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Overheard at SxSW

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Naughty and Nice

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Weezer Releases Holiday Songs

Today Weezer digitally released six Christmas songs originally recorded for the recently released iPhone app "Tap Tap Revenge Christmas With Weezer.""For the first time ever a band recorded music for an app but demand was so great from non-iPhone users that the band decided to make the songs availab ... More >>

Long Live Logos Charm at Chyro Arts

Sometimes you just need to see a little live music on a Friday night, and without much on the concert schedule this weekend (The Music of Led Zeppelin - A Rock Symphony! Smashmouth!) I found myself at Chyro Arts in Scottsdale to see San Diego's Long Live Logos. Turns out, they played a delighful set ... More >>

Eagles of Death Metal Surprisingly Excellent at Martini Ranch

I only had an iPhone to shoot with -- gimme a break here, folks.The last time Eagles of Death Metal were in town, their show was nearly unberable. Opening for The Hives at the Marquee, the band made their (now latest, then soon-to-be released) record Heart On sound so boring I almost gave up on them ... More >>

iPhone Users Test AT&T at SxSW

The music portion of SxSW starts today, but the interactive portion finished yesterday. One of the big stories out of interactive this past weekend was how ill-prepared AT&T was for the influx of iPhone-wielding hipsters and geeks descending on Austin. Tens of thousands of attendees are using ... More >>

Guest DJ Week on The Blaze: We're Loving It

Around the New Times office we're really loving The Blaze's Guest DJ week (which I participated in yesterday). ASU's student radio station does this once a year, pulling in people like Murph from So Much Silence, Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World and, right now, our man Steve Chilton.But, seriously guys ... More >>

A Brief History of Pants

Saluting the late king of jeans

Devil's Advocate

Photog’s show is simplicity itself

To the Manners Born

We’re living in a society here, people

Auto-Chaotic

It's good to know Michael Bay won't ever change

App Pupils

Mobile techies land in East Valley tech heaven

June 25 In Blogs: Michael Jackson, iPhone, Ruth McClung, and Shaq

In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Free the Fonz! Fronzo West Jailed for Telling Authorities "Fuck the Police" Up on the Sun: Mich ... More >>

Cool iPhone Apps for Foodies

The new iPhone is a lust-worthy gizmo to begin with, but if you're into food and wine, there are even more reasons to chuck your Crackberry and give in to Apple: the apps. One of the newest ones, WinePhD, was created by two locals, sommelier Brian Pierce and his business partner/co-in ... More >>

Dookie and the Peak of Profitable Cheap Plastic, Not Music or Culture

One of the things I like most about New Times Music Editor Martin Cizmar is disagreeing with him. We've had some fun arguments and discussions on music, culture, the role of the press and even Eazy E. Which is why I felt compelled to write this post completely and unequivocally disagreeing with his ... More >>

August 31 In Blogs: Marcia Powell, DJ AM, Prosciutto, and Fat Asses

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Marcia Powell's Autopsy Report Rules Cage Death in ADC Custody an "Accident" Pastor Steven A ... More >>

Dirty Dishes: Coffee Bitterness

​Who's servin' up all of the caffeinated haterade? Seems like people complained for years that there was nary a spot around town where goodgrounds could be found. Now we have two, no less, but they're a toss apart on the main drag in our upwardly mobile central corridor. And are ... More >>

Top 10 Geek Obsessions of the Decade

Doomsayers and the easily fooled are focused on 2012 right now (so much so that poor NASA had to issue statements debunking the movie myths). But we've got a different date in mind: 2010. The New Year begins the end of an era. Well, a decade actually. Technology has certainly advanced in ... More >>

Indie Shop 'til You Drop

Or make your own gifts during artsy swap meet

John McCain iPhone Pic Finds Way to Gay Porn Web Site

​Back in January, Senator John McCain's daughter Meghan told an audience at the University of Florida that her father was "coming along" in terms of supporting gay marriage. If you believe everything you see on gay porn Web sites, "The Maverick" seems to be making enormous ... More >>

