Opinion

Who knew that a Wildcat could ever become a Lion?

That revelation came to light in April when Tim Toone, the Weber State University Wildcats all-time receiving leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, was selected by the Detroit Lions as the final pick in the 2010 NFL draft.

His draft position led the media to dub him "Mr. Irrelevant," but Wildcat fans will tell you, as a student-athlete, Tim proved his relevance on and off the field.

(UNEDITED) The Republican Party never ceases to amaze me. They are experts at least in one sense, as much as I regret giving them credit at being an expert at anything. They are experts at setting up the circumstance of any issue or situation where it's like, heads I win, tails you lose. Or no matter the outcome of a specific situation you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. And no matter how wrong they may be and no matter how much evidence you reveal that proves that they were wrong, they will never admit to it. they will continue to cover up for their wrong doings with more deception.

(UNEDITED) We all know the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Whether through personal experience, or the growing body of research that proves it, we all know that simple lifestyle choices -- such as a healthy diet, routine health screenings and regular exercise -- extend and enhance lives. What we are learning now is that these same habits individuals adopt to improve our own lives can also have a positive impact on business productivity and the overall cost of health care in America. This connection of better health with lower costs is especially timely as the work of expanding coverage through federal health care reform gets underway.

(UNEDITED)It never ceases to amaze me as to how people comprehend the law. If the sped is posted at 65, is 75 obeying it ? Is it OK to steal if it doesn't exceed a certain amount ?

If it is illegal to come into this country without a visa, then is it "ok" to take advantage of its' education, medical and other tax supported facilities ?

(UNEDITED) I have never been ashamed of Ogden. Even when her southern cousin cities blossomed and she dilapidated and tarnished. I have always believed and held fast to the thought that while this was no utopia, we yearned and toiled and strived together to build the most culturally diverse community along the Wasatch. I believed Ogden was a place where we held our liberty above our prosperity; it was a place I was proud to call home. Today however; I am ashamed.

It was certainly not Utah Gov. Gary Herbert's finest moment in this year's campaign for Utah governor.

Last week Herbert criticized Democratic challenger Peter Corroon's proposal for Utah high schoolers to complete 20 core credits, instead of 18, with the dubious logic that the Salt Lake County mayor's plan would likely lead to the elimination of LDS religious seminary classes. Many LDS school kids take advantage of a free class period in Utah schools by taking a church seminary class in nearby locations.