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19 Harvey Mackay ColumnYour Mind Is What Really Matters

48 What is the Richest Target Audience of All?This generation is the single largest economic group in the United States—and its shopping trends, buying habits, product preferences and spending practices help drive the economy.

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27 Canada, Your Great Neighbors to the North

12 Canada and Arizona:Partners in Manufacturing a Better FutureOnly the deepest, most integrated, largest and most unique relationship between any two nations in the world can produce unparalleled prosperity.

17 Shelter for Every VeteranFind out how we can end homelessness for the men and women who’ve served our country.

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opinion6 From the Publisher

9 Paging Books with J.J. LaBarber, Reviewed by Craig TaylorA New Crime Novel That’s an Instant Classic

34 CEO Series: One-on-One with Craig WeissWeiss is president and CEO of NJOY, Inc.

38 A Geek’s ConfessionReview: Apple’s New iPad Air

39 Have We Not Learned Anything From Mandela?

44 Speaking Out!Hero, or Traitor?

47 Political/Social Cartoon

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16 People in the NewsSee who’s making headlines today.

20 Turning 50Discover (or recall) what happened 50 years ago.

23 Crossword PuzzleFamous Canadians

36 World ReportAround the world in under 10 minutes.

41 Farewell, Joe LaBarber52 Around TownWhat’s Hot

58 ConcertsPremier Venues

60 Sporting EventsArizona Teams

42 Upcoming MoviesMovies coming soon to a theater near you.

40 TekknowvationsFind out about some of the latest

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most honored to have Harvey’s participation in MyLIFE. I have found Harvey to be one of the greatest authors/speakers who speaks to the success of a having a positive mental attitude. I hope you enjoy the great words of wisdom that Harvey delivers. This issue is dedicated to our great neighbors to the north—Canada. Despite the fact that Canada and the United States are essentially “ joined at the hip,” few Americans know very much about their Canadian neighbors, such as how the two countries have fought side-by-side in numerous wars and how they remain each other’s largest trading partner. How Canada is America’s leading supplier of energy, and our economy relies upon this steady supply. How Canadians remain Arizona’s largest tourism group, pouring $1 billion into the local economy, and how in just 2012, Canadians saved the local real estate market by purchasing more than 12,500 homes in Maricopa County. Did you know that nearly 300 Canadian businesses operate across the state? Canadians see Arizona as a great place to vacation, live and invest, so I hope our main feature will further expose what a great country Canada is, and what amazing neighbors we have to the north.

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Instant Classicnce in a while, writers

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impression on their

audience—characters such as

Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the

Lambs) or Patrick Bateman

(American Psycho), to name a

couple. Both of those characters

are pure psychopaths.

Nightbirds is a graphic,

violent thriller about a serial

killer named Evan Morgan

who, after targeting and

murdering each of his victims,

leaves behind the body and

takes a “trophy,” as many serial

killers are known to do. He also

leaves a bizarre calling card—a

blackbird.

Nightbirds’ author, Lawrence

M. James, brilliantly depicts

Morgan’s character—his

background, and why

commits such heinous murders

on the women he meets.

Finding the reason a serial killer

kills is crucial in building a

profile, and many times past

events can help solve the crime

and even predict future crimes.

James’ insight into Morgan’s

nature and his past reveals a

shocking truth that will affect

the lives of those who are on

the hunt for him.

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Mark, a young FBI agent with a unique

talent. Although Mark has only been

with the FBI a little less than two years,

he now suddenly finds himself on the

trail of one of the most prolific serial

killers in the history of the United

States.

From the moment you start reading

the first chapter of Nightbirds, you’ll find

it difficult to put the book down. The

characters are very believable, and the

evil Morgan perpetrates is truly

horrifying.

As events unfold, Mark’s special

“gift” surfaces. Like his father, who was

also a detective, Mark has the ability to

visualize a crime scene in his mind—

what happened, who was involved and

so forth. In doing so, he discovers clues

that no one else could ever find. As

Mark’s character develops, we find out

more about his life, including his

connection to his father, who was a

distinguished detective in the Midwest

until he was shot and paralyzed from

the waist down by a man who killed his

second wife and his neighbor. Mark is

also happily married to Cara, whom he

loves dearly—and is also in danger

because of his involvement in the

investigation.

Nightbirds has all the makings of a

blockbuster movie if it’s turned into

film. It’s an instant classic! Of other

characters in the same genre, few come

close to the complexity and evil that

Evan Morgan embodies.

Here’s an excerpt from the first chapter,

when Morgan is introduced and kills:

After they made love, he walked into the

living room and stopped next to the birdcage.

Slowly, he put his right hand inside and

waited until the bird stepped off her perch

onto his right index finger.

“It’s time now, isn’t it?” he said to the

bird. “It’s time to sing.”

He set the bird back on her perch, walked

into the kitchen, and looked through the

drawers next to the convection over until he

found what he needed.

“Are you coming back to bed?” she

asked, then yawned and stretched. “That

was nice.”

“Yes, I’m coming back.”

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“I’m sleepy now.”

“Good.”

He took the rolling pin from behind his

back and slowly lifted it over his head.

She squinted in the dark room. “What

is that?”

“You never know, do you?”

“What?”

“You never know when you’re going to

meet someone like me.”

“No,” she whispered, “please no.”

“It’s time to sing.”

The author of Nightbirds is Lawrence

M. James, a new author who is also a

practicing attorney in Arizona. This

is his first book, and it’s apparent

that he has great insight into the minds

of criminals and law enforcement

protocols. Nightbirds is his first book,

and he is already working on a sequel

called Sun Down, which will be the

next Lou Mark thriller. Sun Down

will be available next year.

You can find Nightbirds at

Amazon.com. $24.99 hardcover;

$16.95 paperback; $4.99 Kindle

version.

Publisher: XLIBRIS.


nly the deepest, most integrated, largest and most unique relation-ship between any two nations O Americans moving north if their chosen

presidential candidate loses. Still, Americans say “y’all” and Canadians say “eh.” Canadians stand by their flag and Americans wave the stars and stripes. Canadians say “sorry, sir” when someone bumps into them, and Americans will be the first to tell you they’re the most powerful. Dissimilarities in political platforms, environmental concerns, and the future of resources like oil persist. Some economic imbalances, including Canada’s enviable rebound from the 2008-09 recession as compared with America’s ongoing struggle, demonstrate that we’re each on our own sides of the 49th parallel. But the banners on the Canadian embassy in Washington that read “friends, neighbours, partners, allies” couldn’t be truer of any two nations in the world. This is especially accurate when looking at one particular state: Arizona. Arizona and Canada are important trading partners that have seen a surge in new growth during the last few years. More Canadians are ditching shovels

Canada and Arizona: Partners in Manufacturing a Better FutureBY JEFF BROWNLEE

for swimsuits and taking advantage of a relatively weak housing market, while agricultural goods and other products continue to make their way north. Not only that, but trade in the manufacturing industry (predominantly in transportation, aircraft, and engines and turbines) has contributed to the $3.9 billion exchanged between the two regions in 2011. That same year, Arizona imports from Canada totaled $1.5 billion, while imports to Canada from Arizona exceeded $2 billion. Canada is the largest foreign investor in the state of Arizona and had a footprint of more than $6 billion in 2012, with more than 872,000 Canadians having visited. Arizona’s recent exponential growth has made it the fastest-growing state in the U.S., with a 40 percent population increase since 1990. This development has further strengthened Arizona’s relationship with Canada and its manufacturing companies. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) member and Winnipeg, Manitoba-based manufacturer New

in the world can produce unparalleled prosperity. And no, I’m not talking about the Canadian-born, American-made world pop superstar Justin Bieber. I’m talking about the high standard of living and economic stability fostered by business and governments between our two countries. Canada and the United States share a relationship that transcends cultural similarities like media and pop culture. It is the largest, most unique bilateral relationship in the world, one that spans centuries and is built upon common interests, ideals and values—values such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, freedom, and the importance of security. We share the longest border, 20 percent of the world’s supply of freshwater in the Great Lakes, a long tradition of defending our continent, and 300 treaties and agreements. Obviously, there is much more linking the two countries than the threat of

ECONOMY


Flyer Industries has announced that it will be building 120 new buses for the Phoenix transit system, and in March 2013, a Calgary-based supplier of heavy-duty mining equipment said it was launching operations in Eloy, Arizona. The company, Elrus Aggregate Systems, will occupy a 71,700-square-foot indus-trial facility previously used by another Canadian company that manufactured concrete light poles. Amid ample and widespread discourse over the outsourcing of North American manufacturing jobs, it’s more important than ever that we each stand on guard for the other and protect the home of the brave. The mismatch in skills facing Canadian industry means there are people without jobs and jobs without people. More than 20,000 jobs in Canada’s manufacturing sector and 300,000 positions in Canadian small businesses are unfilled. Meanwhile, colleges and training institutions are not churning out the number of skilled tradespersons necessary to close labor gaps. While industry looks for solutions and works with partners in the government, the private sector, and the education system to recruit as many domestic candidates as possible, the reality remains: the work

is here, but the skills are not. Hiring foreign workers is almost always the last option for Canadian companies, largely due to the uncertainty of the process, the time to secure appropriate individuals, costs involved, and resources required. So, any outsourcing in Canada is a result of companies being unable to find enough skilled laborers, forcing them to import expertise unavailable locally. Canadian manufacturers work hard to use the incentives provided to them by government to keep their high- quality, high-paying jobs in the country. Much like measures that promote investment in equipment and machinery to keep our industry modern and world-class, measures that benefit employers for hiring domestically help to keep our citizens employed, money in our marketplace, and productivity and competitiveness high. Most recently, the Canadian federal

government announced in its 2013 budget an investment of $300 million per year allocated to Canadian job grants. The federal government and the provinces will each match employer investments in skills training for new and existing employees up to $5,000 per worker. Commitments like this ensure that industry is armed with the resources it needs to continue to expand its local labor force. With more than 1.8 million Canadians currently employed in our manufacturing sector—a sector that generates 14 percent of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP)—companies are com-mitted to using all the tools at their disposal to support jobs at home. From liaising with business groups to other members of industry, channels of the government, and training institutions, manufacturers are constantly working to find local answers to address their skills shortage. And, as groups like CME continue to work with stakeholders, the federal government, and industry to coordinate a national labor solution, Canada will continue to rely on the one in seven jobs that rely on trade with the U.S.—just as Arizona treasures its almost 130,000 jobs supported by bilateral trade.

ECONOMYCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER NEED

TO TURN OUT MORE SKILLED WORKERS WHO ARE CAPABLE OF

FILLING THE GROWING NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING JOBS THAT

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1. JOHN KERRYU.S. secretary of State John Kerry has been pushing forward for peace talks in the Middle East concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He has commissioned a team of defense experts headed by a retired Marine Corps general to propose ideas to secure a Palestinian border with Jordan. However, Israel fears the new border could become a gateway for illegal arms and terrorists. Kerry has assured the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security by offering technological advancements aimed at addressing security concerns.

