http://beehivestandardweekly.com en-us http://beehivestandardweekly.com N/A rgraham@lawyerswest.net Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:35:09 -0700 20 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/191/1/Why-The-Polygamy-Raid-Was-Wrong Several of our readers have asked for the Beehive Standard Weekly to speak out on the recent raids on polygamists in Texas. Uniquely, our staff consists of lawyers who also happen to be Mormon, who also happen to be journalists. To that end, perhaps we can't avoid having or expressing an opinion.To that end, we offer the conclusion before the commentary, so no one can misquote us without knowing that they are misquoting us.Conclusion:  Our conclusion is that though there may be specific and individual examples of violations of several laws of the State of Texas relating to underage marriage, the state and federal authorities have also violated the most sacred law of all, the United States Constitution. In the balance, religious prejudice and bigotry has tainted the actions of authorities, the media and the peeping-tom public. It may be one of the ugliest displays of religious intolerance since -- well, since the Mormons were driven out of the United States. With that said, this is not an apology for those who have violated the law or abused children. Those participating in such low crimes should be brought to justice. The FLDS cannot hide behind their faith for attrocities against children. Religion is not an excuse for violating the laws which are clear and unambiguous. Collective persecution, however, is not the way to obtain justice.  In the majority, the people who were subject to the raid were living peaceful lives, though their religious practices are clearly not mainstream. Some may view this act of Texas authorities as America taking a stand against abusive religious doctrines. In many ways, this is a test of the American system.  Either we believe in religious freedom, or we don't.  If we don't, then let's not act like hypocrites and let's rescind the right under the Bill of Rights. We can't continue to hold up litmus tests for public office and persecute those who don't hold mainstream religious beliefs and claim at the same time to have religious freedom.  We either do, or we don't. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/185/1/The-Sacred-Garment-of-Mormon-Theology Old TestamentHigh Priest RobesAt the Beehive Standard Weekly, our Internet analysis tools allow us to see what some people are searching for on search engines such as Google, Yahoo! and the like. Time and again, we see searches for "Mormon Underwear" coming up in our keywords section.There appears to be some appetite for those who are curious as to the undergarment that some Mormon men and women wear.  Rather than the void being filled with some anti-Mormon lunatic or those who might only desire to ridicule, we thought it would be appropriate to give a discrete response to those who might be genuinely curious, but who don't want to read the bigoted slander that exists on the world wide web. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/184/1/A-New-National-Covenant-of-the-McCain-GOP John McCain is headed for defeat in November. He has won over 40 percent of the Republican party, but will likely face a political rock star in Barack Obama who will not lose a single Democratic vote and might even get some Republican cross-overs. A McCain defeat will be devastating for the GOP and a last embarrassing blow to a once proud coalition of religious, financial and military conservatives.To avert this loss, Senator McCain, with the help of prominent conservatives, needs to make a New National Covenant filled with new ideas and a definition of conservatism. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 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/182/1/Obama-Could-Take-the-West-with-the-Help-of-Mormon-Vote  Shunned Mormons Could Serve Up the West for ObamaMormons learned a hard lesson from the presidential campaign of Mitt Romney. The message Southern Evangelicals made loud and clear was "you are not welcome." Despite sharing substantially similar values, Mormons and Evangelicals are deeply divided on the issue of theology. To Mormons, voting for Evangelical candidates is routine. For Evangelicals, voting for a Mormon candidate is now seen as nearly heresy -- hence the reason Mormons may abandon the Republican Presidential nominee in November As one blog contributor noted recently, this election was never about the Mormons supporting Evangelicals, as there is a history of such support coming from Mormons. This election was about turn about and fair play. Mormons believed that the Republican Evangelical base in the southwestern portion of the United States would accept a Mormon candidate on shared values, despite theological differences. In other words, Mormons incorrectly assumed that where common values prevailed over theology, Evangelicals would return the favor and vote for a Mormon candidate. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/177/1/Book-of-Mormon-Sunday-School-Lessons---Teacher-Helps Sunday School Lessons: Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi to EnosMany teachers struggle to adequately connect the early books of the Book of Mormon to the history of the Old Testament. Understanding the history of the people and the times of that day and age will help your class trust the authenticity of the Book of Mormon as well as giving them important insights into some of the promises and visions contained in this important work of scripture. