480 Area Code Guide - East Valley - Phoenix Arizona

Items, Events, and Entertainment Guide for the Phoenix Arizona 480 area code in the East Valley of Phoenix AZ. 480 Guide will keep you informed about interesting items and happenings in the the area.

Monday, January 31, 2005

Medical Questions and Answers

Health and Fitness Writers

Health and Fitness Writers
Health and Fitness Writers

East Valley Living encourages East Valley business professionals to submit articles for publication in the Health and Features areas, which have become the most visited areas of EVLiving next to the business and dining directories and city information.

Saturday, January 29, 2005

Spring Training

Spring Training News
Spring Training News

News about Spring Training

Greater Phoenix CVB Launches Spring Training Media Tour, Entices Out-of-State Visitors to Catch Cactus League Baseball 2005
As the temperatures hover in the teens in many parts of the U.S., hospitality officials from the Greater Phoenix CVB (GPCVB) are now pitching the destination for Spring Training Cactus League games in March.


In addition to enjoying a fair share of double plays, switch hitters and big-time prospects, visitors to Greater Phoenix can expect to take in an abundance of March sunshine as well. The Cactus League grows more and more popular each year, as indicated by the record-breaking 1.24 million fans who attended Cactus League games in 2004.


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Friday, January 28, 2005

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Ballistic Entertainment debuts Capture the Flag Friday night at Tempe Cinemas
January 28 , 2005 by Kathleen Gorden


23 year old Phoenix, Arizona filmmaker Zachary Yoshioka has made 14 films in his career. His latest effort, Capture the Flag debuts Friday night, January 28, 2005 at 8 and 10pm at Tempe Cinemas on the Southeast corner of Elliot and McClintock.

The movie is described as an action adventure film about an underground Capture the Flag club. It was filmed entirely in Phoenix, Arizona and is a resume piece where the actors and crew performed without compensation. There will also be four brand new music videos shown before the movie. If you are looking for a good time tonight, hop over to Tempe Cinemas for this debut.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at
http://www.ballisticentertainment.net/

Thursday, January 27, 2005

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Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Events in the Phoenix Scottsdale Mesa East Valley Arizona Communities

Youth Fine Arts Festival of Scottsdale
Youth Fine Arts Festival of Scottsdale


Youth Fine Arts Festivals, Inc., the Valley's premier specialty festival company, presents the Youth Fine Arts Festival of Scottsdale April 2-3, 2005 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza.

Two stages showcasing student performances and demonstrations along with a film festival presentation from 9am-6pm. Come to enjoy the weekend merriment with community groups, vendors, displays, game booths, food, "kiddie korner", and roaming artisans to entertain all.

Proceeds to benefit the Scottsdale Unified School District's fine arts program.

For more information please call 480.215.4464

Monday, January 24, 2005

HOMELESS STILL NEED HELP STAYING WARM IN THE WINTER

HOMELESS STILL NEED HELP STAYING WARM IN THE WINTER
Many of the community's homeless end up on the streets without
blankets, clothing and other necessities to keep them warm when
temperatures drop and winter weather returns. The city of Phoenix is
asking for donated items to be distributed to the homeless. Blankets,
new or used but clean, are the highest priority. Clean warm clothing,
such as jackets, knitted caps, coats, underwear, socks and hygiene
items also will be accepted.

Visit http://phoenix.gov/NEWSREL/warmth.html

BOLLINGER BRONZE ON LOAN TO SHEMER ART CENTER & MUSEUM

BOLLINGER BRONZE ON LOAN TO SHEMER ART CENTER & MUSEUM
A twelve-foot bronze sculpture by Valley artist Thomas Bollinger is
currently on display at the Shemer Art Center & Museum. The bronze
titled "Angela Scura" is on loan for six months and can be viewed at
the Shemer's outdoor sculpture garden through June, 2005. Raised on
the Lakota reservations in North and South Dakota, professional
sculptor Thomas Jefferson Bollinger combines the influence of his
upbringing with his quest for the "real."

