Saturday, September 27, 2008

Driving home from the 2008 Greek fest 10pm (good thing I wasn't driving)
Photo taken and posted from the cell phone on the drive home

Driving to Greek fest in Tucson in September 2008
Sent from a cell phone on the way to the event

Monday, September 22, 2008

I-10 south of tucson

This message was sent using our cell phone as we drove east on I-10 this after noon into south east Tucson, Arizona after a day in the desert

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month – Arizona is joining a nationwide campaign sponsored by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign to encourage individuals, families and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies.

During monsoon season, many of us experience a power outage at one point or another. For most, the power service is restored within hours. However, have you thought about what you would do if power could not be restored within hours? Do you have a family communications plan in place? Do you have an emergency supply kit? Do you have nonperishable food supplies for 72 hours?

Please join me this month in taking these important preparedness steps: Get an Emergency Supply Kit; Make a Family Emergency Plan; Be Informed about the types of emergencies and their appropriate responses; and Get Involved in your community’s efforts.

Take that important first step to begin preparing yourself and your family for an emergency. To learn more about family preparedness kits, click here.

AZDOHS National Preparedness Month Prepare, Plan, Be Informed and Be Involved

1. Prepare
	Begin preparing for emergencies by assembling an emergency supply kit. Your kit should contain supplies to survive at least three days. Click here for items to include. Emergency Pantry Chart Instructional Videos on Emergency Preparedness

2. Plan
	Making a family emergency plan is easy. Create a disaster plan with your family so you will all know what to do in the event of an emergency. Be prepared to stay or be prepared to go. Click here for a checklist of items to include in your plan.

3. Stay Informed
	Learn all you can about emergencies that could occur in your community by visiting www.az211.gov or your local county emergency management office.

4. Be Involved
	Find out about local National Preparedness Month events in your area by visiting the ready.gov event calendar and selecting Arizona. Please click on the links for training and volunteer opportunities through local Citizen Corps Councils and other emergency preparedness organizations.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

--ORIGINAL MSG: Photo van on Kolb Between golf and 22nd
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Sent by a Cricket mobile device
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Joe Scott of Photo Blocker / Phantom Alert

Liberty Watch Radio

Charles has an interesting guest today:
Joe Scott of Photo Blocker / Phantom Alert

Listen on
AM 690, KVOI, Tucson,
AM 930 KAPR Douglas, and
AM 1240 KJAA Globe.

or listen online:
http://libertywatchradio.com/listen

They have a database of traffic light cameras and speed traps, and so far there have been plenty of callers

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Ethanol Power to the People (NPR broadcast Friday, August 15th, 2008)

From NPRs Science Friday, Friday, August 15th, 2008:

Ethanol Power to the People (broadcast Friday, August 15th, 2008)

Ethanol is the most commonly-discussed biofuel, but there are others. USDA image.

In recent years, the use of ethanol as a biofuel to help deal with the ongoing energy crisis has received a good deal of attention from Washington. But can we produce both food and fuel -- and can ethanol truly replace oil and gas?

In this segment, Ira talks with ethanol biofuel advocate David Blume about common misconceptions about the use of ethanol for fuel, and about Blume's vision for decentralized, community supported ethanol production in the US. Could a neighborhood ethanol distillery be in your future? Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

David Blume
Executive Director of the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture
Author, "Alcohol Can Be A Gas" (International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, 2007)
Santa Cruz, California

Friday, September 12, 2008

Another post from a cell phone www.AZ13.com
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Sent by a Cricket mobile device
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We Started our Arizona Driving Blog

Welcome to our new Arizona Driving Blog.. looks like most of the pictures stopped working in our first set of posts, we'll add them a different way next time.

