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World Trade Center, Rising from AshesWorld Trade Center One not only symbolizes our nation’s commitment to rise above the horrific events of 9/11, but also highlights our rebuilding spirit.

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42Canada Arizona Business CouncilBilateral trade between Arizona and Canada is expanding rapidly. What does it mean for our state?

15Moving Pictures, Reviews by Jonathan FunkWe take a look at some of the best movie classics of Hollywood.

27Arizona’s Top DestinationsWe’re taking a tour across Arizona and showcasing the best our state has to offer—from ancient ruins to historic sites, including mining towns and other venues to visit.

36 NASCAR’s Economic Impact in ArizonaNASCAR is huge in Arizona. Find out why.

50Foreclosures in Arizona, the Bidding ‘Reality’Discovery Channel’s Property Wars comes to Arizona.

mylife magazine may-june 2013A beautiful day at the canyons of Lake Powell, plus more top Arizona destinations. p.27contents

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Paging Books with J.J. LaBarberFatalVoyage: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis.

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From the Publisher6

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Around Town – What’s Hot5258 Concerts – Premier Destinations

60 Sporting Events – Arizona Teams

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CEO Series: A One-on-One with Michael R. J. McPhieMcPhie is the CEO of Curis Resources Ltd.

A Geek’s ConfessionProtecting Yourself Against Cyber Threats.

44 Speaking Out!Folks, It’s Time to Tighten Our Belts.

47 Political Cartoon

Turning 50

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Crossword Puzzle

Teknowvations

Phoenix FC Season Underway

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Even though our next major foldout feature will

focus on our state’s homeless community, we can’t

wait until July to start helping them—because

summer is almost upon us.

Our hot (or should I say sweltering) summer

months are rapidly approaching. Many of us have

already started reaching for the sunscreen, seeking

more shade, !ring up the air conditioner in the car,

grabbing for that chilled bottle of water or racing

home to jump into the backyard pool as we say,

“Yikes, it’s hot!”

Another (growing) part of our local population—

the wandering and helpless, homeless individuals

who make their living quarters on street corners, in

bus shelters or at local parks—has no such luck. This

not-so-fortunate group desperately needs all our

help during the treacherous summer months.

Today, the state has almost 30,000 homeless people,

of which nearly 6,000 are children and roughly 80

percent are adults. That is up 12 percent from 2011.

Half of the state’s homeless segment lives (or should I

say tries to survive) in the greater Phoenix area. One

out of every 230 Arizonans is homeless.

We all know that we can’t individually solve all of

the world’s problems, but we are all perfectly

capable of helping one human being in need. Along

with that road emergency kit you keep in the trunk

of your car for when you break down, try placing a

corrugated box in your trunk that contains

essential items—for example, water, lip balm,

sunscreen, chewing gum, wet wipes, a toothbrush

and toothpaste and some breakfast bars—so that

when you see a human being who has just broken

down, you can stop and o"er him or her some

assistance.

I can guarantee that extending your hand to help

another human being in need (even if you feel a

little uncomfortable about it at the time) will return

to you the most infectious feeling of self-worth and

kindness you’ll likely ever know.

The feeling you’ll get will be deep, moving and

surreal. And remember, what goes around

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PHRASE: Nobody has ever had to apologize for something they never said. MEANING: Words sting, gossip injures and things said in haste likely will hurt. If you don’t open your mouth, then you never have to say you’re sorry. The point of this saying is: Take a moment to think about what you want to say, need to say, or have to say—before you say it.

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hortly after midnight, on July 30,

1945, a Japanese submarine in the

Philippine Sea torpedoed the Navy

cruiser USS Indianapolis. The ship

had just left the island of Tinian, delivering

components of the atomic bomb destined

for Hiroshima—one of the most top-secret

missions in U.S. warfare.

As the torpedoes hit, the Indianapolis

erupted into #ames—creating a !ery

co$n that sank in less than 15 minutes

and left roughly 900 of the nearly 1,200

crewmembers on board !ghting for

their lives in shark-infested waters. They

expected a swift rescue, unaware that the

Navy high command didn’t even know that

the Indianapolis was missing.

Help would not arrive for !ve days!

From de!nitive interviews with key per-

sonnel, Fatal Voyage recounts the horri!c

events endured by those who managed

to survive the initial attack. Each day

brought slow death for many of these brave

men, from explosion-related injuries and

dehydration to terrifying shark attacks.

Only 317 men made it out alive.

But the pain didn’t end when these men

!nally returned home. The commander

of the Indianapolis, Captain Charles B.

McVay III, was court-martialed for causing

the clearly unavoidable disaster—becoming

the !rst captain ever tried by the U. S.

Navy for losing his ship in battle. He later

committed suicide.

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the Fifth Fleet in its battles across

the Central Paci!c. The

Indianapolis holds a place in

human history because of the

circumstances of its sinking and

the purpose of its mission—a

doomed mission that led to the

greatest single loss of life at sea

in the history of the U.S. Navy.

The ship was torpedoed by the Imperial how a good o$cer became a political pawn

and scapegoat for high-level administrative

negligence. He also describes the e"orts

by McVay’s family and survivors of the

tragedy to overturn the conviction—

e"orts that continue despite resistance

from the Navy.

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis has

been called “the Navy’s worst sea disaster.”

Kurzman also suggests that it’s the Navy’s

worst moral disaster, as well.

This is a !rst-rate work, covering the

details of the ship’s sinking, the !ve-day

ordeal of the survivors in shark-invested

waters and the unusual court-martial,

which featured in-person testimony by the

Japanese submarine commander.

SOME GENERAL BACKGROUND:

The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a

blanket o" my bed and went back up on

deck. I slept under the overhang on the

!rst turret. My battle station was inside

it, so in case general quarters sounded,

I slept underneath it. Just got laid

down, using my shoes for a pillow, as

usual. The !rst torpedo hit. I was up

and down between the deck and the

overhang of the turret like Yankee

Doodle Dandy. And, I wondered, ‘What

in hell is going on?’”

The next !ve days, in a desperate

attempt to stay alive, Woody described

as “pure hell”—until he and his fellow

crewmen were !nally rescued,

hospitalized and medically discharged

from the Navy.

A NOTE ABOUT WOODY

EUGENE JAMES: He was born

November 13, 1922, in Gilbertown,

Alabama. He joined the Navy on

September 11, 1942, and in June of

1943 he was assigned to the USS

Indianapolis, First Division. He was

discharged on December 3, 1945.

His !nal words: “I wouldn’t want to

do it again. But, even at my age, I would

gladly serve my country again!”

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Japanese Navy submarine I-58.

The Navy learned of the sinking when

survivors were spotted four days later by

the crew of a PV-1 Ventura on routine

patrol.

And now, from Woody Eugene James,

a survivor who spoke at a U.S. Senate

Committee hearing in September 1999:

“Sunday, the 29th of July, was a quiet

day. The sea was running !ve or six feet

waves, just a beautiful day out. Didn’t

do too much—read a book—did a little

tinkering, as usual. Had the 8:00 [p.m.]

to 12:00 [a.m.] watch and just got o" at

midnight. A guy relieved me about a

quarter to 12:00. I went down through

the galley and had a cup of co"ee. Then

went to my compartment and got a


o$ce space, an observation deck (to open

in 2015) and world-class restaurants, along

with broadcast and antenna facilities.

Visitors to the observation deck will

have the opportunity to learn about what

it took to build this new icon in the city’s

skyline before a beautiful, panoramic,

eagle’s-nest view of New York, New Jersey

and beyond is revealed.

Known as Two World Trade Center,

the second tallest tower, at 1,349 feet,

overlooks a 9/11 memorial below

consisting of two massive re#ecting pools

set within the footprints of the Twin

Towers and a museum. The pools have

the largest manmade waterfalls in the

country cascading down their sides—

powerful reminders of the almost 3,000

men and women who lost their lives.

The museum will be accessible through

a pavilion that will house an auditorium

for public programming, a multi-purpose

area for contemplation and refreshment,

and a private suite reserved for victims’

family members. Two of the original steel

tridents from the Twin Towers will be

enclosed within the pavilion’s grand glass

atrium, standing as references to the past

while signaling hope for the future.

Alongside the spectacular soaring

designs of the towers, a transportation hub

he attacks of September 11,

2001, will be forever ingrained

in our souls—as we continue to

New York City’s highest tower shows that whatever devastation our nation faces, we can come back better—a testament to the strength and resilience of the American people.

BY ED MARTINEZ

World Trade Center,Rising From Ashes

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not only will bring architectural beauty

below, but also is expected to improve

mass-transit connections in the area. The

Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)

transportation hub is designed in the style

of Grand Central Terminal, but with

retractable, 150-foot-high, glass-and-steel

“wings” that allow natural light to shine

down to the rail platforms located 60 feet

below street level. PATH’s integrated

network of underground pedestrian

connections will allow access to all !ve

World Trade Center o$ce towers, the 9/11

memorial and museum, Hudson River

ferry terminals, the World Financial

Center, 13 subway lines and a proposed

John F. Kennedy International Airport rail

link.

There’s no doubt that the rebuilding of

the new World Trade Center has

revitalized downtown New York City. The

new towers are already attracting new

tenants—even though most of the

site’s f ive buildings are stil l under

construction.

As human beings, we always seem to

rebound after tragedy. The rebuilding of

the World Trade Center serves as a beacon

signaling our courage, our determination

and our incredible resilience. We will

endure!

