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Web Design & Development Meetup in Scottsdale (james britt)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:35:00 GMT

Next Thursday, July 10, there will be the first Web Design & Development Meetup , at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (16211 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 . That’s a block south of FLW .) This might be especially interesting for those Refresher who liked the original Scottsdale location. Plus, unlike Refresh, this gathering may actually focus on Web design and development instead...

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Scottsdale traffic cams to start citing for left turns (Arizona Republic)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:32:23 GMT

The city will soon begin using its red light cameras to ticket drivers who turn left against a red arrow.

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Commuter, 59, prefers skates to a car (Arizona Republic)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Scottsdale resident Rae Larson skates most days to his job - 13.2 miles away.

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'Head pyro' gets a bang out of his job (Arizona Republic)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:21:06 GMT

... will also be on duty, patrolling both inside and outside Tempe Beach Park, with the help of Scottsdale police.

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10,000 Birds Clinic round-up #3: June 2008 (10,000 Birds)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:59:19 GMT

... in other birds nests. Is this a Mockingbird - from Mike, AZ I took this picture in my backyard, Scottsdale AZ, on March 8, 2008. At first I thought it was a Northern Mockingbird, but the face is too dark and the eyes are black. Any ideas? A: from Charlie Hi Mike. Interesting photo, but this is a Northern Mockingbird that, I would guess, has perhaps been digging about in soil or mud - hence...

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'Segway Surgeon' zips past traffic jams (Arizona Republic)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:21:05 GMT

... a Segway dealership in Mesa with his brother-in-law.He purchased his in early June at Segway of Scottsdale, the Valley's only dealership of the increasingly popular, two-wheeled, self-balancing vehicle.Rowland made the trip in his 2008 Buick Enclave because of the distance, a factor that influenced his decision to pursue a dealership for Mesa, he said. Other reasons he believes that such...

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Teen driver hits townhouse, ruptures gas line (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:51:52 GMT

Twelve people were evacuated from adjacent townhouses for about an hour and a half after the crash as officials from Southwest Gas shut off gas lines. Scottsdale Fire Department and hazardous materials personnel responded along with the Scottsdale city building inspector.

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Dad Convicted For Feeding Kids Vegan Diet (The Post Chronicle)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:11:44 GMT

Dad Convicted For Feeding Kids Vegan Diet Blair Parker of Scottsdale could be sentenced to as much as 16 years in prison following Thursday's verdict, The Arizona Republic reported....

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Monsoon dampens Fourth; chance of more storms (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:41:58 GMT

On Friday, more than an inch of rain fell in parts of north Scottsdale, according to the Flood Control District of Maricopa County as storms swept across the north Valley. Rains in Cave Creek and Congress were between .3 and .4 inches, while parts of Buckeye received a half-inch of rain.

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Art festival helping Cave Creek make its mark (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:53:31 GMT

Cave Creek is fast becoming a booming arts hub, and its namesake festival could be a stepping-stone toward a nationwide arts presence, officials say.

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Strawberry almond torte a part of childhood memories (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:51:12 GMT

A hometown friend's recipe for Strawberry Almond Torte continues to be a treat long after the Fourth of July.

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Busy time of year for bulk trash pickups (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:14:36 GMT

Four times a year, the city helps residents avoid a trip to the city dump. The collection, which is free, works on one zone of the city at time. For the past week, residents in northeast Phoenix neighborhoods between Cactus Road and Union Hills Drive and from roughly 60th Street to Scottsdale Road, have been dragging their trash out to be collected.

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Effort celebrates independent businesses (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

... less fuel, helping both the environment and your bank account, Lanning said.For Stacy Bertinelliof Scottsdale, the appeal of local businesses is just as much about authenticity."I like diversity, and I like being able to go places that are unique and interesting and unusual," said Bertinelli, a Local First Arizona board member.Sure, it can be challenging to shop local all the time but other...

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Used-car lot joins luxury-ride lineup - Arizona Republic (Driive)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:39 GMT

Used-car lot joins luxury-ride lineup Arizona Republic, AZ - 1 hour ago Aside from the obvious class and price differences of vehicles sold by flanking dealerships, Scottsdale Wholesale Outlet will allow Penske Automotive ...

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Thunderstorms rumble through the Valley (Arizona Republic)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:33:38 GMT

... show went off on schedule.The federal weather agency issued a flood advisory for north and central Scottsdale, as well as Fountain Hills and the McDowell Mountains, after the areas were socked with as much as a half-inch of rain in some places, resulting in some reports of downed power lines.Motorists were urged to use caution in entering areas with flowing water. A severe thunderstorm warning...

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Weather Discussion 32: 7-4-2008 (Blogs for the NC State Community)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:46:10 GMT

*****PHOENIX-MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ DISCUSSION***** BELOW ARE THE CLOSEST OBSERVATIONS TO MY CURRENT LOCATION IN CAVE CREEK, AZ. THESE ARE FROM THE SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT 10 MILES TO MY SOUTHEAST. Time Temp. Dew Relative Wind Wind Visibility WX Clouds Sea Level Altimeter Station Precip Precip 6 Hr 6 Hr Point Humidity Direction Speed Pressure Setting Pressure 1 hour 3 hour Max Min (MST) (f) (f) (%)...

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Dad convicted for feeding kids vegan diet (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:07:00 GMT

An Arizona man has been convicted of negligent child abuse and reckless child abuse for feeding his three children an extreme vegetarian diet.Blair Parker of Scottsdale could be sentenced to as much as 16 years in prison following Thursday's verdict, The Arizona Republic reported. Parker's wife, Kimu, was convicted last year of intentional child abuse and given a mandatory 30-year sentence.The...

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'Source' party expands Valley's hip-hop scene (Arizona Republic)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:50:00 GMT

While Myst is known mostly for its techno nights, for one night, the self-proclaimed "Bible of Hip-Hop" took over for its 20th anniversary, bringing with it a diverse and rowdy crowd.

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Man convicted in malnourishment case involving 3 kids (Arizona Republic)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:24:37 GMT

A Scottsdale man accused of starving his three young children to the point where they were severely malnourished could face up to 16 years in prison.

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Insider: Candidates raising, spending big bucks (Arizona Republic)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:56:23 GMT

The Sept. 2 race for four seats on the Scottsdale City Council is running in earnest, now that the ballot has been solidified.

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