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“The very best time to launch a new product or service is when the market appears exhausted or depleted. There’s more room at the top and fewer people in a hurry to get there.” - Seth Godin

According to Fox 13’s Nineveh Dinha, thousands of FLDS are at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City today to protest the selling of their homes and property. The judge will not make a ruling today,according to Ninevah she says she just wants to listen to the members.

LDS Prophet, Monson, presenting President Obama with his family geneology

From KCPW:

“Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker discussed the role of public transit in reducing greenhouse gases before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. He called Salt Lake City a leader in climate change policy, and said residents are in a unique position to observe the effects of climate change.”

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July 16 - Black Keys/ Human Highway
July 23 - M. Ward/ Land of Talk
July 30 - Sonic Youth/ Awesome Color
August 6 - Q-Tip/ B.o.B
August 13 - Toots and the Maytals/ N.A.S.A
August 20 - Iron and Wine/ Okkervil River
August 27 - Robert Randolph and the Family Band/ Black Joe and the Honey Bears

Shows start at 7pm

More info at Twilight Concert Series official website

“Last Thursday night was incredible, to say the least. Jenny Lewis and Bon Iver played at the Gallivan Center, in downtown Salt Lake City. Every Thursday night in the summer, the city puts on FREE concerts. What could be better than listening to good music, hanging out with friends, and enjoying summer nights?” - From Three Winks

Thousands of folks, young and old descended on the Gallivan Center plaza for some good tunes this last Thursday. And it happens again this next Thurs, July 16, with The Black Keys and Human Highway.

Ron Wilkinson, speaking at Caputos Market in downtown Salt Lake City at the Utah Small Business and Healthcare Reform Meeting, Wed, July 8, 2009.

“Health reform cannot wait another year” - Judi Hillman, Executive Director, Utah Health Policy Project.

Ron Wilkinson, Judi Hillman, Tony Caputo and others were joined by several Salt Lake small business owners on Wed, July 8th at Caputos Market to speak on Healthcare Reform.

According to the Utah Small Business Healthcare Survey, Utah small business owners “overwhelmingly indicate that affordability is the barrier to providing health insurance.” The number one concern is controlling costs, followed by having guaranteed coverage that covers everybody.

Natalie Gouchnor, from the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce said at wednesday’s meeting “This issue affects all businesses, large and small. We have the lowest healthcare costs in the country and it is our priority and our obligation to provide affordable healthcare. I urge you to get behind this”.

“If small business fails in this country we will all suffer” said Bill Rappleye, Draper Chamber of Commerce. “The most common issue facing all small businesses is healthcare. If an employee cannot afford to take care of something small, it turns into something large. This issue is critical to business in our state”.

Utah Small Business Healthcare Survey:
- 80% of all small businesses support establishing a health insurance pool
- 79% want to eliminate preexisting condition rules and 74% see these rules as a barrier to starting a business.
- 64% say healthcare reform is important in getting the economy back on track

The Downtown SLC Farmers Market officially kicked off today. Great turnout! I came home with a grip of organic cheese, grass-fed beef patties, one heirloom tomato plant and a roll of handmade soap.

For more info visit www.slcfarmersmarket.org.

Other stuff you might want to check out this month (courtesy of Buy Local First):

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Books and Block Parties!
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Check out the 15th and 15th Block Party on Saturday June 13th,
from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Meet new businesses and greet the old
favorites. Entertainment for adults and children alike! This
event also includes The King’s English’s famous Semi-Annual Sale,
June 11th through June 14th. Save 30% off Hardcover, 40% off 3 or
more, and 20% off everything else on the King’s English shelves.

This Economy is Way Too Serious; It’s Time to Get a Little Silly.
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The Park Silly Sunday Market kicks off it’s third season on
Sunday, June 14th – 10:00 AM to 4 PM on Park City’s historic Main
Street. Each week Park Silly Sunday Market features music, kids
activities, eclectic local artisans, an expanded beer garden and
farmers market. The market season is every Sunday until September
27th, excluding August 2nd of the Kimball Arts Festival. For more
information visit www.parksillysundaymarket.com.

National Health Reform and Utah—What’s the Story?
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By June 23rd Congressional committees overseeing health reform
will have released legislation designed to make health care more
affordable and cover the uninsured. Several critical issues
remain unresolved, however, and your feedback and input want to
be heard. Join the Utah Health Policy Project June 23rd from
4:00-6:00 PM at one of 7 locations across the state. For more
information on locations or for any questions, visit
www.healthpolicyproject.org or call Stacey Earle at 801-433-2299.

North Temple Community Plan
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Have a say on your values, your family, and your way by attending
the North Temple Community Plan. Help the Salt Lake City
Department of Community & Economic Development June 18th from
5:30-7:30 PM at the Utah State Fairpark, Grand Building create a
community plan for everyone. Bring your family, your ideas, and
voice your opinion. Please call 801.535.6230 or email
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Coming up in July - Gallivan Center Twilight Concert Series starts July 9th