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BOOK REVIEWS: HOWARD FALCO’S I AM AND TIME IN A BOTTLE 9 HARVEY MACKAY COLUMN: Advice for Winning Entrepreneurs 18 CEO SERIES: JIM FLINN OASIS HOSPITAL 34 SPEAKING OUT! TESLA: LET’S HOPE ARIZONA GETS IT RIGHT 44
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Craig Remsburg, father of Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, center, watches as his son acknowledges applause from others during President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address on Capitol Hill. p.27
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Paging Books with J.J. LaBarber, Reviewed by Mary L. Holden I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and TIME IN A BOTTLE: Mastering the Experience of Life
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Speaking Out! Tesla: Let’s Hope Arizona Gets It Right
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Cory Remsburg: Honor, Humility and Love for Country Cory’s attitude is inspiring. Find out how his outlook and determination have carried him through his ongoing recovery.
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Aerospace and Defense: Canada-Arizona Partnership The aerospace and defense industries now rank as Arizona’s largest revenue generator.
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BUSINESS 12 Canadian Consul General James Villeneuve 14 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Celebrates Its First Year 17 Arizona: Ready for Growth 34 CEO Series: One-on-One with Jim Flinn Flinn is the CEO of OASIS Hospital.
UPCOMING MOVIES The Amazing Spider-Man 2 PLUS X-Men: Days of Future Past Transformers 4: Age of Extinction 42
41 Building an International Economic Network
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT 22 The Phoenix Coyotes’ Season in Review 23 Crossword Puzzle NBA Legends 43 Smithsonian Shades of Gray
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People in the News See who’s making headlines today.
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Turning 50 Discover (or recall) what happened 50 years ago.
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World Report Travel around the world in less than 10 minutes.
46 Arizona Rattlers: Looking for a Three-peat 52 Around Town What’s Hot 58 Concerts Premier Venues 60 Sporting Events Arizona Teams
TECHNOLOGY 38 A Geek’s Confession Macs and Viruses 40 Tekknowvations Find out about some of the latest technology and gadgets on the market.
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his issue honors Army Ranger Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg, who resides in Chandler, Arizona. Cory is an American hero who served a staggering 10 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before being severely injured in a roadside bombing near Kandahar. His faith, his long road to recovery and his undeniable love for America are a testament to the brave men and women who serve in the American armed forces. These selfless individuals put on their uniforms each day, prepared to pay the ultimate sacrifice (and far too many have) so that we, as Americans, and others around the world can live in peace and freedom. The hurdles that Cory and the courageous band of Rangers have overcome are beyond comprehension. The love Cory that has for his country and for those with whom he served raises two bigger questions: As a nation that sends its young into battle, does the United States guarantee these individuals unrestricted access to the best medical services? And, are we (and the Veterans Administration) doing the best we can to help them get back on their feet and back into civilian life? Unfortunately, I believe the answer to these questions for most veterans is no. Cory, who always wanted to be a Ranger, said, “I’m no hero. I did what I was asked to do, as did my fellow Rangers.” And, when asked if he would do it all over again, his reply—even though spoken slowly (because of his speech impairment), but with conviction— was, “Absolutely.” To say the least, his story is inspirational. Every American can learn from this remarkable young man, and by doing so, it will make all of us better human beings. We should take the time to learn how we can all help these real American heroes, who
perform their duties with courage, honor and love of country. The Cory Remsburgs of the world deserve not only our gratitude, but also our support in their ongoing battle to gain back their former life. James L. Copland CEO & Publisher
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cottsdale resident Howard Falco understands the number two better than most other people. He has published two books. He’s had two PPEs. What is a PPE? It’s a Profound Personal Experience. Yes, his books are about his PPEs, but they’re really about you. Too. There are a lot of self-help books being published now, and the best ones all have the same theme in common: writers whose lives have changed in ways that stretch
the boundaries of comparison. That is, one day they were just regular people going through day-to-day, common life experiences such as playing roles, paying bills, lying low to avoid conflict or rising up to participate in it. Just surviving. Then, after “seeing the light” or arriving at some other pivotal point of experience, they knew more about life and being than was ever possible. The stories of this kind of life change must be told because these writers want
other people to have a similar wake-up experience. Life is better afterwards. In Falco’s first book, I Am, there are a few paragraphs about the way humans view the concept of time. This author believes that the past and future do not exist. Though this message has been presented by other philosophers, poets and authors, Falco tells readers “… as you become more aware that the power to determine your journey in life is always
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Howard Falco is a modern-day spiritual teacher, self-empowerment expert and speaker specializing in the power of the mind as it relates to the creation of the experience of life. His books empower readers to discover new possibilities by unveiling the wisdom and the answers regarding how and why each of us has created our unique and individual experience of reality. More information about his books, private coaching and schedule can be found at www.HowardFalco.com.
within you … a new freedom from force, pressure and time emerges.” Seeing, and using, time in a new light is what Falco chose to expound on in his second book, Time in a Bottle. But wait! Don’t throw out your watches and clocks! Time is a useful tool. It measures daily movements. It defines social agreements such as office hours, appointments and vacations. It assists the science of life—cooking a two-minute egg or running a six-minute mile. People rely on it, but it has limitations when applied to relationships. As it relates to creating, experiencing, seeing or being, though, time is a different kind of application. Going beyond the physical agreements people make, and science, there is a world of spirit, imagination, thought and feeling that is outside the measurement of hours, weeks and years. People experience this “outsideness” while engaged in leisure, while getting “lost” in doing something they enjoy, during sleep and while in the process of creating something, such as a poem, a garden or an apple pie. Your life is in constant creation by you and what you believe to be true— whether you’re feeling powerless, happy, troubled or loved. Throughout Time in a Bottle, Falco uses words like “intention,”
“authentic” and “potential,” and urges readers to “… see what you’ve created … how you’ve created it and how life has served your truth.” He says that an intention (be it a desire related to your career, your relationships or your spiritual growth) is like a seed—if all conditions are right, then over time, the seed will grow into a plant that represents your exact idea. The thing about time is that it’s related to your awareness that all of the correct conditions are in place, and that it’s irrelevant as a factor in manifestation. Remember, there is no past or present. You only have the space you’re in right now to work with, so how will you move? Act? Create? Falco thinks it is time for everyone to talk about a world in which the melding of spirit and science forms a state of grace—and thus creates a better way to exist in our lives on Earth. Words, poetry and nonfiction are Falco’s tools. They’ve created your ticket to a different reality—one in which time is appreciated until it can be turned off to better understand powerful (but now less mysterious) patterns of belief and behavior. Will you have your own PPE after reading Time in a Bottle? Only time will tell.
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ames Villeneuve was appointed Consul General of Canada, Los Angeles in February 2014. He is Canada’s senior representative in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. Prior to his appointment, Villeneuve worked for Anheuser Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewing company and the parent company of Labatt Breweries, for more than 27 years. He started with Labatt in Toronto in sales and marketing and was later transferred to Vancouver, where he was regional director of government affairs for Western Canada. In 1995, Villeneuve returned to Toronto to manage Labatt’s rebranding initiative and to run the company’s corporate and sports properties. He later became director of corporate affairs and then vice-president of corporate affairs for Canada. From 2007 to 2009, Villeneuve
worked in Brussels to lead InBev’s global corporate affairs practice. After InBev purchased Anheuser Busch in 2009, Villeneuve moved to St. Louis to lead the company’s North American corporate affairs department. Villeneuve has served on many boards during his career, including the Toronto Economic Development Commission, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid, the Granville Island Trust, the Association of Canadian Advertisers, Carleton University, the Canadian Club, Teach for America, the United Way and the Regional Chamber and Growth Association in St. Louis. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Carleton University in 1985. Villeneuve is married to Kim Walker-Villeneuve and they have two children, Grace and Andrew.
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Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort Celebrates Its First Year BY HEATHER AUSTIN
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pproximately 20 minutes east of Flagstaff, Arizona, along I-40, stands Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. Situated on the western tip of the Navajo Reservation, the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise’s (NNGE) flagship property welcomes local, regional and international travelers to experience the art, food and rich culture of the Navajo Nation. Since opening its doors last May, the resort has hosted national and regional conferences, weddings, family celebrations, business travelers and tourists. Many Flagstaff locals have enjoyed one- or two-night staycations at the resort, whereas international and regional travelers typically have stayed for entire weekends or longer. Soon, the facility’s ability to entertain and accommodate will increase, as Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort continues to grow. Twin Arrows Growth After one year of operation, the 170,000-square-foot facility will expand to include 110 additional resort rooms— bringing the total to 200. This increase in rooms will completely change the property’s ability to host larger conferences, business retreats and special events in its spacious 12,000-squarefoot banquet and conference center.
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The growth—coupled with six popular restaurant concepts, entertainment, more than 1,100 slot machines, 12 table games, four poker tables, a heated indoor pool and a fully equipped fitness center—is expected to draw an even bigger crowd to the northern Arizona destination this summer and beyond. Northern Arizona and Navajo The physical expansion is not the only way in which the resort and the leadership team at NNGE are breathing life into the local area and improving circumstances for the people who live there. They’ve provided a tremendous economic and cultural boost to the community the past year, positively influencing areas such as: Jobs: Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort has created approximately 700 new high-quality jobs in northern Arizona. Additionally, construction projects for the grand opening and the 110-room expansion have generated thousands of dollars for local tradespeople and northern Arizona vendors. The Arts: Twin Arrows showcases commissioned Navajo artists’ original paintings and other art valued at more than $500,000. Additionally, everyone who visits the resort can get a feel for the rich traditions of the Navajo Nation simply by being there, as Twin Arrows’
architecture, design, lighting and décor all incorporate elements of the Navajo culture. Partnerships: NNGE, in conjunction with Labatt Food Service and Navajo Nation Leadership, is also celebrating the successful first year of the Navajo Beef Program. Through this program, Labatt Food Service distributes high-quality beef raised by local Navajo ranchers, and NNGE purchases the beef to serve in its resort, casinos and restaurants. Since its launch, the program has generated half a million dollars for Navajo ranchers and their communities. Additionally, Twin Arrows, through the leadership of NNGE CEO Derrick Watchman, is partnering with the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry to serve Navajo Pride brand products at its Flagstaff resort. Award-Winning Leadership As Twin Arrows looks to the future and continued expansion, it will draw on the experience of Watchman and the rest of the NNGE leadership team to help guide growth despite economic obstacles. The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (AICCAZ) recently presented Watchman with the “Tribal Enterprise of the Year” award for successfully launching Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, employing nearly 1,500 employees enterprise-wide and improving the quality of life for construction workers and tradespeople who helped build the properties, local ranchers, farmers and other food suppliers, hundreds of Navajo artists and many other individuals who are now able to showcase their talents and culture at Twin Arrows. Experience the breathtaking artwork and architecture, learn more about Navajo culture and relax at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort throughout the summer by making a reservation at www.twinarrows.com.
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1. Matthew McConaughey
3.Elon Musk
There is no question that Matthew McConaughey’s performance as a dying cowboy in the film Dallas Buyers Club is his best one so far. The 44-year-old veteran actor was chosen over fellow nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Bruce Dern and Chiwetel Ejiofor to win his first Academy award ever. While accepting the award for Best Actor at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, McConaughey said he needs three things each day: something to look up to, something to look forward to, and someone to chase. The first is God, he said. The second, his family. And the person he chases? Himself. Or, to be more precise, the ever-elusive person he will be 10 years in the future.
2. Oscar Pistorius
4. RAND PAUL
Nicknamed “Blade Runner” because of his carbon-fiber prosthetic blades, South African track athlete Oscar Pistorius, who won six gold, one silver and one bronze Paralympic medals, went on trial in early March for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. On Valentine’s Day in 2013, Steenkamp’s body was found in Pistorius’ home. The next day, Pistorius was charged with premeditated murder. He admitted to shooting Steenkamp but pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, saying he acted in self-defense because he mistook her for a burglar. The trial is scheduled to conclude by mid-May.