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2. MERRILL NEWMANEighty-five-year-old American veteran Merrill Newman was released by North Korea after being detained for more than a month. In a statement to the press, Newman said he was coerced into reading a videotaped apology for “hostile acts” against the state during the Korean War or else face 15 years in jail. He was taken off a plane in October while visiting that country by a mili-tary official, who accused him of espionage. Newman suffers from a heart ailment and is in need of regular medication.

3. MARISSA MAYERRarely has a new CEO turned around a struggling company as quickly and decisively as Marissa Mayer has turned around Yahoo. Lately, however, Mayer has been under pressure to modernize the Yahoo portal, which serves about 700 million users monthly. Under her leadership, Yahoo Mail was redesigned, which serves about 100 million people per day. The new interface has been heavily criticized because of its similarity in look and feel to Google Gmail, the company’s biggest rival.

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5. PRESIDENT OBAMA The president has been under heavy criticism—not just by Republicans, but Democrats as well—over the way Obamacare (officially known as the Affordable Care Act) is being implemented. Senator Max Baucus, a Democrat who co-authored the legislation, said earlier this year that he thinks it’s headed for a “train wreck.” After months of complaints and backlash, President Obama postponed the employer mandate for a year. The mandate requires companies with more than 50 full-time employees to offer health insurance or pay a $3,000 penalty per employee.

4. KING WILLEM-ALEXANDERWhen King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited Russia in November, they didn’t receive such a royal welcome. Instead, Russian opposition activists from the banned National Bolshevik Party pelted them with tomatoes. The protest was intended to draw attention to t the death of a party member who committed suicide early in 2013 after the Netherlands turned down his request for asylum.

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n Veterans Day, Phoenix mayor

Greg Stanton announced that

every currently chronically

homeless veteran would be

in permanent or transitional housing

by Christmas. While not a promise

to house all homeless veterans in the

Valley, it was a clear and bold

commitment to house chronically

homeless veterans—those who have

been homeless for more than a year

or more than three separate times in a

three-year period.

The announcement initiated a

sweep of the streets, and 56 chronically

homeless veterans were identified.

Terry Araman, director of the

Madison Street Veterans Association,

oversees the MANA (Marines, Army,

Navy, Air Force) House, a transitional

living center for homeless veterans in

downtown Phoenix. A veteran of the

war in Vietnam, Araman explained

that a program of the Arizona Coalition

to End Homelessness titled Project H3:

Home, Health, Hope is using $100,000

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is critical for a returning veteran’s

success.

This is a topic for which

Araman’s vision is apt. “In past wars,”

he noted, “it has been veterans who’ve

helped the United States rebuild upon

their return. While in the military, they

receive training that can translate to

employment. Many are very sharp and

have lots of expertise to share; some

also have needs that must be supported

with the goal of healing. We have an

obligation to assist them as they

transition to a civilian lifestyle. So they

don’t just need us—we also need them.”

Veterans in need of shelter

should know about the MANA House

in downtown Phoenix, which provides

transitional housing for male veterans

and will soon offer the same services for

female veterans. Residents of MANA

have individual action plans that

promote self-sufficiency, participate in

compensated work training programs

and live in a dormitory setting with a

community kitchen run by a chef. This

holistic environment is an alcohol-,

drug- and weapon-free environment in

which residents subscribe to and honor

core values that inform and aid the

Shelter for Every VeteranBY MIKE TAPSCOTT

given by the city of Phoenix to both

house and provide follow-up for

veterans placed in permanent housing.

“The answer to this problem is

affordable housing,” he said. “I’m

oversimplifying, but that is the answer.

I have great concern for veterans

coming back from the war in the

Middle East. There is a rising degree

of post-traumatic stress syndrome and

a corresponding rise in substance abuse.

These younger veterans joined the

military just after their high school

years and came home to an economy

that offered no decent jobs and

to social or family ties that

have frayed. Because

of this, their route to

homelessness is faster

now than for past

generations.”

The need for

hous ing,

jobs and

soc i a l

stability

community as a whole. The MANA

House has provided transitional housing

and support to Iraq veterans as young

as 22 and World War II veterans older

than 90.

Non-profit organizations like the

Madison Street Veterans Association,

coupled with Mayor Greg Stanton’s

stance on homelessness, are proof that we

can end homelessness for the men and

women who’ve served our country. To

learn more about how veterans help

other veterans and the community

at large through the Madison

Street Veterans Association, see

madisonstreetveterans.org.

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Your Mind Is What Really Matters olfing great Arnold Palmer said, “My father always

said to me, ‘Remember, whatever game you play, 90

percent of success is from the shoulders up.’” G Palmer has never flaunted his success as a golfer or

businessman. When I visited him a couple years ago in Latrobe,

Pa., I learned that although he has won hundreds of trophies

and awards, the only trophy in his office is a battered little cup

that he got for his first professional win at the Canadian Open

in 1955. There is also a framed plaque on the wall, which

explains why he has been successful on and off the golf course.

It reads:

If you think you are beaten, you are.

If you think you dare not, you don’t.

If you’d like to win but think you can’t,

It’s almost certain you won’t.

Life’s battles don’t always go

To the stronger or faster man,

But sooner or later, the man who wins

Is the man who thinks he can.

I later discovered that this was part of a longer poem written

by C.W. Longenecker. It’s all about mind over matter – mental

toughness.

We often hear the term mental toughness from athletes,

coaches and sports commentators, but it translates to all aspects

of life, especially business. Mental toughness is persevering

through difficult circumstances. It is conditioning your mind to

think confidently and being able to overcome frustration.

Athletes must be in tip-top physical shape, but if they don’t

prepare themselves just as much mentally, they will never

become champions.


Your Mind Is What Really Matters Serena Williams, like other top tennis players, uses her

mental strength to succeed. She uses power thoughts during

her matches and reviews them on changeovers, which helps her

focus and get her game back on track if necessary. Her power

thoughts include: “My good thoughts are powerful.” “My only

negative thoughts are weak.” “Hang on to the thought of what

you want. Make it absolutely clear.” “You are #1.” “You are the

best.” “You will win.”

Dr. Jim Loehr of the Human Performance Institute defined

mental toughness in his book “The New Toughness Training

for Sports” as “The ability to consistently perform towards the

upper range of your talent and skill regardless of competitive

circumstances.” He went on to add, “Mental toughness is all

about improving your mind so that it’s always on your side; not

sometimes helping you nor working against you as we all know

it’s quite capable of doing.”

Mental toughness is like a muscle. It needs to be exercised to

grow and develop. You must get out of your comfort zone by

taking on new tasks. As your comfort zone expands, seek out

other duties to test your determination. You will soon discover

that there is almost nothing you can’t do if you put your mind

to it. Truly, it’s mind over matter.

Dr. David Yukelson from Penn State University lists the key

characteristics associated with mentally tough elite athletes as:

Focus – Remain fully focused on the task at hand in the

face of distractions.

1 Self-belief – Having an unshakable belief in one’s ability

to achieve competition goals.

Motivation – Having an insatiable desire and internalized

motivation to succeed.23

Composure/handling pressure – Ability to regain

psychological control and to thrive on pressure.4 But in my opinion, those characteristics translate seamlessly

for business people in every discipline. If your mind isn’t

prepared to take on the challenges that constantly arise in

business, you are doomed to fail. It’s that simple.

Three cowboys had been riding the range in New Mexico

since dawn. Busy with the herd of cattle they were tending,

there had been no time to stop and eat. As the day wore on,

two of the cowboys started talking about how hungry they

were and about the huge meal they were going to eat after the

day’s work was done.

All they talked about was food. Finally, they asked the third

cowboy if he was hungry. He just shrugged his shoulders and

said, “No.”

At sundown, the three cowboys rode into town and ordered

the biggest steak dinners at the local restaurant. The three of

them ate every last morsel. One of the trio reminded the third

cowboy that less than an hour earlier he had told them he was

not hungry.

“Not wise to be hungry then,” he replied. “No food.”

Mackay’s Moral: Life is 10 percent how you make it and 90

percent how you take it.

Harvey Mackay Mackay is an international bestselling author, corporate speaker and a nationally syndicated columnist. He can be reached at harveymackay.com.

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Ice skater Peggy Fleming dominated women’s figure skating in the 1960s, winning the U.S. national championship title five years in a row, starting in 1964. Fleming was born in San Jose, California, in 1948 and moved to Cleveland, Ohio, when she was nine. She won her first championship at the age of 11. After returning to California with her family in 1960, Fleming began training with Bill Kipp, who was killed in a plane crash in 1961 along with 18 members of the U.S. world championship figure-skating team. The disaster shocked the country, and it would take years for American figure skaters to challenge those from other countries. After Fleming won the U.S. national championship in 1964, she quickly became a force in figure skating and was key in rebuilding the sport. In addition to

winning the national championships, she also won world championships in 1966, 1967 and 1968. In the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, she won

a gold medal—the only gold medal the United States won that year. Her triumph not only uplifted the country, but is also credited with

making the Winter Olympics more popular in the United States, largely because of the extensive television

coverage of Fleming, who became an overnight sensation among teenage girls.

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NASA created and flew a series of unmanned spacecraft in the early ’60s to study the moon in preparation for the Apollo program. These Ranger spacecraft, as they were named, were built to take high-quality pictures of the moon’s surface and transmit them to Earth in real time. The images were to be used for scientific study and to find feasible locations where future spacecraft could land for the Apollo missions. The first five Ranger spacecraft failed at various points after leaving the Earth, but on January 30, 1964, Ranger 6, which carried six television cameras, successfully landed on the moon. Unfortunately, the camera system was disabled during an in-flight accident and no images were obtained. Ranger 7, 8 and 9 followed, though, and were successful in their missions, paving the way for Apollo.

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Best known for his role in the Fast and Furious franchise, Paul Walker died after the speeding Porsche in which he was riding hydroplaned on reflective plastic markers in the street. Loved ones described the California-born actor as a “humble” man with a “sweet and grounded” spirit.

PETER O’TOOLEAUG. 2, 1932 – DEC. 14, 2013

O’Toole was a true icon in film and the theater for more than 50 years. In 2003, O’Toole received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His most memorable role was that of British World War I soldier T.E. Lawrence, who led a small army of Arabs in a rebellion against the ruling Ottoman Turks in the historic 1962 movie Lawrence of Arabia.

LOU REEDMARCH 2, 1942 – OCT. 27, 2013

Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Lou Reed, who introduced a new “darker” type of rock ‘n’ roll, died of liver failure five months after undergoing a liver transplant. Reed started with the group The Velvet Underground. In his solo career, he had his only Top 40 hit with “Walk on the Wild Side,” from the David Bowie-produced 1972 album “Transformer.”

CHICO HAMILTONSEPT. 20, 1921 – NOV. 25, 2013

Known for introducing “cool” jazz because of his subtle and melodic approach to the genre, composer, drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton died at the age of 92. He is credited for putting California in the limelight for modern jazz in the ’50s. Hamilton had just finished recording “Inquiring Minds,” scheduled for release in March.