April 5 In Blogs: Easter Bunny, Roger Clyne, Ramen, and John McCain

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Easter Bunny Disables Photo Radar for Several Hours: Catch the Video by Jason Shelton Up ... More >>

Kelly Fletcher's Fromage D'Affinois with Homemade Strawberry Preserves

photo by Claire Lawton​In this week's Chef Talk, we heard from Chef Kelly Fletcher of House of Tricks. Fletcher says another one of his most valuable tools is his iPhone, which stores hundreds of his recipes. We were lucky enough to grab one. Introducing his Fromage D'Affinois with Homem ... More >>

Correction: Phoenix P.D. Investigation Finds That Grindr iPhone App Not Involved in Yesterday's Murder

Grindr.com​Yesterday, we posted a story about a man who was murdered by a man he met on what we were told by the Phoenix Police Department was an iPhone application called Grindr. Grindr is a social networking site that links gay men with other gay men in their area using GPS on their iPhones -- ... More >>

Brain Scans on Your iPhone? Yeah, There's an App for That, and They're Testing it Out in Scottsdale

www.thepreppyprincess.com​At last, an iPhone application that does something a little more useful than finding the closest Applebee's.Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale are conducting clinical trials on a new iPhone app that would allow doctors to view brain scans with their iPhone ... More >>

Beyond Groupon: Online Cheapies and Freebies for Culinary Adventurers

Get this delicious meal for a song.​ ​ ​By now, almost everyone knows about the Phoenix version of Groupon.com, the website where you can sign up to get e-mails on a mega daily deal. They've offered everything from waxing services at 75% off to $40 restaurant gift certificates for ... More >>

Ewha Korean Restaurant Is More Delicious with Friends

Get this delicious meal for a song.​ ​ ​By now, almost everyone knows about the Phoenix version of Groupon.com, the website where you can sign up to get e-mails on a mega daily deal. They've offered everything from waxing services at 75% off to $40 restaurant gift certificates for ... More >>

Wanna Complain About Graffiti and Pot Holes? If You Live in Avondale, There's an App for That

www.fairfax.cc​Complaining to the city about mundane crap like potholes and graffiti isn't just for geriatrics with rotary phones anymore. The city of Avondale has unveiled a new smart phone application that allows residents to alert city officials to municipal eye sores like graffiti, weeds, and ... More >>

Cookie Showdown: Adulterated Mother-in-Law Macaroons

​ Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each da ... More >>

Jared Loughner, Alleged Shooter in Gabrielle Giffords Attack, Described by Classmate as "Left-Wing Pothead"

Jared Loughner is described as a "left-wing political radical."​A classmate of the man accused of shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords this morning describes him as "left wing" and a "pot head" in a series of posts on Twitter this afternoon.Caitie Parker did not immediately respond to o ... More >>

Atomic Tom

Jared Loughner is described as a "left-wing political radical."​A classmate of the man accused of shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords this morning describes him as "left wing" and a "pot head" in a series of posts on Twitter this afternoon.Caitie Parker did not immediately respond to o ... More >>

Tempe and Scottsdale Ranked Amongst "Rudest Cities" in English-Speaking World

​Two Arizona cities (that happen to be home to a large number of Arizona State University students) are ranked in the top 10 when it comes to rudest cities in the English-speaking world.According to a study conducted by the Foursquare social network, Tempe ranks No. 6 when it comes to rudeness, wi ... More >>

John McCain Thinks iPad/iPhone Are Built in U.S. -- Which They're Not

John McCain thinks iPhones are built in America.​Like most things, Apple's iPad and iPhone are not built in the United States, which may need to be explained to Arizona's senior senator, John McCain, who recently declared that the two products were assembled right here in the U.S. of A.Kudos to th ... More >>

Sex and the Second City Is Neither Sexy Nor Funny

John McCain thinks iPhones are built in America.​Like most things, Apple's iPad and iPhone are not built in the United States, which may need to be explained to Arizona's senior senator, John McCain, who recently declared that the two products were assembled right here in the U.S. of A.Kudos to th ... More >>

