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What responsibility do you think that designers and architects have in terms of sustainability, if any at all?Tracen Gardner: I think it's so simple that you can't ignore it, really. It's so easy that you shouldn't ignore it. You want the right amount of light to be let in and out depending on your climate – that means heat coming in and how you control it, how you shade it, or open it up. It's not a really complex way of looking at it. It's just trying to understand each climate and meeting the client's needs. We've built homes made for 6.5 magnitude earthquakes in California, and we've done wind-strapping on the coast for 120 mile per hour hurricane winds. We hope to keep making the homes different and unique. That's one thing that we've found that our clients really appreciate is that theirs is one of a kind. There are no two alike and there's no way to really make two alike.
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refp12 November 17, 2011 at 4:57 pm
hey first time on here but my family lost everthing in katrina now still on the fight after all this time , a wounderfull man owner finaced a 13acr for us but no water, septic nothin but clear land well we both on disability now we have taken apart an old home and now tryin to do another my husband is real ill do u have any sugg on how i might be able to get help with well septic
i just want him to have a real home again we had all the insurance did it all right but still no home ,for once I want to prove to him its still possible thanks
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Thank you for sharing this interesting post. I live in a carbon neutral area in Sweden and am fascinated by this type of work. Best of luck!
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The energy sector plays a key role in the development and growth of the economy by ensuring an adequate, secure and cost-effective supply of energy and utilizing energy resources efficiently. Pakistan is currently facing a substantial energy shortage and the government is looking towards the private sector to supplement this shortfall.
Fatima Energy will be capable of producing up to 100MW electricity, processing byproduct (bagasse) from its sugar manufacturing activities at Fatima Sugar Mills Limited. The Plant is capable of using bagasse and alternative sources as fuel. The power generated from the Plant is sufficient to meet the Sugar Mill's immediate energy needs and also contribute to the national grid.

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I am working with a system that uses two video cards.
OS = ubuntu 9.10 x86_64
one is an onboard Quadro FX 470
the second is an EVGA Geforce 9500GT
I am having issues getting the video cards to work properly.
The goal: 4 monitors, two from each video card.
each pair of monitors = 1 X screen.
quadro fx 470 = x screen 0 - two monitors
geforce 9500gt = x screen 1 - two monitors
I would like to enable twinview on each card.
The problem I am having is that, while twinview does provide me with 2 large virtual desktops, my applications maximize across both. The same goes for my desktop, the applications menu is on primary monitor and the other side of the panel with the shutdown and clock is on monitor 2.
After asking in the freenode irc channel #nvidia, I was told that xinerama may not currently support this type of usage. That the driver is only able to communicated one twinview arrangement at a time.
Can anyone confirm this for me, or offer me a solution?
I have stopped trying to implement 2 twin views because it is too hard to work with the split screen effect. I am currently running 4 Xscreens.
Here is my current xorg.conf configuration. It has commented out configurations from the twinview attempts, done by nvidia-settings automatically.
Please let me know if what I am trying to do is possible with my current hardware/drivers
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For example, there is evidence North Korea has trained Iranian operators in advanced infiltration techniques honed in decades of operations against U.S. and South Korean forces in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
"Iran is one of North Korea's key missile customers. Since the late 1980s, the DPRK has exported complete Scud B and Scud C missiles to Iran, as well as their production technology. The Scud and other missile technology acquired from North Korea form the basis for the Iranian Shahab-3, which is based on North Korea's No Dong. North Korea has probably provided Iran an MRBM variant, called the BM-25, of its Musudan IRBM. This technology would provide Iran with more advanced missile technology than currently used in its Shahab-series of ballistic missiles and could form the basis for future Iranian missile and SLV designs. North Korea also provided assistance to Iran's SLV program. On February 2nd, Iran successfully orbited the Omid satellite, using its Safir SLV, the first stage of which was based on the Shahab-3 (No Dong). Pyongyang's assistance to Iran's SLV program suggests that North Korea and Iran may also be cooperating on the development of long-range ballistic missiles." State Department Cable, 10/14/2009 (WikiLeaks)
(Information below, to bottom of page, is from the the Congressional Research Service)
The State Department's Fact Sheet of October 25, 2007, on Iranian entities involved in proliferation and terrorism support activities asserted that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) was providing "material support" for the Taliban, Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi Shia militants, and other terrorist groups. In 2006, U.S. District Judge Royce Lambert issued a ruling that the IRG recruited people who attacked the U.S. military facility in Saudi Arabia, Khobar Towers, in 1996 and manufactured the bombs used in the attack. General David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker testified to Congress in 2008 that the IRG was directing and supporting the attacks of the Iraqi Shia "special groups" against U.S. and Iraqi military and government targets. Many reports describe a close relationship between the IRG and Hezbollah. The State Department's Fact Sheet stated that the IRG has a "long history" of supporting Hezbollah with guidance, funding, weapons, intelligence and logistical support. Other reports describe IRG training of Hezbollah personnel in both Iran and Lebanon, the supply of missiles to Hezbollah by the IRG, IRG cadre in southern Lebanon directing Hezbollah's development of military facilities (including missile sites), and IRG coordination of missile attacks against Israel during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. The State Department's Fact Sheet asserted that the IRG "has assisted Hizballah [Hezbollah] in rearming" since the 2006 war, presumably including the supply of new longer-range missiles described by the 2008 Israeli intelligence estimate. The State Department's October 2007 Fact Sheet also described the IRG as heavily involved in Iran's program to develop ballistic missiles. It said that the IRG is "one of the primary organizations tied to developing and testing the Shahab 3" missile (the Iranian version of North Korea's Nodong missile) and that, as recently as 2006, the IRG was procuring "sophisticated and costly equipment that could be used to support Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs." The Iranian announcement of its tests of Shahab-class missiles, including the Shahab 3, on July 9-10, 2007, came from commanders of the IRG. North Korea's relationship with the IRG appears to be in two areas: (1) coordination in support for Hezbollah and (2) cooperation in ballistic missile development. Reports also suggest that North Korea cooperates with the IRG and other Iranian entities in the development of nuclear capabilities or nuclear weapons. The relationship undoubtedly is financially lucrative to North Korea. Of North Korea's estimated $1.5 billion in earnings from sales and proliferation of weapons overseas, a substantial portion of this undoubtedly is gained from collaboration from Iran in missile development. Collaboration in support of Hezbollah and in nuclear weapons development likely would add considerably to the earnings from collaborative missile programs. Given the close relationship between the IRG and Hezbollah, the IRG could have facilitated the North Korean training of Hezbollah personnel by North Korea in the late 1980s and 1990s, as discussed above. The Paris Intelligence Online report of September 7, 2006, describing the role of North Korean instructors in the construction of Hezbollah's underground military installations in southern Lebanon in the period before the 2006 war, asserts that IRG General Mir Faysal Baqer Zadah supervised the construction of the underground facilities.101 Other reports describe IRG cadre in southern Lebanon prior to the 2006 war, as assisting in the building of underground military bases, including missile bases.102 The IRG reportedly has been the main supplier of missiles to Hezbollah. Thus, the reported utilization of North Korean components on these missiles prior to the 2006 war undoubtedly would have been coordinated between the IRG andNorth Korea as well as any North Korean components in the large number of missiles the IRG has supplied to Hezbollah since