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I am a young and ambitious author/writer/blogger/poet and also am a professional musician. I currently work from home for some of the largest websites, magazines and publishing companies in the world, writing articles, blogs, advertising copy, press-releases, guides, e-books, books and site-content.
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.jpg "All-beef or Pork—the Best Hotdog Places in Phoenix")
All-beef or Pork—the Best Hotdog Places in Phoenix
Baseball, fanfare and hotdog stands are all tantamount to epic portions of American history. Hotdogs first gained their domineering food appeal in the US in the early 1900’s and ever since then we all have been hooked on their flavorful fare. Americans consume more hotdogs than anywhere else in the world and quite often you will actually hear or read about hotdog eating contests, where the winners take home a hefty cash prize and a full stomach. If you find yourself in the beautiful, stretchi...
.jpg "An Arizona Band’s Guide to Booking Shows at Clubs in & Around Phoenix")
An Arizona Band’s Guide to Booking Shows at Clubs in & Around Phoenix
Making it in the music industry is a feat that is surely second-to-none in today’s topsy turvy world. While this does not necessarily mean that you can not make it, or that there is no hope, it does mean that you have to hit the ground running with full force and keep your chin up high. It means that you will experience plenty of let down that will coincide with your successes. But for the avid protagonist there are ways to get that band of yours booked at so many different venues you might f...
.jpg "A Single Man's Guide on Where to Find the Most Beautiful Women in Arizona")
A Single Man's Guide on Where to Find the Most Beautiful Women in Arizona
Arizona has plenty of very beautiful and very attractive single women. Just to clarify, I am happily married, but like most men, this does not mean I do not know beauty when I see it. I have been all over the valley and quite often I hear single friends talking about the best places to find the hottest women in the state. So much so that I was intrigued enough to write this guide. So for all of you single and looking men out there who do not know where the hot girls hang out in Arizona—you do...
.jpg "A Stingy-person’s Guide to Thrift-store Shopping in Phoenix")
A Stingy-person’s Guide to Thrift-store Shopping in Phoenix
Ever since the 60’s, when thrift stores really started to become popular, there has been a rash of newer thrift stores opening all over the country. Then along came Ebay.com—the monster auction site—and people began to clamber into thrift stores in hopes of uncovering some heirlooms or treasures that they could later auction off online for hefty returns. These days there are still thrift stores aplenty in most cities in the US. People come from all over the place to peruse their way throu...
.jpg "Band Practice Got your Neighbors in a Hustle? Great Rehearsal Studios in AZ!")
Band Practice Got your Neighbors in a Hustle? Great Rehearsal Studios in AZ!
All bands can relate to the fact that when they rehearse it can tend to get pretty darn loud. This is because you have several high wattage cabinets, a full drum kit and typically a PA system all competing against each other. Many bands are known as garage bands and tend to rehearse in their garages. Most of these musical groups fail to adequately soundproof their garages or home rehearsal spaces, which cause a good deal of their sound to leak into the neighborhood. In many cases the neighbor...
.jpg "Baseball Spring Training in Arizona—Where you can Catch all of the Games")
Baseball Spring Training in Arizona—Where you can Catch all of the Games
The desert state of Arizona boasts the Grand Canyon—one of the Wonders of the World—however this is not the only reason that people venture to this state every year around spring time. Arizona happens to host one of the best spring training leagues in the country, where ten of the Major League Baseball teams head to the valley to complete two months of spring training, prior to the start of the next baseball season. All of the teams play against each other in a preseason league that has b...
.jpg "Best Parks to Enjoy a Picnic in Arizona")
Best Parks to Enjoy a Picnic in Arizona
Nothing screams romance more than inviting your date out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon under the sky on a picnic. A sort of getaway if you will. One where you can both enjoy each others company and a delicious meal in a romantic setting that veers coyly away from the sometimes hectic and loud environment of a local restaurant. Nothing says you enjoy romancing more then by feeding your sweetheart a ripe cherry underneath the shade of a tree at your favorite picnic spot. Arizona happens to hav...
