?The purported evidence only suggests the possibility that Christ's tomb (including his remains and those of his family) has been found. But really, how strong is this evidence?Regardless of the circumstantial, archaeological evidence, there's no way that this tomb or its contents can be proven to belong to Christ and his family.But what if such Dan-Brown-esque "concrete proof" were a reality? What would that mean for Christians?It shouldn't mean anything.For Christians, a belief in Christ, his resurrection, and his divine nature has never been based on scientific evidence or proof, but rather, has always been a matter of faith.There's no reason for Christians to get all worked up over this.After all, if a single documentary can shake a person's faith, then that person's faith probably wasn't that strong to begin with. Jonathan H. Westover jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/125/1/Rocky-Balboa-Review In response to Rick Gregory's letter, ""Film's rating is misleading" (Readers' forum, Jan 2, 2007), about the new movie, "Rocky Balboa," I will readily acknowledge that there is some "violence, profanity, vulgarity, brief gore, racial epithets, [and] brief drugs"--it is, after all, a boxing movie.  However, this movie was not just rated PG because there was "no sex."  I saw this movie on New Year's Day, and was very impressed. This film was not like the comic book-esk "Rocky IV," with graphic boxing violence, little story-line, and even less dialog, chronicling Rocky's unlikely defeat of his giant Russian opponent. This movie did not glorify the fighting like other later installments in the Rocky saga.  jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/106/1/Heritage-Choir-Christmas-Concert HERITAGE CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT December 14th at the Tabernacle at 7:00 pm. December 17th, 18th at the Cox Auditorium at 7:30 pm               Sleigh bells ring, are you list'nin'? In the lane, snow is glist'nin', A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight - walkin' in a Winter Wonderland!     rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/101/1/Disney-Sequal-to-High-School-Musical-Might-Be-Headed-to-St.-George ST. GEORGE, UTAH -- Is it possible that the production for the sequal to High School Musical (Disney) may be headed to St. George, Utah?  Sources for the Beehive Standard Weekly tell us that St. George, Utah has shot up the list for locations for the adolescent hit.  Previously, the producers were considering other warm-weather locations, such as Palm Springs, however, the State of Utah is now dangling a hefty $500,000 incentive package and the producers have taken a closer look at the beautiful country presented in Southern Utah.  According to our sources, who asked not to be identified given the sensitivity of the negotiations, other considerations making St. George, Utah a strong contender is its proximity to California, local talent and assistance available, and suitable film locations. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/96/1/Some-Paid-the-Ultimate-Sacrifice-Lessons-to-be-learned-from-Handcart-Pioneers-150-years-later. Most members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints quickly recognize "The Willie and Martin Handcart companies" as a group of people who made their journey to Zion so late in the season that they suffered a terrible price, lost lives, and endured crushing hardship. Yet few know the complete story of the stirring details that make this trek one of the Church's most inspiring sagas. In the new book The Price We Paid: The Extraordinary Story of the Willie and Martin Handcart Pioneers (Deseret Book), author Andrew Olsen carefully details the people, their leaders, and their rescuers while unfolding an amazing story of grief and joy, despair and hope, abandonment and faith. The book delivers the most comprehensive and accessible account ever written of this epic journey- from Liverpool to the Salt Lake Valley. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/92/1/The-Final-Installment-of-%26quot%3BThe-Work-and-The-Glory%26quot%3B-Trilogy-Comes-to-Screens WORK AND THE GLORY RETURNS TO THEATERS SALT LAKE CITY - This Thanksgiving, Work and the Glory fans are in for a dramatic fall treat. "The Work and The Glory III: A House Divided" marks the third installment of the film's trilogy. The story follows the travails of Mormon pioneers as they are confronted by the angry anti-Mormon mobs of Missouri backed by the insidious Governor Boggs.  "The fans can't wait for this film.," said Randy Davis, head of film distribution for Excel Entertainment. "We get emails from them all the time. We are excited because the film really delivers. It has all of the spirituality of the first, and all of the passion of the second." Larry Miller, who owns the Utah Jazz NBA franchise and was a major funding source for the series agrees.  "'A House Divided' is the best of the three," he said. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/89/1/Celebrate-Christmas-with-Gladys-Knight-and-the-2006-Grammy-winning-Saints-Unified-Voices CHRISTMAS WITH GLADYSAND ONE VOICE CHOIRSALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - After winning the 2006 Grammy for Best Gospel Choir Alblum with their debut release One Voice, Ms. Gladys Knight and the Saints Unified Voices are caroling in the holiday season with their follow-up alblum, A Christmas Celebration. Showcasing such classics as "Silent Night" and "Winter Wonderland," A Christmas Celebration is a collection of holiday favorites infused with soul. The album also features narration by Ms. Knight, who guides listeners on a nostalgic Christmas journey as the choir celebrates with their signature gospel rhythms and rich harmonies. