About Phoenix Articles and Features: 2001
Enjoy these articles, features, photo galleries and reviews from your About Guide to Phoenix.
Lost Messages, Lost Opportunities
A local Phoenix recruiter provides some simple but important things to remember and tools to use when you are looking for a job.
A local Phoenix recruiter provides some simple but important things to remember and tools to use when you are looking for a job.
Phoenix Open
The best attended golf tournament in the world is played each year right here in Scottsdale, Arizona. Find out about the Phoenix Open event, the sponsors, the golf course and how to enjoy it up close and personal.
The best attended golf tournament in the world is played each year right here in Scottsdale, Arizona. Find out about the Phoenix Open event, the sponsors, the golf course and how to enjoy it up close and personal.
Spring Training, Cactus League Style
Here's everything you need to know to enjoy a wonderful month of Cactus League baseball in Arizona.
Here's everything you need to know to enjoy a wonderful month of Cactus League baseball in Arizona.
Ira Hamilton Hayes
A reluctant Arizona hero, this Pima Indian was one of the six Marines in the famous photo of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.
A reluctant Arizona hero, this Pima Indian was one of the six Marines in the famous photo of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima.
Summit Trail
Hike up the Summit Trail, or takes the kids and the dog along the Circumference Trail. This central Phoenix hiking spot is very popular, and has been designated a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Hike up the Summit Trail, or takes the kids and the dog along the Circumference Trail. This central Phoenix hiking spot is very popular, and has been designated a Phoenix Point of Pride.
Romance in the Valley
Looking for ideas for a special Valentine's Day, a setting for a marriage proposal, or want to tell your sweetheart that you love him/her? There is a wonderful selection of places in the Phoenix area for your romantic adventure.
Looking for ideas for a special Valentine's Day, a setting for a marriage proposal, or want to tell your sweetheart that you love him/her? There is a wonderful selection of places in the Phoenix area for your romantic adventure.
In Tribute To Women
Eleven women in the Phoenix area are being recognized for their contributions in the area of empowering women and eliminating racism. The awards are presented by the Maricopa County YWCA.
Eleven women in the Phoenix area are being recognized for their contributions in the area of empowering women and eliminating racism. The awards are presented by the Maricopa County YWCA.
Milk a Cow
In Chandler, Arizona, the high tech oasis of the Valley, you can visit Dugan's Dairy Farm and milk a cow. A fun and educational trip for young and old alike!
In Chandler, Arizona, the high tech oasis of the Valley, you can visit Dugan's Dairy Farm and milk a cow. A fun and educational trip for young and old alike!
Tennis in the Valley is Hot
Professional tennis tournaments are played in Scottsdale each year. See why the best tennis players in the sport come to play in the Valley of the Sun.
Professional tennis tournaments are played in Scottsdale each year. See why the best tennis players in the sport come to play in the Valley of the Sun.
Phoenix - A New Economy City?
A local entrepreneur asks some serious questions about why Phoenix is still viewed as a tourist attraction instead of a serious business city.
A local entrepreneur asks some serious questions about why Phoenix is still viewed as a tourist attraction instead of a serious business city.
Art Lovers Go To Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix has become a popular area for galleries and artspaces, and the public can visit and enjoy them during several special events during the year.
Downtown Phoenix has become a popular area for galleries and artspaces, and the public can visit and enjoy them during several special events during the year.
Tax Time: 2001
It is never too early to prepare your taxes. Here are all the resources a person (or a small business) could ever need to get the job done correctly.
It is never too early to prepare your taxes. Here are all the resources a person (or a small business) could ever need to get the job done correctly.
Norman Rockwell Visits Phoenix
The Phoenix Art Museum has one of the most comprehensive exhibits of Norman Rockwell's work to ever go on tour.
The Phoenix Art Museum has one of the most comprehensive exhibits of Norman Rockwell's work to ever go on tour.
Arizona Driver License
It has some new features and a great new look. Check out the license and find out how to get one.
It has some new features and a great new look. Check out the license and find out how to get one.
Desert in Bloom
Photographs of desert wildflowers taken at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park.
Photographs of desert wildflowers taken at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park.
Best Places to Work
Fortune's new list of the best places to work is out, and 38 of the 100 companies have some type of presence here in the Phoenix area. See which ones they are, and what makes them great.
Fortune's new list of the best places to work is out, and 38 of the 100 companies have some type of presence here in the Phoenix area. See which ones they are, and what makes them great.
Arizona and the Census 2000 Results
An easy-to-digest compilation of the important population and race statistics in Arizona and Maricopa County.
