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Contents

U P F RO N T

15 PUBLISHERS’ NOTE 16 CONTRIBUTORS 18 CONNECT WITH US

F E AT U R ES

22 Gretzky: Great Then, Greater Now

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Hockey legend, philanthropist, husband, and father. Wayne Gretzky helped popularize the sport of hockey in the Southwest, and now uses his talents and experiences to advance the Phoenix Coyotes. We chronicle some of Gretzky’s life and achievements, and talk briefly with “The Great One” about hockey, his foundation, and his life.

60 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Update Dad’s gift list this year. Check out our gift guide for some fresh ideas.

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35 LOCAL PROFILE: A Family Affair 36 ART & CULTURE: On the Radar 37 LIFE WITH FATHER: A Dad for All Reasons 38 GIVING BACK: A New Leash on Life 40 MIND & BODY: Fitness Friends Guide the Path 41 MUSIC: 3UG 41 ARIZONA FUN FACTS: Flame Delhi 42 ASK THE TECHNO 43 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Fans & Fashionistas 46 VALLEY STYLE: Turning Some Heads

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32 DESIGN SENSE: Roll Up the Carpet, Scrape Out the Grout 72 JEWELS: Arizona Woman Finds Gold Mine— In Her Own House!

EN T ERTA I N I N G

76 BY THE GLASS: Primary Colors 92 FLAVOR: Strawberry Fields Forever 92 FLAVOR HOTSPOTS 93 DINING GUIDE

H E A LT H

62 HEALTH & FITNESS: Women in Extreme Sports 64 BEAUTY: Start Your Summer with a Bang and a Bob!

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44 BUSINESS & WEALTH: Ten Economic Climate-Change Tips for Small-Business Owners

50 ASK THE ENTREPRENEUR: Thinking Big for Small Businesses

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55 BOOK REVIEW: Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle 56 RESTAURANT REVIEW: Sutra 68 AUTO TRENDS: Just Right: The 2008 Infiniti EX35 70 TECHNOLOGY: Get Productive 78 RELATIONSHIPS & DATING: Ask the Dating Coach 80 GOING GREEN: Get You Some Green! 82 TRAVEL: Biting into the Big Apple 84 EVENT CALENDAR 86 EDUCATION: Top Artistic Schools in the Southwest 97 HOROSCOPES P E O P LE & P L AC ES

30 Celebrity Fight Night 58 Hope 4 Kids International Charity Poker Tournament 74 West Valley Child Crisis Center Kids at Heart Luncheon 94 Joy Christian School’s “Return to Hollywood” Auction and Dinner

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Director of Photography Eric Fairchild Photographers Michelle Brodsky, Mark Susan, Caroline Gutierrez

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Contributors PHOTOGRAPHY Eric Fairchild, a commercial photographer with fifteen years experience, owns and operates Phoenixbased Fairchild Photography, a complete digital and traditional film photography studio. Specialties include advertising, people, editorial, architecture, and automotive photography. photos@northvalleymagazine.com

Mind & Body Keith Jones is a fourteen-year Valley resident. The beautiful Arizona sun helps fuel his passion for helping others. As founder of Total Being, Keith “inspires you to inspire others.” mindandbody@northvalleymagazine.com

Techno Jon Kenton is principal consultant and owner of JRDR Marketing. Originally from London, he has been living in Arizona with his family for the last eight years. Jon has worked in computing and communications for over 20 years. If it connects to a TV, camera, network, or computer, Jon has probably used it. techno@northvalleymagazine.com

Theater & Book Reviews Ben Miles is a theater critic and educator with membership in both the American Theatre Critic’s Association and the Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle. Currently, Ben teaches at the Art Institute of California. His latest book is titled SPEECHES: An E-Guide to Effective Speechmaking. reviews@northvalleymagazine.com

Music Kevin Downey is a freelance writer based in Phoenix. He has been writing about the entertainment industry for eight years for such magazines as Variety, Broadcasting & Cable, and Media Life. A recent émigré from Long Beach, California, Kevin, his partner, and their dog Pogo have taken root in the North Valley, and they’re loving it. music@northvalleymagazine.com

Cover feature restaurant review Gerald Calamia, a native New Yorker, has spent many years as a writer covering travel, food, and sports events for feature articles. He is a current member of the James Beard Culinary Foundation, and has worked for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks Youth and Adult Development Programs. gerald@northvalleymagazine.com

giving back Shannon Willoby is an Arizona native. She attended Arizona State University where she received a degree in English literature and is currently a freelance writer. features@northvalleymagazine.com

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BY THE GLASS Matt Sheker owns and operates The Winery, located in Anthem. It opened its doors to the North Valley in 2004. Matt and his wife Theresa describe their business as “a unique vintage experience.” wine@northvalleymagazine.com

Auto Trends Greg Rubenstein is a freelance automotive journalist and deputy editor for iZoom.com, an auto enthusiast Web site. He has been writing about and racing cars for twenty-five years. autotrends@northvalleymagazine.com

JEWELS Andrew Zychowski, owner of Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Anthem, is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and is an IJO master jeweler. As a second-generation jeweler with twenty-five years of experience, his motto is “Brilliance You Deserve.” jewels@northvalleymagazine.com

Adopt-a-pet Michelle Brodsky is a Phoenix native whose passion for animals began at a very young age. Her talent for photography was not discovered until later on. When not tending to her small zoo at home, she helps educate the minds of high school kids as an assistant teacher of photography. michelle@northvalleymagazine.com

horoscopes Laura Henry has been studying astrology and metaphysics for over 25 years and is available for readings via phone or in person. She uses astrology to assist people wishing to discover their strengths, challenges, and gifts in this lifetime, as well as examining future trends for clients to maximize opportunities for personal growth. Readings are taped and completely confidential. laura@northvalleymagazine.com

Beauty Alfonso Gonzales is a master stylist and director of education for Par Exsalonce Salon and Day Spa on Market Street at DC Ranch, and is also certified as a Bumble and Bumble Network Educator. He has been with the salon for nearly seven years, and has participated in hair seminars across the country. beauty@northvalleymagazine.com

Health & Fitness Diana Bocco is a writer, published author, writing coach, and consultant with over ten years experience in the publishing field. Diana teaches writing classes at CoffeeHouseforWriters.com and is the author of two upcoming books. diana@northvalleymagazine.com

Arizona Fun facts He has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller, and is Arizona’s official state historian, but Marshall Trimble’s most treasured title is teacher. He hopes people will realize the importance and fun involved in Arizona history and culture. marshall@northvalleymagazine.com

relationships Lea Friese-Haben is Arizona’s number-one dating expert. She is happily married to Cpt. Greg Haben of Southwest Airlines and has three children. Lea is a certified holistic practitioner and is a regular guest on Channels 3, 10, 12, and 15. relationships@northvalleymagazine.com

Photography Mark Susan is a fashion and editorial freelance photographer based out of Scottsdale. He grew up in Seoul, Korea before moving to Wisconsin, and graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science in economics. Mark enjoys traveling, experiencing new restaurants, playing golf and tennis, and spending time with friends and family. mark@northvalleymagazine.com

Flavor Alison Malone has lived in Australia and has traveled to such destinations as Fiji, England, Thailand, Spain, Nepal, the Cook Islands, Portugal, New Zealand and France. When not at her laptop, she can be found strolling on the beach, carving up the slopes and poring over travel guides, cookbooks and interior design magazines at local bookstores. flavor@northvalleymagazine.com

ASK THE VET Dr. Cliff Faver, a 1987 graduate of Colorado State University, is the founder, director, and chief veterinarian of Animal Health Services of Cave Creek, a state-of-theart veterinary hospital. Dr. Faver is a permanent resident of the Cave Creek area, and a true lover of all animals. He has a special affection for boxers, having raised several of his own. He resides with his wife Koni and two children, Ross and Nikole. askthevet@northvalleymagazine.com

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When Wayne Gretzky was six years old, his father, Walter, built a rink for him in the backyard of their house in Brantford, Ontario. This was the first step toward the pinnacle of his sport that Gretzky would reach by becoming the greatest team player the NHL and the world had ever seen.Âť 22

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“The Great One” now uses his talents

to run the Phoenix Coyotes as their head coach and to champion great causes through his Wayne Gretzky Foundation, which he started in 2002 to help disadvantaged youngsters throughout North America participate in the sport of hockey. Corporate clients such as JVC, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi-Cola Canada, and McFarlane Toys have eagerly sought and obtained his endorsement. He holds or shares sixty-one NHL records, was awarded the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP an astounding nine times, was the captain of four Stanley Cup Championship teams with the Edmonton Oilers, and retired as the NHL’s all-time goal scorer, assists, and totalpoints leader. He helped Team Canada win three Canada Cup Titles, and then in 2002 coached the Canadian Men’s Olympic Team to its first gold medal in fifty years at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. In 1988, when Gretzky was sent from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in what is known as The Trade, hockey in America would never be the same. Gretzky’s influence created big changes, which brought the NHL into Western and Southern U.S. markets where it had never been before. In 2000, even Gretzky got involved in the NHL’s expansion by becoming a managing partner of the Phoenix Coyotes. The next step seemed logical: Gretzky became the Phoenix Coyotes’ head coach in 2005. Gretzky now puts the magic of his storied twenty-year career into his roles as an NHL coach, a father and, through his charitable work with Ronald McDonald House Charities in Canada and Hands that Shape Humanity, a friend to those in need. Maybe we’ll have to start calling him “The Greater One.” We talked with Gretzky briefly about hockey, his foundation, and his plans for the Coyotes’ future. 24

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North Valley Magazine: Having taken over the coaching ranks of the Phoenix Coyotes since 2005, which would you say has been more challenging: leading a team as its captain or as its coach? Wayne Gretzky: As a coach. As I player,

I felt as if I could affect the outcome. Sometimes, as a coach, I feel helpless.

What personal changes did you make to prepare yourself for the move from iconic sports athlete to rookie head coach?

Oh, nothing really. I just wanted to do the best job I could do and knew it was going to be a lot of hard work. What is your greatest hockey memory as a youth hockey player and as a professional hockey player?

[There are] too many to name, but winning that first Stanley Cup would be tough to beat.

You have played with some Hall of Famers such as Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, and Grant Fuhr (the current Coyotes goalie coach) during your career. How has this helped you when considering young prospects for the draft selections of the Coyotes?

