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FEATURES

OPINION

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Comedy Club on High Street There’s a new comedy act in town—Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy. In this one-on-one interview, award-winning comedian and owner Rick Bronson talks about his new state-of-theart venue in the Valley.

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From the Publisher

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Paging Books: Created By J.J. LaBarber - Reviewed by Mary L. Holden Defining Discernment: Backstreet to Boardroom

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American Taxpayer Money in Lockup A unique look into America’s prison system

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Speaking Out! Stop the Insanity ... Ban Texting While Driving!

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Harvey Mackay Column How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Keep

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Political/Social Cartoon Ben Bradlee

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY 42 CEO Series: One-on-One with Avein Saaty-Tafoya Saaty-Tafoya is the CEO of Adelante Healthcare.

UPCOMING MOVIES Big Hero 6 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

44 Under the Radar: Companies Worth Tracking

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

47 Canadian Owners Sell Majority Stake in Coyotes

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48 Arizona Beside Canada: Focusing on Education

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT 16 Recognizing the Recluse Spider 23 Crossword Puzzle The U.S. Presidents 36 Assistance League Phoenix 52 Around Town What’s Hot 58 Concerts Premier Venues 60 Sporting Events What’s Happening

NEWS 14

Turning 50 Discover (or recall) what happened 50 years ago.

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People in the News See who’s making headlines today.

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World Report Travel around the world in less than 10 minutes.

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Transitions

TECHNOLOGY 34 Tech Column The Growth in Wearables

35 Tekknowvations Find out about some of the latest technology and gadgets on the market.

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rizona is going to be on the nation’s

about the lack of action from our politicians.

radar over the coming months, and

You have the ability to do something about

2015 is shaping up to be what could

it—so if you want positive change, vote! Pick

easily be the state’s biggest year ever!

the candidates (regardless of party lines) you

The U.S. economy is picking up, and by

feel confident will do “all the right things” for

most every prediction, the economic outlook

Arizona. Candidates who can, and will, make

is moving in the right direction. Gas and food

the right calls, who will address the key issues,

prices are dropping and retail sale estimates for

such as education, spending and the economy,

this year’s holiday season are looking pretty rosy.

and will take the necessary actions that will put

UPS, FedEx, Kohl’s, Amazon.com and Macy’s,

more people back to work. It’s time to change

along with many other major retailers, will hire

the “do nothing, blame the other side of the

tens of thousands of seasonal workers to handle

aisle” mentality that continues to hamper a

the estimated 14 percent to 15 percent increase

strong economic recovery.

in retail sales expected this holiday season.

As most every other part of the country frosty winter, Arizona is dusting itself off for what

still are. So, as we ready ourselves for a festive

we call our “high season,” a gorgeous fall, winter

holiday season, may I remind you to think of

and spring period in which we enjoy average

those less fortunate—the homeless, our vets in

daily temperatures in the 70s and 80s.

the community, or the family nearby that gifts for their kids. One person can make a

Arizona became a state. More than 39 million

huge difference in the life of someone else.

tourists pumped nearly $20 billion into the state’s

Try to make that difference during the coming

economy that year. Those records should fall

holidays.

In closing, I would like to wish each of you

the Valley will be hosting—likely making 2015

the very best for a happy holiday season and a

the Valley’s biggest year ever for tourism and

very prosperous New Year.

tourism spending.

Over the coming months, greater Phoenix

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numbers and traveler spending records since

again in 2015, with all the major sporting events

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blessings we have been given. We all know that things could be worse, and for many they

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hunkers down for another miserable cold and

In 2013, the state broke all previous traveler

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buzz that will be heard around the Valley (and the country) or the clinking of tourism dollars (almost $60 million daily) that will be poured into the local economy, trust me when I say, it will be a great year for local merchants and tourism in general.

We also have our midterm elections just around the corner, and all I can say is get out and vote. Typically, midterms have a dismal voter turnout, after which we sit back and complain 6

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Worth Considering I often ponder the saying “Better late than never.” While there may be many different connotations associated with the phrase, what’s most important to remember is that it’s never too late to start, it’s never too late to change and it’s never too late to make a meaningful difference. —JAMES L. COPLAND

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CANADA’S INNOCENCE SHATTERED

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anada is a very patriotic, caring and compassionate nation. Canadians are proud of their country’s history, and they’re proud to live in a country that stands up for world peace. In the

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo posing for a photo with a tourist at Canada’s National War Memorial, just days before his death.

capital city of Ottawa, the doors of the Parliament buildings are open to all, as Canada welcomes the world to its capital.

Canada is not a nation that experiences much gun-related violence, so when a soldier of the Canadian Armed Forces who was standing guard at Canada’s National War Memorial was fatally wounded on October 22, it came as a shock to all Canadians.

The effects of such a tragic and senseless act of violence touch the very marrow of every living Canadian. Acts of this nature are not part of Canada’s DNA. The shooting was also a solemn reminder that Canada is not immune to the violence that rages on in the world. Canada’s innocence has been shattered forever.

Our deepest prayers and sympathies go out to 24-year-old Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and his family, and to the others who were injured in the attack. This was truly a very dark day for Canada.

James Copland Publisher A proud, but saddened, Canadian

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Defining Discernment: Backstreet to Boardroom by Harvey N. Gillis

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hree important words appear on

the cover of the book Backstreet to Boardroom by Harvey N. Gillis. Those words are: Praxis.

Sagacity. Temerity.

Here is a reminder of their definitions: Praxis: the practice of an art or skill.

Sagacity: keen perception. Temerity: lack of fear; confidence. These words are keys to opening this book—and your mind to a reading experience that goes from the back streets of an interesting back history to the boardrooms of today.

Remember Memorex cassette tapes?

How about the early computer game from Activision, Pong? Ever undergo a procedure that involved biomedical technology such as ultrasound? Have you enjoyed a visit to and a beverage from a Starbucks coffee shop?

If you’ve ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes in the businesses that offer these kinds of products and services, Gillis has written some answers that will interest you. Some of those answers are specific to the companies mentioned in the above paragraph.

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This was the “backstreet” where he plotted, observed, figured out and enjoyed experiences that set him up for the facile way he navigated several illustrious and varied career paths. He wrote, “Trust was an essential element in our lives and neighborhood.” He got a good start in life; he was an early self-taught entrepreneur who was polished by degrees in engineering and business. By the time the book segues into all the hours of time Gillis spent in corner offices and the “boardroom,” trust is a compelling theme.

Corporate history is a subset of American history, and when it is studied at any education level from middle school through an MBA program, Backstreet to Boardroom makes an excellent textbook. Business education takes place at all ages, especially now, and this book provides a beautiful landscape for learners

who want to know how to understand the “work” in “play” and vice versa. The use of technology and communication devices has made the world a smaller place, and these devices are changing the way people relate to one another as well as do business. However, the wisdom Gillis gained in his life and career is timeless. No matter the era, there will be a high return on investment for the time it takes to read about Gillis’ life experiences.

Here are a few gems: “There is nothing wrong about evaluating possible ‘worst cases’ and hedging your bets, be it for your business or your personal life.”

“Just when you think your good deeds and work are going unnoticed, something or someone will recognize your achievements, especially your motives.”

“Identify and support your good people and trusted friends. Tell them when they are doing a good job regardless of the circumstances and celebrate their performance.”

The fascinating stories that prove the truth in those ideas are embedded in the book. And, they are written with an honesty that is refreshing. The vignette about how Gillis turned down a job with Amazon as it was starting up is worth its weight in books … and just about everything else Amazon vends!

Gillis enjoys the game of backgammon and compares an understanding of how it is played to an ability to navigate any challenge life presents. He writes that the game teaches people to evaluate risks and returns and then take action to “go for the big win.” He’s definitely had some “big wins.” Read about them and get inspired to go for some of your own.

OTHER BOOKS YOU MIGHT ENJOY

Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Paperback – September 9, 2011

By Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler

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Esperanza Rising, Paperback – May 1, 2002 A business book for children.

By Pam Muñoz Ryan

The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work, Paperback - June 14, 2010

By Sally Helgesen and Julie Johnson

What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World

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here’s nothing better than a great belly laugh, and comedy can be the best medicine for whatever ails you. Comedy is universal—it has no borders.

Tens of thousands of Canadians have made Phoenix their second home, and more than a million Canadians visit here every year—but did you know that Rick Bronson, another highly talented Canadian, recently set up shop in Phoenix?

Bronson is the owner of the Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, and he has spared no expense in delivering a state-ofthe-art venue to the Valley. I was a guest at Bronson’s grand opening in September, where Toronto-native Harland Williams headlined the show. Williams brought the house down.

Bronson, who is from Montréal, is an award-winning comedian, an accomplished magician, an acclaimed

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TV host, a writer/producer and a certified taxidermist. And now, he has officially joined the Canadian invasion of Phoenix.

I caught up with this gracious Canadian, who answered a few questions about his new venue.

MyLIFE: Why is comedy so close to your heart?

Bronson: As the old adage goes, “laughter is the best medicine.” When I was 17, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease that has hospitalized me multiple times.

Because of the disease, I’ve had seven major surgeries over the course of my lifetime. Comedy and humor certainly saw me through my share of dark days.

There’s no question in my mind that had I not found comedy (and had comedy not found me), those days would have been even darker. Turning my pain into punch lines was the best therapy I could have ever received. It sure helps to have a

sense a humor when a gastroenterologist is sneaking a camera up my—sorry, too much info?

MyLIFE: When did you begin your career in magic and comedy?

Bronson: I started working professionally as a magician when I was 12 years old. At 15, I was performing stand-up comedy in nightclubs I wasn’t old enough to legally be in. By 17, I was touring full time and haven’t looked back since.

MyLIFE: You chose Edmonton, Alberta, for your first club. Why Edmonton?

Bronson: I met my then future wife Tammy while on tour in western Canada.

We fell in love quickly and I relocated to Edmonton, Alberta, where she was living.

After a major flare-up with my Crohn’s disease and a lengthy hospitalization, I realized that I couldn’t keep up the pace of traveling 40-plus weeks a year and doing

over 300 shows in that time frame. An opportunity arose to open our first room in West Edmonton Mall (at the time, the largest retail and entertainment complex in the world). Despite not knowing anything about the hospitality industry— but thinking I did because I had grown up in comedy clubs—we opened there and were very successful. So, strangely, had it not been for me getting sick, I never would have ended up on the club owner side of the comedy world. That said, I still consider myself a stand-up comic who owns comedy clubs and not a comedy club owner who does stand-up.

MyLIFE: After opening a second club at the Mall of America in Minnesota, you chose High Street in northeast Phoenix. Why Phoenix?

Bronson: Have you spent a winter in Edmonton, Alberta? My wife and

I bought a property in Scottsdale five years ago, because we recognized that there just weren’t enough Canadians with second homes in Arizona. Every time the weather turned south in Canada, we quickly hopped on a plane and flew south to Phoenix. After being north valley residents for a few years we recognized a real absence of live entertainment venues in the area. As the north continued to grow and develop we met with the folks at High Street and saw an opportunity we felt we couldn’t pass up. We’re proud parttime Arizonans and love the community, people and lifestyle—expanding our business here just made sense. It gives my wife and I a really good reason to spend even more time here than ever before, and now we can write off our flights as a “business expense.”

MyLIFE: What is your vision for

your new Comedy Club on High Street?

Bronson: The High Street vision is the same as it is for all our clubs. We strive to bring the highest quality entertainment and production value night in and night out. We want each and every guest to have a live entertainment experience like no other. From the moment they walk in, we want our audiences to recognize the club’s attention to detail that will make their evening one they will never forget. It’s not just about the headliner who is performing that evening, but the complete experience once they walk in the door. From the close-up magician who warms up the audience before the show, to the food and beverages, the staff and everything else in between. When it’s all said and done, we aspire to have all our guests desire to come back the very next week and do it all over again.

Comedian Harland Williams (left) and Rick Bronson

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TURNING

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WHAT HAPPENED IN 1964

BY CRAIG TAYLOR

Washington, D.C., Voting Rights

NOV. 3

Professional Golfer Mickey Wright

For the first time, residents of Washington, D.C., are permitted to vote for president.

In the 1950s, President Dwight Eisenhower, a strong advocate of D.C. voting rights, called for D.C. suffrage during several of his State of the Union speeches. His efforts led to passage of the 23rd Amendment, which allowed D.C. residents to vote for president for the first time since 1800.

Other Key Events How old were you in 1964?

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NOV. 15

Mickey Wright makes LPGA history at the Tall City Open in Midland, Texas.

Professional golfer Mickey Wright became a member of the tour in 1955.

She won a minimum of one LPGA title for 14 straight seasons, from 1956 to 1969. On November 15, 1964, she shot a 62 in the third and final round of the Tall City Open at Hogan Park Golf Club in Midland, Texas, winning the event. Her score was the lowest in LPGA Tour history at that time; the men’s record as of that date at the same course was 66.

NOV. 1 KC Chief Len Dawson throws six touchdown passes in match against Denver.

NOV. 2 Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud succeeds Saud as king of Saudi Arabia.

FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover

NOV. 18

Accusations surface that the FBI was soft on civil rights complaints in the South.

During a press conference FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover verbally attacked Martin Luther King Jr., referring to him as “the most notorious liar in the country” for reportedly claiming that FBI agents in Albany, Georgia, would take no action on civil rights complaints because the agents there were all Southerners.

