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A Chocolate Affair -- Dessert Cooking Class -- JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort - 10/30/11 10:11 PM
A Chocolate Affair -- Dessert Cooking Class -- JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
The JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, in Phoenix Arizona, is offering a dessert cooking class each Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
The class is held in the resort's Champs Kitchen.
Chocolate!
Executive Pastry Chef Kaushik Chowdhury, and his team, will teach about selecting, producing, and cooking with chocolate.
Best of all, participants will take home their chocolate creations, recipes, and a souvenir apron. You will also enjoy a breakfast buffet at the Blue Sage restaurant. The class and buffet costs $45 per person.
For further information, call 480-293-3988 … (10 comments)
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Holiday Pastry Class -- December 7th and 14th -- Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort - 10/30/11 09:49 PM
Holiday Pastry Class -- December 7th and 14th -- Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
The Pastry Chef at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, Veronica Arroyo, will be teaching piping techniques and holiday figurine molding, from 1 to 2 p.m., on December 7th and 14th.
Participants will get to take their creations home, and will also receive a gift.
The cost for the class is $25 for adults or $15 for children, ages 3 to 15.
A Pastry Chef, Demonstrating his Craft
The class is part of the resort's Passion Project, which includes a variety of cooking classes, food and beverage tastings, … (1 comments)
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Sun City West Arts & Crafts Fair -- November 5th -- Sun City West Arizona - 10/30/11 08:57 PM
Sun City West Arts & Crafts Fair -- November 5th -- Sun City West Arizona
The 33rd Annual Sun City West Arts and Craft Fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event will take place at the R.H. Johnson Recreation Center campus, located at 19803 R.H. Johnnson Blvd., in Sun City West. Both admission and parking are free of charge. Food and drink will be available at reasonable prices.
Saguaro Cactus
One of the largest fairs in the West Valley, it will feature hundreds of vendors and thousands of one-of-a-kind … (0 comments)
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Carefree Arizona Fine Art and Wine Festival -- November 4th through the 6th - 10/30/11 08:38 PM
Carefree Arizona Fine Art and Wine Festival -- November 4th through the 6th
More than 175 artists from the U.S. and abroad will participate in the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, in beautiful Carefree, Arizona.
The event is scheduled to take place on November 4th through November 6th, 2011, at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona.
The Sky over Beautiful Arizona
Come on by and see more than 5000 pieces of original artwork, in a wide variety of a artistic media.
For more information, call 480-837-5637 or visit the following website:www.thunderbirdartists.com
Carefree Arizona Fine Art and Wine Festival -- November … (4 comments)
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Arizona Classic Jazz Festival -- November 3rd through the 6th, 2011 -- Chandler Arizona - 10/30/11 08:18 PM
Arizona Classic Jazz Festival -- November 3rd through the 6th, 2011 -- Chandler Arizona
More than a dozen Jazz Bands will be performing for your listening and dancing pleasure, at the Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, on November 3rd through the 6th in downtown Chandler Arizona.
The 22nd annual event will take place at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort.
For further information, call 480-620-3941 or visit the following website:www.azclassicjazz.org
Arizona Classic Jazz Festival -- November 3rd through the 6th, 2011 -- Chandler Arizona
Photo used via a Creative Commons license on Flickr.com (through the courtesy of iJammin), October 30th, … (0 comments)
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Every American Should Watch This Video -- Interview with William K. Black Regarding Lender Fraud and the Occupy Movement - 10/30/11 02:09 PM
Every American Should Watch This Video -- Interview with William K. Black Regarding Lender Fraud and the Occupy Movement
William K. Black is Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was one of the key figures to expose corruption during the savings and loan crisis in the late 1980s.
Every American should listen to the following interview, in which Black examines the scope of the bank fraud in our current financial crisis.
Here is a link to the interview on YouTube: http://youtu.be/4XJe7O-3QBc
After you watch this video, ask yourself why thousands of criminals in banks and on Wall Street are … (0 comments)
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World Population is Now 7 Billion and Counting - 10/29/11 01:40 PM
World Population is Now 7 Billion and Counting
According to the United Nations, the world's population is estimated to reach the 7 Billion mark, on Monday, October 31st, 2011.
If so, it took just 12 short years to move from 6 billion to 7 billion. The United Nations estimates that our earth will have 8 billion inhabitants, just 14 years from now.
To put that in perspective, 7 billion seconds ago, it was the year 1789.
Our Beautiful, yet Fragile, Earth
Why should we care? Because the extreme population growth is already putting a strain on our limited natural resources and … (12 comments)
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Fall Festival -- Vertuccio Farms -- Mesa Arizona - 10/23/11 11:57 PM
Fall Festival -- Vertuccio Farms -- Mesa Arizona
Vertuccio Farms, in Mesa Arizona, will be the setting for a Fall Festival.
