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Did you know that the name for facebook came from the name of student identification books used to help students get to know one another?

Did you know that Facebook was started by Mark Zuckerberg who was a student at Harvard at the time? He still maintains ownership of Facebook.

Did you know that in the Season 6 Koi Pond episode of The Office, Jim Helpert (John Krasinski) dresses up as Facebook for Halloween? “Yes, I’m the popular social networking site also known as bookface.”

Did you know that Facebook is accessible to anyone age 13 and older?

Did you know that Facebook has more than 400 million active users world-wide?

Did you know that Facebook is the most popular social networking site in several English-speaking countries, including the US?

Phoenix.org’s Yellowpages now open for local companies

Phoenix Yellow Pages

Inventing the “yellow pages” was actually an accident when in 1883, a Cheyenne, Wyoming printer ran out of white paper and decided to use yellow instead. He printed the local directory and the yellow pages were born.

Since then, the yellow pages have evolved quite a bit. They were once a much needed household item, used to find everything from a barber to plumber. Nowadays, finding a service provider in your area is as easy as a click of the mouse.

And Phoenix.org makes it even easier! Check out our local Phoenix yellow pages link to access countless businesses ready to serve you in the phoenix area. Need an attorney? Looking for childcare? Find listings for these and more. Find restaurants, garden shops, pet groomers, and movie theaters. Everything you’re looking for can be found in the Phoenix.org yellow pages.

The yellowpages at Phoenix.org have close to 1000 categories that cover just about anything that you could possibly be looking for.

We also have both free listings and paid listings so now you can add your company even if you don’t want to pay for it. Also don’t forget that a featured Yellowpage listing is free with purchase of Phoenix.org’s “All in One” advertising package.

If you are a local business owner, getting listed in the Phoenix.org yellow pages is simple and affordable. To list your company  or learn more click here.

Accounting Affinity, LLC: Phoenix Bookeeping Service

Accounting Affinity, LLC is a professional bookkeeping service for small to mid sized businesses in the Phoenix area.

If you are a business owner in the Phoenix metro area and are looking for a reputable company to take care of your business books then you will certainly will appreciate the list of services that Accounting Affinity, LLC can provide your business.

Accounting Affinity, LLC provides many services, including the following:

• Bank Reconciliations
• Budgeting Services
• Cash Flow Management
• General Ledger Preparation
• Financial Statements
• Some Payroll Services
• Many more services

Julie Jacobs, founder and managing partner at Accounting Affinity, LLC specializes in providing bookkeeping services to many difference types of businesses such as law office bookkeeping, medical office services and other local Phoenix service providers.

If you are interested in learning more about Accounting Affinity, LLC or would like to get a quote on the services that they provide then take the time to visit their website at BookkeepingPhoenix.org.

You can contact Accounting Affinity, LLC by following the link below:

Bookkeepingphoenix.org/contact-us/

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Local Hotspot: The Tempe Improve Comedy Theater

This article is provided by one of Phoenix.org’s guest writers. We are still in the process of finding a local writer to compose our weekly entertainment column. If you know of an individual that would like the exposure that will come from a weekly column on the Valley of the Sun’s most trusted resource site then have them contact Phoenix.org.

The Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre

930 East University Drive, Tempe, AZ

Tempe Improve Comedy Theater

The Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre is Arizona’s premier comedy club. The comedians who perform here are some of the nation’s best, and have been featured on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and the Late Show with David Letterman. Big names like Jerry Seinfeld, Mitch Fatel, Christopher Titus, and Bob Saget are regular acts here, but there’s plenty of up and coming talent too, making the Tempe Improv one of the best comedy clubs in the country.

Tickets can be a little pricey for big headliners, although most tickets aren’t more than $25. However, the club runs a special deal to make weeknight shows more accessible. If you come wearing one of the club’s t-shirts, you get free admission to all Thursday night shows (except for special events). There’s a $3 “convenience charge” for purchasing a ticket online and/or with a credit card, so pay cash at the box office for the cheapest tickets unless you’re sure a show will sell out.

The venue itself is an intimate theater setting, which means you don’t have to worry about sitting half a mile away from the act. We think the best seats are the front row of the balcony: you get a great view and you have plenty of space – the table seating can get pretty crowded, especially at a sold-out show. However, if you’re on a date, you might want to try and snag one of the high top tables in the back; they seat just two, so you won’t have to deal with strangers putting a damper on your date night.

The club’s 8 p.m. shows are dinner shows. Prices for dinner range from $10-$18, with desserts around $8 and drinks from $5 and up. Like most comedy clubs, the food can be a mixed bag, but we always enjoy the beer battered mozzarella sticks, the chipotle pasta alfredo, and the cheesecake. While dinner prices are a little steep, diners get priority seating (doors open at 5 p.m. for 8 p.m. shows) and a free pass to a future show, so it still works out to a pretty good value. The club’s 10 p.m. shows offer burgers, appetizers, and desserts, but not full meals. Beware, though; if you sit too close to the stage, you might end up becoming part of the evening’s entertainment, since a lot of the acts are known for pulling audience members up onstage!

