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Contents AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 20 10

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[ IN EVERY ISSUE ]

PUBLISHERS’ LETTER

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contributors

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CONnECT WITH US

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Luxury Resorts

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Read up on three local resorts and hotels that are offering sweet amenities, special packages, and the right amount of luxury to help melt the stress away.

Cover Feature

Meet Lauren Gottlieb—she dances with competitors on So You Think You Can Dance, twinkles her toes with the competing glee club on Glee, and backs superstars on stage.

BY CASSAUNDRA BROOKS

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Gotta Have It: Back to School

Not all of our back-toschool items are for kids, but we do feature some fun and practical tech items, as well as a piece of furniture that could really help your children’s posture.

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Gotta Have It: Luxury Must-Haves

From musical instruments to technological gadgets to furniture, we highlight some luxurious musthave items.

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 30 LOCAL PROFILE: One Sharp Guy: The V Behind V’s  31 GIVING BACK: House of Love  32 MUSIC: School’s in Session, Man!  34 ART & CULTURE: Art Heals  35 AZ FUN FACTS: Martha Summerhayes: Frontier Army Bride  36 DAY TRIPPERS & WEEKENDERS: Take Sanctuary from Those Who Know It Best

On the cover: Lauren Gottlieb Photo by Lee Cherry.

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patient outcomes“ John C. Lincoln Hospitals uniquely appreciate and support what my specialty can do for patients. When a new idea or different approach results in better patient outcomes, the hospitals support it with excellent teams, top-notch facilities and advanced technology and equipment.

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Contents 52

66 [ STYLE ]

43 J EWELS: You Get What You Pay For

[ RELATIONSHIPS ]

70 R ELATIONSHIP: Ask the Dating Coach

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[ ENTERTAINING ]

76 F LAVOR: The Height of Freshness

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76 F LAVOR HOTSPOTS: Romance of All Manors

[ HEALTH ]

40 H EALTH & FITNESS: Some

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InSightful Advice on Healthy Vision

48 G OLF: Function of the Head in the Golf Swing

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[ BUZZ ]

38 T ECHNOLOGY: Cloud

Computing: What’s That?

39 H IGHLIGHT: Bella Amie: Where Hot Meets Cool

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47 CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: The

Rainbow Bridge: Helping People Cross Over

51 H IGHLIGHT: Too Hot? This’ll Float Your Boat

52 M USIC SPOTLIGHT: Aquarius Rising

56 K NOW + TELL: Then There’s the Rest of Us

58 H IGHLIGHT: Grapple with

the Greatest: TNT Mixed Martial Arts

59 T RAVEL JOURNAL: Boredom Not Permitted to Board

60 H OT LIST: Novel Ideas 62 B ACK TO SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT:

Calling All Serious Scholars!

66 A UTO TRENDS: 2010 Audi Q7 TDI—Luxury Meets Fuel Efficiency

68 EVENT CALENDAR 78 E NTERTAINMENT: The Face is Familiar, but…

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 54 THE HAUNTING [ PAMPERED PETS ]

 72 ASK THE VET: The Healing Power of Touch  74 ADOPT-A-PET: Good Friends Who Need Great Homes!

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LEADERSHIP IS on oUR mInDS. UnITY IS In oUR HEARTS.

Left to right: Shannon Lauletta, M. Ed.; Nate Kretzmann, M. Ed., CFRE; Nancy Kahler, BA Education

At North Valley Christian Academy, we are of the opinion that: “Together Everyone Achieves More”. This dynamic teamwork model provides three dedicated leaders supporting the individual needs of every student and every teacher.

Preschool Director, Nancy Kahler leads early learning. Nancy monitors progression in the classrooms, ensuring every child is prepared with fundamentals essential for a lifelong love of learning.

Principal, Shannon Lauletta stewards the Core Knowledge® Curriculum, setting high standards for academic achievement and . emotional intelligence in every student and teacher (grades K-8).

NVCA is welcoming new students, but space is limited. Register today, school begins on Monday, August 16.

Nate Kretzmann is our Executive Director and school visionary.

At the helm, Nate guides our team to stay on course while he Building Christian Leaders prepared for Life, Work and Service. forges ahead on school planning, for a bright and promising future.

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BEING THERE IS WHY I’M HERE Get the coverage, service, and discounts you deserve.

Volume 5 / Issue 5 PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Adam Toren adam@northvalleymagazine.com Matthew Toren matthew@northvalleymagazine.com EDITORIAL Managing Editor Crystal Huckabay crystal@northvalleymagazine.com Editorial Assistant Cassaundra Brooks cbrooks@northvalleymagazine.com Copy Editor Kate Karp kate@northvalleymagazine.com Food Editor Samantha Turner Editorial Interns Alana Stroud, Bill Raznik, Rachael Blume CONTRIBUTORS

AUTO - HOME - LIFE - BUSINESS

LeAnne Bagnall, Scott Bohall, Gerald Calamia, Kevin Downey, Alison Malone Eathorne, Louie Felix, Lea Friese-Haben, Laura Henry, Jon Kenton, Carol La Valley, Kevin Madness, Ben Miles, TYSON QUALLS, Greg Rubenstein, Scott Sackett, Marshall Trimble PHOTOGRAPHERS Director of Photography Eric Fairchild Photographers Michelle Brodsky, Mark Susan, Caroline GODDARD ADVERTISING sales@northvalleymagazine.com 602.828.0313 marketing director Eric Twohey Art Director/PRODUCTION vanessa malchuk CIRCULATION Distribution Manager Mark Lokeli

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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.

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• publishers' letter

Summer’s Not Over Yet!

Adam Toren Publisher

Soak up the summer sun’s last remaining rays poolside at one of Arizona’s luxurious resorts! We feature three local top-notch resorts that offer the perfect mini-vacation opportunities. Perhaps a day on the lovely central Arizona jewel, Lake Pleasant, will help you to enjoy the remnants of summer.

Check out our highlight on Lake Pleasant Boat Rentals to learn how to make the most of your outing. Maybe you’ll want to make

some unique four-legged friends outside the state. Day Trippers & Weekenders highlights a few animal sanctuaries animal lovers would love to visit.

Fall is also the start of a new season in entertainment. September brings back our favorite television series and our local theaters’ seasonal performances. Check Entertainment for the upcoming cinematic releases and for a brief introduction to some actors you may recognize but don’t yet know.

In our cover feature, we introduce you to a former Scottsdale resident who is making some headway in Hollywood with her sizzling dance skills — Lauren Gottlieb is finishing up an all-star stint on the current season of So You Think You Can Dance and may be returning to Glee in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. And while introductions are underway, flip to our special Music Spotlight to meet a local R&B artist who is about to release some fresh sounds in his debut album that drops this fall.

There are some charities making names for themselves as well. Giving Back features Ryan House, a home for terminally ill children that opened this spring, and our special Charity Spotlight highlights an or-

ganization that is helping low-income and homeless families and individuals get back on their feet.

Finally, don’t miss our luxury and backto-school must-have items in our Gotta Have It sections.

Oh! And don’t forget to enjoy the rest of your summer!

Cheers!

Matthew Toren Publisher

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• contributors

Technology

Auto Trends

Arizona Fun facts

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

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 twenty-five years. autotrends@northvalleymagazine.com

He has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller, and 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

Adopt-a-pet Music & Local Profile

Kevin Downey is a freelance writer based in Phoenix. He has been writing about the entertainment industry for eight years for such magazines as Variety, Broadcasting & Cable, and Media Life. A recent émigré from Long Beach, California, Kevin, his partner, and their dog Pogo have taken root in the North Valley, and they’re loving it. music@northvalleymagazine.com

Golf

Scott Sackett is a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher. Scott teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also the director of instruction at the Rim Club in Payson. He splits his time equally between the two.

To reach Scott, call him at (904) 838-2721 or e-mail him at scott@northvalleymagazine.com. Visit his Web site at scottsackett.com.

Michelle Brodsky 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

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

Horoscopes

Flavor

Laura Henry has been studying astrology and metaphysics for over 25 years and is available for readings via phone or in person.

She uses astrology to assist people wishing to discover their strengths, challenges, and gifts in this lifetime, as well as to examine future trends for clients to maximize opportunities for personal growth. Readings are taped and completely confidential. laura@northvalleymagazine.com

Alison Malone Eathorne has lived in Australia and has traveled to such destinations as Fiji, England, Thailand, Spain, Nepal, the Cook Islands, Portugal, New Zealand, and France. When not at her laptop, she can be found strolling on the beach, carving up the slopes and poring over travel guides, cookbooks, and interior design magazines at local bookstores. flavor@northvalleymagazine.com

Relationships

Giving Back Jewels ART & CULTURE

Kevin Madness began his writing career by forging excused absence forms in elementary school and later honed his skills as a journalist at Michigan State University. He then moved into a motor home and now travels far and wide writing and performing music. kevin@northvalleymagazine.com

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, travels the world to find gems, and speaks around the state on jewelry-related topics. jewels@northvalleymagazine.com

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

LeAnne Bagnall is a writer and editor from Los Angeles who specializes in arts and culture, health, and community-related topics.

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So you think

you can dance? Former Scottsdale resident Lauren Gottlieb certainly can. She was the third girl left standing on the third season of the popular FOX competition series So You Think You Can Dance (SYT YCD) and has since rejoined the series as a choreographer (Season 5) and an All-Star (Season 7). From dancing behind music superstars Mariah Carey and Shakira to lending her talents to TV to passing on her knowledge in private coaching sessions, the dancing darling has had a brilliant start to her young career.

After branching out into hosting and acting, it seems the possibilities are endless— and the opportunities keep on coming.

Just days after graduating from Desert Mountain High School, an 18-year-old Gottlieb headed west to Los Angeles, where within six months she had earned a spot on SYTYCD. Gottlieb considers her time on the show her favorite experience.

“I was on my own,” she says. “It was my first experience in the real world, and it was in the public eye. I trained my whole

It also means she gets to do what she loves: dance for an audience.

Gottlieb’s professional career may have begun just four years ago, but the 22-yearold brunette has been dancing since age 7.

It was a rough beginning. “I hated it right off the bat,” Gottlieb says. A tomboy in her younger years, she had two brothers with whom she enjoyed playing sports, and when her mother insisted on getting her into something “girly,” she remembers crying after class every week but not being allowed to give up. Then came the final recital, and her mother says that she knew from the look on Lauren’s face as she was performing that she’d be performing forever.

Gottlieb knew it, too—from that moment, it clicked. She began working hard at her craft, taking extra classes, knowing that she was stiff and that the other girls had a head start. At age 13, she knew she wanted to try her hand in LA, and so she spent the meanwhile training and meeting with the right teachers and choreog-

life to be a dancer, and usually dancers are in the background roles. This was the first thing I’d seen where the dancers were the stars.” Gottlieb recalls the 60-city tour that each night brought 10,000 people to the various venues to see the dancers and not “some musician in the foreground.”

This summer, she is back on the show as an All-Star, performing with current contestants in her specialty categories of Broadway, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. “It’s a lot of fun,” Gottlieb says.

“We know the experience and know all the unsure feelings and insecurities, and we can sort of calm [the contestants] down.”

raphers.

Last year, her training and experience paid off in a big way when she landed a role on FOX’s breakout hit show Glee, for which she filmed the pilot and three subsequent episodes. “The producers told us about this show, had this look in their eyes like it was going to be the biggest thing out there,” Gottlieb recalls. She was cast as a member of Vocal Adrenaline, the rival glee club to the protagonist New Directions glee club. That means that she has had the privilege of working alongside Broadway star Idina Menzel, who plays the part of the Vocal Adrenaline coach. “It’s a great AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2010 North Valley

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environment to work in and see everyone be creative,” Gottlieb says.