Attractions include a 10-acre corn maze, mini hay maze, pumpkin patch and pizza garden. There will also be a bounce house, pedal cars, rides and farm animals, for the kids.
Admission is $7.00 per person (free for kids age 4 and under).
Vertuccio Farms is located at 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa, Arizona. Hours of operation vary, day by day. For more information,please call 480-650-6606 or visit their website at: www.vertucciofarms.com
Fall Festival -- Vertuccio Farms -- Mesa Arizona
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Do you control your thoughts or do they control you? - 10/23/11 11:24 PM
Here is a wonderful and uplifting post from David Shamansky's blog. Please leave comments on David's post -- as he deserves your feedback. Great job, David!Eric Crane, Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona
Via US Mortgages:
Do you control your thoughts or do they control you?
Have you ever stopped to assess a situation and wonder... "why am I doing this" or "what am I doing here"?
Its this, and many similar thoughts, that made me think all the great writers, all the great inspirational posts mean NOTHING, yep absolutely nothing, if you don't believe them and take action.
If I tell you, "you are … (2 comments)
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Making Sense of the European Debt Crisis -- A Primer for Those Trying to Get Up to Speed - 10/23/11 12:13 PM
Making Sense of the European Debt Crisis -- A Primer for Those Trying to Get Up to Speed
European leaders are meeting in Brussels, Belgium this weekend -- trying to come to grips with the growing debt and banking crisis.
You may have heard about the economic problems in Greece and the riots they are experiencing, but you are trying to make sense of what is causing the problem and how it may ultimately impact the global economy. In this blog, I will provide you with a thumb-nail sketch, to help get you up to speed.
First, understand that Greece is … (5 comments)
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Tucson Tamale Company -- Quite Simply the Best Tamale I Have Ever Eaten - 10/21/11 10:54 PM
Tucson Tamale Company -- Quite Simply the Best Tamale I Have Ever Eaten
My wife and I drove down to Tucson today, to pick up our daughter Lauren, who is attending the University of Arizona. We are very happy to have her spending the weekend with us.
Before heading back up to the Phoenix area, Lauren took us to her favorite restaurant in Tucson -- the Tucson Tamale Company -- located at 2545 E. Broadway Road.
The Tucson Tamale Company -- Voted Best in Tucson -- and Now I Know Why
Let me say, I am a huge fan of tamales and … (11 comments)
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Global Debt Clock -- from The Economist -- Watch the Debt Pile On and Get Sick - 10/17/11 12:46 AM
Global Debt Clock -- from The Economist -- Watch the Debt Pile On and Get Sick
The folks at The Economist have put together an interactive Global Debt Clock, on the following website:
http://www.economist.com/content/global_debt_clock
Watch the debt wheel spin ever higher, and get sick to your stomach. You can also see how the total debt has mushroomed over the years and compare the debt levels for various countries.
My thoughts....
To put a stop to the madness, we have two options:
(1) The voluntary course of action is to stop the deficit spending. Cut the fat out of government programs, … (9 comments)
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4 Bedroom Home with Pool in Gilbert Arizona -- New Listing Under Contract in Three Days! - 10/16/11 11:55 PM
4 Bedroom Home with Pool in Gilbert Arizona -- New Listing Under Contract in Three Days!
My latest listing in Gilbert Arizona went under contract in just three days!Address: 2501 E. Parkview Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295Interior Square Footage: approximately 3400 sq. ft.Lot size: approximately 7800 sq. ft.Bedrooms: 4Baths: 3Living Areas: Family Room, Formal Living & Dining Room, Large Bonus Room (1st Level), Loft and Tech Center (2nd Level)Two Gar Attached GarageUpgraded * Move-In Ready * Backyard ParadiseList Price: $289,000MLS Number: 4659492
Description:EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR & THEN SOME!! ** UPGRADED ** MOVE-IN READY ** PRIVATE POOL!! ** You will love coming home to this Expansive … (5 comments)
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Cortina Residents Launch Food Drive for the Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank - 10/16/11 11:26 PM
Cortina Residents Launch Food Drive for the Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank
The residents of the Cortina neighborhood, in Queen Creek Arizona, have launched a food drive on behalf of the Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank.
With the weak economic conditions, the Food Bank is experiencing increased demand for their services. Requests for food in August 2011 were up 45% over the same period last year.
To help the Reach Out Food Bank replenish their shelves before the upcoming winter holidays, we are asking interested residents to leave food donations outside the front door of their home, on Saturday … (2 comments)
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Heard Museum Phoenix Arizona -- 10th Annual Spanish Market -- November 12th and 13th - 10/16/11 04:04 PM
Heard Museum Phoenix Arizona -- 10th Annual Spanish Market -- November 12th and 13th
Celebrate Hispanic culture at the Heard Museum on Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th, when they hold their 10th annual Spanish Market. The activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, each day.