Players like those come along once in a lifetime. Every player is different, and our great scouting staff leads the way in that regard. April 16, 1999 was your final NHL game in Canada at Ottawa, and April 18, 1999 was your last NHL game with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. What memories stick out as the Canadian and American fans said goodbye and thanked you?

Mostly that I was so happy that they appreciated my love for the game, and I think that is what they were applauding.

I really loved baseball a lot when I was growing up. I always loved to play.

Your foundation recently announced the partnership with Ford Canada to sponsor The Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic Golf Tournament, featuring professionals playing with amateurs beginning in 2008. How did the idea for a foundation arise?

The foundation is just a nice way to give back and help people. I am very fortunate to have been blessed in so many ways, and the foundation lets us share our blessings.

What made you finally decide to coach the Coyotes after having been a managing partner for nearly five years?

It’s as close to the game as you can get without being a player, and I missed being in the game.

With the Coyotes out of the NHL’s playoff race for 2008, what are the team’s goals as well as your own goals for next season?

Our goal next year and every year is to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and do a lot of damage when we get there. When you do have free time, other than golfing, what can we find Gretzky doing?

Spending time with my family and friends. What advice can you offer young players pursuing their hockey dreams?

Work hard and stay passionate about your dream. For more information on the Phoenix Coyotes, visit coyotes.nhl.com.

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New Flooring Is the Bottom Line for Home Value By Tara Knudson

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ew things affect the aesthetics and market value of your home like the quality and choice of flooring. Making smart choices is important, whether you have kids, pets, or neither; whether you plan to live in your home or flip it; or whether you’ve got a little condo or a sprawling rancher. Stone, tile, and hardwood are three popular choices for savvy homeowners, and for good reason. If you’re picking flooring for a new building, you want durability and lasting value, and you want a beautiful backdrop for your furnishings and your life. Stone and tile are excellent choices for areas that get dirty feet traipsing over them all the time, or that may be subject to spills and leaks—bathrooms, entryways, basements, and kitchens. Wood is a great choice for almost any room in the house, and especially adds richness to living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. All three are beneficially hypoallergenic, easy to clean, and available in a broad range of stylish options. They’re also durable, sometimes lasting four or five times as

long as their counterparts in carpet, vinyl, and laminate. In addition to being healthy, beautiful, and long-lasting, natural stone, wood, or tile floors come in numerous planet-friendly offerings. You can choose sustainable-harvested hardwood and stone, handmade natural tiles, and tiles made from 100 percent recycled materials. You might pay a little more up front for the quality, but the pleasure of living on such stylish, valuable surfaces and the higher price your house will most likely get at resale time will numb your checkbook pain. If you already have hardwood, stone, or tile floors but they’ve become cracked, broken, and worn, replacing them is strongly advised. Loose, broken tiles can cause trips and falls, and only tile and stone in good condition can keep moisture from getting at the subfloor. Moisture can potentially cause rotting, mold, and structural damage (and bigger repair bills down the road). If hardwood hasn’t been well cared for and must be replaced, you’ll have an opportunity to find extremely durable and planet-friendly planks to install. Replacing old floors also gives you the chance to add underfloor heating, another big selling plus

Wood is a great choice for almost any room in the house, and especially adds richness to living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. and a pure delight underfoot. If you decide to put your home on the market, you’ll have difficulty getting your home’s worth if potential buyers realize they must spend thousands of dollars to update or redo the floors. As a seller, you would be more justified in asking for a higher price than you would have been if you hadn’t upgraded the flooring, and many real estate agents would agree that you could possibly get upwards of twice the cost of the flooring in your return. If your flooring is in good condition but shows some wear or minor damage, you might be able to refinish the surface or repair just a small section, and thus gain all

the benefits of a new look. Hardwood can be sanded, stained, and finished as long as it isn’t deeply decayed. Tile may be repaired if you can find appropriately matching replacement tiles, and removing and replacing the grout can make tilework look completely fresh. Stone is very durable, and rarely needs to be repaired, but if necessary, even a small section of stone can be replaced by a skilled craftsperson. Whether you’re building a new home, or repairing or replacing flooring you already own, tile, hardwood, or stone finishes will elevate the beauty, livability, and market value of your home and will always be safe, smart choices.

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y mom has always told me that if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life,” Heather Hendon recalls. If that is true, then Hendon has indeed never toiled. From the cradle to the boardroom, she has been working alongside her family on a labor of love. Hendon is the vice president of operations for Danny’s Family, a diverse Valley-based business conglomerate named for her father. Her parents started the company in 1984 with one car wash. Today, Danny’s Family owns thirteen full-service car washes, thirteen convenience stores, three truck washes, and two restaurants. Hendon attributes the success of the business to a dedicated work ethic shared by her family, particularly her father, who is the hardest worker that Hendon has ever known. Danny Hendon, she says, put his heart and soul in the business and acted as an early role model for his family. “Since I was five years old, I have been around this business,” Hendon said. “I lived, breathed, and slept the car-care industry.” Heather Hendon practically grew up at a car wash. As a teen, she worked selling chrome to truckers to outfit their rigs. It was no surprise to anyone when Hendon returned to the family business after graduating with honors from Arizona State University to work alongside her father. Hendon says that it is crucial for her to

be involved in every single aspect of the family business. This allows her to understand her operation and know that it is running properly. To expand her expertise, Hendon plans to begin working more with Barcelona, the family’s bar, steakhouse, and nightclub. “It’s very multifaceted,” she says. “It’s a field that I’m not that familiar with but am really enjoying getting to understand.” One concept Heather certainly understands is generosity, a notion that was impressed upon her by her parents. “From a very young age, my mother made it a priority to instill certain values within me,” she says. “She made it a point to always show me how fortunate we were to just have the basic necessities in life. She also wanted me to get out in the community and help others who weren’t as fortunate. There is no greater satisfaction in the world than knowing that you have helped someone else.” Hendon has logged many hours volunteering at local children’s hospitals, food banks, and animal shelters.

“From a very young age, my mother made it a priority to instill certain values within me.” Her father, too, lives by a charitable maxim: The more you give, the more you get back—a theory the Hendons utilize in their business. With Heather Hendon’s help, Danny’s Family has given more than $750,000 to local charities and has raised over 10,000 pounds of canned food donations for St. Mary’s Food Bank. The size of Hendon’s “family” continues to expand. With every community the company enters, every charitable cause they support, and every new person they employ. “That is the most important thing, and we have created that here at Danny’s,” Heather says. “We are one big family.” june / july 2008

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On the Radar If you only do one thing this month… l Ice sculptures in July? No, really. The nineteenth annual Summer Spectacular Artwalk will be chillin’ in Downtown Scottsdale. July 10. scottsdalegalleries.com

Doubling up on culture? Try this… l The North Valley celebrates movies, song, poetry, and literature with the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival. June 27–July 19. cavecreekfilmandartsfestival.com

l Ballet Arizona brings a little of New York City to the desert with a tribute to NYC Ballet legend George Balanchine. June 6–8. balletaz.org

l You could dance all night, or you could check out My Fair Lady at Gammage Auditorium. June 17. ticketmaster.com

l Laugh yourself silly at the second annual Arizona Comedy Experiment, a showcase for local comedic talent. June 18. arizonacomedyexperiment.com

l Mix and match movies and music with The Phoenix Art Museum’s Jazz Film Series. Admission is free to all Movies at the Museum. June 8, 15, and 22. phxart.org

For seriously devoted art-lovers… l Get in style with Tatiana Sorokko, contributing editor to Harper’s Bazaar, as she discusses the elite world of fashion in her lecture Collecting Haute Couture at the Phoenix Art Museum. June 10. phxart.org

l Be the first to witness Concert 1, the premiere performance by Novaballet, a local Arizona troupe determined to expand the vocabulary of dance. July 11–13. novaballet.com

l Local artist Marcus Payzant exhibits his collection of paintings at the Shemer Art Center in Phoenix. July 8–August 6. shemerartcenterandmuseum.org

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A Dad for All Reasons By Nate Kretzmann Just in time for Father’s Day, Nate Kretzmann, a single-parent father of three teenagers, shares with us his daily routine, favorite memories, and how he makes time for his children. TIMETABLE FOR ACTION

Ah, the daily drill. With Andrew and Paul, my teenage boys, I’m up at 6 a.m., shower and get ready, and then get the boys up for school. I try to cook breakfast for them at least twice a week—the other days, they are on their own! The boys both go to Joy Christian High School where I serve as executive director, so we ride together to work/school. After school, they usually have sports or another activity, which is great, as my day is not done until much later. Again, we try to have dinner together at least twice a week—praise God for Crock-Pots! My daughter, Amanda, has just finished her first year of college and now works at a Christian camp in Texas. The routine is text messages every day, and a phone call about every other day!

from Cancun to Akumal with a car about to fall apart, the sunrise in the early morning over the ocean, the catamaran trip, the haircut in Tulum, and the endless sea turtles—it was amazing! But most of all, it was just the conversations and time spent together. MAKING TIME FOR THE KIDS

As a single-parent father blessed with three awesome teenagers—ages 19, 17, and 15—life can become quite hectic, so we try to be as intentional as we can to plan time together. We write things in the calendar that we are going to do together. Some things are not optional; Sundays are family days, which begin with worship services at Community Church of Joy, followed by lunch together and, now that the weather is warmer, swimming in the pool. And yes, although they are teenagers, I still take the time to pray with them every night before they go to sleep.

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Our favorite things to do are playing basketball and swimming together—sometimes those two things are combined! We like playing basketball at the gym at Joy twice a week. They love it when I play, as they can now “show me how it’s done!” FATHER-DAUGHTER/FATHER-SON PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES

We have formed a rock band together—the Raw Pelicans. I am the self-taught drummer, Andrew is the lead guitarist, and Paul happens to be our stellar vocalist. We practice about three times a week and just have a blast. When Amanda is home, she joins us. (By the way, it is “RockBand,” the Xbox game!)

Above, the author with daughter Amanda. Below, with sons Andrew and Paul.

