Arizona to send this year's Christmas tree Nov 10, 2009
This years theme is Arizonas Gift from the Grand Canyon State ... This year, Arizona will be showcasing the Grand Canyon State with their magnificent tree and ornaments. (TheHill.com)
Field of Dreams Nov 9, 2009
But the United States isn't going to fill up the Grand Canyon because a tourist tumbles in it occasionally, so roll on Jordan. "The change shifted the diamond so that the Men's Gymnasium overlooked right-center field, and the third-base foul line ran along the edge of the power plant that existed in the area where part of the Union now stands.IU football returned to the field without fanfare, and the baseball team continued to plug along without any wild success. Jordan Field was used as a drill... (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spectacular Simien Mountains in Eth... Nov 9, 2009
The Simien escarpment is comparable to Colorado's grand canyon and the park has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.. Trekking Ethiopia. (Suite101.com)
List of those whose IRS tax refunds were returned Nov 9, 2009
Nov. 9, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The list is sorted by county of residence. (AZCentral -- Business)
Women's Hoops Handles 'Lopes, 83-56 Nov 9, 2009
Junior Jennifer Kioa records one of eight blocked shots against Grand Canyon ... - Sophomore and freshman scored 14 points each, leading Arizona to a 83-56 exhibition win over Grand Canyon, Sunday afternoon in McKale Center ... The Cats trailed just once in the game as Grand Canyon used a four-minute scoring spurt of 9-2 to claim a brief 17-16 lead. (Pac-10.org)
Ariz. Christmas tree begins journey to D.C. Nov 8, 2009
Nov. 10 - Pinetop-Lakeside; Show Low; Snowflake; Payson Nov. 11 - Fountain Hills; Prescott Valley; Prescott Nov. 12 - Peoria; Glendale; Phoenix Nov. 13 - Apache Junction; Florence; Oro Valley Nov. 14 - Tucson; Bisbee; Douglas; Benson Nov. 15 - Gila Bend; Yuma Nov. 16 - Lake Havasu City; Kingman Nov. 17 - Williams; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff Nov. 18 - Winslow; Holbrook Nov. 19 - Second Mesa; Window Rock. The U.S. Forest Service plans to post additional details about the tour on its Web... (AZCentral -- News)
Western men second, women fourth at NCAA II West Regional Nov 8, 2009
Grand Canyon 475, 18 ... Grand Canyon 726, 25. (Wwuvikings.com)
Political Insider: Don't rile him, his district is a step away Nov 8, 2009
Chabin, chafing at the criticism, threatened to take a leap into the Grand Canyon - not to harm himself, but to return to the safe haven of his northern Arizona district. Turns out the Grand Canyon Village, where the Town Hall was held, is outside his district. (AZCentral -- News)
At Best Western, identity at issue Nov 8, 2009
The Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn has two restaurants, two lounges and a family-fun center that includes bowling. Kong said recent research has shown that over the years, Best Western's diversity has become a liability in consumers' eyes. (AZCentral -- Business)
Creative Marriage Proposal Ideas Nov 7, 2009
Memorable and Unique Ideas for How to Propose. Need some creative ideas on how to pop the question. (Suite101.com)
Thief steals donations for Pembroke breast cancer victim Nov 6, 2009
Paula Swanson of Pembroke, who is dying of cancer, is heading to see the Grand Canyon care of Seeds of Hope, a group that grants last wishes of adults. She will take her daughter and sister with her. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Cats Down Skyhawks, 75-60 Nov 6, 2009
Arizona plays its final exhbition game this Sunday, November 8 when in-state foe Grand Canyon comes to McKale Center at 1:00 p.m.. . (Pac-10.org)
Bukoski, Fuerte again propel HPU to victory Nov 5, 2009
Grand Canyon leads all schools with 31 points on a 10-1-1 record. The Sea Warriors return to action Thursday against UH-Hilo. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Project spotlights vets' stories Nov 5, 2009
Redmond and Hatch recorded Kane's story during a two-hour session at Grand Canyon University. Redmond took down basic information about Kane's background and service and then assisted while Hatch asked specific questions and took pictures. (AZCentral -- News)
Free entrance to Canyon, US parks on Vets Day Nov 5, 2009
In honor of Veterans Day, public recreation lands and national forests, including the Grand Canyon, will be waiving entrance fees on Nov. 11. "The Department of the Interior is honored to offer this fee free day to thank our nation's service men and women," U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said in a press release. (AZCentral -- Business)
19-year-old Norwegian takes Monopoly world title Nov 5, 2009
Knappskog said he planned to take a helicopter tour Friday night of the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas skyline, then visit friends in Los Angeles before returning home from his first trip to the United States. The final lasted about 45 minutes, quick for a tournament game and far less time than a typical casual Monopoly game. (Pensacola News Journal)
