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Featured Websites             NATIONAL IMMIGRATION POLICY SUMMIT, MEMORIAL & RALLY, JULY 30TH & 31ST, ARIZONA STATE CAPITOL (1700 W. WASHINGTON) HOSTED BY ARIZONA SENATOR RUSSELL PEARCE & CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST TED HAYES FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:  SHERIFF JOE ARPAIO, JOHN EASTMAN, FERNANDO TREVINO, ANA PUIG, MICHAEL CUTLER, SAL ESQUIVEL, JAMES SPENCEREMCEES: MIKE BROOMHEAD, KFYI Radio 550, & TERRANCE LANG  www.standwitharizona.org DALLAS--Leading up to the May 29th, 2010 rally, STAND WITH ARIZONA invited US citizens to stand up against the race-baiters and cultural grievance-mongers opposing Arizona's SB1070, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.  Patriotic Americans responded by the thousands--and sent a loud and clear message to Washington and to Arizona.  “Today we ask you to join us July 30th and 31st in Phoenix, as we STAND WITH ARIZONA once again!” Stand With Arizona organizer, Kenneth Emmanuelson of Dallas, stated. “The event is set up in three parts, all taking place at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, (1700 West Washington)”. Tight Race Forming in America's Best Public Restroom Contest Public Voting Ends August 31 for Ninth Annual Awards ProgramCincinnati, Oh. – Who will win this year’s America’s Best Restroom Award? It’s hard to say. With little more than one month left to vote, the race is very close. This year’s ten finalists have established a new standard for restroom quality, with washrooms reflecting their proprietors’ sense of taste, flare and humor, featuring some of the world’s finest materials and customer comforts.              The public is invited to vote online through August 31, 2010 at www.bestrestroom.com. The site takes visitors on a photographic tour of each restroom and allows them to choose their favorite. The winner will be announced in September.  Story Continues August 7 Western History Symposium Evening Venue Change The Western History Symposium’s August 7th evening program is moving to the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 4499 East State Route 69 in Prescott due to a scheduling conflict at Hotel St. Michael. The August 7th day program remains at Sharlot Hall Museum, with a series of presentations beginning at 10 a.m. The evening program at the Wyndham Garden Hotel features a 7:30 p.m. presentation by Dr. Martin Feess, the author of Theodore Roosevelt’s Arizona Boys. He will discuss Roosevelt’s special connection to the Arizona Territory and his relationship with those “rough riding men from Arizona” who served under his command during the Spanish-American War.  Story Continues Topical Issues Add Spice to August 7 History Gathering in Prescott Sharlott Hall Museum  Politics, controversial legislation, gold, robbery, murder, war heroes and Rough Riders will be among the topics explored at the seventh annual Western History Symposium on Saturday, August 7 in Prescott .Story Continues     Phoenix was named the tenth most irritated city in Sperling’s Best Places  If you’re sick of hearing everyone complain about Phoenix’s weather, traffic, neighbors and so on, now you can send them to www.edgeshavezone.com where they can blow off steam by sharing their daily irritations with America – and even get paid for it.  As the original anti-irritation agent, Edge partnered with Sperling’s BestPlaces to commission a new study measuring11 separate irritation categories like heat, traffic and household pests to identify the U.S. cities most prone to irritation.  Phoenix was named the tenth most irritated city in the study, with potential factor for irritation being traffic, and high temperatures.  (Phoenix residents spend 44 hours a year in commuting traffic, and almost half the year, 164 days, in high temperatures of over 90 degrees). Story Continues “Life is all about timing...the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable...attainable. Have the patience, wait it out.” Maya Angelou EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine  Dear EarthTalk: I've noticed that wildflower blooms in the mountains have been coming earlier and earlier in recent years. Is this a sign of global warming? And what does this mean for the long term survival of these hardy yet rare plants?                -- Ashley J., via e-mail  As always, it’s hard to pin specific year-to-year weather-variations and related phenomena—including altered blooming schedules for wildflowers—on global warming. But longer term analysis of seasonal flowering patterns and other natural events do indicate that global warming may be playing a role in how early wildflowers begin popping up in the high country. Story Continues  Dear EarthTalk: What are the most important foods to buy organic?-- Rachel Klepping, Bronxville, NY Given the usual higher prices of organic versus conventionally-grown foods, it can be a challenge to get the biggest bang for our buck while eating healthy and avoiding the ingestion of synthetic chemicals along with our nutrients. One approach, say some experts, is to only buy organic when the actual edible parts of a non-organically grown food might come into direct contact with toxic fertilizers and pesticides.Story Continues   Dear EarthTalk: I heard that some wind farms use fossil fuels to power their generators when the wind won’t. Doesn’t that defeat their whole renewable energy purpose? Why not let the wind power it or not? Also, I've heard that the low-frequency sounds generated by these turbines can harm people and animals. Is this true?-- Ryan Lewis, Plainwell, MI Story Continues  Dear EarthTalk: My neighbor told me to pour bleach down my drains every week to keep them clear. Is this safe to do?    -- Trish Osterling, via e-mail  Story Continues   Book Review  "The Enzyme Factor: How to Live Long and Never Be Sick" ISBN 10: 1-57178-209-5  ISBN 13: 978-1-57178-209-0 I dedicate an entire page to this book because it is changing my life in such significant ways I feel the need to share this knowledge with everyone! Dr. Hiromi Shinya is Chief of the Surgical Endoscopy Unit at Beth Israel Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I saw him speak in May, 2009 in Anaheim when he spoke to the Enagic Convention.  He is an extremely charismatic person with a humor and wit along with extreme intelligence. The first time I read this book I was shocked at how much of the accepted American diet that we learn is "good for us" is actually very destructive to our health! Story Continues   Arizona's Centennial On Stage As we approach Arizona's Centennial (1912-2012)...Ben Tyler has created a website-platform, with a goal of celebrating on stage this colorful states past 100 years or perhaps more. The stories are endless, especially the little known, and off-beat subject matter not previously explored on stage. If you're a writer or a wanna-be playwrite, this might be your opportunity of an Arizona life-time! I for one might give it a shot, because there's so much to say about our state...and we are the generation(s) who know, and appreciate the history. 2012 in Arizona could be a very interesting year of great opportunities and a lot of fun. For more information visit:  http://www.centennialtf.com   2010 IJRA Queen's Rodeo Poster. Story Continues   RE MARKET CONDITIONS REPORT JULY 2010 May 2010 still below 2009 figures but up substantially from Jan 2010. What does your community look like for recent closings? See the full report here.   Gaining a triumphant life by courageously facing past demons to eliminate negative thinking in the present- Children rarely place blame on their parents for childhood trauma but instead choose to believe it was something they did or didn’t do that resulted in the abuse or neglect they received.  Left unresolved, these issues from the past will greatly affect their present and future.  Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (New Horizon Press) by James P. Krehbiel, a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, is an incredible tool in reinforcing that in spite of what happened as a child we each have the power to change our responses and move forward in a positive way. Story Continues World Famous Arizona Cowboy College: Be one of Rocco's prized students! Welcome to the official COWBOY Sweepstakes, in which one person could win free tuition for two to the World Famous Arizona Cowboy College and be one of Rocco's prized students!Story Continues   National Training Week, widely endorsed, is the time when Americans everywhere are encouraged to go to a range and exercise their right to keep and bear arms.   Why I Carry a Gun & A Brief Lesson in Gun Control History *Good to review again, especially in these times.*  *PEOPLE ASK WHY?  *Why I Carry a Gun  *My old grandpa said to me 'Son, there comes a time in every man's life when he stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when he becomes too old to take an ass whoopin’.* Story Continues   IMMIGRANTS THEN AND NOW... GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR HUDDLES MASSES YEARNING TO BREATHE FREE From:  "David LaBonte"  My wife, Rosemary, wrote a wonderful letter to the editor of the  OC Register which, of course, was not printed. So, I decided to  "print" it myself Story Continues   SILVER SCREEN LEGEND XIII  A TRIBUTE TO CLAYTON MOORE AS LEGENDARY FICTIONAL COWBOY HERO  THE LONE RANGER  Legendary cowboy hero The Lone Ranger has been a fictional American hero to millions of boys and girls for almost 80 years. He was created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. The Lone Ranger first came to life as a radio program on station WXYZ in Detroit, MI, January 30, 1933.  It became an instant hit and was soon broadcast on stations throughout the country, continuously till September 3, 1954, a total of 2,757 broadcasts. Making his way to Hollywood, The Lone Ranger starred in two popular Republic serials, The Lone Ranger (1938) and The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939) Order your tickets today for this beautiful and unique museum quality one-of-a-kind cowboy collectible. Tickets are $10 each or 11 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held Saturday evening, December 18, 2010. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! The winner will be notified by phone. You may check our web site for the winner's name, after the drawing. The total proceeds of this drawing benefit the Happy Trails Children's Foundation for abused children. Story Continues     Rock Springs Cafe is a great place to book your next party! Call Crazy Cowgirl at 602-565-5785 Stickers are getting angrier and angrier The nation speaks in 4"x12" bumper expressions venting their anger. Story Continues   Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Events Story Continues     FRUIT = ALKALINE BODY = CANCER PREVENTION We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. What is the correct way of eating fruits? Story Continues

