In the May 1 Explorer Dana Schulte says  “we need to research” who is responsible for mass killings, as in Newtown and Aurora and then have legislation “target them and not the law abiding citizen”.

Sheryl Kocher - Receptionist

(BPT) - From grilling and dining to simply relaxing, your home’s deck is frequently the center of family life during warm weather months. That’s why there’s no better time to give your outdoor living space the upgrade it deserves.

(NewsUSA) - The face of mechanical engineering is changing -- dramatically. Engineers aged 55 to 60 are retiring, taking vital knowledge with them. The young engineers who will replace them are focused on specialization, branching off into sub-disciplines and job-hopping.

(BPT) - Who doesn’t like to make a good impression? Whether it’s a first date, meeting the future in-laws for the first time or interviewing for a job, making a good first impression can pave the way for some of life’s happiest experiences. That’s especially true for home-buyers, whose ability to secure their dream home depends on first impressing a mortgage lender.

After achieving a $35 million opening weekend, the Seth Gordon-directed "Identity Thief" has staked its claim on the pockets and purses of the public. The new release falls into the sub-genres of buddy films and road comedies such as "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," "Dumb and Dumber," and "Tommy Boy".

Marana

(SPM Wire) If it seems like your grocery store bills are getting bigger, you’re not imagining it: food prices are on the rise, and poised to go higher.

Business seems to be improving and sprouting in new forms in Marana, from restaurants to health care facilities, and food markets to personal services providers, according to the Marana Chamber of Commerce.

(NewsUSA) - Consumers are more concerned than ever about making the right health care decisions, yet a national study from Healthgrades suggests that people actually spend more time researching their refrigerator purchase than their health care provider.

Northwest Fire District (NWFD) is pleased to announce an event to celebrate the receipt of a $23, 800 grant from the non-profit Public Safety Foundation associated with Firehouse Subs restaurants. Grant funds will be used to enhance to NWFD’s Training Facility with the addition of an “Incident Command Simulation Center” that uses computer training equipment to create virtual fire scenes.

On Monday, Oct. 29, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is awarding the Northwest Fire District equipment in order to continue protecting and serving the residents of Pima County.

The Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks improved to an 8-0 record after a 62-0 blowout against Flowing Wells last Friday. Looking ahead, the Nighthawks have a winless Catalina Foothills team on Friday followed by the final game of the regular season against the 8-1 Salpointe Lancers.

As the NFL has successfully completed three weeks of its season, it’s clear that there is no consistency in penalties called or the way teams have been playing. Only three of the 32 teams in the league have been able to maintain a perfect record of 3-0.

A new study has found that climate-prediction models are good at predicting long-term climate patterns on a global scale but lose their edge when applied to time frames shorter than three decades and on sub-continental scales.

In the new era of head coach, Rich Rodriguez, the Arizona Wildcats began their season with an overtime thriller beating the Toledo Rockets 24-17. The game really shouldn’t have been very close considering that no Pac-12 team has ever lost to Toledo. After UA kicker, John Bonano missed a 25-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, it was clear that the kicking curse at Arizona will continue.

Oro Valley

Don’t worry if you drive by the intersection of River and Orange Grove road at lunchtime and you notice a fire truck parked inside the Marana Marketplace Shopping Center. Since Firehouse Subs, 3844 W. River Rd., opened its doors to the public on June 18, fire crews are seen there regularly.

When a resort like Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain offers a buffet, you expect the best. Their Sunday brunch buffet delivers.