NOV. 21 “Zizi,” starring Zizi Jeanmaire, opens at the Broadway Theatre in New York City.

NOV. 28 NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft is launched on eight-month voyage to Mars.

Captain Roger H.C. Donlon Honored

DEC. 5

Captain Roger H.C. Donlon receives the first Medal of Honor of the Vietnam War.

Roger H.C. Donlon, commander of a 12-man Special Forces Team, was the first person to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War, as well as the first member of the U.S. Army Special Forces to be honored in this way. While Donlon was stationed at an outpost at Nam Dong, near the Laos border, a large force of Vietcong attacked the base in a siege that lasted five hours. Under Donlon’s leadership, the two-battalion attack was repelled. Donlon retired from the Army as a colonel in 1988.

DEC. 6 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer first airs on TV.

Chamizal Dispute Border Conflict

DEC. 13

Canada Adopts Maple Leaf Flag

The Chamizal dispute was a decades-long border conflict between the United States and Mexico over 600 acres.

In September 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos met in El Paso, Texas to ratify the Chamizal Convention, officially bringing the dispute to a peaceful resolution. Johnson returned to El Paso in December to meet with Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. The two leaders set off an explosion to divert the Rio Grande River and reshape the border.

DEC. 11 An unknown terrorist fires a mortar shell at UN headquarters in NYC during speech by Che Guevara.

DEC. 18 The Pink Panther cartoon series premieres.

DEC. 15

Canada abandons the Canadian Red Ensign flag, which bore the Union Jack and the shield of the royal arms of Canada.

Although the Red Ensign flag was never adopted by the Canadian Parliament, it was used by the federal government and by Canadians on land and at sea as early as 1868, soon after the country’s Confederation. The “Great Canadian Flag Debate” took place during 1963 and 1964 as attempts were made to choose a new design. On December 15, 1964, following a vote in the House of Commons, the debate came to an end and the Maple Leaf flag was adopted as the national flag of Canada.

DEC. 21 Comedian Lenny Bruce is sentenced for obscenity.

DEC. 21 The James Bond movie Goldfinger premieres in the U.S.

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Recognizing the Recluse Spider

BY MARY L. HOLDEN

Richard S. Vetter, M.S., is an entomologist with expertise in the brown recluse spider. Here’s an important fact: There are no brown recluse spiders in Arizona.

The brown recluse is a species found in the South and the Midwest. The Arizona recluse and the desert recluse are native species only in southern Arizona, but they should be considered as medically significant as the Midwestern brown recluse.

Arizona recluses are not very common in structures. “Homes that have them are surrounded by desert vegetation,” Vetter said. “You won’t find one in downtown Phoenix or the suburbs.”

Their bites are sometimes cause for concern, however. Vetter has worked for

years to shine light on the confusion surrounding the medical diagnosis of spider bites. “Recluse bites vary from a small pimple to a massive wound and overlap with probably 50 to 100 other medical conditions, many of which are more serious than recluse bite, some being potentially fatal. Bacterial infections are often misdiagnosed as spider bites that could allow it to proceed and end up in death due to incorrect remedy. Being misdiagnosed with a recluse bite—when the real malady is cancer, diabetic ulcer, chemical or thermal burn, necrotizing fasciitis, Lyme disease, basal cell carcinoma or anthrax—is a danger.”

Is there anything good about the recluse spider? Maybe, maybe not.

Vetter said, “If all the recluse spiders in the southwestern deserts went away, there would be no noticeable detriment. Other spider species would fill the empty niche left after the ‘Recluse Rapture.’”

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1. RAY RICE

3. KIM YONG-UN

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Earlier this year, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was arrested after an altercation with his then-finance Janay Palmer. He was indicted for aggravated assault. The NFL suspended Rice for two games—a punishment that was not deemed harsh enough by the public and team owners. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to the team owners and admitted making a mistake for not taking domestic violence seriously enough. In September, a surveillance video surfaced showing Rice punching and knocking out Palmer. The video led to one of the biggest controversies in NFL history.

Although Rice made a public apology, the NFL ended up suspending him indefinitely, after much pressure.

International speculation regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was quelled when the country’s government released recent photos of Kim. The 31-year-old leader had not been seen in public for nearly 50 days, and his absence stirred rumors of bad health or a possible coup. Kim Jon-un succeeded his father as supreme leader of North Korea in 2011.

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2. ABIGAIL JOHNSON The wealthiest and most powerful woman in finance, Abigail Johnson was named CEO of Fidelity Investments in October.

Johnson’s grandfather founded the company and was later succeeded by her father, Edward Johnson III. Abigail started at Fidelity as a stock analyst and led the asset management division from 2001 to 2005. She also worked in investment management, just like her father did before he became the CEO of Fidelity. Valued at $39 billion, the Johnson family fortune is the fifth largest in the country. Abigail’s portion is worth $12.3 billion, making her the sixth wealthiest person in the United States.

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Attorney General Eric Holder announced in September that he would resign from his post at the Justice Department; his formal departure is expected to occur after this year’s elections. Holder fought hard to make civil rights and equal rights key landmark issues during his six-year tenure as attorney general and was criticized for making the office he held overtly political. Holder was also accused of defying a 2013 Supreme Court ruling related to the Voting Rights Act and was investigated by Congress for Fast and Furious, a gun-walking operation that allowed roughly 2,000 guns to walk into the hands of Mexican drug cartels—with the goal of tracking the weapons. Two of those guns were found at the scene of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry’s fatal shooting in December 2010. Holder is the first African-American to serve as U.S. attorney general.

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LOCAL PHOENIX With his purchase of the Van Tuyl Automotive Group, billionaire Warren Buffett has entered the automotive arena. The purchase price was not disclosed, but the transaction will involve 78 dealerships with operations in 10 states, including Arizona, where Van Tuyl has 28 dealerships. Van Tuyl, which will be renamed Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, generates approximately $8 billion in annual revenue.

Currently based in Phoenix, the headquarters will be moved to Dallas.

PHOENIX Award-winning comedian Rick Bronson brought his House of Comedy to High Street in northeast Phoenix. This new entertainment destination offers a wide range of comedians and shows. Bronson, a native of Montreal, has three clubs in Canada and the United States and will soon open his fourth in Rutherford, New Jersey.

SCOTTDALE Scottsdale-based GoDaddy officially opened its two-story Global Technology Center in Tempe in October. The 150,000-square-foot office will provide workspace to more than 1,100 employees in the next six months and will be staffed around the clock. As of the official opening, GoDaddy had hired 200 employees for the new center and had plans to hire another 250 in the next few months.

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TEMPE Arizona State University (ASU) selected Catellus Development Corporation of Austin, Texas, to master develop its 330-acre Athletic Facilities District. The project, which could take 10 to 20 years to complete, could create up to 10 million square feet of retail, office and research and development space along Tempe Town Lake between McClintock Drive and the east side of Marina Heights on both sides of Rio Salado Parkway. The project could generate millions in revenue for ASU and provide significant sales tax revenue for Tempe.

NATIONAL BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS Walmart announced that comedian Tracy Morgan was partly responsible for his injuries after his limousine was rear-ended by a Walmart truck, because Morgan was not wearing a seat belt.

FORT WORTH Passenger service agents for American Airlines voted 86 percent in favor of joining a union.

Service agents for U.S. Airways, which merged with American, are already represented by a union.

NEW YORK CITY Hilton, owner of the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria, agreed to sell the hotel to a Beijingbased insurance group for $1.95 billion.

That equates to approximately $1.4 million per room. As part of the sale, Hilton has a 100-year management agreement.

More than 70 percent of children who have crossed the border illegally into the U.S. are from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, countries plagued by poverty and crime.

SECRET SERVICE SHAKE-UP Secret Service Director Julia Pierson, a 30-year veteran of the Secret Service, resigned after a series of major security breaches at the White House. Joseph Clancy, a former agent in charge of the president’s protective detail, was named as an interim replacement.

PALO ALTO After 75 years, Hewlett-Packard (HP) voted to split into two divisions. HP Inc. will market PCs and printers, while Hewlett-Packard Enterprise will market servers, data storage and software products.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA In North Carolina’s senate race, spending by both candidates had already surpassed the $30 million mark five weeks before the election—for a job with starting pay of $175,000.

SAN FRANCISCO JPMorgan Chase disclosed that its July hacking compromised more than 76 million

The number of deaths linked to a faulty ignition switch in some General Motors vehicles rose to 29 in late October.

households and 7 million small businesses.

Previous attacks on Michaels affected 3 million payment cards; Target, 40 million; TJ Maxx, 45.6 million; Home Depot, 56 million; Neiman Marcus, 1.1 million. Cyber attacks have become the crime of the 21st century.

ATLANTA United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) plans to hire a larger seasonal workforce for 2014. In 2013, the company hired 55,000 seasonal workers. This year, it plans to hire up to 95,000. FedEx plans to hire 50,000, while Target plans to hire 70,000 seasonal workers, Kohl’s, 67,000, and Macy’s, 86,000.

NATIONWIDE Television networks CBS and NBC expect a stronger advertising presence during NFL football games. NBC is charging $627,300 for a 30-second ad on Sunday Night Football, more than any other program in prime-time broadcast TV, according to Advertising Age. NATIONWIDE A USA Today report indicates that Americans are getting “older and fatter,” and diabetes is growing at an alarming rate. Federal health statistics show that 12.3 percent of Americans age 20 or older have diabetes, and another 37 percent of Americans have prediabetes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. In what could be viewed as a landmark decision, the Supreme Court chose not to rule on the gay marriage issue, effectively leaving lower court rulings intact. As such, the number of states that permit same-sex marriages will soon be 30.

WASHINGTON, D.C. The median pay raise for U.S. workers is expected to be about 3 percent for 2015, according to a survey by consulting firm Hay Group.

WASHINGTON, D.C. To help with the Ebola epidemic in West Africa that is spreading rapidly, the White House has sent 3,200 U.S. troops to aid health care workers in the region. More than 8,000 people in West Africa have been infected by the Ebola virus.

CANNABIS-EATING SHEEP

INTERNATIONAL EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND In a historic referendum vote to separate from the United Kingdom, Scots voted 55 percent to 45 percent to renew their country’s 307-yearold ties with the monarchy.

FRANKFURT At a cost of $1.4 billion euros ($1.8 billion USD) Europe’s new Central Bank headquarters will be a modern 48-story building in Frankfurt, Germany. It is scheduled for completion by the end of 2014.

HONG KONG Pro-democracy protesters, many of them students, continue their protest for fair elections in Hong Kong. The Chinese government wants to select who will run as the “Chief Executive.” Hong Kong was a democracy under British rule until the transfer of power to China in 1997.

LONDON Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their second child to be born in May. WEST AFRICA The World Health Organization has allocated $100 million to fight the largest outbreak of the Ebola virus in history, occurring predominantly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra

The NHL suspended Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

A flock of sheep owned by Fanny’s Farms munched on seven bags of cannabis plants worth approximately $6,500 after someone dumped the plants on one of the farm’s fields. The farm manager, Nellie Budd, said, “My sheep weren’t quite on their backs with legs in the air, but they probably had the munchies.” Investigating officers said bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice could be a challenge, as the sheep had eaten most of the evidence.

Leone. With a fatality rate as high as 90 percent, the virus has infected more than 9,000 people and resulted in more than 4,500 deaths, including nearly 250 health workers.

The first death from the Ebola virus in the United States occurred in Dallas, where an infected Liberian national sought treatment.

Two nurses from the same Dallas hospital have since tested positive for the virus. Major U.S. airports are now screening travelers from West Africa.

IGULA, MEXICO With the recent disappearance of 43 students; a mass grave found that contained 28 bodies of Mexican citizens, have put in question whether or not the Mexican government is doing to enough in fighting corruption, drugs, violence, robberies and street crime. In 2013, crimes per 100,000 residents rose to 41,563 compared to 35,139 in 2012.

Japan unveiled its first new commercial airliner in 50 years, called the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, or MRJ. The last commercial Japanese plane to operate was the YS-11, a turboprop aircraft built by the Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation between 1962 and 1974.

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MOVIES NOV.

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BIG HERO 6

Director: Don Hall, Chris Williams; Cast: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung; Rating: G Disney’s Big Hero 6 is a 3D movie based on the Marvel comic of the same name. A special bond develops between a huge inflatable robot named Baymax (Scott Adsit) and Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter), and the two team up with Hiro’s friends to form a unique group of high-tech superheroes.

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THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PT. 1

Director: Charles Martin Smith; Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Philip Seymour Hoffman; Rating: PG-13 Lionsgate’s popular Hunger Games saga continues to set the world on fire.

In this third installment, we find Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) reluctantly becoming a symbol of courage and rebellion against the Capitol.

Will she step up and lead a nation that is hungry for change, while fighting to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson)?

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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

Director: Peter Jackson; Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Rating: PG The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the Dwarves. Unseen by any but the wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. Will the Dwarves, Elves and Humans unite to prevent a looming apocalypse? The Hobbit trilogy tells a story set in Middle-Earth 60 years before The Lord of the Rings begins.

Other Movies Coming Soon DUMB AND DUMBER TO

It’s been 20 years since America’s favorite pair of dimwits (Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels) graced the big screen together. In this sequel, they head out to find one of their long-lost children, with the hope of gaining a new kidney.