Tremember and mourn the men and women

who perished as a result of the terrorist

attacks that propelled America, and the

world, into war.

Soaring above the city at 1,776 feet, a

height chosen by designers to commemo-

rate the founding year of the United States,

One World Trade Center tower will be

the tallest skyscraper in the Western

Hemisphere—surpassing the height of the

Empire State Building, which is

1,454 feet.

At the top of the building, standing tall,

will be a 408-foot mast, which has been

designed to be a subtle, abstracted salute

to the Statue of Liberty.

The tower not only symbolizes our

nation’s commitment to rise above the

horri!c events of 9/11, but also highlights

our rebuilding spirit. It’s a welcoming sight

that is transforming the “hole” that had

been part of the lower Manhattan skyline,

with signs of destruction everywhere, to

a place full of life and beauty.

When One World Trade Center is

completed early next year, it will comprise

2.6 million square feet and stand 104

stories high. The building will include


ENERGY STAR LOW CARBON IT CHAMPION: The AT&T Energy Team

OCCUPATION: Driving energy efficiency across AT&T’s operations

SAVES ENERGY BY: Deploying power management software to power down over 166,000 retail and non-retail computers at night.

SAVINGS: Estimated annual savings of over 42 million kWh ($4 million) – equivalent to the electricity use of over 3,200 US homes a year.

CARBON REDUCED: Over 29,000 metric tons of C02 annually – equivalent to over 3.2 million gallons of gasoline consumed.

NEXT GOAL: Using our great view from the roof to spot more energy efficiency opportunities.

JOIN THE AT&T ENERGY TEAM AND BECOME A LOW CARBON IT CHAMPION AT&T is cutting costs in one of the fastest growing energy uses in the country – information technology. To learn more about what you can do, visit www.energystar.gov/lowcarbonit.

“In 2012, Canadian investments into the United States represented

a third of all foreign investments.” - R. Glenn Williamson

A LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER & CEO

Today, Canada delivers a huge economic punch, so whatever your

business interests might be; Canada should be a no. 1 target for

your future growth initiatives.

More than 200 Canadian owned companies operate in

Arizona, and Canada remains the largest foreign investor in

the state. In Arizona bilateral trade with Canada has evolved

into a staggering $3.9 billion annual partnership—excluding

tourism. In 2012, Canada’s total footprint in Arizona was

larger than $6 billion. In 2013, 1 million Canadians are

expected to visit Arizona (compared to 150,000 Arizonans

who will visit Canada), and this trend is setting new records

for Canadians looking to Arizona for both business and

leisure opportunities. Arizona remains Canada’s largest

industry trade partner.

In 2013, bilateral trade and direct foreign investment is

likely to exceed $4.5 billion. The Canadian Arizona Business

Council (CABC) is a dynamic organization that is sanctioned

by both the Canadian government and the State of Arizona.

We are your industry source for bilateral trade between

Arizona and Canada. The CABC is a 501(C) 6 non-pro!t

Arizona Corporation whose sole mission is to promote

increased trade and investment between the State of Arizona

and Canada. Since its inception, our organization has

generated $3.5 billion in trade initiatives—a level we expect will

grow to more than $6 billion by 2015.

CABC MISSION STATEMENT

We facilitate synergistic alliances with senior industry

leaders who are seeking strategic partnerships with

industries, not limited to aerospace, energy, health,

technology, banking-!nancial services, real estate, software,

manufacturing or mining. Our members’ main goal is to

increase business through cross border relationships. Simply

stated, we facilitate business marriages at the decision

making level. CABC members are business leaders, CEOs,

presidents, entrepreneurs, and professionals—who will achieve

that $6 billion trade number.

For those interested in learning more about the extensive

resources and expertise we o"er, please visit our website,

or contact me directly. Membership into the CABC is by

invitation only.

Sincerely,

R. Glenn Williamson

Founder and CEO

Arizona Business Council

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The Impact of Bilateral Trade Between Arizona and Canada

2012In Arizona

bilateral tradewith Canada hit

$3.9 billion

2013Canadian direct

foreign investment (DFI) total Arizona footprint:

$6 billion

2013Canadian-owned

companies in Arizona:almost 300 -

Arizona jobs that rely on Canada:

130,000

2012Canadians purchasedmore than 11,500

homes acrossthe Valley

Arizonans to Canada:

Spending estimates:

Tourism from Canada expected to reach:1 million visitors- Spending could


The Impact of Bilateral Trade Between Arizona and Canada

2013 Arizonans to Canada:

158,000Spending estimates:

$88 million

2013Weekly non-stop

!ights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

to Canada:84

2013Tourism from Canada

expected to reach:1 million visitors- Spending couldtop $1 billion

Top Arizona imports from Canada:

Equipment & machinery (29%)Transportation (24%)

Agriculture (6%)Minerals & metals (8%)

Chemicals (5%)Other (23%)

Top Arizona exports to Canada:

Equipment & machinery (41%)Transportation (20%)

Agriculture (18%Minerals & metals (8%)

Chemicals (6%)Other (5%)

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BisbeeDespite threats by Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne to sue the city of Bisbee, the city council approved civil unions by same-sex couples in a 5-2 vote. Same-sex couples will be entitled to many of the same bene!ts extended to married couples.

GlendaleAlberta, Canada-based lumber distributor and roof truss manufacturer ZyTech Building Systems is expanding its U.S. operations by creating a manufacturing facility in Glendale. The !rm expects to create 300 jobs.

PhoenixForbes’ 2013 list of the world’s richest people included 56 from Arizona. Among them were Bruce Halle, founder of Discount Tire; Bennett Dorrance, Campbell’s Soup heir; Bob Parsons, founder of Go Daddy; Arturo Moreno, Los Angeles Angels owner; and Peter Sperling, son of Apollo Group founder John Sperling.

PhoenixThe !rst portion of the long-awaited, automated PHX Sky Train began operations at Sky Harbor International Airport on April 8. The electric mass transit system currently travels between Terminal 4, the East Economy parking lot and the light-rail station at 44th Street. The estimated cost of the entire Sky Train system is $1.58 billion. Canada-based Bombardier is the provider and operator of the system. PhoenixIllinois-based State Farm Insurance plans to make a major investment in the Valley by building a regional headquarters along Tempe Town Lake that will employ between 5,000 and 7,000 people. State Farm is also expanding its market presence in Dallas and Atlanta.

PhoenixUSAA, which services military families in the !nancial and insurance sectors, has announced that it will add 1,000 employees to its Phoenix facility during the next three years.

PhoenixDutch company Stealth Software (on and o"site data security) announced that Phoenix would become its U.S. headquarters. Stealth anticipates hiring roughly 200 employees to sta" its new Arizona o$ces in the next three years, at a median salary of approximately $75,000.

PhoenixAccording to a recent report by the Government Accountability O$ce, violent border crime decreased signi!cantly from 2004 to 2011. The o$ce claims that violent crime fell by 33 percent in Arizona’s border counties, suggesting that all the hoopla from Washington is slightly overin#ated.

PhoenixAfter the !ring of Suns coach Alvin Gentry, Dan Majerle also quit. He has resurfaced as the head coach at Grand Canyon University. GCU now plays in Division 1 basketball, but is under a four-year probation period before being eligible for NCAA tournament play.

Tucson In January 2011, Jared Loughner shot and killed six people and injured 13 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Gi"ords. More than two years later, a 2,700-page report was unsealed in March and made available to the public. The information contained within those pages sheds a much broader light on Loughner’s mindset and details of the events leading up to the massacre.

TucsonThe Department of Defense acknowledged that a Navy SEAL died and another was injured when the two men collided in midair during a routine parachute training session near Tucson.

TucsonAfter spending 42 years in jail for what appears to be a crime he might not have committed, Louis Taylor, 59, was released from a state prison complex in Tucson. Taylor was originally convicted of setting the infamous Pioneer Hotel !re in December 1970, in which 28 people perished. A 29th victim died months later. Taylor was 16 years old at the time of his arrest.

Centennial (Colorado)Prosecutors in the James Holmes (Aurora shootings) case announced that they would charge Holmes with !rst-degree murder and would seek the death penalty.

Hartford (Connecticut)Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law the toughest gun control legislation in the United States. The new bill bans the sale of high-capacity ammo clips, adds more than 100 weapons to the state’s ban on assault weapons and mandates background checks for private gun sales.

Des Moines (Iowa)Ongoing drought conditions are fueling higher corn prices, making it more expensive to feed livestock. Retail beef prices, which have already increased by more than a $1 per pound since 2007, are expected to rise another 10 percent by summer. Producers and sellers alike are concerned that beef could become a luxury product, especially when compared with less expensive options such as pork and chicken.

Los AngelesTalk show host Jay Leno will step down and pass the reins over to friend and fellow comedian Jimmy Fallon when his contract with NBC expires in 2014. Leno, 62, has spent more than two decades at the helm of the iconic Tonight Show. Looking to attract a “younger generation,” NBC is going with Fallon, who is 38.

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Washington, D.C. To set the record straight, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stated in his semi-annual report to Congress that the Fed intends to keep its stimulus policies in place until stronger signs are apparent that the unemployment sector is improving.

Washington, D.C. A recent study demonstrated that U.S. drivers are out-talking and out-texting their European counterparts, substantiating concerns that distracted drivers are a serious and growing problem across America. Washington, D.C. Despite sti" objections from airline unions and elected o$cials, Transportation Safety Administration Chief John Pistole is defending his decision to allow small foldout knives aboard airlines. He said the TSA’s recent changes in restricted items bring the United States into alignment with international rules. He also noted that he wants screeners to focus on detecting explosives, which place both the plane and passengers at risk.

