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Hello readers! Welcome to another issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL).

This is our BIG Summer issue, and we could not be happier to showcase, as our cover story, the 5 Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess! What a property! We highly suggest any of you looking for a cool “Staycation”, or are looking for some awesome activities for you and the family, to you book your reservation now. Enjoy your stay and the rest of this issue.

Now keep reading…

Joe Orr Editorial Director

I.R. Hunthausen Art Direction & Design

Dara Fowler Associate Editor:

Kory Kilmer Anthony Costello Copy Editor: Kaila Hopkins, Grace Miller Senior Copy Editor:

Photo Editor:

Gene Lower

Associate Photo Editor:

Joe Orr Publisher joe@azsal.com

Advertising Design:

Michael Fadyk

Kristin Moore

Production Assistant:

Vince Van Groski

Director of Sales & Marketing:

Dave Blouch Website:

Mindi Bear

Contributing Photographers:

Tommy Kowalski John McMurray Kristin Moore

Contributing Writers:

Lee Allen Derek Bondie J. Adam Burch Gita Balakumar Rodric Bradford Jonathan Crist Salvador Huxley Amanda Ventura Clayton Klapper Byron Kline Stacey Lane Courtney Mims Dr. Joseph Rucker

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features 72

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The Scottsdale Fairmont Princess

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Walkin’ the Wadi

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D-backs A.J. Pollock

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Aerosmith

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So You Think You Can Dance?

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Top Five Water Wonderlands

Shines bright, day and night How and where to find gold in the desert Back for more Veteran warhorses of rock are back in the saddle again The top 7 dance studios in the Valley

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Gear Guide Good Eats Chart House

Wheels KIA’s slick new Forte5 takes on Mazda’s veteran Mazda3 AZSAL Was There

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Self & Body Why your skin care line doesn’t perform

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AZ Real Estate Tips to help you handle the industry

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Travel Skull Valley, AZ

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Good Health Kicking your brain into high gear

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

SPAGHETTI WITH AVOCADO SAUCE Ingredients:

• 1 box spaghetti • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil • 1 leek, sliced • 1 ½ cup vegetarian broth • 2 avocados, ripe • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 large zucchini (just the skin), cut julienne • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped • salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Place a pot of water to boil. Meanwhile sauté the leek with 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Turn up the heat and add the broth, bring to boil and reduce to half. Place cooled broth in a blender, add avocado , lemon, salt and pepper and process until smooth, set aside. In the same skillet used for the leek mixture add remaining oil, add zucchini skins and cook for one minute.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions, drain and toss with avocado mixture, zucchini and garnish with parsley. Serves eight people.

— Recipe courtesy of of Barilla (www.barilla.com)

SLOW-COOKED WOODBRIDGE WINE PORK SHOULDER ’CUE Ingredients: • 1 bottle Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon • 6 medium cloves garlic, grated • 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 cup Woodbridge Wine ‘Cue Sauce • 3 tablespoons Canola oil • 3 pound pork shoulder • Kosher salt • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Preparation: 1. Marinate the pork: In a medium pot, reduce the wine over medium heat until it reduces by half. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, paprika, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, ‘Cue Sauce and oil. Stir in the reduced red wine. Drop the pork shoulder in the marinade and roll the meat around, coating all sides.

Refrigerate the meat for a minimum of 6 hours. Take care that the meat is coated and turn the meat around in the marinade once or twice as it sits. 2. Preheat the oven to 325F. 3. Cook the pork: Place the pork on a tray with a fitted rack and low sides. Season the meat on all sides with salt. Place the pork in the center of the oven and roast until tender but still juicy, 2 ½ – 3 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and allow it to rest 15 minutes before slicing against “the grain” of the meat. In a small pot, bring the marinade to a full boil over medium heat. Simmer and reduce for a couple of minutes then whisk in the butter. Taste for seasoning. Pour the marinade over the pork slices.

— Recipe courtesy of Daddy Sam Oglesby’s famous Bar-B-Que Sawce (www.DaddySams.com)

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FAVORITE LUNCH STOP: Detroit Coney Grill

Downtown Detroit Coney Grill: Located at Central and Adams (be aware, this new location is open from 10:30am-3:00pm) 602-253-0292 Tempe location: 930 W. Broadway, just west of Hardy. Hours are 10:30am-7:30pm 480-219-7430

1. Camerons Original Stovetop Smoker can also be used as a steamer, poacher, roasting pan and can even go in the oven. It’s made of durable stainless steel, and at 11 by 15 inches, it’s large enough to smoke anything from a fish fillet to a ham. The lid slides on securely, trapping in the flavors and smoking the food to perfection. $49.99; www.cameronsproducts.com 2. Camerons Open Fire Pit Grill is great for camping, beach parties and bonfires. The stainless steel non-stick grate holds up to 12 pounds of food and is dishwasher safe. The grill can be adjusted over the fire pit for the perfect height and heat… no tools needed. Slide your grill into the carrying bag and pack it with your other camping essentials. $39.99; www.cameronsproducts.com 3

3. ChicWrap BBQ Foil Dispenser is designed for tough jobs like lining pans, freezing and grilling. Each dispenser includes the CleanCut SlideCutter for safe, effortless cutting of any 12-inch foil up to 200 feet, and comes with one 30-foot roll of culinary grade aluminum foil. Features a wipeable surface, reusable construction and four rubber feet to keep it secure on any counter top. $14.99; www.ChicWrap.com 4. DEWALT 2.5 Gallon 200 Max PSI Quiet Trim Compressor delivers 3.0 SCFM @ 90 PSI (tested per ISO 1217) and includes a durable oil-free pump that provides extended maintenance-free operation. At only 71.5 dBA (measured per ISO 3744), it is 50% quieter than pancake style compressors. Measuring only 14 inches and weighing 36 lbs, it has a slim profile and can be operated and stored vertically or horizontally. $229; www.dewalt.com 5. DEWALT 18 GA Finish Stapler is ideal for floor underlayment, furniture paneling and frame assembly. It drives 18 GA staples with a 1/4 inch crown from 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch length. Features tool-free depth control via a thumbwheel designed for quick and easy depth setting, a rear exhaust that directs air away from the user, and a selectable trigger system which can be set to sequential or contact operation. $109; www.dewalt.com

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CREATING AN AUTHENTIC MIDWESTERN CONEY DOG is not a task everyone can execute, but that's what one misplaced Detroiter, David Najor, has done by founding Detroit Coney Grill. With the newly opened grill in downtown Phoenix and his first location in Tempe, is one of the few genuine coney dog grills in the Valley.

Serving fresh, hand-cut fries, made-to-order Angus beef burgers and, of course, Detroit-style coney dogs. With Michigan imported all natural casing pure beef hot dogs, topped with all-meat/beef beanless chili, chopped onions and a few pumps of mustard, these dogs are real “wieners.” The burgers are made 80-20 percent meat, grilled on a flattop to ensure its juices marinate the meat as it cooks. Don't forget to grab your bag of Better Made Potato Chips and a Faygo Pop to complete your truly authentic Michigan meal. With affordable prices and already with some top notch awards, including the top 30th restaurant in the country by both Business Insider Magazine and Yelps top 30, Detroit Coney Grill is sure to please your palate and your wallet. Hot tip: Head in to either location (and again, don’t forget to go check out the new Downtown Phoenix location) on any Wednesday and get two coney dogs, fries and a drink for only $8.88.

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Arizona Cardinals 2015 Draft, Jared Veldheer’s advice to T.J.

DRAFT PICKS

“I REMEMBER DRAFT DAY LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. It was such an amazing time for my family.

Everything seemed to go so quickly after being picked. I was on the plane and flown out to the team facility, and straight into rookie minicamp. Before I knew it, the regular season was upon us.

I learned so much from my rookie season. There was definitely a transition period especially coming from a D-II school to the NFL. The speed of the game, other players, the playbook, meetings — everything was rapid fire.

My advice would be to take everything in stride. Slow the process down — from practice to meetings to film study to workouts. If you try to get a step ahead of yourself, you will actually fall behind. Find a mentor. I was lucky enough to have a few veterans on the offensive line to take me under their wings. Arrive early, and stay late — especially as a rookie. Do all of the little things to perfect your craft. Ask questions (but not too many!).”

D.J. Humphries Picked: First Round, 24th overall School: University of Florida Position: Offensive Tackle Height, Weight: 6-5, 315; Age: 21 Markus Golden Picked: Second Round, 58th overall School: University of Missouri Position: Defensive End Height, Weight: 6-2, 260; Age: 24 David Johnson Picked: Third Round, 86th overall School: University of Northern Iowa Position: Running Back Height, Weight: 6-1, 224; Age: 23 Rodney Gunter Picked: Fourth Round, 116th overall School: Delaware State University Position: Defensive Tackle Height, Weight: 6-5, 305; Age: 23 Shaq Riddick Picked: Fifth Round, 158th overall School: West Virginia University Position: Defensive End Height, Weight: 6-6, 260; Age: 22 J.J. Nelson Picked: Fifth Round, 159th overall School: University of Alabama at Birmingham Position: Wide Receiver Height, Weight: 5-10, 156; Age: 23 Gerald Christian Picked: Seventh Round, 256th overall School: University of Louisville Position: Tight End Height, Weight: 6-3, 244; Age: 23

KEEP LAUNDRY PACKETS AWAY FROM SMALL CHILDREN MORE THAN 32,000 INCIDENTS for children 5 and under have been reported to U.S. Poison Centers since 2012, and 3,700 calls have been made so far this year through April 2015. The latest household threat on the rise is liquid laundry packets, with the highest risk among 1 and 2 year olds.

Young children are explorers, and as they develop, can often learn by putting things into their mouths. While parents are usually aware of the many ways to safeguard the home, the laundry room is sometimes over-

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looked. Liquid laundry packets, which were first introduced in 2012, are an emerging risk due to the harm these packets can cause when a child ingests the product. Ensuring proper usage and storage of laundry packets can help protect children from poisoning.

To learn more tips to keep kids safe in the home, visit www.SafeKids.org.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADER A FINALIST FOR HERO AWARD EVERY YEAR, CROWN ROYAL AWARDS ONE DESERVING HERO the naming rights to one of this summer’s biggest NASCAR races — the Brickyard 400 — through the “Your Hero’s Name Here” program. The race, to be held in Indianapolis on July 26, will represent the ultimate celebration of heroes including military, firefighters, police officers and first responders and will mark the ninth time Crown Royal has awarded race naming rights to an adult fan.

Margy Bons of Phoenix, the CEO and founder of the Military Assistance Mission (MAM), was nominated and chosen as one of five finalists for the award. If she wins the grand prize, the Brickyard 400 will be renamed the Margy Bons 400 at the Brickyard.

In 2005, Bons’ oldest son, Michael, was serving his country in Iraq when he was killed in an ambush by a suicide-borne vehicle filled with IEDs. Formed in 2012, MAM’s mission is to provide financial and moral aid to Arizona service members, wounded warriors and their families.

