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Art

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Contents june/july 2012 [ IN EVERY ISSUE ]

13 Publishers’ Letter 14 Contributors 16 Connect With Us

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Cover Feature Tom Lehman: Pro Golfer and Philanthropist

Resorts Feature Take a look inside four of the Valley’s top resorts!

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Jonathan was told he’d never walk again.

Today, there’s only one handicap he’s worried about.

You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but just over a year ago Jonathan was told he would never walk again after suffering serious injuries in a car accident. But thanks to John C. Lincoln Hospitals and their advanced technology and surgical expertise for patients with brain and spinal injuries, he’s back on course. And back in the swing of things.

To read Jonathan’s story, visit JCL.com/Jonathan.

47 Father’s Day Gift Guide Great gift ideas for Dad!

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Beauty Tips

TO WEATHER-PROOF YOUR SUMMER LOOK

Art

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Difference:

The Tutu Project

Celebrity Fight Night

Hawaii Feature Spend your summer holiday on the beaches of Maui

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VERDE CANYON RAILROAD

Contents

HEALTH

62 H ealth: Weathering Your Workout 68 F itness: Want to Lose Body Fat?

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LIFESTYLE

56 B eauty: Beat the Heat 61 R elationships: Horrible Dating Profiles and the Men Who Post Them 78 A dopt-a-Pet 79 F lavor: Roasted Garlic Hummus

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BUZZ

52 Entrepreneurship: Scheduling Your Social Media 54 Technology: Mastering Malware 64 Golf: Two Major Components of Impact 66 Auto Trends: 2012 Toyota Prius c 67 Jewels: Made in the U.S.A. 76 Event Calendar

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THE SEEN

72 C elebrity Fight Night 74 E rika’s Sendoff and The Caepe School 75 D ine with your Dog 80 Desert Ridge Fashionably Inspired Fashion Show 82 48 Most Intriguing Women Luncheon

There’s still time to make a play date with the stars on select summer Saturday evenings.

June 2 & 30, July 7 & 28, August 4 & 18 and September 1

HIGHLIGHTS

41 S anta Fe International Folk Art Market

[ VALLEY SCENE ]

26 LOCAL PROFILE: Author Marshall Terrill 28 AZ FUN FACTS: A Trio of Colorful Characters 31 ARIZONA SKIES: Exploring Lake Havasu City 32 ART & CULTURE: The Tutu Project 34 ENTERTAINMENT: Best in TV, Music, and Movies 36 VALLEY VIBRATIONS: Black Carl 37 SPORTS: ASU’s New Recruiting Class 38 HOT SHEET 40 TWO CENTS 42 SCENE AFTER SUNSET: Scottsdale Waterfront 44 GIVING BACK: Books for a Better World

• Starlight train rides are set against a dazzling canvas of celestial imagery as the Canyon comes alive with the luminous glow of moon-kissed skies • The Grape Train Escape and Tequila Sunset Limited offer unique libation tastings, festive food specialties and signature drinks • The Dark Skies Constellation Ride lets the stars steal the show on Saturday, August 18 • Surprise Dad when you Throw Papa ON the Train Sunday, June 17 or celebrate America’s birthday aboard the Firecracker Express Wednesday, July 4

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BEAT THE HEAT!

Volume 7 / Issue 4 PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER

Adam Toren adam@northvalleymagazine.com

• publishers' letter

Conditioned for the Summer!

Matthew Toren matthew@northvalleymagazine.com

EDITORIAL

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Managing Editors Crystal Huckabay crystal@northvalleymagazine.com

ummer is upon us! You may be starting to dread the triple digits coming our way, but North Valley is getting you prepared to spend the season in style, even if you are hibernating in the A/C!

Pavlina Toren pavlina@northvalleymagazine.com ASSISTANT MANAGING Editor Pooja Desai pooja@northvalleymagazine.com

On our cover this issue, we have pro golfer and local humanitarian, Tom Lehman. As he gets in the thick of his summer golf schedule, we catch up with him to hear about how his game is going and how he’s looking forward to the many more years of golf, competition, and community.

Copy Editor Kate Karp kate@northvalleymagazine.com Food Editor Samantha Turner Editorial Interns Bill Raznik, Rachael Blume

If you’re thinking about where to head for your summer staycation, check out our Resort feature. Being surrounded by so many five-star resorts, it’s hard to choose, and each one’s unique.. We’re picking some of our favorite Valley resorts and showing you exactly what a weekend trip to each of them would look like for you. We’re lucky to have so much luxury so close to home! Tourists visit from all around the country to unwind with the best of the best in golf courses and spas—our feature pinpoints what makes each one special.

CONTRIBUTORS LeAnne Bagnall, Scott Bohall, Julie Carson, Lea Friese-Haben, Matthew Grunwald, Patti Jares, Steve Kates, Jon Kenton, Carol La Valley, Lee Nelson, Laura Rogers, Greg Rubenstein, Scott Sackett, Michael Torres, Marshall Trimble PHOTOGRAPHERS Michelle Pelberg, Mark Susan, Caroline Goddard, Paul Wagner, Scott Whitney

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In our regular columns, find out how to keep your skin, hair, and body healthy and hydrated in LeAnne Bagnall’s timely Health and Beauty sections. Julie Carlson gives us the scoop on Bob Carey, a Phoenix-native art photographer who’s making a national splash. In sports, Michael Torres gives us his take on what to look forward to in the ASU football draft selections. With Father’s Day approaching on June 17, check out our Father’s Day Gift Guide for some classic, contemporary, and generally special, gifts for Dad this year.

Marketing Director Eric Twohey Art Director/Production Vanessa Fryer

CIRCULATION

Distribution Manager Mark Lokeli

Keep cool and enjoy your summer, North Valley!

Networking

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Eric Twohey NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE is published six times a year for distribution aimed at higher-income households in such areas as Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, Tramonto, North Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Estancia, Desert Hills, Troon North, Desert Mountain, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Arrowhead Ranch. You can also pick up North Valley Magazine at many businesses, including specialty shops, salons, spas, auto dealerships, libraries, children’s and women’s specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, health clubs, hotels, medical offices, and many rack locations. Statements, opinions, and points of view expressed by the writers and advertisers are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of the publishers, editors or North Valley Magazine staff. Although North Valley Magazine has made every effort to authenticate all claims and guarantee offers by advertisers in the magazine, we cannot assume liability for any products or services advertised herein. No part of North Valley Magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising matter at any time.

Matthew Toren Publisher

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• contributors Golf

Scott Sackett, GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher since 1997, teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also director of instruction at Park Meadows CC in Park City, Utah. To get more information on lessons, visit scottsackett.com, or email him at scott@northvalleymagazine.com.

Valley Vibrations

Lee Nelson lives in the Chicago area and writes freelance for a variety of magazines, Web sites, businesses, and organizations. She spent twenty years of her career as an award-winning features and education reporter for a daily newspaper in Iowa. music@northvalleymagazine.com

SPORTS

Michael Torres is a Texas State University alumnus who majored in journalism. He is a freelance writer and sports enthusiast currently residing in Mesa, Arizona. sports@northvalleymagazine.com

Auto Trends

Greg Rubenstein is a freelance automotive journalist and deputy editor for iZoom.com, an auto- enthusiast Web site. He has been writing about and racing cars for twentyfive years. autotrends@northvalleymagazine.com

Adopt-a-pet

Michelle Pelberg is a Phoenix native whose passion for animals began at a very young age. Her talent for photography was not discovered until later on in her life. When not tending to her small zoo at home, she helps educate the minds of high school kids as an assistant teacher of photography. michelle@northvalleymagazine.com

Jewels

Scott Bohall is the owner of Treasures Jewelers. The Treasures staff has won more design awards than any jeweler in Arizona. Scott is a past president and current board member of the Arizona Jewelers Association. He travels the world to find gems and speaks throughout the state on jewelry-related topics. jewels@northvalleymagazine.com

Giving Back

Freelance feature writer Carol La Valley missed being an Arizona native by six months. When she was growing up, the North Valley was where she and her family went to have picnics and ride dune buggies. She received the Outstanding Writing Award from the Arizona Newspapers Association and Arizona Press Women in 2007 and 2009. givingback@northvalleymagazine.com

Technology

Jon Kenton is principal consultant and owner of JRDR Marketing. Originally from London, he has been living in Arizona with his family for the last eight years. Jon has worked in computing and communications for over 20 years. If it connects to a TV, camera, network, or computer, Jon has probably used it. techno@northvalleymagazine.com

Photography

Paul Wagner is a Scottsdale-based photographer. For over the past thirty years, he has had a camera in his hand traveling to such places as the Ukraine, Holland, Thailand, Japan, Dubai, and all over the United States photographing weddings, celebrities, and other events. photography@northvalleymagazine.com 14

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Arizona Fun facts

He has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller. He is Arizona’s official state historian, but Marshall Trimble’s most treasured title is teacher.

He hopes people will realize the importance and fun involved in Arizona history and culture. marshall@northvalleymagazine.com

Relationships

Lea Friese-Haben is Arizona’s number-one dating expert.

She is happily married to Cpt. Greg Haben of Southwest Airlines and has three children. Lea is a certified holistic practitioner and is a regular guest on channels 3, 10, 12, and 15. relationships@northvalleymagazine.com

Flavor

Matthew Grunwald has been whipping up culinary delights in his mother's kitchen for years and loves to bring his original recipes to a television audience on “AZ Midday” and “Valley Dish” segments. He is training at the Culinary Institute of America and plans to once again distribute a line of mouthwatering cookies through local stores very soon. flavor@northvalleymagazine.com

Health, Style & BEAUTY

LeAnne Bagnall is a writer and editor from Los Angeles who specializes in arts and culture, health, and communityrelated topics. health@northvalleymagazine.com

ARIZONA SKIES

Steve Kates/Dr. Sky® is a locally and nationally known broadcaster of both radio and TV. He is president of Dr.Sky Inc, a multimedia company that produces the Dr.Sky Show on KTAR News Talk 92.3 FM, and appears as a regular on the Morning Scramble on AZTV with Pat McMahon. sky@northvalleymagazine.com

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LOCAL PROFILE

Patti Jares has been a freelance writer for more than twenty years, with more than ten years of full-time feature reporting. She has currently launched her own photography company, Sojourn Images, and enjoys her home in Wickenburg, close to her two grown daughters and their families. local@northvalleymagazine.com

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FITNESS

Laura Rogers is a certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and group fitness instructor. She and her husband, Josh, have owned Sweat, a personal training gym in Anthem, since 2005. She is an active mom of three who hopes to inspire and help others achieve their fitness goals.fitness@northvalleymagazine.com

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ART & CULTURE

Julie Carlson is a freelance writer. She’s had articles published in the Town of Paradise Valley Independent as well as Phoenix and Desert Living magazines. Julie is also an aspiring screenwriter—her book review blog, “That’s Swell!” is part of her company, Reel Swell Productions.

Julie is also a former police clerk with 11 years experience in law enforcement. culture@northvalleymagazine.com

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Photography

Scott Whitney was trained at the Navy School of Photography and has traveled the world as a photographer. From portraits to weddings and events, Scott has done it all. He is also a successful real estate broker and investor at Whitney Realty and Investments.

As a photographer and broker, Scott is bridging both professions complementing each in a very rewarding way. photography@northvalleymagazine.com

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TA L K I N G S T I C

Who needs to drive up to Vegas when there’s a mini version of it right here in the Valley? Perhaps the one feature that makes Talking Stick different from any other resort in town is its huge casino and gaming rooms. The 240,000 square feet of gaming includes more than 700 slot machines; over 50 table games like blackjack, three card poker, and Let it Ride; fast-action keno; a and high-limit lounge. It also includes the ARENA Poker Room, the largest poker room in Arizona, which maintains a full tournament schedule and hosts state championships events.

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When it comes to dining options at Talking Stick, there’s something for any and every appetite and mood. One popular choice is the Orange Sky Restaurant, the resort’s signature finedining restaurant located on its fifteenth floor. The fabulous upscale atmosphere offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Valley as you dine in style in secluded booths or comfortable outdoor seating surrounded by a relaxing infinity pool. With a selection of 245 bottles, Orange Sky is the recipient of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence for its extensive selection.

Another great option is Ocean Trail, a delicious seafood bar popular for its traditional New Orleans style cuisine. All food is freshly prepared in front of you at the restaurant’s open cooking station, and it’s custom made to your taste. Perhaps most wellknown is the resort’s Wandering Horse buffet. Wandering Horse takes casino buffets to a whole new level, offering a variety of international foods, that include Asian, Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean.

The Night is Young Talking Stick is home to some of the hippest nightlife spots in the Valley. Degree 270, located on the fourteenth floor of the resort, is among Scottsdale’s hottest nightlife destination. Here, you’ll find an unbeatable mix of live music and entertainment for plenty of dancing, signature cocktails, and picturesque views

of the Valley. Another great lounge is Shadows.

A relaxing indoor and outdoor space with a contemporary Southwestern feel, Shadows offers a variety of special martinis and cocktails as well as a vast choice of fine cigars from the lounge’s cigar bar. Keeping consistent with the “old school” feel, nightly entertainment includes Frank Sinatra and Big Band music. Lastly, there’s Showroom, the ultimate lounge offering.

Seating 650 people, it hosts frequent headliners and tribute shows, making this a chic spot for hotel guests.

Orange Sky Patio

Summer Steals Beginning Memorial Day weekend and ending Labor Day weekend, every Saturday and Sunday, Talking Stick is throwing its

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RELEASE Pool Party series. The pool parties will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and the hottest DJs from all over Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas will be spinning starting at 1 p.m.

You can rent a private poolside cabana to get VIP service. No cover for ladies or hotel guests.