The show gives the dancer a crack at acting, which is one of her big goals for the moment. “Since I’ve worked in dancing my whole life and know that world, my dream would be to combine dancing with acting,” Gottlieb says. Last year, she guested on the just-canceled CBS series Ghost Whisperer with Jennifer Love Hewitt, and her episode of ABC Family’s original series Make It or Break It aired last month.

As for dream roles, she hasn’t got any big ones just yet. “When I watch movies, I’ll envision me in the scene,” she says. If she had to choose a dream costar, it would be her childhood crush, Will Smith.

A number of much-appreciated mentors have inspired Gottlieb to join forces with The Life through Art Foundation.

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and simply talk with the young people.

Gottlieb would tell them what she would tell any aspiring performance artist: Just keep going for it.

“I see a lot of people move out to LA who love acting and love dancing,” she says. “It takes a long time. I hate to see people get discouraged and go home.

Some of the most passionate and gifted dancers I’ve seen just don’t have the chance to express it.”

Gottlieb adds that it isn’t always the best talent that succeeds but rather the most determined. “I noticed growing up and going to all the competitions [that] the best dancer wins. But what I love about this industry is that it’s made up of all shapes and sizes and hair colors. There’s a place for everybody out here. You just have to stay committed to it and not let the rejection get to you. Because it can.”

Dancer, actress, hostess, choreographer, teacher, mentor. And shopper. Oh, yes, Gottlieb isn’t all work. “I have a huge

addiction to shopping,” she says with blatant pride. “Not healthy, but it’s fun!” But when she isn’t hitting the dance floor or the shops, she’s more or less a homebody who enjoys spending time with friends and going out to dinner. She has to make the most of her time at home because she travels a great deal, especially with a teaching convention of which she is a member. On her days off, she grabs her fellow teachers and explores.

In between stints at home and long stretches on the road, she does her best to visit her real home as often as possible.

“My family is still over there [in Arizona], and my dog, while I’m on [SYTYCD],” she says. “I love Arizona. I love how clean it is.

I love that dry heat. I just love the whole Arizona lifestyle. I miss it.”

Post questions and keep up to date with Lauren Gottlieb’s ventures on her official Web site, lauren-gottlieb.com. For additional information on The Life through Art Foundation, visit ltaf.org.

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food. It’s expensive. Go to a theme park, and that’s expensive. Going to the barbershop is something a father and son can do together without breaking the bank.”

In the late 1990s, Valenzuela firmed up his idea for V’s during a business trip to Knoxville, Tenn. He was being wooed for a job in a national clothing store.

While visiting one of the company’s locations in Knoxville, a nearby barbershop caught his eye.

“It was in a nice shopping center,” he says. “There was a nondescript barbershop. But as soon as I saw it, it brought back memories of going to the barbershop with my dad. I was mesmerized.”

Valenzuela has other passions in addition to the rodeo and his business. His family is one. He and his wife, anesthesiologist Deborah Vernasco, MD, have four preteen and teenage children—three daughters and one son, all of whom are swimmers.

Valenzuela describes himself and his wife as swimmers’ parents.

“I’ve turned from a cowboy into a swim father,” he says. “We spend a lot of time taking our kids back and forth to the pool.”

Valenzuela’s other intense interest is giving back to the community. In May, V’s offered 20 percent discounts to military personnel, policemen, and firemen. For V’s tenth anniversary

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When Jim Valenzuela was growing up in Tucson in the 1960s and 1970s, he had many passions. Rodeo was one, and he’s been roping since he was 4 years old—egged on by his dad, Al, a man who demanded the best from his young son. But these days, Valenzuela doesn’t have much time for roping—he’s too busy lassoing an empire together. Valenzuela is the founder and CEO of V’s Barbershop, a chain of old-fashioned shops where men can bond and simply be men spending an afternoon together. V’s, which launched in Phoenix in 1999, now has locations throughout the West, including three in the North Valley at shopping centers Norterra, Kierland Commons, and Shade at Desert Ridge.

“My dad’s influence is deeply ingrained in me,” Valenzuela says. “He was a very welldressed man. He taught me about grooming, manners, and clothing. He taught me how to be a gentleman.”

Fatherhood in general and Valenzuela’s own experience as a son and a dad in particular were influential in his founding the company. He was looking for a place where he and his son could spend time together.

“Going anywhere with your kids these days is tough,” Valenzuela says. “You can go to a ball game. But it’s $20 to park, and you have to buy tickets and

last November, the barbershop chain donated 10 percent of one day’s proceeds to several Valley Salvation Army locations.

Valenzuela estimates that his company has donated well over $100,000 in money, products, and services to local schools, communit y centers, Little League sports teams, and other organizations.

“We become part of the communities in which we reside,” he says. “From the beginning, we went to local schools and other charities and said, ‘If you have any [fund-raisers] coming up, count us in.’ It makes us feel good to give back. And we’re equal opportunity when it comes to who we give our stuff away to. Everyone needs help.”

Giving Back

House of Love A rticle and photos by C arol L a V alley

Children’s voices peal with laughter,

and the wind caresses their faces as they slip down the slide in the backyard of Ryan House. Inside the house, a child splashes his feet in the warmwater therapy pool, and when the water droplets land on his friend, the friend splashes back.

Ryan House is the only place of its kind in the Southwest that offers shortterm respite care and end-of-life care for children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. It is a place where a child can shake a tambourine in the music room, spread out crayons in the art room to better choose the perfect color, or scratch behind the ears of one of the pet therapy animals as it nuzzles the child’s hand.

The first-floor Phoenix campus opened March 29, six years after Jonathan and Holly Cottor began the grassroots effort to make people aware of the need that a house dedicated to children would fill. The house has themed bedrooms and a fully equipped playground to provide happy hours for children

while their families take a break from the strains of continuous care. There is only one other home of this kind in the United States.

“Respite care for children and their families is such a new concept in the United States,” says Nancy Martin, executive director of Ryan House.

Ryan House serves children from birth through age 16. There are three family rooms

in addition to eight private bedrooms. “We require that families stay at least the first night with their child to train the staff to care for their child the way they care for their child at home,” Martin says. “That way, it is a seamless transition.”

The Cottors were living and working in England when Holly gave birth. The child was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy.

Health care providers referred them to one of the 40 houses in England that specialize in respite care and palliative care for children and their families.

“Here the Cottors are, away from family and frightened, as you can only imagine, to leave their baby in another’s care,” Martin says.

The Cottors were referred to Helen House in Oxford, where the excellent service and support they received prompted them to start talking to people when they returned to Arizona. What would it take, they wondered, to create such a facility?

“Ryan House is 100 percent donor funded,” Martin says. “We are hoping to change the way things are done. There is lots of interest in the community, but we have to educate public and private insurance payers about the benefits of respite for the families and the children. Straight donations are what it will take to sustain operations at Ryan House.”

The Grandmothers Guild was formed in support of Ryan House. This year, the guild purchased a light board for the Ryan House great room. “It has turned out to be one of the highlights for the children,” says Judy Shan-

non, a guild member and board chair. “It’s a large interactive board with lots of colored lights that are designed to stimulate the viewer or participant.”

Hospice of the Valley partners with Ryan House and is located on the second floor at the same address. If a child “ages out” of Ryan House, he or she is moved to a new room on the second f loor, and a pediatric bed becomes available for another child. There are advantages to living in the same building: the child has continuity with friends and can still enjoy activities in the sensory, art, and music rooms. The staff of Ryan House is there for the patient’s entire journey.

“May the day come when these houses are everywhere,” says Charlie “the Chap-

lain” Coppinger. “Where families can bring their child and know that the child is safe, and loved, and cared for while they have a respite form the stress. Then, when that terrible, terrible day comes, the family can be surrounded by peace and love.”

Visit ryanhouse.org to view the current wish list for Ryan House. A contact form for services is also on the Web site, or you can contact Ryan House at 110 W. Merrell St., Phoenix, AZ 85013.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 16234, Phoenix, AZ 85011-6234. Phone: (602) 200-0767.

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nix is a glorious sight: the sleek, modern, and stunning Center for the Performing Arts at Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), which opened in 2005. But as impressive as the building is, it’s the performances inside that really merit notice.

Among these performances in September will be a few members of the PVCC music faculty performing in concert, with students working soundboards and other equipment behind the scenes. This isn’t a class project or simply a means of exposing students to live performance, however. These are serious world-class musicians who regularly perform as soloists and with other groups at concerts around the country. They’ve been performing together at PVCC for six years.

Among the performers is Brett Reed, the director of PVCC’s percussion program and its commercial music program, which focuses on the business side of music. Reed says that the faculty has a recurring theme through each concert series: they perform the music

of a prominent performer who is or was also a composer.

“Just pulling together a collection of tunes is not all that interesting to us,” Reed says. “So, we began the series with a complete reading of Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue record. Since then, we’ve been looking at really important figures who are also composers so we can do a tribute concert.”

On Friday, Sept. 17, the faculty will come together for the PVCC Faculty Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Saxophonist Wayne Shorter.

Faculty members performing at the concert will be instructors Scott Zimmer on saxophone, Dan Delaney on piano, Reed on vibraphone, and Ted Sistrunk on bass, plus Los Angeles- and Phoenix-based John Lewis on drums.

The group performs a few concerts each year, with at least one in the fall and one in the spring.

“Typically in the fall, we’ll do a tribute to a historical figure in jazz who is best known for their work in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s,” Reed says. “In the spring, we’ll do a tribute to someone who is currently active. The idea is that jazz is still very much a living art, so we don’t want this to be a museum series.”

PVCC Faculty Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Saxophonist Wayne Shorter takes place Friday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at PVCC (18401 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032).

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Art Heals

By Kevin Madness • Photos courtesy Free Arts AZ

Art is evocative ,

and you know this when a painting or artwork moves you. But creating art can also directly affect the way a person thinks and feels. Applied creativity stimulates the mind and relaxes the body. The healthy effects of art activities are established well enough to be widely used as a therapeutic method.

Free Arts of Arizona, a nonprofit organization serving Maricopa County since 1993, focuses on the use of creativity and self-expression to heal the scars of abuse, neglect, and poverty through cost-free art classes for children living in residential assistance facilities.

“Kids who live in shelters, foster care, or group homes are going to have issues because it’s a rough system—a really difficult way of living a life,” says executive director Barbara Fenster. “But, those are the kids we are here to serve.”

About 5,500 homeless children each year are served by a small staff and a volunteer army of 800 mentors who lead the children in drawing, crafting, dance, and poetry.

Fenster says that knowing that there are adults who choose to be with them for long periods of time has a profound effect on the kids.

One of these adults is Karen Onken, who has been mentoring for Free Arts for over two years, mostly at a homeless shelter in Mesa. Her activities focus on therapy-based visual arts, and she always encourages kids

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to think outside the box. One activity involved cutting a large piece of paper into puzzle pieces, giving one to each child, and instructing them all to describe themselves without using any words but instead drawing on the paper. The children drew their families, pets, favorite television shows—all the things they identified with. When they were done, Onken put the pieces together and showed them that it fit into one big square.

“It helped the kids understand that we are all just little puzzle pieces in a bigger picture, and when we work together, we can make the big picture be more clear,” Onken says. “They can be individuals and still work together.”

