July 31, 2006
David Leibowitz on Pederson v. Kyl
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein speaks with writer David Leibowitz, who profiles U.S. Senate candidate Jim Pederson in the August issue of "Phoenix" Magazine.
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July 28, 2006
Laughing with Gabriel Iglesias
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with comedian Gabriel Iglesias about his career, his act, and his philosophies on humor. Iglesias performs at the Tempe Improv through Saturday.
Gabriel Iglesias' Web site
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Tempe Improv
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July 28, 2006
Home Is Where the Investment Is
( Phoenix )KJZZ Commentator John MacDonald wonders whether more people view their houses as investments...rather than as places where 'life happens.'
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July 26, 2006
Air Travel on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )Airplanes and airports play a major role in the valley's economy. More than a thousand planes take off and land each day at Sky Harbor International Airport. Hundreds more utilize municipal airports in Scottsdale, Glendale and Mesa. Here and Now explores aviation's economic impact on the valley. We'll also look into noise, convenience, and safety concerns shared by some local officials. Plus, a look at what the future holds for local air travel.
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The emerald city... err airport
Sky Harbor International Airport and related air business adds a tidy chunk of change to the Valley economy. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson takes a look at the numbers.
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July 26, 2006
The economics of air travel
( Phoenix )Sky Harbor International Airport and related air business adds a tidy chunk of change to the Valley economy. KJZZ's Paul Atkinson takes a look at the numbers. More on this topic can be heard on KJZZ's "Here and Now."
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July 25, 2006
Convictions in the Ponzi
( Phoenix )Prosecutors have successfully convicted two former heads of the collapsed Baptist Foundation of Arizona. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with an expert witness for the prosecution's case.
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July 23, 2006
The Evils of Gold Fever
( Bowie, AZ )Stoney Collins is a modern-day prospector, living near Bowie, Arizona. He hunts for gold, and precious gems. In this installment of the Miners Story Project, we hear how he came to goldmining.
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July 22, 2006
On the Roads Again....Without Air Conditioning
( Phoenix )Friday was the hottest day in more than a decade, but not everyone gets the benefit of an air conditioned workplace. KJZZ's Mark Brodie introduces us to one man who takes on the heat head on.
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July 21, 2006
Mixin it up
( Phoenix )KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela hits the mean streets to review an adaptation of "West Side Story."
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July 19, 2006
Police Look for Two Attackers
( Phoenix, AZ )Phoenix police are looking for the two individuals said to be responsible for at least eleven murders in two clusters in the Valley.
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July 19, 2006
Governor Napolitano on Here and Now
( Phoenix, AZ )What is the state doing to help Phoenix police catch two different suspected serial killers? Just one of the many issues Governor Napolitano discussed on Here and Now, Wednesday, July 19.
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July 18, 2006
Healing through theater
( Phoenix )Free Arts of Arizona has sponsored a unique summer camp charged to inspire its young actors and actresses to succeed. KJZZ's James Garcia reports.
Free Arts Web site
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July 17, 2006
A hotel with a lot of history
( Yuma, AZ )As one of the first Best Western Hotels, the Coronado is full of history and anecdotes. We're offered some of these tales by owner Yvonne Peach.
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July 15, 2006
Arizonans Favor Science, Technology Research
( Phoenix )A new study shows Arizonans support spending money on scientific and technological research. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with one of the report's authors about the results, and what residents are hoping to get in return.
Morrison Institute For Public Policy
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July 14, 2006
Jason Spisak on Squirrel Boy Premier
( Phoenix, AZ )Mark Moran talks with Jason Spisak, the voice of the character Oscar, who Jason describes as a "snotty nosed, stuffed up, bubble-boy of a kid," in the animated cartoon Squirrel Boy.
cartoonnetwork.com
Find out more about the characters, the episodes, and play the game "One Squirrelly Summer!"
squirrelboy.com
Visit the Official Squirrel Boy site where you can watch a full episode of the show.