NationalAccording to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes has reached epidemic levels. In 2012, the cost to treat diabetes was $245 billion—an increase of 41 percent since 2007. The organization estimates that nearly 26 million Americans are living with the disease, and another 79 million have prediabetes.

Damascus (Syria)As !ghting escalates between rebels and government forces, the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime intensi!es. Use of chemical weapons against the rebels would likely result with the international community sending forces to intervene in this three-year-long battle, which has killed more than 80,000 people.

Geneva (Switzerland)The United Nations has approved by majority a probe into North Korea for possible crimes against humanity—in a country plagued with food shortages, poverty and sti" communist rule over its people.

London (United Kingdom)Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by the Taliban, is now attending school in Birmingham, England.

Mexico City (Mexico)Newly elected, reform-minded President Enrique Pena Nieto said he is committed to tackling some of Mexico’s toughest issues—the decades-old system of monopolies and corruption controlled by the rich and the unions. His intent is to make Mexico more democratic and more competitive in the global economy.

London (United Kingdom)Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry would visit the United States this summer on behalf of the charities he supports. The royal will visit Washington, D.C., Denver, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Nicosia (Cyprus)The latest European country to require bank bailouts is Cyprus. Once again, this relatively small country a"ected global stock markets. This further demonstrates the concerns the rest of the world has for the many countries that remain !nancially at risk. Sti" credit and spending rules were imposed on the country in return for guarantees to bail out its banks.

Rome (Italy)In a shocking ruling, the Italian Supreme Court overturned the acquittals of Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend, Ra"aele Sollecito, in the 2007 killing of British student Meredith Kercher, ordering that a third trial be conducted. Before her acquittal in 2011, Knox served four years of a 26-year sentence.

Seoul (South Korea)After months of ongoing threats and rhetoric, North Korea’s 28-year-old ruler, Kim Jong-un, ratcheted matters up a bit more by severing communications with South Korea and placing his military on full alert, with missiles ready to target the United States. International observers believe that China should step in and quiet things down.

Tel Aviv (Israel) In mid-March, President Obama made his !rst o$cial state visit to Israel and the Middle East. The trip was intended to reinforce U.S.

support for Israel and its allies.

Toronto (Canada)Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM), maker of BlackBerry devices, announced that it sold 1 million of its new BlackBerry Z10 touch-screen smartphones between the debut of the device (in the U.K. on January 31 and in Canada on February 1) and the end of the company’s !scal fourth quarter on March 2. The Z10 was not launched in the United States until March 22. The company could be back in motion with this device.

Vatican City (Rome)Newly elected Pope Francis will share relatively close quarters within Vatican City with ex-Pope Benedict XVI. The Vatican announced that the two ponti"s will both be called Pope and be allowed to wear the traditional white attire. Not since the 14th century has a living pope elected to resign/retire his post. At his inauguration, Pope Francis urged protection of the environment and the poor.

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THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERYWhen you hear about “The Great Train Robbery,” the 1903 American Western film might come to mind. But in the United Kingdom, the robbers of what was the greatest heist in the 20th century walked away with £2.6 million, the equivalent of about $60 million today. The raid on the train was carried out by a gang of 17 individuals who stopped a mail service train on a bridge in Buckinghamshire. The man behind the robbery remained a mystery until 2012, when on his deathbed, “Big Jim” Hussey revealed that he was the masked man who subdued the train’s driver that early morning on August 8, 1963.

Few issues in American public life bring more controversy than religion and public education. In 1962, the Supreme Court ruled against government-sponsored prayer in public schools. The following year, the high court ruled against Bible reading in public schools and deemed it unconstitutional. Since the rulings 50 years ago, Americans have been divided on this issue. Some believe that the Supreme Court was hostile toward religion when it ushered its decision; however, the justices noted that government-sponsored prayer and Bible readings are examples of government interference with religion, and therefore violate the First Amendment. In 1990, the high court ruled that high school students could form clubs that meet during “non-instructional” time to pray and read and discuss religious texts in public schools.

SEA KING HELICOPTERAt the height of the Cold War, nuclear-powered submarines prompted the West to build new, advanced helicopters to counter the threat they posed. In 1961, the U.S. Navy’s Sea King helicopter (SH-3H) was introduced. It was the first helicopter of its kind to feature large twin turbine engines with anti-submarine capabilities. The helicopter quickly gained production, not only in the United States but other countries. Variants were built under license in Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada. The Royal Canadian Navy designed and built the Sea King CH-124 in 1963, which is still in service today. The U.S. Navy’s SH-3H was retired in 2006. To locate submarines, the Sea King’s sonar lowers a transducer (ball) into the ocean via a 450-foot cable. In the dark of night, the helicopter can find surfaced submarines with forward-looking infrared.

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Lamborghini is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. The company introduced its first prototype, the 350 GTV, in 1963. Designed by Franco Scaglione and characterized by its balanced lines, the supercar featured aluminum components, four-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes on all wheels.

FIRST WOMAN IN SPACEThe Soviet Union made history on June 16, 1963, when cosmonaut Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova orbited the Earth 48 times in three days aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft. The mission was historic in nature, not only because Tereshkova was the first woman in space, but also because she spent more time in space than all American astronauts combined to that date. A former textile factory worker, Tereshkova was chosen for the mission because of her expertise in parachuting—a skill she learned as a member of a local aviation club and one that would be needed when the Vostok 6 reached Earth’s atmospheric re-entry. She parachuted from the spacecraft at 20,000 feet and landed 380 miles northeast of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. After landing, Tereshkova received several medals, including the USSR’s highest award—Hero of the Soviet Union—as well as the Order of Lenin and the United Nations’ Gold Medal of Peace. Later that year, Tereshkova married another cosmonaut, Andrian Nikolayev. Their daughter, Elena, was the first child born whose parents had both traveled into outer space.

President John F. Kennedy faced incredible challenges during his short term in office. Programs associated with Kennedy’s administration, particular the space exploration program—were often labeled part of the New Frontier, which alluded to a phrase Kennedy used in his acceptance speech in the 1960 presidential election. During his time in office, Kennedy took action to prevent thermonuclear war from occurring. In addition, even though his domestic legislation record was less than successful (as Congress repeatedly blocked his policy proposals), he signed into law landmark legislation, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which prohibited arbitrary discrimination against women in the payment of wages. “While much remains to be done to achieve full equality of economic opportunity—for the average woman worker earns only 60 percent of the average wage for men—this legislation is a significant step forward,” he proclaimed.

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Lamborghini’s bold, new venture was not without controversy. It featured a semi-fastback design, which was viewed by some as a kind of spaceship when unveiled at the 1963 Turin Show. In 1964, Lamborghini introduced the 350 GT, its first mass-produced vehicle. The updated version featured a 3.5-liter, 12-cylinder engine and could reach a top speed of 155 mph.

MOUNT EVERESTAt just over 29,000 feet, Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain. Recognized as one of the biggest challenges in the world for climbers, this mountain has claimed many deaths—more than 200 people have died trying to

reach its summit. Most deaths are attributed to the mountain’s high altitude. Causes of death include avalanches, ice collapse and injuries from falls. On May 1, 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to reach Mount Everest’s summit. He was the 10th person in recorded history to stand atop the renowned Himalayan peak.


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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher broke gender barriers and political borders during her time as prime minister from 1979 through 1990. Not only was she Britain’s first female prime minister, but she also served longer than any other British prime minister. Nicknamed the “Iron Lady” by the Soviet press after she declared that “the Russians are bent on world dominance,” she became a close ally to President Ronald Reagan, who shared similar views about the Soviet Union. Thatcher was a strong believer in the rights of the individual versus those of the state, famously declaring, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” Thatcher retired from public life after experiencing a stroke in 2002. She had multiple strokes after that, with the final one leading to her death. In addition, she suffered from dementia for many years, much like her American counterpart, Reagan, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1993.

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exploration and development company with

headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The company’s goal is to acquire and develop high-quality

copper properties around the world, and to become a global

leader in in-situ copper recovery (ISCR) production and

production technologies.

In 2010, Curis acquired a 100 percent interest in the

Florence Copper Project, an advanced-stage ISCR project

located midway between Phoenix and Tucson near the

community of Florence. The company’s land holdings total

1,342 acres, including 1,182 acres of patented claims and 160

acres of state mineral leases.

MyLIFE: Can you share with us

what your core business is?

McPhie: Curis is associated with a group

called Hunter Dickinson Inc., which

has been around for about 30 years.

We have a number of companies that

focus on mineral exploration and mining

development and operations … in every

commodity—gold, copper, platinum,

silver—the whole spectrum of minerals

and metals. We’re active on four

di!erent continents. Curis was created

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company in 2010 speci"cally with a

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future. From a business perspective, this commodity will

be in demand. When we were looking at opportunities, we

were very attracted to Arizona as a place to do business.

So, Curis was really created to look at copper opportunities

in the state of Arizona. Our "rst major acquisition is the

Florence Copper Project, which is near Florence, in Pinal

County. We’re in a jurisdiction that has been long known

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McPhie: That is our major focus at this time. Our intent is to

develop the project into a major, fairly signi!cant economic

generation of business in the state. We’re going into the

permitting, engineering and development process right now and

will be producing copper in 2014. Our intent is to leverage o"

that—!rst development, then continue to expand our presence

in the state in years to come.

