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  • a state in southwestern United States
  • site of the Grand Canyon glossy snake

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    Otheruses1the U.S. State Arizona is a large U.S. statestate in the western United States. It is perhaps best known for its desert landscape, which includes cacti. Arizona is also known for its exceptionally hot summers and mild winters. Perhaps less well known is the pine-covered high country in the north-central portion of the state, which contrasts with the lower deserts of the state.Arizona is one of the Four Corners (United States)Four Corners states, situated south and east of the Colorado River (U.S.)Colorado River. It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has a long international border with Mexico. Arizona is the sixth largest state in area, after New Mexico and before Nevada. Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix is the largest, primary city and capital of the state. The Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix metro area includes Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Glendale, ArizonaGlendale, Chandler, ArizonaChandler, Tempe, ArizonaTempe, and Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdale. The Phoenix metropolitan area supports a population of nearly 3.5 million. Tucson, ArizonaTucson, is the state's second largest city, located 135 miles southeast of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Tucson metropolitan area has a population rapidly nearing 1 million.Aside from the Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon, a number of other National Forests, National parks (United States)Parks, National parks (United States)Monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state.Historians disagree about the etymologyorigin of the name "Arizona" and its attachment to the region. Two possible derivations are:
  • O'odham languageO'odham words "alĭ ṣon" ("small spring"), actually the name of a town which is called "Arizonac" in English. Arizonac is a small town about eight miles (12 km) south of the U.S.-Mexico borderUnited States–Mexican border. Historically, it may have been "alĭ son" or even "alĭ sona". The O'odham "l" is a voiced alveolar lateral fricative, which might sound to a Spanish or English speaker like an "r" sound. Later in the mid 18th century Spanish missionaries changed Father Eusebio Francisco Kino's maps of the area; they renamed the town Arizonac as Arizona. As the maps were republished and circulated in Europe, the name Arizona became attached to the whole northern part of New Spain.
  • Spanish languageSpanish words "árida zona" ("arid zone") However, this would be grammatically incorrect because in Spanish, the noun precedes the adjective.The three ships named USS Arizona have been named in honor of the state, although only USS Arizona (BB-39) was so named after statehood was achieved.

    History - ''Main article: History of Arizona''Beyond its original Native Americans in the United Statesnative inhabitants, Marcos de Niza, a Franciscan, explored the area in 1539. Francisco Vásquez de CoronadoCoronado's expedition entered the area in 1540–154242 during its search for Cibola. Father Kino developed a chain of missions and taught the Indians Christianity in Pimería Alta (now southern Arizona and northern Sonora) in the 1690s and early 1700s. Spain founded fortified towns (presidios) at Tubac in 1752 and Tucson in 1775. All of what is now Arizona became part of Mexico's northwest frontier upon the Mexican assertion of independence from Spain in 1810. The United States took possession of most of Arizona at the end of the Mexican War in 1848. In 1853 the land below the Gila River was acquired from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase. Arizona was administered as part of the Territory of New Mexico until it was organized into a separate territory on February 24, 1863. Brigham Young sent Mormons to Arizona in the mid to late 1800s. They founded Mesa, ArizonaMesa, Snowflake, ArizonaSnowflake, Heber-Overgaard, ArizonaHeber, Safford, ArizonaSafford and other towns. They also settled in the Phoenix Valley (or "Valley of the Sun"), Tempe, ArizonaTempe, Prescott, ArizonaPrescott, among other areas. Arizona was the site of a German and Italian prisoner of war camp during WWII. The site was purchased after the war by the Maytag family, and is currently the Phoenix Zoo. A Japanese internment camp was located on Mount Lemmon, just outside of the southeastern city of Tucson.Arizona was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912.

