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Respect your servers
Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a la…
Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS
Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses…
Oro Valley Town Talk: The Oro Valley Aquatic Center: Another success story
When Oro Valley Town Council gave initial approval for the Aquatic Center in December 2011, it was with the vision that the facility would be …
Sports Perspective: A heated affair
Although we are only in the NBA conference semi-finals, it already feels like the finals with tempers flaring, elbows swinging and fines being…
Such the Spot - A Mother's Day Surprise
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a rather humorous conversation that I recently had with a long-distance friend via text (with her permis…
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(May 16) Jodi Arias likely to be sentenced to death
It didn't take long for a jury on Wednesday to conclude that how Mesa resident Travis Alexander died in 2008, was indeed cruel.
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Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor
In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.
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Gadget Magnet - Data Doctors: Fake Microsoft phone call scam the rise again!
Q: I received a call today from a male who identified himself as Andrew Allison with Microsoft Security. He told me that “my NT wires” were installed incorrectly and were causing errors across the internet and that he could talk me through the steps needed to correct the problem. Trying to find a way to report this to Microsoft... — Dennis
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Community works to help eighth grade cancer patient
After 14-year-old Austin Thacker, of Legacy Traditional School , was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Diffused Mature B Cell Lymphoma, fellow students and the community have come together to make things a little easier on the family.
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Ironwood Ridge teacher arrested for sexual misconduct with a student
According to news reports, a teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School has been charged with sexual conduct with a minor.
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Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS
Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses, lots of homework, sky-high expectations.
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Traffic accident closes westbound Tangerine road from Oracle road
According to the Town of Oro Valley, a traffic collision at Oracle and Tangerine roads has resulted in temporary closure of some lanes while the area is cleared.
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(May 14) Today's Top Headlines - Press Gaggle by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney
MR. CARNEY: Thanks for joining us on this quick trip to New York City. You heard, obviously, the President today in his press conference with the Prime Minister. So I hope that you found that helpful and useful, but I am here also to take your questions. Anybody have anything?
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Heat brings out snakes and need for pool safety
Summer is just around the corner, and for many that means increased outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.
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Ironwood teacher admits to having sex with students
According to the Oro Valley Police report, Ironwood Ridge High School art teacher Melissa Ann Dalton admitted to having intercourse and oral sex on multiple occasions with two male students.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 9:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 9:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Abbett Book Choices
Start: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 3:00 pm
Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members. 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 9:00 am
End: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 9:00 am
End: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Women of the American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Seeking New Members
Start: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 6:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 7:45 pm
The American Legion Auxiliary, Oro Valley Unit 132, is actively seeking new members. We are a relatively new unit, our charter was presented May of 2010, and we are eager to meet other women who are interested in supporting our military and the community.
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American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 Meeting
Start: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 6:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 7:30 pm
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 "Still Serving"
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 9:00 am
End: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 9:00 am
End: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE
Start: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 7:00 pm
End: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 8:00 pm
This Energy Circle meets the 4th Friday of the month at Unity of Tucson. It is open to all forms of Energy work: Reiki, Healing Touch, Johrei, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Deeksha and others. Give or receive energy work. Take part in a guided meditation to the sound of a singing bowl. A network table is provided!
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sat, Mar 23, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Sun, Mar 24, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sun, Mar 24, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Sun, Mar 24, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sun, Mar 24, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Mon, Mar 25, 2013 9:00 am
End: Mon, Mar 25, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Mon, Mar 25, 2013 9:00 am
End: Mon, Mar 25, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 9:00 am
End: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 9:00 am
End: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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One-On-One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 9:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 9:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 9:00 am
End: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 9:00 am
End: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
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Tsitoto, Tobacco Flower Katsina Collection Spotlight
Start: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 9:00 am
End: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 5:00 pm
As respected spirits within the Hopi culture, the katsinam (plural of katsina) are an integral part of this agricultural society. They embody the spirit essences of all things in the natural world—they are the guardians of life. This particular katsina is a contemporary interpretation of Tsitoto, the Tobacco Flower katsina, who appears in a variety of ceremonies on the three northern Arizona mesas. Carved by Hopi artist Gerry Quotskuyva in 2008 for Tohono Chul, it is a superb example of the evolution and advancement of the time-honored artisanship of Hopi katsina carving.
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Student Artwork from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Start: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 9:00 am
End: Fri, Mar 29, 2013 5:00 pm
Through touch, we have the ability to physically interact with our surroundings and intimately discover the range of textures and forms that make up our world. For artists who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired the relationship to touch is often intensified in each work of art, enabling viewers to become active participants in a similar sensory investigation. Tohono Chul is exploring how artworks can engage the many senses by celebrating the artistic achievements of students from the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.