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SIR JOHN TAVENERJAN. 28, 1944 - NOV. 12, 2013

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MARCIA WALLACENOV. 1, 1942 – OCT. 25, 2013

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NOEL HARRISONJAN. 29, 1934 – OCT. 19, 2013

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Canada, Your Great Neighbors to the NorthAs President John F. Kennedy stated, “Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies.” That statement was made almost 50 years ago, and it was true then just as it is today. So, who are these northern neighbors, and what makes them so darn good at what they do? The word Canada originates from the aboriginal name “Kanata,” which means land, village or settlement. Explorer Jacques Cartier first used the word on an expedition up the St. Lawrence River in 1583. The country was officially named Canada at its Confederation in 1867. Despite speaking the same language as the United States, Canada flies a different flag, has its own borders and remains a sovereign nation. Canada is rich in history and is a proud, strong and prosperous country—and it has one of the most stable economies in the world. Canadians are well-educated, passionate and cultured, and, unlike many Americans, most Canadians are acutely aware of the world beyond their country’s borders. They are cutting-edge inventors, developers, innovators and professional investors—but risk takers, not so much. Canadians are soft-spoken, laid back and known for tending to fly somewhat beneath the radar. Trust is very important to Canadians, on both a social level and in the business setting. It’s often surprising to Americans to learn that Canada, which offers so much, has a total population of just 35 million comparable to that of California. Canada recognizes two official languages, English and French, and nearly 3 percent of Canada’s population

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speaks Chinese. Yes, hockey and the coveted Stanley Cup, maple syrup, french fries served with gravy, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian beaver are all iconic images that come to mind when Americans think of Canada, but Canada’s diverse melting pot and multilayered national identity are still virtually unknown to many Americans, especially those living in states farther south of the U.S.-Canadian border. Canadians tend to know more about Americans than most Americans

know about Canada—partly because the United States has a louder media machine, but also because of Canada’s educational system. By the time most Canadian kids reach grade 4 and 5, the educational focus has shifted from Canada to the world at large—world history, world geography and what’s going on “outside” of Canada. Canadians also have an appetite for traveling the globe and learning about other countries and cultures. In 2012, Canadians made more than 44 million visits to the United States alone. There are hundreds

a Parliament buildings and library in Ottawa, Ontario

Turquoise waters of Lake Louise, Alberta

of weekly flights between Canada and major U.S cities, with average flight times ranging from one to five hours. And, there are 80 weekly nonstop flights between Canada and Arizona, many of which are less than three hours long. The southbound flow of travel is considerably heavier than that going in the opposite direction, though, and it shows: Ask the average American how much he or she knows about Canada, and there’s a good chance the response will be something like, “Um, not very much.” So, in an attempt to rectify this situation to at least a small extent, what follows is a mini lesson about the country directly north of us.GEOGRAPHYIn terms of landmass, Canada is the world’s second-largest country, behind Russia and ahead of the United States. Canada and the United States share the world’s longest unmanned open border between any two sovereign nations, which stretches about 5,500 miles coast to coast. Above the 48 contiguous states, Canada is divided into three territories (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon) and 10 provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador. Canada’s four largest cities are Toronto (population, 6.1 million) Montreal (population, 3.7 million), Vancouver (population, 2.1 million) and Calgary (population, 1.1 million). The capital of Canada is in Ottawa, Ontario. HISTORYCanada was officially founded 147 years ago. British explorer James Cook charted the coast into Alaska. In 1849, the colony of Vancouver Island was chartered, with Fort Victoria as the center of trade with China. In 1763, after the Seven Years’ War, France ceded all of its colonies

to Britain. In 1857, Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be the capital, but another 10 years passed before the federal dominion of Canada, which comprised just four provinces, was officially founded on July 1, 1867. Canada separated from Britain in 1931 and gained its independence in 1982 with the Canada Act, becoming a sovereign nation. Although Queen Elizabeth II signed the act, she remains head of state in the constitutional monarchy, which is governed as a parliamentary democracy. The governor general of Canada remains the queen’s official representative. GOVERNMENT AND MILITARYAs part of the British Empire, Canada flew the Union Jack, the flag of England, until 1965, at which time it was replaced with the red maple leaf flag that has become a well-known symbol of Canada’s sovereign identity. Canada’s federal election system differs dramatically from that of the United States. For example, in Canada elections are far cheaper and are measured in weeks, not years. When the prime minister of Canada calls an election and parliament is “officially dissolved,” the election process takes about six weeks before the newly elected government is sworn into power. The governor general presides over the Parliament of Canada and appoints 105 Senate members—on the advice of the prime minister. All 308 members

of the House of Commons are elected from electoral districts known as ridings. Canada’s distinctive parliament buildings, as well as the Library of Parliament, were built between 1859 and 1866. The 276-foot Tower of Victory and Peace (Peace Tower was rebuilt in 1916 after a fire destroyed the original structure. On the third floor of the Peace Tower is the Memorial Chamber, a richly carved room of gentle light built to honor Canadians who have died in the armed conflicts to which Canada has sent her sons since Confederation. Canadians and Americans have fought side by side in two world wars, as well as the wars in Korea, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo and Afghanistan. Canada’s armed forces have supported the United States in the war on terror. Although Canada’s armed forces are much smaller than their American counterparts, they have a long and distinguished history. Canada’s military totals about 110,000 (45,000 in reserve). Despite their size, Canada’s army, navy and air force are held in high esteem by the United States and all NATO nations, who view Canada’s military as sophisticated, disciplined and highly trained. The United States is Canada’s most important ally and defense partner; the relationship between the two countries has spanned more than 50 years. Canada and the United States

Canada’s largest city - Toronto, Ontario.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Fisgard Lighthouse; Vancouver Island Niagara Falls, Ontario

Morant’s Curve in the Canadian Rockies near Alberta

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Calgary, Alberta Nova Scotia

Quebec City and the Château Frontenac

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Lord Stanley’s Cup

Old Montreal, Quebec

have worked shoulder-to-shoulder defending North America through the bi-national North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, which is headquartered in Colorado. BILATERAL TRADECanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama have a mutual conviction for maintaining an aggressive bilateral trade alliance between good neighbors. Canada is America’s single largest trading partner; in 2012, bilateral trade, investment and tourism between the two countries reached a staggering $1.35 trillion. Today, one in every 23 American jobs relies upon trade and investment from Canada. In 2012, bilateral trade footprint between Arizona and Canada was $6 billion. As the United States’ primary global supplier of goods and services, Canada plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. economy. Canada is America’s largest and most reliable provider of energy products, including crude oil, natural gas, electricity and nuclear fuel. Canada is also a world leader in many industrial sectors, such as aerospace, manufacturing, agriculture, biomedical, automotive, pharmaceuticals, technology, mining and banking. North America’s oldest commercial corporation is Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), in Toronto, a company that recently acquired U.S. luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. HBC received its

charter from England in 1670 and created trading posts across Canada. Hunters and trappers within and beyond established borders used animal pelts as currency, which they would trade to the HBC for manufac-tured goods such as blankets, knives, tools and cookware. From this historic start, Canada and the United States have remained each other’s largest trading partners, with more than $2 billion in goods and services now crossing the Canadian- American border every day of the year. The Canada Arizona Business Council predicts that by 2015 bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Arizona will top $8 billion annually. In the realm of international investment banking, Canadian banks are rock solid, ranking among the very best worldwide. In fact, seven of the world’s 50 safest banks are Canadian. Canadian banks (of which there are only eight, versus nearly 7,000 in the United States) are profitable, are flush with cash and are expanding across the United States. The Royal Bank of Canada, which is Canada’s largest bank, and the Bank of Montreal already have a significant presence in Arizona. Seldom has the Canadian and American dollar been at par for as long as it has been recently, and this unique dollar parity has become a huge welcome mat for creating strategic business alliances in the areas of tourism, bilateral trade and foreign

direct investment between Canada and the United States, particularly in Arizona. Arizona’s economy is recovering, opportunities abound and both markets are looking to expand their economic growth—and Canada sees this. ECONOMYCanada’s currency is the Canadian dollar, and the country has a bustling national economy. By G8 standards, Canada’s total government debt burden is ranked the lowest within the G8 economic community. Despite the fact that most Canadians pay a higher rate of personal income tax (35 to 45 percent) relative to their American counterparts, Canadians enjoy a vibrant personal economy, with a majority holding a higher net worth than most Americans. While Americans are given the luxury of a “mortgage interest tax deduction,” Canada’s tax law does not allow for this. A key priority for the Canadian government is assisting individuals in their efforts to accumulate savings and manage their personal finances. Canadians have had a universal healthcare system since 1966. Canadians are well-known for their warm hospitality. Canada is regarded the world over for its natural beauty, national parks, lush landscapes, great fishing and hunting, golfing, skiing and travel on the trans-Canada railway system. Canada is a diverse country of culture, imagination, innovation and great accomplishments. Its friendly people complement its natural beauty, and Arizonans/Americans need to know it. Find a Canadian citizen who owns a second home in Arizona, and you’ll find a great neighbor six months of the year, typically over Canada’s winter season. Ask them about Canadian summers, and they will answer by inviting you to head north to visit, explore and witness firsthand all the wondrous beauties and hospitality Canada has to offer.

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Name: Craig WeissYear of birth: 1973Colleges attended: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania; juris doctorate degree from Arizona State University College of Law; attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem for one yearWhen he joined NJOY: June 2010Moved to the Valley: 1974Favorite charity: He believes in anonymous givingFamily: Married with childrenFamily Pets: 2 dogs—Chachki and Kabbalah (Cotons)

Favorite Arizona Destination: Jerome

JOY is known as the industry’s “Gold Standard” because of its best-in-class

products, patented technology, superior branding, experienced management team and responsible business practices. NJOY is the first independent electronic cigarette company to support the nationally recognized We Card Program, Inc. and join the nonprofit organization’s Manufacturers Advisory Council as part of its efforts to prevent underage

use of the company’s products. NJOY is currently in more than 80,000 stores in the United States and more than 10,000 stores across the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands. NJOY offers disposable and rechargeable electronic cigarette products for adult smokers. These products provide nicotine with rich tobacco or menthol

CEO SERIES:One-on-One with Craig Weiss

BY ED MARTINEZ

flavor, without tobacco smoke or odor. NJOY is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with offices in New York and London. To learn more about NJOY products, visit NJOY.com.

MyLIFE: Can you share how the company got started, what your motivation was for bringing your products to market and why you chose Scottsdale as your headquarters?

Weiss: I was a patent attorney for a little more than a decade at an intellectual property law firm founded by my father in the 1970s. I was one of four brothers, all of us attorneys working at this firm. We were a very entrepreneurial firm, always looking into new business opportunities. As IP attorneys, we met with inventors and other entrepreneurs in the

community, and we saw ourselves as entrepreneurs as well. One of our entrepreneurial endeavors led us to China in 2005. My brother Mark was there and saw an electronic cigar at a trade show. He said, “This would be a great product in America.” After he founded NJOY in 2006, I became a shareholder and then came onboard as president in 2010 and CEO shortly thereafter. Obviously there are a lot of smokers in the world, certainly in the United States—almost

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20 percent of the adult population (about 45 million Americans). There’s an urgent need to provide a satisfying alternative to what they’re currently using.

