Mar 19, 2010
Pela Review: IndivisibleKJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews iTheatre Collaborative's production of "Indivisible" which runs through March 27th at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix.
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Mar 19, 2010
Skepticism Over DC, Local RalliesOn Sunday, thousands of Americans will gather in Washington and Arizona to promote immigration reform. The effort is seeing resistance in Arizona. Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Mar 18, 2010
Alaska's Glacial MeltThe melting of glaciers is well documented it has been learned that previous studies have largely overestimated mass loss from Alaskan Glaciers over the past 40 years.
Erik Sheifer, a Northern Arizona University geographer discussed the subject with KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert and how they went about recalculating glacier melt in Alaska.
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Mar 17, 2010
Here and Now: Ant Expert Mark MoffettHere and Now featured entomologist, ecologist, photographer and writer Mark Moffett who is in the valley as part of the National Geogrphic Live! speaker series at the Mesa Arts Center. Moffett talked about his interest in the social aspect of ants, relived some of his more dangerous expeditions and answered all sorts of listener questions about bugs and small creatures.
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Mar 16, 2010
2010 Census Launched from ArizonaOfficials from the U.S. Census were in Phoenix to launch the 2010 Census. Local official are appealing to the public saying there's never been a more crucial time to complete and return the forms.
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Mar 12, 2010
Here and Now: Flake gets earmark banHere and Now spoke with Arizona congressman Jeff Flake about House Republicans adopting a total ban on earmarks for the rest of the budget year and House Democrats agreeing to a partial ban.
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Mar 12, 2010
Here and Now: Mentally Ill Funding CutsHere and Now spoke to Governor Brewer's legal counsel Joe Kanefield and Ann Ronan of the Arizona Center for Disability Law about the agreement to suspend enforcement of Arnold V Sarn that forces the state to fund care for 17,000 people in Maricopa County with severe mental illness.
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Mar 12, 2010
New Birth Certificates Required for Puerto RicansMany of the 30-thousand Puerto Ricans living in Arizona will have to get a new birth certificate starting July first. The Puerto Rican legislature passed a law in December directing that new birth certificates be created for people born on the island. The law was enacted as an effort to stop the spread of identity theft.
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Mar 10, 2010
Here and Now: Mayor Gordon/ BudgetHere and Now host Steve Goldstein spoke with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon about the concerns over the recent budget process and downtown development. Goldstein also talked with Phoenix citycouncilman Sal Diciccio about the issues he raised about the way city staff handled budget related issues.
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Mar 10, 2010
Here and Now: Regulating Air PollutionHere and Now spoke to EPA's Colleen McKaughn and Ben Grumbles of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality about lowering the standard for ozone air pollution. The two joined the Sierra Club's Rob Smith and APS's Ed Fox in a discussion about regulating air pollution created by the Four Corners Power Plant near Shiprock, New Mexico and the Navajo Generating Station near Page.
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Mar 8, 2010
Urban Heat IslandUrban Heat Island or UHI is a phenomenon experienced in large cities, where the constant heat of the day is absorbed by the buildings and concrete.
A classic example is the typical valley summer when night time lows don't often reach below 90 degrees.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert discussed UHI with Arizona State University professor of architecture Harvey Bryan.
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Mar 5, 2010
Here and Now: Housing/New ConceptHere and Nowtalked to ASU real estate professor Jay Butler about the recent decline in the housing market and when it may stablize. Shea Home's Ken Peterson joined host Steve Goldstein to discuss Spaces, a different type of home being built in Gilbert.
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Mar 5, 2010
Here and Now: Artifacts Case SuicideHere and Now talked to Salt Lake City AP reporter Paul Foy about the latest developments in the nation's largest investigation into the looting and selling of native artifacts. The government's key witness committed suicide March 1st. Host Steve Goldstein also spoke with former Arizona U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton about the impact such an event can have on a case.
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Mar 5, 2010
Here and Now: Dan Harkins/RC NakaiHost Steve Goldstein spoke to Harkin's Theaters owner Dan Harkins about the record breaking year in movies and the shift to 3-D movies. R. Carlos Nakai discussed his start at the Heard Museum's Indian Fair and the style of music he play's today.
