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A camping we will go!

by Theresa Dillon Hot Spots

Ah, the great outdoors! There’s nothing like them. Especially in these tough economic times. Yes, Vegas and Cancun seem like luxurious places to visit this summer, but unfortunately their hotel prices are still high. Not to mention the price of gas and airfare to get there. So take in to account what Arizona has to [...]

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Wearing what’s unique

by Theresa Dillon Cloth

Accessories can make or break an outfit. From a snazzy belt to an antique necklace, accessories help to express an individual’s unique personality.
However, there are some accessories that take their uniqueness to the extreme. Anyone who dares to wear these is sure to garner a conversation about their wardrobe choice.
So, for the individuals who take [...]

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Sens-ational

by Theresa Dillon Hot Spots

“Downtown is the place to be,” according to Sens owner Linda Q. Sens Asian Tapas and Sake Bar first opened in Phoenix in October 22, 2008.
“It is nice to see independent businesses here. We live in downtown, work in downtown, and it only makes sense to open the restaurant in downtown Phoenix,” Q. says. “Many [...]

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Finding light in a dark world

by Theresa Dillon Features

Imagine a world full of darkness. There is no one to guide you but yourself. The lessons learned through life are learned the hard way – through trial and error, discrimination and social isolation.
This is the world in which Darrell Shandrow and many other disabled students live in.
Shandrow is the only blind student at the [...]

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Moving music in moving pictures

by Theresa Dillon Sound

It took only two notes to create the villain in “Jaws,” one synthesizer to create the Olympic dream in “Chariots of Fire” and an entire orchestra to create a galaxy far, far away in “Star Wars.”
Music in films has helped audiences capture the adventure, romance, humor or fear that each film hopes to embody.
“Music for [...]

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Save the book babe

by Theresa Dillon On the Cover

Shannon Hale, author of the “Princess Academy” series, told the audience at the Project Book Babe fundraiser she is most like her villains in her books.
But after the enormous success of the fundraiser, many will disagree with Hale’s quote about herself or, for that matter, any of the other authors who attended the event.
With the [...]

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Romancing the zombie

by Theresa Dillon Reviews
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Nothing says romance like kicking some zombie ass. Or so the book “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” would have readers believe.
The classic Jane Austen novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” has taken on a new twist by incorporating zombies into the already complicated relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
This time around, the zombies actually help their [...]

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Hats off to the milliners

by Theresa Dillon Cloth

Hats have always been a popular accessory. Whether it is a baseball cap, a cowboy hat, a sun hat or even a safari hat, hats are a welcome edition to any wardrobe.
However, in recent months, a particular style has been cropping up on the runway as well as on many everyday occasions – the [...]

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Top 5: Underrated movies

by Theresa Dillon Etc.

Click thru to see what you’ve been missing out on in your Netflix que.

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This is why you’re fat

by Theresa Dillon Well

Forget the nutritional warnings that go along with any MacDonald’s Big Mac. The Big Mac has nothing compared to the fat-induced meals created on Thisiswhyyourefat.com. The site’s tagline reads “Where dreams become heart attacks.”
Just by viewing the website, a person could have a heart attack. The meals the various contributors have come up with [...]

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