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THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR

The funny, mischievous penguins from the Madagascar film series now have their own hilarious spy adventure: They must prevent a villainous octopus named Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world.

INTO THE WOODS

Disney’s adaptation of the Broadway musical includes a handful of fairy tale characters—such as Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk)—played by an all-star ensemble cast.

CROSSWORD THE U.S. PRESIDENTS

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He was secretary of state during the War of 1812

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He was president during World War I

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Hero of the American Revolution

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His picture is on a $50 bill

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He was shot during a speech and continued for 90 minutes with the bullet still lodged in his chest

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Portrait on an old 2¢ stamp

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First president to marry while in office

22 The only president who ever resigned 23 Played the saxophone on the Arsenio Hall Show

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ACROSS 3 He was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital

18 He served in the Navy as a 27 He was given the nickname lieutenant commander, receiving “Buffalo Hangman” a Silver Star in the South Pacific

4 Eleventh president

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19 President who was a King 7 President sworn in on Lincoln’s Bible 20 He was known as “Elegant” because of his pristine attire

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23 President born on July 4

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24 He made it to the Wrestling Hall of Fame with the honor of “Outstanding American”

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15 He was president during Operation Desert Storm 25 Loser to Roosevelt in 1932

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President who won by one electoral vote

16 President who was also a radio sportscaster

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His grandson wed a president’s daughter

9 His picture is on a $5,000 bill 10 He was also an architect, musician and inventor 13 His picture is on a $20 bill

26 First president to have electricity in the White House

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JULY 22, 1932 – OCT. 20, 2014 FASHION DESIGNER

PAUL REVERE JAN. 7, 1938 – OCT. 4, 2014

MARTIN PERL JUNE 24, 1927 – SEPT. 30, 2014

As the founder and organist of the 1960s band Paul Revere and the Raiders, Paul Revere (born Paul Revere Dick) came to be known as “the Madman of Rock & Roll.” Revere’s shows were unique and often referred to as good, clean fun. During the shows the band wore colorful colonial-style clothing, often including threecornered hats worn in the American Revolutionary War.

Martin Perl was awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the tau lepton, a subatomic particle believed to be one of the building blocks of the universe. Dr. Perl was also a liberal activist who strongly opposed the Vietnam War. In recent years he had been collaborating with other scientists to investigate dark energy using atom interferometry.

JOHN SLATTERY

SEPT. 28, 1950 – SEPT. 25, 2014 REPORTER

ROB BIRONAS

JAN. 29, 1978 – SEPT. 20, 2014 FORMER TENNESSEE TITANS KICKER

POLLY BERGEN JULY 14, 1930 – SEPT. 20, 2014

JAN HOOKS APRIL 23, 1957 – OCT. 9, 2014

The Hollywood beauty, best known for her role in the original Cape Fear opposite Gregory Peck, lost her battle against emphysema in September. Bergen won an Emmy in 1958 for playing Helen Morgan in an episode of the Playhouse 90 television series. She also appeared in many other films and TV shows, as well as on Broadway.

In the 1960s, Bergen founded a successful mail-order cosmetics business, which she later sold to Faberge.

Actress and comedian Jan Hooks was best known for her long tenure on Saturday Night Live in the mid-1980s, during which she performed numerous and memorable impersonations of celebrities such as Kathy Lee Gifford, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bette Davis. Hooks also appeared on Designing Women and 3rd Rock from the Sun and in the film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.

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AMERICAN TAXPAYER MONEY IN LOCKUP

Inmates walk around a recreation yard at the Deuel Vocational Institution in Tracy, Calif.

BY HEATHER KARR

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he prison population in America has more than quadrupled since 1980.

According to the NAACP, the United States contains 5 percent of the world population but has 25 percent of the world’s prisoners incarcerated in a myriad of detention facilities within its borders. These men and women remain out of sight and out of mind but are ever-present on American paychecks.

Taxpayer money helps support every detail of their lives, from their

toothpaste to the prison employees paid to both guard against and protect them.

Of all these costs to keep criminals incarcerated, two major expenses depleting public funds keep growing: private prisons and death row.

that involves the government and the free enterprise system, greed, influence and corruption can’t be far behind.

If the whole idea is to incarcerate fewer prisoners, then the “for-profit” prison system goes 100 percent against

THE PRIVATIZATION OF AMERICAN PRISONS When funding runs out to build or expand detention facilities, private prison companies step in. They cover all upfront construction costs for a

any state’s ability to achieve that goal.

Any time there’s a for-profit opportunity

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and securing occupancy guarantees.

Usually, a lengthy contract of 10 to 20 years is agreed, and the facility is turned over to the state government at its conclusion. This seems like a simple solution to prison overcrowding caused by lack of facilities, but private prisons have been coming under fire the last few years for their high operating costs and premise of occupancy guarantees.

There are three major players in the private prison business in the United States: Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), The GEO Group, and Management & Training Corporation.

Of these, the largest is CCA.

CCA started its business in Texas in 1983 with a small government contract to detain illegal immigrants.

Currently, it operates in 20 states and gleaned a 2013 profit of about $300 million—all from taxpayer money.

It operates more than 60 facilities across the country. In the company’s 2010 annual report, CCA talks about capacity across its facilities: We have staff throughout the organization actively engaged in marketing this available capacity to existing and prospective customers.

Historically, we have been successful in substantially filling our inventory of available beds and the beds

that we have constructed. Filling these available beds would provide substantial growth in revenues, cash flow and earnings per share.

“Filling these available beds” means getting more people incarcerated in CCA facilities, and the “prospective customers” are usually state correctional departments. From CCA’s 2013 letter to shareholders: CCA’s owned facilities provide enhanced marketing opportunities to grow future earnings. We had approximately 14,000 bought-andpaid-for available beds in inventory as we entered 2014, providing us with significant opportunities for earnings and cash flow growth.

The more prisons CCA can contract to build or manage, the greater the potential for revenue based on contracted per diem rates and occupancy minimums. The new Red Rock Correctional Center near Eloy, Arizona, is contracted at a $65.43 per diem rate for each prisoner, with a guarantee of 90 percent capacity.

BOTCHED EXECUTIONS

That means the state of Arizona pays as if 90 percent of the prison beds are filled, regardless of actual

The debate over the existence of the death penalty is already tumultuous enough, and now the actual act of execution is drawing criticism from both sides. In the last year, executions in several states stirred public outrage for causing undue suffering from untested drug mixtures. In January, a death row inmate in Ohio gasped for air for 26 minutes after his lethal injection was administered. In April, an Oklahoma prisoner died of a heart attack shortly after his execution had been halted because the drugs in the lethal injection he received were not properly administered. Arizona’s Joseph Wood took nearly two hours to die after receiving repeated doses of his lethal drug cocktail in July.

The problem is that one of the drugs previously used in executions as part of a reliable three-drug combination is no longer available in the United States. The only U.S. manufacturer stopped producing it, and the European Union, where it is also manufactured, has banned its export for use in lethal injections. Execution facilities have been forced to experiment with new drug combinations. This improvisation and its unsettling results are likely to further extend death row incarcerations and create yet another layer of legal debate, motions and trials, all at additional taxpayer expense.

prison population. In contrast, the per diem rate provided by the state to the Navajo County jail in Holbrook, Arizona, for temporarily housing 50 of the inmates eventually transferred to Red Rock was $49.44.

To further increase profit, CCA takes only minimum- to medium-security prisoners who are reasonably healthy, with no documented mental illness.

Initiatives to increase occupancy in CCA prisons run the gamut from straightforward prisoner transports and new inmate intake to more

dubious political maneuvering. CCA doesn’t have direct control over how many people are sentenced to serve time, but it does control how much it spends on campaign contributions and lobbying at the state and federal levels. The money is often directed at elected officials and committees who influence sentencing regulations and illegal immigrant detention. CCA has spent upwards of $45 million on contributions and lobbying over the last decade. Although the company denies seeking to influence lawmaking regarding sentencing and detention, it’s not a stretch to imagine how influence occurs.

On its website, CCA promotes its role as a job creator in local communities.

But in 2014, CCA only ranked at 72 among Arizona’s 100 largest employers.

From 2013 to 2014, its number of employees statewide actually decreased, from 2,329 to 2,255. It’s understandable how, as the public in Arizona and across the country learns more about private prison companies, doubt is growing about the benefits of the arrangement.

DEATH ROW Death row prisoners fade in and out of the public mind on a regular basis, depending largely on news coverage.

Passionate arguments for or against the death penalty tend to be fueled by morality or faith, but there is another underlying principle that could perhaps better unite both sides of the debate: money.

Expert opinion is divided on which costs more: life in prison without the

possibility of parole or a sentence of death. Overall, a more compelling argument exists for death row cases being the larger burden on taxpayers, as they require more consideration in jury selection and trials, along with complicated appeals that address both the conviction and the sentence.

The legal expenses associated with prosecuting a death penalty case, which can easily run into the millions, are paid for with taxpayers’ dollars. Death row inmates also receive medical attention, prescription drugs, surgeries, dental care and organ transplants, if required.

Incarceration costs for California’s death penalty prisoners were estimated at roughly $1 billion from 1978 to 2011, and a study shows that the state’s death penalty system has cost California taxpayers $4 billion more since 1978

than would a system that includes life in prison without the possibility of parole as its harshest sentence. Today, based on conservative estimates, California spends approximately $137 million annually to support its death penalty system. Also, inmates are spending much more time on death row these days. The average death row incarceration from 1937 to 2014 was 12 years, but the average from 1992 to 2014 was about 17 years. Charles Harris, senior judge of Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal, argues: “Most people who support the death

penalty believe it is more cost effective than life in prison. Perhaps at one time, when executions were swift and sure, this may have been the case. It is not now. Most people knowledgeable about the subject will agree that the delay now built into the system, more trial preparation, much longer time to get to trial, much longer jury selections and trials, much more complicated and far more frequent appeals, andcontinuous motions, have increased the cost of capital punishment so that it is now many times the cost of keeping a prisoner in prison for life.”

The most recent death row inmate executed in Arizona is a case in point.

Joseph Wood was convicted in 1991 of the murder of two people. He was executed by lethal injection on July 23, 2014, after spending more than 20 years on death row. Part of the lengthy appeals process in his case included multiple motions designed to delay or vacate his sentence of death. He claimed in one that his trial attorney had been ineffective; in another, he presented newly performed psychiatric evaluations that showed he had in fact been incapable of premeditation in the murders he committed.

Wood’s final eleventh-hour motion called for the state of Arizona to disclose details about lethal injection drug suppliers as well as executioner qualification. He was granted a brief stay while the court deliberated, but the court swiftly ruled against him and he was executed on the same day as originally scheduled. These legal battles added to the cost of keeping Joseph Wood as a death row inmate and would have been unnecessary had he simply been in prison for life without parole.

Currently, 119 prisoners are on death row in Arizona. Death row housing fees cost the state’s

department of corrections about $3.5 million each year. Nationwide, more than 3,000 inmates are on death row—with an estimated annual cost to taxpayers of $232.7 million, according to Amnesty International.

As a society, we remain divided and polarized on the issue of capital punishment, and debating the monetary cost of incarceration isn’t likely to change many minds.

Those against the death penalty are unequivocally against taking a human life for any reason. Those in favor know that we need certainty that the convicted party really is guilty and that justice, as they conceive it, is

served. This means the continued right of the convicted to exhaust all legal means to prove his or her innocence or wrongful sentencing.

It is the lawful and right thing, but it is exorbitantly costly. University of California, Berkley law professor Franklin Zimring states the issue succinctly: “What we are paying for at such great cost is essentially our own ambivalence about capital punishment. We try to maintain the apparatus of state killing and [also] another apparatus that almost guarantees that it won’t happen. The public pays for both sides.”

The United States and Arizona, Death Row by the Numbers

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s of April 2014, there were 3,054 inmates on death row in the United States. That’s a slight decrease from a few months prior: as of summer 2013, there were 3,108. The number of inmates actually executed annually is relatively small. For instance, 39 inmates were executed in 2013.

Of the 36 states with a death row population in April 2014, Arizona ranked 8th. The state currently houses 123 death row inmates; the male death row population is located in Florence, and the women reside in a facility in Goodyear. All executions, whether a male or female prisoner is involved, occur at the Florence prison.

At press time, the most recent execution in Arizona was Joseph Woods on July 23, 2014. He was sentenced to death in July 1991 for the 1989 murder of his on-again, off-again girlfriend and another man.

Between 1910 and 1992, 100 death row inmates were executed in Arizona.

TECH COLUMN

The Growth in Wearables

BY WARREN JONES

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earables. They’re the latest buzzword in a race to be the cool kid on the block. Every major tech and lifestyle company is working overtime figuring out how to tap into this expanding market. Dozens of startups bet big on the idea that a 24/7-connected cell phone simply isn’t enough. That reaching into our pocket or purse has become too cumbersome. Instead, we should have information when we want it and where we want it: on our wrists, in our glasses, on our T-shirts and in our shoes.

Chances are you’ve been told by a friend, a family member or an overzealous tech geek at your work about smart watches, or perhaps you own one.

This market has exploded recently.