More reviews, photos along with our thoughts on the way..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Driving around Tucson at Night

Driving around Tucson at Night
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Tue Aug 26 2008
Drove around Tucson one night and took some pictures. We started at Ajo & 6th and drove north to downtown, then east thr ...Click Here for full article

Smart (Swatch Mercedes ART) Car

Smart (Swatch Mercedes ART) Car
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
The idea behind the Smart car was to create a vehicle easy to park and short enough to allow nose-in parking.The project, sta ...Click Here for full article

July 2008 Car Show & Cruise In

July 2008 Car Show & Cruise In
Posted By: Corona ACE
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
Weekly Arizona Cruisin at the Safeway Shopping Center, in south east Tucson, Arizona at Golf Links & Harrison at 6 pm eac ...Click Here for full article

New Police Cars

New Police Cars
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
We saw this parking lot full of new police cars and took a few photos. These police cars have the classic black and white pol ...Click Here for full article

Electric Poles Knocked Over in East Tucson, AZ

Electric Poles Knocked Over in East Tucson, AZ
Posted By: Crescent Security
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
The wind and rain hit a street on Tucsons south east side one night in July 2008. Many electric poles were broken and dropped ...Click Here for full article

Emission Testing in Tucson, Arizona

Emission Testing in Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
Getting the emissions tested is a fairly painless ordeal the last few years in Tucson, Arizona. We dive up wait for a few car ...Click Here for full article

Driving an A-10 Warthog in Tucson, Arizona

Driving an A-10 Warthog in Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Sat Jul 26 2008
We took a few pictures of this A-10 Warthog Fusilage being driven down the road in South Tucson, Arizona ...Click Here for full article

Are gas prices the cause or effect ??

Are gas prices the cause or effect ??
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sun Jul 6 2008
We wonder what you think about the current gas prices. Use our feedback form to let us know what you think! ...Click Here for full article

1962 Ford Fairlane Wagon

1962 Ford Fairlane Wagon
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Sun Jul 6 2008
We saw this lifted 1962 Ford Fairlane Wagon in East Tucson. It is lifted about as high as a Jeep ...Click Here for full article

1995 CAT 775B Dump Truck

1995 CAT 775B Dump Truck
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sun Jun 22 2008
We took a few pictures of this large dump truck as it passed Tucson on I-10 one morning. With all the mines in Southern Arizo ...Click Here for full article

Komatsu PC 220 LC with Hydraulic Breaker vs Bank Safe

Komatsu PC 220 LC with Hydraulic Breaker vs Bank Safe
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sun May 25 2008
We took some photos of this Komatsu PC220 LC Excavator Crawler with Hydraulic Breaker in a battle with a bank vault. The rest ...Click Here for full article

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab 4X4

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab 4X4
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat May 24 2008
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab 4X4 is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger pickup, with ST trim package. 4,701 cc 4.7 liters V8 fron ...Click Here for full article

Painting a Semi Truck - Moving Art

Painting a Semi Truck - Moving Art
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
This semi truck was being painted at a truck stop in south Tucson. We stopped to take a few pictures of the artist at work ...Click Here for full article

Painting lines on the street in East Tucson, Arizona

Painting lines on the street in East Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
This truck was repainting the lines on the street in east Tucson. ...Click Here for full article

Yamaha Off Road Motorcycle

Yamaha Off Road Motorcycle
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Yamaha Off Road Motorcycle ready for a ride down the wash in Eastern Arizona ...Click Here for full article

Ahwatukee Bike Week 2008

Ahwatukee Bike Week 2008
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
The Sports Den on Chandler Blvd. hosted the Ahwatukee Bike Week 2008 Saturday ...Click Here for full article

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
The 2008 Grand Prix is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or sports sedan, available in two trims, the Sedan and the GXP Sed ...Click Here for full article

Firebird Towing Service in Tucson, Arizona

Firebird Towing Service in Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Firebird Towing
Posted: Wed Apr 2 2008
Firebird Towing Specializes in Towing illegally parked cars and Abandoned Vehicles from vacant lots and rental units. We cate ...Click Here for full article

We buy scrap carbide

We buy scrap carbide
Posted By: WeBuyCarbide
Posted: Wed Mar 26 2008
We buy scrap carbide. We also buy high speed steel ...Click Here for full article

Tucson Automobile Maintenance Tips

Tucson Automobile Maintenance Tips
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sat Feb 23 2008
#1 Have tire wear, fluid levels, and exterior lights checked regularly.

#2 Perform oil changes every 3 months ...Click Here for full article

Emergency Tools for the Car, Truck or Van

Emergency Tools for the Car, Truck or Van
Posted By: Wills Auto Repair
Posted: Sun Jan 6 2008
There are as many opinions on what emergency gear as there are drivers, but most would include some of the basics. And most d ...Click Here for full article