MyLIFE: How big is your market share in the United States and Canada?Weiss: I would say we have about 30

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percent of the U.S. market, and we are in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. We’re in 7-Eleven, Circle K and virtually all the top convenience store chains, as well as Costco, Walmart and Walgreens.

Canada is a very unique situation because right now the law in Canada says it’s illegal to sell electronic cigarettes that contain nicotine. So, it’s a closed market. There are non–nicotine-based electronic cigarettes, but at the end of the day it’s sort of like non-alcoholic beer—it’s hard to get excited about it as a market opportunity. We are very interested in the Canadian market, though. We’ve been taking steps to see if we can make some progress within the legal framework there. I’m hopeful that next year we will be able to enter that market.

MyLIFE: How would you describe your current relationship with the tobacco industry? And what is your vision for your products?Weiss: The tobacco companies are our mortal enemies. Our mission is to make cigarettes obsolete. The tobacco companies want people to keep smoking —that’s the core of their business. Even if they had gotten into the electronic cigarette industry, which is not an industry they created—they didn’t invent the technology—they only recently discovered the electronic cigarette category because of the success that independent companies like NJOY have had at taking away their customers. But we view ourselves very much not like a tobacco company —we’re not affiliated with tobacco companies. Our product doesn’t contain tobacco. Our company mission is make their antiquated technology obsolete—which has been tobacco/ paper in the past—with an integrated circuit chip power-source heating element.

MyLIFE: What is your strategy for promoting your brand?Weiss: We are a proponent of mass advertising. It’s critical for com-panies like NJOY to advertise and communicate to smokers that they have an alternative. Tobacco companies have been banned from television [advertising] since 1970 because their products have known adverse health consequences for the people that use them. There is no scientific evidence to show that is true of our product. Our products do not contain tobacco and don’t meet the definition of a cigarette. Unfortunately, they have the name cigarette in the title of the category—electronic cigarette—but that’s like calling a car an electric horse. It is critical that we advertise and communicate to smokers, to educate them because they may not be aware that there is a satisfying alternative.

MyLIFE: Earlier, you mentioned that you are in all 50 states. What is your customer base?Weiss: I don’t have demographics data based on customers just because when someone walks into a 7-Eleven or a Circle K in Montana, they don’t pass along that information to me—their ethnicity or their age. But, we require our retailers to verify age to make sure that people who buy our product are of legal smoking age. We also do a robust age verification through our website for customers who are in areas where they cannot find our product locally.

MyLIFE: Any closing remarks?Weiss: We think of ourselves as a technology company. We’ve made incredible progress in innovations with our products. I’m an inventor and a patent attorney. We’re very focused on using technology to solve what I think is one of the world’s greatest problems. We have a public health epidemic not just in the United States but the world. The World Health Organization says a billion human beings are going to die in the 21st century from smoking. Governments have tried very hard to deal with this public health epidemic, and unfortunately they’ve failed to make any kind of meaningful dent in this terrible epidemic. I think it’s important to give this technology a chance. Electronic cigarettes have already outpaced the nicotine replacement therapy pharmaceutical market, which spent millions of dollars and decades trying to solve this problem unsuccessfully. It is very encouraging, from my perspective, that in the past three years electronic cigarettes have grown in popularity—something quite amazing. Cigarette smoking has been declining as electronic cigarettes have gained in popularity. That’s a trend that everyone should be happy about.

MyLIFE: Can you talk about the effects of smoking electronic cigarettes? Are they less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes?Weiss: The emerging data from scientific journals published to date indicate an enormous harm reduction potential for electronic cigarettes. There’s no combustion in the produc-tion, and there’s no burning, which generates thousands of chemicals in tobacco smoke. There’s no carbon monoxide produced, and there’s no tar in the products.


TEMPEFormer ASU athletic director Steve Patterson has left Arizona to take a similar post at Texas A&M University, which has the nation’s largest athletic budget. His new salary is reportedly almost three times greater than what he received at ASU—estimated to be

close to $1.5 million.

CASA GRANDEPhoenixMart, a 585-acre, 1.7 million-square-foot, multi-category manufacturer product sourcing center development, broke ground in November. Located in Casa Grande, PhoenixMart will be a worldwide hub for business-to-business trade. When completed, it could boast more than 2,000 exhibitor companies and bring 8,000 jobs to the local area.

PHOENIXArizona State University President Michael Crow unveiled plans to build the $130 million Arizona Center for Law and Society in downtown Phoenix. The planned six-story building will encompass 260,000 square feet. The ASU Alumni Law Group through this plan will focus on two major issues in the state: the high cost of legal aid for middle- and low-income families and rising unemployment rates among law graduates. ASU hopes to break ground on the center early this year.

MESAApple recently confirmed its purchase of a former First Solar manufacturing facility in Mesa. GT Advanced Technologies, a supplier for Apple, will produce sapphire-glass iPhone components there. The plant expects to employ approximately 700 people.

PHOENIXFormer U.S. Representative Rick Renzi was sentenced to three years in prison for his actions involving extortion, fraud and conspiracy.

TUCSONFortis, Inc., Canada’s largest investor-owned gas and electric distribution utility, which is based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, acquired Arizona-based UNS Energy Corp. in a $4.3 billion cash deal. As part of the deal, Fortis will also assume $1.8 billion in debt.

WASHINGTON, D.C.The government reported that the 2013 deficit totaled $680.3 billion, down from a 2012 level of $1.09 trillion. That represents the smallest imbalance since 2008, when the reported deficit was $458.6 billion.

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDAJimmie Johnson of Hendrick Racing won the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, making it his sixth championship title in just eight years.

WORLD REPORTLOCAL

A Metro-North train derailed in December,

killing four people and injuring more than

60. Investigators noted that the engineer

apparently nodded off, in addition to

exceeding the recommended speed limit

(the train was traveling at 82 mph as it

approached a treacherous curve that called

for a speed of 30 mph) and reacted too

late to avoid the accident. Civil lawsuits

have stemmed from the derailment, but it’s

unlikely that the engineer will face criminal

charges—prosecutors would need to prove

that he knew he was being reckless or had

criminal intent.

DEADLY NEW YORK TRAIN DERAILMENT

BY LESLIE JAMES

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The victory brings him one win away from tying racing greats Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, who each won seven titles during their careers.

WASHINGTON, D.C.Starting in early November, more than 47 million people saw a cut in their monthly food stamps, with the average family of four losing about $36 per month, or the equivalent of roughly 21 meals. The cuts went into effect as allocations made under a 2009 stimulus bill ended and Congress could not reach an agreement on a new farm bill. The bill passed by the House would cut the food-stamp program by a total of $39 billion during the next decade, whereas the bill passed by Senate would make only $4 billion in cuts. The program costs close to $80 billion annually to operate.

WASHINGTON, D.C.Former third-base Arizona Diamondbacks coach Matt Williams was officially named the new manager of the Washington Nationals.

WASHINGTON, D.C.The current Congress has been labeled as the “do-nothing Congress” because of ineptitude the lawmakers exhibited throughout 2013. As of mid-December, Congress was on track to have the least-productive year in history.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTSFormer mob boss Whitey Bulger was sentenced to two life terms for murder, racketeering, extortion and money laundering.

NEW YORK CITYBill de Blasio won the mayor’s race, replacing outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg. De Blasio is the first Democrat to hold this office in 20 years.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINAIn light of a likely civil suit by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bank of America increased its estimated potential additional legal and regulatory losses to $5.1 billion, up from a previous estimate of $2.8 billion. A federal jury found Bank of America’s Countrywide division liable for fraud last October for selling substandard mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The rumored civil suit reportedly is tied to the bundling of home loans into securities. According to one report, the bank has spent more than $45 billion so far on mortgage-related litigation, fines, settlements and refunds for investors.

DALLASIt’s official: The $17 billion US Airways and American Airlines merger is complete. The combined airline is now the world’s largest passenger carrier. It will operate under the American Airlines name, with corporate headquarters in Dallas. US Airways’ CEO, Doug Parker, has assumed the role of CEO at the newly merged company.

DETROITGeneral Motors appointed 51-year-old Mary Barra to succeed Dan Akerson as the firm’s new CEO when Akerson steps down in mid- January, making Barra the first-ever female to run one of the big three automakers and one of the few to run a major American company.

BERLIN, GERMANYA new law in Germany allows parents of newborns to list them as neither male nor

ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was re-elected to a second term—and could run for president in 2016. Christie’s popularity should raise the spirits of the Republican party, which is still smarting from the government shutdown.

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female if they are born with genes of both sexes. Essentially, this law allows these babies to choose their own sex when they are old enough to make their own decision.

BERLIN, GERMANYVery annoyed at the United States for its NSA surveillance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, German officials may discuss these activities with on-the-run Edward Snowden, who has been leaking sensitive NSA information for months.

CAIRO, EGYPTDespite tenuous relationships with the Egyptian government, Secretary of State John Kerry publicly acknowledged the United States’ desire to restore full relations with that country.

GENEVA, SWITZERLANDSotheby’s recently sold a 59.60-carat flawless diamond known as the “Pink Star” for $83.43 million. This is the highest price ever paid for a gemstone at auction.

TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINESTyphoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines when it hit land in early November with wind speeds estimated at more than 200 mph. The destruction was like that of an atomic bomb, leveling entire communities. A month later, the death toll exceeded 5,700, and nearly 1,800 people were still missing.

TORONTO, CANADAToronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted in November to driving while under the influence of alcohol, buying illegal drugs and smoking crack cocaine. Despite these admissions and rumors of dalliances with prostitutes, Ford’s popularity remains strong among voters in North America’s fourth-largest city.

UKRAINEAngry protests continue to mount as citizens of the Ukraine, a former Soviet republic, protest in favor of joining the European Union. The Ukrainian government wants to maintain its allegiance and ties to Russia.

