Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Robert Redford were all offered 4 million dollars to play the part of Superman. All of them turned it down and Christopher Reeve ended up taking the role for a mere $250,000.
Want to join the QuackPack? For 20 years Lucky Ducky Derby has successfully provided non-profit organizations with effective fundraising and this year, to top it off, there is an expected 40,000 rubber ducks all racing for the cause. On May 17, 2008 the SRP canal at Scottsdale Waterfront will get this race started with first place receiving the grand prize, a 2008 Ford Focus, donated by Sanderson Ford .
Scottsdale, Arizona is the first city in the country to experience the Idle Incorporated free luxury ride service. That's right, FREE! A Chandler based company is shuttling customers free of charge to Scottsdale's best restaurants, golf courses, and spas. Who covers the cost? A growing list of local luxury businesses such as JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Camelback Inn, Par Exsolance Salon and Day Spa, Mastro's Steakhouse, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse have partnered with Idle Inc to make it happen.
By now you've probably heard about the new contemporary Robatayaki Japanese restaurant called Roka Akor . It recently opened on Scottsdale Rd., just north of Indian Bend in the new Artesia development. Like its award winning London counterpart, Roka Akor Scottsdale is a combination of thoughtful design and Robatayaki Japanese cuisine under one roof.
While Roka London is frequently visited by movie star Brad Pitt, the new Scottsdale location was visited this week by local Suns point guard Steve Nash.
Thirteen years ago The Outback Safari Co . set out to elevate and perfect the existing standards found in the off-road touring market; insisting on only the best in equipment, guest service, safety and enjoyable recreation. Needless to say the challenge for such improvements has been met with enthusiasm and success tenfold. The Outback Safari Co. operates H1 Hummer and ATV tours in the Tonto National Forest and Four Peaks area. They can accommodate Hummer tour groups up to 300+ people and ATV tours up to 30+. Additional services include cowboy cookouts and star gazing tours.
Moving to Arizona only 4 years ago, Tony Prutting is very entrenched in the community and is working quickly expanding his insurance practice in the Valley as he did in the Washington, DC area for 12 years. Tony worked with the #1 insurance agent in the country for MassMutual during his time in Washington as well as brokering all types of insurance products to include: Life, Health, Disability, Home, Auto, Umbrella, Professional Liability, and Commercial Insurance.
Tony and his company, Prutting Insurance Group , are very charitable and believe in giving back to the community and are involved in supporting various charities in the Valley.
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Scottsale hunts for hacker of trees in city wash
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/14/08 08:45:03 PM
The decimation of desert trees and vegetation along a Scottsdale-owned wash has infuriated neighbors and led to a criminal police investigation.
Family mourns teen who died at PVCC prof's home
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/14/08 08:30:01 PM
Allison McManus wears a necklace containing a picture of her older half-sister, Andria Ziegler. And in her heart, she carries important words to live by - words Andria once told her younger sibling.
Scarp: Noise? Don't look to council for quick fix
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/14/08 06:45:02 PM
The early-morning noises of downtown Scottsdale hotel and condo construction equipment are the stuff of music - well, to some ears, anyway.
Council ponders arts venue in preserve
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/14/08 04:45:06 PM
Scottsdale's arts leaders are viewing the vast acreage at the Gateway entrance to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as the possible site of a major new performing arts venue.
17 ramp meters functioning smoothly
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/14/08 04:45:06 PM
The first days of ramp meters on Scottsdale portion of Loop 101 have gone smoothly.
Budget challenges not as severe in NE Valley
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/14/08 04:45:05 PM
Northeast Valley cities and towns are tightening their budget belts because of a lean economy, but they are not facing a drastic diet of layoffs and cutbacks like some other communities.
Sprinkles' upscale cupcakes come to Scottsdale
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/14/08 03:15:02 PM
Just a couple years ago, it seemed like a bizarre idea: An unknown pastry school graduate who wanted to open a Beverly Hills boutique selling … cupcakes?
Retiring director to direct band final time
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/14/08 12:00:09 PM
The Scottsdale Concert Band and its retiring director perform together for the last time Thursday in downtown Carefree.
Man with mullet sought in dog's shooting
Source: AZCentral.com / Received: 05/14/08 11:00:06 AM
Scottsdale police are searching for a man who shot and wounded a large dog in the 6800 block of East Almeria Street.
Scottsdale briefs
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/13/08 11:45:02 PM
Mayoral candidates to square off
Community Council of Scottsdale is sponsoring a mayoral candidate forum 7 p.m. Thursday at Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road.
Schools consolidation vote could see delay
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/13/08 11:45:02 PM
The Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board will get a detailed analysis on potential school consolidations in September, which means a vote on whether to close a school likely won’t come until at least November.
Scottsdale senior thinks his way to Mensa rolls
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/13/08 08:45:02 PM
Given the choice of taking one more standardized test, most people with two college degrees would pass on it, particularly if it had been more than 50 years since the last one.
Private funds spur Scottsdale core's growth
Source: EastValleyTribune.com / Received: 05/13/08 08:00:01 PM
Downtown Scottsdale has seen nearly $2 billion in completed or planned investment over the past five years, a boom that brought new high-rises and shopping as well as international exposure during Super Bowl XLII week.