MyLIFE: How many employees, direct or indirect, does

Curis operations currently employ in Arizona?

McPhie: We have about 25 employees. That will expand

fairly rapidly over the next 18 months as the project goes into

construction and development. We also use—it’s very typical for

companies with projects like this to use a consulting network

of environmental scientists and engineers, public relations and

public a"airs, economic development specialists, a broad range

of talent. Those [people] are almost exclusively from Arizona.

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taking place at the site. We also have a much broader consulting

base that we use, which is drawn from Arizona-based !rms.

MyLIFE: Being from Canada and growing up there,

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working with the United States?

McPhie: I think having a Canadian presence in Arizona

is quite proli!c for a lot of reasons, whether it’s Canadians

escaping the cold in the winter, or whatever it might be—but from a

business perspective, the rule of law is very strong. The

government of Arizona has been very open and supportive of

investment. We’ve made a lot of good friends and colleagues/

associates in the state. … We see a tremendous amount of

opportunity to work together and build a very sustainable

enterprise going forward. A majority of employment will be

local. Our experience has been very positive. I think any

issues we’ve had have been a little bit about understanding

the culture … the way decisions are made—particularly local

governments—is a major feature that we’re taking our time to

understand and work through. But generally, our experience

investing in Arizona has been very positive and something that

we hope to continue to do in a fairly signi!cant way. If I can

just add—the one big thing is that equity in the money we

are bringing in the state comes from all the world. We have

shareholders [from all over], not only from the U.S. When

I travel to meet with investors, the checks for making

investments—those come from all the over the world—

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investor base, and they are interested in Arizona and what

the state’s policies are, its business climate, the tax structure.

And generally, my message to them is that this is a fantastic

place to do business and we hope to be there a long, long

time.

MyLIFE: What is your vision for your company in the

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McPhie: We believe that copper is the nervous system of

modern society. It’s in all those electronics we use—whether

it’s cars and buses or trains, iPods, etc. These require

electricity, and the primary conduit of electricity is copper

—not to mention plumbing and everything else. We see a

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producing a lot of it over the next decades—and our hope

is to become a major positive productive contributor to

employment and economic well-being in the state. We’ll

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to continue to build on that success and be seen as a real leader

in the community. That’s our goal as a company, and we’re

making good progress towards that. I think if we were to have

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impressed at what we’ve been able to achieve.

MyLIFE: Thank you very much for your time.

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K<B�:FCLDE a geek’s confession

Protecting Yourself Against Cyber Threatsby warren jones

yber attacks sound nasty, and with all the press the

Internet group Anonymous has been getting

recently as a result of the attacks on Israel, how could

on to the retailer as if you sent them. Neither the buyer nor the

retailer is aware this is happening, which makes this kind of

attack fairly common. Protect yourself by ensuring that your

wireless network at home is password protected and that you

never access your banking or credit card information over public

networks, such as those at the local co"ee shop. Even when

you’re connected to your secured home network, make sure

you are only giving your

information to trusted

and secured websites.

It may seem like the

Internet is a scary and

unsafe place because of

hackers and cyber

attackers, but just like

your favorite movie,

there are bad guys (“black

hats,” or mal icious

hackers), and there are

good guys (“white hats,”

or hackers who are

looking for f laws or

security risks so they can

be !xed). Many of the

safety protocols, proce-

dures and encryption

programs currently in use

are a result of the white hats doing what they do. While black

hats and white hats use exactly the same methods, their results

are much di"erent. After performing a DDoS attack, a white

hat would typically contact the website owner and explain how

to prevent it from happening again.

While this isn’t an extensive list of hacker or cyber attack

terminology and methods (we didn’t discuss grey hats, script

kiddies, port scans, packet sni$ng or phishing, among others),

our intent is to give you a little better understanding of what

is happening in cyberspace and how taking simple steps can

protect you from serious harm.

Cthey not? Should you be unplugging your computer, vowing to

never make another purchase online, switching back to snail

mail for your bills and lining your walls with aluminum foil?

Not quite. While these cyber attacks are signi!cant, let’s quickly

discuss exactly what’s going

on and how you can easily

take steps to protect

yourself.

The recent attacks on

Israel’s infrastructure were

Distr ibuted Denial of

Service attacks, or DDoS for

short. This type of attack is

l ike overcrowding the

Internet. Imagine this: You

head to the market for milk,

but when you arrive, all the

parking spaces are full. You

can’t access the market

because a few hundred

people simply wanted a

place to hang out. A DDoS

attack works much like

that—thousands of comput-

ers attempting to access a webpage or group of pages for no

reason other than to keep legitimate business out. The

overcrowding causes websites to crash and servers to meltdown,

along with millions of dollars in damage. There’s not much you

can do to protect yourself against this kind of attack. After all,

your information isn’t at risk here. If the website you’re trying

to access is being attacked, you’ll simply have to wait it out.

Another form of cyber attack is called a Man in the Middle

attack, or MITM. This attack is pretty self-explanatory. Instead

of your messages or credit card numbers going directly to a seller

or retailer, they are intercepted by a third party and then passed

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corder industry to take advantage of this growing

trend. The Aiptek 3-D HD camcorder is compact

and stylish. It features two separate lenses and

image sensors so it can record 3-D videos and

take pictures in HD resolution, which can then

be stored on a SD/SDHC/MMC card. It also has

USB and HDMI connectors. $80

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Ready to perform a self-balancing act on your own? Focus

Designs, maker of light electric vehicles, has released the SBU

V3 unicycle.

The SBU V3 combines Segway-like technology, which includes

three-way sensors and gyroscopes, with all the circus-like fun of a

performer—in a unicycle.

To control this 27-pound unicycle, simply lean forward,

backward and to the side. $1,795

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The Mark Levinson brand has produced reference-

grade audio gear for more than four decades,

garnering praise from audio enthusiasts every-

where—at prices that most can’t afford. The No. 52

Stereo Preamplifier is no exception, at $25,000.

The No. 52 has a unity gain surround sound

processor (SSP) output that can integrate connected

audio sources into a home theater system while

maintaining independent stereo operation for music

sources.

The crisp, geometric design of the No. 52 features

an elegant, brushed metal black and silver faceplate

and red illumination in the displays for striking

contrast—absolutely gorgeous.

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A new spin on panoramic shots? Yes! Go beyond the standard panoramic 120-degree perspective

with the Spinner. Not only does this camera capture everything around you in one photo, but it

also spins 360 degrees on its own axis. Insert a roll of 35mm film, hold the camera above your

head (or at arm’s length) and give the ring pull a gentle tug. The result is a super wide-angled

image, four times longer than a standard landscape picture. $85

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Dutch manufacturer Savage has been working for almost five years on the first four-door topless supercar, the Rivale Roadyacht GTS.

With only 20 units available (in only four exterior colors), this supercar combines an aggressive cut front end and a wide, muscular rear-

end design concept, with an interior inspired by the yachting world. But perhaps the most unique feature of this supercar is its gullwing

(front) and suicide (rear) doors.

The Roadyacht GTS has a 670-horsepower engine under the hood and can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 3.4 seconds—with a top

speed of 205 mph. $550,000

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The M55 is the world’s first luxury hybrid bike. Its price tag? $36,200

With a top speed of 40 mph, this bike has more than 90 miles of

power per charge under normal conditions.

The M55 can outperform all other electric bikes currently on the

market, and you can be sure that you won’t meet up with another

one like it on the road, as all editions are limited to a maximum of 55

pieces per series. That’s a total of just 275.

The bike’s motor, as well as the lighting system, are powered by 22

Tenergy batteries, typically used in hybrid cars.

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Robotic vacuums are a dime a dozen these days. However, the

XV-11 has a different twist. When you first turn it on, the XV-11

automatically backs away from its charging stand and performs a

360-degree scanner sweep before tracking down dust on your floors

and carpets. Its blowers are strong and loud, but not as loud as a

normal upright vacuum cleaner—incredible suction for something

so small.

The XV-11 does a meticulous job cleaning hard-surface floors but

will not give carpets a deep clean like a normal vacuum. That’s

expected, of course. $400

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DIRECTOR: William Wyler

STUDIO: MGM

RATED: G

RUN TIME: 3 hours, 22 minutes

Ben-Hur

What can you say about one of the great classics? Record-breaking

winner of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Actor, Supporting Actor and Musical

Score—100,000 costumes, 8,000 extras, 300 sets and a budget that in its day was

the largest ever in movie history.

In this !lm masterpiece, Charlton Heston plays the role of a rebellious Israelite

Jew who de!es the great Roman Empire, set during the time of Christ.

The epic features one of the most famous action sequences of all time, a

beautifully choreographed and directed Roman chariot race—a pivotal race that

sets Ben-Hur against his Roman nemesis, Messala.

Heston brought both a strong physical and moral presence to the role of

Ben-Hur, who was born a Jewish nobleman in Palestine. The heroic odyssey

Many of Hollywood’s most memorable !lms are set during wartime or a great

historical event—and Doctor Zhivago is no exception. Set during World War I, the

Russian Revolution and Russian Civil War, this !lm is narrated by Zhivago’s half

brother, Yevgraf (played by Alec Guinness), who has made his career in the Soviet

Army.