Press Release About the Show
Read a press release about the show at AnimatedBliss.com.
jasonspisak.com
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July 14, 2006
Linda Ronstadt at 60
( Phoenix, AZ )Linda Ronstadt, the pop rocker who stormed on the music snce in the 1960's with tunes such as "You're No Good" "Heart like a Wheel" and "Blue Bayou" turns 60 on Saturday, July 15th. Ronstadt was born and raised in Tucson and is now living in Los Angeles. She is still active in the music scene.
Linda Ronstadt Biography
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lindaronstadt.com
Rich Hanson provides links to additional Linda Ronstadt related sites.
ronstadt-linda.com
Another fan site with photos, an extensive discography and tour dates.
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July 12, 2006
Here and Now - 2006 Ballot Measures
( Phoenix, AZ )Don’t want to put up with smoking in public places? Think the minimum wage should be increased? Should the state crack down more on illegal immigrants? Ban gay marriage? 19 Ballot measures give Arizona voters the chance to make public policy come November seventh. From gay marriage to election reform, the initiative and referendum process in Arizona is alive and well. Here and Now looks at what the propositions will do, why they’re on the ballot and who is behind them. Find out why special interest groups are turning more and more to the initiative route and why some political analysts worry about having too many questions before voters.
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July 11, 2006
The truth in Bone Marrow donation
( Phoenix )KJZZ’s James Garcia reports on Arizona’s efforts to encourage Black, Native American, and Latino citizens to donate bone marrow, and boost the number of people on the lifesaving list.
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July 11, 2006
Interview with Palden Gyatso
( Phoenix, AZ. )Terry Ward talks with Tibetan Monk Palden Gyatso about the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
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July 10, 2006
Cashing in Dollars for golden cents
( Phoenix )In this installment of our occasional Money series, KJZZ's Tony Ganzer examines a trend pushing people from the U.S. Dollar, to more traditional forms of currency like golden coins and bars.
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July 07, 2006
Homage to a fallen friend
( Phoenix )KJZZ Commentator Deborah Sussman Susser brings us this essay about a fallen friend, who is still very real to her family.
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July 06, 2006
Riding for Gold
( Glendale )As more "extreme sports" push their way into the main stream, unconventional athletes are making their way to the Olympics. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer speaks with one Olympic hopeful keen on BMX bicycling to the gold.
Redline Bicycles
Bubba Harris' sponsor's Web page.
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July 06, 2006
Too Funny to Be President?
( Phoenix )KJZZ's Steve Goldstein looks back at the 1976 Presidential run of former Arizona Congressman Mo Udall, a man some called 'too funny to be President.'
The Morris K. Udall Foundation
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July 05, 2006
The First Woman Truck Driver
( Morenci, AZ )Sally Nabor-Balfour was the first woman truck driver at the Morenci Open Pit Mine in Southern Arizona. This oral history was collected by the Miners Story Project. Copies of the conversations go to the Mineral Museum at the University of Arizona Science Center.
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July 04, 2006
A Rush to Citizenship
( Phoenix, AZ )About 350 Phoenix residents became citizens American citizens this Fourth of July, in a ceremony to be held this afternoon at South Mountain Community College. Many immigrants live in the United States legally for a long time without becoming citizens, but with the debate over immigration reform stagnating in Washington, the uncertainty is leading more legal permanent residents to apply for citizenship. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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July 03, 2006
Job hunting in the Valley
( Phoenix )In part two of our occasional Money Series, KJZZ's Dennis Lambert speaks with the Dean of ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, who sheds light on Arizona's job markets.
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July 01, 2006
The Asocial Trend
( Tucson )A study co-authored by University of Arizona sociologists has found an unfriendly trend: Americans have less people they confide in, compared to years ago. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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July 01, 2006
New Fiscal Year Means New Budget Priorities
More from Valley Economist Alan Maguire
( Phoenix )The start of the new fiscal year doesn't have the same ring as, say, New Year's Day. But even without the parties and resolutions, KJZZ's Mark Brodie and one Valley economist release the ballons on the new state budget.
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