Rose Water Cookies Large, custom-decorated sugar cookies make lovely favors for weddings and showers. Fancy bakeries and mail order companies offer cookies that look like little works of art—and cost about as much. You can save money and add a personal touch if you make them yourself.  Story Continues   Take a wildflower trail ride In Cave Creek CAVE CREEK — The wildflower season is upon us, and what better way to experience its glory than on horseback? “You can really enjoy the wildflowers this way,” said Deb Bitton, co-owner of Cave Creek Trail Rides, based at the Cave Creek Regional Park, just north of Carefree Highway in Cave Creek. “A trail ride gives you a chance to get out, enjoy the desert, and let the horses watch where they step.” Wildflowers typically begin blooming in early- to mid-March.  Story Continues Western Coen Brothers Style with Classic John Wayne "True Grit" Remake  We read in the New York Times that the Coen brothers' are working on a remake of "True Grit"  "True Grit" is scheduled to hit theaters at the end of this year, on December 25.  This is great news for western aficionados wanting westerns introduced to another generation who seem more preoccupied in the science fiction and fantasy of the future than the history of their ancestors past. Coens are capable of making a film the next generation will embrace and maybe open the door a crack for more westerns.  Story Continues  KANGEN = MiracleWater  ers a worldwide a place to connect. Now, the company has added TheArtistFinder.com to help provide an additional matchup option for artists and art lovers.  Story Continues   Featured Item BADGE SHERIFF STAR HISTORIC REPRO 2" LOOKS REAL! Find lots of old west collectibles on this ebay link!