There are dozens to choose from. Pebble, Galaxy Gear, Moto 360, Apple Watch, HOT Watch and countless others are vying for space on your wrist. But smart watches aren’t where the craze began.

Nike has been successfully selling its

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Fuel Band for years now—a wearable and connected device that acts as a fitness tracker, watch and motivational tool. Jawbone and Motorola have similar devices, making health and fitness tracking as easy as checking your watch.

Apple is betting big that its entry into the wearable technology market is a game changer, on the level of the Mac, iPhone or iPad. Much like people initially said the iPad was an overgrown and overpriced iPod touch, the Apple Watch is being called a glorified wristwatch. But can Apple once again work its magic and revolutionize an entire industry?

With a $350 entry price and an iPhone as a requirement, the Apple Watch already has a small market to work with. While spending $350 for a watch is not unheard of, the Apple Watch has yet to prove itself as a piece of longlasting and timeless hardware in the way traditional watches have. Much of the allure of traditional watches is that they are manual. They require no batteries,

no software—just an occasional winding.

With care, they could last decades, and often increase in value as they age. The original iPhone is only seven years old, and four of them are already obsolete.

Will the Apple Watch require endless software updates and become obsolete after only a few years? We seem content to purchase a new phone every year or two, but will that translate to widescale acceptance of that practice in a wristwatch? Since your smart watch relies almost completely on your phone for data and information, upgrading your phone will almost assuredly require you to update your smart watch, or vice versa.

Perhaps this is an ingeniously disguised continual revenue stream for years to come.

In the end, Apple and other smart watch manufacturers may prove us all wrong with this new product. Apps, connectivity and mind-boggling sales could help vault the Apple Watch, and wearable technology, into permanent rotation in our wardrobes.

TEKKNOWVATIONS health

TMTM

BY CRAIG TAYLOR

FITBIT ARIA

Many products are available to help you watch your weight—however, it all starts at scale. The Aria has built in Wi-Fi, making it ever so easy to manage your diet.

It automatically logs your weight, body mass index and body fat percentage; online graphs and mobile tools help you stay motivated and on track.

—fitbit.com

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furniture

HERMAN MILLER SAYL

Inspired by the principles of suspension bridges, the SAYL is an incredibly comfortable office chair. Its frameless back permits a full range of movement and the suspension back material keeps your body cool.

—hermanmiller.com

APPLE WATCH

Apple’s announcement of its first wearable device in September dwarfed news about the company’s newest iPhone. The Apple Watch, which must be paired with an iPhone to function, will be available in a variety of stylish options, all with an extremely customizable face—for example, you can change its colors and choose from among 11 analog or digitized designs. A tiny dial on the side, called a digital crown, manages the Watch’s operating system.

—apple.com

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HANDPRESSO AUTO E.S.E.

Do you find yourself getting up late, rushing to get ready and missing out on your morning coffee? The Handpresso can help. Just add water and heat it up with your car’s power adapter to enjoy premiumquality espresso.

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LITTLE PRINTER

The palm-sized Little Printer is a thermal printer, similar to those used in cash registers. It’s capable of printing from the Web, thanks to Berg’s Cloud interface, including news articles and Instagram photos. You can even make foldable origami animals.

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iROBOT ROOMBA

Imagine never having to vacuum your home again.

The Roomba is a robotic vacuum cleaner than can clean all floor types, even underneath furniture, and when its battery runs low, the Roomba automatically returns to its base for recharging.

You can also schedule cleanings by pressing a couple of buttons.

—irobot.com

Dyson has a knack for bringing style and innovation to household appliances, first with its world-renowned vacuum cleaners and then with its fans—and the new Hot + Cool space heater is no different. This slim, quiet, bladeless fan can heat a room fast in winter and cool those high temperatures in summer. The fan speed is adjustable, and you can set the temperature between 32°F and 99°F. —dyson.com mylife

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CHARITY

Assistance League Phoenix

BY MARY L. HOLDEN

CHILDREN SHOULD BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD. ~PROVERB WELL KNOWN IN WESTERN CULTURE, HANDED DOWN FROM THE ANCIENT GREEKS TO 14TH-CENTURY MONKS AND CITED AS A PARENTING RULE THROUGH THE EARLY 1900S.

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he Assistance League is a national nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its main focus is to assist children whose families are in the experience of economic lack. The Assistance League negotiates and pays for brand-new basics (school supplies, hygiene products) and clothing and distributes them directly to children

with relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina—for the year afterwards.”

Runyon said the staff of volunteers she manages is composed of “so many forward-thinking women—many are retired educators,” and she’s “been humbled by the depth of commitment” so many of them display. “And, donors love the fact that we are volunteer-

schools) and specific distribution of books (children get to select a book to take home on their birthday). Every sixth-grader in 58 Title I schools receives a MerriamWebster Dictionary and Thesaurus.

Operation School Bell is represented well by the Delivering Dreams bus.

This mobile dressing center has been in operation since 2012, the result of an

in dignified, respectful ways.

In a twist on that proverb, the good work this organization accomplishes is often seen in the faces of cared for, happy children, but not heard about very often.

And that’s all right with its executive director, Aimee Runyon. When it comes to the kind of wisdom it takes to deal with children in poverty and at risk, she would agree with this quote from Augusten Burroughs: All children should be loved, protected, nurtured—emotionally and intellectually—respected, and never, under any circumstances, underestimated.

Underestimation does not happen on any level in Runyon’s job. At the start of each school year, Runyon says it is common to outfit and provide for 500 students during the course of three days.

Of all the chapters the Assistance League has established throughout the United States, Runyon’s is one of a kind.

Only the Phoenix chapter has an executive director—and she’s it. She’s also a native Arizonan and graduate of ASU, and she has an MBA from Keller. She’s been at the

driven. There’s very little overhead, so most of the donation money goes directly to the children.”

In Phoenix, 240 members contribute more than 30,000 hours to the League each year. Those who give their time to this nonprofit keep alive deep commitment to the original mission of the Assistance League, one that “improves the lives of children through philanthropic programs that fulfill basic needs, foster self-esteem and enhance the quality of life.”

Monies raised by the Assistance League Thrift Shop, fundraising events, grants and contributions make possible distributions to young students through Operation School Bell, Wee Help (layettes—blankets, clothing, diapers, wipes, a book, etc.—for infants born in poverty) and LEARN, which supports literacy through the general (donations to

award from the Arizona Diamondbacks and BHHS Legacy Foundation. It serves 3,000 children who attend Title I schools around the Valley of the Sun. When the bus is parked at a school, children go on board to choose and try on clothing and receive hygiene kits.

The League also works in cooperation with the Phoenix Fire Department to distribute stuffed bears to children who’ve suffered a crisis or trauma such as fire, evacuation, a death in the family, illness or injury.

The Phoenix chapter of the Assistance League turns 55 years old in 2015. If you would like to celebrate that achievement with a gift, go to www.alphx.org. If you’d like to volunteer, the office is located at 9224 N. 5th Street in Phoenix.

helm of this nonprofit since 2012, but has been working in nonprofit management and volunteering in community service for most of her life. “The greatest work of my career,” she said, “was assisting

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SPEAKING OUT!

STOP THE INSANITY … BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING!

BY LESLIE JAMES

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s this a familiar scenario? You’re waiting in your car at a stoplight, and as it turns green you start to step on the gas, but the car in front of you isn’t moving—so you step back on the brake pedal. A few seconds pass, so you honk the horn and, like a miracle, off goes the car.

Or, how about this one: You’re out driving along as usual, looking forward to getting home or wherever else it is you’re going, but then you have to slow down because the cars up ahead are going well below the speed limit. One by one, the cars in front of you start passing the slow-moving car that’s causing the holdup, some passing on the left and others on the right, and resume their previous speed as they continue on their way … and finally, it’s your turn.

Maybe you’ve experienced this: While attempting to exit a parking lot, you pull up behind a car that is stopped at the intersection, and despite there being no traffic approaching in any other direction, the car just isn’t moving.

Here’s another one: The car up ahead seems to be hugging one side of the white line, and then the other, and you wonder whether (even at midday) the driver might have started happy hour a little early?

Well I’ve experienced all of these situations, multiple times, and each time I drive by one of these vehicles, I turn to look at the driver just to confirm what I already suspected—almost without fail, they’re texting while driving!

I’m not going to waste time debating the rationale for texting while driving because it’s simply a stupid practice that must be banned. The bottom line is this: Accidents happen and people die because drivers are texting instead of giving their full attention to the road, and that is unacceptable. Today’s drivers have more than enough diversions as it is, with all the bells and whistles on their cockpit-style electronic dashboards, as they try to pay attention to everything that’s going on outside their vehicle while they make their way from point A to point B. Those who engage in texting, on top of all this, are positively asking for trouble.

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For more statistics relating to the impact of texting while driving, visit, Texting and Driving Safety, No Texting and Driving at www.textinganddrivingsafety.com.

Maybe our politicians can do something right by legislating an outright ban on texting. And for those who defy the law: hit them where it hurts. A first-time offense should be $2,500. A second offense doubles to $5,000.

As the saying goes, “Money talks and BS walks,” so I say go where it hurts the most—the driver’s wallet.

CARTOON

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION, MARKET TRENDS

CEO SERIES: AVEIN SAATY-TAFOYA, ADELANTE HEALTHCARE (42 - 43) UNDER THE RADAR: COMPANIES WORTH TRACKING (44) HARVEY MACKAY COLUMN: HOW TO MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS YOU’LL KEEP (46) CANADIAN OWNERS SELL MAJORITY STAKE IN COYOTES (47) ARIZONA BESIDE CANADA: FOCUSING ON EDUCATION (48 - 50) mylife

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LEADERSHIP

I

s

health

care

a

birthright?

health care. Yet, our country does not

Or should all individuals be

have the healthiest population. In fact,

responsible for their own health,

our rates of chronic disease are among

From a health care policy standpoint,

and pay for their own insurance

the highest in the world. The Affordable

there is still much to be done to help

Care Act was passed in an attempt to

everyone with basic health care services.

address the burden of high medical costs,

Here’s more from Saaty-Tafoya:

Avein

the lack of access to care (especially

Saaty-Tafoya, CEO of Adelante Healthcare,

primary and preventive) and improved

MyLIFE: What forces of nature allowed

a community health center that began

quality with better health outcomes.

you to pursue a career in health care

in 1979 on the west side of Phoenix’s

Adelante Healthcare has CMS-certified

management?

metropolitan area. Saaty-Tafoya has been

navigators at all eight of its Valley-wide

Saaty-Tafoya: I struggled to accept a

plan or direct care?

Whatever

your

belief,

meet

size for eligible uninsured patients.

CEO SERIES:

One-on-One with Avein Saaty-Tafoya of Adelante Healthcare

BY MARY L. HOLDEN

with Adelante since 2006. Her perspective

locations to assist patients in completing

career as a clinician with the practice

on health care for all adds to our collective

the eligibility and enrollment process

of medicine so disconnected from what

conversation on what is the best and

for the marketplace, as well as Arizona’s

patients really needed. A prescription

highest good for any individual who seeks

Medicaid program (AHCCCS) and many

pad is a tool, but not the answer to all

good health and quality care.

other programs such as the Women,

patients’ problems. I found that the

Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition

social determinants of health, including

The United States spends more than any

program.

organization,

lifestyle, behavior and socioeconomic

industrialized nation—almost 18 percent

Adelante Healthcare offers a sliding-fee

circumstances, often dictated what options

of our gross domestic product (GDP)—on

program based on income and family

could be provided to a patient, and

A

nonprofit

Profile Name: Avein Saaty-Tafoya Year and place of birth: 1971. Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan of Iraq College attended: Undergraduate degrees in biochemistry and art, Capital University M.D., The Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health MBA with a concentration in health care management, University of Phoenix When did you start at Adelante Healthcare?: 2006 Most valued saying: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~Mother Theresa Favorite charity: Adelante Healthcare Family: Two sons – Maxwell, 9, and Tyson, 4 42

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realistically, what options they could

features like natural light, access to good

When you invest in a great environment

use to address their specific health care

nutrition, spaces for fitness and safe

and reward great service, everything else

needs.

walking, access to amenities for patients

falls into place.

and staff, and sustainable features so that I found that I needed to better understand

more of our resources can go into services

MyLIFE: Will you please share your

health care policy, the impact on health

than to pay for maintenance and utilities.

deepest insights about healing and being

care

finance

and

reimbursement,

well?

contracting and payee/payor systems to feel

MyLIFE: Health care is something that

Saaty-Tafoya: As a working single mom,

competent in advocating for providers

will always be necessary for human beings.

I struggle with balance. What works for

and patients alike. There were so few

Do you have any advice on how people

me is setting aside “think time” each and

physicians involved in leadership and

can best work alongside doctors, nurses

every day. I use the Mindful app on

strategic decision making, that I was

and other professionals in improving

my iPhone six times a day to do a short

often the sole volunteer for committees

or maintaining good health?

meditation and breathing exercise. I fit in

and projects. I figured learning the

Saaty-Tafoya: Start with honesty. The

yoga poses in the morning when I wake up

management side would be a need I

relationship with your provider and care

(there’s an app for that too—called Yoga

could fill with my natural curiosity,

team is sacred. Be clear about what you

Builder). I can even do the exercises in

organizational skills and affinity for

are willing and able to do or take on.

a hotel room! I order produce boxes and

relating with people.