Last year, the organization was able to help over 7,000 Arizona families. Voting was conducted at www.CrownRoyalHeroes.com and the grand prize winner will be announced at the end of June. All five finalists will be flown to Indianapolis to attend the race, and the grand prize winner will be provided with an once-in-a-lifetime experience, which will include delivering the trophy bearing his or her moniker to the race winner in Victory Lane.

THINGS TO REMEMBER IN A DROWNING SITUATION DROWNING IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH in the United States. On average, 3,533 people die as a result of drowning each year, and most of those deaths are children under the age of four who drown in backyard swimming pools. The tragedy of these statistics is nearly all drowning deaths are preventable. However, if a drowning incident does occur it is vital that parents and children know how to react. The United States Swim School Association (www.usswimschools.org) has created guidelines that can be followed during a drowning incident.

yourself with a rope. Conditions in the water will be unknown. The life jacket could save your life and the victims.

• Watch for signs of secondary drowning: People who experience a drowning incident can still have water in their lungs hours after and need to be watched closely for signs of trouble breathing. If difficult breathing is noted after a drowning, immediately seek medical help and call 911.

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• Throw, don’t go: A young child struggling in the water can easily cause an adult attempting a rescue to drown as well. Panic can cause a child to obstruct an adult from being able to swim or stay above the water.

It is safer to throw a lifesaving device, towel, rope or even a pool noodle to the person in the water, wait until he or she grabs hold and then tow the person to safety.

• Call for help: Alert others around you that a drowning is occurring before you take action to try to save the victim. In case something goes wrong, it is important that other people know you may need assistance.

• Approach from behind: If you need to enter the water to save someone from drowning, it is best to approach the person from behind to lessen the likelihood the person will grab on to you and pull you under the water as well.

• Wear a life jacket: If you are attempting to rescue a drowning victim in an open body of water like a river or lake, put on a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket before you enter the water and if possible secure

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ON THE ROAD: PACKING FOR THE FAMILY ROAD TRIP SUMMER IS HERE AND SO IS THAT TIME-HONORED TRADITION: THE FAMILY ROAD TRIP. Unless you have an RV with unlimited space, knowing what to pack can be confusing and frustrating. Here are some guidelines you can follow to make sure that you have what you need and a few things that your family wants too.

Several weeks before your trip, set rules with your family. You’ll need to have your general packing plan in place so that you know how much space is available for each family member.

• How many changes of clothing each is allowed.

• How much entertainment they may pack. This may include tablets, smart phones, toys, DVDs, etc.

• How many snack items they are allotted. This includes both cooler snacks, like yogurt cups and dried goods like granola bars and fruit strips.

• Clearly list what they are responsible for packing themselves and which luggage they are allowed.

Give each family member a book bag or small pack that will hold all their entertainment items for the trip. Get color-coded bags or put distinct labels on them so everyone knows which is theirs. Consider having a small lunch box or bag for each family member to keep in the car as well.

Depending on the length of the trip and how many people are going, also consider taking the following: • Cooler — experienced road trippers know that you need one big cooler for the back of the vehicle to hold large items and meal prep like sandwich meats or tubs of cut veggies, as well as a smaller cooler in the front or middle of the vehicle for cold drinks and small snacks.

• Meal Kits — a supply of paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils can be kept in one big ziploc bag.

• GPS — it’s a good idea to have some sort of GPS device. If your car doesn’t have one, there’s probably one on your phone or tablet.

• Apps — In addition to a good GPS, you can load up your device with other useful apps. Adapters and chargers — All those devices will need charging.

Make sure everyone has the chargers, earbuds, and adapters needed for their phones, tablets, iPods, etc.

• Two emergency kits — The first is for your car and should have a flashlight, tire repair kit and flare. The second is a first aid kit.

• Clean-up kit — a small tub that slides under the seat can be used to hold trash bags, paper towels and wet wipes. Also, toss in an extra garbage bag in your suitcase for laundry.

Packing for a road trip is a lot of work. Having a clear plan is key. Better to invest the time now to minimize the stress in the days leading up to the trip. With a good system in place, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the road.

— Courtesy of Storage West (www.storagewest.com)

THE BOOK SHELF Eating Rome: Living the Good Life in the Eternal City by Elizabeth Minchilli is based on her popular blog, her homage to the city that feeds her, literally and figuratively. Her story is a personal, quirky and entertaining look at some of the city's monuments to food culture. $19; www.stmartins.com

In Facing Ted Williams, Dave Heller aims to offer perspectives from teammates and opponents alike on how Williams was regarded among his peers. It includes new material never before released and riveting insights from many baseball legends, including Bob Feller, Mudcat Grant, Bobby Richardson and Don Larsen. $14.99; www.skyhorsepublishing.com

Knuckleball … The History of the Unhittable Pitch

by Lew Freedman breaks down the history of this infamous pitch, which it seems can be traced back to Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Cicotte, as well as its effect on baseball as a whole. $24.99; www.skyhorsepublishing.com

Princess Cupcake Jones and the Missing Tutu by Ylleya Fields tells the tale of a young girl who loves creating a mess and ends up scattering her things everywhere in the castle. When her beloved tutu goes missing, Cupcake learns the importance of tidying up and putting things in their proper place. $15.95; www.bellebooks.com

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Eureka Brushroll Clean

Designed to be easy-to-maintain and versatile, the Eureka Brushroll Clean vacuum cleans every floor in the house from tile to carpet. The first upright with both a self-cleaning brushroll and two exclusive Eureka-technologies to amplify suction power and performance. $199; www.walmart.com

Chicco Tre Jogging Stroller

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Stroller brings innovative convenience to a performance jogger. Designed to accommodate children from 6 months old through 50 pounds in the comfort of its premium, water resistant fabrics. Its 16-inch pneumatic rear tires ride smoothly over grass and rough terrain, while its hand-operated deceleration brake allow for quick stops, making Tre a great choice for most fitness activities. $379; www.chiccoshop.com

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Hub-It Sync & Charge Station

Fully integrated customizable high speed Sync and Charge station for up to seven portable devices. HubIt provides the fastest and most customizable solution for charging and syncing multiple devices simultaneously. $79.99; www.eggtronic.com

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Pacific Rim Eyewear Huntington

Huntington is a surf city inspired classic that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Masculine in style with hints of laid-back attitude and sophistication. $125; www.pacificrimeyewear.com SUMMER 2015

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Powerhandz Gloves Athletic training gloves designed to strengthen hand and arm muscles and intensify an athlete’s dexterity. The glove combines weight strategically placed around flex points on the top side with sheepskin leather on the palm. $69.99; www.powerhandz.com

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Corner Charging & Sunglass Station

Convenient and handsome station provides a comprehensive solution for dresser or desk organizing, simplifying storage for all of your day-to-day essentials. This unit has space for a tablet or e-reader, two shelves for sunglasses, an open area for smartphones, watches and wearable technology, and a drawer for other personal electronics. $80; www.greatusefulstuff.com

Bubblebum Inflatable Car Booster Seat

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BubbleBum is a portable, lightweight, inflatable car booster seat for children aged 4 to 11, which easily deflates and folds flat so that you can carry it in a backpack or purse. It’s perfect for vacations, rental cars, taxis, school pick up or car pooling. $29.99; www.bubblebum.co

A two-button placket anchors the flattering V-neckline. It is cut for a clean and feminine fit. Highlighted by an array of elegant, graphic patterns and a variety of stand-out color combinations from the Liberty of London collection. $150; www.LizzieDriver.com

Zoinx Sunglasses No one likes to lose their favorite pair of sunglasses. The ingenious Zoinx sunglasses feature a patented clip and a sport strap that links into the temple clips to help keep your shades in place when you're on the move. Clip in the optional Zipper Pouch with the included flotation insert and you won’t have to worry about losing your glasses at the lake. $119; www.zoinxsunglasses.com

JLAB Audio Omni Folding Headphones

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Discover luxurious comfort and effortless control with the JLab OMNI wireless headphones. Providing incredible C3 sound and loads of clever features, these headphones will become a staple for your music, video and entertainment. $99.99; www.jlabaudio.com

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Sunice Kern Flexvent Waterproof Jacket

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From the Tornado collection, the Kern is a lightweight, all-weather jacket backed by a four-year waterproof guarantee. Features exclusive Flexvent fabric that is breathable and ultra-quiet.

Performance outerwear that allows a golfer to focus on the game rather than the weather. $229; www.sunice.com

Sperry Angelfish Liberty Boat Shoes Signature styling with a feminine twist. Features premium leather with novelty materials on the upper and a 360-degree lacing system for a secure fit. Padded tongue and cushioned footbed offer all day comfort. NonMarking rubber outsole with wavesiping for wet/dry traction. $49; www.sperry.com ▲ ▲ ▲

Thermacell Repellent Camp Lantern

With temperatures rising, Valley residents are high-tailing it up to the high country for some camping. Thermacell’s new durable, water-resistant Repellent Camp Lantern provides bright light and repels mosquitoes. With a heavy-duty rubberized base, 40 hours of use, and the ability to keep annoying mosquitoes and black flies away, this lantern makes camping more enjoyable. $59.95; www.Thermacell.com

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A storm is coming. The Nerf Mega Cycloneshock Blaster unleashes megapower with a rotating drum so you can launch up to six Mega Whistler darts without having to reload. Reach targets up to 90 feet away. $19.99; www.HasbroToyShop.com

Kentwool KW Pro Light Socks Kentwool socks are made from a proprietary blend of superfine Merino wool and high-tech fibers for a luxuriously soft feel that also keeps feet dry and odor-free all day long. Made in the USA, all KENTWOOL socks maintain the brand’s 100 percent blister free guarantee for all-day comfort. $20.95; www.kentwoolsocks.com

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SealLine Zip Waterproof Duffle 75

Spacious outdoor duffel bag provides 75 liters for storing all your outdoor essentials, combined with outstanding waterproof protection. This rugged duffel is great for outdoor excursions no matter the elements. Submersible YKK zippers (used on the finest dry suits) run diagonally across the top for quick access with a vinyl flap for added protection. Also available in 40-liter size. $179.95; www.cascadedesigns.com ▲ ▲ ▲

Tee-Up by Northcroft Golf

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Golfing device allows you to tee up on the course without ever bending over. It’s lightweight, easy to use and does not require special tees, so it fits right into your routine and easily into your golf bag. $68; www.northcroftgolf.com

Athleta Pacifica UPF Tee 2 Performance-fitted without being too tight, this UPF 50+ top in sleek, wicking, Unstinkable fabric protects your skin while combating odors for long days out on the water. $49; www.athleta.gap.com

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Comfortable enough to wear on the job and stylish enough to wear on the town. Crafted with water resistant Nubuck leather upper, the Vero Low features an oil- and slip-resistant non-marking rubber outsole along with asymmetrical steel toes nested in the boots low-profile silhouette. $125; www.keenfootwear.com

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Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair

The ABC seat offers toddlers a spot of their own. The seat knows when a kid sits, activating learning songs and phrases when she stands and features a light-up remote, a flip book and a lift-up cushion that teach your little one about numbers, shapes and more. For ages 12 to 36 months. $45; www.fisher-price.com

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Urbane Mobile Phone Case

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Urbane Mobile allows you to layer personal images of the things that mean the most to you, including travels and families. Or choose items in the Urbane Mobile gallery of images and graphics to personalize every inch of your case to make it one of a kind. Available in snap or tough case to fit most phones. $39.95; www.urbanemobile.com

NokHoo Bags Students need modern backpacks that can accommodate not only book, but tablets and laptops as well. This stylish laptop backpack is handsome, well-made and comfortable.

