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Tucson's Native Seeds/SEARCH Goes National with Classes in Montana and California

In some respects, Arizona's culinary scene is behind the times. But when it comes to preserving the past, our state has one very special organization that keeps us ahead of the curve. Native Seeds/SEARCH (NS/S), a Tucson-based seed bank and conservation nonprofit, has been advancing educational oppo ... More >>

A Sirius Plan

84: Gwen Ashley Walters

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

Four Songs for 2012 Graduates Heading Into the Job Market

Congrats, grad! Not to sound bitter, but back in my day, we had a big, fancy speaker come into town for our college graduation, but we'd gladly give up that memory it meant we wouldn't be waiting tables the following year. It was a dark time. It was 2009. We survived off the dollar menu and the f ... More >>

Justice Department Investigating Montana Agencies Over Allegedly Bungled Sex-Crime Cases, Draws Comparison to MCSO

The Justice Department announced yesterday that it's investigating allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault around the Missoula, Montana area, including the University of Montana.According to the Justice Department, "This investigation will focus on allegations that [the Montana agencies] ... More >>

Arizona Legislature Apparently Trying to Criminalize Being Annoying on the Internet

​It has been brought to our attention that there's a bill cruising through the Legislature that, according to some critics, could cause people like myself and this blog's commenters to be thrown in jail for generally being jackasses on the Internet.We understand that there's probably a healthy amo ... More >>

Chandler's Great American BBQ and Beer Festival: The Good and the Not-So-Good

Chandler's annual BBQ bash suffered from some initial missteps but rallied to deliver the meat fire=delicious equation we so crave. Saturday's noon opening time was pushed back by nearly 30 minutes, reportedly because of problems with the fire department vetting all the vendors (or because secur ... More >>

KPHO Pities Susan Brock and Her "Tough" Sentence With List of "Similar" Cases That Are Only "Similar" Because She's a Woman

www.kpho.com​Susan Brock, the teen-touching somewhat-estranged wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, was sentenced yesterday to 13 years in prison for carrying out a three-year sexual relationship with a teenage boy she met through the Mormon Church -- and KPHO seems to think that ... More >>

Rocky Votolato at Rhyhtm Room Last Night

Melissa FossumRocky Votolato​Rocky VotolatoRhythm RoomSunday, February 27Last night, while film geeks dressed to the nines for Oscar parties, indie folk fans flocked to the Rhythm Room in casual attire for an evening with Rocky Votolato and Matt Pond, both of whom celebrate over ten years of music ... More >>

Montana Lawmakers Vote to Repeal Medical Pot; Arizona's Prop 203 Probably Safe From Similar Fate

Montana's House of Representatives voted today, mainly along party lines, to repeal the state's voter-approved medical marijuana program. It seems doubtful that Governor Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, will go along with the plan -- even if this really isn't his pot card.​ Montana's State House ... More >>

Let's Meet Dave Pratt's New Co-Host Kassi Jade (Pics)

modelmayhem.com​After Up On The Sun broke the news about legendary Valley broadcaster Dave Pratt making an imminent return to radio Sunday he took to his blog on AZCentral to confirm, promising "Full details on our new show with the Republic/azcentral's Larry Rodgers coming soon."It's great to see ... More >>

Andrew Thomas, David Hendershott and Lisa Aubuchon File $60M Claim Vs. Maricopa County

Andrew Thomas is seeking $23.5 million in his claim against Maricopa County​ Unreal. The same people responsible for tens of millions in claims being filed against Maricopa County are now drooling after their own pot of gold. Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and David He ... More >>

Arizona Sex Offender Brain Dead After Hanging Himself in Montana Jail

Phillip Humeyumptewa, multiple rapist, failed to kill himself on Monday.​A career scumbag believed to be responsible for multiple sexual assaults and kidnappings is brain dead after trying to hang himself in a Montana jail on Monday.Phillip Humeyumptewa was found dangling from a bed sheet in his j ... More >>

Calf Fries: Deep Fried Testicles from Stockyard's

Erica O'Neil A tasty platter of taboo eats. Calf fries with cocktail sauce from Stockyard's. ​Despite what the supermarket aisle may lead you to believe, there's more to an animal than neatly wrapped styrofoam trays of meat. From tongue to tail, offal (pronounced awful) encompasses all thos ... More >>

Two Prison Officials Call it Quits Following Escape

John McCluskey and his fiancee/ cousin Casslyn Welch.​When convicted murderers escape from a prison thanks to a plan as simple as merely having someone throw cutting tools over a fence, heads are gonna roll -- or people are gonna quit before they get the boot.That seems to be the case following la ... More >>