FAVORITE RECOLLECTIONS

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ichel Herstam and Heather Allen, cofounders of the local Phoenix charity HALO (Helping Animals Live On), are truly angels to the countless dogs and cats they save from euthanasia each year. Through HALO, the mother-daughter team rescues animals awaiting euthanasia on “death row” in various shelters and places them with foster “parents” until their forever homes can be found. In 2007 alone, HALO found homes for 603 dogs and 1,697 cats who otherwise may have never been given the chance to live. HALO is a no-kill nonprofit animal organization that Herstam and Allen cofounded in 1994 after they had been cat foster parents for Kitty Love, another animal organization. They saw firsthand just how many homeless animals there were, how few foster homes were available to them, and what their grave fate would eventually be. As a result, HALO Animal Rescue was formed. The two women began fostering animals in their own homes and working closely with local animal organizations to provide the public with low-cost or free spay-and-neuter opportunities. 38

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Many of the HALO team’s good works are funded out of their own pockets. On any given week, HALO cats and kittens are housed in adoption centers at seven different PetSmart locations and one Petco. Every weekend, Herstam gives up her free time to bring some of HALO’s rescued

dogs and cats to the PetSmart at Seventh Avenue and Bell in the hope of finding them loving families. To make sure that pets go to a responsible home, a member of HALO will talk with the family members to ensure that the match will be a perfect one for both the animal and the new owners. And, of course, no animal leaves

HALO without first being spayed or neutered and microchipped. To help fund their work, HALO opened a volunteer-run thrift boutique in 2006 where 100 percent of the profits go to the organization’s animal rescue efforts. HALO is always accepting donations of quality home furnishings, jewelry, shoes, clothing, and home accessories. If you feel something rubbing against your legs while you’re browsing the racks, it’s just Mister and Basil, the boutique’s rescues-in-residence, happily visiting with customers while they shop. Although Mister and Basil are content to live at the boutique until their permanent homes are found, many other animals aren’t as lucky. In this spirit, HALO is getting closer to making their dream of opening a no-kill shelter a reality, as they have purchased a 1,000-square-foot building in Phoenix. They estimate that it will cost $400,000 to get the shelter up and running, and they have currently raised $25,000. HALO is in desperate need of cash donations, supplies, and labor that will go toward creating a safe place for unwanted pets to live until they can be adopted. Allen sees an overwhelming and undeniable need for such a place. “Between

HALO is getting closer to making their dream of opening a no-kill shelter a reality. April 6 and April 12, there were 875 cats and dogs euthanized at two shelters in Maricopa County,” she says, sadly. Even more necessary than the need for a no-kill shelter is responsibility on the part of pet owners and animal lovers. Allen urges the public to spay and neuter not only their own pets, but also any homeless animals they may be feeding. This will help stop the flood of animals coming into shelters. Help is available through HALO to anyone who is unable to get their pets spayed and neutered because of financial reasons. An unwavering passion drove Herstam and Allen to use their own money, turn their homes into shelters for animals, and give up their free time to establish HALO Animal Rescue, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Allen says that she and her mother have the same goal: to save as many animals as they can in any way possible, and as far as their resources will go. “We do a phenomenal job using the funds that we have, but we can all do so much more with more hands and money,” Allen says. If you would like to donate your time or dollars to HALO Animal Rescue, please contact HALO at (602) 971-9222 or visit halorescue.org. HALO Thrift Boutique is located at 4630 N. Seventh Ave. in Phoenix. Call (602) 274-3444 for information.

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Fitness Friends Guide the Path Finding Love and Forgiveness for My Father By Keith Jones

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inside and was sure I would never deal with them again. I was wrong. My story about how awful my childhood unconsciously manifested in almost every area of my life. My vow to be everything

By blaming him for everything, I was choosing to be right about resenting him rather than being happy. my stepfather was not turned me into a perfectionist. I judged everyone through this prism. Feeling alone and unloved caused me to withhold love and authenticity in my relationships. I never fully committed to anyone. My primary channel for my feelings

was conversing with people I met during exercise. Through their unconditional love, I developed the courage to take on my past. I came to realize that my stepfather did the best he could with what he knew. I called him and shared my true feelings. I told him how the events of my childhood had hurt me; how I interpreted his actions as abusive, harmful, and destructive to my spirit; and what my interpretation of those times had cost me—happiness in my life. By blaming him for everything, I was choosing to be right about resenting him rather than being happy. I apologized for the bitterness I carried for him, and thanked him for adopting me when my biological father chose not to be in my life. We created a new possibility for peace in our relationship. I have my fitness friends to thank for this. This Father’s Day, have an authentic conversation with your father in which you do not place blame, but instead create a new possibility for a real relationship.

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3UG: Put Some Ugly in Your Life

Arizona’s First Native-Born Major League Baseball Player By Marshall Trimble arizona state historian

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ake a little Dave Matthews Band, toss in some Hootie and the Blowfish and Ben Harper, mix with influences ranging from jazz, classical music, and hip-hop, and you’ve got Three Ugly Guys, a Valley band making a name for itself playing around town. “We get compared a lot to Dave Matthews and Ben Harper—more of a jam-band type of feel,” says Ugly Guy Joe Cea. “Those guys have sold a few CDs, so we don’t mind being compared to them.” 3UG, as they’re known, actually consist of six nice-looking musicians: Cea on bass; Mike “Leif” Erikson, vocals/guitar; Nick Rivette, guitar; Kenny Leslie, sax; Craig McVey, percussion/guitar; and David Drew, drums. The band released its first CD last year—The Pursuit of Uglyness—and also opened for Hootie at the Jobing.com Arena. They regularly play clubs like Martini Ranch in Scottsdale and Skye in Peoria. Their music consists mostly of original feel-good tunes that attract crowds in their thirties with songs that, as Cea puts it, don’t have lyrics about hating your parents screamed into a microphone. The band, which got its start playing churches around the Valley, has all the ingredients for an explosion onto the national scene. But it’s a local band—each of its members has a day job. For now, they’re playing to increasingly large crowds at clubs like Red Owl in Tempe. “The draw of this band is that we’re not doing it to become famous,” says Cea, who’s married with two young kids. “When you come see Three Ugly Guys, you see six guys who genuinely enjoy being around each other. The product you get is authenticity from the first chord to the last.” The band’s biggest break came last year in a competition held by Mix 96.9 FM. 3UG won, and was subsequently billed as the opening act for Hootie. But no matter how big 3UG gets or how far across the country it eventually wanders, it’s a Valley-based band that will always play venues here. “We get some pretty good sized crowds locally,” says Cea. “That’s probably a pretty good indicator that we’re doing something right.” — Kevin downey

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n April 15, 1912, the same day that the Titanic sank in the north Atlantic, Arizona had its first native-born major league baseball player. Lee “Flame” Delhi took the mound in the seventh inning for the Chicago White Sox against the rival Detroit Tigers. The Tigers won the game 10–1. It would be Flame Delhi’s first and last appearance in the major leagues. Delhi, the son of a hard-rock miner, was born in Harqua Hala, a gold-mining town twelve miles south of present-day Salome. Spring training in Florida was the first time he’d been east of Prescott. Soon, he earned the reputation as the best pitcher in the PCL, winning twentyseven games for the Angels during the 1911 season. That winter, several major league teams held a bidding war for his services. The Chicago White Sox won the bid, purchasing his contract for $5,000. In those days, the money went to the team owner instead of the player. Delhi’s nickname, describing both his blazing fastball and his shock of flaming red hair, was given to him by a reporter during the 1910 season while pitching for the Los Angeles Angels in the Pacific Coast League. His April 1912 performance wasn’t all that bad, but for reasons known only to baseball managers, Flame Delhi never pitched another major league game. His contract was resold to the minors the next week. But Delhi’s days as a professional ballplayer were far from over. He was about to accept a generous offer to return to Los Angeles when he got an interesting offer from a mining town in his native Arizona: in exchange for pitching for the Ray Copper Mine team in the Copper Belt League, the company would teach him civil engineering. In 1920, Delhi returned to Los Angeles, his ball-playing days behind him. Within a few years, he was vice president of Western Pipe and Steel, in charge of shipbuilding operations. During the Great Depression, long after his baseball career had ended, Delhi was earning $80,000 a year—the same salary as Babe Ruth’s! “Flame Delhi” became one of the leading proponents of arc welding, building all-welded ships with no riveting. Under his leadership during World War II, the company built more than forty ships. The San Francisco Chronicle called him a “titan of western steel” in his obituary after his passing in 1966. But we Arizonans will always remember him as our first major league baseball player. june / july 2008

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you should delete and clean these out regularly. 2. Defragment your disks (look under the Admin menus). As the disk is used, it becomes fragmented as it creates, copies, and adds and deletes files. Fragmenting will make you computer less organized and inefficient. 3. Look in the bottom-right icon bar. If you have a bunch of software installed, there may be many utilities that are “conveniently” prerun for you. Individually, they don’t take up much space, but if you have a lot of them, they can add up. Check the ones you need and get rid of the rest. 4. If you know that you need to use an application that is pretty resource-hungry, close down as many other applications as you can. Bottom line: You may need more memory. If you have recently installed some new software, check the specifications for resource requirements, specifically memory. If you are using a high-end graphics, photo, or video package, you will need at least 1GB, preferably 2GB.

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I have lots of photos on my laptop, and it’s tough for everybody to see on the small screen. The viewing angle is really bad, too. Can I use my big-screen TV as a PC screen?

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Yes, probably. It will depend on your TV and its inputs and your laptop and its outputs. With most current TVs and laptops, there is usually a way. Here is what you should check: Take a look at your laptop first. At a minimum, it should have a VGA output. It is a D-style connector that is used to connect to an external monitor like a desktop PC. Some laptops also come with an S-Video output. If you are not sure which is which, check your manual or look up the specs of your laptop online. If you have one or both of these connectors, you then need to match it to an input on your TV. Again, look in your TV’s user manual and see what it’s got. Some TVs will have a dedicated VGA port (mine does); most should have a spare S-Video input. All you then have to do is connect them with the appropriate cable, set your laptop to use the external monitor, and away you go. If you can’t find a match between your

TV and laptop, there are a couple of other options, although they will require more than a cable. First, there are a variety of converter boxes out there that could help you match your laptop’s VGA output to an input that you do have on your TV. Search the Web for “VGA to TV video converters.” Second, if you want to go the hightech route, you could buy a wireless media player to hook up to your TV. This lets you stream photos, music, and video using the inbuilt wireless card in your PC to the box, which then displays them on your TV.

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Economic Climate-Change Tips for Small-Business Owners By Kendra Songer

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ith the word recession hanging in the air, small-business owners are a little nervous. They start poring over financials and questioning every decision and every purchase. But what exactly is the right response for a small business during uncertain economic times?