Onken says the activities also help shape positive social interactions between the children, some of whom lack basic social skills. “I’ll tell them that if Joe has the red marker and you need it, you go over to Joe and say, ‘I’d like to use the red marker. You can use my blue marker,’ instead of just grabbing it and running away,” she explains.

Onken is constantly rewarded when children plop themselves on her lap, give her a hug, and tell her how much fun they had.

The staff and mentors at Free Arts have seen amazing changes in many children.

Fenster says that cognition and language skills improve, as do cooperation and interaction skills. One young child, who lived in home placement, did not speak. He couldn’t find words to communicate with his social worker, his house parents, or the court judge.

He was considered to be completely uncommunicative. One day, he worked on a project with Free Arts in which the children made their own comic strips.

He began using the comic strips as a means of communication, drawing how he felt about things and then giving them to the judge or his social worker.

It was an enormous breakthrough, because he could finally communicate his feelings.

The most compelling thing about the Free Arts program is that it provides enjoyable and unobtrusive activities in lives of children and teens who have had little peace. “They can be drawing or dancing the cha-cha or making masks and just having fun without realizing that what they’re doing is having a significant psychological impact on them,” Fenster says. “We’re providing heavy-duty therapy for them, and they don’t know it—they’re just having a good time.” freeartsaz.org

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Martha Summerhayes: Frontier Army Bride B y M arshall T rimble , O fficial A rizona S tate H istorian

“The temperature was 122 degrees in the shade, the drinking water was 86 degrees, and the butter poured like oil. The spoiled food caused the refrigerator to stink indescribably, the meat turned green, and it was too hot to nap.”

So wrote Martha, or Mattie, Summerhayes, a young Army bride in the summer of 1874, who was traveling with her husband, Lt. Jack Summerhayes, by steamboat to his new duty station in Arizona.

Summerhayes was born Martha Dunham and raised as a prim and proper young debutante in a prosperous and prestigious New England family. As a young woman, she studied in Germany for two years and lived with the family of a high-ranking German officer. She mixed socially with the dashing militaristic Prussian officers, with their brilliant uniforms and chivalrous mannerisms. The romantic image of military life had its effect on the impressionable young lady from Nantucket. Not surprisingly, soon after her return to the States, she met and fell in love with a young lieutenant named John Summerhayes. Soon after their marriage, he was posted to Arizona.

In August of 1874, they traveled up the Colorado River in a paddle wheeler named the Gila, bound for his new duty station, Fort Apache. Before the arrival of the railroads to Arizona around 1880, the best way to get here was to go by ship from San Francisco down around Baja California and into the Sea of Cortez, then board a small steamboat paddling its way up the Colorado River to such river ports as Yuma, Ehren-

berg, Hardyville (today’s Bullhead City), and Fort Mojave.

From these towns, it was a rigorous overland journey to the interior burgs and military posts. The journey up the Colorado to Fort Mojave took 18 days. Upon reaching Fort Mojave, the party boarded wagons and headed for Fort Whipple, near Prescott, where the higher-ranking officers and their wives remained. The next stop was Fort Verde, where more troops debarked, and then it was on to Fort Apache, in the heart of Apache country. Their journey took them over a narrow wagon road in an Army wagon up and across the Mogollon Rim. The rocky trail hadn’t been designed for heavy wagons, and at each steep grade, the teamsters would pause long enough to figure a way to reach the summit. Then, amidst the cracking of whips and voluminous blasts of profanity, the durable, sure-footed mules leaned into the harness and pulled the wagons to the top.

“Each mule got its share of dreadful curses,” Mattie wrote. “I had never heard or conceived of any oaths like those….Each teamster had his own particular variety of oaths, each mule had a feminine name, and this brought the swearing down to a sort of personal basis.”

Years of Christian upbringing in a Victorian society had convinced Mattie that “any moment the Almighty would strike the blasphemous teamsters dead.

“The teamsters always swore,” Jack explained to his bride. “[The mules] wouldn’t even stir to get up the hill, if they weren’t

sworn at like that.”

Eventually, she came to understand the handling of mules: “By the time we crossed the great Mogollon mesa, I had become used to those dreadful oaths, and learned to admire their skill, persistency, and endurance shown by those rough teamsters. I actually got so far as to believe what Jack had told me about swearing being necessary, for I saw impossible feats performed by the combination.”

The young bride was pregnant at the time, making the trip even more uncomfortable, and a few months after her arrival, she gave birth to the first white child born in the region. Apache women, curious to see a white baby, came from miles around, bearing gifts.

Martha Summerhayes arrived in Arizona during those pristine days before the arrival of the railroads. A few short years later, she returned. This time, she was amazed to find herself traveling comfortably in a railroad car complete with white-linen tablecloths.

Mattie was an astute observer and wrote down many of her experiences, which she later published in a book she titled Vanished Arizona. Today, it’s considered one of the best primary resources of Arizona’s colorful territorial history.

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IRONWOOD

Welcome back, cooler weather! Not only do humans enjoy the break from the heat, but animals do, too. Get out and enjoy the weather this year by promoting some animal philanthropy at one of these awesome sanctuaries and see why giving back is so rewarding.

2 hours away Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

34656 E. Crystal Visions Rd. Marana, AZ 85658 (520) 631-6015 ironwoodpigsanctuary.org Over 600 pigs currently have a haven at Ironwood! The sanctuary has provided a permanent home for abandoned, abused, neglected, or unwanted potbellied pigs from the Phoenix and Tucson areas since 2001. The public is invited to come visit and take a tour to meet the piggies or stay onsite and volunteer some time (as much as you like!) tending to these gentle giants. All pigs are up for adoption.

For those who cannot provide permanent homes for their favorite pigs, sponsoring one is an option.

6 hours away Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

5001 Angel Canyon Rd. Kanab, Utah 84741 (435) 644-2001 bestfriends.org Home of NatGeo’s celebrated TV show Dogtown, Best Friends has been in action rescuing animals since the 1970s. The rescue originated in Arizona and ultimately found a permanent home in Kanab, Utah, in the 1980s. Animal lovers are encouraged to visit and spend time with the animals or volunteer their time in any (or all!) of the designated animal areas. Special Best Friends lodging is available, and all visitor info is provided in detail on their Web site. All animals are up for adoption, and some are even available for sleepovers during your visit!

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12 hours away Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

11435 Simmerhorn Rd. Galt, CA 95632 (209) 745-2606 pawsweb.org For more than 20 years, PAWS captive wildlife sanctuary has remained a place where abandoned, abused, and retired performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade can live in peace and dignity.

Come visit and take a tour as a small group, check out one of the Open Houses, or book a “Seeing the Elephant” Getaway package for a truly unique experience. Volunteer and internship opportunities are also available. If you “adopt” an animal, you will receive a special adoption certificate, your animal’s biography and photos, and invitations to special events and newsletters.

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Cloud Computing: What’s That? [ B y J on K enton ]

When is a computer not a computer? When

it’s a cloud! If you have recently found the word cloud appearing everywhere and you are not a devotee of the Weather Channel, it’s probably in the context of the “network cloud” or “cloud computing.” If this is confusing you and you are wondering what on earth this “cloud” thing is, don’t worry—Bill Gates hasn’t found a way to control the rain with a click of his mouse, and most of you are already using cloud services. It’s the Internet!

If you have ever seen a diagram that includes a representation of the Internet, it is most commonly shown as a cloud. It’s a fairly accurate analogy, and the word cloud itself has become the latest industry buzzword. It aims to distinguish services delivered over the Internet as distinct from the networking technologies that transport data packets across the globe.

While this all sounds exciting (and it is), it’s not a totally new concept. It actually harks back to the earlier days of the computing world. The mainframe was the original computing architecture: one centralized

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machine (actually, often many roomfuls of machinery) kept behind locked doors and operated and maintained by “keepers” within the IT department. Access was through terminals where instructions and requests were given and answers displayed or printed.

Everything was controlled centrally, from the software it ran to how much storage or computing power was available. This had a number of advantages, as users could get on with their jobs and have no need to become computer or IT specialists in the process.

Everything changed in the ’80s as the PC was born and began to weave its way inextricably into our lives. Estimates place the number of PCs now in use easily over the 1 billion mark and rapidly on its way to 2 billion. By the time you are reading this article, approximately 180 million new PCs will have been sold this year. The PC spawned the ultimate distributed model, as each unit can have its own software and is capable of operating totally stand-alone.

Networking technologies brought them together in various configurations, although

the headache of support and maintenance from the perspective of both users and IT staff grew. The centralized and distributed models have been at loggerheads ever since, and numerous merged models evolved (e.g., data servers with client PCs).

Cloud computing is taking elements of application control back to the centralized model. It may not be a mainframe any longer—although in some cases, it might—but rather, application servers existing somewhere inside the cloud. They may be in the same data center or distributed across the country or even the planet, but to a user, access is gained through an Ethernet cable or wireless connection. As a user, there is no need to worry about software installation or upgrades; data is held centrally (and backed up), performance is independent of your PC’s configuration, and you can access your applications (and data) from any computer, anywhere.

So, what are cloud-computing applications, and are you using them? I would bet that most of you are. The simplest example is online or “hosted” e-mail. If you have a Yahoo!, Hotmail, Gmail or similar e-mail account where all you need is a Web browser to gain access, your messages, address book, attachments, etc. are all stored somewhere in the ether along with the e-mail program itself, which could be running in Phoenix, New York, or even Shanghai. Online storage or backup is now pretty commonplace, especially for media such as photos or with applications like Yahoo’s Flikr or Google’s Picassa. If you want to touch up or edit those photos, you don’t need to have Photoshop installed on your PC; you could use a cloud-based image-editing program like pixlr.com. Likewise, all the basic officestyle tasks that would require applications for word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations can all be achieved courtesy of Google Docs.

The world of cloud-based computing and applications is growing rapidly and changing the way we view and use our PCs. Microsoft Office and the myriad other applications installed on the world’s billion-plus PCs are not going away tomorrow, but do keep your eyes peeled for clouds overhead.

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By Cassaundra Brooks When it comes to fashion, keeping up with the hottest trends demands a preemptive strategy; in a few words, you must preempt the season. That means that you fashionistas and stylish fellas should start assembling your trendy fall wardrobe now, while summer is in its simmering stages. A great, fun place to start filling your closet is the Bella Amie Boutique at the Shops at Norterra.

Hot trends for fall include some cool items. For women, off-the-shoulder tunics with leggings, sweatshirts cut around the neckline to expose the shoulders, and cheetah prints; for men, long- and shortsleeve tees by Lucky Brand and MEK for day, and plaid and solid-color button-up

shirts with embroidery by Roar for night.

And Bella Amie has them all.

The boutique’s brand-name lines also include Michelle Jonals, 1520, Yvette Mandell, Sky, Michael Stars, Hudson, and Diamond Collection by Bejeweled. These popular brands run the gamut of personal budgets and offer up sensational seasonal selections.

Bella Amie is more than just a place to find hot trends; it’s also a pleasurable shopping experience, with its friendly staff and upbeat atmosphere. And for parents, they offer a kids’ area for the children to play in as the adults shop.

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Have you been increasing the font size on your computer screen just to be able to read? Do you find yourself holding your iPhone away from you just to focus? You may have kept up with the technological era, but you may also be overlooking your most important tool for the twenty-first century: your vision!