EarthTalk®  From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I am very concerned about the amount of chlorine in my tap water. I called my water company and they said it is safe just let the tap run for awhile to rid the smell of the chlorine. But that just gets rid of the smell, perhaps, not the chlorine?    -- Anita Frigo, Milford, CT
 Thousands of American municipalities add chlorine to their drinking water to get rid of contaminants like microbes, nitrates, arsenic and pesticides. But this inexpensive and highly effective disinfectant has a dark side. “Chlorine, added as an inexpensive and effective drinking water disinfectant, is also a known poison to the body,” says Vanessa Lausch of filter manufacturer Aquasana. “It is certainly no coincidence that chlorine gas was used with deadly effectiveness as a weapon in the First World War.” The gas would severely burn the lungs and other body tissues when inhaled, and is no less powerful when ingested by mouth.

 Lausch adds that researchers have now linked chlorine in drinking water to higher incidences of bladder, rectal and breast cancers. Reportedly chlorine, once in water, interacts with organic compounds to create trihalomethanes (THMs)—which when ingested encourage the growth of free radicals that can destroy or damage vital cells in the body. “Because so much of the water we drink ends up in the bladder and/or rectum, ingestions of THMs in drinking water are particularly damaging to these organs,” says Lausch.

 The link between chlorine and bladder and rectal cancers has long been known, but only recently have researchers found a link between common chlorine disinfectant and breast cancer, which affects one out of every eight American women. A recent study conducted in Hartford, Connecticut found that women with breast cancer have 50-60 percent higher levels of organochlorines (chlorine by-products) in their breast tissue than cancer-free women. But don't think that buying bottled water is any solution. Much of the bottled water for sale in the U.S. comes from public municipal water sources that are often treated with, you guessed it, chlorine. A few cities have switched over to other means of disinfecting their water supplies. Las Vegas, for example, has followed the lead of many European and Canadian cities in switching over to harmless ozone instead of chlorine to disinfect its municipal water supply. As for getting rid of the chlorine that your city or town adds to its drinking water on your own, theories abound. Some swear by the method of letting their water sit for 24 hours so that the chlorine in the glass or pitcher will off-gas. Letting the tap run for a while is not likely to remove any sizable portion of chlorine, unless one were to then let the water sit overnight before consuming it.

Of course, an easier way to get rid of chlorine from your tap water is by installing a carbon-based filter, which absorbs chlorine and other contaminants before they get into your glass or body. Tap-based filters from the likes of Paragon, Aquasana, Kenmore, Seagul and others remove most if not all of the chlorine in tap water, and are relatively inexpensive to boot. A more aggressive solution is to restructure your water for increased health benefits with a Kangen water machine. Editors Note: See our sponsor link  KANGEN = MiracleWater 

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REMINDER.... All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS Even if the message is saved on your phone, you will be charged for the minutes to listen to it. To prevent this, call the following  number from your cell phone:  888-382-1222 It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years.   You  must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.   You cannot call from a different phone number. HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20  seconds.  After 30 days you may file a complaint if telemarketers call your number. To file a complaint go to www.donotcall.gov