After the 2012 re-election of President Barack Obama, the Republican Party began looking for a leader who could take on the Democrats in 2016. Rand Paul, Kentucky’s junior senator and son of former congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul, could be their man. “I want to show that the Republican message can be taken to new audiences that haven’t previously maybe been as open to that message,” Paul said. “Parts of the Republican message—sort of the Libertarian or liberty message—actually coincide with some of the progressives on the left, so we have some things in common.” Paul has said the odds that he will run for president in 2016 are “probably 50-50,” and he has hinted at an announcement after the 2014 elections.
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Arizona wants electric car manufacturer Tesla to build a $5 billion factory in the state, and lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow the company to sell its cars directly to consumers rather than through dealerships. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, he would like to build a battery production center by 2017, which would employ as many as 6,500 workers. Other states in the running include Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. Musk also announced that he plans to introduce a full-size, battery-powered pickup truck in about five years that will compete with Ford’s F-150 2 model.
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rizona leads the nation in job growth! As ranked by Forbes’ “Best States for Business” in 2103, Arizona is first in the nation in terms of projected employment. No doubt exists: Arizona is ready, eager, and open for new business. Stagnation may be the best word to describe Washington, but here in Arizona, the government and local associations (e.g., the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and the Canada Arizona Business Council) have been priming the economic pump to recover from the recent financial crisis. State leaders, local governments, and municipalities have had the “welcome mat” out for the last four years as part of their aggressive and proactive agenda for beckoning new business, trade, and foreign direct investment to their respective regions. The Forbes report reinforces Arizona’s commitment, as a right-to-work state, to business growth and success. “It validates the work we have done to make Arizona’s comeback a reality,” stated Governor Jan Brewer, who, throughout her term in office, has brought Arizona from being one of the bleakest and hardest hit states during the recession to being one of the most thriving. Through strong and committed governance, Arizona has tackled key
budget issues, from improving the rules and regulations on business, to lowering corporate taxes and capital gains on commercial property, to simplifying the state’s tax code. The state is an advocate of the free market system in building future growth, and clearly this message is getting heard. Moody’s Analytics has also praised Arizona for its economic recovery. It predicts that the state will be one of the nation’s leaders in job growth in 2014, with forecasted growth of 3 percent and the estimated creation of nearly 80,000 new jobs. Glenn Hamer, president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that future job growth will come from various sectors of industry, including construction, manufacturing, technology, defense, and health care. Arizona also has one of the best-run tourism organizations in the country—tourism is the state’s second leading industry, behind aerospace and technology. After all, Arizona is known far and wide for its great weather, warm hospitality, and myriad recreational pastimes such as golf, shopping and fine dining. The state will continue to attract more and more annual travelers who come to experience firsthand everything Arizona has to offer. The state’s recovering economy is attracting greater bilateral trade and more foreign direct investment from around the world, and Canada currently
leads the way. Canadians see Arizona as a fertile market for trade and investment. Arizona’s positive attitude toward business has also increased local growth —from Go-Daddy’s new technology center in Tempe and Apple’s recently acquired manufacturing facility in Mesa, to DMB Associates’ 3,200-acre residential development in Mesa called Eastmark —not to mention PhoenixMart, in Casa Grande, which will be the most comprehensive global commerce center in the Western Hemisphere, connecting thousands of North American manufacturers and distributors with domestic and global buyers—a project that is expected to create 10,000 new jobs. Every region and municipality throughout Arizona is aggressively pursuing new business. From local and state governments to the private sector, the mindset is one of growth and a bright outlook for the state’s future. Arizona must be a top of mind candidate for any corporation seeking a proactive region for expansion. Simply stated, the welcome mat is out in Arizona.
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ver since I was a kid, I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I still have trouble spelling the word, but I didn’t let that stop me. I’ve always believed that entrepreneurs are the unsung heroes of our economy. They’re the ones who start the companies that create the majority of new jobs. The term “entrepreneur” originally meant a person who led a military expedition. It has come to mean an innovative, creative leader who undertakes a risky venture in the hope of creating wealth and capital. Eric Sevareid, the legendary radio and TV commentator, wrote: “Entrepreneurs are the lead players in the drama [of business]. In at least four specific settings their role is crucial. A new industry... a new product in an existing industry... the one who opens up new markets... when, so to speak, the economic ground shifts.... The category of entrepreneur includes all the people who set out to change the corner of the business world in which they find themselves—all the people, in a word, who push the system along its restless path.” Entrepreneurs are a distinct group. They often like to lead the pack. Fulfillment often means more to them than money. Entrepreneurs believe in making things happen. They are seldom content. They’re constantly looking for new things. They have faith in their ideas and are risk takers. In short, they aren’t satisfied with the status quo. They need to change, improve, innovate and invent. Actor Alan Alda, star of the TV show M*A*S*H, gave some great advice to his daughter: “Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. You can’t get there by bus, only by hard work and risk and by not quite knowing what you’re doing. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover will be yourself.” Maybe you don’t want to start your own company. Maybe you aren’t ready to strike out on your own. Maybe
Winning Entrepreneurs the economic climate makes financing tough. Maybe you need a little more time to develop your idea. I understand that. I toiled for a few years at an established company to prepare myself. But you undoubtedly want to be the master of your own career. You can let your entrepreneurial spirit come through whether you are your own boss or not. You can cut your entrepreneurial teeth at jobs that present opportunities for innovative thinking and management experience. Companies large and small will always find room for employees with attitudes and abilities that will advance their goals. It’s a win-win situation, to be sure. Here’s some valuable advice that’s useful for anyone wanting to get ahead. You can apply these tips to your career, and your life, whatever your path might be:
Network The more people you know, in your business and outside of it, the more sources of information, advice and support you have to rely on. The more you exercise your networking muscles, the stronger they get—and the easier networking becomes.
Learn from mistakes You’re going to make them. Most successful people fail from time to time, but they don’t let setbacks stop them. Commit yourself to learning from your mistakes so you don’t make them again.
Be honest No matter what you’re engaged in, you need associates, friends, employees, investors and other stakeholders to trust your word. Tell the truth at all times to build solid relationships.
Be flexible No matter how good your ideas are, or how committed you are to your goals, remember that things change. Be ready to modify your plans so you can take advantage of opportunities that present themselves.
Find a mentor (or two or three) Don’t listen to naysayers Some people will always say you can’t succeed. Listen to everyone, but don’t pay undue attention to “friends” with negative attitudes.
Think creatively Entrepreneurs succeed by finding new solutions to old problems. Don’t repeat what everyone else has already accomplished. Instead, look for ways to achieve something different.
Seek talented people willing to share their expertise and wisdom. You can’t know everything, especially when you’re starting out, so an experienced mentor can supply guidance that will help you avoid the obvious mistakes. Mackay’s Moral: Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.
Harvey Mackay Mackay is an international bestselling author, corporate speaker and a nationally syndicated columnist. He can be reached at harveymackay.com.
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TURNING
WHAT HAPPENED IN 1964
BY CRAIG TAYLOR
Indy 500 MAY 30
A.J. Foyt won his second Indy 500 at one of the deadliest races in Indy history.
The race was a testament to Foyt’s driving skills and nerves of steel. A string of accidents and automotive mishaps prevented 21 other drivers from reaching the finish line, including an explosive crash that occurred in the second lap and claimed the lives of two drivers. Foyt’s average speed during the race was 147.35 mph, and he earned the largest purse in the race’s history at that time—$153,650. In the world of Indy car racing, no other driver has approached the success of A.J. Foyt. He is a living legend, and many consider him the greatest American race car driver in history. During his career, Foyt claimed 67 race victories and seven Indy car championships. During the 1964 season, he earned his fourth national Indy car championship, winning a record 10 races—out of just 13 starts. Foyt won his last Indy 500 race in 1981 and was the first inductee into the Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. Three years later, at the age of 57, he raced his final race at the Brickyard, finishing ninth. He took part in the first week of practice at the Indy 500 in 1993 but officially retired on the first qualifying day.
other anniversaries:
MAY 19 – MORE THAN 40 SECRET MICROPHONES ARE FOUND IN THE U.S. EMBASSY IN MOSCOW
Dartmouth BASIC Programming MAY 1
John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz produced the first version of the programming language BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code).
Most people in the early ’60s didn’t envision a future in which the average person could use a computer in daily life. It was, however, in the minds of two college professors at Dartmouth College—John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz—and in 1964 they wrote the original version of BASIC, a user-friendly computer programming language that would make it easier for people to use a computer without having to know a lot about mathematics or science. Dartmouth BASIC, as this version eventually was dubbed, was based on the FORTRAN II and ALGOL 60 languages but made use of a small number of English keywords to create programs. By simplifying the user interface and implementing these keywords, Kemeny and Kurtz made it possible for Dartmouth students who did not have a technical background to write mainframe computer programs. Hundreds of BASIC dialects have been created in the decades since then. 20
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 JUNE 19
After 54 days of filibuster in the Senate, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed by a vote of 73-27.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is our nation’s benchmark civil rights legislation, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. On July 2, 1964, the House voted to adopt the Senate-approved legislation, and President Lyndon Johnson signed the bill into law that same day. The Civil Rights Act paved the way for future antidiscrimination legislation, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
MAY 5 – SEPARATISTS RIOT IN QUEBEC • JUNE 12 – NELSON MANDELA IS SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON IN SOUTH AFRICA
From Russia with Love MAY 27
Sean Connery starred in the second movie of the James Bond film series, From Russia with Love.
The Rolling Stones JUNE 1
Dick Van Dyke & Mary Tyler Moore MAY 25
The Rolling Stones arrive in the United States to begin their first North American tour, which ran from June 5 through June 20.
Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore won the awards for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor/Actress in a Series at the 16th Emmy Awards ceremony.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) became a hit during its second season and went on to become a sitcom classic—turning actors Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore into superstars. The show, with its memorable opening music accompanied by Van Dyke’s famous stumble over the ottoman, centered on the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie, played by Van Dyke. Moore quickly became America’s sweetheart thanks to her role as Rob Petrie’s wife, Laura, with her signature smile and amusing personality. mylife
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SPOTLIGHT
The Phoenix Coyotes’ Season in Review BY JAMES L .COPLAND
Anthony LeBlanc, president and CEO of the Phoenix Coyotes.
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hat’s worse than losing a playoff game by one goal? Not making the playoffs by two points! In the world of professional sports, especially in a major market like Phoenix, where each team competes with every other franchise for fan support and revenues, the bottom line is this: if you don’t win, you lose! What can be learned from the current Coyotes season? If you look at the stats, goals for and against the Coyotes, they ranked where they should be, in ninth place.You could claim it was injuries, the break for the Olympics, a lack of defense or offense, and you’d probably be right on all counts—but every NHL team went through the same issues, and 16 of the 30 teams made the playoffs. Hockey is the toughest and most demanding (both physically and mentally) of any professional sport. For example, football rosters carry more than 70 players and the season spans a 16-game schedule, one game every week. In hockey, by comparison, six
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gladiators lace up their skates, take to the ice and grind it out for 60 minutes, sacrificing their bodies day after day during a grueling 82-game schedule (100 games if they go all the way to the Stanley Cup). Hockey teams carry just 27 players. Many times they play a home game, grab a plane to another city, play the next night and then do it all over again. Most players hit the ice with pain, sustaining minor injuries all the time. To have a player benched for an injury is a big deal. However, the ultimate component for wins comes down to more than just stats. Winning it all, or not winning at all, comes down to one key word that never shows up on any chart. If the players on a team don’t have the passion to win every night of the schedule, they won’t! And, in my opinion, that was the missing ingredient from this year’s Coyotes lineup—passion. New management led by Anthony LeBlanc did a remarkable job and remain 100 percent committed to this franchise. I call it the Canadian will-do mentality, and they will do it! Rome wasn’t built in a day. I, for one, actually believed the Coyotes would advance to the final round. But, it wasn’t total disappointment because even though the team didn’t make it to the playoffs, LeBlanc and his management team did an outstanding job when it came to fan attendance. They achieved seven sellout crowds while breaking the single-game franchise record for revenues three times, the last being the game against Boston on March 22. This year’s attendance grew from 334,165 during the
previous season to 564,798. “At the end of the year, we’ve actually come in right in line with what we had budgeted and expected,” Le Blanc told MyLIFE. “We said at the beginning of this year we wanted to get to a point where we were averaging 14,000 paid (per game). And, within literally single digits, we hit that number. So that’s very encouraging. Next year, we want to go to the next step. Our original plan said we want to get to 15,000 as an average for ticket sales for next year, and I feel very confident we’ll get there.” This was a remarkable achievement. But without the necessary passion, this year’s playoff hunt was cut short. To be a playoff contender for next season, the Arizona Coyotes (hint: there’s a name change coming) need to have more passion.