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The Freshest of Feasts

Four Seasons Scottsdale

Location, Location Set in a part of town at equal distances from the best dining and nightlife and the gorgeous rock formations at Pinnacle Peak, the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is one of the most highly acclaimed resorts of its kind. The list of extraordinary accommodations and amenities is near endless. Looking for 6,000 square feet of free-form bilevel swimming pool? Check. What about over 35,000 square feet of scenic indoor and outdoor spaces or a nightly natural light show? You bet. This abode-style paradise captures the lively spirit of the desert, bringing out the vibrant colors of the surrounding nature into the décor to create a charm and ethos unique to itself. The legendary Troon North Golf Course is just minutes away from the resort, making it the ideal destination for a golfer.

A Family Affair The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is the choice for you if you’re looking to bring the whole family along.

Families can select the Very Important Kids package, with rates beginning at $194 per night, to enjoy a $100 credit with every two paid consecutive nights. The package also includes a special snack mix turndown amenity, a complimentary in-room family movie, and one poolside smoothie for up to two children per room.

Four Seasons Scottsdale will Casita Guest Room host the popular Dive-in Movie series, with movies running every Saturday throughout the summer. Other poolside activities include weekly smoothie demonstrations, organized pool games, and daily poolside complimentary frozen treats. Also complimentary weekly activities for adults include stargazing, tequila and wine tasting, and guided hikes to Pinnacle Peak Park. While staying at the Resort, children can enjoy the free Kids for All Seasons program, open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., for guests 5–12 years old. Additionally, the resort extends complimen-

At Talavera, the chefs use nothing but fresh seasonal ingredients to prepare a menu unlike any other. Talavera is a modern take on the classic steakhouse and is known for its signature steak-and-seafood pairings and desserts.

The restaurant’s vibrant Southwestern décor and breathtaking views of the Valley make the experience complete. The menu focuses on locally and regionally sourced meats and poultry, which means that it’s nothing but the best quality possible. Beginning this June, the Taste Talavera series will return to the restaurant with a lineup of specialty themed dinner courses. Each evening features a four-course tasting menu highlighting the guest spirit maker, winemaker, or star ingredient. The series is meant to liven to up the summer days and to make use of the best foods of the season.

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Open the Golden Doors All year long, this 33,000-squarefoot spa incorporates natural environs and Native American influences to create a space for restoration and renewed energy.

Starting June 2 and lasting until August 11, Golden Door Spa will begin its Summer Wellness Program. The Summer Wellness Series takes place every Saturday this summer and includes an informative wellness lecture, a transformative spa treatment that pertains to the lecture topic, and a sumptuous, healthy lunch served at the Golden Door Spa café.

Of course, the Spa Café offers beautiful sweeping views of the 12-million-yearold boulders or the Black Mountain in the distance. The Summer Wellness Series also includes complimentary fitness access and classes for the day as well as use of the spa facilities like the dry sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Each fullday session of the series is $195 and begins at 11 a.m.

Explore the Desert A visit to the Boulders is one that will have you seeing nature in a whole new way. Even when the sun is blazing over 100 degrees, Boulders finds ways for you to experience the beauty of the desert. The Boulders Stargazing Tour provides an professional astronomer to take you for an hour of observing the Arizona sky.

View the planets, stars, and lunar surface through their high-pow-

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tary meals in the restaurants to children under 5 and surprises the youngest travelers with an age-specific welcome amenity. New for 2012 is the Club 27 teen center, open daily from 5:30 to 9 p.m., welcoming teens ages 13–17.

Teens can play foosball, Ping-Pong, and pool as well as enjoy video games and special movie screenings as part of the nightly fun.

ered telescope. Private sessions for groups can be arranged as well.

For the most adventurous types, there is a Moonlight Bicycling Tour.

The desert comes alive at night as guests cruise along the resort’s roller coaster golf cart paths by the light of high-tech halogen systems.

These trails are paved, so even the most novice of bike riders can enjoy it. The tour lasts an hour and

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a half, and the Boulders provides the bike and all other equipment.

Tee It Up It is well known that Boulders is consistently ranked among the top golf resorts in the country. They are constantly revamping their courses and personalized instruction programs to make them more accessible and fine-tuned to the needs of every type of golfer. For example, the famed North and South courses now offer nine holes of play respectively, which is perfect for busy executives who The Boulders’ signature granitas only have an hour to spare as well as for less experienced golfers who don’t want to tackle 18 holes.

Also, the Fore Ladies program is an exclusive course designer specifically for the women golfers. It includes chips and Stunning views on the course at The Boulders margaritas on the practice range! There is a slew of other instructional programs that accommodate golfers at all levels.

Summer Steals Beginning June 14, guests can enjoy Boulders from just $119 per night—a savings of more than 70 percent of the regular winter rates. A number of special summer packages with huge value are available. Also, those tasty granitas in the photo are free by the poolside all summer long!

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Up North When the temperatures in the Valley start to rise, you’ll be looking for a place to escape the heat. Sedona is a great option for North Valley folks who need a weekend out of the blazing sun, as it’s just a short drive north to cooler temperatures and much-needed relief.

Las Posadas of Sedona is a luxury boutique inn that is an enchanting collection of beautifully decorated villas and suites. It reflects a new standard in affordable luxury, with spacious two-room suites and elegant appointments. There couldn’t be a more romantic destination closer to the North Valley than Sedona, and Las Posadas is located right in the heart of it. Situated at the gateway of Sedona’s Red Rock Country, it is the perfect oasis for you to sit back and unwind after a day of exploring the Sedona area.

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Privacy The luxury boutique style suites at Las Posadas provide the kind of upkeep and privacy that you feel in the comfort of your own home. The warm coloring and plush furnishings loaded into each suite will make you feel at ease and relaxed from the very beginning of your stay. Each suite is 650 square feet and contains a bedroom with a king-size bed, a bathroom with separate tub and shower, a sitting room with a queen sofa sleeper, and a kitchenette. It’s exactly how you would imagine a cozy hideaway tucked away in the red rocks of Sedona. The size of the suite and its amenities are ideal for a couple looking for a romantic getaway—they combine just the right amount of privacy and service to keep your trip feeling intimate and all your own. If you’re looking for something a little more extravagant than the standard suite, Las Posadas has a host of other types of rooms suited exactly to your needs and preferences. You can choose the Deluxe Suite at a slightly higher price per night or the Deluxe Suite with a private hot tub. The Premium Suite is the largest and is multileveled and extra spacious and has a huge range of special amenities. The Red Rock Suite is located on the resort’s second level, providing the best views of Sedona’s beautiful landscape from your private balcony.

And if you really want to splurge, book one of Las Posadas’ Villas, a 1,500 square foot space all to yourself with all the top amenities.

Service just for you Because Las Posadas is a smaller, more intimate, and private setting, you know you’ll be receiving all the attention you deserve during your stay. Every guest is greeted in the morning with a complimentary signature gourmet Southwestern-style breakfast. Everyone is VIP at Las Posadas, and the staff does everything to take care of all those little

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• Local Profile

A Livelihood of Lifetimes Patti Jares sits down with bestselling author Marshall Terrill, whose biographies about movie icons have themselves been developed into movies.

Instinct goes a long way, and Marshall Ter-

rill has a well-defined sense of it.

“A lot is luck, a lot is perseverance and a big part is instinct,” says Terrill, a best-selling author who has paved his career path with intuitive decisions. With fifteen biographies to his credit and as the ghostwriter of several more, Terrill is enjoying the success of seeing two of his works turned into major motion pictures.

One of his four biographies of film star Steve McQueen, The Life and Legends of a Hollywood Icon, (Triumph Books, 2010), will be produced by actor Jeremy Renner (Hurt Locker, The Town, Ghost Protocol, Mission Impossible), who will also have the starring role.

His biography of Elvis Presley, titled Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business (Triumph Books, 2007) and which was co-written with The King’s former friend and bodyguard, Sonny West, is being made into the movie Fame & Fortune. The film will be directed by John Scheinfeld, with Terrill as associate producer.

Both movies are set to be released by 2014.

A career in writing was not Terrill’s first choice, although he had played with the idea.

As a business student working for Arizona financier Charles Keating, Terrill thought he had his life mapped out, and then the Keating scandal changed the face of Phoenix business in the late 1980s.

“I was ready to graduate, and Keating happened, and it changed everybody’s lives,” Terrill says. “At the same time, my marriage cracked, and I lost everything. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life.”

After some soul searching, Terrill decided to write a biography of Steve McQueen.

“McQueen had always been a bonding thing between me and my dad,” Terrill says. “They were the movies we always saw together, and I’ve found that a lot of boys and fathers bonded over McQueen.”

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no agent or publisher, he quickly learned that in the movie industry, perception is everything. With no experience or Hollywood savvy, he decided that the best way to succeed was to write the book out and present it as a whole. He spent three and a half years completing the 564-page manuscript of Steve McQueen, Portrait of an American Rebel, and wound up with a best-seller. His confidence and focus caused those in power to pay attention. Doors were magically opened, and that success has been repeated over and over throughout his career.

This is not to say that there haven’t been any potholes in the path. A recent project of Terrill’s began as a biography and ended up as a ghostwritten autobiography with the name of the celebrity (who shall remain nameless) on the cover as the author. The original deal had been made for Terrill to write the book, and then the star announced on network television that he was writing his autobiography.

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“I was watching,” says Terrill, “and I said, uh-oh. About fifteen minutes later, his agent called and asked if they could buy me out for my silence.”

These days, Terrill is media specialist for Arizona State University and resides in Tempe with his wife, Zoe, who occasionally accompanies her husband on Hollywood business trips. The writer has several projects on the horizon, including a biography of Jay Sebring, the celebrity hairstylist who was murdered by members of Charles Manson’s clan, and a collection of biographies of twenty rock stars who have become born-again Christians, cowritten with former Beatles’ manager Ken Mansfield. In retrospect, Terrill is glad he chose writing, although he laughs at the irony.

“I was not a good student,” he says. “My focus was on sports, music, and having a good time—the path of least resistance. Now, I’m kind of the complete opposite. I don’t know how that happened.”

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• AZ FUN FACTS

A Trio of Colorful Characters

State Historian Marshall Trimble tells us the stories of three early Arizona men: Bill Esenwein, Marguerito Varella, and Jim Sam. our 100th birthday, it’s good to remember that Arizona is a place that lives by its myths and legends.

Arizona also prides itself in being a sanctuary for free-spirited outrageous characters.

One of those was Bill Esenwein, a writer and prospector around the town of Congress.

He was better known as Rattlesnake Bill. He earned the nickname as a result of his rapport with poisonous reptiles. He rescued them, took care of them, and allowed them to live with him. You might say he was the Dr. Doolittle of diamondbacks.

Out on Highway 89, the Arrowhead Restaurant had a small zoo with a snake pit. Bill would drop by occasionally and comAs we celebrate

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plain that the snakes weren’t getting enough to eat. He conjured up a concoction of raw eggs and raw hamburger that he claimed would fatten up the reptiles. He would climb down into the pit and force-feed them with a tube.

Bill’s slithery roommates also acted as burglar alarms when he needed to go into Wickenburg. He placed his valuables on a table in the middle of the kitchen, and the snakes would be shepherded into the room and corralled with chicken wire. Bill claimed he was never burglarized, and nobody ever doubted it. He also claimed he was never bitten, but one day someone noticed his hand was badly swollen. He was taken into Wickenburg, and sure enough, one had nailed him on the finger. Bill always insisted it was an accident and the snake didn’t mean to do it.

His old cabin still sits near the Octave Mine at Stanton. It’s called Rattlesnake Haven.

Over in the wild and woolly town of Clifton, a hard-rock miner named Marguerito Varella was hired to build a jail by hollowing out a cave in the side of a mountain. He blasted and drilled, and upon completion was paid in cash. He headed for the nearest saloon, bought a drink, and proudly proposed a toast to the “World’s Greatest Jail Maker.” When the unappreciative customers refused to raise their glasses, he pulled his six-shooter and commenced to shoot holes in the ceiling. The bartender, who was also the town constable, hauled him off to become the first inmate in the new town jail.

Jim Sam, a n A mer ica n citizen, was one of the earliest Asians immigrants to the West Coast. In 1865, he opened a restaurant in Prescott and eventually operated more eateries in a number of mining towns around the territory.

Jim had a knack for making money in the restaurant business, and he staked many a prospector. He was a soft touch for every down-on-his-luck who crossed his path. He kept a record of every dollar he loaned but never ran a total until one day the thought struck him to find out how much was owed. Much to his shock and dismay, the total

came to $164,000. He decided to go out and locate his own gold mine but after several tries never found that bonanza. His forte was running restaurants and charging the exorbitant price of one dollar per meal.

While running a restaurant in Globe, some of the town rowdies bent on shipping him back to China visited his establishment.

Jim Sam stuck a large knife in his teeth, armed himself with two pistols, and plowed into the bunch. He didn’t shoot anyone but did beat a couple of them severely about the head and shoulders with the barrels of his pistol.

He was an excellent shot with a pistol and often put on exhibitions by shooting the marks out of playing cards from a distance.

One day in Pinal City, a local undesirable from Clifton who called himself Shoot ‘Em Up Dick came in and ordered the most expensive dish on the menu. After finishing, he ordered a fancy cigar, lit it, and got up to leave.

“Hey, you forgot something,” Jim Sam said.

“No, I didn’t forget nothin’,” said the errant diner. “I am Shoot Em Up Dick.”

Jim Sam, who was also known as a good man with a meat cleaver, grabbed a big pistol and said, “So, you Shoot ’Em Up Dick? I am Shoot ’Em Down Sam. You pay up plenty quick.”

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• Arizona Skies with Dr.Sky

Welcome once again to the wonders of our Arizona skies! Even with 2012 half over, we still have some of the best sky objects and events to come.