    Law and government - ''See: !United_States_Congress/Arizona List of Congressmen''Arizona's legislature consists of a thirty-member Senate and a 60-member House of Representatives. The majority party is the United States Republican PartyRepublican Party, which has held power since 1950. The 2002 budget of the Arizona state legislature was $14.3 billion, while the executive budget was $13.8 billion. Besides the money spent on state agencies, money has also been allocated for tax cuts, pay raises for government employees, and health insurance for government employees. The executive budget has allocated money to previously passed legislation. Arizona state senators and representatives are elected for two year terms and there are no terms limits. However, no more than four terms may be served consecutively.Arizona's executive branch is headed by a governor elected for a four-year term. The governor may serve any number of terms, though no more than two in a row. The current Governor of Arizona is Janet Napolitano, a United States Democratic PartyDemocrat. She has been governor since 2003. ''See:List of Arizona Governors''The two US Senators from Arizona are Senator John McCain (Republican) and Senator Jon Kyl (Republican).Arizona's representatives in the United States House of Representatives are Rick Renzi (R-1), Trent Franks (R-2), John Shadegg (R-3), Ed Pastor (D-4), J.D. Hayworth (R-5), Jeff Flake (R-6), Raul Grijalva (D-7), and Jim Kolbe (R-8). Arizona gained two seats in the House of Representatives due to redistricting based on !United_States_2000_censusCensus 2000. Jim Kolbe is currently the only openly gay Republican U.S. Congressman.While the Republican Party has long dominated Arizona, the state did support one recent Democratic candidate, Bill Clinton in 1996. In 2004, George W. Bush easily won the state's ten electoral voteelectoral votes by a margin of 11 percentage points with 54.9% of the vote. Democrats are strongest in Tucson, Yuma, and Santa Cruz County, ArizonaSanta Cruz and Apache County, ArizonaApache counties.

    Geography - Like other states of the Southwest, Arizona has an abundance of topographical characteristics in addition to its desert climes. More than half of the state features mountains and plateaus and contains the largest stand of Ponderosa pine in the United States. The Mogollon Rim, a 600-meter (2000-foot) escarpment, cuts across the central section of the state and marks the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau, where the state experienced its Rodeo-Chediski fireworst forest fire ever in 2002.The Grand Canyon is a colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River (U.S.)Colorado River, in northern Arizona. The canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is largely contained in the Grand Canyon National Park—one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of the Grand Canyon area, visiting on numerous occasions to hunt mountain lion and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.The canyon, created by the Colorado River cutting a channel over millions of years, is about 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 6 to 29 kilometers (4 to 18 miles) and attains a depth of more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Nearly 2 billion years of the Earth's history has been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut through layer after layer of sediment as the Colorado Plateaus have uplifted. :Statistics:*''Largest City Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix:*''Highest Point Humphreys Peak - 12,633 ft. (3,851 m) near Flagstaff:*''Lowest Point Colorado River - 70 ft. (21 m)

    Art - Arizona has witnessed a continuous string of dancing and performing groups of many ethnicities. The state is a recognized center of Native Americans in the United StatesNative American art, with a number of galleries such as the Heard Museum showcasing historical and contemporary works. Sedona and Tubac are known as budding artist colonies, and small arts scenes exist in the larger cities and near the state universities.Many tourist souvenirs produced in Arizona or by its residents display immediately characteristic images, such as sunsets, coyotes, and desert plants. Several major Hollywood films, such as ''U-Turn'', ''Waiting to Exhale'', and ''Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'' have been made there (as indeed have many Westerns).

    Climate - Due to its large area and variations in elevation, the state has a wide variety of climates. In the lower elevations, the climate is primarily desert, with mild winters and hot summers. Typically, from late fall to early spring, the weather is mild, averaging a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). November through February are the coldest months with temperatures typically ranging from 40–75 degrees Fahrenheit (4–24 degrees Celsius), although occasional frosts are not uncommon. About midway through February, the temperatures start to rise again with sunny warm days, and cool breezy nights. The summer months of May through August bring a dry heat ranging from 90–100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 to 40 degrees Celsius), with occasional high temperatures exceeding 125 °F (50 °C) having been observed in the desert area. Due to the primarily dry climate, large temperature swings often occur between day and night, with some as large as 50 °F (28 °C) in the summer months. However, the northern third of Arizona is a plateau at significantly higher altitudes than the lower desert, and has an appreciably cooler climate, with cold winters and mild summers. Extreme cold temperatures are not unknown; cold air systems from the northern states and Canada occasionally push into the state, bringing temperatures below 0 °F (-20 °C) to the higher parts of the state. Monsoon season in Arizona is from the end of July through August. Monsoon season storms bring lightning, thunderstorms, wind, and torrential, if usually brief, downpours. It is rare for tornadoes to occur in Arizona.