CROSSWORD NBA LEGENDS
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Holds the NBA singlegame record for most points with 100
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Six-time NBA champion with the Bulls
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Rookie of the Year in 1986 with the Knicks
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Won five rings with the Lakers, his game was “Magic”
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“Mr. Clutch” set records on the court and in the front office with the Lakers
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NBA champion in 1994 and 1995 with the Rockets
8 Became all-time steals leader while playing in Utah 10 NBA MVP in 1971, later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
ACROSS A clue to 2 down.
6 This “Doctor” operated with distinction in the NBA and the ABA
15 Rookie of the Year in 1980 with the Celtics, now Pacers president
9 NBA MVP in 1978 with the Trail Blazers
16 NBA champion with the Celtics in 1968 as player-coach
11 The cornerstone of the NBA’s first dynasty, the Minneapolis Lakers of the early 1950s
17 Today an NBA commentator, All-Star MVP in 1991
13 The first player in the league to top 20,000 points
12 The only player ever to lead the NCAA, NBA and ABA in scoring 14 Averaged a triple-double for the 1961-62 NBA season
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OTHER NOTABLE DEATHS
L’Wren Scott
APRIL 28, 1964–MARCH 17, 2014 FASHION DESIGNER
DAVID BRENNER FEB. 4, 1936–MARCH 15, 2014
Paco de Lucia DEC. 21, 1947–FEB. 25, 2014
Comedian David Brenner came into the limelight after appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1971. He returned to the show and became a regular during the ’70s, appearing 158 times, often as a substitute host. Brenner also authored five books, including I Think There’s a Terrorist in My Soup, published in 2003.
World-renowned Spanish flamenco guitar virtuoso Paco de Lucia died of a heart attack while playing with his children on a beach in Mexico. His career peaked in the 1970s after releasing a series of flamenco albums and crossing over into classical and jazz guitar, reinventing traditional flamenco.
HAROLD RAMIS
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James Rebhorn SEPT. 1, 1948–MARCH 24, 2014
MICKEY ROONEY SEPT. 23, 1920–APRIL 6, 2014
Few in the entertainment industry have as long a list of character roles in major films and TV shows as actor James Rebhorn. He appeared in more than 100 movies and shows—Scent of a Woman, Independence Day, My Cousin Vinny, Seinfeld and, most recently, Homeland—just to name a few. Rebhorn died of skin cancer at his New Jersey home.
Mickey Rooney, whose career spanned almost the entire history of motion pictures, passed away at the age of 93. He made his debut playing the feisty, all-American teen Andy Hardy in a series of films during the 1930s and 1940s, quickly becoming one of the biggest stars at MGM. Other film credits include Boys Town, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and, more recently, The Muppets.
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Cory Remsburg: Honor, Humility and Love for Country BY HEATHER KARR
Cory Remsburg (second from left) on June 6, 2009, during a re-enactment of the D-Day paratrooper jump into Normandy during World War II.
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n October 1, 2009, Army Ranger Cory Remsburg landed face down in a canal near Kandahar, Afghanistan, after a quarter-ton roadside bomb exploded. Shrapnel lodged in his brain—he was at death’s door. Fellow Rangers pulled him out of the water and performed emergency medical treatments. He was in a coma for three months.
Since that day, Cory has traveled a long road rife with multiple surgeries and intensive therapy—in Germany, Maryland, Florida and California— and at home in Gilbert, Arizona. Cory survived 10 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, he is facing, and is determined to win, a different kind of battle. As a teenager, Cory wanted to join the Army. His father, Craig, refused
to allow Cory to enlist at age 17. He wanted his son to consider college. On Cory’s 18th birthday, a knock on the door from an Army recruiter was the answer to Cory’s dream. Cory says he became a Ranger because he “wanted to be the best,” and that outlook and determination have carried him through his ongoing recovery. His attitude is inspiring. Cory’s story was profiled in an interview mylife
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U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, prepare for extraction during task force training at Camp Roberts, in California, on Feb. 1, 2014. Rangers constantly train to maintain their tactical proficiency. Most Americans forget that the United States is still at war, and Americans are still dying in Afghanistan. There are roughly 33,700 U.S. troops still fighting in Afghanistan.
on CNN in February because of his hero’s attitude. He used the moment to tell the world that he refused to accept life in a wheelchair. A few months before the bomb explosion changed Cory’s life, he met President Barack Obama at the D-Day re-enactment in France. Less than a year later, Obama visited Cory, who was then unable to speak as he recovered from surgery, in Maryland. In August 2013, when Obama visited Phoenix, Cory abandoned his wheelchair and walked up to greet the president. In
his January 2014 State of the Union address, Obama said, “Cory Remsburg never gives up, and he does not quit.” This story is one of remarkable healing. Cory endures a strenuous rehabilitation schedule and says he has to get up “too early,” for the fiveday-per-week trip to central Phoenix for physical and occupational therapy. After therapy, he works with his service dog, Leo. The Remsburgs are grateful for various organizations that have helped Cory over the last five years. The military provides medical care
To serve our country in the armed forces is often thought of as one of the most patriotic, selfless acts there is. Our men and women in uniform put themselves in harm’s way every day.
for wounded soldiers, but many other important aspects of recovery are funded by private charities. The Joshua Chamberlain Society, based in St. Louis, Missouri, reimbursed Craig for travel expenses to visit his son in Florida and helped with remodeling a bathroom that would be accessible for Cory. This charity specializes in assistance for veterans with “permanent combat injuries” and commits to helping them long-term. The Fisher House Foundation, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland,
R ecognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully
knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.
A cknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite
Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other Soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep
myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I
shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
R eadily will I display the intestinal fortitude required
to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers lead the way!
provided housing for Cory’s dad and stepmom right beside the hospital for more than a year in Florida. This foundation’s slogan is “Because a family’s love is good medicine.” The Remsburgs agree. Housing is a big factor in returning wounded soldiers to health. Cory told us he will be “very happy” to be living in a new, specially equipped house provided by Lead the Way Fund. Lead the Way Fund supports wounded and disabled Army Rangers and their families. Craig remembers that representatives were in touch with the family within
hours of the explosion. The organization also assisted with expenses to fly family members to and from Germany when Cory was being treated there. Less than comfortable being in the limelight, Cory prefers that the attention be on his fellow soldiers and wounded veterans who need help. When asked what the average American can do, Cory and Craig agree: “The service member doesn’t have any choice to deploy or not, so be supportive.” That support can take a variety of forms. Donating even a small amount
of time or money to any group that helps troops and veterans is worthwhile. The difference made by family and support groups in Cory’s recovery can be made for other wounded warriors who are also traveling long roads back to health and well-being. Since his wartime injury, Cory has been able to heal emotional scars through his positive outlook and sense of humor. When told that he looks great, he said, “Oh, stop!” It’s clear that stopping is not an option for this Army Ranger and hero, Cory Remsburg.
Helping Our Wounded Heroes Lifelong physical disabilities are horribly common among our active military and veterans; the number of single-limb amputees returning from Iraq and Afghanistan exceeded 1,500 in 2012, according to the U.S. Army’s Office of the Surgeon General. Serious head wounds, hearing loss and vision impairment are other frequent injuries among our country’s troops. Privately funded charities, like the ones that are helping Cory, fill in when military and government benefits stop. The varying services they provide make a significant difference in quality of life for service members returning with physical and emotional wounds. These organizations rely primarily on fundraising through private donations. Lead the Way Fund www.leadthewayfund.org The Joshua Chamberlain Society www.chamberlainsociety.org Fisher House Foundation www.fisherhouse.org For a list of additional charitable organizations, including those dedicated to helping our troops and veterans, visit www.charitynavigator.org.
