Warner Faces Yet Another Former Employer Nov 21, 2008
The Giants are making their first regular-season trip to Arizona since 2004, but they are very familiar with University of Phoenix Stadium. That's where they beat the Patriots last February in Super Bowl XLII.. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Rebate-check company files for Chapter 11 Nov 21, 2008
The company was started in Scottsdale almost 20 years ago by Sam Garvin, who is now vice president and second-largest owner of the Phoenix Suns. He sold his interest in Continental in 2005, and the new owner, Dan Granger, moved its headquarters to Tampa. (AZCentral -- Business)
Grand Canyon stock holds up in its IPO Nov 21, 2008
The company, which offers degrees online and at a Phoenix campus, raised $126 million ... The company, led by longtime University of Phoenix executive Brian Mueller, has seen enrollment grow from just under 10,000 a few years ago to 22,000 ... Grand Canyon is tiny compared with the University of Phoenix, the leader and dominant player with more than 300,000 students. (AZCentral -- Business)
Phoenix may boost impact fees Nov 21, 2008
The cost of building a home in undeveloped parts of Phoenix may soon go up, and the cost could be passed along to home buyers. Phoenix has convened a panel to advise the City Council on a staff proposal to increase impact fees, a series of charges the city makes to home builders for such items as roads, sewer hookups, parks and libraries ... The staff proposal calls for some fees in northeast Phoenix to be raised by nearly 400 percent, a consequence of soaring construction costs and the fact... (AZCentral -- Business)
Napolitano not appointed to be the next U.S. Attorney General Nov 21, 2008
Arizona Governor, Janet Napolitano and President elect, Barack Obama, during a campaign presentation in Phoenix in the race for the presidency. PHOENIX Gov. Janet Napolitano apparently isn t going to be the next U.S. Attorney General. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Tax hike might be needed to fix states underlying budget problems Nov 21, 2008
PHOENIX Two prominent university researchers say the national economic slump has made things worse but that state tax cuts are causing Arizona s underlying budget troubles and that tax increases may be needed. Arizona State University researchers Dennis Hoffman and Tom R. Rex said the imbalance between state spending and revenue has left the state government overly vulnerable during hard times. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
USA Basketball to move from Colorado to Arizona Nov 21, 2008
to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities ... The complex will be adjacent to the Phoenix Coyotes' Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium, which is home to the Arizona Cardinals and the Fiesta Bowl ... Former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo, who put together the 2008 Olympic gold medal-winning team, was instrumental in the move. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Winterball Roundup - 11/19 Nov 21, 2008
Arizona Fall League: Surprise 11 (@) Phoenix 6 12-25, 7. 0 GB. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
On your mind Nov 21, 2008
Yet they paid 56,000 to airlift an illegal to Phoenix for a knee injury. Something is wrong. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Buena girls ought to improve Nov 21, 2008
I went up to Phoenix and played AAU with Arizona Elite. I learned a lot of new stuff, White said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Governor: Staff should ignore news reports Nov 21, 2008
PHOENIX Gov. Janet Napolitano is seeking to downplay the reports that she is Barack Obama s choice for Secretary of Homeland Security ... The 50-year-old governor lives in a condominium near downtown Phoenix, as Arizona is one of the few states without a governor s mansion. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Verne Dale Hegge Nov 21, 2008
Verne is survived by his wife, Elsie; his son, Richard D. Hegge, and a granddaughter, Dominic Hegge, both of Phoenix, Ariz. a stepdaughter, Julie Bogseth, and her husband, Greg, of Oakland, Neb. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Diamondbacks Finalize 40-Man Roster Nov 21, 2008
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that six players were added to the club's 40-man roster. This brings their total roster size to just 39, allowing them the flexibility to add a major league player in the upcoming Rule V Draft. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Arizona unemployment jumps to 6.1%, remains below U.S. average Nov 21, 2008
1%, remains below U.S. average - Phoenix Business Journal ... Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Brewer move to governor may shift policies Nov 21, 2008