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Relax

First, all recessions are temporary. Not only does the economy always recover, consumers continue spending even during down times. Many small businesses continue doing business, and some even grow during tough times.

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Ask employees for help

Employees notice employers’ attitudes and actions even if nothing has been said. Having a frank discussion with employees will not only put a stop to any rumors, but it may generate helpful ideas as well. If the company is experiencing higher costs, then tell the employees and offer alternatives. To avoid layoffs, are they willing to cut back on hours? Are they willing to work in a tighter space so that the company can move to a smaller office? Employees may also be able to offer ideas on how to run their department more efficiently.

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Make sure there is enough cash to pay expenses if revenue drops.

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Increase the cash flow

This is easier for companies still in the black. The time to apply for loans or lines of credit is before a cash crunch. With interest rates dropping, try refinancing existing loans. A downturn in the economy can be a good time to try renegotiating with vendors. For those already suffering, it can be tempting to cut prices to keep money coming in; but be sure it won’t harm the business in the long term. Prices can always be lowered, but they are harder to raise.

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Trim spending

Increase cash flow by cutting costs. Some solutions seem obvious—laying off employees, switching to subcontractors, outsourcing—but there are other options to consider. Cutting costs should be a temporary solution, so be sure that doing so won’t affect business in the long term (e.g., don’t cut costs on preventative maintenance of necessary equipment). If cutting costs is necessary, consider consolidating offices, dismissing underperforming workers, and so on.

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Keep marketing

Many businesses cut advertising costs first, but advertising is needed to generate new clients. Reevaluate where the money is being spent. Cut where the results are few, and don’t forget to network. Networking is a great way to get the word out—just don’t be obnoxious.

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Look for opportunities

This is a good time to find employees. Some great people are out of work or nervous about their companies’ futures. Look into sharing rent or equipment with other companies. Join a group advisory board to see how other small-business owners are handling the crunch.

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Get tough with Accounts Receivable

Don’t let invoices go unpaid, and get tougher with nonpaying clients. Consider switching to online billing services. Know your customers—don’t extend credit to a company on the edge.

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Beef up customer service

It’s easier to keep existing clients than it is to generate new ones. Practice customer loyalty: offer discounts, keep communication open, and don’t forget followup. When times are tough, customers may want to purchase in smaller quantities. Find ways to handle shorter runs or lead times. Can the product be broken up into smaller, more affordable pieces?

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Be patient (and don’t panic)

Making changes will improve the company, but it can take three to six months to see the effects. Running a successful business is as much about positive attitude and daily decisions as it is about the economy. Determination and hard work can help find creative solutions during tough times.

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Thinking for Small Business By Matthew and Adam Toren

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There are so many statistics about small businesses failing, and it scares me. Should I just stick with my day job?

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You are definitely correct in saying that so many small businesses fail. According to a U.S.A. Today report, the statistical failure rate of small businesses is as follows: • First year: 85% • Second year: 70% • Third year: 62% • Fourth year: 55% • Fifth year: 50%

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Sixth year: 47% Seventh year: 44% Eighth year: 41% Ninth year: 38% Tenth year: 35%

(“Strategies,” Abrams, 2004, usa.com) My brother and I have taken the time to examine closely the reasons why they fail and have come up with a list of the top three reasons. The majority of reports and studies that we have researched indicates that the main reason a small business fails is improper expectations and lack of planning. After looking more deeply into these reports, there seemed to be three critical areas of planning that are quite often underestimated and therefore overlooked: 1. Proper financial requirements to get the business started and to

keep it operational.

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2. A focus on marketing and developing the business, which are

what grow the revenue.

3. Managing and controlling growth.

What can be done to help your business from becoming one of the dreaded statistics? Misjudgment of the start-up and operating requirements of a business is the number-one reason for small business failure. Why? Sales are typically overestimated while expenses are typically underestimated. To assist you with estimating business expenses, creating revenue streams, and managing the growth of your business, try following these steps to help you better prepare: 1. Talk to other small-business owners about the start-up stage

and ask a lot of questions.

2. Join some networking groups (both online and offline) like your

local chamber of commerce.

3. Try to find a small-business accounting firm that can help you

get your books in proper order, beginning when you start your business, to avoid any unwanted pitfalls.

4. Create a thorough business plan and make sure you overesti-

mate your expenses, because something always seems left out of the budget during the planning stages.

5. Identify your potential customers’ needs and give them a reason

why they should do business with you.

6. Look for strategic partnerships with established companies

that already have a client base that could be interested in your product or service. Find companies that do not compete directly with you. Identify some solid ways in which they can benefit from a joint venture with your new company.

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Ensuring that you have access to enough capital to keep you going through the controlled-growth stages will allow you to hire assistance and keep you focused on your core competencies, which should be growing the business.

As long as you have a viable product or service that you have thoroughly researched and you have confirmed that there is a want or a need for it, you have the potential to be extremely successful. Always remember to educate yourself on your business and ensure that you have a solid marketing plan, a quality sales team, and realistic growth. Then, you should be quickly on your pathway to success. Now ask yourself: Are you ready to make the transition from employee to employer?

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ckhart Tolle first gained acclaim as bestselling author of The Power of Now, and his current notoriety remains widespread, thanks to Oprah Winfrey. Oprah’s imprimatur on Tolle’s 2005 A New Earth—his treatise regarding life purpose—has made this guru of the hereand-now the shaman of the moment. Winfrey selected this transformational tome as her book club assignment in January 2008, accompanying it with a no-expense 10-week online seminar cofacilitated by Tolle and the talk-show queen herself. As the meaning of Tolle’s simple words and sentence structures unfold into archetypal philosophical notions, both The Power of Now and A New Earth provide peak reading experiences that are easily comprehended and profoundly affecting. However, Tolle’s most concise work, and arguably the one with the most impact, is the 2003 reader Stillness Speaks. Constructed in ten chapters, the 129-page hardcover booklet serves up enlightenment in small, easily digested grammatical dollops. The chapters have incisive-sounding titles such as “Beyond the Thinking Mind,” “Who You Truly Are,” and “Suffering and the End of Suffering.” These divisional captions exemplify

Tolle’s talent for framing words and provoking thought. Each of the wellordered and mystically intriguing sectionals compose roughly one-tenth of the text. But Stillness is not only literature for the linear-minded among us. Think of it as an existential and spiritual buffet of language and insight, if you will. Dig in and indulge from any spot you please. For instance, while randomly leafing through the book’s pages, we happen upon this: “The mind is… looking not only for food for thought; it is looking for its identity. This is how the ego comes into existence.” Ohm on that for a moment or two. Or, how about this, from a thumb-thrown landing on page 107: “By learning to die daily you open yourself to life.” Who said irony is dead? In the introduction to Stillness Speaks, its author admonishes, “This is not a book to be read from cover to cover.” Instead, he advises, “Live with it, pick it up…[and] put it down frequently.” As one who has made somewhat of a practice of these suggestions, this writer attests to the enduring truths made available through Tolle’s lucid wordings. Crafted in an exquisitely straightforward yet soulful manner, Stillness Speaks speaks in an accessible and resonant voice.

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restaurant review

A Meal Fit for the Mikado Sutra Sushi at Barcelona

By Gerald Calamia Photography by Eric Fairchild

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tables and chairs. The bar is stocked with premium-level spirits, with color-changing lights against mirrored glass to spotlight the best vodkas, whiskeys, and gins available. The sushi chefs’ open-view kitchen is the restaurant’s center, where diners at the bar can see the masters assembling all manner sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. All this was in sync with the remarkable attention to detail and the high-level service we experienced as we dined. Sutra Sushi at Barcelona has an extensive list of sake, served cold or hot. We decided on two cold versions of Nebuta Honjozo and Murai Nigori Genshu.

Both sakes were fresh, crisp, full-bodied drinks, with melon, spice, and vanilla in the Nebuta, and pineapple and coconut flavors in the Murai. We also ordered two glasses of their Kobai Plum, a plum wine whose sweetness went well with the sushi and rolls we ordered for dinner. We started with a sample of nigiri. Our server, Jaime Atkins, suggested we try the king crab and fresh water eel selections, to which we added tuna, yellowtail, and scallop. Their freshly handmade nigiri was served a la carte, and as each order came to the table, it was evident how important presentation and quality are to Sutra Sushi. For our main entrees, we decided on a selection of rolls from their Sutra Specialties and Classic Rolls. We chose a California roll and a rainbow roll from the Classics. The rainbow roll delights the eye, with the variegated colors of shrimp, yellowtail, tuna, whitefish, and salmon adorning ample amounts of rice as the foundation. Our Sutra Specialties rolls included the Sutra, Buddha, Bindi and what turned out to be our favorite roll, the Lotus. The Sutra and Bindi rolls offered tempura tuna and lobster, respectively, and the two sauces that the Sutra was served with combined a little bit of heat with a handful of flavor. The Lotus Roll, another very colorful, engaging dish, offered shrimp tempura with a spicy crab mix wrapped inside cucumber and soy paper, topped off with mango and avocado. We finished with an order from their New Style menu. We selected the blackened albacore, which came sashimi style (albacore only, with no rice). It was Cajunseared and served with a dollop of blackberry chutney to sweeten up the albacore. Sutra Sushi also has a lunch menu that offers the same choices as dinner, with the addition of bentos ( Japanese style box lunches). Bentos include halibut, beef tenderloin, and teriyaki chicken, as well as a vegetable tempura selection. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant offers a late-night menu from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. for those late-night snacks.

General Manager Charles F. Smith III told us that all aspects of the dining experience must be at their highest level, from the food to the lighting to the service, so that each guest’s experience is a memorable one, and service and presentation were indeed true to the concept. The sushi and rolls were inviting, fresh, and creative. For a place to sample sushi, eat light, have that special dinner, or meet a group of friends, look no further than Sutra Sushi at Barcelona. It will be an evening to remember, and you will surely be reminded to return. Sutra Sushi at Barcelona is located at 15440 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale. For reservations, call (480) 355-2626.