Doctor Zhivago is a drama-romance !lm that tells the story of Doctor Yuri Zhivago

and Lara Antipova (played by Omar Sharif and Julie Christie), who are married, but

not to each other. They fall deeply in love while working together tending to the

wounded during the Revolution. Years pass, and the two surrender to their

long-repressed feelings for each other—while major events take place in their lives.

The !lm has remained the eighth highest-grossing !lm of all time in the

United States.

DIRECTOR: David Lean

STUDIO: MGM

RATED: PG-13

RUN TIME: 3 hours, 20 minutes

Doctor Zhivago

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focuses on the Jewish enslavement by the Romans and tells the story of Ben-Hur’s bold escape and vengeance against his

oppressors—and his fateful encounters with Jesus Christ.


“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” said actor Clark Gable in the classic Gone with

the Wind. The famous quote was dubbed the No. 1 movie quote in the American Film

Institute’s 100 years…100 Movie Quotes television special.

Everything about this !lm is right, from its beautiful cinematography to its almost

four hours of melodrama. Gone with the Wind is also one of the late Roger Ebert’s

most memorable reviews. In Ebert’s own words in 1998: “Gone with the Wind”

presents a sentimental view of the Civil War, in which the ‘Old South’ takes the place

of Camelot and the war was fought not so much to defeat the Confederacy and free

the slaves as to give Miss Scarlett O’Hara [played by Vivien Leigh] her comeuppance.

But we’ve known that for years; the tainted nostalgia comes with the territory. Yet as

‘GWTW’ approaches its 60th anniversary, it is still a towering landmark of !lm, quite

simply because it tells a good story, and tells it wonderfully well.”

DIRECTOR: Victor Fleming

STUDIO: Warner Bros.

RATED: G

RUN TIME: 3 hour, 58 minutes

Gone with the Wind

DIRECTOR: Michael Curtiz

STUDIO: Warner Bros.

RATED: PG

RUN TIME: 1 hour, 42 minutes

Casablanca

During World War II, America faced great peril. In 1942, at the height of

the war, Casablanca was released. The iconic !lm is one of the most critically acclaimed pieces of cinema ever made. Everything is in this !lm: love, war,

heartbreak. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Morocco, the !lm features one of the

most memorable lines in movie history—“Here’s looking at you, kid.”

It focuses on nightclub owner Rick Blaine (played by Humphrey Bogart), who is an exiled

American and former freedom !ghter living in Morocco. He runs into his old #ame, Ilsa

(played by Ingrid Bergman), with her husband, Victor Laszlo (played by Paul Henreid), who is

a resistance leader from Czechoslovakia. Laszlo is running from the Nazis.

Casablanca won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and featured the pervasive

theme song “As Time Goes By.”

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merica is a country of many contrasts. It’s

certainly a generous and caring country. For

example, a two-hour, star-studded telethon

of a !rst-class stamp to $0.70 or $0.75, Americans

would likely revolt. So, at one end, we would likely be

boycotting the price increase, but on the other end, we

would all still be paying for the growing losses from

the taxes we pay. So would you prefer to get mail from

Monday through Friday, or not at all? Is anyone paying

attention?

This analogy also reveals another huge wound,

because similar (major) changes are also required to

keep Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid around

for future generations. When these programs were

created, people retired at the age of 60 and lived

shorter lives. Today, people are working longer (be-

yond their 70s) and living much longer (well into their

80s and 90s)—circumstances that were never factored

into the original equations when these programs were

conceived. So where do we stand today? I think it all

comes down to this:

After the horri!c !nancial meltdown of the recent

past, most Americans still have a very bad taste in their

mouths. The e"ects of the meltdown have changed

how “all of us” will conduct business going forward.

As unfortunate as it is, it is what it is, folks. These

social programs need a total overhaul if they have any

chance of surviving.

The American culture is at a crossroads. Americans

are willing to do almost anything to change for the

better and help future generations—providing, of

course that they don’t have to give up anything they already

have, and therein lies the problem.

Folks, It’s Time to Tighten Our Belts

Acan raise hundreds of millions of dollars for a rescue

e"ort in Haiti, or a tsunami relief fund in Asia or a

mudslide in Europe. But when it comes to home, it’s

not quite so forthcoming. Not too many people care

much about the family down the street that’s being

evicted, or the guy on the corner asking for food. Why

is that? Well, I have a few thoughts. One is that in

today’s social structure, we tend to share the common

thought, “I’m hurting too, so don’t bother me. We all

have to fend for ourselves.” Maybe when it’s so close

to home, we think more about ourselves instead of

others.

I’ve been watching a #urry of television ads, which

I assume are being aired and paid for by the unions

for the U.S. Postal Service. People in these ads are

claiming that Washington is destroying “their” post

o$ce, and they will likely perish without Saturday

mail delivery. Really? The postal service reported a

staggering $15.9 billion loss for !scal year 2012, which

equates to a daily loss of between $43 and 53 million.

Folks, your beloved postal service has almost bled

itself to death. So, to suggest that we keep mail #owing

on Saturday (which could save billions) when half the

world couldn’t care less is absurd.

Whether the postal service makes money or not,

every American is still paying the bill. In an e"ort

to reduce losses, if the postal service raised the price


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nce again, the Phoenix Suns have walked through that revolving door and have now opted to !re coach Alvin Gentry.

When General Manager Steve Kerr resigned in 2010, Senior Vice President of Operations David Gri$n told managing partner Robert Sarver that he did not want to be considered as a candidate to replace Kerr and said he would be leaving that year after his contract expired. Subsequently, Sarver elected to hire NBA player agent Lon Babby to the position of president of basketball operations. Shortly thereafter, the Suns’ plague began when Amar’e Stoudemire was traded to the New York Knicks. The Suns organization, under the direction of newly appointed Babby, then went out and spent $80 million on numerous lesser-known players to replace traded superstar Stoudemire. Before you know it, there’s no more Shawn Marion, and the revolving door continued with the departures of Jason

ORichardson, Vince Carter, Boris Diaw, Leandro Barbosa and Grant Hill, along with that of Suns franchise player, Canuck and all-around super great guy Steve Nash, who headed west to join the Los Angeles Lakers. With no disrespect to the current players, essentially what remained was a group without a superstar; the team’s management had a full understanding that the current season would be underwhelming at best, with no chance of making the playo"s and certainly no run for the championship. So, on January 18, after the club’s worst start since 1988 (13-28), with nine new starters and a team that still claims to be “in transition” (how many years has it been now?), they did what most other teams likely would not—blame a quality coach and then !re him. No crystal ball here, but it’s unlikely that whoever takes the helm will make much of a di"erence this season. I also predict a huge reduction in fan attendance because, after all, you can only attract so many fans at big-buck ticket prices to watch a losing team.

Firing a CoachBY LESLIE JAMES

It seems as though after the Suns’ 24th home loss, Babby and Sarver just had a funny feeling. After a few hours of discussions, they decided that the team’s current performance had nothing to do with the quality of the players, but was instead the direct result of Coach Gentry’s inability to take the inexperienced players to the playo"s. After years of running the team the same way, you would think that owners and management alike would see the light. However, clearly neither the owners nor management understands that in a top 10 sports market that o"ers every other sports franchise, when fans drop $200 to $250 to attend a game (for two tickets, parking, beer and a hot dog) they want feel connected with a winning team. Why this thought hasn’t crossed their minds is beyond me, as year after year, if it looks like the Suns won’t make the playo"s, the Suns’ new battle cry is: “It’s trading time.” I don’t see any short- or long-term strategy being put into place, do you? Management unloads the superstars and franchise players and says the team is “in transition”—for what, another four or !ve years? And then when Gentry can’t win against the “big-market” teams that have spent money for truly great players, they go and !re him? Really? Alvin Gentry remains one of the sharpest coaches and all-around nicest people the Suns organization has ever had. He was respected by the players, and even more so by the fans. At a news conference in January, Babby said, “We all agreed to part company.” I think it probably went something like this, instead—“Hey Alvin, Sarver and I have agreed to !re you, agreed?”—thus ending another less-than-stellar moment in the Suns’ not-so-sunny history. If he hasn’t already, Alvin Gentry is likely to realize someday that on January 18, 2013, the Suns actually did him a big favor. Alvin, we wish you continued great success.



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iscovery Channel’s Property

Wars brought reality television

to Phoenix. Arizona leads in

foreclosures nationwide.

Behind the foreclosure numbers and

the headlines are real people who have

su"ered greatly as a result of the

economic crisis. For others, however,

the situation has presented a golden

opportunity. In the case of Property Wars,

potential buyers face o" in “bidder”

rivalries as homes go on the auction

block. The show is similar to A&E’s

hit reality series Storage Wars.

With the high number of foreclosed

homes in Phoenix, the buyers on Property

Wars take considerable risks when buying

foreclosed houses without ever stepping

inside them—you see, they buy and #ip

auctioned homes all over the Valley.

D Instead of bidding a couple hundred or a

few thousand dollars on a locker (as people

do on Storage Wars), these guys are betting

hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time,

and the bidding wars get very intense.

There are six primary bidders on

the show: Doug Hopkins, a Mesa

native known as the “King of the East

Valley”; John Ray, a longtime player in

the Phoenix real estate scene; business

partners Steve Simons and Ed

Rosenberg, who are from Los Angeles

and are looking to make a name for

themselves in the Phoenix real estate

market; and last but not least, Scott

Menaged and Lou Amoroso—the “in-

your-face” duo, who bring the big bucks

from New York.

