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Erica Dasher Is “Jane by Design”

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The Coveted Lord Stanley’s Cup CEO SERIES Dr. Letitia Chambers The Heard Museum BOOK REVIEW

thought revolution HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR INNER GENIUS

Fun Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

OUTSIDE THE RING

CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT

Alzheimer’s Disease THE LONG GOODBYE Charlotte Moss on Décor

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Erica Dasher Is “Jane by Design”

ABC Family’s newest show, “Jane by Design,” has been a big success so far. As season two approaches, actress Erica Dasher shares her experiences working on the show and gives us a sneak peek into the highly anticipated next season.

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Outside the Boxing Ring

Helping Mohammed Ali defeat Parkinson’s disease for the last 15 years is Sean Currie, executive director for Celebrity Night Fight Foundation.

Currie gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the successful charity.

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The Coveted Lord Stanley’s Cup

The Stanley Cup is considered by many professional athletes to be the most sought-after championship trophy in professional sports.

We examine its rich history and its impact on the National Hockey League over the decades.

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Charlotte Moss on Décor: “No Rules” Rules

Who is Charlotte Moss? One of the top design icons in the interior design industry, an author and a product designer who believes in no rules for decorating.

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Letter from the Editor Paging Books with J.J. LaBarber: William A. Donius and his Thought Revolution

From the pages of “Thought Revolution” evolve suggestions for a life-changing opportunity and how to unlock your inner genius.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: The Long Goodbye

Alzheimer’s disease is a subject that should be openly discussed among family members, with a focus on how to care for the affected person.

This op-ed offers an insight into what family members and caregivers might experience.

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CEO Series: An Interview with Dr. Letitia Chambers

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Dr. Chambers is the president and CEO of the Heard Museum.

A Geek’s Confession: Your Privacy at Risk

As we willingly take on a more active role in the various social networks we subscribe to, are we automatically giving up our privacy?

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Political Cartoon: The Devil You Know Versus the Devil You Don’t!

Crossword Puzzle: The 2012 Summer Olympic Games start on July 25. How well do you know Olympic history?

Fun Ways to Stay—and Be—“Cool” This Summer Taming Terror, Forming Family

For those who have been victimized by terrorism, finding the resilience to move forward on one’s own can feel nearly impossible. Giving a normal life to victims after a terrorist attack is the goal of nonprofit, volunteer-based organization One Family.

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Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?

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Filmmakers Frances Causey and Donald Goldmacher talk about their motivation behind the documentary Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?

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Concerts – Premier Destinations Sporting Events – Arizona Teams

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Our cover story features actress Erica Dasher from ABC Family’s hottest new TV show, “Jane by Design.” Our CEO Series features Dr. Letitia Chambers from the Heard Museum. Dr. Chambers shares her life experiences working in various prominent roles and talks about character and her core principles, and how she incorporates them into everyday life. In The Coveted Lord Stanley’s Cup, we examine the Cup’s rich history and its impact on the National Hockey League over the decades. You will learn why it’s considered by many athletes to be the most sought-after championship trophy in professional sports—not to mention that it was within the Phoenix Coyotes’ grasp in May. I congratulate the team for its amazing effort during the playoffs, and for having the best Stanley Cup showing in the franchise’s history.

On a more serious note, Alzheimer’s disease is one of the fastest-growing diseases among maturing adults, especially among baby boomers. Its effects are devastating. In an op-ed, we offer an insight into what family members and caregivers might experience when loved ones are afflicted with this silent killer, with a focus on how to care for the affected person.

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William A. Donius and his Thought Revolution

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t’s a small book—only 145 pages—but from those pages evolve suggestions for a life-changing opportunity and an immense challenge: How to Unlock

Your Inner Genius (which, incidentally, is also the book’s subtitle).

The book is the product of one man’s effort to stop the insanity of living “an inauthentic” life. Donius found himself at the top of the corporate ladder with “not even the sky” as a limit. But, while he was cloaked in the financial excess and the peer respect he thought he always wanted, his personal and creative life suffered. The more he became burdened by his diminishing emotional landscape and ability to connect with others, the more he immersed himself in work. A cycle of isolation, depression and restlessness ensued. Soon, he was desperate to fill the void that swelled inside him.

In his book, from Part One (STOP LYING, START LIVING), Chapter One (Taking Better Advantage of the Whole Mind) to the end of Part Two (LIFTING THE EIGHT LIES), Chapter Fifteen (There’s No Such Thing as True Love), Donius invites readers to unlock their whole brain to change the way they see themselves and find the truth in whatever challenges them. Encompassing 12 years of research, the book takes readers on an “unexpected journey that will set them free.”

To begin his journey, the author used “intuitive handwriting”—the practice of tapping the unconscious by writing with the nondominant hand. And it worked! By moving the pen from one hand to the other, then writing down answers to a series of directed questions, he mylife

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about THE AUTHOR

William A. Donius attended Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. His next 30 years were spent working in California and Missouri in the areas of management consulting, public relations, health care, television production and banking.

He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Pulaski Bank in St. Louis, Mo. In 2007, the St. Louis Business Journal cited him as one of the “Most Influential St. Louisans.”

In 2008, he was appointed to a two-year term as a banker-designee to the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C.—definitely a person of accomplishment and one with whom we should connect.

wisdom and connecting with a higher become a very busy voice-over market. power.

So, I’ve been motivated by the book, as

The book’s impact on me: When I shared with Donius, to give it “another I was in Los Angeles/Hollywood, I shot.” was very active in narrating radio and television

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known Bill Donius as an artist, bank

up” with the constant haggling be- president, activist, and now as an extween ad agency executives, directors, tremely fine writer. Thought Revolution: engineers and producers regarding

How to Unlock Your Inner Genius is a

the correct interpretation of the copy brilliant new exploration of the power of to be read. What were supposed to the right brain and how it could change be one-hour sessions became two- your life forever. Donius is a Renaissance and three-hour sessions. I finally man, and this book is just another piece said, “The h--- with it. I’ll just stick of remarkable evidence of his genius.” to my public relations and writing career.” But, I loved being in front of a

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extremely lucrative. Reading Thought discovered the corporate world was no longer Revolution has “nudged” me into geta calling to which he wanted to answer. He ting back into the field. Phoenix has also learned about many of his suppressed fears that kept him hiding within the walls of his safe corporate life, and identified his true wishes that freed him to make lasting changes in his life.

Throughout the book, Donius sets out to help us understand the science behind why we tell ourselves lies, which side of the brain is to blame and “the methods to use to blast them from our consciousness in order to find—and live—the truth.” Thought-provoking, easyto-understand exercises and prompts help readers connect more fully with the needs of their subconscious right brain and unlock their hidden genius, which was once elusive.

Tapping the nondominant subconscious right brain through dominant handwriting, or drawing, can act as a direct pipeline to one’s inner truth, open up creative problem-solving abilities and help people think “outside the box.” Others have reported improvements in relationships, reduced stress, better physical health, discovering hidden talents, deeper spiritual awareness, healing from trauma, breakthroughs in their career, accessing inner

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She is 16 going on 17, but she already has a career in fashion design. She’s Jane Quimby in the ABC Family TV series “Jane By Design.” Beautiful, smart, funny, true to herself yet false in the world of fashion at the house of Donovan Decker, Jane’s age is what makes her unusual.

Perhaps it was the blouse with the red lips print she wore to the interview that got her the job.

Her other life is all about navigating high school, crushes, homework and family relationships (her brother is a teacher at the high school she attends).

Erica Dasher, an actress relatively new to television, plays Jane’s character. In a 2009 TheWB.com series titled “The Lake,” she portrayed Madison Drew in a story about families who vacation together. That same

It’s really a great privilege to work on this show. The cast is so passionate and positive.

Everyone takes his or her craft very seriously. I learn from them every day.

MyLIFE: Season one of “Jane By Design” premiered in January to an estimated 1.6 million viewers, and there will be a second season this summer. How has— and will—Jane Quimby evolve from first to second season? Will she have a 17th birthday party?

Dasher: I have not seen any scripts!

However, I have heard rumors about a birthday party episode, so we shall see. Jane certainly evolved over the course of the first season. She started to develop confidence at work, and that carried into her school life. And I am seeing that in my own life as well. Acting is my greatest passion, and

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“JANE BY DESIGN” by mary l. holden

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year she played a girlfriend in the short film “Chicken on a Pizza.” Also in 2009, along with a friend, she produced a documentary titled “Double Speak,” about the world of high school speech and debate.

Here are many more good things to know about this rising star: MyLIFE: Getting to be the character Jane Quimby from the space of Erica Dasher was probably like following a yellow brick road. Was it?

Dasher: I grew up in Texas and waited to start auditioning professionally until I graduated from college [University of Southern California], so this whole world is relatively new for me. Acting has always been a large part of my life. I did musical theater and speech and debate growing up and studied theater in college, but none of that can prepare one for the job of being an actor. The publicity, the red carpets … it’s very foreign. I am starting to get used to it!

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it’s incredibly validating to be employed as an actor! I stand a little taller these days.

MyLIFE: Is it fun to evolve both yourself and your character? How much “play” do you experience in your own life and on the set?

Dasher: In terms of play, I think I strike a pretty fair balance when on hiatus. I write and read and watch tons of movies and do my best to stay creatively sharp, but I also have pretty awesome friends and spend a good deal of time with them. When we are shooting, my social life disappears, but it doesn’t matter because filming is such a rush and I have actually become great friends with my cast. It’s a sweet deal.

MyLIFE: What would you like your fans to know about Erica Dasher that they don’t already know?

Dasher: That I am so very grateful for their support!!! I love talking with fans on Twitter and reading their comments. I love meeting

them. It fills me with such joy!

MyLIFE: What would you like fans of your character Jane to know about her that they don’t already know?

Dasher: I think the greatest thing about Jane is how determined she is to pursue her passions and how hard she works. She really makes an honest effort to take on the many challenges in her life, and I love her for it.

MyLIFE: What is the most outrageous costume you’ve ever worn in anything you’ve ever performed?

Dasher: In sixth grade I did a lip synch

ABC Family’s “Jane By Design” cast: Meagan Tandy (left), Matthew Atkinson, David Clayton Rogers, Nicholas Roux, Erica Dasher, Andie MacDowell, Rowly Dennis and India de Beaufort (right).

performance to “Men in Black” and wore one of my dad’s business suits. It was definitely outrageous.

MyLIFE: You produced a documentary film about kids who debate. What kinds of things did this experience teach you?

Dasher: I could write a book about the things I learned from this experience! Perhaps the most important thing I learned is that I love producing. I will continue to produce and act. I don’t think I could choose one over the other.

