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Carrots won’t grant night vision, but they’re still a super-food

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Food columnist Nadhirrah explains the health benefits and myths of the carrot.

What’s so great about Sundance?

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A first-timer’s experience at the renowned film festival.
Beets are simple crops, but they have a wide variety of uses.

For healing through diet, you can’t beat a beet

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The lowly beet wasn’t always the boring, ignored or even hated vegetable that it is for many people today. In ancient times, some even...

The Weekly Reel: an explosion of web based artistic promotions

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney explains the rise in artistic contests tied to upcoming films.
Child actors Isabelle Nélisse and Megan Charpentier give good performances in 'Mama.'

‘Mama’s creative presentation can’t overcome a lukewarm story

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney reviews recent horror film Mama.
Sean Penn as Mickey Cohen in 'Gangster Squad'

‘Gangster Squad’ blends noir, western and war genres

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney reviews Gangster Squad.
A pile of artichokes

Of gods, temptation and artichokes

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At the heart of the most desirable vegetable is the artichoke.
Nearly 200 people gathered for the Clean Air Now! Rally outside of the Salt Palace on Jan. 10.

Clean Air Now! Rally held for a cleaner, greener Utah

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Protestors of Governor Herbert's energy policies gathered together to demand that elected officials invest in Utah's renewable energy.

The Weekly Reel: Top 5 Films of 2012

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney gives his top 5 favorite films for 2012.

Justa Pal’s Dating Advice: Getting his number

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Dating advice columnist Justa Pal answers a question about whether or not to ask for a classmates phone number.
Figs are a superfood among fruits.

Surprise carolers with some prepared figgy pudding

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Food reporter Nadhirrah explains the history and tradition of a Christmas favorite, figgy pudding.
Brad Pitt in a scene from "Killing Them Softly"

Good bits in ‘Killing Them Softly’ can’t overcome serious structure issues

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney reviews the film “Killing Them Softly,” staring Brad Pitt as a hit man.