What are the advantages and disadvantages of Living in the Phoenix City, Arizona?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Living in the Phoenix City, Arizona?
Please help me, I really need opinions from other people for my presentation in school. Thanks in advance!
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disadvantage: it's kind of crowded in there...and hot advantage: a lot of shopping malls, University of Phoenix is there


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I dont know, but ive been wondering the same thing cuz im going to arizona state when i get done with junior college...from what Ive been told its pretty cool to live there. ive passed though a couple times lots of malls, clubs, great college town, young


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Advantages: If you like the heat, this is a good place to go. No rain/snow and tolerable winters...all i can think of right now since all of those "advantages" i listed are disadvantages in my opinion (i hate the heat and love rain and snow). oh, you can go swimming a lot :D Disadvantages: Fast-growing area, pollution, crowded, many red lights ran, heat (again, this could be an advantage or disadvantage). No beaches, no amusement parks.


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Advatages: The weather is great in the winter and spring. Easy to find a job. Disadvantages: A lot of people. The heat in the summer is way too much.


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What's good is jobs are good paying out here. I can't say anything bad about it I moved here a week ago.


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These are some advantages of living in the city of Phoenix: Housing and Rent is not ridiculous, lots of jobs, plenty of entertainment, the gang activity is not as bad as other big cities, lots of hot women, no tornadoes/earthquakes/snow storms or hurricanes, you can make weekend trips to Vegas, California or Mexico, flights out to these places are cheap from Phoenix. Disadvantages: Very hot summers (only good about that, girls wear less clothing), traffic congestion, smog, dusty, no real cultural diversity (no china town, little Italy etc...), no beach, bad football team and Red Light Cameras.


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well i am 19 and have lived here since i was 6 (i moved from the northeast) the disadvantages are...the 110 degree weather during the summer (unless you like hot weather), it's VERY crowded and driving is HORRIBLE, and there is lots of violence, gang, and vandalism problems (unless you live in a good area which those are becoming few and few). The advantages however are the weather from like March to May is really nice and you can pretty much swim for 8-9 months out of the year, there is always something to do since it's such a big city, and there is TONS to do in the state alone without much driving time. Oh and during the winter you can drive 2 hours to Flagstaff and play in the snow then come back home and have 70 degree weather. It's pretty sweet. Hope it helped!

When are the cheapest days to fly to Phoenix

When are the cheapest days to fly to Phoenix?
My friends and I want to take a trip to Phoenix, Arizona sometime after school ends June 4. When are the cheapest days to fly to Phoenix from Detroit Metro Airport? Would it be cheaper for us to just drive? There are four of us.
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It may be cheaper to drive, but it will take longer. The cheapest days to fly are generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.


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Driving will probbaly be cheaper if you split the gas 4 ways. Wednesdays are the cheapest day to fly usually.


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See: http://www.cheapair.com/air/track/?fpid=qjtfybbobys5srnqsh1din55 http://search.travel.yahoo.com/bin/search/bffjp?.pf=217.00&.intl=us&.dc=DTW&.ac=PHX&.dn=Detroit%2C+MI&.an=Phoenix%2C+AZ&txt_main=Phoenix Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) $294 RT Last Updated: Tue 12 Aug 2008 12:11 PM EST Plus: Travel next weekend Airline(s): United Airlines Purchase by: August 15, 2008 Comments: Dep next Fri (8/22) after 7 PM (select markets only) or anytime Sat (8/23); Ret following Mon (8/25) or Tue (8/26). These weekend fares tend to sell out quickly, so our apologies if you miss the sale fare. Don't miss the next great hidden deal like this. Sign up for our free fare alerts today. How to book and buy this fare If your travel dates are flexible you'll have an easier time finding seats using: Orbitz (Aug Weekend), Travelocity If you prefer, or if your dates are not flexible, please try: United Weekend Fares --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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Cheap tickets are a thing of the past. The airlines are bleeding green. Take what you can afford. Its only going to get worse..........

Where is a good place to hold prom in Phoenix, Arizona?

Where is a good place to hold prom in Phoenix, Arizona?
I am VP at my school and partly in charge of picking a prom theme. We are planning to do a masquerade. Where would be a good place to hold it in the general area of Phoenix or Glendale? Oh and we would not like to do it at a golf course or country club sice it has been done here many times.
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My junior prom was held at the Bank One (now Chase) building, downtown. It was on the 2nd to top floor, it was beautiful seeing all the Phoenix lights at night. Also one of my homecomings was held at the Science Center that was pretty awesome.


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mine was at wrigley mansion.. it was a little small but pretty chill

What is the best flight school in Phoenix, Az to become a commercial helicopter pilot?

What is the best flight school in Phoenix, Az to become a commercial helicopter pilot?
Hi I'm new in Arizona, Phoenix, I would like to get commercial helicopter license, can anyone suggest the best flight school in Phoenix? How long will it take normally from beginning of tranning till getting job?
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Embry Riddle !!!!