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/84/1/SOUTHERN-UTAH-HERITAGE-CHOIR SOUTHERN UTAH HERITAGE CHOIRTO HONOR VETERANS Sunday, November 12 , 2006St. George Tabernacle 7:00 pm ST. GEORGE, UTAH - November 11th is Veterans Day, a day to honor those brave men and women who have fought for our freedom during times of war, and have been standing guard in times of peace. Join with the Heritage Choir on Sunday, November 12th at 7:00 pm in the St. George Tabernacle for an evening of patriotic music and spoken word hosted by the missionaries of the St. George Temple Visitors' Center. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/79/1/Flicka-is-a-Must-See-for-Families Adapted from the novel "My Friend Flicka" by Mary O'Hara, this film is a throwback to the days when the only stars were a man and his horse. In this case, however, it is a teenage girl looking to find her place in the world and a renegade horse that needs to be tamed. Though sometimes obvious, the film's director stays true to the sentiment of the book and allows the story to unfold to the benefit of the viewing audience.Similar to the classic The Black Stallion, Flicka recounts a story about the maturing of a teenage girl, Katy (Alison Lohman). Through her experiences with a spirited horse, she learns about her own rebellious nature as she tries to tame the wild mustang. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/77/1/VISIONS-OF-LAW-AND-LIFE%3A--THE-LIBERTY-BELL-DEDICATION-CEREMONY The Let Freedom Ring Committee, the Clark County Law Foundation and the City of Las Vegas, invite you to the unveiling of Las Vegas' own Liberty Bell on Friday, October 27, 2006 at Centennial Plaza in downtown Las Vegas.   rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/72/1/Monster-House-is-Scary-Kiddie-Fun I'm a wimp at heart. I saw an edited version of Aliens and had to sleep with lights on for about two weeks!  At the time I was twenty-nine. So it was with severe reservations that I took my kids to see Monster House. If the name of the movie didn't clue you in, Monster House is about a Monster that is a House. If you expect to be seeing Teletubbies or Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, you should probably stay home. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Charlie Montrose) Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/69/1/AARP%3A-St.-George-Top-Five-Retirement-Dream-Town According to the July/August 2006 issue of AARP Magazine, St. George, Utah is one of five retiree "Dream Towns" in the United States. Author Sarah Mahoney did a review of all of the towns available to retirees and settled on Charleston, South Carolina; Rehoboth Beach, Deleware; Memphis, Tennesse; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and St. George, Utah. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Charlie Montrose) Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/65/1/Event-Review%3A-The-Stadium-of-Fire-Shoots-Blanks The Stadium of Fire in Provo, Utah, is usually one hot event for the July 4th holiday.  This year, however, it was not only cloudy above the stadium, but a lot of the haze seemed to settle within the stadium.  In short, this year's event was unfocused, lacking in crowd appeal and lackluster in "fire" power. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/61/1/Movie-Review%3A-Nacho-Libre-is-Black-at-His-Best Jared Hess, writer and director of Napoleon Dynamite brings us Nacho Libre, an equally crazy movie about equally weird people. Jack Black stars as a Mexican friar called Ignacio-Nacho is his nickname-who is not content with his life as a cook in an orphanage. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/62/1/Move-Review%3A-Cars-is-Fast-and-Furious-Fun Director John Lasseter (Toy Story, A Bug's Life) brings the world of Cars to life in a fun and imaginative way. Everybody and everything is some kind of vehicle. Flies and mosquitoes are tiny Volkswagen Bugs with wings and tractors are cows. At one point in the film Mater takes Lightning out for some "tractor tippin'." Gas stations are restaurants, garages are motels, paint shops are clothing stores, and tire shops are shoe stores. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/63/1/Four-LDS-Contestants-Compete-in-Miss-Nevada-Pageant Fourteen young women have their sights set on the Miss Nevada title this year. Four of these ladies are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and they all feel that winning this title will help them become better people and more able to serve others. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/52/1/The-Graham-Stand%3A-Should-All-Children-Have-a-Mom-and-Dad%3F Senator Harry Reid is adamant that he supports the proposition that marriage is intended to be between a man and a woman, its just that he doesn't want it to be the law of all the land.  