Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office has launched an investigation into the state Department of Racing, which has been investigating the business dealings of an Arpaio campaign fundraiser.
It is the third time in six months that Arpaio's office has pursued investigations into public officials or agencies that have been at odds with him or his policies, but it appears to be the first in which his office has targeted an agency that is at odds with a key financial contributor.
Is this not a conflict of interest? Why did three other Government agencies turn this investigation down? Could it be that this list is the reason?
Donations to Sheriff Joe Arpaio's 2008 re-election campaign from Turf Paradise employees and affiliated parties through Jan. 1.
Jerry Simms, $370, owner, Turf Paradise.
Ronald Simms, $370, businessman.
Josh Simms, $390, investments.
Victoria Simms, $390, Simms Commercial Development.
Ronald A. Simms, $390, Simms Commercial Development.
Eugene T. Joyce, $390, management, Turf Paradise.
Karen Joyce, $390, housewife.
Gerald W. Alston, $390, attorney, Turf Paradise.
Serena Bjurlin, $380, Turf Paradise.
Kathy Packer, $100, bookkeeper, Turf Paradise.
Thomas F. Metzen, $100, former director, Horsemen's Benevolence & Protective Association.
David W. Johnson, $100, vice president, Turf Paradise.
Martin Chakour, $100, chief financial officer, Turf Racing.
John P. Mullen, $100, supervisor, Turf Paradise.
Jesse J. Gerdus, $50, accountant, Turf Paradise.
Shawn S. Swartz, $50, racing secretary, Turf Paradise.
Leanda Huff, $30, assistant bookkeeper, Turf Paradise.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder
I recently went to a show in the round at Celebrity Theater. While the artists were great on stage I was still disappointed. I forked over 230 dollars for a pre-party event that was to include food and a meet and greet with the artists playing that night. I was excited to meet one of my favorite artists for the first time up close and personal, but low and behold no meet and greet happened. Even though no less then four employee's assured me it was going to happen. The food was from a vendor that had recently been cited for 6 major violations by the State Inspector. Needless to say I didn't eat any of the food. Being very disappointed in what had happened I emailed management to complain about the whole situation. I have to say that they take care of their customers at the Celebrity Theater. They offered me two tickets to any show of my choosing, parking passes and drink tickets. If every company cared half this much about their patrons as the Celebrity Theater does complaints would be close to nonexistent. And I didn't let the artists off the hook either. I emailed both of them to let them know how disappointed their fans were to get snubbed. Let's see how they respond.
Why no one has said a word about the Boston Celtics is just mind boggling. The most lopsided final game ever. The BEST of The BEST. They saved their best game for the home crowd, for the most important game. Doc Rivers out coached the Zen Master hands down. While Jackson was sitting crossed legged on the floor with Kolby meditating Doc was showing his big three the route that the champs take around Bean Town before the sun even rose. And at other times he showed them what it means to believe and to be able to overcome diversity by showing old video of Muhammad Ali getting his butt kicked yet coming back and winning his matches. Out Coached, Out Played, Out Classed, the Lakers go down to the BEST in the NBA. Congratulations TO THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE BOSTON CELTICS.
I visited your website today and to my astonishment there was actually a Faith Blogging Section. Is life so boring you people need to blog about your imaginary friends "God" and "Jesus"? Oh and let us not forget that Freaking Talking Snake. Fairy tales are for children. This needs to be addressed because it's high time adults wake up and come out of fairytale land known as the "Holy Bible". It was written by a man, it's not sacred, it's a story. All be it a fascinating story, still just a story. Here's some food for thought. Where is "God" when innocent children in this country go to bed at night in a box starving? Why would a "God" who is loving allow this to happen? Where was "God" when innocent "God Fearing" people died in the twin towers. Why would a loving "God" allow that to happen? Where is your loving "God" when there is genocide happening in Darfur? Where indeed. Made up fairy tale. Wake up people, Your "Jesus" ain't comin back from the grave. Dead is dead, over out, done, worm food. Put your faith in yourselves and stop relying on Mythical Entities to solve the worlds problems. All you have to do is look at the Middle-East to see where religion has gotten those folks. If there is an evil it would be religion. That is what everyone has fought about in other countries for centuries and it will soon start in this country. And please don't say you'll pray for me it doesn't work.