MyLIFE: You are loved and supported by many people. How do you demonstrate gratitude?

Dasher: What a question! I have an amazingly

close relationship with my family. We talk every day, they visit the set, I fly home for my sister’s plays and performances, we Skype all the time. I am indebted to them all for their unadulterated support. I would do anything to keep them healthy and happy.

Through her role as Jane, Dasher is fashioning a new definition for the word “ingénue.” Ingénues, such as Maria in “Westside Story,” or Sandy in the musical “Grease,” were gentle, sweet, vulnerable and naïve. Dasher keeps that sweetness but combines it with a savvy that is

clued-in and fresh. Both on set and in real life, this actress seeks truth and embraces honesty like a dress cut on the bias seeks a curve.

“Jane By Design” is produced by Gavin Polone, John Ziffren and April Blair, and stars Erica Dasher and Andie MacDowell. Watch full episodes free at: abcfamily.go.com/shows/jane-bydesign, or check your local listings.

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ecently I saw The Iron Lady, in which a brilliant Meryl Streep portrays former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The movie, through a sequence of cinematic vignettes, provides us with an amazing portrait of a truly strong-willed personality.

It shows Ms. Thatcher’s rise to the position of prime minister, an office she held from 1979 through 1990, longer than any other British prime minister, and during that time, she presided with “an iron fist.” The movie also explores her struggle with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), exposing the reality that even The Iron Lady had no immunity against such a dreaded disease, one from which there is no escape—and for which there is no cure.

The movie spotlighted, for me, a personal remembrance of the immense tragedy this disease brings, not only to the person who has it, but also to family members and caretakers.

Call it what you like, whatever makes you feel better—old age, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease—but whatever you call it, AD is a destructive disease. The very thought of a loved one being afflicted by AD is frightening.

It is a disease that advances quickly and one that is not confined to the person who has it.

It unleashes its cruelty upon family members, friends and many other people in the person’s life, gradually pulling them all into the fray.

Let me provide a bit of background: In 1901, Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist and neuropathologist, identified the first case of what is now called Alzheimer’s disease in a 50-year-old woman. Today, about 30 million people worldwide have the disease,

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and nearly 35 percent of those people are here in the United States.

Former President Ronald Reagan, actor Charleton Heston and broadcaster Mike Wallace from 60 Minutes are among the prominent Americans who have succumbed to AD. And former Phoenix resident and singer/entertainer Glen Campbell is currently on a yearlong tour that he is calling his “Goodbye Tour,” having learned more than a year ago that he, too, has AD. The name of his tour is a play on a phrase that has become synonymous with the disease, “The Long Goodbye,” because it takes usually takes people who have the condition so long to pass away. On a side note, Campbell’s backup band includes his three youngest children, and I am happy to say that he is selling out his performances.

The Long Goodbye

BY JAMIE COPLAND

The disease doesn’t discriminate based on a person’s nationality, gender, race or financial status. It seldom provides any advance warning to its intended mark, instead preferring to creep into the unsuspecting person’s brain, cleverly disguising itself as something it’s not. For those in their 50s, 60s or 70s, AD often “dresses up” as the early signs of old age. Even more unfortunate is that it invades the individual’s body years before it’s ever suspected, so that once it is diagnosed, the individual is already well behind the proverbial eight ball.

Simply stated, AD kidnaps one’s brain. Over time, it shuts down all of the body’s motor skills, memory and senses, rendering the body useless until it essentially shuts down altogether. Yes, it’s a treacherous disease that can make even an “Iron Lady” totally helpless as it wrests away one’s ability to control his or her life.

For the more “fortunate” among us who will get the disease, AD will last between five and seven years. For those who are less fortunate, it could drag on well beyond 15 years. Either way, the damage it does to the individual, family and friends is cruel and devastating. The financial costs can force families into bankruptcy, and the healing process for those who must serve as caregivers can take years— and leaves deep scars that often can be remembered for a lifetime (as it has with me).

GLEN CAMPBELL AND HIS FAMILY PERFORM during “The Goodbye Tour” at Town Hall in New York

RONALD REAGAN In 1994, former President Ronald Reagan wrote a public letter announcing that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In 2004, the 40th president died from pneumonia, described by his office as a complication of Alzeheimer’s.

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I can remember hearing my mother say that my dad was “a little anxious.” Or sometimes he would seem tired because he hadn’t slept well the night before. We didn’t know at the time that my father’s mind had already been invaded by AD, and that over time—in his case, seven gut-wrenching years—the disease would completely incapacitate this loving husband, father and grandfather.

In 1975, at the age of 69, having recently retired, my father was looking forward with great excitement to his “golden years,” relaxing, spending time at the lake cottage with his family and traveling with his wife of more than 50 years. Little did he know that his mind had already been abducted. When he could no longer handle the day-to-day madness, he left us in the winter of 1982.

Despite my feelings of sadness and helplessness after he died, I can remember uttering the words “Thank God!” many, many times for finally letting my father out of his prison.

Not a single day goes by that I don’t think

of my dad. As disturbing as that day was 30 years ago, what’s even more alarming is that there still is no cure for the disease that took his life. There isn’t even any medical evidence to support that any of the currently available medicines are effective in preventing AD. Some studies suggest that maintaining a healthy brain involves eating a low-fat diet that includes fruits, vegetables and proteins that are rich in omega-3, such as tuna, salmon and halibut, coupled with a steady exercise routine.

Some show that people who engage their mind by reading, learning languages, playing puzzles and otherwise staying mentally active, along with eating certain diets, could be less susceptible to the disease.

Other studies have shown that medical marijuana can be effective in inhibiting the progress of AD. It appears that the active ingredient in the drug, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, might prevent the formation of deposits in the brain that are associated with the disease. These same studies show

that THC is more effective than commercially available drugs. My belief is that if there is a drug or other remedy that can be given to someone who is suffering from AD to help them die a more dignified death, it should be afforded to them without exception.

We are a population of labels, brands and individual opinions.

But when it comes to a crisis at home, it should be all about what’s best for family. When a disease like AD comes knocking, one has to be mentally prepared for those tough, heart-wrenching decisions. When called upon to make those choices, one needs an open mind that remains neutral with regard to the family emotions, which are ever-present. Unfortunately, most of us in that situation are riddled with guilt, confusion and myriad other emotions, so making those decisions—let alone the right ones—is a difficult and daunting task.

Most prevention resources don’t offer much of a defense against this crippling disease. The bottom line is that nothing we do does much to combat AD, even though we can

all hope that in the not-too-distant future a cure will be found.

In my mother’s case, the first tough decision came about a year after my dad’s condition was diagnosed, when she was suffering from chest pains and was told that she had angina. Thirty years ago, that was a very serious disease. The treatment plan called for triple bypass heart surgery. When she asked the doctor what her chances were for a full recovery if she had the surgery, he told her the odds were “about 40 percent” in her favor.

She then asked how long could she survive without the surgery, and he told her that with a daily dose of glycerin tablets, increasing discomfort and a less stressful life, she could expect to live about five years. Fifty years of marriage to her best friend and life-long soul mate left my mom with only one answer. She chose to forgo the surgery and instead care for her husband. Unfortunately, she did not outlive my father, passing away just one week short of the five years her doctor had predicted.

A word about guilt, confusion and similar emotions: Yes, these

10 KEY ISSUES THAT FAMILIES SHOULD ADDRESS REGARDING ALZHEIMER’S

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Adult children should openly discuss with their parents what the parents want done if AD becomes part of their future—before they can no longer give their opinion.

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Table the significant financial costs associated with AD. Private care can cost up to $100,000 per year.

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If AD is diagnosed, talk with someone who has already dealt with it. A great deal can be learned from other people’s personal experiences.

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If private care is an option, thoroughly vet every facility that is being considered.

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Talk to an attorney and accountant about legal and financial options.

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Make sure a living will is in place that clearly states the parents’ desires.

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Identify who in the family will have the power of attorney to decide on future medical and financial responsibilities.

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Make sure the affected individual’s documents, trusts, investments and banking information are current and accessible to the person with the power of attorney.

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Talk to family members and make sure they fully understand the huge emotional and physical stress the primary caregiver, who is usually the spouse, will endure.

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Talk to family members and make sure they fully understand the huge emotional and physical stress the primary caregiver, who is usually the spouse, will endure.

CHARLES LESLIE COPLAND (1906 – 1982) My father was a caring human being who went to church, worked hard, was a great provider and helped many others during his lifetime. He believed that not everyone was afforded the same opportunities in life—a message he was taught by his father, who had lived through the Great Depression. He never forgot how blessed he was, and he felt that helping others was the right thing to do.

He was the chief financial officer of a major international manufacturing firm, and he hardly ever used a calculator, instead doing most of the number crunching in his head. He served on numerous boards, supported local charities, was a nonsmoker, skied, walked, exercised and drank the occasional glass of sherry. He spoke multiple languages, read books, played puzzles, traveled and loved the arts, music and playing bridge.

I share this with you not to glorify him, but to illustrate my point that no one is impervious to AD. What was intended to be his “golden years” became one of my family’s darkest periods. The seven years after his condition was diagnosed saw every fiber and raw emotion within our family exposed. We struggled together, and we also struggled individually, as most every family touched by AD is guaranteed to experience. —JAMIE COPLAND mylife

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MIKE WALLACE Legendary television personality Mike Wallace was a correspondent for CBS’s 60 Minutes from 1968 until 2006. Wallace passed away in April, 2012, at the age of 93.

In a 2002 interview with former First Lady Nancy Reagan, she revealed to Wallace that former President Ronald Reagan no longer recognized her because of his advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Unbeknownst to Wallace, he would receive a diagnosis of the same disease shortly thereafter.

soon appear on the landscape of life for those who must grapple with AD, adding to the darkness of the disease and compounding the pressure of dealing with the situation. Family members and others have a tough time coping with the diagnosis, the affected person’s decline and the decisions that must be made, often feeling guilty about things they did, or did not do, or should have done—how

they missed an anniversary, wedding or birthday celebration, or they said no when asked to attend to a special family event, or they declined to help as a caregiver. Meanwhile, they watch as a formerly energetic, fun-loving and caring family member recedes into his or her world of darkness, far removed from the life the rest of us are living.

For many, these negative emotions

complicate the hard day-to-day decisions that have to be made. Everyone’s intentions are genuine, but when everyone’s own emotions are being stretched to the breaking point, it makes even the simplest actions or decisions extremely difficult.