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ASIS Hospital is the outgrowth of an idea acted on by 42 orthopedic and spine surgeons in the greater Phoenix Valley to bring high-quality, cost-effective health care to a specific patient population that would transform the hospital experience —both for patients and for physicians. The hospital broke ground in August 2009 and was completed in June 2011. OASIS Hospital now routinely sees more than 400 patients per month and has become Arizona’s busiest
an ambulatory surgery center. They wanted to make sure they had a place to treat their inpatient population that would accomplish two goals: First, the setting would need to be as efficient as possible—surgeons are just like you and me—they want to go to work, take care of business and then go enjoy their personal lives. Second, the facility should treat physicians and their patients as if they were at a fivestar resort. That’s what they wanted to accomplish, and for whatever reason,
simple mission, but it drives everything we do. MyLIFE: Can you talk about your staff at OASIS Hospital? Flinn: We have over 200 professional medical staff members here. Out of that number, about 60 are surgeons. The rest are support medical staff members. We have hospitalists who care for patients during the day, and intensivists who are here at night, so there is always a physician present at OASIS Hospital. We contract with
CEO SERIES: One-on-One with Jim Flinn BY ED MARTINEZ
hospital for elective, adult, inpatient orthopedic and spine surgeries. MyLIFE: What can you tell us about your organization? Why did you choose Phoenix? How does OASIS ensure quality health care and high-patient satisfaction? Flinn: About eight years ago, 42 orthopedic and spine surgeons met to discuss how they could make their day at a hospital as efficient as a day at
they felt that they couldn’t accomplish that in the hospital they were performing surgeries. OASIS Hospital is ideally located because it’s right next to the airport, and that ties into our vision of who we want to be—a destination hospital not only for Phoenix, but also for the state of Arizona and the rest of the country. The mission we have is caring for patients like they’re family. It’s a very
Profile Name: Jim Flinn Year and place of birth: 1964; Lansing, Michigan Colleges attended: University of South Carolina, B.A.; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.; University of California, San Diego, M.A.S. When he joined OASIS Hospital: 2010 Moved to the Valley: 2010 Most valued saying: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Abraham Lincoln Family: Married with 7 children Favorite Arizona destinations: Home or golfing at the Wigwam with his wife, Amy 34
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the intensivists—they’re the same group that runs the ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital. We also have anesthesiologists and cardiologists, and a medical team in case there’s an emergency. The other staff members—the nurses, the techs, the radiologists—all of them work at OASIS Hospital because they have a passion for orthopedic care. When we started OASIS, I gave each of those 42 surgeons who wanted to build this
place 10 business cards. All the cards had on them was OASIS Hospital and a cell phone number. I said to them, “You pick out the 10 best people you work with at the hospital where you do surgeries today, and tell them to give me a call.” We started out with 400-plus applicants for jobs, from housekeepers to nurses to techs. These were all people that the surgeons who were going to work here already knew. These people loved orthopedics and had made a positive impression on the surgeons. So, even though these doctors were coming to a brand-new facility, they were immediately surrounded by the familiar faces of the talented people they’d already worked with. That gave us a jump start. MyLIFE: What do you credit your success to? Flinn: We really do have a superb medical staff here. Everyone who performs surgery here is very like-minded. They’re high-quality doctors. Without that, and without their involvement on a day-to-day basis, we wouldn’t be anywhere. But also those associates I talked about—the employees we have— I personally talk to every single person before they’re offered a job here. I make sure they’re on board with our mission and our values, and they understand what their job is. Everyone at OASIS has the same job, and that’s to have a positive impact on each and every person they come in contact with. We believe that the human experience—the patient experience—is job number one. It’s all about the patient. MyLIFE: Can you tell us about any strategic partnerships you have in place with other health care providers? Flinn: Our primary strategic alliance is with our physicians, obviously. We continuously try to add value to their day and their business practice. When we opened, the physicians were going to own 60 percent of this hospital—that
was the model: 60 percent ownership by the physicians, 20 percent ownership by Dignity Health and 20 percent ownership by United Surgical Partners International, or USPI. But, when President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, it put the brakes on that plan. There’s some language in the act stating that if a hospital wasn’t Medicare-certified by 2010, physicians couldn’t have ownership in the hospital. At the end of 2010, we didn’t even have windows in the building, let alone Medicare certification. The business alliance now is with Dignity Health, which owns 50.01 percent, and USPI, which owns 49.9 percent. MyLIFE: What, if any, initiatives or programs does OASIS Hospital have in place to improve the well-being of the population in the Valley? Flinn: Because we are a specialized hospital, we do a very limited amount of programs in comparison to other facilities. We, like every other inpatient hospital in the country, had to complete a community-needs assessment, so we leveraged Dignity Health’s community needs assessment and then made it our own by focusing on two areas: access to care, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. For promoting a healthy lifestyle, we host community education through our physicians—we’ll sponsor them. We try to educate the population about the latest and greatest in orthopedic care. We also host and sponsor sporting events, such as 5k and 10k runs. MyLIFE: What do you see as the greatest challenges facing hospitals —and do they affect OASIS Hospital? Flinn: I would say, globally, financial challenges. I think if you asked any hospital CEO, financial challenges would be among the top three concerns on their list. I wouldn’t consider the
Affordable Care Act my most pressing issue, because it’s not really “here” yet. Implementing the health care exchanges has been a slow process. But I will tell you, when it comes, the pressure is going to be intense—yes, there will be more insured individuals, but the payment is going to be much less, if you’re paid at all. So, you have to be a valued-added provider, which means you have to provide high-quality care. Anytime you are dealing with the federal government, you have to show quality and you have to be cost-effective. There is no question that the cost to do a case here at Oasis Hospital, overall, is much less than it would be at a larger facility. We’re well-positioned for the health care exchanges. Affordable care organizations are a challenge for us because they align patient populations with large health care providers. There are several large health care providers in the Valley, and the more strategic and robust they become, the more they will funnel patients into networks and to providers within those organizations. MyLIFE: What is your vision for OASIS Hospital for the next several years? Flinn: Our vision is to transform the hospital experience. What does that mean? When other health care providers look at OASIS Hospital, we want them to say, “Wow! We need to find out what they’re doing and how they’re doing it, because they’re getting great results.” We want to help reduce the stress level patients experience when they are not well. We want patients’ stress levels to go down the minute their physician says, “We’re sending you to OASIS Hospital.” That’s our vision for our patients. For us as a hospital, we want to be the destination hospital of choice. We already are in the Valley, but we want to be that for the entire country. mylife
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NEWS
WORLD REPORT
by leslie james
LOCAL PHOENIX After a lengthy career in politics spanning 23 years, Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.), the first Hispanic from Arizona to serve in Congress, announced that he would retire at the end of his current term. PHOENIX The city of Phoenix is facing an estimated $37.7 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year and its second credit-rating downgrade. Cuts in public safety and social services are expected.
THE WORLD’S TALLEST FERRIS WHEEL
PHOENIX
LAS VEGAS
Former Fiesta Bowl CEO John Junker was
How does the saying go? Everything is bigger in Vegas? That could ring true with the city’s newest attraction, the High Roller. The attraction stands as the world’s tallest Ferris wheel, at 550 feet. It is located directly across Las Vegas Boulevard
sentenced in a federal court to eight months in prison for his role in the Fiesta Bowl scandal that involved illegal contributions to politicians. Junker was also sentenced to a three-year
from Caesars Palace. Rides, which take a full 30 minutes, cost $24.95 during the day and $34.95 at nighttime. The wheel’s 28 pods can accommodate as many as 40 people at a time. At full capacity, more than 1,100 can ride the giant wheel at the same time.
probation period and fined $36,800 in state
SCOTTSDALE
court in Phoenix for his acknowledged role in
GoDaddy founder and billionaire Bob Parsons
the illegal contribution scheme.
will build what could be the world’s largest Harley-Davidson
APPOINTMENT The Canadian government recently appointed Arizona’s first honorary consul for the state. R. Glenn Williamson, founder and CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council, was recently appointed to this new position.
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dealership.
It
will
be
PHOENIX
built on the site of the old Airpark Chrysler
Phoenix is no longer in the running to host
dealership on Hayden Road. The 146,000-
the Republican National Committee’s 2016
square-foot structure is expected to open in
national convention. The committee announced
the spring of 2015.
that Phoenix has been eliminated from the short list of possible contenders. As the
TEMPE
sixth-largest city in America, with one of
The city of Tempe approved an ordinance
the
the
by 6-1 making it illegal to sit or lie down on
newest
country,
convention
plenty
of
centers first-class
in
hotels,
streets, sidewalks, alleys and highways within
prominent Arizona senators, a Republican-
the city. The ordinance carries a fine of up to
led legislature and great weather, how could
$2,500. Advocates for the homeless said this
this happen?
ordinance criminalizes homelessness—and
that other cities are moving away from these
is censored and websites are blocked.
types of ordinances, favoring investments in CALGARY, CANADA
housing programs for the homeless.
Canadian airline carrier WestJet will begin
NATIONAL
daily nonstop service between Toronto and Phoenix effective October 26, 2014. The airline plans to use a Boeing 737-700 aircraft,
CHICAGO
which seats 136 passengers, for the flights.
A study published recently in the journal Neurology
concludes
that
Alzheimer’s
disease is almost as deadly as the nation’s two biggest killers, heart disease and cancer. The article stated that deaths attributed to the disease are vastly underreported; instead of the estimated 85,000 deaths per year tallied by the government, that figure should be closer
WestJet already offers daily service between
Miguel Cabrera Miguel Cabrera has been offered a 10-year, $292 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, making him the highest paid player in Major League Baseball history.
cities. Jindo, South Korea A five-story ferry capsized in the Yellow Sea near Korea’s southwest coast. Of the 450 people aboard, 300 were students and teachers—179
to 500,000. wine at Starbucks from a few dozen locations DARRINGTON, WASHINGTON
to thousands more nationwide. Schultz said
At least 36 people died—and as of mid-
he believes that offering alcohol and an
April seven were still listed as missing—
expanded small-plate menu will appeal to
after a massive mudslide destroyed homes in
evening customers.
Snohomish County in northwest Washington state on March 22.
Phoenix and several other major Canadian
WASHINGTON, D.C. The party continues for the U.S. Secret
were rescued and 25 confirmed dead, with hundreds missing at press time. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ending one of modern aviation’s most mysterious aircraft disappearances, investigators determined, based on conclusive satellite information, that the Boeing 777 jetliner flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China,
FORT HOOD, TEXAS
Service. One more agent attached to President
Another mass shooting took place at Fort Hood
Obama’s detail was found passed out in a
in early April. The soldier, Spc. Ivan Lopez,
hotel hallway in the Netherlands. It was just
killed three soldiers and wounded 16 before
two years ago that Secret Service agents
Indian Ocean. All 239 passengers and crew
being confronted by a military police officer
were involved in a drinking-and-prostitution
members on board are presumed to have
and killing himself. According to witnesses,
scandal in Cartagena, Columbia.
perished.
give him a leave of absence form. He was told
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Hauge, Netherlands
to come back the next day—and he did, with a
The U.S. GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.6
Because of Russia’s unprovoked invasion
gun. This is the second time in five years that
percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, higher
of Crimea, the powerful Group of Eight
a shooting spree has occurred at Fort Hood.
than initial estimates, according to a report
(G-8) suspended Russia’s membership in the
In 2009, Maj. Nidal Hasan opened fire inside
released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
organization. The G-8 summer summit was to
the base, killing 13 and injuring more than 30
In addition, consumer spending reached 3.3
be held in Sochi, Russia, but the newly named
others.
percent in the same quarter—the fastest rate
Group of Seven will instead meet in Brussels,
in several years.
Belgium, which is the headquarters city of the
Lopez was enraged after an employee wouldn’t
Men’s Wearhouse agreed to purchase rival
MH-370 crashed in a remote location in the
European Union and NATO.
New York City After months of intense negotiations, retailer
on March 8 during Malaysian Airlines Flight
INTERNATIONAL
VATICAN CITY While on his European trip in March,
Jos. A. Bank for $1.8 billion. The combined entity will continue to do business under both
BEiJING, CHINA
President Obama visited Pope Francis,
brand names and will have roughly 1,700
First lady Michelle Obama, her mother
marking the first meeting between the two
stores nationwide.
and her daughters spent a weeklong visit in
leaders. During their 55-minute visit, they
China. During the visit, the first lady stressed
discussed global issues and exchanged gifts.
SEATTLE
the need for education, open access to
The president also extended an invitation
CEO and President Howard Schultz announced
information and religious freedom in that
to Pope Francis to visit the United States in
plans to expand the availability of beer and
country—major issues in China, where news
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A GEEK’S CONFESSION
Macs and Viruses BY WARREN JONES
F
or years, one of the things that helped sell a couple million Macs each quarter was the idea that Macs did not “get” viruses. But is that true? The idea that Macs can’t get viruses has always been a bit of a fallacy. They are perfectly capable of getting a virus—sort of. So why are there just a handful of viruses that affect the Mac? When people ask me about it, my reply goes something like this: If you’re going to steal cars, what kind of car are you going to learn to steal? Hondas or Ferraris? While one Ferrari could be worth more than a dozen or so Hondas, there are far more Hondas out there to steal, and they are probably easier to get to. The Windows operating system holds about 90 percent of the PC market share worldwide, while Apple holds about 10 percent. So, if you are going to create something that can multiply quicker than people standing in line for an iPad and affect as many systems as possible, Windows is clearly the way to go. But as Apple continues to boast surging Mac sales and yearover-year growth, how long will that truly be the case? Let’s take a look at a few of the key issues and ideas that might shed some light on this age-old debate. What exactly is a “virus”? When we hear that term, we always think of a terrible bug, making a Lindsay Lohanstyle dash through the data on your hard drive, stealing precious personal information and beaming it back to the mother ship. But this isn’t necessarily the case. A virus could simply be a self-
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replicating file that only tracks how many computers it has copied itself onto, without doing any other harm. One thing that needs to be cleared up is the term “virus.” Like saying “Kleenex” when asking for a facial tissue, “virus” has slowly become a one-size-fits-all term for any type of unwanted computer program. When most people claim to have a virus, what they really have is
some sort of malware—the stuff that accesses passwords, looks at personal information and is generally the stuff we should be scared of. But who cares what we call it? We’re all talking about the same stuff, right? Well, there’s an important difference between Macs and PCs when it comes to how they address malware. Most malware makes it onto your system through something you have done, such as accessing a seedy website, downloading a funny picture someone sent you, downloading a new Twitter background or a sweet HD wallpaper or popping in a flash drive a buddy of yours put pictures of his baby on. Malware doesn’t just magically appear.
