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April 30, 2012
Incoming: The Black Keys, El-P, Sharon Van Etten
Blues rock masters The Black Keys have been on top of the world lately. They've toured the globe, sold out Madison Square Garden twice, and headlined every music festival under the sun (including this year's Coachella fest, where they teamed up with Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty during ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
North Dakota, Meat Puppets, Gin Blossoms, Minibosses, Jerry Riopelle, and More This Weekend
See also: Phoenix New Times New Year's Eve Guide Ring in the New Year With These Local Shows (Minibosses, Meat Puppets, Futurekind, Gin Blossoms, Sugar Thieves We owe a lot to The Meat Puppets around here (you know, our name and all), so we're always happy when the Kirkwood boys are back in town. ... More >>
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July 27, 2011
Morning Poll: Who Do You Believe in US Airways Dispute With Pilots Union?
A union representing pilots for Tempe-based US Airways took out a full-page ad in USA Today Friday, alleging the airline tried to intimidate a pilot into flying a malfunctioning airplane.In total, the US Airways Pilots Association claims, six pilots refused to fly the aircraft before the airline ... More >>
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July 26, 2011
US Airways: Pilots Union's Claims "Outlandish"
Following our post yesterday about US Airways' pilots union's claim that the airline tried to intimidate a pilot into flying a malfunctioning plane, US Airways got back to us and calls the claim "outlandish."On Friday, the US Airways Pilots Association ran a full page ad in USA Today outlining a ... More >>
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July 25, 2011
U.S. Airways Pilots: Airline Tried to Intimidate Pilot into Flying Malfunctioning Plane
The union representing pilots for Tempe-based U.S. Airways say that last month, the airline tried to intimidate a pilot into flying a malfunctioning plane. When she refused, the U.S. Airways Pilots Association says, she was forced off the plane and "met by U.S. Airways corporate security and esco ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
Attention U.S. Airways: America Hates You (and Facebook)
TheAtlantic.com released its list of America's 19 "Most Hated Companies" -- based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index -- earlier this month, four of which happen to be airlines (imagine that). Among them is Tempe-based U.S. Airways.The airline came in at the six spot on TheAtlantic's list ... More >>
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July 21, 2011
July 21 In Blogs: Tom Horne, The Ostrich, Dan Auerbach, Carla Logan, and U.S. Airways
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:
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February 16, 2011
Phoenix Suns Rally Late Against Utah Jazz for 102-101 Victory
nba.com/sunsChanning Frye set a personal scoring record last night while Steve Nash passed Gary Payton in assists.It was almost another disappointment. The Phoenix Suns won a thrilling game against the Utah Jazz last night, holding onto an 102-101 victory after nearly giving the game away. Plan ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Easy Does it For Phoenix Suns Against Golden State Warriors; Suns Face Real Test Tonight
nba.com/sunsSuns reach .500. Will consistency follow?The Phoenix Suns reached .500 for the first time since December 19 yesterday, beating the hapless Golden State Warriors 112-88 at the US Airways Arena. Planet Orange opened up a can of whoopass on the Warriors right from the beginning, at one ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Talks About Rick Rubin, How Bad Saw 3D Was and More
Chester Bennington It seems as if most casual fans are still likely to associate Linkin Park with the nu-metal sound that the band helped make popular in the early '00s. But that was then and this is now.The groups' latest album, A Thousand Suns, finds the band making its most diverse music yet. ... More >>
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August 25, 2010
Bliss and reBAR Set to Open This Friday
It's gonna be a blissful weekend downtown, if a new restaurant and next-door watering hole have anything to do with it. Hey, it's another option for lunch, dinner, and brunch, so things are looking up. Bliss, a New American restaurant, takes over the 4th Street house-turned-eatery tha ... More >>
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May 25, 2010
Diamondbacks Won't Have Many Tuning In Tonight as Series With Division Foe Colorado Gets Under Way
Thankfully for the Arizona Diamondbacks, tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies is up in Denver at beautiful Coors Field. Almost exactly the same time as Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin tosses his first pitch, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will tip off at US Airways Aren ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Ask a Mexican on SB 1070
Thankfully for the Arizona Diamondbacks, tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies is up in Denver at beautiful Coors Field. Almost exactly the same time as Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin tosses his first pitch, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will tip off at US Airways Aren ... More >>
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March 22, 2010
Green Day Announces Summer Tour, Phoenix Date in August
Luke HolwerdaGreen Day's Billie Joe Armstrong on stage at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix. See more shots of last year's Green Day concert in our slide show.Green Day announced a summer tour this morning, including a show that will bring the band to Phoenix for a second straight August.Last year the ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Two Middle-Eastern Men Detained at Sky Harbor for "Speaking Loudly" and Watching The Kingdom on DVD
