Paul Barney, Standard-Examiner

Paul Barney

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Ogden, UT, United States

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June 30th will be one second longer

According to NASA June 30 will have one extra second added to the day. This is due to the earth slowing down just a little bit. This... → Read More

The Terminator wants to help back-to-school programs

Who says the Terminator doesn’t have a sense of humor?  Arnold Schwarzenegger Pranks Fans As ‘The Terminator’ For Charity <a href= → Read More

Divided Stairs at Utah Valley University.

Utah Valley University has a solution for those that want to text and walk. Divide the stairs.  Utah Valley University trying new solution to → Read More

Donald Trump announces he is running for president

Donald Trump has announced he was running for president.  Here Are the Funniest Tweets About Donald Trump’s Presidential Bid: Yes, Donald Trump is now officially ..... → Read More

Virtual reality is here in the form of Oculus Rift

Xbox announced with Oculus that their products will be shipping together.  Oculus Rift Unveiled: Virtual Reality Headset Comes With Xbox Controller <a href= → Read More

Sir Christopher Lee dies at age of 93

Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93.  Lee had been acting since 1946, and was considered a master of the art.  Well, because you know... <a... → Read More

Won't someone think of the Dinosaurs?

Some people are so inconsiderate taking pictures of animals they killed, or movie props.  So barbaric that this should still be allowed... No conservation laws in effect... → Read More

'90s kids rejoice, this cartoon is getting rebooted

Everyone knows that little girls are made with sugar, spice and everything nice, except the Powerpuff Girls had a special ingredient, Chemical X. This turned three perfect little girls into superheroes.    <blockquote class= → Read More

Monday Memories: Ogden Sugar Co.

Ogden Sugar Co. was established in 1898, and focused on sugar from beets as opposed to cane sugar that was shipped in. The company in various forms was in operation for over 80 years. During the first few years of operation, the company joined... → Read More

The first space walk took place 50 years ago

NASA has been around a long time. 50 years ago Wednesday was the first ever space walk.  Stepping Out in Space: 50 Years Since NASA's First EVA <a href= → Read More

Cyber bullies have nothing on Dancing Man

A man named Sean O’Brien is famous, for Dancing. He has been granted the title #dancingman.  Very well played Internet ... Respect to <a href= → Read More

Monday Memories: Early Ogden businesses

From its founding, Ogden was known as a city of transportation.  Ogden city was established Feb. 6, 1851.  Due to Ogden being such a crossroads location, it earned the nickname Junction City and was a major railroad town from the... → Read More

VIDEO: The final Late Night with David Letterman

The bittersweet end has come, David Letterman has said his last goodbye on Late Night.   A little of David @Letterman's... → Read More

Bill Nye to Crowd source a Light Sail Spacecraft.

With a goal of $200,000, donors have far surpassed that with a total of $366,280 with 42 days to go. What is this goal? It is for Bill Nye the Science guy to build a Light Sail Space ship.   <blockquote class= → Read More

The Muppets are moving from the big screen to the little screen

The Muppets have held a long history in the world of entertainment. This fall they will return to the small screen during a prime time slot on ABC.   It’s time to... → Read More

Monday Memories: Ogden Reds baseball

OGDEN — When mentioning baseball here in Utah usually we think of the Raptors or even the Bees, but the Reds? Not in this century.   The Ogden Reds were active here in Ogden between 1939-1955. They were an affiliate of the... → Read More

Stephen Colbert: Teachers' best friend in South Carolina

Stephen Colbert announced Thursday that he will be funding all teachers’ grants on Donorschoose.org in his native state of South Carolina. This announcement will affect 800... → Read More

Halley's comet will put on a show tonight.

Halley’s Comet only circles around every 75 years, but it’s tail creates a shower just about every year.  Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaking Wed AM is made up... → Read More

Hey, Batman! Saturday is Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day happens annually every first Saturday in May. This started back in 2002.   Check out the <a href= → Read More

Fallon helps Ogden 4-year-old get viral video fame

Little Bostyn Smith — the name may not ring any bells but her fame is growing. With her video of “I’m going back to Cali,” being aired on the Late Show with... → Read More