the war. Cooperation between North Korea and the IRG in the development of ballistic missiles appears to be of long standing. North Korea supplied Iran with Scud B and Scud C missiles after 1987. In 1993, the overall commander of the IRG, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, and IRG Brigadier General Hossein Mantiqi visited North Korea heading Iranian delegations. Another delegation, headed by Iran's Defense Minister and reportedly including IRG officials, visited Pyongyang in December 1993. Press reports, citing statements by Central Intelligence Agency officials, described the goal of these missions as arranging for Iran's purchase of up to 150 newly developed North Korean Nodong intermediate range missiles. North Korea first tested the missile in 1993. Paul Beaver, military expert for the Janes publications, said in an interview that the delegations negotiated an agreement with North Korea to establish a plant in Iran to produce the Nodongs. At that time, there reportedly were North Korean missile experts in Iran helping Iran to manufacture Scud missiles based on North Korean technology. Beaver's assessment appears to have been correct. By 1997, there reportedly were North Korean missile experts in Iran working on the construction of Shahab 3 and Shahab 4 missiles, Iranian versions of the Nodong. Like the State Department's October 2007 Fact Sheet, a 1997 London Daily Telegraph report stated that the IRG was directing the Shahab program.108 In November 1997, the IRG announced that it had conducted a successful test launch of a Shahab 3 prototype. A fully successful test flight of the Shahab 3 was conducted in 1998. North Korea reportedly continued to supply components for the Shahab 3. Recent reports indicate continuing North Korean-Iranian collaboration in trying to develop longer range ballistic missiles. A detailed report in the Los Angeles Times in August 2003 stated that "many North Koreans are working on nuclear and missile projects in Iran." One report of March 2006 was issued by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an exile opposition group. In 2002, the National Council had revealed correctly the existence of secret Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz and Irak. Several subsequent claims of the National Council have not been verified, but the Iranian government places severe obstacles on the International Atomic Energy Agency and other international groups that could engage in verification work. The National Council's March 2006 report asserted that North Korean experts were working at the Memot Missile Industries Complex in Iran in the development of an intermediate range missile with a range of 1,900 miles and in the continuing development of the Shahab 4 missile.112 Later in 2006, it was reported that North Korea had made an initial shipment to Iran of its new Musudan intermediate range missile. Subsequent reports cited 19 Musudan missiles supplied to Iran by North Korea. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates stated in November 2007 that North Korea had supplied Iran with missiles with a range of 1,562 miles113 (probably the Musudan). North Korea and Iran reportedly carried out joint tests of the Musudan. In 2008, Iran and North Korea reportedly signed an agreement for the continued North Korean supply of Musudan technology to Iran. The Japanese Kyodo news agency reported in December 2009 that North Korea failed to supply Iran with electronic components for the Musudan in 2009, causing Iran to postpone a test launch of the missile.
Several publications reported the existence of a new Iranian missile research and development site that had the same appearance as North Korea's Taepodong missile assembly facility inside North Korea. Several reports in 2009 described Iran seeking and receiving the assistance of North Korean missile technicians in preparing to launch a missile bearing an artificial satellite. The launch on February 2, 2009, was successful. A delegation of up to 15 Iranians, from the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (a company connected with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards also reportedly involved in the Musudan missile project), reportedly were observers at the site of North Korea's test of a Taepodong II long-range missile on April 5, 2009. Officials from this company and IRG officials reportedly also had observed North Korea's missile launches of July 4, 2006.
In short, these reports and the State Department's characterization of the IRG as a major player in Iran's missile program point to a likely continuing relationship between North Korea and the IRG, including a kind of joint venture partnership to develop missiles inside Iran.
The State Department's 2007 Fact Sheet asserted that "the IRGC attempted, as recently as 2006, to procure sophisticated and costly equipment that could be used to support Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear program." The National Council of Resistance of Iran asserted in a 2006 report that the IRG was directing the nuclear program. Other recent reports have alluded to IRG leadership in at least some elements of Iran's nuclear program. The IRG reportedly directs Iran's Nuclear Control Center, which supervises the nuclear program and reports directly to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini. Thus North Korea's apparent main interlocutor in missile development was in a position to bring North Korea into the Iranian nuclear program. Numerous public reports have appeared since 1993 describing elements of North Korean-Iranian collaboration in the development of nuclear capabilities. Some cite the Central Intelligence Agency or Western intelligence sources as sources of information. Other reports seem to be based, at least in part, on Israeli intelligence sources. Specific events or factors in the alleged North Korean-Iranian nuclear collaboration are described in multiple reports. Nuclear cooperation reportedly began at the same time North Korea negotiated with the IRG for cooperation in developing and manufacturing Nodong missiles in Iran. The first reports, in 1993 and 1994, said that North Korea and Iran had signed an initial agreement for nuclear cooperation. An Economist Foreign Report cited "CIA sources" that Iran was helping to finance North Korea's nuclear program and that North Korea would supply Iran with nuclear technology and equipment. A report of the U.S. House Republican Research Committee claimed that Iran would provide $500 million to North Korea for the joint development of nuclear weapons. The "CIA sources" cited by the Economist Foreign Report reportedly mentioned the development of enriched uranium as a goal of the new North Korean-Iranian agreements. Recent information has disclosed that North Korea had negotiated with Pakistan for Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to turn over to North Korean officials detailed data on developing highly enriched uranium when she visited North Korea in 1993. 123 U.S. officials at the time reportedly concluded that Iran was the most likely customer for North Korean nuclear weapons; the CIA reportedly was concerned that nuclear cooperation, including the transfer of materials, would be difficult to detect. The next reported stage in North Korean-Iranian nuclear cooperation, in 2003 and afterwards, appears to have been influenced by the reported joint advancement of the Nodong (Shahab) program in Iran, by North Korea's development and reported sale to Iran of the more advanced Musudan intermediate range ballistic missile (originally designed by the Soviets to launch nuclear warheads), and by the reported initiation of joint development of the Taepodong long-range missile after 2000. Stepped up visits to Iran by North Korean nuclear specialists in 2003 reportedly led to a North Korean-Iranian agreement for North Korea to either initiate or accelerate work with the Iranians to develop nuclear warheads that could be fitted on the North Korean Nodong missiles that North Korea and Iran were jointly developing. Iran was reported to have offered shipments of oil and natural gas to North Korea to secure this joint development of nuclear warheads. North Koreans reportedly were seen at Iranian nuclear facilities in 2003. By this time, a large number of North Korean nuclear and missile specialists reportedly were in Iran. The German news magazine, Der Spiegel, quoted "western intelligence service circles" as describing Iran in 2005 as offering North Korea economic aid if Pyongyang "continues to cooperative actively in developing nuclear missiles for Tehran." During this period, Israeli officials began to assert that Iran was trying to develop nuclear warheads and that North Korea might be helping Tehran. Israeli President Shimon Peres was quoted that "there is no doubt" that Iran is developing long-range missiles to outfit with nuclear warheads. U.S. intelligence officials reportedly disclosed in early 2006 that Iran was trying to expand the nose cone of the Shahab 3 (Nodong) missile so that it could carry a nuclear warhead. They described an Iranian Project 111 as "a nuclear research effort that includes work on missile development." In March 2006, Reuters reported "an intelligence report given to Reuters by a non-U.S. diplomat" that described Iran's plans to develop nuclear warheads for the Shahab 3 missiles. Most