A GEEK’S CONFESSION

pple refreshes its products about once a year. This has been especially true with its popular tablet, the iPad—

which currently has an 81 percent share of the tablet market. But this year, instead of just releasing similar hardware with updated parts, the company surprised us by releasing the iPad Air. The Air is significantly thinner and lighter (with a 43 percent smaller bezel) than its predecessor (fourth-generation) iPad. Pricing starts at $499 for the 16GB base model, and it comes in space gray or silver.Specs and PerformanceJust like the iPad 4, the Air has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, as well as a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. The camera takes pictures quickly, and colors appear accurate—with little noise. Unfortunately, there’s still no flash, so it doesn’t yield great results in dim environments. The camera can record 1080p HD video and features a

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retina display at a screen resolution of 2048x1536—which produces a crisp, gorgeous picture. The Air also features Apple’s A7 64-bit processor and free iWork and iLife apps. The dual-core CPU/quad code GPU system on a chip (SoC) performs extremely well. Games designed for Apple’s new operating system, iOS 7, are smooth and perform incredibly well, and other games also have higher frame rates. The screen is responsive and feels snappy. The new iOS 7 is also 64-bit, which helps other iOS apps to take advantage of 64-bit computing. This yields faster application launches and smoother typing. The Air comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi and uses multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) speeds, with dual antennas that broadcast at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It was a little disappointing not to find 802.11ac. With MIMO, 300Mbps speeds are possible, though. If you’re looking for more storage space, you’ll pay about $100 more for the 32GB model. The 64GB model will

cost you $699, and the 128GB model is priced at $799. Cellular connectivity (available from Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile) is priced considerably higher. For the 16GB base model, you’ll pay $629, while the 32GB model costs $729, the 64GB, $829 and the 128GB, $929.Battery LifeWe managed to get more than nine hours of battery life in real-world tests at around 70 percent screen brightness, which included some Web browsing, watching a 30 minute television show and about 30 minutes of gaming. Depending on your operating habits, it’s possible to get more than 10 hours of battery life on the Air. ConclusionThe iPad Air is the best 10-inch tablet on the market. The heavy, bulky body of previous iPads is gone, allowing it to become the lightest full-size tablet on the market. If you’re thinking about upgrading your current tablet or buying your first one, this is the tablet to own.

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As President Obama approached the

podium at Nelson Mandela’s funeral

service to offer his remarks, he shook

hands with several global leaders in

somewhat of a reception line. Cuba’s

Raul Castro was among those leaders,

and some are criticizing the president for

shaking Castro’s hand.

After being imprisoned for 27 years,

Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace

Prize for crossing all party lines in a

war-torn country and putting hatred and

oppression to the side in his successful

effort to bring peace and a democratic

government to South Africa.

Yet, at a service held to honor the life

and accomplishments of this remarkable

individual, an event attended by heads

of state and government leaders from

around the world, the likes of which have

not been seen by any country in the last

few decades, members of the American

press and “Obama haters” chose to

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epitomized a man who broke down the

very barriers of hatred, isolation and

discrimination. Is it any wonder that

nothing ever gets done in America, when

for just a few moments political

adversaries can’t put differences aside to

honor a great man? It’s shameful.

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and powerful countries in the free world,

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Enterprises family lost a great

friend and mentor when Joe

LaBarber passed away at the

age of 89. Joe had worked with us for

many years as a contributing writer for

TRAVELHOST magazine, and he also

provided MyLIFE magazine with its

regular book review column, Paging

Books with J.J. LaBarber. Joe made both

of our publications far better products

for our readers. But, more important to

us was that Joe was a close family friend

who made every day count for something

more, while truly caring for others.

Joe graduated from Loyola University

in Los Angeles (now Loyola Marymount

University) and had a great career in

public relations and as a freelance writer

and journalist. For many years he hosted a

weekly commentary on KMPC Radio in

Los Angeles. He also had 250 voice-over

credits, having done narrations for radio

and television commercials, filmstrips and

documentaries. He also self-syndicated his

book review column, Paging Books with

J.J. LaBarber.

Joe was also a part of the “Greatest

Generation” and served his country

with honor during World War II in the

Army Air Corps as a sergeant. Being

from that generation, Joe was a highly

principled individual who handled every

assignment with truth and character. He

was married to his life-long love, Rose, for

57 years before she passed away in 2009. Joe

was never quite the same person after her

passing, but he always looked on the bright

side, maintained his humor and shared his

many stories and life experiences each

time he came into the office.

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that Joe LaBarber was, we’d all be doing

pretty darn well. He will be missed for

so many reasons, but he is now in a far

better place—with his Rose. Here’s to you,

Joe!Joe LaBarber with actress Betty White, in spring

1986.

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Tom Clancy’s most celebrated hero, Jack Ryan, returns in a new espionage thriller. Jack Ryan:

Shadow Recruit stars Chris Pine (Star Trek Into Darkness) as Ryan. The story follows him from 9/11,

through his tour of duty in Afghanistan, and into the CIA, where he believes he was hired for a

desk job. To his surprise, he winds up with a gun and uncovers a Russian financial terrorist plot to

collapse the U.S. economy.

The action-packed film also features Kevin Costner, who plays Harper, Ryan’s handler, and

Keira Knightly, who plays Ryan’s fiancée.

Director: Renny Harlin; Cast: Kellan Lutz, Gaia Weiss; Rating: Not Yet Rated

Starring Kellan Lutz (The Twilight Saga film series) as the muscle-bound mythical Greek

hero Hercules, The Legend of Hercules comes to theaters on January 10.

Hercules, the son of Zeus, falls in love with a princess (played by Gaia Weiss) who is

supposed to marry Hercules’ brother. Betrayed by his human stepfather, the king, Hercules

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Son of God will feature original scenes shown in the Emmy-nominated miniseries The

Bible, which aired on the History Channel. According to producers Mark Burnett and

Roma Downey, the film will focus primarily on the life of Jesus—his humble birth, his

teachings, crucifixion and resurrection. Son of God will also have deleted scenes that

were not shown in the telecast. Film studio 20th Century Fox hopes to expand on the miniseries success, which pulled in

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make any effort whatsoever to become

a whistleblower? No! He simply fled

the country for—of all places—China.

Recently, he sent a letter through

German government channels asking

the U.S. government for clemency. His

delusional thought process is that he’s

been wronged and is being labeled a

criminal. He maintains that he can’t

get a fair trial in his home country (as

opposed to the legal systems in China

or Russia?). He was recently quoted as

saying his actions were simply a “public

service,” and he should be regarded as

a “humanitarian.” Really? His actions

have further eroded America’s

already-fragile image among world

leaders. He has caused great damage

and embarrassment, not only for the

United States but also for many of our

staunch allies—and for this he feels he

deserves clemency? There’s the old

expression, “What we don’t know

doesn’t hurt us.” Right, wrong or

indifferent, some issues, whether they

be personal, business- or government-

related, simply are better served if they

remain private.

People have offered varying comments

regarding Edward Snowden. Some

suggest that he’s an American hero,

while others believe he should be tried

for treason. Based on his actions, I’m

amazed by this wide range in public

opinion.

From my perspective, Edward

Snowden broke all the rules. Oh, I can

hear people saying, “Who really broke

the rules—Edward Snowden or the

NSA?” It’s a valid question until you

evaluate the situation without any

emotional overtones. But, you have to

take a deeper look into what Snowden

actually did. He’s a thief who stole

top-secret and classified information

from the U.S. government. Bottom

line, he violated U.S. law.

To assume that every country in the

world does not participate in a regular

program of eavesdropping (for many

reasons, such as keeping their

populations safer from terrorists) is to

suggest that pigs really can fly. In

today’s world, unfortunately, the

strategy of government and big

business is pretty simple: Virtually

anything is permissible, as long as you

don’t get caught. Americans love to

complain about everything the

government isn’t doing, but I firmly

believe that national security (i.e.,

keeping another 9/11 from happening,

protecting innocent American lives) is

front and center in everyone’s thinking

on the Hill. In fact, I’m one who

believes that maybe not enough is

being done—Benghazi being a perfect

example. How that tragedy was

allowed to happen boggles my mind,

but that’s another story.

First of all, Snowden broke his

security oath to keep all NSA

information confidential. He broke

this trust when he, on his own, decided

to leave the NSA with classified

documents and defect to a foreign

country. His choice of destination was

not Canada or Britain, but rather

China and then Russia, where there

was no threat of extradition. There, he

reveled in the spotlight while leaking

vital secrets (or was it a silent auction?)

regarding the U.S. government’s

surveillance activities to direct

adversaries of the United States. Let’s

face it—he outright stole classified

information while he was working for

the U.S. government as an NSA

contractor. How can anyone condone

these actions? Little doubt exists that

the information he leaked likely

compromised the lives and safety of

many others actively working in the

global intelligence community.

Leaking information is one thing,

but risking other people’s lives

(including those of our fighting forces

on the ground) is another action

altogether.

Did Snowden request a meeting with

his superiors? Did he make any effort

to reach legislators in Congress? Did

he reach out to the senate Intelligence

Committee, or any other committee

for that matter? Did he approach

anyone to voice his concerns? Did he

SPEAKING OUT!

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Q: Which generation represents 35

percent of the U.S. market, yet

accounts for 40 percent of

consumer demand? A: Baby

boomers! This domestic market of

roughly 77 million aged 49 to 67 and

born between 1946 and 1964 is often

overlooked, despite its enormity.

According to Nielsen, the reason

advertisers ignore boomers dates back

to when the research company began

measuring audiences in the 1970s. At

that time the demographic groups of

18-49 and 25-54 were established based

upon the belief that if an advertiser

could establish brand loyalty with a

consumer as they entered adulthood,

their lifetime value would pay

dividends for decades to come.

However, as boomers have aged and

QWhat is the Richest Target Audience of All?BY PETER KOEPPEL

had ready access to information about

products and services through the

Internet and other forms of media, that

theory no longer holds true.

Advertisers need to pay attention to

boomers and for good reason:

Americans over 50 control two-thirds

of the country’s wealth with an annual

income of over $2.4 trillion.

According to the U.S. Consumer

Expenditure Survey, boomers outspend

other generations by roughly $400

billion a year. Simply put, if marketers

want to follow the money, the richest

vein leads to the so-called “me

generation.”

While the overriding stereotype of

boomers might be of a geriatric in a

recliner watching Murder She Wrote,

over 50% of adults 65+ are Internet

users. Among boomers, some 80% of

consumers aged 47-56 are engaged

regularly with the web. In fact Adults

50+ are the fastest growing Internet

demographic, using social media to

connect with family and friends. While

younger generations may be

abandoning Facebook for the likes of

Instagram because it’s no longer cool

once the parents and grandparents

engage, 57% of Internet users aged

50-64 are now on the dominant social

media platform. And they are using

multiple screens to reach out: about

one in three boomers own a tablet and

the same statistic holds true for smart

phones.

Though they’ve lived through the

tumult of the ’60s, Watergate, 9/11, and

endless wars, boomers have also

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witnessed great achievements such as

civil rights equality and man landing

on the moon. So while they possess the

wisdom of age, they may, ironically,

be less jaded than their younger

counterparts and more open to trying

new product and service advancements.

Statistically, over two-thirds of

Americans 50+ regularly purchase from

online retailers. With all of this market

potential then, what are some of the

biggest direct response categories that

appeal to boomers?

FINANCIAL SERVICES. This

category runs the gamut from

wealth management, discount

brokerage services, credit cards,

insurance, tax planning and reverse

mortgages. Most advertisers employ a

classic two- step model where a lead is

generated and then sent a packet or

driven to the

web to obtain

more

information.

Outbound

telemarketing,

email, and

retargeted

online ads can then be used to

close the sale.

