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WORLD WAR II VETERANS HONORING THE “GREATEST GENERATION” Why They Still Matter 73 Years Later
November-December 2013
features Let Us Never Forget Our World War II Veterans
12 Arizona: A Prime Target for FDI
19 Looking North to Finance Growth
In 2012, one third of all foreign direct investment (FDI) into the United States came from Canada. Both countries enjoy an economic partnership that’s unique in the contemporary world.
attractive source of growth capital.
17 Composer Sean Callery— Expounding on Sound
Known as Navajo Code Talkers, they were young Navajo men who transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII. Their unbreakable, secret code played a pivotal role in saving countless lives.
Composer Sean Callery is making news in the world of music. In this one-on-one interview, Callery talks about his unique electroacoustics—the marriage of electricity and sound vibration. 4
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34 CEO Series: One-on-One with Sean Malone
Tekknowvations Find out about some of the latest technology and gadgets in the market.
Malone is president and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
38 A Geek’s Confession Wearable Technology: Its Implications, Restrictions and Future
44 Speaking Out! Toss the Whole Bunch
47 Political/Social Cartoons
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n this issue, MyLIFE honors the fearless men and women who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War II. By the year 2020, almost all of the selfless and humble veterans who served in WWII will have passed away. Today’s generations and those that follow must never forget what this past generation sacrificed to ensure that we could all live in freedom. We must honor these veterans and understand what they did for America—and the world. We must also recognize and pay tribute to those who served in subsequent wars in Korea,Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. In World War II, American casualties numbered approximately 405,399. By comparison, 36,574 Americans died in the Korean War, 58,209 died in the Vietnam War, 4,486 died in Iraq and at least 2,146 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan to date. Each year, on November 11, we put aside this day (Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada) to reflect on and honor those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, take an extra minute of personal silence and pay your respects to the brave veterans who served this great country.
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Two of the world’s largest countries share a long, unmanned border and a history of friendship spanning more than two centuries. How much do you really know about Canada? In the next issue, we will feature Canada, exploring its land, rich in beauty, its culture and its huge financial impact on America—and why leaders on both sides of the border have a conviction to maintain this bond between good neighbors.
Worth Considering PHRASE: Showing compassion is not a weakness. MEANING: It’s about demonstrating character, integrity, honor and the ability to care about others. Actions and decisions are not always about what’s best for the bottom line—even though that can be hard to believe in this day and age. Even if it costs a little more, doing what’s right for your fellow man can show real guts and character. It will also make you feel like a much better human being.
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Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory: Book One, Queen of Her Fate
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rs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory, Book One: Queen of Her Fate is an experiential trilogy that illustrates that life is beyond what is perceived. The words and images on the pages OPEN UP magical experiences within the reader’s life. Linda Heart, the author, combines ancient information with the fictional tale of a woman’s journey to bring to the world the first coded book that affects the fibers of the reader’s reality, much like a Cirque du Soleil experience of the mind. It is THE SECRET beyond The Secret for which everyone in the world still searches. The trilogy is based upon the concept of Play Forward – Match Back, in which toys, tokens, game pieces, cards and theories are markers that hold space in the story as characters weave back and forth between the setup and the fulfillment of what was set up along 12 timelines. This setup challenges readers to make the nonlinear connections utilizing new neurological pathways in the brain, creating new perspectives on life and revealing how everything is interconnected—as if by a blue string. During the process of writing this material Linda Heart began to have experiences that defy current physics models. She began to time travel. She credits the material within Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory for this phenomenon. Her goal is to spread this knowledge around the world so people
can awaken to their hidden potential— traveling through time. Linda Heart is known as The Purveyor of Curiosité. She is an author, explorer, filmmaker, speaker, blogger, vlogger
and time traveler. She has studied with shamans in Peru over chess. Trekked through the hills of England inspecting crop circles. Traced King Arthur’s steps leading to the Round Table of mylife
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Linda Heart is an author, filmmaker and entrepreneur who has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Louisiana State University. She is known as The Purveyor of Curiosité. Her writing reflects her quest for discovering how everything is interconnected…as if by a blue string. Her interests include attending lectures on quantum physics, time travel, dream analysis, collecting vintage maps, treasure hunting and dreaming about that apartment in Paris. Heart believes the axis of our planet would shift toward peace if everyone reconnected with one another through the act of gratitude … and a blue string. Heart resides in Los Angeles and is available for lectures. lindaheart.com
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Camelot. Blended lost ancient elixirs that OPEN UP THE HEART. Received treasure maps detailing star gates from a fellow traveler who vanished after the exchange. After years of experimenting in her own laboratory and traveling the world, Heart reveals the concepts that she has synthesized from these life experiences. Her reference library is full of ancient knowledge. She believes this information has been hidden from the people of the world so that they do not realize who they truly are. Simple equations and a new way of thinking are what reconnect people to their own magic and to each other. The Blue String Theory is a new social revolution in which people can see how the world is affected by reconnecting to one another by passing a blue string along with a tag that states: “Love x 1.618 Do an act of gratitude.” (The most powerful emotion in the world, LOVE, evoked by an act of gratitude multiplied by the spiral mathematics of the universe heals the disconnection that keeps us separate from one another and from our magic.) Linda Heart debuted book one of the Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory
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trilogy at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013, to overwhelming success. Thinking outside the box, she rented a bookstore on Main Street and transformed the space by removing all of the existing books and merchandise and filling the store with 8,888 paperback copies of Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory. She created a one-book bookstore. The space around the shelves of books was decorated with a complete movie set design with coded messages in the props. Everyone who visited commented on the level of creativity. Unbeknownst to them, it was all coded to pique their curiosity as time travelers phased in and out of the space. The debut of Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory at Sundance was covered nationally by National Public Radio. Heart was interviewed by PBS and local newspapers for her innovative way of thinking and for creating such a one-ofa-kind event. “When you read and digest Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory you realize the world is fighting against itself. Nothing makes sense in this world but love.” —Angela Ittu To purchase Mrs. Velvet and the Blue String Theory, visit lindaheart.com
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Arizona: A Prime Target for FDI BY JAMES L. COPLAND
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n 2012, one third of all foreign direct investment (FDI) into the United States came from Canada. Both countries
enjoy an economic partnership that’s unique in the contemporary world. These nations share a border, a compatible history, and the greatest bilateral trading relationship of any two countries on Earth. Canada’s stable economy, reputable political environment, and solid financial practices make Canadian companies good business allies. Canada currently boasts one of the world’s most vibrant economies, and Arizonans are becoming substantial benefactors of Canadian direct foreign investments. Canadian companies are pouring capital into Arizona faster than ever before, and this trend will continue. In 2011, TransCanada finished a $500 million-plus power-generating station project in Coolidge, Arizona. EPCOR Water USA has made more than a half-billion dollar investment in Arizona water systems. Bank of Montreal purchased M&I Bank, spending more than $4 billion and now has 60 branches in Arizona. Bombardier, who won the contract to create the PHX Sky Train at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport, continues to expand its Tucson operations. Stantec and PCL from Edmonton are expanding their engineering service operations in Arizona. The United States has become Canada’s largest foreign investor. And the state of Arizona, the city of Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area have become a regional hotbed for Canadian investment, covering a broad spectrum of industries.
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In 2012, Canada’s total (bilateral) trade investment totaled $ 3.9 billion. There are many people on both sides of the border who agree that during the height of Arizona’s recession, Canadian investors were a financial lifesaver for the state. Billions of Canadian dollars were spent in the tourism, real estate, and direct foreign investment sectors. In 2012, no other single country spent or invested more in the United States than did Canada. The Canada Arizona Business Council (CABC), a Phoenix-based organization founded by Montreal native and highly successful industry veteran R. Glenn Williamson, refers to Canada’s total influence in Arizona as the “Canadian footprint.” This footprint includes FDI, bilateral trade, real-estate purchases, travel, and tourism. By 2015, the CABC sees the value of this investment footprint rising to $6 billion. Bilateral trade between Canada and the United States (and specifically Arizona) is rising dramatically. For Canadian companies heading south to do business, Arizona’s government and climate offer significant long-term incentives and benefits for investing in the state. On the northern side of this equation, Canada lures U.S. and Arizonabased businesses to conduct business on their soil through lower corporate tax rates, concessions, and government incentives. It’s a great partnership. In terms of population numbers, Arizona is the second-fastest growing state in the United States. As to trade, after Mexico, Canada is Arizona’s secondlargest trading partner. Arizona’s
government is fiscally sound and has a budget-conscious focus that is offering the key corporate incentives necessary to attract Canadian investment to its doorstep. And Arizona is ahead in this regard because, the four states that share a border with Arizona offer less financial stability to Canadian investors. The Canadian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar, Arizona’s economy is improving, and the state’s government is eager to attract Canadian business. Arizona’s governor and legislators recognize the investment potential, and they are aggressively soliciting direct investment from Canada. Arizona’s economic recovery is on the move. It’s rising fast and capturing the attention of Canadian companies. With the state’s higher quality of life,
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In 2009, Montreal-based Bombardier Transportation signed contracts with the City of Phoenix to supply, operate and maintain an INNOVIA APM 200 automated people mover system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona. The system began in April 2013.
lower cost of living, and excellent year-round weather, a business-friendly state government, a centrally located transportation network that serves the Southwest and the rest of the country, it’s no wonder that some 300 Canadianowned companies have already chosen Arizona to expand their operations or establish their U.S. roots. The financial bloodline between Canada and Arizona is called “trade,” and Arizonans are confident that it always will be. Bilateral trade between Canada and Arizona appears to have a long a very bright future. Bilateral trade between Canada and Arizona covers a wide spectrum of exports and imports. Tourism aside, these areas include aerospace parts and manufacturing, food, telecommunications, medical equipment, banking, technology, construction, mining, and renewable energy. Despite the significant exports from the United States to Canada, this next fact may be difficult to fully comprehend: Even though less than 1 percent of U.S. businesses export anything, those that do export 60 percent of all goods directly to Canada. Canada purchased more goods and services from the United States than the combined buying power of the European Common Union 14
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(ECC). More than 10 million American jobs rely on the trade between Canada and the United States for their survival. Within the state of Arizona, that number currently totals almost 130,000 and is climbing higher every year as trade between the two regions continues to increase. Under the vision of R. Glenn Williamson is the highly successful Canada Arizona Business Council, an elite professional organization he founded and now serves as its CEO. Williamson stated, “Whether it’s Honeywell engines being exported to Quebec for use in Bombardier jets, aircraft parts manufactured by Hamilton Sundstrand exported to their sister company, Pratt & Whitney, in Montreal, or Scottsdalebased General Dynamics C4 [GDC4] Systems working with its Calgary-based subsidiary of the same name, the list goes on and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The bottom line is that Canada continues to make the USA and Arizona its number one investment market.” “The CABC will play a strategic role for shaping bilateral trade alliances between Arizona and Canada in the 21st century,” shared Holly Mechsner, the CABC director of development.