June offers up one of the rarest of all sky events: an amazing transit of the planet Venus. Get set for this literally once-in-alifetime event that takes place during the afternoon of June 5. The Venus Transit occurs in pairs, with each member of a pair occurring about eight years apart. The pairs themselves are separated by a long gap of 121.5 years! Sound confusing? Just note that the last Venus Transit occurred on June 8, 2004, and the last complete pair was visible in December 1874 and December 1882. If you miss this one on the afternoon of June 5, you will have to wait till December 2117 and December 2125!

What exactly is a Venus Transit? Here’s a fairly simple explanation: The orbits of Venus and Earth are similar in many ways. Ve-

nus’s orbit is one of the most circular in the solar system. From time to time, it will cross the orbital p l a n e of t h e Earth and the sun at the same t i me . D u r i n g one of these rare events, we get to w itness the disk of Venus in front of the sun. Since Venus is smaller than the sun, it appears to “transit,” or move over, the uun’s disk.

Lucky observers with proper eye protection, (similar to the eclipse glasses that you use to view a partial/total solar eclipse—and please use them!), can view the transit.

T h e Ve n u s Transit can take up to six hours to complete its journey, but observers in Arizona can witness some three and a half hours of the event. If clear skies permit, we can expect to see Venus move on to the solar disk at 3:06 p.m. local time, with the sun 54 degrees above the horizon. The best placement of Venus can be seen at 6:25 p.m., but the sun will only be some 13 degrees above the horizon because it’s on its way down to the 7:35 p.m. sunset. Again, Dr.Sky suggests that you do your viewing safely!

The month of June has some other interesting events as well as objects coming into view in our Arizona skies. The Full Strawberry Moon occurs on June 4, with

the last quarter on the 11th. The really dark skies for June occur on or around the 19th with the New Moon. Look low in the northwest for a thin crescent moon starting on or about June 20. First-quarter moon occurs on the 26th. All the major planets in the west are gone at sunset, with Mars and Saturn now in the south at sunset. Mercury returns to the northwest sky at its best visibility on the 30th, some 26 degrees from the setting sun.

A sneak peek into the skies of July reveals a great Full Buck Moon on July 3 and a great chance to look at the Milky Way high overhead on the night of July19, which is the Dark of the Moon, or the New Moon.

I’m off to visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida—and the ocean—and I’ll be back to start our new series, “An Evening with Dr.Sky,” at the AZ Challenger Center in Peoria. Clear Skies!

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To learn about what the transit should look like from your location, visit curtrenz.com/venustransit.

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Join Dr. Sky® for the many Dr. Sky programs around Arizona, monthly events at the beautiful Las Posadas Resort in Sedona, and monthly “Dr. Sky Cruise to the Cosmos” on the Dolly Steamboat. Listen to KTAR News Talk 92.3 weekly for the Dr.Sky Show, 3 a.m.

Saturday mornings. Find the good stuff on Dr. Sky’s Web sites at drsky.com and drsky.tv. E-mail Dr. Sky at drsky@cox.net. You can find him on Facebook.

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• ART & CULTURE

from the back, taking a bow in a tutu.

The oddball graphic worked in his favor. A year later, Carey and Linda decided they needed a change of scenery and a more culturally diverse environment, so they traveled to New York.

On the way to their destination, Carey put on the pinktulle tutu and took his first image in a desolate area of Santa Fe. Not quite committed to the project, Carey kept his socks on, but nevertheless, his Ballerina series was born.

After settling in Brooklyn, Carey ventured out and started photographing himself in the tutu, bare-chested and sans socks. Six months later, Carey and his wife were dealt a hard blow—Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer. She got through that episode, but the cancer returned in 2006, and she’s still on chemotherapy.

“Once the cancer is metastatic,

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road, shooting himself in various landscapes—a spooky hotel room, tall cornfields, empty parking lots, the middle of

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The Tutu Project Photographer and Phoenixnative Bob Carey’s “The Tutu Project” is fast gaining popularity across the country.

Julie Carlson tells his story.

Photographer Bob Carey says it best: “The

Tutu Project began in 2003 as a lark. I mean, really, think of it. Me photographing myself in a pink tutu—how crazy is that?”

Crazy? Art is subjective, so that’s for the eye of the beholder to decide. Is this something like you’ve never seen before?

Definitely. The Tutu Project may have begun as a lark, but it’s far from that now. It has become an important journey for Carey,

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and one that strikes close to home.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Carey has loved to create things all his life. Whether it was making fireplace screens for his mother’s friends at age 14 or taking shop classes at Scottsdale High School, Carey has carved out a unique persona with his art. But it wasn’t until an incident involving a skateboard that he was led to his true artistic expression—photography.

“I was really into skateboarding, but after an accident put me in the hospital, my dad suggested finding a new hobby, so I bought a camera,” he says. Carey soon began taking pictures of his skateboarding friends and discovered what has become a lifelong career that’s spurned a passion for

imagery through self-expression.

“Photography is magic that is created by the eye—I love magic,” he says.

Carey graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and in 1993, he and his wife, Linda, opened a studio in Tempe.

He shot campaigns for SRP, Honeywell, University of Phoenix, Phelps Dodge, and PetSmart. His conceptual self-portraits have been showcased in galleries across the United States and Europe.

In 2002, Carey found a new outlet for his self-portrait work. Looking to expand its audience, Ballet Arizona called on a small group of artists to show through a photograph what ballet means to them. Carey shot a black-and-white photo of himself

The tutu travels with me, and when I find something that inspires me, I stop and shoot.

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there is no remission,” Linda said. “It can be controlled, and for how long is different with everyone. There are many new drugs on the market that are extending the lives of women with breast cancer.”

Out of Linda’s f ighting spirit, their love, and most importantly, the power of laughter, the Tutu Project became Carey’s new mission. Over these last nine years, Carey has taken his trademark tutu on the

Times Square. Carey enjoys taking road trips, so finding unique backgrounds is a random process. “The tutu travels with me, and when I find something that inspires me, I stop and shoot. There’s many great stories,” Carey says.

When he first started shooting, Carey used a Mamiya RX 67—a film camera—and had an assistant help set up the shot. Then, he’d step in. Now, Carey has a remote control for

his digital camera, a Canon 5D Mark II, and he shoots the photos himself. If he’s in a busy or congested area, he brings along an assistant to guard the photography equipment.

Aside from his ballerina photos, Carey continues to shoot advertising, editorial, and fine-art photography. As for the Tutu Project, he’s taking it one step further. In September, Ballerina, a self-published book designed by PS Studios in Phoenix and featuring his tutu photos, will be released.

The net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to

Cancercare.org and Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine Fund. Carey and his wife’s goal is to raise $75,000 to help women and families affected by breast cancer.

“The Tutu project has been self-therapy for some major life changes and a way to give back to the people in need when they are in the fight of their life,” Carey says. “Really, [it] has shown me how much love there is in the world.”

Learn more about donating to the Tutu Project and Bob Carey’s photography at bobcarey.com.

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• ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES

2 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted : JUNE 8 If you’ve seen either of the first two, you know that the Madagascar series is the kind of animated movie you will enjoy as much as (if not more than) any kid. The third one picks up right where the last left off, with the gang still trying to find a way to get back home to the Central Park Zoo. And this time, they’re more determined than ever when they end up in Monte Carlo and have to fake it in a circus traveling all around Europe. On top of that, they’ve attracted the attention of animal control and have a bit of trouble staying under the radar. The voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Sacha Baron Cohen all grace this hilarious and heartwarming story of a rat-pack crew just trying to find their way home.

2 Rock of Ages : JUNE 15 Based on the massively successful 2005 Broadway sensation, Rock of Ages is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The rock ’n’ roll musical stars some seriously big names. If you love that famous head of hair on Alec Baldwin, you’ll absolutely lose it when you see his long locks for his role as Dennis Dupree, the owner of the Bourbon Room—a nightclub struggling to stay afloat as the city’s mayor declares war on rock. He is paired with the always entertaining Russell Brand, who plays the story’s narrator and Dupree’s partner in crime. Julianne Hough of Dancing with the Stars fame plays a young waitress at the club looking to make it big in Hollywood and who falls in love with a busboy (Diego Boneta) with similar big dreams,. And who takes the role of Stacee Jaxx, the rock god extraordinaire who holds the fate of the Bourbon Room in his hands? None other than Tom Cruise! Look forward as well to seeing Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, and Paul Giamatti all hanging out in the ’80s Sunset Strip, jamming to rock classics from Journey, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Def Leppard.

2 Savages : JULY 6 We couldn’t be more excited about the latest from director Oliver Stone. Savages is based on the novel written by Don Winslow about the fight between a team of marijuana growers in California and a Mexican drug cartel. Part Weeds, part Bourne series, this film is full to the brim with all the drama, action, and romance you could imagine. The plot is centered around a hippie beauty named O (Blake Lively) who gets caught in the crossfire while living with her two—yes, two— boyfriends. And she sure is one lucky girl: Ben (Aaron Johnson), a business-savvy Berkeley grad, and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), an ex-Navy SEAL bad boy comprise her brace of beaux. After refusing to cooperate with a Mexican drug cartel that comes into town, O is kidnapped, and the two young men must join forces to get her back. Salma Hayek and Benecio del Toro play villainous members of the cartel, Uma Thurman plays O’s mother, and John Travolta is the DEA agent on the heels of them all.

2 The Dark Knight Rises : JULY 20 The hype surrounding the third installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman series is somewhat ridiculous if only because it’s the last episode. Its predecessor, The Dark Knight (2008), was the eleventh-highest-grossing film of all time as well as the critics’ darling with the incredible (and final) performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker. It’s no wonder Nolan was hesitant to jump into the third, but with the expectations so high, it was important to do this one right. Christian Bale will return as Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, with Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman playing major roles. With those four in the cards nailing their characters, the new additions are certainly in good company. Tom Hardy will be taking on the role of the villain, Bane, with Anne Hathaway playing Selina Kyle, his associate. Marion Cotillard will play a new character named Miranda Tate, who comes to the aid of a grieving Bruce. Finally, Joseph GordonLevitt will play a young cop under the command of Oldman’s character. With so much buzz and creative genius involved in this project, it’s hard to see how you won’t get your money’s worth.

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MUSIC

2 Santigold: JUNE 4 at the Crescent Ballroom With last month’s release of her latest album, Master of My Make-Believe, pop singer-songwriter-producer Santigold is back on the road. Since her musical breakout in 2007, she has proven herself to be an original artist. Her funky personal style incorporates numerous musical influences and is among the many reasons so many are drawn to her particular flair of new wave, dubstep, and hip-hop sound. Santigold really is the queen of collaborations. In her short, still-developing career, she has worked with heavyweights like Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, M.I.A., and Mark Ronson. In 2011, she released the song “Go!” featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It seems as if all of her songs are epic pop anthems, and her high-energy attitude means for a seriously unforgettable live experience.

2 One Direction: JUNE 10 at Comerica Theatre They are the boy band phenomenon of the new generation, the ’N Sync of the twenty-first century. Crazed teenage girls everywhere are buying up their music and merchandise. These five British young men started when they came together on the competition singing show X Factor.

After coming in at third place, they were signed to Simon Cowell’s label. We’d love to pretend that we’re too cool for these guys, but really, those matching fitted blazers and those accents are kind of impossible to resist. And we find ourselves singing along to their hit song “What Makes You Beautiful” way too often to deny it. Also, from this side of the pond, we feel obligated to jump onto this bandwagon after unleashing the Bieber. We’re okay with their boyish charms taking over the planet for a while.

2 Foster the People: JULY 6 at Comerica Theatre You might not know the name, but if you’ve turned on the radio anytime this year, you’ve definitely heard their song “Pumped Up Kicks.” Foster the People, the Los Angeles-based threesome, has seen an incredible amount of sudden success with this smash single. After the group’s initial success, they signed with Columbia and released their debut album, Torches, and proved to be a crossover success as well. In a matter of less than a year, they went from being virtually unknown by mainstream audiences to reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving two Grammy nominations. We figure there must be something there, right?

TELEVISION

2 True Blood : JUNE 10 Season 5 Premiere on HBO Anyone who watches True Blood will rush to reassure you that “no, it’s not anything like Twilight, I swear!” When Blood first started in 2009 in the midst of all the vampire hype, we were skeptical to get on board. Now coming into its fifth season, True Blood has acquired a hardcore fan base, not to mention Emmy and Golden Globe wins in the bag. Starring Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress in a small town in Louisiana, True Blood is unabashedly racy and full of wit, suspense, and fantasy. It is in no way appropriate for Twilight tweens, to put it mildly. It’s not too late to catch up on the last four seasons in time for the next one!

2 The Newsroom : Series Premiere JUNE 24 on HBO The Newsroom is the brainchild of Aaron Sorkin, the man behind The West Wing, if that’s any indicator of what to expect for this new drama. The show will go behind the scenes at a fictional cable news channel called Atlantis, where politics, corporate influences, and personal drama all find a way into the workplace. Jeff Daniels—yes, the guy from Dumb and Dumber—plays Will McAvoy, the anchor of the network’s show News Night, who must take on the challenge of rebuilding his staff. Emily Mortimer plays the program’s executive producer. Jane Fonda has a recurring role on the show as the channel’s CEO. Alison Pill and Dev Patel also star.

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Black Carl Lee Nelson sits down with Emma Pew, front woman of one of the Valley’s top bands, Black Carl.

Tempe indie band Black Carl call their style and music “desert soul.”

It’s hard to peg the band in any certain genre, and that’s the way they like it.

“We are a mix of soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, and a few other things,” says Emma Pew, lead singer and keyboardist. “But one of the things we have been fortunate about with our sound is that it is approachable to most demographics. We are pretty diverse.

We don’t cater to one market.”