We put it there somehow. It is usually silent and invisible. It’s attached to that funny photo you downloaded or on the seedy website you visited that claims you’re the one-millionth visitor and you’ve won $1,000 to spend at Wal-Mart. On a Windows computer, that malware silently installs itself and begins to go to work. This is why geeks and the IT guys from your company have been warning you for years not to open e-mails from people you don’t know or download strange files. What happens if you download that same photo or visit th that same website on a Mac? Everyone seems to think the Mac just blocks the attack, as if a tiny man in an Apple suit jumps out a and slays the terrible beast. That’s not how it works. The malware is downloaded to your computer invisibly like with Windows; however, once it’s on the computer, it doesn’t know what to do with itself. Like waking up in a strange hotel room with a killer headache, the malware just lies in bed wondering how in the world it ended up there. So where does this leave us as far as Macs and viruses? A Mac can get a virus, but just like Windows, you need to get it on the system somehow. With so few viruses out there designed to exploit OS X, it almost seems like they are immune. As Apple begins to sell more and more Macs, and the market penetration grows, there may be more of a threat to users. Fortunately, the way in which the operating system is built helps to keep harmful viruses and malware at bay.
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Apple’s iPad mini has some serious competition: LG’s new 8.3-inch tablet has a lot to offer. The G Pad has a beautiful thin aluminum design with stereo speakers, a quad-core processor running Android, a 1080p crisp display and a microSD storage expansion—for $299 from Verizon, contract free. —lg.com
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lighting conditions. However, shooting in low-light conditions is not the only appealing feature this camera has to offer. The camera takes photos at blazingly fast speeds (10 frames per second), and as a video camera, the D4 can record 1080p HD video at 30/25 or 24p with broadcast quality full of fine tones and natural colors.
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SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOK 2
Four hundred dollars might seem high for a laptop running Google’s super-lightweight Chrome OS. However Samsung’s new high-end Chromebook 2 will surprise you with its features.
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With a 13.3-inch 1080p display, the Chromebook 2 beats out its competitors,
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The 1,244-horsepower Hennessey Venom GT recently set a new world speed record for a two-seat production sports car at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Venom GT hit a top speed of 270.49 mph on a runway once used to land space shuttles, beating the record the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport set in 2010 (267.81 mph). —venomgt.com
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which don’t offer a 1920x1090 screen resolution. The Chromebook 2 comes with a 16GB flash drive, a 2.1GHz, eight-core processor, 4GB DDR3 lowvoltage RAM, HDMI port, two USB ports, a MicroSD card reader, a 3.5mm headphone port and a 720p Webcam. —samsung.com
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Building an International Economic Network BY Denise McClafferty
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“BIEN” Website Connects Businesses in Arizona, Canada and Mexico
ven in this age of social media, connecting your business to others in your trade region can be challenging. The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and its partners have unveiled a new, firstof-its-kind website that allows companies in Arizona, Mexico and Canada (NAFTA partners) to directly connect with each other using technology instead of travel. “BIEN,” which means “good” or “right” in Spanish and French, is an acronym for Building an International Economic Network. The website, www.ConnectBIEN.com, uses an online platform to link individual businesses, improve cross-border freight and trade opportunities and help businesses connect to their supply chain and distribution networks in the trade region. When a business provides a profile about its products and services on the website, other businesses can see what is offered and e-mail the business via a connection request. The goal is for businesses to find ways to collaborate in mutually beneficial partnerships. “Being globally competitive and developing supply chains are terms that are often discussed, but it hasn’t al-
ways been easy to attack these issues at the ground level,” said Litchfield Park Mayor Thomas Schoaf, a charter member of the MAG Economic Development Committee, where the idea for BIEN was born. “To achieve these broader goals, businesses need to be better connected and have the ability to communicate.” Mayor Schoaf noted that businesses in large metropolitan areas are often unaware of other companies that may be good business partners, even when they are in the same state. “When you extend that beyond a state’s boundaries, or internationally, those connections are even more fragmented,” he said. “This site uses state-of-the art technology to connect businesses in Arizona to Mexico and Canada, our top two export partners.” Through the website, partners can engage in endeavors such as supplying products and services, assisting in crossborder promotions and sharing ideas and best practices. The ultimate goal is to improve local and regional economies on both sides of the border, leading to jobs and economic development. The site uses a self-reporting system through which businesses of all sizes can add information about themselves
and categorize the information by industry. Visitors can find businesses by using various search factors, including company name, distance or type of business. To accommodate Spanishspeaking users, the site will soon be available in Spanish. “The success of BIEN relies on its multitude of users,” said Schoaf. “The more companies that join, the more opportunities all will have to make connections leading to increased business expansion opportunities and revenue generation. This will encourage economic growth in Arizona, Mexico and Canada. We invite MyLIFE readers to be among the first to take advantage of this economic development opportunity by joining the site today.” BIEN is provided as a public service and is free to join. The website is hosted by MAG in cooperation with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Mexico Commission, Arizona Department of Transportation, Canada Arizona Business Council, U.S. Commercial Service and other strategic partners, including chambers of commerce, industry groups and organizations in Canada and Mexico. For more information, contact MAG at connectbien@azmag.gov, or call (602) 254-6300. mylife
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MOVIES MAY
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Director: Marc Webb; Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx; Rating: PG-13 Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) has always struggled with his dual personality—part of the time he is Spider-Man and other times he’s an ordinary teenager in love with his girlfriend, Gwen (Emma Stone). However, all of that is about to change in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, when the superhero fights his biggest battle ever—against the supervillain team known as the “Sinister Six.” Among these formidable villains are Electro (Jamie Foxx), The Rhino (Paul Giamatti) and Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan). Spider-Man’s masterful detective work reveals that his deadly enemies share a common bond—Oscorp —and now they threaten New York City and its citizens. He must fight them all at once, which means the movie is sure to feature some captivating battle scenes. MAY
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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Director: Bryan Singer; Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart; Rating: PG-13 The world’s most beloved mutants are back for a large ensemble on X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film focuses on a war that has spanned several decades, with dire consequences for both humans and mutants. The X-Men use time travel to send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to the past in a desperate effort to prevent the war. In X-Men: Days of Future Past, members of the cast from the original X-Men, including Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry, come together with cast members from 2011’s X-Men: First Class—a film that portrayed younger versions of the original cast—including James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. Fans of the X-Men comic book series will be glad to know that the mutant-hunting robots known as the Sentinels appear in this movie. You can also expect a lot of action-packed scenes and intense visuals in this dark, epic film.
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TRANSFORMERS 4: AGE OF EXTINCTION
Directors: Michael Bay; Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Kelsey Grammer; Rating: PG-13 Paramount Pictures is promoting Transformers: Age of Extinction as “the biggest movie of 2014.” But could this be the case for yet another sequel? Besides a lot of digital effects, what else does another Transformers film bring? Actor Mark Wahlberg has said that Age of Extinction is truly its own film, rather than merely a sequel—and he could be right. The film portrays a darker Optimus Prime and centers on a government agency (led by Kelsey Grammer) that wants to find, capture, hunt and destroy the Transformers. But the agency also wants to control the Transformers, including manmade versions created by an arrogant scientist (played by Stanley Tucci). Wahlberg plays a struggling inventor and single dad who inadvertently stumbles upon Optimus. He soon finds himself running from the government and in the middle of a battle between Lockdown—a Decepticon bounty hunter that collects parts from other Transformers to use on himself—and the other Transformers. Hardcore Transformer fans will be thrilled to see Dinobots, including Grimlock, Slug, Strafe, Slash and Scorn, make their debut in Age of Extinction. 42
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CULTURE
Smithsonian Shades of Gray BY MARY L. HOLDEN
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he focus of the article is museum leadership—the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, to be specific. When John L. Gray became the museum’s director in July 2012, he went east to bring some more West to America’s treasure chest. Apropos, here’s a bit of “history” about mankind’s ability to “focus.” Humans have used various types of lenses to focus light for more than 3,000 years. As proof, there’s the Nimrud lens from ancient Assyria. On display in the British Museum, this convex rock crystal was likely used to focus sunlight to start fires. Over the millennia, humanity’s ability to focus has evolved from the creation of fire to the concentration of historical data and artifacts in one accessible place. But fires and museums should only appear together in sentences—not in reality. The metaphor of fire as illumination is what Gray brings from the West to Washington, D.C.’s showcase of American treasures, the parts and parcels of our collected history. The National Museum of American history began construction in the late 1950s and opened in 1964. Then known as the Museum of History and Technology, it was the sixth building in the Smithsonian’s space at the National Mall. Its name was changed in 1980 and in its 50 years it has undergone much renovation and expansion. It’s also gone through several leadership
changes. That history will be left for another time in order to focus on John L. Gray, the museum’s current director. Originally from Colorado, Gray exemplifies someone who is a life-long learner. He earned a bachelor’s degree from LIU Post (formerly the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University) and an MBA from the University of Colorado, and he is working on another master’s degree in Eastern classics from Saint John’s College in Santa Fe. After a 25-year career in commercial banking in Los Angeles, Gray worked from 1997 to 1999 at the Small Business Administration in D.C. until taking the roles of president and CEO at the Autry National Center of the American West in Los Angeles. Gray’s work at Autry set him up for his current position. The Autry National Center stores and displays more than 500,000 objects, employs a staff of 130 people and operates within a $16 million annual budget. In his 13-year tenure at Autry, Gray enlarged the museum’s scope by merging the museum with Colorado’s Women of the West Museum and the Southwest Museum of the American Indian (in Los Angeles). Now with the Smithsonian, Gray says his vision is to “tell an inclusive, respectful and compassionate story of all the peoples in America.” He wants to use the objects in the collections to tell an overarching American story and engage a diverse national and international audience. One of the first objects that Gray brought out of storage and into the center of the museum’s first floor
is one that relates to the history of the American West. A Conestoga wagon, symbol of the Westward Expansion in the early to mid-1800s, now draws visitors in with its distinctive curved shape. Given that the museum has more than 3 million artifacts, Gray can be considered the keeper of the keys to all things that have made America and her people be identified as Americans. Icons such as President Lincoln’s top hat, the Star-Spangled Banner—the flag that inspired our national anthem— and Dorothy’s ruby slippers have their home just off the National Mall on the museum’s second floor. Gray’s actual job description outlines responsibility for the management and leadership of the museum, which includes planning, research, collection, education, exhibition, handling business, renovations and raising funds. With the leadership of Gray, our National Museum of American History has defined its mission to “... help people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more humane future.” With John L. Gray at the museum’s helm, Americans can be assured that a good mind and a focused heart now manage the future of our past.
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SPEAKING OUT!
Tesla: Let’s Hope Arizona Gets It Right BY LESLIE JAMES
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ecently, I read an article in The Arizona Republic by E.J. Montini. The headline read, “Arizona’s Capitol: The place where good ideas go to die.” However, bad ideas have a life of their own. It’s hard to argue that point, but when it comes to Tesla’s $4.5 billion battery factory and the some 6,500 jobs that could come with it—let’s hope Arizona gets this one right. Over any 20-year period, Arizona can likely count these types of corporate opportunities on one hand, and still have a few fingers left over. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based electric car designer and manufacturer has publicly stated that it is considering Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas in which to build a factory that would turn out 500,000 batteries annually and encompass the size of 100 Wal-Mart stores. Tesla Motors is unique in many ways, including its marketing process. The company sells its vehicles directly to consumers, eliminating the need for a costly dealer network. Under current
state law, Tesla is forbidden to do this in Arizona, but state legislators have proposed a bill that would permit the direct sales of autos to consumers in Arizona. In addition, all nine members of Arizona’s House delegation directed a letter to Tesla Motors showing their support for the project. These are clearly two positive initial steps, but frankly speaking, Phoenix, Maricopa County or the state of Arizona should take a page out of the playbook Texas uses when it comes to landing the mega corporate business deals. When Texas wants to land a deal, it’s the state as a whole that goes after that deal. I doubt that Texas’ state government really cares whether the factory ends up in Lubbock, Fort Worth or Plano—just as long as Texas gets the deal. If Arizona wants to pull off this deal with Tesla, I believe the smart move would be for the state government, the state’s economic agencies and all local city governments to come together as a “single suitor.” No doubt exists that
Arizona’s current mindset is to promote the state as being a corporate-friendly place to do business, but individual cities are frothing at the mouth in hopes of landing the Tesla factory. So, while virtually every city in Maricopa County and beyond is working independent of one another to lure Tesla, the better course would be to work together to land the business. After all, there truly is strength in numbers, and with billions of dollars at stake, coupled with an estimated 6,500 jobs, every region of the Valley would ultimately benefit from such a megadeal —just as every region of the Valley will all lose if Tesla chooses some other state. Maybe it’s time to think like the three musketeers—“One for all, all for one”—and have our state government and every city mayor lobbying for Tesla in unison. Through a united, coordinated Arizona effort, we can work smarter and have a far better chance of making the deal with Tesla a reality.