NokHoo bags are practical and attractive.

Available in several colorful patterns. $150; www.nokhoolaptopbags.com

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Cool-It Caddy Bella

Athleta Wick-It Hoodie Cover-up

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Waffle-textured fabric wicks away sweat so it can evaporate away from the body.

Rated UPF 50+ for excellent sun protection.

Lightweight, breathable and stretchy fabric. Features V-neck, adjustable drawstring hood and cap sleeves $69; www.athleta.gap.com

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Compact carryall case features a built-in coolant system keeps lipstick, sunscreen, snacks, medications and make-up chilled even in the hottest of places. Small enough to fit into purses, golf and gym bags, backpacks, beach totes, etc. $24.95; www.Cool-ItCaddy.com

Nerf Super Soaker Floodfire

Massive amounts of soakage await with the Super Soaker Floodfire water blaster. For mobile battles, this high-capacity soaker holds 43 ounces of water and can hit targets up to 38 feet away. $24.99; www.HasbroToyShop.com

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Galvin Green Maddox Golf Shirt

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VENTIL8 golf shirts transport moisture and excess heat twice as quickly as conventional polyester golf shirts. The permanent anti-bacterial fabric prevents odor and keeps fresh throughout a long, warm day and has a UVP 20+. $99; www.GalvinGreen.com

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HairMax’s Hair Fibers

These natural keratin protein hair building fibers blend and statically cling to existing hair to hide any receding areas and provide dramatic density, volume and natural looking coverage, instantly. The Hair Fibers wash out with just one shampoo.

Available in eight shades to blend with any hair color. $35; www.hairmax.com

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For spring time adventures who don't know exactly what they’re getting into, these versatile all-terrain shoes perform in the water and on the trail. The open design allows the shoes to breathe, perfect for spring time hikes in Arizona. $115; www.chacos.com

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Hand-blown, double-walled borosilicate glass mug contains a specially engineered, safe liquid. The liquid-filled glasses act as drink chillers when kept in the freezer. Easy to use, activate Freeze Glass by placing it upside down in your freezer for about an hour. $14.99; www.freezeglass.com

ShaveTech

This innovative electric razor is great for traveling, but also works at home by giving an incredibly close shave Its sleek design is no larger than a smart phone, making it a must-have grooming accessory for the tech savvy guy on-the-go. This easy to charge razor comes in a black or fresh white and can be charged anywhere via its built-in USB outlet. $29.99; www.shavetech.com

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The ultimate pre-shaving device that delivers facial-cleansing via T-Sonic technology that conditions the skin for a closer, smoother shave. Also provides anti-aging benefits through low-frequency pulsations. $199; www.foreo.com

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BrewsKey dresses the inside of a beer bottle with 100% natural dehydrated lime and sea salt: no additives, no preservatives. The Starter Kit includes the reusable BrewsKey actuator plus six flavor cups. $13.99; www.TheBrewsKey.com

FlameStower Fire Charger Brilliants outdoor accessory allows you to charge any USB device from your campfire or other heat source (stove, coals, etc.). The heat from the fire converts into electricity to power your electronics. $99.99; www.flamestower.com

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Nobis August Hat

Add a brimmed hat, like the Nobis August, to your packing list. The August offers a breezy-styled fedora that looks good on the beach and on the town. Includes a soft sheer cotton lining. This hat will have everyone on the beach giving you a double take. $45; www.nobis.ca

Black Box Disco Led Lights LED safety wheel lights that string from every other spoke creating an eye-catching bike in motion at night. Compact designed, visible lights are on thin wires and fit up to 29-inch rims with 20 lights on each strand. This is a creative and fun way to stay safe on your bike. $19.95; www.soulbeachcruisers.com

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Going Prime Time on the Water

Chart House 7255 East McCormick Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 951-2550 www.chart-house.com

The newly remodeled Chart House Restaurant continues to set the bar!

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SHOOTING PAR IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT

when describing the new look of Chart House off McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale. At first glance, Maui style tiki torches light up the shoreline patio with the redwood mahogany beams glowing in the shadows of the lounge bar.

Seamless panoramic views from the craft filled cocktail bar to the water-

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front dining experience entice the eye as much as the taste buds. Granite lounge tables, sofa seats and expanded seating brought a new touch of class to the Landry’s Inc. dining giant.

“We are really trying to break through to the younger crowd with the ambiance, music and modern decor,“ says restaurant assistant manager Greg Harten. “Fine dining on the lake with Camelback off the patio backdrop provides a clinching romantic dating experience,” he adds.

The atmosphere begins with the happy hour lounge and big screen TV’s offering signature craft cocktails, full wine list and endless open views to the water. From The Fiery Cucumber to the crafted Double Berry Mule the pallet was set to dive into our first starters of the evening.

A little bit of Spanish Blues set the atmosphere for AZSAL. The Prince Edward Island Blue Mussels, sautéed with sherry roasted red pepper, was the perfect start for our taste buds. The meal was complimented by the open salad bar and freshly made Caesar salad.

Next on the exotic menu for us was the Shrimp, Crab, Avocado & Mango Stack which could have been a meal in itself. What really makes the Chart House primetime in Scottsdale was yet to be sampled.

The all-day slow roasted yet succulent prime rib has been an original staple recipe of

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the Chart House. Our sampling proved to exceed the legendary reputation. Falling off the knife like butter with a pink glow cooked to our liking, would make any date say yes after dropping to their knee for another bite. The plate sized slab was surrounded by a family portion of sizzling garlic mushrooms and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

The Chart House dining extravaganza would not be complete without their world famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake; rich warm molten center cake with Godiva liqueur and topped with chocolate sauce, Heath Bar crunch and vanilla ice cream. From the cocktails to the last conversational bite, the new feel at Chart House is a one of a kind experience is one of many reasons to bring the family and friends alike.

As the bar manager explained, the Chart House’s earlier years was not a place to highlight the fashions and ambience of fine Scottsdale dining experience. Today a different story is told. Family reunions, happy hour gatherings and romantic dates all proudly take place on the lake front classy dining experience. The Chart House has finally gone primetime bringing the best from the old and crafting the new highlighting the best Scottsdale has to offer.

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The Country Thunder Nation has another year under their belt. With a record sell-out of over 27,500, who wouldn’t want to renew their experience for next year? Thousands of sun-kissed fans soaked in gorgeous weather and performances by the most talented performers in Country music. The finale began with Cowboy Church, a service given by local pastor, Randy Helm involving local mustangs trained by his team at BLM. The night ended with a high-energy, booty-shakin’ performance by one of Country music’s biggest stars, Luke Bryan. The reigning CMA ‘Entertainer of the Year’ and ACM co-host performed hit after hit, including “That's My Kind of Night,” “Country Girl (Shake It for Me),” “Roller Coaster” and many more.

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By James Edward Orr

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The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess shines bright, day and night

THE TITLE OF “PRINCESS” LIKELY ELICITS FOND MEMORIES of Star Wars and cinnabons, or the late Diana, or even saving Lady Toadstool in Super Mario Brothers circa 1984! Well, in Arizonan the natives and the world over associate the word with the Five Diamond Resort in North Scottsdale. This iconic resort plays host to some of the country’s biggest events including the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the esteemed TPC of Scottsdale. That’s the Tournament Players Club for those of you that don’t know. AZSAL Media is a very proud supporter of the WMPO every year!

in a History of Gold and Crystal

< The Waste Management Phoenix Open trophy. Made with handcrafted Waterford Crystal.

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• The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess neighbors TPC Scottsdale, home of the Waste Management Phoenix Open • The Princess has five pools, two Jacuzzis, two 200-foot water slides and countless cabanas • The resort was built in 1987 and remodeled in 2012 • Guests can reel in catfish, bluegill or tilapia year-round or take advantage of catch and release fishing derbies with Ranger Rick on weekends throughout the summer.

• The Well & Being Spa has a makeup bar where guests can get dolled-up by professional makeup artists • The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is one of four AAA Five-Diamond resorts in Arizona • In 2013, the resort completed a $60 million renovation project that added 52,331 square-feet of meeting space, and remodeled each of its 120 luxurious Casitas • The renovation continues with the addition of 102 guest rooms, three luxury suites, a new pool, Great Lawn and a new Western town called Copper Canyon coming in 2016.

• Self and Valet parking are available for guests of the hotel, and for local residents, valet is complimentary with a restaurant-validated ticket.

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That being said, AZSAL is honored to spotlight the very resort that boasts its Five Diamond “bling”—an accolade that only a few other properties share in the entire state. My entourage included my boxer Kima (that’s the four-footed kind) and 10-year-old boy. Indeed folks, every Fairmont property in the world is pet friendly and kid friendly too. Kudos to Nick for giving us an outstanding first impression—certainly the perfect fit for his job. His valet crew immediately greeted us with the kind of gravitas that made us feel like the only people, or party, to arrive on the property. The reception desk even gave us a dog bone at check-in!

Can we get a “ruff ruff”.

After getting settled in, the AZSAL crew was delighted to tour the 65-acre property, becoming acquainted with the incredible amenities including five pools, a stellar waterpark, five restaurants, an award-winning spa and so much more. On our stroll of the distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture and landscape, the amazing up-keep of the property caught our eye at every glimpse. The grounds are lush and diverse, from lagoons, to cactus gardens, fragrance gardens and a flowered “living wall” in the main plaza.

On our stroll the distinct architecture, landscape and amazing up-keep of the property caught our eye at every glimpse. “We have crews working around the clock to make sure everything on the property matches the high standards of our guests,” said Erin Stewart, our media resort guide. “Our guests want an awardwinning experience, and we’re happy to provide that.”

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DINING The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess boasts many fabulous awardwinning food and beverage options. Just to name a few Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak, a AAA Four Diamond-rated premier steakhouse serves up choice cuts of beef, chicken and fish all cooked over seasoned wood-fueled flames. Ironwood American Kitchen overlooks one of the many spectacular pools and offers wood-fired favorites in a familyfriendly atmosphere.

Another exceptional dining option offered by the Fairmont Princess is La Hacienda, created by celebrity chef Richard Sandoval. Anyone who grew up in Phoenix or spent a significant amount of time in the Valley of the Sun knows what good Mexican food is. The best spots, with the best chefs are all on Arizonan’s mental speed dial. When AZSAL learned that Arizona Business Magazine rated La Hacienda as the best Mexican food in the state we had to give it a shot. The verdict? Put this restaurant on your bucket list! La Hacienda is, hands down, the Valley’s magnum opus of Mexican-inspired dining.

