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Judy Hedding

Judy's Phoenix Blog July 2004 Archive

By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide to Phoenix

Arizona Historical Photographs

Saturday July 31, 2004
I found these old photos of Arizona at the National Archives. Some of these photographs are more than 50 years old! Arizona Photographs

Beauty of a Bonzer

Friday July 30, 2004
On September 18th, Outback Steakhouse and Budweiser will deliver “A little bit country with a lot of heart” at the fourth annual Outback Steakhouse “Beauty of a Bonzer” featuring award ... Read More

Arizona Monsoon Dust Storm

Tuesday July 27, 2004
Dust storms can be spectacular to watch, but not as much fun if you are out on the golf course or driving a vehicle--then they can be downright dangerous. A ... Read More

Orange County Choppers to Visit Tempe

Sunday July 25, 2004
(Looking for 2006 OCC event details? Here is the new information.) The crew of Orange County Choppers will be appearing in Tempe this fall (2004) to meet fans and sign autographs. Orange ... Read More

Cotton Fitzsimmons, 1931 - 2004

Sunday July 25, 2004
Cotton Fitzsimmons, one of the most colorful characters in the Phoenix professional sports scene, has died of complications related to lung cancer. Cotton was involved with the Phoenix Suns NBA ... Read More

Arizona Monsoon Facts

Friday July 23, 2004
Our fascination with the Arizona monsoon sometimes leaves people from other places bewildered. Are there flash floods every day? Do people fear leaving their homes? Are there emergency preparedness programs ... Read More

Free Hair Cuts & Styles in Tempe

Tuesday July 20, 2004
If you were looking for a free haircut and found this page, this event was unfortunately a one-time deal. Here are other places in the Phoenix area where you can ... Read More

Convert Grass to Xeriscape: Free Workshop

Tuesday July 20, 2004
Mesa residents wanting to spend less time caring for their lawns - or even retire their lawn mower -can learn the basics of lawn removal and tips for replanting with water-thrifty plants ... Read More

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Sunday July 18, 2004
Up at about 4,500 feet elevation, just about 10 miles north of Payson, there's a wondersful State Park that you might not have visited yet. If you don't mind a ... Read More

Arizona Custom Pool Builders

Friday July 16, 2004
There are many pool builders in the Valley of the Sun, and not everyone always wants to choose one of the biggest pool builders in town. If you are looking ... Read More

Hilary Duff Comes to Phoenix

Wednesday July 14, 2004
Hilary Duff, the pop world's favorite girl-next-door, is coming to Dodge Theatre on September 5. On the heels of her latest big screen venture A Cinderella Story opening in theaters ... Read More

Applying for Unemployment in Arizona

Wednesday July 14, 2004
It is unfortunate, but it happens. People become unemployed. Those who have contributed to the State's unemployment system may be eligible for some benefits while they look for a new ... Read More

Mary Landesman on TechTalk

Tuesday July 13, 2004
A friend of mine happens to be a leading expert in the topics of spyware, firewalls, and antivirus. If you have a computer, then you know how frustrating these issues can ... Read More

Summer Car Safety

Monday July 12, 2004
If you find your self living anywhere where it gets pretty hot in the summer, you'll want to know what locals know about summer car safety. Having the right items--and ... Read More

Southwest Recipes

Sunday July 11, 2004
Aside from oatmeal and a few select everyday dishes, I'm not much of a cook. Oh, I can follow a recipe pretty well, like the spicy cream cheese pinwheels I ... Read More

Chandler, Arizona

Saturday July 10, 2004
It's time to spotlight another one of our cities that make up a part of the greater Phoenix area. Chandler, Arizona--like several of our cities--is one of the fastest growing ... Read More

Buying Drugs in Mexico

Saturday July 10, 2004
One of my most popular articles has to be the one where I provide some details about going over the border to buy drugs in Mexico. For Arizonans, Nogales, Mexico ... Read More

Phoenix Anticipating Energy Blackouts

Thursday July 8, 2004
In light of the recent fires at the Westwing substation in the West Valley that damaged multiple transformers, conservation will be the key to ensuring that everyone has enough energy ... Read More

Phoenix Forecast: Hot

Thursday July 8, 2004
Everyone knows it's hot in Phoenix in the summer. Do you know what it's like in October? You may think it's pretty cool, but it's actually still quite warm. Find ... Read More

Arizona Wildfires

Wednesday July 7, 2004
As the Willow fire just outside Payson continues to burn, the other major fire in Arizona, the Nuttall and Gibson Fires near Safford, AZ, are still threatening a $200 million ... Read More

Driving in Phoenix: When One is Not Enough

Tuesday July 6, 2004
If you've come here from another state, you may not be familiar with those diamond lanes on some of our highways and freeways. (What's the difference between a highway and ... Read More

A Star in Scottsdale

Saturday July 3, 2004
Q: Do you know who has been on television, in over 1,000 mainstream magazine articles, has adorned more than 400 magazine covers, and has been referred to as the world's ... Read More

Is Phoenix Good for Singles?

Thursday July 1, 2004
Forbes.com thinks it is. In a recent analysis of the best cities for singles in America, Phoenix improved greatly over last year and is now a top ten city. The ... Read More

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