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Extreme Sports How Women Are Roughing It Just for Fun By Diana Bocco

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“It was such an exhilarating thrill to be climbing in these trees on pure adrenaline, scampering through the branches like a squirrel.”

botany and a job as an arborist manager at the Disneyland Resort, where she climbed trees in order to shape them as Disney characters. When she crossed paths with the organizer of the Western Chapter Tree Climbing Championship, it was a match made in heaven. “Before I knew it, I was in Arizona, climbing with all these great guys that were so supportive,” Wood says. “It was such an exhilarating thrill to be climbing in these trees on pure adrenaline, scampering through the branches like a squirrel.” Meghan Goldmann, an art curator who belongs to the New York City’s Gotham City Roller Derby League, is motivated by the pure love of the sport. She said it was love at first sight

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Whether you’re out on the playing field or in the gym, the summer is going to require you to have simple on-the-go haircut that can be easily styled to accompany your active summer lifestyle. By Alfonso Gonzales Master Stylist

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ot temperatures are right around the corner. Whether you’re out on the playing field or in the gym, the summer is going to require you to have simple on-the-go haircut that can be easily styled to accompany your active summer lifestyle. Three hot hairstyles will surely keep you stylish with little effort. Soft, natural-looking hair has always been a “current” style. This is true in your haircut and color. Really, less is more, even if it’s just adding a hint of color or a trim to enhance your current style. Recent fashion trends have reintroduced the classic bob with a twist: you will find a lot of disconnection happening in the hair. This means each hair section may not match completely. This may sound strange, but when done correctly, your hair will look soft and sexy. Another form of disconnection may be in the bangs. Bangs could be cut so they can wear as a full seductive bang or a playful side sweep. In fact, bangs are hot and are for most of you. See how bangs accent a classic shattered bob with Katie Holmes,

and notice how Heidi Klum is sporting a full strong bang. Another hot look is the medium-length textured haircut. Layers have been texturized, giving the hair uneven lengths for more movement and versatility. This is a great look for all types of hair, including straight and curly. Textured layers add movement as well as volume to the hair. Whether styled with a flatiron or blown dry with a round brush, the look is modern. The best tool a stylist can use to get this result is a razor. The hair is cut at different lengths to give a softer look. Some stylists may refer to this technique as removing weight in the hair. Any length or texture of hair can benefit from adding some form of texturizing to the hair. Finally, the short, croppy haircut is made for summer. Short and sassy is the best description for this style, and the best face shape for it is oval. Having the hair cut above and around the ears and leaving the front bang wispy makes it hot and modern. Styling is easy, and the look is versatile. Using light pomades or hairspray, you can make the style look neater and sleeker. Using heavier waxes will give you a wild and sexy look.

Whatever your plans are for the summer, you’re sure to have a current stylish look that will be easy to style and take you to the next level of sassiness. Have fun!

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Just Right The 2008 Infiniti EX35

By Greg Rubenstein

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gies designed to improve stability and decrease braking distances under all driving conditions. Speed-sensitive power steering makes quick parking lot maneuvers a breeze, and its leather-trimmed steering wheel has a solid feel and remains nicely weighted as you guide the EX through winding roads. Also standard are electronic stability and traction-control systems, dual-stage front air bags, driver and front passenger sideimpact supplemental air bags, plus roofmounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags for front- and rearseat outboard occupants. Getting comfortable is an easy task with the EX’s eight-way power driver’s seat with two-way lumbar support, while the front passenger gets a four-way power seat. Switches are assembled with highquality Infiniti pieces, with an elegant, driver-centric cabin layout featuring highcontrast gauges and a central seven-inch color display for a trip computer, or optional hard disk-based navigation system and 9.3 GB MP3 and iPod-compatible music storage system. Other optional systems include Bluetooth hand-free phone, push-button ignition, satellite radio, intelligent cruise control, Bose premium audio system, and a rear-view or “around-view” monitor system.

The latter system, part of a package that also includes active lane-departure prevention technology, uses tiny cameras mounted on the front, sides, and rear to project an allaround view of potential hazards on every side of the vehicle. It takes a little while to get used to the split-camera view in the center-dash screen, but once it becomes familiar, it’s quite useful—no more running into curbs while parking, or more importantly, no more backing over junior’s bicycle. The EX is priced starting at $34,850 for the two-wheel (rear) drive model or $36,250 in full-time all-wheel-drive configuration. Figure in another four thousand to six thousand to add popular options such as Xenon auto-leveling headlights, premium audio, navigation, and 18-inch wheels. The only notable downside to this downsized yet luxurious SUV is the slim seating room for rear passengers and skimpy cargo area behind the back seats. Fold down those rear seats, and there’s more than enough room for a trip to the home improvement store, though. As long as your people- or stuff-hauling needs are modest (and they should be if you’re looking at a compact ’ute), the EX35 is as close to perfect as can be found on the market today. Goldilocks would be quite happy making her getaway from behind the wheel of this Baby.

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Productive By Jon Kenton

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here are over a billion PCs out there, and a large majority of them has one version or another of Mr. Gates’s productivity suite, Microsoft Office. Although the premium versions have lots of extras (e.g., database software or Web development/publishing tools), the three foundational legs of the Office suite are Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Millions of people use these now de facto tools every day for word processing, number crunching, and creating presentations. Most, however, probably use less than ten percent of the capability of the software, typing simple documents or using Excel essentially as a calculator. I am frequently asked about a variety of issues, to which the answer is: “Office can do that.” “Really? I never knew!” is the usual response. Here are a few suggestions that will help you get more productive with your productivity software. First and foremost, treat yourself to a book. There are numerous types; for example, the For Dummies series that will walk you through all the clever things the software can do. I guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised and find many easy ways to achieve results you have been ignoring or doing by hand. You have spent hundreds of dollars on a PC and the software—another few bucks on a book is money well spent. 70

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I obviously don’t have room to cover a book’s worth of tips and instructions, but here are some of my favorites that I use all the time. Many are implemented across the entire MS Office suite. Others are specific only to certain tools. Many if not all of the most commonly used commands can be accessed via a keyboard shortcut. This means that you are not continually removing your hands from the keyboard and reaching for the mouse. To use them, it requires hitting a couple of keys at the same time, usually the Ctrl (Control) key. Examples might be Cut and Paste—Ctrl C and Ctrl V—or Undo, which is Ctrl Z. Keyboard Shortcuts:

Format Painter: This

is one of my favorites. Once you have set up the style of a particular portion of text, the painter allows you to literally paint that style onto other areas. You use it by selecting the original format and then clicking on the paintbrush icon on the main toolbar. If you doubleclick, it will stay active until you click it again. Try it out. With digital cameras now so prevalent, everybody is adding his or her own pictures into documents. If you need to do some simple editing, rather than going back to your photo program, right-click on the image and select the picture toolbar. This gives you access to simple Images Management:

adjustments, brightness, contrast, and even cropping tools. It also has a compression button. This resizes the data in the images to match the usage of the document. The worst culprits are PowerPoint presentations in which the addition of numerous full-size images will quickly make for a 10+Mb file—not very e-mail friendly. You may not realize it but these applications actually take care of your mistakes for you. Try typing t-e-h instead of t-h-e—miraculously, it changes automatically. This is the AutoCorrect feature. You can make this work even further for you. If you type a phrase or long name frequently, you can set this feature to help you. For example, you can make it automatically change nvm to North Valley Magazine. Look under Tools for the AutoCorrect options menu. AutoCorrect:

Many people have a hard time with adding tables and figuring out beforehand how many rows or columns they need for the dialogue box. A much easier way to create a table is using the Tables and Borders toolbar. You will see a pencil-and-eraser icon in the top-left of this toolbar. Simply use these to draw and/ or erase lines, and voila—there is your table. Drawing tables:

You can find out more about these features by looking at the included help in each application, and of course, in the shiny new book you have just bought.

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Arizona Woman Finds Gold Mine—In Her Own House! By Andrew Z

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modern “Gold Rush” is happening as you read this, but this time around, the gold isn’t in them thar hills, and it just might be right in your own house. The title of this article may be tongue-in-cheek, but there is no kidding about the treasure that might be at the bottom of your jewelry box or in the back of a drawer. I’m talking about that which is referred to in the trade as “old gold” or “scrap gold.” This is typically jewelry that is either broken (not worth fixing), out of style, single earrings, or just plain ugly. You know the stuff—but what to do with it? Well, a booming gold market (as well as platinum and silver) may hold the answer to that question. Many of my friends, family, and customers have been bringing in their old gold and platinum jewelry for me to evaluate and then turn into cash for them in the form of a check or store credit for new jewelry. The last time that I remember this type of opportunity was around 1980 when the gold market was around $800 per ounce. Over the past couple of months, the gold market has been back and forth over the $1,000 per ounce mark! (As I am writing this in 72

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early April, it is around $900, plus or minus a few dollars). If you are thinking of getting together your old gold treasures, there are a few things that you should keep in mind:

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Gold jewelry is typically not 100 percent gold content, because other metals were blended or alloyed with gold to make it more durable and workable, and also to bring the cost down. A few simple formulas to figure the gold content are as follows: Pure gold = 24k 8k = 18/24 = 75 percent pure gold 14k = 14/24 = 58.3 percent pure gold 10k = 10/24 = 41.67 percent pure gold

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Not all is as it appears. Just because there is a stamped gold mark, say 14k, doesn’t mean that it is real. Counterfeits and low-karat impostors exist, but this is mostly with pieces purchased from unreliable and questionable sources. Before you bring in any old gold, make up two bag lots: one with broken and unusable pieces, and another with good workable jewelry where the only thing wrong with it is that you no longer like it. The second bag may have items with a value higher than scrap. Also, diamonds and gems can usually be removed or added to the value. Happy Mining! Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry is offering courtesy gold evaluations for readers. Call (623) 551-6892 for more information.