As far as drinks go, cast aside adages about tequila being the drink that ruins the night. The master barkeeps at La Hacienda have access to only the highest quality tequila and seem to possess Stephen Hawkinglike knowledge of the spirit. We tried the ‘Snake Bite Flight’. The offering is a trio of sotol, mescal and tequila, three of the five spirits of Mexico all served on a plate with a little friend, a diamondback rattler! Don’t worry, folks, the snake doesn’t bite.

To start any meal at La Hacienda it is considered blasphemous not to savor at least one of three uniquely delicious guacamole appetizers made tableside. The avocados are so fresh you swear they grew them in the kitchen. Mix in pomegranate, mango, and crab or go wild ‘n out with bacon or green chile and tomato to conjure the perfect start to an exquisite meal.

Patrons can’t go wrong with the dinner menu at La Hacienda. From world-class enchiladas to sea scallops and back around no matter what

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SUMMER AT THE PRINCESS • The SplashRider X-treme is a rolling water ball for both kids and adults that operates on weekends at the Sonoran Splash Pool.

• Disco down the slides at the Techno Glo Party at Sonoran Splash pool complete with black lights, lasers, fog, LED hula hooping, glow-in-the-dark bubbles, drinks and pulsating techno music from DJ Splash Rock from 8-10 PM Friday and Saturday Nights all summer long • Dive in Movies, sponsored by cox communications, turns a dip in the pool into a big-screen summer-blockbuster.

• Resort guests can soar at speed 25 mph, 240-feet across the lagoons on The Zipper, a 37-foot-high zip line available weekends all summer long.

• Ranger Rick helps guests cast a reel for bluegill at the fishing derbies and leads nature walks to observe any of the waterfowl who make the lagoons their home. Guests can also visit the resident desert tortoise, Cecil.

• Water balloon battles take place all summer and include large, custom-made launchers. Perfect for kids.

• Trailblazers is a fun-filled program for ages 5-12 where kids pan for real gold, learn to solar cook, play sports, and swim.

• Enjoy Fireworks at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess every Saturday night at 9 pm, all summer long through Labor Day weekend.

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the palate desires, dinner will knock socks off. And while the meal will be astonishingly good, dessert will be even better. Make no mistake; the Mexican coffee at La Hacienda is a magic show. Everyone in the restaurant put their forks down to watch our server, Miguel, throw a column of fire into the air as he coated our drink ware with spices before adding a tequila liqueur (yes a tequila liqueur) and just the right amount of whipped cream to make coffee royalty.

AZSAL also had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy the recently opened Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar at TPC Scottsdale—yet, another culinary gem, by celebrated Chef Richard Sandoval, known for his very unique fusions of many genres of tasty fare. Toro, overlooking the acclaimed eighteenth hole of the TPC, packs a punch of fantastically crafted food. And with an added bonus to this memorable fine dining experience, is their signature copious rum selection. With 111 different types of rum we were all pleasantly teased with the selections from Melissa, Toro’s sommelier of the beverage—or Bacardiologist. Melissa’s selections made for a great pairing, complimenting each of our dishes.

BEAT THE HEAT The Phoenix heat is legendary. Anyone living here during June, July, and August would rather put their head in an oven than spend one minute in the sun. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess flips that notion right on its noggin with five gorgeous swimming pools, two spacious

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NEAR AND DEAR WINTER AFFAIRS • Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, January 24 31, 2016. The official resort of the Scottsdale BarrettJackson Collector Car Auction, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is located just 2.5 miles from WestWorld – the auction venue.

• Management Phoenix Open, February 1 - 7, 2016.

Stay just steps from the famed TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course at the official resort of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

• Arabian Horse Show, February 11-21, 2016. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the official resort of the 61st Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the largest of its kind in the world with over 2,400 of the finest Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, trainers and breeders competing for a chance to win more than 600 colorful classes.

• Nightmare on Princess Drive. Enjoy the Princess’ annual Halloween bash at the Plaza Bar. Specialty cocktails, live music and the ever-popular costume contest set the stage for a spooktacular night.

• Thanksgiving Celebrations. Gather family and friends to give thanks and celebrate this joyous holiday at the Princess. From brunch to dinner they offer a variety of specialty dining experiences for all ages and tastes to enjoy.

• Christmas at the Princess, November 19-New Year’s Day. Join the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for their annual Christmas at the Princess Tree-Lighting ceremony.

Festivities include, a visit from Santa Claus, strolling carolers, spiced cider and cookies, the opening of their 6,000 square-foot Desert Ice Skating Rink and the lighting of a four-story, musically animated Christmas tree with 67,000 LED lights. Additionally, the resort will have 2.5 million Lagoon Lights guests can see from the Princess Express train that offers nightly rides.

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Jacuzzis, the Well & Being Spa and a host of special summer events that will keep visitors cool no matter what the thermometer reads.

The South Pool, overlooking the fifth tee box, provides a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere with nine cabanas as well as lunch and afternoon beverage service. Looking to get a workout in? The East Pool has lap lanes, perfect for quick and fun exercise. Did we mention that the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess was kid-friendly? The Sonoran Splash Pool will keep the little trouble makers occupied with two 200foot water slides and a zero-entry deck area, ideal for little explorers that might not have their sea legs yet. And if it’s time to put the little tykes to bed, the Well & Being at Willow Stream Spa’s adult-only rooftop will help you relax with dedicated lounge chair seating, misting systems and cocktails from Quench Rooftop Pool Bar. Everyone has a different idea when they think of the word “Princess,” but everyone that has stayed at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess knows what its like to be treated as hotel royalty. From the spacious and contemporary rooms, to the once-in-a-lifetime dining, to gorgeous pools and world-class golf, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is the crown jewel of the desert.

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Gold in the Desert

A SHORT HISTORY LESSON, PLEASE. A MILLION YEARS AGO ROCKS MELTED, EARTH CRACKED AND GOLD NUGGETS FORMED. END OF CLASS. Today, nuggets are hard to find, but weekend prospectors still search desert wadis (washes) hoping to get lucky.

"Gold is not going to go too far from its source unless there’s been lots of time and lots of water to wash it downhill," says David Steimle, a past chapter president of Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA). Standing in sand at the foot of Arizona’s Santa Rita Mountains, he said, "Flood waters thousands of years ago washed nuggets through these arroyos and deposited the gold flakes we’re looking for today. Prospectors who have worked these gullies know they don’t produce a lot of sizable chunks, but they do give up a bunch of fine-gold dust."

Steimle walks Arizona’s wadis, poking and prodding the dry creek beds as well as mountain arroyos and mineral-rich sand, looking for gold still hiding in placer beds. "Placer deposits occasionally run for miles along a stream," he says. "Some spots get scratched and discovered, others are still undetected after all these years."

In fact, a large percentage of the world’s gold deposits are still undiscovered despite man’s efforts to locate pockets of the precious metal. "Streams and their tributaries that flow across gold-bearing areas are likely to carry traces of the precious metal," according to the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources. "Where gold has been found in the past is the best place to seek it today."

Gold was first reported about 125 years ago in what proved to be the largest and richest placer deposit in the southeastern corner of the state. In fact, Arizona’s placer mining industry had its official beginning with the discovery of gold along the flanks of the Quijotoa Mountains. From 1875-1880, several hundred miners and their companion burros worked an area from the 9,400-foot Old Baldy Peak to lower elevation claims. Their efforts produced about

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$15,000 in gold each year. The hardest working miners each took out about one ounce of gold per day. At that time it was valued at $17 .

Once the richer gravels had been worked over, commercial mining ended.

But weekend prospectors began to appear, seeking what their earlier counterparts might have missed.

Placer gold is still found in almost all southwestern deserts, according to former Bureau of Mines engineer George Fansett. "Moving water has been the most potent factor in the formation of placer deposits," Fansett says.

"The usual practice is to seek gold by panning along the water courses— stream beds, sand bars, gulches and arroyos. All areas that look as though a slowing down or slackening of water current occurred are worthy of closer examination since gold, which is heavier than most materials, tends to settle and sink to bedrock. Depressions may hold rich pockets of gold while bedrock that is fissured and shattered, acting as riffles, also holds good potential," Fansett says. The potential as well as the dreams, success and frustration is

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reflected in the names of some mining claims: "Great Hope," "Maybe, Maybe Not," "Wishful Thinking," "One More Time," "Easy To Get," "Try Your Luck," "Blood Blister" and "Big Bruiser."

"Many men have attempted to make a living reworking old placer ground," says Fansett. "If the ground has not been worked over many times and the bottom of the wash not carefully searched, a painstaking cleaning of crevices and potholes may yield lucrative results."

Lucrative is an ill-defined word here. GPAA member Judy Miller has searched for gold in these stream beds using both dry- and wet-wash methods.

"I’ve had success,” she says, “But based on what I take home after each trip, I’m not yet ready to retire."

Further downstream from where Miller digs, sifts and pans, fellow club member Mike Rebholz chews on an unlit cigar as he swishes water in his green plastic pan.

"I’ll tell you what," he says with a grin, "It’s not the mother Lode, but there’s color in the pan; if we could do that every panful, by the end of the day it would be worthwhile. We’d have a pile big enough to see without a magnifying glass. It’s fun though, that’s the main thing." Fun and a few flakes are what it’s all about to most participants.

"A lot of us take a pick and a pan along on every outdoor jaunt," says Steimle. "I have no getrich-quick fantasies. There are days when some flakes show up and others when the pan keeps coming up empty. It’s the chase that’s most exciting, knowing the next shovel load or upturned rock could produce flakes or even a small nugget.

Not that finding something doesn’t make your heart beat faster, but I enjoy the hunt as much as I enjoy any discovery."

"You’re not going to get rich mining gold," says New Mexico geologist Dave Salars who uses gold panning as an excuse to be outdoors—"kind of like going fishing without baiting your hook”—and he’s not too concerned about bringing home gold dust as long as the activity itself offers fresh air and sunshine. "I make more money some weekends at swap meets, buying and re-selling the stuff," he says, chuckling, "but I do enjoy the exercise, camaraderie, and the search for buried treasure."

He’s found some, too, in the Pinos Altos Mountains of New Mexico. "I found a chunk of pyrite material with a rice-sized piece of gold inside. It made my heart beat faster, and I got the gold bug really bad," he remembers, quickly cautioning: "You don’t do this to get rich. You learn real fast why gold is worth so much, because it’s hard to find and hard work to recover. You’ve got to examine a lot of sand before you’re successful."

Weekend gold seekers need to understand that experience is the best teacher, and it takes practice in the field to gather that experience.

"Some folks go out and buy a bunch of equipment like metal detectors, thinking ‘I’m going to get rich this weekend,’" Salars says. "Two years later, they’ve used the equipment twice and it’s for sale—sort of like the exercise machines bought with good intentions that end up as expensive clothes hangers."