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Germany’s first female chancellor and a pivotal figure in the European Union won a historic election victory for a third term in that country’s general election.
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Is NSA leaker Edward Snowden a whistleblower or a traitor? You decide. Recent polls find a public split on whether Edward is a hero or traitor for exposing the government’s controversial spy operations domestically and abroad.
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Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad was put in the spotlight after a deadly chemical attack in his country—in which he denied involvement. Syria has become the locus of a proxy war that involves the Western powers, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, the United States and Russia. Most are pushing for the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he purchased several hundred million dollars’ worth of shares of Apple, Inc., and he now holds $2 billion worth of stock in the company. He is also pushing for a $150 billion buyback from Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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4. POPE FRANCIS Pope Francis’ message for caring for the poor and the less fortunate is resonating not only with Catholics worldwide, but also heads of state. The pope is also pushing for reform in the Catholic Church—it has some amount of corruption, bureaucratic dysfunction and even crime. Pope Francis is even revising the Church’s constitution.
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Composer Sean Callery— Expounding on Sound BY MARY L. HOLDEN
B
efore you meet composer Sean Callery, who is making news in the world of music, here’s a word that might be new to
you: electroacoustic. In six syllables is the definition of music made possible by the combination of electricity and sound— sounds produced by humans with musical instruments combined with charged particles produced by machines. The first known use of electroacoustic music as an art form—taped music (music recorded on a machine), electronic music (pure sound, as in a sine wave) and computer-generated music (sound design that is based on digital programming)—was in the 1940s when taped music was placed into music written for an orchestra. Callery was born several years after computers found their musicality, but his career was born of the marriage of electricity and sound vibration. He’s been recognized as an artist who understands electroacoustics and brings it to the public in compositions that support popular television shows and films. He
said he didn’t start out to combine natural sounds with “machine sounds,” but his goal is always to find a unique musical contribution to the story, for television and film. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Callery studied classical piano during childhood. As a teenager, he educated himself in various musical styles and began playing jazz piano on weekends in local nightclubs. He studied composition and earned a degree in piano performance in 1987 from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Right after graduation, he moved to Los Angeles. Callery has written the scores for three films and for TV shows such as “24,” “Homeland,” “Elementary” and “Bones.” In 2007 at the Fimucité International Film Music festival on the Canary Islands, in Spain, Callery got to conduct The Tenerife Orchestra and Choir performing a musical suite from the “24” series. He describes it as a “pinnacle experience.” The sound of the choir above the strings in this
piece “denotes freedom, mourning, rebirth.” These large themes in sound can be heard at this link: youtube.com/ watch?v=_nb6r7xDGzg MyLIFE: What are some of your favorite sounds in nature and in technology? Any least favorite sounds? Callery: I grew up in Rhode Island near the ocean, and I love the sounds of water—especially the breaking waves. As an infant, [I had] a lung problem [that] necessitated steam treatments, and I love the sound of steam. As for a least favorite sound, I don’t know if I have one but when I experience low frequencies (below 60 hertz) at very loud levels, I feel nauseous. MyLIFE: Is it easier to compose for a television series or a movie? Callery: The creative process is similar for each—I learn the story, see the picture and put myself into it, to hear it. What differs is timing. For a film, it can take a year or more due to the two or three
Sean Callery’s original music is woven through the following films and television shows: Film: Documentary, “Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche,” 2011 TV movie, “24: Redemption,” 2008 Anchor Bay Films’ “Small Time,” April 2014 Television: Fox’s “24: Live Another Day,” a reboot of the network’s popular franchise Showtime’s award-winning drama “Homeland” CBS’ hit Sherlock Holmes-inspired drama series “Elementary” “Bones,” the ninth season of Fox’s longest-running procedural drama Reelz’s “The Kennedys”
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hours it can take to film a scene that may get cut and re-cut to fit timing, while a TV series has regular deadlines and a methodical flow. What’s interesting is that people are watching TV series in a different way now. Instead of watching each episode over time, they bunch them together and watch marathon-style. It’s called “binge watching.” It is interesting to contemplate how this type of concentrated viewing behavior changes the way the music is received. MyLIFE: You’ve won three Emmys out of 13 nominations. What does that kind of recognition feel like to you? Callery: It is extraordinary to be nominated because the Emmys are based on judgment from my peers. The very first nomination, however, will always be probably the most special. MyLIFE: Do you have an opinion about how music will continue to
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evolve? Callery: As long as humans have beating hearts they will have things to communicate, and they’ll be creating music for a long time. The traditional and classical musical forms will continue to co-exist with those of a more experimental and nonorganic nature,
and each will grow. There are always fears that technological advances will corrupt the prior time-honored tradition of art and its execution. Years ago people thought we would never have live orchestras on television shows again. However, there are more live orchestral performances on TV now than there were 10 years ago.
MyLIFE: Tell us something new about your life/music/career/philosophy. Callery: There are two things. One is that if I was not a musician, I would be a cartoonist! The other is that I’ve always been drawn to the term “beginner’s mind.” I’ve worked with music students at a New York university and it’s great to see the creativity that arises from the minds of young students. To me, it represents both curiosity and reciprocity—learning and helping other people is the recipe for long-term happiness. Every Tuesday morning, Callery plays piano and sings with a Dixieland group in the neighborhood where he lives with his wife, Debbie. They met at the art show of a sculptor and have been married 14 years. “She tutors students from some of the overcrowded schools here in Los Angeles,” he said, “and she is an inspiration to me.” Visit Sean Callery’s website at seancallery.com
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ompanies based in Arizona can look to Canada as an attractive source of growth capital. Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) both provide growth platforms for companies at almost every stage of development, from early-stage pre-revenue to more mature, and in a well-supported financial environment built on strong economic fundamentals. In 96 financings last year, U.S.headquartered companies listed on TSX and TSXV raised a total of $4.4 billion. U.S.-headquartered companies on the two exchanges include major corporations such as General Motors Company (TSX:GMM.U) and Brookfield Office Properties Inc. (TSX:BPO), as well as more junior firms such as XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) and First Potash Corp. (TSXV: FSP) of Tucson, Arizona. While Arizona may seem a long way from Toronto, businesses in the two jurisdictions have common goals: to execute on growth strategies and provide steady returns for their investors. Teams from TSX and TSXV regularly visit
Arizona and have long had a strong and productive relationship with the Canada Arizona Business Council. Together, they have collaborated on many initiatives including several TSX-driven “Finance Series” events, Innovation Sector workshops, and numerous one-on-one business development meetings. In addition to its strengths in the mining and real estate sectors, Arizona is widely known as a hub for innovation, and because of this, local businesses and investors alike are particularly well suited for the opportunities available on TSX and TSXV. This publication is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such advice. This is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this document. ©2013 TSX Inc. All rights reserved. Do not sell or modify this publication with TSX Inc.’s prior written consent.
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turning 50
President John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States on January 20, 1961. In his inaugural speech, he spoke of the need for all Americans to be active citizens. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” he proclaimed. Kennedy faced incredible challenges during his short term in office. He not only pushed for space exploration programs—which were often labeled part of the New Frontier—but he also asked the nations of the world to join together to fight what he called “common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease and war itself.” President Kennedy also took action to prevent thermonuclear war from occurring. Even though his domestic legislation record was less than successful (as Congress repeatedly blocked his policy proposals), he signed landmark legislation, such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which prohibited arbitrary discrimination against women in the payment of wages. On November 21, 1963, President Kennedy flew to Dallas, Texas, to give several political speeches. The next day, as his car drove slowly past cheering crowds, he was seriously wounded by sniper gunfire and died a short time later. Within a few hours of the shooting, Dallas police arrested suspect Lee Harvey Oswald and charged him with the murder. Three days later, Jack Ruby shot and killed Oswald, silencing the only known person who could have offered more information about this tragedy. The Warren Commission was organized to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and to clarify the many questions that remained—many of which have never been answered. President Kennedy’s death blanketed the country with enormous sadness and grief. Millions of Americans still remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite announce the president’s death. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States 99 minutes after Kennedy’s death. The oath of office took place aboard Air Force One, next to a grieving Jackie Kennedy. Johnson made no formal statement.
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Upon arriving at London’s Heathrow Airport, American entertainer Ed Sullivan encountered thousands of teenagers waiting anxiously in the rain. When he asked about the commotion—he had never encountered anything like it—he was told that The Beatles were coming home from tour. As soon as Sullivan arrived at his hotel, he inquired about booking the group for his popular show. The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, reached an agreement with Sullivan in November 1963 to bring the popular group to America to perform live for the first time on U.S. television. The Beatles received $10,000 (about $75,000 today) for three appearances on the show during the month of February 1964, the first of which aired live on February 9. On that night, an estimated 73 million people gathered in
On December 10, 1963, five-year-old Donny Osmond made his
front of their TV sets to see The Beatles.
debut as a singer on The Andy Williams Show with his siblings, billing themselves as the Osmond Brothers. Osmond told Williams that he was a big fan of Williams’ music and that he played Williams’ songs at home all the time. During the show, Osmond sang his favorite song, “You Are My Sunshine,” from one of Williams’ record. He and his brothers rocketed to stardom after appearing on the show. Osmond credits Williams for giving him the opportunity to fulfill his dreams. In the next five decades, Osmond went on to become a critically acclaimed singer, a songwriter and a generous philanthropist, raising millions of dollars for many charitable organizations.
BERLIN WALL East Germany constructed the Berlin Wall in
agreement that permitted more than 170,000
August 1961 to prevent its citizens from
one-day passes to be issued to West Berlin
escaping the communist regime.
citizens so they could visit communist East
The wall separated thousands of families and friends between East and West Berlin. More than two years after the Berlin Wall was
Berlin. On the first day, nearly 4,000 West Berliners were allowed to cross the border and visit
built, during the height of the Cold War, East
relatives. Emotions ran high as family members
and West Germany surprisingly reached an
were reunited—even if only for a short time.