MyLIFE caught up with Valley native

Jace Johnson, who is John Ray’s business

Foreclosures in Arizona, the Bidding ‘Reality’BY JONATHAN FUNK

partner. Johnson brings a lot of humor

to the show, and having a sense of

humor can help to mitigate the negative

rami!cations that Johnson admits can

happen in the real estate market. “[I]f

you are not positive each and every day,

you will certainly fail,” he said. Being in

the industry plays a big role in being

successful on the show. Johnson credits

his knowledge, experience and expertise

as contributing factors to keeping him

and Ray on top of the other bidding

teams.

Another key factor to the duo’s

success is having grown up in the Valley.

“The other bidders that are from various

other areas are still going to get great

deals; however, based on sheer numbers

of properties that come to sale, knowing

the Valley and growing up here does give

me the advantage of knowing all the

great pocket areas,” Johnson noted.

When discussing the housing market

and what he believes will happen in the

next !ve years, Johnson said he sees at

least a 10 percent increase in home sales

this year alone. “The Feds are continuing

to keep rates low. It would seem very

unlikely for them to increase them at a

high rate over the next !ve years. With

supply continuing to be limited and

demand staying constant, we are going

to see housing prices rise. Until they can

!gure out how to turn o" the sun here

in Arizona, we are always going to have

people moving here at a high rate,” he

remarked.

Although foreclosures may not always

be so glamorous, Johnson does credit

the show for casting a positive light on

Arizona. “It shows that our market

has done a great job of recovering and

allowed a lot of new homeowners to get

some great prices on properties. This

was a correction that needed to happen

nationwide.”

Property Wars airs on Thursdays on Discovery

Channel. Check your provider’s listings for show times.

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AROUND TOWNWHAT’S HOT

FLASHLIGHT TOURS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX

Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure in which you can see, hear and

feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the main trail to 10

discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. Please

bring your own flashlights.

Through September 1

WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS TEMPE

Local musicians perform at a free open mic night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tempe Center for the Arts in downtown Tempe.

Every Wednesday in May

ARTBRIDGE THURSDAYS SCOTTSDALE

Artists, crafters and jewelers exhibit and sell items in a family-friendly,

festive environment. SouthBridge, downtown Scottsdale. Free admission.

Every Thursday in May

SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK SCOTTSDALE

Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to

spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free

event.

Every Thursday, year-round

WESTGATE BIKE NIGHT GLENDALE

Hundreds of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard. Entertainment, deals and

discounts from Westgate merchants. All riders are welcome. You don’t

have to have a bike to attend. Free admission. Westgate City

Center.

Thursdays through June 27

MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK FREE CONCERTS

SCOTTSDALE

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music from 7:30

to 9 p.m. Train and carousel rides are available during all concerts for a

small charge.

Sunday nights in May

NKF CADILLAC GOLF CLASSIC TUCSON

The National Kidney Foundation Cadillac Golf Classic, the nation’s

premier amateur golf event for charity, will be played at the Hilton El

Conquistador Country Club.

May 3

ARIZONA TATTOO EXPO MESA

Tattoos, piercings, contests and vendors. Mesa Convention Center.

May 3–5

PHOENIX FC SOCCER TEMPE

Arizona’s new USL Pro soccer team plays at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium

in Tempe.

May 3, 23

GOODYEAR SPRING CONCERT SERIES GOODYEAR

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and beverages (no glass) or purchase

from our on-site food vendor. Goodyear Community Park. Free event.

May 4

KUPD UFIESTA MESA

Rock and roll all day. Quail Run Park, Mesa.

May 4

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MISS ARIZONA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT PHOENIX

Some of the brightest and most talented young ladies in the state

compete for the Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen crown.

May 4

TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL TUCSON

One of the country’s largest free festivals, with more than 200 musicians

from Arizona and the Southwest performing over 20 hours of family-

friendly music, dance and entertainment in El Presidio Park, downtown

Tucson.

May 4–5

REVEILLE MEN’S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT: VIVA LA DIVA TUCSON

Tucson’s internationally recognized men’s chorus presents a concert with

songs from our favorite lady singers, crazy choreography and laughs.

Temple of Music and Art.

May 4

CINCO DE RHINO PHOENIX

Celebrate the largest horned animal on earth—the rhino! Throughout

the day you will be able to participate in fun games and activities, watch

our rhino receive a special enrichment treat, chat with some of the rhino

experts at the Phoenix Zoo and learn how you can help rhinos in the wild.

The zoo is holding the event in conjunction with the Rhino International

Foundation to raise awareness for the five species of rhinos and the

threats they face in the wild. Phoenix Zoo.

May 5

BROADWAY IN TUCSON: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET TUCSON

Broadway in Tucson presents the Tony Award-winning musical inspired

by the famed recording session in which Sam Phillips, known by many

as the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny

Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

May 7-12

SPRING CONCERTS IN THE PARK GILBERT

Enjoy a night of great music at a FREE concert in Gilbert’s Freestone

Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets so you can get comfortable

and listen to fabulous music under the stars.

May 9; June 6

SOUNDS OF SPRING CONCERT TUCSON

The Tucson Girls Chorus showcases all five choirs in a concert featuring a

rich program of choral music. Temple of Music and Art.

May 11

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES NORTH PHOENIX

Hear live bands on High Street at CityCenter of CityNorth. Concerts are

free. Enjoy restaurant specials, other activities (charges may apply).

May 11, 18, 25

CAREFREE SUNDAYS AT EL PEDREGAL SCOTTSDALE

Free musical entertainment from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission

fee, but food must be purchased. El Pedregal, Scottsdale.

May 5, 12

PRESCOTT AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHARITY GOLF

TOURNAMENT PRESCOTT

The goal for this year’s tournament is to raise enough money to assist the

build of another great Habitat house. Your generous support will

demonstrate your commitment to humanity in our communities and

enable Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity to continue to transform the

lives of children and families in the area.

May 10

MT. LEMMON HILL CLIMB TUCSON

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association sponsors the Mt. Lemmon Hill

Climb, one of the toughest 100 hill climbs in the USA, starting at

McDonald District Park on Harrison Rd., north of the Catalina Hwy.

May 10

NEON SPLASH DASH SCOTTSDALE

Combines a three-mile fun run/walk with an “after glow” party featuring

performers and entertainment. Runners dance to pumped up music as

they cross through different colored “glow zones.” In each zone, runners

are sprayed with fluorescent “glow water” while being illuminated with

high-intensity professional U.V. black lights.

May 11

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN BUTTERFLY PAVILION PHOENIX

Walk among the beautiful butterflies at this special springtime event

located at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

Through May 12

MOVIES IN THE PARK MARICOPA

What could be better than a great movie under the stars in the park?

Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us at Pacana Park for the 2013

Movies in the Park series.

May 12

BIRDS ‘N’ BEER PHOENIX

Birds and Beer offers local professionals a fun and refreshing way to

learn about Arizona birds and other wildlife while networking with fellow

nature-lovers. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center.

May 16


THIRD THURSDAYS TEMPE

Local musicians perform on the streets for Music on Mill. Other activities

or performances are usually scheduled as well. Check online for monthly

themes. Mill Avenue District.

May 16

AVA AMPHITHEATER: IL DIVO TUCSON

Casino Del Sol presents the classical crossover group Il Divo, which

consists of Urs Buhler, Carlos Marin, David Miller and Sebastien

Izambard, on the group’s “Best of” tour, at Anselmo Valencia Tori

Amphitheater.

May 17

THE CENTURIONS BALL TUCSON

The Centurions present a charitable party, “The Good, The Bad & The

Centurions,” with live music, food and beverages, as well as a charity

casino, to raise funds for Carondelet Health Network.

May 18

THE AMERI”CAN” CANNED CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE

Celebrating the craft beer movement. Award ceremony, live

entertainment, food, VIP quarters, beer science garden, beer Olympics

and more than 40 local and national breweries celebrating the canned

craft beer revolution. Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater.

May 18

WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY SPRING FESTIVAL TUCSON

Arizona Wine Growers Association presents wine tastings, yummy

treats, artisan vendors and live entertainment in downtown Willcox’s

historical railroad park.

May 18–19

COPPER CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW BISBEE

Join the 12th annual antique and specialty car/motorcycle show, with

prizes for the best paint job, goody bags and food and music on Main

Street, Old Bisbee.

May 18

AVA AMPHITHEATER: TONY BENNETT TUCSON

Casino del Sol presents critically praised recording artist and concert

performer Tony Bennett, who has won 17 Grammy Awards and two

Emmy Awards and has been named an NEA Jazz Master and a

Kennedy Center Honoree. Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater.

May 19

GLENDALE’S LIVE AT THE LIBRARY GLENDALE

Musical entertainment at 6:30 p.m. at the Glendale Main Library.

Concerts are free. Call (623) 930-3573 for details.

May 23

WYATT EARP DAYS TUCSON

Celebrate the life and times of the Old West’s famous lawman in

Tombstone, “the town too tough to die,” with costumed entertainers,

gunfights and street skits, a chili cook-off and stagecoach rides.

May 25–27

AVA AMPHITHEATER: JUANES TUCSON

Casino Del Sol presents leading all-Spanish language music artist

Juanes, at Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater.

May 30

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES PHOENIX

Hear live bands on High Street at CityCenter of CityNorth. Concerts are

free. Enjoy restaurant specials, other activities (charges may apply).

For more information, check gcsg.org.

MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM PHOENIX

Movies at the Phoenix Art Museum? They may not have popcorn, but

they do screen thought-provoking art films and films that relate to special

exhibitions or the museum’s collection.

June 1, 2, 3, 10, 13, 20, 24



GRAND CANYON STATE SUMMER GAMES TEMPE

Olympic-style competition in karate, badminton, basketball, golf,

gymnastics, judo, swimming, volleyball, wrestling and more.

June 1–3, 9–10, 15–16, 22–24, 29–30

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX

The Desert Botanical Garden brings stellar talent to the Music in the

Garden Spring Concert series. Enjoy the music of beloved favorites and

new performers in the most breathtaking venue in town.

Fridays in June

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AHWATUKEE

Nearly 1,000 people gather at The Foothills Golf Clubhouse for an

evening of wine/beer tasting (more than 50 varieties!), appetizer

tasting from several local restaurants, live entertainment, socializing

and competitive bidding in a silent auction that boasts more than

100 items.

June 1

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY TUCSON

Celebrate National Trails Day with a visit to a state or national park,

national forest or nature center in Tucson or southern Arizona and

experience our great outdoors.

June 1

SUMMER ART CRUISE TUCSON

Central Tucson Gallery Association presents a self-guided tour and

receptions at galleries in and around downtown. Get free

maps/schedules at Davis Dominguez Gallery and other

participants.

June 1

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SCOTTSDALE

Hear Arizona’s best bands perform live, with 99.9 KEZ at Kierland

Commons.

Saturdays, June 1–July 28

SEDONA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SEDONA

This event showcases established and emerging bluegrass artists from

around the USA with concerts, workshops and more.

June 3 – 9

GLENDALE SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES GLENDALE

These free concerts are the perfect night out for the entire family.

Bring your friends, neighbors and the whole gang! Bring lawn chairs or

blankets for seating. Food, snacks and refreshments will be available

for purchase at the concerts. The series will feature a special patriotic

performance on June 28 in celebration of Independence Day.

Thursdays, June 7–July 26

SOUTHERN ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION EXPO

TUCSON

Arizona’s biggest business technology and construction expo.

June 8–9

BITE NITE PHOENIX

Bite Nite, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter’s culinary event

benefiting Lou Gehrig’s disease, pits the Valley’s hottest and most

respected gastronomic minds against each other for the title of Bite

Nite Heavyweight Champion. The evening features tasting-size samples

of delightful morsels in four categories: appetizer, entrée, dessert and

cocktail.

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The mall’s center court will host musicians, dancers and other family-

friendly entertainment.

June 9–10

PRIMAVERA COOKS! AT LODGE ON THE DESERT TUCSON

Lodge on the Desert hosts a multicourse gourmet wine dinner prepared

with help from apprentice chefs and sommeliers to raise funds to support

services for Tucson’s homeless and working poor.

June 12

ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES: GREG SPIVEY BAND TUCSON

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents a concert of current

and classic country and rock-and-roll music at Oro Valley Marketplace.

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Enjoy animal meet-and-greets, cool off at the Yakulla Caverns and

Leapin’ Lagoon water play areas or get soaked at the Squirt Gun Water

Wars! You can also let your musical side come out at Music Mayhem on

one of the many available drums.

June 9; July 14

CABARET PRESCOTT

The Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret” comes to the Prescott Center

for the Arts. Come hear the music play and experience life in 1930s

Germany through the eyes and voices of the entertainers at the Kit

Kat Klub.

June 14

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS TUCSON

The all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and

Barnum & Bailey has breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and

never-before-seen performances at TCC Arena.

June 20–23

NIGHT WINGS AT PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TUCSON

Pima Air & Space Museum hosts tram rides until sundown, a walking tour

of indoor hangars, hands-on activities for kids.

June 22

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES MESA

Sing and dance along to music from some of our favorite local bands in

the outdoor amphitheater at Superstition Springs Mall.

June 23

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND GOLF CLASSIC TUCSON

The Children’s Museum Tucson invites you to come and play with us!

Play golf, that is! Join us for our 9th Annual Father’s Day Weekend Golf

Classic at La Paloma Country Club, presented by Caterpillar.

June 15

JUNETEENTH PAGEANT AND HAIR SHOW PHOENIX

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending

of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrates African American

freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-

development and respect for all cultures. The event showcases youth

talent who will be competing for scholarship dollars in the Juneteenth

Pageant. This pageant is not based on outer beauty but on inner

beauty.

June 17



SUMMER SPLASH AND DASH CHANDLER

Come stay cool in downtown Chandler with a fun day of sunshine,

swimming and community. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

June 23

BRINGING THEM HOME: THE CHAUTAUQUAS PRESCOTT

Hear the story of famed environmentalist and ecologist Aldo Leopold, as

told by T.J. McMichael.

June 24

SEDONA TASTE SEDONA

This event features some of the Verde Valley’s finest restaurants, wineries

and breweries and includes a silent auction, entertainment and a raffle.

All of the proceeds will be used to support the Northern Arizona Boys &

Girls Clubs Cottonwood and Sedona branches.

Summer, sedonataste.com

EL DIA DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL TUCSON

One of Tucson’s traditional summer events marks the day the monsoon

rains start to build. The celebration honors St. John the Baptist (patron

saint of water) and features a traditional procession and the blessing of

an altar. The public is welcome to join in the procession. There is the

famous charreada (Mexican rodeo), mariachis, folklorico dancers and live

music. Charros and escaramuzas will perform on horseback. There will

also be games and activities for children and families, booths and tables

offering information on services available to the public, and food and

refreshments on sale. Staged on the corner of Congress Street and

Avenida del Convento at the Mercado San Agustin.

June 24

WESTGATE BIKE NIGHT GLENDALE

Thousands of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard. Hop on your Harley and

join the masses, or just come for the eye candy. It’s free and family

friendly. And, this line-up includes a community-oriented cause each

month.

Thursdays through June 28

SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SCOTTSDALE

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art brings you a kid-friendly

tour of museum exhibitions.

June 30

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as much information as you can—we’ll take care of the

rest.

Phoenix FC SeasonUnder WayPhoenix FC’s inaugural USL Pro season is officially

under way—and the reviews are fantastic! The home

opener at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on March 30th

treated the sold-out, standing room-only crowd to

fireworks both in the air and on the field. Brazilian

forward “Netinho” scored the first goal in franchise

history as Phoenix FC held on to beat visiting VSI

Tampa Bay FC for the club’s first win. Fans throughout

the stadium cheered and chanted along with the

supporter groups on the south end zone of the pitch as

La Furia Roja and Fuerza Lobos led the way with

enthusiastic drum beats, noisemakers and flags

throughout the match. Games continue throughout

the summer. Join the excitement

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CONCERTSPREMIER VENUES

TEO GONZALEZMay 31teogonzalez.com

MASTERS OF FUNKJune 1themastersoffunk.com

COMERICA THEATRE PHOENIX400 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —livenation.com

THE MOTOWN SOUND OF THE MIRACLESMay 4themiraclesmusic.com

AZIZ ANSARI - BURIED ALIVE TOURMay 5tour.azizansari.com

BRIT FLOYD - THE PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOW SHOWBOOKMay 11britfloyd.com

SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIESMay 14scoobydoolive.com

IMAGINE DRAGONS - NIGHT VISIONS TOURJune 3imaginedragonsmusic.com

THERESA CAPUTO: THE LONG ISLAND MEDIUMJune 5theresacaputo.com

SHE & HIM June 18sheandhim.com

VICTORIA JUSTICE - THE HERE’S 2 US SUMMER TOURJune 22victoriajustice.net

ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85287 —asugammage.com

FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICALMay 1 - 5flashdancethemusical.com

SISTER ACTJune 25 - 30sisteractbroadway.com

CELEBRITY THEATRE PHOENIX440 North 32nd St. Phoenix AZ 85008 —celebritytheatre.com

GROWN & SEXY #9 - BELL BIV DEVOE AND SWVMay 3bellbivdevoe.com, therealswv.com

1964 - BEATLES TRIBUTEMay 101964site.com

DAREYES DE LA SIERRAMay 11universalmusica.com/dareyesdelasierra

PRO BOXING IRON BOY 7May 17ironboypromotions.com

DWELE JESSICA HOLTER, TRUTH B TOLD AND WISDOMMay 18urbaneventsaz.com/archives/8763

SARAH GERONIMOMay 26sarahgeronimo.com

JUANESMay 28juanes.net

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FOX THEATRE TUCSON17 W. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701 —foxtucsontheatre.org

ZOSO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCEMay 3zosoontour.com

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFERMay 8manhattantransfer.net

THE FOUR ELEMENTS FASHION SHOWMay 10typfashionshow.eventbrite.com

2013 BFA THESIS FILMS: I DREAM IN WIDESCREENMay 11tftv.arizona.edu

DAVID GRISMAN BLUEGRASS EXPERIENCEJune 8davidgrisman.com

CYNDI LAUPER – SHE’S SO UNUSUAL TOURJune 23cyndilauper.com

JOBING.COM ARENA GLENDALE9400 W. Maryland Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 —jobingarena.com

TAYLOR SWIFT - THE RED TOURMay 28 - 29bonjovi.com

ORPHEUM THEATER PHOENIX203 W. Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —orpheum-theater.com

REGIONAL DANCE AMERICA/PACIFIC FESTIVAL 2013Through May 4regionaldanceamericapacific.org