Denial can set in—it can’t be happening; we can fix it; the doctors are wrong; Dad looks fine, he’s just tired today—until AD advances to the next stage. Dad forgets the name of his beloved wife, and then your name, and then he asks where he is, when he’s sitting in his easy chair by the fireplace, as he has done for the last 35 years. He starts asking what day it is, who the children are. He’s found wandering in a store. Or a friend calls to say that he has been knocking at their front door for 10 minutes. And from there, it continues to go downhill.

Family members often withdraw or retreat into separate groups as they attempt to find answers to the multitude of

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questions that inevitably arise. “Is it better and easier if we make a group decision, because after all, there is safety in numbers, right? How and who should care for Dad/Mom? Should he/she stay at home, or should he/she be institutionalized? What’s it going to cost, and how are we going to pay for it?” The sparring that frequently takes place among and

of a family member or nurse having to force feed me through a tube, bathe me and change my diaper is humiliating, and I believe it would be an unnecessary burden to my family. I think most people with AD would probably choose to “free” themselves and those they love from the physical, emotional and financial hell of requiring a round-the-clock ward of caregivers. I think they would choose

Alzheimer’s disease is a subject that needs to be openly discussed among family members, with a focus on how to care for the affected person. within these family factions, along with feelings of utter frustration and dwindling patience, can end up tearing the family apart.

Alzheimer’s robs individuals of their ability to think and function as normal human beings. For me, the thought

to take that final trip quickly rather than this torturous path. Unfortunately, by the time they are diagnosed with the disease, they no longer have the opportunity to make that call. It’s a decision that has to be made in advance.

In my case, I have already shared my

feelings on the subject with my family.

I need to pass on with dignity, without encumbering my wife, children or other family members with the “prison sentence” of caring for me. If I must pass from loving father, husband and grandfather to become a total stranger and invalid who requires 24/7 care, year after year, I must have the ability to make my own decision to “move on.” There are many things that government should steer clear of, and one’s right to make such a decision is certainly one of them.

Alzheimer’s disease is a subject that needs to be openly discussed among family members, with a focus on how to care for the affected person, because very little is talked about as to what the family or caregivers will experience. And if you have not been exposed to this life-altering experience, you cannot fathom what’s ahead for everyone involved.

Each family member will deal with

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AD differently, and it’s necessary to understand this. It’s important to accept that not all family members and relatives will be equally strong or capable of dealing with the disease in the same way. Taking care of the loved one becomes a total family effort in which everyone assumes the role they feel most comfortable taking. One person might not be able to give baths or feedings but is willing to take the individual with AD for a drive or for a short walk—which could take an hour or more, because people with AD don’t go anywhere very quickly, and if they don’t want to go at all, they don’t! I remember how it took my dad 30 minutes to walk down a short flight of stairs.

It’s also important that caregivers try not to get anxious. Alzheimer’s disease is an ever-changing process. Those who devote their time and participate in the giving of care are making a meaningful

difference. The primary caregiver also needs close attention, as this role takes a huge toll. This person needs regular breaks of at least three to four hours every day and a day off each week, if at all possible, to have time to recharge.

No one can underestimate the immense physical and mental fatigue, the stress and the emotional tug-of-war that are always present for the caregiver.

Ironically, every family member is likely to become a caregiver to others in the family—it just seems to work out that way.

Caring for a loved one who has AD is a full-time job, and it’s exhausting.

Family members need to stick together and stay focused, calm, caring and well rested. The best advice I can give is never to give up and always stay loving. Try to remember the good days, even though they will grow farther and farther apart. I firmly believe that from time

to time, that glimmer of light does come back on from within the darkness, and it’s vitally important that your love and respect is also in the “on” position when that happens. Don’t let yourself be cheated out of those rare but truly great moments.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST Alzheimer’s disease will only be identified and eliminated through expensive research efforts. Learn more or make a contribution to stamp out AD by visiting the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation: alzheimers-research.org Alzheimer’s Association: alz.org National Institute on Aging: Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s: nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/caringperson-alzheimers-disease Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: alzfdn.org

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Country with most medals at the Summer Olympics

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the Olympics 11 First allowed to participate in 1900 12 It was a magical opening at the 1960 Winter Olympics

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MyLIFE magazine website at: mylifemagazine.com/crossword

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Outside the Boxing Ring A behind-the-scenes glimpse into Celebrity Fight Night

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ohammed Ali is a giant of a man. Boxing ringed his early life, and Parkinson’s disease led him out of that box into a different kind of fight. Instead of padded gloves, Ali asks that padded wallets come out once a year to hook, punch, uppercut, jab and even sucker punch this debilitating disease.

Helping Ali to support the defeat of Parkinson’s for the last 15 years is Sean Currie, executive director of the foundation created to administer funds raised by the annual Celebrity Fight Night (CFN) gala, which occurs in Phoenix every spring. We asked Currie to give us some background and information about the event.

completed its third event and decided to hire its first full-time employee ... which was me!

MyLIFE: How does Fight Night factor into other financial contributions to the Parkinson’s disease cause?

“Just watching the biggest names in the celebrity world enjoying the night with our donors at a very personal and friendly level that creates never-ending memories for our guests.”

Currie: CFN is the largest donor to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at [St. Joseph’s Hospital’s] Barrow Neurological Institute and has made the center one of the premier centers in the world for Parkinson’s disease.

Sean Currie poses with Mohammed Ali

MyLIFE: How long have you been running Celebrity Fight Night?

Currie: I have been the executive director of the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation since 1998. I have organized each of the last 15 annual events.

MyLIFE: How did you become involved?

Currie: I started as an unpaid intern in the office of the founder and chairman of Celebrity Fight Night, Jimmy Walker, in 1997. Celebrity Fight Night had just

MyLIFE: Is this event unique to Arizona?

Currie: Yes. This event is only held once a year, in Phoenix.

MyLIFE: What is your best memory of any of the Fight Nights?

Currie: Just watching the biggest names in the celebrity world enjoying the night with our donors at a very personal and friendly level that creates never-ending memories for our guests.

At the 2012 event in March, memories were created when emcee Reba McEntire led the celebration of

Singer Miley Cyrus was one among the many big names who attended Celebrity Fight Night in March

Ali’s 70th birthday, and when, after the singing of our national anthem, a bald eagle was released into the audience. Music, under the direction of David Foster, included performances by Rascal Flatts, Miley Cyrus, Rita Wilson, Lionel Richie, “American Idol” finalist Michael Johns and 11-year-old “America’s Got Talent” contestant Jackie Evancho.

The event raised 9.1 million dollars to support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as several other worthy charities.

For more information, see celebrityfightnight.org and the video interviews done by MyLIFE TV at mylifemagazine.com/celebrity-fight-night. mylife

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs player Bobby Baun

Phoenix Coyotes celebrate after beating the Nashville Predators 2-1 in game five of the 2012 Western Conference semifinals

The Coveted Lord You want to talk about guts, grit and glory—the “one for all, and all for one” hockey mentality? Hockey players live and play by these words.

by jamie copland

Great Cup moments: 1893 - Montreal Hockey Club is awarded first Stanley Cup

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1926 - The Cup became the championship trophy of the NHL

The NHL Hall of Fame is located in Toronto

Lord Stanley’s Cup

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irst, a brief introduction to the world of National Hockey League (NHL) professional hockey. Ice hockey is considered to be the fastest game on Earth—and one of the most highly physical.

The game is played by six players on each team—three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie—who wear razor-sharp skates and travel at speeds of 20 to 30 mph on a hard frozen ice surface measuring 200 feet long by 85 feet wide. The ice is surrounded by

sideboards and extended panels of Plexiglas to keep the puck in play and to keep the fans safe. Players are equipped with wood or composite-material hockey sticks they use to propel a frozen black rubber puck that is 1 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter and can reach speeds of more than 100 mph. The intent of the game is for one team to secure the puck, travel the length of the ice to the opponent’s end and score a goal by putting the puck into the net.

While this hard-fought and fast-paced

1950 - Ted Lindsay became the first captain to take the Cup on a victory lap around the rink

sport can result in a variety of injuries, NHL players are a tough, durable group, and they are committed to their teammates. It’s simply amazing what hockey players will do to play the game and to stay in it, even in the face of inevitable bumps and bruises.

You want to talk about guts, grit and glory—the “one for all, and all for one” hockey mentality? Hockey players live and play by these words. In 1964, during game six of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red

1994 - Each member of the playoff-winning team can take personal possession of the Cup for a 24-hour period

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Shane Doan of the Phoenix Coyotes smiles while getting ready during a faceoff against the Los Angeles Kings in Game One of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Wings, Bobby Baun of the Maple Leafs scored the winning goal in overtime to tie the series, 3-3, and force a decisive seventh game. What’s so notable about this goal is that earlier in the game, Baun was helped

as many as 28 highly physical, exhausting and bone-crunching playoff games.

Why do grown men risk so much to have their name engraved on a piece of silver and alloy? Well, folks, it is Lord

The Stanley Cup is considered by many professional athletes to be the most soughtafter championship trophy in professional sports. It was first awarded in 1893 to the Montreal Hockey Club. It is the oldest

HISTORY OF THE NHL The founding era of the National Hockey League

expanded for the first time since the 1920s to include the

spanned the period from 1917 to 1942. During the

Los Angeles Kings, the Minnesota North Stars, the

subsequent Original Six era, which ran from 1942

Philadelphia Flyers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the

until 1967, just six teams made up the league: the

California Seals and the St. Louis Blues. The Modern era

Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins, the Chicago

began in 1992, when the NHL added another 18 teams.

Canada has seven teams and the United States has 23,

Blackhawks, the Detroit Red Wings, the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Expansion era started with the 1967–68 season, when the NHL

off the ice after breaking his ankle. Hearing that the game was going into overtime, he demanded (and if you knew Bobby Baun, you listened!) that his ankle be frozen and taped so he could return to the game for the overtime period. And in doing so, he scored the winning goal.

The regular NHL season consists of 82 games, not including preseason games, with 26

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The first Stanley Cup Champions: The Montreal Hockey Club (1893)

but players in the NHL come from more than 20 countries around the world.

Stanley’s Cup. In 1892, the trophy—then known as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup—was purchased in London, England, and donated

by Canada’s governor general at the time, Lord Stanley, as an award for Canada’s topranking amateur ice hockey club. Subsequently, in 1926, the Cup became the championship trophy of the NHL.

professional sports trophy in North America, and during the course of almost 120 years it has been called The Cup, Lord Stanley’s Cup, The Holy Grail and Lord Stanley’s Mug—a name given to it for the legendary tradition started in 1896 by the Winnipeg Victorias, who dictated that members of the winning team must drink champagne from it after their victory.

With the Cup come many traditions and, in some cases, superstitions. Some hockey players believe that no player should ever touch the Cup until his team has rightfully won it.

