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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
True to the spirit of the season, the Los Angeles Kings and Coyotes were in a giving mood Thursday night at America West Arena.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 14, 2005
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.
July 6, 2004
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.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Oh, great Zen Master, what now?
Sounding the alarms before you answer that cry for help
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.
Dear Mr. Walberg:
When wrestling practice ends at Mountain Pointe, there are days when the work is just getting stated for the Gaughan boys.
Brian Piotrowski picked a good time to have his best game of the year.
Phoenix Xavier’s game plan was to attack early and leave little doubt in Saturday’s 5A Division I girls soccer state quarterfinal game.
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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