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Fast Facts

American Express -- There's an American Express office in Biltmore Fashion Park, 2508 E. Camelback Rd. (tel. 602/468-1199), open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

Babysitters -- If you need a babysitter, check with the concierge or front desk at your hotel.

Dentist -- Call the Dental Referral Service (tel. 800/428-8774; www.dentalreferral.com).

Doctor -- Call the Banner Health Physician & Resource Line (tel. 602/230-2273) for doctor referrals.

Emergencies -- For police, fire, or medical emergencies, phone tel. 911.

Eyeglass Repair -- The Nationwide Vision Center (www.nationwidevision.com) has nearly 30 locations around the Valley, including 7904 E. Chaparral Rd., Suite A-108, Scottsdale (tel. 480/874-2543); 3202 E. Greenway, Suite 1631, Phoenix (tel. 602/788-8413); 4280 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 107, Phoenix (tel. 602/952-8667); and 933 E. University Dr., Suite 106, Tempe (tel. 480/966-4992).

Hospitals -- The Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix (tel. 602/239-2000), is one of the largest hospitals in the Valley.

Hot Lines -- The Visitor Information Line (tel. 602/252-5588) has recorded tourist information on events in Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun.

Internet Access -- If your hotel doesn't provide Internet access, your next best bet is to visit one of the FedEx Kinko's in the area. There are locations in downtown Phoenix at 201 E. Washington St. (tel. 602/252-4055); off the Camelback Corridor at 3801 N. Central Ave. (tel. 602/241-9440); and in Scottsdale just off Indian School Road at 4150 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (tel. 480/946-0500).

Lost Property -- If you lose something at the airport, call tel. 602/273-3307; on a bus, call tel. 602/253-5000.

Newspapers & Magazines -- The Arizona Republic is Phoenix's daily newspaper. The Thursday edition has a special section ("Calendar") with schedules of the upcoming week's movie, music, and cultural performances. New Times is a free weekly journal with comprehensive listings of cultural events, films, clubs, and concert schedules. The best place to find New Times is at corner newspaper boxes in downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe.