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Judy's Phoenix Blog July 2003 Archive

By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide to Phoenix since 2000

Didn't Pay Taxes? Cheated on Your Taxes? Arizona May Forgive You

Thursday July 31, 2003
Did you forget to pay your Arizona taxes? Did you neglect to include all your income on your return? Have you discovered that you claimed a deduction or tax credit ... Read More

Phoenix is an Affordable City

Wednesday July 30, 2003
According to the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Phoenix area continues to be one of the most affordable major U.S. cities for professionals and managers to live. This ... Read More

Quintuplets!

Friday July 25, 2003
Quints were born yesterday at the Banner Samaritan Health Center. They were the heaviest quintuplets ever born in the United States. Now, if you were to say that I was ... Read More

Arizona Cities Keep Growing

Wednesday July 23, 2003
Those people at the Census--they just keep going and going and going....Census tabulation doesn't stop after the initial numbers are crunched. Even though the Census took place in 2000, more ... Read More

Popularity of Dog Parks Continues to Grow

Tuesday July 22, 2003
During the summer your fuzzy friend might not get as much exercise as he or she needs. If you are willing to get up very early (sunrise) for your best ... Read More

Do Not Call Registry Scam

Friday July 18, 2003
While the National Do Not Call Registry is real and legitimate, the Arizona Attorney General's Office is warning Arizona residents of a scam in which unscrupulous people are calling consumers ... Read More

University of Phoenix Has Largest Graduation Ever

Thursday July 17, 2003
More than 2700 graduates, along with 5000 family members, will converge on Phoenix to attend the largest graduation ceremonies in the history of the University of Phoenix's Online Campus on ... Read More

Same Sex Marriage Lawsuit in Arizona

Wednesday July 16, 2003
An Arizona homosexual couple has filed suit asking the Arizona Court of Appeals to overturn Arizona's laws prohibiting same sex marriages. Will the U.S follow Canada's lead and allow same ... Read More

Monsoon

Sunday July 13, 2003
So you've heard that we have a monsoon in Arizona. As the humidity rises, and combines with this doggone heat, we hear people offering predictions of when the official monsoon ... Read More

We Made the Top 10! Oh, But It Isn't Good News.

Friday July 11, 2003
Phoenix has, once again, made a top ten list. And, once again, it isn't for something good. Phoenix has two intersections in the top 10 list of most dangerous intersections. ... Read More

Phoenix vs. Philly: Rivals Square Off

Thursday July 10, 2003
Researchers say that Phoenix will soon take over as the 5th largest city in the country, a spot that has been held by Philadelphia. And some people in Philly are ... Read More

You Can't Win If You Don't Play

Tuesday July 8, 2003
The Powerball jackpot will be about $250 million on Wednesday night. Let's see--lump sum, after taxes, I'll net about $84 million. That is, if I get around to buying a ... Read More

It's So Hot in Arizona That...

Tuesday July 8, 2003
...even heat jokes don't give much relief! It looks like we may reach record temperatures this week, and that it may get to 116 degrees on Thursday. The previous high ... Read More

Bad Ozone

Monday July 7, 2003
I don't have allergies, but my eyes are itching today. I wasn't sure why, and then I heard that ozone alerts are being issued again this week by the Arizona ... Read More

Phoenix Area Events in July

Sunday July 6, 2003
Doesn't snow sound pretty good right about now? You'll be able to find some in Tempe later this month, as well as a theatre festival, some sporting events and the ... Read More

Don't Drink and Drive

Friday July 4, 2003
According to the Arizona Republic, more than 30 Arizona law-enforcement agencies are hitting the road this holiday weekend to nab drunken drivers. Tribal and campus police are joining the effort ... Read More

Miss Arizona Selected

Thursday July 3, 2003
This past weekend one beautiful, intelligent and talented young lady was chosen from a field of sixteen Arizona women to wear the crown of Miss Arizona for 2003. She will ... Read More

Fireworks and Fun

Wednesday July 2, 2003
Looking for somewhere to enjoy Independence Day fireworks, music, food and fun? Here are some of the biggest and best celebrations in the Phoenix area. If you'd rather not go ... Read More

Dbacks Streak Ends at 12

Wednesday July 2, 2003
The Arizona Diamondbacks' winning streak had to end sometime, and it seems that number 13 wasn't so lucky. Winning 12 games in a row, though, is quite an accomplishment for ... Read More

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