What's new on the SuperBlog:
2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
There's a Bird on Your Head
A recent Mo Willems, another great book especially good for emerging readers. It lends itself very well to a funny two-person play.
2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Bad News, I'm In Charge
a funny book about a boy who rewrites the rules. Inspired my kids to write their own 'new rules'
2008-05-01 \Tucson\Community\
Adorable 7mo. Female Yorkie
She is a happy, healthy and energetic little puppy! She loves walks, going to the dog park and being spoiled. She is crate-trained and sleeps through the night. I am selling her because of my very busy schedule. Paid $3300 to buy her. I have all of her ... read more
2008-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/idea
We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day
seems to drag on in gray. Here is a chance to share those
inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those
other days! Questions and requests also welcome ... read more
2008-02-29 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Boot Camp http://www.UrbanAthleticsBootCamp.com
520-235-6006
Come check out Tucson's best fitness boot camp. Urban Athletics Boot Camp has a new class starting March 7th. Come find out why this is Tucson's fastest growing boot camp. Experience weight loss, muscle gains and a new found love for exercise! This is ... read more
2008-02-28 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheer & Dance Tryouts http://www.tucsoncheeracademy.com
320 S Plumer Ave.
520-770-1860
Tucson Cheer Academy is Tucson’s oldest and most successful all star cheer and dance program. Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season begin May 10. Located near the U of A, they have competitive cheer and dance teams for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. With 8 teams ... read more
2008-02-27 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : KLT
If you still have either of the boys, please let me know! We are looking to adopt another Yorkie. Thank you. keesha_b =at yahoo.com
2008-02-20 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Tucson MommyMixer: Need a Babysitter? http://www.mommymixer.com
512.480.3113
Come to MommyMixer, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help. All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the ... read more
2008-02-15 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : Yorkie
Do you still have a male yorkie???
I hope you do
thanks email me at huskeyjodi _at-yahoo.com
JODI"
2008-02-06 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick no
745-3633
two male yorkies need immediate placement! ,fully grown @ 2 lbs & [13 lbs this one a rare cream/light bluish gray color,]neutered & all shots good till sept 09.very sweet & playful.loves children and other animals [including cats.]please help! owner admitted ... read more
2008-01-26 \Tucson\Community\Culture\
: European Multi-ethnic Alliance of Tucson, Inc. (EMAT) http://emat-tucson.org/
nonprofit organization for community building, culture, history - holds Ethnic fairs twice a year
2008-01-14 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
: Vet Volunteers series
Finally found a chapter book my almost-7 yr old daughter really likes. Its a realistic fiction series of adventures of volunteers at a Vet clinic, each focused on helping one type of animal. We found it at Antigone books, will have to see if the library ... read more
2008-01-10 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Good Dino Books
Dinosaur books for kids vary a lot in quality, here are some winners we've enjoyed:
A Dinosaur Named SUE - for older kids, but good and very current, told with real detail including the arguments over the bones
Barnum Brown - also detailed, but ... read more
2008-01-03 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Snakes 'n' Critters Animal Sanctuary : Volunteering Opportunities at Animal Sanctuary http://www.snakesncritters.org
We just called up to see if we could volunteer, and Cougar (a vietnam vet and former nurse who runs the sanctuary) said sure, come on down. That's even with a 6 and a 2 year old, not a problem. So it wasn't any special open house day, and every pen ... read more
2007-11-28 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Snakes 'n' Critters Animal Sanctuary http://www.snakesncritters.org/index.htm
P.O. Box 86016, Tucson, Az 85754
1-520-822-9964
Most of our animals are special needs (physical or mental), medications or treatments. Lots are elderly, a couple have birth defects. We are their home for the rest of their natural lifetime. We try to give 'em the best quality of care and attention. ... read more
2007-11-04 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Dog living in Ditch needs help
I hope [someone] will save this dog. to whom has been listed on Craigs list, as living in a ditch and getting skinny. She is at the intersection of HWY 86 and 286 at the Ace Hardware/Gas station there on the corner, She comes out around sunset."
2007-10-29 \Tucson\Community\Public Art\
: colorful 'mini-pyramid'
Just W of I-10 on Congress, not sure what it represents but it looks cool.