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April 9 Âť West Valley Child Crisis Center Kids at Heart Luncheon, Renaissance Resort and Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. Photography by Mark Susan The 22-year-old nonprofit organization hosted a luncheon, presented by The Golden Wheel Organization, to raise money, support, and awareness for abused children across the community. wvccc.org

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Primary Colors By Matt Sheker

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ot all white wines are chardonnays. Not all merlots taste the same. Everyone’s favorite wine is different. No wine other than chardonnay takes on the flavors of the land in which it is grown. If you want a chardonnay that has hints of apples, pears, and peaches, then try a chardonnay from the Russian River area of Sonoma. If you are looking for a more citrus- or acidic-flavored chardonnay, then look for those grown in Monterey County. How about one with flintiness, or mineral characteristics? Try a chardonnay from the Carneros region of Napa Valley. Have a taste for melons, pineapples, and other tropical fruits? Search for a chardonnay from Santa Barbara, where the climate is a little cooler. In the Edna Valley region of San Luis Obispo, you can find chardonnays with fresh apricot overtones. But remember that not all whites are chardonnays. Chardonnay is just one of many grape varietals that are used to make wine and is the numberone-selling wine sold at restaurants throughout the United States. Years ago, merlot was grown only for blending with other wines, such as cabernet, malbec, and petit verdot. This is because the merlot is a subtler, less tannic grape varietal, which helps offset the overpowering cabernets and thus makes the wines more approachable or easier to drink. I could line up ten different merlots to sample, and each one would taste slightly different. Winemakers have such a huge impact on the aroma, color, finish, and overall taste of the merlot: they can use French oak barrels to give the wine a creamy, milk-chocolate taste, or American oak to bring out the berry flavors of the merlot. Some winemakers will even use stainless steel for the fermentation process and add wood chips to provide a bacon or smoked sausage flavor. No other grape varietal is flexible enough to bring out so many different characteristics. The merlot grape is also cultivated earlier in

the season, and this is because the grape is larger and has a thinner skin than the cabernet’s. Because of these characteristics, the merlot has a higher ratio of grape juice to skin, therefore resulting in less tannic wine than the cabernet. You will hear the term soft tannins used a lot to describe a merlot. Whether you enjoy a basic white or red, understand that where the fruit is grown and how it is manipulated during the winemaking process drastically influences the characteristics of the wine and how much you’ll pay for it. Simple wines that come from a general appellation, such as California, that are machine-harvested and manufactured into wine, are relatively inexpensive and very average in quality. However, handcrafted wines that come from a very specific region—Mount Veeder, Napa, California, for instance—and are hand-harvested and -crafted by an experienced vintner, are a bit more expensive and superior in quality. Your goal is to find something in the middle. Begin by reading the labels and the information on the back. Most wineries have Web sites that feature their wines, and information about how they are made.

Relationships & Dating

A Weighty Clause Dear Coach Lea,

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I love my fiancé and an exit to marriage was shocked with the before they even prenuptial agreement have a ceremony. My he just presented to question to you is, By Lea Friese-Haben me. The bulk of the Why would you even prenup is standard; consider something however, one clause in particular really like this? I am not against prenuptial caught me by surprise. I am not allowed agreements; however, I find this one to weigh more than our premarriage to be horrible. Ask your fiancé to take weight of 110 pounds. ( I even have three this clause out of the agreement. If he months after all pregnancies to get back refuses, you may want to reconsider to my pre-baby weight. ) If I break either your future with this man. I can tell of these, I will be fined and it can also you from personal experience and as a mean that I forfeit everything. Have you mother of three children that this is not ever heard anything so ridiculous? I love a realistic expectation. It took me three “Jack” and want to marry him, but I am months after my last child to get back not sure if I should sign this agreement. to my normal weight, but even then, — 110 and Holding

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the weight was distributed differently. Expectations such as these could not only cause undue stress but may even promote eating disorders. Make him take out the clause. If he refuses, than you know that he merely wants a trophy and not a wife.

Meeting in Smoky Chatrooms Dear Coach Lea,

I have a terrible feeling that my boyfriend is cheating on me. I have been with “Alan” for almost four years, and we have lived together for almost two of them. Lately, he has been spending more time online and has even added a password to the computer that we share. In addition to spending a lot of time online, he shuts down the computer whenever I walk into the room. He has begun wearing clothes that I have been begging him to wear, he’s working out for the first time in years, and is making an effort on his appearance as well as wearing cologne. I asked him if there was someone else but he denies it. I still can’t help but feel that he is lying to me. What should I do? I feel so betrayed. — Betrayed Dear Betrayed,

I know exactly how you feel. I have been in your shoes before—the Internet makes it easy for cheaters to cheat. Trust your instincts, as they are always right. If he tells you he needs space, it is because he has already found someone else to put in your space. Your next move should be to move out and surround yourself with friends and family who love you. Be warned, however— when the dew is off the latest rose, he may try to come back. If you decide to take him back, he will most likely stray again, as he knows that you will always be there. Look for the good guys instead of the bad boys, and you’ll save yourself a lot of heartache in the long run. Good luck, and let me know how things go.

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Go Green

Get You Some Green!

By Kylie Gad

Energy-Reducing Entertainment: By switching to an Energy Star-certified DVD player, you can save up to 30 kilowatt-hours of energy per year in your home. And don’t think that you’ll have a limited selection to choose from; the EPA’s Energy Star Web site currently lists 715 certified models from brands like Sony and Panasonic. energystar.gov

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Earth-Conscious Art: Eco-friendly Prang Soybean Crayons are made with natural, renewable soy oil instead of petroleum-based paraffin wax. This makes them completely nontoxic for kids, all without tapping the oil supply. prangpower.com

Weather-Smart Irrigation: The ET Manager from Rain Bird monitors real-time local weather conditions hourly through a wireless connection. The unit then calculates the information to determine if the existing irrigation cycle is necessary and adjusts watering levels accordingly. rainbird.com

A Green Best Friend: Replace your pet’s nylon leash with a natural canvas or hemp one. Greenhouse gases are emitted during the production of nylon, and reducing the use of nylon products in your home is a simple way to help prevent this. urbanleashandtreat.com

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Biting into the

Big Apple By Alison Malone

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lthough it covers an area of only about 23 square miles, Manhattan is the most densely populated area in the United States. Nestled within the tiny island are countless neighborhoods, each with its own collection of hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, theaters, museums, and landmarks. Here’s a peek at a handful of my favorite places that you may just fall in love with, too.

Bed» Located in Midtown Manhattan

on 57th Avenue just south of Central Park, Le Parker Meridien is a hip hotel known for its modern interiors, popularity among celebs, and proximity to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. There’s a commanding marble lobby, a state-of-the art gym, three notable eateries, and an indoor pool with stunning views of Central Park.

Rise and Shine» For breakfast,

Norma’s is downstairs in Le Parker Meridien. Voted “Best Breakfast in New York” by the Zagat Survey, the restaurant’s menu features dishes like banana-macadamia nut flapjacks and the Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata. What’s in the name? It’s topped with ten ounces of Sevruga caviar, and will set you back a cool $1,000. On the upside, the portions are so large you won’t be hungry again until dinner.

Learn» Stroll along Central Park and

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Highlights from the Island of Manhattan

Rose Center for Earth and Space, the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, the Hall of Human Origins, and the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs, with a towering fossil of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Treat» While strolling through Green-

candy store for makeup mavens and stocks brands such as Stila, Benefit, Philosophy, and Frederic Fekkai. (Lucky for you, there are twelve locations in Manhattan.) If your pockets are deeper than Donald Trump’s, stop in at Bergdorf Goodman, a historic luxury Fifth Avenue department store.

Shop» Deck yourself out at Anthropolo-

Bar Americain, Chef Bobby Flay showcases his flair for regional American cuisine in dishes like crawfish and crab cake, countrystyle ribs with bourbon BBQ sauce, and a shellfish cocktail trio of shrimp-tomatillo, crab-coconut, and lobster-avocado combinations. Savor the flavors of the Far East at Tao, a palatial temple-style room housing a sixteen-foot-tall Buddha statue. The panAsian menu runs the gamut from Peking duck to yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and ponzu sauce.

wich Village, pop into Magnolia Bakery, where the cupcakes are so popular that there is a limit of twelve per customer. In Little Italy, visit Ferrara Bakery & Café, which claims to be “America’s First Espresso Bar” and sells authentic cannoli, biscotti, and tiramisu. The Upper East Side’s charming Serendipity 3 is famous for decadent desserts, including the signature Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, a milkshake and pudding hybrid that made it onto Oprah’s list of favorite things. gie, a whimsical, shabby-chic-style oasis that sells feminine frocks, jewelry, and housewares. Beauty emporium Sephora is like a

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Mingle» Soak up the scene at Whisky

Blue in the W New York Hotel, a cocktail bar owned by nightclub mastermind (and Mr. Cindy Crawford) Rande Gerber. For the big-city vibe, visit Marquee, an ultraluxe lounge and club that is a favorite among the celebrities who order bottle service and check out the dance floor from the upstairs VIP section. Back in the East Village, Le Souk is a labyrinthine Moroccan-style restaurant and nightclub famous for its authentic fare and Sunday-night house parties.

Late Night» Curb late-night cravings

back at Le Parker Meridien in the Burger Joint, a popular no-frills haunt known for the best burgers in town. Walk behind the nondescript curtain in the lobby, bring your cash and be ready—customers who aren’t set to order are sent to the back of the line.

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June 8 » BRIDAL SHOW AND WEDDING EXPO Arizona’s biggest bridal show, located at the Phoenix Convention Center, hosts more than 600 wedding professionals and event planners to help you craft your dream ceremony. Events include a wedding gown fashion show and Bridal Idol competition. (480) 860-6692 or bridalfashiondebut.com

June 20 » TIM MCGRAW IN CONCERT Saddle up for an evening of fantastic fun and blazin’ modern country with Tim McGraw. Mr. Faith Hill will hang his hat at the Cricket Pavilion to sing such hits as “Indian Outlaw” and “Don’t Take the Girl.” ticketmaster.com

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June June 6–22 VALLEY YOUTH THEATER PRESENTS CINDERELLA Let the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein cast a spell on you. The talented young actors of the Valley Youth Theater perform the classic tale of glass slippers and fairy godmothers. vyt.com

June 13–August 3 ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATER PRESENTS THE MUSIC MAN Enjoy the charm and melody of Meredith Wilson’s memorable musical, The Music Man. Classic songs fill this heartwarming portrait of small-town Americana and con-man character Harold Hill’s attempt to swindle the local folks. (623) 776-8400 or azbroadwaytheater.com

July 30 » JOHN MAYER IN CONCERT Multiple Grammy-winning recording artist Mayer brings his soulful sound to Cricket Pavilion. Bring a blanket and sit back under the stars to jam to hits like “Daughters,” “Your Body Is a Wonderland” and “Waiting on the World to Change.” (602) 254-7200 or livenation.com

June 14–16 BIG BOYS AND THEIR TOYS What better place than University of Phoenix Stadium to hold a Men’s Expo? The home of Super Bowl XXII will be overflowing with exhibits on everything a man could want, from classic cars and big-screen TVs to fine cigars and state-of-the-art golf clubs. (480) 225-9888 or bigboysandtheirtoys.com

