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THE 2021-2022 TUCSON ATTRACTIONS PASSPORT
The Tucson Attractions Passport, available in both digital and the original "Book of Fun" paper formal, provides you with exclusive savings at the Southern Arizona Attractions. The Digital Passport is instantly delivered to your mobile device via text and email. There are no apps to download and you get all the information you need during your visit. Purchase the digital version today so you are ready to go! More attractions will continue to be added to the passport during 2021/22. Click to see current Open List of Attractions
ADVENTURE & FAMILY FUN
HERITAGE & THE WEST
3-Day Digital Tucson Attractions Passport (2021-2022)
Over $500 in savings at more than 70 attractions
2-For-1 Admissions and discount offers included
Great for weekend get-a-ways, day-trips, and business trips for all ages
Must complete visitation to the attractions by Dec 31, 2022; be sure to go to your first attraction at least within 72 hours of Dec 31, 2022
Offers are subject to change
Great for short vacations, families and friends in town for all ages
Must complete visitation to the attractions by Dec 31, 2022; be sure to go to your first attraction at least 7 days prior to December 31, 2022
Offers subject to change
Annual Digital Tucson Attractions Passport (2021-2022)
Over $500 in savings at more than 70 attractions in Southern Arizona
Great for short and long-term residents and visitors of all ages
Active upon purchase date, expires thereafter on 12/31/2022
Attractions and offers subject to change
Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance
Tucson Attractions Annual Passport Book (2022)
Printed Paper version (Book of Fun)
New 2022 version will ship early January 2022
Directly mailed to you; Postage included
With purchase, receive one Free Digital Annual Passport (2022 edition) with special promo code
2022 Book of Fun Offers Active until 12/31/22; Annual Digital Version through 12/31/22
How this Pass Works
Step 1 - Get Your Pass
The Tucson Attractions Passport is a special collection of great deals and discounts to Southern Arizona area attractions. Your pass will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There are no apps to download! Your pass can be saved to your phone's home screen for easy one-tap access.
Step 2 - Visit the Attractions
When visiting an attraction simply present your phone to redeem your discounts and special offers. Advance reservations are not needed when using your Passport. Do not push the redeem button until you arrive at the attraction and a front-gate attendant instructs you. A 2-For-1 Attractions Admission is defined as receiving one complimentary admission with the purchase of one admission of equal or greater value. Other discounts are indicated by each attraction.
Step 3 - Enjoy!
Visit as many attractions during normal operating hours until your time runs out. The clock starts upon first use at one of the participating attractions.
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Arizona Zipline Adventures
Take a trip around the Santa Catalina Mountains and fuel your sense of adventure at Arizona Zipline Adventures. The guided Zipline EcoTour includes a ride on five different ziplines and culminates with a 1,500 ft side by side rush to the bottom on Arizona's fastest zipline. After, enjoy the Best... Darn Burger around at the onsite restaurant Peppersauce Kitchen!
Buy One Zipline Eco Tour Pass And Receive One Pass Of Equal Or Greater Value For Half Off.
35406 S Mt Lemmon Rd, Oracle, AZ, USA
Casino Del Sol
Surrounded by mesquite trees in the desert, this refined casino resort run by the Pascua Yaqui tribe is 10 miles from Tucson International Airport and Tucson Mountain Park.
Airy rooms with classic furnishings feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms... with sofabeds, wet bars, whirlpool tubs and balconies. Room service is available.
The casino offers slots, table games and a poker room. Dining options include a posh steakhouse, a beach-themed eatery, and a lounge with live music on the weekends, plus 6 bars. There's also an outdoor pool, a spa, a golf course and an outdoor concert venue.
Special Pricing On 2 Rounds Of Golf At The Sewailo Golf Club
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757, USA
Golf N' Stuff
Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center is open year round and proud to feature two 18-hole miniature golf courses, complete with whimsical scenes and beautiful water features. Enjoy our other great attractions to include zippy go-karts, wet n wild bumper boats with super soaker Squirt guns, hard and... soft ball batting cages, and laser tag where "you are the game!" We offer the largest arcade in Southern Arizona inside our medieval castle with over 100 arcade games, and a complete snack bar. We proudly host Birthday Parties, Corporate events and large Group Outings. Call our Group Sales Coordinator at (520) 296-2366 x 13 for more information and reservations!
Purchase 18 Holes Of Miniature Golf At Regular Price, Receive 18 Holes Free
6503 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley boasts majestic pine, fir and aspen forests just 30 miles from Tucson and 30 degrees cooler. At 9,154 feet, the sky ride offers panoramic views of forest, rocky cliffs, desert floor and distant mountain ranges. Check out the gift shop, homemade fudge and the world famous chili... and corn-bread at the Iron Door Restaurant. Treat yourself to a delicious pie - made fresh daily.
Receive One Complimentary Skyride With The Purchase Of A Skyride Of Equal Or Greater Value.
10300 East Ski Run Road, Mount Lemmon, AZ, USA
Musselman Honda Circuit
Musselman Honda Circuit, located in the Sonoran desert is a replica of the world famous Suzuka Kart Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Enjoy the thrill and excitement as you race around one of our rental go-kart tracks, we also teach beginner and advanced driving, riding and sailing schools and host... corporate and group events of all sizes.
Receive A Complimentary Second Drive With The Purchase Of One Rental Kart Drive (Same Driver)
11800 S Harrison Rd, Tucson, AZ, USA
Pima County Fair
Tucson's largest event, April 21 - May 1, 2022 for the entire family features a carnival, concerts, petting zoo, equestrian events, hundreds of exhibits, Rodeo, a variety of tasty food and more! Check out our website for events throughout the year.
Fairgrounds also features many other... activities throughout the year including equestrian events, RV rallies, gun shows, cars races and many other activities. Be sure to check out their website for a list of activities throughout the year.
Receive One Complimentary Fair Admission With The Purchase Of Another Fair Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value
11300 South Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Thursday: 11:39 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:39 AM – 9:00 PM
Explore naturalistic habitats housing exotic animals from around the world including up-close views of lions, anteaters, flamingos, bears, rhinos and more. You can feed a giraffe, ride the Cox Wildlife Carousel, or schedule a behind-the-scenes tour. Through animal care, education and conservation... partnerships, Reid Park Zoo saves wild animals and wild places. By visiting, you help too.
Receive 50% Off One Regular Daytime Admission With The Purchase Of An Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
3400 East Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, USA
Southern Arizona Heritage & Visitor Center
Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm
The Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center is your starting point to discover all that southern Arizona, the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Islands have to offer. Interactive exhibits featuring our region's nature, culture, food, history, water, recreation and... innovation, a topographic map, brilliant diorama of the Sonoran Desert, theatre and gallery will introduce new places and provide inspiration to guide your journey in Pima County.
Free Admission; Tucson Attraction Passports For Sale, Maps And Brochures Available
115 N. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Tombstone Forward
Dedicated to preserving and enhancing tourism and family friendly events in the Historic Town of Tombstone. Be entertained and educated on your next visit!
Receive On Complimentary Ticket To Our Fifth Annual Tombstone Tour Of Homes With The Purchase Of Another Tour Of Homes Ticket
Tombstone, AZ, USA
Tucson Sugar Skulls
The Tucson Sugar Skulls are a professional football team and plays in an indoor, air-conditioned arena. Fast-paced, high scoring, family-friendly entertainment, where you are part of the action. The Sugar Skulls are proud members of the Indoor Football League. All home games played on weekends at... the Tucson Convention Center's Arena March - July. Please contact us for more information and exclusive group rates. 520-573-3000 • tucsonsugarskulls.com
Buy One Ticket, Get Second Ticket For 50% Off
260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
The UArizona Alife Norville Gem & Mineral Museum is housed in the south wing of the Historic Pima County Courthouse on the street side alongside the restored colonnade and courtyard. The Museum features a 12,000 SF exhibition hall showcasing an array of magnificent gems and outstanding mineral... specimens. Each gallery takes the visitor on a different tour, covering the evolution of minerals on earth, regional minerals and mining, technological uses of minerals, and from large show-stopping specimens to tiny, intricate precious gems. Interior structures were designed in tandem with the exhibit design team to signal each new space on the visitor's journey.
Buy One Full-Price Adult Admission And Receive One Admission Of Equal Or Lesser Value For Half Off
115 N Church Ave Ste 121, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Arizona Arts Live
Arizona Arts Live curates extraordinary live experiences to inspire creativity, enrich the culture of our community, and elevate our place in the world. As the University of Arizona's arts presenter, Arizona Arts Live helps you experience unexpected by bringing globally recognized experiences to... our region, and showcasing amazing artists in our own backyard.
Buy One Ticket And Receive A Second Ticket For Free.
1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
Center For Creative Photography
Experience this one-of-a-kind museum and research center dedicated to photography as an art form and cultural record. Rotating exhibits feature collections from Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Garry Winogrand, Harry Callahan, and other great 20th century photographers. Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am to... 4:30 pm (check website for specific hours).
1030 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721
DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun Museum
Explore this 10-acre foothills retreat to see the legendary art and architecture of acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. A national historic district, the adobe complex includes the gallery with permanent and rotating exhibits, gift shop, cactus courtyard, Mission in the Sun and artist's former home.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of Another Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value
6300 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ, USA
Fox Tucson Theatre
Originally opened in 1930, the Fox Tucson Theatre is known as the "Crown Jewel" of downtown Tucson and Southern Arizona's premier performance venue. The 1164-seat venue is big enough to attract national and international talent, yet small enough to boast an intimate audience atmosphere. The Fox... Tucson Theatre is listed on the national historic register, and there's truly no better venue in Tucson to enjoy a concert, classic film, non-profit gala, speaker series, or other event. We make memories. We make connections. We make Tucson proud.
Receive One Complimentary Ticket To Any Fox Classic Film With The Purchase Of A Ticket Of Equal Or Greater Value.
17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Helen S. Schaefer Poetry Center
An internationally renowned poetry library, the Poetry Center sponsors numerous University and community programs, including readings and lectures, classes and work-shops, discussion groups, symposia, writing residencies, poets-in-the-schools, poets-in-the-prisons, contests, exhibitions, and... online resources, including standards-based poetry curricula.
1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Madaras Gallery
Experience Tucson through the colorful work of Diana Madaras--voted Tucson's Best Visual Artist a record eight times. The Gallery features the largest collection of local paintings and Southwest gifts, and has be-come synonymous with Tucson. Also enjoy the paintings and crafts of 26 guest... artists, including world-famous artist John Nieto. A favorite of residents and a must-see for all visitors.
Free Admission And Receive One Complimentary $35 Print With Any Purchase Of $35 Or More
3035 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
Established by artists, MOCA is Tucson's only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art from Tucson and around the globe. MOCA is committed to thinking globally, acting locally, and engaging with the ethics and aesthetics of contemporary life. Through varied programs, MOCA is Tucson's... primary education resource for contemporary art and maintains a full exhibition, education, and artist-in-residence program.
Sonoran Glass School
Sonoran Glass School is a public-access educational organization dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to discover the wonder of glass art. We teach students and the general public how to create and appreciate glass as a visual arts medium through educational courses, one-on-one experiences,... visiting artist seminars, and community events funded by SGS members and supporters.
Make Two Glass Flowers For The Price Of One In Sonoran Glass School's Furnace Glassblowing Studio.
633 West 18th Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Southern Arizona Arts Guild & Gallery
The Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery represents over 90 local artists at any given time, selling their work in 3,000 sq. ft. gallery at La Encantada (an upscale shopping center, just north of Downtown Tucson). The gallery sells only original works by local artisans, but also offers art classes,... and during special events features free art demonstrations.
Receive Choice Of Free Matted Print
2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718, USA
The Mini Time Machine Museum Of Miniatures
"The magic of this place cannot be over-stated." - Chicago Tribune. Featuring over 500 miniature houses and roomboxes expertly displayed. The Museum's permanent collection boasts antique dollhouses dating to 1742, contemporary fine-scale miniatures and enchanting collectibles. Frequent temporary... exhibits, special programs, and events mean there is always something new to see. For a truly memorable experience, don't miss this one-of-a-kind collection in a world-class setting.
4455 East Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, AZ, USA
Tubac Center Of The Arts
Tubac Center of the Arts is a nonprofit art center in Tubac, a true artistic gem in the southwest. The art center offers rotating nationally juried art exhibitions, opportunities for artists to exhibit their work, art workshops, lectures, a performing arts series, special events, and a children's summer arts program.
Free Admission. 10% Off Regularly Priced Merchandise In The Gift Shop.
9 Plaza Rd, Tubac, AZ, USA
Tubac Chamber And Welcome Center
Tubac Voted #1 Best Small Town Arts Scene
Travel and Leisure named Tubac one of "America's Best-Up-and-Coming Small Towns." Tubac is a unique rural community of historic sites, art galleries and intriguing shops. Outdoor activities include golfing, hiking, biking, walking and... birding. Tubac is a historic destination for the arts! Tubac features over 100 eclectic shops and world class galleries situated along meandering streets punctuated by hidden courtyards and sparkling fountains. Spend the day wandering amongst this wealth of painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography, as well as unique regional fashion, leather, crafts, antiques and jewelry.
Open Monday – Friday, 10AM to 3PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
2221 I-19 Frontage Rd f101, Tubac, AZ 85646
Tucson Desert Art Museum
Our mission is to preserve, display and educate our guests about the arts and history of the Desert Southwest. At the core of the Museum is one of the Southwest's premier collections of Navajo and Hopi pre-1940s textiles. We also have a diverse range of historical artifacts and Southwestern... paintings.
Fall 2021 Hours: Starting September 18th
Operating Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM
Closed Sunday - Tuesday and on all major holidays.
Receive Complimentary Adult Admission With The Purchase Of Another Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
Tucson Improv Movement
The Tucson Improv Movement (TIM) is Tucson's fastest growing Improvisational Comedy Theater and Comedy School. From improvised rap battles and fast paced improv team competitions, to long form improvisation with entire shows inspired from just a single word, TIM offers a wide variety of shows for all audiences.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of One Admission
329 E 7th St, Tucson, AZ, USA
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block features permanent and feature exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary, Native American, American West, Latin American, pre-Columbian, European, and Asian art. The museum's historic block of 19th and 20th C. adobe and Mission Revival-style buildings,... encompassing a four-acre city block, includes the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a la C'Art, the Museum Store where you will find an impressive selection of works by Arizona's most talented artists, and additional exhibition spaces.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of One General Admission.
140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Ajo District Chamber and Visitor Center
Step back in time at the historical plaza and railway depot. Adventure awaits with plentiful outdoor activities year-round golf, hiking, bicycling, birdwatching, festivals and events.
10% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Ajo, AZ, USA
Amerind Museum
Set among the spectacular rock formations of Texas Canyon, the Amerind Museum, established in 1937, houses one of the finest collections of historic and prehispanic artifacts from Indigenous cultures in the Americas. The museum includes an art gallery, museum store, and picnic area.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of One Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value
2100 North Amerind Road, Dragoon, AZ, USA
Arizona History Museum
Explore Southern Arizona history from Spanish Colonial times through territorial days. Exhibit topics include mining, transportation, Geronimo, 1870s Tucson, Arizona Treasures and uncovering Tucson's past. The store features items such as Navajo and Zuni jewelry and reproductions of historic... photographs.
Arizona's "Place in Space" has arrived to the Arizona History Museum in Tucson. This new exhibition investigates the impact that the people, landscape, and universities in Arizona have played in space exploration.
949 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85719
Arizona State Museum
Experience the ancient and enduring Indigenous cultures of the U.S. Southwest and northwest Mexico through content-rich exhibits, docent tours, public events, master classes, and travel tours. ASM is the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the region (est. 1893), an affiliate of the... Smithsonian Institution, and home to the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of Southwest Indian pottery and American Indian basketry.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of One Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
1013 East University Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum
Discover History--Explore Bisbee's Past Today! The copper-mining heritage of Bisbee, a town with a history deserving national land-mark status, is captured in this one-of-a-kind museum. Featured exhibits include "Bisbee: Urban Outpost on the Frontier" (the story of the hard-rock miners and... their families carv-ing a living out of rock) and Smithsonian-designed "Digging in: Bisbee's Mineral Heritage" (the story of copper from a Bisbee point of view).
5 Copper Queen Plz, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA
Bisbee Tourism Center
The BTC (Bisbee Tourism Center)
Your One-Stop Shop for "Everything Bisbee". EAT • SLEEP • SHOP • EXPLORE at The BTC! Stay Overnight in our Historic Building, Dine-in the Old Sheriff's Office or Challenge Yourself or Friends in the Hot N' Spicy HELLFiRE CHALLENGE ROOM - converted from the... former solitary confinement space. Open 7-days a week by reservation.
Stay One-Night, Get The Second-Night For Free
8 Naco Road, Bisbee, AZ, USA
Cocoraque Ranch and Pavillion
Cocoraque Ranch is a century-old working cattle ranch that was homesteaded in the 1800s. Located within the Ironwood Forest National Monument, it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places for ancient petroglyphs created more than 2,000 years ago. Ride horseback across the historic... ranch. Breathtaking terrain, culture, flora and fauna await you.
Receive One Complimentary Trail Ride With The Purchase Of One Trail Ride Of Equal Value
3199 N Reservation Rd, Marana, AZ, USA
Discover Bisbee
Bisbee's creative spirit is legendary. Here you'll find a forward-looking town with a remarkably well-preserved past. Bisbee is a town full of extraordinary historic architecture, as well as home to a vital, living, breathing art and music scene, all in a setting of rugged natural beauty.... Bisbee's galleries and performance venues open a window into the town's rich culture of creativity--in surroundings that may just get your own creativity flowing too. Come be inspired in Bisbee.
Brochures And Maps Available
478 N Dart Rd, Bisbee, AZ 85603, USA
Closed Temporarily
Discover Marana Visitor Center
New Location Now Open.
Discover Marana for your next vacation, shopping, outdoor, or food adventure. Marana is home to the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center, Topgolf, and Splitting Axe Range, the 2019 host of the World Axe Throwing League Championship. Learn more at DiscoverMarana.org,... Discover Marana on Facebook, or call the Visitor Center at 520-639-8040. DiscoverMarana.org.
