Arizona Centennial Conference Photo Contest Winner Announced

"Grand Canyon Stormy Sunset" by Albert L. Chung wins first place in the Arizona Centennial Conferemce Pnoto Contest A magnificent sunset is the subject of the winner of the Arizona Centennial Conference Photo Contest.  An Official State event, the conference will celebrate the rich cultural and natural resources of Arizona on April 18-21, 2012, at the Pointe... Read More

Trial of the Centennial to be Examined by the Arizona Justice Forum

In the fall of 1931, Phoenix gained national attention; it was seven decades away from being the fifth largest metropolitan area in the country and was what we would nowadays call a “town.” Back then, most Americans probably weren’t aware of Phoenix’s existence, except for its affiliation as the capital of the country’s “Baby State”... Read More

Be My Sustainable Valentine, Please!

~ An Editorial by Snowden Bishop ~   Valentine’s day is one of the most anticipated Hallmark holidays, or so it would seem. Depending upon whom you ask, its annual occurrence is either a blessing or a curse, too often perceived to be a litmus gauge of whether or not one may be loved, worthy of love, or downright unloved.  Whether one is attached or unattached... Read More

Native American Youth Sues Governor Janice Brewer Over Failure to Combat Climate Change

February 10, 2012 Government’s inaction jeopardizes her generation’s future well-being Phoenix, AZ – She may not be old enough to drink, vote or drive a car, but Jaime Lynn Butler, a 5th grader and member of the Navajo Nation, is old enough to recognize the danger of the government’s inaction on climate change. Today, Jaime will take time off from school... Read More

Make Love, Not War, For Your Heart’s Sake!

~ by John M. Kennedy, M.D. ~ For centuries, the heart has been associated with love and passion, so goes the saying, “Make love, not war!” As an invasive cardiologist, I’m constantly reminded of the significance of the age-old-adage – especially how it relates to our overall cardiovascular health. In fact, data supports the notion that “making love... Read More

Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona’s Cultural and Natural Resources: Trial of Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess”

The evaluation of the notorious  trial of  Winnie Ruth Judd “Trunk Murderess” by the Arizona Justice Forum is just one of the highlights of the upcoming Arizona Centennial Conference. The Official Centennial event will be held Wednesday, April 18th, to Saturday, April 21st.  The conference is open to the public and will be held at the renowned Pointe Hilton... Read More

February To Do’s for Arizona Gardeners

By Bob Nachman~   Unfortunately, just because it’s February doesn’t mean your yard requires less attention. Instead of putting a lot of energy into your gardens in the spring and fall, try giving them a little attention year-round. The results will be well worth the effort. Here is a handy guide for February garden tips: Lawn Depending on the... Read More

Censored? GASLAND Director Josh Fox Arrested on Capitol Hill

~ by Snowden Bishop ~ When Academy Award-nominated “Gasland” director Josh Fox showed up on Capitol Hill to film a House Energy and Environment subcommittee hearing on the EPA’s recent report citing hazards of hydraulic fracturing, or “Fracking,” House Republican committee members ordered Capitol Police to have him arrested.   Fox was subsequently... Read More

Arizona Historical Society to Award Achievements in the Community

AHS Al Merito Award 2012 – A Call for Nominations: The Arizona Historical Society has issued a Call for Nominations for the prestigious Al Merito Award.  The award recipient will be publicly honored during the Al Merito Award Luncheon at the Arizona Centennial Conference on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The... Read More

Cultivating Cannabis: Why the Hemp Not?

by Snowden Bishop ~   In the Beginning, There Was Hemp. Humans began using hemp more than 12,000 years ago.  Evidence of the first human industry exists in a piece of hemp fiber dating back to 4,000 B.C. Since then, hemp, a versatile, non-psychotropic strain of the infamous cannabis plant, has been one of history’s most widely used plants with diverse applications... Read More