by Ann Zimmerman and Miguel Bustillo Friday, May 13, 2011 to the Wall Street Journal An unknown number of shoppers at Michaels stores in 20 states whose bank accounts were looted after they had used their bank debit cards at the retailer. Thieves tampered with the retailer’s debit-card processing equipment at about 80 stores from Massachusetts to Washington, according to the chain’s... 

Sedona AZ (May 4 2011)–In a letter dated April 28, 2011 to City Manager Tim Ernster, John Halikowski, Director for ADOT provided clarification as to why ADOT could not accept any of the alternatives that the City proposed for salvaging the Route Transfer Agreement. The City first proposed that ADOT provide the City with the $10.6 million in funding now, and that the City would hold these funds... 

Sedona AZ (May 14, 2011)-In a Letter to the Editor, Liz Smith of Save Sedona Now, an organization backing the 89A Route Transfer Referendum initiative, sent the following and the Sedona Eye welcomes article comments and rebuttals: Dear Editor: At the urging of a few city council members, Angela LeFevre, president of DORR (Democrats of the Red Rocks) sent an email to members stating that... 

Sedona AZ (May 13, 2011) – Kick off your summer with the Memorial weekend Shalom Art and Gift Festival sponsored by the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV). The Festival will open at 10 a.m. each morning and close at 5 p.m. (one hour earlier on Monday). Join friends, family and neighbors for free entertainment each day that will include folk, blues, soft rock and American... 

Harley McGuire, Celebrity SedonaEye.com Columnist is excited about the upcoming Dogs Day Out in the Park Sedona AZ (May 13, 2011) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free event this year called “A Dog’s Day Out in the Park.” This event is being held July 16, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road, west Sedona,... 

Sedona AZ (May 18 2011)–In Prescott Arizona, Mark Echard, sound engineer at Prescott’’s Elks Opera House and owner of Heavenly Sound Recording Studio, is teaming up with producers Frank Leupold and Calvin Bowers (CB5) on an exciting project to combine live music and reality TV at the Elk’s Opera House this summer. The trio of producers is shooting the first pilot of a series entitled... 

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Committee on the Environment: Report by Jean Huss. (GENEVA) – The potential health effects of the very low frequency of electromagnetic fields surrounding power lines and electrical devices are the subject of ongoing research and a significant amount of public debate. While electrical and electromagnetic fields in certain frequency bands have fully beneficial... 

Sedona AZ (May 11, 2011) – Have you ever wondered about the variety of artwork you see in the Sedona Council Chambers or Vultee Conference Room at City Hall? Thanks to the City of Sedona’s Art in Public Places Committee (APPC), the exhibits are a result of reaching out to our talented community and showcasing local artists. Members of APPC include Chair Roberta Kinion, Robert Albrecht, Susan... 

Sedona AZ (May 10, 2011)–The Sedona Fire Chief, Nazih M. Hazime asked the community to be aware that “We are quickly approaching Wildland Fire Season. Wildfire hazard rating is based on many factors. Those include, but not limited to, fire access to the property, surrounding vegetation, topography, structure construction, and available fire protection. The defensible zone around your home... 

Sedona AZ (May 9 2011)–The City of Sedona issued public “Talking Points” for the 2011/12 Proposed City Budget today. The City Council is scheduled to adopt the Tentative Budget on May 24, 2011 and issued the following statement with the release of the “talking points”: Due to conservative budgeting and stronger than anticipated revenue this year, the City of Sedona is...