SAAA Attractions Passports, Maps And Brochures Available
13251 N Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
Mission San Xavier Del Bac
Founded by Spanish Jesuit Priest Eusebio Kino, this historic church remains an active Franciscan mission located in the San Xavier District of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The building of this spectacular example of Mexican Baroque architecture began in 1783 and work continued for 14 years before... funds ran out. Often referred to as the "White Dove of the Desert" the building is currently undergoing careful restoration. The site, one of the most photographed locations in Tucson, is considered a "must see" in Southern Arizona.
Free, docent led tours are offered Monday through Saturdays: 9:30am–12:30pm.
A unique gift shop offers religious as well as Native crafts. Special celebrations are held throughout the year. Please check website for upcoming events and mass schedules.
1950 West San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
The Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce provides access to marketing, events, government, education and training, member partnerships providing discounts on programs such as health care, and many other services dedicated to helping our members excel in the Nogales-Santa Cruz County,... Southern Arizona & Mexico business community.
Maps And SAAA Brochures Available
123 W Kino Park Pl, Nogales, AZ 85621, USA
O.K. Corral® Famous Gunfight Site
Site of the famous 1881 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral® in Tombstone, AZ. See Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in daily reenactments of the historic Gunfight. Experience the Corral as it was in the 1880s. Visit Doc Holliday's room. View photos of 1880s Tombstone and the Apache Geronimo. Enjoy a... multimedia history of "The Town Too Tough to Die."
326 E Allen St, Tombstone, AZ, USA
One of the world's largest aerospace museums. Explore 6 hangars and 80 acres outside with 400 aircraft from around the globe. Discover historic planes from every era from the rarest to the most iconic, recurring new acquisitions, thousands of artifacts, our Flight Grill, museum store, and playground.
10% Discount At The Museum Store And Flight Grill
6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756, USA
Presidio San AgustÍn Del Tucson Museum
Experience colonial life on docent-led tours at this replica of Tucson's original fort. The museum is located on the northeast corner of the original Presidio, built in 1775, and also includes an original pre-Arizona-Statehood Sonoran row house and an excavated Native American pit house. Living... History Days are held on the second Saturday of the month October through April.
196 North Court Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum is located on the former Southern Pacific Depot (now Amtrak) site. The Railroad oriented Museum offers: bilingual exhibits, art, artifacts, depot site tours, educational information, reference library, gift shop, party venue and an experience inside the cab of... the locomotive filmed in the movie Oklahoma.
Tuesday (10-4), Fridays (10-4) , Saturdays (10-4), Sundays (11-3)
414 N Toole Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Titan Missile Museum
Go underground and back in time to see this once top-secret wonder of the Cold War! Titan II was the largest, most powerful, land-based missile America ever built. Tours walk you through the last silo of its kind, now a National Historic Landmark.
10% Discount Of Museum Store Purchase
1580 W Duval Mine Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614, USA
Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper & Museum
Open Daily 12-5 pm
The Tombstone Epitaph, the Old West's most famous newspaper, was founded on May 1, 1880, by Wyatt Earp's lifelong friend, John P. Clum. Visitors to The Epitaph's free museum can read original reports on the historic Gun-fight at the O.K. Corral®, the shooting of Virgil... Earp, Tombstone's Great Fire and much more. Come tour the historic print shop, which includes an original 1880s hand press and other equipment dating to The Epitaph's earliest days. The perfect gift or souvenir, The Epitaph, published monthly, is still full of fascinating articles on the winning of the West. Subscribe online to Arizona's oldest continuously published paper at tombstoneepitaph.com.
11 S 5th St, Tombstone, AZ, USA
Trail Dust Town
Trail Dust Town has been a Tucson favorite
for family entertainment since it opened in
1961. The "Town" features the world famous
Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse, Tucson's favorite
steakhouse since 1962, as well as shopping and
attractions. Available attractions include
Wild West Stunt Shows, a... miniature train, an
antique carousel, Ferris Wheel, and interactive
gold panning. There is also unique shopping available
in the evenings and a great breakfast and
lunch restaurant, Millie's Pancake Haus.
Free Admission.
Tucson Metro Chamber
The Tucson Metro Chamber is a membership-based business advocacy and community development organization that represents 1,500 businesses, employing more than 160,000 employees in Tucson and Pima County. The Tucson Metro Chamber is committed to being the connector of leaders and influencers,... catalyst for business growth, and champion for a stronger community.
Free Admission. SAAA Passports, brochure and area business information.
212 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum
Visit Tucson as it was in the late 1800's as you stroll the four display buildings with almost 100 horse-drawn carriages and daily work wagons. Explore displays in the historic hangar from America's first municipally owned airport. Our large scale model train display takes you back to 1880 when the... train first arrived. This awe inspiring museum was featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow.
4823 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, USA
Special Collections is the place to discover the lands, the people and the history of Arizona and the borderlands. Explore amazing archives including maps, rare books, photographs, artwork, manuscripts, bilingual materials, letters and unique collections. Visit our exhibits, attend our free events,... do some research and follow us at #UAZSpecColl.
1510 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Arizona- Sonora Desert Museum
Nestled within the lushest desert on Earth, explore the Sonoran Desert region along a two-mile walking trail featuring the chance to be touched by stingrays, wolves, roadrunners, javelinas, arachnids, venomous lizards, snakes, and more than 230 additional native species. Iconic saguaros, cactus... gardens, live animal presentations, walk-through hummingbird aviary, cave, aquarium and art gallery make the visit unforgettable. Follow us on social media with #desertmuseum. Be sure to visit our newest attraction: PACKRAT PLAYHOUSE! Open everyday.
Buy One Get One Free Child Admission (3-12)
2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Campus Arboretum
The University of Arizona Campus Arboretum is a living laboratory promoting stewardship and conservation of urban trees through research, education, and outreach.
Explore the oldest continually maintained public green space in Arizona. Repeatedly recognized as a Tree Campus USA and among the top... University arboreta in the country. Learn what we've discovered about successful desert landscapes from more than 100 years of research. Join a scheduled guided tour with an expert September-May (RSVP required) or learn on your own time using a printed or mobile self-guided tours any time of the year.
1140 E South Campus Dr, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. It is a haven for wildlife and desert plants including nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams invite camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and bird watching. The park provides... miles of equestrian, birding, hiking, and biking trails, which wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations near 3,000 feet. The park is located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area.
New State Park reservation number: 877-697-2757
50% Discount On Day-Use Fee
11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737, USA
Colossal Cave Mountain Park
For more than 1,000 years people have lived, worked, explored, hid out in or just enjoyed this beautiful desert area. On the National Historic Register, the park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch. Spend the day: tour the cave, picnic, hike, take a real... Western trail ride and treat yourself with food and beverages from the Terrace Cafe!
Receive 50% Off One Admission With The Purchase Of An Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value. Some Restrictions Apply. Online Advance Reservations Recommended.
16721 East Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, USA
Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill
A National Historic Landmark, Tumamoc Hill is a living laboratory and one of Tucson's natural gems. With over 100 years of pioneering science and over 4,000 years of human history, come experience the beauty and richness of the Sonoran Desert.
Now Available: The Tumamoc Tour, a smart phone app... that tells the story of the Sonoran Desert through the lens of Tumamoc Hill
Tumamoc Hill Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
Greater Oro Valley Chamber Of Commerce
Maximizing Greater Oro Valley's unmatched assets. The Chamber offers a variety of resources to help your business. Be sure to stop by and learn more about the "things to do" in the region. Maps, Brochures and Tucson Attraction Passports are available.
SAAA Maps, Brochures And Tucson Attraction Passports Are Available In Our Office Location.
7435 N Oracle Rd #107, Tucson, AZ 85704, USA
Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber Of Commerce & Visitor Center
Discover Green Valley and Sahuarita - two great communities and two great lifestyles! Green Valley is Southern Arizona's premiere active-adult community with hiking, cycling, golfing, birding & more. And
families just love Sahuarita's excellent schools, great
parks and scenic beauty.
Free Admission: SAAA Attraction Passports, Maps And Brochures Available Here
275 W Continental Rd #123, Green Valley, AZ 85622, USA
International Wildlife Museum
Tucson's natural history museum highlights more than 400 different species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe. Dioramas depicting wild animals in their natural settings promote wildlife appreciation and conservation. Hands-on displays, interactive exhibits and wildlife films... provide fun and educational experiences for all ages.
4800 West Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
National Parks Store
A window into the people, places, and histories of this region. Authentic, handmade American Indian and Mexican crafts, plus books, food, apparel, and more. The National Parks Store is operated by Western National Parks Association, a nonprofit education partner of the National Park Service since... 1938. Your tax-free purchases help us support more than 70 national parks across the West.
15% Off Any Item At The National Parks Store
12880 North Vistoso Village Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85755, USA
Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. Visitors can enjoy more than 15 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails at the park, including a section of the Arizona Trail, which crosses through the park. During the day, observe the... abundant wildlife and visit the Kannally Ranch House to learn about the area. Stay after dark to experience breathtaking views of the night sky. Oracle is a designated International Dark Sky Park. For more information, visit AZStateParks.com.
3820 Wildlife Dr, Oracle, AZ, USA
Patagonia Lake State Park
Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona, Patagonia Lake State Park is an ideal place for watching wildlife, fishing, hiking, picnicking, water-skiing and camping. The campground overlooks a 265-acre man-made lake where anglers catch bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. Hikers can... stroll along the beautiful creek trail and see birds such as the canyon towhee, Inca dove, vermilion fly-catcher, black vulture and several species of hummingbirds. Online camping reservations are available at AZStateParks.com or the new State Park reservation number: 877-697-2757.
400 Patagonia Lake Road, Rio Rico, AZ, USA
Picacho Peak State Park
Visitors traveling along I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson can't miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak at Picacho Peak State Park. The trails are steep and challenging but take you through saguaros, chollas and ocotillos that dot the desert landscape. In the spring, you may see a magnificent abundance... of wildflowers including gold poppies. Online camping reservations are available at AZStateParks.com or (520) 586-2283, from 8 am to 5 pm MST. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site.
50% Discount On Day-use Fee.
15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ 85141, USA
Roper Lake State Park
At Roper Lake State Park, enjoy a natural hot springs, desert vegetation, five miles of trails in the park and at nearby Dankworth Pond. The park's campground has stunning views of Mount Graham and the camping cabins offer an easy, fun camping experience. The accessible fishing dock is stocked... with large mouth bass and rainbow trout, making it a great place for kids to catch their first fish. Online camping reservations are available at AZStateParks.com or (877) MY-PARKS.
101 East Roper Lake Road, Safford, AZ, USA
Sabino Canyon Crawler
Sabino Canyon Crawler, an emission free electric shuttle, enhances the Sabino Canyon Recreational Character experience and is designed to protect the natural and cultural resources, while allowing passengers to enjoyed an automated interpretive program.
50% Off Two Crawler Ride Tickets (Offer Coming Soon)
5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750, USA
Saguaro National Park East
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you... have a chance to hike, bike, drive or enjoy a sunset among 2 million enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
To learn more and join Friends of Saguaro visit friendsofsaguaro.org.
15% Off One Item In The National Park Store Located Inside The Visitor Centers.
Saguaro National Park East, Arizona, USA
Saguaro National Park West
Saguaro National Park West, Arizona, USA
Tohono Chul
One of the 10 great botanical gardens in the world, as named by Travel + Leisure. Set on 49 acres, Tohono Chul has something for everyone. Explore all the Sonoran Desert has to offer in easy-to-traverse botanical gardens and nature trails, including several distinct habitats of the region. Be... inspired by local artists in the art galleries and museum shops. Relax on the Garden Bistro's hummingbird patio, also home to a kaleidoscope of native butterflies, while enjoying freshly made local foods and a prickly pear margarita.
Receive One Complimentary Admission To The Park With The Purchase Of One Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
7366 North Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ, USA
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Get a glimpse of the true Old West at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. Built in 1882, the two-story Victorian structure once housed the sheriff's office, jail and courtrooms of Cochise County. Today, the courthouse is a museum filled with exhibits that portray the authentic history of... Tombstone as a frontier silver mining boomtown. A replica of the gallows in the courtyard represents where seven men were hanged. For more information visit AZStateParks.com.
Receive One Equal Or Lesser Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of One Adult Admission
223 Toughnut Street, Tombstone, AZ, USA
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Two thousand fascinating years of history! We showcase Native American, Spanish, Mexican, Pioneer American and Arizonian cultures with award winning artifacts and displays to bring those 2,000 years of history to life in our interactive museum. See Arizona's first printing press, our original... 1885 schoolhouse, art gallery, ruins of the 1752 Presidio, gardens, wagons and much more. Tubac Presidio also serves as the trailhead for a 4.5 mile section of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail- perfect for hikers, birders, and nature lovers. For more information, visit www.tubacpresidio.org.
1 Burruel Street, #1296, Tubac, AZ USA
Tucson Botanical Gardens
A tranquil gem not to be missed! Located on the site of the historic Porter property, the Canadian Garden Council named the Tucson Botanical Gardens one of the "Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For." Enjoy mature trees and expertly cultivated foliage, 17 specialty gardens such... as the Barrio Garden, numerous fountains, and a magical butterfly exhibit that's home to over 400 butterflies from 11 exotic countries. A visit to the Gardens highlights the diversity of both native and non-native plants while offering a lush oasis in the heart of Tucson.
Receive 50% Off One Full-price General Admission With The Purchase Of An Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park protects the remains of three Spanish missions to the O'odham people. Two of the mission sites can be visited only on special reserved tours during winter months; the Tumacácori Mission is open every day but Christmas and Thanksgiving. The park offers a... visitor center, museum, book and gift store, orientation video, self-guided tour of the mission church and grounds, and walking trails. Guided tours and historic craft demonstrations are available seasonally.
15% Off One Item In The National Park Store
1891 E Frontage Rd, Tucson, AZ, USA
La Encantada Shopping Center
Nestled in the Catalina Foothills and minutes from major resorts, La Encantada offers enchanted shopping and dinning experiences. Hacienda-style architecture and courtyards are lined with 60+ exclusive shops -- including Anthropologie, Apple Store, Kate Spade New York, Lush, Brooks Brothers,... Tiffany & Co., Crate & Barrel, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, and Tommy Bahama, plus many local one-of- a-kind stores.
Receive A Complimentary Visitor Savings Card In The Management Office
2905 East Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ, USA
Main Gate Square
Discover flavor, style and attitude when you visit Main Gate Square, a pedestrian-friendly dining and shopping destination featuring more than 20 retailers and 30 restaurants near the UofA attractions. Spend the day. Enjoy the night.
Free Admission; Receive A Variety Of Discounts At Participating Merchants
814 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
University Of Arizona Book Stores - Student Union
Explore the official campus bookstore, your source for everything from Arizona Wildcats gear, tech devices and accessories, course materials, and best-selling books, to book signings, storytime for kids, and special events. As a university-owned and operated store, purchases support student success... through scholarships, student clubs funding, student employment, and more!
Free Admission And 10% Off One Insignia Item.
Biosphere 2
One of the 50 must-see wonders of the world! The New Biosphere 2 Experience App includes videos and photos never before seen and allows you the opportunity to traverse a safe one way path for an adventure of a lifetime!
32540 S Biosphere Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Watch state-of-the-art planetarium shows and explore hands-on science exhibits at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau is your destination for adventures in space and science.
Receive One Complimentary Admission With The Purchase Of Another Admission Of Equal Or Greater Value.
History of Pharmacy Museum
The UA History of Pharmacy Museum is home to a world-class collection of pharmaceutical antiques. Housed in the UA College of Pharmacy, the museum invites visitors to experience exhibits such as a full-scale replica of a 1920's drugstore and the collection from the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland.
1295 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
The UA Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research is recognized worldwide as a preeminent center for dendrochronology, where tree rings are natural chronometers and recorders of change in the environment with which human society is inescapably linked. The Laboratory makes significant contributions to... under-standing natural environmental variability. We offer free docent-led tours of our labo-ratory, where visitors learn about the Lab's rich history, the tenets of dendrochronology, and view a variety of tree-ring samples in the laboratory spaces.
1215 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Space Imagery Center
The Space Imagery Center in the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) is a NASA Regional Planetary Image Facility started in the 1970's to give the public access to images from NASA missions. The facility houses archive materials from Apollo, Viking, Magellan and other... missions. LPL has been involved in NASA missions since the first robotic mission to the moon, Ranger, and now leads the OSIRIS-REx mission, which will collect and return a sample from asteroid Bennu.
Kuiper Space Sciences Building, Room 450, 1629 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
Wyant College of Optical Sciences
The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is proud to offer access to its collection of antique and historic telescopes, microscopes, lenses and cameras. These specimens represent work by the world's most respected instrument makers from the 18th century to the present. Guests are welcome to come in... for self-guided tours any time during regular business hours.
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ShoreDocker roller ramp, shore docks are the easy and economical way to dock your small boat or personal watercraft. Everything is included for these simple-to-build kits except pressure treated lumber. Instructions easily guide you through building your roller ramp including hints on how to add supporting legs and joining extra sections. The ShoreDocker 1200 is designed to accommodate small boats and personal watercraft up to 16-20 ft. in length.
12 high quality, non-marking, polyurethane "donut" style rollers with brackets for smooth operation.
Recommended length is 16 feet using 2"x6" rail beams, but you may customize the length and add supporting legs according to your needs.


