tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196960892011-10-04T09:06:35.438-07:00A guide from the Medical Library Association's Local Assistance Committee for the 2006 meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome!MJShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395310382047599991noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1149032559402340522006-05-30T16:23:00.000-07:002006-05-30T16:42:39.420-07:00

Many thanks to all the attendees - the presenters and the gatherers, the first timers and the old timers! Without you, there would be no MLA. We hope you liked Phoenix, and had lots of Phoen:-).Many thanks to the MLA staffers who worked all hours, and made this a memorable meeting!We appreciate your presence, and hope to see you all next year in Philadelphia!The MLA LAC, Phoenix

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Is it time to send in the clowns?Some memories:Smiling and hot sweaty facesDelight in warm reunions with old friendsDelight in making new friendsA wonderful Majors walkGreat music in many venuesSome fun dancingInteresting museums, authors, bookstoresGreat speakers, presentations, postersProvocative questionsa super great LAC and volunteer group!See many great photos at: http://www.mlanet.org/am/

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UPDATEDSports Mania in Phoenix on May 22 Monday night in downtown Phoenix will be seeing a lot of hopping and bopping, not to mention boisterous, lively and wild action: The ball will be in play! Get to the bar (or hotel lobby) early to be sure you have a good seat!BasketballGame 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff basketball series will be in Phoenix at the US Airways Center,

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Well, colleagues, the rain has come and gone, and the heat is rising...remember your hats, dark glasses, sunscreen, and maybe even an umbrella-for the sun! It's a bit of a walk to the CC from the hotels.

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It's raining in Phoenix...amazing.

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Join us Monday, May 22, 8:30pm at Seamus McCaffrey Irish Pub, 18 W. Monroe (walking distance from the conference I am told).It seems that many of our libraries either have (or are considering) liaison programs to departments, some fairly recent and others well established. Anyone interested in discussing in a very informal way the "tips and tricks" of the trade is welcome to join me -- and I will

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It's continuing to warm up, though the mornings and evenings are delightful!From: http://www.azcentral.com/weather/

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If you are coming to MLA by car, or plan to rent for one day or several:MapsTo Downtown - interactive mapYahooMLA LinksGoogleParking costsDowntown Convention Center parking garages - $5-10.00 per event Copper Plaza - Shop or Eat, & perhaps get your parking ticket validatedHotels Phoenix Hyatt - $14/day Wyndham Phoenix - $14/day Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Midtown - Complimentary parking,

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Where's the gold?Hunt for Lost Dutchman Mine over in Superstition Mountain looming to the east.... Find the cavern lined with gold nuggets, or join the hordes of spirits haunting the hills. After all, someone has to find the mine someday - why not you?GhostsStand on the corner, looking for shade .. the shades of the lost. (Although anyone who stands out in the sun in Phoenix in mid-May is likely

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Glendale is where Arizona antiquing is at. It has over 100 antique shops, and both USA Today and Sunset Magazine recommend Glendale shopping. Not only antiques, but also used books and fine cuisine are offered. Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale also offer antique shops, mixed with arts and food.Sunset storyPhoenix antiques - Explore three shop-filled neighborhoods (10/04)For crafters, Glendale

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Looks like we will hit 100 by Thursday. They've been incorrect before, however.

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May is Museum Month - 2-for-1 admissions through May 31 - so go with a friend!Phoenix's leading museums are Heard Museum: short taxi ride. USA Today describes it as "the nation's most prestigious private Indian arts center." The cafe offers award-winning food, and the gift shop is an excellent place to acquire Native American arts and crafts. Special exhibits include LOLOMA: BEAUTY

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On Sunday, May 21st, Noon - 4pm, enjoy Irish Spring, a rousing celebration of Irish music and dance, presented by the Arizona Irish Festival. This event will launch the Festival’s Early Bird ticket promotion. Join us for this taste of Irish fun and culture at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue in Phoenix - about ten blocks from the Convention Center.Irish Spring will offer

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See below, next story, for dates and details.Mi Patio - MexicanPosted by captaindback on 02/19/2006Hot, inexpensive Mexican food in unpretentious surroundings. Understated but responsive waiters; any mistakes are promptly corrected. Friendly host/owner. Menu has all the standards plus a few spinach/feta dishes. Sounds Greek to me ; ) Undersized main room very casual - you'll feel fine in shorts

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The LAC is identifying Dine-Around opportunities for conference attendees. They will be offered Fri-Sunday evenings, and sign-up sheets will be at the Hospitality Center! We are still seeking hosts for each restaurant visit, so please consider offering to host. Descriptions of the restaurants are in a separate blog posting. If you want to host, please write to Molly at molly.harrington@

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With 18 days to go, the Phoenix weather has turned a corner, one we face with a bit of dread each year. We're now looking at 3 digit temps...So - please return to the blog on at least a weekly basis, and check out our weather at: http://www.azcentral.com/weather/ so you will be prepared. And...know that Zonies always carry water, wear dark glasses, hats, sunscreen, and seek shade!