Best of Phoenix: Yup, There's An App For That

​Introducing the Best Of App for iPhone (pictured right). Don't worry, the good, old-fashioned paper version of Best of Phoenix isn't going anywhere. Still, the print and paper version isn't exactly pocket friendly. Consider this a smaller version of your favorite guide to Phoenix (and severa ... More >>

Count Calories Through Your iPhone Photos

Jennifer Woods This morning's breakfast: Egg in a nest.​Counting calories is such a pain. We just want to eat and be happy. Ugh, but then we can't button our pants after too much blissful ignorance. Great, now what? Well, if you have an iPhone, there's totally an app for that. Fill Your Pla ... More >>

April 22 In Blogs: Wearable Planters, Keith Richards, Counting Calories, and Easter Eggs

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

April 27 In Blogs: Paul Babeu, iPhone Condoms, The Colossal Event, Indian Tacos, and Dave Hendershott

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Foodish: The App That Combines Food Photos With a Health & Happiness Meter

A Foodish screen shot.​Take pictures of your food much? Um, yeah, we all do. Now there's a simple new app for iPhone users that combines your food photos with a health and happiness meter and does away with scales and calorie counts. Clean and simple, Foodish takes your food and drink photos ... More >>

Summer Guide: Books

A Foodish screen shot.​Take pictures of your food much? Um, yeah, we all do. Now there's a simple new app for iPhone users that combines your food photos with a health and happiness meter and does away with scales and calorie counts. Clean and simple, Foodish takes your food and drink photos ... More >>

Five Tips for Effective Food Photography

Kholood Eid​ As beautiful as food can be, it's not always that easy to photograph--especially if there's no food stylist on call or elaborate studio space to occupy. Here at Chow Bella, we've compiled a list of tips to keep in mind when out shooting, regardless of how attractive the dish or ... More >>

Past Away

Kholood Eid​ As beautiful as food can be, it's not always that easy to photograph--especially if there's no food stylist on call or elaborate studio space to occupy. Here at Chow Bella, we've compiled a list of tips to keep in mind when out shooting, regardless of how attractive the dish or ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: Miniature Tigers

​Arizona natives Miniature Tigers have been pretty busy in the last year. They performed with The Roots in the Red Bull Sound Clash, they've been working on their album Mia Pharaoh, they released a new single entitled "Boomerang," and most recently, they have just finished up their fall tour.This ... More >>

Getting your iPhone stolen? Yeah, There's an App for That -- Just Hang Out in Tempe

www.designtaxi.com​Over the past several weeks, the Tempe Police Department says at least two groups of thieves have stolen iPhones and other electronic devices from at least eight Arizona State University students on or near the university's Tempe campus.The most recent heist happened Monday nigh ... More >>

Tommy Reed Gets Life in Prison For Murder of Man He Met Through an iPhone Gay Social Networking App

Tommy Reed was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder.​Tommy McKey Reed was in a Maricopa County Superior Court this morning where Judge Paul McMurdie sentenced him to life in prison for the 2010 murder of a man he met through a gay social networking app for his i ... More >>

French Quarter Tour Diary - Weeks 3 & 4

​There's so much to report and so little Internet to shove it in. First things first: the small bit of youth music we've witnessed in the Western United States convinces me thoroughly that my generation of American musicians has the studiousness and audacity to be emotionally unflinching in th ... More >>

Rain or Shine, Pie Social Will Go On!

​Hey all you bakers and pie eaters out there -- don't fear the forecast. We know, we know, our iPhones say "rain" too, but the folks at Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row have put our heads together and come up with a rain location (to be decided, if need be) for Saturday's Pie Social -- 2 p.m. o ... More >>

Jason P. Woodbury on How Bands Tapped Into Crowd-Funding in 2011

​Hey all you bakers and pie eaters out there -- don't fear the forecast. We know, we know, our iPhones say "rain" too, but the folks at Chow Bella and Roosevelt Row have put our heads together and come up with a rain location (to be decided, if need be) for Saturday's Pie Social -- 2 p.m. o ... More >>

Upside-Down Apple Pie at Tuck Shop

Tuck Shop is literally tucked into the corner of 12th St. and Oak. With only a small neon sign, it's easy to pass by this place without knowing what delicious food and comforting environment are inside.