July June 28–29

June 24–29 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Disney’s massively popular movie is now a smash musical stage production with a completely new cast and never-before-heard songs. Favorite characters Troy and Gabriella will sing their way into your hearts at ASU’s Gammage Auditorium. (480) 784-4444 or ticketmaster.com/hsm

June 25–29 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS The Greatest Show on Earth comes to U.S. Airways Center with an all-new circus spectacular, “Over the Top.” Witness exciting spectacles, see amazing animals, and catch a glimpse of the rare double-decker flying trapeze! (480) 784-4444 or ringling.com

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ARIZONA BABIES AND CHILDREN EXPO Bring the whole family to University of Phoenix Stadium and explore the latest and greatest in products and services designed for kids, from infants to school age. Parenting advice from experts, family entertainment events, and over 100 exhibitors all under one roof. (623) 974-4299 or arizonababiesandchildrenexpo.com

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AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE! TOUR The jobing.com Arena will be rocking with the sounds of this year’s American Idol top ten finalists. Don’t miss your chance to see David Archuleta, Michael Johns, and Arizona’s own Brooke White perform. americanidol.com

HAL SPARKS AT THE COMEDY SPOT Best known for his hilarious commentary on VH1’s I Love the ’80s series and his role on Showtime’s Queer as Folk, Hal Sparks and his adventurous sense of humor will be in the Valley for a two-night run in a rare comedy club appearance. (480) 945-4422 or thecomedyspot.net

July 11–Aug 2 ELEVENTH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FEST The Phoenix Theater hosts a festival highlighting up-andcoming playwrights’ latest creative ventures. Attendees can meet the artists and ask questions during audience interaction after each show.

ARIZONA HIGHLAND CELTIC FESTIVAL Cool off the Celtic way this July! Visit picturesque (and twentyfive degrees cooler) Flagstaff to attend the Highland Celtic Festival. You don’t have to be Irish or Scotch to enjoy highland dances and games, Celtic art exhibits, and whiskey tastings. (928) 556-3161 or nachs.info

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July 5, 12, 19, 26 » THE HEARD MUSEUM HOSTS SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SATURDAYS Mark your calendars for Saturdays in July! Each week brings a different theme for kids to learn, explore, and enjoy: Chill Out, Set Sail, Superstars, and Watch It Grow. Events include book signings, performances, and hands-on activities. (602) 252-8848 or heard.org

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Top Artistic

Schools in the Southwest By Colette Georgii

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ny community with a profusion of arts activity is a community alive with culture. If you’re looking to join an artistic environment and cultivate your talent, check out the following list of some of the top arts schools in the Southwest.

Film UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television

This is the only school in the country where theater, film, television, and digital media are offered in one place. The faculty consists of industry leaders, and the programs are ranked first among 500 similar programs nationally. The school also provides excellent resources, housing the largest film and television archive in the world. Competition for admission is “intense” and the average student is “extraordinary.” Students are selected solely on talent and intellect, not financial status. tft.ucla.edu Also check out:

The Sundance Institute in Utah. sundance.org New York Film Academy in Hollywood, Calif. nyfa.com

Photography Brooks Institute of Photography

With three locations in beautiful Santa Barbara and Ventura, Calif., this school offers diplomas as well as associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in professional photography, visual journalism, film and video production, and graphic design. The emphasis is on professional photography and motion picture education, and their philosophy of learning by doing is appropriate for novices and those looking to advance an established career. brooks.edu

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Architecture Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture

The Arizona campus, Taliesin West, is set on 600 acres of preserved Sonoran desert located in Scottsdale. The school offers two fully accredited degrees: Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture. Using project-based learning and fostering close relationships between students, faculty, and staff through an individualized education experience, this school of architecture provides students with a rigorous but stimulating and creative environment. Admission is on a rolling basis, though students are encouraged to apply for fall admission. taliesen.edu

Culinary Arts Scottsdale Culinary Institute

This prestigious school, also located in Scottsdale, offers world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu programs in culinary arts, hospitality and restaurant management, patisserie and baking, and culinary management at associate and bachelor levels, as well as certificate programs. SCI emphasizes hands-on training, and classic techniques and modern application to prepare students to meet the needs of the current industry. With students of all backgrounds, education, and ages, the institute provides a unique and diverse learning environment. chefs.edu

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The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute in locations such as Phoenix and Tucson, Los Angeles and San Diego, and Las Vegas. artinstitutes.edu

Design Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

This coeducational specialized private col-

lege is committed to prepare students to excel in the fashion, graphics, interior design, and entertainment industries. The school offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts Professional Designation, and Associate of Arts Advanced Study degree programs, with sixteen majors, including merchandise marketing, interior design, fashion design, textile design, jewelry design, footwear design, theater costume design, film and television costume design, and apparel manufacturing management. It has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Orange County in California and has rolling admissions. fidm.edu Also check out:

California Design College in Los Angeles. artinstitutes.edu/cdc American Institute of Interior Design in Scottsdale. americandesignschool.com Collins College in Tempe. collinscollege.edu Art Center College of Design in Albuquerque and Tucson. artcenter.edu Art Institute of Phoenix in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City. artinstitutes.edu/phoenix

Music Musicians Institute

L.A. leads the way in music studies on the West Coast. With certificated programs and associate’s and bachelor’s degrees available in commercial music, film, guitar craft, instrument/performance, music business, occupational degree, recording artistry, and recording engineering, the Musicians Institute presents a new string of musicians each year. Located in Hollywood, the institute prides itself on world-class facilities, small hands-on classes, and a complete musical environment. mi.edu For other arts programs in the Southwest, check out artschools.com.

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oving life in the desert, for most residents, is innate. The majestic scenery and flood of everlasting sunshine make this corner of our state conducive to a variety of outdoor activities. However, all this beauty is not without its dangers. Every environment has potential pitfalls, and the desert is certainly no exception. We’ve moved into the neighborhood of a considerable number and variety of predators: rattlesnakes, hawks, owls, coyotes, javelina, mountain lions, and a bobcat or two. With their food sources compromised and themselves challenged in finding a source of food, these desert dwellers watch from the outskirts of human habitation and follow us on our walks, methodically stalking our pets. Local residents often insist on feeding the wildlife. Over time, this leads to the decrease of their fear of humans. Our homes and yards become sanctuaries for them, providing a continual source of food. What began with wild animals attacking and eating smaller dogs and cats has now escalated to an all-out pet alert. We have seen a seventypound Labrador fall victim to a coyote attack. Owls and hawks can reportedly carry off dogs up to 30 pounds, and certainly, no cat is safe from these raptors. One of the most threatening and feared dangers in the desert is the rattlesnake. Bites are typically more

frequent in spring and fall, but can occur throughout the entire year. Snakes attempt to avoid confrontation whenever possible, but if a dog should push its luck or become too curious, snakes are never afraid to take care of business. The bites generally are not fatal if treated appropriately; however, the aftermath of the venom can cause significant discomfort. The summer monsoon rains bring out yet another of our desert dwellers—the bufo, or Colorado River toads. These toads live in the soil and have poison glands behind their ears. Within thirty minutes of ingesting this toxin, dogs can exhibit such signs as hypersalivation, disorientation, and even death. The desert is also home to Gila monsters, black widows, tarantulas, cone-nose bugs, and scorpions, each of which can pose a threat to our pet population. Encounters with our local wildlife may be unavoidable; however, there are preventative measures pet owners should take to help keep their family members safe. Having your dogs snaketrained, not feeding indigenous predators, and not leaving a pet unattended outside are a few measures that should be taken. If you would like more information about coexisting with our desert wildlife, please feel free to contact Dr. Faver, or any staff member, at Animal Health Services. (480) 488-6181

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A fish called Wanda? Nope, it’s a kitty called Wanda! We think you’ll agree that this two-and-a-half-year-old black and white domestic medium-hair cat is much more interesting than a fish: a fish won’t burrow her head gently when she gets belly rubs, purr wildly if you scratch under its chinny-chin-chin, or chatter with you. When this little feline feels comfy and at home, she can be playful and may enjoy a little lap time as well. She’s hanging out in the office, stretching and showing off her beautiful whiskers and delightful personality. Wanda isn’t a big fan of other cats and isn’t sure she wants to live with feline siblings. Wanda’s adoption fee is $65, which includes her spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

With his serious look and silly name, fourand-a-half-year-old Fluffy is a walking contradiction. This 72-pound shar-pei mix can be serious and concerned at times, but is usually friendly and playful. He may need a little extra time to get to know new people, but once he knows you, you’ve got a friend for life! When he spots one of “his” people from across the shelter, he is so happy that he wags his entire body! Although he has had a rough past, you can be this sweet guy’s bright future! He likes older teens and may be good with other dogs, but does not get along with children and cats. Fluffy’s adoption fee is $65, which includes his neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

Sylvia is a three-and-a-half-year-old black-and-white domestic short hair. Do you value the little things in life? Sylvia sure does. The sights and sounds at the AAWL do make her nervous, but she’s thankful for little things, like quiet moments, a good nap, and soft cushions. She’s also thankful for patient people, who have learned that if you pet her back first, then she won’t flinch when you move up to her head. Instead, she finds that she can stretch out her neck and get soft strokes under her chin. She would enjoy a quiet home lots of love. She would even be okay with a polite dog. Don’t you want to be Sylvia’s one-and-only? She’ll do the little things just for you. Sylvia’s adoption fee is $65, which includes her spay and microchip.

