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  1. article Cards ready to dip into bag of tricks

    Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:43 pm

    TAMPA, Fla. - On the very first play in the first exhibition game after taking over as coach of the Cardinals, Ken Whisenhunt delivered a message.

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  • article Letter: Careful of “Go Green” scam artists

    Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:29 pm

    The “Go Green Campaign” representing APS or SRP is a scam. They are offering a free energy expert to come to your house — for free. A one hour consultation may that find you may qualify for a rebate on energy efficient products to reduce your energy consumption. The rebate (is supposedly) up to $5,100.

  • article IRS warns of tax scams

    Monday, March 5, 2012 6:48 am

    The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging scheme tempting them to file tax returns that claim fraudulent refunds. Refunds are promised to people who have little or no income and normally don’t have a tax filing requirement. The con artists tell their victims they can obtain a tax refund or nonexistent stimulus payment based on the American Opportunity Tax Credit, even if the victim was not enrolled in or paying for college.

  • article Data Doctors: Fake Microsoft phone call scam the rise again!

    Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:27 pm

    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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  • article Letter: Be cautious of hotel room calls seeking info.

    Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:49 am

    We were another victim of a identity theft scam while staying at a Mesa hotel for Christmas 2012. The caller bypassed the automated system, which put the call straight through to our room.

  • article Judge to review 'Borat' fraternity suit

    Friday, December 8, 2006 9:31 am

    LOS ANGELES - A judge weighing whether to halt the DVD release of "Borat" viewed a scene from the hit film in which a group of South Carolina fraternity brothers converse with the raucous Kazakh journalist played by British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.

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  • article Halloween is all about fun, so enjoy it

    Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:45 pm

    A lot has changed about Halloween traditions since I was a kid. Back then, we would wait until dark, grab a pillowcase and walk the streets until our bags were too heavy or, as we got older, stole a goodnight kiss from our date. Now the holiday is far more elaborate.

    Costume shops open in early September with more decor for sale than treats. On or around Oct. 31, entire neighborhoods close the streets to traffic and police patrols abort any rowdy behavior. Children of all ages dress up in the garb of their alter egos, collect candy and go to haunted houses and parties. I don't get any trick-or-treaters at my house because they all go to the "cool" streets, where there are hundreds of others (most on a total sugar rush) to look at and be with. One such street is a few blocks away from mine, but it's another world. I miss seeing children in costumes coming to my door but always leave a bowl of candy outside, just in case.

    Back in the day, we seldom put as much work into our costumes as kids do now. My Superman outfit consisted of a bath towel as a cape and an awkward "S" drawn on an old pajama top worn over my mom's panty hose (don't go anywhere with that). Obviously, I was not a cool kid, but I had fun -- and that's what it's still all about.

    Most people still want to be their idols for one night. I'm waiting for the guy in a T-shirt that says, "Hi, I'm Simon Cowell. Give me some candy, or I'll hurt your feelings." And there's nothing wrong with a little fantasy. We adults can use a bit of fantasy too, which may be why so many parents today have become more involved in Halloween: they want to play too!

    Some people I know put in a ton of effort to make their haunted house the best on their block. Others express their creativity in the treats they hand out. One family last year made cotton candy in their front yard. (I suspect they were making margaritas in the back).

    At this time in our country, we need as much uplifting as we can get, so celebrating Halloween is emotionally healthy. I often counsel couples to put aside their issues for the holiday -- or for holidays in general -- and either stay home and give out candy together or get dressed up and go out themselves. Of course, you can always do both. Hey, it's Halloween: Let's pretend and be happy for a few hours.

    So, give yourself the treat of being Indiana Jones or Laura Croft, and don't trick yourself out of a good time because it's a "kids holiday." Go to a pumpkin patch, ride a Shetland pony and have a great time.

    Barton Goldsmith, a psychotherapist in Westlake Village, Calif., is the author, most recently, of "100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence: Believe in Yourself and Others Will, Too." E-mail him at Barton@BartonGoldsmith.com.

  • article Coyotes have feast fit for King

    Friday, November 28, 2003 3:19 am

    True to the spirit of the season, the Los Angeles Kings and Coyotes were in a giving mood Thursday night at America West Arena.

