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It takes less time to do a thing right,
than it does to explain why you did it
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matters, it's what you see. — Henry
David Thoreau |
Charm is the quality in others that
makes us more satisfied with
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In an emergency situation...
After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them
to someone you care about. It never hurts to be
careful in this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :The elbow is the
strongest pointon your body.
If you are close enough to use it,do!
2.. Learned this from a tourist guide.If a
robber asks for your wallet and/or purse,DO NOT
HAND IT TO HIM.Toss it away from you.....
Chances are that he is more interested in your
wallet and/or purse than you,and he will go for
the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER
DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a
car,kick out the back tail lights and stick your
arm out the hole and start waving like crazy..
The driver won't see you, but everybody else
will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars
after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just
sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list,
etc.DON'T DO THIS!The predator will be watching
you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him
to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to
your head, and tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR ,LOCK THE DOORS
AND LEAVE..
If someone is in the car with a gun to your head
DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF!
Instead gun the engine and speed into
anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will
save you.If the person is in the back seat they
will get the worst of it .
As soon as the car crashes bail out and run.It
is better than having them find your body in a
remote location.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a
parking lot, or parking garage:
A.) Be aware:look around you, look into your
car, at the passenger side floor, and in the
back seat
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter
your car from the passenger door. Most serial
killers attack their victims by pulling them
into their vans while the women are
attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's
side of your vehicle,and the passenger
side.... If a male is sitting alone in the seat
nearest your car, you may want to walk back into
the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to
walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And
better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the
stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be
alone and the perfect crime spot. This is
especially true at NIGHT!)
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not
under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator
will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100
times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be
a vital organ.
RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!
8. Women are always trying to be sympathetic:
STOP It may get you raped, or killed. Ted
Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking,
well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the
sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with
a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for
help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle,
which is when he abducted
his next victim..
9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told
me that her friend heard a crying baby on her
porch the night before last, and she called the
police because it was late and she thought it
was weird.. The police told her 'Whatever you
do, DO NOT open the door..' The lady then said
that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a
window, and she was worried that it would
crawl to the street and get run over. The
policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the
way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He
told her that they think a serial killer has a
baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women
out of their homes thinking that someone dropped
off a baby. He said they have not verified it,
but have had several calls by women saying that
they hear baby's cries outside their doors when
they're home alone at night.
10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of
the night to hear all your taps outside running
or what you think is a
burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These
people turn on all your
outside taps full ball so that you will go out
to investigate and
then attack.
Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your
neighbors!
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John A. Reyes Rejoins Bentley Gallery as
Director of Secondary Market Sales
January 22, 2010 - Bentley Gallery owner
Bentley Calverley announced last week
the hire of John Reyes as the gallery''s
new Director of Secondary Market Sales.
John was the Director of Sales at
Bentley Gallery from 2002 to 2008 and
spent the past year with LewAllen
Contemporary in Santa Fe. Prior to that
he was Director of Marshall Gallery in
Scottsdale and the Executive Director of
the DeGrazia Foundation in Tucson.
John specializes in analyzing the
marketplace value of contemporary works
of art available through the secondary
market. He locates specific pieces for
collectors who don''t want to gamble
with auction houses, and who are looking
to capitalize on works by artists with
proven track records. Knowing which
private collections might house
important paintings, sculptures,
photographs and prints that could be
offered up for sale is often a matter of
being closely tied to an intricate
communications network. Simply put, John
Reyes is "in-the-know."
""John understands that the secondary
market has always played an important
role for collectors,"" said Bentley
Calverley. ""It''s a valuable asset for
Bentley Gallery and our clients to have
his perspective and experience in
dealing with historic works of art."
A native of Arizona, John has a BA from
the University of Arizona, attended
Christie's Auction School in London, and
was a member of the Tucson Community
Foundation Art's Board. He''s been
active in several local arts
organizations and non-profits, including
Human Rights Campaign, Equality New
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L.A. THEATRE WORKS DRAMA
TELLS THE STORY OF
ROBERT F. KENNEDY AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
L.A. Theatre Works :
RFK: The
Journey to Justice -
February 6, 2010,
Saturday @ 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts The NEW
Virginia G. Piper Theater
Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts will present L.A. Theatre Works’ production of
RFK: The Journey to Justice on Saturday, Feb.
6, at 8 p.m. in its new, state-of-the-art Virginia
G. Piper Theater. Tickets are available for $47
online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or through the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ box
office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787).
Set
against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, this
important new docudrama from America’s foremost
radio theater company chronicles the challenges,
victories and defeats of the Civil Rights Movement
through the experiences of Robert Kennedy, who
ultimately became one of its principal champions and
crusaders. His moving story provides a compelling
and dramatic illumination of this crucial decade,
enabling a new generation to hear the words, feel
the tension and explore the issues that still
resonate today.
Every L.A. Theatre Works performance is immediate,
spontaneous and features a first-rate cast, live
sound effects and a connection to the audience
rarely felt in a traditional theater setting. RFK:
The Journey to Justice was written by Murray
Horwitz and Jonathan Estrin. The production is
directed by John Rubinstein and stars Philip Casnoff,
Henry Clarke and Kevin Daniels with Michael Leydon
Campbell, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, Ross Hellwig, Thomas
Vincent Kelly, Sheilynn Wactor and John Wesley.