Obama moves quickly to preserve the West Nov 5, 2009
In a sharp departure from the Bush administration, the Obama team has halted new uranium-mining claims near the Grand Canyon, proposed new preserves for wild mustangs and funded the expansion of the Petrified Forest National Park ... Among the places that stand to benefit from the new emphasis on protection is Arizona's Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, which the Bush administration had planned to open up to off-road vehicles, said Nada Culver, senior counsel for the Wilderness Society's... (AZCentral -- News)
BBHC Trustee Board chairman Al Simpson speaks to the crowd gathered Oct. 30 in the Whitney Gallery to say goodbye to the famous Thomas Moran painting The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone which is being returned to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sara Loven) Nov 5, 2009
BBHC Trustee Board chairman Al Simpson speaks to the crowd gathered Oct. 30 in the Whitney Gallery to say goodbye to the famous Thomas Moran painting The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone which is being returned to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sara Loven). Check out this event. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Gamecocks Entertain Kentucky Wesleyan In Exhibition Play ... Nov 5, 2009
- The Panthers fell to San Francisco State (78-53) in the season opener but rebounded to defeat Western Washington (71-58) and Grand Canyon (71-49). - Senior guard Desmond Stephens paces the squad with 18. (Uscsports.com)
The Shakespeare of Music Nov 4, 2009
Discussing Beethoven s supreme feats, we risk imitating the silly woman in Dorothy Parker s anecdote, who, upon her first glimpse of the Grand Canyon, blathered: Well. It certainly is attractive. (The American Conservative)
RRHS welcomes its exchange students Nov 4, 2009
They also went to Rocky Point, saw the Grand Canyon and visited Yellowstone on their way to Rio Rico. "The Germans definitely have 'Wanderlust,'" said Rene Ramirez, director of the German-American Partnership Program at Rio Rico High. (Nogales International, AZ)
Last year's balloon regatta in Page. Nov 3, 2009
The Page and nearby Marble Canyon areas have miles of hiking trails and trout fishing on the Colorado River, and is a few scenic hours' drive from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stay: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas is offering specials, with walk-in rates starting at $89 per night. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Gov. Brewer set to call back Legislature Nov 3, 2009
GRAND CANYON - Gov. Jan Brewer said she expects to call the Legislature back to work later this month to cut about one-third of the $1 ... To give them a sense of the enormity of the state's budget crisis, she motioned to a window that overlooks the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (AZCentral -- News)
Western's Duty named MVP of 2009 Disney Tip-Off Classic Nov 3, 2009
He scored a game-high 23 points in the Vikings' 94-70 season-opening win Friday over Grand Canyon AZ.. Western center (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Breast cancer claims life of Pembroke woman, Paula Swanson Nov 3, 2009
Also in the past month, Paula had a chance to see the Grand Canyon, something she had always wanted to do. Her daughter, Laura, and sister Gail, an oncology nurse, accompanied her on the trip. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Ecology vs. need for cash: Power plant splits Hopis Nov 3, 2009
KYKOTSMOVI - According to tribal lore, the Hopi forefathers fled a corrupt underworld thousands of years ago by climbing through a hollow tree to high mesas near the Grand Canyon. Their austere new life atop windblown desert cliffs forged an immutable set of values known as the Hopi Way: humility, cooperation, respect and universal stewardship of the Earth. (AZCentral -- News)
Coal mines, power plant give Navajos income, controversy Nov 2, 2009
Environmental groups, which have targeted the plant for years because of the emissions-related haze that builds up over the Grand Canyon, applaud the scrubbers ... Last month, Shirley criticized the Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Trust and other green organizations for interfering with Navajo sovereignty and caring more about insects or fish than the lives of Native Americans ... Six months ago, Shirley accepted the Nuclear-Free Future Award in Norway for collaborating with environmental groups to... (AZCentral -- News)
Vikings close out Disney Tip-Off classic with 71-52 win over San Francisco State Nov 2, 2009