Visit http://phoenix.gov/NEWSREL/bronze.html


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Sunday, January 23, 2005

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Valentine Game Plan - Phoenix Suns Dancers
Official Spa of the Phoenix Suns Dancers Promises Fans Will Score With Valentine Game Plan
January 23 , 2005 by Kathleen Gorden


SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The Lamar Everyday Spa, the official spa of the Phoenix Suns Dancers, has a pretty good idea what women want. Their affiliation with The Suns has given them some insight into what men want as well. They are sharing this secret in an ad that features a Valentine gift certificate below the promise: How to maintain a scoring record that is the envy of everyone in your league”.

State in top 10 for new jobs

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65K in '04: State in top 10 for new jobs

65K in '04: State in top 10 for new jobs

But the December number, 5,700, is about one-third of the 10-year average for the month.

JONATHAN J. HIGUERA
The Arizona Republic

Job creation around the state ended on a sour note in December, with only 5,700 new jobs added, or about one-third of the 10-year average for December.
However, the figures released yesterday from the state Department of Economic Security also showed Arizona gained nearly 65,000 jobs during the year, for a 2.8 percent increase.

"A lot of states are not growing as fast as we are," state economist Don Wehbey said. "Many industries set new records for job levels. So there's been continued progress."

Year over year, construction, education and health services drove the state's job growth, accounting for more than 50 percent of the new jobs.

Manufacturing finished the year with 1,000 fewer jobs than the year before, and the information sector, which includes telecommunications, lost 3,700 jobs.

While not up to growth rates achieved in the boom years of the 1990s, the state's 2.8 percent overall growth does put the state among the top 10 in the nation for job creation in 2004.


Douglas Dispatch

December jobless rate drops

Howard Fischer/ Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX -- Arizona's jobless rate dropped sharply in December -- but not because more people are working.

In fact, just the reverse is true: The number of Arizonans actually employed dropped by about 5,000 between November and December. But the number of people looking for work slid more -- by close to 13,800.



Arizona Daily Sun-

Jobless rate down because fewer seeking work

By HOWARD FISCHER
Capitol Media Services
01/22/2005

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PHOENIX -- Arizona's jobless rate dropped sharply in December -- but not because more people are working.
In fact, just the reverse is true: The number of Arizonans actually employed dropped by about 5,000 between November and December. But the number of people looking for work slid more -- by close to 13,800.

The result was a statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. That's down three-tenths of a point from the prior month, and eight-tenths from a year earlier.



Room for job growth
Room for job growth
Arizona's 2004 gains insufficient

Jonathan J. Higuera
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 21, 2005 12:00 AM

The year 2004 may go down as a turning point for the Arizona economy following a couple of underperforming years, but for many, it will be remembered for its tepid job growth.

From December 2003 through December 2004, the state created 65,000 jobs, placing it among the nation's job-creation leaders, the state Department of Economic Security reported Thursday. But for a state that was adding more than 100,000 jobs a year in the late 1990s and still in need of knowledge-industry jobs, last year's figure simply was insufficient.


Arizona among top 10 states for job growth

Arizona among top 10 states for job growth

PHOENIX Arizona gained nearly 65-thousand jobs during the year, putting us amoung the top ten states in the nation for job creation in 2004.

According to figures released from the state Department of Economic Security, that's a 2-point-8 percent increase.

Construction, education and health services have driven the state's job growth, accounting for more than 50 percent of the new jobs here.

Earlier this month, the federal government reported that the nation added 2-point-2 (m) million jobs last year -- an increase of 1-point-7 percent.


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Saturday, January 22, 2005

BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION IN ACTION WEDNESDAY

BARRETT-JACKSON CLASSIC CAR AUCTION IN ACTION WEDNESDAY

More than 800 of the world's finest collector automobiles, 300 vendors, 165,000 spectators and more than 1,200 participating bidders are expected at this year's Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction.