Many of us take vision for granted, since it is always present— until it becomes noticeably impaired. You may have heard simple pointers like watching television at a safe distance or reading with sufficient light are enough to keep your eyes healthy. Yet, vision care requires routine checkups and proper maintenance just as do your other vital organs.

Good vision begins on Day One. Many people believe that starting vision care at age 5 is appropriate, but the American Optometric Association recommends that children have their vision checked as early as 6 months. As infants, 80 percent of what we learn is attained through our vision. Children aren’t able to tell their parents that something is wrong with their sight if that’s the way they’ve always seen things. Poor vision makes classroom learning difficult and grades suffer. One in four students has a vision-impairment problem, and one in twenty is unable to see out of one eye. Poor sight in one eye can lead to lazy eye, as the brain favors the stronger eye, and children must undergo long-term treatment to fix it. So, as you’re prepping for back-to-school time with new wardrobes and homework supplies, don’t forget about your child’s basic health needs. Most schools conduct regular hearing and vision exams for students, but parents should request that their child be examined by an eye specialist if the service is not provided.

Adults are just as liable when it comes to neglecting eyesight. The National Eye Institute calls America’s growing vision problem a major public-health issue.

Around 5 percent of the population is legally blind in one

eye, and 3.4 million Americans have low vision or blindness. These numbers are expected to double by 2020. The only way to avoid vision impairment or disease is through preventative care, not by following common myths. Sitting behind a computer screen for several hours won’t worsen your vision, but it will cause eyestrain or computer-vision syndrome. Watching television too close won’t damage your eyes, but it may give you a headache. Wearing glasses won’t exacerbate vision—vision naturally becomes weaker as we age regardless of wearing spectacles, and glasses can actually help postpone cataract surgery in older age. Wearing contacts for 24 hours that are not prescribed for overnight wear can irritate and inflame eyes. Despite a clean driving record, poor vision alone is enough to cause a motor vehicle accident. Drivers may struggle with depth perception, reading street signs and freeway exits, poor night vision, or colors like lane dividers and traffic lights. Some drivers do not realize their eyesight is a problem until they lose their driver’s license over a failed vision test.

Can we improve our vision with “eye exercises,” herbal supplements, or medication? Sadly, the answer is no—there is no magic bullet to change the genetics or age of our eyes. No matter what you believe your vision acuity is—nearsighted, farsighted, or “just fine”—everyone needs to get comprehensive eye exams from his or her general physician or optometrist. Going without vision correction not only deteriorates quality of life but also poses a threat to personal well-being. Problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, agerelated macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or vision loss can go untreated and affect one’s health, productivity, and safety.

Seeing yourself in a new pair of spectacles just might be a refreshing sight for sore eyes.

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Fact and fiction of healthy vision: Eye care for adults and children Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

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You Get What You Pay For [ B y S cott B ohall ]

I have always questioned

that statement. Why do you assume that paying more gets you more? Have you ever sat next to someone at a concert and one of you paid more for the seat? Is the viewing experience that different from the overpriced seat next to you? We all want to sit in the front row during a concert but most of the time select a cheaper seat. Life is much like the many ways of getting a seat for a concert or game—some of us stand in line all night for tickets, while others of us value time more and buy from a broker at a premium. The same item of jewelry can sell for several different prices depending on how, where, and when you buy it.

If jewelry is given to you as a present, does it then have no value because you did not pay for it? If you overpay, what bonus do you get? In fact, how do you know what you should pay for something? What is worth selling if you need money? What holds value better in case you sell in the future?

Every time I give a talk on this topic, I hear terrible stories about how someone feels cheated, whether it’s the seller or the buyer of jewelry. With all the “we buy gold” scams out there, you should know what you have and how much it is worth.

Here are some ways to simplify the process. Watches usually have a suggested retail price from the company that manufactures or markets them. In theory, price could only come down from the suggested price, and the watch would not be sold at a higher price than the suggested price. Most prices are easily found on Web sites. Some companies sell two different versions of watches, one for the United States and other developed countries and a lower-grade version intended for less-developed countries. The latter product is often sold here in discount stores and the Internet. Some watches have a very strong used market, and others have almost no secondary market. Value is best

when you can find a secondary market for at least 50 percent of what you paid new.

Jewelry usually holds better value if you do not pay for a designer name. Single diamonds typically hold value better than several small diamonds. Similarly, nontreated gems generally hold value better than do treated gems. Jewelry bought from ownerbased or independent jewelers are a better value than the jewelry bought from corporate stores. All of these generalizations have exceptions, of course. It is possible to have a better value in a mass-produced item from a mall store than a one-of-a-kind creation from an independent jeweler. It is possible that a treated gem that is pretty will be a better value than a nontreated gem that is less pretty. This is where independent appraisals can be very helpful. I recently consulted with a customer who wanted an independent opinion on two items—one bought on the Internet and another from a local jeweler. I told the client that the Internet item should sell for around $800. They paid $1,200 but were told it was worth $4,000. When I looked at the other item, the quality was much better and I told them that it should sell for about $1,500. They had bought it for $1,200. Same price, but one was a good value while the other had a phony sale price.

Instead of “You get what you pay for,” how about “You deserve to get value for your money”?

For more information on jewelry, jewelers, or appraisers, visit arizonajewelers.org.

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The Final Resort: Late-Summer Luxury [ B y C assaundra B rooks ]

Now more than ever, it is essential for North Valley residents to support our local businesses. One way to boost our state economy and squeeze in some affordable late-summer relaxation is to take advantage of our wide selection of luxurious resorts. Find great summer rates and get away from it all without having your bank account get away from you. A little pampering can go a long way as the kids go back to school and the sun begins to let up a little. Sink into plush furniture and soothing hot tubs, dine on exquisitely prepared meals, work on your golden tan, sip refreshing cocktails, mix and mingle with people from all over the world, or take the opportunity to bask in peace and quiet.

Scottsdale Plaza Resort The Scottsdale Plaza Resort is nothing if not picturesque. The resort is situated near Camelback Mountain against a breathtaking desert backdrop. The vacation spot features an emerald-green nine-hole putting green, five glittering turquoise pools, and a rainbow assortment of garden flowers. Forty acres envelop beautiful Southwest-style architecture; sports amenities that include interior racquetball courts, a fully equipped fitness center, and lighted tennis courts; award-winning dining options; and a full-service salon and spa. World-class golf courses are minutes away, as are premier shopping and dining destinations and charming hiking prospects.

With a dedicated staff, many of whom have been with the resort for more than a decade, it’s no wonder that Scottsdale Plaza Resort is a recent recipient of the twenty-first Gold Key Award. It’s the perfect place to hold a business conference or to hide away for the weekend. Each of its 404 richly appointed guest rooms has a rustic flavor and features hardwood floors and high-speed Internet connection.

When you stay at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, get free admission to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SmoCA) through August 31 or take advantage of other special offers. The onsite Remington’s Restaurant & Lounge has made some recent upgrades by way of chef promotions, new mouth-watering menu options, and summer deals.

Summer’s end is a great time to visit this nearby resort. Check their Web site for other special packages and promotions.

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• Luxury Resorts Feature excellent concierge services make this top hotel a favorite choice for travelers and locals, people on business and families on vacation.

Opt for traditional ’50s-style American fare with Café Zulu or transport your family out of the desert at Trader Vic’s and tuck into some Polynesian cuisine. Try your luck at a nearby casino, check out Scottsdale’s thriving art scene, and shop at exclusive Old Town boutiques or at nearby Scottsdale Fashion Square and The Biltmore. There is plenty to keep you busy and satisfied both at and around Hotel Valley Ho. And if you’ve the inclination to bring your canine friends along for the fun, you are more than welcome to do so.

Hotel V alley Ho It may be located in Old Town, but this hip, modern hotel certainly attracts the new crowd. This sleek lodging plays temporary home to the occasional star and is also an ideal destination for Valley residents. It’s a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award and a host of other regional and national awards (as well as green-initiative awards), but continues to make improvements—as showcased by its 2005 $80 million renovation—and deliver quality service. The melding of twentieth-century classic design and twenty-first-century technology gives Hotel

Valley Ho an appealing aesthetic and a convenient practicality.

Get VIP treatment in the Tower—an exclusive mini-hotel within the already luxurious property—or opt for one of Hotel Valley Ho’s other fabulously renovated rooms and suites. Enjoy tours, take advantage of the location in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, plan a social event, or impress your business associates and clients. Hotel Valley Ho boasts a 4,000-square-foot ballroom and a 2,400-square-foot junior ballroom in addition to four spacious boardrooms and more outdoor activity space than you could ever make use of in one visit. A comprehensive business center, the popular VH Spa, and

Carefree Resort and V illas Elegance meets Old West at this property set on twenty-three acres just minutes away from Carefree and Cave Creek. Take in stunning panoramic views of the most beautiful desert in the country from the resort’s guest rooms or residential-style privately owned villas. Catch up on sleep in feather-top beds, let your brain shut off in front of a plasma TV, and float around in the Serenity Pool.

There are numerous amenities. Pick up some new golf gear at the Golf Pro Shop, check into the nearby Spa at Carefree for a few hours, refine your tennis game at the expansive tennis center, burn calories and maintain your fitness regimen at their fitness center, or watch a movie poolside on a Saturday evening. And with botanical gar-

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dens, an art studio, and more, you’ll never have a dull moment—unless you want one.

When the sun is setting, tuck into some juicy steaks and sip top-quality wines at the Lariat Grill. If a burger and beer is more to your taste, saunter over to the Red Horse Saloon.

There are also, of course, a wide variety of shopping and dining destinations within a short distance.

Take your pets along for their own little getaway, plan your wedding, conduct your business meetings, take your sweetie on a romantic weekend, or take some time out for yourself—the Carefree Resort and Villas is your prime destination.

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• CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

The Rainbow Bridge: Helping People Cross Over [ B y C assaundra B rooks ]

Their mission is to “enable families and individuals of all ethnic backgrounds to maintain a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle and provide safe, stable environments for the more vulnerable members of our community.” Its means to this end are numerous and include physically rehabilitating apartment communities to ensure safe and affordable housing; building parks, playgrounds, community centers, and computer learning centers; and offering various services like after-school programs, continuing education and GED classes, computer-skills and job-skills training, jobplacement assistance, money-management classes, ESL classes, and cultural-awareness events.

Rainbow enlists the help of other organizations through a variety of partnerships.

They’ve paired with the Y (until recently, the YMCA) and Boy Scouts of America as well as with regionspecif ic groups and nonprof its such as Valley of the Sun United Way’s Project Homeless Connect and WIC on Wheels. Their efforts help to reduce crime, create safer neighborhoods, create community stability, avoid delinquencies, and reduce evictions.

Their Phoenix communit y, Whispering Palms, was renovated in 2004–05 and includes 200 units.

Forty percent of the units are affordable to families at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income, with the others affordable to families at or below 80 percent.

The onsite services include a computer learning center and year-round programs like delinquency outreach and translation services.

Rainbow benef its more than families and individuals in need—it gives back to the environment with a commitment to building green. And the Rainbow residents give back to their communities through service volunteer opportunities. They are also more than willing to give thanks.

Whispering Palms resident Claude Duckett struggled to find work; within

Photo by Matt Molinari

Photo by Matt Molinari

In our troubled economy, there is one bright spot: an organization that gives the disadvantaged the edge they so desperately need.

Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation has to date served 722 individuals within the Valley, and 365 newly and chronically homeless individuals have been placed into permanent supportive housing. And that’s just in Arizona.