.jpg "Best Places to Get Teppanyaki in the Greater Phoenix Area")
Best Places to Get Teppanyaki in the Greater Phoenix Area
When you are in the mood for Asian food but want to break away from the traditional Chinese restaurant or Sushi bar, there are few options. But one of these few options happens to be a Teppanyaki restaurant—where you can watch as master and very skilled chefs prepare a meal before your very eyes over rising flames. All while demonstrating flare by tossing around the cooking utensils and somehow catching them. Most chefs that prepare these meals have undergone years of training and practicing ...
.jpg "Best Sport Bars to Catch a Game in Scottsdale")
Best Sport Bars to Catch a Game in Scottsdale
The fine city of Scottsdale, Arizona, may not host any major league professional sports teams, but that does not mean that we do not know how to appreciate them. Much like any other city, Scottsdale has its own fair share of great sports bars. Unfortunately they also have plenty of cruddy sports bars. Being the avid sports fan that I am, there is not a sports bar in this city that I have not been to at least on one occasion. So without ado—these are the best sports bars to catch a game, a bee...
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Best Xbox 360 Video Games of 2007/2008
Calling of you hopelessly addicted video game chumps, such as myself; I have compiled a list of the top eight video games of 2007/2008 for the Xbox 360 video game console. These games are by far the best for a number of obvious reasons, including being named Games of the Year, as well as selling more copies than any of the other games released. Check the magazines, they agree with me wholeheartedly. If you ever found yourself wondering what are the best games currently available for the Xbox ...
.jpg "Breakfast or Brunch—the Four Best Places to dine in Scottsdale!")
Breakfast or Brunch—the Four Best Places to dine in Scottsdale!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so they say. Just ask anybody you know where the best breakfast spots to eat are in their city and I am certain they will have plenty of places to tell you about. The same is true for Scottsdale, Arizona. This decadent city has plenty to offer the early-rising hungry person. If you find yourself in the Valley of the Sun, and you are early-to-rise, make sure you check out some of these great morning eateries, they are of the very best that th...
.jpg "Chandler offers Some of the Best Asian Fare in Arizona")
Chandler offers Some of the Best Asian Fare in Arizona
The smaller and bustling city of Chandler, Arizona is one that is full of brand-new shopping complexes, a huge shopping mall and seemingly a million other little places that are being constructed every day. Chandler is most known for being a soccer-mom city of the middle-class. It should come then as no surprise that this quaint city plays host to some pretty damn good Asian food restaurants. Another thing to note about Chandler is that it holds a vast majority of Asian population in Ariz...
.jpg "Cheeseburgers, French-fries and Milkshakes—which places offer the best in AZ?")
Cheeseburgers, French-fries and Milkshakes—which places offer the best in AZ?
Aside from America’s favorite pastime of major league baseball, our other pastime happens to be found with tasty, meaty, cheesy burgers and the millions of different ways that we have configured to make them. Like hotdogs, cheeseburgers and burgers are the quintessential American food. Just go anywhere in the continental US and you will able to catch a burger. In fact, most restaurants serve burgers even if they are not burger joints, all to appease the ever so present demand by their custome...
.jpg "Eight Annual Festivals that are Must-See in Arizona")
Eight Annual Festivals that are Must-See in Arizona
There are so many things to see and do when in the hot desert state of Arizona that is actually rather surprising when one thinks about it. In fact, Arizona happens to hostsome of the best festivals in the country. Festivals that draw hundreds of thousands of people from around the Southwest each and ever year to partake in, and many of these festivals are signature only to Arizona. If you are looking to attend some of the best festivals in the US—then make sure to read this guide detailing t...