Under the leadership of Producing Director Susan
Albert Loewenberg, L.A. Theatre Works (LATW) has
been the foremost broadcast and theater company in
the United States for more than two decades. Through
its weekly broadcasts on NPR stations across the
country and international networks, the company
single-handedly brings the finest recorded dramatic
literature into the homes of millions each year.
Works by Eugene O’Neill, David Henry Hwang, Athol
Fugard, Wendy Wasserstein, Neil Simon, David Mamet,
Charlayne Woodard, Arthur Miller and other leading
playwrights have been performed and recorded by LATW
with casts of the most critically acclaimed film and
stage actors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS RFK:
The Journey to Justice is
a commission led by the University of Notre Dame’s
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and co-commissioned
by the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the
University of Maryland, Stanford Lively Arts at
Stanford University and the Modlin Center for the
Arts at the University of Richmond. Additional funds
were provided by the Susan Raab Simonson
Commissioning Project. L.A. Theatre Works gives
special thanks to the Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation and the National Endowment for
the Arts for their support of the RFK: The
Journey to Justice national tour. In
Scottsdale, the performance is presented with
support from Betty Hum and Alan Yudell.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located
at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four
blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks
east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available
in the public parking garage located to the west of
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and
directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo
Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the
Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and
Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking
garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East
Second Street
ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts offers performance
accommodations to enhance audience members’
experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL)
interpretation or live audio description with two
weeks advance notice. Assisted listening devices and
wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site
at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or contact the
patron services box office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2
[TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please
inquire about services when ordering tickets.
GROUP AND STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Attend with family and friends, or bring a group
from your business, civic or religious organization.
Save $3 per ticket and at least $30 in handling fees
when purchasing 15 or more tickets to the same event
(subject to availability; some restrictions apply).
Instead of $2.50 per single ticket, the handling fee
is only $7.50 total for group orders. Full-time
students may purchase half-price tickets one hour
before events/performances (subject to availability;
limit one single ticket per full-time student; some
restrictions apply). Must present current valid
student I.D. in person at the patron services box
office. No phone orders.
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS Opened in 1975,
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents a
dynamic, culturally diverse season of dance, jazz,
classical and world music, theater and satire.
Approximately 2,000 performances, educational
programs, festivals and other events are showcased
annually serving more than 300,000 people and
contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high
quality of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances
take place in the Center’s newly renovated 848-seat
Virginia G. Piper Theater and 137-seat Stage 2 as
well as the 2,000-seat amphitheater on the grounds
of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. The Center’s
youth education and outreach programs reach more
than 50,000 school children each year, and its free
events are available to the entire public. The
Center also produces the award-winning Scottsdale
Arts Festival every March; Sunday A’Fair, a series
of free outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native Trails,
a collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors
Bureau that features free demonstrations of Native
American arts and culture from January to April.
Open daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers
hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for the home,
imaginative toys, recordings, books, greeting cards
and more. The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of
Scottsdale, Ariz., to administer certain City arts
and cultural projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale
Public Art Program. The programs of the Scottsdale
Cultural Council are made possible, in part, by the
support of members and donors and grants received
from the Arizona Commission on the Arts through
appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
SCOTTSDALE ENJOYS TASTE OF
THE SOUTH, TIMES TWO
"Doughnut Dan" Brinton
Opens 8th Valley Krispy Kreme and His Latest Concept
Beauregard Food Co. Side by Side.
The man that brought back to Arizona the south’s
favorite doughnut – Krispy Kreme – is serving up a full
menu of southern fare at his new restaurant concept
Beauregard Food Co., opening Friday, Jan. 22 on Market
Street at D.C. Ranch.
Opening next door to Brinton’s newest
Krispy Kreme neighborhood store, Beauregard Food Co. is
as the sign reads "…a southern thing." The menu has a
Cajun flare and includes gumbo, and shrimp and crawfish
wraps. Guests can also experience southern favorites
such as fried pickles and comeback sauce (aka "Cajun
ketchup").
"People will soon find out that
‘Doughnut Dan’ knows more than doughnuts," said Dan
Brinton, franchise partner of Krispy Kreme Arizona and
Beauregard Food Co. owner. "The restaurant business is
in my blood and I’m just as passionate about my fried
pickles as I am my doughnuts."
Beauregard Food Co., named after
Brinton’s great-great grandfather’s dry goods company
established in 1898 in Clarksville, Tenn., is a 70-seat
family- and wallet-friendly destination. Mud bugs,
better known as children, have a variety of meals to
choose from and are invited to draw and stamp on the
paper-covered white tablecloths.
"This is my neighborhood, so I know
first-hand that people want a place they can take their
families for good food any night of the week," said
Brinton. "I hope to appeal to those folks as well as
Valley residents looking for food that’s as fun as
whittling and as comfortable as a rocking chair."
Beauregard Food Co. is open seven days
a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Daily specials include
offerings such as shrimp and grits, red beans and rice,
shrimp and crawfish cheesecake, and etouffee. The
address is 20825 N. Pima Rd. Suite 100.
The D.C. Ranch Krispy Kreme is open
seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and features
15 varieties of doughnuts, including Krispy Kreme’s
signature Original Glazed® doughnut. The store offers
25-cent coffee, 99-cent specialty coffee beverages, and
Shamrock Farms milk.