recently, it has been reported that the International Atomic Energy Agency has evidence that Iran had developed designs of what appeared to be a nuclear warhead and that the nuclear smuggling ring linked to Pakistan's nuclear czar, A.Q. Khan, had acquired blueprints for an advanced warhead that could be mounted on a Nodong missile. Both North Korea and Iran had received other types of missile and nuclear technology from Khan. Also, in 2008, the IAEA has disclosed documents and photographs showing Iranian work in re-designing the cone of the Shahab-3 missile in order for it to carry a nuclear warhead. The February 2008 report of the National Council of Resistance of Iran also claimed North Korean-Korean-Iranian collaboration in nuclear warhead development at secret sites inside Iran. It alleges that the Iranian Defense Ministry has a secret facility at Khojir on the edge of Tehran, code-named B1-Nori-8500, that is engaged in the development of nuclear warheads for intermediate range ballistic missiles. North Korean specialists are at this facility, according to the National Council. The National Council's report so far has not been verified or refuted by governments or other organizations. European and Israeli defense officials stated in early 2007 that North Korea and Iran had concluded a new agreement for North Korea to share data from its October 2006 nuclear test with Iran. In February 2008, an Iranian delegation reportedly visited North Korea that included officials from Iran's Atomic Energy Agency. Two other forms of North Korean-Iranian nuclear collaboration have been reported recently. At least one involved direct North Korean-IRG collaboration. In 2005, the Iranian leadership is reported to have initiated a huge project to develop underground bunkers and tunnels for Iran's nuclear infrastructure, estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The project reportedly includes the construction of 10,000 meters of underground halls for nuclear equipment connected by tunnels measuring hundreds of meters branching off from each. Specifications reportedly called for reinforced concrete tunnel ceilings, walls, and doors resistant to explosions and
penetrating munitions. The IRG implemented the project. North Korea is said to have participated in the design and construction of the bunkers and tunnels. In early 2005, Myong Lyu-do, a leading North Korean expert on underground facilities, traveled to Tehran to run the program of North Korean assistance. Thus, as in the case of reported North Korean assistance to Hezbollah in the construction of underground bunkers and tunnels, the IRG apparently made further use of North Korea's skills in developing underground military facilities. The second reported form of collaboration involved joint assistance to Syria in developing the Syrian nuclear reactor that Israel bombed in September 2007. The Bush Administration has said nothing about Iranian involvement in the Syrian reactor. However, the online service of the German news publication Der Spiegel has cited "intelligence reports seen by Der Spiegel" that North Korean and Iranian scientists were working together at the reactor site at the time of the Israeli bombing. Some of the plutonium production slated for the reactor was to have gone to Iran, which viewed the reactor as a "reserve site" to produce weapons-grade plutonium as a supplement to Iran's own highly enriched uranium program. A similar description of North Korean-Iranian Revolutionary Guard cooperation in the Syrian reactor came in two reports from Washington in the Japanese newspaper, Sankei Shimbun. The newspaper reported in September 2008 information from "a source familiar with the Syrian nuclear issue" that "a secret Iranian Revolutionary Guards base" in Iran housed a plutonium reprocessing facility designed to reprocess nuclear fuel from the Syrian reactor. Sankei Shimbun reported from Washington in July 2008 several specific visits of Iranian officials to the Syrian reactor in 2005 and 2006. The Sankei Shimbun report of July 12, 2008, also described two visits of high-level Iranian officials to North Korea in February and May 2008. The Iranian delegation included officials of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization and National Security Council. The apparent purpose of these visits, according to the report, was to ensure that North Korea would maintain secrecy about its nuclear collaboration with Iran in its negotiations with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill. Reports in 2009 placed North Korean nuclear and missile experts in Iran as late as the anti-government protests in Iran in June 2009. The Sankei Shimbun report of September 12, 2008, also described two forms of non-nuclear military cooperation between Iran and North Korea inside Syria. One of these reportedly involves North Korean scientists and military personnel working with Iranian and Syrian counterparts at a chemical weapons plant in northern Syria. The second reportedly involves a plan by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards to deploy small, North Korean-made submarines in a military port in Syria. [End of CRS Content]
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BBQ on the Menu
What's cooking in our kitchen, you ask?
Some delicious pulled pork barbecue, that's what.
Our Executive Chef, Steve Davenport, has been cooking away all day. We have several catered events this weekend that he's preparing for. And boy does it smell delicious. I was able to sneak down to the kitchen and snap a picture of a pork round at about 325 degrees. It was steaming and looking good!
At our Military Reunion Planners Conference last week, we were able to host one of the dinners. Steve smoked brisket and made some finger-lickin' good ribs. Boy, did the planners love that! They were raving about those ribs all week. Here are some of the comments I received about the meal:
"Can I have the recipe to the potato salad?" Unfortunately, that's a homemade recipe only Steve knows.
"Those are the best ribs I've ever had!" Awesome!
"What's the barbecue sauce recipe?" Again, I don't even know that one...
Obviously, we have a wonderful chef who knows a thing or two about barbecue. But, that's not all he knows about.... look for my blog tomorrow about some of his other dishes as well.
If you'd like more information about booking your next event at our hotel, please call 417-335-4700 and we'd love to set something up for you!


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February 17, 2014
Malvern 73, Newcomerstown 51
The Malvern wrapped up its regular season last Friday night with a 73-51 win over the visiting Newcomerstown Trojans.
Mitch Loomis led Malvern with 22 points and five rebounds, while Trey Tucci added 17 points and Jaret Majestic 16 for the Hornets who improved to 15-6 overall and 11-4 in the Inter-Valley Conference.
Loomis and Tucci each grabbed five rebounds for Malvern.
Austin King led Newcomerstown with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jibril Dansby added 10 points.
The Trojans fell to 11-11 overall and 15-6 on the year.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic 51 Sandy Valley 31
The Saints' Michael Teater scored 20 points to lead Tuscarawas Central Catholic to a 51-31 Inter-Valley Conference win last Friday night.
Chad Neisel led the Cardinals with 12 points and seven rebounds.
Shenandoah 55, Conotton Valley 50
The Rockets fell to Shenandoah 55-50 in the opening round of the OVAC 1A tournament consolation round last Friday night at home.
Brett Bower netted 16 points for the Rockets, Noah Beamer added 15 and Colton Cottis nine points.
The loss dropped the Rockets to 5-13 for the year.
Minerva 56, West Branch 52
Minerva senior Jantsen Locke poured in 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Lions to their first Northeastern Buckeye Conference win of the season last Friday night at West Branch.
West Branch led 16-15 after the first quarter and 27-20 at the intermission.
Minerva outscored the Warriors 36-22 in the second half to get the come-from-behind win.
The win improved the Lions to 4-17 overall and 1-13 in league play, while the Warriors fell to 5-13 and 3-11 in the NBC.
Kip DeShields led the Warriors with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Last Saturday, the Lions ended their regular season with a 63-50 win over host United Local.
The Lions end with an overall record of 4-18.
Chase Cappelli led the Lions with 16 points and Locke added 14.
The Lions trailed 28-24 at halftime, but put together a big second half for the come-from-behind win. Minerva outscored the Eagles 39-21 in the second half.
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Holby City's Rebecca Grant: Why I love Nottingham
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Mapperley actress Rebecca Grant will be appearing on our screens this week in BBC drama Prisoners' Wives. RIAH MATTHEWS chats to her about why she'd like to move back to Nottingham and how it feels to have your wedding in OK! Magazine
THE Nottingham Grant sisters are a talented trio. The oldest, Angela, runs a dance school while middle sister, Rachel, is best known for starring alongside Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day. And the youngest, Rebecca? She can be seen on BBC One this week playing a lawyer with a heart in the gritty Prisoners' Wives.