Salars likes placer mining because of its nickname, "Poor Man’s Mining," which implies that required supplies are minimal. "You don’t need much in the way of capital investment or equipment," he says. A basic panning kit should include

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an inexpensive 14-inch plastic pan with molded washboard-type riffle insets, a small hand shovel, a rock hammer, a sturdy long-bladed screwdriver or pry-bar, a whisk broom, tweezers and a sniffer bottle. The sniffer is used to suction the small flakes out of the pan (Larger nuggets may be picked out by hand for instant gratification!).

Just as there is no complete and correct equipment list, there is no right way to conduct a hands-on search for the shiny metal. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area where the elements provide standing or slowly moving shallow water, you’ve just eliminated the need to bring your own. If not, the option is to carry water to the dig site, keeping in mind that one gallon weighs eight pounds, and some of the liquid needs to be saved for drinking.

To pan for gold, gather a handful of gravel and put it in your pan (preferably a green, red or blue pan to reflect the glint of any elusive gold flakes). Pick out the larger pieces of rock and dirt. Pour water into the pan, swishing it around to separate gravel from dirt.

Tilt the pan slightly (10-degree angle, riffle end down), allowing heavier materials to settle in the bottom. Eyeball the action constantly looking for black sand, red silicate garnets or gold. When the elusive gold flash-in-the-pan does appear (notice the optimistic "when," not "if"), use your sucker bottle or tweezers to remove the flake or nugget.

While "painfully rare" describes the chances of a lucrative "strike" occurring on a weekend outing, "medium rare" often describes the sunburn new prospectors may acquire. "Wear a wide-brimmed hat, apply plenty of sunscreen and drink lots of water," says Salars. "Keep an eye out for critters— two-legged, four-legged and eight-legged. Tell someone where you plan to be and when you expect to return. And bring a friend. The buddy system isn’t just for swimming."

Have fun and keep expectations to a minimum.

"There is no reward greater than that of fresh air and exercise and, if nothing else, amateur prospectors are sure to find plenty of both."

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• Placer gold is found in almost all Southwestern deserts • The largest placer gold deposits are located in Southeastern Arizona • During the 1863 gold strike in Rich Hill in Stanton, prospectors found potato-sized nuggets and picked up 300 ounces of gold (25 pounds) per week • In the “Good Old Days” (gone now), nuggets of gold --- 1 to 6 ounces --- could be found in many stream beds • You can still pan for gold (and catch fish) at the park at Lake Pleasant

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Center fielder A.J. Pollock was on the cusp of a breakout season last year for the Arizona Diamondbacks before being inadvertently hit by a pitch, which sidelined him for three months.

Now, he’s back to lead the new-look D-backs back into the National League West race and prove that he’s ready to take the next step towards becoming one of the team’s young, new leaders.

Any athlete will tell you that injuries are just part of the game. However, that doesn’t make them any easier to accept, especially when you’re a third-year player aggressively trying to make a name for yourself in the big leagues. But that’s the situation A.J. Pollock found himself in last year when a broken hand sidelined the young talent for three months, derailing what had been a promising start to the 2014 season, if not for the Diamondbacks, at least for Pollock.

Pollock started at Notre Dame where after three seasons with the Fighting Irish he was selected 17th overall in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He spent the first few years of his professional career in the Arizona farm system before making his Major League debut in April of 2012.

After being used mostly as a fourth outfielder in 2012, Pollock used an impressive Spring Training showing to become the team’s starting center fielder in 2013, appearing in 137 games while batting .269 with eight home runs, 28 doubles and 38 RBI. He developed a reputation as a sure-handed defensive outfielder but lacked some of the consistency and pop for a top-of-the-order hitter, so Pollock once again spent his off-season fine-tuning the mechanics of his game and his approach at the plate.

“I talked to a lot of guys,” said Pollock, “It’s kind of about hearing how other guys do it and kind of picking their brain to see what worked for them. You go through all the different batting stances and types of things.

There’s not one way to do things.

“I think it’s just about listening, taking it in and if it works for you, try it and if it doesn’t, move on. I just think with this game, you’ve always got to be open-minded and ready to listen to guys who have had a lot of success.”

Pollock listened and the proof was in his production.

Through the first 51 games of the 2014 season, Pollock played at a near All-Star level, batting .316 with six home runs, 16 doubles, 15 RBI and 28 runs scored. While the Diamondbacks struggled to find wins, Pollock served as

“I think it’s just about listening, taking it in and if it works for you, try it and if it doesn’t, move on.”

one of the team’s few bright spots and a reason for future optimism.

“I just think things started to come together,” he said. “You get a little experience and you get your routines. I kind of learned the big league game a little better. I think it’s just a process for anyone coming up. You go through the struggles, how you do your scouting before a game, how you kind of prepare and have your own plan. You just get smarter with more experience.

I think things just started to happen for me.”

Unfortunately, the good vibes were short-lived for the center fielder as Pollock’s season was cut short after being struck by a Johnny Cueto fastball, sending him to the disabled list for three months with a broken right hand.

“It was tough,” Pollock recalled. “I think the one thing is, it’s baseball. A lot of guys get hit. For me, it was just about moving on past it, getting over it, and playing games after it. Obviously it was very frustrating but when you get hit, everything is out of your control. You’ve just got to work on getting back, mentally and physically.

“There’s a mental barrier you have to break getting back at it and for me, I actually got hit again in my third at-bat during my rehab stint, so automatically I’m thinking, ‘What is going on here?’ You’d like to think you’ll never get hit there again and yet I came in with the Arizona rookie ball team and got hit so it put a little negative thought in my mind that I had to get past.”

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• Says his favorite National League roadtrip is to Chicago’s Wrigley Field • Played his first stint of minor league baseball with the Southbend Silverhawks after leaving Notre Dame…in Southbend, IN • Proposed to his wife last year during team’s trip to Australia to start the season • Has never been in the swimming pool at Chase Field and says he never will now after the infamous L.A. Dodgers celebration two seasons ago • Favorite vacation spot: Australia • Most memorable moment at Notre Dame: Meeting his wife

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But Pollock persevered. He rejoined the Diamondbacks in September and played in the team’s final 23 games, hitting .269. While it might have been a far cry from where he had been prior to the injury, it was a step in the right direction from one of the team’s young, bright stars and team leaders.

The Diamondbacks finished the 2014 season with a 64-98 record and in last place in the ultra-competitive NL West division. Both general manager Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson were relieved of their duties as the team ushered in, not only a new front office staff, but a number of new players over the winter to help usher in a new era for the team in Sedona red, one that Pollock is sure to be a contributing part of moving forward.

“I’ve been with the Diamondbacks for a while,” he said.

“There are only a few of us left that have been here for the last couple of years. I want to be a good teammate. I want to be a leader and do my part and it’s been fun. It’s been fun getting to know the new guys. For the most part, we’ve got pretty much a completely new team. I’m getting to know them and how they operate and play the game.

“It’s a completely different year. We’ve got new people running the show here. We’ve got a lot of different players. I guess right now we’re just focusing on this year. We’ve got a really good mindset. We’ve gotten beat up a little bit and have responded really well. I think that’s a good testament to a team and I think we still haven’t hit our stride yet, which is cool.”

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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN Aerosmith marches

into Arizona to kick off this summer’s Blue Army Tour

By Kory Kilmer

NO ONE SAID THAT BECOMING ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WOULD BE EASY, and none has exemplified this better than the Bad Boys from Boston, Aerosmith. But even after 45 years, they are still quick to hit the road and prove once again why they are considered by many to be America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.

After six long years since Aerosmith had last visited Arizona, this June they rolled into Gila River Arena to kick off their Blue Army Tour. The state’s loyal members of the Blue Army were eager to welcome them back to the Valley and exploded as the band hit the stage with the title track to their 1977 album, “Draw the Line.”

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Draped in his trademark scarves the always colorful and equally bombastic Steven Tyler captivated the audience with one of his legendary screams to kick off “Love in an Elevator” and then again by showing off with his harmonica during “Cryin’.” With the first three songs on their new tour represented three very distinct periods of the band’s storied and turbulent history, with an appeal that now has inspired several generations of Aerosmith fans.

Friends, Tyler, Joe Perry, and Tom Hamilton formed the group in 1970, and within a year the band added Joey Kramer on drums and guitarist Brad Whitford to round-out the line-up. Early hits such as “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion,” and “Toy in the Attic,” helped Aerosmith emerge as one of the biggest bands in the world by the middle of the decade. But with those early successes came the expectation of more, and as the 1970s wound to a close it looked uncertain if the band would be around for much longer.

“We had just run our batteries dry and just kind of worked Aerosmith into the ground,” explains guitarist Brad Whitford, who spoke with AZSAL from his home in Nashville, Tennessee shortly before kicking off the tour. “We were going into the studio to give the record companies something and just couldn’t come up with anything. I was very frustrated and I was convinced it was kind of over with at that point.”

Well-chronicled battles with substance abuse and with each other had taken their toll, and by 1981 both Whitford and fellow guitarist Joe Perry had left the band. But the breakup did not last, and by the mid1980’s the band decided to sober up and focus once again on their music. A well-timed collaboration with Run-D.M.C. remaking the band’s

• After nearly 30 years, Aerosmith finally had their first (and only) song to hit No.1 on the Billboard Charts in 1998 with “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from the Armageddon film soundtrack, where it remained for four weeks.

• Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the same year as Michael Jackson, Paul Simon and Queen, amongst others. They were inducted into the Hall by Kid Rock.

• The band has their own amusement ride at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, and at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. Both go from 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds, making it the second-fastest attraction at the Florida resort and the fastest in all of France, respectively.

• Aerosmith guest starred in an episode of the animated sitcom, The Simpsons, in 1991, when they were asked by Moe to play a song at Moe’s Tavern. After enticing the band with free pickled eggs, they got on stage and played “Walk This Way.”

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• Steven Tyler once auditioned to join Led Zeppelin after Robert Plant refused to be part of the reunion. Tyler claims to have turned down the offer. Aerosmith had the honor of inducting Led Zeppelin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

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classic “Walk This Way” preceded the release of their unofficial comeback album Permeant Vacation and introduced Aerosmith along with their made-for-television frontman to the MTV generation.

A little-known fact is that Steven Tyler was actually the original drummer of the band in those early days back in Boston. He found his way out front from behind the kit pretty quick, a decision that seems to have been the right call all these years later.

“He is a little bit of everything,” says Whitford. “That guy can sing without a mic in a band situation and you can still hear him. He puts 110% into his vocals. He can be all that and a major pain in the ass at the same time. But I think we can all be major pains in the ass, and if it was too easy, there wouldn’t be any fire.”

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That fire vibes not just from Tyler, but through each member of the band and it is what has kept them together and making music after so many years. Throughout the waves of the past two and a half decades Aerosmith have rode some of their finest crests, but have also been washed out on a bad break here and there as well. But through it all, there is a fundamental love of the music that keeps them going.