    Economy - The 2004 total gross state product was $187.27 billion. If Arizona were an independent country, it would have the 61st largest economy in the world (odci.gov - CIA - The World Factbook). This figure gives Arizona a larger economy than most other countries, including Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic, Ireland, Finland, and New Zealand. Arizona currently has the 21st largest economy among states in the U.S.. The state's per capita income is $27,232, 39th in the U.S. Early in its history, Arizona's economy relied on the "Five C's": copper, cotton, cattle, citrus, and climate (tourism). At one point Arizona was the largest producer of cotton in the country. Copper is still extensively mined from many expansive open-pit and underground mines. The state government is the Arizona's largest employer, while Wal-Mart is the state's largest private employer, with 17,343 employees (2003). Arizona lost much of its comparative advantage as a high-tech industry leader between 1990 and 2001, according to a state commerce.state.az.us - Department of Commerce report. In 2001, 161,166 Arizonans were employed in the high-tech sector, accounting for about 8.3 percent of total private-sector employment of more than 1.9 million. High-tech payroll in 2001 was $2.2 billion, or 14.7 percent of the private-sector total. High-tech employment was led by software and computers, with 34,314; electronics components manufacturing, 30,358; aerospace manufacturing, 25,641; architectural and engineering services, 21,378; telecommunications, 21,224; and instruments manufacturing, 13,056.

    Demographics - As of 2004, Arizona had a population of 5,743,834 according Census Bureau estimates.The racial breakdown of the state is as follows:
  • 63.8% WhitesWhite non-Hispanic
  • 25.3% HispanicsHispanic
  • 5% Native Americans in the United StatesNative American
  • 3.1% BlacksBlack
  • 1.8% Asian AmericanAsian
  • 2.9% Mixed raceAccording to 2003 Census estimates, Arizona has the second highest number (and the 6th highest percentage) of Native Americans in the United StatesNative Americans of any state in the Union. 286,680 reportedly live in Arizona, representing more than 10% of the country's total Indian population of 2,752,158. Only California has more Indians than Arizona, and Arizona has slightly more Indians than Oklahoma eire.census.gov.The largest ancestry groups in Arizona are Mexican (21%), German, British, Irish, and American Indian. The southern and central parts of the state are heavily Mexican-American, especially in Yuma and Santa Cruz County. The north-central and northwestern counties are largely inhabited by residents of British ancestry. The northeastern part of Arizona has many American Indians.Arizona is likely to become a minority-majority state by the year 2035, if current population growth trends continue. In 2003, for the first time, there were more Hispanic births in the state than white non-Hispanic births.As of 2000, 74.1% of Arizona residents age 5 and older speak English languageEnglish at home and 19.5% speak Spanish languageSpanish. Navajo languageNavajo is the third most spoken language at 1.9%, followed by Other Native North American languages at 0.6% and German languageGerman at 0.5%.49.9% of the population is male, 50.1% is female.''See also the list of Natives of ArizonaArizona Natives. ''

    Religion - Four in five Arizonans are self-described Christians, with large numbers of both Catholics and Protestants living in the state. There is also a significant Mormon population.Religious affiliations in Arizona:
  • ChristianityChristian – 80%
  • *ProtestantismProtestant – 42%
  • **Baptist – 9%
  • **MethodismMethodist – 5%
  • **LutheranismLutheran – 4%
  • **Other Protestant/general Protestant – 24%
  • *Roman Catholicism in the United StatesRoman Catholic – 31%
  • *Mormon – 6%
  • *Other Christian – 1%
  • Other Religions – 2%
  • Non-Religious – 18%

    Important cities and towns - See: List of cities in Arizona, List of cities in Arizona (by population), List of Arizona countiesEach city named in bold has a population greater than 100,000.

