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Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 28, 2007
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David Moskowitz is in for Susan Bitter Smith this week. "Mosky" as we are fond of calling him has an exciting project he is working on. He has submitted three songs to the "American Idol" song contest. He talks about his songs and we'll let you have a sneak previw of the one that most of his friends say has the best chance of making to the finals. Listen to who we hope will be the next Arizona "American Idol" songwriter.

Greg Patterson, The Espresso Pundit calls it the Renzi Frenzi. Listen to why he things one of our Congressmen may be toast.

Jody Owen from "The Space You're In" has more tips on staying organized. This week she talks about goal setting.

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian and director of Southwest studies and Scottsdale Community College, has "Trimbles Tales". This week: "Horse Thief ".

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian, has the conclusion of "Horse Thief ".

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish says Apache Lake has some problems with algae bloom.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy says that liquid seaweed really can be a great thing for your garden.

Greg Patterson, The Espresso Pundit is back this week with the skinny on the McCain bid for the presidency. Greg says that while the Senator's poll numbers may be off it may be very misleading in the states where it counts.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" says it is warm enough now to water in the evening and over night. Listen to her watering tips and save water and money, too.

 Dean Wegner Arizona's leading mortgage expert from Team Dean tells us where to start especially if you are a first time home buyer. He says young people should get a home as soon as possible.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone tells us where to look for Mars and Uranus in the gorgeous nighttime sky.

Doug Nintzel, the public information officer from ADOT has the details on the last of this round of meetings of the transportation board and why the rubberized asphalt installation may affect your travel.

"The Herb Lady" returns with this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe it is a "twofer". Mint sugar and spearmint sugar butter.Pineapple Cucumber Salad.

Listen to this week's Arizona's Most Wanted is Garren Poocha.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 21, 2007
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The Home and Landscape Show returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds and Alexandria Klein stops by to tell us what to expect at one of the most fun shows of the year!

Doug Nintzel, the public information officer from ADOT is on the road this week, but loyally reports in to give us an important update on the East Valley portion of U.S. 60 and the Williams Gateway Freeway under planning.

Greg Patterson, The Espresso Pundit handicaps the Republican presidential race and shares his thoughts on Mc Cain, Thompson, Gingrich and Guliani.

Jody Owen from "The Space You're In" takes a trip to the garden but not for gardening tips. She has cleaning and organizing tips.

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian and director of Southwest studies and Scottsdale Community College, has "Trimbles Tales". This week: "Boulder or Hoover Dam".

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian, has the conclusion of ""Boulder or Hoover Dam".

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish starts to muscle in on Ed's weather territory when he tells us what the early snow melt in the high country means for game and fish.

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy says it has warmed up enough to tell us about planting warm weather crops.

Have you ever had an encounter with your homeowners association? Have you had a fine or a lien put on your house? Rauni Marsh is a Home Owners Advocate and she gives us a report on a Senate Bill that could change how some of your "neighbors" treat you. Listen to what you can do in this exclusive in depth report: "Neighbors or Nazis?"

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone tells us about National Astronomy Day and the upcoming Lyrid Meteor Shower.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" loves mint. In fact she loves it so much she is convinced there is a "Mint for Everyone".

Susan Bitter Smith is at the Arizona Town Hall and tells us about this Arizona tradition and what they are working on this year.

"The Herb Lady" returns with this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe it is Mint Pineapple Cucumber Salad.

Listen to this week's Arizona's Most Wanted. Alan Carter is still on the lam after over a year of searching. List ne and check out his picture to see if you can help.

Listen also for details on how to get free tickets to the Home and Landscape Show and we have more info on our free Stargazing coming up May 12th.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 14, 2007
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Can we call it a real estate collapse? Long-time realtor Sue Klima stops by to give us her take on the real estate boom gone bust and what to expect the rest of this year.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT says it may have an important impact on your community or your commute. He tells us about some of the projects in ADOT's Five Year Plan.

Greg Patterson, The Espresso Pundit talks about the Valerie Plame affair and how Scooter Libby too the fall for it.

Jody Owen from "The Space You're In" reminds us it is time to be thinking about vacations and she has some tips to get us started.

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian and director of Southwest studies and Scottsdale Community College, has "Trimbles Tales". This week: "George Warren".

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian, has the conclusion of "George Warren".

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy doesn't use traditional chemicals in his organic garden, but he has some "chemical" substitutes to tell us about this week.

Are you a weather nut? Do you know a weather nut? The National Weather Service in Phoenix may want your assistance. According to meteorologist Steve Sipple, they could use a few more pairs of "weather eyes". He tells us where and how to find out more.

Tony LaConte, Stargazing for Everyone takes a listeners question this week: "Where is the Milky Way?"  Dean Wegner Arizona's leading mortgage expert from Team Dean tells us when the best time is to get a loan. Plus if you have a loan you are worried about he will give you a free loan checkup.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has been out in the herb garden and she stops by to share with us Mexican tarragon and scented marigolds.Catherine, "The Herb Lady" has this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe. This week it is Beer and Oatmeal with dill.

Listen to this week's Arizona's Most Wanted. Thomas Gorrell has been convicted of burglary, larceny and bank fraud and is now on the loose. The U.S. Marshals have details on this week's fugitive.


Click here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastClick here for the Arizona Almanac PodcastApril 7, 2007
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Jody Owen from "The Space You're In" asks: "Why Are We So Busy?" She then has suggestions for bringing some sanity back to our daily schedules.

Doug Nintzel, ADOT says that you have more time to weigh in on what the Board of Transportation is going to do for the next five years.

Greg Patterson, The Espresso Pundit in his famous style says: "What was Your First Clue"?

Jody Owen from "The Space You're In" returns for her regular weekly segment with some summer suggestions.

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian and director of Southwest studies and Scottsdale Community College, has "Trimbles Tales". This week: "Arizona's Fickled Rivers".

Marshall Trimble, Arizona's Official State Historian, has the conclusion of "Arizona's Fickled Rivers".

Rory Aikens, Arizona Game and Fish tells us about the upcoming Game and Fish sponsored "Trailblazer Adventure Day".

Dave Owens, the Garden Guy says that some insects are the good guys and he tells us which ones do the most good in our garden.

Dean Wegner from Team Dean has a free mortgage check up for the asking and says you really should get your mortgage check out if you have a loan from the mortgage company that went bankrupt this week.

Tony LaConte from Stargazing for Everyone with Venus and the seven sisters in our Arizona sky.

Dean Wegner from Team Dean says that some may qualify for a "Zero Down" home loan and he tells us what to do to find out.

Catherine, "The Herb Lady" continues her series on what to plant in the herb garden this time of year.

Mark Bierner, the director of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum has a wrap up of what's coming up in the next few weeks at the Arboretum.

"The Herb Lady" returns with this week's Arizona Almanac Greatest Recipe and she has some great grillin' partners.

Listen to this week's Arizona's Most Wanted. Alberto Fragosa kidnapped his kids and they are all still missing.


   

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