Every week I make predictions about how things will play out in the game. I'm a man of integrity and I always answer for my predictions. It's time to pay the piper.
Prediction: Famous Jameis will throw for over 300 yards: I don't know what to say about this defense at this point. They honestly look competitive most of the game. The coverage is there, the pass rush is there when we need it, and we are generally stopping the run. It's just 2-3 lapses per game (Thanks Stephon) that go for a 75 yard tuddy. You can't win if you are giving away free tuddies like that. It pains me to predict this, but until they hold ANYONE below 300 yards, I gotta assume it's going to happen.
Result: 319 yards passing…sure didn't feel like it though. Winston was and the Tampa Bay Offense looked waaay off all day. Minus a few Doug Martin rushes, this looked like a JV offense. Not the explosive attack that was advertised. Funny what short rest and better defensive play can do to a team. That being said, 319 is still a lot.
Prediction: Gronk will play and be a difference maker: OK so this isn't an earth shattering prediction, but it was unsettling to see him on the injury report. Let's say he has to have 6 catches and/or a tuddy for me to be right.
Result: DUDE, WTF!!!!!! It doesn't get any more wrong than this. I thought with the incentives in his contract he would play no matter what. I guess he won't see that extra $$$$. Just glad we didn't need him, and I am always the biggest proponent of having Gronk available when it REALLY matters. I was still very wrong though.
Prediction: Stamina will be an issue: The Pats are normally the best conditioned team, so I hope it's not them. Tampa is hot and muggy, Florida is a house of horrors for a lot of teams. I think the heat will be an issue of note in this game.
Result: Ok, so this was not immediately apparent on the TV. But I think it did have at least some impact. The Pats D looked bad in the 4th quarter, and if they let Jameis come down the field and score, we would be looking for something to blame…that's for damn sure.
Result: Do I get credit that it was at least a crappy game??