    25 Richest Places in Arizona - Ranked by per capita income

    Notable people - Famous Arizonans also include former Supreme Court of the United StatesSupreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, author Zane Grey, former Governor and Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Presidential candidate (1964) and former Senator Barry Goldwater, Presidential candidate (2000) and Senior Republican Senator John McCain, former senator Carl Hayden and former Solicitor General Rex E. Lee, From the rock and roll world, both Alice Cooper and Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac are from Phoenix; Linda Ronstadt is from Tucson. Film director Steven Spielberg grew up in Scottsdale, as did Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter. Labor leader Cesar Estrada Chavez is from Yuma. For a complete list, see ''List of people from Arizona.

    Education -

    Colleges and universities -

    State universities - (Ranked by student enrollment)
  • Arizona State University
  • University of Arizona
  • Northern Arizona University

    Community colleges -
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  • Estrella Mountain Community College
  • GateWay Community College
  • Glendale Community College (AZ)Glendale Community College
  • Mesa Community College
  • Paradise Valley Community College
  • Phoenix College
  • Rio Salado Community College
  • Scottsdale Community College
  • South Mountain Community College
  • Pima Community College
  • *Desert Vista Campus
  • *Downtown Campus
  • *East Campus
  • *Northwest Campus
  • *West Campus
  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Yavapai Community College
  • Prescott College
  • Cochise College
  • Mohave Community College
  • South Mountain Community College
  • Arizona Western College
  • Northland Pioneer College

    Private colleges and trade schools -
  • American Indian College of the Assemblies of God
  • Art Institute of Phoenix
  • Collins College, Tempe
  • DeVry University, Phoenix
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Prescott College
  • Southwestern College (Arizona)Southwestern College
  • Thunderbird - The Garvin School of International Management
  • University of Phoenix
  • Western International University

    Education associations -
  • Arizona Music Educators Association

    Professional sports teams -
  • Arizona Cardinals (National Football League)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks (Major League Baseball)
  • Arizona Rattlers (Arena Football League)
  • Arizona Sting (National Lacrosse League)
  • Mesa Miners (Golden Baseball League)
  • Phoenix Coyotes (National Hockey League)
  • Phoenix Mercury (Women's National Basketball Association)
  • Phoenix Roadrunners (East Coast Hockey League)
  • Phoenix Suns (National Basketball Association)
  • Surprise Fightin' Falcons (Golden Baseball League)
  • Tucson Sidewinders (Minor League Baseball)
  • Yuma Scorpions (Golden Baseball League)

    Spring training - Arizona is a popular location for Major League Baseball spring training, as it is the site of the Cactus League. The state hosts the following teams:
  • Arizona Diamondbacks in Tucson Electric Park
  • Chicago Cubs in HoHoKam Park
  • Chicago White Sox in Tucson Electric Park
  • Colorado Rockies in Hi Corbett Field
  • Kansas City Royals in Surprise Stadium
  • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Tempe Diablo Stadium
  • Milwaukee Brewers in Maryvale Baseball Park
  • Oakland Athletics in Phoenix Municipal Stadium
  • San Diego Padres in Peoria Sports Complex
  • San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale Stadium
  • Seattle Mariners in Peoria Sports Complex
  • Texas Rangers (baseball)Texas Rangers in Surprise Stadium