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No other bestselling author detailed storylines about military weaponry and the art of espionage the way Tom Clancy did. Clancy’s debut as an author came in the form of “The Hunt for Red October” in 1984. The book has been labeled one of the greatest genre novels ever written and propelled Clancy to stardom. At that time, espionage thrillers were not all that common, and the technical details Clancy provided about military weaponry and vehicles and intelligence agencies were remarkably accurate. “The Hunt for Red October,” along with other series of bestselling spy novels, became the basis for several blockbuster movies, starring big names such as Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Alec Baldwin. These actors all played Clancy’s hero protagonist, Jack Ryan. Other movie adaptations included “The Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger” and “The Sum of All Fears.”
Former World Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion Ken Norton, who defeated Muhammad Ali at his peak, died at the age of 70. In 1973, Norton shocked the boxing world when he broke Ali’s jaw in their first bout, beating Ali by split decision in a nontitle fight in San Diego. The two fought again, six months later, but this time Ali won by unanimous decision. A third and final epic battle between the two boxers took place in 1976 at Yankee Stadium, where Ali won and maintained his heavyweight title. The following year, Norton beat a heavyweight title eliminator and the WBC declared him champion. Norton’s career ended with a record of 42-7-1 and 33 knockouts. After retiring, he pursued an acting career and appeared in more than 20 movies, most notably in “Mandingo.” Norton was also a ringside commentator for several television networks. 24
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For journalist and broadcaster David Frost, serious interviews with politicians and newsmakers came effortlessly. He was most famous for a series of interviews he held with President Richard Nixon in 1977, during which he managed to coax the former president into apologizing for the Watergate scandal. Frost started his career in the ’60s doing political satire but then moved to more serious interviews as his career progressed. He loved the international spotlight and was unafraid to take risks with his reputation. His charm, talents and intrepid nature catapulted him to stardom, making him the first journalist to become a Hollywood-style celebrity. He had the ability to mingle with the rich and powerful—this came easy to him. Another powerful interview Frost conducted was one with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who told Frost that the Iraq war was at that time “pretty much of a disaster.”
Jon Flora was a prime example of one who lived the American dream. He began his career in 1971 as a bagger, at the age of 15, working for Dillon’s grocery stores in western Kansas. Flora worked his way up the corporate ladder, achieving the title of regional manager. When Dillon’s merged with Kroger Co. in 1983, he was promoted to senior vice president. Finally, in 2007, he became president and CEO of Fry’s Food Stores of Arizona, which is owned by Kroger. Flora was known as a “people person” who loved interacting with employees and customers frequently. According to his co-workers and those close to him, Flora touched many people’s lives during his career—and he will be greatly missed.
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Let Us Never Forget Our World War II Veterans BY ED MARTINEZ
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ovember 11 is the day we honor brave Americans who served in our armed forces. Veterans Day became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World Wars I and II on or near November 11. Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). But have we as a society forgotten those who served our country more than half a century ago? I hope not! World War II veterans are dying at a rate of about 650 a day. Most of them are well into their 80s and 90s. These are grim statistics that serve as a powerful reminder: We must do everything we can to honor these individuals and let them know we’re aware of the courageous acts they performed during extraordinary times. In 2007, there were about 2.9 million World War II veterans living in the United States—a number that has fallen to 1.5 million just six years later. That’s about one tenth of the 16.1 million Americans who served in the war. When these veterans returned home, many had no parades, no hero’s welcome and few thank-yous. But most of them didn’t mind. In fact, when you talk to them, many will tell you that they don’t want the acknowledgement—even when you thank them for their service and call them heroes. They don’t want to talk about it. They will tell you that the real heroes are the ones who perished “over there”—in France, Iwo Jima, Bastogne, Pearl Harbor or Germany—
the infantry, airborne, cavalry, armored and mountain divisions. They are selfless individuals who were a product of their generation—a generation that journalist Tom Brokaw referred to as the “Greatest Generation”—ordinary Americans who grew up during the Great Depression (America’s worst economic collapse in the history of modern times) and answered the call to fight in World War II, then came back and built the world’s most prosperous society and
elevated the United States to superpower status. Take a minute to honor America’s Greatest Generation as you view the following pages. Reflect on the countless battles they encountered, their incredible resilience and resolve, and their courageous fighting spirit against tyranny over oppressed people around the world. May their incredible valor be an inspiration to future generations and never, ever be forgotten. mylife
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f there is such a thing as reincarnation, the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright probably had many interesting lives before he came to be an architect. Perhaps he lived former lives in places like caves and trees before living lives in dugouts, tents or shanties that required engineering. Even when the notion of reincarnation is rejected, the question of how Wright became a force in the geography of architecture remains a mystery. Although such building-for-human-shelter had been going on for centuries, Wright’s ideas on structure are now a body of philosophy based on three factors—land, person, materials. His work is well known in the U.S. and his long life enabled his ability to teach others his vision. Born in Wisconsin in 1867, he spent many winters in his later years in Arizona. He died in Phoenix in 1959 at the age of 89—but his spirit and legacy live on through the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which is based at Taliesin West in Scottsdale. Sean Malone has been the President and CEO of the Foundation since January 2012. Here, he talks about his work in managing the vision to lead a “global, multi-disciplinary center for education, scholarship, debate and research committed to the place of architecture and the arts in enriching the quality and dignity of life.”
MyLIFE: You’ve had a lot of experience fundraising for nonprofits. Why were you drawn to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation? Malone: In Taliesin West, and through the body of work of Wright, I see a remarkable potential to transform lives in two ways: one, through programs that will shape the field of architecture and design and two, in allowing the public— individuals—an opportunity to the role of architecture and design in their own lives. As for the field of architecture, the fully accredited Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture (which currently offers B.A.S. and M.Arch. degrees) has extraordinary impact. The students are immersed in Wright’s principles and philosophies—which positions them to shape the future of architecture, to create the innovative spaces that will shape individuals and communities for decades to come. We also engage in programs that reach beyond our enrolled students—symposia, lectures, publications, and more. As for the public, over 100,000 people tour Taliesin West every year. We offer education programs to students from kindergarten to 12th grade, distance learning and summer camps. We are looking for opportunities to transform people’s lives through the living 34
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experience of Wright’s body of work. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation makes it possible for people to have a unique experience in connecting to the value and power of architecture, beyond the textbooks. MyLIFE: What intrigues you most about Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and legacy? Malone: I am drawn to Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and work because of the extraordinary core values found in his body of work and how they still resonate with people today. He was focused on how people live their lives and how architecture is a cause that can be used for the betterment of mankind. He valued good design and wanted all people to have access to it. To study Wright is more than a history lesson, although he contributed much to the world. In addition to masterpiece residential structures like Fallingwater, Hollyhock and
PROFILE Name: Sean Malone Year and place of birth: Born in Kentucky in 1969. Grew up in Evanston, Illinois Colleges attended: Undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, 1992; master’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1998 (1998 Outstanding Graduate Business Student) When he joined the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation: January 2012 Favorite charity: Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation (of course) Family: Married to Erika Kent; daughters Emma (11) and Lilli (6) Family pets: Two dogs—Sadie (Sheltie) and Mikey Pickles (Chihuahua) Favorite Arizona destination: Taliesin West! But, he’s also a fan of True Food Kitchen
Taliesin, think of the Usonian Houses he designed for the middle class and the Fireproof House that sold in Ladies Home Journal magazine for $5,000 in 1907 during the advent of electricity in homes. We recently put together a symposium on the intersection of architecture and neuroscience. Neuroscience is starting to prove what Wright and other great architects have always understood —that the spaces with which we surround ourselves fundamentally change who we are, how we think, how we feel, and how we connect with each other. I’m deeply drawn to how relevant that idea is, how important it is for the future we create for ourselves —as individuals, as communities, and as a global society. But Wright asked questions like ‘what are the spaces we choose?’ and ‘what is it that great architecture does to you?’ More and more evidence is coming in to show how exterior spaces change our interior spaces, our thoughts. How we connect to space is how we connect to one another.
MyLIFE: You are married to an accomplished fundraising executive, Erika Kent. Tell us about her. How did you meet? Malone: We worked together at Ten Chimneys—in fact we were both founding employees of the project. Ten Chimneys has been a National Historic Landmark since 2003. It is the former home of actors Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt, in Genesee Depot, WI. It is a museum and a resource for theatre, arts and arts education. We have two daughters—Emma is 11 and Lilli is 6.
MyLIFE: Please tell us about your effort to bring Taliesin West efficiency in energy use. Malone: When I started working here in February 2012, the Energizing Taliesin West initiative had already begun. The plan was to start by reducing use by 50 percent through a number of conservation efforts and then, once we had, to install solar panels to produce the other 50 percent in order to get to a net-zero energy site [to produce as much energy as is consumed]. But then we were offered an enormously generous donation of a solar field up front. So we did that first and are now in the phase of middle-sized conservation efforts to dramatically reduce our energy use: light bulb choices, temperature and humidity controls, mechanical systems, gas lines, etc. The potential for Taliesin West to be a beacon for energy use awareness is truly exciting.
MyLIFE: Wright himself said, “The architect must be a prophet … a prophet in the true sense of the term… if he can’t see at least ten years ahead don’t call him an architect.” Your vision for the Foundation is off to a good start, but here is a chance for you to “be a prophet.” Malone: Taliesin West is a place of inspiration. Who we are as a society or individuals is defined by a sense of both connection and intention. The power and value of great design for all was central to Wright’s work, and I see more and more ways to embrace the opportunity to bring this vision further into the world. It’s not about copying Wright’s original designs or aesthetics—it is about the opportunity to harness architecture as a way to improve lives.
MyLIFE: What were your thoughts when you first viewed Taliesin West and how do you feel about Arizona? Malone: It’s beautiful here! It’s so moving that it’s difficult to find the right adjectives. Like another Arizona attraction, the Grand Canyon, it’s impossible to oversell because it’s always going to be surprising. Taliesin West has a scale that is very real and personal. It is both powerful and intimate.
MyLIFE: Some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s children and grandchildren worked in the world of architecture. Do you think your daughters will become fundraisers? Malone: Emma has been doing online fundraising for five years—first for Heifer International and now for Feeding America. Lilli is a powerhouse—I don’t know if she’ll be a fundraiser, but she’ll be in charge of something some day!
