This commentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel Walker Howe explores a question Mormons often pose, but addresses it from a new perspective.

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Lance C. Williams, producer of the original "Charly" film, is adamant about what the new 3D version of the movie is, a version about to be released on the film's 10-year mark. "This is not just a movie redone in 3D," Williams said. "It's fresh with new scenes and changes to the storyline, plugs in the holes.

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On March 18, 2015, The Utah Women & Leadership Project, partnered with the UVU Women’s Success Center, the Women’s Leadership Institute and other organizations provided our Utah community with an evening with Sheri Dew. Her remarks were entitled “You Were Born To Lead.” She gave seven distinct points about leadership in our varied spheres. As Elaine Dalton said in her introduction, “We are not ordinary women and this is not an ordinary time.” Susan Madsen, Project Director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project, echoed this idea, saying, “We don’t have the luxury of thinking only some women should or can be leaders. We all must be.” Having been personally drawn to leadership roles within various community organizations, I can attest to the wise counsel that Dew gives about leadership and being effective. I have made the mistakes she cautions against.

MR says: The Church recently updated its handbook for stake presidents, bishops, and other local leaders, adding new guidelines for situations regarding same-sex marriage.

Many people, if asked what they know about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Mormons, would refer to their abstention from alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee. While other religions also observe dietary rules, the LDS church’s health practices are particularly well known but less well understood.

As Utah reigns in its third year as "most charitable state," there are certain factors that seem to set it apart from other states as volunteer hours and service hours are added up.

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