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09/15/2026 · Nephi

The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit

Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.

09/13/2026

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The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last

Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is not really about getting lost in the woods. It’s about the tiny, stubborn pause we allow ourselves before duty comes knocking again.

09/13/2026

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The Radical Skill of Paying Attention

Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration, politeness, or productivity. She saw it as a moral act—and her advice for practicing it begins with getting something wrong.

09/13/2026

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The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due

Washington keeps selling short-term fixes for long-term problems, and voters keep paying the invoice. Tariffs, housing costs, immigration fights, and artificial intelligence all point to the same question: who absorbs the damage when leaders chase applause?

09/13/2026

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Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again

The immersive Van Gogh show has turned one of art’s most complicated painters into a giant screensaver with excellent marketing. It’s time to rescue him from the laser projector.

09/13/2026

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Duchesne County Commissioners Set to Convene: Public Invited to Attend

The Duchesne County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 10:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the County Administration Building, 964 E 400 S, Duchesne, UT 84021. Agendas are posted in advance on the county website. Public comment is welcome during designated periods. Please check the official Duchesne County website for the most up-to-date schedule and any special meeting notices.

Uintah County Planning & Zoning Meeting Set for April 9th: Zone Changes, Event Venue on Agenda

UINTAH COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 PM UINTAH COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMMISSIONER'S BOARD ROOM 155 East 100 South, Vernal, Utah I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (March 12, 2024) IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) A. Zone Change Request - Parcel ID: 01-0015-0000 - From R-1 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) - Applicant: Smith Development LLC B. Conditional Use Permit Application - "The Barn Venue" - Event Center - Parcel ID: 01-0020-0010 - Applicant: Johnson Events Inc. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Subdivision Plat Amendment Request - "Meadow Creek Estates" - Lot 3 - Applicant: Green Valley Homes VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and Recommendation on proposed amendments to the Uintah County General Plan. VII. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the County Clerk's office at 435-781-5480 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. POSTED: April 4, 2024

Unknown County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meetings: Agendas and Minutes Available

The Unknown County Board of County Commissioners meets regularly to conduct the business of the county. Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted here in advance, and minutes from past meetings are archived for public review. These documents provide detailed information on the discussions, decisions, and actions taken by the Board.

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Utah Constitution

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Probate - 09/28/2026

BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPTS TEMPORARY 180-DAY LAND USE REGULATION FOR DATA CENTERS

Zoning - 09/25/2026

Box Elder County Attorney Issues Legal Decision on Referendum Applications for Resolutions

Other - 05/28/2026