The nonprofit, generally referred to simply as “Rainbow,” was established in 2005 to provide service-enriched housing programs to lower-income residents in six states, and they hope to further increase their arch.

two weeks of speaking with the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC), he already had several interviews and one job offer, which he took. He trained and studied for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) in the Learning Center and is now a soldier in the U.S. Army. Another resident was able to end his six-year stint of living on the streets. Rainbow connected him with organizations that provided him with necessary household and hygiene items, and the RSC assisted him in putting together a resume and completing electronic applications, which eventually landed him employment.

Rainbow relies on the community for help. Its very first EmbRACE a Better Future 10K/5K Run/Walk and one-mile Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, October 16 and will raise funds for the continuance of its programs. It is also bringing back its Back-to-School Backpack Program, which first ran last year. Volunteers, donors, and sponsors are always needed. Perhaps you can partner with Rainbow and help your fellow Phoenicians reach their own pot of gold.

If y o u w o u l d li k e to ge t inv olv e d with Rainbow or with its EmbR ACE a B e t te r F u t u re R u n / Wa l k , co nta c t Stephanie J Foster at (623) 889-3405 or sfoster@rainbowhousing.org. Learn more about Rainbow at rainbowhousing.org.

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Function of the Head in the Golf Swing

Improve Your Game

[ B y S cott S ackett • P hotos by C olleen M iniuk - S perry ]

Possibly the worst piece of information one could give in golf is “Keep your head down.” This is because it implies no head movement.

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Head position at address with a 7 iron.

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Proper head movement (allowing a completed backswing).

In all great golf swings, there is one common denominator: The head has got to move lateral to a degree if you’re going to make a complete shoulder turn in your backswing.

When I see a proper backswing (as shown in figure 2), the head will naturally move slightly to the right. This is the sensation of loading into the right axis point. If the head stays perfectly still in the backswing, one of two things can happen: 1) the shoulder turn will be very restricted, or 2) possibly getting into a reverse C. In my tour research studies, the average head movement in the backswing is between one and four inches laterally. Harvey Pennick said it best: “Show me a player that keeps their head still and I’ll show you a player that can’t play.”

Scott Sackett is a Golf MagaGenerally, the number-one piece of information given to any golfer who has just hit a bad shot is either “you lifted your head” or “keep your head down.” That thought alone is detrimental.

Drill: Take your setup in front of a mirror without a golf club. Put your arms across your chest. Then, turn over to your right side. If done correctly, you should see a small degree of head movement.

This would be the sensation of the first step to a proper golf swing.

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zine Top 100 Teacher. Scott teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also the director of instruction at The Rim Golf Club in Payson.

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Too Hot? This’ll Float Your Boat

By Cassaundra Brooks

The back-to-school shopping. The last of the summer vacations.

It’s a seemingly stressful couple of months as summer winds to a close, bombarding Phoenicians with a blast of intense heat and heavy storms as it makes its exit. But there is a cure. A rather...“pleasant” one, in fact.

Lake Pleasant is the perfect way to close out summer. Its very proximity to Valley residents would be enough to recommend it, but the beautiful desert oasis has much more to offer: camping, barbecuing, fishing, boating, Jet-Skiing, swimming, sunbathing, and more. And you can enjoy its splendor with a day, an extended weekend, or a weeklong farewell to summer. Better yet,

The sweltering heat.

one company makes it simple and affordable to take advantage of the many summer-fun lake activities.

Lake Pleasant Watercraft Rentals, conveniently located at Pleasant Harbor Marina, is the oldest and largest rental company at Lake Pleasant. Since 1993, it has served lake-goers with the ever-popular Jet Ski (both stand-up and sit-down); in 2007, it began to also serve the east side of the lake; and in 2008, the company took over boat rentals as well. The company was founded in Alaska by owner Lonnie Jones and transferred “from the freezer to the frying pan” (as Jones quips) when Jones made the big move south. It comprises eight pontoon boats, four sport boats, twelve jet skis, and a houseboat.

Individuals can rent at an hourly, halfday, or full-day (eight hours) rate. It is fullservice, with no trailering and no hassles.

Life jackets are supplied. As Lake Pleasant Watercraft Rentals’s motto says, they do the work, and you have the fun!

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• MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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Aquarius Rising [ B y C assaundra B rooks • P hotos by E ric F airchild ]

There are more smooth vocals, fresh beats, and creative talent emerging from the scorching Valley community, and they are all wrapped up in one Arizona native: Derrick Jones (stage name Aquarius). The R&B/ hip-hop artist has been making music since his early teen years, when he and his cousins used to “wake up, grab the boom box, and just record and freestyle.”

At the age of 18, the young artist broke from his R&B group to try his skills in a solo career. He adopted the stage name Aquarius after his zodiac sign and has since been concentrating on songwriting and compiling tracks for the album he hopes to release within the next month under Lady’s Man Entertainment. One can expect both club music and slow jams, but to Aquarius, the music means so much more.

When writing, he often lets the beat speak to him.

He says one of the many ideas he has stored away in his subconscious springs to mind when he’s listening to a beat and then tells him what to do. The songs he creates come from his heart and his experiences.

“The thing I love about R&B is that you can put so many emotions and expressions into your music—make people listen and believe and feel what you’re saying, even be able to relate to it,” he says.

One of his newest tracks expresses Aquarius’s goal.

It’s called “Young Entrepreneur.” “I want people to see where I came from, how hard I worked to get where I am now—the struggles I’ve been through,” he says. He wants his listeners to understand that success doesn’t come easily, that it takes hard work and determination.

Aquarius considers himself committed, driven, and never willing to give up.

Young entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry who have illustrated such hard work and determination include two of his biggest idols: the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and smooth-singing sensation Usher. Aquarius strives to become a well-known artist himself, and things are looking promising—which is good, because he can’t imagine pursuing anything else.

“Being on stage singing is what I live to do,” Aquarius says. “It makes me feel so good to see the crowd showing me love.”

A few performance dates are in the works. In the meantime, you can show Aquarius some love by checking out his Web site at aquariuslive.com. Check for updates and look for his debut album to drop this fall.

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• Photography by Rob Evans

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The Haunting + Future for Kids, 2814 W. Bell Rd., North Phoenix Members of the media and select guests got a sneak peek at Arizona’s newest haunted house—a spooky, theatrical attraction that, unlike the other haunted houses, benefits charity. The house, which will open to the public in October, hopes to draw 40,000 people, which will allow for over $100,000 to be donated to local charities. The June preview included a dance performance of “Thriller,” complimentary food and drink, and a family tour of the haunted house—which includes sections like The Insane Asylum, The Pirates of the Scare-ibbean, and the Jaws of the Kracken. Special thanks to Future for Kids, Catalyst Arts Academy, and Dearing Acting Studio. futureforkids.org

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• know & Tell •

by cassaundra brooks

Then There’s the Rest of Us “Living in the lap of luxury isn’t bad, except that you never know when luxury is going to stand up.”

~Orson Welles

 Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei, age 63, is worth an estimated $20 billion. His well-known automobile collection numbers in the thousands and includes 500 Rolls-Royces. His personal Boeing 747-400 was furnished with gold-plated furniture. And his palace is the second largest in the world (after the Forbidden City in Beijing, China). It is said to cover 2,152,782 square feet and contain 1,888 rooms and 290 bathrooms. The Back-to-School Clothing Drive, founded in 1967, provides

new school outfits and uniforms as well as backpacks and school supplies to more than 20,000 children in need from 140 schools throughout the Valley. backtoschoolclothingdrive.com

A cost-effective and enjoyable way to experience some of the best plays, musicals, and symphony performances is through your nearest community college. Not only are you spending less money and supporting arts education but you also might be witnessing

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the amateur performances of future stars. Visit maricopa.edu to find the community college nearest you. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is the oldest culinary school in the United States, founded in 1946 in New Haven, Conn. It was established to provide vocational training for World War II veterans. It now features three campuses: the main campus in Hyde Park, N.Y. and two branches in Napa Valley, Calif. and San Antonio, Tex.  Buckingham Palace did not become the off icial London residence of the British monarch until 1837, when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. It was originally built as a large townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. According to Forbes, the world’s richest man is Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim Helú. Our own Bill Gates and Warren Buffett follow in the second- and third-place spots.

With an endowment of $36 billion, the

Stichting INGK A Foundation in the Netherlands is the wealthiest charitable foundation in the world. Its purpose is “to promote and support innovation in the field of architectural and interior design.”

It is followed closely by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation here in the U.S. at $35.1 billion.

 The Ivy League actually denotes an athletic conference comprised of eight private colleges and universities, but the term Ivy League has come to reference everything from academic excellence to elitism and snobbery. The term was made off icial in 1954 and is used to classify the following institutions of the Northeastern U.S.: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, The University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Brown was originally named the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

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Grapple with the Greatest: TNT Mixed Martial Arts

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By Cassaundra Brooks Photos courtesy TNT Mixed Martial Arts We’ve been talking a lot about Valley residents breaking into the entertainment industry, but one Valley business has found its way into the LA entertainment market not through fiction but through reality.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and one academy here in Phoenix is being featured in The Dojo, a reality show pilot that was filmed here in the Valley two years ago and which was just picked up by the LA Film Festival. It also has a good chance of being developed as a reality series.

Scott Tannenbaum owns TNT Mixed Martial Arts, which just opened a new 4,000-square-foot facility in the Deer Valley Airpark area to accommodate its 600 percent growth over the last year and a half.

Tannenbaum has been practicing martial arts since the age of 4 and specializes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in which he holds a black belt.

He is only one of five internationally certified Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors teaching in Arizona. The MMA enthusiast holds two other black belts as well as a brown belt and considers himself a student of the art as well as an instructor. As he states on his Web site, his goals are “to have a fun, safe, healthy environment for his students while learning the most realistic and effective self-defense in the world.”

Tannenbaum trained seven fighters for

the Rage in the Cage MMA show, which was just held here in Phoenix on July 31.

Two other instructors, Jim Godoy and Melissa Crick, teach alongside him, specializing in Muay Thai and cardio kickboxing, respectively. The academy offers classes for adults and children, advanced and beginner.

It is a fun way to get in and stay in shape, improve flexibility, increase strength, learn self-defense, get in your cardiovascular exercise, and interact with others who find joy in the practice of the martial arts—an age-old art form that never gets old and continues to reinvent itself.

Visit tntbjj.com for more information or to sign up for classes.

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• travel

Boredom Not Permitted to Board [ B y M arion H ager of H ager ’ s J ourneys ]

One of my favorite cruise lines is the award-winning Crystal Cruises. Their two six-star ships, the Symphony and Serenity, each carry about 1,000 guests and offer the best of the best in terms of size, activities, service, and facilities. One of the great things about Crystal’s itineraries is the way they mix interesting itineraries with sea days.

I work long hours, often seven days a week, so when I go on vacation, the first thing I want to do is relax and forget about “real life.” Then I am ready to learn and explore. When my vacation is over, I want to come home relaxed, refreshed, and ready to get back to work. So I was immediately drawn to an exciting 14-day departure aboard Crystal Symphony, sailing on April 24, 2011 roundtrip from Los Angeles. The destination is actually the ship—with the added dimension of visiting four of the Hawaiian Islands: Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, and Maui. For me, this is the best of all worlds.

However, if you are a type A workaholic, you probably think you’ll be bored. Check out the programs they offer during the sea days before you say no.