For more information regarding
Beauregard Food Co. and Krispy Kreme Arizona, call
480.776.1912 or visit krispykremeaz.com. Or, become a
friend of Doughnut Dan on facebook.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan
Mansion State Historic Park is pleased to announce the
following upcoming special events for the month of
January 2010. We would appreciate inclusion of these
events in your public service announcements. These
events are free and open to the public. Please note that
we are now on our Winter hours, open Thursday - Monday,
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with tours beginning at 11:00
a.m. and continuing throughout the day at the top of the
hour, the last tour of the day is always 4:00 p.m.
Reservations are always recommended.
If you are looking for information on
the budget crisis, try the Arizona State Parks
Foundation website. This non-profit was created to
advocate for Arizona State Parks.
www.arizonastateparksfoundation.org
. The best thing to do still is to contact your Arizona
State Legislators, the Foundation website has a link to
help you do this. The other best thing you can do is
VISIT Arizona State Parks and bring your friends! We
need to generate revenue and attendance!
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
will closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March 2010
due to the ongoing State Budget crisis. Evening
Slide Presentation Series, 7pm RSVP Free! (Program is
Free. Reservations are recommended due to limited
availability.)
Feb 6
Corvid Lore: Ravens and Crows in the
American Southwest Presented by Shannon Benjamin, Museum
of Northern Arizona Ravens and Crows are two members of
the Corvid family. These enterprising creatures have
long been known as tricksters in American Indian
stories. Join us for an exploration of Southwestern
Native American folklore about these intelligent birds
and learn about their surprising traits and abilities.
Riordan Mansion State Park
Volunteer Training Come join our volunteer
team or just learn about the local history &
interpretation! FREE and open to the Public!
Session One -
Saturday, Jan. 30th 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Flagstaff's First Twenty Years: Building Community on
the Railroad Line Many different people chose to move
west, for many reasons. However, just because people
lived in remote areas, did not mean they were isolated
from the rest of the country. In Flagstaff, located on
the transcontinental rail line, they had trains, the
telegraph, and even newspapers. They brought their
values and ideals with them and worked together to
create a community. As the largest employers in
Flagstaff, the Riordans assumed leadership roles and
guided their fellow citizens toward building
institutions of learning and science, encouraging
community investment in technology and infrastructure,
and developing a diverse economy.
Session Two -
Saturday, Feb. 6th 8:30-10:30a.m.
Basics of Interpretation - Visitors come to
museums seeking information, and entertainment. How can
you best meet their needs? The term "interpretation"
describes the process of connecting visitors to ideas
and objects. Learn more about what interpretation is and
how to do it. Topics to be covered include:
- What is Interpretation?
- Connecting the visitor to the
objects
- Enriching visitor experience
- Benefits
- Program Development
Session Three -
Saturday, Feb.13th 8:30-10:30a.m.
Giving a Guided Tour Museums collect objects with
the intent of preserving them, and teaching ideas.
Interpretation is the art of connecting the visitors to
the ideas by bringing meaning to the objects. Guided
tours are an excellent interpretive tool. In this
session, experienced tour guides will share their
knowledge to help you create a great guided tour. Topics
to be covered include:
- Taking care of visitor needs
- Listening to what your visitors
are really asking
- Creating a tour theme
- Taking your tour beyond artifacts
to ideas
- Tips for keeping your tour fresh.
For more information or to RSVP call
928.779.4395 All sessions will be held in the Riordan
Mansion State Historic Park Visitor Center 409 W.
Riordan Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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CANUCKS REJOICE!!
SONORAN DESERT CHORALE PERFORMS
DUE NORTH – SONGS OF CANADA
From
the mountains of British Columbia to the fishing
villages of Nova Scotia, the Sonoran Desert Chorale
celebrates our neighbors to the North as it performs
Due North - Songs of Canada.
Performances are Saturday
February 27th at 7:30 pm at
First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave, Mesa
and Sunday February 28th
at 3:00 pm at Valley Presbyterian Church,
6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. This
unusual programming concept is a musical tour of the
Canadian landscape conjuring the majestic scenery
and villages and people of the great country.
The
concert opens with O Canada and then
spans the Canadian landscape, beginning in British
Columbia as the Chorale boards The Royal
Hudson for the journey to the eastern
coast, recalling Vancouver's The Grand Hotel,
famous for housing the loggers of the region.
Moving into the province of Alberta, the Chorale
will sing Ian Tyson's Four Strong Winds
before arriving in the forests of the Wood
River in Saskatchewan. It's on to the
prairies of Manitoba where the wheat fields grow in
The Field Behind the Plow. The
huge province of Ontario provides the story of the
battles fought over the sovereignty of the Great
Lakes in Stan Roger's The Nancy. The
Chorale will depart from its customary warm, rich
sounds to a more raucous impersonation of
bushwhackers and privateers. Next the Chorale sings
of the aspirations and efforts of working men as
they strive to resurrect the sunken Mary Ellen
Carter,
somewhere between Kingston and Thunder Bay.
Quebec offers Donald Patriquin’s I Went To The
Market,
including French text, while the province of New
Brunswick brings the upbeat folk tune
Fogarty's Cove.
The Chorale is then
off to Newfoundland to tell the plaintive tale of a
whaling ship in Frobisher Bay
(Baffin Island),
where a captain pushes on to catch one more whale,
only to find himself and his crew frozen in for the
winter.The Chorale's easterly jaunt across
Canada ends in Nova Scotia with Allister
MacGillvray's Away From the Roll of the Sea,
capturing the feel of a small Cape Breton fishing
village followed by Ron Smail's arrangement of Watching
the Apples Grow,
a lively tune describing a displaced Annapolis
Valley Fundyite, who'd gladly give up his job in
Toronto to be "down on the farm, back among the
family." The Chorale closes its provincial
exploration with Allister MacGillvray's "Canadian
Classic" Song for the Mira.
