The spotlight is back on us, Arizona! This is one of the best times of the year to be in the Valley, and whether you’re looking forward to the Pro Bowl, the Phoenix Open, or just ready to watch the biggest football game of the year, we hope you have a bit of time to…
Well, Arizona, are you ready for the New Year? Even though it’s cold and rainy today—sorry, all of you Fiesta Bowl attendees—we’re taking it as a good sign, washing away the past to start over again, fresh and clean. Fresh starts are one of our favorite things about the work we do. We enjoy the…
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays to everyone! As we gather together with our friends and family to celebrate the holidays, there will undoubtedly be plenty of food and drink involved. Whether you’re having lamb, prime rib, or goose (please send your expert recipes our way), topped off with a taste of every dessert,…
With Thanksgiving and other holidays right around the corner, now is the time that food banks and shelters see a huge amount of activity, both in terms of those in need and those who give. As we have been following up with Veterans and their needs, we were surprised to read how many Veterans are…
Veterans Day is tomorrow, November 11, and marks the day we recognize and honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have served our country. These individuals devoted themselves to protecting the United States in addition to fighting for others who could not fight for themselves. One of the ways that we…
Happy Halloween from all of us at azdui.com! We’re super excited that Halloween is on a Friday this year. Whether you’re planning on going out in a great costume, watching Frankenstein or A Nightmare on Elm Street, or taking the children out trick-or-treating, we hope that you will have fun and be safe. If you,…
The National Football League has spent the past few weeks in the media spotlight, but perhaps more so for disciplinary reasons than for miraculous touchdowns, bright new running backs, or impressive though aging quarterbacks. Who hasn’t heard about the numerous legal and personal issues associated with Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Josh Gordon, or Wes Welker?…
As you are likely aware by this time, Olympian Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of murder. Instead, the judge found that he had committed “culpable homicide.” Many are shocked by this decision, including Prosecutor Gerrie Nel, who has apparently already begun working on an appeal of the judge’s decision, according to The Guardian’s…
After our recent blog posts about forensic labs across the country, maybe you thought, well, it is a problem, but these are all crime labs in smaller jurisdictions. They’re not necessarily going to be able to hire the best chemists and forensic scientists in the country. They have budget restraints. So yeah, we definitely need…
July in Arizona. It’s been referred to as a blazing inferno and somehow we suffer through it year after year, wishing those monsoon clouds on the horizon would make their way overhead, if for no other reason but to block out the sun. So if you’re not one of the lucky ones escaping to California…
