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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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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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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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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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Bee season is here, five attacked in Oro Valley
On Sunday, five hikers on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley were attacked by a swarm of bees.
Found 302 events.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Abbett Mystery Book Club
Start: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 2:00 pm
End: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 3:00 pm
Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.
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Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust
Start: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 2:30 pm
End: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 3:30 pm
Presentation by Dr. John Cobb, AuD on Adult Auditory Deprivation. This is a kick-off event for the new Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA), Oro Valley Hearing Loss Support Chapter. The Group will meet 1st Thursday of the month through May, 2013.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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3rd Saturday Art Fair
Start: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 12:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 11:59 pm
Local vendors will, as always on 3rd Saturdays, be showing and selling their work and all courtyard shops/galleries will be open. In addition, classes will be offered in various HOLIDAY CRAFTS: gourd art, wet felting, chair caning, spinning, coil basketry and more. FUN for the whole family! LIVE MUSIC from Greenwood, 11-1, then other local musicians, free parking and refreshments. So please come, SHOP LOCAL and enjoy!
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Abbett Book Choices
Start: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 2:00 pm
End: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 3:00 pm
Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members. 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 22, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 22, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 29, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Abbett Mystery Book Club
Start: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 3:00 pm
Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.
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Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust
Start: Thu, Jan 3, 2013 2:30 pm
End: Thu, Jan 3, 2013 3:30 pm
Presentation by Dr. John Cobb, AuD on Adult Auditory Deprivation. This is a kick-off event for the new Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA), Oro Valley Hearing Loss Support Chapter. The Group will meet 1st Thursday of the month through May, 2013.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 8:00 am
End: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 12:00 am
End: Mon, Jan 7, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Tue, Jan 8, 2013 12:00 am
End: Tue, Jan 8, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 12:00 am
End: Wed, Jan 9, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Thu, Jan 10, 2013 12:00 am
End: Thu, Jan 10, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Fri, Jan 11, 2013 12:00 am
End: Fri, Jan 11, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 8:00 am
End: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sun, Jan 13, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 12:00 am
End: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Tue, Jan 15, 2013 12:00 am
End: Tue, Jan 15, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.
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Grand Opening-Warden Aquarium,
Start: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 12:00 am
End: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 11:59 pm
The new aquarium will tell the story of the importance of water to the desert: one freshwater gallery and one saltwater gallery featuring native fish, invertebrates and other aquatic life. Visits to the aquarium are included in the General Admission price, but capacity is limited. Go to www.desertmuseum.org for admission details.