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Gordon Sinclair

The Americans

The United States dollar took another pounding on German, French, and British exchanges this morning, hitting the lowest point ever known in West Germany. It has declined there by 41% since 1971, and this Canadian thinks it’s time to speak

HMS_Emerald

This Is One Historic Fish History

Labeled “TOP SECRET” it was one of the most secretive missions of the Second World War, and one of the most interesting. Even today, most senior banking officials in Canada had no idea this mission ever occurred. This is an

THE FOOTPRINT CENTRE

The Footprint Center

Phoenix, America’s 6th largest city, presents a plethora of possibilities for its visitors and residents. A cosmopolitan city with buildings rising from the Sonoran Desert like the mountains that surround it, the metropolis reawakened after centuries of dormancy from its

Old Town West

What Is The Old West Sauce Story?

The Old West Sauce & Salsa Co., founded in the rich heritage of America’s fabled southwest, is proud of its southwestern roots and reputation for producing superior salsas, hot sauces, BBQ sauces, rubs, and drink mixes, all of which are

Grand Canyon West Rim

Tragedy Over the Grand Canyon

Saturday, June 30th was a bright sunny morning at Los Angeles International Airport where two transcontinental airliners were awaiting their final clearance to commence their outbound flights. On runway 25 was Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight #2 that was scheduled

OdySea

OdySea in the Desert

Everyone who visits Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun is always searching for that “Very Special Experience.” Memories (and photos) that are likely to last a lifetime. Search no further … for this major desert attraction is a one-of-a-kind

John Wayne

An Icon’s Roots in Arizona

Arizona served as background for many of John Wayne’s great films, such as the tall sandstone buttes of Monument Valley seen in The Searchers, but the popular actor left much more in the state than a film legacy. A man

The Five C's of Arizona

The Five C’s of Arizona

Many ask, “What are the Five C’s of Arizona?” And it’s certainly a great question, with the answer being that they are perfectly represented in the simple illustration found in the center of the Great Seal for the State of

Camelback Mountain

Mountain Camelback Climbing

Well, many who visit the Valley every year clearly have not. Climbing Camelback Mountain (or any other mountain) must be taken seriously. It’s a dangerous endeavor, even when it’s not 115 degrees, and if you are not well equipped for

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park

WOW, UNBELIEVABLE and simply AWESOME … WHAT AN EXPERIENCE are just some of the comments offered by those who have visited The Wildlife Zoo Aquarium and Safari Park. It’s simply a fun place for you to enjoy, or take the