As a writer, philosopher and observer, Wright is quoted as saying, “The space within becomes the reality of the building.” With Sean Malone’s heart and soul as part of the interior space of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the external future of it is guaranteed to be solid, organic and probably fireproof, too. Taliesin West
MyLIFE: Do you, like Wright, split your time between Wisconsin and Arizona? Malone: My home is in Wisconsin, but I travel all over the country and I happily get to spend a lot of time in Arizona. mylife
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With tourism being the lifeblood of communities like Tusayan that surround the Grand Canyon, and with local businesses losing in excess of a million dollars every day the park remained closed during the government shutdown, business owners and the town of Tusayan rallied to help finance the cost of reopening the Grand Canyon National Park.
A new stadium will open for the Chicago Cubs in time for next year’s spring training season. The new stadium will seat 15,000.
Kevin Knight, CEO of Knight Transportation, is aggressively moving forward with his unsolicited bid to take over Arkansasbased USA Truck, Inc. Knight’s proposed offer at the end of September valued the rival company at $242 million (with the inclusion of $147 million in debt).
Kroger appointed Steve McKinney as the new president of Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona. McKinney, a 31-year veteran with Kroger, took over the position previously held by Jon Flora, who passed away in September.
A pre-season intra-squad game of the Phoenix Coyotes raised a total of $165,000, which will be distributed directly to the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. The Coyotes’ new Canadian owners, which include president and CEO Anthony LeBlanc, are committed to embracing the local community— and it shows.
As reported by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanics in Arizona spend more than $43 billion each year on goods and services throughout the state. That’s 43 billion more reasons local merchants should aggressively target the growing power of the Hispanic community in their annual advertising and marketing plans.
Stockbroker Steven DeMocker, 59, was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2008 killing of his ex-wife. He will be sentenced to life in prison or life in prison with a chance of release after 25 years. 36
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Self-help guru James Arthur Ray, convicted of negligent homicide after three people died during a sweat-lodge ceremony he hosted in 2009, was released after serving 20 months of his two-year sentence.
Horrific floods ravished nearly 2,000 square miles in the heart of Colorado in September, with Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties among the hardest hit. Bridges, highways, farms, silos, telephone and power lines, businesses and entire neighborhoods were washed away. At least nine people died, and reports estimate that nearly 19,000 homes were damaged or completely destroyed.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick received a prison sentence of 28 years for the widespread bribery and corruption he was involved in during his term as mayor.
Caesars Entertainment Corp. is nearly finished building the world’s tallest Ferris wheel. The 55-story High Roller Ferris wheel will take 30 minutes to make one revolution. It is expected to be operational early in 2014.
Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who was driven from office after sexual harassment charges involving three women were filed against him, pleaded guilty to the charges. In addition to other penalties, he will not be allowed to seek public office ever again.
The new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened to vehicular traffic in early September. The project took almost 12 years to complete (at least six years longer than originally anticipated), with the total cost reaching $6.4 billion.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has asked the chain’s customers not to bring guns into Starbucks stores or outdoor seating areas,
stating that “the presence of a weapon … is both unsettling and upsetting for many of our customers.”
skirmish, more than 50 protestors were killed. Unrest in Egypt and the Middle East continues to raise concerns.
An electrical fire destroyed more than 50 businesses in midSeptember along a four-block section of New Jersey’s famed boardwalk. Old wiring that had been “compromised” by sand and salt water during the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Sandy a year ago was blamed for starting the blaze.
Six people died and 34 others were injured (eight critically) when a double-decker bus crashed through flashing train barriers and into an oncoming Via Rail commuter train in September.
A surprise autumn blizzard that dropped up to 4 feet of snow resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of cattle in western South Dakota. Many of the animals froze to death, and many others drowned. Among those that survived, illness is likely to lead to additional deaths in the winter months ahead. The loss to farmers is catastrophic, considering that many did not have insurance coverage for storm-related damages.
On September 16, a lone gunman entered the Washington Navy Yard, killed 12 people and injured four others before emergency responders shot and killed him. Between the first of the year and the time this magazine was printed in October, more than 9,000 gun-related deaths had been reported in the United States.
United Nations (U.N.) weapons inspectors began their mission to identify Syria’s arsenal of chemical weapons amid the ongoing civil war. The goal is to stop Syria’s ability to manufacture chemical weapons by November and to destroy the country’s entire inventory by mid-2014.
U.N. inspectors from Syria confirmed that surface-to-surface rockets containing the deadly nerve agent sarin were fired on innocent civilians, including children, in Syria. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon referred to the attack as “a war crime and a grave violation of … international law.”
Security forces clashed again with Islamist protestors who still support ousted President Mohammed Morsi. In the latest
In late September, a week after a 500-person salvage crew returned the capsized 952-foot Costa Concordia to an upright position, human remains were found on one of the ship’s decks. It is believed the remains could be those of two passengers missing since the ship wrecked in January 2012. The ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, is on trial for manslaughter, causing the shipwreck and abandoning ship.
In the last two years, Peru has replaced Colombia as the leading source of counterfeit U.S. currency, according to the U.S. Secret Service. In the last 10 years, an estimated $103 million in fake U.S. currency made in Peru has been seized.
On a Saturday afternoon in September, militants from the Islamic extremist group al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based cell of al-Qaeda, attacked Nairobi’s upscale Westgate Mall. Equipped with grenades and AK-47s, the terrorists randomly shot and tortured hostages during the siege, which lasted four days. At least 72 people died, and some reports estimate that as many as 200 others were wounded.
The city of Tokyo has been chosen to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, beating out Istanbul and Madrid for the honor. Tokyo last hosted the Summer Games in 1964.
BlackBerry Ltd. announced in September that it would lay off almost 40 percent of its workforce (4,500 employees) by the end of the year, in an effort to cut costs. The company expects to report nearly a $1 billion loss for its second quarter. BlackBerry’s co-founders reportedly are considering making a bid to buy the company. BlackBerry was the dominant business smartphone until Apple introduced the iPhone. mylife
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a geek’s confession
Wearable Technology: Its Implications, Restrictions and Future by warren jones
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earable communication devices, especially smart watches, represent a hot market segment right now, but is it truly a new and emerging market, or has technology finally caught up to our active lifestyle? The idea for a wrist-sized phone or communication device has been around for decades (think Dick Tracy, Star Trek, etc.), and a watch seems like a natural place to put a communication device, or any device that gives you instant feedback. Wearable pedometers also have been around for a while, giving you information about calories burned, steps taken and distance traveled. Nike has even carved out a small, but growing, market with its FuelBand, which is a fancy pedometer that turns movement into “fuel” and allows users to track their activities online or with a smartphone. Technology companies and startups are quickly scrambling to bring the perfect device to consumers. Apple is even rumored to be working on something
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deep in its lab. Can you expect to see a wrist-sized device that has all the functionality of your smartphone in the near future? Probably not. The limitations of our current technology won’t be giving us a standalone wrist phone anytime soon. But still, I love the smart watch idea. I want emails and SMS messages on my wrist, with the ability to reply. I want to make and receive private phone calls using nothing but my watch. I want to be able to use it to send contact information to new friends or business associates. I want my watch to vibrate if I happen to be near a friend at a concert or the mall. Is that too much to ask? Current smart watches require a connection to a phone in order to function, and while most of us carry our phones with us constantly, being able to have a watch phone while running, working in the yard or engaging in other activities where you don’t need a full-blown phone would be useful. Technology can’t (yet) cram all of the
required cellular radios and batteries into something that fits on your wrist. Charging a smartphone every night is second nature to most of us, but charging a watch? Not so much. Making and receiving private calls is an issue, and the screens are typically too small to be useful. Sure, the idea of watching a movie on my wrist sounds cool, but in reality I wouldn’t make it past the opening credits. Look at any available smart watch on the market today, and they all fall short of replacing your phone entirely. Each smart watch available does certain things well, such as reading messages, giving you notifications, playing music, etc. But none of them do all of the things your phone can do, nor can they do them as well. Much like the birth of smartphones in the early 2000s with BlackBerry and Palm devices, these devices will only get better with time and technology will find a way to bring us closer to a true wrist phone, but we may never get all the way there.
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sound Jawbone’s MINI JAMBOX is a nice, new addition to the company’s popular JAMBOX family of Bluetooth speakers. You can enjoy movies, TV shows, games, music and calls. The MINI is crafted from a single piece of extruded aluminum that makes up both the framework and the face of the speaker, simultaneously producing its audio and its iconic industrial design. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous playback and 75 hours of standby time on a single charge. MSRP, $179.99. —jawbone.com
watch It’s finally here: Samsung’s first curved OLED TV, the KN55S9C (S9C). So, what’s all the fuss about? The S9C has the best black levels (almost perfect) and incredibly high contrast, meaning those dark scenes in “The Hobbit” will look great even in a brightly lit room. Its picture surpasses all other types of TVs on the market, including plasma and LCD. The S9C is very expensive, though. It retails for
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Caterham vehicles are known for having a lot of power in a very lightweight design—and the AeroSeven concept is no different. The AeroSeven is said to use F1
The real advantage to a curved OLED TV is that reflections are more muted. —samsung.com
aerodynamics and can go 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. A production model is planned for late next year. —uscaterham.com
flight The Lynx is XCOR’s two-seat, piloted space transport vehicle that will take humans on space tourism flights to 330,000 feet and then return safely to a landing at the takeoff runway.
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The Lynx is a horizontal takeoff and horizontal landing vehicle but uses its own fully reusable rocket propulsion system to depart a
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the top-selling
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Android phone—but now LG has come up with
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a competitor, the LG G2, a smartphone with a larger display (5.2 inches), better ergonomics, faster chips and a better camera with optical image. The G2 is extremely sharp and features a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution for a crisper image, yielding lively, true-to-life color tones. MSRP, $199.00 (with contract). —lg.com/global/g2
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health
From Illness to Willness BY MARY L. HOLDEN
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ll living creatures experience illness. Some suffer in silence. When it was Michelle King Robson’s time to suffer, silence erased her will to live. No doctor had an answer for her. “All I wanted,” she said, “was to find someone who had already been where I was and to let me know that I would be okay.” At the depths of despair, a friend loaned her a book. As she read it, her will to live returned— as did another kind of willfulness. She wanted for no other person to suffer as she had. That’s when she turned to social media for an answer and created the website EmpowHER.com. Robson wanted to change the way health care happens in the world by empowering one individual at a time—starting with women. It’s a fact that less medical research has been done on behalf of women over the years. And, women are less likely to advocate for themselves when it comes to managing their health. Robson notes that most women are natural caregivers. “The biological mothering instinct gives them an edge on compassion, and it is through their example that people will be better able to communicate about their health status.”
