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Wednesday 05/22/2013
Owners of energy-efficient homes are less likely to default on mortgages
Posted: May 22, 2013 - 4:00 am

A new study quantifies for the first time the link between energy-efficient homes and mortgage risks, suggesting owners of Energy Star-certified houses are less likely to default on their home loans than members of a control group.

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Tuesday 05/21/2013
May is Small Business Month: Do You Have What it Takes to Start Your Own Business?
Posted: May 21, 2013 - 8:39 am

Tired of taking orders? Have a great business idea? May, which is National Small Business Month, is a great time to think about starting your own endeavor.

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Friday 05/17/2013
Great things to do with Dad on Father’s Day
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 8:31 pm

Not sure what to give your dad for Father’s Day? Classic choices like a tie or cufflinks are nice, but don’t forget to give him the most meaningful gift of all -- quality time.

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Tuesday 05/14/2013
Upgrading Your Home’s Outdoor Spaces Can Lower Energy Bills
Updated: May 15, 2013 - 9:07 am

Making the most of your home’s outdoor spaces can do wonders for a property’s overall value. What’s more, some updates can also potentially lower your home’s energy bills while increasing its efficiency.

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Friday 05/03/2013
How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
Updated: May 03, 2013 - 2:07 pm

If your daily routine has you wanting more out of life, you’re not alone. Work, chores and other day-to-day responsibilities may make the concept of “living life on one’s own terms” sound unattainable.

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Saturday 04/27/2013
Five Things to Look for When Choosing a Dentist
Posted: April 27, 2013 - 2:21 pm

Choosing a dentist can be daunting. How do you know if your dentist is up-to-date with the latest technologies? That he or she has been keeping up on the latest in care? That equipment is clean? And that the billing process will be a smooth one? 

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Wednesday 04/24/2013
March of Dimes works 75 years to keep babies healthy
Posted: April 24, 2013 - 4:00 am

At the March of Dimes, we promise to work tirelessly toward the day when all babies are born healthy.

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The March for Babies is an easy way to support the mission
Posted: April 24, 2013 - 4:00 am

In order to continue to provide services and educate the public on the importance of decreasing the number of premature births taking place each year, the March of Dimes hosts fundraisers aimed at getting those most affected to participate.

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Kirkendall family is happy to march
Posted: April 24, 2013 - 4:00 am

Zane Kirkendall was born three months premature, and at 13 inches long, weighed just one pound, six ounces. Described by doctors as a fighter, the infant survived for 13 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before his underdeveloped lungs gave in.

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March of Dimes has a long history
Posted: April 24, 2013 - 4:00 am

In Arizona, 85,000 babies were born last year and the March of Dimes helped each and every one of them through 75 years of research, vaccines and breakthroughs.

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How to Keep Your Land Pest-Free
Updated: May 01, 2013 - 3:26 pm

Spending time outdoors can recharge the soul and bring the family together. In your own backyard you can find beauty, enjoyment and a place to connect with nature -- so long as you make sure to maintain all those beautiful trees and plants.

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Wednesday 04/10/2013
Learning the Lexicon for retirement living
Updated: April 10, 2013 - 9:17 am

If you call Tucson home, with its hundreds of parks, excellent public and private golf courses, University of Arizona, local airport, Sonoran desert, mountain vistas and more, you are lucky indeed. With scenic Tucson topping list after list for “Best,” and “Most Affordable Places to Retire,” wondering where geographically to retire is a fairly easy choice.  More complex, however, is the where to retire residentially question. With so many different residential options from which to choose, from Continuing Care Retirement Communities to “active adult” living residences, learning to differentiate between the choices is important, but not always easy. Below is an overview of key facts and options you should know and consider before you move.

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Catalina State Park: Still a community treasure after 30 years
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 6:35 pm

Its been 30 years since Catalina State Parks opened in the Coronado National Forest north of Oro Valley.

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Lower operating costs mean new-home buyers can afford more
Posted: April 10, 2013 - 9:20 am

Here’s an interesting fact: it’s possible to purchase a more expensive, newer home and achieve the same annual operating costs associated with owning an older, existing home.

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Catalina State Park's 30th anniversary set for May 4
Updated: April 17, 2013 - 4:42 pm

Catalina State Park’s 30th anniversary celebration will be held on May 4, 2013.

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Catalina State Park quick facts
Updated: April 17, 2013 - 4:42 pm

Name the Governor of Arizona who spoke at the dedication of the Park on May 25, 1983.

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Catalina State Park: Programs, rangers, fun and beauty
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 6:35 pm

Catalina State Park is a 5,500-acre gem, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. They are drawn by views of the soaring Catalina Mountains, the miles of hiking and biking trails, the overnight camping and equestrian areas and the rich and varied program of activities organized by Park rangers and volunteers.

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Catalina State Park: Views inside the park
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 6:35 pm

From a nesting owl inside one of Catalina State Park’s many Saguaro cactus, to the majestic and colorful views of the mountains from the park’s hiking trails, there is plenty to see in the popular state park.

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Splendido to host breakfast
Posted: April 10, 2013 - 9:16 am

Join one of Tucson’s most award-winning continuing care retirement communities on Wednesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m. at Omni Tucson National Resort, Bella Vista Room, 2727 W. Club Dr.  The public is invited to this complementary breakfast, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call 762-4090 to be included.

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The chance to volunteer for Catalina State Park
Updated: May 28, 2013 - 6:35 pm

Since spring 2012, Catalina State Park has enjoyed the enthusiastic support of the Friends of Catalina State Park (FOCSP), which is mobilizing support and raising money for projects and activities at the Park.

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