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/172/1/Evangelicals-Show-Mormons-Who%26%2339%3Bs-Boss----In-Iowa Let's face the hard facts. Huckabee is the Evangelical Candidate for retaking America. There are a lot of Evangelicals in Iowa and they all came out to prove one point: "We Don't Want a Mormon President." Sadly, that is the bottom line.Mike Huckabee could have been missing two front teeth and still won in Iowa. That is clear. After one major political faux pas after another, Huckabee still garnered in excess of 55% of the Evangelical vote and the Evangelicals made up nearly half of the entire Republican caucus population.And that is why Mike Huckabee's candidacy is doomed. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/171/1/Huckabee-Has-Lost-His-Chance-at-Ticket-Run No one can fault an all-or-nothing strategy in sports. We all enjoy watching a football team go for the win rather than the tie. The difference, however, between sports and politics is in Sports you always have another season to play. Second chances don't often happen in national politics. For Mike Huckabee, he is missing a chance to be part of a Republican presidential ticket or perhaps a cabinet position. Instead, now he will be reduced to a regional broker of far-right interests. It is a sad ending to a promising political career. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/169/1/Opinion%3A-Universal-Baseline-Health-Coverage-in-U.S. It is interesting to note that the U.S. is the only modern industrialized nation that does not have some sort of universal health coverage.   Furthermore, as the cost of insurance coverage in the U.S. continues to rise far faster than inflation and benefits continue to decline, our society is facing an increasingly urgent crises-the number of uninsured continues to sky rocket, while the under-insured middle class continues to expand.   The result is record numbers of both children and adults who do not receive even basic timely medical attention, and when they do, they tend to run to costly emergency rooms in record numbers.  Right-wing conservatives love to demonize "socialized medicine," but certainly not all "socialized medicine" is the same.  In this country we pride ourselves on providing free public education for everyone, then why can't we provide at least some baseline level of medical care for everyone, especially kids?  Some such coverage already exists and could certainly be expanded.  This would not stop individuals from choosing to get additional private coverage, but it would provide a much needed benefit to those that cannot afford even adequate basic coverage.  Taxes would go up, but I would be perfectly happy to pay higher taxes if that means I can actually get decent basic coverage without paying thousands a year in insurance premiums for unused coverage that actually does not cover much. jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/167/1/Unemployment-Rate%2C-Living-Wage%2C-and-the-Working-Poor A quick scan of Utah unemployment rate data for the last 30 years shows that our current unemployment rate of 2.5% is comparatively very low and something we should be proud of (as there are consistently higher numbers of Utahans involved in the labor market, by percentage of population, than most anywhere else in the rest of the country-working more jobs, with longer hours).  However, despite the very low unemployment rate, Utah also has a problem with low wages, which this translates into a greater number of working poor.  In other words, there is still work to do.  Wages are generally low in the state, due to many factors, such as cost of living and various labor market characteristics, and though I do not expect Utah employers to increase wages out of the goodness of their hearts, there is hope.  With such a low level of unemployment, there is a corresponding small available unemployed labor pool searching for work.  And anyone who has taken basic economics will know this means firms are increasingly competing for a shrinking number of available workers, and with a shortage in the supply of workers, wages will likely go up.  So let's keep up the good work Utahans!  Hopefully our willingness to work will make wages for all in the state more livable.     jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/166/1/Why-Teach-in-Utah Many political and public decision makers are missing a key point in the teacher shortage issue.  Yes, as the student-age population continues to rise, the supply of teachers continues to decline.  We don't need another "group of public and higher education leaders [to look] at how to increase the number of teachers."  It is simple: increase teacher pay.   It is simple labor supply and demand economics.  Increase the salary, and supply will increase.  As Dean Thompson eluded to, the bottom line is that not many want to be a teacher in the state because it is near impossible to raise a family on a teacher's starting salary in the state of Utah.  I love interacting with students, and when I started my university education I wanted to teach.  I thought about teaching high school for about 10 seconds.  However, it just didn't seem economically feasible, so I abandoned that idea and switched to business--for no other reason than the pay.  I suspect that there are many others who have gone through the same process--who may prefer to teach but economic reality forces them to do something that will provide for their family instead. It is time for state leaders to finally accept that teachers need to be paid more.  