Do you golf? If so, you’ll love the Golf Theme on this sailing. You’ll meet Shannon Kneisler of Ft. Worth, Texas, the guest LPGA Teaching Professional. Throughout

the cruise, you can attend workshops about improving your golf score, get tee times while at the islands, and have access to Shannon and her world of knowledge.

During the afternoons, you can attend

lectures and discussions by celebrities and noted experts such as Dr. Harm de Blij, formerly geography editor at ABC’s Good Morning America; Dr. Richard Turnbull, chair of art history at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City; and Jeff Greenberg, one of the entertainment industry’s most successful and celebrated casting directors for such hit television shows and movies as Frasier, Cheers, Wings, Father of the Bride 2, and dozens of others.

Throughout the sailing, these celebrities will be mingling with the guests.

You can take advantage of Crystal’s Creative Learning Institute featuring programs such as “Passport to Music” by Yamaha and Crystal Cruises, Computer University at Sea, Berlitz Foreign Language Institute, Wellness Programs, and Dance Classes.

Sailing on a Crystal ship is like staying at a five-star luxury resort. You’ll experience extraordinary service from the friendly staff, dine on gourmet meals, and travel with interesting people. As a bonus, sailing on April 24 will bring you the beaches, Polynesian culture, and beauty of Hawaii. For more information about this and other Crystal Cruises itineraries, please email me at marion@hagers-journeys.com with “North Valley Magazine” in the subject line.

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• hot list

Novel Ideas [ B y C assaundra B rooks ]

Books-turned-movies are hot commodities in Hollywood, and although the lack of originality

from the City of Dreams in recent years has become worrisome, these authors have certainly benefited from the trend.

JANE AUSTEN All six of Jane Austen’s beloved completed works of fiction have been adapted to the big screen—many of them multiple times: Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, and Emma. Pride and Prejudice alone has inspired the following: Pride and Prejudice (1940), the black and white depiction with leads Sir Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson Pride and Prejudice (1995), the popular five-hour-long A&E adaptation starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle Pride and Prejudice (2005), the Oscar-nominated adaptation headlining Matthew McFadyen and Keira Knightley Bride and Prejudice (2004), Bollywood’s answer to the classic tale, featuring the stunning Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson (Flyboys), and Lost’s Naveen Andrews Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), a modern twist starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth once again as Mr. Darcy Three separate Emma adaptations have featured leading ladies we know well: Kate Beckinsale (1996), Gwyneth Paltrow (1996), and Romola Garai (2009).

It also inspired the film Clueless with Alicia Silverstone and the upcoming modern-day musical of the same name. The notable Emma Thompson adapted to film and starred in the 1995 Sense and Sensibility, with a young Kate Winslet in her breakthrough role and favorites like Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman playing heroes, with House’s abrasive doctor Hugh Laurie as supporting actor. The BBC has created its own film series for all six novels.

1999’s Mansfield Park, while inaccurate enough to bother some, featured Eli Stone’s Johnny Lee Miller and Junebug’s Alessandro Nivola. Jane Austen was herself depicted by Anne Hathaway in the recent Becoming Jane (2007), and her works have sparked films like The Jane Austen Book Club (2007) and many others—whether we realize it or not.

JOHN GRISHAM Over one-third of John Grisham’s stories have made it to the big screen—and he has authored an impressive twenty-two works of fiction, most of which are best sellers. Not all of the films have been successful [note Christmas with the Kranks (2004), spun off from Skipping Christmas], and not all have made it into the movie theater (2003’s TV movie A Painted House). Most, however, have attracted not only big audiences but also big stars: Runaway Jury (2003) – John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Jeremy Piven The Pelican Brief (1993) – Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow The Client (1994) – Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, Will Patton, William H. Macy, Bradley Whitford A Time to Kill (1996) – Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Ashley Judd, Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Cooper The Firm (1993) – directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Holly Hunter, Ed Harris The Chamber (1996) – NCIS: LA’s leading man Chris O’Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway The Rainmaker (1997) – directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Claire Danes, Virginia Madsen, Mickey Rourke, and even Danny Glover in an uncredited role.

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NICHOLAS SPARKS The tearjerker king has likely elevated Kleenex sales in recent years. And again, the A-listers turn out for the film adaptations. In 1999, Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn teamed up with the late legendary Paul Newman for Message in a Bottle. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams made a fan-favorite onscreen and offscreen pairing in 2004’s The Notebook. Another drama, and perhaps one of Sparks’s best romances, brought together Shane West and pop singer Mandy Moore for a weeper of a tale of faith, hope, and transformation in A Walk to Remember (2002). Romantic leading man Richard Gere tackled a less popular film adaptation in 2008 alongside Diane Lane: Nights in Rodanthe also featured Law & Order: SVU’s leading man Christopher Meloni and Academy Award nominee Viola Davis. Yet another popular singer, Miley Cyrus, scored the leading-lady spot in this year’s Last Song, and yet again another offscreen romance bloomed. This year also brought a second Sparks film with Dear John, which featured rising stars Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia! Letters to Juliet)—also a singer, though not by profession—and Channing Tatum (Step Up, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra).

Two additional books, True Believer and The Lucky One, are expected to be released in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

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• back to school SPOTLIGHT

Calling All Serious Scholars! [ B y C assaundra B rooks ]

The great thing about sending your kids back to school isn’t necessarily getting them out of your hair—it’s the ripe choice of educational institutions here in the North Valley!

The Caepe School This Anthem school recently earned accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvanceED. “Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents, and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” says Tamara Lee, the school’s head.

The private nonprofit college preparatory school (K–9) is advancing further still with the addition of two new faculty members: Kelly Unger and Leah Parker.

Ninth-graders will enjoy English class a little more than usual under the instruction of Unger, who has been an educator for more than twenty years and holds a two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree.

She will also be teaching at-risk high school students in Phoenix. Leah

Parker holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree and will bring her fifteen years of teaching experience to Western civilization and biology. When not teaching, she serves as Education Director at Canyon Church of Christ and writes science curriculum.

To learn more about The Caepe School, visit thecaepeschool.org.

North Valley Christian Academy (NVCA) This private nondenominational Ch r ist ia n sc hool , which serves students preschool through eighth grade, was established in 2004 and offers a comprehensive liberal arts program that focuses on more than academics. It is an institution dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of its students. NVCA aims to build strong Christian leaders, but it also demands high academic performance.

They use the nationally recognized Core Knowledge® program for their curriculum, which fosters steady growth in literacy and criticalthinking skills.

For more information, visit northvalleyca.org or call the administration office at (623) 551-3454.

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The ORME School What began in 1929 as a one-room school to educate the three children of Stanford University graduates Charles H. Orme Sr. and wife Minna Vrang Orme has grown into one of Arizona’s prime collegepreparatory schools. The school is nestled in the rustic and peaceful center of Arizona and offers students an abundance of nature incentives in the forms of environment and wildlife in addition to its excellent academic program. It is a community unto itself but is not isolated; rather, it is near enough to Phoenix and to northern cities like Prescott to allow for commuting.

The school enrolls 140 students from sixteen countries and twenty-five states.

Students develop self-confidence and selfesteem while benefiting from small class sizes, accessible faculty members, honors and advanced placement courses, routine college guidance and preparation, an academic resource center, fine arts programs, summer school, and athletic programs. Students can also take advantage of horsemanship programs, summer camps, field trips, outdoor adventuring, and more.

Learn more at ormeschool.org.

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• Gotta Have It: Back to School

Back to School: Not Just for Kids

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1 TANTO HEADPHONES Everything old is new, and it’s time to again embrace the ’80s with Urbanears: Tanto Headphones, the retro headphones that you don’t have to stick in your ears. These little pieces of technology instead feature custom microphones and remote compatibility with the iPhone and Nokia, HTC, and Blackberry phones, as well as two extra cable extensions. Available in fourteen colors at karmaloop.com, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, and more. $39.99. urbanears.com

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2 MOSHI VOICE CONTROL DIGITAL CLOCK It’s hard to get up for school, but the Moshi Voice Control (VC) Digital Clock Radio makes it easier. It’s the alarm clock you can talk to, not talk back to. No programming, no buttons. It responds to twelve voice-activated commands and features high-quality stereo sound, six station presets, three alarm and three sleep sounds, and AUX-IN to play any MP3 player (like an iPod). Available at moshilifestyle.com, target.com, and amazon.com for $69.99.

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3 MAMBA SHIFT L Locker or no locker, it’s tough to survive school without a backpack, and we all know how we’re supposed to make our backpacks a reflection of our individuality. The booq: Mamba shift L is a lightweight, functional backpack with internal and exterior water-repellent coating, accessible pockets, and a roomy interior. Available at booqbags.com and various retailers for $149.95.

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4 TWILIGHT USB DRIVE With the latest Twilight installment racking up its customary megabucks, the merchandise is as hot as ever. The Twilight Cullen Family Crest USB Drive is a fully-sculpted 3D USB 2.0 drive and features the entire New Moon soundtrack. Various storage capacities available. 4GB $34.99, 8GB $44.99, and 16GB $59.99 at tymemachines.com.

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5 SOLAR SURGE BY NOVOTHINK Take advantage of the sun’s power when it comes to your new iPhone. The Solar Surge by Novothink is the world’s only Apple-certified solar charger carrying case that doubles battery life of the iPhone. It automatically sends a charge when needed from the reserved solar power, which it automatically stores. $79.95 at novothink.com

6 POSTURE IN STYLE Posture in Style’s ergonomic chair is the perfect piece of furniture for kids who are weighed down with homework. Bad posture is a big problem today, and this chair is designed to help children sit properly. Posture in Style is fully adjustable to accommodate children from preschool to high school. It features 100 percent synthetic fibers in removable and washable seat and back covers. Priced around the mid $700s. (877) 609-5688 or postureinstyle.com

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7 OCEAN PRIME Who says the kids are the only ones in need of back-to-school goodies? For you parents, it’s back to a dozen trips to and from school, extracurriculars, and friends’ homes every week; packing lunches and making dinner; and helping with homework. And after all the actual back-to-school clothes and school-supply shopping you’ll be conducting, it’s time for a little respite. That’s where a romantic, kids-free dinner out comes into play. Ocean Prime serves up a savory selection of steaks, fish, and cocktails that will have you relaxing in no time. (480) 347-1313 or ocean-prime.com

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It’s back to school for the teachers, too. One way to work off the stress of a new school year is to—yes—exercise. But exercising can be fun, and one Anthem gym provides the perfect environment for shedding pounds, staying in shape, and working off stress. Check out Sweat and all it has to offer at sweatchallenge.com.

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• auto trends

2010 Audi Q7 TDI Luxury Meets Fuel Efficiency [ B y G reg R ubenstein ]

Luxury is a word that has a different meaning for different people. Use it as an adjective with car, however, and it becomes easier to define what it should mean: classy, comfortable, finely appointed, powerful — and pricey.

In the 2010 Q7 TDI, Audi has produced the perfect marriage of form and function translated into a seven-passenger luxury SUV. With striking exterior styling, a gorgeous interior, and a terrific drive train, the Q7 delivers a great driving experience mated with a high level of passenger comfort and convenience.

Introduced to the United States for the 2007 model year, the Q7 has, for 2010, been restyled with sleeker lines. The car sports a mesmerizing array of exterior LEDs used in the taillights, turn signals and, most dramatically, as daytime running lights. Not just a pretty face, this Audi also provides peace of mind, offering the performance and traction from quattro full-time all-wheel-drive plus a NHTSA five-star crash safety rating and IIHS “Top Safety Pick” designation.