Phoenix Economy: Still Looking Pretty Good

This article is provided by one of Phoenix.org’s guest writers. We are still in the process of finding a local writer to compose our weekly business column. If you know of an individual that would like the exposure that will come from a weekly column on the Valley of the Sun’s most trusted resource site then have them contact Phoenix.org.

State of the Phoenix Economy: Why Life is Still Looking Pretty Good

Some say Phoenix is a Money Tree

Like the immortal bird of its namesake, the Phoenix economy is rebuilding itself one piece at a time, focusing on providing practical solutions where previous governments and markets have failed. These pioneers of economy will succeed by acquiring assistance from governments, investors, foundations, and other businesses.

Further, the economy has been bolstered by the continuing surge in population. Bolstered by its economic growth, the population boom has turned Phoenix into the center of the state’s economy. Over one third of Arizona’s labor force is employed in the metropolitan area. Also, several Fortune 500 companies, such as Time Warner, IBM, Intel, Telecom, Bank of America, and Boeing, have made Phoenix their primary location,

By moving into technology and service industries, the economy is taking on dimensions unheard of in the previous decades. And the long-time business of tourism and business services is stronger than ever, accounting for almost 77 percent of Phoenix’s total employment roster. Banking and financial services remains a strong sector, deriving its power from the high profile financial companies house their processing and/or regional headquarters in Phoenix, including such powerhouses as Chase Bank, American Express, Discover Card Services, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Bank. In addition, aerospace firms and high technology firms appreciate a considerable share, about 56 percent, of the manufacturing jobs across the Phoenix area.

Consisting of mostly young, well-educated people, Arizona maintains its position in the top five growth states. The state continues to attract new workers due to the high quality of life they can enjoy. As a right-to-work state, employees in Arizona have the option to join and financially support a labor union, joining the already 3.6 percent of others that enjoy the benefits in the private sector.

Though skeptics may tend to look at the recovering Phoenix economy as a glass half-empty, a positive attitude shows that business in Phoenix is on the rise. Recovery is occurring, slowly but surely, and with the continued commitment of existing and new citizens, business will be better than ever.

Benefits of Owning a Home in Phoenix

This article is provided by one of Phoenix.org’s guest writers. We are still in the process of finding a local real estate expert to compose our weekly real estate column. If you know of a real estate professional that would like the exposure that will come from a weekly column on the Valley of the Sun’s most trusted resource site then have them contact Phoenix.org.

Benefits of Owning a Home in Phoenix:

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In Phoenix you will find some of the best reasons to get involved in real estate. Whether you are buying or selling a home, Phoenix is a place rife with opportunities to increase your financial equity and find satisfaction in owning a beautiful home in a great neighborhood. Just a few of the reasons to live in Phoenix include its expected household income, high school graduation rate, college degree attainment rate, and the successful marriage rate.

Getting involved in real estate first involves deciding to stop renting a home so you can own one. Renting restricts your options on what you can do to improve your home. Your landlord determines whether or not you can make certain types of improvements, or if you can make any improvements at all. And should the landlord agree to let you make alterations, it still does not make sense to spend your money on alterations that you do not own. When you leave, the landlord will appreciate the money you spent improving his or her property.

And given that landlords often attempt to keep costs to a minimum, they will likely look to keep repairs and improvements at their cost to a minimum as well. So not only does renting keep you from enjoying the long-term benefits of any improvements you make on the home, it ensures that many repairs and modifications will be done at your expense.

Consider instead the wonderful benefits of owning your own home. Especially at a time like now when the price of a home has never been more affordable. When you own a home you can do whatever you want. And whatever you do to improve your home is a benefit for you to appreciate. Any added value to the home is now money you can add to your bank account should you ever sell your home.

What if you have already purchased a home? Are you now ready to sell it? If so, it is likely you are reeling from a plethora of emotions. Selling the home you have invested time and money into may leave you nervous about leaving behind the place you formed cherished memories in, or anxious about moving to a new place. Or you may be excited about the prospect of moving to a new place with new adventures.

Perhaps the most important advice as you take the steps to sell your home is to first contact a Real Estate Professional. Sensible home owners rely on these professionals to provide a “Competitive Market Analysis,” which gives you an at a glance picture of what your home is worth and what you can expect to make on its sale. The reason you do not stop at one is that each Professional may offer a different perspective. One may offer a view that shows expected profits lower than you expected, while another may suggest your profits could be higher than you dreamed. Gather information from each of them to determine the most informed conclusion.