"I play a character called Shaheen Wazir and she's the lawyer of one of the wives. I'm helping her to try to get her husband out of jail for something that he possibly didn't do," says Rebecca.
The first episode of the four-part series aired on Thursday but Rebecca won't be appearing until this week when one of the wives, Kim Haines, calls on Shaheen for help.
"Prisoners' Wives is quite true to life and they try to make is as real as possible. Shaheen is played as a real lawyer would treat the case, but in this particular instance she does care more than what she normally would do," reveals Rebecca, who says she can't give away too much for fear of ruining the story line.
The first series of the Sheffield-based drama was received well both critically and by the public and series two has new well-established cast members in the form of Pippa Haywood (The Brittas Empire) and Sally Carman (Shameless).
The role is a step in the right direction for Rebecca, who is trying to carve herself out as a more serious actress after becoming a household name playing nurse Daisha in Holby City. Being more choosy about which roles she takes means work is more limited.
She says: "There's less work because I don't do the work that I would have five years ago. I wouldn't do a tour... saying that, if it was a really good role I would think about doing it. I just like to choose really good roles that I can get my teeth into."
The 31-year-old from Mapperley has been working as an actress for more than 10 years. She left Nottingham for the bright lights of London after studying at Hollygirt School and Clarendon College.
Since then she has starred in numerous West End shows and, as well as her two-year run on Holby City, she's appeared in Emmerdale and films including a small role in The Other Boleyn Girl.
Rebecca says: "I'm due to shoot a film this year in America. There are a couple of things that I've auditioned for which are really exciting."
Although she misses home, she often finds herself in good Nottingham company on many of her jobs, which means she can reminisce.
"A lot of writers and actors and people I talk to in the industry all somehow have something to do with Nottingham.
"They either studied there, have family there or they're from there," says Rebecca.
"There's so much talent in Nottingham, you look at the hub of Shane Meadows and they're such a talented lot. They deserve to keep going and doing bigger and better things."
Rebecca's based in Hendon, north London, where she lives with husband Ivan Pierson, but she regularly comes back to her home city to see mum Isabel Padua-Grant, who's originally from the Philippines, and good friend Frances Russell, who runs the White Rabbit tea shop in Hounds Gate. She also sees sisters Angela, who runs the Angela Grant School of Dance in London, and Rachel, who also works as an actress, when they return for reunions in the city.
"It's quite easy for me to get up to Nottingham and I'd like to come up more actually. There's just so much variety and culture in the city, especially around the Broadway Cinema. I do love Nottingham," says Rebecca.
In fact, if High Speed 2 opens as scheduled in 2026, we might find her a resident of Notts again.
"If they bring in those magnetised trains I would probably move back. Somewhere in the countryside near to Patching's Farm (Calverton). The ideal area for my husband and I would be commutable to London, near a train station and nearer to Nottingham," says Rebecca.
She married Ivan, who works in publishing and film production, in 2009 and their wedding was covered by OK! Magazine.
"He's from Whitstable and we got married in a place nearby called Ham which is in Sandwich, would you believe? We had a wonderful spread in OK! Magazine of six pages," recalls Rebecca.
"It was nice because there was a big group picture with everyone in it so all of our friends and family went out to buy it and they were really chuffed."
As well as working as an actress, Rebecca also sings in band The Jive Aces, which influenced her big day.
"I'm incredibly obsessed with the 1950s and my mum made my wedding dress which was 1950s and we had a 50s band. There was bunting everywhere and it was really kitsch and cute. My friends still say it was a really cool wedding and we had so much fun," says Rebecca.
During her time in Holby City, her character, Daisha, had an eventful time including giving birth in a lift and being taken hostage. Daisha eventually left in order to bring up baby Joe in the Philippines.
Rebecca says: "I was also shot but didn't die – the producer wanted to leave it open for me to come back, which was lovely of him.
"That was such a wonderful journey and I was thrown in the deep end with having to give birth and everything. I had to have a midwife on set to explain what contractions felt like."
She admits that she'd like to have kids herself "in the next few years" but in the meantime she's focusing on her career which, despite her experience, still involves lots of auditioning.
"You still have to work hard... even if you've done something that's really big or renowned, it's almost more so that you've got to work hard because there's more competition at that level," she muses.
"It doesn't get any easier and you do have to work hard for certain things. Then suddenly, one day when you're out doing your shopping, you get a phone call saying you've got the job."
However, with the determination that has seen her and both her sisters live out their dreams, Rebecca won't be perturbed by a few knock backs.
"It's part and parcel of it. The only thing that makes one fail is giving up," she says.
"If you keep chipping away you will get there. There are still things I want to do and goals I want to achieve in film and television. I'll keep chipping away at that until it comes my way and in my heart I know it will."
See Rebecca Grant in Prisoners' Wives on Thursday at 9pm on BBC One.


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I would suggest that you contact a fairly new organization called "Shamrock Animal Fund" which you can read all about by searching here on syracuse.com. It is setup to help the owner with the vet's payments - so it involves everyone, the owner, the vet and the Shamrock Fund working together.
The Shamrock Animal Fund's telephone number is 415-8563. Please look them up here and give them a call. They will let you know what they or others may be able to help you with. Good luck!
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So I found this today! My small bottle of foundation has run out and actually cost around the same amount. For reference, I'm a "Fairly Light" in Bare Minerals. A little really went a long way and my guy put on too much to try, LOL. It's supposed to be free of a lot of chemicals. If it's the same price as my old foundation and does the same thing as my old one, then this has a +1 since it's more 'healthy.'
LUSH Samples
Here's a whole bunch of samples! The white powder at the top is called "Vanilla Puff Dusting Powder." I bought this along with my Sakura Solid Perfume (which is awesome and a good price at $9). Putting this on is awkward because I can't sift it on, but it still smells good for a kind of lingering, soft smell.
To the left is called "Turkish Delight Body Polish." We got a sample to see if this'll help out my guy's problem with dry skin.
And just for kicks, the associate who helped me threw in "Rub Rub Rub Shower Gel," so I'm hoping it's good!
This is a lot of fun … for about $8 we got a pretty good size thing of this lip scrub. It's something more for my guy to use than me, but it's fun regardless because your lips tingle a bit after using it AND it tastes like bubble gum. You don't need to use that much and I actually found myself using too much.
Uh, we haven't used this yet. This is actually our first bath bomb LOL. It's for my guy.
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Its been an eternity since I've down a Friend Making Mondays post, but felt like jumping in and doing today's just the same. Let's see what the questions are!
This or That?
- Meat and potatoes or pasta?
Pasta! There's no competition in my mind on this one. I don't really like potatoes save for a few preparations, but pasta is almost always amazing.
- Do you prefer Apple or Android?
Android. I was an Apple fan until they started gluing hardware into their computers to force you to buy a new one rather than just replace or upgrade a component. Sorry Apple, but that's some shade bullshit! I also just got my first smartphone about 2 months ago, and love the Android system.
- Do you kiss and tell, or do you keep it private?
I keep it private. I might make a half-revealed comment during conversation with a close friend, but the gritty details are between me and him!
- If you had to choose one, would you choose Facebook or Twitter?
Twitter. I am disliking Facebook more and more as time goes on as the quality of posts gets worse and worse. I really only use it to talk to my friend Tracy. :sideways:
- Christmas or Valentine's Day?
