Morning Briefing - May 18, 2009
Friday's bombshell that Governor Huntsman is resigning to accept the Ambassadorship to China in the Obama Administration makes next year's elections a huge deal. The Governorship along with the Senate seat currently held by Bob Bennett makes the next 18 months a full-on political sprint. In fact, the speculation over who might try to replace Huntsman has already begun.
Some experts say Huntsman's appointment deals a serious blow to the Republican party.
Forbes looks at what Huntsman's appointment means for US/China relations.
Governor Huntsman's appointment to the China post should help trade between Utah and that country.
With the change in administrations, many are wondering what we can expect from Gary Herbert once he moves into the Governor's office. Herbert says Utahns shouldn't worry.
Here are three signs that the economy may be turning around.
Here's an interesting idea to fight global warming - "Geoengineering."
Cool picture of the day - the Space Shuttle Atlantis against the sun.
Deutsche Bank says the housing bubble has completely burst, but there's no recovery in sight. In fact, the firm says Salt Lake City housing prices need to fall another 5% or so to get back to 2002-2003 levels.
Burger King makes a big mistake in their marketing campaign.
Time spent on social networks surpassed email for the first time ever in February.
Here comes live video chat on Facebook.
Gas prices have jumped 25 cents in the last three weeks.