Change up your routine with this slightly different approach to your strength-training circuit.
2-minute sets: Choose a weight that's 40 to 50 percent less than the maximum you can lift one time. Take 2 seconds to push or pull the weight, and 2 seconds to return the weight to the starting position. Continue until you've done this for 2 minutes. Rest for 30 seconds, then increase the weight to 80 to 85 percent of maximum and try for six repetitions—slowly. Ouch.


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Home Forklift Accidents
Forklifts are one of the most useful machines on a construction site, fit to move heavy or cumbersome construction materials from one place to another. Unfortunately, their existence at a construction site comes at a significant price, as nearly 100 workers are killed and another 95,000 are injured in forklift accidents in the United States each year. Because of the considerable danger posed by forklifts, it is imperative that construction workers and employers alike pay careful attention to the safety precautions put in place specifically to avoid forklift accidents. However, when employers or general contractors cut corners, when workers are poorly trained, or when supervisors neglect safety protocol, the results can be devastating. If you or a loved one was injured in a forklift accident, contact a construction accident attorney to discuss your options for legal recourse.
Types of Forklift Accidents
The three most common types of forklift accidents resulting in fatalities are forklift overturns, falls from forklifts, and workers on foot being struck by forklifts. Other types of forklift accidents include equipment malfunctions, operator error, and issues when the machine's center of gravity shifts. Because forklift accidents, injuries and fatalities are so prevalent on a construction site, it is necessary that supervisors maintain a safe working environment for their employees, allowing forklift operators and other construction workers to work together in a safe manner. Unfortunately, factors like unsafe working environments, inadequate maintenance, or negligent operation of forklifts can result in severe forklift accident injuries and death.
Injuries Caused by Forklift Accidents
Due to the sheer weight and size of forklifts, the injuries caused by forklift accidents can be devastating. Depending on the type of forklift accident (overturn, fall, or being struck), the resulting injuries may include:
Head and neck injuries
Crush injuries
OSHA Safety Regulations Involving Forklifts
In light of the serious risk of forklift accidents in the construction industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a series of safety guidelines for workers and employers to follow, in an effort to minimize the frequency and severity of forklift accidents. The OSHA regulations are as follows:
Do not allow any employee under the age of 18 operate a forklift
Train and certify all operators to ensure they operate forklifts safely
Properly maintain haulage equipment, including tires
Examine forklift truck for defects before using
Do not modify or make attachments that affect the capacity and safe operation of the forklift without written approval from the manufacturer
Follow safe operating procedures for picking up, moving, putting down, and stacking loads
Workers' Compensation Claims for Forklift Accident Injuries
Workers' compensation laws were enacted in the United States to protect the rights of workers injured on the job, regardless of the industry in which they are employed. Workers' compensation benefits provide critical compensation for medical bills and lost wages, offering life-saving support for workers whose injuries require extensive medical care and prevent them from returning to work. Unfortunately, some workers' compensation claims are denied by the insurance company, leaving some injured workers in pain, unable to work, and buried under a mountain of medical expenses. With the help of a construction accident attorney, workers injured in forklift accidents can fight for their rights and appeal their rejected workers' compensation claim. In circumstances in which a forklift accident was caused by a third party not employed by your employer, such as in equipment malfunctions, you may have grounds to file a third-party liability claim for additional compensation.
A Construction Accident Attorney Can Help
Construction accidents cause some of the most devastating injuries, due mostly to the size and weight of machines and tools used in the construction industry. Forklifts are no exception, contributing to considerable workplace injury and death every year. If you were injured in a forklift accident on a construction site, or if you lost a loved one in a forklift accident, a construction accident attorney can help. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and loss of income, which you can pursue by filing a workers' compensation claim. If your claim is denied, the expertise of a construction accident lawyer can benefit you during the appeals process. Seeking the reimbursement you deserve after suffering an on-the-job injury can be extremely difficult. With the help of a qualified construction accident attorney, you can ensure that your legal rights are protected while pursuing the compensation you deserve.

