That One Time I Barely Survived Hitchhiking

Right after I turned 18, my boyfriend and I were at Bentley’s coffee shop, and I was going to spend the night at his apartment at River and La Canada. Problem was, neither of us had a car and it was 11pm, so no buses. Being idiots, we naturally decided to hitchhike…

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Heat Safety in the Desert

In the desert climate, heat causes more health problems than any other weather factor. Our soaring summer temperatures and low humidity can be a dangerous combination. Follow these rules to stay safe in the Arizona desert. Slow down. Your body can’t do its best at high temperatures and humidities.

Don’t dry out. Drink plenty of water while the hot spell lasts.

Don’t get too much sun. Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that much more difficult....
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"Swamp Coolers" - the smelly secret to staying cool in the desert

What they are & How they work

SWAMP COOLERS 101
Evaporative (or “swamp”) coolers are the most economical method of cooling a house in a dry climate. The electricity is used to run a large fan and a water pump.

Swamp Cooler – diagram...
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Photos of Tucson

Here are some pictures I’ve been meaning to take for years, but every time I go back, I forget. Well this time I remembered! And so without further ado, I present some of the odd sights of Tucson, Arizona (and the surrounding area).

the only good thing about Arizona
Um… what are they DOING?!?
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Movie Filming Locations

Movie Filming Locations

I think it is rather interesting to see what movies were filmed near where you live. For example, here is a short list of movies filmed in my hometown of Tucson, AZ:

Can’t Buy Me Love

Cannonball Run, The

Madhouse

Major League

Revenge of the Nerds

Terminal Velocity

Three Amigos!

Tombstone

See a list of all movies filmed in Tucson
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On Tucson and the Desert

I grew up in Tucson, Arizona. I spent the first 25 years of my life there (with the exception of vacations.) I complain about it quite a bit, especially the heat. I don't like the heat, and I don't like deserts. For those who aren't familiar with the geography of the southwestern United States, here is a map:

(click for big map)

What do...
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