www.thedailyshow.comTwo Middle-Eastern men were detained by federal and local authorities Saturday night at Sky Harbor International Airport after passengers on their U.S. Airways flight told flight attendants the pair was "acting suspiciously."The men weren't running up the aisles screamin ... More >>
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December 23, 2009
Hot Links: Dust Storms, Alien Spyware, and Oakville Grocery
Two siblings were killed yesterday in an auto accident on the I-10 near Casa Grande. The victims were driving in a dust storm that caused a deadly pile-up wreck. The siblings, teenagers Mark Eide and Katie Eide, were on their way to Dairy Queen when they got caught in the storm...Gilbert police d ... More >>
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December 18, 2009
Hot Links: DPS Fatality, Jamaica Flights, and 52,000 Dead Trees
An Arizona DPS officer was killed last night while laying down spike strips to stop a suspect on a high-speed chase. The officer, Chris Marano, was working near the Seventh Avenue overpass of the Loop 101 when a DPS vehicle in pursuit hit Marano. He died at John C. Lincoln hospital. The suspect i ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Phoenix Suns Holding Auditions For "Golden Grannies" Dance Team
www.demotivateus.comThe Phoenix Suns are inviting any twinkle-toed geriatrics in the Phoenix area to head over to the U.S. Airways Arena this Saturday and bust-a-move with the hopes of joining the team's elderly dance squad, the "Golden Grannies."If selected, each Granny will have the distinguish ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
George Strait Plays U.S. Airways on February 5
This show may not appeal to all our readers, but it's definitely worth mentioning: George Strait comes to U.S. Airways on Friday, February 5. Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack open. Like I said, maybe it's not for you, in which case I feel sorry for you. I'll personally be thrilled to hear "All M ... More >>
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November 19, 2009
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies
This show may not appeal to all our readers, but it's definitely worth mentioning: George Strait comes to U.S. Airways on Friday, February 5. Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack open. Like I said, maybe it's not for you, in which case I feel sorry for you. I'll personally be thrilled to hear "All M ... More >>
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November 11, 2009
Flight Attendants for US Air to Picket at Sky Harbor Friday
Flight attendants for US Airways aren't too thrilled with some of the working conditions after the 2005 merger with America West Airlines and they plan to let management know Friday morning, when they picket at Sky Harbor Airport.
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October 16, 2009
Hot Links: Toll Roads, Mercury Spills, and US Airways Jets
Almost $250,000 was found in a spare tire last night, after an Arizona DPS officer stopped a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer for moving violations. Officers found the money in the tire after receiving consent to search the vehicle, and arrested and booked the driver on money laundering charges...Arizona i ... More >>
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July 23, 2009
Pissy US Airways Pilot Plans to Continue Fight Against Flight Attendants
Victor J. PalaganoFlight attendants Paula Walker, Brian Shunick, and Sue Burris He's baaaaaaaaack!Four months after a Superior Court judge unceremoniously tossed a libel suit filed by an unhappy U.S. Airways pilot, we've gotten word that the pilot, Ed Gannon, will be appealing the decision.Can' ... More >>
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July 15, 2009
Hot Links: Catholic Priests, All-Stars, and Barking Dogs
An Arizona court of appeals has upheld the conviction of Roman Catholic priest Paul LeBrun, who was found guilty of sex crimes while working parishes in Tolleson and Avondale. The judge in the original 2006 trial, Crane McLennen, gave LeBrun the max sentence: 111 years...US Airways will eliminate 60 ... More >>
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July 8, 2009
Beyonce Gets Emotional Over Michael Jackson At U.S. Airways Show
Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>
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June 5, 2009
Hot Links: Adrian Wilson, Golf Clubs, and Gay Penguins
Chandler police say they've lost 685 crime scene photos, because tech workers neglected to back up computer files. The photos were used as evidence in 23 cases, ranging from domestic violence to death...Tom Fraker, CEO of Special Olympics Arizona, has resigned. The board has formed a search committe ... More >>
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May 22, 2009
Just Announced: Tool, Blink 182, Tori Amos
It always catches us off gaurd, but Arizona-based winemaker and film producer Maynard James Keen occasionally still dabbles in his side project, making spooky prog metal with his band Tool. The band's show at U.S. Airways is this week's biggest show announcement, headlining a list of thin summer of ... More >>
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April 27, 2009
Hot Links: Swine Flu, Cardinals, and Jedi Mind Tricks
Although no cases of swine flu have been reported in Arizona, officials are taking precautions: The Arizona Department of Health is talking with Centers for Disease Control, doctors are urging people with flu-like symptoms to stay home from work, and US Airways is waiving its change fees fo ... More >>
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April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Causes US Airways and American to Relax Ticket-Change Policies
