Do Not Call Registry
Friday June 27, 2003
I made the call this morning. If you want to reduce the number of telemarketing calls that you receive, you should make the call, too. The national Do ... Read More
Vehicle Theft Prevention Day
Wednesday June 25, 2003
Arizona has the dubious distinction of being the worst state in the nation for vehicle thefts. No wonder our insurance rates are so high! Be part of the solution by ... Read More
Real Estate License
Tuesday June 24, 2003
From the About Phoenix Inbox: "I currently live in Los Angeles, California. My fiancé and I are planning to relocate to AZ in the next few months. I ... Read More
You Are NOT a Winner
Saturday June 21, 2003
The Canadian Lottery scam isn't new, but it is making the rounds again. If someone calls you and tells you you've won, be skeptical, and don't send money! After all, ... Read More
Summerhaven Disaster
Thursday June 19, 2003
The resort community of Summerhaven at Mt. Lemmon outside of Tucson is being ravaged by a fast-moving wildfire. The Mt. Lemmon ski resort and the Mt. Lemmon Observatory are also ... Read More
Tempe is a Winner
Thursday June 19, 2003
The City of Tempe is one of 10 cities to receive the All-America City Award. The National Civic League "annually honors 10 communities that best exemplify the spirit of grassroots ... Read More
The Zoo's Open Early
Thursday June 19, 2003
The Phoenix Zoo celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. That may seem old, but it is actually one of the younger zoos in the country. Not only is it a ... Read More
More Bishop Problems
Wednesday June 18, 2003
The problems continue for The Most Reverend Bishop Thomas J. O' Brien of Phoenix. On top of his deal with the County Attorney for covering up sexual activity with children ... Read More
Do You Fondue?
Thursday June 12, 2003
Well, if you do, or you would, now you can. The Melting Pot is an unusual restaurant; read my review. Have you been there? You can be the first to ... Read More
Drive on the 'Wrong' Side?
Tuesday June 10, 2003
I received this email from a visitor to About Phoenix: I am moving from the UK to Arizona the end of this month. I have looked at the requirements for ... Read More
Get a Hole In One
Saturday June 7, 2003
I played golf with someone last weekend who got a hole in one--what a thrill! Now I am on a mission to get one, too. If it takes the rest ... Read More
What a (Bicycle) Friendly Place
Wednesday June 4, 2003
Tempe is one of 14 communities around the United States being recognized by the League of American Bicyclists for providing safe
accommodations and facilities for bicyclists and encouraging residents to ... Read More
Homeless in the Summer
Monday June 2, 2003
When the hot summer days are upon us, many homeless people who live on the streets do not have their basic needs met.
The City of Phoenix is asking people ... Read More
Hey , Baby
Monday June 2, 2003
Every year the Social Security folks come out with the list of the most popular names for babies born in the previous year. Here are the most popular Arizona Baby ... Read More