Peter Koeppel is president of Koeppel Direct, a full-service media buying agency based in Dallas. He can be reached at (972) 732-6110 or online at [email protected]

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AUTOS AND AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTS. Boomers came of age

in the front and back seats of cars and last year they spent some $87 billion

on new ones. There is great potential between

the do-it-yourself types who will buy car care

products because they derive joy from

polishing their pride and

joy, and those with

the desire to pay

for services that

will take care of

their cars for them.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS. As

boomers age they have a strong desire to

remain healthy and active into their later

years. Solutions encompass a broad spectrum

from pain relief products to diet and exercise

programs. But this demographic can’t scale a

building like Spiderman, so the current

wave of extreme workouts doesn’t speak to

them. At the same time, the stereotypical

scene of a water aerobics class is perhaps even

less appealing. The field is wide open for

smart marketers to provide offerings that

aspire to boomer’s needs.

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TRAVEL. Boomers, the generation that pioneered global travel, purchase

80 percent of luxury travel. While cruises are frequently advertised, what

other opportunities exist to capture the desire of this generation to pursue

new experiences?

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Clearly there is tremendous opportunity for marketers to tap this

thriving marketplace. Appeals that avoid stereotypes and treat

boomers with respect and intelligence have an

enormous opportunity awaiting them—an

opportunity that is only ripening with

age.

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BUTTERFLY MAGIC AT THE GARDENS TUCSONSee colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation at Tucson Botanical Gardens.Through April 30 —tucsonbotanical.org

43rd ANNUAL TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL GLENDALEOne of the top four college football bowl games in the country. University of Phoenix Stadium.Jan. 1 —fiestabowl.org

13TH ANNUAL KINGMAN POLAR BEAR PLUNGE KINGMANStart the New Year in a “chilling” way by braving the near-freezing water of Centennial Pool. Several unknown prizes await brave swimmers at the bottom of the pool.Jan. 1 —cityofkingman.gov

9TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY 5K RUN AND 1-MILE FUN RUN/WALK PHOENIXPapago Park.Jan. 1 —allarizonarunningevents.com

42ND FLAGG GEM AND MINERAL SHOW MESAThe show’s informal tailgate format offers a low-cost venue for field collectors and local mineral/lapidary clubs to share their latest finds with children, teachers, rock hounds and the general public. Mesa Community College.Jan. 3–5 —flaggmineralfoundation.org

ANNUAL TYSON WELLS ROCK/GEM/MINERAL SHOW QUARTZSITEGoldsmithing, silversmithing, precious metals, lapidary tools, equipment and supplies. Tyson Wells Showgrounds.Jan. 3–12 —ci.quartzsite.az.us

JEROME ART WALK JEROMEVisit more than 30 unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art, including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings, sculptures and more made locally and internationally. Jan. 4 —jeromeartwalk.com

ARIZONA ROAD RACERS CASTLE HOT SPRINGS 22-MILE RUN PHOENIXA casual, scenic, fun run on a challenging loop course at Betty’s Trail Rides, near Lake Pleasant. Enjoy beautiful scenery as you run approximately 22 miles of well-marked road with four aid stations.Jan. 4 — arizonaroadracers.com

CAVE CREEK BALLOON FESTIVAL CAVE CREEKHot air balloons, live music and entertainment. Jan. 4 —carefreeballoonfestival.com

4TH ANNUAL GUNFIGHT AT OLD TUCSON TUCSONSee the fastest gunfighters in the Southwest compete head-to-head in fast draw. Jan. 4 —oldpueblogunfighters.com

JIMMY FORTUNE WICKENBURGAfter singing with the Statler Brothers for 21 years and releasing five studio albums, Fortune performs a solo acoustic show blending original country songs and Statler classics. Del E. Webb Performing Arts Center.Jan. 4 —dewpac.org

GILBERT ART WALK GILBERTGilbert Art Walk is a place for artists to bring their best visual art forms for exhibition and sale. The Gilbert Art Walk accepts artists in a wide variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, collage, 3-D art, calligraphy, architecture, photography, conceptual art, printmaking and jewelry. Water Tower Plaza in downtown Gilbert.Jan. 4 & 18; Feb. 1 & 15 —gilbertartwalk.com

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CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GUN SHOW TUCSONOffering hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone, from the once-a-year hunter to the avid collector. Pima County Fairgrounds.Jan. 4–5 —crossroadsgunshows.com

LATINO FOLK TALES: CUENTOS POPULARES PHOENIXThis unique, family-friendly exhibition features 60 original illustrations from 10 talented, award-winning children’s book artists whose work enhances stories collected from many Spanish-speaking regions including Mexico, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central and South America. Heard Museum.Jan. 5 —heard.org

XTERRA WHITE TANKS PHOENIXTake on the challenge of 19K of grueling single track with more than 1,500 feet of climbing or, if you’re new to trail running, a 4-mile short course. White Tanks Regional Park.Jan. 5 —aztrailrace.com

30TH ANNUAL RESOLUTION RUN 5K PHOENIXA traditional way to start the New Year, the 5K run and walk each feature age-division medals. Long-sleeved shirts with photochromatic ink, refreshments, door prizes. Papago Park.Jan. 6 —active.com

HONKY-TONK SWEETHEARTS YUMAA salute to the great ladies of country music at the Historic Yuma Theatre, presented by Lonely Street Productions.Jan. 7 —ci.yuma.az.us

7TH ANNUAL QUILTING AT THE LAKE LAKE HAVASU CITYSeven instructors share their creativity and expertise. Raffles, door prizes and a walk-through quilt show. Attend a single class, three classes or spend the entire 5 days immersed in creativity. London Bridge Resort.Jan. 7-11 —havasustitchers.com

12TH ANNUAL DIVAS CONCERT SCOTTSDALEA celebration of diverse styles, with four shows in one and featuring Delhine Cortez, Morgo Reed, Renee Patrick and Sherry Roberson. The Divas continue in the tradition of the great ladies of jazz in their inimitable styles. They are joined by Joel Robin (piano), Bob Lashier (bass), Cleve Huff (drums) and Jerry Donato (sax). Kerr Cultural Center.Jan. 8 —asukerr.com

AVREL BIRD ON TOUR COOLIDGEA unique concert featuring Celtic Fusion. Jan. 8 —coolidgeperformingartscenter.org

MOTORSPORTS PARKER 250 PARKERA duel in the desert: motorcycle, quad and UTV.Jan. 10–11 —parkerareatourism.com

6TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN ARIZONA CLOGGING FESTIVAL TUCSONFeaturing instructor Eric Bice of Lakewood, California, as he dances on a wooden floor. Workshops and evening dances. Old Pueblo Dance Center.Jan. 10–12 –sardasa.com

ARABIAN CHARITY HORSE SHOW TUCSONThe Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association presents an Arabian/Half Arabian charity horse show. Pima County Fairgrounds.Jan. 10–12 –saaha.org

SPIRIT OF YUMA FESTIVAL YUMAHonoring active and retired military. Historic photographs from military artists and photographers from all branches will be on display in the Yuma Art Center. Events include speakers and presentations at the Historic Yuma Theatre. Historic Downtown Yuma.Jan. 10–12 —yumasun.com

WINTERFEST REPERTORY – THE TAMING OF THE SHREW MESASparks fly as one of the most unlikely romantic couples in all of literature, Kate and Petruchio, meet and proceed toward marriage. It’s a rollicking, romantic comedy from beginning to end. This tale of two misfits who find each other has pleased audiences throughout the centuries as it reveals universal truths about the battle of the sexes. Mesa Arts Center.Jan. 10–25 —swshakespeare.org

HOME, HEALTH & GARDEN EXPO CASA GRANDEFeatures more than 45 exhibitors with information and/or products, a series of do-it-yourself and how-to demonstrations, and a car and motorcycle show. Pinal County Fairgrounds.Jan. 11 —casagrandechamber.org

MARICOPA COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW PHOENIXHundreds of exhibitors at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Jan. 10–12 – maricopacountyhomeshows.com

ARIZONA ANTIQUE MARKET CHANDLER240 West Warner Road in Chandler.Jan. 10–12; Feb. 14–16 —azantiqueshow.com

ELVIS ALOHA TRIBUTE CONCERT COOLIDGEFeaturing renowned Elvis tribute performer Jim Westover. Family friendly. Coolidge Performing Arts Center.Jan. 11 —coolidgeperformingartsvcenter.org

LIVING HISTORY TUCSONTravel back in time and experience Tucson history as the Tucson Presidio comes alive. See soldiers at drill and people who are weaving, cooking, blacksmithing and selling their wares. Jan. 11 & Feb. 8 —tucsonpresidiotrust.org

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS PHOENIXThe world’s premier indoor motocross series, Monster Energy Supercross, comes to Chase Field. Experience heart-stopping action as riders from all over the world compete on the most challenging courses in the sport. Jan. 11 —supercrossonline.com

BRIDAL FASHION DEBUT PHOENIXHundreds of the Valley’s wedding professionals help you plan your wedding. Phoenix Convention Center.Jan. 11–12 —arizonabridalshow.com


CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GUN SHOW MESAOffering hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone, from the once-a-year hunter to the avid collector. Centennial Hall.Jan. 11–12 —crossroadsgunshows.com

MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PHOENIXMotorcycle racing competition. Chase Field.Jan. 11 —sxgp.com

SAN TAN SCRAMBLE TRAIL RUNS QUEEN CREEKThe fourth ace in the Desert Runner Trail Series. The 9K makes a loop of the San Tan, Hedgehog and Goldmine trails; the 17K includes a larger loop of the San Tan, Dynamite and Goldmine trails; the 26K combines the 9K and 17K courses; and the 50K course makes three loops of the 17K course. Parts of the trails are on very steep rocky terrain and in a sandy wash. San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Jan. 11 —aravaiparunning.com

5TH ANNUAL RUN, WALK & ROLL TEMPE5K/10K walk. Top three 5K and 10K run finishers in each age group receive awards based on chip time. All entrants receive a commemorative technical shirt and goody bag. Benefits Arizona Disabled Sports. Tempe Town Lake.Jan. 11 —runwalkrollaz.com

SUNDAY A’FAIR SCOTTSDALESunday A’Fair features free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by the Valley’s top musicians, along with a fine arts and crafts market and fun activities for children and families. Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 9 & 16 —scottsdaleperformingarts.org

BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALEWhether you’re in the market to buy a world-class classic car or you just enjoy looking at them, this event is not to be missed. Jan. 12–19 —barrett-jackson.com

SUN RUN 5K & 10K FOR PIMA COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD TUCSONTry the pancake-flat, lightning-fast USA Track & Field-certified 10K course or opt for the shorter 5K run/walk. There’s also a free kids’ run. Benefits Pima Community College cross-country and track & field teams. Jan. 13 —azroadrunners.org

ACOUSTIC TUESDAY WITH ALEX OGBURN JEROMESpirit Room.Jan. 14 —reverbnation.com/alexogburn

FARMER TO FARMER TOUR YUMAAn in-depth tour for those with agriculture backgrounds. Includes hands-on field activities, harvesting at the University of Arizona, citrus fruit harvesting and a Yuma Valley vegetable tour. Water and a snack included.Jan. 14 —visityuma.com