The Q7 can also be considered an environmentally conscious SUV when equipped with the optional 3.0-liter TDI (turbo direct injection) diesel engine combined with the standard six-speed automatic transmission, which is how our test sample arrived. It’s rated as an ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle), and while being friendly to the environment is one thing, this engine also cranks out more than 400 pound-feet of torque (406, to be exact) at just 1,750 rpm. Off the line or on the freeway, there’s always plenty of power to spare, all while returning an EPA-rated 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

With an as-tested price of $58,875, the Q7 TDI offers a lot of value and includes everything one might normally expect of a

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luxury vehicle. From the standard dual-zone climate control to heated 12-way power front seats, leather seating for everyone, leather tilt/ telescope steering wheel with built-in multifunction control, power tailgate, rear parking sensors and multidisc CD changer stereo with satellite radio, all passengers are treated to the luxury experience.

Add in the Premium Plus and Warm Weather packages, as our sample had, and you also get GPS navigation, four-zone climate control with rear-door and tailgate window shades, panoramic sunroof, advanced parking system with rearview camera, xenon headlights with the previously mentioned LED lighting system, and a Bose surroundsound system.

From behind the wheel, the Q7 TDI is a pleasure to drive. Besides the strong acceleration provided by the turbo V-6 diesel, steering is responsive, braking is predictable with a firm pedal, and handling is quite nimble— remarkable considering that it tips the scale at 5,423 pounds.

For passengers both front and rear, the Q7 is highly satisfying. It offers a rich design with leather and wood all around, soft touch points on the dash and doors, plenty of useful storage, cubbies and cup holders, and separate climate controls for backseat occupants.

And what about the diesel smell and clatter? Thanks to today’s clean diesel technology, those are things of the past. Either inside or out, it was virtually impossible to tell that the Q7 is a diesel-powered vehicle. With added power and better fuel economy over a gasoline engine, it’s never been easier to live with a diesel. Add this to an already finely crafted vehicle, and you have the perfect luxury SUV with the Q7 TDI.

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• event calendar

August 6–7

‘BIG RED POUR’ INTERNATIONAL CRAFT BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Check out the Red and White scrimmage at the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp, listen to Grammy Awardwinning artist Michelle Branch, take advantage of the Flagstaff First Friday ArtWalk and, most of all, quaff the fabulous craft beer responsibly. (866) 977-6849, R-Entertainment.com, or flagstaffarizona.org August 6–8

ABA-BMX SOUTHWEST NATIONALS

The American Bicycle Association hosts the amateur bicycle motocross riders for the national race and a series of jumps, flips, and tricks on an air-conditioned ABAregulation dirt track. At the Tucson Convention Center. ababmx.com August 6–8

SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL VIGILANTE DAYS

The streets of Tombstone come to life with an 1880s fashion show, a 10K, a concert, saloon girls, street

entertainment, a chili cookoff, simulated shootouts, and bad guys dangling from the gallows. tombstonechamber.com

August 13

COWBOY CAPITAL PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING

Head to the Prescott Rodeo Grounds for “the toughest sport on dirt.” This bull-riding competition is part of the US Smokeless Challenger Tour. (866) 407-6336 or worldsoldestrodeo.com August 14

HEARD MUSEUM EXHIBIT ‘MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY: AMERICAN INDIAN DOLLS’

The Heard Museum’s new exhibit features a diverse collection of American Indian dolls that represent Native American culture, tradition, and occupations. The exhibit opens today at 11:30 a.m. with

a conversation with curator Janet Cantley. heard.org/dolls

Oberpriller. (520) 689-2811 or arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

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August 22, 24, 26, 28

TOUMANI DIABATÉ

KURT HUNTER PERFORMS LIVE

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) describes this special performance as “an evening of thrilling virtuosity on the kora with one of the finest musicians in Africa.” Check out mim.org for more information.

Kurt Hunter performs from his newly released album Up Too Late. The Louisiana native has a southern rock and blues influence and has been into music since the age of 13.

(480) 488-1072 or elpedregal.com

August 20–September 19

August 27–September 12

GERRY CULLITY’S CINDERELLA: A RAGTIME STORY

TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL GRAND CANYON MUSIC FESTIVAL

Desert Stages Theatre’s sixteenth season includes a children’s theater series that puts a twist on classic American favorites. Enjoy an adaptation of Cinderella, the theater’s season opener. desertstages.org August 21

‘PLANTS OF THE BIBLE’ GUIDED TOURS

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The scenic music festival comprises weekend concerts at the Shrine of Ages, South Rim, and Grand Canyon National Park. The tenth season of the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP), with music education programs at Navajo and Hopi Reservation schools, will also be included. Watch top-notch classical music performances by celebrated artists from all over the world. grandcanyonmusicfest.org

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September 10–11

SIXTH ANNUAL PHOENIX COOKS

MESA ARTS CENTER SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa plays host to a weekend of culinary delights as chefs compete onstage, teach cooking classes, and offer food and wine tastings. The event also includes a welcome reception, parade of chefs, and winemaker dinner.

(602) 381-7632 or phoenixcooks.com September 4–5

TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL PINE-STRAWBERRY ARTS & CRAFT FESTIVAL

Get out of the heat and take a drive up to the cool mountains for a weekend of browsing more than eighty-five arts and crafts booths. (928) 476-4480, pinestrawhs.org, or paysonrimcountry.com September 10–12

THE MUSIC MAN

The award-winning musical comes to Symphony Hall in a semi-staged extravaganza under conductor Michael Christie and Phoenix Theatre.

The performance comes as a part of the APS Pops Series. $18 and up. (602) 495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org

This free event is fun for the whole family. Sneak a peek at fall exhibitions, listen to live entertainment, watch artist demonstrations, shop, eat, and enjoy performances in the theaters by the founding resident companies and Sister Cities. A special ticketed performance by eight-time Native American Music Award-winning singer/ songwriter Jana Mashonee on September 11 is $28. mesaartscenter.com September 18–26

ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK

More than one hundred of Arizona’s best restaurants participate in this annual celebration of food, offering three-course meals and showcasing signature dishes for value prices.

This year for the first time, restaurants have the opportunity to offer gluten-free menu options, which are noted on the Web site with a special icon. arizonarestaurantweek.com

September 26

WALK FOR HOPE: WOMEN’S CANCERS, WOMEN’S CURES

Join City of Hope for a 1.3 mile walk or 5K timed run to help women in the fight against cancer. Preregister for $25 (adults) and $20 (children 12 and under) or sign up on the day of the event for $30 and $25, respectively. At Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix and Victory Lane in Glendale. (602) 340-8925, bwestber@coh.org, or walk4hope.org September 26

FALL WINE AND JAZZ CONCERT SERIES

Various notable Valley artists take to the outdoor amphitheater at El Pedregal Shops and Dining at the Boulders Resort for a free

concert series complete with shopping and delightful wines.

(480) 488-1072 or elpedregal.com September 29–30

THE TASTE OF CAVE CREEK

The fall is a great season for savory foods, and the town of Cave Creek is celebrating with over twenty participating restaurants.

The festival includes fine art and craft exhibits, wine tastings, craft beer garden and tastings, hot air balloon launches, live jazz and country music, and cooking demonstrations by top local chefs. At Stagecoach Village. Tickets available at the gate; entrance fee $10 and food samples $2–$4. tasteofcavecreek.com, cavecreek.org

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• relationships

Join Our Nightly Celebration of Food, Wine & Memorable Times

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You Will Survive

Let Go and Let Learn

Dear Coach Lea,

Dear Lea,

I am so depressed. My boyfriend of two years just broke up with me, and I have no idea why. I have already missed four days of work, and I can’t seem to get past this. I love him, and I know that we should be together. He is not returning my phone calls or text messages, and it’s killing me. I am desperate to get back with him. What should I do?

Desperate Dear Desperate,

There is only one way to get someone back into your life: leave him alone! No one wants to be with a needy, clingy, desperate woman. Get a life without him—become a happy, well-rounded person and start enjoying life. A man is not a plan!

You cannot expect someone else to be “your world”—a partner can contribute to your happiness but is not ultimately responsible for it. Spend time on yourself. Find a hobby, hang out with friends and, better yet, volunteer and help those that are less fortunate. No matter how bad you feel, there is always someone who is worse off.

Get yourself happy and emotionally stable before you initiate contact with your ex. If you are happy and love your life, you will remind your ex about what attracted him to you in the first place. Limit your time with him and don’t make yourself too available.

Take it very slow and make sure that he is worthy of you. So many women give up themselves and their lives for a man. Take back your life and love it, and men will flock to you! (I promise.)

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My daughter seems to have a problem with losing her sense of self when it comes to men. She is 20 and is on her third boyfriend. My husband and I have seen her change her dress, friends, and interests when it comes to men. She morphs into what they want and seems to keep falling for controlling men. I am really frightened right now with her current boyfriend—he is trying to alienate our daughter from us, and I am not sure what to do. Is there anything that we can do?

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Dear Mom,

I understand your fears and have experienced a similar situation with my own daughter.

It is very common for young women—and older women, for that matter—to fall into a man’s life instead of staying in their own. You are the parent, so your child may not listen to you. If your daughter opens up to you, then you have been invited into the conversation and she may be more receptive to you. Her peers will most likely have more influence than you will. She is 20 and has the right to make her own mistakes as well as the right to learn from them. However, if there is abuse involved, you must step in and protect her at all costs. (She will forgive you later.) I can tell you from experience that it is difficult to watch our children make mistakes, but that is how they learn. She will come back to you once the lesson is learned. Hang tough and know that she will be a stronger person for it.

Keep me posted. It’s close to my heart.

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The Healing Power of Touch [ B y A lana S troud ]

Massage isn’t just beneficial for humans— it helps animals, too: cats, dogs, horses, livestock. Everything that walks, crawls, and swims—from small critters like guinea pigs and rabbits all the way up to large zoo animals—all gain benefits from massage.

Massage therapy is a form of holistic healing that provides physical and psychological benefits and doesn’t cost you a dime. Massage will help strengthen the bond between you and your pets and will help with issues like enhancing trust in a shy feline or calming hyperactive behavior in an energetic canine.

Petting is always a welcome interaction, but massage will take your relationship to a completely new level with your furry companion and lower your own stress levels at the same time. There are many massage techniques to choose from, so find the one you like best and go from there.

Cats Felines already engage in massage techniques with one another. Grooming and kneading are two examples. It only makes sense to further this ingrained behavior by

introducing some massage techniques they cannot perform. Ill and ailing cats find comfort and security in soothing contact. For felines that appear healthy, regular massage can help detect early signs of disease and unknown physical injuries. Indoor cats especially benefit from massage as they aren’t as active as outdoor cats (or their wild ancestors!), and their muscles need toning. When you apply the touch, it will be clear just how much your cat enjoys it, and it will be quite rewarding to see the progress and benefits that massage provides for your feline.

Dogs Canines experience the same rewards from massage as cats do. Dogs are zestful animals always ready to please, and when he or she is feeling poorly, they make it obvious. Help your dog maintain his or her general wellbeing by performing massage therapy. Performance dogs who may suffer from nerves can easily be calmed by a preshow massage while simultaneously loosening up muscles to help with agility. Working dogs will receive the ultimate paycheck when a massage to their sore muscles awaits them at the end of the day. Breeding mommies will gladly allow you to help their sore musculoskeletal system recover. Breeds that suffer from hip dysplasia will also be thankful for the opportunity to have more fluidity in their movements.