No one other than the winning Stanley Cup team is allowed to hoist it over their head.

NHL caretakers of the Cup wear gloves when handling the trophy, so that the f irst fingerprints on the trophy for that year are the fingerprints of the captain of the winning team, who is presented with the trophy after the team wins the season playoff.

Each season, all members of the Stanley Cup winning team (including players, coaches, management and club staff ) have their names engraved on a panel on the barrel of the Cup. This annual practice is synonymous in North America with only one other major trophy— the Gray Cup for the Canadian Football League. Unlike most other professional sports trophies, a new Stanley Cup is not made every year. Instead, the Cup is awarded to the winning team for the coming year, until a new NHL playoff champion is crowned, at which time it is presented to the captain of that team, to once again be hoisted.

Ted Lindsay, captain of the 1950 champion team, the Detroit Red Wings, became the first captain to take the Cup on a victory lap around the rink. Since then, it has been a tradition to have each member of the winning team skate with the trophy hoisted above his head. The captain passes the Cup to the next player after he has taken his lap, and the victory lap continues until all players of the winning team have had their chance to skate with the Cup. After the victory lap, the players, team managers, coaches, trainers and staff head to center ice, where a team photo is taken with the Cup that will be placed in the record books for eternity. Today’s Cup, topped with a copy of the original bowl, is made from silver and nickel alloy; it stands approximately 35“ high and weighs nearly 35 pounds.

A new tradition was established in 1994 that allows each member of the playoffwinning team to take personal possession of the Cup for a 24-hour period. This means that the Cup is frequently on the road, traveling throughout North America and around the world.

GARY BETTMAN Headed by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the league has headquarters in New York City and Toronto. The NHL Hall of Fame is located in Toronto.

Bettman was born in Queens, N.Y., and since 1993 has been making great contributions to the sport while overseeing NHL operations. He expanded the league to 30 teams, recently signed a major U.S. broadcasting partnership worth $2 billion with Comcast and NBC and introduced the now-legendary Winter Classic hockey game. The Winter Classic is now played annually on New Year’s Day to sell-out crowds on an outdoor rink and is part of the NHL’s regular-season schedule. Under Bettman, the league’s annual revenue has grown from approximately $400 million to more than $3 billion.

“The Stanley Cup is the most revered and historic trophy in sports, and it is my annual privilege to present it to the captain of our championship team,” Bettman tells MyLIFE. “The presentation of the Cup represents the crowning moment of a long and challenging season, and I always have marvelled at the intensity of the emotion displayed by the team captain when I place the Cup in his hands.

That moment symbolizes everything that is great about sports and about our players.”

The Cup has had some humorous moments over the years: 1924

1987

In 1924, members of the Montreal Canadiens, en route to celebrate their win at owner Leo Dandurand’s home, left the Cup by the road after repairing a flat tire. A day later, the Cup was recovered exactly where they left it.

In 1987, Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers took the Cup to his favorite club in his hometown of St. Albert, Alberta, and allowed fans to drink out of it. It wound up slightly bent in various places for unknown reasons. It was repaired at a local automotive shop and shipped back to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

1940-1941 During the 1940–41 NHL season, the mortgage on Madison Square Garden, which was the Ranger’s home arena, was paid off. The management publicly celebrated the occasion by symbolically burning the mortgage in the Cup. Some fans claimed that this act desecrated the Cup, leading to the “Curse of 1940,” which allegedly caused the Rangers to wait 54 years before winning the Cup another time.

1957 In 1957, Maurice “The Rocket” Richard chipped both of his front teeth while drinking from the Stanley Cup.

1964 In 1964, Red Kelly of the Toronto Maple Leafs posed for a photo with his infant son sitting in the Cup, only to find that the child had urinated in it. Kelly was quoted years later as saying it always made him laugh after that to see players drinking out of the Cup.

2006 The Cup went on a visit to wounded U.S. marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., with Glen Wesley after his Carolina Hurricanes won in 2006.

2007 In 2007, the Stanley Cup arrived in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on a Canadian C-130 Hercules aircraft. Seventeen former players played a hockey game versus Canadian soldiers on a concrete rink in the Afghan desert.

It is also tradition for the president to invite American teams from the NHL, with Cup in hand, to the White House. The Cup has been a guest at the White House during the administrations of Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama. If a Canadian team wins, the prime minister invites the championship players to Ottawa—however, there has been a slight dry spell for this tradition, as no Canadian team has won the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens did back in 1993.

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CEO Series: an interview by jamie copland

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BRINGING BACK THE AMERICAN DREAM

ince being founded in 1929, the mission of the Heard Museum—the world’s premier museum of Native American art—has been to educate people about the heritage, arts and cultures of the indigenous people of the Americas, with a special focus on American Indian tribes of the Southwest. For more than 80 years, the Heard has been recognized as having the world’s largest collection of Native American Art, and for its annual schedule of innovative programs, world-class exhibits and unmatched festivals and concerts. Together, these activities attract more than 200,000 visitors annually to the Heard’s two Valley locations.

Copland: We all know that we are slowly recovering from the recent financial meltdown, but what do you feel is the most pressing issue currently facing America?

Chambers: Education—nations that are going to be great, leading nations, are those that have a highly educated population. We are entering a time of knowledge-based economies, yet we are now facing legislatures that want to cut education and a Congress that is cutting educational funding, even though education is clearly America’s best hope for a strong future. If we don’t change this, and quickly, America will not be global leader, as it needs to be—and we certainly won’t solve the current debt crisis by cutting education. America needs a highly educated populace to compete and lead.

Copland: Thirty years ago, the United States was a manufacturing leader. Today, however, with a population of 315 million people, we provide fewer than 10 million jobs in the manufacturing sector. Where will those who do not aspire to a college education find well-paying jobs?

Chambers: There are two thoughts I have on this issue. First, we did not provide policies that encouraged manufacturing jobs to stay in the U.S. In fact, our tax policy encourages companies to do the exact opposite, by outsourcing jobs to other countries, and this is a huge mistake. We have a tax code that seems to be geared to what’s best for the top-tier capitalists and the company’s bottom line, as compared to what’s best for the country as a whole. As a result, we have seen millions of jobs disappear offshore. If we are to bring those jobs back, we will also need an educated workforce to do those jobs—more so than we did 15 to 20 years ago. There used to be a corporate ethic. For example, [General Motors] used to say, “What’s good for GM is good for the country.” They were creating jobs, creating good products. Funds were staying inside the country, as were taxes. They were putting more Americans to work.

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companies to slash jobs, go overseas and keep the profits offshore.

Things have changed dramatically, and everyday Americans are not benefiting from these practices.

Copland: What key lesson or core principles did your parents teach you that you feel was important and that you still incorporate into everyday life?

Chambers: My parents instilled in me the need to leave every place you touch a better place, and the need to leave the world a better place, and I have really lived my whole life and my career that way. When I worked in the Senate, some of the laws I

PROFILE Name: Dr. Letitia Chambers Birthplace: Oklahoma, 1943 Colleges attended: University of Oklahoma (B.A.) Oklahoma State University (Ph.D.) Joined Heard Museum: Accepted position in fall of 2009 Moved to the Valley: 2010 Family: Married to former Vermont congressman Peter Smith, with one daughter Favorite Arizona destination: Heard Museum

with DR. LETITIA CHAMBERS worked on pertained to the Pell Grant program, which has helped untold millions of students go to college. In 1996, when I was nominated by President Clinton and confirmed by the Senate to be a U.S. representative to the United Nations General Assembly, once again I felt that I was involved in something that had a larger purpose, and I have the same feelings about my tenure with the Heard Museum.

Copland: What was your vision when coming to the Heard?

Chambers: My vision focused on a few key areas. The necessity of preserving the arts, cultures and life-ways of native populations —this is something that is very important for all Americans. It was also my desire to create a greater harmony and synergy among the Heard’s staff. I wanted to continue our reputation for delivering world-class exhibits, both now and into the future. And I am proud to say that many of our future exhibits will be simply spectacular. I also wanted to inspire our annual visitors by better communicating the stories we are trying to tell through the exhibits and art that we showcase. And through these initiatives, it was important that I increased the awareness and reputation for this great institution. I feel that I have put the Heard Museum on a new trajectory—so, in a roundabout way, my mission—instilled in me by my parents—was again to leave the Heard Museum in a better place. I sincerely hope that those around me will feel that I successfully accomplished this objective.

Copland: What challenges did you encounter when first assuming your role of president and CEO? Chambers: When I came to the Heard Museum, I did so with a personal goal of making a difference. However, unbeknownst to me, the real challenges I faced upon arriving came from the realization that much of the Heard’s infrastructure had fallen into disrepair—the building itself, the campus, the HVAC, burglar and fire alarm systems, right down to the business and IT systems —just about everything wasn’t working right. So, although I arrived thinking I was going to do great things from an exhibit and marketing perspective, a major part of my duties have focused on making sure that the Heard Museum would remain functioning—and be capable of standing tall for another 100 years. Therefore, a great deal of my time has been spent with infrastructure; however, I am proud of these accomplishments and also feel it important to acknowledge the great commitment and dedication of the entire Heard staff, who worked with me to complete these tasks.

Copland: What is your vision for the Heard Museum over the coming years?

Chambers: We need to keep a balance at all times in the museum between exhibits that are historical in nature and those that are

driven by presentation of culture and art. We have to maintain the heritage of the past as we move forward into the future. It’s a balance of emphasizing the history of contemporary arts with traditional arts and pop arts. Our exhibits are well-known for capturing the imagination of our visitors and locals alike, and they tell great stories, and we intend to keep this focus. In 2013, we will have a painting exhibit on Kachina dolls that Georgia O’Keefe did, which we will pair with the Heard’s renowned collection of Kachina dolls.

And this fall, we will introduce a fabulous exhibition on the legendary Code Talkers of World War II. So, our future exhibits are guaranteed to be historical, educational and very exciting.

Copland: Do you have any closing remarks you would like to share with our readers before you retire?

Chambers: I first visited the Heard Museum as a child and was very taken by the art that I saw. It led me to become a collector of art, which I feel is very important for all people, as art reflects on history, culture and people’s heritage—and for me, it’s my Native American roots. It has stayed with me for life, so somehow my coming back to the Heard Museum seems like a natural path for me. It has been a great privilege for me to have been able to work at the Heard Museum.

We have an exceptional group of dedicated, hard-working people here, a great team of highly skilled individuals who make the Heard what it is—a world-class institution. I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure over the past three years and have done my very best to leave the Heard a better place for all to enjoy. I feel that many great accomplishments have been made. However, it is with bittersweet feelings that I came to this decision [to retire], but after a lengthy and varied career, I am looking forward to my retirement and enjoying more time with my family.