The concert will conclude with The
Maple Leaf Forever, Alexander
Muir's 1867 up-the-Empire standard, which was
Canada's unofficial national anthem until the
arrival of O Canada.
The second and final selection will be Leon
Dubinsky's We Rise Again, a spirited
and uplifting closing to the journey across Canada.
Tickets for Due North Songs of
Canada. are $15 Adults or $12 Seniors (62
+), Children, Students, and Groups of ten or more.
They may be purchased by calling 480-305-4538 or at
the door 30 minutes prior to curtain. Student Rush
tickets are available 10 minutes prior to curtain.
To learn more about the Sonoran Desert Chorale,
please go to www.sonorandesertchorale.org.
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 Chefs
of Local Senior Living Communities Compete for
Ultimate Chef America Title; Event Educates Public
on Healthy Dining and Aging
Auction
Proceeds Benefit Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation
MESA,
Ariz., Jan. 18, 2010 ― A dynamic culinary
competition among professional senior living chefs
for the chance to win the “Ultimate
Chef America” title will be held locally as the
kick-off to the 2010 Ultimate Chef America tour in
cities across the United States.
On
Thursday, Jan. 28
from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Springs of East Mesa, a Brookdale Senior Living community, located at 6220
E. Broadway Road in Mesa, will open its doors to the
public and host the intense competition. Seating is
limited. Reservations by Tuesday, Jan. 26 to Sheri
King at 480-221-3065 are required.
The culinary
professionals from
Brookdale Senior Living, industry-leading owners
and operators of senior living communities,
will
entertain and showcase their culinary talents during
the competitions.
During
each Ultimate Chef event, two teams of four Dining
Services staff members will compete during a
two-hour cooking competition focusing on healthy
cooking for seniors.
Attendees can join in
the event by gaining a close-up look at the
competitors and the fast-paced competition. To
heighten the interest and activity of Ultimate Chef
America, Brookdale has partnered with several
national partners and sponsors to be included in a
vendor expo. Attendees also will have the
opportunity to participate in various educational
programs, including a seminar featuring Brookdale’s
Medical Director, Dr. Kevin O’Neil, on the topic of
“Food for the Soul,” a wine tasting class featuring
wines – some of which may be local, and a class
presented by the Culinary Arts Institute at
Brookdale: The Art of Seasoning.
“There
is no doubt in my mind that the creativity, ability,
and talent of our Dining Services associates will be
showcased during this unique competition,” said
Joska
J.W. Hajdu, Senior Vice President of Dining Services
for Brookdale Senior Living. “Our
chefs are masters at creating traditional,
heart-healthy meals, and this competition will
challenge peoples’ notions on healthy food choices
for seniors.”
Dishes prepared at the
event will be tasted by a panel of judges. For this
event, the judges are:
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Lois DeDomenico, creator of Rice-A-Roni and an
international philanthropist.
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Mayra Piani, reporter from KPHO. She has been
with CBS 5 News since 1995 when she started as a
reporter.
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Dr. James Huysman, executive director and
co-founder of The Leeza Gibbons Memory
Foundation, and author of America's No. 1 book
on caregiving, “Take
Your Oxygen First.”
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John La Medica, resident of Freedom Inn
Scottsdale. He grew up in the meat business,
and, during his career he made many friends
which always asked him to try their new entrees.
La Medica became very used to taste testing and
took up a liking for cooking as a hobby.
In addition, food
inspired art created by residents of Brookdale
Senior Living communities across the nation will be
auctioned off at the Ultimate Chef America event.
Proceeds of this auction will go to the Leeza
Gibbons Memory Foundation, an organization which
elevates the national consciousness of caregiving
and fosters a culture of healthy caregivers impacted
by chronic illness through programming, universal
access to resources, and behavioral research.
The event will also
feature a gourmet food tasting where participants
will receive a taste sampling of the recipes
prepared in the competition. Community tours will
also be available, and participants will gain a
first-hand view of the variety, styles and sizes of
the private apartments and the community areas for
socializing, dining and entertaining. Staff will be
available to discuss living options, and visitors
will learn more about the programs, outings and
opportunities offered to residents.
In
addition, the event will feature a silent auction.
Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the
Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation as well.
National
sponsors include Vitality, owned by Nestle and a
supplier of juice concentrates and noncarbonated
drinks; Advanced Food, a manufacturer of
proportioned meats; SCA, which offers personal care
products, tissue, packaging, publication papers and
solid-wood products in more than 90 countries;
Fidelity Printing, a full service and custom print
company that has been providing quality customer
care since 1999; Royal Cup Coffee, known for a full
range of beverages and beverage related items
including coffee, fountain beverages, juices, and
specialty teas; and Ecolab, which supplies programs
and services for cleaning, sanitation, and pest
control in more than 160 countries.
The Ultimate Chef
culinary competition is produced by the Culinary
Arts Institute at Brookdale (CAI). The CAI at
Brookdale is a professional development program
designed to enhance the food preparation and
presentation skills of Brookdale chefs. The dining
and culinary arts team integrates hands-on training
and classroom instructional materials that impart
new food preparation skills and cutting edge
techniques to enhance Brookdale residents’ dining
experiences.