Jan Brewer's move to governor could shift climate, budget priorities - Phoenix Business Journal ... Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
McCain backs Napolitano for cabinet post Nov 21, 2008
John McCain supports Barack Obama's pick of Gov. Janet Napolitano as director of homeland security - Phoenix Business Journal ... Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
New Medicaid plan could open state to home care fraud Nov 21, 2008
Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by Phoenix Business Journal ... Bob Roth, managing partner of LLC in Phoenix, is worried there will be no one to advocate for the elderly consumers who choose family members or neighbors to care for them. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Chase to cut 3,000 investment banking jobs Nov 21, 2008
Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by ... Chase spokeswoman Mary Jane Rogers declined to comment about the layoff reports and what impact investment banking reductions might have on the Phoenix market. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Dow sinks to 7,553, Grand Canyon slips 15 Nov 21, 2008
Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Phoenix. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Homeland Security job may go to Napolitano Nov 21, 2008
Napolitano in line for Homeland Security post - Phoenix Business Journal ... Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Mesa facing $62 million budget gap Nov 21, 2008
Councilman Scott Somers, who is a Phoenix firefighter, said that will put lives at risk, especially in the city's sprawling east side. If a major fire broke out at the same time someone was experiencing a heart attack, Somers said, "Call Domino's Pizza and call the fire department and see which one makes it in 30 minutes or less.". (AZCentral -- News)
Governor's exit would clear way for GOP to define state agenda Nov 21, 2008
"If (Napolitano) leaves, we'll have a very different landscape than we did yesterday," said incoming House Assistant Minority Leader Kyrsten Sinema, a Phoenix Democrat girding for Life After Janet ... Ken Cheuvront, a Phoenix Democrat: "It's going to be a travesty. We will have no one to stop the extremist legislation that inevitably will be put forward by the Republican majority.". (AZCentral -- News)
Former mayoral candidate Maupin arrested Nov 21, 2008
Jarrett Maupin II, a former candidate for Phoenix mayor, was arrested Thursday afternoon on misdemeanor charges of making a false report, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The arrest followed an eight-month investigation sheriff's deputies conducted into Maupin's allegations involving a crime he claimed Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon had committed ... Maupin, who is also a member of the Phoenix Union High School governing board, presented sheriff's investigators with a list of... (AZCentral -- News)
St. Mary's Food Bank needs 8,000 turkeys Nov 21, 2008
For the second time, the Phoenix non-profit that works with more than 530 agencies across the state to distribute food will host its Super Saturday at six locations ... Food donations can be dropped off at locations in Surprise, west Phoenix, north Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Buckeye and Tempe ... St. Mary's will continue to collect donations at its west Phoenix location until Wednesday. (AZCentral -- News)
Sketch is released of Phoenix fondling suspect Nov 21, 2008
Police on Thursday released a sketch of the man believed to have fondled at least eight women on the streets of west Phoenix since March ... Sgt. Tommy Thompson, a Phoenix police spokesman, said there could be more victims, possibly "some who think this isn't a big thing" and didn't notify police ... If you have information call the Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.. (AZCentral -- News)
Business execs learn a thing or two acting as school principals Nov 21, 2008
The program, administered by the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission, concluded with a luncheon Thursday at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, where executives and school administrators discussed their experiences. Mathis spoke at the luncheon along with Channel 3's Tara Hitchcock, Phoenix Councilman Greg Stanton, the Diamondbacks director of community affairs, Amy Buchan, and Robin Hanna, chair of the Youth and Education Commission ... Arizona Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall and Corey... (AZCentral -- News)
Court: Buddhist temple confession coerced Nov 21, 2008
A federal court of appeals on Thursday overturned the conviction of a West Valley man found guilty of killing nine people at a Buddhist temple west of Phoenix in 1991. Jonathan Doody was one of two youths convicted of the infamous temple murders, and he has been serving nine life sentences in state prison since his conviction in 1994. (AZCentral -- News)