Arizona Radio Host J.D. Hayworth Challenging McCain

JD Hayworth Arizona

J.D. Hayworth, previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a local Phoenix A.M. radio host has stated that he is planning on challenging current Arizona Senator and multiple time presidential hopeful, John McCain, for his senate seat.

“We will formally announce at a later time, but we’re moving forward to challenge John McCain,” he said. “I think we all respect John. I think his place in history is secure. But after close to a quarter-century in Washington, it’s time for him to come home.”

Mr. Hayworth cited a recent outcry of support from local Arizonans as having a significant influence on his decision to run.

Many political insiders claim that Mr. Hayworth’s biggest drawback will be his need to raise significant capital to properly challenge the incumbent McCain. It is stated that John McCain currently has over 5 million dollars in campaign contributions that he is planning on using against Hayworth. Many claim to even have a chance in the primary Mr. Hayworth will need to raise at least 2 million dollars.

In addition to the significant amount of money that John McCain has been able to raise he also has the support of Sarah Palin, an individual that has tended to ignite the “base” of the republican party, the part of the party that seems to disagree with the status and politics of Senator McCain.

The team at Phoenix.org

Sarah Palin campaigning for John McCain in Phoenix

Sarah Palin agrees to campaign in Phoenix on behalf of Senator McCain

Starting March 26^th Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 running mate of Senator John McCain, will be assisting Senator McCain with his reelection bid for his Arizona Senate seat.

Her assistance will include at least one public campaign event and one private event.

Regarding the endeavor Senator McCain was quoted as saying “”I’m looking forward to getting back on the campaign trail with my former running mate, and I know my fellow Arizonans will welcome her, as well”. Senator McCain also stated that he feels that Sarah Palin continues to remain a “leading voice” in the GOP.

The support of former Vice Presidential candidate Palin will be a boost in the arm of the McCain campaign, who are planning for a tough reelection run against former Arizona representative and local Phoenix talk show host, J.D. Hayworth. A Rasmussen poll taken in November of last year shows current Senator McCain and former representative Hayworth in a neck and neck struggle, both with a 45% approval rating.

Check back for additional information.

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The Greatest Earth on Show

The Greatest Earth on Show

The Greatest Earth On Show

Beginning October 3rd and now extended through February 21, 2010, a spectacular event will happen on the fringes of Phoenix. The Greatest Earth on Show will feature a collection of the finest work from traditional and contemporary landscape artists, including John Henry Waddell and Clive Pates. Their art work captures the mystique and elegance of the American West. The pieces on display will come from the Phippen Permanent Collection as well as from the archives of private collectors.

Among the many works on exhibit, Phippens Museum is proud to feature the work of Waddell. Describing what went into creating his pastel drawing “River Runs West, Clouds Moving East,” a picture depicting the Grand Canyon, Waddell told the story of him taking two years to complete the piece as he carried canvases back and forth from his home in Cornville to the Grand Canyon. He explained that to capture the elegance of the Canyon he had to often move back 20 to 30 feet away just to gain the proper perspective. He would then apply his strokes in exaggerated motions that he says made him feel more like an acrobat than a painter.

Also featured is the work by Clive Pates, a Jerome artist, who has delivered two beautiful works for the show. The first is called “The Verde River at Dead Horse Ranch,” and the second is called “The Larger Conical Hill, Punta Cerotito, Baja, California Sur.” Both are oil-on-linen painting, the medium perhaps chosen in his attempt to make the painted landscape hold the fountain of meaning he dreamed of expressing. When describing the experience of painting the landscape, Jerome said, “I could walk within a new location for weeks, absorbing the color relationships and compositions peculiar to that place. “The picture started to become more of a journey for me, a part of my life … a way of representing myself as part of the world.”

Not only does the exhibit offer you a unique collection of art. Your ticket into this fabulous display also includes one free Docent Led Tour, which are conducted on the first Saturday of every month. Docents will show you all of the current exhibits and increase your appreciation of these fine works of art by sharing their extensive knowledge of each work’s history and meaning.

Prices are great for the family looking for an event that won’t hurt their wallets, charging $5 for adults and $4 for Senior, Students, and AAA Members.
In addition, the museum is also offering a treat for parents and children by hosting a Christmas Ornament and Holiday Card Workshop for kids. Don’t worry about what you will need to do to keep the kids entertained. This very special offering is a holiday workshop for young people between ages 8 and 14. The program is entitled, “Howdy Holidays.” A hands-on art workshop, craft projects will involve participants to use paper, glue, and found objects to create their own pieces of Western art inspired by Holiday Cards and Christmas Tree Ornaments. The workshop cost is $5 per child. All other workshop costs, included materials, are covered by the Museum, and if you are a Phippen Museum Family Member your entry in this exclusive workshop is free. Make sure to call the Phippen Museum in advance to preregister your child as space is limited.

All materials will be provided by the Museum. The Cost is $5.00 per Child. Phippen Museum Family Members are free. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please call the Phippen Museum to register your child.