More information about
Ultimate Chef America can be found at
http://www.ultimatechefamerica.com.
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Disney Musical Hand
Wash Timers Offer A Fun & Effective New Way To Fight
Germs During the Flu Season And Beyond
 (Deerfield,
Illinois) - It's a one-of-a-kind item that uses popular
Disney characters and music to motivate kids to wash
their hands the way that
pediatricians recommend. With the Healthy Hands Disney
Musical Hand Wash Timer, the natural action of pushing
down on the pump to dispense soap triggers music to play
for 20-25 seconds, the CDC recommended wash time to
eliminate germs. Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers fit the
tops on any liquid soap pump dispenser and feature kids�
favorite Disney characters and music along with flashing
lights to encourage kids to wash their hands longer and
often.Common advice regarding
optimum hand washing is to teach kids to sing "Happy
Birthday" twice or to say their A-B-C's twice while they
wash their hands. But to prevent a child from speeding
through those songs, Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers
create a sure way for the child to wash the entire
recommended time for best hygiene. Popular tunes are
tied to classic characters like Disney Princess Ariel of
the Little Mermaid, whose timer plays �Under The Sea�;
or race car Lightning McQueen, whose timer plays �Real
Gone� from the Disney/Pixar movie Cars.
Unlike other products on the market,
the patented Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers can be used
with consumers' favorite soap brands, since it fits on
top of all standard brands of liquid soap. Parents
continue to use the soap they trust, and kids have their
favorite characters to teach them a healthy habit for
life.
The Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers
from Healthy Hands sell for just $3.99 each and are
available a twww.GetHealthyHands.com
and select retailers throughout North America.About
Healthy Hands:
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Flying E Ranch
Residency
with
The American
Place Theatre
January 17 - 30
Free open
rehearsals with
this theatre
company are
scheduled for:
at the
Flying E Ranch
Thursday,
January 21 1:30
pm – 3:30 pm
Friday, January
22 10:30 am –
12:30 pm
Sunday, January
24 7:30 pm –
9:00 pm
at the
Webb Center
Wed,
January 27
4:30 pm – 6:00
pm
The books
selected for
adaptation
through this
residency
project are:
The Bluest Eye,
by Toni Morrison
Invisible Man,
by Ralph Ellison
Grapes of Wrath,
by John
Steinbeck
Their Eyes Were
Watching God,
by Zora Neale
Hurston
As I Lay Dying,
by William
Faulkner
The Old Man and
the Sea,
by Ernest
Hemingway
To Kill a
Mockingbird,
by Harper Lee
The Poetry of
Emily Dickinson
Poems and Short
Stories,
by Edgar Allen
Poe
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Muito Bem Vindo
The Del E. Webb
Center for the
Performing Arts
invites you to
celebrate a
Portuguese Festa
Thursday,
February 4
6:30 pm
Los Caballeros
Golf Club
Cost: $65 per
person
Traditional
cuisine and
wines of
Portugal
prepared by
featured
guest chef
Manuel Azevedo,
from LaSalette
Restaurant in
Sonoma,
California; and
Fado, the
national music
of Portugal
Fundraiser for
the Webb
Center’s “Arts
for Kids”
programs
Seating is
limited. Call
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MOMIX
”25
Years of
Moses
Pendleton”
Wednesday,
January
20
7:30 pm
$40
adults /
$5
students
Featuring
a remix
of
Artistic
Director
Moses
Pendleton’s
best
choreography,
these
dancer-illusionists
will use
props,
light,
shadow,
humor
and
their
bodies
to
conjure
up
surreal
scenes,
spellbinding
young
and
adult
audiences
alike.
MOMIX’s
international
reputation
is based
on
presenting
work of
exceptional
inventiveness
and
physical
beauty.
Formed
by
Pendleton
in the
early
‘80s and
based in
Washington,
Connecticut,
MOMIX
will
present
pieces
from its
eclectic
repertoire
including
“Orbit,”
“Baseball,”
“Passion,”
“Opus
Cactus”
and “Sun
Flower
Moon”.
To view
a video
of MOMIX
or to
purchase
tickets
please
click
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Call the
Box
Office
at
928-684-6624
for more
information
and to
make
your
reservations
today!
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FREE
SUNDAY A’FAIR OUTDOOR CONCERTS BEGIN IN
SCOTTSDALE ON JAN. 24
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Sunday A’Fair
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Jan. 24, 2010
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Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2010
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March 7, 28, 2010
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April 4, 11, 2010
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Sundays, noon – 4
p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
- Free admission
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for
the Performing Arts will open the 23rd
season of Sunday A’Fair on Jan. 24 with a
free concert by Mark Zubia and Los Guys on
the grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center.
DJ Shane Kennedy will open the performance.
Sunday A’Fair is presented by Scottsdale
Insurance Company, Nationwide Foundation and
APS.
A
longtime audience favorite, Sunday A’Fair is
a free afternoon festival featuring
performances by some of the Valley’s top
entertainers, a diverse selection of arts
and crafts available for sale, hands-on
activities for children and families and
docent-guided tours of the sculptures on the
Scottsdale Civic Center. Seating is
available on the lawn, and portable chairs
and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and
refreshments also are available for purchase
from Arcadia Farms.
Additional information about Sunday A’Fair
is available online at
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org or
from the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts box office at (480) 994-ARTS
(2787).