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If anyone is interested in a few hours tour offered by a 45-year native of Phoenix, please write to Jacque. My colleague has offered to show up to 3 MLAers around, seeing things of interest to them. She's a knowledgeable person, and would be great fun to be with. She's available Saturday afternoon the 20th, between 12 and 3 pm, and is most able to share gardens, museums, libraries and bookstores,

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Arizona places frequented most by overseas visitors in 2004:1. Bank One Ballpark (now Chase Field), Phoenix -- www.diamondbacks.com2. Tempe Town Lake -- www.tempe.gov/lake3. London Bridge, Lake Havasu City -- www.golakehavasu.com4. America West Arena (now US Airways Center), Phoenix -- www.usairwayscenter.com5. Phoenix Zoo -- www.phoenixzoo.org6. Arizona State University's Sun Devil Stadium,

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I am an independent and self-sufficent student in the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at Queens College, attending the MLA convention for the first time this year. I am writing to ask if you know someone who needs a roommate. It is important that potential roommates know that I am female, and will be travelling with my very friendly guide dog Midnight. Although I would prefer

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The LAC is pleased to alert you to the many concerts scheduled for MLA Week.Check out the online events calendar at: http://www.azcentral.com/ent/calendar/ for more options and details!

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DEADLINE APRIL 25See the Grand Canyon, Thursday, May 25 - 7am - 9pmYou can sign up for the MLA-sponsored Sterling tour if you register before April 25. The $92 fee covers motorcoach transportation, professional guide, entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, all gratuities and taxes on Thursday, May 25 7:00am - 9:00pmThis is very reasonably priced, and well recommended.

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We're responding to a request for info about tennis venues, so here it is:Very nearby to the hotels and CC:Renaissance Athletic ClubTwo N. Central Ave., Ste. B-100Phoenix, AZ 85004Central Av between Adams and WashingtonCycling classes, yoga, full-service locker rooms, locker rental includes laundry service, TENNIS, outdoor track, massage, personal training, aerobics, basketball, racquetball,

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Those of us who remember our first MLA can make life easier for newcomers. We read on MEDLIB-L:To date, Colleague Connection has received several enthusiastic responses from newer MLA members attending MLA Annual. The number of newer MLA members signed up for Colleague Connection far exceeds the number of potential mentors. Colleague Connection needs experienced librarians who are "old hands" at

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Dance madly to the wild sounds sounds of the Bearded Pigs rehearsal from 8:00 to 11:00 on Sunday night in the Sundance room at the Hyatt. You can even request songs in advance! BP is an open access roots music band, in-residence at MLA since 2002.The Bearded Pigs raise money for the MLA Scholarship fund through The Thicket. You can get their special t-shirt if you act fast!(They have a blog,

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Looking for a good bookstore while in Phoenix? Here are some suggestions:The Antiquarian Shop4246 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 947-0535http://www.theantiquarianshop.com/index.htmThe Antiquarian Shop is a real bookstore for dead-serious bibliophiles. Here you'll find George Washington's autograph and a copy of Cicero's Cato Major printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1773.Book Gallery3643

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In consultation with colleagues who love to boogie, the LAC has the following options for your consideration. Click on comments, please to add your own! DirectoriesClubPlanet Phoenix: http://www.clubplanet.com/Default.asp?site=21Phoenix NewTimes-http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/current/music/index.htmlClubs Bobby C’s - http://www.planet99.com/phoenix/restaurants/15409.htmlChar’s - http://

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Taxi rates are about the same everywhere. However, Phoenix is a typical western city: it's a long way between here and there. Taking a taxi instead of making a 15 minute walk will cost about $5.00 - worth the cost if it's late! Going from downtown to Tempe may run more than $30.00.UpdateIt's $60 by taxi to Scottsdale - $120 round trip. Renting a car runs $25 to $60 a day, including gas, tax and

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It's 10am EDT, and you are ready to go out and do something ... but the local time is 6am. Well ... take a hike! Or a walk, if you prefer.Sauntering around Copper Square & Patriot's Square Park, the Civic Center or Arizona Center is very safe and secure. Lots of interesting sights, including the outdoor sculpture garden at the Heard Museum, if you are willing to taxi or hike out that way.Phoenix

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...is scheduled during MLA - Sunday, May 21, with a 6:30 am start time. Visit:http://www.getsetaz.com/Evtdtl.php?EvtID=2090 to learn more, and register. You will also find other running, walking, swimming events around Arizona at: http://www.getsetaz.com/.