5 percent, finished the tourney at 2-1, opening with a 94-70 win over Grand Canyon on Friday, and losing, 71-58, to Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday. Western, the defending Great Northwest Athletic Conference champion, next plays two home exhibition games, beginning with Quest BC on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.. (Wwuvikings.com)
Police Report, Sept. 2-9 Nov 1, 2009
Criminal mischief reported in the 8400 block of Grand Canyon Drive ... Criminal mischief reported in the 8300 block of Grand Canyon Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
UN strips Germany’s Elbe Valley of World Heritage title Nov 1, 2009
And in June, the agency did something it had never done: It stripped the Dresden Elbe Valley of its World Heritage title, striking it off the list of such marvels as the Taj Mahal, the Acropolis, and the Grand Canyon. The expulsion was an embarrassing blot on the reputation of a city praised for conservation efforts. (Boston Globe)
Cleaning dirty air risks costlier Arizona water Nov 1, 2009
Environmental groups have targeted Navajo and the nearby Four Corners Power Plant for years because of the emissions-related haze that builds up over the Grand Canyon and other fragile landscapes ... "The standard is no impairment," said Roger Clark, who follows the issue for the Flagstaff-based Grand Canyon Trust. (AZCentral)
Vikings fall 71-58 to Kentucky Wesleyan on second day at Disney Classic Nov 1, 2009
The Vikings were coming off an opening-round 94-70 win over Grand Canyon on Friday in which they hit 54 percent from the floor, and Kentucky Wesleyan lost 78-53 to San Francisco State ... Western, which is the defending Great Northwest Athletic Conference champion, closes out tourney play Sunday (4 p.m.) against San Francisco State, which won 60-58 over Grand Canyon on Saturday. (Wwuvikings.com)
Longtime Winchester postal clerk retires today Oct 31, 2009
A vacation to Idaho last summer that involved side trips to Mt. Rushmore and Little Big Horn inspired the idea that he would like to someday see the Grand Canyon. He says that's pretty much the extent of his retirement plans as far as traveling is concerned. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Western opens season with 94-70 win over Grand Canyon at Disney Classic Oct 31, 2009
Port Orchard/South Kitsap), who missed all of last season because of a broken wrist, scored a game-high 23 points as the Vikings defeated Grand Canyon University, 94-70, in first-day men's basketball action Friday at the Disney Tip-Off Classic being held at the Anaheim Convention Center ... The Vikings are the defending Great Northwest Athletic Conference champions and Grand Canyon was picked to finish second in the preseason Pacific West Conference Coaches Poll ... Five Grand Canyon players had... (Wwuvikings.com)
Review: Painful dialogue sinks 'Canyon' Oct 31, 2009
The setup: Young newlyweds Nick (Eion Bailey) and Lori (Yvonne Strahovski) are hoping for a honeymoon tour of the Grand Canyon, but lack a reservation. At a bar, they encounter Patton's Henry - or, more precisely, Henry Theodore Roosevelt Pritchard - who owns a few mules and fibs that he can finagle the required permits, so off they go. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Spoken Groove artist to perform in Petoskey Oct 31, 2009
Nevland himself compares his show to taking a running leap off the rim of the Grand Canyon with your hands tied behind your back so that the only way to pull the parachute s rip cord is with your toes. More information is available at. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Travel QA: Streamlined AZ Oct 31, 2009
My husband and I are elderly; he cannot walk long distances, and long drives (such as to the Grand Canyon) are out. What places can we take our granddaughter so that she feels like she got to experience Arizona. (AZCentral -- Travel)
IBM pushes tech upgrades to city leaders Oct 30, 2009
Local leaders participating in the IBM conference included Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon; Brian Mueller, chief executive officer of Grand Canyon University; Rick Simonetta, Valley Metro Light Rail's chief executive officer; and other government officials. Simonetta said there is a silver lining to Arizona's tough economic times. (AZCentral -- Business)
All is lost in ‘The Canyon’ Oct 30, 2009
A gracelessly written and filmed survival drama about bonehead yuppie newlyweds getting lost in the Grand Canyon, it s aggravating enough to have you actively rooting for the couple s demise, and the sooner the better ... The half-star is for the Grand Canyon and its stand-in, Seven Mile Canyon in Moab, Utah. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Stop waging war and provide health care Oct 29, 2009
He managed to lie the nation into a failed multi-trillion-dollar war; create a Grand Canyon of wealth inequality; fly billions of dollars in bundles of fresh hundred-dollar bills shrink-wrapped on pallets to Iraq so it could all "disappear" with no attempt at accounting; ignore vast numbers of Americans without health care; prance around in a ridiculous costume on the deck of an aircraft carrier declaring himself a victor in a failed war; watch the collapse of the national infrastructure; let a... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Saving Sand: South Carolina Beaches Become A Model For Preservation Oct 29, 2009
