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  1. article Father's Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad

    Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:00 pm

    Year after year, moms and children are faced with the same question: “What are we going to get dad for Father’s Day?”  Finding the right gift can be stressful and the department stores filled sky-high with matching tie and sock combinations are less than helpful.

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  2. Father's Day gift guide for the outdoorsy dad

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  3. article Dad, you deserve a break (Easy DIY projects that spruce up a home in no time)

    Monday, June 10, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - With Father’s Day right around the corner, give Dad a break from his “to do” list by taking care of the easier DIY tasks for him. From simple fixes to bigger projects, sometimes all you need is the right tool at the right time, to get the job done.

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  4. article Great Things to do with Dad on Father’s Day

    Saturday, June 8, 2013 5:15 am

    (StatePoint) 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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  5. article Such the Spot - When used car negotiations go awry

    Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:34 am

    My eighteen-year-old daughter’s beloved first car broke down on the side of I-10 about a month ago. In order to buy that little green Volkswagen Beetle in the first place, she’d saved for well over a year, stashing away every penny she earned from her part-time job, as well as cash birthday and Christmas gifts. So when the temperature gauge somersaulted and grey smoke poured from the exhaust pipe that day, my daughter’s dream car quite literally went up in smoke. And, unfortunately, there were no affordable options to get it back up and running. There was a grieving process to be sure, but perhaps the heaviest burden fell on the shoulders of my husband. Used car shopping, you see, is like the kryptonite to his Superman.

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  6. article The Closest You Can Get To A Cure For Breast Cancer Is Knowing Your Risk

    Thursday, June 6, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—It’s a fact-one in eight women will get breast cancer.1 And until there is a breakthrough cure for all stages of breast cancer, the best way to survive it is to detect it early. Survival rates for early detection are 95 percent, but only 41 percent when diagnosed later.2 With those odds, wouldn’t you like to know your breast cancer risk and be able to do something about it? If yes, chances are you’d probably want the same for your mom, sister, aunt and friends. Fortunately, there is good news for you and your loved ones and all it takes is a visit to your healthcare professional. With all of the right tools and a comprehensive breast health plan outlined by a healthcare professional, you and your loved ones can find out the risk for developing breast cancer and do something about it.

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  7. article What's Up UA? - UA Classical Guitar Program Among World’s Best

    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5:33 pm

    Chilean Master's student Pablo Gonzalez first picked up a classical guitar when he was 8 years old. The Spanish guitar stayed with him through his early education and finally swept him north to the University of Arizona as a Fulbright scholar, where he joined the roughly 25 undergraduate and graduate students in the UA's Bolton Guitar Studies Program.

    "You can find it in almost any home in my country," Gonzalez said of classical guitar music.

    Students in the UA program hail from countries around the world, including France, Chile, Philippines, China, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Norway, Turkey and many others, drawn by the reputation of a music program like no other.

    Many elements of the Bolton guitar program are found in no other classical guitar program in the world such as four endowed guitar competitions supported by the D'Addario string company and by donors, said professorR. Thomas Patterson, who heads the program.

    With boons such as artists in residence David Russell, a world-renowned musician and recording artist, and Grammy Award winners Sérgio and Odair Assad, it may not be surprising that UA classical guitar students regularly win at national and international guitar competitions.

    "The Assad Brothers come for a week in the fall, and David Russell comes for a week in the spring, and they teach for a week and give concerts," said Julia Pernet, chairman of the Tucson Guitar Society. "I think that's a very unusual asset to have, to have that class of performing guitarists come and spend a week, and really know the students."

    Patterson, who joined the UA faculty in 1980, is credited by many for making the guitar program what it is today. "I wanted to make it a flagship, a model for other programs around the country, around the world," Patterson said.

    "If you ask other guitar professors what are their greatest achievements, they say, 'Well, I published this book, or that book,'" said Misael Barraza, a first year Master's student in the program, who recently won theMontreal International Competition. "If you ask Tom, he'll say, 'See this guitar champion, or that champion? This was my student.'"

    "One of the great things that Tom is able to do is assist students to get to these international competitions and to try themselves out against the world," Pernet added.

    "We've seen people make extraordinary moves within our program," said Patterson. "It's exciting to see a high-end person achieve an international prize, but someone who maybe you're taking a risk with, to see them succeed is absolutely amazing."

    Pernet brings world-renowned performing artists to Tucson every year through the Tucson Guitar Society. "Part of the agreement that I sign with them is that they will give master classes for the UA guitar program," she said.

    In 2011, Sanford and Phyllis Bolton, lifelong music lovers and supporters of classical guitar, gave $2 million to establish the Sanford and Phyllis Bolton Endowed Chair for Classical Guitar, a position held by professor Patterson. Shortly after, Bolton gave an additional $1.1 million, establishing the Sanford and Phyllis Bolton Endowment for Guitar. 

    "This was the largest gift of its kind in the history of fine arts," Patterson said, a gift that has enabled the program to support talented students who otherwise may not be able to pursue their dreams with acoustic guitar. In honor of the support, the program changed its name to the Bolton Guitar Studies Program.

    The reputation of the program, its calendar packed with events and activities, and the supportive student community have attracted classical guitar talents from many nations. "I'm here because of the reputation of the guitar program," said Ivar Fojas, who is from the Philippines and also a Fulbright scholar, entering the third year of his doctoral studies.

    "Normally, other guitar programs would have one or two recitals each semester," Fojas said. "We have them every single week. I've learned how to listen, to really be critical of myself."

