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NEWS BREAK What makes us dance? It really is all about that bass If you dance more when the bass hits, it could be because of your vestibular system. Sometimes, it really is all about that bass. A recent study in the journal Current Biology found that people danced 12% more when very low frequency bass was played. The study was done by scientists at the LIVElab at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, who wanted to see what musical ingredients make us want to dance.
Artemis 1: A visual tour of the most powerful rocket ever built
By Jackson Woolsey
Sitting in the commander’s seat of Orion is Commander Moonikin Campos, a suited mannequin that can collect data on what future human crews might experience on a lunar trip. The mannequin’s name, picked via a public contest, is a nod to Arturo Campos, a NASA electrical power subsystem manager who aided in Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth.
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Rimac Nevera has set a top speed record for production electric vehicles of 258 mph (412 kph). For those who enjoyed the opening sequence of “Top Gun: Maverick” this past summer, that is one-third the speed of sound, rolling on four Michelin Cup 2Rs. Nevera has entered production at Rimac’s Porsche-funded factory near Zagreb, Croatia, and the first customer cars have been delivered.
MORGAN SENIOR QUARTERBACK #2 NICK DESPAIN was the games MVP completing 17/23 passes for 357 yards and 6 touchdowns. Despain led the Trojans to their 8th state championship in school history with a convincing 55-3 win over the Juab Wasps. On the season Nick piled up 2861 passing yards, 34 touchdowns through the air, and 15 rushing touchdowns. Photos by Benjamin Brown
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ine weeks ago, we restarted delivery of the Morgan County Newspaper in the printed format and through the United States Postal Service. There was a great deal of uncertainty as to how well this project would go, and although much of that uncertainty still exists today, one thing is for sure and that is that the residents of Morgan County were very pleased to see the paper back in their mailboxes. This positivity can be felt not only in the subscription checks that we see each week, but also the emails and phone calls that I have personally received. I have now received emails from over 100 residents that have thanked me for relaunching the paper, volunteering to sit on our advisory board and asking how they can contribute to the paper.
There was a large checklist of things that were going to need to happen for us to be successful. Some of the list is still unchecked, but much of it is now done. We have established a group of writers who are covering the topics and issues that are important to you. We have also established a process and procedure for design and printing and mailing the paper each week. We now have Ben Brown contributing sports photos, which will make the paper even better. We are still looking forward to opening a local office and updating the website, with a complete new website not just for community news but for local businesses and organizations to keep the residents of Morgan County informed and involved. We know we still have a lot of work to do but we are looking forward to it.
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ovember, the month where high school football comes to an end and the state champions are crowned. Morgan has found themselves in a championship game for four consecutive years. The first being in November of 2019. The team took on the wasps of Juab high school. In the game Morgan was the lower seeded team going into the final but they came out victorious winning a low scoring battle 8-0. In 2020, the football season of course looked different than every season in the past as covid took its toll. That year the team only played in four region games, winning each one. Later that season the Trojans rallied through the playoffs and found themselves in the championship game yet again. This game was also played against the Juab Wasps, but this time they got redemption taking down the Trojans in a heartbreaking, low scoring defensive clash. November 2021 was a similar story. The team battled it out in the 3A championship game with region 13 rival Grantsville. They came up short 14-10 at Weber State University. This year Morgan came back into the postseason with vengeance
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NEWS BREAK UK scientists have developed a virus-killing plastic The team at Queen’s University Belfast say their plastic film is cheap and could be fashioned into protective gear such as aprons. It works by reacting with light to release chemicals that break the virus. The study showed it could kill viruses by the million, even in tough species which linger on clothes and surfaces. The research was accelerated as part of the UK’s response to the COVID pandemic. Studies had shown the COVID virus was able to survive for up to 72 hours on some surfaces, but that is nothing compared to sturdier species.
JAMES SAXTON STANDS AT A WAR memorial in Washington, D.C. Saxton was among 74 veterans to take part in the Honor Flight.
DANIEL JAMES SITS in front of the Vietnam Wall. James joined the Air Force in 1963.