“I’m what you might call a hyper-fan. I love it so much that I have to do it,” says Whitford. “I can’t turn my back on it or anything, and when I hear it I’ve got to be in the middle of it, and that’s what keeps me going.”

On the heels of a handful of other bands’ farewell tours over the last few years, Aerosmith has made it clear that there are no plans for this tour to be their last. Whitford admits that a few of those conversations have taken place, but no one is ready to throw in the towel quite yet. In fact, they are excited to be back out on the road, together. And, where better to kick off their tour than right here in Arizona?

“You can never get tired or board of just sitting there and soaking up the beauty of the state,” admits Whitford.

“When I was really young in grammar school, I would go to my dentist — whom I despised — once a week for years on end, but he always had piles and piles of that Arizona Highways Magazine in his office, and I became aware of the majesty of [Arizona] as a kid. And then finally getting to go there when I got older — it’s just awesome.”

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FOR THE LAST QUARTER CENTURY Japan has reigned as the East Asian country of choice for American consumers looking for a stylish and reliable import. Names like Toyota, Honda and Nissan are legendary— developing some of the most iconic wheels across class with little regional competition.

A vast landscape of sea, desert and mountain stands between the Japanese automakers and their Bavarian counterparts. Often pandering to a specific and very dedicated

clientele, European and Japanese car manufactures were titans in a sort of live and let live battle for the American market.

Korean crafters—Hyundai and Kia— were welcomed with harsh criticism and dismissed off the court of legitimate car making by most consumers like the kid with the off-brand ball. Thanks to the early Hyundai’s shoddy track record, Kia stayed under the radar—refining their craft for a solid decade.

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the iconoclast and has had its fair share of awesome imports. Lest we forget the MX-5 and Miata, Mazdaspeed 3, RX-8, Mazda6, and of course the RX-7 RS. From roadsters to road warriors, Mazda is a Tour de Force.

I had the opportunity to pit the Forte5 and the Mazda3 against one another. After two weeks of hardcore driving here is a breakdown of Kia’s forte V. Mazda’s speed.

AESTHETICS Mazda3: There is no doubt both of these cars have sick lines. The Mazda sits high with a commanding long front end that slants down ever so slightly—probably the most eye-catching part of the car as the slim headlights wrap swiftly across the front fender giving the Mazda3 an almost snicker-

ing grin. The interior, is what I imagine an Imperial TIE fighter cockpit looks like— trimmed black leather with an abundance of glowing red and silver gauges featuring a heads-up-display speedometer that rises from the driver’s dashboard like a gun sight upon ignition. A big fat tach is housed just above the steering wheel acting as a not so subtle reminder that this car wants to be pushed. Standard creature comforts that include climate control seats, XM radio and satellite navigation are at the ready.

Forte5: When I walked up to the Fortre5 a wave of nostalgia crashed over me. Kia kept the exterior clean and simple.

The Forte possesses a persona similar to that of the Honda Civic Si Hatchback— a favorite of Japanese tuners and myself

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Then, at the turn of the century, Kia released the Soul. It was sporty, hip and branded as a reliable and fun car that was affordable and worth being seen in. Iconized immediately by its unconventional look and unique rodent fronted ad campaign the Soul gave Kia the foothold it and Korean car conjurers needed.

This year a familiar Kia player is going to get a whole lot more playing time. The once cheap and easy Forte has been streamlined and beefed up. Released as the Forte5, the accolades of this new Kia might just make their way across the Sea of Japan.

Mazda has long been a staple in the import market. While not usually considered in the top three of the Japanese auto trifecta, Mazda has earned a reputation as

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—known for speed and prowess. The in-dash display houses a twin tachometerspeedometer setup with an LCD display that transmits real time driving info.

Outstanding climate control feature, keyless ignition and plenty of window space are the top of my list of many driver and passenger commodities.

PERFORMANCE Mazda3: Dropping the stick from fifth to third on the San Tan 202 Freeway, feeling the weight shift evenly and smoothly to the back end as the front tires grip and pull like rabid dogs, swiftly soaring from a pastoral 65 miles-per-hour to a heart pounding 103 in a mater of seconds while winding about the long bend as the freeway shifts from west to south, was enough to sell me on the cars quick wheel reflexes and reliable drivetrain.

The Mazda3 packs 184 horsepower into a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine guided by a sixspeed manual or automatic transmission.

Forte5: I failed to notice the turbo insignia on the rear of the Forte5 when I picked it up at my house. I was expecting a nice Sunday driver, not a bad boy bible school dropout. I pushed all 201 horses—all eagerly chomping at their bits with eyes wide at the red line—at the first stop sign I approached. The throttle response was quick and the spool time was seamless. I was sucked into my seat and pushing 60 in seconds. I was mildly disappointed that I didn’t have a stick to shift but the Sportmatic paddle shifters gave a mild semblance of racecar mischief. The 1.6 liter four banger was immense fun. The frontwheel drive was equally receptive to every pin turn and long bend at high speed or while cruising. The unibody chassis kept the

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THE DECISION Both cars are equipped with the latest in wireless and navigation tech, plenty of watts sit behind powerful sound systems with access to AM to XM radio, and the safety standards set by the manufacturers are bar-none. I could call this on price alone, but with a variation of models to choose from that seems a bit too cheeky for me. The Forte5 EX starts at $19,690 with the Mazda3 Touring AT just a bit more at $21,145. I will say that the fully loaded Forte5 SX that I had the pleasure of playing with adds just over a grand to that price while the Mazda3 S Grand Touring AT adds another $5,000 on top. That money goes to the overall interior luxury of the Mazda3.

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The overall image and casual drivability of the Mazda3 takes this showdown. It’s a smooth ride that looks good getting the job done. But lets not call it quite yet. The Forte5 is beyond a shadow of a doubt a comfortable car to drive, but its focus is on speed and handling. The thrill factor was more in the Forte. I looked forward to my weekend errands and would “accidently” forget things just so I would have to go back out again.

The truth is Mazda continues to blaze its own brilliant road-aware driver centered trail with the Mazda3, while Kia leads a lap on its Japanese counter parts with an affordable Tour de Force with the Forte5. It will be a spectacle to watch these powerful automakers go more rounds in the years to come. I mean, in the end we, the drivers, are the true winners. ▲

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VITAL STATS Mazda3 • SKYACTIV-G 2.5L I4 engine • 185 Horsepower • 6-speed automatic or manual transmission • Front-wheel drive • 18" allloy wheels • 5 passenger seating • 30/41/35 MPG

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Think You Can Dance?

No question about it – America’s got dance fever! If you're ready to shake your hips, here are the top 7 dance studios in the Valley

By Stephanie Lough WE ALL LIKE TO BUST OUT OUR BEST HIP-SWIVEL AND BOOTY-POP given the opportunity, but real dancing is tough work.

Like most physically intensive and highly competitive endeavors, success starts with dedication from a young age, and a hobby that offers much more than exercise. Dance studios provide adolescents of all skill levels discipline and teamwork, and instill confidence as well as a sense of commitment. So it’s no surprise that 3.5 million American youth spend their afterschool hours perfecting their ballet positions and turning choreography into muscle memory.

Arizona is no exception. With thousands of young dancers attending dozens of studios in the Valley, we took on the difficult task of determining the five best in the Phoenix Metro. Without further ado…

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PAULA CARR DANCE ACADEMY www.pcda.info • 480-947-9898 3310 N Hayden Rd#101, Scottsdale 85008 This year marks the 10th anniversary of when Paula Carr Dance Academy opened its doors in Scottsdale, and has quickly become one of the most popular in the Valley — large in part to the studio’s owner and namesake. A former dancer on University of Arizona’s pomline, Paula Carr, radiates positivity and instills enthusiasm in each of her young athletes. In addition to ballet, jazz, hip hop and tap, PCDA offers cheer, pom and tumbling, and Carr is regularly helping her students audition for their high school squads (many of who go on to cheer and dance for their college teams). Throughout the August through June season, PCDA’s Elite Company can be seen performing at Suns halftime shows, the Arizona State Fair and even Disneyland.

9-year-old Alana Grace Tudor from Dance Connection 2's Mini-Company, captured by Eva Nys Photography.

www.royaldanceworks.com • 602-866-0251 402 East Greenway Parkway Suite 23, Phoenix 85022 Named the number one dance studio in Arizona by Dancer Magazine in 2008, Royal Dance Works is described as challenging but supportive environment. Students are taught from a young age to become serious dancers, and it shows as many of their graduates go on to pursue professional dance careers. Their focus on technique spans across ballet, tap, contemporary and hip-hop styles, and their instructors are constantly experimenting with innovated choreography, which is apparent in the Senior Company’s success in competitions – the team even performed at the Radio City Music Hall in NYC!

ARIZONA SUNRAYS www.arizonasunrays.com • 602-992-5790 13832 North 32nd Street, Phoenix 85032 With a warehouse-sized gymnasium equipped with trampolines, balance beams and foam pits, Arizona Sunray’s Phoenix facility looks more like an Olympic training center than a contemporary studio, but dance purists don’t be wary. The 20,000 square foot space also features three state-of-the-art dance rooms for ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop classes. Their competitive company has earned a multitude of local and national titles and regularly travels to competitions. For families looking for a place to just have some fun and get some exercise, Arizona Sunrays offers a variety of recreational classes, day camps, open gym time and even a free baby class. ▲

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Nika Redburn of Royal Dance Works, as seen through the lens of studio photographer Dustin Curtis.

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www.danceconnectionaz.com • 480-661-0053 10155 East Via Linda, Suite G-101, Scottsdale 85258 Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Dance Connection has a history of producing some of country’s best dancers. Their alumni include Heather Morris of Glee fame, Lauren Froderman, winner of season seven of So You Think You Can Dance, as well as Broadway performers and chorographers for major pop stars. Dance Connection’s highly competitive company team is nationally recognized, but classes are available for students of all skill levels, ages two through 18.

DANCE CONNECTION 2 www.danceconnection2.com • 480-558-2055 2250 E. Germann Road, Ste. 18, Chandler 85286 Dance Connection 2 has been training some of the top Arizona dancers for over 27 years. At the head of this extraordinary company is Ms. MaryAnna Gooch, with some help from her daughters Tally and Chealsea, whom began dancing at the original Dance Connection is Scottsdale. This studio is the shining star of the east valley.

ARTISTIC MOTION DANCE www.artisticmotiondanceaz.com • 480-284-7300 3341 East Queen Creek Road #104, Gilbert 85297 Artistic Motion Dance is the East Valley’s premiere studio for dancers as young as two looking to learn ballet, jazz, hip hop, tumbling and theater.

Beginning to intermediate level dancers ages five to 14 can join the STARS Performance Team, which participates at events, parades and sporting events around the Valley without the pressure of competition. More advance dancers willing to commit eight or more hours a week in class can audition for the AMD Company competing team and intensive program. The AMD Company team participates in conventions throughout the year and travel in the summer months.