This event, the leading collector car auction, will run Jan. 26 through 30 at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road. Visit www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694 for more information.

Water treatment plant pumps shut down due to storm run-off

Water treatment plant pumps shut down due to storm run-off

Tempe asking residents to curb water use until afternoon



TEMPE, Ariz. - Due to the rapid currents from storm run-off, two pumps shut
down at Tempe's South Water Treatment Plant. The pumps assist in settling
dirt out of the river water. The plant has been shut down and the repairs to
the pumps complete but water service will not be restored from the plant
until around noon today.



The North Water Treatment Plant has been shut down due to the canal dry up
and Tempe is relying on wells and is using an emergency connection from
Phoenix to provide water service. System storage and capacity are limited
and Tempe is asking residents to conserve water use until this afternoon
when the south plant is expected to be operational.

Friday, January 21, 2005

Disabled Sports and Recreation Expo to be held on Jan. 26

Disabled Sports and Recreation Expo to be held on Jan. 26

Mesa Parks and Recreation Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program in

conjunction with the Barrow Institute Recreation Therapy Department and

Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled will present the 7th Annual

Disabled Sports and Recreation Expo and Wheelchair Collection. The event

will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Arizona

State Fairgrounds in Phoenix.

This free expo will provide instruction and demonstrations for several

sports/recreation opportunities in Arizona including power soccer,

wheelchair tennis, wheelchair softball, wheelchair basketball, road racing,

sled hockey, kayaking, traveling and the arts. Staff and athletes from the

Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled (MASD) and the City of Mesa's

Adaptive Recreation Program will be on site to answer questions on program

opportunities and sports-related adaptations.

Wheelchair/mobility aides currently are being collected and may be

dropped off at the MASD tent. For more information, call Susan Byrne at

(480) 644-5702 or visit www.azdx.com.



RIDEChoice provides transportation options for seniors and the disabled

Seniors and disabled individuals looking for non-emergency

transportation services in Mesa now have four options, thanks to the

RIDEChoice program, which is administered by the City of Mesa and Valley

Metro.

The Bus Fare Discount allows eligible participants to receive bus

passes at a reduced fee, while the Mileage Reimbursement program provides a

reimbursement credit to qualifying Mesa residents when a non-residing

friend or family member elects to drive for them. The Coupons for Cabs

service provides eligible participants with coupon booklets in exchange for

a nominal co-pay, and East Valley Dial-A-Ride operates daily in Mesa, with

extended service hours for those who qualify under the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information on the Bus Fare Discount,

call (602) 253-5000. For details on Mileage Reimbursement or Coupons for

Cabs, call (480) 218-2221, and for information on East Valley Dial-A-Ride,

call (480) 633-7221.



City Council approves reduction in fire sprinkler requirements

The Mesa City Council recently approved a reduction in the

requirements to provide fire sprinklers for certain type of buildings. The

change now allows Group B occupancies that are less than 5,000 square feet

in size to be constructed without fire sprinklers. Group B occupancies are

offices, banks, radio and TV stations, post offices and adult educational

facilities. The change does not apply to outpatient medical clinics. For

more information concerning this change, call Heather Gray at (480)

644-4917 or Terry Williams at (480) 644-4919.



City Council to discuss development impact fees

On Dec. 20 the City Council adopted a Notice of Intention to adjust

Mesa's current Fire, Public Safety and Cultural development impact fees and

will hold a public hearing on this issue on Feb. 22. This proposal also

recommends ordinance amendments intended to establish criteria to guide

City staff and the public with determining applicability of development

impact fees (i.e. stormwater drainage). The Notice of Intention, City

Council Report, Impact Fee Study, draft Impact Fee Ordinance Amendments and

draft Stormwater Drainage Impact Fee Map can be viewed at

www.cityofmesa.org/building_safety. Questions regarding these proposed

changes or the Feb. 22 public hearing should be directed to Deputy Building

Safety Director Jeff D. Welker at jeff.welker@cityofmesa.org.

