SRP Power Outage - June 30, 2011

Salt River Project (SRP) says power is out in Mesa and Apache Junction as a result of a transformer fire. An estimated 80,000 SRP customers are without of electricity in the East Valley. No estimated ETR (Estimated Time of Return/Repair).

You can call (602) 236-8888 to report outages or get status of service.

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Dave Pratt Website Generates 2 Thousand Hits In First Month

Dave Pratt's internet radio show website had 2,265 unique visitors in May, according to newly released figures from Compete.......

Salvation Army Sets Up Hydration Stations

Phoenix Metro Area Hydration Stations

If you are in need of water-

Hydration stations are deployed on days when the National Weather Service in Phoenix declares an Extreme Heat Warning. All highlighted locations (red) will deploy7 days a week during NWS declared Extreme Heat Warnings. All other locations have varying schedules, therefore please call ahead.

The stations will offer free bottle water, lip balm, sunscreen, and other relief services from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hydration Stations are located at

The Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps & Community Center
11 N. 3rd Ave.
Avondale, AZ 85323

The Salvation Army Chandler Corps & Community Center
85 E. Saragosa Street
Chandler, AZ 85225

The Salvation Army Glendale Corps & Community Center
6010 W. Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301

The Salvation Army Phoenix Central Corps & Community Center
4343 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Street Location #1:
NE corner 3rd Ave. and Filmore

Street Location #2:
SE corner of 5th Streetand Hatcher

Street Location #3:
SW corner 16th St. and Jefferson (East Lake Park)

Street Location #4:
3420 W. Roosevelt St. (Falcon Park)

The Salvation Army Mesa Corps & Community Center
241 E. 6th Street
Mesa, AZ 85211
(480) 962-9103

The Salvation Army Maryvale Corps & Community Center
4318 W. Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 233-9272

The Salvation Army South Mountain Corps & Community Center
1351 E. Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 276-7396

The Salvation Army Sun City Corps & Community Center
10730 W. Union Hills Drive
Sun City, AZ 85373
(623) 977-1084

The Salvation Army Tempe Corps & Community Center
40 E. University
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-8649

Source: salvationarmy.org

Yelp Job Opportunities and Recruiting Mixer

Yelp Career Mixer Attendance Confirmation

Thank you so much for your interest in our Yelp Career Mixer on Thursday May 23rd! I have placed the event details below and look forward to meeting you then. If you know anyone else who would be interested in attending the event please forward this information along to them and send their RSVP's to me at eleanor@yelp.com. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have. Have a wonderful week!

Mixer Details:
Location: Yelp's Scottsdale Office

4343 N Scottsdale Rd Suite #220
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
*There is a parking garage connected to the east side of the building with free, three-hour parking available.

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2011
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

[I just got my attendance confirmation!! I'm looking forward in checking out the Yelp office!!!  -- Pete]

TacoBell's New Summer Deal: 99¢ Crunchwrap Supreme

This Sunday get TacoBell's new summer deal: 99¢ Crunchwrap Supreme Spend Less.

Photo: http://twitpic.com/5a4dy9

What is a Crunchwrap Supreme?
It's a warm, soft, flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm nacho cheese sauce, a crunchy tostada shell, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes and then wrapped up and grilled.

On the web: http://www.tacobell.com/menuitem/Crunchwrap-Supreme

Air Quality Update (June 5, 2011)

Springerville air quality is currently hazardous, according to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) monitor in Springerville, AZ.

Source: Apache County

Known Website Issues

Here are some current known issues that we're working on. These issues goes as follows:

1) Some of the links on each web page are going to "page not found (404). We’re working on the issue.
2) Some videos are not playing. Says "error has occurred." Working on this issue. Most have been repaired. Let me know in the comments if you find a video that does not work.
3) My Blogger Profile is not working right now. Getting a bX-24rf62, bX-g0pew9 error code.
4) New error codes when trying to access blogger.com: bX-u3xmhq or draft.blogger.com? bx-wzwyb2
5)The Webmaster Tools "Fetch as Googlebot" is not working. Getting an error response of "Your request has been denied. Reason: Your weekly request quota was exceeded. Please try again in a few days." Last successful use of this tool was on 6/22/11 3:40 PM. [July 9, 2011] [Fixed]
6) Google +1 Button (Google) is having major problem. On my end I am getting "You +1'd this publicly." on all my searches. How do you get rid of the Google +1 Button? [Fixed]
7) Update: July 23, 2011: My Blogger Profile is still not working. Now getting a bX-9nw370, bX-9safpb and bX-dno7tg errors.

Please feel free to contact me if you happen to find a bug. Leave the information in the comment box below.

Top Stories: June 4, 2011

Here's the latest news for Saturday, June 4, 2011:

Wallow Fire
Sprucedale Ranch Evacuation

Bruce Haffner To Fly News Helicopter On 3TV

3TV says Bruce Haffner, 56,  is flying news chopper again. Haffner returned to the air on "Good Morning! Arizona" on Thursday, June 2, 2011.

Haffner is married and lives in Scottsdale, AZ.

Here is the description on the copter Bruce will be flying:

Aircraft Description
N-Number: N901TV
Serial Number: 13040
Manufacturer Name: Robinson Helicopter Company
Model: R44 II
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft
Pending Number Change: None
Date Change Authorized: None
MFR Year: 2010
Type Registration: Corporation
Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2010
Expiration Date: 06/30/2012
Status: Valid
Type Engine:Reciprocating
Dealer: No
Mode S Code: 53072240
Fractional Owner: No

Registered Owner
Name: Sky Helicopters Inc
Street: 2559 S Jupiter Rd
City: Garland
State: Texas
Zip Code: 75041-6011
County: Dallas
Country: United States

Airworthiness
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
Engine Model: IO-540-AE1A5
Classification: Standard
Category: Normal
A/W Date: 07/15/2010

Source: FAA