An easy-to-digest compilation of the important population and race statistics in Arizona and Maricopa County.
Arizona Repeals Sex Laws
Governor Jane Dee Hull has signed a law that repeals a 1901 statute that made sodomy, oral sex and cohabitation illegal in Arizona.
Governor Jane Dee Hull has signed a law that repeals a 1901 statute that made sodomy, oral sex and cohabitation illegal in Arizona.
Scams, Frauds and Bad Guys
Bad guys are always trying to scam good guys. Here are some common scams to avoid so you can keep the bad guys from succeeding.
Bad guys are always trying to scam good guys. Here are some common scams to avoid so you can keep the bad guys from succeeding.
Brown Air in Phoenix
A local resident explains why the air in Phoenix may not be very good for your health.
A local resident explains why the air in Phoenix may not be very good for your health.
Find the Right School for Your Kids
Many people ask me to tell them what the best school is in the Phoenix area so they can send their kids there. Well, it just isn't that easy, because I don't have the answer! Here is some advice on finding the right school for your kids.
Many people ask me to tell them what the best school is in the Phoenix area so they can send their kids there. Well, it just isn't that easy, because I don't have the answer! Here is some advice on finding the right school for your kids.
Celebrate the 4th of July
There are many festivals and celebrations to choose from. Here are some of the most popular places for you and your family to spend the 4th of July.
There are many festivals and celebrations to choose from. Here are some of the most popular places for you and your family to spend the 4th of July.
Miss Arizona to Miss America
Have you ever wanted to be Miss America? First, you must compete in and win the Miss Arizona Pageant. And how do you get into that? Here's all the details about pageants, scholarships and events surrounding this tradition.
Have you ever wanted to be Miss America? First, you must compete in and win the Miss Arizona Pageant. And how do you get into that? Here's all the details about pageants, scholarships and events surrounding this tradition.
It Is So Hot in Arizona That...
Here's a collection of one-liners that describes the Arizona heat. Some are more true than funny, though.
Here's a collection of one-liners that describes the Arizona heat. Some are more true than funny, though.
Arizona Monsoon
Did you know that Arizona has a monsoon during the summer months? Find out what it is and what you should do when it arrives.
Did you know that Arizona has a monsoon during the summer months? Find out what it is and what you should do when it arrives.
Summer Water Safety
Here are some simple but necessary tips for protecting your loved ones around water.
Here are some simple but necessary tips for protecting your loved ones around water.
Ah, Arizona
A humorous poem about how the devil made Arizona.
A humorous poem about how the devil made Arizona.
Arizona Baby Names
Updated for 2000, from the Social Security Administration. Find out which are the most popular baby names in the country and in our state.
Updated for 2000, from the Social Security Administration. Find out which are the most popular baby names in the country and in our state.
Cover Letter: Trash or Treasure
Local recruiter Terri Robinson lets us know how a cover letter to your résumé help your chances for an interview.
Local recruiter Terri Robinson lets us know how a cover letter to your résumé help your chances for an interview.
Welcome Area Code 928
The state is still growing, and another new area code has been introduced. Here are the details about area code 928.
The state is still growing, and another new area code has been introduced. Here are the details about area code 928.
How Arizonans Live
The 2000 Census gave us many statistics about the way we live, including the types of homes we live in, the number of vehicles we have, and median incomes.
The 2000 Census gave us many statistics about the way we live, including the types of homes we live in, the number of vehicles we have, and median incomes.
AAA Rates Valley Resorts
The wonderful resorts and hotels of the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas are sparkling like diamonds, according to AAA.
The wonderful resorts and hotels of the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas are sparkling like diamonds, according to AAA.
Arizona Fall League Baseball
Baseball never stops in the Valley of the Sun. Enjoy the six teams of the Arizona Fall League; they play a six week schedule of games that your entire family can afford.
Baseball never stops in the Valley of the Sun. Enjoy the six teams of the Arizona Fall League; they play a six week schedule of games that your entire family can afford.
I Got Bobble Heads!
Join me on my quest to collect all five Arizona Bobble Head Dolls, and see the photos!
Join me on my quest to collect all five Arizona Bobble Head Dolls, and see the photos!
Phoenix and Tucson Are Top Ten Cities
But top ten for what, you may ask? The answer is, for being misspelled. Find out which places were on the list of the most misspelled cities in America, and what the history is behind these major Arizona cities' names.
But top ten for what, you may ask? The answer is, for being misspelled. Find out which places were on the list of the most misspelled cities in America, and what the history is behind these major Arizona cities' names.