.jpg "Enjoy the Perfect Three-day Vacation in Arizona")
Enjoy the Perfect Three-day Vacation in Arizona
The beautiful state of Arizona welcomes you. A Wild West influenced part of the country that has plenty to offer the anxious and excited visitor. When in AZ there is just so much that you can see and do that the list is seemingly never-ending. However, for the sake of this guide I have boiled it down to the top three destinations for a short vacation. If you are planning on making a trip down the “Cowboy Road” in the near future—this guide will show you where to stay, where to eat, and what t...
.jpg "Forget Ice Cream—the best Gelato Parlors in Arizona")
Forget Ice Cream—the best Gelato Parlors in Arizona
The old timeless saying about ice cream is totally true, we all freaking scream for some. But that old saying fails to acclimate to the more modernized version of ice cream, those being frozen custards and their likenesses. So while ice cream’s frothy, sugary and chilly aperture might make us all scream in delight for it—or because we got a headache from eating it too fast—gelato is also ice cream’s arch nemesis. When you live in a searing desert that can display scorching days of 110 degrees...
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Funny Internet Animal Videos: Part One
Ever since the early 1950s—and in some cases even earlier—viewers have enjoyed watching funny animal videos. So why should the present day be any different? However, unlike the funny animal videos of the past, which typically involved monkeys that were dressed up with horrible voice-overs, the funny animal videos of today allude to anything and everything in between. It seems for certain, indeed, that the invention of the portable camera has allowed us to find more funny animal videos then ev...
.jpg "Get Your Dance On! At The: Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Mesa, Arizona")
Get Your Dance On! At The: Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Mesa, Arizona
There are so many different reasons to get your dance on! Some people choose to get dancing lessons because they are just simply bored and wish to get out of the house and experience the invigoration that is dancing. Others—most often married couples—choose to get dancing lessons as a way to do something productive together, sometimes as a way to spice up a marriage or even bring some life back into their relationship. And yet others choose to get dancing lessons because they are looking to m...
.jpg "Go on the Best Dates in AZ—Three Novel and Creative Guides")
Go on the Best Dates in AZ—Three Novel and Creative Guides
Many people will happily admit that they are indeed romantics. However when it actually comes time to think of that perfect romantic date, many of us are left rubbing our chins. But this does not mean that there are not plenty of romantic date ideas out there, it just means that we are left to think them up. After dwelling in the Valley of the Sun for the better part of fifteen years, and being married for most of that time, I have been able to successfully devise several dating guides; ones ...
.jpg "Got a Sweet-Tooth? Here are the best Ice Cream Parlors in Scottsdale")
Got a Sweet-Tooth? Here are the best Ice Cream Parlors in Scottsdale
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This age-old statement always rings true in my mind when I am suddenly fitted with a craving for creamy, sugary, chocolate goodness. Of course we all get cravings for ice cream from time to time, even if they occur in the middle of the night and have us spooning from the freezer in our pajamas. So it makes even more sense that with my current sweet tooth addiction that I know where the best ice cream parlors are in Scottsdale.
.jpg "Got the Blues? The Best Blues Bars in Phoenix")
Got the Blues? The Best Blues Bars in Phoenix
If you grew up with the musical backgrounds that I did, then you also love the blues like I do. After performing in a live blues/rock band for several years in and around the state of Arizona, I was able to learn what the best blues clubs were and where they are located, and why they are the best blues clubs in the state. Contrary to what many may think, Phoenix, Arizona actually has some great blues clubs, albeit some of them are tiny and a little bit of a hole-in-the-wall, but that just mak...
.jpg "Great Cheap Eats in and Around Scottsdale, Arizona!")
Great Cheap Eats in and Around Scottsdale, Arizona!
The fact of the matter is that we all have to eat to stay nourished and full of energy, effectively tackling the many obstacles presented to us every day. However, most of us tend to be on a daily budget which only leaves so much left over for food. Since we all can not dine in style like millionaires and their cohorts, the rest of us are left to find places to grub at that won’t empty out our bank accounts in one foul swoop. With this in mind I was prompted to create a guide about cheap e...