7, 2008) The Grand Canyon will be experiencing a spring of yesteryear, as water flow rates from the Glen Canyon Dam will be significantly increased, then throttled back in a high-flow experiment that runs. . (Science Daily)
Think pinkshould spur interest in all health issues Oct 29, 2009
Some people don t seem to know that nature can be unforgiving and that calling in helicopters for help three times in three days in the Grand Canyon National Park for minor reasons, as one group did, puts rescuers at needless risk. The third time, the Park Service took the group out and cited the leader for creating a hazardous condition for rescuers. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
APS' Brandt named utility CEO of the year Oct 29, 2009
APS also installed solar panels at the Grand Canyon Visitors Center in a deal with the National Park Service. "Don Brandt has positioned APS to take full advantage of Arizona's most abundant natural resource, the sun," SEPA Executive Director Julia Hamm said. (AZCentral -- Business)
APS CEO Brandt honored for solar push Oct 29, 2009
APS also is developing a distributed energy project in Flagstaff involving about 300 homes as well as a solar project for Grand Canyon National Park Visitor s Center. Brandt said the utility has several solar projects in the works, and earlier this month filed a plan with the Arizona Corporation Commission detailing plans to spend about $500 million between 2010 and 2014 in developing about 100 megawatts with photovoltaic panels. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Vikings third nationally in head-to-head Golfstat ratings Oct 29, 2009
During the fall portion of its schedule, Western placed among the top four in all four of its tournaments, tying for first among 18 teams at the Grand Canyon Fall Invitational. The Vikings ranked 22nd in the latest Golf World/NIKE Golf/NCAA II Coaches Poll. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western second in GNAC Coaches Poll, receives four first-place votes Oct 29, 2009
" That is certainly one mission that was accomplished as SPU returns 12 letter winners from a year ago. The only missing piece is Casey Reed, who graduated and is now an assistant coach at Alaska Anchorage. All the numbers support SPU's No. 1 ranking. Its 12 letter winners far surpass anyone else (Western Washington ranks second with nine and only one other team has more than six). The Falcons are one of only two teams with four returning starters - the conference wide average is 2.33 - and they... (Wwuvikings.com)
Daylight-saving time will end Sunday morning. Set clocks back one hour when going to bed Saturday night. (Photo by Sara Loven) Oct 29, 2009
BBHC send-off party for Thomas Morans painting Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, 5-7 p.m. Acting Whitney Curator Christine Brindza and Curatorial Assistant Laura Fry will talk about the famous painting at 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Light snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available. Free. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
New book: Life's take on 'Wonders of the World' Oct 28, 2009
The photos depict the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt; Angel Falls in Venezuela; Stonehenge; the Grand Canyon; the Vatican; Mount Everest; and the Empire State Building. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Western completes fall schedule, places third at CSUMB Invitational Oct 28, 2009
" The Vikings, who were fifth after Monday's play, shot a final-round 319 to move up to third at 642. Cal Baptist took team honors at 630 (323) by six shots over runner-up Grand Canyon (316=636). Western's (So., Sammamish/Eastlake) tied for 10th at 160 (80). (So., Eugene, OR/South Eugene) (80) and (Sr., Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) (83) tied for 21st at 164, and (Jr., Bellingham) tied for 25th at 165 (83) Western won two of its four fall tourneys, placing first at both the WWU and Sonoma State... (Wwuvikings.com)
Via Christi names cardiac director Oct 28, 2009
Bargas received her bachelor s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix and master s of nursing from Grand Canyon University, Glendale, Ariz. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Gaylord, a favorite place for Dutch couple Oct 28, 2009
Their stops have included Florida s Everglades, the Kennedy Space Center, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, an attempt to visit Yellowstone National Park ( too much snow, the roads were impassable, said Schneider), Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and the Upper Peninsula before the last leg of their journey which brought them to the Heska s tidy ranch-style home on West Street ... Whether chasing tornados or a return trip to the Grand Canyon, wherever their travel plans take... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
