October / November 2007 Features
Hydrate Your Hot Dog: Keep Your Best Buddy Comfortable During the Dog Days
By Bill Ignacio, DVM Early autumn in the Valley is more than just parties in the pool and back-to-school. It’s a great time to be out and about! But, while we may be enjoying the warm days and the sunshine,...
Read more >STARS Tenth Annual Freedom Golf Tournament
Photography by Mark Susan September 14 >> STARS Tenth Annual Freedom Golf Tournament, Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 Gainey Club Dr. Over one hundred people teed off at the golf tournament put on by...
Read more >Sedona Rouge Anniversary Gala
September 14 >> Sedona Rouge Anniversary Gala, Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa, 2250 W. Hwy. 89A Broadway star Teri Bibb, cellist Steve Velez, and pianist Brett Strader helped the AAA Four Diamond...
Read more >Schumacher Mercedes-Benz: An Evening of Fashion
Photography by Eric Fairchild August 10 >> Schumacher Mercedes-Benz: An Evening of Fashion, Schumacher European Mercedes-Benz, 18530 N. Scottsdale Rd. Schumacher Mercedez-Benz, The J Group, and...
Read more >“Pass It On” Movie Premier
Photography by Eric Fairchild August 16 >> Pass It On Movie Premier, Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club, 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd. #14 Actors, authors, athletes, and inventors are just some of the all-star...
Read more >Want Business Success? Pick Up Some Intelligence!
By Jon Kenton Making decisions is a fact of life. We make many every day—what to wear, eat, or watch on TV. Business-decision making is one of the key elements necessary to build and manage a successful...
Read more >Ask Coach Lea
By Lea Friese-Haben Dear Coach Lea, I find myself attracted to women who are beautiful but mean. They are the type of woman who dates others behind my back, or the kind who is only after my money. I never...
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Adopt A Pet
Ferdinand is a 1-year-old Jack Russell-terrier mix. He is very active and energetic. He is not recommended for cats but may get along with other dogs. He is best for junior high age and up. His adoption fee is $125, which includes his vaccines, microchip, and neuter. Cypress is a 1-year-old terrier-American pit bull mix. She is between 46 and 65 pounds. Cypress is a sweet girl with lots of energy. She would love to go on hikes and walks. [...]
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Music Uncategorized
Home-Grown Symphonies: Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona Music
Applause and praise abounded at a recent concert of the Arizona Wind Symphony (AWS) in Tempe. The group of 80 adult band members had performed the Arizona Centennial Overture, an original piece commissioned to honor the state’s 100-year celebration. “One audience member actually caught me after the concert and said that the piece was her favorite because of how it described all of Arizona’s history and culture,” said Bill Richardson, director of the symphony. For nearly a year and a [...]
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Ten Valentine’s Day Gifts For Everyone You Love
For the Wife- Not all chocolate is made equal. La Maison Du Chocolat is a French chocolatier that has been perfecting its decadent recipes for decades. A standard heart-shaped box of chocolates is okay, but a box of La Maison du Chocolat chocolate will let her know how special and important she is to you. You can purchase an Assorted Chocolate Gift Box at a Williams Sonoma retail store or directly from La Maison’s online store. Willians Sonoma, 2450 East [...]
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Two Cents
Two Cents
Young Adults Rated R Leeann – I loved this movie! Charlize Theron is one of my favorites. She’s masterful with her laugh a minute character work, and for someone so lovely, she does grungy very well! It’s far from a laugh-a-minute, but it has some very funny moments. Matthew – Overall, not really my favorite. The film did a little bit better than my expectations, but not by much. The plot centers on Mavis Gery (Charlize Theron) and her obsession [...]
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Technology
New Gadgets for 2012
January always means two things: New Year’s resolutions that are broken before the end of the month, and the granddaddy of all trade shows, the International Consumer Electronics Show, more simply known as CES. This positively enormous show with over 32 football fields’ worth of stuff being exhibited is held in Las Vegas, with an attendance of over 150,000. All are there looking for products that will be on the 2012 must-have list or as one heck of a knockout [...]
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Style & Beauty
2012 Wedding Season: Timeless Weddings in Store
It’s the season for taking the plunge, and the husbands- and wives-to-be of 2012 want only the newest, the latest, and the greatest when it comes to their special day. No longer the traditional, all-familiar walk to the altar our grandparents had, the modern wedding has elevated the occasion to greater heights beyond expectation. Today’s couples all want YouTube-worthy sensational weddings with the elaborate venue, enviable designs, surprising forms of entertainment, and “the gown to die for” that no one [...]
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Sports
The Cactus League: Arizona’s Spring Training
The Valley has been fortunate to have major league baseball spring training for several decades now, dating back to the origins of the Cactus League in the 1940s. Since the creation of the Cactus League, the greater Phoenix area has seen spring training become one of the most unique events in all of sports. The Cactus League consists of fifteen teams and ten locations spread out from Avondale to Mesa. Every spring, fans can go to each location and see [...]
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Old Town Scottsdale
7:30 p.m.: Checked into the Saguaro, a Joie de Vivre Hotel 4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (877) 808-2440 jdvhotels.com/hotels/saguaro With more than a dash of color and a tribute to the contemporary architecture of the region, the Saguaro is vibrant in both design and spirit. A choice of suite styles and pleasing views combine with attentive service, comfortable amenities, and convenient location to make the Saguaro perfect for your Old Town accommodations. The hotel just celebrated the opening [...]
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