The group’s personnel came together five years ago on Valentine’s Day; they include John Krause, guitar and drums; Chad Leonard, guitar and drums; Ian Woodward, bass; Matt Noakes, guitar; and Pew. Four of the five grew up in the same Tempe schools

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and remained friends. Krause’s roommate came up with the band’s odd name while Krause was recording some funky tunes in their apartment, saying that “this is the Pink Floyd of hip-hop. You should call it Black Carl.” It stuck.

Black Carl’s first commercial recording was a full-length album, Borrowed, produced

by Bob Hoag in 2009 at Flying Blanket Studios in Mesa. The group has since released a series of seven-inch colored vinyl singles that are available on the band’s Web site, blackcarl.com.

“We all love records and vinyl and are seeing resurgence,” Pew says. “It’s a cool piece of art, too. Not a lot of groups are doing vinyl.

We’re working on a lot of new stuff right now.”

A local fan base quickly grew, as did the group’s success. Black Carl’s online Record Club offers several levels of subscriptions that include music downloads, with special gifts at the top level, such as an originaldesign T-shirt and a mystery prize. Their music can also be bought through iTunes and Amazon.

Black Carl will be showcasing their musical talents during a tour this summer in

Alaska. They have played a number of gigs in several cities in the Pacific Northwest as well as in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. In March, they spent a weekend in Detroit playing their music and gave an interview on WEDT Detroit with DJ Ann Delisi on her Essential Music show. National blog Paste Magazine recently included Black Carl in a story “10 Arizona Bands You Should Listen To Now” and likened Pew’s voice to that of British songstress Adele. Pew is honored by both the group’s status among other Valley bands and the compliment to her voice. “To be compared to Adele was amazing,” she says.

Several of the members of the group aren’t ready to give up their day jobs yet, and they’re savvy enough to know that they shouldn’t— yet.

“We’re all new to this learning experience,” Pew says. “And our families and friends have built a very sincere support net for us—all our families think this is really good, what we do. We are in the top tier of bands that play in Phoenix, but the industry is sort of messy—you have to pave your way. We can’t really even say what our expectations are now. We can set goals [both] for ourselves and collectively.” Check Black

Carl’s Web site, blackcarl.com, for more about their music, subscriptions, and concert schedule.

• sports

ASU’s New Recruiting Class Michael Torres picks apart this year’s stock of new plays and is optimistic that new head coach Todd Graham will deliver.

Photo courtesy of Steve Rodriguez.

December 2011 marked the be-

ginning of a new era for Arizona State football as the university hired Todd Graham to be the next head coach. Graham was hired after Dennis Erickson was let go after five seasons at ASU. Graham, who spent the 2011 season as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers, faced a tough task in recruiting because he had limited time to recruit for Arizona State.

National signing day was February 1, which gave Graham and his coaching staff just over a month to go on the recruiting trail and target their desired players.The result was a success, though, as Arizona State signed 23 of them.

Recruiting website Rivals. com ranked ASU thirty-eighth nationally, signing three fourstar and fifteen three-star players.

Nine players were junior college recruits. Twelve of the recruits had previously committed under Erickson, and Graham was able to maintain those players while adding 11 of his own.

One of Arizona State’s best incoming freshmen is D.J. Foster, an athlete from Scottsdale.

Foster was also pursued by nine other Pac-12 schools, including Oregon, USC, and in-state rival Arizona. Foster is one of the state’s best high school players of all time, setting records while attending Saguaro for touchdowns

and points in a career. Foster achieved these feats by showcasing his talents as both a runner and a receiver. Arizona State currently lists him as a running back, but it would be no surprise if Foster is lined up in several spots during the upcoming season. His versatility lends itself well to Head Coach Todd Graham’s offensive style. If Graham’s previous head-coaching stints at Tulsa and Pittsburgh are any indication of the excitement Arizona State will have on offense, Foster could become a college football star very soon.

The Sun Devils kept seven other in-state prospects in Arizona. Arizona Western Community College teammates Chris Young and Steffon Martin will join the Sun Devils. The two will help a defense, which allowed an average of 26.3 points a game in 2011, sixth in the Pac-12.Young is originally from Washington and Martin from Indiana. ASU will have two defensive tackles from the state of Arizona in freshman Jaxon Hood of Chandler and junior college transfer Mike Pennel of Scottsdale. Pennel, originally from Colorado, is an intriguing signing, as he is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 340 pounds, giving the Sun Devils a big force along the defensive line. Tight ends Kody Kohl of Gilbert and Darwin Rogers from Arizona Western College also signed letters of intent to attend ASU. Offensive lineman Easton Wahlstrom of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale will serve as a long snapper for the Sun Devils.

Ten of the incoming players hail from neighboring California, including four from Long Beach

WR A.J. Pickens

Poly High. Linebackers Salamo Fiso and Matthew Rowe along with wide receivers Josiah Blandin and Richard Smith will go from playing at a topnotch high school in California to shining in the desert. Another wide receiver, Alonzo Agwuenu of Mt. San Antonio Community College, will join the Sun Devils from the Golden State. Freshman linebacker Carlos Mendoza from perennial California high school football powerhouse Oaks Christian rounds out the group of linebackers. Defensive tackles Milo Jordan and Jake Sheffield will join Hood and Pennel on the defensive line, while Stephon McCray will help anchor the offensive line. Junior college transfer Oliver Johnson will give Arizona State help in the secondary.

There are also multiple players from Texas in this recruiting class. The Texas group is headlined by four-star running back Marion Grice. Grice was

ranked as the best junior college running back after rushing for 2,221 yards and 33 touchdowns at Blinn College; the same junior college former Heisman Trophy Cam Newton attended before transferring to Auburn.

Freshman defensive back Laiu Moeakiola joins Arizona State after attending Trinity high school in Texas, a school that is always a state playoff contender.

William McGehee, an offensive lineman from Navarro Junior College, is the third Texan to join Arizona State.

The future of Arizona State football certainly has potential to be great with a recruiting class like this one. Foster, Goodman and Grice may be the headliners now, but any of these recruits can make a name for himself. If Graham can bring in a group this talented in such a short time as head coach, one can only imagine what he can do with a full year under his belt.

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• HOT SHEET

No Clowning Around!

You don’t need to drive to Vegas this summer to catch Cirque du Soleil’s latest production. KOOZA will be premiering on June 9 and will continue through July in its air-conditioned Grand Chapiteau at the University of Phoenix stadium parking lot.

After a year of touring in Japan, the show will be making only four more spots in North America, with Phoenix being the only city on the West Coast to

host it. KOOZA goes back to the Cirque’s roots, combining the demanding acrobatic performance and bold slapstick humor. The show explores powerful emotions such as fear, identity, recognition, and power with a fun, light tone. The production’s fifty-

three performers will be presenting new and unprecedented approaches to their acts.

Adult tickets range from $35 to $130. Visit cirquedusoliel.com/ kooza for more information on attending this performance that has dazzled millions already.

Carne Asada, Por Favor Distrito is the latest restaurant to crop up in Scottsdale courtesy of celebrity chef Jose Garces. A second location of the one Philadelphia, Distrito

is a modern Mexican restaurant and bar that serves up an interesting interpretation of Mexican street dishes and over 100 varieties of tequila. The patio-style décor, Distrito at the Saguaro casual seating, and bright colors are fun and inviting. The eatery has a funky retro feel, with outdoor seating in its central Old Town location at the Saguaro Hotel. Distrito comes to town on the heels of Garces’ other dining establishments in the area, like Old Town Whiskey, an upscale whiskey bar also at the Saguaro.

Garces brings a taste of Mexican culture to everything he does, and he keeps it authentic, true to the culture, fresh, and exciting.

Chill Out KOOZA

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Treehouse Bakery opened a storefront in April, but baking queen Corianne Sizemore has been whipping up her delicious vegan delicacies since 2010. She starting selling her goodies at the downtown Phoenix Public Market, and to the surprise of her customers, you’d never be able to tell that the treats are made without eggs or milk. Treehouse makes cupcakes, cookies, muffins, pies, and “uncheesecakes” that are completely vegan. Everything is local, handcrafted, and organic, and all are made from all-natural 38

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ingredients. The super-cute presentation and made-with-love feeling you get when you open up the boxes are exactly what buying from local bakeries is about. Treehouse also takes custom orders for special occasions. Not sure how they do it, but hey—we’re not complaining!

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Matthew: I can’t say that I’m normally a dessert guy, but Alexandra’s

Alexandra’s Gourmet Cookie Company

Gourmet Cookie Company made a convert out of me. Beware—it’s hard to eat just one! We bought a chocolate peanut butter pie to a party recently, and it was the hit of the night! Make sure you visit their Web site to see the full list of gourmet treats. There’s a lot to choose from! alexandrasgourmetcookieco.com/

Leeann Dearing

Leeann: What an awesome find this company is! These gourmet cookies are nothing short of extraordinary! Alexandra’s is a family-run company, founded in 2002 by Chef Matt, who happens to be NVM’s Flavor columnist.

The company is named after his sister, Alexandra. So cute…. These are absolutely the most delicious cookies I’ve ever had. The white chocolateroasted walnut is my particular favorite!

Matthew: For me, this stroller was a no-brainer. It’s an incredible prod- Leeann: When we registered for our new son, now five weeks old, we uct that is easy to clean, handle, and use. Plus, it’s got great suspension, so I can take the baby on a walk or run with no problem. It’s certainly not cheap (about $600), but it has all the same features as the more expensive lines, like Bugaboo, for a few hundred dollars less. Most importantly, the baby loves it—in fact, it calms him down so much that I often use the stroller to put him to sleep at night! They should call it the Sleepababy—no joke!

test-drove a lot of strollers. The Uppababy was by far our winner! It was no surprise to find out that it’s also a celebrity favorite, but there are lots of valid reasons to love it. It’s incredibly lightweight and is easy to set up and collapse (I can do it with one hand), and it has a huge basket for those “I finally got my body back” shopping sprees. Plus, it’s a really beautiful product.

The bassinet feature for newborns is lovely and classic. We chose a khaki shade, but the stroller comes in a variety of color options!

Matthew: I’m not a Dr. Pepper fan, so needless to say, I’m not enthused about the diet version of a drink I don’t really care for. Give me a ten-calorie version of a strawberry milkshake, and then we’ll talk.

Leeann: I’ll admit it. I dabble in diet sodas. (I know, it’s awful for you.

Don’t yell at me.) I don’t have it very often, but I recently tried Dr. Pepper Ten, and I love it! It’s nice for those moments when you want something sweet but you don’t necessarily want the calories. And yes, it does (almost) taste like the delightful, full-calorie version.

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Matthew: The Dearing Studio had the privilege of doing the videography for Miss Arizona USA, and I saw firsthand the amazing benefits that pageants offer. The contestants truly grew in confidence and poise, and I have to say that the ones who stood out the most were coached by Brenna Heater, cofounder of Pageant Polished. Brenna is a top-notch acting and pageant coach. She and cofounder Krystie Dillingham offer valuable advice to contestants of all levels. These girls have packages at different price points, so no matter your budget, you can get the training you want!

Leeann: If you have ever thought about doing a local or national pageant of any kind, this Web site is the place to start! Pageant Polished offers online training classes for pageant contestants of all levels. They include detailed classes, quizzes, homework, and valuable feedback. Plus, you’re training with pageant pro Brenna Heater (Miss Arizona USA 2006, Top 15 finalist). She’s trained more winners than I can list, including the current Miss Arizona USA and Miss Arizona Teen USA! Another amazing feature of this Web site is the “eBayesque” store where you can buy and sell new or gently used pageant clothing, and you never pay a buyer or seller’s fee!

Spartan Fitness

Matthew: Once I finished my third trimester, I needed to take off a little weight. I’ve tried the P90x workout program, gym memberships, and other things, but I finally decided I needed someone else to help motivate me.

Rob has me doing workouts that I’ve never even heard of before. I’ve used other trainers before, but I’ve never had success like this. Even after a few weeks, I started to see changes in the shape of my build. He gives unique training and diet plans that give results in a shorter amount of time. That means less time in the gym…and more time changing diapers. He only takes a handful of selected clients at a time. E-mail Rob at mcmacrob@cox.net to schedule a session of sweat!

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Leeann: My husband and I hired a personal trainer to help us lose the baby weight. (Yes, husbands gain baby weight, too.) I’ll be honest: At first, I was terrified of Rob. I thought he might try to make me bench-press a baby grand piano or something. However, after he assessed my goals, I saw that that wasn’t going to be the case. Rob gave me a plan that was challenging and specific to my goals (toning and leaning). His training philosophy, “Do not live to train, train to live,” sums it up beautifully. I can’t say that the workouts are fun, but they’re fast, efficient, and most importantly, effective!

Matthew and Leeann Dearing own and operate the local Dearing Acting Studio off Shea Boulevard and 32nd Street (dearingstudio.com). Leeann is one of Dr. Bob Parson’s official Go Daddy Girls. For more of their thoughts and suggestions, follow them on Twitter @LeeannDearing and @DirectorDearing.

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

Photos courtesy of Michael Benanav and Eric Kaufman If you’re an art lover looking for a weekend trip rich with culture and experience, it’s as easy as booking a flight to Santa Fe from July 13-15. That weekend, the city will be home to the ninth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. This event is the largest of its kind, where craftsmen and women from ever y corner of the Earth come together to make their unique trade and precious traditional art available to a huge audience of the country’s many folk art enthusiasts.

About 170 artists are expected to travel to the open-air market to share their culture and sell their art. The artists themselves comprise a great variety of origin and status, making the Market that much more interesting.

Some are already celebrated craftspeople in their home countries, while others come from more humble means and are perhaps boarding a plane for the first time to come to the market.

Artists who come from developing countries are often people who earn an average of $3 a day—the political, social, and environmental tensions and instabilities make it difficult to live relatively normal lives, let alone create art.

