January 31, 2005
Teen Driving Accidents
( Mesa, AZ )In response to a recent discussion by the Mesa Shool Board regarding closing high school campuses, Elizabeth Viator, an English teacher at Dobson High School, talks about ways to address the problem of teen driving accidents. She suggests raising the age limit for driving from 16 to 18 years of age.
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December 27, 2004
Spying at the Science Center
( Phoenix )Luke Skywalker, Spider-Man, and Harry Potter...all are known as movie heroes. But the most popular big-screen icon worldwide--with 20 movies in 42 years--is James Bond. An exhibit at the Arizona Science Center is paying tribute to Bond. KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports on the U.S. debut of the exhibit, which features 007's enemies, his gadgets and his beverage of choice, shaken...not stirred.
[ Steve Goldstein ]
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December 22, 2004
Here and Now: December 22, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now we talk with Arizona Senator Jon Kyl about issues facing Arizona from the Washington perspective -- from Immigration reform, to homeland security, and water.
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December 20, 2004
Housing Market Explained
( Phoenix, AZ )The real estate market continues to sizzle here in the Valley. Phoenix recently passed Atlanta, Georgia in new home construction permits to become number one in the nation. But KJZZ commentator Kevin Palmer says yet another corporate accounting investigation could slow the pace of home ownership here in the Valley, and nationwide.... especially for first-time buyers. Kevin Palmer directs Strategic Management Advisers in Scottsdale.
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December 20, 2004
Environmentalists Hopeful About More Green in Desert
( Phoenix )As new homes continue to sprout up around the Valley, one city is hoping to minimize the environmental impact of the development. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports.
Scottsdale Green Building Program
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December 16, 2004
Profile of a Soldier: Michael Downey
( Phoenix, AZ )A 21-year-old Marine who died after being wounded in Fallujah was laid to rest in his hometown of Phoenix earlier this month. Abigail Beshkin has this profile of Lance Corporal Michael Downey.
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December 15, 2004
Here and Now: December 15, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here and Now, we talked with Governor Napolitano about what to expect from the upcoming legislative session as well as education issues which may figure prominently with debate expected over all-day kindergarten and AIMS testing.
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December 13, 2004
Holiday Theater
( Phoenix, AZ )As the holidays grow near theater-goers around the Valley are looking entertainment that reflects the spirit of the season. KJZZ theater critic Robrt Pela talks about what might -- and might not be -- on stage this December. He says there are many productions of the traditional Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol." But many of them come with a twist.
[ Robrt Pela ]
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December 09, 2004
No Silent Night in Scottsdale
( Scottsdale, AZ )A Scottsdale man known for his elaborate holiday decorations has been charged with disorderly conduct. Chris Birkett is the creator of the Winter Wonderland lights display, a Christmas production outside his home on East Montebello Avenue. Visitors come from across the Valley to check out the show, but neighbors complain that the display is loud and disruptive. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
winterwonderlandaz.com
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December 08, 2004
Here and Now: December 8, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )The Phoenix area has long been touted for its lower cost of living compared with other sun belt cities. But in recent months, real estate prices have been skyrocketing. In this hour of Here & Now we talked with Jay Butler, director of the Arizona Real Estate Center at Arizona State University, about the upward pressure on housing costs.
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December 06, 2004
Annual Credit Report
( Phoenix, AZ )Dennis Lambert interviews Betsy Broder of the Federal Trade Commission about a new law that allows people in Arizona and thirteen Western States to get a free annual credit report.
www.annualcreditreport.com
Follow this link to get a free credit report.
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December 03, 2004
Historic Home Tour
( Phoenix, AZ )This weekend, the F.Q. Story historic neighborhood in Phoenix has its 20th annual home tour. Abigail Beshkin reports on why this neighborhood wants to remind people that Phoenix has historic homes.
The F.Q. Story Historic home tour takes place on Saturday, December 4th from 6p.m.-9p.m. and Sunday, December 5th, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: West Lynwood (1 block south of McDowell) from 7th Avenue to 15th Avenue in Phoenix. For more information call 602-258-9282 or visit www.fqstory.org.
[ Abigail Beshkin ]
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December 01, 2004
Here and Now: December 1, 2004
( Phoenix, AZ )In this hour of Here & Now, we talked with Roger Hughes of the St. Lukes Health Care Initiative about the state of health care in Arizona. For instance, 20% of the Arizona population is enrolled in AHCCCS, the state's health plan for low-income people. 80% of the uninsured hold jobs. We talked about crowded emergency rooms, and about the state's prescription drug program for seniors.
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