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Greek Food Restaurants in Arizona that will make you say, “Opa!”
It seems that the last thing that you would expect a “Wild West” themed state to offer is an excellent and wide variety of great Greek food restaurants. The truth be known, Arizona actually happens to have some really damn good Greek eateries. No matter what part of the state that you find yourself in, there are always plenty of authentic and genuine Greek food restaurants that pride themselves on excellent prices, exceptional service and of course, freaking great Greek food! If you find your...
.jpg "Guide to the Best Live Music Venues in Tempe, AZ")
Guide to the Best Live Music Venues in Tempe, AZ
Welcome to the beautiful, hip, young and happening city of Tempe, Arizona—host to one of the largest college campuses in the country: Arizona State University. Tempe has forever and a day been at the forefront of the burgeoning live music scene in Arizona. A music scene that was once daft but is now comparable to other live music hotspots such as Austin, Texas and Seattle, Washington. Tempe surely can hold its own when it comes to offering its visitors some of the best live local bands and ve...
.jpg "Guide to the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway")
Guide to the Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway
Every year in early November, the fifth largest city in the nation braces itself for thousands of visitors that come into town to take part in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, hosted at Phoenix International Raceway. As the pro circuit racing events make their way across the United States, Phoenix is just one stop of many for the pro NASCAR racers, striving to win it all as they compete on many different courses. This year, the Checker Auto Parts 500 takes place on November 9th, preceded by ...
.jpg "Hilarious Internet Videos that will make you Laugh-out-loud: Part One")
Hilarious Internet Videos that will make you Laugh-out-loud: Part One
The wonderfully exciting and both frightening world of the internet is certainly upon us. In the past all we had to drive our comedic cravings was reruns on TV and comedy specials, not to mention videos that you could rent from time to time that were also funny. But, with the advent of popular video file sharing websites, like Youtube.com and others, the world of comedy just got a whole lot better. Now all us bored folks at home have to do is click on our internet browsers and a world of amat...
.jpg "Hilarious Internet Videos that will make you Laugh-out-loud: Part Two")
Hilarious Internet Videos that will make you Laugh-out-loud: Part Two
I finally have gotten around to making the part two of my laugh-out-loud internet video series. Unlike the last guide, however, this one will feature videos that are just as funny, but less heard of. Many of the videos that I featured in my last guide were very watched on the popular websites. But these are far removed from those lists of numbered popularity. So kick back, watch, laugh and enjoy…see you in Part Three!
.jpg "How to pull off the Perfect Date in Scottsdale, Arizona: Part One")
How to pull off the Perfect Date in Scottsdale, Arizona: Part One
For most single folks out there who are involved in the dating scene, there is one thing that I am sure that you will all agree with me upon: the dating scene is the very eminence of cliché. By that I mean, why is it always just dinner and a movie, or other seemingly redundant aspects? So the intentions I have put forth here for this guide is to take the cliché away from common dating, while still sticking to the guns of redundancy. Here are two novel date ideas for those dwelling in Scottsda...
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How to pull off the Perfect Date in Scottsdale, Arizona: Part Two
The wonderfully exciting city of Scottsdale, Arizona, boasts many nightlife facets that are virtually not found anywhere else in the country. With the exception of a few other key cities, namely New York and Los Angeles, Scottsdale is rightfully known as having one of the hottest nightlife’s in the country. And, in accordance with this hot nightlife, Scottsdale also has a hopping single's scene. But, many of us men fail to often realize that our dates may just want a little bit more for th...
.jpg "How to Start a Successful Rock Band in Arizona")
How to Start a Successful Rock Band in Arizona
The music scene in Arizona can be fun and trying at times, especially for those who are looking to put together a new band. I have been in five bands in Arizona and am deeply involved in the process of putting together my sixth band. This guide will show you how to do it step-by-step. I also have included several other guides as well as anything that you could ever need to know to be a successful band in the Desert State.