This is the website where people in sickness and seeking relief can go from illness to willness—by sharing their story, by giving compassion to others who are experiencing a crisis or by finding resources. Sharing personal stories about the descent into illness and the rise to good health accomplishes several things for an individual. The EmpowHER website: allows those who want to get, be or stay well to share a story and ask questions; lets those who are suffering find a deeper understanding of the nature of their illness, and the limits of sickness and health; makes compassion possible via technology; gives health care professionals a chance to step out of their official roles and share their expertise by providing a new platform for their voice; serves as a convenient venue for the ill to be witnessed as unique beings; supplies an ever-changing pool of resources for cures, modalities, treatments, options, choices and technology; provides a place of exchange between those who are ill, those who have healed, those who have knowledge to share and those who want to give the time to show compassion. Lives have been changed for the better through EmpowHER.com, and they’ve also been saved. “A user named MonaLou was on the site when she came across symptoms that matched the ones she’d heard her partner complain about,” Robson shared. “Within a day, he’d gotten to a doctor, had a major surgery in the nick of time and is doing well today. This is just one of many such stories that I’ve heard from users of the site.” Robson gave a TEDx talk in October about the website. The fact that the Internet provides a way to tap into our mass consciousness regarding the way humans manage their health is something new that makes this world a better place. Here’s to your keyboard and screen! Here’s to your health!
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upcoming movies BY CRAIG TAYLOR
The Hobbit: The The Hunger Games: Desolation of Smaug Catching Fire The second installment of The Hunger Games trilogy comes to theaters on November 22. In the sequel “Catching Fire,” we follow Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, as she returns home safely after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games. Her stay is cut short, though, as she must leave her family and loved ones behind and embark on a “Victor’s Tour” around the 13 districts of the nation of Panem. During her trek, Katniss finds proof of a rebellion building up, but the Capitol is still under the control of President Snow, who is ready to declare the 75th Annual Hunger Games, also known as The Quarter Quell. The film also focuses on the love triangle between Katniss, Peeta Mellark ( Josh Hutcherson) and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth). 42
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Hobbit Bilbo Baggins’ (Martin Freeman) quest to help the dwarves reclaim their lost kingdom of Erebor continues. After having successfully crossed over and under the Misty Mountains, Baggins and the dwarf leader Thorin (Richard Armitage) seek help from a powerful stranger before they can cross over the dangerous Mirkwood Forest—without Gandolf, their wizard, who has “secret” business affairs in the south of Middle Earth. The party must also complete the journey to Lonely Mountain, where Baggins must reach the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. The film is the second in a trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece works of J.R.R. Tolkien. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” opens December 13.
Walking with Dinosaurs How would you like to truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth? “Walking with Dinosaurs” is the first dinosaur computer-animated movie to use the latest 3-D technology that will put you in the middle of a thrilling and epic story of prehistoric proportions. “Walking with Dinosaurs” is based on the popular 1999 BBC miniseries of the same name. In this film, though, Patchi (voice-over by Charlie Rowe), a Pachyrhinosaurus dinosaur, takes the center stage. The story follows Patchi, his brother Scowler and a female named Juniper from hatchlings to adulthood through their herd’s mass migrations in the Late Cretaceous period—about 70 million years ago. Patchi, triumphs against all odds to become the leader of his herd and an unlikely hero. “Walking with Dinosaurs” opens December 21.
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SPEAKING OUT!
A furloughed federal employee holds a sign on the steps to the U.S. Capitol after the U.S. government shut down on October 1—the first partial shutdown in 17 years.
Toss the Whole Bunch S ixteen days after the government shutdown began, Washington reached a compromise, and with it came a financial hit to the U.S. economy of nearly $25 billion. And who do you expect will pay that bill? The American people, of course. That hefty price tag doesn’t take into consideration the (further) loss of credibility and trust the United States experienced throughout the rest of the world as a result of the shutdown. Making the whole shameful charade even more disgraceful is the fact that even though they are the ones who caused the shutdown, the politicians on the Hill continued to receive their paychecks while hundreds of thousands of federal workers were furloughed, not knowing if or when they would
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get paid, and countless other contract and private sector workers who were affected by the shutdown went without pay for two whole weeks and will not receive any back pay. Do you think the founding fathers anticipated such irresponsible actions when they drafted the U.S. Constitution? The corruption, dysfunction and hypocrisy of Washington demonstrate the utter contempt those in power have for their “fellow” Americans. Despite receiving base annual salaries of $174,000, along with generous perks that increase most of those salaries to well over $200,000 a year—these public buffoons continue to serve themselves, not the people. If those on the Hill were so determined to deprive hard-working Americans of
their paychecks, why should they have been paid for NOT working? Why are their actions not predicated on the age-old expression, “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander?” The answer is simple: because many of them are multimillionaires who, based on their place in life, never endure any of the pain and suffering they inflict on others —and when they come to Washington, they think they know everything, which, as evidenced by their lack of action, they clearly don’t! Let’s face it. They simply live on a totally different planet than the rest of us do. Just when we all thought it couldn’t get any worse, Washington reached an all-time low by shutting down the government, which quickly became a global embarrassment for the entire country while the rest of the world watched in total disbelief. This self-serving political infighting hurt everyone (except the politicians) and further desecrated America’s already badly eroded image. Have we all become so numb and apathetic to five years of nothing that we have lost our patriotic pride? I wonder when Americans will say, “Enough is enough, already!” and toss the entire lot. I don’t really care what your place in life is—whether you are rich or poor—the reality is if you had a child or an employee who acted like our politicians have for the last five years, you’d have thrown them out of the house or fired them long before now. If businesses in the private sector—you know, companies like Fry’s, Target, Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s —were run like our elected officials are running the government (which actually, folks, is our business) they’d all be out of business. But, until there’s some kind of intervention, as long as American taxpayers continue to fund these self-serving egotists, blanketing them with perks and privileges not afforded the rest of us, it’s only going to get a lot worse. Government shutdown? Nonsense! It wasn’t a shutdown. It was a three-ring circus, a dog-and-pony show that went on while elected officials on the Hill collected a full paycheck of somewhere around $15,000 to $20,000 per month. While they went about their business pointing their fingers at each other and trying to convince the American public that it was all “the other guy’s” fault, the hundreds of thousands of workers who were going without pay were left to worry about whether they could hold on to their homes or feed their children. Families that were already reeling from the recession (and the more recent
sequestration) were made to suffer even more. The Hill is totally oblivious to the reality that many Americans already live paycheck to paycheck. How many politicians could feed their family on food stamps? Yet, funding for food stamps was slashed in September. The shutdown closed federal parks and monuments, threatened veterans’ benefits, interfered with the safety of all Americans (on a number of fronts), and made life even more challenging for the country’s poor and needy—and you truly believe these politicians are “serving the people”? Come on. They only care about themselves. If anything should be viewed as sacred, it’s those who put their lives in harm’s way to protect our American freedom. A Navy veteran recently said to me, “Any nation that forgets its veterans is doomed to fail.” Well, guess what? Our veterans were among the millions of Americans who got screwed during the shutdown. Shameful! Among their many perks, the 535 members of Congress (whom we put into office to represent us) provide themselves with a world-class healthcare program, but then they tell the rest of us that the government can’t afford to cover our health care. Perhaps even more galling, they are provided impressive pensions to make sure they can continue to live comfortably when they are no longer working “for us”—even though 80 percent of American corporations no longer offer this benefit to their employees. And get this: They passed legislation (which was subsequently revoked) to protect themselves against the possibility of being prosecuted for insider trading. While they were exempt from prosecution, some legislators pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars as a result of the insider information they were privy to through the government committees they sat on (and received extra pay for), yet these same politicians (in a different committee down the hall) allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to prosecute and incarcerating everyday Americans for the very same crimes. In closing, when you consider that most politicians spend roughly 50 percent of their entire term in office fundraising for the next election, do you still really think they work for you? I’m surprised that Americans by the millions are not storming the steps of Washington wanting to hog-tie every last one of them—just as the rest of the world is wondering the very same thing. mylife
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WE HAVE VALUES, PRINCIPLES AND STRONG BELIEFS. WE ARE NEITHER DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS NOR INDEPENDENTS, BUT RATHER WE ARE ALL AMERICANS FIRST. WE MUST ALL THINK AND ACT LIKE AMERICANS—DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER—AND ALWAYS DO WHAT’S BEST FOR ALL AMERICANS, NOT JUST THOSE WITH INFLUENCE.
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Navajo Code Talkers in World War II
NAVAJO CODE TALKERS AT WORK IN BOUGAINVILLE JUNGLES—Close behind the Bougainville front lines, these American Navajos serving with a Marine signal unit are shown operating a portable radio set in a clearing they have hacked from the dense jungle. They are Cpl. Henry Blake, Jr. (left) of Fort Defiance, Arizona, and Pfc. George H. Kirk of Leupp, Arizona.
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he legislative branch of the Navajo Nation met on June 3, 1940, and issued this statement: “Whereas, there exists no purer concentration of Americanism than among the First Americans … we resolve that the Navajo Indians stand ready as they did in 1918, to defend our Government and its institutions against all subversive and armed conflict.” This was part of a larger resolution passed by the Navajo Tribal Council more than a year before the United States was officially involved in World War II. When war came suddenly with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1942, Navajo tribe members were ready to serve. Nearly 900 did so in the United States Marine Corps. Of these, a group of more than 400 performed a specialized service during the difficult campaigns in the Pacific, repeatedly helping the Unites States defeat Japanese forces. They were the Navajo Code Talkers. THE NEED Having enemy forces able to decode communications is a highly undesirable state of affairs during war. At the start of the Pacific campaign, Japanese forces were often able to do just that, and sometimes they received U.S. military orders almost as quickly as did the American Marines. Additionally, most Japanese radio operators spoke fluent English and could interrupt transmissions and broadcast false orders. The United States needed a quick, accurate and secure way of sending messages. In the tight maneuvering area of the Pacific 48
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Islands, there was no margin for error in directing supplies, troops and artillery fire. California-based civil engineer Philip Johnston proposed the idea of using the Navajo language as a tool to send secure transmissions. During his childhood, Johnston’s parents worked as missionaries on the Navajo reservation. Although not fluent in Navajo himself, he knew that the language could be used to create and implement a coded messaging system that the Japanese wouldn’t be able to crack. The tribe was geographically isolated, and use of the language was primarily oral and difficult for non-native speakers to learn. Johnston facilitated a trail with a few members of the tribe in late 1941, and by mid-1942, the code talker program was in full swing.
