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From the Society for Creative Anachronism to Self-Propelled Electronic Armored Racks, Simon Rohrich is a True Renaissance Man
By Niki D'Andrea
Published: February 19, 2009
Simon Rohrich stands in his laboratory in east Mesa, talking about his latest invention: a 700-pound, 27-inch-wide blue aluminum box with blinking lights called the...
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Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series Glendale Invitational
Published: February 19, 2009
The big boys of the sport battle the big bulls in this annual West Valley chute-out. Sun., Feb. 22, 6 p.m., 2009
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Elephant Mountain Fortress Hike
By Clay McNear
Published: February 19, 2009
Generally speaking, we frown on guided hikes. The Sonoran Desert is not the Louvre, and true hikers hardly need to have someone spell out its (fairly obvious) magnificence. The...
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Dark Sky Telescope Hike
By Leslie Barton
Published: February 19, 2009
We have some pretty sick fantasies, but none ever centered on staring at the night sky through a telescope, especially when it’s freezing out. Undaunted hat- and...
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Dream Team
Indians, Dodgers spurn Grapefruit League for Arizona’s world-class party
By Clay McNear
Published: February 19, 2009
Despite their recent close shave, the Arizona Cardinals have never won the Super Bowl. In 40 years, the Phoenix Suns are 0-for-NBA title. The Phoenix Coyotes . . . never...
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Dream Teams
Indians, Dodgers spurn Grapefruit League for Arizona’s world-class party
By Clay McNear
Published: February 19, 2009
Despite their recent close shave, the Arizona Cardinals have never won the Super Bowl. In 40 years, the Phoenix Suns are 0-for-NBA title. The Phoenix Coyotes . . . never...
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Miss-Behavin'
A flaming hottie and other sizzling chicks take over PHiX
By Wynter Holden
Published: February 19, 2009
Oh, golly gee, did y'all see yet another white-bread Indiana gal win the Miss America pageant? Don't worry, according to the Nielsen ratings, no one else did, either. Now,...
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Kurt Warner, HOF?
Sleeping with the enemy gives Cards QB the Midas touch
By Clay McNear
Published: February 19, 2009
After Kurt Warner was named starting QB, the Cardinals brain trust instituted a self-help course for the fumble-plagued Warner: Kurt had to cuddle with a pigskin every night...
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London Calling
And it’s only a short Tube ride away
By Adriane Goetz
Published: February 19, 2009
Folks who love to shuffle their feet to London beats have a new night to groove to -- and the spot is charmingly light-rail accessible. Tonight marks the first installment...
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Sub Pop
Sixties great returns from underground exile
By Robrt L. Pela
Published: February 19, 2009
In the late Fifties and early Sixties, a handful of artists -- most notably, Edward Hopper, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol -- elevated Pop Art and became its acclaimed...
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Sub Pop
Sixties great returns from underground exile
By Robrt L. Pela
Published: February 19, 2009
In the late Fifties and early Sixties, a handful of artists -- most notably, Edward Hopper, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol -- elevated Pop Art and became its acclaimed...
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Speak of the Devils
Pat Murphy: Amazing coach. Relationship counselor? Not so much.
By Steve Jansen
Published: February 19, 2009
Last year, when the folks at the NCAA decided to adopt a standardized start to the college baseball season, some thought that the teams in warm-weather climates – who...
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Paul's Hideaway Cove Tour
Published: February 19, 2009
The ranger-led float takes kayakers/canoers to this secluded rendezvous. An optional two-mile hike is planned at the cove. Thu., Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2009
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Mixologist Tom Georges
Published: February 19, 2009
The cocktail guru shows off tricks of the trade and discusses some of his own more intriguing creations in the W's Shade Bar. RSVP required. Thu., Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m., 2009
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Cold Comfort
Too many friends? Here’s how to lose a few.
By Steve Jansen
Published: February 19, 2009
While your friends back East are giving the weather a big, fat, middle-fingered salute, you’re chillin’ in this wonderful AZ weather. And since you’re a nice guy...
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Clean and Soba
Sister cities use their noodles at 25th-anniversary celebration
By M.V. Moorhead
Published: February 19, 2009
Valley of the Sun, Land of the Rising Sun -- what’s the difference? Not much this weekend, as Matsuri: A Festival of Japan returns to Heritage & Science Park. The theme...
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Arizona Travel Show
By Clay McNear
Published: February 19, 2009
We hate taking advantage of others in these trying times -- unless they're the big airlines, hotel chains, cruise lines, or other big-time wheeler-dealers who usually have us...
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Aggro Culture
By Nina Carapetyan
Published: February 19, 2009
We all need outlets for our frustrations. Perhaps you print out pictures of your adversaries and tape them to your punching bag, feeding them your fist repeatedly in private...
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"The Last Picture Show"
Published: February 19, 2009
The excellent gallery has hung its last work with this show, and its going-out-of-biz installation features works by Bill Bailey, Erika Ulloa, Jon White, Gaea Bailey, and David...
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Aural Surgery
Brazilian sound artist highlights ASU museum’s new batch
By Wynter Holden
Published: February 19, 2009
Ever since Stomp figured out that you can make an assload of money by turning garbage-can lids and brooms into instruments, everyone’s been jumping on the DIY music...
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