Make a point of this

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Jan. 21, 2005 12:00 AM

At Scottsdale's RainStar University, you can spend about an hour getting poked with long needles.

A relaxing, pain-relieving acupuncture treatment is $25 at the student clinic, but don't be nervous. The students study for at least one year before they can practice acupuncture, and a licensed instructor supervises all treatments.

Thursday, January 20, 2005

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Who Doesn’t Love a Page-a-Day Calendar?
Who Doesn’t Love a Page-a-Day Calendar?

Who doesn’t love a Page-a-Day calendar? They make every kind you can possibly imagine… sports trivia, kittens, crossword puzzles, sensational headlines, investment strategies, and more. It’s so much fun to have something new and different to look at every day - something to make you laugh, think, smile, or wonder - something you look forward to each day – a great way to start each day fresh. Now, wouldn’t it be great if we could have a “Page-a-Day Marriage?” A what? A marriage based on the same principles…

Real Estate News for the East Valley of Phoenix Arizona

Real Estate News for the East Valley of Phoenix Arizona
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Wednesday, January 19, 2005

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005

Arizona Marketing Home-Based Business Receives National Crown Jewel Award

Arizona Marketing Home-Based Business Receives National Crown Jewel Award
Ann Videan, owner of the home-based marketing firm, Videan Unlimited, LLC, was named the recipient of the 2005 Home Business Crown Jewel Award, the only national award recognizing the significant contributions being made by home-based firms.

Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) December 13, 2004 -- Ann Videan, APR, owner of Videan Unlimited, LLC in Mesa, Ariz., was named the recipient of the 2005 Home Business Crown Jewel Award. The national award was created by Janet Drez, owner of Chandler, Ariz.-based home-based business consulting firm A Perfect Solution. It was created to recognize the significant contributions home-based businesses make today. The 2005 award marks the second year the award has been given.

From her second-floor home office overlooking a neighborhood park, Ann N. Videan, APR, has helped businesses with their communication for more than two decades. With a corporate background in banking and high-tech PR, plus a three-year power lesson in high-tech agency PR, she now owns eight-year-old Videan Unlimited Marketing Connections Ann's passion is helping businesses Evoke the Power of Connections™; linking people and ideas through creative and effective writing, marketing and public relations. This involves a virtual team of small businesses with an unlimited ability to nurture powerful ideas. Some of her clients include: Rhino Internet, Del Webb, Phelps Dodge, America West Airlines and the filming of the Jerry Macguire movie at Sun Devil Stadium.

"According to information from the most recent U.S. Census, 54% of American businesses operate out of the home. These business people, as part of the majority of U.S. business, are doing amazing work in all areas of our economy. We may be small companies individually, but our combined contribution is huge. . .and growing,” commented Videan. “We need to raise the awareness and credibility for this highly skilled body of workers, representing the business model on which our great country was founded. I couldn't be more delighted to be part of this groundswell as the recipient of the 2005 Home Business Crown Jewel Award,” she added.

Out of a pool of 24 applicants, 14 finalists were selected. They included: Michel Whitaker, Waterless Carwash & More, Chandler; Dave Lastinger, On the Spot Detailing, Phoenix, Lola Kakes, Professional Administrative Services, Inc., Tucson; Clare Willis, Clare’s Coloring Cottage, Queen Creek; Valerie Simpson, Organize-U Consulting, Inc., Phoenix, Edna Smith, Write Turns, Etc., Chandler; Barbara Floyd, The Country Register, Inc., Phoenix; Jen Rooney, C2 Creative Consulting, Chandler; Sherry Harrison, Reunion Name Tags and Just Tags, Nevada; Tina Miller, Obadiah Press, Wisconsin; Cathy Begun, The Elegant Bead, Colorado.