2007-10-27 \Tucson\Community\Nonprofits\
Help Support Women in need http://www.missionsforchristassembly.com
We have a small minisret home on the notyh side of Tucson. Many Women have had their lives changed by seeking after God. Women have come from all walks of life homeless, abused, incarcerated or just wanting change in their life. Please feel free to visit ... read more
2007-10-25 \Tucson\Community\
Community Food Bank Needs Help http://www.communityfoodbank.org
Dear Everyone,
Yesterday, at the monthly staff meeting, I learned that the Food Bank
is gearing up to fill and distribute 50,000 food boxes during the
upcoming holidays for families in need in Southern Arizona! At the same
time, we have been way ... read more
2007-10-11 \Tucson\Community\Forums\
: FairTrade Clothing in Tucson?
Does anyone know where to buy 'fair trade' clothing locally? It could be clothes that are locally handcrafted, or that are imported from a source that is verified to have fair labor practices. I want to buy some myself and it seems like Tucson would ... read more
2007-09-25 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties : Casita Vista Properties http://www.casavistaproperties.com
Casita Vista Properties has no fiduciary responsibility to the tenant so can treat the tenant in any disrespectful and rude way. They can misrepresent themselves and the tenant believes they are acting in good faith. This market means more renters and ... read more
2007-09-18 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties http://www.casavistaproperties.com/?page
FYI, I think everyone should be aware that this Real Estate company is the most unprofessional company in Tuscon. They do not deal in good faith nor do the respect customers who have a complaint. They directly belittle and laugh at the customer. Most ... read more
2007-09-17 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund : "I know I can do something" http://zambianchildrensfund.org
"..even as far away as Zambia." That's what Kathe Padilla said to herself on reading a newspaper article on the plight of Zambian children back in July 1999. Who hasn't read about starvation in Africa? For most readers, it seems perhaps too remote ... read more
2007-09-14 \Tucson\Community\
Tucson Personal Injury Attorney http://theinjuryguide.com/arizona/tucson
Great resource for personal injury attorneys in Tucson.
2007-09-07 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund : July Newsletter http://btucson.com/pdfs/zambiancf_JUL_Ne
Volunteers for the Zambian Children's Fund loaded up a 40-foot shipping container with the past two years of donations, including desks, tools, clothes and lots of books. Read an inspiring blog post by volunteer Jim Strader, find out about the new grant ... read more
2007-08-29 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund http://zambianchildrensfund.org
P. O. Box 42996
520-323-2504
In Zambia, more than two million children are orphans. The Zambia Children's Fund is working to feed, shelter and educate orphaned children through various projects.
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : infantilizing effect
"A consequence of putting men in cells and controlling their movements is that they can do almost nothing for themselves. For their various needs they are dependent on one person, their gallery officer. Instead of feeling like a big, tough guard, the ... read more
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : Anne Frank's diary as a tattoo on the back of a prisoner
This same quote from Frank's diary is one that I remember identifying with when I read the book. A prisoner in for armed robbery and keeplocked for extorting other inmates, had tattooed down his back these lines of Anne Frank's translated into Spanish ... read more
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : some quotes on roots of criminal behaviour
One inmate in particular, a man named Larson whom other prisoners would always go out of their way to visit with, seemed to be a 'thinking person'. A few quotes:
"Instead of wasting so much of the inmates' time on rec, Larson thought, Sing Sing should ... read more
2007-08-21 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : For further reading
Tocqueville & Beaumont observing American prisons in 1831 - " 'whilst society in the United States gives the example of the most extended liberty, the prisons of the same country offer the spectacle of the most complete despotism' "
Writing by wardens ... read more
2007-08-19 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
¡Español para los Niños!
(or, Spanish for Kids!)
I wish I'd learned a second language during those sensitive years when it is supposed to be so much easier to pick up! So now with my 2-year old, I've been on the lookout for Spanish learning opportunties. Between the public libraries and Parent Connection ... read more
2007-08-06 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheerleading & Dance http://www.desertcheer.com
Desert Cheer Athletix is a new and exciting All-Star Cheerleading and Dance Program on the Northside of Tucson.