Interviewer’s note: Midway through the interview, Dr. Chambers shared with me that the last few years had taken a toll and that she would be taking an early retirement and heading home to Santa Fe, N.M., where she hopes to spend more time with her husband and family. All I can say is that every time I came in contact with Dr. Chambers, she made me feel like I was the only person in the room. She is a person of great character who has a lot of compassion and superb people skills—attributes I’m sure her parents also instilled in her. She will be sorely missed. I have no doubt that Dr. Chambers has accomplished great things at the Heard Museum and that the museum has greatly benefited from her passion and amazing stewardship. mylife

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KEEPING IT “COOL” THIS SUMMER

BY Leslie James

We all know that we can escape the Valley’s summer heat by hopping in the car and heading to northern Arizona. Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff … all are areas where one can “beat the heat” and relish in a temperature reduction of at least 20 to 25 degrees.

But, did you know that within a short drive of the Greater Phoenix area there are many local water parks and attractions and just as many refreshing lakes that are guaranteed to help you and your family really stay cool during our hot summer months?

For example, you can enjoy a day at three great water parks conveniently situated around the Valley.

Wet ‘n’ Wild in Glendale, offers cabanas, fabulous rides and plenty of excitement. In the East Valley, you have two choices: Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa and Big Surf Waterpark in Tempe. Both are kid/family friendly and offer lots of fun and exciting rides.And, let’s not forget Salt River Tubing and Recreation in Mesa. Tubing down the Salt River is a long-standing tradition for Valley residents and visitors alike, and during our summer months, it’s something that should be on everyone’s “bucket list.”

If you have a boat or other some other type of watercraft, there are five big lakes to enjoy—six if you include Tempe Town Lake. Many of Arizona’s lakes provide excellent campgrounds, bathroom facilities, swimming, fishing and boating. All offer plenty of fun in the sun. Roosevelt Lake; Apache Lake; Canyon; Saguaro Lake; Lake Pleasant.

Whether you’re basking next to your backyard pool, enjoying a local water park or boating on one of the state’s fabulous lakes, be smart, stay safe and take precautions. As every local TV weatherman admonishes, “Always watch your kids around water!”

Drink plenty of water, stay well-hydrated, avoid drinking alcohol and boating at the same time (it’s against the law), always wear a life preserver when boating (small children should wear a life-vest whenever they are around water) and make sure to have a small first-aid kit handy at all times for those summer burns and scratches.

Have a blast! Stay cool and stay safe. mylife

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moss on décor

Rules” Rules by mary l. holden

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Photography by Pieter Estershon

ook around. Where are you?

Are you reading this while sitting in a comfortable chair in the sun-brightened living room of a home? A patio lounge by the pool at a hotel? Are you in the bathtub?

Now, think about the person or team of people responsible for the design of your current environment.

What rules do you think they followed? The names of those who rule style, such as Frank Gehry, Mica Ertegün, Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart, may come to mind. Now meet designer, author and lecturer Charlotte Moss, who wrote, “I don’t want to give you any rules for decorating because as I have said many times before in other books and will no doubt repeat myself again in the future, there are no rules.”

So, there you are, reading this in a designed environment filled with decisions based on what felt like rules concerning color, fabric, objects and placement. Perhaps they were your decisions. Perhaps they were the result of your negotiations with a decorator.

Of course there were rules!

But what were those rules?

In 2011, Moss published Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms, and now she is on a speaking tour across the United States.

In mid-March, she gave a lecture at the Phoenix Art Museum. “I am fascinated by the concept of how people live when they are alone,” she said. Then she introduced 10 women whose personalities have demonstrated individual guides for which “they embraced the art of living.”

Moss demonstrates that we can learn a lot about who we are and what we want in our environments by looking at others known by their signature items.

Take Coco Chanel: Pearls, red paint on walls, suits for women.

Gloria Vanderbilt: Gingham, swans and lilies of the valley.

Put your name here. What colors or items resonate with you? Are you “known” for your particular style?

Moss believes that individuals must know themselves well before they can make good decisions about the design that shows up in their lives. She believes that the things you bring into your living space are outward manifestations of your inner self, the self that only you know best. And knowing yourself means “there is so much to happen before you even buy the first item,” she said.

With roots in Virginia, Moss is an award-winning designer who shows that elegant and luxurious (read “pleasing” and “comfortable”) can be accomplished with passion as well as

humor. She studied history and art before writing seven other books, in addition to articles for The Wall Street Journal and Architectural Digest. She will tell you that she loves hunting for “beautiful items” such as unusual umbrellas, antiques and plants and collecting things like photographs of famous women. She enjoys making collages and scrapbooks. Her shop, Charlotte Moss Interior Design, is located in New York City.

As for her book, it has its own unique design. Each chapter title is a quote from her. Look at Chapter 6’s title when you need to give yourself permission to make a decision about something like whether to place a large bed diagonally in a small bedroom: “Trust your instincts.

Trust your eye. Trust yourself.” At the end of each chapter is a challenge titled “Why Not …,” where you are asked questions such as “Why not hang a framed work of art on a bookcase?” Moss wants you to believe that “not everything needs to be displayed on walls.”

Moss’s website reflects her personal philosophy about design, with lots of photographs and ideas. It is a treasure trove for people looking to evaluate their own personal style.

See charlottemoss.com. mylife

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taming terror

FORMING FAMILY

A One Family hiker wears a special tag that every participant wore while hiking in memory of an Israeli citizen who died in a terror attack.

BY MARY L. HOLDEN

The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small.

—Mother Teresa Another problem with the world is exposure to violent acts and terrorism. Daily, and everywhere, there exist large numbers of innocent victims of terror who are rebuilding their lives. Whether they’ve suffered at the hands of an individual, a gang or a government, most of these people did nothing to provoke the injury except that they happened to be in the wrong place at a very bad time.

Such suffering creates a strong memory and impacts both victims and those who love them. Facing life with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is constant. Finding the resilience to move forward on one’s own can feel nearly impossible.

Giving a “normal” life to victims after a terrorist attack is the goal of an organization that began in Jerusalem 10 years ago and grew across the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. With headquarters in Israel, it is One Family.

One Family is the result of the concern of a girl named Michal Belzberg from Jerusalem. On the day of her 12th birthday in 2002, a suicide bomb that exploded at a popular restaurant killed 15 people. The number of men, women and children wounded came to 130. Instead of

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having a celebration after her bat mitzvah, Belzberg canceled the party in order to donate its cost to these victims. She asked her friends and family not to give her gifts, but to contribute money to aid the victims. This group raised $100,000 and brought One Family into being. They soon realized even that sum was not enough to address the sufferings of this group of victims and their families.

Like the concentric circles that radiate after a stone hits water, the One Family group grew into a nonprofit, volunteerbased organization that has helped thousands of terror victims in Israel. It has a small administrative staff of 37 people, a resource pool of professionals who provide health and welfare services across Israel, 731 volunteers and a large base of financial supporters. Aid from One Family is directed at the entire spectrum of victims: the bereaved, the injured and those of any age who have been traumatized by terrorism, Jews and non-Jews.

The work that is accomplished by One Family is an ideal model of service to humanity. The organization’s mission is to unite victims by creating a family, to build a resilient society after the ravages of terror, to rehabilitate victims one family at a time and to provide lifelong service—if needed. According to the One Family website (onefamilytogether.org), it provides “a uniquely tailor-made blend of financial assistance, therapeutic programs, legal assistance and a steady stream of

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personal encouragement for each victim and their family, delivered in our hallmark ‘family’ atmosphere of togetherness that the victims have come to love and to trust.”

This organization follows a plan of assistance to victims of violence and their families known as the “3D Formula.”

It stands for Direct Response, Dedicated Rehabilitation and Defending Rights. This is how it works: after a terrorist attack, One Family meets immediate needs to facilitate healing. Rehabilitation is provided through financial assistance, therapy, legal support and constant personal encouragement. Finally, One Family helps coordinate benefits from other government and official sources to fully empower victims to support themselves in the aftermath of terror. Particular attention is given to youth and young adult victims of terror, as these groups have the most to lose if healing is not allowed to begin as soon as possible after such a horrific experience.

Here are two examples of people who were assisted

by One Family: the stories of Ron Kehrmann and Orly Vaknin.

Ron Kehrmann lost his daughter Tal in a terror attack in Haifa on March 5, 2003. She was riding the same bus as a suicide bomber. In his grief, Kehrmann was approached by a representative of One Family during shiva, a one-week mourning period. One Family helped him honor the memory of his beloved Tal by telling her life story through an interactive website (Tal-smile.com) while also taking care of her brother Dror by sending him to summer camps in Israel and Canada. In 2006, during the war with Lebanon, One Family sent Dror to summer camp in Canada, providing the Kehrmann family peace of mind about his safety.

Orly Vaknin was serving her time in the military (and was required to carry arms) while a student at Hebrew University when the university was bombed. On the day of the incident, she’d left her rifle at home. She suffered tremendous guilt and became emotionally injured after that terrorist attack by feeling that she’d been unable to defend other victims.Through the assistance of One Family,Vaknin trained to become a Pilates instructor.Vaknin suffered abuse in childhood and her brother was in a different terrorist attack, so she had much to overcome. Her work with abused children focuses on getting them to share their stories and find a path of healing similar to her own.

In 10 years, One Family has assisted more than 2,700 families. It has invested more than $35 million and has an annual budget of $4 million. In 2011, Shimon Peres, the president of Israel, honored One Family with a Citation for Volunteerism.

One Family participants hiking through the magnificent Negev and Ramon Crater region in Israel in 2011. The next hike will take place October 21-25.

Pam Albert started and is the director of One Family in Canada. Active in garnering support for the organization, Albert is credited for coming up with unique ways of fundraising for One Family.This spring, a race of Dragon Boats in Tiberius will introduce this sport to Israelis, raise funds and allow supporters to paddle boats side by side with victims of terror. For more information, see onefamilyfund.ca/eventsdragonboat.

And, every year of the past five, One Family Canada has organized and led a hiking trip in Israel, where supporters meet, hike with and get to know victims and their loved ones. From the initial group of 40 hikers in 2007, 80 are expected this October to hike in the region of the Ramon Crater in Negev. Albert said, “For all believers, Israel can be considered a sort of mecca. It is a place worth visiting for its history, land and culture. The hike is a way to get to know a specific region of Israel and experience a soulful, spiritual way of helping others who are suffering. Participating keeps a person on the wheel of paying attention and giving back.”