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Don't miss an opportunity to save with the early-bird discount for MLA'06, Phoenix, AZ.Register by 11:59 PM, Monday, April 17 and save $60. Registration is quick and easy at http://mlanet.org/am/am2006/register/Hurry, early-bird discount ends Tuesday, April 18.

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The Valley Metro bus schedule is at: http://www.valleymetro.org/Transit/06bbk/BusSchedules.html.Taxi cabs to Scottsdale and or Fashion Square could be about $25-$30, as an estimate. The hotel concierges will be helpful with all transportation needs.

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ON a late afternoon in Sedona, with the sinking sun beaming a powdery light over the mustard-red buttes, spires and mesas that surround the city like the ruins of fortress walls, everything looks better than good. Even the scenes that are banished from the postcards — the time-share developments, the trinket shops, the clusters of poky tourists — pick up an otherworldly glow. Those paunchy and

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We are delighted to be seeing so many people! Welcome to you all. To accommodate attendees, MLA has added another block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix/Midtown, 4000 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ 85012. (Map)To make a reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn, call 602/279-9811. Be sure to specify group code MLA. The special MLA group rate is $119 per night, plus applicable state and local

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Alone in the hot town … better go to the Theater! And it would be nice to have someone to go with.... If so, then select a play and post your phone number or email in the Comments to find a colleague who shares your tastes. Prices range from $10 to almost $200. For a complete list, see ShowUp. Lunch Time Theater at the HerbergerCatch a one-act show for $5.00 (but another $6.50 to order a

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These blogs discuss medical libraries:The Krafty Librarian post a list of Medical Library Blogs (April 1.) This is a very substantial, annotated list. This is one of the best stay-current sites for medical librarians. Stop by his PodCasting Poster at MLA to chat about blogsUBC Google Scholar Blog is a bit more academic, but offers useful analysis.The Rabid Librarian - whose site also features

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The guest authors are Jon Talton and Betty Webb for the special evening on Sunday, May 21. Both authors will talk about their work, answer questions, and then sign books. Register via the MLA conference form. You can send in a "Just the Event" paper copy of the form if you have already registered for the conference and somehow missed signing up for a Night of Mystery! We have more than the

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Everyone is going to Phoenix!Due to high demand for accommodations at MLA '06, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Wyndham Phoenix and SpringHill Suites are sold out over Saturday/Sunday nights.To accommodate attendees, MLA has added a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express, 620 N. Sixth St. Phoenix, AZ 85004.To make a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express, call 602/452-2020. Be sure to specify you

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The 2006 HLS Silent Auction is underway - Donations Wanted !The Hospital Library Section is having another HLS Silent Auction - partly to keep the Section within budget, but mostly to have fun! As before, the Auction will conclude at the HLS Business Meeting Reception at the MLA Annual Meeting this May, but with a new twist: You can bid online up to an hour before the Business Meeting. Whether

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You might want to make this URL a "favorite" or "bookmark" :Check out our local weather at: http://www.azcentral.com/weather/ to know what clothes to pack and be prepared!

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Like MLA and our profession, downtown Phoenix is transforming itself! You will find much in transition when you arrive here, as noted by my favorite columnist, E.J. Montini, who made these comments in today's column:"Downtown Phoenix has always been so tidy and accommodating. So unassuming. So quiet. For years, decades maybe, downtown Phoenix has been like the student who rarely speaks in class

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Due to high demand for accommodations at MLA '06, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix and the Wyndham Phoenix are sold out over Saturday/Sunday nights.To accommodate attendees, MLA has added a block of rooms at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 802 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. (map - Mapquest shows the distance as .41 miles.) SpringHill Suites is located a few blocks from the Phoenix Civic Plaza