Um I'm not really a fan of either one, but Valentines at least means a quiet night with the man I love, so I guess I'll pick it. We don't do gifts or anything- the most that happens is cheap flowers on the table and a slighter nicer than usual dinner, still made by me… lol.
- If you joined a band, would you prefer to do vocals or play an instrument?
Since this will never happen, I'll live in a complete fantasy for a minute and say I'll sing. Understand I refuse to do karaoke, and I don't even sing when I'm alone though.
- Hot weather or cold weather?
Cold! I hate wearing layers, but here in the desert, when its hot, you just can't cool off.
- Calorie counting or tracking points?
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- Yoga or kickboxing?
Yoga though right now I'm really loving working on those tiny little muscles of mine!
- East Coast or West Coast?
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Scottsdale recognition and rankings
Spring 2015
Scottsdale a top spot for 'staycations'
If you're looking for a little rest and relaxation without much travel, Scottsdale is the best option in Arizona and one of the best in the U.S. A new list ranking the best and worst cities for staycations compiled by WalletHub finds Scottsdale at No. 4 in the nation. No other Valley city made it to the top 50. WalletHub looked at the 100 most populated cities in the country to create its list, examining each for recreation, rest and relaxation, and food and entertainment. Scottsdale ranked highly for its rest and relaxation options (No. 5) and food and entertainment (No. 4).
Fall 2014
Scottsdale recognized with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Scottsdale has again been honored with the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the 25th consecutive year Scottsdale has won the prestigious award. It is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. An independent panel of peer reviewers from across the United States and Canada examined Scottsdale's FY 2014/15 budget document against program criteria before making the award. In order to earn the designation, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide and as a communications device.
Scottsdale named 5th best place to retire
To help American retirees find the best and most wallet-friendly places to call home for their Golden Years, WalletHub analyzed the socioeconomic environments of the 150 largest cities in the United States. We did so using 25 key metrics that range from cost of living to job prospects for workers aged 65 and older to the availability of recreational activities. The study also includes an examination of each city's quality of life and health care conditions.
Spring 2014
Scottsdale ranked No. 1 place to raise children by MyLife.com
Scottsdale is ranked the No. 1 place in the country to raise children, according to a study published in early June by MyLife.com.
Cities were judged using five criteria: crime rate, public school rating, public parks per capita, average family salary and cost of living.
The MyLife website reported that Scottsdale ranked first in average family income and fourth in the public schools category. The TPC Scottsdale and the Waste Management Phoenix Open was highlighted as one of the many family friendly events in the city.
MyLife.com helps people manage their digital life, all in one place. Learn more about the rankings.
Scottsdale among safest cities in U.S., according to real estate site
Scottsdale is rated the No. 6 safest city in America by the online real estate listing company Movoto.com. The company looked at the 100 most populous American cities and formed rankings on per capita statistics relating to property crime, violent crime, and the chance of being a victim of crime using the FBI's most recent crime report. "There was only one murder per 100,000 people during all of 2012 in Scottsdale and just 147 violent crimes, making it one of the safest big cities in America," the Movoto report states. Scottsdale traditionally ranks high in studies that rate public safety and quality of life.
Winter 2014
Scottsdale named among "Best Run Cities in America"
Scottsdale earned the No. 6 spot on 24/7 Wall St.'s "Best Run Cities in America." To determine the performance of the nation's largest cities, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 100 largest U.S. cities by population and considered a variety of factors, including the area's economy, job market, crime level, and welfare of the population. Several of those measurements reflect a high standard of living in Scottsdale. Scottsdale's median income is one of the highest of any large U.S. city. More than 95 percent of adults have a high school diploma, 10 percentage points better than the national rate. Additionally, poverty and crime rates are among the lowest, compared with other large cities. The city's credit is rated Aaa by Moody's. The agency lists the city's wealth and strong fiscal management as reasons for that perfect rating.
Scottsdale makes Phoenix New Times "Best of" in various categories
Scottsdale places – both public and private – were well represented in the 35th edition of Phoenix New Times "Best of" list. Here's a sample of the public places that critics touted:
• Best hiking trail: Taliesin Overlook, Lost Dog Wash Trailhead:
• Best Public Pool: McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center
• Best Rock Climbing: West Corner of Tom's Thumb, McDowell Mountains
• Best Arts Festival - Scottsdale Arts Festival
• Best Culinary Festival - Scottsdale Culinary Festival
• Best Temporary Public Art: Luster Kaboom's FunHouse at Scottsdale Public Library
• Best Spoken Word Series - Lit Lounge
• Best Architecture Legend – Frank Lloyd Wright
Scottsdale ranked among safest U.S. cities
Law Street Media named Scottsdale as the fifth safest city nationwide. A high officer-to-resident ratio and a "vibrant economy" were cited as two main factors contributing to the community's overall safety. Law Street Media provides legal news and resources for law students and young legal professionals.
City captures Digital Cities award
The Center for Digital Government recently honored Scottsdale as a top 10 tech-savvy city for using technology to eliminate waste, enhance service levels, improve transparency and engage with citizens in the digital world.
Fall 2013Scottsdale named one of Top 100 Best Places to Live
Livability.com, a national website that ranks quality of life in America's small and mid-sized cities, has named Scottsdale one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. Scottsdale, touted for education and amenities, ranked No. 89 on the list. It is one of only two Arizona cities named to the list. The other is Tempe. To produce its inaugural list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live, Livability.com partnered with Richard Florida's Martin Prosperity Institute, the world's leading think tank on the role of location, place, and city-regions in global economic prosperity. Together, they conducted a months-long study of more than 1,700 U.S. cities and the factors that make them the best places to live, work and play.
Summer 2013
Google honors Scottsdale as Arizona's 2013 "eCity"
Scottsdale recently captured the 2013 eCity Award from Google, an honor that recognizes the strongest online business community in each state. Google said, "The businesses in these communities are embracing the web to find new customers, connect with existing clients and fuel their local economies. Scottsdale joins the ranks of America's leading cities in the digital economy." Google and independent research firm Ipsos analyzed the online strength of local small businesses across the 50 states. They weighed a variety of factors including the likelihood of small businesses to have a website, use a blog, promote themselves on a social network, sell goods directly from their webpages and whether they had a mobile-friendly website. The winning cities exhibited strong engagement and potential for growth within the digital economy. For more information, visit www.google.com/ecities.
Scottsdale ranks in top 20 of "America's Thriving Cities"
The Daily Beast ranks Scottsdale 15th on a list of "America's Thriving Cities." To find the country's top 20 thriving cities, the news reporting and opinion website looked at the 100 largest cities in the United States and compared them in various categories including: population growth; employment and earnings; market strength; infrastructure; and intellectual capital. Get the complete list at www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2013/08/19/america-s-thriving-cities-from-seattle-to-boston.html#3a36ce21-855b-4705-a03e-dba8eebf3c4bl
Scottsdale recognized for top innovative green initiatives
NerdWallet, a San Francisco-based consumer advocacy website, recently featured Scottsdale as a top city for innovative green initiatives. The website applauded Scottsdale for protecting natural areas like the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, incorporating multiuse paths, and using compressed natural gas trucks, solar power to generate electricity and energy-efficient LED light fixtures.
It also had this to say about other green programs: "Scottsdale is the home of Arizona's first Green Building Program, which has helped improve the local economy by increasing building resale values. Scottsdale was also the first city in America to use the LEED Gold Standard for city buildings and remodels, and the city regularly provides educational lectures on sustainable building practices to community residents. The city's commitment to sustainability extends to water reclamation and conservation, landfill diversion, and neighborhood cleanup programs."