Hikers stay in a kibbutz to understand the ways of life for the people in the region of the hike. Robyn Greenspan, of Scottsdale, is co-chairing this year’s hike with Bruce Crowley.

She said, “The hike is a terrific experience on so many levels. You supporting an important initiative that helps people in need as you become familiar with Israel—her land, her people and her history.” Information about the trip is available at onefamilyfundhike.com.

If we do “draw our family circle too small,” then drawing a wider circle by learning how to assist innocent victims of terrorism is necessary. It is time for all individuals to see that we are indeed part of one large family who mirror one another in both hurting and healing. mylife

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by j.j. labarber

about

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DOCUMENTARY

This feature documentary film by Frances Causey and Donald Goldmacher underscores the fact that there only two kinds of power in America: organized money, and organized people.

“Indeed every human being on the planet is acutely aware of the current worldwide economic crisis,” the film points out. Causey (a journalist and former CNN news editor) and Goldmacher (a long-time social-issue filmmaker) are the directing and producing team behind Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?

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FILM SPOTLIGHT

he film began in May 2006 as an investigative media piece on the massive influx of illegal immigrants coming across the Arizona border, where Causey lives. But it soon became apparent that the issue of illegal immigration was part of a larger story about how the American economy had been transformed, according to the film, “to serve the interests of a few at the expense of all workers at all rungs of the socio-economic ladder.”

“Fortunately,” stated director Goldmacher, “in the summer of 2006, we stumbled across a newly written book, “The Global Class War,” which made it clear that American businesses had morphed into multinational corporations with no allegiance to the success of the American economy, and would do anything to increase their bottom line— even going so far as to impoverish the American middle class.” And Causey added, “There has been very little discussion about income inequality in the United States or the prevailing two-class system which has

emerged with an ever-widening gap between rich and poor. The need for this analysis became a great motivator for us to tackle a complex and multilayered story that we believe has not been told to public audiences from start (the dismantling of the New Deal) to finish (an ongoing attack on the middle class).”

As the American manufacturing sector was being outsourced, Wall Street successfully lobbied Congress and successive presidents (the film stresses), to drastically deregulate financial institutions and transactions. This fueled the mergers-andacquisitions boom, leveraged buyouts, risky junk bonds, hedge funds and exotic “derivatives” that promised high returns on minimal underlying assets. The film reveals how corporations tore up jobs and communities to show profits that matched Wall Street’s new shot-term horizons.

Meanwhile, secure pensions evaporated, replaced by 401(k) plans, as middle-class Americans were sold on an illusion on “democratized wealth”—a mirage of an ever-rising stock market in which everyone

could be a millionaire. The final effort to shift wealth to those who are already rich was the effort to privatize Social Security by former President George Bush. Though that effort failed, there is again talk of cutting “entitlement” programs.

Heist calls into question the current structure of our economy, examining alternative pathways to economic justice for Americans. The film posits that “a fair economy requires that those responsible for the economic meltdown be held accountable, that rigorous reforms must be enacted into law, the American people must resist the takeover of our country by large corporations, wealth transfer to the very rich must be reversed and a new, fair, sustainable local model of economic resilience be accelerated.”

Heist is structured as a political thriller, and the filmmakers effectively weave past and present throughout the film, connecting

the dots for audiences who haven’t been exposed to the full story of the American political economy. By revealing the perpetrators in the slide of the U.S. economy into a two-class system and the dramatic political wins that began in the 1970s, Heist is a warning as well as a vision of a new future. According to the filmmakers, “The film will be indispensable in bridging the gap between economic experts and ordinary taxpayers, in demanding accountability and building support for economic justice. Viewers will come away from the film feeling that they understand who broke the economy and how, and knowing how to fix it.”

The film premiered in October 2011 at the prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival and has been screening around the country at various theaters and film festivals, including the Desert Sky

Cinema in Green Valley, Ariz.

Ultimately, the producers hope the film can serve as a sober warning about what is happening to our country and provide some ideas of how to restore fairness and community, while reining in the power of corporations. The underlying idea of Heist is that knowledge is power, and that social change comes from the bottom up.

Creating a social movement for a new economy is critical to reclaiming quality of life for American workers, and compelling, fact-driven storytelling is an essential way to achieve this.

For me personally, I’ll be interested in following the progress of the film to see if it gains Academy Award stature.

For more information Frances Causey fcausey@gmail.com 520.990.8172

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5th Avenue Shops Scottsdale Arts District Scottsdale Waterfront Business District Old Town Scottsdale Entertainment District Scottsdale Fashion Square Southbridge

Park once and explore all that Scottsdale Downtown has to offer on the FREE TROLLEY.

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Your Privacy at Risk by warren jones

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A Geek’s Confession

few months ago, the issue of user privacy was thrust into the spotlight when burgeoning social photography app Path apologized to its users for uploading and storing users’ phone contacts to the company’s servers. Was this a breach of privacy? And what does privacy mean in today’s world of social everything?

There is truly an app for everything today. Most all of them have some social component, whether it be connecting you to Facebook or Twitter to brag about your high score or simply connecting you to other users of the app. Social networking has truly taken over our conscience. TV shows are beginning to use Twitter heavily to converse with those who are watching the show across the globe. More often than not if you want to win a car being given away by a particular company, you have to “like” their Facebook page to be eligible to win.

So, as we willingly take on a more active role in the various social networks we subscribe to, are we automatically giving up our privacy? Common sense says when you tell people your business, what you’re listening to, what shows you watch, where you’re going, who you like and dislike, your life is far less private than someone who doesn’t express those opinions. But, it’s not so black and white.

Should information not voluntarily given by the user be used or accessed by an application without the user’s knowledge?

Most people would say no. However, it’s surprising how often it happens, and we’re totally OK with it.

Have you ever noticed that you always get advertisements for companies or products whose websites you’ve visited recently?

That’s targeted advertising at work. Spyware on your phone or computer knows what sites you’ve visited recently and displays advertisements for those companies or similar ones in hopes of gaining your business. Facebook uses similar tactics to give you “friend” suggestions, as does Twitter when it suggests who to “follow.” It’s all part of companies looking at what we do and who we know so they can provide us with better service and advertising. This is similar to someone approaching you in a

grocery store, looking at what’s in your cart and then suggesting similar or complementary items.

It’s important to note the difference between accessing and copying. If a grocery store wants to make suggestions based on what’s in my cart, that’s fine with me. Thanks for the help—I almost forgot the toothpaste. If a grocery store wants to keep a record of everything I’ve purchased, though, that’s completely different, and this is common practice for app developers.

Popular blogger Dustin Curtis is quick to point out just how rampant the issue is.

“I did a quick survey of 15 developers of popular iOS apps, and 13 of them told me they have a contacts database with millions of records.

One company’s database has Mark Zuckerberg’s cell phone number, Larry Ellison’s home phone number and Bill Gate’s cell phone number. This data is not meant to be public, and people have an expectation of privacy with respect to their contacts.” — dcurt.is/stealing-your-address-book So what can you do about protecting your privacy? First and foremost, whether you use Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google +, FourSquare, Instagram or any of the hundreds of other social media networks out there, pay attention to those popups that appear when you first register. So often we are quick to click YES or OK without reading what is being asked of us. Second, take a quick moment to review the privacy policies of the social network of your choice, such as Facebook’s data usage policy: “For example, one of your friends might want to use a music application that allows them to see what their friends are listening to. To get the full benefit of that application, your friend would want to give the application her friend list — which includes your User ID — so the application knows which of her friends is also using it.Your friend might also want to share the music you “like” on Facebook. If you have made that information public, then the application can access it just like anyone else. But if you’ve shared your likes with just your friends, the application could ask your friend for permission to share them.”

What does that bolded section mean? It means even if you set your information to private, your friends can still make it public, without your knowledge or permission. mylife

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SECOND-LOOKERS

TEKKNOWVATIONS

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surf’s up

WAVEJET

If you’ve ever tried surfing, you know how hard it can be.

Paddling out to catch the wave and timing things just right to get on the wave take hours of practice. Well, that process may have gotten a little easier, thanks to WaveJet. The WaveJet pod system allows you to choose your board of choice: epoxy shortboard, longboard, body board, SUP or rescue board and attach a modular, battery-powered propulsion system, all controlled from your wrist. The WaveJet pod can propel the surfer up to 12 mph, which is significantly faster than paddling. wavejet.com

computing

RASPBERRY PI

A functioning computer for $35? Yep. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has created the Raspberry Pi, a Linux-based computer that plugs into your TV/monitor and a USB keyboard. The Raspberry Pi can be used for many of the functions your desktop PC serves, like spreadsheets, word processing and games, as well as playing high-definition video. All that capability packed into a device that’s about the size of an Altoids tin.

Raspberry Pi Foundation should be taking orders shortly. raspberrypi.org

google goggles

MOBILITY

Google’s Project Glass has recently made a big splash in the tech world by offering an augmented reality view of our world. While Project Glass is something we can look forward to in the future, let’s not forget that Google does offer a similar experience you can use today. Google Goggles is available on your iPhone or Android handset through Google’s Goggles app. Use Google Goggles to search the Web with pictures. You can translate text, get info on landmarks, books, corporations and artwork, and even add contact info to your phone by taking a picture of a business card. It’s a fun and interesting way to get more information on the everyday objects you come across. google.com/mobile/goggles

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PEBBLE WATCH

Here at MyLIFE Magazine, we love Kickstarter.com. Finding new and innovative projects to financially back is like finding the next

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rockboard descender

Michael Jordan at your local gym. So, we were beside ourselves when we found the Pebble Watch. It’s an e-paper digital watch

If surfing isn’t your thing, maybe skateboarding is. But this is no

that connects to your iPhone or Android to display SMS messages,

ordinary skateboard. The Rockboard Descender is a traditional skate

tweets, emails, caller ID info and, of course, the time. A software

deck that ditches the wheels in favor for something a little more

developer kit is also being released to owners so they can create

menacing: tank treads. Rockboard says you can skate down any

their own alerts, content and watch faces. Look for this watch to

surface—grass, snow, dirt, concrete … whatever.

be the beginning of connected wrist wear and a hot commodity

rockboard.com

this summer. getpebble.com

accessory

notebook case for ipad

When the iPad was first launched, many people attempted to ditch the laptop for the iPad; however, the lack of a physical keyboard and software hindrances prevented that from happening. We can’t do anything to help you with the software shortcomings, but this iPad case will certainly help you with the lack of a keyboard. Available in Japan currently, this case takes design cues from the MacBook Air and converts your iPad into a 10-inch laptop. We hope this accessory comes to the U.S. soon. item.rakuten.co.jp/thanko/notebookcase-for-ipad2

comfort

CSL SOUND SOFA

We love great design, and when great design meets functionality, that’s even better. United Kingdom sofa maker CSL has created a sectional with built-in speakers, an SD Card slot and an iPod dock, allowing you to play music on the 2.1 system or simply charge your devices. The sofa also has Bluetooth connectivity for playing music wirelessly, should the mood strike you. csl-sofas.co.uk/sofas/cosmos

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EVENTS CALENDAR WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS ARIZONA

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AROUND TOWN WHAT’S HOT

MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM PHOENIX

MIXED-MEDIA ART EXHIBIT TUCSON

Movies at the Phoenix Art Museum? They may not have popcorn, but they do screen thought-provoking art films and films that relate to special exhibitions or the museum’s collection.