Fiancee/Cousin of Escaped Inmate Described as "Meth Addict"-Looking

Casslyn Welch ​The hunt is still on for Casslyn Welch and her would-be cous-band, escaped Arizona prison inmate John McCluskey. The first cousins are apparently engaged, despite McCluskey's lengthy prison term, and are currently on the run somewhere in the American Northwest or Canada, autho ... More >>

Thomas Interviewed by Obama for High Court? Yeah, but Not Maricopa's Thomas

We had a momentary heart palpitation after reading this headline on the AzCentral site today:  ​

Arizona House Approves Bill Allowing Residents to Own Guns Without Registration With Feds

www.motivatedphotos.com​ So far this session, the Arizona Legislature has considered or partially approved legislation that would allow people to build their own guns and ammo, allow university faculty to bring guns into the classroom, and allow anyone with a gun to conceal his or her ... More >>

Phil Vassar

Is More Alcohol in Beer Really a Good Idea?

  USA Today recently reported that some states are pushing for higher alcohol-by-volume percentages in beer. While the average has about 4.65 percent alcohol in it, in states like Vermont and Montana, you can drink a breskie with upward of 16 percent alcohol in the drink.

Phoenix New Times Seeks Critic for Weekly Reviews of the Meth Scene

Montana Meth ProjectDon't worry, she's not a meth addict, she just plays one in Andy Thomas' ad campaign -- we want the real deal.​Phoenix New Times is asking local meth-heads to put those euphoric buzzes or even shattered dreams to use by applying to write a new weekly column called, "You Do the ... More >>

Throw Me the Statue Might Never Play Creaturesque Live Again If They Don’t Fix Their Windshield Wiper

Bowler Logs Six Perfect Games During League Season in Sun City West

  Image: http://ci.belgrade.mt.us/police.htmA retired police chief from Montana racked up six perfect games of bowling during his league season in Sun City West. Greg Waldon, who retired last year from the Belgrade Police Department and bowls in a pro senior circuit, accomplished th ... More >>

Researcher Says Anti-Meth Ads Don't Work and Waste Taxpayer Funds

Research from Down Under published in a scientific journal recently claims the anti-meth advertising program in Montana, (the one on which the Arizona Meth Project is based), wastes millions of taxpayer dollars because it isn't effective. David Erceg-Hurn, a doctoral student at the Univers ... More >>

Arty Girl: Trip to Seattle with ASU Art Museum

By Lilia Menconi Friday I told you about a good way to spend 100 bucks. Today I'll tell you how to spend 1200. And, for future reference, any time you need advice on how to spend money, you can count on me. I will be there for you...I really will. The ASU Art Museum and the ASU Ceramics Research ... More >>

Radio Birdman

Reappearing

Diet From Hell

A valley vegan couple's fear of obesity was no picnic for their kids

An Israel for Rednecks

Loose Screws

The patriotic pigeon uses the bleedin’ facts to peck holes in the rantings of 9/11 conspiracy wacktivists!

Knockoff

A German New Waver resorts to tired old tricks

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, May 11, 2006

Tag, You're It

The feathered fiend bombs County Attorney Andy Thomas for throwing the book at teen taggers

Meth Madness

For $5 million, Arizona can grow its population of meth users -- just like Montana

Booty Mixer

Finders keepers at Modified

"Snow" Job

Sonik makes the fake stuff

Th' Legendary Shack Shakers

Heaven Sent

Northfork is the work of angels, real and imagined

Original Soundtrack

The Slaughter Rule (Bloodshot Records)

Butt Heads

Where there's underage smoking, there's fire

Northern Composure

Tired of downers? In Big Eden, life is full of happy twists.

Wildlife Disservice

Someone is shooting endangered Mexican gray wolves. The government's flawed reintroduction program helped put them in the crosshairs.

Grill Talk

Your Fiends and Neighbors

Clay Pigeons pokes and pries at country discomforts

Longhorn of the Vanities

How hardy Texas cattle became prestige pets for the rich and nostalgic

BARK TO THE FUTURE

THE GOOD, THE BRAD AND THE UGLY

HEART TIMES

FUELED BY SELFLESS-----AND SELFISH-----PASSIONS, ERIC ADAM BATTLED A MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND RESCUED A BOSNIAN RUNNER HE SAW ON TV

MICHAEL KIEFERSTANCES WITH WOLVESFORMER ECO-TERRORIST DAVE FOREMAN UNLEASHES A PLAN TO LET LOBOS LOOSE IN THE WILDERNESS

BARON THEIR FANGS

GET THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN INDOORS; THE PLEASURE BARONS ARE ON TOUR