The Spanish Market will feature a wide selection of arts and craft items, including pottery, embroidery, furniture, painting, printmaking, silver and tinwork. More than 75 Hispanic artists are participating, from Arizona, New Mexico and South America.
There will also be strolling mariachis and folklorico dancers.
Fountain at the Heard Museum, Phoenix Arizona
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Higley Unified School District -- Gilbert Arizona -- 4 Seniors Receive Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship - 10/16/11 03:44 PM
Higley Unified School District -- Gilbert Arizona -- Four High School Seniors Receive Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship
Four oustanding High School Seniors in the Higley Unified School District have been awarded scholarships from the Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Here is a list of the recipients and the amount of their scholarship award:
Quinton Moore: $4000 Leah Fiacco: $4000 Mary Ngugi: $3500 Kevin Risser: $3500 Congratulations to all of these outstanding students!
For more information on the Higley Education Foundation, please visit the following website:http://www.husd.org/Domain/1846
Higley Unified School District -- Gilbert Arizona -- Four High School Seniors Receive Ken Vandehei Memorial Scholarship
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My Thoughts on Herman Cain, Occupy Wall Street, and Growing Social Unrest - 10/15/11 11:39 PM
My Thoughts on Herman Cain, Occupy Wall Street, and Growing Social Unrest
Do you remember the 1995 film The American President, with Michael Douglas? During one point in the film, Lewis Rothschild (portrayed by Michael J. Fox), says to the President:
"People want leadership, Mr. President, and in the absence of genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand."
I think most of us will agree that America is in … (18 comments)
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Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape -- Free Workshop -- Town of Queen Creek AZ - 10/15/11 12:22 AM
Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape -- Free Workshop -- Town of Queen Creek AZ
The Town of Queen Creek Arizona will be offering a free workshop on Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 from 9:30am to Noon, at the Queen Creek Library (in the Zane Grey Room).
The workshop is free of charge to Town of Queen Creek utility customers, but you need to register.
If you'd like to attend, please call the Water Conservation Office at 480-358-3455 or email:connie.speelman@queencreek.org
Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape -- Free Workshop -- Town … (1 comments)
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Good Night From Arizona - 10/09/11 11:57 PM
Good Night From Arizona
We have had a beautiful week in Arizona (unless you are a local sports fan!). The cooler temperatures arrived, and it has been fun to spend a lot of time outdoors.
I tell people that we have two seasons in Central and Southern Arizona -- (1) Summer; and (2) Paradise. Well, we have now begun our seven-month long season of 'Paradise'.
Arizona Sunset
The Weatherman tells us that we are going to have somewhat warmer temperatures this week -- perhaps one last blast of heat before the Autumn begins in earnest.
Wherever you may reside, I hope … (11 comments)
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Flashlight that Never Needs Batteries -- Emergency Preparedness Products I Use and Recommend - 10/09/11 11:20 PM
Flashlight that Never Needs Batteries -- Emergency Preparedness Products I Use and Recommend
As part of my Emergency Preparedness plan, I have purchased a variety of lighting products -- many of which do not need batteries or other fuel sources.
Here is a photo of one example: an LED flashlight that never needs batteries
Flashlight that Never Needs Batteries
It works very simply. You hold the flashlight in your hand and squeeze down on the lever. Each time you do, it automatically pops back up and you repeat the process. It takes almost no pressure at all to squeeze down on the lever, … (3 comments)
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Solar Oven -- Cooking with Solar Power -- Emergency Preparedness Products I Use and Recommend - 10/09/11 06:07 PM
Solar Oven -- Cooking with Solar Power -- Emergency Preparedness Products I Use and Recommend
As part of my emergency preparedness plan, I have accumulated products that are designed to help you cook, when you are without a normal power supply.
One such product is a Solar Oven, which is pictured here:
Solar Oven -- View of the Interior Cooking Space with Panels Open
Solar Oven -- Exterior View with Panels Open
Solar Oven -- from Sun Oven International, Inc.
My own Solar Oven was manufactured by a U.S. based company, by the name of Sun Oven International, Inc.
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Memorabilia from the 1930s -- What Can it Tell Us About Today? - 10/09/11 01:50 PM
Memorabilia from the 1930s -- What Can it Tell Us About Today?
As some of you know, I collect old menu's and other memorabilia from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Here is another item from my collection -- the program for a meeting of The Economic Club of New York, held on March 29, 1932 at the historic Hotel Astor in New York City.
