Wall Street

Judge in Ben Arredondo Case: Maybe FBI Should've Gone After Wall Street Instead

It looks like U.S. District Judge Frederick Martone had some reasons for sparing former state Representative Ben Arredondo from prison on his felony mail-fraud convictions.For one, Martone wouldn't really peg Arredondo as the kind of guy who would use the entrails of hookers as decorations.See also: ... More >>

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Construction Worker Dead After Accident at Former Home of "Burning Man" Michael Marin

A construction worker died yesterday morning at the still-ruined former mansion of "Burning Man" Michael Marin, who torched the house at 71 Biltmore Estates Drive in July, 2009.Phoenix police Sergeant Trent Crump tells New Times that a man working for the home's new owner was crushed by a large, rol ... More >>

Christmas Pudding (with Johnny Depp), Nile, Trampled By Turtles, and More Just Announced Shows

Our man about town, Alice Cooper is a busy guy. In addition to all that rocking and rolling, he's currently holding down the Halloween guest editor spot over at Village Voice's Sound of the City blog. And of course, he's ironing out the details of his annual Christmas Pudding event. So you're sayi ... More >>

Michael Marin, "Burning Man," Found Guilty of Arson

UPDATE: Michael Marin has been transported to a hospital. He collapsed shortly after the verdict was read.A jury found "Burning Man" Michael Marin guilty of arson of an occupied structure today for burning down his Biltmore Estates mansion in July 2009. Marin gave his explanation to New Times writer ... More >>

Michael Marin, a.k.a. "Burning Man," Decides Not to Testify at His Arson Trial

Michael Marin, the onetime Wall Street trader, Yale-educated lawyer and world adventurer, declined yesterday to take the witness stand in his own defense as his arson trial winds down.Marin is on trial in Maricopa County Superior Court for allegedly burning down his Biltmore Estates mansion in July ... More >>

Michael "Scuba Man" Marin Trial Ongoing In Downtown Phoenix

Been finishing a yarn for next week's paper this week, and didn't have much time to check out other stuff, including the ongoing Michael Marin arson trial at Maricopa County Superior Court.You probably will remember the quirky case if you read our paper, but here is the link to the original story, " ... More >>

Larkin Grimm Discusses Tony Visconti, Michael Gira, and Soul Retrieval

Larkin Grimm's infant son Otis is already more rock 'n' roll than you. From the safety of his car seat, the four-month-old interjected a couple times during my interview with Grimm. Larkin and Otis are on tour, headed in her Prius to Albuquerque, New Mexico for another gig. "I'm playing a lot of ... More >>

Tower Heist: The Little Guys Steal from the Rich Guys in This Throwback Action-Comedy

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 >>

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 >>

Former Congressman Matt Salmon Wants to be a Congressman Again

www.wikipedia.com Matt Salmon wants to be Congressman Salmon one more time.​Former Congressman Matt Salmon announced today that he plans to run to replace Congressman Jeff Flake as the U.S. representative from Arizona's sixth Congressional district.Flake already has announced that he's runn ... More >>

Senate Hopeful John Dougherty Unveils Campaign's Latest Piece of Political Art

Senate hopeful John Dougherty​jA week before he'll learn his political fate, Senate hopeful, and former New Times columnist John Dougherty has unveiled his campaigns latest piece of political art.Dougherty's been running political cartoons by Arizona cartoonist Tom Robertson in several Arizona new ... More >>

Ben Quayle Stands by Uber-Lame Campaign Ad

Ben Quayle's apparently not Barack Obama's No. 1 fan.​Congressional candidate Ben Quayle isn't backing off his claim that Barack Obama is the worst president in history -- as made public in one of the lamest political ads to come out of this election season.In the ad, Quayle opens by saying "Barac ... More >>

The Other Guys: Will Ferrell and Adam McKay Re-Team, with Decreasing Returns

Insane Clown Posse: Tracing the Sociological Lineage of Juggalos

Proto-Juggalos

Tracing the Sociological Lineage of Insane Clown Posse’s Fanbase

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 >>

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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 >>

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 >>

Nation’s Oldest Death Row Inmate Will Never Be Executed

Gus Van Sant’s Milk Recaptures Californian Intolerance at Exactly the Right Time

Sarah Palin's First Male Bimbo Eruption: National Enquirer Exposes McCain Veep's Alleged Affair.

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, November 16, 2006

Mild Wilde

A good actor or two wouldn't hurt

Film Previews

By Luke Y. Thompson and Gregory Weinkauf

Give the Godfather the Boot

A throng of people turned out to learn about Jerry Colangelo's secret plan for downtown. They learned nada. It's high time for Mayor Phil Gordon to end this charade.

Nutcracker Sweet

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

Crazy Taxi

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

Pal Joey

Posthumous solo debut shines a light on Joey Ramone's defiantly upbeat final days

Lucy Kaplansky

Ten Year Night (Red House Records)

Domestic Miss

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

Letters

From the week of December 7, 2000

Con Err

"The Big Eagle" preys again on unsuspecting investors.

The Redemption of Bret Easton Ellis

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

The Earthmover and Fife

Bill Dereschuk is one pensioner who wants Symington to prevail in his bankruptcy case

Letters

From the Week of March 9, 2000

Mex Without Guilt

Waiting for McGuffin

Hitchcockian The Game fails to master suspense

Bean a Long Time Coming

Starbucks, the high-powered gourmet coffee-house chain, finally finds grounds for expansion into Arizona

Culture Club

Pic Hits for the week

STIFF COMPETITIONDEATH-POOL PLAYERS CASH IN WHEN CELEBRITIES CASH OUT

BOB'S BOX OF EINSTEINS

HIS BANDS MAY CHANGE, BUT GLENN DEJONGH STILL WANTS TO REACH FOR THE STARS. AND CATCH 'EM

CLAWING THEIR WAY TO THE TOPWHEN IT COMES TO PUNK-METAL, YOU'VE GOT TO HAND IT TO PAW

SINGLE SERVINGS

HAUTE SPOTS

WHY JAPAN DOES IT BETTER