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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Book a stay with a side of history at these 9 storied Arizona hotels
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Book a stay with a side of history at these 9 storied Arizona hotels
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2025/09/24/oldest-hotels-arizona/77731068007/
_- Steve
Book a stay with a side of history at these 9 storied Arizona hotels
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2025/09/24/oldest-hotels-arizona/77731068007/
_- Steve
Monday, September 29, 2025
A Meta-Analysis To Ascertain the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19 Infection in North America - PMC
This meta-analysis showed that COVID-19 vaccination is highly effective in reducing clinical outcomes such as incidence of infection, hospitalization rate, ICU admission, and mechanical ventilation rates from the COVID-19 infection. Overall, our study has shown that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is beneficial and effective in mitigating the spread of infection and providing better clinical outcomes.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10374409/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10374409/
_- Steve
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Portland
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/trump-seems-to-back-off-portland-military-plan/283-e9c6bdfb-92d6-4881-bb74-09bb325a5270
"Wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?"
— the President of the United States of America
_- Steve
"Wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?"
— the President of the United States of America
_- Steve
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
How much are Arizona public employees paid, including at ASU? Take a look
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How much are Arizona public employees paid, including at ASU? Take a look
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/09/16/arizona-employees-salary-pay-2025/85701677007/
_- Steve
How much are Arizona public employees paid, including at ASU? Take a look
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/09/16/arizona-employees-salary-pay-2025/85701677007/
_- Steve
Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, says tragedy being used to 'silence discussion'
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Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, says tragedy being used to 'silence discussion'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/17/obama-erie-pa-charlie-kirk-killing-condemnation/86195895007/
_- Steve
Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, says tragedy being used to 'silence discussion'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/17/obama-erie-pa-charlie-kirk-killing-condemnation/86195895007/
_- Steve
Monday, September 15, 2025
Ali Miles
### Case Details: Dylan Peter Miles (aka Dylan Peter Busa Miles, aka Ali Miles)
Dylan Peter Miles, a resident of Yavapai County, Arizona, at the time of the offenses, was involved in a criminal case related to domestic violence incidents. He identifies as a transgender Muslim woman and has used the name Ali Miles in subsequent legal actions. The case was handled in Yavapai County Superior Court.
- **Charges**: Two counts of aggravated harassment per domestic violence, classified as Class 5 felonies under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 13-2921). The incidents occurred on November 2021 and February 2022, involving stalking and harassment of a victim in Yavapai County.
- **Background**: Miles was arrested on warrants related to these charges. He was temporarily detained in New York (Rikers Island) in June-July 2022 while awaiting extradition to Arizona. Prior to this case, Miles had a history of similar issues, including prior stalking and harassment charges in the same county.
- **Trial and Proceedings**: The case proceeded to trial in Yavapai County after his transfer from New York. Details on the exact trial date are not publicly detailed in available records, but it concluded in late 2022.
### Trial Outcome
- **Verdict**: Guilty on both counts of aggravated harassment per domestic violence. The conviction was entered on October 26, 2022.
- **Sentencing**:
- Supervised probation for 3 years.
- 312 days in Yavapai County Jail, with credit for 132 days already served (effective jail time: 180 days).
- Required to complete a domestic violence assessment and treatment program.
- **Additional Notes**: As a Class 5 felony in Arizona, each count carries a potential prison term of 0.5 to 2.5 years, but the sentence focused on probation and jail time rather than extended prison due to the circumstances. No appeals or further proceedings in this specific case are noted in public records as of September 2025. Miles has since filed multiple civil lawsuits in other jurisdictions (e.g., New York) alleging discrimination related to his gender identity and incarceration experiences, but these are unrelated to the Yavapai County criminal trial.
Public court records for Yavapai County can be accessed via the Arizona Judicial Branch's Public Access to Court Case Information portal for verification. No other trials or cases matching "Dylan Peter Miles" in Yavapai County were found.
_- Steve
Dylan Peter Miles, a resident of Yavapai County, Arizona, at the time of the offenses, was involved in a criminal case related to domestic violence incidents. He identifies as a transgender Muslim woman and has used the name Ali Miles in subsequent legal actions. The case was handled in Yavapai County Superior Court.
- **Charges**: Two counts of aggravated harassment per domestic violence, classified as Class 5 felonies under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 13-2921). The incidents occurred on November 2021 and February 2022, involving stalking and harassment of a victim in Yavapai County.
- **Background**: Miles was arrested on warrants related to these charges. He was temporarily detained in New York (Rikers Island) in June-July 2022 while awaiting extradition to Arizona. Prior to this case, Miles had a history of similar issues, including prior stalking and harassment charges in the same county.