  • article Break dancing spins back into mainstream

    Friday, April 25, 2008 12:13 am

    Break dancing, known as b-boying among those who live the culture, has largely remained underground since surging in popularity in the 1980s. But with the advent of dance reality TV shows and movies that highlight hip-hop and break dancing, b-boying and b-girling is moving back into the mainstream.

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  • article D-Backs notes: Tracy sits to rest his ailing right knee

    Thursday, July 19, 2007 8:07 pm

    MILWAUKEE - Chad Tracy was given a day off Thursday and may start just one of the three games in Chicago because of tendinitis in his right knee, manager Bob Melvin said.

  • article Famed math teacher touts value of faith

    Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:05 am

    Famed math teacher Jaime Escalante paid a visit to teachers in Mesa on Friday morning, using jokes and math tricks to bring home his message that teens, especially those from tough backgrounds, can accomplish great things.

  • article Famed math teacher touts value of faith

    Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:05 am

    Famed math teacher Jaime Escalante paid a visit to teachers in Mesa on Friday morning, using jokes and math tricks to bring home his message that teens, especially those from tough backgrounds, can accomplish great things.

  • article Tempe officials must forcefully finish task of ending discrimination

    Tuesday, February 3, 2004 8:23 pm

    The most hotly contested mayoral race in the East Valley is in Tempe, and voters are fortunate to have two highly qualified candidates in Councilman Dennis Cahill and former Councilman Hugh Hallman.

  • article MCC women’s team getting noticed

    Friday, January 14, 2005 10:01 am

    January 14, 2005

  • article Packers bring momentum back to Arizona

    Saturday, January 9, 2010 6:40 pm

    The Green Bay Packers are back in Arizona on a wave of momentum and confidence. This time, they'll face the "real" Cardinals. The NFC matchup Sunday is the last, and perhaps most intriguing, of the four wild-card games.

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  • article Chandler mechanic writes book to help find a good vehicle

    Tuesday, July 6, 2004 11:51 am

    July 6, 2004

  • article Chandler mechanic writes book to help find a good vehicle

    Tuesday, July 6, 2004 5:31 am

    There’s no reason for anyone in the market for a used car to end up stuck with a lemon, regardless of how little they know about what’s under the hood.

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  • article Can Lakers give historic effort?

    Tuesday, June 15, 2004 6:18 am

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Oh, great Zen Master, what now?

  • article Ducey: Sounding the alarms before you answer that cry for help

    Sunday, March 17, 2013 9:03 am

    Sounding the alarms before you answer that cry for help

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  • article Ducey: Every consumer’s greatest asset is knowledge

    Sunday, January 20, 2013 7:37 am

    I’ve been a reporter for more than 30 years, and an investigative reporter for nearly 25 of them. As part of the ABC15 Investigators, I focus on consumers who’ve been scammed, cheated or just plain annoyed, usually by someone trying to get their money.

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  • article Hired: Be persistent in making networking contacts

    Saturday, September 22, 2012 2:30 pm

    Dear Mr. Walberg:

  • article MP's Gaughan brothers use mat time to improve

    Saturday, January 7, 2012 12:00 pm

    When wrestling practice ends at Mountain Pointe, there are days when the work is just getting stated for the Gaughan boys.

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  • article Boys soccer: DV knocks off unbeaten Brophy

    Friday, January 21, 2011 9:53 pm

    Brian Piotrowski picked a good time to have his best game of the year.

  • article Gators bite fast, beat Huskies

    Sunday, February 4, 2007 6:47 am

    Phoenix Xavier’s game plan was to attack early and leave little doubt in Saturday’s 5A Division I girls soccer state quarterfinal game.

  • article ASU notebook - Hawkins promises better days ahead for Buffs

    Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:59 am

    BOULDER, Colo. - Colorado coach Dan Hawkins is regarded as a master motivator, and with each passing game, the amount of fire and brimstone he needs to right the Buffaloes only grows bigger. Three games and three losses, one to Division I-AA Montana State, which was beaten 45-0 by UC-Davis on Saturday.

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