1ST ANNUAL WINGS OVER WILLCOX BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL WILCOXA celebration of birds, nature and culture. Includes guided tours and field trips for bird watching, photography, geology, ranching, agriculture, history and more. Free seminars, a crafts and trade show, live animal educational booths, workshops, banquet and keynote speaker. Jan. 15–19 —wingsoverwillcox.com

RUSSO AND STEELE SCOTTSDALEThis five-day signature event offers auction excitement and hundreds of classic cars. Jan. 15–19 —russoandsteele.com

ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO SCOTTSDALEThis award-winning and nationally recognized event unites an impressive gathering of 100 nationally celebrated artists who passionately produce art in studios. North Scottsdale.Jan. 16–March 30 —thunderbirdartists.com

23RD ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL TUCSONA series of American and international films that entertain and foster understanding of Jewish culture and heritage. Jan. 16–25 — tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org

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TUCSON AREA SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL TUCSONHundreds of dancers from all over the U.S. and Canada. Square dance (mainstream through C Star tips) and clogging at all levels, top callers and cuers. Tucson Convention Center.Jan. 16–19 —sardasa.com

JIM BREUER BREUNIVERSE WICKENBURGBest known for his role as “Goat Boy” on Saturday Night Live, Breuer’s clean stand-up comedy now revolves around raising three children while balancing the rest of the world. Del E. Webb Performing Arts Center.Jan. 17 —dewpac.org

CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL CAREFREEThe streets of downtown Carefree are closed, making room for more than 165 artists and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Artists’ works include small, medium and monumental life-sized bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. Jan. 17–19 —thunderbirdartists.com

RM AUCTIONS PHOENIXHeld annually at the beautiful and majestic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, RM Auctions’ Arizona auction is one of the premier events on the collector car calendar, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to Phoenix each January.Jan. 17–18 —rmauctions.com

BUSES BY THE BRIDGE XVIII LAKE HAVASU CITYTake a trip down memory lane. Vintage Volkswagen bus show & campout, chili cook-off, very slow drag races. Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4.Jan. 17–19 —busesbythebridge.com

54TH ARIZONA YACHT CLUB BIRTHDAY REGATTA AND LEUKEMIA CUP LAKE HAVASU CITYParticipants from all over the U.S. Features 70 boats in 10 classes and a sailboat race. Benefits the Desert Mountain States Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Free to spectators. Pleasant Harbor Marina.Jan. 17–19 —arizonayachtclub.org

24TH ANNUAL TAR SHOOTOUT TUCSONThree-day soccer extravaganza. Open to under-8 to under-16 teams (boys and girls teams affiliated with U. S. Youth Soccer or Arizona Youth Soccer). Starts with the Parade of Teams and Soccer Olympics. Total of 350-370 teams, with 1,500 games scheduled. Fort Lowell Park.Jan. 17–19 —fortlowellshootout.com

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS PEORIAThe story of Millie, a young bride living in the 1850’s Oregon wilderness, and her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage. Packed with rambunctious dance numbers and grueling action sequences, it’s all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Arizona Broadway Theatre.Jan. 17–Feb. 16 —azbroadway.org

SEDONA WORLD WISDOM DAYS SEDONADiscover your inner wisdom during a weekend of wellness, creativity, education, inspiration and culture. Opening-night ceremony and entertainment, internationally renowned keynote speakers and presenters, workshops, inspirational film festival. Featured event: An Evening with Jean Houston. Yavapai College.Jan. 17–20 —sedonaworldwisdom.com

MAMA WON’T FLY! PEORIAThere’s only four days until Brother’s wedding, and Sister needs to get Mother from Alabama to California for the Big Day. The only problem is, Mama Won’t Fly! An outrageously funny race across the country and against time begins. A funny, family-friendly comedy from the authors of one of Theater Works’ biggest hits, “Dixie Swim Club.” Presented by Theater Works at the Peoria Center for the PerformingArts.Jan. 17–Feb. 9 —theaterworks.org

GOODING & COMPANY CAR SCOTTSDALEGooding & Company is recognized the world over as a leading automotive auction house specializing in the finest antique, classic, sports and racing cars.Jan. 18–19 —goodingco.com

SEDONA BRIDAL FAIR SEDONAAn enchanting gathering of wedding professionals whose purpose is to make a Sedona wedding the most perfect day of your life.Jan. 18 —sedonabridalfair.com

CROSSROADS OF THE WEST GUN SHOW PHOENIXOffering hundreds of tables to meet the needs of everyone, from the once-a-year hunter to the avid collector. Arizona State Fairgrounds.Jan. 18–19 —crossroadsgunshows.com

4TH ANNUAL USA BELLY DANCE QUEEN COMPETITION CHANDLERA showcase of the art of belly dancing, from novice level to professional. Soloists and troupes are judged in separate competitions that honorthe tradition and culture of this Middle Eastern art form. Held in partto help bridge cultural gaps through dance and tradition by featuring classical Egyptian, folkloric and cabaret styles. Wild Horse Pass Casino.Jan. 18 —usabellydancequeen.com

5TH ANNUAL SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN HERITAGE DAYS – APACHELAND REMEMBERED FLAGSTAFFNonstop entertainment, education and fun. Includes the Yellowbird Dancers, actor Michael Dante, stuntmen, actors and Western entertainers. Hear stories of the adventures that took place during the filming of movies and TV shows in Apacheland’s heyday. Re-enactors, live music. Superstition Mountain Museum.Jan. 18–19 —superstitionmountainmuseum.org

4TH ANNUAL BREWHAHA FLAGSTAFFFeatures more than 25 local, regional and western breweries and more than 40 different craft beers, live music, live comedy, hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings. Benefits Habitat for Humanity of Flagstaff. High Country Conference Center.Jan. 18–19 —flagstaffbrewhaha.com


14TH ANNUAL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN STREET FAIR & CAR/BIKE SHOW CASA GRANDEMore than 180 exhibitors sell art, pottery, jewelry, clothing, sculptures and food. Includes entertainment and 180 unique cars and bikes. Paramount Theatre will showcase special activities.Jan. 18–19 —cgmainstreet.org

P.F. CHANG’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON PHOENIXThis annual event runs through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, making for a world-class event, while live bands and cheer squads support participants’ efforts. Jan. 19 –runrocknroll.competitor.com/arizona

THE CARLOS NAKAI TRIO GILBERTThe Carlos Nakai Trio is R. Carlos Nakai, Will Clipman and William Eaton. R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. Higley Center for the Performing Arts.Jan. 24 —higleyarts.org

AMAZING ARIZONA COMIC CONVENTION PHOENIXThe 2014 Amazing Arizona Comic Convention features a dynamic guest lineup and lots of industry buzz. With this year’s event expanding to three days and moving to a larger facility at the Phoenix Convention Center, Amazing Comic Con has become the premier destination for comic books and pop culture in the Southwest.Jan. 24–26 —amazingarizonacomiccon.com

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN MESAOffers adventure and the opportunity for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, hunt, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens and photograph wildlife, along with a range of outdoor recreation skills. Evening events may include “hawk talks” and nature hikes, among others. Workshop includes meals, lodging and classes. Saguaro Lake Ranch.Jan. 24–26 —azwildlife.org

LLORY MCDONALD AND COMBO DELUXE JEROMESpirit Room.Jan. 25–26 —llorymcdonald.com

MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW PHOENIXFeatures many privately owned military vehicles of all nations and types, along with vendors and food. The public is invited to bring their own military vehicles for show. Meet new people who are into heavy machines. Find out about future Phoenix area MV trail rides, camp outs, displays and picnics. If you like military vehicles, you will enjoy this event. Peoria Sports Complex.Jan. 25–26 —armytrucks.org

7TH ANNUAL SUNRISE AT OLD TUCSON CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIL RUN TUCSONA family-friendly competitive running race. Participants receive trailside breakfast and other goodies. The course is a 4-mile trail that loops through the dusty streets, horse trails and desert terrain. There’s also a Lil’ Pardners kids’ race afterward. Cowboy costumes and strollers welcome. Old Tucson Studios.Jan. 27 —azroadrunners.org

WASTE MANAGEMENT OPEN SCOTTSDALECome and see why this event is considered “The Greatest Show on Grass.”Jan. 30–Feb. 16 —tucsondesertsongfestival.org

SEDONA MARATHON SEDONAFor the 8th year in a row, more than 2,000 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, half or full marathon races that will take runners through the scenic Coconino National Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and onto the streets of what Good Morning America has chosen as one of the Top 10 most beautiful cities in the United States.Feb. 1 —sedonamarathon.com

THE GREAT CANADIAN PICNIC PHOENIXHockey, curling, snow boot relay, bean bag toss, calf roping, face painting, fake tattooing, food and live entertainment.Feb. 2 —canadianpicnic.com

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER’S GALAXY GALA PHOENIXThe gala is sure to captivate and fascinate with the Arizona premiere of the featured exhibition, The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!Feb. 8 —azscience.org

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This competition between re-enactment groups from around the region features shootin’ and shoutin’ along with authentic period costumes and gear and lots of virtual flying lead. The event will take place at the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic ParkJanuary 11-12. $8 (ages 14 and up)$3 (ages 7 to 13)Free admittance (6 and under - must be accompanied by parent or guardian)For more information, visit gatheringofthegunfighters.com.


ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL APACHE JUNCTIONEscape to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, where pleasure and celebration are the only orders of the day, as decreed by the king!Feb. 8–March 30 —royalfaires.com

D-BACKS FANFEST PHOENIXThe Arizona Diamondbacks fan appreciation day at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.Feb. 8 —arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com

PARADA DEL SOL PARADE SCOTTSDALEParada del Sol is a nonprofit corporation that provides financial and volunteer support to charities that provide heath care, resources and community programs that benefit the underserved. The Parada del Sol is able to provide these resources through the production and promotion of the Parada del Sol Rodeo, the Parada del Sol Parade and various charitable events.Feb. 8 —paradadelsol.us

GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PHOENIXThe festival brings films with Jewish themes from all over the world to the Greater Phoenix community. Valleywide. Feb. 9–Feb. 23 —gpjff.org

INTERNATIONAL UFO CONGRESS & FILM FESTIVAL FOUNTAIN HILLSThe conference boasts more than 20 speakers from around the globe and a plethora of exhibitors, and covers a large variety of topics related to the UFO phenomenon, including technology, government cover-ups, black projects, crop circles, alien visitation and more. Feb. 12–16 —ufocongress.com

SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW SCOTTSDALEOne of the largest Arabian shows in the world. A must-see Scottsdale signature event with parties, shopping, food and decorated barns. WestWorld.Feb. 13–23 —scottsdaleshow.com

LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS TUCSONThe Tucson Rodeo Grounds hosts the first major outdoor event on the PRCA circuit, with more than 650 cowboys and cowgirls competing for $420,000 in prize money. Feb. 15–23 —tucsonrodeo.com

IMS ARIZONA MARATHON GLENDALEThe Integrated Medical Services (IMS) Arizona Marathon will, again, be sweeping through the West Valley with a full (Boston Marathon-qualifying) marathon, a half marathon, a marathon relay and a 5K walk/run.Feb. 16 —thearizonamarathon.com

WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS – ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP MARANAThis match play tournament on the PGA Tour circuit features the Official World Golf Rankings’ top 64 pro golfers playing at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. Feb. 18–24 —worldgolfchampionships.com

INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN’S EXPOSITION PHOENIXAmerica’s premier hunting, fishing and travel show since 1975.Feb. 20–23 —sportsexpos.com

PARTY SAFARI PHOENIXParty Safari, the Phoenix Zoo’s new block party-style event designed for kids of all ages, is going to be the most unique fundraiser in the Valley! Get ready for live musical entertainment, exclusive animal encounters, Wild West adventures, farm festivities, free peddle boat rides, a kids’ dance party, a raffle with family-friendly prize packages and much more. Guests may enjoy kid-friendly fare from 30 Valley restaurants and beverage purveyors, all while supporting the Phoenix Zoo. Feb. 22 —phoenixzoo.org

THE CAROLYN EYNON SINGERS: AMERICAN SPIRIT RED, WHITE AND YOU! PEORIABroadway music from Chess, 1776, The Civil War and West Side Story, and composers George M. Cohan, Stephen Foster, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Neil Diamond. There will be a traditional patriotic sing-along with an Armed Services Honor Guard. Songs include “Tenting on the Old Camp Ground,” “In Flanders Fields,” “Tell my Father,” “Anthem,” Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy” and other Swing music, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and other favorite patriotic tunes.Feb. 22 —theaterworks.org

SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SEDONAAcademy Award winners, up-and-comers and old friends will complement and enhance the week-long experience surrounding the 145 films to be screened at the 19th Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Feb. 22–Mar. 2 —sedonafilmfestival.com

FOUNTAIN HILLS GREAT FAIR FOUNTAIN HILLSThis will be another world-class gathering of artists. The festival will showcase an assortment of jewelry, paintings, pottery, photography, sculptures and so much more! Feb. 21–23 —fountainhillschamber.com

LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS APACHE JUNCTIONThree days of professional rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite, attracting thousands of spectators.Feb. 21–23 —lostdutchmandays.org

CHANDLER CLASSIC CAR AND HOT ROD SHOW CHANDLERThe Chandler Classic Car and Hot Rod Show was founded in 2003 by the late Jerry Biondi and Maury Williamson, owners of the Country Clipper Barber Shop located in the Chandler Historic Downtown area. Feb. 22 —chandlercarshow.com

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CONCERTSPREMIER VENUES

3 DOORS DOWN ACOUSTICJan. 233doorsdown.com

CHIPPENDALESFeb. 8chippendales.com

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPAFeb. 11zappaplayszappa.com

DWEEZIL ZAPPA GUITAR MASTERCLASSFeb. 11dweezilzappa.com

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCKFeb. 12engelbert.com

COMERICA THEATRE PHOENIX400 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 —livenation.com

DOLLY PARTON Jan. 28dollyparton.com

THE FRESH BEAT BAND LIVE IN CONCERT Jan. 30freshbeatbandlive.com

LIVE NATION/STATESIDE PRESENT - YOUNG THE GIANT: MIND OVER MATTER TOUR Feb. 12youngthegiant.com

NPR’S WAIT WAIT DON’T TELL ME Feb. 13npr.org

ASU GAMMAGE TEMPE1200 South Forest Ave. Tempe, AZ 85287—asugammage.com

MAMMA MIA!Through Jan. 5mamma-mia.com

PETER AND THE STARCATCHERJan. 14-19peterandthestarcatcher.com

THE WIZARD OF OZFeb. 4-9wizardofozthemusical.com

PLAYING FOR PEACEFeb. 15applehill.org

BLUE MAN GROUPFeb. 25-Mar. 2blueman.com

CELEBRITY THEATRE PHOENIX440 North 32nd St. Phoenix AZ 85008 —celebritytheatre.com

JOHN EDWARDJan. 10johnedward.net

MICHAEL W. SMITHJan. 11michaelwsmith.com

TYGA (YMCMB)Jan. 17tygasworld.com

JACKIE EVANCHOJan. 18jackieevancho.com

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PIXIES Feb. 24pixiesmusic.com

FOX THEATRE TUCSON17 W. Congress St. Tucson, AZ 85701 —foxtucsontheatre.org

SECOND CITYJan. 17secondcity.com

OUTLAW COUNTRYJan. 23siriusxm.com

COLIN QUINNJan. 24colinquinnunconstitutional.com

TUCSON CHAMBER ARTISTS 10TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE EVENTJan. 31tucsonchamberartists.org

FOUR LADSFeb. 13thefourlads.com

CHRIS MANN IN CONCERTFeb. 15chrismannmusic.com

B.B. KINGFeb. 18bbking.com

PAULA POUNDSTONEFeb. 22paulapoundstone.com

JOBING.COM ARENA GLENDALE9400 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305 —jobingarena.com

JOEL OSTEENJan. 3joelosteen.com

NITRO CIRCUS LIVE!Jan. 24nitrocircus.com

DEMI LOVATOFeb. 15demilovato.com

PHOENIX SYMPHONY PHOENIXOne N. First St. Ste. 200 Phoenix, AZ 85004—phoenixsymphony.org

BRAVO BROADWAYJan. 1-5tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5Jan. 9-10tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

MEET THE ARTIST LUNCHEON: JOANN FALLETTA & YOLANDA KONDONASSISJan. 10tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

BRIAN STOKES MITCHELLJan. 17-18tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

MATTHEW MORRISONJan. 25tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTOJan. 31-Feb. 1tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

THE BARBRA STREISAND SONGBOOKFeb. 7, 9tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

TRIO GALAFeb. 22tickets.phoenixsymphony.org

PHOENIX THEATRE PHOENIX100 E. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —phoenixtheatre.com

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’Jan. 22-Feb. 16phoenixtheatre.com/events/aint-misbehavin

TRIBESJan. 30-Feb. 16phoenixtheatre.com/events/tribes

US AIRWAYS CENTER PHOENIX201 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 —usairwayscenter.com

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER!Jan. 8-12disneyonice.com

THE ROADSHOWJan. 18theroadshowtour.com

GEORGE STRAIT ANNOUNCES FINAL PHOENIX SHOWFeb. 7georgestrait.com

GLOBETROTTERS RETURNING TO PHOENIXFeb. 9harlemglobetrotters.com

IMAGINE DRAGONS INTO THE NIGHT TOURFeb. 17imaginedragonsmusic.com

MILEY CYRUSFeb. 27mileycyrus.com


SPORTING EVENTSARIZONA TEAMS

@ Chicago BullsTue., Jan. 7 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Minnesota TimberwolvesWed., Jan. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Memphis GrizzliesFri., Jan. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Detroit PistonsSat., Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m.

@ New York KnicksMon., Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Vs. L.A. LakersWed., Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Dallas MavericksFri., Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Denver NuggetsSun., Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Indiana PacersWed., Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Washington WizardsFri., Jan. 24 at 6:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Cleveland CavaliersSun., Jan. 26 at 6:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ Philadelphia 76ersMon., Jan. 27 at 5:00 p.m.

@ Milwaukee BucksWed., Jan. 29 at 6:00 p.m.

PHOENIX COYOTES HOCKEYVs. Columbus Blue JacketsThu., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Philadelphia FlyersSat., Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Calgary FlamesTue., Jan. 7 at 8:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Minnesota WildThu., Jan. 9 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Anaheim DucksSat., Jan. 11 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

@ Winnipeg JetsMon., Jan. 13 at 6:00 p.m.

@ St. Louis BluesTue., Jan. 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. Vancouver CanucksThu., Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. New Jersey DevilsSat., Jan. 18 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Toronto Maple LeafsMon., Jan. 20 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Calgary FlamesWed., Jan. 22 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

@ Edmonton OilersFri., Jan. 24 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Vancouver CanucksSun., Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

@ Los Angeles KingsTue., Jan. 28 at 8:00 p.m.

@ Vs. Buffalo SabresThu., Jan. 30 at 8:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsSat., Feb. 1 at 6:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Dallas StarsTue., Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

Vs. Chicago BlackhawksFri., Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m.Jobing.com Arena

@ Dallas StarsSat., Feb. 8 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Winnipeg JetsThu., Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m.

@ Colorado AvalancheFri., Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m.

PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL

Vs. Memphis GrizzliesThu., Jan. 2 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs, Milwaukee BucksSat., Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

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@ Indiana PacersThu., Jan. 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Vs. Charlotte BobcatsMon., Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Chicago BullsTue., Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ Houston RocketsWed., Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Golden State WarriorsSat., Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Miami HeatTue., Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

@ Denver NuggetsTue., Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Boston CelticsWed., Feb. 19 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. San Antonio SpursFri., Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Houston RocketsSun., Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesTue., Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

Vs. New Orleans PelicansFri., Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m.US Airways Center

ASU BASKETBALLVs. WashingtonSun., Jan. 2 at 6:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

Vs. Washington StateThu., Jan. 5 at 4:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

@ USCSun., Jan. 9 at 8:00 p.m.

@ UCLAThu., Jan. 12 at 6:00 p.m.

@ ArizonaThu., Jan. 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Vs. UtahSat., Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

Vs. ColoradoWed., Jan. 25 at 5:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

@ CaliforniaSat., Jan. 29 at 9:00 p.m.

@ StandfordSat., Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Vs. Oregon StateThu., Feb. 6 at 9:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

Vs. ArizonaFri., Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

@ ColoradoWed., Feb. 19 at 9:00 p.m.

@ UtahSun., Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m.

Vs. StandfordWed., Feb. 26 at 9:00 p.m.Wells Fargo Arena

UofA BASKETBALLVs. Washington StateThu., Jan. 2 at 8:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

Vs. WashingtonSat., Jan. 4 at 12:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

@ UCLAThu., Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m.

@ USCFri., Jan. 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Vs. Arizona StateSun., Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

Vs. ColoradoThu., Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

Vs. UtahSun., Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

@ StandfordWed., Jan. 29 at 7:00 p.m.

@ CaliforniaSat., Feb. 1 at 8:30 p.m.

Vs. OregonThu., Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

Vs. Oregon StateSun., Feb, 9 at 5:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

@ Arizona StateFri., Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

@ UtahWed., Feb. 19 at 8:00 p.m.

@ ColoradoSat., Feb. 22 at TBA

Vs. CaliforniaThu., Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m.McKale Memorial Center

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

THE GREY CUPOn November 24, 2013, The Saskatchewan Rough Riders defeated the eastern champions, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 45-23 in the Canadian Football League’s 101st Grey Cup Championship at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan, in front of a hometown sell-out crowd.

Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Jock Sanders is tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Kevin Scott during the first quarter of the CFL Grey Cup.

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