Archive for February, 2005

Craig’s List

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005

Maybe the most links on one page you will ever see.
You will find information about Community Events, Volunteering, Classes Offered, Books and Furniture for Sale, Discussion Forums, Jobs, and much, much more.
www.Tucson.CraigsList.com.

Global Warming Is Real

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005

A parcel of studies looking at the oceans and melting Arctic ice leave no room for doubt that it is getting warmer, people are to blame, and the weather is going to suffer…
…Greenland’s ice cap, which contains enough ice to raise sea levels globally by 23 feet, is starting to melt and could collapse suddenly…
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More Rain On The Way

Monday, February 21st, 2005

Community still faces drought, tree-ring researchers say.
Wet spell may be fluke.
Frequent rains such as those that dampened spectators at the Tucson Rodeo on Saturday have the city running an inch above normal this year. A vigorously wet winter has buoyed spirits in Arizona and other Southwest states parched by drought. But history recorded in […]

Tuesday, March 8th - Good Day to Stay Home!

Sunday, February 20th, 2005

That’s the day local law enforcement officials are calling a “zero tolerance” day, part of “Driver Safety Awareness Week,” an event sponsored by the Green Valley Coordinating Council and Green Valley Chamber of Commerce meant to remind and educate drivers about the dangers of the road.
Cops will be everywhere. Stay Home or Drive Carefully!

Progressive Dinner a Huge Success!

Saturday, February 19th, 2005

We started out with appetizers and drinks. Weight Watcher Chicken strips, BBQ style, Quesadillas, Grape Tomatoes stuffed with salmon, Cream Cheese with Hot Pepper Sauce, and Crackers. Mmmmmmm!
The entree was a sight to behold! Crown Pork Roast filled with apple stuffing and roasted veggies!
For Dessert, heart shaped Chocolate Sponge Cake, laced with Bailey’s Irish Creme, […]

Festival 2005

Saturday, February 19th, 2005

On Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, the West Center will be the site of the annual Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Green Valley Arts and Crafts Association.
More than 100 artisans will participate.
The festival hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 4, and 9 a.m. until 3 […]

Hacking Attacks Rarely Made Public, Experts Say

Saturday, February 19th, 2005

A security breach that placed consumers at risk for identity theft grabbed headlines this week but most hacking incidents go unreported to police or the public, experts said on Thursday.
Afraid of negative publicity, most companies that suffer intrusions take a tight-lipped approach that leaves consumers unaware when their identities may be compromised, they said.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2005 Spring Training Schedule

Friday, February 18th, 2005

Arizona Diamondbacks
Spring Training in Tucson, Arizona
Schedule,
roster,
and more…

On this day…

Friday, February 18th, 2005

In 1865, William Wrightson, who brought the first printing press to Arizona and for whom Mount Wrightson is named, died.
I wonder what Mr. Wrightson would think about me sitting here, gazing at the very mountain named for him (Not! It’s still dark at 5:30 AM) and posting on the internet without a printing press?
Had he […]

Works of 200 artists will be at Indian Art Fair

Friday, February 18th, 2005

The Arizona State Museum’s 11th annual Southwest Indian Art Fair, featuring the works of more than 200 native artists from throughout the Southwest, is scheduled Feb. 26-27.
Arts and crafts demonstrations, including sandpainting, weaving, carving and flute-making, Hopi Senom dancers, Navajo recording artist Sharon Burch and Tohono O’odham waila music will be featured.
Read more on website…