Spring 2013
MSN Money names Scottsdale No. 1 spot for retirees
MSN Money came out with its top ten list of best places for retirees, and Scottsdale made No. 1. Here's what it had to say, "The city packing the heaviest post-65 punch in America sits just off the northeastern fringe of Phoenix, luring newcomers -- or retaining longtime locals -- with plenty of play and rays. The biggest attraction is the weather (and) just how pleasant it is here." Surprise also made the list, coming in fourth. Read the report in its entirety at http://money.msn.com/retirement-plan/10-cities-where-retirees-rule
Scottsdale earns 31st consecutive "Tree City USA" recognition
In honor of Arbor Day, Scottsdale was recognized along with 23 other Arizona cities by the Arizona State Forestry Division as a "Tree City USA." Scottsdale was acknowledged for meeting the requirements for an unprecedented 31 years – the longest of any city in the state! In addition, Scottsdale received its 21st Tree City Growth Award. These awards highlight innovative programs and projects, increased commitment to resources for urban forestry and provide an opportunity to share new ideas and successes across the country. Councilman Dennis Robbins and Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director Jan Cameron accepted the awards.
Scottsdale deemed 'Outstanding Transit Organization' by AzTA
The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) held their 2013 Excellence Awards ceremony during their Annual Conference last week in Tempe, where Scottsdale was announced as the group's Outstanding Transit Organization. The annual recognition is granted to an organization that demonstrates outstanding innovation, creativity, customer service and operational improvements in providing public transportation services.
Winter 2013
Scottsdale chosen as a "best run city" for second year
Scottsdale is one of the best-run cities in the nation, according to an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. Scottsdale ranked 10th in the list of 100 cities. It's the second consecutive year Scottsdale has made the list. The financial news and opinion company said Scottsdale "fared better than much of the state following the recession." The city's violent crime statistics - 1.81 per 1,000 people - was seventh lowest among cities, while its unemployment rate - listed at 6.8 percent - ranked 12th lowest, it said. The report also mentioned Scottsdale's large public companies, including Kona Grill Inc. and stun-gun maker Taser International Inc. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the economies, standard of living and fiscal discipline of the 100 largest cities by population.
Scottsdale recognized for outstanding annual report
Scottsdale has earned another "Certificate of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting" from the Association of Government Accountants. The Virginia-based association is dedicated to advancing government accountability. Scottsdale has earned the award three consecutive years in recognition for its annual "Report to Our Citizens." The four-page report provides citizens with a brief snapshot of their government and its priorities, results and future challenges. The report was lauded as a visually appealing and understandable document that demonstrates accountability and transparency to its citizens.
Civic Center and Mustang libraries earn "Family Place Libraries" designation
Two Scottsdale libraries received national recognition for their support of early learning and parental involvement. By earning the Family Place Libraries designation, Civic Center and Mustang libraries join a network of 300 libraries across the country, in 24 states. "Family Place" builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development.
Scottsdale named "Most Romantic City" in the U.S.
Scottsdale captured the top spot in Livilbility.com's Top Ten list of most romantic U.S. cities in February -- just in time for Valentine's Day. The list highlights those small towns and mid-sized cities that set the stage for couples to write their own love story by sharing an exquisite meal, a romantic walk in the park or along the beach, or a night of live entertainment – all in picturesque surroundings. Scottsdale was chosen because, in addition to its unique local flavor, the city offers all the amenities couples look for – independent restaurants with diverse cuisines, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, beautiful scenery and plenty of places to relax. Get more details at http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-romantic-cities/scottsdale/az.
Fall 2012
Scottsdale's Aquatics program wins national award
The city of Scottsdale's Aquatics program received a "Best Overall Commitment to Aquatics" honor from Aquatics International magazine. The "Best of Aquatics" awards celebrate a range of outstanding facilities, from waterpark resorts to universities and wellness centers. Several factors are considered when selecting honorees including programming, promotional materials, aquatic amenities and community involvement. Judges touted the city's program for its depth of class offerings and commitment to water safety education. The city operates three year-round outdoor pools and a lessons-only seasonal pool.
Summer 2012
Scottsdale, Phoenix ranked in top 50 U.S. Cities
According to Bloomberg Businessweek, both Scottsdale and Phoenix are among the best U.S. cities. Scottsdale came in at No. 43. The study called it "a richer, safer sister to Arizona's capital, Phoenix." Phoenix was ranked just below at No. 44 because of its more than 300 days of sunshine per year, good golf courses and South Mountain Park/Preserve, the largest municipal park in the country. Overall, the top city in the United States was San Francisco, based on the city's blend of entertainment, education and a prosperous economy. The study ranked the cities based on numerous factors, including its leisure attributes, educational attributes, economic factors, crime and air quality.
Scottsdale named No. 12 meeting destination in the U.S.
Scottsdale is ranked the No. 12 meetings destination in the United States by Cvent, a web-based software company that maintains an online database of meeting venues and event service providers. Cvent evaluated more than 1,000 cities, ranking them based on meeting and event booking activity. Phoenix was named No. 7 on the list.
Six Scottsdale golf courses named to Golf Magazine's 2012 "Top 100 You Can Play" List
GOLF Magazine's 2012 list of the "Top 100 You Can Play" has further bolstered Scottsdale's position as "The World's Finest Golf Destination." Six Scottsdale golf courses were named to the publication's list recognizing the 100 best U.S. public-access golf courses: Troon North Golf Club (Pinnacle Course) – No. 20; We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla Course) – No. 37; We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course) – No. 40; Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course) – No. 52; The Boulders Golf Club (South Course) – No. 93; and Grayhawk Golf Club (Talon Course) – No. 99. GOLF Magazine's "Top 100 You Can Play" list is published every two years. Courses are selected by an independent panel of industry experts and accomplished players. Also announced was the list of the "Best Public Golf Courses in Every State." Thirty Arizona courses were included in the ranking and 14 of those were located in Scottsdale.
Spring Training Festival honored as state's top urban special event
Scottsdale's Spring Training Festival earned the award for best Urban Special Event. The awards booklet notes, "The Special Events Award is presented to the event that best embodies the word 'special, meaning it creates a unique draw for tourism and attracts visitors from outside the local area.'" The inaugural festival took place Feb. 25-26 on the Civic Center Mall and featured activities, displays and booths hosted by 14 of the 15 Cactus League teams. The 2013 festival is scheduled for Feb. 23-24 at the same location.
Maricopa Association of Governments: Regional Partnership Award to Combat Domestic Violence
Scottsdale was among 11 agencies honored recently for its work with the Domestic Violence Protocol Evaluation Project. The project is a collaborative effort to provide a more consistent regional response to domestic violence. The project is designed to assess practices used by law enforcement, prosecutors and victim advocates when handling domestic violence cases at the misdemeanor level. The goal is to keep victims safe and to hold abusers accountable. Staff from Prosecution, Victim Services and the Police Department participated in the Domestic Violence Protocol Evaluation Project.