    External links - commonsCategory:Arizona
  • funonthenet.in - Arizona Pictures
  • az.gov - Arizona @ Your Service
  • bea.doc.gov - Arizona Regional Accounts Data
  • fedstats.gov - Arizona Demographic Data from FedStats
  • census.gov - Census 2000 Data for Arizona
  • arizonaguide.com - Official Arizona Office of Tourism
  • pr.state.az.us - Arizona State Parks
  • HavenWorks.com - Arizona News
  • lib.az.us - Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
  • !raybarnesreelectdistrict7.com< /a> - Arizona State Representative, District 7
  • azpaths.com - Arizona Paths - All-About-Arizona
  • Untraveledroad.com - Photographic virtual tour of Arizona.
  • geocities.com - An Oral History of Irish Dance in Arizona.
  • terragalleria.com - Photos of Arizona - Terra Galleria
  • usnewspapers.org - Arizona Newspapers
  • azcentral.com
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    The Cottage Gallery, Gifts and Garden [Sedona Arizona]
    At our Sedona art gallery, you'll find an inviting cottage setting with flowers and garden accents. Featuring Nita Marlette watercolors and Giclee prints, we also have birdhouses, garden art, porcelain gifts, jewelry, and silk scarves.
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    Turquoise Tortoise Art Gallery at Piñon Pointe [Sedona Arizona]
    Our art gallery captures fresh and powerful contemporary designs in Southwestern painting, sculpture, jewelry, rugs, pillows and furniture. The design gallery features a talented ensemble of cutting-edge Contemporary artists.
    http://www.turqtortpinonpt.com

    Northern Arizona Food Bank [Flagstaff Arizona]
    NAFB's mission is to distribute food to thousands of Arizona's most impoverished. In conjunction with social service agencies, churches, civic and hunger relief organizations, NAFB is determined to wipe out malnutrition and hunger.
    http://www.nafoodbank.org

    Scenic Verde River ATV Tours - Fat Cat ATV Tours [Arizona]
    Your guide will take you on a fun ATV ride through the back country of central Arizona. Your trip will lead you to the Verde River where you will be turned loose to enjoy all that the river has to offer. A unique ATV experience.
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    Fango Day Spa of Sedona
    A relaxing full service salon & day spa with European touches provides hair services, massage, skincare, nails, and body treatments.
    http://www.fangodayspa.com

    Sounds of Nature
    The site is devoted to natural sounds. More than 200 bird, mammal, and amphibian sounds are on the site, as well as weather, water and other natural sounds. Nature photography is also displayed, as is a visual key to the plants of the Verde Valley in Central Arizona.
    http://www.naturesongs.com/

    Extraplicity
    Our professional site offering web design and art, including photography, digital art, fractals, digital landscapes, and abstracts, some for sale, information about ethnobotany of the American Southwest and the Sonoran Desert, and art galleries.
    http://www.extraplicity.com/

    China Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic
    From this website, you can get information about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture......
    http://www.china-acupuncture.net/

    Flagstaff Central Community Information Source [Flagstaff Arizona]
    Flagstaff Central is an online city guide for Flagstaff, Arizona that features information on local travel, schools, organizations, realty, events, restaurants, health services, and a whole lot more. Flagstaff's Community Information Source!
    http://www.flagstaffcentral.com/

    All States - Local Wedding Officiants
    Locator and referral service for wedding officiants, ministers, pastors, cantors, priests, rabbis, celebrants, and judges throughout the United States.
    http://www.localweddingofficiants.com

    Cliff Dwellings of the Anasazi
    Informational website about the ancient puebloans known as the Anasazi and the archaeological sites they left behind.
    http://www.cliffdwelling.com

    Arizona Calibration & Electronics
    Third party calibration lab
    http://www.arizcal.com/

    Nevada, California and Arizona Health Insurance
    Nevada based brokerage offering Individual and Group Health, LIfe and Disability Insurance from top rated Nationwide carriers. More than just a quote!
    http://www.knoxassociates.net/

    Reliable Web Designs by Flagstaff Central
    Reliable Web Designs specializes in web design and Internet Marketing. You can rely on our services and the sites that we design. Our goal is to make it easy for your business or organization to become a part of the ever expanding internet.
    http://www.reliablewebdesigns.com

    Aspen Inn Bed & Breakfast
    Arizona Bed & Breakfast located one hour from the Grand Canyon.
    http://www.flagstaffbedbreakfast.com

    Fat Cat 4x4 ATV Tours - The EXTREME ATV Ride
    Are you looking for an Extreme adventure in the outdoors? Fat Cat ATV Tours offers a rugged ride through the Sedona Arizona wilderness. These fully instructional tours are for the experienced rider that wants a once in a lifetime adventure in the outdoors.
    http://www.fatcatextremetours.com

