Author Archives: Mark Shenefelt

Defeated zombie campaigns remain to haunt Romney

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Mark Shenefelt

Zombies live. Candidates who drop out of a presidential race these days only “suspend” their campaigns. Newt Gingrich finally bailed Tuesday, a few weeks after Rick Santorum exited. Several other contenders folded their hands earlier. Most of them “suspended” their … Read More

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Live video stream of Utah GOP convention

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mark Shenefelt

Standard.net plans to carry a live video stream from the Utah Republican convention on Saturday. Coverage begins about 11 a.m. and will continue to about 2 p.m. The U.S. Senate and Utah governor nominating speeches and delegate voting will occur … Read More

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‘Pay gap’ wider for Utah women

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Mark Shenefelt

American women are paid 77 cents to every $1 made by men, a stubborn statistic causing consternation and debate among researchers and politicians. A report out this week shows the so-called “pay gap” is even wider in Utah, with the … Read More

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Runners at risk from oblivious drivers

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Mark Shenefelt

It seems too early in the season for my usual post complaining about drivers not watching for joggers. But a guy almost ran me over today, so here goes. I’ve seen more runners wearing bright fluorescent clothing – searing greens … Read More

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No economic crisis in college football

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

The captains of college football industry march happily along, expanding stadiums and raising coaches’ salaries. What economic downturn? I was stunned to read that the state of Idaho and donors will spend more than $22 million on stadium expansion and … Read More

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Memory like a sieve? Rick Perry’s my man

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

I go to the grocery store and inevitably end up scratching my head in frustration. What am I forgetting? Milk? Cheez-Its? The mystery item often will come to mind only after I get home, no doubt a vital item for … Read More

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Vintage Ron McBride, to the last

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

If you’re a Ron McBride fan, don’t miss this video at his retirement announcement. It’s vintage McBride. The guy is entertaining as hell.

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“Hatch Plant” bankrupt and spent $33 million fed grant

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

A USA Today story details how a green energy company trumpeted by Sen. Orrin Hatch – the power plant was even named after the Utah lawmaker – went bankrupt after using a $33 million federal grant to pay debts. It’s … Read More

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Congress: Dumb and Dumber

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

The debt default standoff was such a hit, Congress has decided to stage a government shutdown sequel. It’s Groundhog Day meets Dumb and Dumber. With world financial markets teetering day to day based on any and all new negative indicators, … Read More

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Drug company cash flows to Utah doctors

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mark Shenefelt

Pharmaceutical firms have paid millions of dollars to Utah doctors and other health care professionals for speaking fees, consulting, research, travel and meals, a major database project shows. In a new update to its ongoing Dollars for Docs project, the … Read More

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