Rockies set 40-man roster Nov 21, 2008
While playing for Phoenix in the Arizona Fall League this year he hit. 329 with six homers and 17 RBIs. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Young wins batting title Nov 21, 2008
Young finished off a brilliant fall campaign by securing the AFL batting title Thursday during the National Division champion Phoenix Desert Dogs' 13-6 loss to the Peoria Javelinas. After hitting. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Friday's Time Schedule Nov 21, 2008
Phoenix at Carolina, 7 p.m.. Florida at Boston, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
NFL games on TV Nov 21, 2008
NEW YORK GIANTS AT ARIZONA When, where: Sunday, 4:15 p.m., at University of Phoenix Stadium. TV: Channel 25. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Napolitano Repped Anita Hill? Nov 21, 2008
I profiled Napolitano for in July and spent some time with her in Phoenix. She's really smart, tough, and funny, dropping Monty Python lines in official meetings. (Slate)
Napolitano's Career Marred by Controversy Nov 21, 2008
Napolitano was a U.S. attorney in Phoenix, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, when the Justice Department decided against prosecuting Arizona Republican Sen ... While at a Phoenix law firm in 1991, Napolitano was part of the legal team representing Anita Hill, a former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission colleague of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas who accused Thomas of sexual harassment. (Newsmax)
Politics: Obama looks at Napolitano for homeland spot Nov 21, 2008
As a private attorney in Phoenix in 1991, Napolitano was part of the legal team representing Anita Hill, a former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission colleague of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, whom Hill had accused of sexual harassment ... Associated Press writers Liz Sidoti, Devlin Barrett, Sharon Theimer in Washington and Paul Davenport and Jacques Billeaud in Phoenix contributed to this report. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Family ties unite past, present and future Nov 20, 2008
Both destinations were the focus of family reunions - one on my husbands side in Wisconsin, and the other on my side, in Phoenix. Both reunions turned out to be truly wonderful. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Napolitano says she's 'not looking' for new job Nov 20, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) -- Gov. Janet Napolitano says she's not looking for another job. The Democratic governor has been frequently mentioned in speculation about President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet. (FOX 11, AZ)
American Lung Association of Arizona, Phoenix Fire and Maricopa County Public Health Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu Nov 20, 2008
Phoenix Fire Chief Bob Khan Joins the American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza Program to Urge Immunization for Maricopa County Residents. (PRNewsFoto/The American Lung Association of Arizona) PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES ... PHOENIX, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of today's announcement that Arizona has its first lab-confirmed case of influenza in an infant from Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Arizona... (PR Newswire)
Reynolds Foundation Gives ASU $5.34 Million for Business Journalism Nov 20, 2008
PHOENIX, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation announced today two grants totaling $5,336,360 to make Arizona State University a global hub of business journalism education by endowing a faculty chair and expanding the work of the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism ... The Reynolds Center is located in the new, $71 million, state-of-the-art Cronkite building in downtown Phoenix that opened in August ... In three years, Cronkite has moved... (PR Newswire)
McCain's concession speech Nov 20, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Brief. Wednesday, November 19, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Enjoy a 4-night escape to Phoenix, from $409 Nov 20, 2008
Phoenix air/hotel, from $409 - Deals- msnbc ... Phoenix air/hotel, from $409 ... Why it's a deal: A recent Kayak search produced a $202 round-trip flight between Albuquerque and Phoenix in early December (US Airways). (MSNBC -- Politics)
Weekend roundup Nov 20, 2008
Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix Noon-2 p.m.; $10 for two people and a dog, $5 for each extra person or dog 602-514-8400; dbacks ... Heritage and Science Park 115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix 11 a.m-6 p.m.; Nov. 23; Free 602-992-3109; iaphx ... Presented by the India Association of Phoenix, the event features a cultural show, dance demonstrations, booths displaying jewelry and clothing, and music ranging in style from folk to Bollywood. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Celeb dish: Clive Cussler Nov 20, 2008
