NASA Tests Orion Spaceship's Parachutes with Mock Glitch

NASA conducted a successful test of its next-generation spaceship last week, in an exercise designed to simulate two different types of parachute failures during landing. A prototype of the Orion spacecraft landed safely in the Arizona desert May 1 after it was dropped 25,000 feet (7,620 m) from a C-17 airplane as it flew over Yuma, Ariz. Continue reading

Copper, Gold Explorer Liberty Star Receives Updated ZTEM Bid

TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company)(LBSR: OTCQB) is pleased to announce receipt of a new bid for ZTEM electromagnetic (EM) geophysical studies from Geotech Ltd. Continue reading

Arizona tax-freedom day arrives 5 days earlier

Arizonas tax burden appears to be easing this year, even as the national tax bill rises, according to a new study. Arizonas tax freedom day arrived five days earlier this year, on April 5, than it did in 2012, the Tax Foundation reported. Continue reading

Land of the free? Report says Arizona trails 10 states in overall freedom

WASHINGTON Arizona has a reputation as a state full of mavericks and independent thinkers, but a couple of academics have bad news for state residents. Were No. 11. Continue reading

Liberty Star’s Hay Mountain Project Update: ZTEM

TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company) (OTCQB: LBSR) is pleased to announce geophysical contractor Geotech Ltd.(Geotech) has proposed a money saving program of fixed wing aircraft (vs helicopter) borne ZTEM geophysical surveys over the Hay Mountain target and the Tombstone Super Project in Cochise County, Arizona. Geotech geophysicists are currently adjusting flight lines and preparing a new bid for the ZTEM survey which the Company hopes to fly as soon as possible, possibly by the end of the month Continue reading

Louis Taylor savors freedom after 40 years in prison

(CBS News) A “60 Minutes” investigation raised questions about the evidence that sent Louis Taylor to prison at age 16 for allegedly setting a Tucson hotel fire that killed 29 people. After four decades behind bars, Taylor was released Tuesday night in a deal that required him to plead no contest to the charges to avoid a retrial. One of the first things he did next was talk to CBS News Continue reading

REE, Gold, Copper Explorer Liberty Star Completes Archeological Study on Hay Mountain Mineral Exploration Permits …

TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (Liberty Star or the Company)(LBSR: OTCQB) is pleased to announce the submission of the Class III Archeological Report (the Report) to the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD). The Report fulfills the ASLD requirement to complete an archeological study of Company lands held under State Mineral Exploration Permits (MEPs) which can now be surface sampled and drilled, with discovery leading to State Mineral Leases. Continue reading

Former Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross signs with Diamondbacks

Cody Ross signed a three-year, $26 million contract with the Diamondbacks in a deal that came together Tuesday when the Arizona brass decided to target the Scottsdale resident. Continue reading

Red Sox deal for Bucs closer Hanrahan Ross heads to Diamondbacks

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to trade closer Joel Hanrahan to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, according to multiple sources. Meanwhile, outfielder Cody Ross agreed to a three-year, $26 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, ESPN.com reported Saturday. Continue reading

Councilman Bill Gates: University of Arizona Medical School, Downtown Phoenix – Video




Councilman Bill Gates: University of Arizona Medical School, Downtown Phoenix Councilman Gates talks with Judy Bernas, Associate VP of External Relations, University of Arizona, Phoenix Center about the brand new medical school in Downtown Phoenix.From:cityofphoenixazViews:0 0ratingsTime:06:42More inNews Politics Continue reading

Republican Governors Request Health Care Law Meeting With Obama

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Eleven Republican governors, including Florida's Rick Scott, Louisiana's Bobby Jindal and Arizona's Jan Brewer want to meet with President Barack Obama to discuss the federal health overhaul, including ways to make expanding the Medicaid rolls and setting up online health exchanges more affordable for states with tight budgets. Continue reading

The American Council for Patient Liberty on medical marijuana vending machines

BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –The American Council for Patient Liberty focuses on patient and state rights where medical marijuana has been legalized Continue reading

Republican versus Democrat – Video




Republican versus Democrat Rise of the a new party, the end of the 2 party system. Rise of the Conservative , Independence , Natural Law ,Green , or the Libertarian Party ! have we seen the death of the Republican Party? could a rising Latino vote lead to states LIKE Arizona Texas and Georgia turning into a blue state Texas turning into a democratic state!!!From:kent jonesViews:1 0ratingsTime:16:14More inNews Politics Continue reading

Cigna and Banner Health Network Join in Collaborative Accountable Care Effort in Arizona

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cigna (CI) and Banner Health Network are launching a collaborative accountable care initiative to expand patient access to health care, improve care coordination, and achieve the triple aim of improved health outcomes (quality), lower total medical costs and increased patient satisfaction. Collaborative accountable care is Cigna’s approach to accomplishing the same population health goals as accountable care organizations, or ACOs. The program will benefit over 20,000 individuals covered by a Cigna health plan who receive care from among approximately 2,600 doctors affiliated with Banner Health Network in Arizona Continue reading

Inmate family speaks about health care problems

PHOENIX (CBS5) – Some serious concerns have surfaced recently about the healthcare of Arizona’s inmates. Monday the company that the Arizona Department of Corrections contracted to care for inmates issued a statement about the claims. Allegations surfaced nearly two weeks ago when the Arizona Department of Corrections said some of the inmates are not getting their medication, are being exposed to hepatitis C and said one even committed suicide. Continue reading

Arizona's Newest Medical School Opens

PHOENIX, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Creighton University ‘s School of Medicine Regional Campus at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Arizona opens its doors today as 42 future physicians attend their first classes. The new regional campus of the medical school is a partnership between Arizona’s oldest teaching hospital and the nationally recognized Omaha-based university. Continue reading

Feds sue Wyndham Hotels over repeated computer hacks

By Todd Sperry, CNN updated 6:54 PM EDT, Tue June 26, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Washington (CNN) — The federal government filed suit Tuesday against Wyndham Hotels after sensitive customer data, including credit card numbers and personal information, allegedly were stolen three times in less than two years. Continue reading