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Gold coast in Glendale is a good place. They had a Cessna that I used to rent from them, so I spent a lot of time with them. I never flew in one of their helicopters, but I did get to know a lot of the instructors there and they are all a bunch of good guys. Their business policies are great also. They are involved (or at least a few years ago were) with a bunch of commercial helicopter operations doing things like filming for movies and tv shows, they had a few over seas contracts also. The flight school was not a money making venture for them (they didn't loose money either), it was more of a passion of the owner to help out people wanting to learn to fly helicopters. A big plus to this type of company is you have a foot in the door with the company. You may not get a job with them when you are done, but knowing people in the industry opens other doors for you. I have flown at a lot of different places and this honestly is one of the best places you can end up at. Do your research, but do check them out.


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Also check out Quantum Helicopters http://www.quantumhelicopters.com They operate out of the Chandler airport and have a pretty good reputation.

My husband and I are thinking about moving to Arizona, Phoenix or Mesa, any advice?

My husband and I are thinking about moving to Arizona, Phoenix or Mesa, any advice?
Right now my husband and I live in a very small town in Kentucky. We want to make the move to Phoenix or Mesa, Arizona. What we need is some advice on jobs, apartments, cost of living, and the school Mesa Community College, if anyone attends. We want to get out of this small town and go somewhere that is warmer in the winter and I don't care about heat in the summer. We need a change and think Arizona would be perfect, but we have to iron out details before we can go. Does anyone have any advice?
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The heat is really debilitating there in the summer. Over 110. My friend got dehydrated walking into the supermarket from the parking lot in Phoenix and decided to move to FL, Most of her neighbors left for the summer so the place cleared out. A lot of the stores there close at 5 PM in the summer.


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I'm from back east and I've lived here for a year. Let me break it down for you. PROS: * Fantastic weather (from about mid-October through early May) * Dry air. You don't have to worry about mold, mildew, or car rust. Best of all, there are virtually no mosquitoes = ) * Gorgeous sunsets, beautiful desert landscape and fauna * Affordable housing/property costs * Modern infrastructure and a good freeway system. For a city of its size, Phoenix's traffic is really not too bad CONS: * The summer heat * Low wages * HIGH utility bills, especially in the summer when you'll have your A/C running 24/7 * Very little cultural diversity (Mexicans and Native Americans, that's about as diverse as it gets in Phoenix) * Horrible, rude drivers (AZ is #1 nationwide in hit-and-run accidents, which proves it's not just my imagination) * Rampant panhandling and solicitation * Too many chain restaurants and a lack of ethnic food (except Mexican) * Too many meth-heads * Too much white trash * Too much skin cancer * Downtown Phoenix is purely a business district with very little in the way of nightlife or entertainment (other than the sports arenas) * CRIME. A huge problem here. Arizona is #1 nationwide in identity theft and #4 in car theft (trailing only CA, TX and FL) * Illegal immigration - another huge problem here * Phoenix's public schools are putrid; AZ's public education system is ranked #49 nationwide * High rates for car registration and insurance * The people - overall I'm just not finding the folks in Phoenix to be very intelligent, sophisticated, cultured or mannered (just an opinion) I'm not out to trash Phoenix, I just want you to have all the facts. And as you might guess, I've made the decision to move out.

when and how long is spring break in high schools at Phoenix, Arizona?

when and how long is spring break in high schools at Phoenix, Arizona?
I really need to know this because I'm kind of writing a story that takes place in Phoenix.. oh and if you can, please send pictures of phoenix at my e-mail --> nosyla_11@yahoo.com
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Spring Break at Deer Valley high school for this school year will be March 14-18. The school districts vary slightly around the valley - they're not all out the same exact week. Pictures of Phoenix can be found on the internet quite easily.

What is Phoenix Arizona like for a teenager?

What is Phoenix Arizona like for a teenager?
My dad just informed me that I'm going to Phoenix today. I have to leave all my friends and my school. Make a fresh start. What are teenagers like down there? I'm 16.
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Umm, it sucks? During most of the year it's hot. Then there is about 1 month of extreme cold. That's pretty much it (:


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I have been to AZ quite a few times in the million years I've been on this planet. Teenagers there are pretty much like teenagers everywhere else. But keep in mind that everyone is different. Chances are, you'll find someone you'll get along with. And, chances are, you'll find someone you don't. There are stereotypical groups, as there are anywhere. The high Mexican population constitutes the presence of "Cholos" and "Cholas", or people who think they are. These are like, gangsters, sorta? Just be watchful. Don't say or do anything to upset a person. Mind your own business and keep to yourself. Ignore crude students as often as possible. Don't draw so much attention to yourself! These are just ways to ensure your safety. I would suggest you use them for that purpose. Good luck at your new school! Keep in touch with your old friends, too. :]


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You mean Phx or the metro area? It's 9,000 sq miles, so its really big. There's 35 towns around it. But there's alot to do, nothing less or more than other places though. You will get used to it. You may notice that it's newer looking


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I have lived in AZ my whole life. I just graduated HS and I would say that the people are not that different than those from other states. There is a wide variety of people, just be true to yourself and connect with people similar to yourself. Don't be be swayed by others. Overall, I think it is a good place to live. I have learned a lot and have some great memories. Don't forget things will take time though. Just keep a positive attitude and everything will fall into place.


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I think in Phoenix it was very cool. LOTS of thinks to do after school.