Cussler, a foodie who once wrote a dining column for a newspaper under the alias "The Phantom Diner," had this to say about dining in Arizona: "The culinary scene in Phoenix is incredible. We're bringing in so many of the great chefs, and they keep winning James Beard awards. There's such a variety: Cajun, Mongolian, and so on... It's becoming a masterpiece.". Royal Palms Resort and Spa, 5200 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-808-0766 ... 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-998-2026 2575 E.... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Twilight,' 2.5 stars Nov 20, 2008
After her mother remarries, Bella moves from Phoenix to the small town of Forks, Wash. a rainy, gloomy town of a little more than 3,000 people. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Solar Sox headed to final Nov 20, 2008
Slayden's slam was the difference in the tiebreaker to determine who would advance to Saturday's title contest against the Phoenix Desert Dogs. "It felt great," Slayden said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
A special mail delivery? Nov 20, 2008
Investigators suspect the package was mailed from Phoenix ... Investigators say much of the marijuana circulated in Butte comes through Phoenix. (Montana Standard, MT)
Do you object to the noise from the Klamath Falls Airport? Nov 20, 2008
net wrote on Nov 18, 2008 5:14 PM:" Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization who complain about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit. The complaint:'Question... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Arizona reports first flu case Nov 20, 2008
Subscribe to Phoenix Business Journal ... Phoenix Business Journal - by ... The patient is a Phoenix-area infant who is recovering at home. (Bizjournals.com)
Hawaii parks saw 12.3% fewer visitors Nov 20, 2008
3% fewer visitors in October - Pacific Business News (Honolulu). for free extra services. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sun Devil Wrestlers Face Tough Road at #1 Iowa, #2 ISU Nov 20, 2008
FAST START Arizona State is 2-0 on the season and 2-0 in the Pac-10 after defeating Portland State, 40-0, last weekend at Maryvale High School in Phoenix ... Last year, the wrestlers visited with children and handed out dinner and dessert to those in attendance the day before Thanksgiving and also read to numerous children at the UMOM New Day Center in Phoenix one week later, just two name two events ... This year, the Sun Devils participated in the Wilson Neighborhood Cleanup (helping the... (Thesundevils.com)
Arizona State bullish on journalism education Nov 20, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) - As the newspaper business struggles to survive, journalism would seem to be a hard sell for young people trying to pick a career ... It's revamped its curriculum to focus on digital reporting, beefed up its faculty with news industry veterans and moved into a new $71 million building in downtown Phoenix, which will be officially dedicated today. (KOLD.com, AZ)
8 year old murder suspect will be released from custody with restrictions Nov 20, 2008
Reporter Donna Rossi from our sister station in Phoenix was in the courtroom, "we saw him walk in and he had a long sleeve blue shirt and dark pants. He looks like a 8 year old that's the bottom line, however, something looked completely out of place, he had on leg shackles and you could hear them shuffling as he walked to the defense table.". Over the objection of prosecutors, the judge will allow the boy to be released from a juvenile detention facility for two days so he can spend... (KOLD.com, AZ)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
WORCESTER SHARKS Loaned F Dan DaSilva to Phoenix (ECHL) ... PHOENIX ROADRUNNERS Signed C Meerit Waldrop. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
The NCAA drops the ball yet again Nov 20, 2008
The Valley was one of 10 sites vying for a Final Four, which would have been played at University of Phoenix Stadium. However, the NCAA awarded the next five Final Fours to New Orleans, Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis and Houston. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Warner benching helped 2 teams Nov 20, 2008
Warner harbors no ill feelings for Coughlin and the Giants, who play the Cardinals on Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium ... Eli Manning walks off the field at University of Phoenix Stadium in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, 2008 (right) and Kurt Warner looks downfield against the Niners on Nov. 10, 2008. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Suns-Lakers: A different feel Nov 20, 2008