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Mar 5, 2010
Eradicating Child Sex SlaveryLinda Smith, president and founder of Shared Hope International will speak on Eradicating Child Sex Slavery: The Vision of Shared Hope International at noon on March 5th in the Great Hall of Armstrong Hall at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
KJZZ's Morning Edition Host Dennis Lambert talked with Smith about shocking prevalence of the child-sex trade in Phoenix.
Smith's lecture is hosted by the College of Law's Center for Law and Global Affairs at ASU.
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Mar 4, 2010
Hispanic Chamber Avoids GarnishmentThe first decision in a case against the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been handed down. The Chamber is in a fight with its former president over severance benifts.
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Mar 4, 2010
Pela Review: [ title of show ]KJZZ Commentator and Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Arizona Theatre Company's production of [Title of Show] which runs through March 7th at the Herberger Theatre Center.
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Mar 3, 2010
Here and Now: Albertson's Basha's BidHere and Now spoke with Phoenix Business Journal reporter Chris Casacchia about Albertson's bid for Basha's. The Chandler based grocer rejected the offer and amended it's bankruptcy reorganization plan. Supermarket analyst Burt Flickinger III spoke to Here and Now about the ramifications of Albertson's taking over Basha's.
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Mar 3, 2010
Here and Now: Budget Override VoteHere and Now examined school budget override elections scheduled for March 9th. Host Steve Goldstein spoke to Tracey Benson of the Arizona School Boards Association and Justin Olson of the Arizona Tax Research Association. Goldstein also spoke with Goldwater Institute's Matt Ladner about schools making due with current funding levels.
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Mar 3, 2010
Here and Now: AZ College Tuition HikeHere and Now examined tuition increase requests by the three state universities. U of A executive vice president and provost Meredith Hay explain the reason's behind that university's 21% request. Board of Regents members Bob McLendon and Fred Duval discussed their concerns with the proposals.
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Feb 28, 2010
Forgotten Cemetery Turns to DustMaricopa County's first public cemetery hasn't had a new tenant since the 1950s. As time marches on, and the old cemetery falls into disrepair, the few living family members are concerned their loved ones will be forgotten. KJZZ's Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Feb 27, 2010
Scottish Highland Games and Celtic GatheringOver the weekend, there will be a festive highland mood in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park. As KJZZ's Lynn Kelly reports, if you bring your kilt, you'll fit right in...
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Feb 26, 2010
Here and Now: Maricopa Legal MessHere and Now spoke with Arizona Republic reporter JJ Hensley about the ongoing legal saga involving the Maricopa County Attorney's efforts to criminally charge two county supervisors and one county judge.
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Feb 26, 2010
Here and Now: Scottsdale's Bed TaxHere and Now examined Scottsdale's proposition 100 which would raise the city's bed tax from 3 to 5 cents. Guests Tom Silverman and Tom Jenny discussed reasons for and against the ballot measure. KJZZ listeners also chimed in.
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Feb 26, 2010
Here and Now: DBG Eyes Chihuly ArtHere and Now spoke to Oonagh Boppart and Elaine McGinn about the effort by the Desert Botanical Garden to purchase a popular piece of Dale Chihuly's art exhibit to keep on permanent display.
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Feb 26, 2010
2010 HAVA-BBQ London Bridge StyleSomething is gonna be cooking in Lake Havasu this weekend - and as KJZZ's Lynn Kelly reports, it's gonna bring some of the finest competitive BBQ'ers from around the country.
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Feb 26, 2010
Tribe Teaches Dollars And SenseThe Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation is about the size of Connecticut. It's home to 30,000 people and 37 businesses. Tribal figures show unemployment has risen to more than 42%. Now leaders on the nation say new efforts must be made to help teach financial health to its members. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports for Proyecto Frontera.
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Feb 25, 2010
Here and Now: Low Salt Diet, PoliticsHere and Now Host Steve Goldstein talked with Department of Health Services Director Will Humble about the state's efforts to get residents to eat less salt. And Dennis Welch of Arizona Guardian dot com talked about capitol politics, including the group that's in favor of raising the state's sales tax.
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Feb 25, 2010
Ex-President Takes Chamber To CourtThe only Latino business organization in the valley is heading to court. The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is at odds with its former leader, who is accusing the agency of illegal business practices.
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Feb 25, 2010
Here and Now: Resort Name ChangesHere and Now Host Steve Goldstein spoke with Kristen Jarnagin of the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association and W.P. Carey School of Business Professor Michael Denning about the trend of luxury hotels removing the word 'resort' from their names.
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