The applicants were judged on their business overview and personal story, leadership of the company, community involvement, the most rewarding aspect of owning a home-based business, and the greatest challenge faced by the business owner. The judges’ panel included Ron Wacks, President, Minnesota Homebased Entrepreneurs Association and 2003 SBA Home-based Business Advocate of the Year, Marybeth Henry, Executive Director of WAHMfest.org, the Work At Home Moms expo based in Virginia, Susan Ratliff, President Exhibit Experts in Phoenix and producer of the upcoming Women Entrepreneurs' Small Business Boot Camp, Suzan Spivey, president, Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia and Kathy Sweeney, owner The Write Resume and 2004 recipient of the Home Business Crown Jewel Award (formerly Ruby Slipper Award).

On Saturday, January 8, 2005, Videan will receive a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted Crown Jewel Award at the luncheon of the Women Entrepreneur’s Small Business Boot Camp at the Scottsdale Hilton. The Boot Camp will run from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. providing keynote presentations, power-packed seminars, continental breakfast and lunch. For more information about the Boot Camp, visit www.exhibitexpertsaz.com ;

Sunday, January 16, 2005

Phoenix Arizona NEIGHBORHOOD DAY AT STATE LEGISLATURE

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Phoenix Arizona NEIGHBORHOOD DAY AT STATE LEGISLATURE IS FEB. 2

It's a special day at the Arizona Capitol just for neighborhood
leaders - a day to learn about the legislative process and talk about
issues important to neighborhoods. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 2, you and your neighbors are invited to the legislature to hear
from lawmakers, learn about the 2005 neighborhood legislative agenda
and enjoy a free lunch at the Capitol Mall.

Visit http://phoenix.gov/NEWSREL/legisday.html

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Astronomy

Star Charts

Meteor shower observers should download a star chart, then plan to stay warm and comfortable while observing. A pool lounge chair with an adjustable back would be ideal. Face in a direction with no visible streetlights, etc. for best results. Even though the meteors radiate from the head of Draco, some can be seen looking in any direction in the sky.

January Skies - Comet Macholtz - Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Comet Macholtz - January Skies - Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Comet Macholtz

January also brings favorable positioning of the Winter Milky Way, newly discovered Comet Macholtz and (weather permitting) the Quadrantid Meteor Shower. East Valley Living - Your Guide to Astronomy Planets Solar System Astrological Skies Astronomical Science, Astronomers and Star Gazing in the Mesa East Valley and surrounding cities of Phoenix Arizona

Saturday, January 15, 2005

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PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE CONSUMER AFFAIRS ALERT

PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE CONSUMER AFFAIRS ALERT
Beware Of Phone Scam From Imposters Claiming To Represent Publishers Clearing House

Updated: September 15, 2004

If you are asked to pay to claim a prize -- do not send any money --
you have not heard from the real Publishers Clearing House.
Port Washington, N.Y, September 2004 - Port Washington New York - The Consumer Affairs Division of Publishers Clearing House would like to warn consumers about an ongoing phone scam from con artists fraudulently and illegally representing that they are calling from or representing Publishers Clearing House.

PCH has been receiving reports of calls being made to consumers around the country from individuals claiming to work for a law firm representing Publishers Clearing House. The callers fraudulently represent that the consumer is a winner in the famous PCH sweepstakes and request that some form of payment for “taxes,” “custom fees,” “border security” or other bogus reason be made for the prize to be collected. Consumers are often told that the prize is coming from Canada where, they are told, the original prize winner was disqualified. Consumers are requested to transfer money by Western Union, Moneygram or other wire delivery service to locations purported to be in Canada, Israel and Romania. To lend legitimacy to the pitch, phone numbers are often provided for the consumer to call back and are answered by recorded greetings claiming to be the real Publishers Clearing House or a law firm representing the company. PCH continues to share information on these scams with law enforcement officials in the United States and Canada in the hope that the operators can be identified and stopped.


PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE CONSUMER AFFAIRS ALERT

“If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House and they request payment of any amount to collect a prize do not send any money” said Christopher L. Irving the Senior Director of Consumer Affairs for Publishers Clearing House. “You have not heard from the real Publishers Clearing House” Irving continued. “We want you to know that you never have to pay any amount to claim a prize with the real PCH. At Publishers Clearing House, the winning is always free.”

If consumers believe a call or letter received did not come from the real Publishers Clearing House they should contact Publishers Clearing House at once by calling the PCH Customer Service line at 1-800-645-9242. Consumers are also advised to refer any reports of such calls to the National Consumer League’s National Fraud Hotline at 1(800) 876-7060. Publishers Clearing House, based in Port Washington New York has awarded over $191 million in major prizes since 1967. Consumers who win prizes of $10,000 or more are notified in person by the famous PCH Prize Patrol.

Friday, January 14, 2005

Phoenix Arizona

Red Lobster Tempe Walk to D'Feet ALS 5K
Red Lobster Tempe Walk to D'Feet ALS 5K


Grand Opening of Poisoned Pen Central
Grand Opening of Poisoned Pen Central

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Tempe Leadership recruits members for Class 21

Tempe Leadership recruits members for Class 21

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Thursday, January 13, 2005

Ahwatukee Comedy Spot at Grace Inn

Ahwatukee Comedy Spot


Ahwatukee Comedy Spot at Grace Inn - Featuring Tom Grayson, Jay Penn and Bob Howard

Ahwatukee Comedy Spot


Ahwatukee Comedy Spot at Grace Inn - Featuring Tom Grayson, Jay Penn and Bob Howard
January 02 , 2005 by Kathleen Gorden


Saturday January 15, 2005
Tickets are $10.00 (includes one drink)

Grace Inn Hotel
10831 S. 51 St.
Phoenix AZ 85044

Phone (480) 893-3000

Exit Elliot off I-10, head west, turn left at first traffic signal, then first left again....map

About the Comedians:
Tom Grayson is a prominent local Ahwatukee comedian and will also be the host for the evening.

Jay Penn has won several awards competing nationally which undoubtedly qualifies him as a very, very entertaining person.

Last but not least, attorney Bob Howard's monolog makes us all laugh...


Wednesday, January 12, 2005

YMCA Branch: Tempe Family YMCA

YMCA Branch: Tempe Family YMCA

Executive Director: Vinny G. Mirizio



Contact :

Vinny G. Mirizio, Executive Director 480-730-0240 vgmirizio@vosymca.org



Charity softball game to benefit youth



Event information: Tempe Police Department vs. Tempe Fire Department in a
charity softball game at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday January 13th at Tempe Diablo
Stadium in support of the Tempe Family YMCA.. FREE admission to the public,
donations welcome. All proceeds to benefit the Strong Kids Campaign which
supports youth and teen programs.



Location/Address:



Tempe Diablo Stadium

2200 West Alameda Drive

Tempe, AZ 85282



Photo Opportunities:



Tempe City Council will be in attendance. Some council members will serve as announcers and others will be serving as umpires.


Tuesday, January 11, 2005

Ceramic exhibition heads to downtown Post Office

Ceramic exhibition heads to downtown Post Office

TEMPE, Ariz. - A sampling of the work of the Valley's professional ceramics
artists participating in the Fourth Annual Ceramic Open Studio Tour, will be
on display from Jan. 7 through April 8 at the United States Post Office, 500
S. Mill Ave., Downtown Tempe (5th Street & Mill Avenue).

Viewers will see a range of functional, sculptural, wheel thrown and
hand-built ceramics in the exhibit. The artists use numerous glazing and
firing techniques to finish their works.

The annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour is organized by the Artists
Advisory Committee of the Arizona State University Art Museum's Ceramics
Research Center, located at the Northeast corner of 10th Street & Mill
Avenue.

For information about the 4th Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour, call
480/965-2787

Monday, January 10, 2005

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New service lets Mesa utility customers pay online

New service lets Mesa utility customers pay online

Mesa utility customers can stop writing checks, buying stamps and

waiting in line to pay their utility bills. The new “My Utility Account”

at www.cityofmesa.org gives customers a variety of fast and convenient

payment options online.

City utility customers now can logon and pay their bill with a credit

card or bank draft virtually 24 hours a day. They also can use a credit

card or bank draft to pay automatically each billing period.

In addition, “My Utility Account” helps customers keep track of their

bills. Residents can see how much electricity, gas or water they are

using, and view their current utility bill or past bills online. “My

Utility Account” is free, and customers can get started by registering at

www.cityofmesa.org.

Mesa Channel 11 currently is airing a video with step-by-step

instructions on how to use “My Utility Account,” and hundreds of customers

have tried the new service since its Jan. 3 launch.

“My Utility Account” is the latest addition to the roll out of the

City’s Customer Information System (CIS). The implementation of the CIS

represents a new approach to improve the quality of Mesa’s utility customer

service. The system provides better communication between departments and

creates additional opportunities for more efficient business procedures.

CIS offers a customer-care solution that supports all aspects of the

customer-service process, such as customer contact, billing, marketing,

credit services, meter reading, equipment inventory and service orders for

City services. It has given the City the ability to expand products and

services in a competitive customer-care environment.

The CIS allows Mesa’s Customer Service, Utilities, Building Safety

and Solid Waste divisions to work from the same database to provide

seamless service. It also enhances the City’s ability to provide one-call

customer service, quick installation of new service and prompt follow-up on

customer problems.

Mesa currently provides utility service to more than 150,000

customers.

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Sunday, January 09, 2005

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FBR Open 2005

FBR Open - Phoenix Open 2005
Phoenix Open

The 2005 FBR Open is scheduled to take place at the beautiful TPC of Scottsdale January 31st through February 6th, 2005. Be a part of "The Greatest Show on Grass"

The 2005 edition will mark the 70th playing of the Open, and the second as the FBR Open, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA Tour.

Saturday, January 08, 2005

Free wireless Internet available in Downtown Tempe

Free wireless Internet available in Downtown Tempe
Free wireless Internet available in Downtown Tempe

Free wireless Internet available in Downtown Tempe
January 08 , 2005 by Editor

Arizona State University in partnership with the City of Tempe is providing the public with free wireless Internet access for mobile computer users in downtown Tempe, the first city in Arizona to provide this service.

Downtown Tempe free wireless Internet is made possible through the cooperative efforts of the City of Tempe and ASU Information Technology Departments. This collaboration would not have been possible without the strong partnership between ASU and the City of Tempe. Tempe City Council, Mayor Hugh Hallman and ASU President, Dr. Michael Crow will dedicate the wireless network at a ceremony on Jan. 11.

WHAT: City of Tempe and Arizona State University will dedicate the free wireless Internet service WHEN: 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue (follow Rio Salado Parkway, west of Mill Avenue, it winds around to the parking lot)

"Wireless access downtown is another exciting example that Tempe really is the Smart Place to Be," Hallman said. "This will further invigorate our downtown as we attract more full-time residents and highly skilled employees."

Outdoor wireless Internet access was made available for mobile computer users in many locations along Mill Avenue and adjoining side streets. This access will allow laptop users to connect to the Internet for web browsing at many popular outdoor venues and dining establishments in the downtown area, including Tempe Beach Park

"Tempe has all the ingredients to make it our nation's premier college town," said Milton Glick, Executive Vice President and Provost, Arizona State University. "Joining together to create a wireless downtown is one more element of creating a seamless interface between downtown and ASU and reinforcing Tempe and ASU as a destination point for the creative class."