Ask questions, push your team to provide

essentials online (free shipping makes my

options and considerations—they are not

life so much easier).

MyLIFE: What is satisfying about your

there to make the decisions for you but

job at Adelante?

should help guide your way. Small changes

I also make going to the farmer’s market

Saaty-Tafoya: Running a mission-oriented

can add up to big payoffs in improved

a fun activity with my boys. The produce

health care organization is a joy. Every

health and well-being. If you ever feel

is

day, I feel a sense of satisfaction and

that your provider or a care team member

and cook what they’ve picked. Arizona

purpose in the work that we do.

is not someone you can partner with, let

is so beautiful, I try to get outdoors as

Even when there are challenges, I go

them know, and if you cannot come to an

much as possible. Walking is the best

home at night knowing that what I worked

understanding, move on.

and most accessible exercise. A walk is

on made a difference. Being profitable

inexpensive,

and

they

prepare

also a great alternative to going out to eat

is just good business. Changing lives is

Your health is your wealth and too

with friends and family. Walk and talk

priceless.

important to ignore.

… it’s a lesson I learned from reading about Henry Kissinger and his method

MyLIFE: If you had the opportunity to wave

MyLIFE: The cost of running a business is

for political negotiations as secretary of

a magic wand and create improvements at

always a priority for CEOs. Will you shed

state. Often, he would take the toughest

Adelante, what would you do?

some light on the biggest expenditures

leaders on a “walk in the park.”

Saaty-Tafoya: Every site would be staffed

a health care center faces and how you

and designed like our Mesa site, with a

cover them?

MyLIFE: Any final words of wisdom?

full range of primary and preventive care

Saaty-Tafoya: Our biggest costs are for

Saaty-Tafoya: From a health care policy

services as well as complementary care,

staffing and benefits, just like any other

standpoint, there is still much to be done

like naturopathic medicine. Every one of

business. Employee engagement and

to help everyone with basic health care

our sites would be a LEED Platinum- and

retention keep the cost of turnover low

services. At Adelante, we strive to ensure

WELL Building-certified green health

and continuity of our mission and service

access to affordable care for everyone,

center site with evidence-based design

excellence high.

regardless of circumstances.

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Under the Radar: Companies Worth Tracking q

For small-business owners, creating a full online marketing campaign is a daunting project. In addition to code, copywriting, conversion optimization and graphic design, there are many technical aspects that go into building a digital campaign that can be extremely overwhelming. This is exactly what Convrrt founders Dhruv Patel and Kavin Patel are on a mission to change.

Convrrt is an Arizona startup that has developed software to enable business owners with no marketing, design or technical background to quickly create campaigns based on proven methods for high conversion.

There are many landing page offerings on the market, but none offer tools for business owners to account for the entire customer experience across multiple pages in a marketing campaign.

Convrrt’s intention is to get customers in and out of its software as quickly as possible.

The company wants to help business owners build campaigns faster so they can spend more time focusing on their company and less time being frustrated with software. Convrrt is built on the same technology that Facebook uses to quickly display and automatically refresh many feeds on a single page without requiring the user to manually refresh the browser. This means Convrrt users have a snappy experience without the tool freezing or loading slowly.

Convrrt takes the user experience one step further by simplifying the choices busy users have to make. At one time or another, everyone has experienced the feeling of standing dumbfounded in a grocery store staring at the overwhelming amount of options for a simple product such as jam. With so many choices, decision making is more difficult and time consuming. This is the same predicament business owners face when confronted with hundreds of landing page templates. Convrrt solves this problem by providing only 44

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approximately 10 options for campaign templates based on the user’s specific industry.

After selecting a template, users can easily customize the colors and elements to match their brand. They can even connect their accounts such as Dropbox or Facebook so they can upload images without ever leaving the Convrrt panel. The software is so simple that users can edit, publish and unpublish campaigns from any device, including their smartphones. If at any time business owners want to seek expert advice for their campaign, Convrrt connects them to a marketplace of experts with the click of a button.

Convrrt is partnering with all of the large marketing software platforms such as Infusionsoft to integrate seamlessly into systems users already have. Convrrt also has product offerings for marketing agencies to white label and customized private labels for enterprises. Convrrt’s smart technology and mission to make the Web more usable for consumers make this startup worth keeping an eye on.

garagefly.com Billions of dollars are wasted each year on unnecessary or faulty auto repairs. If you are a vehicle owner in Arizona, you are very lucky to live in the only state with an online resource to help prevent this. Garagefly is a platform for consumer reviews of Arizona auto body and auto repair shops that have been vetted by automotive experts. Garagefly was founded by automotive industry veterans who saw an opportunity to help ease the anxiety associated with car repairs.

In a marketplace flooded with review sites from Yelp to Angie’s List, Garagefly provides a level of due diligence that is incomparable.

Garagefly only lists high-quality auto shops and manually validates every single customer review by calling the auto shop and confirming the repair order number. Reviews aren’t

automatically published, so this in-depth validation prevents fake reviews and ensures reliable information.

Garagefly goes above and beyond for both the consumer and auto shop owners by helping mediate problems when there are negative reviews. Garagefly will connect the consumer to the shop owner to verify that the negative review is authentic and gives the owner the opportunity to make it right with a refund, further repair work free of charge or another appropriate remedy. While Garagefly does not make guarantees, the company does its best to help protect shop owners from wrongful negative reviews and protect consumers from faulty repair work.

Garagefly has more comprehensive auto shop listings than typical review sites because of its niche focus. When listing auto shops, Garagefly takes training and certification of personnel at the shops into consideration because the founders are passionate about consumer safety. The site has gained traction with consumers, as evidenced by the 9,000 validated consumer reviews that have been published. Garagefly is considering going national, but its founders want to ensure that the level of quality control now in place can be scaled.

We all depend on our vehicles every day, whether it’s for getting to work on time or shuttling the kids to soccer practice. Because they are such an integral part of our lives, it’s essential that we feel comfortable with the safety of our vehicles and the quality of their repairs. Garagefly provides critical information to help consumers make more informed choices and reduce anxiety in stressful circumstances surrounding vehicle damage.

Author: Amanda Oppenheim, Senior Analyst at Venture Logic Group.

Venture Logic Group is an Arizona-based firm providing strategic executive consulting, marketing and capital investment services. venturelogicgroup.com

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MOTIVATIONAL

HOW TO MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS YOU’LL KEEP HARVEY MACKAY

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t is New Year’s Eve and Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Next year I am going to be a changed

person.”

“That’s a laugh,” says Lucy sarcastically.

“I mean it,” says Charlie, “I’m going to be strong and firm.”

“Forget it,” says Lucy. “You’ll always be wishy-washy.”

“Well,” answers Charlie defensively, “One day I will be wishy and washy the next.”

Like Charlie Brown, most of us set New Year’s resolutions that are a little vague—lose some weight, spend more time with family and friends, quit smoking, quit drinking, enjoy life more, get out of debt, help others, get organized and on and on.

Just think, if everyone kept their New Year’s resolutions, the world would be a lot different: We’d have healthier people that would show up for work on time, smoke and drink less and be more organized.

Why don’t resolutions work? There are lots of reasons. Resolutions need to be specific, attainable and personal.

They need to come from your heart. They can’t be suggested to you by someone else, because those resolutions are often more for the suggester than for the recipient!

And here’s a tip—the fewer resolutions the better. Too many changes at once, no matter how well-intentioned, become burdensome and confusing. Then it’s too easy to chuck it all and slip back into old habits.

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What happens too often is that people set a goal or resolution and then they falter and just want to give up. That’s understandable. Don’t cave in and quit altogether. Just start up again. Give yourself a new incentive.

When I set a goal of a New Year’s resolution, I tell other people about it so it puts pressure on me to stick with it. I’m also a big believer in rewarding myself when I succeed or accomplish something.

This is a new year. It’s a fresh start … a new page or chapter in your life.

There will never be a better time to try something new. Maybe you want to start a blog, research your family history, learn first aid or start running.

How about you just forgive someone?

Or decide to worry less? Whatever you decide, make sure you can actually accomplish what you set out to do.

Don’t set yourself up for failure by setting unrealistic goals or putting them off indefinitely.

As author and minister Charles M. Sheldon said, “Good resolutions are like babies crying in church. They should be carried out immediately.”

Maybe this year you want to do something different. Forget the boring, routine promises you struggle to keep.

Try resolving to be more creative in 2014 with some of these resolutions: Keep a journal. Spend a few minutes every day or so writing down your thoughts, feelings, dreams and ambitions not your daily schedule or your upcoming appointments. Record positive events, quotes and experiences. Let your

mind wander a little. You may be surprised at the ideas you generate.

Read more. Vary your reading habits and explore different topics. If you usually read novels, try a biography.

If you read only history, try a book on modern-day science. Try to read a good book every month if possible. You’ll exercise your mind, and maybe find new connections between ideas.

Learn something new. Take a class in something unrelated to your job or your usual hobbies—art, auto mechanics or a new language. Mastering new skills can refresh your outlook on life.

Meet new people. Make a positive effort to make new friends or professional contacts this year. Look for gatherings of people whose interests match yours and network with them. The more people you know, the better equipped you are to learn and grow.

Create something for the heck of it.

Paint a picture, write a poem or start a garden—not because you’ll get paid for it, but because you want to. How about starting a collection of something?

You’ll find satisfaction in achieving personal goals and motivation to keep trying new things.

Volunteer. Find a cause you support, and offer your time and service. You’ll meet new people, enjoy the feeling of helping out with an important cause and enhance your own skills.

Practice gratitude. Look for small gestures in everyday life that you are fortunate to experience. And seek out ways that you can be helpful. You will reap immediate rewards! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mackay’s Moral: A New Year’s resolution should not be something that goes in one year and out the other! Happy 2015!

Canadian Owners Sell Majority Stake in Coyotes

BY JAMES L. COPLAND

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ce Arizona, a group comprising the current Canadian owners of the Arizona Coyotes, has agreed to sell a majority interest (51 percent) in the club. The proposed buyer is Philadelphia hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway, who had previously attempted unsuccessfully to purchase the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils.

The Canadian

ANTHONY LEBLANC

ownership group, led by George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc, has valued

the team at $305 million. Just 14 months ago, these same two men,

along with other partners, purchased the Coyotes from the NHL for just $170 million. Clearly, a 51 percent sale for $152.5 million is not a bad return on investment, particularly when you factor in that the original group will still own a 49 percent interest in the club. Who said Canadians are not shrewd investors?

Promises from all sides, including NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, have been made to assure Glendale city officials and local fans that the team will remain in Glendale. In fact, LeBlanc, who is the club’s president, stated emphatically that the deal “further solidifies the Coyotes’

long-term future in the Valley.” Under LeBlanc’s direction, the new owners have done an impressive job of rebuilding the Coyotes brand and trust among the local community.

LeBlanc also said he believes the club will be profitable within the next two years, a strong indication that the Coyotes are moving in the right direction.

The NHL Board of Governors must approve the transaction, but few, if any, expect anything but a full approval by the board. When the sale has been completed, Barroway will assume the roles of chairman and governor of the Coyotes.

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EDUCATION

RELOCATION RESOURCES

Arizona Beside Canada: Focusing on Education

BY MARY L. HOLDEN

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ducation is of primary importance in both Canada and the United States. Levels of organized learning indicate the quality of life in a given population. The broad spectrum of education, whether it occurs at home or through an institution, allows interesting comparisons between two places—in this case, the amazing state of Arizona and the captivating country of Canada. For Canadian companies establishing operations in Arizona, the educational system offers many premium choices for executives and family members, just as Canada does for Arizona companies electing to expand into Canada.

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This comparison is most relevant for Canadians and Arizonans with school-age children, college students, or adults who wish to engage in educational pursuits away from the place of their citizenship. With nearly 300 Canadian companies already operating in Arizona and roughly 57 Arizona companies with operations in Canada, families on both sides of the border continue to relocate on an annual basis.

The message being delivered in this article focuses on the high academic standards available in both Arizona and Canada for those families who are making the move. Both regions have an excellent school and university system for individuals of all ages.

Arizona families with children of high school or college age that relocate to Canada for employment can use this government website: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/schools.asp The Canadian government also provides an electronic publication, Welcome To Canada, at www.cic.gc.ca/ english/pdf/pub/welcome.pdf. This is a comprehensive resource guide for all levels of education and associated costs.

Canadians families with school-aged children moving to Arizona have several helpful resources/relocation guides available to them for information about preschools, elementary schools, high schools, and institutions of postsecondary education, such as The Phoenix Relocation Guide: (www.phoenixrelocationguide.com) and Schools, etc., published by Raising Arizona Kids magazine (www.raisingarizonakids.com).

In addition, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce website offers links to top-rated schools and detailed school information: www.azchamber.com/newsand-resources/resources/useful-links/ education-resources.html

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION Elementary education in Canada is based on choice—each province offers options to study in public, private, charter, or home schools. In Arizona, the state leads the United States in the concept of school choice, according to the National Center for Policy Analysis. Open-boundary policies at public schools in both Arizona and Canada allow students to find a school that best fits their needs. People place a huge emphasis on the importance of education on both sides of the border.