Program for the meeting of the New York Economic Club, March 29th, 1932 -- Hotel Astor, New York City
What makes this item even more interesting, is that it includes the menu for the evening, and it … (2 comments)
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Candy Drive for Queen Creek AZ -- Safe Trick or Treat Event -- Monday October 31st 2011 - 10/08/11 08:58 PM
Candy Drive for Queen Creek AZ -- Safe Trick or Treat Event -- Monday October 31st 2011
The Town of Queen Creek Arizona holds a safe Trick or Treat Event on Halloween each year -- this year, on Monday, October 31st, 2011.
The event is called Trunk or Treat and will be held at Desert Mountain Park, located at 22201 S. Hawes Road,from 6 to 9 p.m.
Jack o' Lanterns
In preparation for this event, the Town of Queen Creek is encouraging members of the community to donate candy, anytime between now and October 20th. The goal is to accumulate … (6 comments)
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Queen Creek AZ -- Youth Soccer League -- Registration Begins October 31st - 10/08/11 05:15 PM
Queen Creek AZ -- Youth Soccer League -- Registration Begins October 31st
The Town of Queen Creek Arizona will be opening registration for the 2012 Youth Soccer League, beginning on October 31st 2011.
League play will take place from January 7th through March 3rd, 2012, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Practices take place on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays (depending upon the particular registration).
Youth Soccer
Participants should be between the ages of 4 and 15 and the fees are $75 for residents and $99 for non-residents.
The League is also looking for volunteers to coach, officiate games, or to keep score. … (1 comments)
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Queen Creek AZ -- Adult Co-Rec Softball League -- Registration Begins October 31st - 10/08/11 05:06 PM
Queen Creek AZ -- Adult Co-Rec Softball League -- Registration Begins October 31st
The Town of Queen Creek Arizona will be opening registration for the Adult Co-Rec Softball League, beginning on October 31st 2011.
League play will take place from January 4th through March 16th, 2012, on Wednesday and Friday nights. The games will be held at Founders' Park from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Softball
Only eight teams will be included in the league and the fee of $475 includes the end-of-season, single elimination tournament. Individuals who are looking to be placed on a team can contact the Queen Creek … (0 comments)
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Arizona Diamondbacks -- Congratulations on a Great Season -- We'll Get Them Next Year! - 10/07/11 11:48 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks -- Congratulations on a Great Season -- We'll Get Them Next Year!
The 2011 Major League Baseball Season came to an end today, for the Arizona Diamondbacks. They lost Game 5 in the National League Divisional Series to the Milwaukee Brewers -- but what a season it was.
Chase Field -- Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks -- Downtown Phoenix Arizona
The Dbacks had finished last in the National League West for the past two years. This year, under the direction of a new General Manager, Team Manager and Coaching Staff, Arizona fans were hopeful that the Diamondbacks would be more competitive -- perhaps achieving … (4 comments)
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Phoenix Fashion Week -- October 5 through October 8, 2011 - 10/02/11 08:00 PM
Phoenix Fashion Week -- October 5 through October 8, 2011
A variety of activities will be taking place during Phoenix Fashion Week, which is scheduled to run from Wednesday October 5th, through Saturday October 8th, 2011.
Things get under way on Wednesday night with the Fashionably Pink Charity Fashion Show, at the Musical Instrument Museum. Over 30 local celebrities and breast cancer survivors will display designer creations on the runway.
Runway Activities will then take place on Thursday through Saturday evening, at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.
For more information on Phoenix Fashion Week activities or to purchase tickets, please visit the following … (9 comments)
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Sunnyslope Art Walk -- October 8th 2011 -- Things to Do in Phoenix Arizona - 10/02/11 07:35 PM
Sunnyslope Art Walk -- October 8th 2011 -- Things to Do in Phoenix Arizona
The Sunnyslope Art Walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The event takes place on Central Avenue, from Dunlap Avenue to the canal.
You can shop for a wide variety of original art and also listen to live music.
Parking is available at the following locations:
MarketPlace at Central (115 E. Dunlap Ave.) Sunnyslope High School (35 W. Dunlap Ave.) This is a free event and takes place two times each year: on the 2nd Saturday of April … (2 comments)
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Why I Favor Severe Term Limits -- One Realtor's Opinion - 10/01/11 10:57 PM
Why I Favor Severe Term Limits -- One Realtor's Opinion
I was raised in a conservative household and when I was 18 years of age, I registered as a Republican. Before I was 30, however, I became a registered 'Independent'.
Public polls indicate that Congressional approval levels are in single digits. There are a growing number of Independent voters and a growing distrust of members of both parties. Some believe that Congressional gridlock is a good thing. That might be true during 'normal' times or good times. In a time of crisis, it is anything but a good thing. And we … (9 comments)
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Eric Crane - Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona
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