The screeching projectiles erupted in brilliant color and shape that I never saw. "Hey, look at that one!" "Ooh, over there!"Then bursts of laughter. Unable to crane my neck, I was forced to turn my whole body in vain effort to see the aerial display taking place above and around me on an otherwi
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01/31/2008
Despite an uneasy Real Estate market at large, the mass exodus from other parts of the country to sunny Scottsdale, Arizona continues unabated. Having swapped the title of fastest growing population back and forth with Nevada over the last several years, Arizona welcomed a net gain of 173,066 res
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01/29/2008
Hey Scottsdale, come see 5 stunning view lot properties in Troon Village (Whispering Ridge) Sunday, 1/27 between 1-4 PM. Offering stunning city light and mountain views, prices range from $739,000 to $1,198,000. Take Happy Valley Rd East from Pima, past Alma School to Whispering Ridge and follo
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01/27/2008
He comes every Tuesday.The engine's low growl and the frequent squeal of overmatched brakes audible long before he rounds the corner. My son jumping up and down at the front door alerting me to the approaching Twuck! Twuck! Stepping outside in pajama pants and robe, I make my way to my usual van
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01/26/2008
The McCormick Ranch Real Estate Market in Scottsdale, Arizona maintained a fairly consistent level of performance through the late stages of 2007. Looking back at the last three months, we can get an idea of the average rate of sale, list prices, days on the market, etc. Comparing the current
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01/23/2008
As part of my continuing series of things to do in and around Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley, Arizona, today's edition is devoted to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.As the Valley has been beset by rapid expansion and development, political forces have been at odds over the preservation of
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01/21/2008
Ninety two contentious minutes into a 90 minute contest, the pitch is littered with casualties. Spent forwards, midfielders and fullbacks slogging wearily through stoppage time. Lungs seared from fruitless forays into the opposing half of the field, calves and hamstrings cramping from dehydrati
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01/15/2008
What is it about Scottsdale, Arizona that keeps a nomadic spirit tethered to her soil for 32 years? What magic do these desert arroyos and mountain vistas possess to hold a native's heart hostage?The answers change daily. Today's? Sunshine on my face.With friends in town, I followed a long Satur
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01/13/2008
When I was 14 years old, my family took a road trip to Yellowstone National Park. It was not too long after the terrible fires had swept the park, but it was still some of the most breath-taking country I have ever seen. While there were many high points to a trip that included bear watching, O
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01/04/2008