2010
SUNDAY A’FAIR SCHEDULE (subject to change)
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JANUARY 24, 2010
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Noon – 1:15 p.m.
DJ
Shane Kennedy
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Resident disc jockey at the celebrated
Bikini Lounge, award-winning DJ Shane
Kennedy spins ‘vintage Americana,’
including classic R&B, country, girl
groups and new indie roots.
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m. Mark Zubia and Los Guys
The
veteran leader of the Pistoleros and Los
Guys, Mark Zubia draws on a heady mix of
roots, country and classic pop
traditions but never forsakes his
rough-hewn charm and rock-and-roll
spirit.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.
DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m. Bad Cactus Brass Band
Phoenix's only New Orleans-style brass
band, the Bad Cactus Brass Band plays a
mix of funky dance tunes and street
beats, traditional Dixieland, swing and
pop.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.
DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m. Khani Cole
Acclaimed vocalist and recording artist
Khani Cole charms audiences with her
soulful blend of pop and jazz.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.
DJ Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m. Cold Shott and The
Hurricane Horns
Voted
the Valley’s ‘Best Blues Band’ by The
Arizona Republic, Cold Shott and The
Hurricane Horns kicks off its 20th
anniversary performing a mix of classic
and contemporary R&B, soul, rock, blues,
funk and jazz.
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MARCH 7, 2010
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Noon – 1:15 p.m.DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m.The DelRayz
Led
by Sistah Blues’ veterans Rochelle Raya
and Nancy Dalessandro, The DelRayz
deliver classic blues and R&B covers and
originals.
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MARCH 28, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m.Big Nick and the Gila
Monsters
Together since 1994, Big Nick & the Gila
Monsters perform good-time, partying
blues with style and a touch of
attitude.
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APRIL 4, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m.Alice Tatum
Known
for her amazing versatility, Alice Tatum
performs a repertoire of popular songs
that includes rousing dance numbers,
timeless standards and intimate ballads.
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APRIL 11, 2010
Noon – 1:15
p.m.DJ
Shane Kennedy
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1:30
p.m. – 4 p.m. Powerdrive
A
standout in the Valley’s Latin music
scene, Powerdrive plays everything from
red-hot salsa dance numbers to R&B,
classic oldies and Tex-Mex.
LOCATION
AND PARKING
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is
located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown
Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian
School Road and three blocks east of
Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available
in the public parking garage located to the
west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts and directly behind Los Olivos
restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional
free parking is available at the Old Town
Parking Corral at East Second Street and
Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library
parking garage located on Drinkwater
Boulevard at East Second Street.
SCOTTSDALE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Opened in 1975, Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts presents a dynamic,
culturally diverse season of dance, jazz,
classical and world music, theater and
satire. Approximately 2,000 performances,
educational programs, festivals and other
events are showcased annually serving more
than 300,000 people and contributing
substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality
of life and vibrant arts scene. Performances
take place in the Center’s newly renovated
848-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater and
137-seat Stage 2 as well as the 2,000-seat
amphitheater on the grounds of the
Scottsdale Civic Center. The Center’s youth
education and outreach programs reach more
than 50,000 school children each year, and
its free events are available to the entire
public. The Center also produces the
award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival every
March; Sunday A’Fair, a series of free
outdoor music festivals held on Sunday
afternoons from January to April; and Native
Trails, a collaboration with the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Scottsdale
Convention & Visitors Bureau that features
free demonstrations of Native American arts
and culture from January to April. Open
daily and during performances, The Store @
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
offers hand-crafted jewelry, accessories for
the home, imaginative toys, recordings,
books, greeting cards and more.
The
Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is
contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Ariz.,
to administer certain City arts and cultural
projects and to manage the City-owned
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts,
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and
Scottsdale Public Art Program. The programs
of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made
possible, in part, by the support of members
and donors and grants received from the
Arizona Commission on the Arts through
appropriations from the Arizona State
Legislature and the National Endowment for
the Arts.
HOW
TO REACH US
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ
85251Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787) ext.
2 TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web:
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
E-mail:
info@sccarts.org
Fax:
(480) 874-4699
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 KAY
LANG + ASSOCIATES ESTABLISHES URBAN ELEGANCE FOR
THE RESIDENCES AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAS VEGAS
Strip Debut offers the Ultimate in Ethereal and
Sophisticated Living
LAS VEGAS – With
the much anticipated opening of The Residences at
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas at CityCenter, the
sophisticated design of Kay Lang + Associates
becomes a tangible dream; an unsurpassed Zen retreat
blended with stylish haute couture.
 “From
the lobby through the residences themselves, we
sought to create an aesthetic that would take your
soul into a space to relax and renew in a sleek and
sophisticated setting,” said Kay Lang, president and
CEO of Kay Lang + Associates. “The result is a
peaceful, neutral palette inspired by the classic,
yet modern Asian design of the Mandarin Oriental
Hotels worldwide.”
At the moment of
entry, guests are seamlessly transformed through a
color palette reminiscent of the building’s exterior
in the residential lobby. The reception desk,
dramatically placed, is formed by a translucent
white backlit onyx with sustainable Zebrawood, set
by the backdrop of Michel Tabori’s “End of Day,” a
dreamlike blend of high-gloss sunrise and sunset
tones. A custom chandelier reminiscent of antique
gold Chinese coins is suspended from dramatic high
ceilings above the residential elevator lobby, a
counterpart to the Asian design elements below.