We have classes and teams for beginners to advanced athletes ages 5 to 14.
"
2007-07-25 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
: Death of a Dissident
Just started reading this book, feels very straight, fascinating insight into post-Communist Russia. Here is a favorite quote so far, p. 36 from Litvinenko: "You and Boris, you're always thinking politics, but you don't see the people - that's your ... read more
2007-07-13 \Tucson\Community\
http://joshuacmiller.com
This is just a shameless plug for a few of my sites. If you get bored, check them out!
My MySpace Page
My Personal Website ... read more
2007-07-12 \Tucson\Community\WorldViews\
What's Your WorldView?
This project, the 'worldview project', is just an attempt to collect some models, perspectives that people have. I like to know how other people think.
Enter your world view here! Just click on the 'add item' link on the page
http://btucson.com ... read more
2007-07-11 \Tucson\Community\WorldViews\
Golda's worldview
my map
political: "Its the People, stupid..."
relationships: a man page
capability for cooperative ... read more
2007-07-10 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
How To Cure A Fanatic : Order of the Teaspoon
I have seen this allegory quoted differently, and I think leaving out some important parts, so let me quote it here exactly from the book:
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Let me conclude with my story of the Order of the Teaspoon. I believe that if one person ... read more
2007-07-09 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
How To Cure A Fanatic
Interviews with Amos Oz, an Israeli writer and Peace Now co-founder. "
2007-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack http://www.tedconover.com/newjackreviews
1st person account of work as a correctional officer at Sing-Sing, by Ted Conover"
2007-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : thought-provoking
Found this to be a concrete, insightful book. The CO's have a hell of a job, at least at Sing-sing. Abuse in both directions, but at least there was some attempt to be professional. To me, understanding the ugly conditions inside a prison is a strong ... read more
2007-06-27 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
Subway Mouse
uniquely illustrated book, story attracted both my 2 yr old and 6 yr old
2007-06-26 \Tucson\Community\Creative Writing\
: Unseeing Eyes
Swoosh! The thrilling sound of a near-miss filled Hal Bjordman's ears as he wrestled against the G-forces pinning him to his seat. Nothing like a game of Supersonic Pursuit to get one's blood moving! Not really dangerous, either, if everyone obeyed ... read more
2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Talking Cloth
by Rhonda Mitchell. Flowing language, about cultural heritage with snappy realistic characters. picture book
2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: Pablo the Artist
by Satoshi Kitamura. cute story about creativity & inspiration
2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Wild Wombat
by Udo Weigelt. Great story about how rumors work.
2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: Igor, the Bird Who Couldn't Sing
by Satoshi Kitamura.
2007-06-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\Picture Books\
: The Great Pet Sale
by Mike Inkpen. "I liked that the rat keeps complaining - that was funny!" - Amber, 6yrs
2007-06-10 \Tucson\Community\Environment\
Clean Tucson's air - use Ethanol in your car! : Cheaper than gasoline!
E85 is now about 50 cents per gallon cheaper than gasoline. Save money and clean the air at the same time!
2007-05-27 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Pima Animal Control / Pound http://www.pimaanimalcare.org/
4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
243-5900
Lost pets are most likely to wind up here, also an excellent place to adopt a new dog or cat.
2007-05-27 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Pima Animal Control / Pound : healthy puppies
We just adopted an adorable lab mix pup from the pound, he's young (about 8 wks) neutered and healthy. When we took him to our vet she told us that the pound is doing much, much better this year keeping infectious disease under control by quickly adopting ... read more
2007-05-03 \Tucson\Community\Education\
: TUSD, the Harcourt reading method and "No Child Left Behind"
I've heard that TUSD schools are being forced to use the Harcourt reading method. From what I understand, this method is scripted, stifles teacher creativity and also prevents flexibility in teaching students with different learning modalities. Has ... read more
2007-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Love 2 Sign LLC http://www.love2sign.net
Using American Sign Language to enhance communication and literacy in babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older children.
Offering classes and workshops for children and parents. Teachers and professionals, too."