June 1, 2, 3, 10, 13, 20, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 29; August 5, 12, 19 —phxart.org/events

Mixed-media paintings by Carmen R. Sonnes include series that beautifully and poignantly address the tragic suffering and deaths of undocumented men, women and children attempting to cross the border.

June 2-30 —contrerashousefineart.com

GRAND CANYON STATE GAMES TEMPE

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES MESA

Olympic-style competition in karate, badminton, basketball, golf, gymnastics, judo, swimming, volleyball, wrestling and more.

June 1-3, 9-10, 15-16, 22-24, 29-30; July 7-8, 13, 21-22, 28 —gcsg.org/events/summergames

Sing and dance along to music from some of our favorite local bands in the outdoor amphitheater located between The Cheesecake Factory and Picture Show at Superstition Springs Mall.

June 2-July 28 —superstitionsprings.com

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SCOTTSDALE

The Desert Botanical Garden brings stellar talent to the Music in the Garden Spring Concert series. Enjoy the music of beloved favorites and new performers in the most breathtaking venue in town.

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 —dbg.org/events-exhibitions/music-in-the-garden

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Hear Arizona’s best bands perform live—with 99.9 KEZ at Kierland Commons.

June 2-July 28 —kierlandcommons.com

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AHWATUKEE

AN EVENING WITH PRIMUS FLAGSTAFF

Nearly 1,000 people gather at The Foothills Golf Clubhouse for an evening of wine/beer tasting, appetizer tasting from several local restaurants, live entertainment, socializing and competitive bidding in a silent auction that boasts more than 100 items.

June 2 —folaz.org

American rock band Primus is taking its spring tour to Pepsi Amphitheater. The band’s newest album, “Green Naugahyde,” was released last September.

June 6 —flagstaff.com/calendar?details=254

HOME BUILDING EXPO PHOENIX

SPRING CONCERTS IN THE PARK GILBERT

Consumer trade show focusing on remodeling and design ideas for your home.

June 2-3 —exposaz.com

Enjoy a night of great music at a FREE concert in Gilbert’s Freestone Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets so you can get comfortable and listen to fabulous music under the stars.

June 7 —gilbertaz.gov/events

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESCOTT

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS SEATS FOR SOLDIERS CAR SHOW PHOENIX

The goal for this year’s tournament is to raise enough money to assist on the build of another great Habitat house.

June 8 —cityofprescott.net/events

Be a part of the third annual car show at Chase Field. Barret-Jackson will be judging and giving out prizes for: best in show, most patriotic and best Diamondbacks spirit.

June 10 —azdiamondbacks.com

GLENDALE SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES

PRESCOTT FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING: “FLAT LADY” PRESCOTT

These free concerts are the perfect night out for the entire family, or bring your friends, neighbors and the whole gang! Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Thursdays, June 7-July 26 —glendaleaz.com/events

Documentary about what happens to the families of soldiers who are serving overseas. This film follows several families as they experience pride in their soldiers, with the children and loved ones who miss them most.

June 13 —prescottfilmfestival.com

2ND FRIDAY NIGHT OUT MESA

CABARET PRESCOTT

Live bands performing throughout the evening, 60+ art booths, entertainers, food booths, contests, shops and restaurants open late.

Downtown Mesa.

June 8 —2ndfridaynightout.com

The Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret” comes to the Prescott Center for the Arts. Come hear the music play and experience life in 1930s Germany through the eyes and voices of the entertainers at the Kit Kat Klub.

June 14 —pfaa.net/main-stage.html

SOUTHERN ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY & CONSTRUCTION EXPO TUCSON

JUNETEENTH PAGEANT AND HAIR SHOW PHOENIX

GLENDALE

Casino Del Sol Resort will be the site of southern Arizona’s biggest business technology and construction expo.

June 8-9 —azbizcon.com

This event showcases youth talent who will be competing for scholarship dollars in the Juneteenth Pageant. This pageant is not based on outer beauty but on inner beauty.

June 17 —azjuneteenth.com

BITE NITE PHOENIX

CELEBRATE MESA MESA

Bite Nite, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter’s culinary event benefiting Lou Gehrig’s disease, pits the Valley’s hottest and most respected gastronomic minds against each other for the title of Bite Nite Heavyweight Champion.

June 9 —bitenite.org

This free family-oriented special event will be filled with games, activities, carnival rides, a water zone, vendor and informational booths and more! There will be something to keep everyone interested and entertained!

June 21 —mesaaz.gov/parksrec/CelebrateMesa.aspx

FIESTA MALL ENTERTAINMENT MESA

MISS ARIZONA PAGEANT PHOENIX

The mall’s center court will host musicians, dancers and other familyfriendly entertainment.

June 9-10 —shopfiesta.com/events

Some of the brightest and most talented young ladies in the state compete for the Miss Arizona crown. The winner represents the state of Arizona at the Miss America Pageant.

June 21-23 —miss-arizona.org

PROWL & PLAY AT THE PHOENIX ZOO PHOENIX

SUMMER SPLASH AND DASH CHANDLER

Enjoy animal meet-and-greets, cool off at the Yakulla Caverns and Leapin’ Lagoon water play areas or get soaked at the Squirt Gun Water Wars! You can also let your musical side come out at Music Mayhem on one of the many available drums.

June 9; July 14 —phoenixzoo.org

Come stay cool in downtown Chandler with a fun day of sunshine, swimming and community! Don’t forget the sunscreen!

June 23 —downtownchandler.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK MARICOPA

SEDONA TASTE SEDONA

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

Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us at Pacana Park for the 2012 Movies in the Park series.

June 9, 23 —maricopa-az.gov

This event features some of the Verde Valley’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries and includes a silent auction, entertainment and a raffle.

June 24 —sedonataste.com

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LYLE LOVETT AND HIS ACOUSTIC GROUP TUCSON

Hear the story of famed environmentalist and ecologist Aldo Leopold, as told by T.J. McMichael.

June 24 —sharlot.org

Grammy-winner Lyle Lovett, one of country music’s most lauded entertainers, performs live at the Fox Tucson Theatre accompanied by his acoustic group.

July 1 —foxtucsontheatre.org

SEDONA DINE & WINE FEST sEdona

FAMILY STYLE 4TH OF JULY IN TOMBSTONE

PRESCOTT

A two-month culinary tour of Sedona, with participating restaurants offering prix-fixe pricing and menu selection.

June 25-August 31 —sedonadineandwine.com

TOMBSTONE

WESTGATE BIKE NIGHT GLENDALE

4TH OF JULY LASER LIGHT SHOW SEDONA

Hundreds of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard. Entertainment, deals and discounts from Westgate merchants. All riders are welcome. Free admission. Westgate City Center.

Thursdays, through June 28 —westgatecitycenter.com/bike-night

Day Star Lasers International will dazzle attendees of all ages at this outdoor, 30-minute laser spectacular. Sponsored by Sedona Parks and Recreation and Diamond Resorts, the show will consist of multicolored lasers choreographed to songs by local musicians (Sedona Performers Guild). Held at Posse Grounds Park.

July 4 —sedonaaz.gov/parks

SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

CITY OF PRESCOTT 4TH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art brings you a kid-friendly tour of museum exhibitions.

June 30 —smoca.org

Come for a day of fun in the sun for the whole family and enjoy free craft tents for the kids, contests, carnival games and cool giveaways. Features the world’s largest inflatable waterslide and eight other water slides, bungee jumping, climbing walls, electric swings and much more.

July 4 —cityofprescott.net/events

PRESCOTT FRONTIER DAYS PARADE PRESCOTT

MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK FREE CONCERTS SCOTTSDALE

SCOTTSDALE

Enjoy this, the second-largest parade in Arizona (after the Fiesta Bowl parade) during the 125th Annual Prescott Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo.

June 30 —worldsoldestrodeo.com

FLASHLIGHT TOURS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure in which you can see, hear and feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the main trail to 10 discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages.

Please bring your own flashlights.

Through September 1 —dbg.org

PRESCOTT

Come and enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and listen to your favorite local bands.

Through July 8 —therailroadpark.com

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES PHOENIX Live bands on High Street at CityCenter of CityNorth. Also, face painting for kids, balloon artists and a Kids Club Zone.

July 9, 23 —citycenterofcitynorth.com

MONTELUCIA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES PHOENIX

Live bands perform at Cortijo Plaza.

July 1, 8 —montelucia.com/events-calendar

Live bands perform on High Street at CityCenter of CityNorth. Children can enjoy face painting, balloon artists and a Kids Club Zone.

July 9, 23 —citycenterofcitynorth.com

HOLUALOA FIRECRACKER TRIATHLON TUCSON

DEER VALLEY ROCK ART CENTER DEER VALLEY

The main event includes a 750-meter pool swim, a 12-mile bike ride around the University of Arizona area and a three-mile run through the university campus; the youth triathlon includes a 250-meter swim, a four-mile bike ride and a one-mile run.

July 1 —tritucson.com

Everyone knows that summer days in Phoenix are warm, but twilight is delightful, especially at Arizona State University’s Deer Valley Rock Art Center. The center, which is home to more than 1,500 ancient petroglyphs, will be offering twilight tours.

July 13, 27; August 10, 24 —dvrac.asu.edu

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Tombstone hosts a family-style July 4th celebration with a softball tournament, food booths, street entertainment and fireworks at Medigovich Field.

July 4 —tombstonechamber.com

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12 HOURS AT NIGHT MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE

DAY OF THE COWBOY SEDONA

The best way to enjoy a nice summer evening in Prescott is to stay up all night with a bunch of your friends and ride your bike! That’s right … break out the headlights and come spend 12 Hours At Night.

July 14 —go-ar.com/gord.html

See live performances by gunslingers, ropers, bullwhip crackers and historical re-enactors. Listen and dance to live Western music. Watch traditional cowboy tradesmen demonstrations and see Western art and artists at work.