US Airways announced today it will relax ticketing policies for passengers scheduled this week to fly to, from, or through a slew of cities in Mexico. The Wall Street Journal reports this morning that American Airlines is making a similar move. The Phoenix-based airline's Web site says passengers s ... More >>
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April 20, 2009
Green Day Announces Tour Dates (But Not Venues), Phoenix in August
Green Day announced dates for their 21st Century Breakdown Tour this morning (full list on jump) but haven't said where they'll be playing in each city. They come to Phoenix on August 22. That could just be a hiccup -- bands do sometimes announce dates before venues if one or two are up in the air ... More >>
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March 27, 2009
Billy Joel and Elton John Show Lacks Special Moments
Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>
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March 19, 2009
Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 19, 2009
Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>
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March 12, 2009
The Three US Airways Attendants Have Been Vindicated, So Why Doesn’t the Company Have Their Back?
Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>
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March 11, 2009
US Airways Ships Corpse to Pet Store Instead of Fish
Wikimedia Commons Fish aren't usually shipped in coffins, but somebody at U.S. Airways was apparently confused.Tempe-based US Airways has already come under criticism for requiring flight attendants who complained about safety issues to handle their own defense in a lawsuit filed by a pilot. ... More >>
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March 11, 2009
March 11 In Blogs: US Airways, No Age, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and More
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: US Airways Ships Corpse to Pet Store Instead of Fish UPDATE: City of M ... More >>
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February 18, 2009
Hot Links: Obama Chooses Montelucia, Coyotes Reportedly for Sale, and a Monkey Mauling
President Obama has arrived in the Valley, and he's cooling his heels at the new Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley. The resort is a change from the Biltmore, which has traditionally been politicos' resort of choice (except for George W. Bush, who always preferred the Royal Palms)...This ... More >>
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February 5, 2009
Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, February 5, 2009
President Obama has arrived in the Valley, and he's cooling his heels at the new Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley. The resort is a change from the Biltmore, which has traditionally been politicos' resort of choice (except for George W. Bush, who always preferred the Royal Palms)...This ... More >>
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January 29, 2009
Lil Wayne Very Late, Very Predictable at US Airways Center
Robert Brandon Martinez Things I witnessed while waiting nearly two hours for Lil Wayne to perform at US Airways Center on Wednesday night: An impromptu routine by all of opener T-Pain's assortment of dancers, including two midgets, a fire-eating contortionist, two dudes with their faces painted lik ... More >>
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January 29, 2009
Hot Links: State Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal; Search for Chandler Man Reveals No Clues on Disappearance; US Airways Posts Big Losses
With one hand ready to catch a predicted windfall of federal cash and the other wielding a budgetary chain saw, Governor Jan Brewer prepares to stamp her approval on a new budget that wipes out the state's $1.6 billion deficit. The search is basically over for a Chandler Planning and Zoning Com ... More >>
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December 19, 2008
Dec. 19 In Blogs: Shaq, Lil Wayne, Cove Trattoria and More
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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December 4, 2008
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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September 18, 2008
Feedback from the issue of Thursday, September 18, 2008
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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September 12, 2008
US Airways faces class action lawsuit from America West pilots
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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September 10, 2008
In Your Own Words: US Airways, Andrew Thomas, Sheriff Joe and The Arizona Republic
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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September 4, 2008
Warring US Airways and America West pilots have the merged company in a real tailspin
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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July 28, 2008
Over the Weekend: Top Chef, Native American Basketball and Romantasy Cabaret
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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June 4, 2008
K.J. scores big in Sac-Town, but it's no slam dunk
We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>
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January 24, 2008
The Greatest No-Show on Grass
For Tiger Woods, the desert’s always greener in Dubai
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June 19, 2007
Police State: The Police at US Airways Arena last night
For Tiger Woods, the desert’s always greener in Dubai
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June 14, 2007
Snake on a Plane
Continental Airlines had a cold-blooded killer on board but refused law enforcement's pleas to land
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