The consistency among the artists is the quality and master craftsmanship of their work, which involve skills that have been passed down through generations of families and reflect the unique culture value of that part of the world. For tickets and details, visit folkartmarket.org.

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The W is one of Scottsdale’s more young and trendy resorts, so it’s just the place you want to be to mingle in the open air and soak up everything that is great about the Scottsdale scene. The large, expansive rooftop WET Deck and Shade Lounge create the perfect nighttime environment, with just the right amount of lighting and fresh air to socialize in style.

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NVM’s publishers,Adam and Matthew, cover the Waterfront and its environs for a cool night on the town.

Culinary Dropout at 7:45 p.m.

Culinary Dropout’s ultra-chill vibes are the perfect place to start off your evening near the Waterfront. Always a hip crowd and a drink and appetizer selection that will blow your mind! The live entertainment a few nights per week will kick off your night with great energy.

TIP No. 1

We recommend getting your evening started with the signature appetizer Soft Pretzel with Provolone Fondue and washing it down with one of their creative cocktails, like the Dirty School Girl or Smashed Irishman.

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A great place to go big and dress to impress.

This is an ideal nightlife spot where you’ll want to sport your fancy gear and accessories.

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We recommend you call ahead and arrange for bottle service at a table, as you may almost feel left out if you’re not part of that scene.

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Tip No. 2

Allow ample time to dine in this bustling venue, as the hipster wait staff is knowledgeable but sometimes hard to find.

Olive & Ivy at 9:30 p.m.

Next, stop by Olive & Ivy, Culinary’s sister restaurant, for a drink in the gorgeous outdoor patio space. Olive & Ivy is known for its exotic and beautifully crafted cuisine, which we love, but if you’re not quite looking for a meal, its warm and plush ambience makes it a great place to unwind with one of their forty-five international wine selections.

TIP No. 1

This diverse venue can be fun enough for a group pre-party or a romantic night out for a couple, so choose the indoor or outdoor seating that will best fit your scene. We prefer the more social outside patio area with canal views and great people watching.

Firehouse at 2 a.m.

There really is something here up everyone’s alley, especially if you come at the right time.

Firehouse stays open until 4 a.m., past most other spots in the area, which means you’ll see a wide variety of people rolling in late and ready to keep going! We love their late-night menu and huge outdoor patio.

Tip No. 2

Olive and Ivy boasts a solid menu of various quality drinks and tasty, exotic food, so be prepared to pay for quality.

TIP No. 1

This is a convenient and very popular after-hours hangout with some tasty food offerings to help you rejuvenate after a long night on the dance floor.

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You may call it a night if you’re not in the mood to handle pushy crowds, struggle to find seating, or learn that bottled water is $5.

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• GIVING BACK

Books for a Better World

When we arrive with books, you’d think we were bringing the students pizza and hot fudge sundaes—they are thrilled!

Spanish, labels them, packs boxes with fifty to sixty books and then ships them out. Most of the books are geared toward kindergarten through fourth grade, with a couple of titles for pre-K and a few for older kids. An average book costs about $5 to process, including international customs and shipping fees. When volunteers visit later in the year, they can tell if the books have been loved and taken care of respectfully. TLC means a new influx of books the following year. “Three hundred books stars to look like a library, and then the school can make the decision to loan to students,” Gartell says.

Money raised by BBW goes toward purchasing books. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation, food, and lodging on their journeys. They travel in pairs, with a more experienced volunteer hooked up with a newer one. All volunteers must be at least conversationally bilingual. As of April, 78 boxes have been packed solid with books ready to ship. Gartell estimates another seven will be matched to requests by Peace Corps volunteers.

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Grades 1–3 (plus a few of the older kids) with the schoolhouse in the background, 2008

Carol La Valley speaks to the volunteers and organizers of this charitable organization looking to bring the power of books to children in impoverished countries.

This summer, a group of hikers will spend several hours traversing a wet, slipper y trail in the remote jungle of Guatemala to bring books to elementary school children at the San Jose, El Espinero school. These are storybooks bursting with possibilities, all lush with photographs and illustrations of giant dinosaurs, a soccer star, a fairy princess.

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a Better World (BBW).

BBW was founded in 2000

by Kae Robb, a former Spanish teacher from Phoenix.

She passed away in 2004, but her legacy and passion for literacy live on in the organization she created. It is because of Robb that BBW has such strong ties around the Valley.

Fifty to one hundred children come from all over to go to the little school that is similar to many of the rural and frontier schools BBW services in Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico.

“These are dedicated students who come to school in this remote area,” says Allen Beach, BBW vice president.

“They know why we are there, and they are excited.”

Beach had gone to South America with BBW ever y

summer for the past eight years and has visited all of their locations, but this site is one of his favorites since he first encountered the children in 2008. In 2011, he asked students to stand up and tell what stories they especially liked. “One child told us the story of—I can’t remember the title—if my little brother could be a dinosaur instead of an annoying little brother,” Beach says. “He had the telling down to the last detail. It was so cool.”

T he eight y elementa r y schools and libraries that BBW visits subsist on shoestring budgets, so the few books these children have access to are texts or workbooks.

Most have never seen an ABC or a counting book, Dr. Seuss, or a fairy tale.

“When our volunteers come, they learn that reading can be

fun—reading is often a chore if it just a boring old textbook,” says Alice Gartell, BBW president and former general counsel for the Arizona Education Association. “We’ve been into a school with over a thousand students and not one storybook or access to storybooks. When we arrive with books, you’d think we were bringing the students pizza and hot fudge sundaes—they are thrilled!”

Gartell enjoys walking in with a box of books, drawing them out one at a time, and then watching the reactions as eyes light up and students get excited about another Curious George tale. Volunteers have nicknamed her La Reina de Los Libros, or Queen of the Books.

Children brave enough get up in front of the class and read along with a volunteer.

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There are several ways to help with this literacy effort. BBW needs marketing and fund-raising volunteers. New BBW Ambassadors in each of the host countries are welcome. A $350 donation means you can adopt a library. Friends such as those in The Pine Book Club of Pine, Arizona, held a yard sale and used the proceeds to make that happen.

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Padano lobster tail with Italian sausage, warm chocolate cake, and Maui gelato. Dine beside koi ponds and lush gardens or a show kitchen where you can watch master chefs whip up their most popular culinary creations. A private dining area is also available for small dinner parties.

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Resort Villas , an AAA Four Diamond property, begins with exhilarating fun, whether it’s a morning yoga session, hula dancing, or a stand-up paddle in the warm Pacific that’s mere steps away from your spacious villa. The sprawling surroundings of the resort offers couples much deserved privacy, while families with young ’uns and teenagers enjoy myriad activities. The outdoor pools include one for children with a pirate ship, and there are so many fun resort

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activities for all ages to participate in.

Try a morning stand-up paddle lesson, snorkeling, or kayaking in the ocean. The Westin Ka’anapali offers guests of all ages a daily “Play.Pause.Repeat” program with activities such as Hoe Wa’a outrigger canoe paddling, a botanical tour, Hawaiian language classes, ukulele lessons, and koi fishing. At the Westin Kids Club, a new playground offers children fun in the sun when they’re done playing pirate in the pool.

Dining choices abound, from delicious in-villa meals prepared by resort chefs to f lavorful delights at three restaurant and bars, including the Ocean Pool Bar & Grill.

Soak in magnificent ocean views at Pailolo Bar & Grill as you unwind with a refreshing cocktail, or sample the superb casual fare at the bistro-style sports bar. For an awardwinning Italian dining experience, look no further than Pulehu, the Italian Grill with the island name. There are barbecue grills by the poolside for picnics and two general stores within the resort for convenient grocery shopping.

The dramatic poolside setting of Pailolo Bar & Grill is perfect for soaking in magnificent ocean views or catching a brilliant Maui sunset. Relax and unwind with a refreshing cocktail, or sample the superb sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salads, and grilled selections at this casual bistro-style restaurant/bar. It’s a lively spot for sport fans to converge and celebrate their favorite game featured on large television screens at the sports bar. Don’t miss the special deals offered during happy hour.

To dine at Pulehu is to discover an Italian

The full spa menu includes massages, body treatments, facials, manicures, and pedicures. The signature treatments are refreshing and calming. The Ka’anapali Couples Ritual Massage uses a Polynesianstyle technique using pure virgin coconut oil for the massage followed by a smooth and creamy coconut crème/frangipani milk bath. The Lilikoi Fruit Melody begins with a gentle island sugarcane and lilikoi (Hawaiian passion fruit) body exfoliation followed by a decadent body wrap of lilikoi

dining experience infused with the spirit of Hawaii. Indulge in savory seafood dishes and Italian favorites that include pizzas and excellent menu choices such as Duetto of Bruschetta with Surfing Goat Dairy Cheese, mushrooms and roasted tomato, insalata Caesar with white anchovy, spaghettini and meatballs, zucca ravioli with butternut squash, Grana

For the Kids: The Westin Kids Club plans half- and full-day programs for the children.

Activities include Hawaiian crafts, nature scavenger hunts, water balloon toss, and sand castle building.

Aloha Friday: Visit this weekly craft fair featuring local vendors.

In-Villa Dining: Prepare your own meals, be they simple or extravagant. All villas have fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, convection/ microwave ovens, refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, and dinnerware.

Outdoor activities: Keep in shape in the best way with canoe rides off North Ka’anapali Beach and outdoor morning yoga and waterfitness classes.

Kai Ala Market: Guests can purchase ready-to-cook items such as marinated meats, fresh vegetables, salads, and breakfast deli fare.

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Botanical Tour: This exotic walking tour takes place every Wednesday morning. The experience is filled with factoids about the fragrant flora and life-sustaining plants cultivated by Polynesian voyagers as well as others brought to Hawaiian islands.

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The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Ka’anapali The reso rt sits on famed Ka’anapali Beach, once a playground for Hawaii’s royalty. Voted Best Beach in North America, Ka’anapali is now a playground of beach fun and watersports for all to enjoy, whether it is relaxing on the resort’s cozy beach chair cabanas or exploring watersports such as snorkeling and scuba diving, stand-up paddling, and kayaking. You can even enjoy catamaran sailing adventures with the crafts coming right up to the beach. The Four Diamond resort offers the perfect setting: great beaches, outdoor pools, excellent restaurants, full-service spa treatments, golf, water sports, and other resort activities. The resort’s well-furnished villas and spacious surroundings offer couples privacy, but if you’re planning a family trip, there are countless activities that can be tailored to your family!

Located on twelve oceanfront acres of Ka’anapali Beach, the Westin Maui Resort & Spa is surrounded by lush gardens, meandering streams, and waterfalls.

You’ll have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the West Maui Mountains from one of the 759 guest rooms and suites.

The 87,000-square-foot aquatic playground with five swimming pools and two waterslides will blow your mind—it’s one of the resort’s most popular spots. At any time of day, you can indulge

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by Westin, hear about your children’s day at Westin Kids Club; enjoy the exhilarating Wailele Polynesian Luau, and engage in a plethora of water sports, boating excursions, and beach activities.

ACTIVITIES Held oceanfront, the resort’s Wailele Polynesian Luau presents authentic performances and a sumptuous Hawaiian feast that bring to life ancient traditions and cultures, culminating in Maui’s only fivemember fire-knife dance f inale. Complimentary shuttle services are also offered for a short trip to Lahaina town with its shops, art galleries, and night life.

Lahaina was once the capital of the Hawaiian kingdom and offers historic sites and attractions. Ever see a 139-year-old banyan tree?

The resort’s refreshing enhancements at the Aloha Pavilion provide guests a stunning outdoor setting for banquets and island weddings. Soon to be

introduced is the Mind & Body Studio for yoga and Hawaiian meditation classes. Sustainability continues to play a prominent part, with resort chefs honoring the Hawaiian Ahupua’a menu at oceanfront Tropica Restaurant & Bar. Resort executive chef Garret Fujieda has created a dinner menu showcasing local produce harvested from climate zones from the mountains to the ocean.

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The resort’s Heavenly Spa is designed to create an overall wellness experience amidst its luxurious oceanfront setting with breathtaking views of famed Ka’anapali Beach. The spa’s main inspiration and trademark, the locally-grown lavender from upcountry Maui, is incorporated into many of its unique treatments such as the Heavenly Body wrap. The subtle herbal fragrance appeals to both men and women and is known to calm nerves, relieve stress and insomnia, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing and serenity.

The Heavenly Spa has received severa l recognitions, most recently Spa magazine’s 2011 Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Award. It is the third consecutive win for the spa; it was also recognized as Favorite Resort/Hotel Spa in Hawaii & South Pacific in 2009 and 2010. It also made Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Top 250 Spas and was named one of the Top Five Hotel Spas in Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “World’s Best Spas.”

Unique treatments such as the Heavenly Body Wrap, which uses a rich lavender sugar scrub, and CoffeeBerry Facial with light coffee bean and vanilla fragrance are just a few indulgences of the spa. There are also water therapies, facial skin care, and traditional Hawaiian massages such as Lomi Lomi Massage. There is also a full-service beauty salon with hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, makeup services, and bridal party preparation.

The Heavenly Spa at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is also the first spa in Hawaii to offer spa treatments using the PRIORI skin care line. PRIORI offers Cosmeceuticals, Superceuticals, and Natureceuticals anti-aging skin care. The Natureceuticals skin care line includes CoffeeBerry treatments that incorporate the very best natural active ingredients to support the anti-aging action of the CoffeeBerry extract, nature’s most potent botanical antioxidant. The CoffeeBerry extract has three times more antioxidants than green tea.

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The 29 suites are individually designed, in contemporary décor.

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DINING The resort’s beachfront restaurant serves breakfast daily and dinner Wednesdays through Sundays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with the only oceanfront seating available on Ka’anapali Beach. Island-caught fish, delicious steaks, and farm-fresh ingredients are scrumptiously prepared and served to you in a tropical setting of waterfalls and flickering tiki torches. The Tropica Bar is open until 10 p.m. and serves up a Mai Tai featuring Maui Pineapple Rum, exclusive to the resort.