Comparing the entire country of Canada to one state in the United States (Canada’s population is equal to that of California) is like comparing blueberries to watermelons, so here are some numbers to consider. Arizona has 229 public school districts. There are 325 public schools and more than 200 charter and private schools in the Phoenix metropolitan area alone.

Canada, on the other hand, has 395 school boards across its provinces—all of which work with respective provincial/ territorial ministries and departments

responsible for education. It should be noted that Canada’s literacy rate is 99 percent.

The comparison is interesting, but the reality is that families in the process of relocating to either place must find a school that will optimally suit each student.

An Arizona nonprofit private school option for Canadian families living in Arizona is Tesseract School in Phoenix.

Jacqui Breger is Tesseract’s director of marketing and communications, and her three daughters are students in Tesseract’s lower, middle, and upper school programs.

The school has a mission that others strive to imitate: “Tesseract fosters each student’s intellect, love of learning, and strength of character in an innovative and collaborative environment. We prepare students to excel in college and beyond, lead lives of purpose, and become ethical and compassionate citizens with a global perspective.”

According to Breger, “It’s our global perspective that sets us apart. Most of what we do is project-based learning —not so much through books only, but hands-on and whatever else helps students

dive into the subject. Besides being student-centered, we are all about the kids having thematic learning—equipping them for jobs that do not yet exist.”

As for the real-life education experiences of a Canadian family in Arizona, Kerry DeMarsh, a native of Calgary, teaches first grade at Christ Church School in Paradise Valley, a private school. DeMarsh used to teach elementary school in Canada and says, “One difference in Arizona is that parents tend to hold early-school-aged children back. In Canada, if a child is five, it’s time for school.”

Home schooling in Canada is legal but regulated. About 60,000 Canadian students are home schooled, as compared to roughly 225,000 in Arizona, and in Canada all students must file an affidavit with the county school superintendent for permission.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Secondary (and postsecondary) vocation training is trending in both Canada and Arizona. Qualifying for well-paying jobs as industrial maintenance workers, pharmacy and medical assistants, bookkeepers, graphic designers, database managers,

ARIZONA AND CANADA POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS Institution Tuition Rank* UG/Grad

Resident Tuition

University of Toronto 17 67,339/15,817

University of Arizona 212 31,565

University of British 49 57,706 Columbia

$5,695 to $13,203

$24,709 to $31,961

$10,391

$27,073

$4,700 to $16,400

$22,622 to $46,600

$10,000

$23,654

$3,900 to $6,728

$17,457 to $33,146

$9,271

$21,626

$6,712

$19,575

$18,600

$18,600

Thunderbird School of NR Global Management

1,015

Arizona State University 293 59,382

McGill University 21 39,349

Northern Arizona University

NR

21,774

York University

401

15,265

Grand Canyon University

NR

31,158

Non-resident Tuition Students

$91,500 Executive MBA Europe N/A $66,744 Full time MBA

*2013 college rankings provided by www.topuniversities.com © QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited 1994-2013.

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and human services workers is made possible through less expensive, less time-consuming courses in vocational schools. Both Canada and Arizona offer good options; however, Canada has a greater focus on vocational training, realizing the need to fill today’s many employment opportunities.

Three schools in Arizona dedicated to vocational training are Metro Tech, Western Maricopa Education Center (also known as West-MEC), and East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). When EVIT came into existence in 2009, its mission was “to provide a productive, technically trained workforce that meets the market-driven needs of business and

Calgary, University of Toronto and McGill University in Montreal are all highly notable institutions for education, with the University of Toronto and McGill University ranking among the top 25 colleges in the world.

Nonresident tuition in Canada is comparable to resident tuition at many of the top U.S. universities and colleges.

From north to south, Arizona’s three state universities offer choices in geography as well as degree programs.

Depending on which school they choose, students can enjoy either a lot of sun or some snow between classes.

Northern Arizona University (NAU), in Flagstaff, is becoming known as a

American Law Degree for potential lawyers who can represent interests on both sides of the border. In addition, ASU offers more than 450 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, of which engineering, business, and journalism programs attract a majority of students.

The scenic Sonoran Desert landscape welcomes students to the University of Arizona (U of A) in Tucson, where five seasons (the summer monsoon season is the fifth) can be experienced during the course of a year.

Environmentally conscious M.B.A. students enjoy the “green” curriculum available at the Eller College of Management.

industry.” Now, with a main campus and programs in 49 locations at high schools, the school had more than 3,200 students enrolled in 2013.

A vocational school with several locations across Canada is CDI College.

For more than 40 years, this for-profit school has been providing vocational education at a reasonable cost. Offering programs in business, technology, and health care, the school has 26 campus locations—seven in both British Columbia and Alberta, six in Ontario, five in Quebec, and one in Manitoba.

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Canadian universities offer a world-class education at exceptionally low cost, by American comparisons. The University of British Columbia, University of

biomedical research and bioscience school, due to the partnership between NAU’s Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics and the Translational Genomics Research Institute. Flagstaff offers four seasons, similar to most Canadian cities.

In the center of the state, Arizona State University (ASU) offers students an average of 300 sunny days per year. The North American Law Degree offered by ASU’s college of law was developed for (Canadian) students wishing to practice law in either or both countries.

The faculty has approved a curriculum that will cover all important courses necessary for admission to the bar in Canada.

ASU’s law school offers the North

The U of A pharmacy school was founded in 1947, and the medical school was founded in 1967.

Arizonans wishing to obtain a higher education in Canada should plan ahead and submit applications 15 to 18 months ahead of the planned admission date. As for Canadians who are accepted into Arizona institutions, a student (nonimmigrant visa) is usually obtained after admission.

Whether schooled in Canada or Arizona, rest assured that governments on both sides of the border care about the quality levels of their educational programs. After all, comparing the entire country of Canada (to California) is made possible by a mandate for high educational standards.

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EVENTS CALENDAR WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS ARIZONA

AROUND TOWN - WHAT’S HOT (52 - 56) CONCERTS - PREMIER VENUES (58 - 59) SPORTING EVENTS - WHAT’S HAPPENING (60 - 62)

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AROUND TOWN WHAT’S HOT

GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR

HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW & FESTIVAL

CAREFREE FINE ARTS AND WINE FESTIVAL CAREFREE The streets of downtown Carefree will be closed, making room for more than 165 artists and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art.

Nov. 1–2 —thunderbirdartists.com GILBERT ART WALK GILBERT Paintings, sculptures, 3-D art, calligraphy, architecture, photography, printmaking, jewelry and more. Water Tower Plaza.

Nov. 1, 15, 29; Dec. 6, 13, 20 —gilbertartwalk.com GREAT BRIDAL EXPO PHOENIX Everything for the wedding, honeymoon and home is featured and on display. Phoenix Convention Center.

Nov. 2 —greatbridalexpo.com TUCSON CELTIC FESTIVAL & SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES TUCSON Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland, Ireland and Wales with great music, dancing and athletic events at Rillito Race Track Park.

Through Nov. 2 —tucsoncelticfestival.org ARIZONA CLASSIC JAZZ FESTIVAL CHANDLER Jazz music from various local musicians. San Marcos Golf Resort in downtown Chandler.

Nov. 5 —azclassicjazz.org LUCAS OIL 150 PHOENIX Catch the nonstop action of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the Lucas Oil 150. Phoenix International Raceway.

Nov. 7 —phoenixinternationalraceway.com CHILES AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL PHOENIX Delight your taste buds with indulgent gourmet chocolates, zesty salsas and other unique Southwestern treats. Desert Botanical Garden.

Nov. 7–9 —dbg.org/events-exhibitions/chiles-chocolate CHANDLER MUSEUM CHUCKWAGON COOK-OFF CHANDLER Teams work from authentic 1880s chuckwagons to cook five courses: bread, beans, meat, potatoes and dessert. Judges decide winners in 52

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each category, as well as best authentic wagon and best overall meal.

Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park.

Nov. 7–9 —chandleraz.gov ONE NIGHT – LICENSE TO CURE PARADISE VALLEY The evening includes live and silent auctions, casino gaming, a martini bar and a Michael Bublé tribute performance by Scott Keo. Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo will headline the entertainment. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Paradise Valley.

Nov. 8 —dsw.jdrf.org ARIZONA ASIAN TREASURES FESTIVAL MESA The festival is filled with many Asian cultures and ethnic foods. This is the only festival in Arizona with more than 14 Asian cultures. Mesa Arts Center.

Nov. 8–9 —aaaa-az.org CHANDLER BLOCK PARTY CHANDLER Entertainment, Kids Zone, zip line, skate board exhibition, food trucks, beer gardens, Chandler’s Got Talent competition, more than 100 retail, arts and crafts vendors and more. Downtown Chandler.

Nov. 8 —chandlerblockparty.com HEARD MUSEUM SPANISH MARKET PHOENIX Strolling mariachis, folklorico dancers and artwork by Hispanic artists from Arizona, New Mexico and South America highlight this festive, casual and friendly annual marketplace, the largest of its kind in Arizona.

Nov. 8–9 —heard.org MESA OLD WEST DAYS MESA This expanded community-centered event will showcase the rich pioneer and territorial history of Mesa. Downtown Mesa.

Nov. 8 —mesaoldwestdays.com VAIL COUNTRY FAIR TUCSON The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce presents a fair with raffles and contests, charity dunk tanks, cow pie bingo and more at Pima County Fairgrounds.

Nov. 8 —vailcountryfair.com

AHWATUKEE CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW AHWATUKEE Vehicles of various classes include stock, modified, pickups, convertibles, street rods, sports cars and 4x4/off-road. Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center.

Nov. 8 —ahwatukeehoa.com SAHUARITA PECAN FESTIVAL TUCSON Celebrate the pecan harvest at a marketplace with Santa Cruz River Valley vendors, pecan dishes and farm demonstrations, a kids’ area, music and a 5K run at the Green Valley Pecan Farm.

Nov. 8 —sahuaritapecanfestival.com LIVING HISTORY DAY AT TUCSON PRESIDIO TUCSON The Tucson Presidio, a replica of the city’s original adobe-walled fortress with museum/gift shop, re-enacts 1775-1856 Tucson life, with craft- and food-making demonstrations, soldier drills and more.

Nov. 8 —tucsonpresidiotrust.org CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP PHOENIX Phoenix International Raceway.

Nov. 9 —phoenixinternationalraceway.com FESTIVAL OF THE SUPERSTITIONS APACHE JUNCTION Carnival, vendors, food, beer garden, live entertainment, Harley’s heroes, bike nights, car show, parade, art show and tractor show.

Nov. 8–9 —festivalofthesuperstitions.com WESTGATE BIKE NIGHT GLENDALE Weekly, hundreds of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard for the biggest bike night in the Valley. Westgate City Center.

Through Nov. 13 —westgatecitycenter.com/bikenight HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW & FESTIVAL TUCSON Huge colorful hot air balloons hover over the fairways at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa during the festival with activities for kids, tethered balloon rides, food vendors, music and more.

Nov. 14 —tubacgolfresort.com ARIZONA WINE GROWERS FESTIVAL AT THE FARM PHOENIX Shake hands with and drink the juice of Arizona’s own grape farmers and wine producers in the picturesque setting of Phoenix’s historic The Farm at South Mountain.

Nov. 14–15 —azwinefestivalatthefarm.com GOOD GUYS SOUTHWEST 17TH NATIONALS SCOTTSDALE Goodguys Giant Car Shows are the place to be and definitely the place to be seen! For all vehicles from 1972 and older. WestWorld.

Nov. 14–16 —good-guys.com THE BIG HEAP VINTAGE AND HANDMADE FESTIVAL CAVE CREEK Emerging as one of the most exceptional indie, vintage, modern, industrial and salvaged goods gatherings in the West.

Nov. 21–23 —thebigheap.com CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GUN SHOW MESA The show offers hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone, from the once-a-year hunter to the avid collector. Centennial Hall.

Nov. 22 —crossroadsgunshows.com

FOUR CORNERS FESTIVAL TUCSON Encompassing four corners in the Tucson Foothills, there is no festival like it in the area. The second annual Four Corners Festival will introduce all ages to the diversity of arts that exist in a newly emerging section of Tucson. The event will feature fashion, gourmet food and wine tastings, culinary arts demonstrations, performing arts and fine art and crafts.

The festival promises to be a fun and exciting event for the whole family while attendees experience the most artistic cross-section in southern Arizona.

Nov. 15–16 —saaca.org IRONMAN ARIZONA TEMPE A flat, fast, spectator-friendly triathlon course with a mix of urban charm and desert scenery. IRONMAN Arizona kicks off with a single-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, followed by a challenging three-loop bike course through the Sonoran Desert. It finishes with a spectator-friendly run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.

Nov. 16 —ironman.com AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL QUEEN CREEK The American Heritage Festival is a grand-scale, highly interactive educational presentation of diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life as portrayed by a large and experienced cast of historical interpreters assembled from around the country. Included are re-enactments, dramatic portrayals of famous men and women, musicians, artisans, craftsmen, singers, colonists, pioneers, mountain men, soldiers and more, ranging from colonial times, the American Revolution and the days of our founding fathers through frontier and pioneer days, the Civil War, the Old West and on into the 20th century, the World Wars and the Vietnam era.

Nov. 21–23 —americanheritagefestival.com ARIZONA ANTIQUE MARKET SCOTTSDALE Quality antiques from the 1800s through the 1900s, including deco, retro and modernism periods. East Thunderbird Plaza.