THE UNDECIPHERED CODE Johnston’s role began and ended with implementation and administration of the program and its structure. Navajo recruits did all the work developing and later expanding the code. It consisted of both individual words as well as an alphabet for things that would need to be spelled, like names of people and places. It came to include nearly 400 words, and carrying written copies into battle was against military rules. Every term and letter representation was memorized, and the code was never deciphered by the Japanese. Undoubtedly the most famous— when declassified—of all the code talker transmissions was the one sent from Iwo Jima in February 1945 indicating
either “Arizona” or “New Mexico.” With this, the Japanese began to recognize that a certain type of code was being used consistently. Although they were unable to break it, they became increasingly frustrated with their inability to decipher what they heard, and their radio operators would shout and curse at the Navajo in a desperate attempt to interfere with transmissions. Japanese forces were also efficient at tracing the origin of communication signals, and all radio operators had to be skilled to set up their equipment, transmit quickly and run. Teddy Draper Sr. remembers that he “didn’t have time to shoot back” while sending and receiving messages. The presence of the code talkers was largely unexplained to the general Marine population, and this led to some difficult situations. Navajos resembled Japanese soldiers to untrained eyes in the heat of battle, and their own comrades sometimes mistook them for the enemy. A marine sentry “captured” code talker William McCabe, who was almost executed until several members of McCabe’s own unit vouched for his identity. Eventually, a bodyguard was assigned to each code talker for protection. that the marines had secured Mt. Suribachi: “Naasisosi Thanzie Dibeh Shida Dahnesisa Tkin Shush Wollachee Moasi Lin Achi,” which translates to “Mouse Turkey Sheep Uncle Ram Ice Bear Ant Cat Horse Intestines.” IN BATTLE Initially in the field Marine commanders were skeptical that such a fast, efficient communication method was completely secure, and they tested the speed and accuracy of the code talkers against more traditional methods of encoding and sending messages. The code talkers repeatedly proved their worth, and by May 1943 nearly all of the commanders in the Pacific were singing their praises. When a message came in for a code talker to decipher, it was preceded by
REMEMBERING The U.S. military kept the Navajo code classified throughout the war and for nearly 30 years afterward; virtually no one knew about the unique service these men provided for their country. In 1969, the Navajo code was declassified, and in 1970 some of the veterans formed the Navajo Code Talker’s Association. Still, public recognition came slowly, and it seems that the government began to fully acknowledge the code talkers only after the civilian population became aware of their existence. In 1981, Ronald Regan designated August 14th as National Code Talker Day, and on March 2, 1989, a monument was dedicated in Phoenix, Arizona, as a tribute to the code talkers’ service. Throughout the 1990s and into the early 21st century, widespread public recognition has continued intermittently, including the creation of a G.I. Joe doll in 2000 and the popular Hollywood movie Windtalkers, produced in 2002. It seems that every few years the code talkers are national news again. May this trend continue well into the future so the important story of their service is never forgotten.
CODE TALKER TRANSLATIONS The infallibility of the code came from the nature of the Navajo language itself (unknown to those outside the tribe and unrecorded) and from the clever way the code talkers constructed some of it. Several terms were quite a stretch from their original English meaning, and others used simple but not necessarily intuitive word combinations to achieve the translations. The alphabet worked much the same way, and there were multiple words representing each letter.
Navajo Code Talkers TBY-2 radio
Military Term Banzai Dive Bomber Rate
Navajo Word Ne-tah Gini Gah-eh-yahn
English Translation Fool Them Chicken Hawk Rabbit Ate
English Alphabet A A A
Navajo Word Wol-a-chee Be-la-sana Tse-nil
English Translation Ant Apple Axe
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AROUND TOWN - WHAT’S HOT (52 - 57) CONCERTS - PREMIER VENUES (58 - 59) SPORTING EVENTS - ARIZONA TEAMS (60 - 62)
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AROUND TOWN WHAT’S HOT
FIESTA BOWL PARADE
ED ASNER AS FDR
ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE’S HAIRSPRAY PEORIA It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the “pleasantly plump” teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. She’s a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart who sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams and win the boy she loves. Winner of the 2003 TONY Award for Best Musical, this family-friendly show is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Hairspray is the ultimate feel-good musical! Through Nov. 10 —azbroadway.org GUN DOWN BY SUNDOWN CAREFREE Gunfighters will stage and perform gunfights on the west lot of Frontier Town, known as the Blood Creek stage. Nov. 1 – 3 —wildwestdayscavecreek.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. 14 —westgatecitycenter.com/bikenight CAREFREE FINE ARTS AND WINE FESTIVAL CAREFREE The streets of downtown Carefree are closed, making room for more than 165 artists and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Nov. 1 – 3 —thunderbirdartists.com
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FIRST ANNUAL WEST VALLEY ISLAND CULTURAL FESTIVAL GLENDALE Celebrating Polynesian culture through music and dance performances, classes for music and dance, and lectures. The festival will feature Arizona’s finest Polynesian music, teachers and dance performers, offering attendees a showcase of Polynesian music and culture. Nov. 2 — wvislandculturalfest.com GATHERING OF WEAVERS: NAVAJO WEAVERS MARKETPLACE PHOENIX More than 50 Navajo weavers are expected to gather to show and sell their textiles. Heard Museum. Nov. 2 —heard.org 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. 2 —tubacgolfresort.com/media/events/saturday-november-10-hotair-balloon-festival-and-glow 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. Nov. 2 – 3 —tucsoncelticfestival.org
JALEO PHOENIX Be part of the Desert Botanical Garden’s Día de los Muertos celebration with this special Music in the Garden performance in the festive atmosphere of the new events plaza. Through Nov. 1 —dbg.org
GILBERT ART WALK GILBERT Paintings, sculptures, three-dimensional art, calligraphy, architecture, photography, printmaking, jewelry and more. Water Tower Plaza. Nov. 2, 16; Dec. 7, 14 , 21—gilbertartwalk.com
EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATION DAY AT ASU TEMPE Science-related activities for students age five or older. Explore Earth and space alongside real scientists. Nov. 2 —sese.asu.edu/earth-and-space-exploration-day
SCOTTSDALE SUPER EXPO SCOTTSDALE Home & Garden Show, Health & Fitness Expo and Food & Wine Festival. WestWorld. Nov. 2 – 3 —exposaz.com/scottsdale-super-expo
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WALK TO CURE DIABETES TEMPE As many as 80 people per day are diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes. JDRF, the leading global organization focused on T1D research, is hoping to change that statistic with your help. Nov. 2 —dsw.jdrf.org INAUGURAL GOLD RUSH EVENT AT OLD TUCSON TUCSON Gun and stunt shows, saloon musicals, the C.P. Huntington Train and the Wild West Carousel. Nov. 3 —oldtucson.com/events ARIZONA CLASSIC JAZZ FESTIVAL CHANDLER Jazz music from various local musicians. San Marcos Golf Resort. Nov. 7 – 10 —azclassicjazz.org ED ASNER AS FDR WICKENBURG Exploring the life of one of America’s best-loved presidents, actor Ed Asner chronicles the events and decisions that shaped a nation during FDR’s time in the Oval Office. Nov. 7 — dewpac.org ARIZONA ASIAN 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 – 10 —aaaa-az.org RED BARN THEATER – HOW TO TALK MINNESOTAN: THE WINTER MUSICAL TUCSON The Red Barn Theater Company presents a musical with a great view into the cultural “oddities” of Minnesotans. Nov. 8 – Dec. 1 —redbarntheatrecompany.com LUCAS OIL 150 PHOENIX Catch the nonstop action of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the Lucas Oil 150. Phoenix International Raceway. Nov. 8 —phoenixinternationalraceway.com CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP PHOENIX Phoenix International Raceway. Nov. 8 – 11 —phoenixinternationalraceway.com SERVICEMASTER 200 & CASINO ARIZONA 50 PHOENIX One price to enjoy the NASCAR Nationwide Series Race and the NASCAR K&N Pro-Series Race. Phoenix International Raceway. Nov. 9 —phoenixinternationalraceway.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. 9 – 10 —heard.org CHANDLER BLOCK PARTY CHANDLER Entertainment, Kids Zone, zipline, 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. 9 —chandlerblockparty.com
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 each category, as well as best authentic wagon and best overall meal. Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park. Nov. 8 – 10 —chandleraz.gov 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. 9 —ahwatukeehoa.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. 9 – 10 —festivalofthesuperstitions.com ADVOCARE 500 PHOENIX The semi-final race in the chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Phoenix International Raceway. Nov. 10 —phoenixinternationalraceway.com GILA BEND’S SONORAN DESERT FEST GILA BEND Vendors will sell a wide variety of food items, gifts, clothing, jewelry and unique merchandise. There will be live music, and adults can partake in the Beer & Wine Garden. Children’s activities include a carnival, a Kid Zone, face painting and fun free contests. Nov. 10 —gilabendaz.org 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. 9 – Nov. 10 —crossroadsgunshows.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. 9 —sahuaritapecanfestival.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. 9 —vailcountryfair.com GREAT BRIDAL EXPO PHOENIX Everything for the wedding, honeymoon and home is featured and on display. Phoenix Convention Center. Nov. 10 —greatbridalexpo.com COYOTE CLASSIC ALL-BREED DOG SHOW TUCSON Coyote Classic presents an all-breed dog show and specialty groups at Pima County Fairgrounds. Nov. 14 – 18 —swfair.com mylife
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what’s hot 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. 15 – 16 —azwinefestivalatthefarm.com ARIZONA OPERA: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN PHOENIX Stroll the romantic streets of Paris and experience the greatest love story ever sung. Nov. 15 – 17—azopera.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. 15 – 17 —dbg.org/events-exhibitions/chiles-chocolate
OTHERWORLDS FESTIVAL GOODYEAR This festival is a celebration of the folklore and fantasy of the enchanted realms for Faerie. Don’t just see the faeries—be a faerie. Castles ~n~ Coasters Amusement Park. Nov. 23 – 24 —otherworldsfestival.com
GOOD GUYS 16TH SOUTHWEST NATIONALS SCOTTSDALE Goodguys Giant Car Shows are the place to be and definitely the place to
AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL QUEEN CREEK The American Heritage Festival is a grand-scale, highly interactive
be seen! For all vehicles from 1972 and older. WestWorld. Nov. 15 – 17 —good-guys.com
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 reenactments, 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 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. 22 – 24 —americanheritagefestival.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. 15 – 17 —thebigheap.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. 16 —tucsonpresidiotrust.org ORO VALLEY FOUR CORNERS FESTIVAL 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. 16 – 17 —saaca.org/four_corners_festival.html HEARD LIVE! RITMO LATINO PHOENIX These guys know how to make music happen! Ritmo Latino masterfully mixes up a Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha and Latin Jazz musical blend. Heard Museum. Nov. 17 —heard.org DISCOVER INDIA 2013 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. Nov. 17 —iaphx.org
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ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC PEORIA Arguably one of the world’s most-beloved musicals, The Sound of Music was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s final collaboration. The show debuted on Broadway in 1959 and starred Mary Martin as the high-spirited Maria, but most recall the 1965 Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews. With memorable songs like “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” audiences will thrill at this timeless classic brought to life on the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage! Nov. 22 – Dec. 29 —azbroadway.org
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 – 24 —888artfest.com BEST OF THE WEST ART EXHIBITION AT TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS TUCSON Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view world-renowned Western art on loan to the Tubac Center of the Arts from the Mountain Oyster Club in Tucson, Arizona. Nov. 22 – 23 —tubacarts.org ARIZONA ANTIQUE MARKET SCOTTSDALE Quality antiques from the 1800s through the 1900s, including deco, retro and modernism periods. East Thunderbird Plaza. Nov. 22 – 24; Dec. 13 – 15 —azantiqueshow.com ARIZONA OPERA: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN TUCSON Stroll the romantic streets of Paris and experience the greatest love story ever sung. Nov. 23 – 24—azopera.com
IRONMAN ARIZONA TEMPE 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
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.