Cactus Acres Fire Station Earns LEED Platinum Certification
Cactus Acres Fire Station has earned a "platinum" designation, the highest certification possible through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. LEED is a national standard for "green" buildings that uses environmental techniques to conserve materials and resources and reduce energy consumption while contributing to the health of its occupants. There are four progressively higher and more demanding levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The station, located at 9598 E. Cactus Road, opened in September 2011. It is anticipated this building will use 58 percent less energy compared to a similar non-LEED building. Its green building elements include a solar hot water heater, grey water from sinks and showers reused for irrigation, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, more than 20 percent of materials used are regionally manufactured and flooring in the physical conditioning room is made from 100 percent recycled tires. Two other Scottsdale structures are certified platinum: the Preserve Gateway and the Downtown Scottsdale Fire Station, 7522 E. Indian School Road.
July 2012
AZCentral names Scottsdale Stadium "Best Spring Training Venue"
In its sixth annual poll, AZCentral named Scottsdale Stadium "Best Spring Training Venue." The entry says, "Going to a spring-training game in downtown Scottsdale isn't just about baseball. It's a take-the-day-off, pretend-you're-a-tourist, find-a-designated-driver event. It also touts the stadium's nearby amenities such as shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
June 2012
Sunset Magazine ranks Scottsdale a Top Community for Biking
Scottsdale received a top rating in Sunset Magazine's list of "Ten Best Burbs for Biking." Sunset awarded Scottsdale its "gold" ranking and reported that a whopping 75 percent of homes in Scottsdale are within a half-mile of a bike path or lane. The ranking covered the entire Western U.S.
Scottsdale named a Top 25 Arts Destination
Scottsdale is ranked No. 17 in AmericanStyle Magazine's list of the Top 25 U.S. Arts Destinations. Scottsdale's ranking is in the mid-size cities category of the magazine's 15th annual reader's poll. On top in the category is St. Petersburg, Fla., followed by Dayton, Ohio, and Tampa, Fla. In the big cities category, Tucson ranked No. 24 followed by Phoenix at No. 25. The top three cities in this category were New York City, Washington D.C. and Chicago. Sedona, Arizona, also made the list as No. 7 in the small cities category. The magazine, which has a circulation of 60,000, is designed for people who love art. For the complete list of winners in all categories, visit www.americanstyle.com/2012/06/top25artsdestinations/.
March 2012
Scottsdale named a Top 10 Spring Break Destination
Yahoo Travel's list of spring break destinations ranks Scottsdale among the top 10 spots to visit this March and April. Scottsdale earned its spot for a host of reasons, including spring training baseball and shopping. But the list also included a variety of other cities and vacation spots that are lower key than the traditional spring break vacation spots known to attract throngs of college kids. See the list of top 10 spots. (BizJournals.com/Phoenix, March 9)
February 2012
Sunset Magazine honors McDowell Sonoran Preserve's Gateway, Conservancy with Environmental Awards
Sunset Magazine has recognized Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve Gateway and the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy with 2012 Environmental Awards. The Conservancy earned the "Best Local Land Trust," being recognized for "20 years of protecting the desert and mountains on the northeast edge of the metro area, caring for 21,400 acres of land included in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve." The magazine recognized "The Gateway" trailhead as the "Most Environmentally Friendly Visitor Center." It was cited for its sustainable features that have also earned it LEED platinum-certification. The rammed-earth building, with net-zero energy use, opened in 2009.
Phoenix/Scottsdale named one of America's 10 best Cities for Dating.
According to Yahoo! Travel, Phoenix/Scottsdale is one of America's 10 Best Cities for Dating. The communities were touted for an abundance of Sonoran Desert activities, world-class spas, and the ability to "peruse galleries during special evening receptions, courtesy of Phoenix's Artlink First Fridays, or the weekly Scottsdale Artwalk." The article also lists the area's culinary scene and "chic nightlife...especially in downtown Scottsdale" as reasons for top ranking as a dating-friendly area.
January 2012
Scottsdale bests Chandler, Ranks as 8th Best-Run City
Scottsdale has outranked Chandler as the eighth best-run city in the nation, according to an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. The financial news and opinion company said it chose Scottsdale for its healthy employment, low poverty and stable Aaa rating. Among the largest cities, Scottsdale has the seventh-highest median income in the nation, the highest percentage of high school graduates at 95.9 percent, and is in the top 10 for unemployment and health insurance, according to the online article. Chandler, which came in ninth, has a Aaa stable rating, and in 2010 had the ninth-lowest unemployment rate among the largest cities and the sixth-lowest poverty rate, 24/7 Wall St. said. The Delaware-based company reviewed the economies, standard of living and fiscal discipline of the 100 largest cities by population. Virginia Beach, Va., ranked first, followed by Irvine, Calif., Madison, Wis., Fremont, Calif., Lincoln, Neb., Chesapeake, Va., Seattle, Wash., Scottsdale, Chandler and Plano, Texas. Miami, Fla., was labeled the worst-run city.
Scottsdale Named One of 15 U.S. Destinations on the Rise for 2012
Scottsdale ranked eighth of TripAdvisor's top 15 U.S. destinations on the rise for 2012. Scottsdale was recognized for "more than 200 golf courses in the area, ample spas and wellness resorts, and cultural attractions such as master architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter studio," which help make the city "the perfect weekend antidote for life's stresses." The diverse list, which offers something for all travel tastes and budgets, is comprised of destinations which have seen a remarkable increase in traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.com over the last year.
Scottsdale Library Honored for Cutting-Edge Technologies.
The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and the Library Information Technology Association (LITA) has announced that the Scottsdale Library is one of four libraries nationally to be recognized for providing cutting edge technologies for customers. The specific technology highlighted is the Scottsdale Library's "Gimme!' book recommendation tool. From a smart phone or computer, a customer can receive a book recommendation based on a category they select. Gimme! also integrates with its Goodreads account.
Food and Wine Names Scottsdale One of America's Healthiest Cities to Visit
Food & Wine magazine included Scottsdale on a list of "America's Healthiest Cities to Visit." According to the magazine, "Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert and the Camelback Mountains, arid Scottsdale is a great spot for hiking, biking and golf. For every canasta-playing retiree, there's a vacationing spa-goer." The article highlights two CVB members, including The Boulders Resort, where "guests can golf at the championship course surrounded by mountains or take classes in rock climbing, mountain biking or desert hiking." FnB Restaurent also is featured as the place to eat "veggie-driven small plates, like eggplant with sun gold tomatoes, peppers and currants; and baby bok choy with miso and hazelnuts."
November 2011
Granite Reef Senior Center Captures Prestigious Pinnacle Award
NuStep this month honored the City of Scottsdale's Granite Reef Senior Center with its 2012 Pinnacle Award. The award is annually presented to the most outstanding senior center in the United States that best demonstrates a culture of whole-person wellness and active aging throughout their organizations. Judges applauded the center's holistic approach to senior services, which include recreation, social services and socialization. They were especially impressed with the staff's focus on customer service.
Scottsdale, Tempe the smartest big cities in Arizona
The East Valley is the place to be for the smartest big city folk in Arizona
New research from On Numbers shows that Scottsdale has the most brainpower among Arizona cities with a population of at least 100,000 people. It's followed, in order, by Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler. The rankings measure education attainment and found that nationwide Scottsdale ranks 14th for brainpower among 269 U.S. cities with at least 100,000 people. Tempe ranked 41st, Gilbert 44th and Chandler 48th. No other Arizona cities cracked the top 100.