Nov. 21–23; Dec. 12–14 —azantiqueshow.com ARTFEST OF SCOTTSDALE SCOTTSDALE Downtown Scottsdale features 200 artists from across the country, where you can find that one-of-a-kind gift just in time for the holidays.

Nov. 22–23 —888artfest.com EL TOUR DE TUCSON TUCSON Participants cycle main-event distances of 111, 85, 60 or 42 miles, choose the Fun Ride 10 or 5 miles, or a fun quarter-mile activity course.

Armory Park.

Nov. 22 —perimeterbicycling.com ZOOLIGHTS PHOENIX This year, ZooLights celebrates its 20th magical year with 3.5 million lights and more than 600 glimmering light displays. Phoenix Zoo. Nov. 24 – Jan. 11 —phoenixzoo.org THANKSGIVING CROSS-COUNTRY CLASSIC TUCSON Southern AZ Roadrunners presents a European-style 5K around Reid Park to benefit Toys for Tots—a fun opportunity to cheer friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps.

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ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW PHOENIX Exciting displays, auto show entertainment and the hottest new cars and trucks. Phoenix Convention Center.

Nov. 27–30 —autoshowphoenix.com

FESTIVAL OF TREES SEDONA Area artists and galleries will have Christmas trees and gingerbread houses fully decorated in delightful and exquisite ways.

Dec. 4–6 —tlaq.com

GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR GLENDALE 1.5 million lights cover more than 16 blocks in Historic downtown Glendale.

Nov. 28–29 —glendaleaz.com

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING SEDONA Watch the annual tree-lighting ceremony, listen to holiday music and visit with Santa in uptown Sedona.

Dec. 5 —sedonamainstreet.com

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY: MURDER FOR TWO TUCSON Arizona Theatre Company presents a hilarious 90-minute tour de force.

Two performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. Temple of Music and Art. Nov. 29–Dec. 20 —arizonatheatre.org

TSO CLASSIC SERIES: BRAHMS AND PROKOFIEV TUCSON The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents conductor George Hanson, with Israeli Vadim Gluzman on violin, performing Prokofiev’s Spanishinfluenced Second Violin Concerto. Tucson Music Hall.

Dec. 5 —tucsonsymphony.org

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS PHOENIX One of the Valley’s best holiday events comes to life at the garden, with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and musical groups.

Nov. 28–29; Dec. 5–6; 12–13; 26–30 —dbg.org ASU CONCERTS AT THE CENTER – BIG BAND NIGHT SCOTTSDALE Combining performances with commentary from the stage, this concert series showcases the talented faculty and students of the Arizona State University Herberger Institute School of Music. The internationally acclaimed ASU Jazz Studies Program presents the latest edition of the ASU Concert Jazz Band, a favorite among Valley audiences for years that has recently appeared with jazz luminaries such as Wycliffe Gordon, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew and singer Karrin Allyson. The band performs an evening of choice selections spanning the history of big-band music and beyond. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Dec. 1 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL – THE MIRACLE OF MOZART! SCOTTSDALE Returning for its 36th season in Scottsdale, Keyboard Conversations was inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s celebrated programs that made the joy of music accessible to audiences of all ages. To that format, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel has added his own unique blend of extraordinary musicianship, warm personality, knowledge and engaging humor. His brilliantly polished concerts with commentary combine captivating remarks with world-class performances of masterpieces of the piano repertoire—and conclude with a fast-paced Q-and-A session. The Miracle of Mozart features the composer’s delightful, witty variations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, the haunting, introspective Adagio in B Minor and the dramatic, powerful Sonata in A Minor, written after the death of his mother. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Dec. 2 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org A SONDHEIM EVENING TUCSON UAPresents hosts an intimate evening featuring the brilliant lyric and crystalline melody of Sondheim composition, with Ted Sperling, one of Broadway’s most in-demand music directors, at Crowder Hall.

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GLENDALE’S JINGLE BELL ROCKIN’ NIGHTS GLENDALE A festive mix of holiday songs and rock jams will get everyone up on their feet and in the holiday spirit! Practice your moves to the tunes of some stellar musical performances. The event will also feature holiday arts and crafts, delicious food and beverages, horse-drawn carriage rides, inflatable rides and visits with Santa Claus. Historic downtown Glendale.

Dec. 5–6 —glendaleaz.com TEMPE FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TEMPE The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation. Mill Avenue District.

Dec. 5–7 —tempefestivalofthearts.com LUMINARIA NIGHTS/FIESTA DE NAVIDAD TUCSON The Village of Tubac celebrates the holidays by lining its streets and artist studios with luminarias.

Dec. 5–7 — tubacaz.com LUMINARIA NIGHTS AT TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS TUCSON Tucson Botanical Gardens’ paths are lined with luminarias for the holidays, and the gardens are filled with musical entertainment.

Dec. 5–7; 12–14 —tucsonbotanical.org LA FIESTA DE TUMACÁCORI TUCSON Celebrate the culture of the Upper Santa Cruz River Valley at Tumacácori National Historic Park, the oldest mission site in Arizona. The fiesta features about 50 food and craft booths, live entertainment on stage and children’s activities each day. At 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, in front of the Visitor Center, there will be a procession through the Fiesta grounds to the historic church, followed by a traditional Mariachi Mass in front of the church. The mission grounds and park are open throughout the weekend, and admission is free.

Dec. 6–7 —nps.gov RIALTO THEATRE: DAKHABRAKHA TUCSON UAPresents and the Rialto Theatre present an all-ages concert featuring the aesthetic eclecticism and creative process of four Ukrainian musicians, with an assortment of drums, cello, piano, accordions, zgaleyka pipes and vocal harmonies singing traditional Ukrainian melodies mixed with punk rhythms.

Dec. 6 —uapresents.org

LIGHTING OF LUMINARIAS AT TOMBSTONE COURTHOUSE TOMBSTONE Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is festooned with luminarias and other decorations to ring in the holiday season. Holiday music and refreshments.

TBD in Dec. —azstateparks.com TUCSON MARATHONS & YARNELL 19 MEMORIAL RUN TUCSON The Tucson Full- & Half-Marathons & Marathon Relay & Yarnell 19 Memorial Run start in the Old West historical town of Oracle, northwest of downtown Tucson. The course winds through the desert on paved roads and finishes at the Golder Ranch Fire Station on Golder Ranch Road in the town of Catalina. Our runners continue to tell us it’s one of the prettiest courses in the country and one of the easiest to run a personal best. The combination of a consistently fast course with moderate-to-cool race-day temperatures make these races a popular choice for everyone, but particularly for runners searching for a personal best or trying to achieve a Boston Marathon qualifying time. Whether you’re looking for a fast, competitive event, or a well-organized scenic run, the Tucson Marathon events are a good fit.

Dec. 7 —tucsonmarathon.com PEDRITO MARTINEZ TUCSON UAPresents hosts bandleader and percussionist Pedrito Martinez, joined by a pianist, bassist and second percussionist to play “complex, blenderized, African-to-the-New-World funk,” blending folkloric rhythms from Cuba, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil. Downtown Club Congress.

Dec. 11–13 —uapresents.org GLENDALE’S WINTER WONDERLAND GLENDALE

FIESTA BOWL PARADE

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

LA FIESTA DE TUMACÁCORI

ARTRAGEOUS BENEFIT GALA AND CONCERT STARRING PINK MARTINI WITH CHINA FORBES AND STORM LARGE SCOTTSDALE Eclectic, romantic and worldly, Pink Martini has become an international phenomenon performing its retro-hip, multilingual repertoire throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Featuring a dozen musicians, the “little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon, finds inspiration in virtually every musical genre, from Baroque to disco. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Dec. 6 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Features a children’s snowfield. Enjoy delightful winter fun not usually found in Arizona. Historic downtown Glendale.

Dec. 12–13 —glendaleaz.com BROADWAY IN TUCSON: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TUCSON Broadway in Tucson welcomes back the musical love story filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes. UA Centennial Hall.

Dec. 12–14 —broadwayintucson.com TSO HOLIDAY SPECIAL: MESSIAH & BACH TUCSON The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present Bruce Chamberlain, director, with the holiday traditional performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Cantata No. 1 and Handel’s Messiah. Catalina Foothills High School.

Dec. 13–14 —tucsonsymphony.org DISCOVER INDIA 2014 SCOTTSDALE A festival that aims to facilitate integration of the community of individuals of Indian heritage into their new homeland, the United States of America. Scottsdale Civic Center.

Dec. 13 —iaphx.org FESTIVAL OF THE LIGHTS SEDONA Thousands of glowing luminarias light up Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Entertainment includes musicians and dancers.

Dec. 13 —tlaq.com 12K’s OF CHRISTMAS GILBERT A locally produced event that celebrates Christmas and raises money to help animals. The 12k’s of Christmas hosts the largest pet adoption event of the season in the East Valley. Along with our friends from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, there will be at least 25 animal rescue groups in Santa’s Pet Village. Meet new furry friends, shop in the Christmas Bazaar and enjoy Christmas caroling on the San Tan Ford Reindeer Stage at this FREE event. Bring the little ones to meet Santa and play on the bouncy. For the fitness minded, run or walk in the 12k-, 6k- or 1.2k-event with carolers at every “k.” Strollers and leashed pets welcome. Gifts for the best Christmas-themed running outfits, bestdecorated entries, most Christmas spirit and cutest pets.

Dec. 13 —12krun.com mylife

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A SOUTHWEST NUTCRACKER WITH TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TUCSON Tucson Regional Ballet’s 1880s Southwest take on the traditional Nutcracker Ballet features dancing chili peppers, coyotes, cavalry and rattlesnakes at Tucson Music Hall.

Dec. 13–14 —tucsonregionalballet.org

SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD SCOTTSDALE In an unusually jolly mood, Sister, the tart-tongued, ruler-wielding nun, teaches her students the story of the Nativity and asks for their help to solve the greatest Christmas caper ever: Who swiped the gold those three wise men gave to Baby Jesus? Using the latest forensic technology and her uncanny ability to detect guilt, Sister creates an unforgettable living Nativity with her students to expose the culprit.

Part of the Late Nite Catechism comedies, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Dec. 16–21 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org

A MERRI-ACHI CHRISTMAS SCOTTSDALE A proud fifth-generation mariachi musician, Maestro Jóse Hernàndez and his platinum-selling Sol de Mexico have broken countless barriers in mariachi music, becoming the first mariachi ensemble to be nominated for a Grammy Award. Their original rhythms, fresh sounds and inspiring ideas have energized the world of mariachi for more than 30 years. A graceful blend of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes, Hernàndez’ organic, irreverent renditions have become instant classics. This special performance includes treasured holiday favorites and selections from the mariachi songbook. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Dec. 19 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org

DOWNTOWN TUCSON PARADE OF LIGHTS TUCSON The Downtown Tucson Partnership presents a holiday-themed street parade with decorated floats, vehicles and entertainers.

Dec. 20 —downtowntucson.org

CASA GRANDE HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL CASA GRANDE The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents a festival with artists selling everything from oil paintings and sculptures to rustic furniture and jewelry at the Promenade Shopping Center in Casa Grande.

Dec. 20–21 —casagrandefestival.org

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS – HOLIDAY SPECIAL TUCSON There’s nothing like the Magic of Christmas. Last season’s all-new holiday spectacular brought joy to thousands with its record-breaking attendance. And this year, it’s going to be even more magical when it snows in the hall! Be sure to bring the whole family to see and hear the TSO and our special guests play your favorite Christmas carols and holiday masterpieces, dance, sing, tell the story of Christmas and welcome Santa, too. The Magic of Christmas will warm your heart.

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THE NUTCRACKER BALLET TUCSON Ballet Tucson’s full-length holiday classic features swirling snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, giant mice and candy confections at UA Centennial Hall.

Dec. 26–28—ballettucson.org

FORT MCDOWELL FIESTA BOWL PARADE TEMPE Features a dazzling array of colorful floats, magnificent helium balloons, harmonious marching bands and spirited specialty and equestrian units.

Dec. 27 —fiestabowl.org

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER TUCSON UAPresents features an American holiday tradition that combines music with dazzling multimedia effects, celebrating the 30th anniversary celebration of Mannheim Steamroller. UA Centennial Hall.

Dec. 27 —uapresents.org

USTA WINTER NATIONALS TUCSON United States Tennis Association hosts the Junior Winter National tennis tournament, one of the biggest national events in the country for boys/girls 12s and 14s. Junior players have to qualify for this tournament.

Dec. 27 —reffkintenniscenter.com

FIESTA BOWL BLOCK PARTY TEMPE One of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Arizona, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party is where Valley residents and visiting fans come together to celebrate college football.

Dec. 31 —millavenue.com

SCOTTSDALE’S ULTIMATE NEW YEAR’S EVE BLOCK PARTY SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale’s Entertainment District and serves as one of the Valley’s largest event destinations for partygoers looking for the “ultimate” entertainment experience. Celebrating 10 years of events, Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party is a collaboration of three restaurant and bar venues—Dos Gringos, RockBar Inc. and Blitz Sports Grill.