July 28 —sedonamainstreet.com

TITAN MOONLIGHT MADNESS TUCSON

DANCE DAY PHOENIX

Titan Missile Museum Mad Scientists host seltzer rocket launchings, rocket launch control room visits, space food samplings, astronaut tests and more on the second Saturday of the month.

July 14 —titanmissilemuseum.org

A fun event for everyone! You and your team will be dancing all day for the kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital while being entertained by great music and special guests. Lots of prizes, too!

July 30 —action.phoenixchildrens.com

WINTER IN JULY PHOENIX

PRESCOTT FILM FESTIVAL PRESCOTT

It’s SNOW joke! The forecast calls for snow at the Phoenix Zoo! Come play in TONS and TONS of snow. Throw snowballs at our spinning and twirling snowball targets. Learn about amazing camel adaptations and how they keep cool in the heat. Cool off at the Leapin’ Lagoon and Yakulla Caverns water play areas. Enjoy dancing, games and prizes with Radio Disney.

July 16 — phoenixzoo.org

This year’s festival celebrates Arizona’s Centennial, with an emphasis on Arizona films and filmmakers. Five days of the best in independent film, including uproarious comedies, provocative documentaries, outstanding dramas, extraordinary thrillers and baffling mysteries.

August 1-8 —prescottfilmfestival.com

LORI PIESTEWA NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES FORT MCDOWELL INDIAN COMMUNITY

MARICOPA COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW

A multisport Olympic festival for Arizona’s amateur athletes of all ages and abilities.

July 20-22 —gcsg.org/events/nativegames

Thousands of home improvement, design and landscaping companies will offer exclusive “home show only” special pricing, sales, deals and giveaways!

August 3, 4, 5 —maricopacountyhomeshows.com

TUCSON INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL TUCSON

EAST VALLEY BRIDAL SHOW MESA

PRESCOTT

The Loft Cinema hosts a morning children’s festival of vintage animated classic films and cartoons, new animated features and a Yellow Submarine sing-along.

PHOENIX

Two fashion shows. See the hottest trends in bridal couture; featuring more than 100 wedding professionals. Thousands of dollars in wedding giveaways and prizes.

August 12 —eastvalleybridalshow.com

July 21-29 —loftcinema.com

CHRISTMAS IN JULY GLENDALE

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL TEMPE

Put on the sunscreen, grab the jingle bells and head to historic downtown Glendale for a day of sun-drenched holiday shopping. Even Santa is leaving the northern climes to enjoy this annual Christmas-in-July shopping event.

July 21 —visitglendale.com

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival provides an evening of inspiring and educational films that aim to build a groundswell of environmental interest and motivate people to make a difference in our community.

With more than three hours of films, those chosen highlight environmental concerns, reaching people through beautiful imagery, moving narratives and compelling solutions to environmental challenges.

August 18 —azwild.org/action/filmfest2011.php

HOWLIN’ AT THE HIGHLANDS PRESCOTT

RED ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL SEDONA

Prescott Jazz Summit, presents Howlin’ at the Highlands, a four-concert series featuring jazz musicians and jazz singers performing movie and Broadway tunes, jazz standards and blues in a beautiful outdoor setting.

July 21 —prescottjazz.com

Featuring world-class chamber music, orchestral performances and workshops throughout the week.

August 24-September 2 —redrocksmusicfestival.com

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CONCERTS PREMIER VENUES

Comerica Theatre Tickets PHOENIX 400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 livenation.com

THE JACKSONS UNITY TOUR July 18 —livenation.com/The-Jacksons-tickets/artist/1702061 THE WIGGLES July 15 —thewiggles.com.au

CAIFANES June 3 —caifanes2011.com one direction

BARENAKED LADIES July 25 —barenakedladies.com

June 10 —onedirectionmusic.com

NICKI MINAJ August 7 —mypinkfriday.com

scorpions - final sting tour

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH August 26 —fivefingerdeathpunch.com

June 15 —the-scorpions.com Brantley Gilbert June 17 —brantleygilbert.com

ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE

July 3 —livenation.com/Summerland-Tour-tickets/artist/1709488

1200 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85287 asugammage.com

Foster the People, Mayer Hawthorne, The

Million Dollar Quartet

County AND Kimbra

June 5-10 —milliondollarquartetlive.com

Summerland Tour

July 6 —livenation.com/Foster-the-People-tickets/artist/1478293 Il Divo July 12 —ildivo.com

JOBING.COM ARENA GLENDALE

demi lovato

9400 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305 jobingarena.com

July 13 —demilovato.com Adam Carolla AND DENNIS PRAGER

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Street League DC Pro Tour

July 14 —adamcarolla.com

June 14-15 —streetleague.com

YANNI

american idol live

July 15 —yanni.com

June 27 —americanidol.com

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US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX

201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 usairwayscenter.com VAN HALEN with special guest Kool AND The Gang June 16 —van-halen.com

CELEBRITY THEATRE PHOENIX 440 N 32nd Street, Phoenix AZ 85008 celebritytheatre.com Bone Thugs, DJ Quik, Suga Free AND E40 June 2—celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=805

WRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present DRAGONS June 27 - July 2 —ringling.com

LARRY HERNANDEZ June 9—universalmusica.com/larryhernandez

WWE PAY-PER-VIEW Money in the Bank July 15—wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank Vicente Fernandez July 20 —chente.com Kelly Clarkson AND The Fray

LAUGH NOW, LAUGH LATER with Juan Villareal, Bruh Man, Honest John AND Sonya D June 23—celebritytheatre.com/upcoming.php?viewevent=790 Intocable

August 1 —kellyclarkson.com

July 6—grupointocable.com

Neil Diamond

Red Greens LIVE Wit AND Wisdom Tour

August 29 —neildiamond.com

July 13—redgreen.com

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SPORTING EVENTS ARIZONA TEAMS

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL DATE

GAME

LOCATION

June 1

Padres

@ Padres

June 2 June 3

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Padres Padres

DATE

GAME

LOCATION

June 17

Angels

@ Angels

June 18

Mariners

Chase Field

June 19

Mariners

Chase Field

June 20

Mariners

Chase Field

June 22

Cubs

Chase Field

June 23

Cubs

Chase Field

June 24

Cubs

Chase Field

June 26

Braves

@ Braves

June 27

Braves

@ Braves

June 28

Braves

@ Braves

June 29

Brewers

@ Brewers

@ Padres @ Padres

June 4

Rockies

Chase Field

June 5

Rockies

Chase Field

June 6

Rockies

Chase Field

June 8

Athletics

Chase Field

June 9

Athletics

Chase Field

June 10

Athletics

Chase Field

June 12

Rangers

@ Rangers

June 13

Rangers

@ Rangers

June 14

Rangers

@ Rangers

June 30

Brewers

@ Brewers

June 15

Angels

@ Angels

July 1

Brewers

@ Brewers

June 16

Angels

@ Angels

July 2

Padres

@ Padres

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DATE

GAME

LOCATION

DATE

GAME

LOCATION

July 3

Padres

@ Padres

August 3

Phillies

@ Phillies

July 4

Padres

@ Padres

August 4

Phillies

@ Phillies

July 5

Dodgers

Chase Field

August 5

Phillies

@ Phillies

July 6

Dodgers

Chase Field

August 6

Pirates

@ Pirates

July 7

Dodgers

Chase Field

August 7

Pirates

@ Pirates

July 8

Dodgers

Chase Field

August 8

Pirates

@ Pirates

July 10

All-Star Game

TBD

August 9

Pirates

@ Pirates

July 13

Cubs

@ Cubs

August 10

Nationals

Chase Field

July 14

Cubs

@ Cubs

August 11

Nationals

Chase Field

July 15

Cubs

@ Cubs

August 12

Nationals

Chase Field

August 14

Cardinals

@ Cardinals

July 16

Reds

@ Reds August 15

Cardinals

@ Cardinals

July 17

Reds

@ Reds August 16

Cardinals

@ Cardinals

July 18

Reds

@ Reds August 17

Astros

@ Astros

July 19

Reds

@ Reds August 18

Astros

@ Astros

July 20

Astros

Chase Field August 19

Astros

@ Astros

July 21

Astros

Chase Field August 20

Marlins

Chase Field

August 21

Marlins

Chase Field

August 22

Marlins

Chase Field

August 23

Marlins

Chase Field

August 24

Padres

Chase Field

August 25

Padres

Chase Field

August 26

Padres

Chase Field

August 27

Reds

Chase Field

July 22

Astros

Chase Field

July 23

Rockies

Chase Field

July 24

Rockies

Chase Field

July 25

Rockies

Chase Field

July 26

Rockies

Chase Field

July 27

Mets

Chase Field

July 28

Mets

Chase Field

July 29

Mets

Chase Field

August 28

Reds

Chase Field

July 30

Dodgers

@ Dodgers

August 29

Reds

Chase Field

July 31

Dodgers

@ Dodgers

August 30

Dodgers

@ Dodgers

August 1

Dodgers

@ Dodgers

August 31

Dodgers

@ Dodgers mylife

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DATE

GAME

LOCATION

DATE

GAME

LOCATION

August 23

Tennessee

@ Tennessee

June 1

San Antonio

@ San Antonio

August 29 or 30

Denver

Jobing.com Arena

June 3

Tulsa

US Airways Center

June 8

Los Angeles

@ Los Angeles

June 15

Minnesota

US Airways Center

June 17

Tulsa

@ Tulsa

June 20

Washington

US Airways Center

June 23

Los Angeles

US Airways Center

June 27

Minnesota

@ Minnesota

June 29

Chicago

@ Chicago

July 1

Washington

@ Washington

July 3

San Antonio

@ San Antonio

July 7

Atlanta

US Airways Center

July 8

Seattle

@ Seattle

July 10

Los Angeles

US Airways Center

July 13

Seattle

US Airways Center

August 16

Seattle

@ Seattle

August 19

San Antonio

US Airways Center

August 23

New York

US Airways Center

August 25

Indiana

US Airways Center

August 30

Seattle

@ Seattle

ARIZONA RATTLERS ARENA FOOTBALL DATE

GAME

LOCATION

June 2

Pittsburgh Power

US Airways Center

June 9

Iowa Barnstormers

US Airways Center

June 22

Milwaukee Mustangs

@Milwaukee

June 29

Spokane Shock

@ Spokane

July 6

Utah Blaze

US Airways Center

July 14

San Antonio Talons

@ San Antonio

July 21

Kansas City Command

@ Kansas City

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DATE

GAME

LOCATION

August 5

New Orleans

Ohio

August 9-13

Kansas City

@ Kansas City

August 16-20

Oakland

Jobing.com Arena

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