Human Interest

Six Tips to Help You Stay Focused, Humble, and Passionate
While Doing Internship "Grunt" Work
If you just snagged a great internship, don't be surprised if it ends up being less glamour and more grunt work. But entertainment industry leader Emily White says that no matter how menial your tasks, there still is much to be learned. Here she offers six essential tips to help you stay motivated and get the most out of your internship experience.

Utah Plein Air Winners 2017

Exhibition: Sept. 8 through Nov. 11

Painters and nature crossed paths during the Brigham City Museum’s Fourth Annual Plein Air Competition. The event was open to all ages. Works submitted will hang in the museum Sept. 8 through Nov. 11. Each artist also submitted a petit painting for a fundraiser for the museum at a minimal cost. These pieces are also on display.

We're All to Blame

Dear Dave,

I’m 58 years old and have nothing set aside for retirement. My wife and I are on Baby Step 2 of your plan and paying off debt. We have $37,000 in debt not counting our home, and five kids still at home. We have a household income of $73,000 a year, and were wondering if we should go ahead and start Baby Step 4, investing for retirement, instead of paying off the debt.

Dan

Dear Dan,

(StatePoint) If spending more time together is on your family’s to-do list, consider the following tips and ideas to make the most of each experience.

• Run a 5K. Encourage the entire family to get active by participating in a 5K. Whether you walk, run or a do a bit of both, this is a distance that many people of all ages can accomplish with some preparation. For bonus family time: train together in the weeks leading up to the race, then plan a special meal or outing afterwards to celebrate your collective accomplishment.

(StatePoint) Your outdoor summer fun doesn’t have to stop after sundown.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying an evening hike, or simply hanging out with friends and family, these lighting tips from the experts at Energizer can keep summer fun going long after dark.

(StatePoint) To counter generic new construction projects, many cities and towns are converting older structures into vibrant tech offices, loft-style residences and even art institutions -- a process known as “adaptive reuse.”

4 Foil Packet Recipes for Easy (and Healthy) Outdoor Cooking

MILWAUKEE—There’s just something about working up an appetite in the great outdoors that makes food taste a little more delicious. But when it comes to menu planning for an upcoming camping or RV trip, finding meal ideas that are portable and healthy can be a challenge.