April 12 In Blogs: Sparky, Arcade Fire, Province, and Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio

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:...

By Jonathan McNamara

April 12, 2011

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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:

Jackalope Ranch: ASU Reveals "New" Sparky, Its Own Font, and a Semi-Redesigned Fork

Plain Tee Meets a Worn Blouse, Restyled

Up on the Sun: Arcade Fire, "Sprawl II" (Mountains Beyond Mountains - Tommie Sunshine's Quaalude Mix)

The Sound Strike Suffers Major Defections, Blocks Journalists from Facebook Page

Chow Bella: Province at the Downtown Westin

Jared Porter of The Parlor

Valley Fever: Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio: Persecuted For His Political Beliefs?

Fiancee/ Cousin of Prison Escapee Pleads Guilty to Escape and Robbery Charges. Federal Murder Case Still Looming

Jonathan McNamara

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