and Papago Park. Nov. 17 —ironman.com
Armory Park. Nov. 23 —perimeterbicycling.com
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ORO VALLEY SWEET CHARITY TUCSON A sweet tooth pairs with a sweet cause for a delicious charity event with more than 40 decadent desserts. The creative, culinary-inspired dessert fundraiser Sweet Charity supports arts education and therapeutic arts programs. The event turns into a flavorful night in which rows of pastries and stacks of desserts bring the community together to support a taste of art in the city. Nov. 22— saaca.org/sweet_charity.html
DOWNTOWN GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR GLENDALE With 1.5 million lights covering more than 16 blocks in Historic Nov. 29 – 30 —glendaleaz.com/events
HEARD LIVE! GUERRERO FAMILY MUSIC PHOENIX Zarco and Carmen Guerrero perform regularly with their sons, Quetzal, 23, and Tizoc, 16, and their daughter, Zarina, 14. The children are students of the Suzuki music method and began performing at the age of 4. They are multi-instrumentalists, dancers and singers. Zarco also performs with his fantastic masks. Heard Museum. Nov. 24 —heard.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. 29 – 30; Dec. 1 – 31 —dbg.org
ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW PHOENIX Exciting displays, auto show entertainment and the hottest new cars and trucks. Phoenix Convention Center. Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 —autoshowphoenix.com 4TH ANNUAL ORNAMENT MARKETPLACE PHOENIX Decorate your home for the holidays with wonderful Native-themed ornaments hand-crafted by American Indian artists from the Heard Museum Shops during this second annual event! Choose from hundreds of ornaments in a variety of styles, media and colors for yourself or for unique holiday gifts. Heard Museum. Nov. 28 – Dec. 1 —heard.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. Nov. 28 —azroadrunners.org/races/detail/thanksgiving
FESTIVAL OF TREES SEDONA Area artists and galleries will have more than 45 Christmas trees and gingerbread houses fully decorated in delightful and exquisite ways. Nov. 29 – Dec. 7 —tlaq.com
HOLIDAY NIGHTS AT TOHONO CHUL TUCSON Celebrate the holidays on weekends at Tohono Chul, with twinkling lights and luminarias, cookies and cider, live music, children’s activities and an ornament sale. Nov. 29 – 30; Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14 —tohonochulpark.org USTA JUNIOR NATIONAL WINTER TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS TUCSON Prestigious invitational tennis tournament sanctioned by the USTA at Reffkin Tennis Center, Reid Park. Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 —tennislink.usta.com/tournaments ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY: XANADU TUCSON It’s hilarity on wheels in this hit, award-winning musical comedy for anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. In this smash Broadway hit, Kira, a beautiful, magical Greek muse, is sent on a quest from the heavens to inspire a young artist to achieve his greatest dream—to build the first roller disco. Nov. 30 – Dec. 21 —arizonatheatre.org/our-shows/xanadu
ZOOLIGHTS PHOENIX This year, ZooLights celebrates its 20th magical year with 3.5 million lights and more than 600 glimmering light displays. Phoenix Zoo.
THE SHOPS AT GAINEY VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES SCOTTSDALE The SHOPS at Gainey Village continues its new concert series featuring live music, drinks and food. Guests are invited to relax under the stars and listen to holiday music performed by Mike Breen & The Big Dream.
Nov. 28 – Jan. 12, 2014 —phoenixzoo.org
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what’s hot IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THEATRIKOS THEATER COMPANY FLAGSTAFF The saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him—by showing him what the world would have been. Dec. 6 – Dec. 22 —theatrikos.com HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING SEDONA Watch the annual tree-lighting ceremony, listen to holiday music and visit with Santa in uptown Sedona. Dec. 6 —sedonamainstreet.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. 6 – 8 —tempefestivalofthearts.com
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/parks/toco/events.html FRANCES SMITH COHEN’S SNOW QUEEN PHOENIX The Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev. A Valley holiday tradition for the entire family. Herberger Theater Center. Dec. 7–8; 14–15; 21–22 —centerdance.com FRY STREET QUARTET TUCSON Hailed by The New York Times as “a triumph of ensemble playing,” the Fry Street Quartet has reached audiences from Carnegie Hall to Sarajevo to Jerusalem since its founding in 1997, performing works ranging from the complete Beethoven cycle to innovative collaborations with contemporary composers and artists in other fields. Dec. 10 —arizonachambermusic.org
GLENDALE’S WINTER WONDERLAND GLENDALE Features a children’s snow field. Enjoy delightful winter fun not usually found in Arizona. Historic downtown Glendale. Dec. 6 – 7 —glendaleaz.com/events LUMINARIA NIGHTS/FIESTA DE NAVIDAD TUCSON The Village of Tubac celebrates the holidays by lining its streets and artist studios with luminarias. Dec. 6 – 7 — tubacaz.com/event/luminaria-nights-dec-6-7/2013-12-06 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. 6 – 8 —tucsonbotanical.org/events/luminaria-nights ZOO LIGHTS AT REID PARK ZOO TUCSON Stroll through Reid Park Zoo and enjoy twinkling lights, jingle bells, falling snow, holiday displays and Santa Claus. Dec. 6 – 23 —tucsonzoo.org ORO VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS TUCSON The Oro Valley Festival of the Arts has quickly become one the biggest art events in southern Arizona in a matter of years, at the largest outdoor shopping center in the region. Held twice annually, this two-day festival features as many as 150 artists in all mediums, live music on the main stage, food vendors and family arts activities. Holiday performances will begin with the tree-lighting ceremony and continue throughout the weekend. Dec. 7 – 8 —orovalleyfestival.org MESA OLD WEST DAYS MESA This expanded community-centered event will showcase the rich pioneer and territorial history of Mesa. Downtown Mesa. Dec. 7 —mesaoldwestdays.com
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FESTIVAL OF THE LIGHTS SEDONA Thousands of glowing luminarias light up Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Entertainment includes musicians and dancers. Dec. 14 —tlaq.com TRUE MUSIC FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE A brand-new festival experience coming to Scottsdale. The musician lineup at the multi-genre festival includes wildly engaging EDM producer and DJ Bassnectar, rock stalwarts The Flaming Lips, hip-hop impresario Wiz Khalifa, indie-pop duo Capital Cities, indie-folk band Lord Huron, and much more. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Dec. 14 — truemusicfestival.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, best-decorated entries, most Christmas spirit and cutest pets. Dec. 14 — 12krun.com 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. 14 – 15—ballettucson.org/detail/performances/the_nutcracker
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WINTERHAVEN RUN THROUGH THE LIGHTS 5K TUCSON Southern AZ Roadrunners hosts a noncompetitive 5K fun run past
Full and half marathons. Start in Oracle, finish in Oro Valley. Dec. 8 —tucsonmarathon.com
houses decked in lights and holiday decor in the Winterhaven. Dec. 15 —azroadrunners.org
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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. 14 – 15 —tucsonregionalballet.org SPIRIT OF THE SEASON PHOENIX Jeffrey Hattrick and Nicole Pesce return to the Herberger stage for their holiday season music concert, from jazz to classical, that will touch your soul and warm your heart. Herberger Theater Center. Dec. 16 —centerdance.com GLENDALE’S JINGLE BELL ROCKIN’ NIGHTS GLENDALE A festive mix of holiday songs and rock jams will get everyone off 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. 20 – 21 —glendaleaz.com/events CASA GRANDE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL CASA GRANDE The weekend-long Casa Grande Arts and Crafts Festival features works by premier artisans in various disciplines—everything from oil paintings to sculpture and rustic furniture to hand-crafted jewelry. In addition to browsing unique arts and craft displays, festivalgoers also can fill up on a variety of foods and snacks offered by an eclectic mix of food vendors. Dec. 21 – 22 — casagrandefestival.org
FIESTA BOWL BLOCK PARTY TEMPE One of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Arizona, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party is the place where Valley residents and visiting fans come together to celebrate college football. Dec. 31 —millavenue.com/entertainment-and-events/events 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 TUCSON JAZZ SOCIETY’S 8TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA TUCSON The Tucson Jazz Society brings a lineup that will feature The Tucson Jazz Orchestra reunited under the direction of Jeff Haskell, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, stars of “Riverwalk Jazz” on NPR and XM, and George Howard’s Motown and Rhythm & Blues Show. Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Dec. 31 —tucsonjazz.org
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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 Cente. Dec. 21 – 22 —casagrandefestival.org THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS – HOLIDAY SPECIAL TUCSON Be sure to bring the whole family to see and hear the TSO and special guests play your favorite Christmas carols and holiday masterpieces, dance, sing, tell the story of Christmas, and welcome Santa ,too. Dec. 21 – 22 —tucsonsymphony.org HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARD PHOENIX A Southwestern tradition, Holidays at The Heard is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Exciting performances and artist demonstrations introduce visitors to traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art throughout the week. Dec. 26 – 31 —heard.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. 28 —fiestabowl.org mylife
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CONCERTS PREMIER VENUES
BEYONCÉ
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ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE 1200 South Forest Ave. Tempe, AZ 85287—asugammage.com DISNEY’S THE LION KING Through Nov. 17 lionking.com
WILLIE NELSON Dec. 18 willienelson.com TITO TORBELLINO Dec. 25 myspace.com/grupotorbellino
EVITA Dec. 3-8 evitaonbroadway.com
COMERICA THEATRE PHOENIX 400 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —livenation.com
WARREN MILLER TICKET TO RIDE Dec. 13 skinet.com/warrenmiller