- **Trial and Proceedings**: The case proceeded to trial in Yavapai County after his transfer from New York. Details on the exact trial date are not publicly detailed in available records, but it concluded in late 2022.
### Trial Outcome
- **Verdict**: Guilty on both counts of aggravated harassment per domestic violence. The conviction was entered on October 26, 2022.
- **Sentencing**:
- Supervised probation for 3 years.
- 312 days in Yavapai County Jail, with credit for 132 days already served (effective jail time: 180 days).
- Required to complete a domestic violence assessment and treatment program.
- **Additional Notes**: As a Class 5 felony in Arizona, each count carries a potential prison term of 0.5 to 2.5 years, but the sentence focused on probation and jail time rather than extended prison due to the circumstances. No appeals or further proceedings in this specific case are noted in public records as of September 2025. Miles has since filed multiple civil lawsuits in other jurisdictions (e.g., New York) alleging discrimination related to his gender identity and incarceration experiences, but these are unrelated to the Yavapai County criminal trial.
Public court records for Yavapai County can be accessed via the Arizona Judicial Branch's Public Access to Court Case Information portal for verification. No other trials or cases matching "Dylan Peter Miles" in Yavapai County were found.
_- Steve
Arizona hits the jackpot! This state casino is one of the best in US, study says
Check out this article from AZCentral:
Arizona hits the jackpot! This state casino is one of the best in US, study says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/15/10-best-casinos-that-arent-in-las-vegas/86113522007/
_- Steve
Arizona hits the jackpot! This state casino is one of the best in US, study says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/15/10-best-casinos-that-arent-in-las-vegas/86113522007/
_- Steve
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Emmy Awards 2025 winners list:
'Adolescence,' 'The Studio' and 'The Pitt' score big
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/09/14/emmys-2025-complete-winners-list/86077979007/
_- Steve
Emmy Awards 2025 winners list:
'Adolescence,' 'The Studio' and 'The Pitt' score big
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/09/14/emmys-2025-complete-winners-list/86077979007/
_- Steve
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Why do Arizona gas prices fluctuate so much? Here's why gas price changes every day
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Why do Arizona gas prices fluctuate so much? Here's why gas price changes every day
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/12/arizona-gas-price-explainer/86093684007/
_- Steve
Why do Arizona gas prices fluctuate so much? Here's why gas price changes every day
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/12/arizona-gas-price-explainer/86093684007/
_- Steve
Thursday, September 11, 2025
How often do vehicles go over the Grand Canyon? Here's what history says
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How often do vehicles go over the Grand Canyon? Here's what history says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/09/10/how-often-vehicles-go-over-grand-canyon/86060459007/
_- Steve
How often do vehicles go over the Grand Canyon? Here's what history says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/09/10/how-often-vehicles-go-over-grand-canyon/86060459007/
_- Steve
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Is Violent Protest Ever Justified? - The Prindle Institute for Ethics
When tyrants are expelled from the halls of power by those over whom they exercised their terrible control, we cheer for those who establish a better community for themselves and their fellow citizens. But, such revolutions, by their very nature, are violent. Illegitimate political systems and nefarious state actors never relinquish their power freely; it is always pried from their hands. Yet, the fact that such revolutions involve, to one degree or another, a level of violence doesn't cause us to balk instantly. Instead, we acknowledge that violence can be a legitimate political tool when the state becomes illegitimate and can no longer justifiably demand obedience from its citizens.
https://www.prindleinstitute.org/2023/08/is-violent-protest-ever-justified/
https://www.prindleinstitute.org/2023/08/is-violent-protest-ever-justified/
_- Steve
Monday, September 08, 2025
Sunday, September 07, 2025
This metro Phoenix city is a top place to retire in the US, study says
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This metro Phoenix city is a top place to retire in the US, study says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/05/scottsdale-best-place-to-retire/85980428007/
_- Steve
This metro Phoenix city is a top place to retire in the US, study says
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/09/05/scottsdale-best-place-to-retire/85980428007/
_- Steve
Saturday, September 06, 2025
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Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Monday, September 01, 2025
Shopping for a high-performance EV? Here's what you should know
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Shopping for a high-performance EV? Here's what you should know
https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/shopping/evs/2025/08/31/shopping-high-performance-ev/85766782007/
_- Steve
Shopping for a high-performance EV? Here's what you should know
https://www.usatoday.com/story/cars/shopping/evs/2025/08/31/shopping-high-performance-ev/85766782007/
_- Steve