Dec. 31 —scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com

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CONCERTS PREMIER VENUES

PHILLIP PHILLIPS

PIPPIN

ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE 1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287—asugammage.com PIPPIN Dec. 2-7 pippinthemusical.com THE FORGOTTEN CAROLS Dec. 23 forgottencarols.com MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Dec. 26 mannheimsteamroller.com CELEBRITY THEATRE PHOENIX 440 North 32nd Street Phoenix AZ 85008 —celebritytheatre.com MUSIQ SOULCHILD Nov. 6 musiqsoulchild.com RUSH CLUB 002 Nov. 8 celebritytheatre.com/portfolio/rush-club-002 ALEXANDER O’NEAL WITH CHERRELLE Nov. 28 officialalexanderoneal.com

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THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND GREATEST HITS AND HOLIDAY CLASSICS DEC. 11 charliedaniels.com JOE ROGAN DEC. 12 joerogan.net BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS ROCKS EXTRAVAGANZA DEC. 15 briansetzer.com COMERICA THEATRE PHOENIX 400 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —comericatheatre.com HALLOWEEKEND FEATURING WAKA FLOCKA FLAME Nov. 1 wakaflockabsm.com THERESA CAPUTO LIVE! THE EXPERIENCE Nov. 5 theresacaputo.com KANDI BURRUSS & TODD TUCKER PRESENT A MOTHER’S LOVE Nov. 6-7 kandionline.com

JOHN PRINE Dec. 4 johnprine.net

SCION PRESENTS SLAYER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SUICIDAL TENDENCIES & EXODUS Nov. 15 slayer.net; suicidaltendencies.com; exodusattack.com

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD Dec. 5 colinandbradshow.com

THE 1975 Nov. 22 the1975.com

PHILLIP PHILLIPS Dec. 7 phillipphillips.com

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! MUSIC IS AWESOME! Nov. 25 yogabbagabbalive.com

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LIVE 101.5 LAUGH OUT LIVE FEATURING MIKE EPPS & MORE Nov. 28 live1015phoenix.cbslocal.com

SENEGAL GOSPEL CHOIR Nov. 9 cami.com/?webid=2331

THE PIANO GUYS - A FAMILY CHRISTMAS Dec. 16 thepianoguys.com

NEW ORLEANS LEGENDS PRESERVATION HALL WITH ALLAN TOUSSAINT OH YEAH! TOUR Nov. 13 cami.com/?webid=2380

MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Dec. 17 nutcracker.com BRIAN REGAN Dec. 31 brianregan.com HERBERGER THEATER CENTER PHOENIX 222 East Monroe Phoenix, AZ 85004 —herbergertheater.org SUMMER RAINE – A MUSICAL STAGE PLAY NOV. 2 herbergertheater.org/calendar/summer-raine-a-musical-stage-play L.O.L COMEDY SHOW VOL. 4 Nov. 8 herbergertheater.org/calendar/comedy-fest-3 WAIT UNTIL DARK Nov. 13-Nov. 30 herbergertheater.org/calendar/wait-until-dark FRANCES SMITH COHEN’S SNOW QUEEN Dec. 6-Dec. 21 herbergertheater.org/calendar/snow-queen SPIRIT OF THE SEASON Dec. 15 herbergertheater.org/calendar/spirit-of-the-season YOU SAY TOMATO, I SAY SHUT UP! Dec. 24-Jan. 25 herbergertheater.org/calendar/you-say-tomato MURDER FOR TWO Dec. 31 http://www.herbergertheater.org/calendar/murder-for-two FOX THEATRE TUCSON 17 West Congress Street Tucson, AZ 85701 —foxtucsontheatre.org

THE HIGHWAYMEN: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE Nov. 21 highwaymenlive.com LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Nov. 22 latenitecatechism.info JUDY COLLINS Dec. 2 judycollins.com COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD Dec. 6 colinandbradshow.com DR. JOHN Dec. 7 nitetripper.com TUCSON GIRLS CHORUS WINTER CONCERT Dec. 14 tucsongirlschorus.org MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS Dec. 18 foxtucsontheatre.org/presents/merry-achi-christmas US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX 201 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 —usairwayscenter.com THE BLACK KEYS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAKE BUGG Nov. 10 theblackkeys.com; jakebugg.com WALKING WITH DINOSAURS THE ARENA SPECTACULAR Nov. 19-23 dinosaurlive.com

DARLENE LOVE Nov. 2 darleneloveworld.com

JOAN SEBASTIAN: LA ULTIMA MAROMA Nov. 29 joansebastian.com

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Nov. 6 davidsedarisontour.com

FLEETWOOD MAC Dec. 10 fleetwoodmac.com

GHOST WHISPERER JAMES VAN PRAAGH Nov. 7 vanpraagh.com

UFC COMING TO PHOENIX Dec. 13 ufc.com mylife

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SPORTING EVENTS WHAT’S HAPPENING

LARRY FITZGERALD

ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL @ Dallas Cowboys Sun., Nov. 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Vs. Detroit Lions Sun., Nov. 16 at 2:25 p.m. @ Seattle Seahawks Sun., Nov. 23 at 2:05 p.m. @ Atlanta Falcons Sun., Nov. 30 at 2:05 p.m.

Vs. Kansas City Chiefs Sun., Dec. 7 at 2:05 p.m. @ St. Louis Rams Thu., Dec. 11 at 6:25 p.m.

Vs. Seattle Seahawks Sun., Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. @ San Francisco 49ers Sun., Dec. 28 at 2:25 p.m.

ARIZONA COYOTES HOCKEY

GORAN DRAGIC #1 & ERIC BLEDSOE #2

Vs. Dallas Stars Tue., Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Nashville Predators Thu., Dec. 11 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Calgary Flames Thu., Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Minnesota Wild Sat., Dec. 13 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Vancouver Canucks Fri., Nov. 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Vs. Edmonton Oilers Tue., Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Edmonton Oilers Sun., Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Washington Capitals Tue., Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m. @ Dallas Stars Thu., Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. @ San Jose Sharks Sat., Nov. 22 at 8:30 p.m. @ Anaheim Ducks Sun., Nov. 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Colorado Avalanche Tue., Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Los Angeles Kings Sat., Dec. 20 at 2:00 p.m. @ Vancouver Canucks Mon., Dec. 22 at 8:00 p.m. @ Edmonton Oilers Tue., Dec. 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Anaheim Ducks Sat., Dec. 27 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Philadelphia Flyers Mon., Dec. 29 at 7:00 p.m. @ Dallas Stars Wed., Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Vs. Calgary Flames Sat., Nov. 29 at 8:00 p.m.

PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL

@ Washington Capitals Sun., Nov. 2 at 5:00 p.m.

@ Edmonton Oilers Mon., Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

@ Utah Jazz Sat., Nov. 1 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Toronto Maple Leafs Tue., Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Calgary Flames Tue., Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Los Angeles Lakers Tue., Nov. 4 at 8:30 p.m.

@ Anaheim Ducks Fri., Nov. 7 at 8:00 p.m.

Vs. Los Angeles Kings Thu., Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Memphis Grizzlies Wed., Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. New York Islanders Sat., Nov. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Boston Bruins Sat., Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Sacramento Kings Fri., Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Carolina Hurricanes Sat., Nov. 1 at 4:00 p.m.

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Vs. Golden State Warriors Sun., Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Los Angeles Clippers Mon., Dec. 8 at 8:30 p.m.

Vs. Notre Dame Sat., Nov. 8 at TBA

Vs. Brooklyn Nets Wed., Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Miami Heat Tue., Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Oregon State Sat., Nov. 15 at TBAs

Vs. New Orleans Hornets Fri., Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Detroit Pistons Fri., Dec. 12 at 7:00 p.m.

@ Los Angeles Clippers Sat., Nov. 15 at 8:30 p.m. @ Boston Celtics Mon., Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. @ Detroit Pistons Wed., Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. @ Philadephia 76ers Fri., Nov. 21 at 5:00 p.m. @ Indiana Pacers Sat., Nov. 22 at 5:00 p.m. @ Toronto Raptors Mon., Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Vs. Denver Nuggets Wed., Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. @ Denver Nuggets Fri, Nov. 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Orlando Magic Sun., Nov. 30 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Indiana Pacers Tue., Dec. 2 at 7:00 p.m. @ Houston Rockets Sat., Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Oklahoma City Thunder Sun., Dec. 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Vs. Milwaukee Bucks Mon., Dec. 15 at 7:00 p.m. @ Charlotte Hornets Wed., Dec. 17 at 5:00 p.m. @ New York Knicks Sat., Dec. 20 at 11:00 a.m. @ Washington Wizards Sun., Dec. 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Vs. Dallas Mavericks Tue., Dec. 23 at 7:00 p.m. @ Sacramento Kings Fri., Dec. 26 at 8:00 p.m. @ Los Angeles Lakers Sun., Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. @ New Orleas Pelicans Tue., Dec. 30 at 6:00 p.m. @ Oklahoma City Thunder Wed., Dec. 31 at 6:00 p.m.

ASU FOOTBALL Vs. Utah Sat., Nov. 1 at TBA

@ Washington State Sat., Nov. 22 at TBA @ Arizona Sat. Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

NAU FOOTBALL @ Weber State Sat., Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m.

Vs. UC Davis Sat., Nov. 15 at 11:00 a.m. @ North Dakota Sat., Nov. 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Vs. Southern Utah Sat., Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m.

UofA FOOTBALL @ UCLA Sat., Nov. 1 at TBA Vs. Colorado Sat., Nov. 15 at TBA @ Utah Sat., Nov. 22 at TBA @ Arizona State Sat., Nov. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

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Cover: Prison, Shutterstock; p.4: Inmates, Lucy Nicholson/Reuters; p.5: Big Hero 6, Disney; Apple Watch, Apple, Inc.; p.7: Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, Twitter; p.9: Book cover, Harvey N. Gillis; p.12-13: Comedy Club on High Street, Rick Bronson; p.14: People voting, Public Domain; Mickey Wright, Public Domain; J. Edgar Hoover; United States Library of Congress; Len Dawson; Public Domain; Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, NARA/Wikipedia; Zizi, Playbill; Mars, NASA; p.15: Roger H.C. Donjon, Public Domain; Chamizal Dispute, Public Domain; Canada flag, Public Domain; Rudolph, CBS; Che Guevara; Public Domain; The Pink Panther, Universal Pictures; Lenny Bruce, Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images; Goldfinger, United Artists Corporation; p.16: Recluse spider, Rick Vetter; p.18: Ray Rice, Keith Allison; Abigail Johnson, Stuart Darsch; Kim Jung-un, NBC News; Eric Holder, Gary Cameron/Reuters; p.20: Julia Pierson, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; children at border crossing, AP Photo/LM Otero; GM building, NBC News; p.21: Sheep, REX/ Getty; Slava Voynov; Getty Images; Japanese jet, Reuters; p.22: Big Hero 6, Disney; The Hunger Games, Lionsgate; The Hobbit, New Line Cinema; Dumb and Dumber To, Red Granite Pictures; Penguins of Madagascar, DreamWorks Animation; Into the Woods, Disney; p.23: Nancy Reagan, Public Domain; p.25: Paul Revere, Rick Diamond, Getty Images; Martin Perl, Public Domain; Polly Bergen, Public Domain; Jan Hooks, AP/ Ali Goldstein; Oscar de la Renta, CNN News; John Slattery, CBS; Rob Bironas, Don McPeak; Sarah Danielle Goldberg, AP/ Goldberg family; p.27: Inmates, AP Photo/ Rich Pedroncelli; p.28 & 33: Prison bars, Shutterstock; p.29: Lethal injection bed, CDCR; p.30: Inmate health check-up, AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli; p.31: Inmates’ sleeping quarters, AP Photo; p.32: Pictures of inmates, Public Domain; p.34: Apple Watches, Apple, Inc.; p.35: Chair, Fitbit; Little Printer, Little Printer, Apple Watch, Apple, Inc.; Handpresso, Handpresso SAS; vacuum,iRobot; Hot + Cool, Dyson; p.36: Bus; Public Domain; p.38: Girl texting while driving, Shutterstock; map with statistics, Texting and Driving Safety, No Texting and Driving; p.39: Cartoon, Nate Beeler; Sarah Danielle Goldberg; p.41: Stocks; Shutterstock; CEO, OASIS Hospital; crates, Shutterstock; downtown Phoenix, Shutterstock; p.42: Avein Saaty-Tafoya, NRG Photography Co; p.46: Harvey Mackay, Harvey Mackay; p.48-50: All pictures, Shutterstock; p.48: Downtown Phoenix, Shutterstock; bolo tie and man dancing; Heard Museum; golfer, Shutterstock; p.51: Fleetwood Mac, Neal Preston; Yo Gabba Gabba!, Nick Jr.; Walking with Dinosaurs Live, BBC; p.52: Glendale Glitters Spectacular, City of Glendale; hot air balloons, Bob Ochoa Photography; car, Good Guys; p.55: Dancer, nps.gov; Beauty and the Beast, Joan Marcus; Fiesta Bowl Parade, W Scott Mitchell Photography; p.58: Phillip Phillips, official media photo; Pipping, Sara Krulwich/The New York Times; Theresa Caputo, Richard Marchisotto; p.60: Larry Fitzgerlad, Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images; Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Frederick Breedon; Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe; Christian Petersen/Getty Images; p.62: Prison entrance, AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli.

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