It is the only real way to increase the number and quality of teachers who will be teaching the rising generation.  Heaven help us if we fail in this most fundamental responsibility. jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/164/1/Reid%26%2339%3Bs-Glorious-Plan-to-Lose-the-War Senator Reid likes having his own way, even if it means the United States of America loses the fight against terrorism. In his most recent efforts, he has pledged that the military receive no additional funding until President Bush outlines a plan of surrender and withdrawal.Thanks Harry. By the way, don't come over for Thanksgiving as I really want my team to win the football game and I can't stand it when all you can do is talk about the ugly uniforms. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/161/1/Does-Huckabee-Fill-Thompson%26%2339%3Bs-VP-Shoes Okay, so we made a mistake.Like everyone else in America, we all thought that Fred Thompson was that guy on CSI -- strong, wise, a natural-born leader, a guy ready to step into a crisis and bring calm and reason. Six months into his presidential campaign and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between Thompson and a roast beef sandwich. To say that we are all a little disappointed is a vast understatement.More importantly, however, we now have to re-cast our ultimate Republican ticket. Still at the top of the ticket is mastermind and political genius Mitt Romney. As his Vice President, the Right Reverend Michael Huckabee. The Democrats will have more than a little trouble beating this ticket. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 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/156/1/Driving-Age-and-the-Brain-Development-Argument I largely agree with the overall message of the recent Salt Lake Tribune editorial, "Age matters: 16 is better age than 15 for teen driving to begin" (July 28, 2007)-we need to better protect our kids and make sure they are ready for the important responsibility of driving.  However, the editors' main argument for making such an age adjustment is not only lazy, but simply condescending and demeaning to all youth, and fails to reflect a more complex reality. jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Wed, 01 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/151/1/Iraqi-Orphanage-Nightmare-and-a-Beacon-of-Light-in-an-Ugly-War Like most people, I was deeply saddened and appalled by the horrific pictures of the 24 severely malnourished and abused special-needs boys found in a Baghdad orphanage this past week.  It is never easy to see such a graphic manifestation of abuse and inhumane treatment of any individual, but it is even more disheartening and demoralizing to see it as such behavior relates to the treatment and care of innocent children. jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/149/1/Graham-Stand%3A-McCain-Staffer%26%2339%3Bs-Comments-About-Mormon-Women-Unimaginable McCain presidential campaign staffer Chad Workman's comments comparing Mormon treatment of women as being similar to the radical Taliban is so backwards and bigoted it is hard to fashion a response. Senator McCain was not only correct in apologizing for Mr. Workman's comments, but it is hard to imagine that McCain could even conjure up such an image given his own personal experience with a large Mormon constituency. Perhaps Mr. Workman should ask Mormon "woman" Bay Buchanan how she feels about her religion before he puts another five toes in his mouth. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/148/1/New-Hinckley-Alumni-Center-To-Be-Dedicated-at-BYU Thanks to more than 70,000 donors, including more than 48,000 alumni and 8,000 students, the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center is nearing completion and will be dedicated this Saturday, June 23, during a 1 p.m.(MDT) ceremony. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/146/1/Poverty%26%2339%3Bs-causes%2C-solutions-vary Sometimes there is too much finger-pointing in the poverty debate, often between those who look at poverty from either a more conservative or liberal point of view. However, I do not believe that any one perspective is fundamentally at fault, nor do I believe that either perspective provides all of the answers.       There are those in a more conservative camp who point the finger of blame at individual factors. They argue that those in poverty find themselves there due to personal choices and individual factors, such as the extent of education pursued, drug and alcohol use, and even laziness. What they fail to realize is that whether or not one receives an education, is likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, and even is "lazy" or "underachieving," has a lot to do with the hand they are dealt in life.       On the other side of the coin, you have a more liberal camp that points the finger at the government and policymakers who promote and uphold particular structural and contextual factors in society that impact poverty. They argue that those in poverty find themselves there due to circumstances beyond their individual control, such as being born into a particular family composition, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity or underprivileged neighborhood. What they fail to realize is that regardless of all of the structural constraints society may put on an individual, that individual still has the ability to make choices regarding personal behavior and the optimization of opportunities.       