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www.clubdancestudio.com • 480-888-2342 8743 East Pecos Road, Mesa 85212 Named one of the Top 100 Dance Studios in America, Club Dance teaches both exceptional technical skills and important life skills with emphasis on teamwork. Equipped with state-ofthe-art studio flooring and accomplished instructors, Club Dance offers a wide variety of classes and performance groups for all age groups and ability levels.

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• The word dance comes for Sanskrit and means “desire to live.”

• Hollywood actresses Emma Stone (Birdman, The Help) and Heather Morris (Glee) danced at local studios, Arizona Angels and Dance Connection, respectively.

• A three-hour ballet recital can provide as much exercise as a 18 mile run!

• Dancers develop better peripheral vision than the average person.

Regular dance instruction also helps improve discipline, focus and lower stress levels.

• One ballerina tutu can take up to 90 hours of labor and use more than 100 yards of tulle!

• A male dancer will lift more than 1 ½ tons of female dancer during an average performance.

• There are only about 6,000 K – 12 schools in the US that offer dance as part of their curriculum, and of these, only 7 percent are taught by dance specialists, compared to the 32,000 private studios and companies nationwide.

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These lagoons of luxury will keep you refreshed this summer

By Michelle Talsma Everson

WHETHER YOU’RE AN ARIZONA NATIVE or this is your first summer in the Valley of the Sun, there’s something all of us can agree on — it’s amazingly hot outside (and yes, it is a dry heat). Thanks to a variety of water parks and area resorts with amazing water features, you don’t have to hide indoors all summer. In fact, we challenge you to embrace the heat by having a blast at one of these splash-tastic locations; after all, what could be cooler than water fun during the hot summer months? To help you get started, we rounded up some of our favorite water-themed locales. Remember, always watch your kids around water and don’t forget the sunscreen! Enjoy.

AZSAL’s Top Five Water Wonderlands:

Breakers Water Park, Tucson www.breakerswaterpark.com Don’t think we forgot one of the coolest water parks outside of the Valley. At Breakers, you’ll enjoy a variety of rides and attractions — including the Riptide and Surfari Bubbles — and Breakers Bay, which is southern Arizona’s largest wave pool, according to the park’s website. For thrill seekers we recommend the Bonzai Pipeline and families with young kids shouldn’t miss out on Captain Kidd's Surfari. Insider tip: Visit the website for exclusive printable coupons.

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Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Phoenix www.squawpeakhilton.com Another ideal staycation spot, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort’s Hole-in-theWall River Ranch, has all you need to enjoy the lazy days of summer. This cool spot allows guests to enjoy “four acres of pools, waterfalls, a lazy river, waterslide, miniature golf, four tennis courts and children’s adventure camp, Coyote Camp,” according to its website. Not planning on staying? You don’t have to be a guest at the resort to enjoy this relaxing water park.

“Poolside activities, refreshments and more help to make River Ranch the ‘heart’ of Squaw Peak.”

The Kierland FlowRider at Adventure Water Park in Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale www.kierlandflowrider.com The latest addition to Kierland Resort’s popular Adventure Water Park, the FlowRider is bound to be one of the hits of the summer. “Opened in October 2012, Kierland FlowRider is the first boardsport simulator in the Arizona resort market,” cites a recent press release, “Bringing the California beach lifestyle to the Sonoran desert of Scottsdale, this wave technology by Wave Loch attracts youth, families and boardsport enthusiasts of all ages.” With two jets that push nearly 30,000 gallons of water per minute at 25-30 miles per hour, this is one cool thrill you don’t want to miss. Are your kids interested in learning how to flowboard? There are camps happening all summer; check out the website for more details.

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Considering a staycation? Make your reservation at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa so you and the gang can visit Oasis Water Park. The seven-acre exclusive park was dubbed one of the country’s top 10 water parks by the Travel Channel, according to the resort’s website and for good reason.

Featuring thrilling water slides, a gigantic wave pool, river tubing, and Wild Cat Springs for kids, you can’t go wrong. Our favorite? The 25-person hot tub. Another great perk? If you work up an appetite, you can enjoy great eats at the Oasis Bar & Grill, adjacent to the park.

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Victor Espinoza poses with American Pharaoh after securing the first Triple Crown win in 37 years with a time of 2:26.65 at the 147th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park Race Track, Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Elmont, N.Y. Longines is the official timekeeper of the Triple Crown.

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AZSAL Magazine Publisher, Joe Orr, proudly solutes the camera along side local Navy veteran James Malone. Mr. Malone, whom has a terminal illness is this years recipient of the Carl's Jr. "Stars for Heroes". James won his dream vacation to our nations capitol to visit the national monuments with his wife and son. For more info and to donate, visit www.dreamfoundation.org and www.usacares.org. PHOTO BY DEREK BONDIE *AZSAL offers our condolances to the family and friends of James Malone, as he passed days before he was able to enjoy his dream vacation.

AZSAL was there when former IBF Welterweight Champion, Shawn Porter, talked to the media in preparation for his highly anticipated June 20 welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas against the always interesting Adrien Broner.

The fight will be broadcast on NBC and the winner will be in line for another big boxing showdown this fall. RODRIC J. HURDLE-BRADFORD Local security doggy style. Gold King Mine and Ghost Town, Jerome, Arizona. PHOTO BY STACEY LANE

Jazz legend Marcus Miller played recently at the Music Instrument Museum. Throughout his career, Miller worked with trumpeter Miles Davis, pianist Herbie Hancock, singer Luther Vandross, and saxophonist David Sanborn, as well as maintaining a successful solo career. Visit www.mim.org for more information. PHOTO BY MICHAEL FADYK

AZSAL Magazine Art Director, Dara Fowler, explores Labyrinth Canyon at Lake Powell, AZ PHOTO BY TREVOR SIMINGTON

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...you can be sure that every potion and lotion is promising “youth in a bottle.” If your trusted skin care line is no longer effective, it’s not your imagination.

SKIN CARE IS A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY estimated to be worth $43 billion per year in just the United States alone. Whether you get your products at the drugstore, department store, online, or at your physician’s office, you can be sure that every potion and lotion is promising “youth in a bottle.” If your trusted skin care line is no longer effective, it’s not your imagination.

Here are 7 reasons why your skin care line might not live up to all the hype.

What’s in the pretty bottle?

Keep in mind that the amount of money spent on marketing a product often eclipses the cost of the ingredients. There is a distinct difference between highly promoted products that rely upon packaging and national campaigns vs. those born of clinical testing and analysis of proven results. All products should be tested to the highest standards, ensuring their effectiveness and safety prior to public release. Ingredients are not all created equal, and pharmaceutical grade skin care offers ingredients in strengths not available on the mass market.

Type casting: Poor product to skin match is more than skin type.

Do you have dry, oily or combination skin? The answer might not get you to the best product. It makes sense that matching the correct product with the patient is the key to good results and skin type certainly plays a role in product choice, but it is not the primary determinant we’ve all been led to believe. Over the course of my career, I have found that lifestyle, age, priorities, nutrition, genetics, and environment all trump skin type. Visit www.enza.com to receive your own customized skin care regimen and find the products that will work for you and you alone.

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Letting it all sink in…

Regardless of the effectiveness of a product, it will be of little help if the ingredients are unable to penetrate into the skin, as absorption problems can block even the

Know your brand and stick with it!

Good skin care requires commitment to both a regimen and a product line. There’s an advantage of staying true to your brand, as the best products work synergistically. You will get more out of standardizing on a brand you trust than “playing the field.” That free bag of cosmetic samples is very seductive,

but soon you’ve tried so many brands that it’s difficult to see any true impact on your skin. It’s also important that you commit to daily use for at least 4-6 weeks—this will reflect the most results—making consistency and commitment the name of the game.

Consulting with a physician or a certified skin care expert is the best starting point, promising that your time and money spent will be worthwhile.

Your lifestyle is written all over your face.

If you want great skin, leading a healthy lifestyle is just as important as the actual products you’re using. You can use the best products in the world, but if your habits are unhealthy, your skin care probably won’t work. Getting too little sleep, smoking cigarettes, and drinking too much alcohol will compromise any attempt at healthy skin, while poor nutrition in the form of excess carbs, fats and sugars also robs you of a flawless complexion. Likewise, skipping sunscreen, sunbathing, or tanning indoors interferes with your product’s potential benefits as well.

When contemplating a new skin care direction, choose wisely and consider all of these important listed points. ▲

Environmental warning— The environment in which you live, work, and play can influence your skin.

A change in climate may affect the dryness of your skin. Dry Southwestern climates, such as Arizona, are obvious causes of dryer skin changes because the heat actually bakes moisture out of your skin. During hot summer months—in more humid climates— your skin may be more prone to retain excess oils, especially if your skin is naturally oily. When skin doesn’t retain moisture, you need a heavier moisturizer and a creamier cleanser. Conversely, in humidity, choose lighter products—like a gel or foam cleanser and a lotion instead of a cream.

best skin care lines. The pH balance of a product is one of the most important factors—it must be in a specific range to not only allow—but promote—absorption. When an invisible, unintended barrier is challenging the product, you’ll get a less-than-optimal result because the deeper collagen layers are never reached. This is one reason that our Enza skin care line is in a league of its own.

Routine exfoliation allows topicals to better penetrate the skin, maximizing their effectiveness. First, cleanse the skin to wash away impurities. After cleansing, exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells and draw out impurities in congested pores. Good exfoliation reveals the softer, smoother, more evenly-toned skin underneath.

Exfoliation can either be mechanical (skin brushing with a device) or chemical (in the form of facial peels). Depending upon your needs, Enza offers seven product suites.

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Riding the hormonal wave?

Although it doesn’t seem fair, hormones through life significantly affect the quality and elasticity of skin. Your skin may be oilier due to an increase or instability in hormones during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.

On the other hand, as skin ages, it produces fewer natural moisturizing oils due to a decrease in hormone production. For example, take three women, all 30 years old.

One is discovering fine lines while taking birth control pills, another is pregnant, and the third is a stressed young mother. Each of the three women will need a different skin care regimen, despite their ages being the same, because all have a hormonal component that must be considered when prescribing products.

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The Sea of Home Buying Can Be Tough to Navigate Use these tips to help you handle the ebb and flow of the industry

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Shop for the best financing and start long before you start shopping for a home.

Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will give you a number of important benefits ...

WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUY A HOME, the first thing you might think to do is start the process of house hunting. Despite how counter intuitive it sounds this is one of the last steps that should be taken if you want to get the most home for the least amount of money. Navigating the housing market is no easy task even for veteran homebuyers.

Here are some tips to help assuage angst and ease the process: Shop for the best financing and start long before you start shopping for a home.

Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will

give you a number of important benefits, including emotional security during the house hunting process and insurance against rising interest rates in the market- place.

Mortgage brokers can obtain written pre-approvals for you at no cost and no obligation. More than just a verbal approval from your lending institution, a written preapproval is literally “as good as money in the bank.” It includes a completed credit application and a certificate, which guarantees a mortgage to the specified level when you find the home you're looking for. Preapproval means no last minute shopping around for money and rates; if rates go up, you still get the pre-approved rate, but if they go down, you receive the lower rate.