    Giovannina Colalillo Illustration Art & Design
    Giovannina pronounced Jo- van- NEE-nah. Dynamic, vivid, fluid, conceptual, figurative, water pastel and line illustrations for editorial, advertising, publishers, web, children, food, lifestyle, etc. Illustrations available digitally by ftp, email or disk. Stock illustrations available. Call directly at the Studio 905-939-1156 art@giovannina.com or call my Reps American Artists in New York at www.aareps.com or Black Inc. at www.blackinc.com
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    Ted's Gentle Yoga - Phoenix, Arizona
    Ted's Gentle Yoga specializes in helping everyday people learn the basics of yoga and meditation. My technique combines kundalini breathing (pranayama) with stretches and bodywork (asana) to release tension and to re-learn relaxation, thereby reducing pain and stress. The goal is to restore balance and inner peace.
    http://www.tedsyoga.com

    AZ Digital Sound
    A professional quality home recording studio in Phoenix, AZ
    http://www.azdigitalsound.com/

    Ahshling Stables
    Home of Snowbound Paisley very rare multiple registered Thoroughbred/American Paint Horse/IRC/Pinto/AQHAT Sabino Painted Thoroughbred! Huge lofty movement, over 16:2 and growing. Excellent conformation and temperment.
    http://www.ahshling-stables.com/

    Movies At The Mall, Flagstaff Arizona
    MoviesAtTheMall.com for movie showtimes, reviews, and other related information. Flagstaff Arizona's best family movie theater!
    http://www.moviesatthemall.com

    The Art of Jerry McElroy
    Jerry McElroy's oil and acrylic paintings depicting the southwest. Born in Colorado, Jerry is the fourth generation of McElroys to inhabit this state after his great great grandmother arrived in Denver by covered wagon. He was raised in Boulder and upon graduating from high school entered military service in the US Coast Guard. He graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography in 1977 and has worked as a commercial photographer for 28 years. He is a self taught oil and acrylic painter who's work centers around the desert southwest and the ancient puebloans. Being of Native American ancestry himself, he is drawn to the places and ruins of the Anasazi who flourished in the Four Corners Area over 700 years ago.
    http://www.jerrymcelroy.com

    Ranch vacation in America
    Ranch vacation in America, riding with cowboys, horses and cattle - City Slicker in USA, Wyoming, Arizona, Canada, Argentina with Cattle Drives, Round ups, Brandings, Rodeos - Outdoor adventure, working cattle ranches, guest ranches, dude ranches
    http://www.testthewest.com/

    Ancient Pathways, LLC - Flagstaff, Arizona
    Ancient Pathways LLC offers experientially-based courses in Outdoor Survival and Primitive Technology. Our programs are designed for those seeking to develop proficiency in both primitive and modern wilderness skills.
    http://www.apathways.com/

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    Scenic Alpha Quadrant
    Scenic travel photos of famous locations across North America
    http://www.scenic-alpha-quadrant.de/

    Town of Florence
    Florence is in Pinal County between Phoenix and Tucson. This allows for easy access to the two largest cities in Arizona while maintaining the small town atmosphere. Because of year-round sunshine and ideal climate, Florence is the perfect place for the retired. It is excellent for those seeking a warm, clean air area for health purposes.
    http://www.historicflorence.com/

    Insiders Guides
    Travel Guides for every destination.
    http://www.insidersguides.com/

    Aerial Photography Directory Aerial Photographers
    Aerial Photography directory Aerial Photographers Directory Telephone listings of aerial photographers available for photography assignments. Stock aerial photos sources of pictures throughout the United States and Canada
    http://www.aerial-photography-america.com/

    Holistic, Psychic, and Clairvoyant Services [Payson Arizona]
    Spirituality Beyond's Dyanne Yellowlight is an Internationally Certified Clairvoyant, an Ordained Holistic Minister, and Life Coaching Specialist. Let her unlock your future in love, finance, and life.
    http://www.spiritualitybeyond.com