.jpg "How to Win in Dynasty Mode in NCAA 2008")
How to Win in Dynasty Mode in NCAA 2008
Ah yes, the wonderful world of video games can both entertain us and make our significant others miss spending time with us. But for those of you who are just too addicted to put that controller down, this guide is just for you. That is if you like college football. I have been playing the NCAA football franchise game by EA Sports for years. After having successfully mastered the newest version, 2008, I realized how many of my friends and fellow gamers struggled to build a successful dynasty....
.jpg "Latte or Espresso—Four Best Non-franchise Coffeehouses in Central AZ!")
Latte or Espresso—Four Best Non-franchise Coffeehouses in Central AZ!
Have you ever tried clambering out of bed in the morning and realized that you were out of coffee. You know that last minute horrible feeling when you open up the pantry cupboard and go, “Damn, forgot coffee at the store last time I was there!” Then you suffer through your commute to work and get there groggy, tired and irritable. Well if you feel this way in the morning then join the club. Many of us are coffee freaks! What I am sick and tired of is massive coffee house chains dominating ...
.jpg "Lead Singer’s Guide to Auditioning for & Attracting a new Band")
Lead Singer’s Guide to Auditioning for & Attracting a new Band
The world of being a lead singer and a front man for a band is a tough and unforgiving one at best. Seemingly in par with the harsh nature of the music industry as a whole, those who are avidly seeking a new band, especially vocalists, come under much fire when they choose to embark on such endeavors. However, this does not mean that finding a band for the seeking vocalist is impossible; it just means that you have to constantly have your guard up, be conscious of your image, have a presentab...
.jpg "Let’s Get Fishy! The Best Seafood Restaurants in Scottsdale")
Let’s Get Fishy! The Best Seafood Restaurants in Scottsdale
Most people enjoy eating seafood, whether they are cooking it up at home or they are going out to eat. Seafood has many facets to it that are attractive to the hungry person. You can choose to dine on sushi and shellfish, or a grilled variety of your favorite finned and gilled sea swimmer. There are literally millions of different ways to prepare most kinds of fish, and in turn thousands of different restaurants that all offer their brand of seafood recipes. For this and so many other reasons...
.jpg "Love that New Haircut—the Best World-class Salons that Scottsdale has to Offer!")
Love that New Haircut—the Best World-class Salons that Scottsdale has to Offer!
We are what we eat and we are our hair! Being a long-haired, rocker-boy myself, unlike many other men, I can certainly appreciate a great hair salon. Especially after having many a terrible experience from going to the wrong hair salon. Most of us have experienced a bad haircut from time to time, and there is nothing worse than feeling like you look horrible to dampen your day. The worst part of all is that you are stuck with that shoddy haircut for months—until it slowly and painstakingly gr...
.jpg "Meat Lover’s Guide to Barbequing in Phoenix")
Meat Lover’s Guide to Barbequing in Phoenix
You grill, I grill, and we all grill the steak kill. Literally. Well chicken, shrimp, fish and ribs are all winners too in my book. But when you come to the desert valley that is Phoenix, Arizona, it will be helpful to have a meat lover’s guide to grilling in the desert. That is, unless you are an herbivore. But for all those canine using, meat eating, BBQ loving freaks out there like me—we all know that there is never any real substitute for saucy and barbequed treats. So without ado, here i...
.jpg "Pasta, Veal and Meatballs—the very Best Italian Restaurants in Scottsdale")
Pasta, Veal and Meatballs—the very Best Italian Restaurants in Scottsdale
It seems that everywhere you go in the US there are plenty of great Italian restaurants to dine in. The same is true in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, where there are some very fine Italian bistros that just scream elegance and perfection. I am not talking about your standard fare Italian eatery either. What I am talking about is fine eating, Italian-style, at it’s very best! If you crave a great pasta and saucy meal as often as I do, let me direct to you the very best-of-the-best that Scotts...
