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CD Sales Down 54.6 Percent from Peak in 2000

As if the news from Wall Street, Detroit, and Starbucks was not bad enough, DigitalMusicNews.com is reporting that CD sales have now fallen to less than half the number of CDs sold in their peak year, 2000. In 2008, CD sales were down 54.6 percent from 2000, or a giant 514.6 million units less. Soun ... More >>

Feeling Feverish?

As if the news from Wall Street, Detroit, and Starbucks was not bad enough, DigitalMusicNews.com is reporting that CD sales have now fallen to less than half the number of CDs sold in their peak year, 2000. In 2008, CD sales were down 54.6 percent from 2000, or a giant 514.6 million units less. Soun ... More >>

It's a Wrap

Can the Web save Arizona's largest daily newspaper?

The Year of Living Sequentially

Sequels, prequels, and threequels headline Hollywood 2007

Mild Wilde

A good actor or two wouldn't hurt

Lap Dawgs

Speed thrills at PIR

Postcards From the Edge

Hi, Mom! I'm crossing the border!

Milk Money

Boat Derby raises funds for Child Abuse Prevention

Punish This

The latest comic-book movie might just kill you

Nutcracker Sweet

The organizers of Americopa Mantle go the nontraditional route to build a scene

Ground Zero Hour

A man's last day of freedom becomes Spike's meditation on 9/11

Crazy Taxi

Jason Statham is The Transporter in Luc Besson's oft-preposterous world

Asia Aquarius

One sushi, two sushi, great sushi, boo sushi

Lucy Kaplansky

Ten Year Night (Red House Records)

Domestic Miss

The Family Man is offered a long glimpse of A Wonderful Life

Shock Portfolio

American Psycho makes a killing in the market

The Redemption of Bret Easton Ellis

A decade ago, the American Psycho author was vilified. Now, he could launch a franchise.

From Schlubs to Sharks

Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

Flashes

Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

AUNTIE ESTABLISHMENT

Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

MEX SURROGATE

Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

SECOND HELPINGS

Boiler Room serves up the sons of Gordon Gekko

Budget Beat: TexAZ's Dow Burger

The Dow burger: When the market tanks, you win! The good people behind TexAZ must be feeling a bit of schadenfreude during the economic downturn, and now they've got a deal that lets you, the hungry but budget-minded diner, join in the fun. The popular Texas-themed steak-ribs-and-burger join ... More >>

Social Security Administration Defends Lavish Arizona Biltmore Blunder

    SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

Cheap Shots 03-29-1989

    SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

Burning Man: An Attorney Says He Escaped His Blazing Home Using Scuba Gear; Now He’s Charged with Arson

    SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, September 17, 2009

    SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, September 24, 2009

    SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue speaks as U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on like a chastened puppy (did somebody hit Timmy with a rolled-up  newspaper?).  How about just saying "oops?" The Social Security Administration today defended its decision to ho ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

Nine 05 brought Asian noodles and more to downtown Phoenix in 2009.​Bittersweet seems to be the best way to sum up the Valley restaurant scene for 2009 -- sweet that more than 100 restaurants opened in the midst of a very rough recession, but bitter that more than twice as many places shut t ... More >>

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Nine 05 brought Asian noodles and more to downtown Phoenix in 2009.​Bittersweet seems to be the best way to sum up the Valley restaurant scene for 2009 -- sweet that more than 100 restaurants opened in the midst of a very rough recession, but bitter that more than twice as many places shut t ... More >>

Fry Girl Versus Wendy's Bacon & Blue Burger

Nine 05 brought Asian noodles and more to downtown Phoenix in 2009.​Bittersweet seems to be the best way to sum up the Valley restaurant scene for 2009 -- sweet that more than 100 restaurants opened in the midst of a very rough recession, but bitter that more than twice as many places shut t ... More >>

John McCain Picks Up Endorsement From Independent Business Owners and Kinda Forgets Who's Endorsing Him

James King What's this group called, again?​Senator John McCain picked up the endorsement of the National Federation Of Independent Business yesterday, but he seemed to need a little reminder as to the name of the organization endorsing him.McCain took a brief tour of the Central Bindery Co ... More >>

The Album Leaf

James King What's this group called, again?​Senator John McCain picked up the endorsement of the National Federation Of Independent Business yesterday, but he seemed to need a little reminder as to the name of the organization endorsing him.McCain took a brief tour of the Central Bindery Co ... More >>

The Album Leaf

James King What's this group called, again?​Senator John McCain picked up the endorsement of the National Federation Of Independent Business yesterday, but he seemed to need a little reminder as to the name of the organization endorsing him.McCain took a brief tour of the Central Bindery Co ... More >>

Proto-Juggalos

Tracing the Sociological Lineage of Insane Clown Posse’s Fanbase

Inside Job Will Make You Seethe

Tracing the Sociological Lineage of Insane Clown Posse’s Fanbase

Battles: "Ice Cream" (Feat. Matias Aguayo) (NSFW)

​So your most celebrated and, arguably, talented member just left the band to focus on his solo work. For most bands with only one album to their credit, a departure like this would spell a most certain doom. However, New York experimental rockers Battles aren't most bands.The band's most prolific ... More >>

"Occupy Phoenix" Planned for October 15; Protest Movement Spreading Across Country

​ They're pissed off at American greed and social injustice. They're relatively leaderless but well connected through social media. And they're gonna Occupy Phoenix on October 15.The "Occupy Wall Street" movement that led to 700 or so arrests in New York City over the weekend is catching like ... More >>

Occupy Phoenix: Bonus Army, Redux

Part one of Gilman's report from the front lines of Occupy PhoenixMy focus is, and must remain, through November 8, the recall of state Senate President Russell Pearce in Legislative District 18. That means there's a lot going on that I won't be able to cover till after the recall election, includi ... More >>

Occupy Phoenix Has Cost Taxpayers (99-Percenters Included) More Than $200,000 in Less Than Two Weeks

James King City taxpayers have shelled out over $200,000 so this chick can walk carry a sign calling Jan Brewer a "lying whore."​The occupation of downtown Phoenix may not have shut down Wall Street (shocking, we know), but it's definitely putting a burden on city resources -- to the tune o ... More >>

"Occupiers'" Anger Shifting From Wall Street to Joe Arpaio, Sheriff's Ego Claims

​There's good news for Wall Street -- the "occupiers" who have been protesting corporate greed (or whatever it is they're protesting) for the past several months have a new target for their rage: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.That, of course, is according to the sheriff's bloated ego."The 'Oc ... More >>