Being pre-approved is different than being pre-qualified. Be sure that you go all the way to pre-approval to guarantee the benefits listed above.

As you get going with this process, you will also need to find an agent. When you're looking for an agent, make sure to ask these important questions: Can you get me a quick, easy and free mortgage preapproval? Can I get special advance notice of listings that computer-match my home buying criteria?

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Already pre-qualified? Let Brian Kennedy, at Wallick & Volk take a second look at your mortgage options! Wallick & Volk is a premier, servicedriven, family-oriented, experienced mortgage lender. We offer a simple pre-qualification program, which allows you to shop for the best mortgage financing solutions. Whether you are already pre-qualified, or in the process of getting pre-qualified with another lender, let Brian Kennedy take a second look so you can compare interest rates, fees and loan programs to make sure you are in the right program that meets your long and short term financial goals.

The wrong mortgage option can cost not just tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan, but can set families back years from their financial goals and the freedom of being mortgage free!

On top of all that, should you have a challenge with your lender during escrow, you now have a back-up lender to close the transaction in record time. Wallick & Volk have been helping families achieve the American dream of home ownership since 1932.

Compare loan program options, rates and fees to previous quotes. Determine if you are in the best financing solution based on your goals.

For more information contact Brian E. Kennedy of Wallick & Volk at (480) 250-7342 or brian.kennedy@wvmb.com

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Once you find an agent, you should start to think seriously about what type of home you want. Which is better—existing or new (only about 25% of home purchases are new)?

The right answer, of course, is up to you.

Existing homes are less expensive, on average, and generally enjoy the warmth and surroundings of established neighborhoods.

New homes, on the other hand, offer innovative use of space, modern energy efficiency, and many options and potential upgrades.

The choice that is right for you depends on many things, like your finances, your family composition and your taste.

Once you know what you are looking for, consider utilizing house-hunting services in your search. Leveraging the latest technology can give you an edge in the home buying process. You can use web- based search sites that allow for very specific searches and link you with local realtors. Trulia.com and Zillow.com are some examples of these sites, and both offer mobile device apps that make searching even more convenient.

Your realtor can set up more advanced searches that either allow for automatic

notifications on new listings in a defined area or a monthly, weekly or daily update determined by the buyer or realtor. In addition, most agents offer a house-hunting service to make it easier for you to find the home you want.

If you simply provide your agent with a brief description of the type of home you're looking for, including information like the number of bedrooms, price range, neighborhood and so on, you can receive advance notice (including pictures) of all the homes for sale that match your requirements. This will give you the competitive edge and if you find a house before most other buyers, you may even be able to negotiate a better price.

The home buying process can be intimidating hurdle. With these tips, you will be sure to glide easily through what can be one of the most stressful events in life and end up in the perfect home for you. ▲

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For more information, contact Gary Colin at Keller Williams Realty/Sonoran Living at 602.501.4580 or gary@garycolin.com

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Legend Has It A spiritual byway where rustic beauty meets distressed art

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Juniper Well Ranch is Yavapai County's newest attractions for those seeking new heights for enlightenment and a connection to the earth...

LEGEND HAS IT THE BONES OF PIONEERS LITTERED THE LANDSCAPE of a valley that lies 12 miles from Prescott, Arizona, where your travels take you through the Bradshaw Mountain Range. History's mysteries haunt the old west, and stories of native tribes at war marking territory with the skulls of their enemies, hang in the air. Other stories passed down say that military soldiers and bands of natives collided in a bloody war leaving behind a carnage that only the name Skull Valley would be able to describe.

Today, in Skull Valley, your cellular signal

weakens in the vast, arid wilderness where rustic beauty meets distressed art and adventure awaits those who seek to add another ghost town to their travel list.

Many of the roads traversing the environs of Skull Valley eventually turn to dirt. Local history's various recorded accounts are passed through generations of storytelling, which only adds to the intrigue behind the attraction.

While roaming the unspoiled beauty of the dismally named and treacherous landscape, there are signs to follow for those who are drawn to the peace, tranquility and flowing wells. Juniper Well Ranch is Yavapai County's newest attractions for those seeking new heights for enlightenment and a connection to the earth that some visitors can only describe as exclusive to Skull Valley.

Luxury cabins like Manzanita Manor; that sleeps twelve, or the Adobe; constructed with bricks made on-site, are equipped with with modern amenities and pastoral decor.

Refresh, then explore a yurt designed to make you feel the Yukon-like wilderness, or take a path to the Hemingway for a feeling out of Africa.

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small getaway ranch, a way to share the richness and wealth that comes from unplugging from WiFi and tapping into what connects all of us organically, “-a place of wellness to attract other healers and those who seek healing.” If a spiritual, or heavenly connection is what you seek, then it may be hidden in the farthest reaches of Skull Valley.

Meanwhile, a few ranches down in the Prescott National Forest and down the same dirt road, thirsty travelers can wet their whistle with another covert connection and triumph to Western-style self-reliance.

▲ For a quiet and restful night, blowing breezes

at the Manzanita Manor, the largest of the log cabins, provides captivating views of the Bradshaw Mountain Range

Another shining diamond in the Arizona desert, the Barnstar Brewing Company, is open Saturdays, noon to 5 P.M. Meet a microhorse and drink a microbrew. There’s an open invitation to sit and chat with the brewers and sample their seasonal specialties. Feel at home while you play Cornhole, an addicting game that seems to be catching on, and commune with the forest creatures that drop in on the bird garden to say hello. The

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favor of genuine smiles and warm hospitality.

Mindfully designed cabins and an authentic adobe casita boast rural charm combined with modern amenities and taste. Spacious and secluded, they are ideal for an extended family stay. The expansive grounds and artfully designed gathering areas make the ranch an excellent choice for larger group events such as weddings, retreats and reunions of all types.

Calling themselves “stewards of the land,” Margaret Shaw and her family recently purchased the forty-two acre ranch as a

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Barnstar Brewing Company 4050 North Tonto Road Skull Valley, AZ 86338 (928)442-2337 www.barnstarbrew.com Skull Valley Lavender Farm skullvalleylavender.com (928) 442-3817

and watch pale blue sky kiss the juniper meadows

microbrewery is even available for rent for a special occasion.

Perhaps your senses bring you to a crossroads along the same secluded byway, piqued by the lull of lavender. The Skull Valley Lavender Farm is a small scale, family-run operation that exemplifies the virtues of the area's businesses. The farm grows lavender, fruit and figs and raises heritage chicken and sheep including a small flock of rare NavajoChurro sheep, whose wool is prized by fiber

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artists. Beehives scattered throughout the lavender fields are the source of the raw, organic honey produced on the farm. Their products are available at a number of nearby farmer’s markets.

Legend has it, there is something about a lonesome dirt road that unwinds across the countryside. It promises adventure around the corner, the unexpected, and it promises raw Arizona as a trove of hidden treasures decorated with Skull Valley. ▲

Juniper Well Ranch 10080 West Tough Country Trail Skull Valley, AZ 86338 (928)442-3415 www.juniperwellranch.com

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Cronos the Cat oversees the beauty of rustic, distressed art. The Barnstar Brewing Company shines bright with its own unique tap and style.

Detailed decor gives your stay in a yurt the taste of off-the-grid, Yukon-like flavor.

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• Skull Valley has one of the first post offices in the state. It dates back to 1869, and today serves 450- 500 people. The railroad came through in 1894.

• At an elevation of just under 5,000 feet, the 42 acre Juniper Well Ranch has some of the largest and oldest Alligator Juniper trees in the world.

Alligator bark Juniper is only found in Prescott, Ariz., Big Bend, Texas, and Santa Fe, N.M. • Skull Valley was home to George Phippen (1915-1966), a well known western artist, cofounder and first president of the Cowboy Artists of America.

• Polo in Skull Valley has a history of its own. In the early 1900s, Van Dickson raised polo ponies and leased them to Will Rogers.

• As of 2014, Skull Valley’s population is 477. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 105.6 percent. ▲

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Kicking Your Brain into Hi-Gear with Nick Lowery ▲ ▲

PICTURE THIS, it’s 1978 and you’re about to kick in your first NFL game for the New England Patriots against the Oakland Raiders. It’s 14 all, third down, 24-yard line, and 30 seconds remaining on the clock.

You’re 22 year old Nick “The Kick” Lowery.

Imagine the immense amount of pressure; you’re on national T.V. and the most renowned Monday night panel, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, and Don Meredith just happen to be announcing. Are you ready for some football?!

What if I told you there was a new way to channel that same pressure, control your thoughts, minimize your brain limitations and ignite infinite possibilities? Would you believe me? Nick Lowery is a part of something revolutionary. I had the honor of speaking with Nick about an innovative treatment that has been changing lives.

After meeting Lee Gerdes, founder of Brain State Technologies at an Elliances networking event, Nick tapped into something called brainwave optimization.

For those who are not familiar with brainwave optimization, it is described as a technology for monitoring, analyzing and translating brain wave activity in real time, using sophisticated software algorithms.

Brainwave patterns are translated to musical tones which one can listen to through standard ear buds. Software algorithms sound rather intimidating, but in other words this technology puts you in

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a solitary state of relaxation. An acutely relaxed brain may contribute to higher well-being, a sense of greater achievement, faster recuperation and heightened performance.

“The capacity to tap into your greatest gift: to me that’s what life’s about,” Nick said with such enthusiasm. Brainwave

optimization is for people who want to make a change within their daily lives and has also been reported to aid those, like myself, who suffer from insomnia and anxiety. “Sleep is fundamentally important, our brains need time to reset themselves,” says Nick.

Most clients begin with four to seven,

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Nick "The Kick" Lowery, AZSAL Magazine Publisher, Joe Orr, and the "Brains" behind this amazing new technology, Lee Gerdes.

An acutely relaxed brain may contribute to higher well-being, a sense of greater achievement, faster recuperation and heightened performance. game. After being cut 11 times by 8 different teams, Nick Lowery went on to become the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer and earned a bust in the Kansas City Chiefs’ hall of fame. So ask yourself, “why not me?” ▲

2011 and has an international network of providers with well over 175 locations in 20 countries. The world headquarters is right here in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. The Scottsdale facility is home to a technology and research development center, information technology management center, education center and the only corporately owned brainwave optimization client service center. To further educate yourself visit www.brainstatetech.com and check out the book Limitless You, The Infinite Possibilities of a Balanced Brain

by Lee Gerdes.

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2 hour sessions, typically over the course of two to five days. At the end of the week, clients can directly see how their brain has begun to transition itself towards a more adaptable state. Nick became fascinated by the psychology that allowed him to perform well under unbelievable amounts of pressure and how significant it is to be able to focus despite those emotions.

“Most technologies out today are about avoiding, not eliminating the problem. Research shows tremendous results and those that have participated have been happy with the results,” Nick says.

Brain State Technologies has banded together with Wake Forest School of Medicine – Department of Neurology since

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