2007-04-10 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
PetFinder http://petfinder.com/
PetFinder.com, the premier Website for helping pets find homes, was started here in Tucson by Betsy and Jared Saul in 1995. Thanks to their work and outreach you can in one quick search view pets from Pima Animal Control, the Humane Society, and many ... read more
2007-03-28 \Tucson\Community\Environment\
: Clean Tucson's air - use Ethanol in your car! http://www.pagnet.org/cleancities/AFVSit
A lot of drivers don't realize that most newer cars can take an Ethanol mix called E85 in place of gasoline. Check under the fuel cap, if it says something like 'This vehicle can run on E85 or gasoline' then you are good to go. According to the dealer ... read more
2007-03-28 \Tucson\Community\Environment\
: Alternative Fuel locations http://www.pagnet.org/cleancities/AFVSit
The Pima Association of Governments has this page with a map of all the propane, ethanol, electric and CNG fueling sites in Tucson! Here are the Ethanol ones (because thats probably what the majority of cars on the road can use) :Fuel Type Address ... read more
2007-03-07 \Tucson\Community\Gardening\
: Time to plant! http://communitygardensoftucson.org/news
Planting time is here, especially if you are starting vegetable crops from seed. Check out last year's Mar/Apr newsletter from the Community Gardens of Tucson for some useful tips.
2007-03-01 \Tucson\Community\Human Rights & Border Issues\
: Humane Borders http://humaneborders.org
Humane Borders volunteers maintain water stations to prevent deaths and suffering along the border. The website has a great deal of depth on the issue, including a current bibliography, and touches on subjects like economic development accross the border ... read more
2007-02-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
From the Animal Fair
Did you know Anatolian Shepards used to be left all summer to guard sheep herds, without any person in attendance? (what did they eat?) Or that Tucson is home to over 10 different breed-specific rescue societies, not to mention a Pig Sanctuary in Marana ... read more
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Southern Arizona Boxer Rescue http://www.petfinders.org
Barbara Barnes, coordinator - 520-326-2170
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Ferret Friends, Inc http://www.ferretfriends.org
A non-profit, no kill rescue/adoption agency for ferrets. Located in Vail, AZ
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Forever Wild
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - 520-574-3579
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Eadie's House http://www.eadieshouse.org
Individuals dedicated to the prevention of small mammal cruelty and abuse. "Every rat is a fancy rat"
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Amazing Aussies http://amazingaussies.com
'Lethal White' rescue of Arizona - don't breed two merle Australian Shepards or the pups might be blind or deaf!
2007-02-21 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Equine Recline http://www.equinerecline.org
Rescue, Rehabilitation and Retirement for Equines
2006-12-06 \Tucson\Community\
Tucson Home & Garden Resource Directory http://www.tucsonhomeandgardenspot.com
4595 S. Palo Verde, #503, Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 207-6842
Find Tucson Home and Garden Resources, calendar of events, community links, articles, business spotlights and more on TucsonHomeandGardenSpot.com
2006-09-29 \Tucson\Community\
No More Deaths http://nomoredeaths.org/
No More Deaths / No Mas Muertes works to prevent deaths on the border and offers humanitarian assistance to deported individuals. Humanitarian aid is never a crime signs around town support this group and the two volunteers who were arrested for ... read more
2006-09-27 \Tucson\Community\
Stay and Play library playgroups
free playgroups sponsored by the Parent Connection and United Way. Search for them on the library calendar ( http://www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us/calendar/calendar.cfm ) or pick up a flyer at your local branch. My almost-2 yr old loves the songs and dances ... read more
2006-08-14 \Tucson\Community\
Tucson Moms playgroups http://tucsonmoms.com
New the the area? Check out Tucson Moms to find a playgroup near you or just network with other families. We're starting up a Westside playgroup this fall. See the site, http://tucsonmoms.com for more info."
2006-07-31 \Tucson\Community\
Desert Survivor's Nursery http://www.desertsurvivors.org/
Great nursery for already-adapted native desert plants. They are a nonprofit that gives jobs to folks with disabilities. Also stock native seeds - desert wildflowers and others.
2006-07-02 \Tucson\Community\
Tucson Chess Centre
www.SixthAvenueTutorials.com