.jpg "Remove Those Smelly Odors Once and For All!")
Remove Those Smelly Odors Once and For All!
Let’s face it, life can be smelly! Our homes can stink from our pets, our feet can stink from our shoes, and our fridges can stink from our food going bad. All these stinks aside, there are plenty of other nasty smells that can occupy our noses and tangle our brain waves as we go about our busy days. But there is a solution for this smell confounded superlative: that solution being that you need a good odor zapping product to terminate these unwanted smells so that you can go on and enjoy a f...
.jpg "Saloons and Spittoons—Arizona has Some Great Cowboy Bars!")
Saloons and Spittoons—Arizona has Some Great Cowboy Bars!
Saloons, spittoons and Wild West shootouts all compliment the fine history of the great state of Arizona. Even though you will rarely find a spittoon at any bar or saloon in the state, much less a real cowboy shootout, what you will find is plenty of the best cowboy bars in the nation. Arizona has some really nifty cowboy spots that hail as the best-of-the-best, hands down. If you are looking to experience all the history and horse-hailed flare that this great western state has to offer—use t...
.jpg "Shop Until you Drop in High-class Scottsdale, AZ")
Shop Until you Drop in High-class Scottsdale, AZ
Who doesn’t like to go out and enjoy shopping while spending some money on things that we like? Everybody likes to shop from time to time even if there are those of us out there who like to shop more than others. And then there are those people who can not shop enough and are quite frequently seen buying up everything in sight. The beautiful desert city of Scottsdale, Arizona, has much to offer the shopping lover in all of us. Featuring many world class shopping malls that have so many great ...
.jpg "Solo Performers Get Ready! Where to Find the Best Open-Mics in Arizona")
Solo Performers Get Ready! Where to Find the Best Open-Mics in Arizona
In the ever so great tradition of celebrating artistic expression, does fondly come forth the open mic night. If you have never had the pleasure of attending an open mic night, let me bring you up to par. These are small time and free, live musical events which are typically hosted by smaller venues, clubs, bars and coffee shops; predominantly coffee shops. Usually there is a small PA system and a few microphones which are provided by the establishment. Anybody can play, all they have to do i...
.jpg "Suds in Style—the Top Breweries in Scottsdale Arizona!")
Suds in Style—the Top Breweries in Scottsdale Arizona!
For many people there is nothing more enjoyable then drinking some fine suds with your best buds. Arizona happens to host many great breweries which are well-known throughout the state for brewing some of the finest lagers, ales and beers to be had. Many of these locally breweries have produced such fine products over the years that you can actually find their bottled beers in many local supermarkets as well as other chains around the southwest. An avid beer drinker myself, I have had the ple...
.jpg "Take a Slice of That—the Best Pizza Joints in Phoenix!")
Take a Slice of That—the Best Pizza Joints in Phoenix!
All Arizonans know that while we greatly enjoy the standard American, Westernized fair of spicy foods and avocado omelets, we are still like any other Americans—we love pizza! With that being said, Phoenix actually happens to offer some pretty darn good pizza joints. From the old-time Chicago pizza bistros to the thematic and extravagant New York style Italian joints—AZ has it all when it comes to great pizza! I have summed down what I believe to be the best four pizza joints in AZ for you in...
.jpg "The Best of Arizona Steakhouses—Hands Down!")
The Best of Arizona Steakhouses—Hands Down!
The American passion for steak is very apparent in the many steak and chop houses that fill our cities. But in the Wild West (Arizona) slaughterhouses and cattle ranches still decorate much of the valley. In turn, this provides for some of the best and freshest cuts of steak available, and all at the best prices because it comes locally. So it should not be surprising that outside of New York, Boston or Chicago, Phoenix rates in the top five states to go and grab a steak. I happen to be a ste...