Tonight, as they come to Phoenix for the first time this season, they are the Western Conference favorite. In a rivalry stoked by coaches' barbs and attacks on Bryant from Raja Bell's arm and Shaquille O'Neal's rapping mouth, the Lakers can rap their own tune: "Suns, tell us how second class tastes.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals Continue to Play on Proving Ground Nov 20, 2008
"But by the time I land in Phoenix, my mind will be focused on the Giants. I saw what the Giants did to Seattle up there. That should tell you something." Dockett was just a little off on his facts. The Giants beat Seattle, 44-6, in New Jersey. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Personalized medicine is goal of Eli Lilly Nov 20, 2008
Sidney Taurel, who visited Phoenix on Wednesday, said a "revolution of health care" is under way, with big drug companies adopting precise clinical trials to test drugs on smaller groups of patients. Such an approach will eventually yield more-effective drugs tailored to patients and will cost less to produce. (AZCentral -- Business)
Grand Canyon University begins trading today Nov 20, 2008
Just a couple of weeks ago, the Phoenix-based for-profit school pegged the projected range at $16 to $18 a share in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ... The company lured longtime University of Phoenix executive Brian Mueller as chief executive officer earlier this year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Insurer in Phoenix buys location near light rail Nov 20, 2008
4 million purchase of a new office building on the light-rail line near Washington and 44th streets in Phoenix. The Phoenix-based workers' compensation insurer bought the six-story, multitenant building from McShane Corp., the Rosemont, Ill ... SCF agreed at the start of construction to buy the building from McShane once the project was completed, said Bo Sederstrom, senior vice president with brokerage firm Landmark TCN in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Business)
Glendale loses bid for NCAA Final Four event Nov 20, 2008
The NCAA on Wednesday turned down Glendale's bid to host a Final Four at the University of Phoenix Stadium from 2012 to 2016 ... The University of Phoenix Stadium, however, will host the 2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball West Regionals on March 26 and 29, 2009. (AZCentral -- Business)
Office-space landlords willing to bargain in the tough economy Nov 20, 2008
"The market's very shallow right now in terms of activity," said Don Mudd, a senior vice president in the Phoenix office of commercial-brokerage firm Grubb and Ellis/BRE Commercial LLC. ... "On the sublease side, there is a significant reduction of (rental) rate," said Nicole Cooley, a senior associate with Cushman and Wakefield of Arizona Inc. in Phoenix ... Lisa Perez, who co-owns a document-shredding business, is subleasing about 500 square feet from an office-furniture company in east... (AZCentral -- Business)
ASU gets $5.3 mil for business-journalism plans Nov 20, 2008
The Reynolds center is in the $71 million Cronkite building in downtown Phoenix, which opened in August. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
Backward Glances for Nov. 20 Nov 20, 2008
45 YEARS AGO- Hudson Lodge of Elks presented 25-year membership pins to Joseph E. Martel, Police Sgt. James Cronin and Edward Borowski Richard Kerdok was a student at Merrimack College, Andover Joseph DesRochers, chairman of the Public Works Commission, announced that the board had voted to lift the water ban in Hudson Elizabeth McQuillan, guidance counselor at Hudson High School, met with parents of HHS freshmen and sophomores Mrs. George Durand presented her husband, a horse fancier, with a... (Hudson Sun, MA)
2008-09 budget woes Nov 20, 2008
PHOENIX Gov. Janet Napolitano s ideas for closing the state s budget shortfall include selling some future lottery revenue in exchange for an upfront payment, delaying payment of some agency expenses into the next fiscal year and banking on ticket revenue from speed enforcement cameras. The ideas are among those suggested by Napolitano to the Legislature to cover a projected 1. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
NEWS ALERT: Media outlet reports Napolitano is top pick for Homeland Security secretary Nov 20, 2008
PHOENIX Gov. Janet Napolitano is going to be named the new Secretary of Homeland Security, CNN reported late Wednesday, just hours after the governor herself insisted she is "not campaigning or seeking a job'' in the Obama administration.The network, quoting multiple Democratic sources close to the presidentelect's transition, also say former Sen. Tom Daschle has been picked to head the Department of Health and Human services. Advertisement If Napolitano goes to Washington, that would make... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