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Scheduling Your Social Media To tweet, or not to tweet? That is the question for many entrepreneurs who may not be using social media in the way they could be. Adam Toren and Matthew Toren provide an easy-to-implement schedule to make the most of social media for your business.

We’ve all rolled our eyes at the repetitive

spam mails from companies you’d rather never hear from. And it’s probably pretty hard to think of a company off the top of your head that doesn’t contact quite “enough,” right? You’ve likely forgotten about them!

Just as in e-mail marketing, having a successful social media presence is all about finding that delicate balance between those in-your-face marketing plans and ones you can’t remember getting.

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• Monday morning: Write and schedule two or three tweets to post at spaced-out intervals throughout the day. Ask a question, provide exciting information, or take a poll.

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Join in a hot trending conversation on Twitter or Facebook. These sites get all the quick action. The more you converse on others’ posts, the more your company will be recognized.

• Tuesday and Thursday: Respond to blog comments and post new photos or exciting information, such as discounts or special deals, to Facebook.

• Friday afternoon: Survey your traffic on all your sites. What is drawing a response? Where else should you focus next week? Take notes for next week.

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A person could spend hours upon hours managing all of this. Designing and sticking to a clear schedule is the best way to maintain consistency in providing interesting information that your followers will value.

There are several Web apps that will allow multiple updates on all types of social media all at once. Hootsuite is one of the most popular among small businesses—it does a great job of allowing an individual or business to update on this one site and push the information to the associated Facebook, Twit-

ter, LinkedIn, and handful of other social sites and blogs. This is a huge time saver and one of the best ways to manage a social media schedule. Sites like Hootsuite are known as social media dashboards; they allow one individual to schedule updates, posts, and pictures to publish at designated times of the day from a computer or on the go with a smartphone.

Once you find a dashboard app you like, how do you know when to schedule posts?

Here’s a basic recommended schedule for the average business:

Twice a Day, Morning and Afternoon • Check the business Facebook page for activity and respond if necessary.

• Check LinkedIn. Reply to emails and comments if applicable.

• Look at Twitter to check for activity and respond to @replies.

• Fly through the Twitter feed to check for relevant posts. Retweet or comment as they would apply.

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• Update new content to Facebook: a new video, late-breaking news, an article link, an inspirational quote or photo. Remember: Keep it professional.

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• Send out LinkedIn invitations to new connections made within the past week to build a stronger connection in the relationship.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for a LinkedIn recommendation from established relationships.

• Spend five to ten minutes brainstorming ways to change up your content and your approach for posting, and research what others are looking at and trending to be able to reach a greater audience.

• Set up and update saved searches in Hootsuite to scan what topics are being read and which have the most responses.

• If necessary, reorganize and build new Twitter lists to boost ongoing conversations and reach out further via retweeting.

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• TECHNOLOGY which tells of how the Greek army was able to get armed men inside the walls of Troy inside a large wooden horse. In computer terms, Trojans describe something that seems OK but is doing something malicious in the background. They are often delivery mechanisms for other types of malware. A common Trojan strategy is to embed malware inside software that claims to be protecting you against the very same threat. Now, that is a wicked trick!

Worms are designed to use your network connections to infect other systems. They can get inside your home file-sharing network and infect all your systems. They can also find their way into your e-mail system as they send copies to all the people they find in your address book.

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without checking e-mail or surfing the net? The same network connections also provide the most common route for outsiders to attack and infect your computers. If you want to avoid costly and frustrating downtime, commit yourself to learning about malware and how you can take easy steps to protect yourself.

There are many terms related to the nasty software that is out there, but do you know what they all mean? Here is a short malware primer.

Malware tends to be used as the overall collective term that describes all the different types of malicious software that could attack your computer. The most common categories are viruses,

spyware, Trojan horses, and worms.

Viruses represent a grouping of malware that acts similarly to their biological namesake. They are characterized by their ability to replicate and spread throughout your computer as well as hold the risk of infecting others. The virus itself has two parts, one that creates its intended mischief and the other that looks to attach itself to other files and programs in your system as well as transmit itself to people you know, typically through e-mail and file sharing.

Spyware does exactly what you would expect—it spies on you. This can range from annoying to downright frighten-

ing. A common annoying form of spyware is called adware.

Many “free” or low-cost software packages are supported by advertising, and this is the cost you pay, if you don’t mind the annoyance. Some go much further; based on what the spy portion of the software learns about your buying habits, it will constantly offer up advertising and pop-up windows that can become so bad that you won’t get any useful work done. The nasty versions of spyware are often keystroke loggers, which can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers.

Trojans take their name from the story of the Trojan horse,

• Install reputable and good-quality malware protection. Don’t skimp on protecting your computer and data. Do your research, and install something today.

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• Stay current. The bad guys don’t stand still, so you need to make sure you keep up with them. Make sure your protection is set to auto-update their databases. Has your situation changed? Do you need a different protection strategy?

• Set up regular scans. Just as with a regular virus, if you can’t avoid it, early detection is key. Set up weekly or even daily scans, and don’t ignore warnings.

• Don’t turn firewalls off! Firewalls are part of the protection scheme that monitors potential intrusions. Sometimes, they stop good software from working.

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• Think before you click. Help yourself with a good dose of common sense. Why would you open an attachment from somebody you don’t know? If a message from a friend inviting you to visit some Web site doesn’t sound like that person, it probably isn’t. A quick call or text will verify whether someone you know actually sent it.

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You can still maintain the mantra of “less is more” this summer without having to sacrifice protection. A Ph-balanced beauty regimen and a healthy diet that avoids starchy and sugary foods and includes protein and fiber make up the best beauty routine under the sun.

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MOISTURIZE Simply put, moisturizing is your skin’s best defense against dry or humid heat.

Moisturizers combined with sunscreen are always a must, especially during the summer.

The summer temps tend to make skin oilier as it struggles to protect itself against the tough heat, so moisturizers that reduce oiliness are incredibly helpful. Lightweight moisturizers with natural antioxidant ingredients will hug your skin and protect it from the elements while also eliminating shine. Moisturize your face and neck after each cleansing and before applying makeup with lotions like Avon Mark For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 ($18) or Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion with Pump ($24.50) for all-day moisture.

Just as your wardrobe needs to transition to lighter, breezier clothes for the summer, so does your skin have different needs for makeup. You can ditch the heavy cover-up of foundation that ultimately will give you that “melting” effect once you’re out in the sun. In place of your foundation, first apply a moisturizer with SPF protection and then a primer to help makeup stay put on your skin.

Next, apply a tinted moisturizer over face and neck and loosely brush on a mineral or foundation powder. For normal or dry skin, Bobbi Brown’s SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer ($40) or Laura Mercier’s Illuminated Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($42) will give you awesome, even coverage and the look of a beautiful sun-kissed glow in just your shade.

Your skin will feel refreshed, and you will feel confident that your makeup is secure and long lasting. Complement your lightweight look with waterproof eyeliner and mascara to avoid runniness.

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the Valley’s most skilled and recognizable pro golfers, Tom Lehman does a great deal to support the golf community he’s grown to love.

He has long had a reputation for his enormous contribution to charities throughout his more than 30-year professional career. The game of golf has always carried a tradition of philanthropy and support of important causes, which is something Lehman has embraced and dedicated himself to. He has certainly had his share of exciting moments as a professional golfer, most notably his 1996 Open Championship title, and he’s still going strong.

Last year, Lehman was voted by his peers as the Player of the Year, making him the first to collect top honors on not only the Champions Tour but also the Nationwide Tour in 1991 and the PGA Tour in 1996.

He also earned his first Charles Schwab Cup, whose tournament will again be taking place at the Cochise Course at the Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale later this year. The highlight of his year was when he won his second career major championship on the Champions Tour and the third title of the season at the Regions Tradition.

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• TOM LEHMAN FEATURE So far in 2012, Lehman has been a hard-luck runner-up at the Insperity Championship, when Fred Funk birdied four of the last five holes to nip him by a stroke on the Tournament Course at the Woodlands CC. “I played really well in Houston, and had a great chance to win,” Lehman says. “Funk played just a little bit better. It was one of those ones where somebody won and nobody lost, which is always nice. But not winning really kind of irritated me, and to be honest, I walked off the last green very unhappy.”

When it comes to this year, Lehman says he’s been giving his knees some rest and working on getting stronger for the more active post-May months.

“I played 29 tournaments last year, so I came into this season basically worn out” he says. “I was ready to play when the bell rang earlier in the year, but I think my game is back in high gear.” Lehman says his game plan of taking it easy in the earlier months to get into better shape has paid off and that he’s accomplished his goals. “My game is good, my knees are

Golf is all about enthusiasm.

If you’re not enthusiastic and excited to tee it up then you should probably stay home. feeling a lot better, I have lost some weight, I’m stronger, and I’m excited about playing,” he says.

Lehman’s enthusiasm for the game after a nearly three-decades-long career is admirable.

He feels challenged and is motivated to prove himself, even after such huge accomplishments.

He is inspired by the nature of golf as a sport, and he knows that a professional golfer has to prove him or herself, tour after tour, year after year.

“That’s the one thing that I love about professional golf, quite frankly almost more than anything—you have to keep earning your way year after

There are no freebies out there. You get what you deserve. There are no guarantees... it’s a very pure form of competition.

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year,” Lehman says. “There are no freebies out there. You get what you deserve. There are no guarantees. No promises. I don’t think you should be owed anything. If you can play, then you play, and if you can’t play, then you don’t. Therefore, it’s a very pure form of competition. You’ve got to continue to earn and continue to perform.”

In 2010, Lehman was the recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, which is presented annually to a player sharing the late pro’s respect for the traditions of the game, his commitment to uphold the game’s heritage of charitable support, and his professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport though his dress and conduct. Earlier in 2001, Lehman was presented w ith the Charles Bartlett Award by the Golf Writers Association of America for his unselfish contributions to golf. The high praise from his peers is well deserved, as his charitable spirit has helped many over the years.

Lehman has raised several million dollars through his charity tournament, held in his native Minnesota, with much of its proceeds aimed at the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Since moving to the Valley with his wife, Melissa, and their four children, he has also been actively involved with a Phoenix program called Match Point, which pa i rs mentoring adults with troubled children.

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to translate that same energy into serving his community is a testament to how much is possible with the right amount of focus and motivation.

“Golf is all about enthusiasm,” Lehman says. “If you’re not enthusiastic and excited to tee it up, then you should probably stay

home. There are times when you feel really motivated, and good golf promotes that. And then there are other times where you feel like you’re just getting in your own way and making mistakes, and you’re unhappy and frustrated. So in those situations, you either go well, heck with it, or you try harder.”

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• RELATIONSHIPs

Horrible Dating Profiles and the Men Who Post Them Dating and relationship expert Lea Haben has some tips for men who might be having trouble with online dating. Make your first impression count for something and reflect who you really are.

It’s been well over a decade since Internet

dating became a socially acceptable practice, and yet I am surprised that common sense still seems to elude a number of men when it comes to posting profile pictures. I have been showing my clients over the last nine years how to present themselves online in the best light. I have come up with some tips for men when it comes to posting profile pictures. If you aren’t happy with the results you are getting online, it’s probably because of the way you are presenting yourself. Take note, gentlemen—these tips are good ones.

Remember, people react visually, so splurge and get some professional photos to help you make a good first impression.

• Keep you shirt on! We are sick to death of seeing you shirtless in the bathroom mirror, taking photos of yourself with your phone.

• We don’t want to see your frat-boy antics. First impressions do count. If we see you boozing it up in your profile shot, the conclusion that we will come to is that you are immature and a party animal.

• Cary Grant was the last man who made smoking look cool. Smoking is unhealthy

and is reported to be on a steady decline.

Don’t post pictures of you smoking.

• Don’t be a player. We don’t want to see your escapades at Hooters. Don’t post pictures of yourself surrounded by other women, or worse yet, the one with the woman you tried to crop out of the photo.

• You look ridiculous wearing your sunglasses all the time. Women want to see your eyes, so don’t hide behind cheap lenses. Eyes are the windows of the soul, and we want to know what you are hiding.

How do you want to be seen? Immature and irresponsible? Or potential relationship material? The choice is yours. Put some time and effort into the photos that you select for your dating profile. These images will determine who and what kind of woman will want to date you.

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• HEALTH

Weathering Your Workout LeAnne Bagnall helps to pinpoint some of the most common signs to look for when exercising outdoors in the summer months. landscape has plenty of adventure to offer any fitness enthusiast who longs for the great outdoors.

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dreaded “five months of summer,” with their three-digit temperatures and stagnant heat to complicate your exercise routine.

You don’t have to forgo your fitness in the summertime—just be aware of the risks for heat-related illnesses and plan ahead.

Whether you live for running, biking, hiking, or soccer, practicing intense exercise in extreme heat can put you in danger of sustaining serious health complications.

When we’re focused on the game or reaching that fifth mile, we sometimes forget to pay attention to the warning signs our body is trying to give us. Weakness, dry mouth,

confusion—these are all indications of heat illnesses. To avoid these risks, prevention is the first step. Fifteen minutes before beginning your workout, consume two glasses of water, generously apply sunscreen, and wear a hat and sunglasses. Schedule your workouts either in the early morning or evening so as not to be exposed to the sun’s peak hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check the weather forecast before stepping outdoors.

Keep track of time so you don’t overexert yourself, and take regular water breaks in between. Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing during your exercise, and then immediately change afterward to prevent sweat-soaked, clinging fabrics from irritating your skin.