It is okay if it is the law of some of the land, like in Nevada where the people have spoken by a large margin to define marriage as part of the state's constitution, just not every state - in the name of diversity and acceptance, of course. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/68/1/Movie-Review%3A-The-Devil-Wears-Prada-Was-Better-as-101-Dalmations The movie has its entertaining moments, but it was a tired old story that couldn't decide where it wanted go and it didn't want to take any risks. It was simple and predictable all the way through. The book by Lauren Weisberger (which I will probably read now) was a bestseller for six months, and I'm curious to find out what the filmmakers did to it. If the book sold millions, I have to believe that it was changed dramatically. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/51/1/Movie-Review%3A-X-Men-Will-Blow-You-Away This story is full of unexpected surprises. Because Halle Berry complained about having small supporting roles in the first two movies, this time her character, Storm, now plays a larger role, as she and Wolverine must lead the team. If you've seen the first two, prepare to be shocked; that's all I'm saying. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/43/1/Movie-Review%3A-Goal%3A-The-Dream-Begins With all the talk of undocumented workers trying to capture a piece of the American Dream, it is nice to take a step back and see a story about how one young man achieves it.  Goal is reminiscent of a hundred other sports hero movies, but it is not without good sentiment and a nice storyline. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/29/1/DVD-Review%3A-Thompson-Delivers-Instant-Classic-in-Nanny-McPhee When I first set glance upon the film trailers for Nanny McPhee, I thought for just a moment that I was watching a low-budget independent horror film.  As a Hollywood main character, Nanny McPhee is truly repulsive.  Despite her initial appearance, the Nanny grows on you and you see that there is a great deal of common sense about her approach. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/13/1/Travel-Review%3A--Choose-Scotland%21 There are many beautiful places to visit in this big world, but none have the unique history and majesty of Scotland. Those traveling o Great Britain often comment that they wish they had spent less time in London and more time traveling the green mountains, rolling hills and quaint harbors of England's northern reaches. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/28/1/Ice-Age-is-as-Slow-As-Melting-Ice---Movie-Review Ice Age II: the Meltdown is a typical sequel to a great first run.  It has its moments, but it is mostly Hollywood trying to make a buck on a well-established name. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/27/1/This-is-One-Good-Bee---Movie-Review Akeelah and the Bee is quite a strange little movie. It has all the elements of a summer flop. First of all, it's a movie about a spelling bee, of all things. You remember spelling bees, don't you? This is that joyous event when your teacher makes you get up in front of the class and spell words like "sociopolitical" or "mnemonic." And when you use the wrong vowel or forget a silent letter and send everyone in the class into nonstop fits of laughter. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/26/1/R.V.-is-One-Long-Boring-Ride---Movie-Review R.V. is one of those movies-and there are at least one or two every year-that starts off the unofficial spring/summer movie season by opening at number one in box office sales because they've saturated every network on television with commercials that feature the same three or four goofy scenes without telling us anything about the movie, in order to lure huge throngs of families to see it, until three or four weeks later when the families realize that they've wasted their money, but by then they don't care because the next big "box office smash" is out, and it starts the whole process over again. Yeah, it's one of those movies. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Jacob Russell) Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/40/1/7-Brides-for-7-Brothers---Event (Las Vegas, Nevada) The Rosel Seastrand Arts Foundation is proud to present 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, the boisterous fun-filled family musical featuring toe-tapping tunes like "Sobbin' Women" and "Bless your Beautiful Hide." The show will run for eight performances, June 15-24, at the Summerlin Library Theater. Proceeds benefit James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas, a non-profit senior assistance organization. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. The price is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12.DATES & TIMES:  June 15, 17, 19, 21-24 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m.  LOCATION:   Summerlin Library Theater 1771 Inner Circle Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134 FOR ADVANCE TICKETS:  Call (702) 649-7853 rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/17/1/LDS-Summer-Temple-Pageants The LDS faithful will once again be flocking to pageants of faith throughout the summer. Beginning with an Easter Pageant in Mesa, Arizona in April, the season of musical dedication has officially started. The following is a list of remaining pageants that you might consider seeing during your summer vacation. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700