Attack on America
Find out the place places to get updated news, and about local resources to help those affected by this horrible tragedy.
Find out the place places to get updated news, and about local resources to help those affected by this horrible tragedy.
Arizona State Fair
The Arizona State Fair is one of the most popular events of the year--and it's coming up again this October!
The Arizona State Fair is one of the most popular events of the year--and it's coming up again this October!
Arizona's Wine Country
Arizona has 13 active wineries. We visited three of them in southern Arizona, as well as taking a walk through an internationally acclaimed birding area at the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.
Arizona has 13 active wineries. We visited three of them in southern Arizona, as well as taking a walk through an internationally acclaimed birding area at the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.
A New World Record
A local Arizona man has qualified for the Guinness World Record for dribbling basketballs, and I'll bet he has more records on the way. Meet this talented and humble Phoenician.
A local Arizona man has qualified for the Guinness World Record for dribbling basketballs, and I'll bet he has more records on the way. Meet this talented and humble Phoenician.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are events taking place in Arizona to raise money and awareness, as well as resources for breast cancer victims and their families.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are events taking place in Arizona to raise money and awareness, as well as resources for breast cancer victims and their families.
Cut Your Own Arizona Christmas Tree
There's nothing better to get in the holiday spirit than cutting your own Christmas tree. But you just can't drive up north with a big saw, you know. You must follow a procedure. And here it is.
There's nothing better to get in the holiday spirit than cutting your own Christmas tree. But you just can't drive up north with a big saw, you know. You must follow a procedure. And here it is.
Forbidden City Exhibition
The Phoenix Art Museum is presenting a very special exhibit entitled "Secret World of the Forbidden City: Splendors from China's Imperial Palace" during the months from November 2001 through April 2002.
The Phoenix Art Museum is presenting a very special exhibit entitled "Secret World of the Forbidden City: Splendors from China's Imperial Palace" during the months from November 2001 through April 2002.
Halloween in Phoenix
The best of Halloween can be found here, from haunted houses, to costumes to family festivals.
The best of Halloween can be found here, from haunted houses, to costumes to family festivals.
Buying Drugs in Mexico
Many people who have limited budgets travel over the border to Mexican pharmacies. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Many people who have limited budgets travel over the border to Mexican pharmacies. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Take Your Vacation in Arizona
World events, gas prices, recession fears--there's always something going on that makes it tough to take a family vacation away from home. Why not enjoy a vacation in your own backyard this year?
World events, gas prices, recession fears--there's always something going on that makes it tough to take a family vacation away from home. Why not enjoy a vacation in your own backyard this year?
Gifts That Say "Arizona"
Trying to figure out what to get that person who has everything? Know someone who loves Arizona but doesn't live here? Or how about someone who is moving to Arizona? Here are some Arizona-related gift ideas and links to where you can get them.
Trying to figure out what to get that person who has everything? Know someone who loves Arizona but doesn't live here? Or how about someone who is moving to Arizona? Here are some Arizona-related gift ideas and links to where you can get them.
Arizona Hiking Books
Hiking books make a great addition to your Arizona reference library or a terrific gift for that friend or relative who is a hiker--or wannabe hiker!
Hiking books make a great addition to your Arizona reference library or a terrific gift for that friend or relative who is a hiker--or wannabe hiker!
Arizona Biking Books
From city parks to national parks and everything in between, there are bicycle trails and opportunities for every level of biker.
From city parks to national parks and everything in between, there are bicycle trails and opportunities for every level of biker.
Kokopelli Gifts
You can find many Southwestern products with our friend the kokopelli on them, and here are some of my top picks.
You can find many Southwestern products with our friend the kokopelli on them, and here are some of my top picks.
Arizona Greeting Cards
Here are some southwestern holiday greetings that will be different and special for those on your holiday greeting card list.
Here are some southwestern holiday greetings that will be different and special for those on your holiday greeting card list.
Arizona Gifts for People Ages 10 and Younger
Little people can be difficult to buy for. They may have all the toys and dolls, but rarely give them a second look. Here are some Arizona gifts for the little ones who visit Arizona now and then, or just for all those little cowboys and cowgirls out there.
Little people can be difficult to buy for. They may have all the toys and dolls, but rarely give them a second look. Here are some Arizona gifts for the little ones who visit Arizona now and then, or just for all those little cowboys and cowgirls out there.
Arizona Gifts for Teens
It can be difficult to know what to get the teenagers on your gift list. Here are some ideas that you may not have thought of. And by the way, some of these items would be great gifts for those adults on your list, too.