Luci is a beautiful sweet black lab retriever mix looking for a forever home. The 73pound, three-year-old dog is a special-needs girl; she has Valley Fever, but hopes there is a special person out there who can see past that. All she needs is a little medication each day. She is sweet and affectionate to the shelter staff and volunteers and has a beautiful shiny coat. Because she is a little sensitive, she would do best in a home with older kids. She may be able to live with another dog or a cat, but she’d prefer to be the only pet. Please come down and meet this sweet girl today. She’ll have you leaving saying, “I love Luci.” Her adoption fee is $95, which includes her spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

Four-and-a-half-year-old Kerry is a princess and, like all princesses, her love is conditional. Give this Siamese-snowshoe mix a few treats, and she will repay you with affection. Add in quiet moments of one-on-one time, and she’ll be your devoted friend forever. It takes Kerry a little while to warm up to people and she’ll need a patient home. Unconditionally loving families should try, if possible, to visit during the week, when it’s calmer in the cattery, although Kerry is available for viewing anytime during our regular business hours. Kerry’s adoption fee is $65, which includes her spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

Kaylee, the Wonder Dog! This one-yearold Australian cattle dog mix is wonderful, especially if you are looking for a walking or jogging partner. Not that the 45-pound pooch doesn’t know how to relax—she will plop down next to you for belly rubs and love. With her beautiful coat and goofy ears, who could resist her? She’s good with kids, and may be good with cats and other dogs as well. Kaylee is currently awaiting her forever home at the Arizona Animal Welfare Shelter. Come visit her today! Kaylee’s adoption fee is $95, which includes her spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

These pets may already be adopted. Please visit aawl.org for a current listing of pets available for adoption at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. All dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, are updated on their shots, and will go home with a microchip inserted. The Arizona Animal Welfare League is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. AAWL is located at 30 North 40th Place in Phoenix. For more information, call (602) 273-6852.

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Flavor hotspots Bombay Spice Grill & Wine A refreshing twist on Indian food recently made its way to Tatum & Shea. This casual yet elegant eatery offers healthy cuisine for under $10, with most dishes containing less than 500 calories. Bombay’s cuisine is prepared with no added sugars, butter, cream, or ghee (Indian clarified butter). Bombay has also introduced a unique wine concept, giving wine enthusiasts something to toast. Their signature backlit wine bar offers forty carefully chosen wines for one great price. (602) 795-0020 (Tatum & Shea) 10810 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 371-0111 (16th Street and Glendale) 7000 North 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020 bombayspice.com

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant A Mediterranean oasis in the Arizona desert, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant brings the food of the gods to the people of the Valley. Transport yourself to Greece on fresh ingredients, a relaxed atmosphere, and warm hospitality in a variety of Arizona locations, including Phoenix and Scottsdale. And leave time and room for an appetizer—the flaming saganaki (imported kefalograviera cheese flamed with ouzo and metaxa) is a must! 2135 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ (602) 954-2668 4218 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ (480) 949-8900 mybigfatgreekrestaurant.net

Baci In the mood for fine Italian dining? The newly opened Baci Restaurant serves up some sizzling seafood and prime pasta dishes, polishing off its savory presentations with an impressive selection of wine as well as choice delectable desserts, including cabernet raspberry sorbet. Private parties and catering services are also available. Enjoy! 711 E. Carefree Hwy. Ste. 160 Phoenix, AZ 85085 (623) 582-2326

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Strawberry Fields Forever Early summer’s bounty paves the way for light, refreshing desserts. By Alison Malone

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hen it comes to life’s simple pleasures, few surpass the pure wholesomeness of fresh produce. And who doesn’t adore a strawberry, with its stippled sweet red body topped by a green elfin cap? This June, as the days creep toward the longest of the year and the promise of summer draws near, weekend evenings mean lazing around on the patio with grilled food and chilled drinks. For cleansing the palate at the end of the meal, nothing hits the spot like a cool, refreshing sorbet. Not to be confused with sherbet, which contains milk and eggs, sorbets are made from fresh fruit purée. Considerably lower in fat than ice cream, this light dessert packs a flavor punch, as sweet and tart dance on the taste buds in perfect harmony. With so few ingredients, it is important to use fruit at the height of freshness, so pick up a basket of farmers’ market strawberries while they’re in season. The perhaps surprising addition of the egg white helps produce a creamier smoothness, stabilizing the sorbet and allowing it to maintain a soft texture for a longer time. Easy and quick to make, it will leave you—and your fortunate guests—simply delighted.

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet Recipe developed by Hilary Malone Ingredients: 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 8 cups strawberries, hulled and halved 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Pinch of salt 1 large egg white Preparation: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Simmer for five minutes, remove from pan, and cool. Purée strawberries using a food processor or emulsion blender. Add lime juice, cooled sugar syrup, and salt. Press the strawberry mixture through a strainer to remove seeds. Chill mixture for one hour or until cool. Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s directions. Add egg white in the last five minutes of churning. Spoon into a sealed container and freeze until firm, at least three hours. Makes 10 servings.

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Situated in the heart of beautiful Carefree, Arizona, the English Rose Tea Room has been described as the finest Tea Room in the Southwest. Observing the English tradition of Afternoon Tea is our trademark. We offer an extensive menu of authentic English foods served with loose-leaf teas. From a simple scone with Devonshire cream to the Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea, from a traditional medium- or full-bodied black tea to an herbal tisane, there is something for every discerning Tea Lover’s palate.

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Scottsdale’s premier destination for elegant dining, Barcelona offers the best in cocktails and live entertainment to go along with its award-winning wine list and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Ribeye steak or swordfish steak; Prime filet or salmon filet. Whether you fancy steaks, seafood, or other specialties, Chef Bryan Williams delivers Barcelona’s “New World” food with great “Old World” charm! Each selection is an excellent combination of flavor, freshness, and eye-pleasing presentation.

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Off the Hook offers a “cornucopia” of tantalizing Asian cuisine that is sure to please. Start off with a mouthwatering appetizer from the Teazer section. Try one of Off the Hook’s savory salads or miso soup. Top it off with a scrumptious selection from the Pleazer section. And, of course, don’t forget the sushi! Off the Hook offers the finest selection of sushi and sashimi in Arizona prepared by master chefs. Finish off your meal with a delectable dessert from the Happy Endings menu.

Inspired by the traditions and great flavors of northern Mexico, Ketzal Mexican Grill is home to innovative, fresh, and delectable fare. In Ketzal Mexican Grill’s authentic menu you will find mouth watering carne asada, chicken, fish and shrimp dishes. Our authentic tortillas are handcrafted using traditional flour imported from northern Mexico. We offer an extensive bar menu, including many imported and domestic beers, wines, tequilas, and amazing margaritas!

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Joy Christian School’s “Return to Hollywood,” Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane Joy Christian School presents their annual “Return to Hollywood” auction and dinner. The glamorous event, which is the school’s largest fund-raising event of the year, was generously sponsored by The Reserve at Eagle Heights— Western Pacific Properties, and Moore Chrysler Jeep. Moore Chrysler Jeep donated a new vehicle for the auction. joyschool.org

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tion, e-mails, exchanging of ideas. Don’t hold back from expressing yourself. Listen to others, as well as to what you have to say— you’re likely to learn something. A good month for you financially; expect a raise or some type of financial increase. What you value is becoming clearer and more important to you.

game in the career/social status sector of your chart. Communication is the key to opening up this area of life; you’re noticed by bosses and the world at large. Keep your shoes polished and your shirts pressed—you never know who’s watching. It’s quite possible that you’re being considered for something new already.

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ties and new ideas to increase your income this month. Whichever way you choose to create more money, your sense of integrity is paramount. You may have new sources of income from newspapers, telecommunications—anything where information is transferred or shared. You’re so charming and looking so good in June, you could sell ice cubes to Eskimos anyhow!

learning are on the agenda for you in June. You’re broadening your horizons through books or firsthand experience via travel. You’re searching for the truth, aiming your arrows high. Not many other pursuits are this worthy, so go as far as you can and as deeply as you can. You’ll meet like-minded pilgrims on the way who have more insights to offer you.

your time and mind this June. You may start the exercise regimen or diet you have been thinking of for awhile or start volunteering in an area of life where you know you could really be of service. You have a lot to give, and most Capricorns are good at suiting up and showing up, which is so very important in volunteer work. June is also a creative month for you. You could find yourself falling in love, volunteering with children, or creating just for the joy of it.

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Gemini

(May 21–Jun 21) You’re bright, confident, and

social this month. Don’t hold back from letting the world know what you want. In the workplace, you’re being given free rein to do things your own way, or the opportunity to implement new ideas, which are seen as forward thinking. All the good you have in your life is shared with others.

Leo

(July 23–Aug 22) The areas of friends, hopes

and wishes are where you really shine this month! You’re the flavor of the month in your social circle; accept and extend invitations. You never know whom you could meet or what path you could cross or follow! Friends are also a source of support and help if you need a shoulder to lean on. You’re popular at work and may receive a raise or promotion.

(Aug 23–Sept 22) You’re at the top of your

(Sept 23–Oct 22) Travel, education, higher

Scorpio

(Oct 23–Nov 22) A lot of time and energy this

month is used in the areas of transformation, rebirth, shared resources, taxes, sex—anything where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In relationships, you want to go deep, leaving no stone unturned, completely exposed to another and that other exposed to you; otherwise, it’s just “fluff.” Shared finances are likely to be prosperous for you as well; just make sure everything is on the up-and-up.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23–Dec 21) Relationships, partnerships

of all kinds, marriage, and the law occupy you this month. A good time for marriage or the cementing of a business partnership. Legal dealings will likely be resolved in your favor. Established relationships are highlighted; you see “them” very clearly, and they, you. If you both have faith in your love and relationship, this can be a wonderful time for counseling; you are wide open to each other.

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(Jun 22–July 22) Happy Birthday, Cancer! You’re introspective, sensitive, imaginative, and dreamy in June. Spending time near the ocean or lake helps to settle you down enough to hear the small, quiet voice within. Creative expression through art, poetry, or writing a journal gives this precious part of you a voice to channel the deep well of feelings inside. You could help others in need, whether it’s pets or people—wherever your heart takes you.

horoscopes

Cancer

(Dec 22–Jan 20) Work, service, health occupy

Aquarius

(Jan 21–Feb 18) June is a flirty, fun, creative

month for you! Romance is in the air and you have plenty of ideas of how to fan the sparks of desire or, at the very least, have a really good time! You’re creative this month as well as having wonderful relations with children (or just being a kid again yourself). Allow yourself artistic license in everything you do and you can make pretty much anything fun!

Pisces

(Feb 19–Mar 20) Home is where your heart

is this month, whether it’s where you live or how you feel inside. Defining what home is helps us to keep ourselves “safe,” as well as having the freedom to allow new friends and loves in—then we know what our borders are and can act accordingly from that place of knowing. Relations with siblings are likely to be more loving and open at this time as well; you’ll find many opportunities for love, openness, and forgiveness. Laura has been studying astrology and metaphysics for over twenty-five years. She is available for personal consultations. Contact her at laura@northvalleymagazine.com.

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