ADOT: 15% cut would decimate services, staff Oct 28, 2009
In addition, ADOT might have to cease publishing the popular Arizona Highways magazine and would reduce operations at Grand Canyon Airport to the point that tour flights would cease. Tours represent 98 percent of the flights and revenue there. (AZCentral -- News)
BYUH preseason favorite in the PacWest Oct 27, 2009
Grand Canyon was No. 2, followed by Dixie State, Chaminade,Hawaii-Hilo, Hawaii Pacific, Notre Dame de Namur, Dominican and Academy of Art ... Grand Canyon was No. 2, followed by Dixie State, Chaminade,Hawaii-Hilo, Hawaii Pacific, Notre Dame de Namur, Dominican and Academy of Art. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Western fifth following first-day play at Cal State Monterey Bay Invitational Oct 27, 2009
California Baptist tops the 13-team field at 307, followed by host CSUMB 313, British Columbia 319 and Grand Canyon 320. Rachor and Taylor each shot 7-over par 80 to pace the Vikings. (Wwuvikings.com)
AGU Journal highlights -- Oct. 26, 2009 Oct 27, 2009
Furthermore, they suggest that the uplift of 100 to 300 meters (330 to 980 feet) in the past 5 million years may have played an important role in the formation of the Grand Canyon by establishing a gradient in the flow direction of the Colorado River. Title: Deep mantle forces and the uplift of the Colorado Plateau. (EurekAlert!)
2012 OT Gets Verbal Offer Oct 26, 2009
By Southwest Recruiting AnalystDate: Oct 26, 2009 Breaking News: Tempe (Az) Corona del Sol OT Andrus Peat join Cesar Chavez WR Davonte Neal as only 2012 players to be offered in the Grand Canyon State. Please or to read the rest of this story. (TheBootleg.com)
Prescribed fire started on Canyon's South Rim Oct 26, 2009
Grand Canyon National Park officials have started a prescribed fire as part of a project to treat 1,000 acres on the South Rim. They are warning that smoke is expected to move to the northeast and will likely settle into the canyon at night. (AZCentral -- News)
Hotel-casino to give Gila River artists recognition Oct 26, 2009
While Phoenix is a major metro area today, visitors long bypassed it for Flagstaff, Route 66 and the Grand Canyon. "There were not enough people coming through here for an art market to develop the way they did near the Navajo's nation and Hopi's villages," said Holly Young, curator of collections at Pueblo Grande. (AZCentral)
19-year-old Norwegian takes Monopoly world title Oct 25, 2009
Knappskog said he planned to take a helicopter tour Friday night of the Grand Canyon and the Las Vegas skyline, then visit friends in Los Angeles before returning home from his first trip to the United States. The final lasted about 45 minutes, quick for a tournament game and far less time than a typical casual Monopoly game. (Albany Times Union)
White defeats Blue, 78-67, in 17th Annual WWU Intrasquad game Oct 25, 2009
Western opens its season on Friday (7:30 p.m.), meeting Grand Canyon in first-day action at the 2009 Disney Classic in Los Angeles. . (Wwuvikings.com)
Rich pickings for travellers as greenback slides Oct 25, 2009
Ms Boath and a friend will spend six weeks visiting Los Angeles, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Graceland, Miami, Boston and New York, where they will spend New Year's Eve. While she is travelling on a shoestring, staying in hostels and with friends, the exchange rate means she might be able to afford a few luxuries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Solo in the Grand Canyon Oct 24, 2009
In May, I hiked down the Grand Canyon to Phantom Ranch ... Go alone, go with friends, just go see the Grand Canyon. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Norwegian teenager banks $20,580 in world Monopoly win Oct 24, 2009
Mr Knappskog said he would spend his prize money - equivalent to the total reserves of the Monopoly bank in each game - on a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon before returning home to Oslo. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Europe)
Police Report, Sept. 2-9 Oct 24, 2009
Criminal mischief reported in the 8400 block of Grand Canyon Drive ... Criminal mischief reported in the 8300 block of Grand Canyon Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
On the Arizona Trail Oct 24, 2009
A high confidence factor followed by a crash started our bike trip on the Coconino Rim segment of the Arizona Trail just south of the Grand Canyon in late summer ... I don't know if the haze was clouds or smog, but the Grand Canyon was not to be seen ... It was created by a couple of entrepreneurs in the 1890s to bring visitors to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff. (AZCentral -- Travel)