SESAME STREET LIVE : ELMO MAKES MUSIC Nov. 1 - 3 sesamestreetlive.com/shows/elmo-makes-music
FORGOTTEN CAROLS Dec. 23 forgottencarols.com
LEE BRICE - THE OTHERSIDE TOUR Nov. 14 leebrice.com
MAMMA MIA! Dec. 31 - Jan. 5 mamma-mia.com
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Nov. 25 fox.com/dance
CELEBRITY THEATRE PHOENIX 440 North 32nd St. Phoenix AZ 85008 —celebritytheatre.com
ALMOST ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS FEAT. FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE Dec. 5 floridageorgialine.com
MORRIS DAY & THE TIME Nov. 22 morrisdayandthetime.com
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MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Dec. 12 nutcracker.com
BB KING Nov. 30 bbking.com
FOX THEATRE TUCSON 17 W. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701 —foxtucsontheatre.org
COLORS OF CHRISTMAS 2013 Dec. 15 celebritytheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1452
TWIST AND SHOUT: THE DEFINITIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE Nov. 2 twistshout.com
BRIAN SETZER CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Dec. 17 briansetzer.com
VINCE GILL: CHASING RAINBOWS GALA Nov. 3 vincegill.com
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PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA FEAT. TITO PUENTE, JR. Nov. 5 gotmambo.com AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT Nov. 7 lylelovett.com, johnhiatt.com PETER YARROW AND NOEL PAUL STOOKEY Nov. 8 peterpaulandmary.com HOW GREAT THOU ART: THE GOSPEL MUSIC OF ELVIS Nov. 10 foxtucsontheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=517 BRADY RYMER AND THE LITTLE BAND THAT COULD Nov. 16 bradyrymer.com EDDIE MONEY Nov. 20 eddiemoney.com JIM BREUER, FORMER SNL CAST MEMBER Nov. 21 officialjimbreuer.com TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Dec. 3 tedeschitrucksband.com
PHOENIX SYMPHONY PHOENIX One N. First St. Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85004—phoenixsymphony.org SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIRST VIOLIN CONCERTO Nov. 22-23 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=6794 HOLIDAY POPS Nov. 29-Dec. 1 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=6802 THE POLAR EXPRESS Dec. 1 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=6827 HANDEL’S MESSIAH Nov. 11-15 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=6943 AUDRA MCDONALD Nov. 21 audramcdonald.net NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Dec. 31 tickets.phoenixsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=6878 PHOENIX THEATRE PHOENIX 100 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —phoenixtheatre.com WHITE CHRISTMAS Nov. 20-Dec. 24 phoenixtheatre.com/events/white-christmas
THE KLEZMATICS Dec. 5 klezmatics.com
US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX 201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —usairwayscenter.com
MERLE HAGGARD Dec. 10 merlehaggard.com
SELENA GOMEZ Nov. 5 selenagomez.com
A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS Dec. 19 foxtucsontheatre.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=518 MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Dec. 21 nutcracker.com
NINE INCH NAILS Nov. 9 nin.com DRAKE Nov. 16 drakeofficial.com
JOBING.COM ARENA GLENDALE 9400 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305 —jobingarena.com
MICHAEL BUBLÉ Nov. 22 michaelbuble.com
WINTER JAM 2013 TOUR Nov. 10 jamtour.com
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Dec. 2 justintimberlake.com
PEARL JAM Nov. 19 pearljam.com
BEYONCÉ Dec. 7 beyonce.com
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec. 1 trans-siberian.com
ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT Dec. 8 andreabocelli.com mylife
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SPORTING EVENTS ARIZONA TEAMS
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ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL Vs. Houston Texans Sun., Nov. 10 at 2:25 p.m. University of Phoenix Stadium
Vs. New York Islanders Thu., Dec. 12 at 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ St. Louis Blues Tue., Nov. 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Vs. Carolina Hurricanes Sat., Dec. 14 at 6:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Chicago Blackhawks Thu., Nov. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Vs. Indianapolis Colts Sun., Nov. 24 at 2:05 p.m. University of Phoenix Stadium
Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Sat., Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Philadelphia Eagles Sun., Dec. 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Vs. Colorado Avalanche Thu., Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Tennessee Titans Sun., Dec. 15 at 11:00 a.m. @ Seattle Seahawks Sun., Dec. 22 at 2:05 p.m. Vs. San Francisco 49ers Sun., Dec. 29 at 2:25 p.m. University of Phoenix Stadium
PHOENIX COYOTES HOCKEY @ San Jose Sharks Sat., Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Vs. Vancouver Canucks Tue., Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena @ Anaheim Ducks Wed., Nov. 6 at 8:00 p.m. mylife
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Vs. Washington Capitals Sat., Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Jacksonville Jaguars Sun., Nov. 17 at 11 a.m.
Vs. New Orleans Rams Sun., Dec. 8 at 2:25 p.m. University of Phoenix Stadium
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Vs. Anaheim Ducks Sat., Nov. 23 at 6:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Montreal Canadiens Tue., Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. @ Toronto Maple Leafs Thu., Dec. 19 at 5:00 p.m. @ Ottawa Senators Sat., Dec. 21 at 12:00 p.m. @ Buffalo Sabres Mon., Dec. 23 at 5:00 p.m.
@ Nashville Predators Mon., Nov. 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Vs. San Jose Sharks Fri., Dec. 27 at 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Minnesota Wild Wed., Nov. 27 at 6:00 p.m.
@ Anaheim Ducks Sat., Dec. 28 at 6:00 p.m.
Vs. Chicago Blackhawks Sat., Nov. 30 at 6:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
Vs. Edmonton Oilers Tue., Dec. 31 at 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena
@ Edmonton Oilers Tue., Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL
@ Calgary Flames Wed., Dec. 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Vs. Utah Fri.,Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ Vancouver Canucks Fri., Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m.
@ Oklahoma City Sun., Nov. 3 at 5:00 p.m.
@ Colorado Avalanche Tue., Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
@ New Orleans Tue., Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m.
@ San Antonio Wed., Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Vs. Denver Fri., Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center Vs. New Orleans Sun., Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Portland Wed., Nov. 13 at 8:00 p.m. Vs. Brooklyn Fri., Nov. 15 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Sacramento Tue., Nov. 19 at 7:00 p.m. Vs. Sacramento Kings Wed., Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Charlotte Fri., Nov. 22 at 5:00 p.m. @ Orlando Sun., Nov. 24 at 4:00 p.m. @ Miami Mon., Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Vs. Portland Wed., Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ Utah Fri., Nov. 29 at 7:00 p.m. Vs. Utah Sat., Nov. 30 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
Vs. Houston Wed., Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center Vs. Toronto Fri., Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center @ L.A. Lakers Tue., Dec. 10 at 8:30 p.m.
ASU FOOTBALL @ Utah Sat. Nov. 9 at TBA Vs. Oregon State Sat., Nov. 16 at TBA Sun Devil Stadium @ UCLA Sat., Nov. 23 at TBA
Vs. Sacramento Fri., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
Vs. Arizona Sat. Nov. 30 at TBA Sun Devil Stadium
Vs. Golden State Sun., Dec. 15 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center
NAU FOOTBALL
Vs. San Antonio Wed., Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ California Sat. Nov. 2 at TBA Vs. UCLA Sat., Nov. 9 at TBA Arizona Stadium
@ Denver Fri., Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
Vs. Washington State Sat., Nov. 16 at TBA Arizona Stadium
Vs. Dallas Sat., Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
Vs. Oregon Sat., Nov. 23 at TBA Arizona Stadium
Vs. L.A. Lakers Mon., Dec. 23 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ Arizona State Sat., Nov. 30 at TBA
@ Golden State Fri., Dec. 27 at 8:30 p.m. US Airways Center Vs. Philadephia Sat., Dec. 28 at 7:00 p.m. US Airways Center
@ L.A. Clippers @ Memphis Mon., Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Tue., Dec. 3 at 6:00 p.m. US Airways Center MAX TravelHost Third2012_Layout 1 8/24/12 3:28 PM Page 1
UofA FOOTBALL Vs. North Dakota Sat., Nov. 2 at 4:00 p.m. J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome Vs. Northern Colorado Sat., Nov. 16 at 4:00 p.m. J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome @ Southern Utah Sat., Nov. 23 at 1:05 p.m.
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sporting events CFL PRO FOOTBALL Montreal Alouettes Vs. Toronto Argonauts Fri., Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. (U.S. on NBC Sports Network at 12:00 a.m. EST) Calgary Stampeders Vs. B.C. Lions Fri., Nov. 1 at 10:00 p.m. (U.S. on ESPN3 at 10:00 p.m. EST) Hamilton Tigers Vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sat., Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. on ESPN3 at 2:00 p.m. EST) Edmonton Eskimos Vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Sat., Nov. 2 at 5:00 p.m. (U.S. on ESPN3 at 5:00 p.m. EST)
The first recorded game resembling the modern version of North American football took place in 1874. The game was between Canada’s McGill University and Harvard University in Massachusetts. During the next 120 years, Canadian and American football evolved from that rugby-like first game. The Canadian Football League (CFL) is a professional sports league in Canada that can be traced back to the late 1800s. Canadian football has maintained its rugby roots. Games are played on larger fields and have a more complex scoring system than the American system. Perhaps the biggest difference between Canadian and American football is players’ salaries. Standard annual salaries for CFL players range from about $30,000 for rookies to about $250,000 for starting quarterbacks, whereas top players in the National Football League (NFL) commonly earn millions of dollars per year. Nevertheless, the CFL has produced great players who spent a lot of time in the league before moving to the NFL for the big money. Players such as Raghib “Rocket” Ismael, Warren Moon and Joe Theismann all established themselves as top players in the CFL before coming to the United States.
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