TIME STEPS AND WEST SIDE STORY: A DANCE CONCERTMay 9 - 11dancemotion.com

R LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS INSPIRE MY LIFEMay 18inspiremylife.com

BALLET ARIZONA - SCHOOL OF BALLET ARIZONAMay 29 - June 2balletaz.org/school

DANNY ZELISKO PRESENTSJune 9 - 13dannyzeliskopresents.com

ORPHEUM THEATER FLAGSTAFF15 W. Aspen St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 —orpheum-theater.com

DALE LA BOTA TOUR, FEATURING VOODOO GLOW SKULLS & LEFT ALONEMay 1voodooglowskulls.com

JOHN ANDERSON May 2johnanderson.com

BUILT TO SPILLMay 8orpheumpresents.inticketing.com/events/286309

JERRY JOSEPH, WALTER SALAS-HUMARA & STEVE DRIZOS Mar. 11jerryjoseph.com, waltersalashumara.com, thedenmarkveseys.com

THE CASUALTIES & THE BUSINESS WITH VIOLENT AFFAIRMay 28orpheumpresents.inticketing.com/events/296563

THE ROAD TO WARPED TOUR 2013, FEATURING WE CAME AS ROMANS June 25wecameasromans.com

PHOENIX SYMPHONY PHOENIXOne N. First St. Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 —phoenixsymphony.org

BALLET ARIZONA PRESENTS ALL BALANCHINEMay 2 - 5balletaz.org/performance/all-balanchine

MICHAEL CHRISTIE’S FAREWELL CONCERTMay 9 - 11phoenixsymphony.org

PHOENIX YOUTH SYMPHONY SEASON FINALE 2013May 12phoenixyouthsymphony.org

PROKOFIEV’S SYMPHONY NO. 5 IN B-FLAT MAJORMay 18phoenixsymphony.org

FROM BROADWAY TO SYMPHONY HALLMay 24 - 26phoenixsymphony.org

SALUTE TO THE TROOPSMay 31 - June 2phoenixsymphony.org

CIRQUE MUSICA & IDINA MENZELJune 6 - 8phoenixsymphony.org

PHOENIX THEATRE PHOENIX100 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —phoenixtheatre.com

THORNTON WILDER’S OUR TOWNMay 1 - 19phoenixtheatre.com/events/thornton-wilders-our-town

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSONJune 6 - 23phoenixtheatre.com/events/bloody-bloody-andrew-jackson

US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —usairwayscenter.com

FLEETWOOD MACMay 30fleetwoodmac.com


SPORTING EVENTSARIZONA TEAMS

@ L.A. DodgersMon., June 10 at 7:10 p.m.Tue., June 11 at 7:10 p.m.Wed., June 12 at 7:10 p.m.

@ San Diego PadresFri., June 14 at 7:10 p.m.Sat., June 15 at 7:10 p.m.Sun., June 16 at 7:10 p.m.

Vs. MarlinsMon., June 17 at 6:40 p.m.Tue., June 18 at 6:40 p.m.Wed., June 19 at 12:40 p.m.Chase Field

Vs. Cincinnati RedsFri., June 21 at 6:40 p.m.Sat., June 22 at 4:15 p.m.Sun., June 23 at 1:10 p.m.Chase Field

@ Washington NationalsTue, June 25 at 4:05 p.m.Wed, June 26 at 4:05 p.m.Thu, June 27 at 1:05 p.m.

@ Atlanta BravesFri., June 28 at 4:30 p.m.Sat., June 29 at 1:05 p.m.Sun., June 30 at 10:35 a.m.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL

@ San Diego PadresFri., May. 3 at 7:10 p.m.Sat., May 4 at 5:40 p.m.Sun., May 5 at 1:10 p.m.

@ L.A. DodgersMon., May 6 at 5:40 p.m.Tue., May 7 at 7:10 p.m.Wed., May 8 at 7:10 p.m.

Vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThu., May 9 at 6:40 p.m.Fri., May 10 at 6:40 p.m.Sat., May 11 at 5:10 p.m.Sun., May 12 at 1:10 p.m.Chase Field

Vs. Atlanta BravesMon., May. 13 at 6:40 p.m.Tue., May. 14 at 6:40 p.m.Wed., May. 15 at 12:40 p.m.Chase Field

@ Miami MarlinsFri., Mar. 17 at 4:10 p.m.Sat., Mar. 18 at 4:10 p.m.Sun., Mar. 19 at 10:10 a.m.

@ Colorado RockiesMon., May 20 at 5:40 p.m.Tue., May 21 at 5:40 p.m.Wed., May 22 at 5:40 p.m.

Vs. San Diego PadresFri., May 24 at 6:40 p.m.Sat., May 25 at 7:10 p.m.Sun., May 26 at 1:10 p.m.Chase Field

@ Texas RangersMon., May 27 at 12:40 p.m.Tue., May 28 at 6:40 p.m.Wed., May 29 at 5:05 p.m.Thu., May 30 at 5:05 p.m.

@ Chicago CubsFri., May 31 at 11:20 a.m.Sat., June 1 at 4:15 p.m.Sun., June 2 at 11:20 a.m.

@ St. Louis CardinalsMon., June 3 at 5:15 p.m.Tues., June 4 at 5:15 p.m.Wed., June 5 at 5:15 p.m.Thur., June 6 at 4:15 p.m.

Vs. San Francisco GiantsFri, June 7 at 6:40 p.m.Sat., June 8 at 7:10 p.m.Sun., June 9 at 1:10 p.m.Chase Field

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ARIZONA RATTLERS ARENA FOOTBALL

@ Jacksonville SharksSat., May 4 at 4:00 p.m.

Vs. Utah BlazeSat., Mar. 11 at 6:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ Chicago RushSat., May 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Vs. Iowa BarnstormersSat., May 19 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center

@ Philadelphia SoulSat., June 1 at 4:05 p.m.

@ San Antonio TalonsSat., June 8 at 5:30 p.m.

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Vs. Spokane ShockSat., June 15 at 6:00 p.m.

US Airways Center

@ San Jose SabercatsSat., June 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Vs. Chicago SkyMon., May 27 at 2:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ Seattle StormSun., June 2 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Minnesota LynxThu., June 6 at 5:00 p.m.

@ Indiana FeverThu., June 8 at 12:30 p.m.

Vs. Los Angeles SparksFri., June 14 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center

@ Tulsa ShockSun., June 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Vs. Minnesota LynxWed., June 19 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Washington MysticsFri., June 21 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ San Antonio Silver StarsTue., June 25 at 5:00 p.m.

@ Washington MysticsThu., June 27 at 4:00 p.m.

@ Connecticut SunSat., June 29 at 4:00 p.m.

PHOENIX MERCURY BASKETBALL


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IMAGE CREDITS


Cover: Bill Dubreuil; p.4: Lake Powell,

Wolfgang Staudt; p.5: Property Wars

cast, Discovery Channel; bike, M55;

p.6: homeless man, Shutterstock;

p.7: Boston Marathon, AP Photo/Charles

Krupa; p.9: USS Indianapolis crewmen

rendering, Indigo Studios; p. 10: USS

Indianapolis, U.S. Navy; p. 12-13: World Trade Center, Stinkie Pinkie,

licensed under the Creative Commons

Attribution 2.0 Generic license; p.20: Sea King Helicopter, Royal Canadian

Navy; The Great Train Robbery, Evening

Standard/Getty Images; Supreme Court

building, U.S. Library of Congress;

p. 21: Lamborghini 350 GTV,

Automobili Lamborghini Holdings S.P.A.;

Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova,

Public Domain; Jim Whittaker, AP;

President John F. Kennedy, John F.

Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum;

p.22: Margaret Thatcher, AP; Bonnie

Franklin, C. Everett Koop, AP Photo/

Andrew Sullivan, File; p. 25: Picacho

Peak, John Hunnicutt II.; p.27: Grand

Canyon, Shutterstock; p. 28: Meteor

Crater, Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0

Unported; Montezuma’s Castle,

Jonathan Flash; p.29: Sedona

Shutterstock; p.28 & 33: Horseshoe

Bend, Bill Dubreuil; p.31: Route 66,

Vítezslav Válka; Lake Powell,

Shutterstock; p. 32: Grand Canyon,

Randy Jay Braun; p.37: NASCAR race

car, Jerry Markland, Getty Images; Carl

Edwards, AP; p.38: computer keyboard,

Shutterstock; p.42: Ben-Hur images, MGM; Doctor Zhivago images, MGM; Casablanca images, Warner Bro.; Gone with the Wind images, Warner Bros.; p.44: money, Shutterstock;

p.46: Steve Nash and Alvin Gentry, AP; p.50: Property Wars cast, Discovery Channel; p.51: Flashdance, Kyle Froman Photography; Taylor Swift,

official photo; Cindi Lauper, official photo; p.52: crowd, Shutterstock; circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey; man on bike, Shutterstock;

p.55: beer glasses, Shutterstock; Tony Bennett, official photo; bathroom, Shutterstock; p.56: appetizer, Shutterstock; golfer, Shutterstock; girl

smiling, Downtown Tucson; p.57: Phoenix FC team, Phoenix FC; Victoria Justice, official photo; Scooby Doo musical, Gary Gross; She and Him,

official photo; baseball game, AZ Diamondbacks; Arizona Rattlers, Shutterstock; basketball player; Phoenix Mercury; p.63: Bill Dubreuil.

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