Now, be ready for intervention. Know the symptoms of heat-related illness. Heat illnesses are most commonly triggered by dehydration. Dehydration occurs when your body temperature rises and you haven’t consumed enough water to replace what your body has sweated out in its attempt to cool down. Your mouth will feel dry, your head might ache, and eventually, your body will stop producing sweat altogether. Now you’re in big trouble. To prevent dehydration, it is vital to consume enough water throughout your workout, even when you’re not thirsty. However, be cautious not to overconsume water, as this could result in hyponatremia, a condition characterized by reduced sodium in the blood and which poses just as much of a threat to your health as does water deprivation. In addition to drinking water, you need to replenish your body’s salt and electrolytes that are lost through sweat. Sports drinks or sodium capsules work best for this, but stay away from caffeinated, sugary, and alcoholic beverages, which intensify dehydration. Take a water bottle or hydro-pack with you on your run, and drink plenty of water after your workout is complete.

When your body temperature becomes abnormally high, as it does from exposure to hot, humid weather combined with your body’s natural heat production, you may feel dizzy or faint and experience headaches, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting. These symptoms are a result of heat

exhaustion, brought on by your body’s inability to rehydrate itself after losing too much water and salt from sweating. Heat exhaustion can send your body temperature to 104 degrees or more, which is considered a medical emergency, Heat exhaustion can sometimes escalate to heatstroke, which tends to mimic the symptoms of a heart attack. The person may seem disoriented and wobbly, and the skin may feel clammy.

Other frightening symptoms are flushed skin, rapid heartbeat, difficult breathing, altered mood, hallucinations, fainting, seizures, or becoming comatose. Young children, the elderly, and those who work in the sun or high temperatures are most at risk for heatstroke.

It is important to take immediate action when these symptoms occur. Call 911, and while you’re awaiting response, place the individual in a shaded area, remove any clothing possible, fan them to induce sweat, and apply cool water and ice packs on their skin. Without professional medical treatment, heatstroke can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and death.

Extreme heat also has the potential to cause temporary blindness in some individuals. People with multiple sclerosis or a history of optic neuritis are at risk for Uhthoff’s Phenomenon, which involves loss of sight due to high core-body temperature and extreme heat. Ohthoff’s Phenomenon is considered to be temporary, but some rare cases have ended in permanent sight loss among this particular population.

Sunburn may seem like a “normal” summertime annoyance, but burns should be treated with just as much caution as other heat-related health threats. Skin cancer is the nation’s leading form of cancer—melanoma being the deadliest—with 58,094 cases of melanoma diagnosed in 2007, according to the CDC. All it takes is no more than five sunburns in a person’s lifetime to risk having skin cancer. Don’t play with fire—just practice safe sun. Wear sunscreen with 30 SPF or higher, and treat burnt skin with gentle care. Get medical care for severe cases.

It’s okay to embrace the spectacular scenic views of Camelback Mountain or Encanto Park as you venture into summer, but indoor exercise or swimming are terrific alternatives that can keep you cool and fit during heat waves. Get your fair share of exercise and sunshine this summer, but without the burn.

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• GOLF

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you understand what causes what. That’s what makes Tour players great, by the way—they have a crystal-clear picture of what this tip is all about: club face and path.

If you’re in the process of taking golf lessons and you’re currently slicing the ball, I have some news that you might find interesting. The slice at impact is an open club face. Most of us try to correct that shot subconsciously by swinging over the top or out to in through impact.

If you’re interested in changing the path of your golf swing through impact, you must fix the club face first. In simple terms, the path to a large degree is a byproduct of the club face—period!

The club face is controlled by two factors: (a) Position of your hands on the club at address and (b) The tension in your hands while gripping the club at address.

The position of your hands at address can be in one of three positions: weak grip (as shown in Picture 1, neutral grip (as shown in Picture 2, and strong grip (as shown in Picture 3). Remember when we talk weak, neutral, and strong with the grip, those are just golf

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If you answer yes to any of the following questions, your game is probably in need of some help: • When I slice the ball, do I take my top hand and turn it more to the left?

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terms—they do not have anything to do with strength. When your hands are in a weak position, the V’s of your hands are pointing toward your chin. If the grip is neutral, the V’s are pointing at your right ear, which forms a neutral grip. If the grip is strong, the V’s are pointing at your right shoulder, which forms a strong grip.

Remember, the stronger we grip the club, the more it allows for the face to rotate through impact. If we’re looking to hit that perfect draw, the club face at impact is slightly closed to the path. That seems to be everyone’s dream shot. Because of the lack of our understanding of the club face and its function, most of us never reach that stage in our golf swing. Approximately 85 percent of all golfers slice the ball.

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• AUTO Trends

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Made in the U.S.A. Jewelry expert Scott Bohall explains how to buy smart when it comes to American-made jewelry. Make sure you know that what you’re buying wasn’t actually made abroad!

Despite the insistence from some quarters

Car expert Greg Rubenstein tests out the 2012 Toyota Prius c, a fuel-efficient, economic car that’s fun to drive and full of the latest features.

The letter c in the new 2012 Toyota Prius c is supposed to stand for city. A week’s worth of testing proved it might better be represented by cute, capable, or even cheap—the latter as in “frugal.”

Decked out in a color that Toyota labels “habanero,” this bright-orange Prius did attract parking lot attention. While its corporate cousin Yaris tends to blend in, this model has stronger angles and creases that catch the eye. For a subcompact four-door, it’s a pleasing-enough design. However, whether it’s “cute” or “chopped” rests in the eye of the beholder.

Beyond its looks, what every Prius is really about is fuel economy and making a social statement while delivering it. In the Prius c, Toyota has created the ultimate economy car and then plugged in enough features to make you forget that its primary purpose is to save gas.

Offered with four levels of trim—cleverly called One, Two, Three, and Four—the Prius c delivers an impressive list of upscale goodies, even at the lowest-priced One level, which

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that we should “buy American,” it may interest you to know that not much jewelry is actually made in the United States. Most gold chains are made in Italy. Most watches are made in Switzerland, Japan, or China.

Much of the low-end jewelry is made in India, China, and Thailand. Finding U.S.made jewelry is very difficult. I just won a bet with

sells for less than $20,000. Those amenities include a 3.5-inch full-color multiinformation display with Bluetooth, hands-free phone capability, USB port with iPod connectivity, automatic climate control, tilt-telescopic steering wheel with hands-free controls, remote keyless entry with power locks, and power windows.

All levels of Prius c also get a 1.5-liter fourcylinder engine combined with a 144-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack, mated to a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. The Prius drivetrain is a proven system designed to last for the life of the vehicle. To protect the lives of its occupants, there’s an array of safety equipment more typically offered in upscale vehicles.

These features include electronic stability and traction-control systems, whiplash reduction seats, seat belt pretensioners, and nine air bags.

Our test Prius c was the Four, coming in at a base of $23,230. With a range-topping astested cost of just more than $25,000, it had luxury rarely found in the subcompact class.

Those amenities included heated front seats wrapped in leather-like SofTex upholstery— six-way adjustable for the driver and four-way

adjustable for the front passenger, a 6.1-inch multifunction touch screen with navigation, 18-inch premium alloy wheels, heated power side mirrors with turn signal indicators, and a power moon roof with sliding sunshade.

There is so much content stuffed into this smallest of Prius models that—from the inside, at least—it’s easy to forget that this is a hyper-mpg car. One glance at the economy readout on the multifunction display will quickly remind you that this is among the best of the best.

Rated at 53 miles per gallon city and 46 mpg highway, this Prius c returned an observed 49 mpg in combined driving. With three driving modes—electric, economy, and normal—it is possible to regularly exceed the city rating.

Beyond these impressive fuel economy numbers, the Prius c is an engaging, fun car to drive. It’s not fast off the line, but it scoots away from a start with authority, corners with control, and stops smartly. The only significant fault is a tad too much wind noise at freeway speeds, but the six-speaker stereo takes care of that.

The Prius c sets a new mark for inexpensive affluence, combining a fun drive with safety and exceptional fuel economy. Toyota has a winner in this cute car.

another jeweler who told me he likes a certain manufacturer because it’s in New York. After a few phone calls, we discovered that the jewelry is made in Hong Kong! Nicely made baubles, but not in New York.

Anything made in any country, including ours, says nothing of the item’s quality, be it

good, bad, or middling. But knowing where something is made gives you accountability. I bought some really inexpensive pearl chokers once that had around 500 pearls in each. My cost was $100 per piece, and we sold them for $140 each. When the first one broke, we figured the cost to restring them in the U.S. was $140! It made more sense to just give someone a new one. Lesson learned.

If you are buying a pair of earrings or a pendant that shows little wear-and-tear, workmanship is not a huge factor. On the other hand, if you are buying a ring or bracelet that comes in physical contact with many things all day, workmanship is indeed a huge factor. A great question to ask when buying is “What happens if something breaks or a gem comes out?” At least you will know up front how long you would be without your item and if you would have to pay for it.

Buying American gems can be interesting. Montana has sapphires. California and Maine have deposits of tourma l ine. A r iz ona has turquoise, peridot, amethyst, malachite, and many other stones.

The Midwest has some great agates. Utah has some fantastic dinosaur bone. Meteorite (thanks to a TV show) has found new popularity. Although it may be millions of years old and not originally from our planet, meteorite is cool for some people to make jewelry with.

If you are really interested in buying something mined or made in America, ask for proof that is really from the U.S. If you want a jeweler to make something with an American-mined gem, ask to see something already made from that gem. Buying American is a great idea if it truly is from America. If you don’t know jewelry, know your jeweler.

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• FITNESS

Want to Lose Body Fat? Then Eat! If you think cutting way back on the calories will get you the body you want—think again.

The following is an explanation from the ShareCare Web site that explains how your body’s metabolism works and how to lose fat the healthy way.

Starving won’t make body fat go away.

Skipping meals makes your body think it is starving and activates all your body’s defenses meant to protect it from starvation. Our bodies have developed a variety of strategies to hold on to calories more efficiently if they don’t know when your next meal will be.

This response to meal skipping is called the “starvation response.” It kicks in when women eat fewer than 800–1,200 kilocalories and men eat fewer than 1,200–1,800 kilocalories per day. The starvation response results in a slowed metabolism. Your body uses its own muscle as fuel, and calories are quickly converted to fat.

Because body fat is simply stored calories, your goal should be to burn more calories than you consume. A sure way to increase metabolism is to increase muscle-to-fat ratio with resistance training. In terms of caloric burn, running, swimming, jumping rope, biking exercises, and circuit training are all intense activities that will help you burn more calories. If fat loss is your primary

concern, remember to follow an appropriate meal plan based on your preferences and caloric needs as well as incorporate resistance training into your programming. Resistance training will help you burn calories during activity but will a lso help you burn more calories all day as you develop lean body mass.

When you build lean muscle mass, the additional muscle requires additional energy, which raises resting metabolic rate, or the amount of calories your body burns while at rest. Adding muscle to your body burns fat because muscle needs energy to survive.

Muscle serves as a primary energy consumer for your body. Every pound of muscle burns between 50 and 150 calories a day just to sustain itself, while every pound of fat only feeds on one to three calories. Think of it as a raging fire. Toss a log into it, and it’ll burn it up pretty quickly. But your fat is more like one lit match—it would take years for that match to burn the log. Add just a little more muscle, and you’ll use more energy and store less fat.

And that makes it an even more efficient exercise for burning fat than cardiovascular training.

Every pound of muscle burns between 50 and 150 calories a day just to sustain itself, while every pound of fat only feeds on one to three calories.

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Another way is to eat small meals every three hours.

This works for many reasons:

Food digestion itself burns calories.

• A steady stream of healthy mini-meals prevents desperate binges.

• Small meals control fat storage.

• Nutrients are effectively utilized.

• Complex carbohydrates plus lean proteins and “healthy” fats stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels, preventing the post-lunch energy crashes.

• Muscles develop better and break down less with steady flow of protein.

To lose a pound of fat, a person needs to “burn” 3,500 calories. To lose one pound a week, you need to burn 500 calories more than you consume (500 calories time seven days equal 3,500 calories). This can be accomplished through an increase in exercise, a decrease in calories eaten, or a combo of the two.

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• FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

The Young-atHeart Dad

GIFTS FOR DAD The Clean-Cut Dad Getting pampered isn’t just for the ladies! If your dad loves the feeling of a haircut and a clean shave, you can’t go wrong with a visit to V’s Barbershop. The classic-style barbershop opened in 1999 with the goal of bringing the special experience to the Valley for men of all ages and generations. A visit to V’s will be a relaxing, calming one for a dad who rarely takes out time for himself. With several other out-of-state locations, V’s is bringing back the friendly customer- and communityoriented service that only a classic barbershop can offer for men. It’s a great thing for fathers and sons to do together! This

year, when you purchased a V’s gift card valued at $45 or higher, you’ll get a custom V’s T-shirt, the perfect way for Dad to remember the experience for years after!

The Old-School Dad This set of whiskey stones is for the kind of Dad that sips a glass of fine single malt after work with a book. The handmade all-natural stones are made in Vermont, where soapstone making is an old tradition for lovers of fine whiskeys and bourbons. These stones will give the beverage a slight chill and won’t melt and water down the balance of the drink’s flavor. They are made of talc, so they won’t scratch the glass. All you have to do is store them in the freezer before use and wash them by hand after—and Dad will enjoy his whiskey in a whole new way. A set of glasses will make a good addition to this gift as well. You can find the ones shown at Sur La Table, located in Kierland Commons at 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale. A bottle of Dad’s favorite would round it all off real well!

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The TechSavvy Dad

than an e-reader— he’ll have access to all kinds of digital content, including streaming movies and television shows. Its compact size makes it ideal for traveling and commuting.

If Dad’s picky about his technology, make sure he knows that it uses a version of the Android operating system, making it as fast and reliable as he expects. Order it online at amazon.com.

The Kindle Fire is a 7-inch fullcolor multitouch-display tablet version of the original Amazon.com e-book reader. The original Kindle revolutionized the way we read, and the Fire takes it above and beyond.