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Happy Pride & LGBTQIA History Month and remember October 11th is National Coming Out Day!
Saturday, October 20th we meet-up at 9:00 AM at Magic Island & we need to be in place by 10:00 AM Honolulu Pride Parade starts at 11:00 AM with the Pride Parade route starting at Ala Moana & Atkinson and follows Ala Moana to Kalakaua and end at Kapiolani Park.
Otherwise everyone will have to wait until either early walk-in voting or November 6, 2018 and register to vote and vote at the same time.
Click here to find your polling location for November 6, 2018 and/or see your sample ballot.
Poll Watching is the final piece of a comprehensive GOTV Program for the Democratic Party of Hawai'i (DPH).
Ensure our fellow Democrats get to the polls and are encouraged to vote for Democrats.
Ensure that ALL voters get to cast their vote. They are basically the DPH's eyes and ears at the polling locations.
To be a poll watcher for the DPH the volunteer needs to registered voter (state requirement) & a member of the DPH (Party requirement).
To be a phone banker you just need to a member of the DPH (Party requirement).
Poll Watchers or staffing DPH HQ and county call-in centers do not need to volunteer all day – a couple of hours during the day Poll Watchers (off-peak voting time in the morning) and Phone Bankers (anytime during the day) will make huge difference.


10 amazing buildings that look like terrible accidents.
Koei is not content with just making Gundam and Fist of the North Star into Dynasty Warrior games, now they're doing One Piece. Because One Piece is all about punching out hundreds of guys in a row. Wait, what?
There is a jet turbine powered Batmobile replica for sale on eBay for $620,000!


The Nanaimo and Area Land Trust is having a Wine and Munchies Social combined with NALT's 13th Annual General Meeting from 4:30 to 6 pm on Friday, September 19, 2008. It will be held in Activity Room #1 in the Bowen Park Recreation Centre, 500 Bowen Road. That's the room on the right as you enter the main building - the one with an outside door and windows looking onto the lawn bowling green.
Special attractions of the afternoon include a 10-minute film by Paul Manley about the threat that part of the Moorecroft property in Nanoose may be sold and the official launch of the NALT 2009 calendar featuring a completely new selection of gorgeous photos of lands that NALT has helped to preserve throughout the mid-island area.
NALT hopes you will be able to set aside a little time at the end of your work week to join NALT members, supporters, and volunteers for half an hour of annual business and an hour of pleasant social interaction, including enjoying a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink and some tasty appetizers. Note that if you want to vote at the AGM, you will need to have a current NALT membership, which can be obtained before the business meeting begins. NALT hopes to see you on Friday at Bowen Park. For more information, call Gail Adrienne, NALT Executive Director, at tel. 250-714-1990.


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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Sat 12 Nov 1932
ATTACK ON EMUS.
CANBERRA, Friday.£The machine-gun attack on the emus which have been ravaging crops in Western Australia has been resumed. The Minister for Defence (Sir
Sat 12 Nov 1932 - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957)
Page 22 - ATTACK ON EMUS.
Minister Approves of Resumption.
CANBERRA, Friday.—The machine-gun
attack on the emus which have been ravag-
ing crops in Western Australia has been re-
sumed. The Minister for Defence (Sir
George Pearce) said to-day that, acting on
press reports of the use of personnel of the
military forces with machine-guns, which
had been provided at the request of the
State Government of Western Australia,
and of farmers whose crops were being
spoilt be the incursion of large numbers of
emus into the outer fringe of the wheat belt,
he had withdrawn the party. He had since
received a report from the base comman-
dant, Perth, which indicated that 300 emus
had been killed, and strong representations
had been made by the premier of Western
Australia (Sir James Mitchell), and also by
the farmers, that, owing to the hot weather
and the absence of water in the interior,
the emus were appearing in thousands.
Knowing, as he did, the tremendous dam-
age that these birds could cause in a stand-
ing crop, and with a desire to save the loss
to the farmers, he had approved of the
party returning to the wheat belt.
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Warsaw Philharmonic Bring Sheffield Concert Season to a Rousing Conclusion
24/05/2015 19/05/2015 by Joseph Kovaks
United Kingdom Schubert, Beethoven: Wiolletta Chodowicz (soprano), Hannah Pedley (mezzo0, Andrew Rees, (tenor), Paul Carey Jones, (baritone), Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Sheffield Philharmonic Choir & members of the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus / Jacek Kaspszyk (conductor), City Hall, Sheffield, 17.5.2015 (JK)
Schubert : Symphony no. 3
Beethoven: Symphony no. 9
An affectionate performance of Schubert filled the first half of the concert. The visiting orchestra from Warsaw responded well as Jacek Kaspszyk, conducting without a score, shaped the phrases carefully bringing a touch of chamber music to this work composed by the 18-year old composer.
After the interval, the audience were looking forward to a rousing finale to the 2014/15 Sheffield International Concert Season. And in the last movement of the Choral Symphony, that is exactly what they got. The choir, almost all singing without sheet music, responded wonderfully to the conductor who, again, directed the entire symphony from memory. The soloists gave brave performances – especially Paul Carey Jones and Andrew Rees. The very odd positioning of the four soloists behind the second violins gave a strange impression and did not help when it came to balancing their voices against the orchestra. But their direct accounts did come across well despite the peculiar acoustic of the outdated Victorian hall.
The highlight of the concert, however, was the orchestra's presentation of the first three movements of the Beethoven. Exchanging the traditional positioning of cellos and violas was highly effective by providing the cellos a direct line to the audience at the start of the last movement. But, once again, the hall's failings were most evident when the timpani seated on the old, hollowed platform drumming mezzo-forte drowned out the strings in the first movement. However, these were the sorts of failings with which Sheffield audiences have become accustomed.
The orchestra's performance overcame these wonderfully – especially in the superb account of the third movement where each variation bloomed with a freshness that could only be achieved by players who really loved the work. Jacek Kaspszyk took a well deserved bow at the end but, quite properly, asked the audience to applaud his orchestra that had, once again, revealed what a masterpiece Beethoven had created.
Joseph Kovaks
Categories Concert Reviews, Previously Published, UK Concerts Tags Sheffield Post navigation
Summer Music In Cincinnati
Wit and Exuberance in Flor's Haydn and Brahms