Certainly, we can gain insight from each point of view, and neither side has a comprehensive claim on the truth regarding the causes of poverty or appropriate interventions. It is true that both individual and contextual factors matter in poverty. Furthermore, many individual factors can be influenced by contextual factors, and vice versa. Thus, the issue of poverty is truly a complex problem.       So how do we fix the problem? Do we target individual factors or focus on more macro-level contextual factors? It seems that the obvious answer is that we need to try to tackle both. In doing so, we need not pass unconstructive blame on one side or the other, but rather we must take proactive steps to eradicate the problem. We should work to educate individuals in our communities in regard to health-related issues, effective money management and budgeting methods, the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and job-searching techniques and making oneself more marketable in the workplace. Furthermore, we must take a long hard look at structural inequalities in our communities that keep the rich rich and the poor poor and strive to provide equality in educational opportunities, health care and so forth.       Certainly, there are no perfect answers to the poverty dilemma. If there were, the problem would already be solved. However, working together as concerned citizens and policymakers united, we can surely go a long way in helping those less fortunate around us find the many benefits and opportunities in society that we so often take for granted. jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/145/1/Conserve-natural-resources I applaud Gov. Huntsman for his recent efforts at seeking ways to conserve our natural resources and protect our environment. This is a very important issue and one that I wish more politicians would spend time on. Despite the arguments of some, we are hardly dealing with a "pop-science" or "global-warming charade."  Nearly all current scientific evidence points directly to global warming and climate change. Those few scientists that believe global warming is not happening are the ones on the fringe of science. They repeatedly use such tired arguments as melting ice caps on Mars as so-called proof that what is happening here is normal and inevitable. Regardless of whether or not global warming is occurring at the rate that current science estimates, one thing is indisputable: We are currently consuming natural resources and polluting the environment at a staggering rate and we need to seek cleaner and more efficient sources of energy. It has been argued that only God can control the climate. We must remember that ultimately we are each stewards of this beautiful Earth that God has provided for us and it is our moral responsibility to try and seek ways to best use this wonderful gift. Thus, it is in our hands to decide how we want to treat this planet and how we want to leave it for our children and future generations. Jonathan H. Westover jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/139/1/LARGEST-NUMBER-OF-SCHOOLS-AND-STUDENTS-EVER-TO-PARTICIPATE-IN-2007-HOPE-OF-AMERICA-PERFORMANCE Provo, UT, April 25 - Hope of America, presented by America 's Freedom Foundation, will be performed at BYU's Marriott Center on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:15 p.m. This year's performance includes 7,000 elementary students from 56 Utah County schools. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/133/1/Shortage-in-Supply-of-Utah-Teachers-- What will it take for the state legislators to recognize and fully acknowledge the major education dilemma in Utah?  As the student-age population continues to rise, the supply of teachers continues to decline.  We don't need another group of public and higher education leaders to look at how to increase the number of teachers.  It is simple: increase teacher pay.   It is simple labor supply and demand economics.  Increase the salary, and supply will increase.  It is nice that online institutions are available in the state to provide a flexible alternative for interested individuals to receive their teaching licensure, but that flexibility alone won't be enough to draw people into the field.  The bottom line is that not many want to be a teacher in the state because it is near impossible to raise a family on a teacher's starting salary in the state of Utah.  I love interacting with students, and when I started my university education I wanted to teach.  I thought about teaching high school for about 10 seconds.  However, it just didn't seem feasible, so I abandoned that idea and switched to business--for no other reason than the pay.  I suspect that there are many others who have gone through the same process--who may prefer to teach but economic reality forces them to do something that will provide for their family instead. It is time for state leaders to finally accept that teachers need to be paid more.  It is the only real way to increase the number and quality of teachers who will be teaching the rising generation.  jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/114/1/Families-should-be-Prepared I agree that families should do all in their power to prepare for unforeseen emergencies.   Many in the media have provided some good thoughts on battling our perceptions concerning cost and space barriers to food storage and emergency preparation.  However, I have read that some believe that those barriers aloan are the cause for individuals and families not to be prepared, and that every family should be able to easily afford as "little" as $600 a year for their emergency preparedness.  I disagree with the implication that everyone can afford $600 a year (or $50 a month) to put towards food storage.  