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ARIZONA RATTLERS: LOOKING FOR A THREE-PEAT If you haven’t looked into arena football, this might be the best time to do so and become a fan. After winning back-to-back titles, the Arizona Rattlers have become a local team we can all be proud of and get behind. The Rattlers are the best team in the Arena Football League (AFL) and the expectation for winning another championship hasn’t changed. Nearly all of the key players are returning from 2013, including starting quarterback Nick Davila and top receivers Kerry Reed, Jerry Perry and Ron Windsor. The team also introduced four new players to its roster. Defensive back Marquese Wheaton, defensive lineman Ikponmwosa Igbinosun and offensive linemen Justin Wells and Joe Gibbs joined the Rattlers for the 2014 season. The Rattlers opened their regular season at US Airways Center on March 15, and the season runs through July 26.
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NASA’s space shuttle Canadarm The Canadarm is a series of robotic arms that were in space shuttle missions. The last of them to fly in space, the SRMS, was flown aboard the final space shuttle mission, STS-135, in July 2011. It was then shipped to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston for engineering study and possible reuse on a future mission. One Canadarm was lost in flight with the destruction of space shuttle Challenger in January 1986.
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NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex
Raytheon Rolling Airframe Missile System
StandardAero Aviation
MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE canada-arizona partnership BY BIRGITTE SANTAELLA
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he aerospace and defense (A&D) industries now rank as Arizona’s largest revenue generator, replacing tourism, which has dropped to second place. The A&D sectors are a critical component of the state’s growing economy and trade with Canada. There is a significant partnership with Canada, which is an integral part of Arizona’s A&D sectors. A major portion of Canada’s A&D business is located in the city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec, but other cities that are home to businesses in the A&D sectors include Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Major Canadian companies with a presence in Arizona include Northstar, Standard Aero, Magellan Aerospace, Bombardier, and CAE. The Canadian Space Agency also has numerous partnerships with the University of Arizona on the OSIRUS-REx project, along with MDA Corporation of Vancouver. Trade Overview Aerospace and defense trade between Canada and Arizona is closely balanced. In 2012, Arizona exported $326 million in aircraft, spacecraft, and parts to
Canada, while importing $329 million of the same. This balance is a relatively new phenomenon. As recently as 2008, Arizona exported nearly five times as much to Canada as it imported from our northern trading partner. Historical Overview Arizona’s A&D industry was established as part of the “dispersion” policy during World War II. Under this policy, defense contractors were encouraged to expand production from coastal facilities into the interior of the country, where manufacturing plants would be less vulne able to air attack. Today, Arizona’s vibrant A&D community includes military bases and ranges, private sector business and civil aviation, and educational resources. Major Military Bases and Ranges Luke Air Force Base, west of Phoenix, highlights Arizona’s commitment to aerospace from the start. The city of Phoenix purchased land for the air base and in 1941 began leasing it to the federal government for one dollar a year. From its first class of 45 students, Luke has grown to become the largest training site for F-16 pilots. In the coming years,
Luke will also become the largest training base for the new F-35 fighter jet and pilots. Luke has more than 7,500 active duty members. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson hosts the 355th Fighter Wing, which operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II. With more than 7,500 active duty personnel and 2,000 civilians, the base is a major contributor to the state’s economy and a key resource for the Tucson area. Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is the busiest air station in the Marine Corps, with more than 80 percent of the Marine Corps aviation operating forces having received training at this base. Each year, more than 70 aviation units with over 500 aircraft and over 15,000 people cycle through the facility. There are also 6,000 marines stationed at the airbase. At more than 1,300 square miles, Yuma Proving Ground is one of the largest aerospace testing sites in the world. Approximately 3,000 military and civilian employees work on the base, and nearly 100 military units come to YPG each year for training. mylife
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As the bars in the graph below show, the dollar volume of Arizona A&D exports to Canada still has not recovered to 2008 levels. The gray line indicates the percentage of total exports to Canada that A&D accounted for. As shown in the graph, not only did dollar volume suffer, but also A&D as a percentage of total exports is still well below 2008 levels.
ARIZONA A&D EXPORTS TO CANADA
Arizona A&D imports from Canada show a very strong growth trend, both in terms of dollar volume (bars) and as a percentage of total imports from Canada (line).
ARIZONA A&D IMPORTS FROM CANADA
Both the Canadian and Arizona economies suffered as a result of the general recession precipitated by the housing crisis and credit contraction of 2008. The graph below shows the GDP growth rates for Canada and Arizona over the last five years.
GDP GROWTH RATE BY YEAR
Already low in 2008, the growth rates for both economies went negative in 2009. Arizona’s growth crashed harder, and stayed depressed longer, but is now showing signs of recovery. During the worst of the recession, the Canadian economy supported a high level of A&D imports from Arizona relative to exports in the same category. With both economies recovering, A&D imports from Canada have grown rapidly, while A&D exports to Canada have not yet recovered to 2008 levels.
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Fort Huachuca, near Sierra Vista, is well-known for its role in Army intelligence, but many people are surprised to learn that it is also the largest unmanned aircraft center in the word. Fort Huachuca trains more than 1,000 students per year. Private Sector Businesses and Civil Aviation Most people are aware of several large A&D companies located in Arizona, including the five largest A&D employers: Boeing, General Dynamics, Honeywell, Orbital Sciences, and Raytheon. However, many people don’t realize the large number of other A&D companies that have significant operations in the state. More than 1,200 companies in the A&D supply chain operate in Arizona. These companies range from small businesses to large multinationals. The combination of large prime contractors and their many suppliers powers a strong export engine, but it also makes Arizona a fertile market for Canadian A&D companies. In excess of 40 million passengers passed through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2012. The airport has as many as 1,200 aircraft operations per day and an annual payroll that exceeds $1.7 billion. Educational Resources Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University (NAU), the state’s largest public universities, have extensive aerospace research programs and degree programs that grant doctorates in aerospace-related fields. NAU is involved in research on advanced materials with aerospace applications. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the world’s oldest aviation and aerospace university, has a campus in Prescott. ERAU grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in aerospace engineering and business. Outlook The economic contraction that started in 2008, coupled with a reduction in military spending, has created pressure on the aerospace industry as a whole, and had a significant effect on A&D trade between Canada and Arizona. Though these pressures will be mitigated by economic recovery and the apparent rollback of the budget sequester, they are likely to exist into the near future. Challenging economic conditions increase the premium on strategic planning and decision making. Companies on both sides of the border that can best allocate their resources and formulate and execute sound strategic plans will grow and prosper, even in difficult times.
EVENTS CALENDAR WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS ARIZONA
AROUND TOWN - WHAT’S HOT (52 - 56) CONCERTS - PREMIER VENUES (58 - 59) SPORTING EVENTS - ARIZONA TEAMS (60 - 62)
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AROUND TOWN WHAT’S HOT
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
RODDERS DAY SHOW
GOODYEAR SPRING CONCERT SERIES GOODYEAR Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and beverages (no glass) or purchase from our on-site food vendor. Goodyear Community Park. Free event. Through May
WESTGATE BIKE NIGHT GLENDALE Hundreds of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard. Entertainment, deals and discounts from Westgate merchants. All riders are welcome. You don’t have to have a bike to attend. Free admission. Westgate City Center. Thursdays through June 26
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN BUTTERFLY PAVILION PHOENIX Walk among the beautiful butterflies at this special springtime event located at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Through May 11
Literature, Landscape and Infinity ART SHOW PHOENIX Two artists with a worldwide following, who are also beloved to Arizona’s citizens, combined their talents to present fresh, new work in an wellknown historic venue—the same place where Wallace and Ladmo performed the longest running children’s TV show in America (19541989). Features works by Terry Duffy and Kathryn Henneman. First Studio’s Art Gallery - 6:00-10:00 p.m. May 2–30
WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS TEMPE Local musicians perform at a free open mic night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tempe Center for the Arts in downtown Tempe. Every Wednesday in May YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL PEORIA It’s alive! Based on the Mel Brooks’ 1974 hit comedy film of the same name, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment ... and the only place you’ll witness a singing, dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made. Young Dr. Frankenstein attempts to complete his grandfather’s work and bring a corpse to life. Together with his hunchbacked helper, his curvaceous lab assistant and his self-involved, madcap fiancée, Frankenstein succeeds, but not without scary and often hilarious complications. This wickedly inspired, sometimes bawdy musical includes such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz.” Arizona Broadway Theatre. Through June 22 BIRDS ‘N’ BEER PHOENIX Birds and Beer offers local professionals a fun and refreshing way to learn about Arizona birds and other wildlife while networking with fellow nature-lovers. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Third Thursday in May and June 52
PRESCOTT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
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MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Enjoy reincarnations of “old dead fiddlers and banjo pickers” with a unique and enchanting old-time string band performance from Pick & Holler. May 2 TUCSON BOYS CHORUS POPS CONCERT TUCSON The legendary Tucson Boys Chorus, “America’s Singing Ambassadors,” performs a concert of light pops repertoire at Catalina Foothills High School. May 3 FESTIVAL GARIBALDI TUCSON Festival Garibaldi is an all-day party with live mariachi music and food, poolside and in the Grand Ballroom at Casino del Sol Resort Spa & Conference Center. May 3 TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL TUCSON One of the country’s largest free festivals, with more than 200 musicians from Arizona and the Southwest performing over 20 hours of familyfriendly music, dance and entertainment in El Presidio Park. May 3–4
MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK FREE CONCERTS SCOTTSDALE Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Train and carousel rides are available during all concerts for a small charge. May 4 – July 6 MOVIES IN THE PARK MARICOPA What could be better than a great movie under the stars in the park? Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head for Pacana Park to enjoy the 2014 Movies in the Park series. May 4, 18; June 1, 15 CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA AT THE FORT AND TORTILLA FESTIVAL TUCSON Third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration of Mexican culture, art, food sampling and music at Presidio San Agustin del Tucson. May 5 TALK CINEMA SCOTTSDALE Audience members are the critics at this sneak-preview film series that screens award-winning indie and foreign films before their theatrical releases. Always a surprise, the films are selected from leading festivals by critic Harlan Jacobson. Screenings are introduced and followed by moderated conversations hosted by distinguished guest speakers. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. May 6 SPRING CONCERTS IN THE PARK GILBERT Enjoy a night of great music at a FREE concert in Gilbert’s Freestone Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets so you can get comfortable and listen to fabulous music under the stars. May 8; June 5 ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES TUCSON Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents a concert of current and classic country and rock-and-roll music at Oro Valley Marketplace. May 8; June 12 MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band will bring back their Flamenco and Spanish flair to the Ullman Terrace. May 9 40TH ANNUAL RODDERS DAY SHOW TUCSON The Tucson Street Rod Association presents Rodders Day 40th annual weekend. This year’s Grand Marshall is hot rod hero Larry “Mr. Hot Wheels” Wood. Come see pre-1972 hot rods, trucks, muscle cars and vintage race cars. Host hotel is Doubletree by Hilton across from Reid Park. May 9–11 AN EVENING WITH MARIO CANTONE SCOTTSDALE Actor and comedian Mario Cantone is known to millions as the scenestealing wedding planner-with-attitude on HBO’s Sex and the City. He performs his unique brand of irreverent, high-energy stand-up. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. May 10