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Prospective Graduates
Current Graduates
Colorful speaker array in Braun courtyard
Photo by Deborah Barney. Braun Music Center Commencement, 13 June 2010.
Master of Arts (MA) in Music, Science, and Technology
The MA in Music, Science, and Technology (MA/MST) degree is a two-year degree granted at the successful completion of specific coursework. The MA/MST program is designed for candidates having an undergraduate engineering, science, music, or arts degree, or a degree that includes course work in engineering mathematics. Courses and research topics include music perception, music-related signal processing, human-computer interaction, synthesis, and inter-media among others.
[N.B. The MA/MST program is the only terminal Master's degree offered by the Department; it is two years in duration. It is is available to current Stanford undergraduates as a Coterminal Master's, current Stanford graduate students, and external applicants.]
Master of Arts (MA) in Composition
Master of Arts (MA) in Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics
Master of Arts (MA) in Musicology
[N.B. The three MAs listed above are available only to current doctoral students in Music who wish to add a Master's degree to their existing doctoral program.]
Learn more about the master's programs in the Stanford Bulletin
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Composition
The DMA in composition is offered to a limited number of students who demonstrate substantial training in the field and high promise of attainment as composers. Students may work in traditional and/or electronic forms. Breadth is achieved through studies in other branches of music and in relevant fields outside of music, as desirable. In addition to formal coursework and independent study, candidates are required to write a number of works in various forms and to present a public lecture-demonstration based on their final project, a large-scale composition.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics
The PhD program in computer-based music theory and acoustics is offered by the Department of Music through the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA, pronounced "karma"). CCRMA is a multidisciplinary facility attracting PhD students from several departments and schools across campus including Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Psychology (PSYCH). While all CCRMA faculty hold positions within the Department of Music, Julius Smith also holds a courtesy appointment in EE which enables him to serve as primary thesis advisor for PhD students in EE. Ge Wang holds a courtesy appointment in CS and, likewise, may serve as a primary thesis advisor for PhDs in CS. [N.B. Application for graduate study is handled by the corresponding home department.]
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Musicology
The first three years of graduate study for graduates in musicology are devoted to completion of required coursework and passage of the qualifying and special area examinations. After the successful defense of the dissertation proposal (incorporated within the special area exam), the student concentrates on research and writing of the dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates the student's ability to work systematically and independently to produce a substantial work of competent scholarship.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology at Stanford prepares students to study sound, listening, and musical practices in diverse social and cultural contexts. Intensive training in fieldwork and ethnographic methods as well as critical theory, performance studies, anthropology, and area studies are central to the program. A vital aspect of students' experience is collaboration with historical musicology, composition, EuroAmerican music theory, and creative music-making.
Applications to the above programs may be made directly from a Bachelor's program.
Learn more about the PhD programs in the Stanford Bulletin
Learn more about the DMA program in the Stanford Bulletin
Learn About Applying to the Graduate Programs


The conference will be held at the University of Hertfordshire on Friday 7th July 2017.
The workshop programme can be found here. Attendees will be notified in early June when they are able to confirm their place on individual workshops.
We are delighted to have 20 workshops / presentations from Master Teachers, University academics and industry partners covering a diverse range of topics, including: Getting started with physical computing (including cross-curricular sessions with the Raspberry Pi, Pibrella, micro:bit and Crumble), differentiation and inclusion at primary / secondary level, communications and networking, assessment and many more!
This is a free event. Lunch and refreshments are provided and free on-site parking is available. A range of exhibitors will be on hand to discuss their products during lunch.


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Афі́нна геоме́трія ( — споріднений) — розділ геометрії, що вивчає властивості геометричних фігур, інваріантні (незмінні) відносно афінних перетворень, тобто таких взаємно однозначних точкових відображень евклідової площини на евклідову площину або евклідового простору на самого себе, при яких прямі переходять у прямі. Афінне перетворення зберігає величину відношення двох відрізків прямої, паралельність прямих і площин.

У декартових координатах афінне перетворення площини в себе виражається формулами:
 х' = а1х + b1y + с1
 у' = а2х + b2у + с2
причому a1b2 — a2b1 ≠ 0.

Тут х, у — координати довільної точки М; х', у' — координати її образу.

Афінні перетворення, а значить і афінна геометрія, широко застосовуються в геометрії і прикладних науках (теорія пружності та ін.).

Історія

У 1748 році Ейлер ввів термін «афінний»( 'зв'язний').Властивості геометричних фігур, які переходять одна в одну при афінних перетвореннях, вивчалися А. Ф. Мебіусом в першій половині XIX століття: у 1827 році вийшла його книга «Барицентричне обчислення».

Після Ерлангенської програми Фелікса Кляйна, афінна геометрія була визнана як узагальнення Евклідової геометрії.

У 1912 році Б. Е. Вільсон і Гілберт Ньютон Льюїс розробили афінну геометрію для вираження спеціальної теорії відносності.

У 1984 році «афінні площини, пов'язані з Лоренцевим векторним простором L2» були описані Г. Бірманом і Кацумі Номідзу у статті під назвою «Тригонометрія в геометрії Лоренца».

Аксіоми

Були висунуті кілька аксіоматичних підходів до афінної геометрії:

Закон Паппа

Оскільки афінна геометрія має справу з паралельними прямими, одна з властивостей паралельних прямих, зазначених Паппа Олександрівським, була прийнята як передумова:

 Якщо  знаходяться на одній прямій, а  на інший, то

Повна система аксіом передбачає точку, пряму і пряму, що містить точку; примітивні поняття:

 Дві точки лежать на одній прямій.

 Для будь-якої прямої L і будь-якої точки p, яка не належить L, є тільки одна пряма, що містить p і не містить жодної точки прямої L. Ця пряма називається паралельною до прямої L.

 Кожна пряма містить принаймні дві точки.

 Існують принаймні три точки, які не належать одній прямій.

Згідно Г. С. М. Коксетера: Цікавість цих п'яти аксіом посилюється тим, що вони можуть бути поширені на величезну кількість тверджень, проведених не тільки в Евклідовій геометрії, але і в геометрії Мінковського простору і часу (у простому випадку 1 + 1 вимірах, в той час як спеціальна теорія відносності вимагає 1 + 3)Розширення геометрії Евкліда або Мінковського досягається шляхом додавання різних додаткових аксіом ортогональності тощо.

Різні типи афінної геометрії відповідають тому, що інтерпретація береться для обертання. Геометрія Евкліда відповідає звичайній ідеї обертання, в той час як геометрія Мінковського відповідає гіперболічному оберту. Що стосується перпендикулярних ліній, вони залишаються перпендикулярними, якщо площина піддається звичайному обертанню. У геометрії Мінковського, лінії, які є гіперболічно-ортогональними залишаться в цьому відношенні, якщо площина піддається гіперболічному обертанню.

Впорядкована структура

Аксіоматика афінної геометрії може бути побудована з аксіом впорядкованої геометрії шляхом додавання двох додаткових аксіом:

 (Афінна аксіома паралельності) дана точка A і пряма r, яка не проходить через точку А, існує не більше однієї прямої, яка проходить через точку А, що не задовольняє прямій r.
 (Теорема Дезарга) дано сім різних точок A, A', B, B', C, C', O, таких що AA', BB', та CC' відмінні прямі, які проходять через точку O та AB паралельна A'B' та BC паралельна B'C', тоді AC паралельна A'C'.

Афінне поняття паралельності утворює відношення еквівалентності для прямих. Так як аксіоми впорядкованої геометрії, представленої тут, включають в себе властивості, які передбачають структуру дійсних чисел, ці властивості переносяться, так що це аксіоматизація афінної геометрії над полем дійсних чисел.

Афінні перетворення

Геометрично, афінне перетворення (спорідненості) зберігає колінеарність: так воно перетворить паралельні прямі в паралельні прямі і збереже відношення відстаней уздовж паралельних прямих.

Ми визначаємо, як афінну теорему будь-який геометричний результат, який інваріантний щодо афінної групи (в Ерлангенській програмі Фелікса Кляйна, це його основна група перетворень симетрії для афінної геометрії). Розглянемо в лінійному просторі V, загальну лінійну групу GL(V).Це не вся афінна група, тому що ми повинні дозволити також перетворення вектора v із V. (Подібне перетворення карти будь-якого w із V в w + v.) Афінна група породжена загальною лінійною групою, а перетворення і справді їх напівпрямий добуток .

Наприклад, теореми з планіметрії про збіг прямих в трикутнику, що з'єднують кожну вершину з серединою протилежної сторони (у центр ваги або барицентр) залежать від поняття медіани і центра ваги як афінних інваріантів. Інші приклади теорем Чеви і Менелая.

Афінні інваріанти також можуть допомогти в обчисленні. Наприклад, прямі, які ділять площину трикутника на дві рівні частини, утворюють обгортку всередині трикутника. Відношення площі обгортки до площі трикутника є афінним інваріантом, і тому необхідно обчислювати простий випадок, такий як, одиничний рівнобедрений прямокутний трикутник дає  тобто 0.019860… або менше, ніж 2 %, для всіх трикутників. Знайомі формули, такі як: половина добутку основи на висоту — площа трикутника, або одна третя частина основи на висоту — об'єм піраміди, також афінні інваріанти. Остання є менш очевидною, ніж перша, в загальному випадку легко бачити, для однієї шостої частини одиничного куба, утвореного гранню (площа 1) і середньою точкою куба (висота 1/2). Отже, вона вірна для всіх пірамід, навіть для косих, вершина яких знаходиться не прямо над центром основи, і з основою паралелограм замість квадрата. Формула надалі узагальнюється на піраміди, основа яких може бути поділена на паралелограми, дозволяючи нескінченно багато паралелограмів (з урахуванням конвергенції). Такий же підхід показує, що чотиривимірна піраміда має об'єм 4D — одна чверть добутку 3D-об'єму основи її паралелепіпеда на висоту, і так далі для більш високих розмірностей.