    International Peace Resource Center Library
    Library Resource: International Peace Resource Center is a resource for peace, security, values, justice, equity, freedom, liberty, social change, civic commitment, service learning, teaching, tutoring, research, and other functions. We access the largest libraries in the world, with more than 120 million items. Our access to collections includes books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. We are a primary resource for writers, readers, teachers, students, and professionals. Our resources are dedicated to art art of communication.
    http://www.InternationalPeaceResources.org/library.html

    Jan Sitts Studio - The Artist [Sedona Arizona]
    Experimental art is the process of putting together materials on the various surfaces while responding to the outcome as an idea added through layered papers, various mediums, and textures.
    http://www.jansitts.com

    Arizona Personal Computer Solutions & Consulting
    Discover the solutions to your computer problems. We can help solve common problems, even if you don't live in Arizona.
    http://www.arizonapcsolutions.com/

    Tucson Real Estate & Tucson Homes
    Tucson Real Estate & Tucson Homes from Top Tucson Realtors, The O'Brien Team.
    http://www.Tucson-AZ-Home.com

    Ascent Music Online
    Progressive Acoustic Music
    http://www.ascentmusiconline.com/

    The WHEEL COUNCIL - Wholistic Health Education and Empowerment for Life
    The WHEEL Council is a leader in storytelling for prevention and healing and accelerated, multicultural learning. We try to prevent young people from engaging in risky behaviors including unprotected sex, drugs and alcohol abuse.
    http://www.wheelcouncil.org

    Lal@'s Reisen
    Worldwide Travelogues
    http://www.lalasreisen.de

    AwardStudio.com : Plaques, Trophies, Gifts, Clocks and Medals
    AwardStudio.com is a full-line awards designer and fabricator. We have become a leader in innovation, creating artistic awards. Our products include Plaques, Glass and Acrylic Awards, Trophies, Gifts and Clocks.
    http://www.awardstudio.com

    Dissenters Park
    A statue garden in Tucson, Arizona containing sculptures of dissenters: Gandhi, John Brown, Emma Goldman and Corbett Bishop.
    http://www.artfuldissent.org/

    Novel Investigations with J. Carson Black
    The official Web site of crime fiction novelist J. Carson Black
    http://www.jcarsonblack.com/

    Arizona Falconer's Association
    The purpose of the Arizona Falconers' Association is to provide communication and interaction among interested members; to promote the ethical and legal pursuit of falconry as a recognized field sport; to promote the use of sound biological principles and information in the management of raptor populations and falconry; and to encourage programs of public education, scientific study and habitat conservation which advance the welfare of falconry and birds of prey.
    http://www.azfalconersassoc.org/

    Travel-Dreams - My privat travel-log
    Description of my yourneys through different countries with a lot of selfmade picturex. For example Iran, USA, Thailand ...
    http://www.travel-dreams.de/

    Zullo Photography
    Arizona photographer Frank Zullo displays his captivating images of the desert, both day and night.
    http://www.zullophoto.com/

    The Mesa & Chandler Shinkendo Dojos
    Information on training in the art of Shinkendo, Japanese swordsmanship, in Arizona.
    http://www.azshinkendo.com/

    The Sedona Arts Center in spectacular Sedona Arizona
    The Sedona Arts Center's mission is to provide diverse art experiences for individuals and the community through classes, exhibitions, special events and community outreach programs.
    http://www.sedonaartscenter.com

    Tucson Real Estate & Tucson Homes
    Tucson Home Pictures, Virtual Home Tours, Local School info and more. Tucson's Top Realtor Brenda O'Brien, CRS
    http://brendaobrien.com

    Parent's Resource Guide [Phoenix, Arizona]
    The only reference book of its kind in the Phoenix area directly targeted to address the needs of parents and caregivers of children from childcare, preschools, charter and private schools, special needs, enrichment, entertainment and youth sports.
    http://www.parentsresourceguide.com

    Women's Retreats and Workshops - A Woman's Way [Sedona Arizona]
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