Mobile computer users wanting to connect to the network will need a laptop computer with an 802.11B wireless card.

Free wireless in the Downtown is just the first phase of the vision for wireless Internet access in Tempe. The City of Tempe will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in January 2005 soliciting a Service Provider to offer wireless Internet service throughout all of Tempe. The RFP will call for a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) to design and implement a city-wide "for fee" network. A copy of the RFP will be available for download at http://www.Tempe.Gov/purchase/bids/ .

Information about the public wireless service in downtown Tempe, including a full description of the services offered, instructions for use and maps showing coverage areas is available at www.tempe.gov/downtownwireless or at www.asu.edu/tempewireless.

Friday, January 07, 2005

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Monday, January 03, 2005

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Arizona boxing fans are in for a real treat Friday, Jan. 7 when Top Rank Boxing, in conjunction with Telefutura and McKinn Boxing Promotions, puts on an-outdoor fight card featuring Danny “Dynamite” Perez; local boxing phenomenon Jesus “El Martillo” Gonzalez; and boxing brothers Leo and Irreal Lizarraga.



Phoenix Arizona resident, Allison DuBois, who can communicate with the dead is portrayed by Patricia Arquette in new NBC television show "Medium"

Phoenix Arizona resident, Allison DuBois, who can communicate with the dead is portrayed by Patricia Arquette in new NBC television show "Medium"

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Sunday, January 02, 2005

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Saturday, January 01, 2005

DNA Forensic & Paternity Laboratory Opens Facility in Phoenix, Arizona

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DNA Forensic & Paternity Laboratory Opens Facility in Phoenix, Arizona

Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc,
11/30/2004 6:18:17 PM

New Laboratory Offers Advanced Analytical Testing


PHOENIX, AZ, November 29, 2004


Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. has announced the opening of its Phoenix laboratory. The state of the art testing facility will focus on providing advanced DNA analyses for forensic and paternity cases. The new laboratory allows Chromosomal Laboratories to perform analyses for samples that are sent from across North America and comes at an ideal time to assist with the large backlog of DNA samples currently found in many state and federal crime laboratories.


The company CEO, Vladimir Bolin, is the co-founder and former CEO of Aerotech Laboratories, Inc., a multi divisional laboratory offering microbiological and chemical analysis of indoor air quality, food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, drinking water, and hazardous waste. Founded in 1993, Aerotech grew to be the largest indoor air quality testing laboratory in the world. The company was purchased in early 2004 by the Severn Trent Group of companies.


The goal of Chromosomal Laboratories is to be the recognized leader in the field of genetic analysis through excellence in service, quality and technology. Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. is an independent analytical laboratory providing services for an array of disciplines including human identity testing for paternity, adoption, immigration, forensics, ancestry, animal pedigree, genetically modified organisms, and genetic research and development.


The company has strategically positioned itself to be a laboratory resource for the general public, healthcare providers, the legal community, as well as for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.


“We are proud to have the new Phoenix laboratory open and ready for business,” stated Vladimir Bolin, the C.E.O. of Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. “This facility will open many new opportunities for Chromosomal Laboratories and its clients.”


About Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc.

Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. is a full service analytical testing company that specializes in providing advanced DNA analyses for a variety of industries, which include paternity, forensic, lineage, genealogy, animal pedigree, genetically modified organisms, and ancestry cases. Chromosomal Laboratories also provides research and development in DNA diagnostics as well as DNA consulting services.


Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc. is strategically headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, an area rich in biotech industries and home to The Translational Genomics Research Institute and the International Genomics Consortium. Chromosomal Laboratories’ state of the art 7,000 square foot facility is equipped with advanced instrumentation for genetic analyses.


For more information, contact:

Paul Cochrane

Vice President of Business Development

877.434.0292

pcochrane@chromosomal-labs.com

www.chromosomal-labs.com



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