If I was younger, a lot better looking, could dance and was female, then I’d be headed to the US Airways Center on Saturday, August 15. The Phoenix Suns Dancers are holding auditions, and all the info you need is here. Since I clearly don’t qualify to be a Suns Dancer, I’ll have to be satisfied with this photo. It’s as close as I’ll get… … [Read more...]
Free Skin Cancer Screenings: Saturday July 11 at Banner Gateway Medical Center

Arizona has the highest skin cancer incident rate in the country and the second highest rate in the world. Skin cancer can be deadly but nearly all skin cancer can be treated if it is detected and diagnosed early (source). Here’s your chance. On Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. there will be FREE skin cancer screenings sponsored by the M.D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center. Banner … [Read more...]
Phoenix Fireworks 2009: July 4th Fireworks shows around the Valley –Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe and more!

IMPORTANT! Click here if you are looking for Phoenix fireworks shows for 2011. 4th of July fireworks shows will happen all across the Valley of the Sun. Here is a compilation of July 4th events I could find. Be aware, some Phoenix area cities that had fireworks in the past are not having them this year. Also, some cities are having their fireworks celebrations on July 3, not July 4. In … [Read more...]
Towing Scam. The Day After

If you didn’t read yesterday’s post, this post will make no sense. In short, last night, several people were towed from a lot at Mill & 7th Street in Tempe. There was much sadness and confusion. Today, all of us recovered our cars from the impound lot. Since I had no idea it was “cash only”, I didn’t actually pay the $135 fee yet. I did get my car with a clear verbal warning that if … [Read more...]
Phoenix Area Police Arrest Homeowner for Stripping Foreclosed Home
From AZCentral.com: Surprise (Arizona) police Tuesday arrested a man they say stripped his foreclosed home of fixtures and other equipment. . . . A grand jury indicted Garcia on charges of criminal damage and defrauding a secure creditor, giving police probable cause to arrest the former Surprise resident at about 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday. My reaction? It’s about time. Don’t get me … [Read more...]











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