Natural textures, teak wood and Zebrawood come
together with onyx, bronze, gold and silver to
complete the overall palette.
The design of
the lobby transitions into the lobby lounge,
billiard room and boardroom, where natural elements
and wood connect each room to the next.
A tournament
size pool table will bring residents together in a
space surrounded by teak wood and limestone walls,
adorned by Zen objet d’art’s and small sculptures.
Inky black splashes and oblique lines mark the
captivating canvas by artist Scott Waterman acts as
a dramatic backdrop at the resident’s lounge. A
subtle triptych by accomplished artist Daniel Brice
adorns the corridor walls connecting the hotel to
the residents’ lounge.
Within The
Residences themselves, Lang has designed a surreal
haven where residents will escape to their own Zen
retreat; each residence its own unique vantage point
with magnificent expansive views. A sense of peace,
unquestionable beauty and unsurpassed opulence are
found in each of the three distinct finish packages:
Majestic Pearl, Sovereign Jade and Imperial Orchid,
offering residents the opportunity to personalize
their living space with an expression of their own
individual taste.
If one were to
scour the world’s ocean floors and come back with
every variation of lovely pearl, those colors would
become the palette of “The Majestic Pearl” package.
Subtle, cloud-like shades of soothing grey find
respite near strong, tobacco-colored browns and
blacks. Muted khaki tones pair with warm white tones
and occasional accents in neutral beiges and
browns. “Sovereign Jade” blends tones of natural
greens with shades of oyster, amber-touched browns
and textured mochas. The tranquil palette is
balanced by the addition of rich wood and tile
accents. Jade is known for bringing a contemplative
mood to the soul. Like orchids in nature, “Imperial
Orchid” features the soft tones of orchid flowers,
blending subtle notes of orange and coral with
varied shades of wheat. Bamboo browns and hues of
safari-inspired russet nestle together in an earthy,
inviting canvas. The stunning, approximately 2,000
to 4,000-square-foot penthouse residences at
Mandarin Oriental offer the highest level of
five-star resort amenities in a personal residence.
Incorporating the standards and sensibilities of the
most discerning tastes, Lang’s expert team of
designers developed three luxurious finish packages
to complement the opulent residences: Splendid
Sunrise, Celestial Clouds and Royal Sunset. Like
the gorgeous hues of a desert sunrise, the “Splendid
Sunrise” palette is comprised of orange and
tangerine tones, striated like a sunset, paired with
lacquered black accents and enduring oak woods.
Silver sashays into shades of white, while striped
wood variations beckon to sleek, undiluted browns.
Situated on the
top floors of Mandarin Oriental, the Penthouse
Collection is seemingly in the clouds, providing the
inspiration for the “Celestial Clouds” package.
Complementing the interiors, honey-spun hues of
russet and clay with pops of rust form a perfectly
harmonized color story. Dark woods give richness to
slate-colored tiles and transparent, frosted
accents. The “Royal Sunset” palette is comprised of
the multi-tonal variations of a desert sunset over
the western mountains, with seductive reeds of
chartreuse draped near gentle shades of eggplant,
perfectly setting the tempo near definitive silver
and chestnut browns. Blonde marble gives a stoic,
centered feel to perfectly placed black and flecks
of gold. The materials used in each of the packages
are in compliance with the highest levels of
sustainability as part of CityCenter’s aspiration to
achieve LEED Certification for a silver ranking.
The attention to
even the tiniest detail has catapulted Kay Lang +
Associates amongst the ranks of the most
influential, successful and progressive interior
design firms in the world. With successful global
projects in Seoul, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York,
UAE and throughout the United States, Lang leads her
design team in all facets of interior design with a
personal, hands-on approach.
A UCLA graduate,
Lang
has specialized in the field of hospitality,
commercial and high-end residential design for more
than 30 years. Her projects span the scope from
full-service, luxury high-rise, condo/hotel,
boutique, four and five-star destination properties
to
commercial and urban mixed-used properties all over
the globe. After launching her own firm, Lang was
inducted into the prestigious Platinum Circle for
Lifetime Achievement by Hospitality Design Magazine.
Featured in such prominent publications as:
Hospitality Design Magazine, Interior Sources, Space
Magazine, Interior Design Magazine and Hotel
Business Magazine,
Kay Lang +
Associates
is currently one of the “Top 100” Interior Design
Hospitality Firms nationwide.
Lang
is also committed to providing opportunities and
assistance to talented new designers and has funded
scholarships for promising young students through
the charity organization, NEWH. In December of
2005, she was asked to serve as Chairperson and
Design Director for NEWH Los Angeles Chapter’s
yearly gala - “UltraLounge LA.” The event served as
a new benchmark of success for the organization and
established a direction for future NEWH
fundraisers. Kay Lang + Associates is located at
12100 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90025. For
more information, call 702.270.6200 or visit
www.kaylangassocs.com.
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Bring a Touch of
Romance into Your Bathroom…
For homeowners who are passionate
about a bathroom update, ornate floral motifs
bring a sense of
serenity and romance.
The updated décor adds a touch of sophistication
that will transform any bath into a private
sanctuary. Faucets and shelves with gentle, flowing
flower
tendrils to washbasins and bathtubs
designed with
gentle arcs and
curvatures create a retreat-like experience,
complete with luxury
and relaxation.
If you’ve fallen in love with floral
decor…make a date with Villeroy & Boch’s La Belle
collection. A perfect fusion of elaborate
ornamental, floral design and contemporary forms,
the suite includes several washbasin variations, a
bathtub, water closet and bidet.