October 2011
Scottsdale named "100 Best Communities for Young People"
For the fifth consecutive year, America's Promise Alliance has named Scottsdale one of the 2011 100 Best Communities for Young People. Scottsdale was chosen from more than 300 communities nationwide. America's Promise is the largest alliance dedicated to children and youth. The Alliance applauded Scottsdale for recognizing youth as a priority and incorporating after-school programs, prevention services and education efforts with the intent of improving student achievement and encouraging students to excel. Specific programs cited include the school district's Service-Learning Program and the city's Teen Employment Program (STEP) which provide students with leadership, career exploration and volunteer opportunities. Scottsdale Healthcare's Neighborhood Outreach Action for Health (NOAH) mobile clinic was also recognized for providing more than 1,300 children with primary care services and 550 routine well child care visits last year.
Voice of the People Awards recognize high community ratings
The Voice of the People Awards are given by the International City/County Management Association and the National Research Center to communities that earn high marks from their residents as reported in the National Citizen Survey, a uniform survey tool used by local governments across the U.S. to assess resident satisfaction with community amenities and government services. Scottsdale is among nine cities nationwide to earn a Voice of the People award for excellence based on high resident satisfaction with city garbage and recycling services, and recreation programs and classes. Additionally, Scottsdale is among seven cities nationwide to earn a Voice of the People award for transformation, which is based on significant improvement in service quality between the most recent two surveys.
2011 Best of New Times
Best Free Place for a Kids' Outdoor Birthday Party: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Throwing a party on a budget but want a cool location? How about right behind the Scottsdale Civic Center library, a stone's throw from the Scottsdale Center for the Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art? Grab a spot right by Louise Nevelson's Windows to the West sculpture.This is a no-reservation, first-come, first-squat location. There are some picnic tables, but you can also haul in your own tables and chairs for the day. The entire area is surrounded by grass, so kids can play games on the lawn and burn off all the birthday cake they've consumed. Crafty!
Best Place to be at Sunset: Knight Rise
You have to know to look for it. Enter the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art — and you can walk straight ahead to the current exhibits, or turn right into the gift shop. Both wise options. Or, if it's close to sunset (hint: the museum is open late on Thursdays — and admission is free), take an immediate sharp left. Down a hallway you'll find a small, oval-shaped room, all concrete. It feels monastic, but settle yourself onto the hard gray bench and look up. From dusk to dark, the change through that ivory-framed hole is remarkable, as the pale sky takes a tour through the blue-hued section of your 64-pack of Crayolas. End your time in the small space with a dark velvet blue sky and a feeling that this is a day — and night — to remember.
Best Public Art as Tourist Attraction: Robert Indiana's Love sculpture
Who doesn't have a picture of themselves in front of the Love sculpture on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall? Visitors to Scottsdale flock to the sculpture because it is one of only a handful of them in the country. It is large and, unlike most pieces of art, you can touch it and climb on it. This makes for a perfect picture-taking opportunity. We can't wait to see your Valentines.
September 2011
Soleri Bridge earns 2 Crescordia awards;
3 other Scottsdale projects honored by Valley Forward
Scottsdale's landmark Soleri Bridge and Plaza captured two top awards at the Valley Forward Association's 31st Annual Environmental Excellence Awards banquet. The awards, known as Crescordias, annually recognize outstanding contributions to the sustainability of Valley communities. The Soleri Bridge and Plaza won top Valley Forward honors in both the Art in Public Places and Site Development and Landscape categories. Three other Scottsdale projects received awards of merit in the Valley Forward competition: The 96th Street Improvement Project, the Southern Scottsdale Character Area Plan and the Appaloosa Branch Library.
Scottsdale recognized among nation's top bicycle-friendly communities
The city recently earned a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. Scottsdale earned the title for achievements in engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation and planning. According to the league, a Bicycle Friendly Community "welcomes cyclists by providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation." Scottsdale was noted for significantly increasing the number of miles and connecting important gaps in its bikeways network and providing educational and safety outreach. The city also was recognized for adopting a comprehensive transportation plan with a bicycle element and Complete Streets policy.
August 2011
Scottsdale named among top of America's most fun, affordable cities
A Bloomberg Businessweek report ranks Scottsdale as the fourth in its top 25 of fun, affordable U.S. cities. The report says, "Downtown Scottsdale is full of some of the best dining in all of Phoenix. The nightlife in the area has a wide variety of clubs and bars. Scottsdale has nearly 200 bars and restaurants and a median home price of $140,000." To be considered for the list, the cities had to have a wide variety of bars and restaurants and a median home price within 20 percent of the state median.
Scottsdale's credit rating remains at prized AAA
Scottsdale has maintained its AAA credit rating, and Standard & Poor's credit downgrade of the federal government is unlikely to have a significant impact on the city, according to David Smith, Scottsdale treasurer. S&P identified 66 U.S. cities last month that were being reviewed for a possible credit downgrade from a AAA rating, but Scottsdale was not one of them. AAA is the highest rating.
July 2011
City receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award
For the 13th consecutive year, Scottsdale was awarded with an "Achievement of Excellence in Procurement" award from the National Purchasing Institute and various other procurement agencies. Scottsdale received high marks for innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership attributes of the procurement function. The city is one of only 15 government agencies in Arizona and just one of only 57 cities in the United States to receive the award.
June 2011
Scottsdale Recognized on RelocateAmerica's Top Places to Live Report
RelocateAmerica has published its "Top 100 Place to Live" and Scottsdale ranks among the top. RelocateAmerica's research team compiled the list after evaluating extensive data on the factors most important in a community: real estate and housing, economic health, recreation, and safety. But, it wasn't all a numbers game. Just as important, and perhaps even more so, was the input provided by local residents, business and community leaders. There's nothing that says community pride quite like a resident delivering a list of all the things that make their community special.
May 2011
Appaloosa Library nationally recognized for innovative design and function
The Library Journal recently named Scottsdale's Appaloosa Library a "Landmark Library," ranking it seventh among the top 10 recognized. According to the journal, a Landmark Library "proves there is a new generation of smart, sustainable, and stunning buildings out there. Designed with the latest service concepts in mind, they put a whole new spin on the relationship between form and function." Appaloosa Library was noted for both its award winning architectural design as well as its commitment to reducing energy costs and using recyclable materials. The branch library is at 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Scottsdale and opened in 2009. It serves about 72,000 residents.
Scottsdale named one of Top 25 arts destinations
Readers of AmericanStyle magazine named Scottsdale the fifth best art destination among 25 mid-sized U.S. cities with populations between 100,000 and 500,000. In all, readers named 75 arts destinations that were broken down by population into three groups. Readers gave Scottsdale high marks for its variety of art - from contemporary, to western and abstract - and its growing number of artists flocking to the city.
April 2011
Celebrate Scottsdale's 29th straight year as a "Tree City USA"
Scottsdale has earned the "Tree City USA" designation for the 29th consecutive year. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation. It offers technical assistance, direction and recognition for urban and community forestry programs in cities and towns. Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April.
February 2011
Scottsdale named one of best warm-weather family destinations
Travel + Leisure magazine named Scottsdale one of the best warm-weather family adventure destinations. According to the article, "Sunny Scottsdale has a reputation for luxury, but it's hard to beat for family adventure, offering everything from rattlesnake hikes to hot-air-balloon rides in the toasty desert.
Sunset magazine lists Scottsdale as "Best Place to Raise Kids"
Sunset magazine declared Scottsdale the best place to raise kids on its list of "The West's Best Places to Live." The lifestyle publication chose Scottsdale for its low crime rate, good schools and ample parks. The magazine also recognized the city for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art's educational programs and local resorts that serve as a great summer escape for families.