It can be difficult to know what to get the teenagers on your gift list. Here are some ideas that you may not have thought of. And by the way, some of these items would be great gifts for those adults on your list, too.
Arizona Gifts for Men
What should you get for that guy who has everything? How about a gift with a little Arizona flair. And by the way, even women might enjoy some of these gifts!
What should you get for that guy who has everything? How about a gift with a little Arizona flair. And by the way, even women might enjoy some of these gifts!
Arizona Gifts for Women
The lady on your gift list might be someone who visits Arizona now and then, or just loves the desert. Here are a few ideas for some unique gifts for that Southwest loving woman.
The lady on your gift list might be someone who visits Arizona now and then, or just loves the desert. Here are a few ideas for some unique gifts for that Southwest loving woman.
World Series Champions
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in game 7 of the World Series. Some say it was the best series ever. Find out what made these seven games so special.
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in game 7 of the World Series. Some say it was the best series ever. Find out what made these seven games so special.
Native American Art
Here are some tips to consider before you begin to acquire Native American art.
Here are some tips to consider before you begin to acquire Native American art.
Books About Kachinas
If you are interested in starting a Kachina Doll collections, here are some books that you must have for your home library.
If you are interested in starting a Kachina Doll collections, here are some books that you must have for your home library.
Gifts for Frank Lloyd Wright Lovers
Frank Lloyd Wright had a significant impact on Arizona architecture. Here are some gifts for that FLW enthusiast in your life.
Frank Lloyd Wright had a significant impact on Arizona architecture. Here are some gifts for that FLW enthusiast in your life.
Scorpion Gifts
Most people think that scorpions are creepy and disgusting. But not everyone! Here are some scorpion gifts for that creature lover on your gift list.
Most people think that scorpions are creepy and disgusting. But not everyone! Here are some scorpion gifts for that creature lover on your gift list.
Rattlesnake Gifts
The best rattlesnake is a dead rattlesnake. Here are some rattlesnake gifts that won't require you maintain the anti-venom on site!
The best rattlesnake is a dead rattlesnake. Here are some rattlesnake gifts that won't require you maintain the anti-venom on site!
Desert Gardening Books
Uncertain how to create an appropriate garden in the desert? Here are my top picks for desert gardening and landscape books.
Uncertain how to create an appropriate garden in the desert? Here are my top picks for desert gardening and landscape books.
Alice Cooper Gifts and Collectibles
Alice Cooper is known world-wide for his shock rock music and antics. But he is Mr. Nice Guy around his community in the Phoenix area. Here are my top gift picks for fans of Alice Cooper.
Alice Cooper is known world-wide for his shock rock music and antics. But he is Mr. Nice Guy around his community in the Phoenix area. Here are my top gift picks for fans of Alice Cooper.
Arizona Diamondbacks Gifts
Celebrate the 2001 World Series Champions with these logo items for every sports fan.
Celebrate the 2001 World Series Champions with these logo items for every sports fan.
Beware of Scanning Errors
The Arizona Department of Weights & Measures tells us which retailers are the best and the worst when it comes to scanning accuracy.
The Arizona Department of Weights & Measures tells us which retailers are the best and the worst when it comes to scanning accuracy.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
This amazing festival attracts people from all over the Southwest, and there's one each Fall and each Spring. Put on your comfortable shoes, grab those credit cards and come on out!
This amazing festival attracts people from all over the Southwest, and there's one each Fall and each Spring. Put on your comfortable shoes, grab those credit cards and come on out!
Best Restaurants for Kids
If you have children of your own, or if you have some young people visiting, you'll want to check out my top picks for restaurants that the kids (and you) will enjoy.
If you have children of your own, or if you have some young people visiting, you'll want to check out my top picks for restaurants that the kids (and you) will enjoy.
Buying Prescription Drugs
You might be paying significantly more for your prescription drugs than your friend a few miles away. Check out this report from the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
You might be paying significantly more for your prescription drugs than your friend a few miles away. Check out this report from the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Slithering Around Town
Ever come across a snake? Well, we have lots of snakes in Arizona, but no need to panic--here's what you need to know.
Ever come across a snake? Well, we have lots of snakes in Arizona, but no need to panic--here's what you need to know.
How Much Is This Thing?
If this is a question you often find yourself asking when you are out shopping around town, you'll want to know which stores in Arizona are the best and the worst when it comes to posting prices for the merchandise they sell.
If this is a question you often find yourself asking when you are out shopping around town, you'll want to know which stores in Arizona are the best and the worst when it comes to posting prices for the merchandise they sell.