.jpg "The Best Shisha & More at These AZ Hookah Lounges")
The Best Shisha & More at These AZ Hookah Lounges
Life in America is smoking! Quite literally, actually, and if you are not familiar with the hookah lounge craze that has been sweeping in popularity in the youth in this country let me briefly fill you in. It’s damn popular. Hookah lounges have seemingly been popping up anywhere and everywhere. As more and more people realize that they enjoy smoking the relatively harmless Shisha tobacco that really just vaporizes instead of turning into smoke. Not to mention that fact that it is entirely...
.jpg "The Five Best Street Skating Spots in Scottsdale, AZ")
The Five Best Street Skating Spots in Scottsdale, AZ
Growing up in the searing heat of the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, Arizona was a challenging aspect. The summer days were so hot that your shoes could literally melt on the sidewalk. The summer nights were so dense that you could watch the sweat and moisture condense on your shirt as you walked down the street. All of the weather fanfare aside—us kids still found plenty of things to do to occupy our time during the days we had off from school and in the evenings. My favorite pastime was street ...
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The Funniest Sports Bloopers on the Internet: Part One
If people making mistakes in front of packed stadium audiences were not funny, then there would not be so many classic sports blooper reels floating around. The fact of the matter is that sports bloopers are about as funny as they come. It does not get more embarrassing then screwing up and making an ass of yourself in front of thousands of people, not to mention on live television. I have been able to compile tons of great sports blooper internet videos found within this guide, all for your ...
.jpg "The Top Four Nightclubs in Scottsdale, and then Some!")
The Top Four Nightclubs in Scottsdale, and then Some!
Wonderful Scottsdale, Arizona is best known for its five-star resorts, golf courses and shopping. But, it also happens to be famous around the world for boasting one of the most attractive nightlife’s in the country. The clubs in Scottsdale are comparable easily to some of the best clubs found around the world. In fact, more famous DJ’s and bands perform nightly at the many high-end clubs in Scottsdale than just about anywhere else that you can go in the world. If you are looking to spend a h...
.jpg "The Very Best Sub Shops in Phoenix")
The Very Best Sub Shops in Phoenix
One of the most classic American sandwiches comes decorated in a hoagie and served with a garnishment of veggies and condiments. I am talking about none other than the submarine sandwich—a delicate array of meats and cheese, condiments and fresh veggies that offers a distinct taste like no other. Due to my hapless addiction to these meat laden veggie towers, I have had the distinct pleasure of dining and many of the sub shops in Phoenix. In the end I was able to boil it down to the top three,...
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The Video-Gamer’s Guide to Winning in Franchise Mode in Madden Football 08’
If you ask any avid video gamer who happens to also be fond of NFL Football, they will all happily admit that they play the video game, Madden NFL 2008, from time to time. Others like me, who are hopelessly addicted, play quite often. EA sports is the culprit here, for creating one of the best football games of all time, that literally has so much that you can do in it, that one never gets bored. The interface is awesome and easy to use, and the realism, the play calling and everything else a...
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Top Five Neighborhoods to Reside in Arizona
The Beautiful Sonoran Desert of Arizona welcomes many relocating people each day. There are several reasons why people are flocking in the hordes to the Canyon State. For one, Arizona offers many different neighborhoods that are both affordable and very safe to live in. Another major attraction is the many jobs that Arizona boasts, which enables people to earn high incomes and live the good life that they so desire. The combination between affordable housing, good jobs and really lavish neigh...
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Top Four Rock Climbing Spots in Phoenix, AZ
I have had the distinct pleasure and the enjoyment of growing up for a better part of my youth in sunny Arizona. The one thing that readily compliments this vast desert landscape is the great many mountains and climbing, and hiking spots throughout the state. My parents always allowed me to attend outdoor education schools while growing up and as a result I was able to join a professional climbing team and really dig my fingers into the many great rock walls that decorate AZ. After climbi...