THE NIGHT RUN SCOTTSDALE The Night Run has been an Old Town Scottsdale tradition for more than 25 years! Choose between a 5k or 10k. Kids age 5 and younger can run the free Tot Trot. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza. May 10 NIGHT GOLF SCOTTSDALE Palo Verde Golf Course is offering golfers the chance to take a swing at the green in the dark! Don’t worry, though, the fairways and pins are lined with glow sticks, and you get to play with a glowing ball! May 10, 30; June 21 PRESCOTT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL PRESCOTT The festival features more than 140 juried fine art participants showcasing and selling their exquisite work under the shade of 170 large elm trees at the Historic Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. May 10 MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM PHOENIX Movies at the Phoenix Art Museum? The museum may not have popcorn, but it does screen thought-provoking art films and films that relate to special exhibitions or the museum’s collection. May 11, 18; June 8, 22 HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES PHOENIX Hear live bands on High Street at CityCenter of CityNorth. Concerts are free. Enjoy restaurant specials and other activities (charges may apply). May 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8 SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN PHOENIX Come enjoy a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Southwest Shakespeare Company in partnership with the Desert Botanical Garden. May 15–June 1 MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Feel the pulse of the Brazilian beats of Grupo Liberdade. This 10-piece ensemble brings an upbeat and lively performance that will be sure to get you up on your feet! May 16 CARNIVAL OF ILLUSION: AN EVENING OF OLD-WORLD MAGIC PHOENIX Step right up and get ready to laugh, have fun and celebrate a magical night out with Carnival of Illusion. This top-rated attraction is “Revitalizing Magic” by blending an international theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired road show. Travel with the national recipients of the Gwynne “Excellence in Magic” award and catch a lively slice of magical history with their beguiling romp around the world. This is a must-see for tourists and armchair travelers alike. May 17, 24, 30, 31 SATURDAY NIGHT STARLIGHT TRAINS CLARKDALE On summer evenings, it’s not just the stars that come out to play in Verde Canyon. As the sun slips behind distant mountains, cool air sweeps through the canyon, signaling the resident wildlife to begin their nightly rounds. The canyon comes alive with the luminous glow of moon-kissed skies on Verde Canyon Railroad’s popular Saturday Starlight Tours. May 17; June 14 mylife
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MARIACHI FESTIVAL PATAGONIA Spice up your spring with the Annual Mariachi Festival. Enjoy a wide variety of southern Arizona Mariachi bands on stage. The event will feature authentic Mexican food, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and shaved ice. Visitors may also bring their own picnic basket, and there will be a piñata for the kids. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, a lawn chair, sunscreen and a hat. In addition, Patagonia offers fishing, birding, boat tours, nature walks and great camping. May 17 MT. LEMMON HILL CLIMB TUCSON Sponsored by the Greater Arizona Bicycling Association, the Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb is one of the toughest 100 hill climbs in the country. Starts at McDonald District Park on Harrison Road, north of the Catalina Highway. May 16 SUMMER JAZZ CONCERTS AT MAIN GATE: GIGI BURTON TUCSON Gigi Burton performs a concert of jazz and pop music as part of the Spring Concert Series in the Geronimo Plaza Courtyard at Main Gate Square. May 16 GRAPE TRAIN ESCAPE: WINE-TASTING TRAIN CLARKDALE Grape Train Escapes are rolling wine-tasting adventures in which select wineries purvey their wines, which are paired with delectable appetizers. History comes alive around every bend, whether you’re relaxing in the comfort of a first-class car or on an open-air viewing car enjoying the true essence of the Arizona outdoors with a glass of wine in your hand. May 17; June 14
THE GREAT NEANDERTHAL BASH: A STONE AGE RAMPAGE TUCSON The Centurions present a charitable party, “The Great Neanderthal Bash, A Stone Age Rampage,” with live music, food and beverages and a charity casino at Rillito Race Track to raise funds for Carondelet Health Network. May 17 KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOR 2014: PRESCOTT’S FESTIVAL OF IRIS PRESCOTT Features an amazing variety of iris in all the colors of the rainbow. Vote for your favorite iris. Stunning displays of blooms and arrangements. Planting and care demonstrations. Hundreds of potted iris for sale. Free event, open to the public. May 17 THE AMERI”CAN” CANNED CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE Celebrating the craft beer movement. Award ceremony, live entertainment, food, VIP quarters, beer science garden, beer Olympics and more than 40 local and national breweries celebrating the canned craft beer revolution. Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. May 17 COPPER CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW BISBEE Join the 13th annual antique and specialty car/motorcycle show, with prizes for the best paint job, goody bags and food and music on Main Street, Old Bisbee. May 17
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WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY SPRING FESTIVAL TUCSON Arizona Wine Growers Association presents wine tastings, yummy treats, artisan vendors and live entertainment in downtown Willcox’s historical railroad park. May 17–18
GLENDALE SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES GLENDALE These free concerts are the perfect night out for the entire family. Bring your friends, neighbors and the whole gang! Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. June 6, 13, 20, 27
WYATT EARP DAYS TUCSON Celebrate the life and times of the Old West’s famous lawman in Tombstone, “the town too tough to die,” with costumed entertainers, gunfights and street skits, a chili cook-off and stagecoach rides. May 24–26
SUMMER ART CRUISE PHOENIX Central Tucson Gallery Association presents a self-guided tour and receptions at galleries in and around downtown. Get free maps/schedules at Davis Dominguez Gallery and other participants. June 7
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Big Pete and the Gamblers are coming back to the Garden. Don’t miss another noteworthy performance by the King of Blues and Valley legend Big Pete Pearson. May 30
A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON PRESCOTT Come enjoy a tribute to the music of the only three-time inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Eric Clapton. Only on stage once this year— this is a performance you don’t want to miss! June 9
SUMMER JAZZ CONCERTS AT MAIN GATE: DOMINGO DEGRAZIA TUCSON Domingo DeGrazia blends vibrant Latin, salsa and rock drumbeats with flamenco-infused Spanish guitar in the Summer Jazz Concert Series in Geronimo Plaza at Main Gate Square. May 30
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Be treated to an all-around good time with The Swingtips, one of the best swing bands in town. June 13
THE PIMA COUNTY HOME, GARDEN & LIFESTYLE SHOW TUCSON Exhibits, free information, the latest home improvement products, money-saving tips, and lots of things to buy, see and do! Tucson Convention Center. May 30–June 1 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WINE/BEER TASTING AHWATUKEE An evening of wine and beer tasting (more than 50 varieties), appetizer tasting from several local restaurants, live entertainment, socializing and competitive bidding in a silent auction that boasts more than 100 items. Held at the clubhouse at the Foothills Golf Club. May 31 SEDONA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SEDONA Showcasing established and emerging bluegrass artists from around the country, with concerts, workshops and more. June 4–8 PHOENIX COMICON 2014 PHOENIX Billed as “the signature pop-culture experience of the Southwest,” Comicon brings out the top comic book writers and artists in the industry. Features genres such as anime, horror and steampunk and presents a full weekend of events and activities. Fans have the chance to meet their favorite creators, actors and authors and even get their autograph and have a photo taken with them. The outfits are half the fun during this event, so be sure to impersonate your favorite comic book character. Phoenix Convention Center. June 5–8 MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Bad Cactus Brass Band is back and ready to turn the Garden into a New Orleans Second Line. June 6
BITE NITE PHOENIX Bite Nite, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter’s culinary event benefiting Lou Gehrig’s disease, pits the Valley’s hottest and most respected gastronomic minds against each other for the title of Bite Nite Heavyweight Champion. The evening features tasting-size samples of delightful morsels in four categories: appetizer, entrée, dessert and cocktail. Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. June 14 PROWL & PLAY AT THE PHOENIX ZOO PHOENIX 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! June 14 FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND GOLF CLASSIC TUCSON The Children’s Museum Tucson invites you to come and play! Play golf, that is! This year marks the 10th Annual Father’s Day Weekend Golf Classic, held at La Paloma Country Club and presented by Caterpillar. June 14 JUNETEENTH PAGEANT AND HAIR SHOW PHOENIX Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. The event showcases youth talent who will be competing for scholarship dollars in the Juneteenth Pageant. This pageant is not based on outer beauty but on inner beauty. June 17 BROADWAY IN TUCSON: JERSEY BOYS TUCSON Broadway in Tucson presents this Tony Award-winning show (for Best Musical) about rock-and-roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons at UA Centennial Hall. June 17–22 mylife
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MISS ARIZONA’S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT PHOENIX Some of the brightest and most talented young ladies in the state compete for the Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen crown. June 18-21
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Come enjoy Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns, a local band that’s been delighting audiences with their blues beats for more 20 years. June 27
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN PHOENIX Fuerza Caribe and charismatic front man Mitchell De La Cruz ignite the Ullman Terrace stage, delivering a performance true to their Dominican roots. June 20
37th Annual Old Miners Day Chloride 37th Annual Old Miners Day – 9 a.m. bake sale, 11 a.m. gunfight, parade at noon, 1 p.m. gunfight, free. June 28
DIA DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL TUCSON One of Tucson’s traditional summer events marks the day the monsoon rains start to build. The celebration honors St. John the Baptist (patron saint of water) and features a traditional procession and the blessing of an altar. The public is welcome to join in the procession. Come see the famous charreada (Mexican rodeo), mariachis, folklorico dancers and live music. Charros and escaramuzas will perform on horseback. There will also be games and activities for children and families, booths and tables offering information on services available to the public, and food and refreshments on sale. Staged on the corner of Congress Street and Avenida del Convento at the Mercado San Agustin. June 24
Phoenix Volleyball Festival PHOENIX Phoenix Convention Center and US Airways Arena, more than 7,000 players from more than 700 teams from more than 25 states, players aged 12-18 play across 140 courts. June 25-June 29
SUMMER SPLASH AND DASH CHANDLER Come stay cool in downtown Chandler with a fun day of sunshine, swimming and community. Don’t forget the sunscreen! June 28
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN QUEEN CREEK Annie Get Your Gun will always be a musical for the ages, one of the Broadway theater’s enduring triumphs. Sharp-shooting country girl Annie Oakley is such a natural with a gun that she ultimately becomes the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show—to the consternation of the man she loves but can out-shoot, Frank Butler. Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. June 27–30
SUMMER FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM SCOTTSDALE The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art offers a kid-friendly tour of museum exhibitions. June 30
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CONCERTS PREMIER VENUES
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ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287—asugammage.com
Comerica Theatre PHOENIX 400 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —comericatheatre.com
ONCE Through-May 4 oncemusical.com
THE WANTED May 2 thewantedmusic.com
THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS June 3-8 porgyandbessthemusical.com
Free to Laugh: Laugh to Free (Carlos Oscar, Dana Daniels) May 10 freetolaugh.org
CELEBRITY THEATRe PHOENIX 440 North 32nd Street Phoenix AZ 85008 —celebritytheatre.com
Brit Floyd – Discovery World Tour 2014 May 23 britfloyd.com
Emotional Love Gospel Concert, FEAT. J. Moss, Joshua Rogers, Kefia Rollerson AND Swayde May 3 jmossmusic.com; kefiarollerson.com Grown and Sexy, FEAT. Ashanti and Ginuwine May 9 ashantithisisme.com; ginuwine.com Red Green’s How To Do Everything Tour May 10 redgreen.com George Lopez May 16-17 georgelopez.com
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Herberger Theater Center PHOENIX 222 East Monroe Phoenix, AZ 85004 —herbergertheater.org Venus In Fur May 1, 14, 18 herbergertheater.org/venus_fur Lost Boys Found - Lunch Time Theater May 6, 14, 15 herbergertheater.org/lost_boys_found Life in the Theatre - Lunch Time Theater May 14, 20, 29 herbergertheater.org/life_in_the_theatre
Masters of Funk May 31 themastersoffunk.com
NPC Dennis James Classic & IFBB Pro Bikini Championships May 14, 31 herbergertheater.org/dennis_james_classic
Ramon Ayala June 14 ramonayala.org
Secrets of the Rich and Famous - Lunch Time Theater June 3, 4, 14 herbergertheater.org/secrets_of_rich_and_famous
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Sea of Change - Lunch Time Theater June 14, 17, 26 herbergertheater.org/sea_of_change
UH HUH HER June 6 uhhuhher.com
FOX THEATRE TUCSON 17 West Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 —foxtucsontheatre.org
TECH N9NE WITH FREDDIE GIBBS, KRIZZ KALIKO, JARREN BENTO, PSYCH WARD DRUGGIES, POIZONOUS LOGIK June 7 strangemusicinc.com
Johnny Clegg May 7 johnnyclegg.com Gipsy Kings May 24 gipsykings.com Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood May 30 colinandbradshow.com
ORPHEUM THEATER FLAGSTAFF 15 West Aspen Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 —orpheum-theater.com Loudon Wainwright III May 10 lw3.com LES CLAYPOOL’S DUO DE TWANG June 14 lw3.com
Justin Hayward: Legendary Voice of the Moody Blues May 31 justinhayward.com
Phoenix Symphony PHOENIX One North First Street. Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85004—phoenixsymphony.org
Ronnie Milsap June 13 ronniemilsap.com
Cirque de la Symphonie May 16-18 cirquedelasymphonie.com
Marquee Theatre TEMPE 730 North Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281 —luckymanonline.com
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 & Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 May 22-24 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org
GOBLIN WITH PINKISH BLACK May 1 luckymanonline.com/events/goblin NEEDTOBREATHE May 5 needtobreathe.com TWENTY ONE PILOTS – TRIPFORCONCERTS SPRING 2014 May 6 twentyonepilots.com MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA May 7 themanchesterorchestra.com SKID ROW May 9 skidrow.com
My Fair Lady May 30, June 1 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies June 6-7 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX 201 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 —usairwayscenter.com Billy Joel June 1 billyjoel.com James Taylor June 10 james-taylor.com
CHRISTINA PERRI WITH BIRDY May 13 christinaperri.com
PHOENIX THEATRE PHOENIX 100 East McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85004 —phoenixtheatre.com
LINDSEY STIRLING with DIA FRAMPTON May 27 lindseystirling.com
Avenue Q Through May 18 phoenixtheatre.com/events/avenue-q
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY WITH DEVIL YOU KNOW, BUTCHER BABIES June 4 blacklabelsociety.com
Les Misérables Through May 25 phoenixtheatre.com/events/les-miserables mylife
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SPORTING EVENTS ARIZONA TEAMS
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BASEBALL @ San Diego Padres Fri., May 2 at 7:10 p.m. @ San Diego Padres Sat., May 3 at 5:40 p.m. @ San Diego Padres Sun., May 4 at 1:10 p.m. @ Milwaukee Brewers Mon., May 5 at 5:10 p.m. @ Milwaukee Brewers Tue., May 6 at 5:10 p.m. @ Milwaukee Brewers Wed., May 7 at 10:10 a.m. @ Chicago White Sox Fri., May 9 at 5:10 p.m. @ Chicago White Sox Sat., May 10 at 4:10 p.m. @ Chicago White Sox Sun., May 11 at 11:10 a.m.