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The LAC received a request for info about yarn shops in Phoenix. Here is what we have learned:The two closest to the hotels, but requiring a car/cab ride:PHOENIX KNITS NEEDLEPOINT CO. mapTHE NEEDLEPOINT SHOP5044 N. 7TH ST.PHOENIX, AZ 85014602-230-8104FAMILY ARTS NEEDLEWORK map Some information5515-1 NORTH 7TH ST.PHOENIX, AZ 85014602-277-0694 Recommendations in Scottsdale:Knitting in

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Our Restaurant Guide has gone to press, and recommendations keep pouring in! Visit our Intranet Site to see what 's there, and to inquire of LAC members about their favorites. Go to: http://www.west.asu.edu/colt97z/documents/RetaurantGuideMar1ver_001.doc. See what is there and cast your own votes here on the blog.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered - a guide to Phoenix.Echo Magazine - Local gay magazine: has a great bar guide and mapPhoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - news, eventsPFlag for Phoenix – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysGayPhoenix - information on the local Phoenix gay community including Clubs, Bars, Support Groups, local gay and gay friendly

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If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, then the sidebar has floated down to the bottom. This is a known technical issue. We are actively seeking a solution. If you use Firefox, then it should look fine.

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I have been to afternoon tea several times at the Phoenician Resort. It is a lovely setting in the lobby of the hotel overlooking the resort grounds and the mountains are in the background. However, it is very pricey, approximately $25 per person. It is a lovely English High Tea. Consistently voted "Best Afternoon Tea" by New Times and Arizona Republic readers, full tea includes finger sandwiches

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Several libraries are in cycling distance or a short taxi or car ride from the Hyatt. It is important to call before you visit as many of these libraries are one-person-libraries, and you might miss them. Banner Good Samaritan – Brown Health Sciences Library and Middlebrook Patient/Family Resource CenterURL-- http://www.bannerhealth.com/Physicians+and+Residents/Medical+Libraries/AZ+Medical+

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As y'all know, the Hospitality Center / Booth is staffed through much of the conference, and your time and energy are invited! One doesn't have to be a Phoenician to volunteer - one should be friendly, resourceful, creative, and a good researcher--but aren't we all? After all, we are librarians! Please visit the LAC Intranet to volunteer - scroll down to Documents and Forms and we will welcome

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The Phoenix Suns have made the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Finals, and all of Arizona is optimistic for another wonderful season. Visit the Suns at : http://www.nba.com/suns/ to stay on top of our standing and excitement!

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Phoenix in May is very “cool,” so don’t let the temperatures keep you from getting out and seeing the town. Average Phoenix temperatures in May are high of 92 degrees and low 64 degrees with little or no precipitation. The afternoons are warm, but buildings are kept refreshingly cool. Bring a hat or umbrella for sun shade, but you shouldn’t need it for rain showers. The annual meeting in Phoenix

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A special event is planned .... Purchase tickets when registering for MLA in the Special Events section. Watch this spot for information about the guest author!

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If you have a phone, handheld or PC with WiFi, finding a hotspot can be a chore. The Convention Center, may, possibly, have WiFi enabled by May. Numerous commercial sites provide daily - weekly - monthly - yearly WiFi licenses. A few, listed below, offer customers free access.Free WiFi (wireless Internet; 802.11)Guests at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix get free wifi with their rooms.As of March 2006:-

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Phoenix for girlsby Nora Burba Trulsson"One mom, two teen daughters, and three manicures equals vacation happiness."Sunset March 2006http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1153542,00.htmlPhoenix & Scottsdale: Who says there's nothing new under the sun?by Joe Passov, Eamon Lynch, Tara Gravel."Phoenix and Scottsdale are known for having some of the grandest old tracks in the Southwest,

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Due to high demand for accommodations at MLA '06, MLA’s room block at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix is sold out. If you still need a room, please contact the Wyndham Phoenix, where MLA has reserved a block of rooms for MLA attendees. The Wyndham is located directly across the street from the Hyatt. To make a reservation contact:Wyndham Phoenix, 50 East Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Hotel direct

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Please Note: Pre-Registration is Required. No onsite tickets will be available. Scottsdale's own Poisoned Pen Bookstore has recently opened a downtown shop in our up-and-coming warehouse district. For our Sunday evening event, owner Barbara Peters (once an LC Librarian) and manager David Strang have organized a delightful evening with delicious food from a local eatery - Arcadia Farms City

