September 2nd, 2008
Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city’s geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountains.
Tucson lies in the borderland, a region that blends the cultures of the United States and Mexico, and has a long history of settlement by ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen.
The weather is mild nearly all the time, just right for all kinds of fun activities.
We think you’ll agree, whether you’re a new visitor or resident, just passing through, or a longtime resident rediscovering hometown treasures, that Tucson is Real. Natural. Arizona. VISIT TUCSON>>
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September 1st, 2008
”Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?”
Seeking serenity or direction in your life? The growing number of life coaches want to help.
It’s one of those questions many job-seekers dread during an interview, but it can be daunting to answer on a personal level as well. Amid all your responsibilities, activities and projects, it’s sometimes hard to see the big picture and easy to become overwhelmed or feel like you’re lacking direction.
That’s where a life coach can come in.
“If you are frustrated with an aspect of your life, not sure how to stop making the same choices you keep making or just want to have more happiness, peace of mind and passion — life coaching can do that for you,” says Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute.
Life coaches can specialize in areas like relationships, careers or personal growth. They promise to motivate, offer support when clients need a boost in confidence and help them decide which direction to take. 
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“In a perfect world, everyone could figure this out for him or herself, but we live in such a complicated time … that most of us need all the help we can get,” says life coach Libby Gill.
A big part of the process is figuring out where you are in life and where you want to be, but for many people, being asked to set personal goals is akin to being told to eat your broccoli. LEARN MORE>>
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August 31st, 2008
CNN) – Gas stations across the country are increasingly offering discounts for fuel purchases made with cash as high oil prices eat into their profits. MORE INFO>>
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August 30th, 2008
You can pretty much have your cake any way you want it at Nadine’s Bakery.
You can order one for any occasion, picking from several cake flavors, 20 fillings and more than a half-dozen icings. There are also more than 25 specialty cakes, such as Italian rum custard, coconut cream, German chocolate, Oreo and red velvet. Or you can just run in and grab one that’s ready to go.
The confectionary institution at 4553 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ also makes a whole range of pastries, cookies and breads.
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August 29th, 2008
Enjoy a fascinating journey through Southern Arizona’s diverse history. Explore ancient Native American archaeological sites from Murray Springs and Signal Hill to Dankworth Village. Stroll historic Tubac, Arizona’s first European settlement and follow the trails of early Spanish explorers and missionaries. See reenactments of the Gunfight at the OK Corral. Learn how mining shaped Western towns like Bisbee or stroll through the Dragoon Mountains-a historic homeland of the Apache Indians and former hideout of Chief Cochise.
Historic Anza Trail, Western Experience, Military History, Missions and Churches, Our Rich Past…
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Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. The city’s geography is a postcard image of cactus forests, rolling hills and awe-inspiring mountains.