 Create
a love affair with floral décor by incorporating one
of La Belle’s distinct features:
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All of the La
Belle products were designed with soft-lines and
gentle curvatures.
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Many of the
washbasins variations are available with La Rose,
a delicate flower tendril, swooping across the
ceramic.
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Stunning champagne LaFleur
faucets, available through an exclusive partnership
with Dornbracht,
feature the subtle floral motif La
Rose, and compliment the La Belle products.
To make your
bathroom ‘happily ever after’ or to learn more about
La Belle please contact Amy Wallace at
714-573-0899 ext. 234 or
amy@echomediapr.com.
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Electronic Pet Door
Lets Your Animal In While Keeping Others Out.
Pet Doors USA's Latest Plexidor
Product Offers Ease-Of-Use,Convenience and Security.
www.dogdoors.com
(Bradenton, Florida) "It's a technological twist on
the pet door that combines convenience with security
and safety " for pet owners and pets alike.
Plexidor Pet Doors offers the Plexidor Electronic
that opens exclusively for your pet via a wearable
pass code "collar key". It is like having a
personalized garage door and electronic opener
specifically for your dogs. And your dog is the only
one with the electronic opener code.
The Plexidor Electronic is the
latest product for the veteran Plexidor company,
which has been in the pet door business for over 23
years. "Having a technological tool like this is
great for the health and comfort of the pet too,"
says PlexidorPresident Joe Ambrose. "It allows the
pets to go outside when they have to, not when you
are able to let them out."He adds, "For the pet
owner, it is very helpful in preventing pet messes
in the house from the pet having to hold it too
long."
How Does The Plexidor Electronic
Pet Door Work? "Collar keys" come programmed; simply
clip it to the collar.
The technology in the door reads and recognizes the
code as the pet approaches the door and allows
entrance. The pet door panel slides up and down like
a mini-garage door.
The Plexidor collar key is
actually an RFID chip. This leading-edge technology
is passive, requires no batteries and
allows you to have as many of your pets to use the
door without ever have to worry about the neighbors
pets or wild animals
coming in your pet door. The RFID tag is also
waterproof, shockproof and very rugged.
The Plexidor Electronic Door
itself is sturdy, rust-proof, energy efficient and
does not blow open like most mud flap pet
doors. The product is made with aluminum framing
and high impact ABS panels, the same material used
for football helmets.
A safety mechanism prevents the door from closing
while obstructed, preventing pinched tails, paws or
fingers.
The Plexidor Electronic Pet Door
comes in bronze and white, and various sizes to
match all pets. The product line ranges in
prices from $129 to $800 depending on size and
model. They can be purchased direct or through
dealers, and are also available
at:
www.dogdoors.com or by calling 800-749-9609.
Installers are positioned all over the United States
and Canada.
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Animal Rescue Site
 Animal
Rescue Site asks you to click on their site to help get
FREE FOOD
donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It
takes less than a minute (about 15 seconds) to go to
their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for
animals for free'. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their
corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily
visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in
exchange for advertising. Here's the web site! Please
pass it along to people you know.
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New
StrapDoctor Fashion Accessory Provides The
Cure For "Slipping Bra Strap Syndrome" -
FREE
www.GetStrapDoctor.com
(Prince Edward Island, Canada) -- It's a
nagging problem that affects more than half of
the female population. More and more women are
complaining about being bothered by slipping bra
straps, dress straps and even tank top straps.
But now a product called "StrapDoctor" has been
launched to comfortably and effectively stop any
strap from sliding down the shoulder.
StrapDoctor is a small strip
of material with hundreds of microscopic hooks
that attach to the underside of any bra strap.
The other side of the StrapDoctor sports a soft,
smooth, non-slip material that provides a
comfortable, virtually unnoticeable hold on the
shoulder. Reusable, washable and almost
invisible, these practical patches can be used
on hundreds of types of strapped clothing. What
sets StrapDoctor apart from other similar
products on the market is that it can be applied
by one person and it can be left attached to the
strap all the time, even when being laundered.
�I figure that the bra
manufacturers are in the business of selling
bras, while I'm in the business of solving
bra-slipping problems," says StrapDoctor
inventor and company President Paula Fraser.
"Slipping Bra Strap Syndrome, as we call it,
affects over 53 percent of the female
population," Fraser says, "but we are now in
business to reduce those numbers significantly."
Initial customers say that because of the
holding power of the StrapDoctor, they are even
able to loosen their straps a bit allowing for
even more comfort.
Fraser, a blueberry farmer by
trade, didn't set out to be in the bra business.
This mother of three came up with the idea to
fix her own slipping strap and then realized the
idea had widespread commercial merit. The bra
business is big business - busting out at over
$5 billion dollars a year in North America
alone. And Fraser is doing business unlike any
other bra accessory business out there. The
company is starting out by GIVING AWAY a
StrapDoctor package FREE to anyone who wants
one.
Simply go to -
www.GetStrapDoctor.com - provide a mailing
address and pay the $3 shipping fee. And then,
StrapDoctor will soon be making a house call to
your home. The free package contains 2 pairs of
straps and has a retail value of $9.95. The
company is poised to give away one million
packages of the patented inventions until
October 31, 2009. Fraser says she's confident
that once women try her invention, they'll be
hooked for life.
For more information, go to:
www.GetStrapDoctor.com
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