Certainly many of us can, but what about those in poverty, or at least on an already over-stretched fixed budget?  For them it is not simply a matter of tightening the belt a bit to squeeze out an extra $50 a month.  The money is often simply not there.  The problem is that when disasters happen, it is often the poorer neighborhoods and communities that take the brunt of it (for example, the flood damage in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina was disproportionately in poor and impoverished neighborhoods) and we all can remember how ineffective government response to the disaster was.  Furthermore, who was it that did not get needed assistance in a timely manner?  It was largely the poor.            Therefore, we can talk about how important it is to prepare ourselves and our families for disasters and that we cannot or should not rely on the government to bail us out, and I would largely agree with that, given my personally situation.  However, we cannot make those kinds of blanket statements for everyone and imply that if others "fail" to prepare, that it is their fault.  In addition, we should expect the government to step in and provide timely and efficient aid in those situations.  That is one of the reasons we pay taxes, and we cannot forget that we need to hold the government accountable too.       jon.westover@gmail.com (Jonathan H. Westover) Thu, 28 Dec 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/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/38/1/Graham-Stand-Archives%3A-Past-Article-About-Why-Being-Mormon-Helps-Romney This article was originally published in early 2006 -- it was the first to nationally argue that Romney's Mormonism might be a strength to his candidacy.Apparently, the cultural revolution of the 1960's did not do much for religious tolerance. At least that is the "scoop" coming out of our nation's capital as portrayed recently by well-known conservative columnist Robert Novak.  According to a recent article on whether Mitt Romney can sway the southern evangelical vote, Novak interviewed several key evangelical leaders who indicated that their rank-and-file would rather vote for Hilary Clinton than see a Mormon in the nation's highest office and that without their vote, Romney cannot win.Them's fighten' words. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/76/1/MS-COMPANIES-ENDURE-AFTER-DEATH-OF-FOUNDER Mark Stephensen, loving husband, father, and bishop was the founder of MS Concrete and a very active community leader.  He passed away recently leaving his company and it's legacy to be run by his very capable senior management team.  rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Thu, 19 Oct 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/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/53/1/Opinion%3A-Happy-Father%26%2339%3Bs-Day.--Where%26%2339%3Bs-Dad%3F If you hadn't noticed, the father's of the world are gone. Whether it be having children out of wedlock or two lesbian women having a child, one thing that is happening at an alarming rate is that fathers are disappearing from the landscape. Given the statistics for fatherless homes, our society is going to be in serious trouble.  Here are a few alarming numbers from credible studies relating to this issue: rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Wed, 07 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/49/1/Is-English-Preference-Really-Racist%3F Nevada Senator Harry Reid has stated that forcing illegal immigrants to learn English before they qualify for citizenship is racist.  Okay Senator, putting aside the political rhetoric, let's examine what is racist and what just makes sense. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/44/1/Tri-State-Transportation-Plan-Necessary-for-Vegas-Valley It is estimated that nearly 3,000 people make the commute from St. George and Cedar City, Utah to Las Vegas on a daily basis.  As you get closer to Las Vegas, the number of commuting suburbanites grows significantly and the future will create a real problem for Las Vegas Valley planners if it is not addressed now rather than later. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Rob Graham) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/42/1/BYU-Students-Create-Free-Online-Tutorial-for-Popular-Genealogy-Program A team of Brigham Young University students and faculty members recently created a new free online tutorial for the Personal Ancestral File program that is available at www.paftutorial.byu.edu to anyone interested in family history. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Emerson Chase) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/41/1/Claremont-University-Announces-Endowed-Chair-for-Mormon-Studies Claremont Graduate University announced the launch of a $6 million fundraising campaign for the Howard W. Hunter Chair for Mormon Studies, the first of its kind at a secular university in the United States. The new course furthers CGU's focus on comparative analysis of faith-based traditions, making the institution a national leader in world religious studies. rgraham@lawyerswest.net (Beehive Standard Weekly ) Mon, 15 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 http://beehivestandardweekly.com/articles/20/1/Modestly-Speaking There they were, hundreds of dresses on the "prom" rack of Dillards and not one with a hint of modesty. Sharon sighed in despair, "Why can't I just be normal and wear what I want?" hpayne@lawyerswest.net (Heather Payne) Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0800