Holistic comes from the Greek word holos, meaning “whole.” Holistic therapies aim to treat the body as a whole system, not merely pinpointing one symptom and fixing just that issue.

Osteoarthritis is the most common skeletal disease of dogs, with seniors and large breeds especially prone to it. Massage can not only relieve the pain from arthritis but can also help your canine friend move around a whole lot easier.

Massage does not replace veterinary care.

Be sure that your pet still receives regular checkups, and continue medication for preexisting or newly developed conditions as directed.

There are certain conditions that should not receive massage. Ask your vet to make sure you aren’t damaging your pet’s health in the process of trying to improve it!

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dogs get along with cats. She is a bigger girl with silky soft fur and a sweet disposition.

She is not bothered by much. When other cats at the shelter get into a scuffle, she likes to go out to the patio and wait for the dogs to go into the yard. Misty’s adoption fee is $10.

Michele is a 6-yearold domestic shorthair calico. Michelle is a sweet, shy girl who is still getting used to living indoors and being around people who want to love and care for her. She may hide from loud noises, but if you patiently sit near her, she will come over for some gentle pats and chin scratches. She likes having a feline companion to make her feel safe and would do well as a friend for a more social cat who could help her learn the ropes of being a contented pet in a quiet home. Michele’s adoption fee is $50.

Good Friends Who Need Great Homes [ P hotos by M ichelle B rodsky ]

All adoption fees include spay or neuter, up-todate shots, and a microchip.

Cleatus is a 2-year-old

66-pound Rottweiler mix. He does not allow his three legs to slow him down. He likes to play with any toy he can tackle and throw in the air. After a tough play, he likes to lie on his back and get a belly rub. He knows a few basic commands and loves to learn. He is best with kids junior high age and older. He is not good with cats but is good with most other dogs. Cleatus’s adoption price is $25.

Zeus is a 1-year-old,

47-pound Ger man shepherd mix. He’s very playful and likes to pounce on his toys.

He loves to get affection and can be very animated when does. He’d do great with some basic obedience training and would be best if placed in an active home where he’ll

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have room to run. Zeus is only good with adults and seems to be playful with cats and tolerant of other dogs. The price of Zeus’s adoption is $125.

Zumerez is a 4-yearold, 53-pound Dalmatian mix. He is a very smart guy who is active and affectionate.

He loves his people but would prefer to be an “only pet” inside his home. He enjoys his cuddle time and will nibble your chin for some affection. Depending on his mood, he will play with some types of toys, but he’s always in the mood for love. Zumerez is good with kids but not cats. He is also picky about his dog friends. His adoption fee is $25.

Misty is a 4-year-old

domestic shorthair dilute tortie. Misty loves dogs. She really loves dogs. She loves dogs so much that they use her to check how shelter

Ann is a 4-year-old black domestic shorthair. Ann is a lovable girl! All she needs is a comfy cat bed or a lap, and she will lie there and purr the day away.

Ann feels like an older girl and is looking for a nice place to retire and spend her golden years. She has some arthritis, so stairs would be a challenge for her, but that doesn’t stop her from being a good companion. Not only is she sweet but she is also adorable with the little white spot on her nose and her cute gray toes! Ann’s adoption fee is $10.

 These pets may already be adopted. Please visit aawl.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.

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Geordie’s asks you to pay what you think is fair!

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Upstairs in the lounge, you can enjoy live music and cool cocktails in a setting much like a chic living room.

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The Height of Freshness Sweet, ripe peaches take center stage in this vibrant summer salad [ B y A lison M alone E athorne ]

When warm weather is at its peak, there’s nothing more blissful that sitting down to a fresh meal

eaten al fresco with good wine and great company. This recipe for grilled peach and arugula salad fits the bill to a T! The sweetness of the peaches is offset by salty, smoky pancetta, and tangy goat cheese pairs perfectly with peppery arugula. Try experimenting with different cheeses such as ricotta salata, which is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Bon appétit!

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad RECIPE DEVELOPED BY HILARY MALONE

Ingredients: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tsp fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp salt 4 tbsp olive oil 4 ripe peaches 24 thin slices of pancetta 2 tbsp olive oil 4 oz baby arugula 3 oz mixed greens 3 oz crumbled goat cheese Freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Whisk vinegar, juice and salt, adding olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Cut a small X in the bottom of each peach and immerse in boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer into a

bowl of ice water. Peel peaches and cut into six wedges. Wrap each wedge with a slice of pancetta. Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and cook peaches, turning occasionally, until pancetta is browned

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A selected August/September schedule for theatrical releases: AUGUST

[6] The Other Guys Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes,

Michael Keaton [13] Eat Pray Love Julia Roberts, Richard Jenkins, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis [20] Nanny McPhee Returns Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith [27] Going the Distance Justin Long, Drew Barrymore, Christina Applegate, Ron Livingston

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[3] Machete Steven Seagal, Robert DeNiro, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba

[17] The Town Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Chris Cooper, Blake Lively [24] Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole voices of Ryan Kwanten and Geoffrey Rush Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, Carey Mulligan, Susan Sarandon You Again Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth, Betty White

Where have I seen them beforE? 1

1. Richard Jenkins: Known mostly for supporting roles and for collaborating with the Farrelly brothers (Something About Mary and Me, Myself & Irene) and the Coen Brothers (Intolerable Cruelty and Burn After Reading), American actor Jenkins pulled out an impressive dramatic leading-role performance in the simple moving film The Visitor (2008), which earned him an Oscar nod for Best 2 Actor.

2. Viola Davis: The Julliard graduate made a name for herself on stage (Tony Award winner) and has also played small but influential roles in films like Traffic (2000), Antwone Fisher (2002), and Solaris (2002). It was her incredible performance in the 2008 film adaptation of Doubt opposite Meryl Streep that earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination.

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3. Carey Mulligan: This young English actress debuted as Kitty Bennett in the latest cinematic version of Pride and Prejudice (2005) alongside Keira Knightley. After some British made-for-TV movies and a critically acclaimed Broadway debut performance in The Seagull, Mulligan garnered attention and a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for playing Jenny in An Education (2009). You might have spotted her in last year’s Brothers, but you shouldn’t miss her in the upcoming Wall Street sequel opposite her current flame Shia LaBeouf or in the soon-to-be-released Never Let Me Go, which once again teams her up with Knightley, though Mulligan takes the lead this time around.

Where Our Favorite Aussies Get Their Start You don’t always spot them because they often hide behind American or English accents, but Australians are infiltrating American television and cinema at a surprisingly rapid rate. Remember that good-looking fella who had a brief but effective scene as George Kirk in last year’s Star Trek? That was Aussie Chris Hemsworth, who will star in two films this year before emerging next year as an “epic” leading man in Marvel Comics’ latest project, Thor, and then reprising his role in 2012’s Iron Man sequel, The Avengers. Hemsworth is making an international name for himself now, but he first made one for himself in his homeland through his role on the popular longrunning soap Home and Away.

Hemsworth isn’t the only soap floater. The much-celebrated late Heath Ledger was a former cast member.

Others include Isla Fisher (Confessions of a Shopaholic), Simon Baker (The Mentalist), Guy Pearce (The Hurt Locker), Naomi Watts (King Kong), and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood).

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Halle Berry LEO Aug 14 (1966)

Steve Carell LEO Aug 16 (1962)

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Amy Adams LEO Aug 20 (1974)

Chris Pine VIRGO Aug 26 (1980)

Mark Harmon VIRGO Sept 2 (1951)

Jennifer Hudson VIRGO Sept 12 (1981)

Avril Lavigne LIBRA Sept 27 (1984)

Fran Drescher LIBRA Sept 30 (1957)

All of the following pertain to the next two and a half years.

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Your focus is on rela-

tionships of all kinds. You want to build a solid foundation for any romantic or marital relationship, and you might also find yourself getting involved with someone older or more established than you. Legal dealings are likely to be resolved in your favor, but you make sure all things are in order. Art, books, and all things beautiful will be more appealing. You’ll want to acquire things that last.

may also be helping out a sibling or getting involved in neighborhood activities, such as neighborhood watch, or just making more friends. A very good time for learning, expanding your mind through books, the Internet, and courses that interest you.

You could finish off a degree or diploma or finally start a degree you’ve always wanted to acquire.

Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22) Finances and what

health concerns are a focus for you. Any fitness program you undertake and stick with will get you results. You might be interested in helping out in the community and have an opportunity to really make a difference if you find something that makes your heart happy. The key here is “stick-to-it-iveness.”

Work looks good and steady—you’re seen as reliable, efficient, and productive.

you value both financially and personally are focuses for you. The best way to enter and use this period is to organize your finances.

Write down a financial plan and stick to it.

Save some for yourself, tithe if that appeals to you, and watch your money grow. Take time to really find out what is important to you in your life. Put your values down on paper, give your life a mission statement, and live by it.

Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) These years bring

Libra (Sept 23–Oct 22) Taking responsibil-

Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) Work, service, and

you a focus on creativity, children, love affairs. Love affairs are likely to be more serious than flighty—not superheavy, but they have some “meat” to them. A fantastic time to cultivate your creativity; for Geminis, it is usually in the communications/writing fields. If you’ve wanted to write a novel, this is the time to start. Commit to write regularly and before you know it—completed book!

ity for yourself, your life, and your actions are what you’ll be dealing with. This is not always an easy period, but suiting up and showing up is what it’s all about. The more organized you are in your life, the easier this time will be. Have a schedule or a timetable and stick to it—things flow much easier.

You’ll make great strides personally and professionally; feeling like you’re really on top of your game.

Cancer (Jun 22–July 22) You’re doing what

Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 22) Mysticism, self-

Leo (July 23–Aug 22) Your focus is on commu-

Sagittarius (Nov 23–Dec 21) Involvement with groups, humanitarian ideals, future-

Cancers do best: putting down roots, creating a solid foundation for your home and family. Real estate, family, ancestry take on greater meaning and impact for you. You could move into a smaller space, but it will somehow feel more “solid” and grounded.

This is a building period where the result you’re after is safety—security for yourself and your family.

nication, short-term travel, education. You

transcendence, search for a Higher Power can occupy you. If you are so inclined and disciplined, you can make tremendous strides in self-realization and understanding. This period is wonderful for the spiritually minded. Dreams, meditation, exploring the quantum reality of life bring you to new levels of understanding and peace. Remember that “the undisciplined mind is nothing.”

oriented or technological advances have your attention. Being the explorer that you are, you may become seriously involved with groups of like-minded others in order to advance some aspect of humanity, perhaps becoming the leader. You’ll have the foresight and discipline to organize the troops to make some part of the world a better place!

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 20) Career, money, social status are all important (more important than usual!). You’re comfortable with this, as Caps like to climb the career/status ladder. You’re not afraid of hard work, and during this period, you have the opportunity to really climb high. Stay grounded and organized, work and play well with others, and you’ll really go far. Don’t forget to have a life, too. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.

Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) You’re focused on higher education, travel, broadening your mind and experiences. Many of you may take work leave to travel or finish degrees.

If it’s not financially feasible, you’ll devour information via books, Internet, and online classes, sharpening your already impressive intellect. You may find yourself dealing with foreign-born people, curious about their customs, religions, and beliefs.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) Sex, transformation, rebirth, shared resources are your focus. Anything that has to do with what is hidden or behind the scenes gets attention. An excellent time for psychological analysis, deep relationships, investments that deal with oil, mining, or the pooling of resources. Definitely a good period for deep self-reflection and journaling. You’re able to see beyond appearances to the core of what is real.

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