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Veterans relive military service aboard Honor Flight By Becky Ginos
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t’s been 40 years since James Saxton joined the military and served in Vietnam, where he was wounded after being hit by shrapnel when his patrol was attacked at base camp. That was on his daughter’s first birthday. Saxton made it home but many of his friends did not. He was given the opportunity to go back to Washington, D.C. last week as part of the Honor Flight to see the memorials honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “It was an absolutely wonderful trip,” said Saxton. “I got to meet other veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. We visited the war memorials, saw the White House and Capitol. They just dedicated the new WWI Memorial and we were the first group to see it. It was a neat place.” Saxton was born and raised in
It was an absolutely wonderful trip. I got to meet other veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. We visited the war memorials, saw the White House and Capitol. James Saxton Morgan and joined the Navy in October 1961 and spent seven years aboard three different ship destroyers. “We were off the coast of Vietnam patrolling,” he said. “I wanted to know what was going on in country so I volunteered for special forces. I was wounded on Sept. 13, 1969. I was trying to get the patrol boat out and when I was running the shrapnel hit me – but it was not enough to send me home.” When he got out of the Navy he
worked in highway construction then worked at Hill Air Force Base in the missile division for 21 years. Saxton had heard about the Honor Flight and put in an application in 2020. “The pandemic hit and all of the flights were canceled,” he said. “I forgot about it and then last spring I got another message about this one so I filled out an application again. In August I received a call and they asked me if I’d like to go Sept. 13.” There were outstanding wonderful people with the Honor Flight, said Saxton. “It was a great experience for me because I would have never gotten an opportunity to do something like this – that made it twice as good for me.” Kaysville resident Daniel James was also aboard the Honor Flight last week. “It was a tremendous experi-
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LETTER FROM PUBLISHER
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he self-introduction was never a strong skill for me. Typing it and putting it out to every household in the county does not make it easier! That said, I am Bryan Scott. I am pleased to introduce myself as the new publisher of the Morgan County News. A few weeks ago, Mauricio reached out to me to see if I would be interested in taking over the newspaper. As much as he wanted to save it and make sure the community had a proper newspaper, he was running out of bandwidth to care for it. But that was not my first phone call with Mauricio. He called a few years ago, right in the middle of the pandemic.
He explained to me that his local newspaper, The Morgan County News, was closing. He knew that I would find this information painful, but he was going to try to keep the paper running. I tried to help where I could. I feel that all things happen for a reason – well most things. Truth is that in 2020 when Mauricio took over the paper I was not in the position
to work on the Morgan County News. So this is somewhat a story of timing, at the time that Mauricio could and now that my team can. Starting this week, the Morgan County News will now be published by Loyal Perch Media. Loyal Perch Media publishes 20 newspapers and six magazines in Utah, delivering publications to over 600,000 homes each month. The team and I have tried to move as quickly as possible to keep the paper running and return to print. That is right – the Morgan County News is back in print. We will be mailing the paper out each Thursday for in-home delivery on Friday.
I would love to hear from you. I want the Morgan County News to be a useful and valuable tool for each and every resident that picks it up. Call me at 385-777-9766 or email me at Bryan.S@ theCityJournals.com, tell me what you love about the Morgan County News, tell me what you don’t love about the paper. Tell me what you want to see in the future. I am also looking to create an advisory board. I am looking for 6-10 people who would be willing to meet with me once per month. As a member of the board you will help guide the future of the Morgan County News. l
Falling petroleum prices giving Democrats some optimism Weeks of falling gas prices are dulling what had previously been a sharp Republican weapon, giving Democrats another glimmer of hope ahead of the midterm elections. Months ago, sky-high gas prices were a major reason why Democrats’ prospects looked bleak. But as candidates hit the homestretch ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms, the lower gas prices are giving reasons for Democrats to think they can be more competitive. Since hitting a June peak of $5.02 on average across the country, U.S. gasoline prices have fallen by $1.28 and are averaging about $3.74 per gallon as of Friday. That’s still relatively high and up about 56 cents from a year ago.
Holiday spending could be reduced this year Persistent inflation – consumer prices increased by 8.5% in July over last year – has reshaped how we are budgeting for everyday necessities and occasional indulgences. Prices are up for everything from groceries to clothing, shoes, stationery items and more. It’s also forced many households to tap into their savings or rack up more credit card debt just to keep up with the higher cost of living. Over the past year, credit card debt has jumped by $100 billion, or 13%, the biggest percentage increase in more than 20 years.What does all this mean for the upcoming 2022 holiday shopping season? Less. A lot less. It’ll be a stark contrast from last year's robust holiday performance, according to a new forecast from consulting firm Deloitte.
Mass burial site found in Ukrainian city A mass burial site containing around 440 graves has been found in the Ukrainian city of Izyum after it was liberated from Russian control, a top police officer has told Sky News. Ukraine’s president confirmed that a “mass burial site” has been found but he said “clear, verified information” would be released on Friday. “We want the world to know what is really happening and what the Russian occupation has led to,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a nightly video address to the nation.
Four students in Moscow, Idaho, died from an edged weapon, police say Police in Moscow, Idaho, believe a knife or other edged weapon was used to kill four University of Idaho students this past weekend, providing an update about a homicide case they describe as "an isolated, targeted attack." Whoever is responsible for the deaths remain at large.
Disney World increases ticket prices for second time in a year
The current price for a one-day, one-park ticket is between $109 and $159, depending on demand. But starting December 8, that range will now also depend on the park you choose to visit. Three out of the four theme parks will be more expensive to visit, with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios both seeing more than a 12% increase.