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Viral Music Videos & Songs So Funny You Have to Share: Part One
In the past, if you wanted to see funny viral songs or music videos you had to wait with hushed anticipation for one of the popular music video stations to air them. Or, that you would catch them on the local TV comedy sketch show, if you tuned in time for the shows airing. But the internet has brought to us much that was in the past, not right at our fingertips, quite literally. Thankfully, massive video file sharing websites have changed all of this. Even allowing for some relatively unknow...
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Viva La’ Mexico – Eat the very best Mexican Food in Tempe
Living in the great and spanning Sonoran Desert that is Arizona, most of us residents very quickly become affluent with the large Mexican and Hispanic population. That being said, Arizona has some damn good Mexican food. In fact, being so close to Mexico, we are one of those states that have some of the best Mexican food you could ever hope to eat. So get out those chili peppers, ready your mouth for some fiery spices and get ready to dive into a burrito platter! Viva La Mexico baby—in beauti...
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Where to buy that Stogie in Arizona
Just ask any avid cigar smoker and they will indeed inform you that the entire experience is a process in and of itself. This involves finding the right cigar shop. Selecting the right cigar, and or acquiring a taste or learning about different brands, cuts and flavors. Finally, it also boils down to how you care for the cigar, how you cut the ends and ultimately how you light and smoke that stogie. As for myself, I love cigars, although the chance rarely presents itself to me these days to a...
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Where to Eat Vegetarian in the Greater Phoenix Area
More and more people are going green these days. Not just in their views on global warming and the environment, but also in their views of foods and vegetarianism. As more and more folks decide to part ways with their carnivorous habits and go the veggie route, many new restaurants are popping up to specifically cater to this burgeoning lifestyle. If you are done with the meaty foods and wish to fully convert to an herbivore, I have found several eateries in the Greater Phoenix area that are ...
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Where to Get the Best Sushi in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Arizona boasts many amenities that regularly attract hundreds of thousands of tourists to this growing city each year. When in Scottsdale, aside from enjoying the many world-class resorts and golf courses, you will also want to try out a few of their famous sushi restaurants. These places are so popular that many times you will have to wait in line to get in; even if you already made a reservation. Like all cities, there are good restaurants to eat and then there are bad restaurant...
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Where to Stay Five-Star When Visiting Arizona
If you are traveling to the Valley of the sun and you want to travel in style then be sure that you read this guide on where to stay that is five-star when visiting Arizona. Sure you could bunk up at motel or a shoddy hotel. But if you have deep pockets or want to experience that dazzling vacation that you have dreamed up for years upon years, then make sure you book the very best hotels in the state to enjoy your stay at. I know that when I go on vacation I really want it to be vacation not ...
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Your Image is Everything! An Arizona Band’s Guide to the Perfect Press-kit
Just ask any band, musician or performing artist and they will tell you that they do indeed want to make it in the music industry. The modern music industry is far more unforgiving than it used to be. As the industry itself has become saturated with artists trying to make it, poor record sale due to illegal downloading and many more bands flopping in year one of their contract, record labels are far more scrupulous when deciding what bands to sign. In turn so are booking agents and show promo...
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You Wrote It! Now Where to Cut that Record when in Arizona!
All bands know that practicing and writing songs as well as playing them out to live audiences is only half the picture. The other half is in getting your band into a good recording studio to cut those tracks to a CD master and being able to share your sound with the world. Having a sellable and high-quality CD these days is absolutely essential to making it in the music industry. The better quality of an audio recording that you have, the more likely that you are to attract new fans, industr...
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Hi Michael!
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Mike, I have a place you can add to your cheap eats guide/pizza guide, its called Dinner and a Movie to you, Its in the Rain Tree Shopping Center Right In Front of Walmart.
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I often wish I could live in New York as well – if you catch my drift.
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HEYYY YOOOO! Just stopping by with a little guidespot LOVIN. Word. UP.
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