Джерела інформації

 Делоне Б. Н., Райков Д. А. Аналитическая геометрия, т. I. М.—Л., 1948.

Див. також

 Афінний простір

Афінна геометрія

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Jaskaran has been attending sessions with our trainer Erik for the last 3 months. At 15 years old, he is one of our younger clients, and he came to us hoping to lose weight, feel great about himself, and stay active.
After losing an amazing 28 lbs, Jas was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions for us about our program and his time with us so far!
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Students create exhibit for 'The Nutcracker's' 45th anniversary | The Triangle
Students create exhibit for 'The Nutcracker's' 45th anniversary
By Victoria.Gant
A collaboration between the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Philadelphia History Museum is showing what happens when the ingenuity and creativity of Drexel students and staff collides with one of Philadelphia's oldest and most beloved holiday traditions.
Five Drexel students created a behind-the-scenes exhibit celebrating the 45th anniversary of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." On display from Nov. 14 to Jan. 31 in the Philadelphia History Museum's Community History Gallery, "Behind the Scenes of the Nutcracker" coincides with the annual winter presentation of the classic ballet.
"We are so glad that we got the chance to work on such a rich project. 'The Nutcracker' is such a Philadelphia institution," Jody Graff, assistant professor and the project's director, said.
Behind the project are four senior graphic design majors: Niki Benedetto, Tawona Chimimba, Soha Qadir and Avery Sohn. The fifth member of the team, Kristen Beck, also a graphic arts and design major, graduated this past year.
The exhibit opened with a reception Nov. 14. Members of the Pennsylvania Ballet were present to interact with visitors, including the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King themselves.
"It was a completely different space after seeing it in nothing but pieces for so long. When the gallery was finally installed and full of visitors enjoying our work, just as much as we did when we were making it, the space became magical," Qadir said.
The opening reception was the first time that the students who worked on the project were able to see it in use and interacting with the public.
"Actually seeing everything we envisioned come to life was the best part of the entire experience," Chimimba, a senior on the project, said.
"As an educator, it was so important to see my students witness other people interacting with what they had designed," Graff said.
"Behind the Scenes of the Nutcracker" consists of 30 square feet in the Philadelphia History Museum's Community History Gallery. A 10-foot Christmas tree, ornate with the pointe shoes of ballerinas and the slippers of children and male dancers, greets guests at the exhibit's entrance. Visitors can watch a video created for the exhibit, which features past performances and interviews with those involved in the creation of the production. Children and adults alike can use a 4-by-8 mirror to learn the five basic ballet poses. Various panels throughout the exhibit focus on the history of the Pennsylvania Ballet and "The Nutcracker."
"My main job was to work on the infographic snowflake panel, which reflected on the history of 'The Nutcracker.' Each snowflake represents a person. I cut out 124 snowflakes representing 124 dancers and 50 snowflakes for the 50 members of the orchestra," Qadir said.
Key pieces of history on display include a program from the very first performance of "The Nutcracker" and sketches from the 2007 redesign of the ballet's costumes. The exhibit also features many iconic costume pieces, including the Mouse King's head, the grandmother's necklace and a tiara worn by the Sugar Plum Fairy, offering viewers a chance to see them up close in detail for the first time.
The project began as an independent study course in the 2013 winter term. The students met with members of the ballet to discuss potential ideas for the exhibit before proposing three different concepts to the Pennsylvania Ballet and Philadelphia History Museum. After a period of storyboarding and conceptualizing, the project was stagnant until the beginning of the fall term, when it picked up momentum. The majority of the exhibition was then conceptualized, created and installed over a period of six weeks.
"We had so many late nights together that we started to get delirious, but for all our complaining, it was an awesome experience," Qadir said. "We got to work with so many professionals. I'd tell my ideas to Jody, and she would really incorporate our thoughts into the project. It was great to know we were working with a professor as [equals]. It was a really grown-up moment for us."
Graff, who is also the director of Drexel's graphic design program, will continue to work with the Pennsylvania Ballet and Drexel students to create a new exhibit at the Free Library Main Branch. Featuring glass cases filled with artifacts from "The Nutcracker," this exhibit will begin in March 2014 after the current "Behind the Scenes of the Nutcracker" ends.
"Giving students the chance to work with an organization that is such a cultural treasure to the City of Philadelphia is so unique and wonderful. No matter who you talk to, someone always has a story to share about their experience with 'The Nutcracker.' There's just an incredible connection in the Philadelphia area to that production," Graff said.


This is the fourth book in the series and my absolute favourite so far. It is super sporty, fabulously funny, and yet cute, and crazily, passionately, chemistry laden. I think probably the humour is the real standout for me, although the alpha male Stan talking to his pipes is wonderful too!
Whilst the current events seem precipitous, we understand that there is enough history between Erik and Stan to make everything just fit the timeframe we have. From the impact of Stan's family, to the fears Erik has about Noah's mother, we get a sense of how much capacity these guys have for love and commitment. From the rest of the players, and the events on the ice, we see the need for concentration and commitment to their careers and team. Add in the humour, often based on Stan's misguided use of the American language, and the sexual tension, often given a chance for free expression, and this book delivers.
Thank you Ms. Scott and Ms. Locey – this is definitely one which I will be rereading, especially when I need a broad smile.
This is a fabulous second-chance romance. Stan and Erik fell hard for each other during a summer training camp – until Erik ran off, married a woman, and had a son. Stan has been a favourite character throughout this series and I'm so glad the very strange Russian goalie finally has his own book.
The hockey action in this book is brilliant. Stan is hilarious on the ice. His routines and superstitions are entertaining, and his awkward English is even funnier when we get insight into the thoughts behind some of his more bizarre comments. Erik's skating scenes are much more serious. He's been called up to the NHL and he is desperate to prove his worth to his new team.
Off ice, both men are much softer, gentler homebodies than I would have ever expected. Erik's son is his only priority and he nearly bankrupts himself to keep Noah with him. Stan is a caretaker. He cares for his sister and his mother passionately and he is only too happy to take care of Noah and Erik too.
I really loved this story. I loved that the miscommunications are cleared up quickly and that neither Stan or Erik holds grudges. I loved every bit of dialogue involving Stan. I love the friendships between the players on the Railers' team and Stan and Erik together are wonderful.
This is another brilliant addition to a story I've loved from the start. I can't wait for the next book!
Stan and Erik's story is a second chance romance. A year after they had a heated affair at a summer training camp, Erik gets traded to the Railers. He arrives with a new baby and has to face up to his feelings for Stan.
Erik is a good guy, but I think Stan is the star of the story. When I was reading his point of view, I was hearing his Russian accident in my head and I loved his, at times, unintentionally funny broken English. He is scary on the ice but off the ice, Stan is a big teddy bear and is full of love. I adored him, and I just melted whenever he was with baby Noah.
I love that this story isn't full of drama. It is just the journey of Erik and Stan finding their way back to each other. Things don't always go smoothly but it is a lovely heartwarming story.
Poke Check is another great addition to the Harrisburg Railers series and I hope the authors write many more of these books because they are so wonderful I don't think I'll ever get tired of them.
Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Poke Check (Harrisburg Railers #4) by R.J. Scott & V.L. Locey to read and review for this tour.


We kick off our 2016 programme of Practical Sessions on Thursday, 7th January in the Frankie Vaughan Studio at Woodrow with a discussion about Accessories.
This is to be a Show & Tell session, where our members will bring along one accessory and will "Tell us" what it is, and how it helps with their Astronomical endeavours.
What do we mean by an Accessory? Well, basically anything other than your optical aid (by which I mean scope, binoculars or naked eye).
I shall bring along two pieces of software I bought recently to assist me with astronomical image processing. I'll also show you how I take flat frames.


A new version of the Signet client has just been released and it now features support for browser plugins for Firefox and Chrome, along with a number of bug fixes and a few ease of use features. I have been looking forward to have the time to finally develop browser plugins for Signet since the campaign first launched. Initially I had wanted to develop them right after the campaign but a myriad of other feature requests and issues consumed my time.
The plugin does not directly communicate with the device. Doing so would require using one of the native plugin API's that are in the process of being removed from newer browsers. Instead the plugins operate by setting up a local communications channel with the Signet client. When you browse to a new page the plugin sends the URL to the client and the client checks to see if there are any accounts that correspond to that URL. If the plugin detects that a login form is present on a page, then when you click on the plugin's icon in your browser you can request the data be filled into the webform.
The image below shows what it looks like when a match is found by the plugin. In this case there are two accounts that match the URL and the plugin gives you the choice of which to use.
With the addition of browser plugin support Signet retains its physical security model while making it significantly easier to use for website logins. Unlike a typical autofilling password manager the Signet client doesn't expose any privileged access to the password database to the plugin. Many past browser bugs have allowed websites to access to private data or interfaces in the browser. Signet effectively avoids this hazard.
Although you must still take the additional step of pressing the Signet device button, it ends up being much faster than using the USB keyboard method since you don't have to search for the account or make sure that the right text area has keyboard focus. If the login form detection fails you can still easily fallback on the USB keyboard method.
I am currently developing a follow-up device to the original Signet that I'm calling Signet High-Capacity (or Signet HC). Signet HC adds 32GB of mass storage and a much faster microcontroller among other things. If you are interested check out the pre-launch page. Sign up for updates to follow the development and campaign progress.
The original Signet will be supported indefinitely and it will be possible to port data over to Signet HC from the original Signet. I'll make an effort to implement new software features for both devices. However, the smaller flash memory size of Signet will limit the number of features I can port.
A physically secure hardware password and personal information manager you can take with you wherever you go. This is for orders outside of the US only. Non-US orders are current experiencing export delays.