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If you would like some help ...These are some of the Local Arrangements Committee Members, MLA 2006 - Phoenix, Arizona, who are ready to give you a hand! If you have questions, and would like to ask someone local, ask us. Email or call - we will do what we can to answer your questions!Co-ChairsJacqueline D. DoyleLiaison Librarian, ASU West602-543-8541Jacque.doyle@asu.eduKay WellikDirector,

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The AZ Diamondbacks are in town for our meeting...hurray!Visit their website to learn more, or post here if you are interested in arranging a group of attendees!See: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=ariGames are:Friday, May 19 – Atlanta Braves, 6:40 PMSaturday, May 20 – Atlanta Braves, 6:40 PMSunday, May 21 – Atlanta Braves, 1:40 PMMonday, May 22 – Pittsburgh Pirates

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If you have an hour free in the afternoon, take time for tea.One problem with heat is that appetite becomes depressed. Fortunately, the state with London Bridge (map) also offers many opportunities to partake of a light afternoon tea (and in some places, afternoon tea's hearty cousin - high tea.)Arizona Biltmore - elegant & lavish. $31Serves tea through May. Call 602.381.7632 for

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Rent at the airport or at the hotel? A January 2006 article in USA Today shows that it is cheaper to rent away from the airport - lower fees and location costs. Ask at any hotel concierge desk for help in renting a car - a $2.00 tip is appropriate.Why should you rent a car?10. Where else is the average speed on surface streets over 50 mph?9. It's 100 degrees outside and all the cool places to go

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oh, lots.... !!!For Example,Arizona Science Center-http://www.azscience.org/Heritage Square-http://www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.htmlEncanto Park-http://www.enchantedisland.com/Heard Museum-http://www.heard.org/Desert Botanical Garden-http://www.dbg.org/Phoenix Art Museum-http://www.phxart.org/ all have programs, activities, and exhibits for children.Good Websites:General: http://www.evjcc.org/

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Most of Arizona has no Daylight Savings Time. So in practice:Hawaiian Standard Time = Arizona MST time + 3 hours8:00 HST = 11:00 MST 8:00 MST = 5:00 HSTAlaska Daylight Time = Arizona MST time + 1 hours8:00 ADT = 9:00 MST 8:00 MST = 7:00 ADTPacific Daylight Time = Arizona MST time8:00 PDT = 8:00 MST 8:00 MST = 8:00 PDTMountain Daylight Time = Arizona MST time - 1 hour8:00 MDT = 7:00 MST 8:00 MST

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Arizona extends a warm southwestern invitation to you to attend MLA ’06. Please mark your calendars and plan to spend May 19-24 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center, where MLA is planning a dynamic and transforming annual meeting.There are many reasons to come early or stay a few days longer to explore the southwest. Adventures abound in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Phoenix is a place

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Come to MLA Phoenix and discover the vibrant culture that charms its 1.5 million residents and increasing number of visitors. The cityscape of Phoenix in the surrounding southwest desert is growing and changing. Phoenix has transformed from the dusty small town of long ago to the fifth largest dynamic, thriving city in the country. Like its legendary mythological namesake, the Phoenix bird, the

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Arizona's ambiance is casual: denims or shorts are always in style, with comfortable shoes for walking around the convention center and downtown. In mid-May, temperatures generally range from 61 to 92 degrees, with a possibility of going into the low 100s. Leave your business suits, ties and hosiery at home; dress for comfort and enjoyment in casual clothing. Do bring a sweater or jacket for

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Transitions ... the changing seasons in a garden ....Bring your hat (or parasol,) and stroll through a garden during your free time at MLA this May. Early mornings are the best time. Many gardens open at 7:00 am MST (10:00am EDT.)Phoenix GardensDesert Botanical Garden - via car or busA superb introduction to the desert.Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Arizona - closes at the end of May.The

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Good preparation for visiting Arizona can be acheived by perusing that fascinating tome, Gila Monsters Meet You At the Airport . This guide to Arizona discusses such hazards as rattlesnakes, outlaws and desperate thirst. In order to deal with these dire possiblities, we recommend that all visitors bring a few essential items: Broadbrimmed hat (not baseball caps and visors)

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The Medical Library Association's 2006 Local Arrangements Committee welcomes you to Phoenix, Arizona in the Valley of the Sun.The question that we anticipate most is"Will it be hot? "Um, well, ... just remember - it's a dry heat! Typical Phoenix weather in May Average temperture: 90 during the day, 70 at night Humidity: 30% in AM / 12% in PM Rain: 0.1" Cloudiness: 21 clear days, 10

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