    "That's really what makes the difference between players," Barraza added. "Is how well you can listen to yourself."

    The guitar program curriculum engages students in the community, with a public performance every Friday at 11 a.m. in the UA Museum of Art, and many other concerts and recitals throughout the year.

    Patterson said he also makes effort to engage the community through concerts and working with children, to get them involved with guitar and music at a young age.

    "It really pushes you to have higher standards for yourself," said Leandra Hubka, who is finishing her Master's degree. "There are so many opportunities to play for the public," she added. "You get better by playing for people."

    Barraza said he aims for a concert career, and that the UA guitar program has "been a huge influence on me. I wouldn't be able to do without it."

    "We have an enormously supportive group of people," Patterson said. "I have friends who have traveled all over the world; I ask them if this happens anywhere else, and they say no."

    "We have four in-house competitions each year," Hubka said. "It would be really easy to get competitive with each other, but we're not at all." Perhaps competition is out of the question among a group of people unified by the sound of an instrument they can't put down.

    "It has that effect sometimes," Barraza mused. "The guitar just grabs onto you, and that's it."

     

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  8. article Just Graduated? HR Pros Think You're Lazy and Disloyal

    Monday, June 3, 2013 12:30 pm

    (NewsUSA) - You think you know, but you have no idea.

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  9. article Drab, serious 'After Earth' falls short

    Sunday, June 2, 2013 12:30 pm

    Most of the ads for “After Earth” have neglected to mention that M. Night Shyamalan co-wrote and directed the film. Movie studios finally seem to be realizing that having Shyamalan’s name plastered above the title will no longer sell tickets.

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  10. article The man cave: Give Dad a space all his own

    Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - Man cave, manspace, manctuary ... whatever he calls it, it’s Dad’s special place away from the rest of the house. This Father’s Day, give Dad the ultimate gift and make him his own man cave. It’s easier than you think, and a thoughtful gift that says to Dad, “I love you, and you can run away from us now.”

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  11. article Happenings: Week of May 26

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00 am

    THEATER 

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  12. article ‘Star Wars Galaxy’ plans begin to take flight

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00 am

    For most males born after the year 1970, entire chapters of childhood are in someway intertwined with the Star Wars universe. We have all levitated objects across the room with our make believe force capabilities, attempted to utilize jedi mind tricks to persuade our mothers that ice cream before bed was a good idea, and had heroic battles with vibrant buzzing lightsabers (that in reality, were made of gift wrap rolls).

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  13. article Newly-opened Halo Hair Studio is here to serve

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00 am

    Oro Valley’s newest elegant salon is open and ready to welcome you. Come in and experience our couture/comfortable atmosphere designed to calm and invigorate. We take pride in implementing the hottest trends into your personal style.

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  14. article Pusch Ridge graduate places 15th in the nation

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:00 am

    Running the 5,000-meter, Pima Community College sophomore Caleb Herrera recently represented his school at nationals in Hutchinson, Kan. where he finished in 15th place.

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  15. article Tips for making moving day easier

    Monday, May 27, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - Planning out a big move across town requires a bit of organization. Enlisting the help of friends and family, packing all of the belongings carefully into containers and once moved, finding homes for everything - the to-do list can go on and on.

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  16. article Giving back to family caregivers: Tips to help those who sacrifice for others

    Monday, May 27, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - No one knows exactly what life will bring, but we all know that there will be joys and there will be challenges. Sometimes, life gives you a combination – as millions of average Americans who are family caregivers can attest. Providing dedicated care to a loved one is a generous way to live one’s life, but it can also brings difficulties, stress and isolation. That’s why giving back to those unsung heroes – caregivers – who give so much can make a world of difference to them, and the people they help.

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  17. article How to Find the Right Father's Day Gifts

    Friday, May 24, 2013 10:39 am

    (NewsUSA) - It doesn't matter how you celebrate Father's Day, what matters is reminding Dads that they're appreciated, even admired.

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  18. How to Find the Right Father's Day Gifts

  19. article Mount Lemmon Sky Ride now open

    Friday, May 24, 2013 9:24 am

    The Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley ski lift is now open as a Sky Ride, Thursdays through Mondays, during the summer. A ride on the Sky Ride to the summit and back takes about one hour. You can expect to see wildlife and summer birds on your way up.

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  20. article Tips On Entertaining Kids

    Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—When vacation time comes and kids have more free time, there could be good news for parents searching for interesting and unique activities.

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  21. article Four Ways To Empower Your Baby Shower

    Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:44 am

    (NAPSI)—Shopping for a new baby should be fun and exciting. However, sometimes it can turn into a daunting experience. A targeted baby registry can alleviate the guesswork for friends and family, help you get just what you need and avoid unwanted or duplicate items. To get the most mileage out of your registry, “Do just as much homework as if you were paying the tab yourself,” says Sandra Gordon, one of the nation’s leading baby product experts and author of the new book “Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big on Baby Gear.”

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  22. article The Guide -- Week of May 22

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:00 am

    Century Theatres

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  23. article What Happens When You Ask People What They Most Treasure?

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:26 am

    (NewsUSA) - What do you treasure most under your roof?

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  24. DIY gifts for guys

  25. article DIY gifts for guys

    Monday, May 20, 2013 5:00 pm

    (BPT) - Show the man in your life how much he is appreciated, not just for Father’s Day, but 365 days a year. Choosing the perfect gift for that special guy can sometimes feel like a challenge. If he enjoys fixing things around the house and tackling home improvement projects – big or small – look no further for the perfect tool to add to his collection.

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