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Bribe refusal led to Gazipur city engineer's murder
Zia Chowdhury
Satkhira UP member reportedly blocks disabled beggar's allowance card over bribe
DMP joint commissioner transferred over bribe attempt
Taking stock of bribery risk in business
Bangladesh's business bribery risk highest in South Asia
ACC arrests 2 govt officials in Chattogarm
Investigators said project files involving hundreds of crores of taka remained stuck at the engineer's desk due to his refusal to clear them
Photo: Representative image/Collected
Delwar Hossain, an executive engineer of the Gazipur City Corporation, left his Mirpur home for his office in Konabari area under Gazipur City Corporation on May 11. Hours later his body was found on the riverbanks of the Turag.
According to his family, Delwar was the victim of a feud with some of his colleagues and a number of listed contractors of the city corporation.
Talking to The Business Standard, Delwar's wife said that on the morning of his murder, her husband received a call from one of his colleagues.
"He had never received such a call from any of his colleagues earlier," she said. "Additionally, several files involving hundreds of crore of taka remained stuck due to Delwar's refusal [to clear the files], which angered some contractors and several of his colleagues."
Mashrekul Salekin, the eldest son of the victim, said, "To the best of my knowledge, he was an honest officer."
"I could not afford a private university despite my father being a government engineer. Now, I am studying at New Model Degree College," he added.
He claimed that the feud started last year.
"After he refused to sign several files, he was made OSD [officer on special duty] for at least six months. Then, he was transferred to the Konabari zone of the city corporation," said Salekin.
Sources at the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said, after examining the files, the engineering branch of the city corporation had found negligence in the contracting work.
The files remained stuck on the desk of Delwar Hossain. A group of contractors lobbied him several times to clear the files.
"Bribes had been offered but Delwar said he would not take them under any circumstances. Delwar also had several meetings with the city corporation mayor on these issues," said an official at the detective branch.
"At one point, the contractors openly confronted engineer Delwar," the official added.
According to intelligence sources, the vehicle that normally transported Delwar to his office was sent to his Mirpur residence on Monday morning – but the car did not reach his home.
Another car – whose driver claimed was owned by the city corporation – was sent to his home. Its driver called Delwar's mobile phone from a shop, wanting to know his home address, saying his car had been damaged.
Delwar left for the Gazipur office in that vehicle but did not reach the office. Around noon, an unidentified body was recovered from the Beribandh area of Diabari in Turag. Delwar's family identified the body at the Suhrawardy Medical College morgue late at night.
Analysing the incident, intelligence sources said it was clear that Delwar was killed in a planned manner. Initial investigations have identified three suspected killers.
The real motive will come out if the three are arrested. All of them were allegedly directly involved in the murder.
Moshiur Rahman, deputy commissioner at the DB (North) of the DMP, said, "We are investigating on the basis of the phone calls of that morning and the drivers."
"We suspect it was a premeditated murder. Hopefully, we will catch them soon," he added.
Lt Colonel Sarwar Bin Kashem, intelligence wing director of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), said RAB members went to the spot immediately after the murder and tried to unravel the mystery.
He hoped the accused would be arrested soon and said they are under intelligence surveillance.
Five hours after his disappearance on May 11, Turag police recovered Delwar's decapitated body from the side of the road in the Diabari Beribandh area of Turag.
The victim's wife Khadija Akhter filed a murder case on Tuesday morning.
bribe / Gazipur city engineer
Abu Fakir gets bail in Tk2,000cr money laundering case


The Future of Vocational Education. A Report on the National Bicentennial Conference on Vocational Education (Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 10-13, 1976).
Pautler, Albert J., Jr., Ed.
Authoring Institution: National Advisory Council on Vocational Education, Washington, DC.


Spend your Saturday afternoon with seasonal cheeses and craft beers, paired by Dr. Bill Sysak, at the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, Liberty Station. VIP tickets include access into the garden one hour early, a lanyard and a cheese filled goody bag to take on the road. The rest of the gang can enjoy games, a souvenir glass and live music throughout the event. Beer selections will be provided by Societe Brewing Co., Russian River, Avery Brewing, Monkey Paw and Stone Brewing. Arla, Beemster, Blaser's Premium Cheeses, Saputo and Couturier are a few of the many creameries on the bill to showcase their rare cheeses. Event proceeds will be donated to East County Traditional Living Center.


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Rays' comeback falls short, lose 6-5 to Red Sox
They rally from a 5-0 deficit to tie it but can't get over the top, ending the game with a pickoff at first base.
Rays DH Avisail Garcia gets congratulations from third-base coach Rodney Linares after Garcia's solo home run in the second inning against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
ST. PETERSBURG — The mistakes Charlie Morton made early in the game that left the Rays down five runs they were able to make up for.
The one Tommy Pham made that ended the game, that one may haunt the Rays for a while.
With another rally building in the ninth, Pham was caught too far off first base and picked off to seal a frustrating 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.
"All I'm going to say is I (screwed) up, and that's it,'' Pham said. "I have nothing else to say. I messed up. … There's no other need to explain. ''
The Sox deserve some credit in scouting and setting the trap, catcher Christian Vazquez, saying the coaches "told me to watch for it," noting where Pham was and flashing a sign to first baseman Steve Pearce to be ready for a pickoff throw.
"Good job by Christian looking around and seeing what's going on,'' Sox manager Alex Cora said. "That was a great play.''
#Rays Pham, on the frustrating end to game: pic.twitter.com/7vVk5a0Eu8
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) April 21, 2019
So after Daniel Robertson led off the ninth with a single, and after Pham drilled a two-out single to bring Willy Adames up with a chance to complete what would have been a remarkable comeback from an early 5-0 deficit, the Rays broke down.
"Sure it was frustrating,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "It was a really well-executed play on their part. I guess that's probably the best I can say. They made a good play.''
There was plenty of frustration on what ended up a night of loss for the Rays, now 14-7.
They lost their first series after winning the first six of the season. They lost three straight for the first time since Aug. 3-5. They lost some of the margin, real and perceived, created by their fast start and the Red Sox's struggles.
And they lost first baseman Ji-Man Choi, who left the game due to calf tightness shortly after legging out one of their team-record four triples, with the hope he won't need more than a day or two.
With their bullpen "taxed" – Cash's word – after three straight days of using openers and multi-inning relievers, the Rays were counting a big outing from veteran starter Charlie Morton.
Instead he put them in a big hole, allowing five runs to the Red Sox in a messy second inning that included a leadoff single, two walks and a hit batter and then Andrew Benintendi's grand slam.
"Just fell behind a few guys,'' said Morton, who didn't give up anything else in working six innings. "I wouldn't say it was a poorly executed pitch to Benintendi, I would just say it was the wrong pitch.''
There was frustration when it landed, too, as the Rays felt a fan, in their colors, reached over the low railing atop the fence to catch it and interfered, but the umps called it a home run, and a replay review didn't change it.
"It looked like he reached over,'' centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier said. "I don't think they had a good camera angle. I always say I hate when guys sit here and always ask for a replay when the play's not even close, but for me right there – maybe my eyes were wrong – it really looked like the fan caught that hanging out over. … It's unfortunate because I really do think it might have hit off the top of the fence.''
Down 5-0, the Rays slowly, and impressively, came back.
An Avisail Garcia homer in the second got them one run. Fourth-inning triples by Choi and Brandon Lowe another. They got two in the seventh keyed by triples by Kiermaier and Austin Meadows.
And they finally got even in the eighth when Yandy Diaz, who couldn't hit homers with Cleveland, hit his fifth for the Rays, an opposite field shot.
But there was more frustration to come.
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Jose Alvarado, who hadn't given up a run in his first 10 outings, proved fallible in the ninth.
Jackie Bradley Jr. led off with a single, and after a failed bunt, Sox rookie Michael Chavis made a smashing major-league debut, driving a ball over Kiermaier's head for a double. "What a way to start your big-league career,'' Cora said. "That ball was hammered.'' Enough that a Benintendi sac fly made it 6-5.
The Rays weren't quite done, with a chance for absolution for several earlier misdeeds.
Robertson singled off Ryan Brasier, and when Pham singled with two outs, and the Trop was rocking with another noisy split allegiance crowd of 22,940. It seemed like that had a chance for a happy ending.
"It just shows you our team,'' Pham said. "We have a whole bunch of grinders in here. We're not going to give up without a fight.''
But then Pham made the mistake that ended that fight. "There were some key situations for me specifically and I didn't come through (Saturday),'' Pham said. "I messed up all around – hitting and on the bases today. So I'll make up for it."
He has a couple mistakes to cover. Thursday, he made a big one, getting caught trying to steal third, perhaps unneccesarily, in the ninth of a tie game, and then Friday he was caught stealing second in the seventh with the score again tied.
"Tommy is going to be fine. He's a big part,'' Cash said. "It's kind of come in bunches right here lately. But we'll all work through that with him.''
Contact Marc Topkin at mtopkin@tampabay.com. Follow @TBTimes_Rays.


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