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Vs. Washington Nationals Wed., May 14 at 12:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. San Diego Padres Wed., May 27 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Fri., May 16 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. San Diego Padres Thu., May 28 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sat, May 17 at 5:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Cincinnati Reds Thu., May 29 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Sun., May 18 at 1:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Cincinnati Reds Fri., May 30 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
@ St. Louis Cardinals Tue., May 20 at 5:15 p.m. @ St. Louis Cardinals Wed., May 21 at 5:15 p.m. @ St. Louis Cardinals Thu., May 22 at 4:15 p.m. @ New York Mets Fri., May 23 at 4:10 p.m.
Vs. Cincinnati Reds Sat., May 31 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field Vs. Cincinnati Reds Sun., June 1 at 1:10 p.m. Chase Field @ Colorado Rockies Tue., June 3 at 5:40 p.m.
@ New York Mets Sat., May 24 at 1:10 p.m.
@ Colorado Rockies Wed., June 4 at 5:40 p.m.
Vs. Washington Nationals Mon., May 12 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
@ New York Mets Sun., May 25 at 10:10 a.m.
@ Colorado Rockies Thu., June 5 at 5:40 p.m.
Vs. Washington Nationals Tue., May 13 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. San Diego Padres Tue., May 26 at 5:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Atlanta Braves Fri., June 6 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
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Vs. Atlanta Braves Sat., June 7 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Mon., June 16 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Cleveland Indians Wed., June 25 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Atlanta Braves Sun., June 8 at 1:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Tue., June 17 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. San Diego Padres Fri., June 27 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Houston Astros Mon., June 9 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Wed., June 18 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Cleveland Indians Sat., June 28 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Milwaukee Brewers Thu., June 19 at 12:40 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. Cleveland Indians Sun., June 29 at 1:10 p.m. Chase Field
Vs. San Francisco Giants Fri., June 20 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field
ARIZONA RATTLERS ARENA FOOTBALL
Vs. Houston Astros Tue., June 10 at 5:10 p.m. Chase Field @ Houston Astros Wed., June 11 at 5:10 p.m. @ Houston Astros Thu., June 12 at 12:40 p.m. @ Los Angeles Dodgers Fri., June 13 at 7:10 p.m. @ Los Angeles Dodgers Sat., June 14 at 7:10 p.m. @ Los Angeles Dodgers Sun., June 15 at 1:10 p.m.
Vs. San Francisco Giants Sat., June 21 at 7:10 p.m. Chase Field Vs. San Francisco Giants Sun., June 22 at 1:10 p.m. Chase Field Vs. Cleveland Indians Tue., June 24 at 6:40 p.m. Chase Field
@ Jacksonville Sharks Sat., May 3 at 6:00 p.m. @ Portland Thunder Sat., May 10 at 7:00 p.m. Vs. Spokane Shock Sun., May 15 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Los Angeles Kiss Sun., May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
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Vs. San Jose Sabercats Sat., May 31 at 6:30 p.m. US Airways Center
Vs. Minnesota Lynx Wed., June 18 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ Portland Thunder Fri, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.
@ Tulsa Shock Fri, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.
@ San Antonio Talons Sat, June 14 at TBD
@ Indiana Fever Fri, June 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Vs. Los Angeles Kiss Sat, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ Tulsa Shock Sun., June 29 at 1:30 p.m.
@ San Jose Sabercats Fri, June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
PHOENIX MERCURY BASKETBALL Vs. Seattle Storm Sat, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Los Angeles Sparks Sun, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. Vs. San Antonio Silver Stars Fri., May 23 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center Vs. Tulsa Shock Fri, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center Vs. Seatle Storm Tue, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Tulsa Shock Fri., June 6 at 5:00 p.m. @ San Antonio Silver Stars Sat., June 7 at 5:00 p.m. @ Washington Mystics Tue., June 10 at 4:00 p.m. @ Connecticut Sun Thu., June 12 at 4:00 p.m. @ Minnesota Lynx Sun., June 15 at 10:00 a.m. 62
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ASU BASEBALL @ Oklahoma State Fri., May 2 at 4:30 p.m. @ Oklahoma State Sat., May 3 at 1:00 p.m. @ Oklahoma State Sun., May 4 at 11:00 a.m. Vs. Oregon Fri., May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium Vs. Oregon Sat., May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
@ Washington State Fri., May 23 at 7:00 p.m. @ Washington State Sat., May 24 at 4:00 p.m. @ Washington State Sun., May 25 at 12:00 p.m.
UofA BASEBALL @ Oregon Fri., May 2 at 7:00 p.m. @ Oregon Sat., May 3 at 3:00 p.m. @ Oregon Sun., May 4 at 4:00 p.m. Vs. Stanford Fri., May 9 at 6:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field Vs. Stanford Sat., May 10 at 6:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field Vs. Stanford Sun., May 11 at 12:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field
Vs. Oregon Sun., May 11 at 12:00 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
@ California Fri., May 16 at 4:00 p.m.
@ UNLV Tue., May 13 at 6:00 p.m.
@ California Sat., May 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Vs. Utah Fri., May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
@ California Sun., May 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Vs. Utah Sat., May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
Vs. Abilene Christian Fri., May 23 at 6:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field
Vs. Utah Sun., May 18 at 12:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
Vs. Abilene Christian Sat., May 24 at 6:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field
Vs. Abilene Christian Tue., May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Winkles Field-Packard Stadium
Vs. Abilene Christian Sun., May 25 at 12:00 p.m. Hi Corbett Field
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Cover: Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, Maria McCay; p.4: Army Ranger Sgt.1st Class Cory Remsburg, AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite; p.5: Spider-man, Sony Pictures; Jennifer Lawrence as Raven/ Mystique, Twentieth Century Fox; Samsung Chromebook 2; Samsung; p.6: Dog, iStockphoto; p.7: Jay Leno, Jeff Riedel/NBC; p.9: Book covers, Tarcher; p.10: Howard Falco, Stephen Moody; p.12: Canadian Consul General James Villeneuve, Consulate General of Canada; p.14: Resort, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort; p.16: Matthew McConaughey, Apega/WENN.com; Oscar Pistorius, Reuters; Elon Musk, Business Insider; Rand Paul, AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta; p.17: Arizona welcome sign, Public Domain; p.18: Harvey Mackay, Harvey Mackay; p.20: A.J. Foyt, The Grio; John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz; Public Domain; Martin Luther King, Public Domain; Sean Connery as James Bond, Sony Pictures; the Rolling Stones, The Somerset House; Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, Public Domain; p.22: Anthony LeBlanc and Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes; p.23: Basketball player, Nike, Inc.; p.25: David Brenner, William Thomas Cain/Getty Images; Paco de Lucia, Public Domain, File; James Rebhorn, Phillip Caruso; Mickey Rooney, NBC via Getty Images; L’wren Scott, AFP photo/Carl Court; Harold Ramis, Getty Images/ Bryan Bedder; Garrick Utley, Gary Spector, File; Sheila Macrae, Public Domain; p.27: Cory Remsburg in Normandy; Craig Remsburg; p.28 & 33: Soldiers, U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven Hitchcock; p.29: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters; p.32: Soldiers carrying wounded warrior, Photo/ U.S. Navy Lt. J.G. Haraz N. Ghanbari; p.34: Jim Flinn, OASIS Hospital; p.36: Ferris Wheel, Ethan Miller/Getty Images; R. Glenn Williamson, VerdeXchange Arizona; p.37: Miguel Cabrera, Orlin Wagner/AP; p.40: Nikon D4 camera; Nikon; LG G Pad, LG; Sandisk 128GB microSD card; Sandisk; Samsung Chromebook 2, Samsung; Hennessey Venom GT, Hennessey; p.41: All pictures and logo, Maricopa Association of Governments; p.42: Spider-man; Sony Pictures; X-Men (Wolverine), Twentieth Century Fox; Transformer; Paramount Pictures; p.42: John L. Gray, Richard Strauss; Conestoga wagon, Jaclyn Nash; p.42: Cars, Tesla Motors; p.46: Arizona Rattlers, USA TODAY Sports; p.47: Cartoon, Edgar Martinez; p.48: Astronaut in space; NASA; p.49: Missile, Raytheon; OSIRIS-ReX, NASA; worker, StandardAero; MQ-1 Predator, U.S. Army; p.51: James Taylor, Danny Clinch; George Lopez, official media photo; Uh Huh Her, EDAProduction.com2010; p.52: Concert, Shutterstock; hot rod, Shutterstock; wine glasses, Shutterstock; p.56: Mariachi, Adrian Mealand; circus, Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey; Jersey Boys, Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; p.58: The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess, Michael J. Lutch; Ashanti, official media photo; Billy Joel, Carrie Devorah / WENN; p.60: Paul Goldschmidt, Norm Hall/Getty Images; Arkeith Brown, Arizona Rattlers; Andrea Riley, Phoenix Mercury; p.63: Soldier with daughter, Shutterstock.
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