Released late last year, it’s praised as one of the strongest devices to compete against Apple’s iPad. This year, instead of buying Dad more hard copies of his favorite genre, order a Kindle Fire! It’s so much more

The Outdoorsy Dad

The WellDressed Dad Mrporter.com, the men’s equivalent to popular women’s online shopping destination netaporter.com, is a terrific resource for a fashionforward dad who only buys the best.

Browse through hundreds of deals and designer exclusives from over 160 top brands like Balenciaga, Jil Sander, and Marc by Marc Jacobs. New items and brands are added on a weekly basis, and there are no annoying shipping charges. The site has an extraspecial service called the Ultimate Shoe Subscription

Powerful and nimble enough to take you pretty much anywhere you want to go, Lyric handles the roughest terrain with ease. Its high ground clearance, maneuverability, portability, and rock-solid frame make it as ideal for off-roading as it is for running to the store. With a range of up to twenty-five miles from a single battery charge, this rugged three-wheel electric stand-up scooter is the right combination of wallet-friendly affordability, planet-friendly efficiency, and sense-of-fun-friendly awesomeness. The Lyric is perfect for a Dad who golfs—there’s even a special model made specifically for riding on green and holding all his golf equipment. They operate at just a few cents per mile, meaning your Dad won’t be emptying his wallet to use and maintain it. It’s a gift that’s highly functional and a smart buy, which is something most fathers can appreciate. For more information, visit lyricnorthvalley.com

that makes the perfect present for Dad. All you have to do is call in and speak to one of mrporter.com’s “personal shoppers”; then, come Father’s Day, Dad will receive a customized card in the mail that will allow him to choose one pair of shoes from the site every month for the rest of year.

(Shown here are the Dolce and Gabbana Leather Derby Shoes.) The personal shoppers will be on hand for Dad anytime to help him to sift through the load of online selections to find pairs that will suit his style all year long.

Keep in mind the old saying that begins “The way to a man’s heart,” and you’ll be inspired this Father’s Day to treat Dad to a great lunch at the Verde Canyon Railroad’s Copper Spike Café, located 25 miles from Sedona in Clarkdale, and then board the train with him for a fun-filled afternoon. Dad will delight in the historical narration of the once-flourishing copper mines

and the rugged men who completed this rail line in 1912. He’ll sport a boyish grin as the train passes through the 680-foot manmade tunnel and over the lofty S.O.B. trestle-style bridge.

A trip to the Verde Canyon Railroad this year is for the Dad who seeks adventure and loves

activity and nature. It will be something special for him and also something the whole family can enjoy together. Spending time together while doing something Dad is sure to enjoy is what Father’s Day is all about! Get directions and make reservations at verdecanyonrr.com.

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Celebrity Fight Night is one of the top charity events in the country, bringing hundreds of famous figures to the Valley for a great cause.

Throughout the event’s 18-year history, Fight Night has raised $80 million, with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. Celebs of all kinds—actors, musicians, athletes—come together to participate in a huge live auction to raise funds that benefit countless lives. During this event, Celebrity Fight Night 2012 raised $9.1 million! It’s great to see such a worthy and exciting tradition continue on with so much success in the Valley!

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The 5th Annual “Dine with your Dog” event happened on a beautiful spring day in full bloom, perfect for the occasion. Dine with your Dog is hosted by Phoenix Children’s Hospital to benefit their Animal Assisted Therapy Program. This program brings a group of dogs to the hospital every day to make rounds visiting patients and families. Research shows that interacting with animals provides many physical and emotional benefits, lowering blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety. The pet therapy dogs at Phoenix Children’s Hospital help patients by them their unconditional love in the way only a dog can. The program is funded solely through philanthropy, which makes events like Dine with your Dog even more special.

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The Caepe School is a K-8 nonprofit, college preparatory private school that serves students in Anthem and surrounding communities.

Check out one of their exciting events during which proud parents came together to watch their students perform.

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• event calendar

JUNE 7 THROUGH JULY 8

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Sunday Night Concert Series

Enjoy a free outdoor concert at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park every Sunday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Some of the Valley’s hottest local bands of all genres will be heading to the park to play—check out the park’s website to see which night is perfect for you to attend.

In June and July, look forward to seeing these bands at The JJ’s, Groove Merchants, Rock Lobster, Chuck E. Baby and the All-Stars, Furious George, and Mogollon.

emerging visual artist each month. For June, they will be presenting the work of Sebastien Millon, a quirky visual artist whose newest set of imagery features an array of malevolent rabbits. His work is full of “mischief, mayhem, sweetness, absurdity, and random fun,” as the gallery’s Web site gleefully states. You can buy Millon’s latest art prints at Practical Art—check out all his work at sebastienmillon.com. And if you haven’t stopped by the Practical Art space in Phoenix, it’s a must-do! Find out about all their doings at practical-art.com.

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Thirty of the state’s top chefs come together to create an unforgettable meal for event guests at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. Each chef puts together his or her own twelveperson table to set the ambience for their special five-course meal. The chef will also set up a cooking station at the table so that the lucky guests can see them in action preparing various themed dishes. The event is sponsored

by Mayo Clinic and hosted by the American Liver Foundation’s Desert Southwest Division—money raised through this treat benefits a worthy cause.

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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein The Danny Boyle-directed smash hit is back again this summer by popular demand! This time, Phoenix Art Museum brings the company back to the Valley for another go. The play will be recorded live in London and simulcast at the Phoenix Art Museum for viewing. The Mary Shelley classic is brilliantly adapted by Boyle in his theatrical debut and is a testament to the versatility of his talent. Jonny Lee Miller, who is known for his work in Boyle’s Trainspotting, will play Dr. Frankenstein on the 24th and the Monster will be played by Benedict Cumberbatch; they’ll switch roles on the 13th. Phoenix Art Museum is the only place you can catch Frankenstein in the Valley, so buy your tickets at phxart.org.

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Sebastien Millon at Practical Art

Practical Art is a gallery space and art store that exclusively features handcrafted artworks made by over 90 local Arizona artisans. They carry everything from glassware to knits and stationery. Along with the regularly featured functional art show, the gallery hosts an

A lineup of some of the most popular bluegrass names make up what will be the sixth annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival held at the Los Abrigados Resort and Spa Creekside. The festival will feature Grammy award-winning artists Tim O’Brien and Bryan Dutton, a new group called the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, Muskellunge Bluegrass, and Run Boy Run. The afternoon event runs noon until 6 p.m. at the bucolic setting on the bank of Oak Creek on the resort grounds.

Los Abrigados will provide a special lunch for the festivalgoers.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Two of rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival’s founding members, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, have reunited for a “Songs of a Lifetime” world tour. They will take the stage at the Ovations Live Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino to play some of their classic legendary tunes like “Susie Q” and “Proud Mary.” Creedence Clearwater Revival is a seminal country-rock band and has long been recognized as one of the most influential bands of the ’60s and ’70s. Cook and Clifford continue to tour with a group of other talented musicians who came together in the ’90s. It’s a show not to be missed by CC&R fans.

Independence Day Music Festival Unconditional JUNE 19–21, 26–28

Herberger’s Lunch Time Theater presents Unconditional

Herberger recently announced a new event series called Lunch Time Theater , which includes Tuesday through Thursday shows taking place on the above dates at 12:10 p.m. on the Kax Stage, with tickets at only $6.

Unconditional is produced by Class 6 Theatre and will feature local artist Dustin Loehr in his first full-length autobiographical show.

The show explores Loehr’s idea of what it means to be a male dancer and creative thinker in the 21st century and the discovery of his voice and identity in a conformist society. This series of intimate theatrical performances is Herberger’s way of supporting and fostering the performing arts in the Valley.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

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Bailey when you consider how long they’ve been in the business of circus! The current themed tour coming to U.S. Airways Center is called Dragons, and it has all the circus-favorite animals on call—lions and tigers—and horses, oh my! Of course, the circus’s talented trapeze artists, acrobats, and high-wire walkers will wow you. It’s the perfect treat for children of all ages with big imaginations!

This celebration, presented by Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, will be one of the biggest in town. It will have the largest fireworks show in metro Phoenix area and an amazing concert that includes country music superstars Miranda Lambert and Darius Rucker. These two chart-topping singers will help to ring in the Fourth with tons of energy and fun.

The mountain views at Salt River Fields will make for a beautiful backdrop for this exciting celebration of America!

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Rent at the Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

The streets of New York City come alive in the Valley as Desert Stages Theatre presents one of most well-known and beloved Broadway hits of our time. Rent is a story of being young, finding your voice, and learning how to make it in New York—a classic tale about living in the moment, with a powerful message. If you haven’t seen it before, do so immediately. If you’ve already enjoyed it, catching the Desert Stages production will renew your enthusiasm.

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Snickers is a ten-year-old declawed domestic shorthair. She is a sweet, calm girl looking for a calm and gentle place to call home. Her adoption fee is $50. This includes her microchip, spay, and vaccines.

tablespoon of oil and lightly season with salt. Lay the garlic out on a sheet pan and roast in the oven until the cloves are golden brown and soft, about 12 minutes. Once roasted, reserve the garlic and allow it to cool to room temperature.

In a food processor, blend the garbanzo beans, tahini paste, lemon juice, garbanzo juice, and cooled garlic on high until smooth, about 4 minutes. Once smooth, turn the blade speed to medium and stream in the olive oil and salt.

Once the hummus is made, place in an airtight container and chill for 2 hours to develop the flavor. Enjoy the hummus with the herb-marinated grilled asparagus, grilled pita wedges, roasted red pepper topping, and the olive tapenade topping. Drizzle olive oil on top of the hummus before serving.

Olive Tapenade 11/2 cups packed parsley leaves, chopped 3 shallots, minced 2 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 large lemon) ¼ cup capers, rough chopped 2 cups pitted kalamata olives, chopped 6 tbs olive oil sea salt black pepper, freshly ground

Tatiana Tatiana is a two-year old German shepherd mix. She is sweet and affectionate and enjoys going for walks and receiving head scratches. She may get along with cats and is good with other dogs. She is recommended for children of elementaryschool age and up. Her adoption fee is $150. This includes her microchip, spay, and vaccines.

Sam is a twoyear-old domestic medium hair. He is a beautiful and friendly boy. His adoption fee is $50.

This includes his neuter, vaccines, and microchip.

Brandit Brandit is a two-year-old Chihuahua-French bulldog mix. She is a cute and loving girl who likes to sit in laps and give kisses. She is full of energy and would do best in an active home. She may get along with cats and is good with dogs. She is recommended for junior high ages and up. Her adoption fee is $150.

This includes her microchip, vaccine, and spay.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and allow to mari-

nate at room temperature for 4 hours before serving for a deep and developed flavor. Serve on top of the hummus.

Dash

Dash is a one-year-old shepherd-Lab mix. He is a big, silly boy full of puppy energy. He’s a very social guy who likes to play in the play pool with his doggie friends. He likes to play, play, play and requires a home with lots of patience. He is not recommended for cats but gets along well with other dogs. He would do best with junior high ages and up. His adoption fee is $150. This includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccines.

These pets may already be adopted. Please visit a awl.org for a current listing of pets available for adoption at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. All dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, are up-to-date on their shots, and will go home with a microchip inserted. The Arizona Animal Welfare League is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. AAWL is located at 30 North 40th Place in Phoenix. For more information, call (602) 273-6852.

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10 cloves garlic 1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil sea salt 3 16 oz cans garbanzo beans, drained, with liquid set aside 11/4 cup pure ground tahini paste 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (8–10 lemons) ½ cup garbanzo bean liquid ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil, with additional amount

as needed for garnish 3 tbs salt (add more for extra saltiness) Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Combine the garlic with the

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Roasted-Garlic Hummus A plate of hummus is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal. Chef Matthew Grunwald shares his recipe for classic hummus.

Hummus is a popular indulgence for many foodies, both herbivores and omnivores. Ma-

ny consumers of this nutritious protein-packed snack are quite familiar with its flavor, smell, and texture, yet they are unaware of how to produce it. It’s actually quite simple.

Classic hummus contains only four key ingredients: garbanzo beans, tahini, extravirgin olive oil, and an acidic component to which you can add additional flavor enhancers of your choice. In the following recipes, you will find that crispy grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, and kalamata olives bring out quality and depth of flavor. Save this recipe in your archives, as it might turn out to be a weekly choice in your menu selection. The hummus can be made up to a week in advance—just be sure to make enough for the week!

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For the creamiest texture, slice a small peeled, boiled potato and place into the mix.

Roasted Red Pepper Puree 2 shallots, chopped 1 tbs lemon juice 4 roasted red peppers, seeds and skins removed and

coarsely chopped 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil sea salt pepper In a food processor, pulse the shallots, lemon juice, and

roasted red peppers together until chunky. Once the desired texture is achieved, stream in the olive oil until it is fully incorporated into the previous ingredients. Season the topping with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve on top of the hummus.

Herb-Marinated Grilled Asparagus 1 cup parsley, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil sea salt fresh pepper 15 stalks thick, fresh asparagus Preheat a ribbed cast iron grill pan to medium high. While the pan is heating, combine the parsley, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over the asparagus and toss to coat so that the stalks won’t break. Without crowding the pan, grill the asparagus until it has just started to receive grill marks and season with salt and pepper, about 30 seconds. The asparagus should still be very crisp so that it can easily be dipped into the hummus.

Choose your favorite pita wedge and grill slightly to use for dipping.

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All of them have had a tremendous impact in their fields, be they education or philanthropy, science or social change. The honorees all came together at the Centennial Legacy Luncheon at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale to celebrate one another. The Legacy Project also published a 130-page coffee table book chronicling the work of each honoree in words and photos, which is available to purchase at 48women.org.

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