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Congratulations to the winners of Lovin' Life Value Club June Drawing!
Prize 1 - Three Diamondback tickets
Prize 2 - A pair of Diamondback tickets

The lucky winners are:
Betsy K. of Phoenix
Marlis B. of Mesa

Thanks to all the Value Club participants!

Worldview Travel
Holland America Line Fall 2008 7-day Mexican Riviera Cruises from as low as $85 per day! Convenient, round trip San Diego sailings.

Bucky's Casino
TREASURE QUEST June 3-31, 2008

Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino & Hotel Resort
Free rides to fun times! Save on gas and ride free to Harrah's Ak-Chin on a luxury motor coach. Click link above for more information.

Retirement communities offer volunteer programs
Once in awhile I overhear someone say that they are not ready for a retirement community, because they are actively involved in volunteerism in their community. I have never seen greater volunteer programs than are present in retirement communities. Some have more programs than others. It should be one of the questions you ask when you are considering a community. Ask what volunteer opportunities are available. Some communities even have opportunities for residents to work for pay.

Take these simple steps for home energy savings
More than ever, Americans are looking to "green" their lifestyles. However, they are often confused by abundant and conflicting messages. To help clear up the confusion, HGTV has teamed with the Natural Resources Defense Council on the Change the World. Start at Home campaign to provide simple steps on how to live a more eco-friendly life and reduce our collective impact on the environment.

Relive Prescott's Wild West Glory Days!
Dust off your boots, shine up your spurs and experience Prescott's Old West heritage during the 3rd Annual Shootout On Whiskey Row. The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies will host this gathering of award-winning Western re-enactor groups who will perform historic skits and gunfights on Whiskey Row in competition nearly a $1000. in cash prizes. Participants come from all over Arizona and other Southwestern States. Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2008

The Sleeping Girl on the Couch
In the world of "art" the object is to become famous and make money. While creativity is admired, there may be other ways to achieve this goal, including religion. This mystery - suspense novel describes one unorthodox method, and hides other sinister revelations linked to the terrorist activities afflicting the world today.

Organizing a WEALTH ROAD MAP for your inheritors
My wife and I started a Wealth Road Map for our three children just before a scheduled quintuple bypass heart operation some years ago. It was important to let our family know about our wealth and where it was located, plus a few other important pieces of information to help through the "inheriting" part of their lives...

Warning About Get-Rich-Quick Opportunities
Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers that "Business Opportunity" scams are on the rise in Arizona. An increasing number of ads in the media and on the Internet make claims that you can quit your job, be your own boss and bring in an executive salary. Consumers can protect themselves by asking a few questions...

IT'S THE RUB - BUB!
I was searching through some of my father's old recipes from the 1940's and '50's when I came across the reason his steak, chicken, pork chops and stews always taste so good and received raves from his restaurant customers. It was the "RUB", bub.

See spectacular Colorado via its historic railroads
If you like riding trains to see spectacular scenery, Colorado is the state for you.

Traveling the Canadian Rockies in Style: Scenery, Service and Savory Cuisine
It has all the markings of a five-star hotel -- impeccable service, remarkable attention to detail, gourmet food and presentation, incomparable views -- but this vacation getaway is hurtling across the Canadian Rockies on train tracks. Welcome aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Vancouver to Banff/Calgary and trying very hard to live up to its self-proclaimed designation as "the most spectacular train trip in the world." I'll go with certainly one of...

Western Montana - America's Serengeti
Western Montana may not exactly qualify as a safari destination. But the proliferation of its resident wildlife, combined with a paucity of people, explains why some have called it "America's Serengeti." That refers to the area of Tanzania in Africa that is famous for its teeming and varied animal life.

Be cautious in taking vitamins, supplements
Each day, millions of Americans take dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, in an effort to stay healthy and fill dietary gaps. However, they are not risk-free. Some supplements can be dangerous if taken with certain medications or may have harmful side effects...

Check out these useful new words
As a longtime word lover, and particularly as a fan of newly-coined words, I offer a selection of some of the newer and more useful words that Americans are using these days...

Buying a home? Check these tips
If you've been thinking about buying a second home or a smaller retirement home, now could be the time to do it.

Is a reverse mortgage right for you?
Have you gotten a snow job or the runaround on reverse mortgages? Then to get better, more reliable information, you should be talking to a reverse mortgage specialist, Dave Bryzelak of Next Generation Financial Services.