August 31 In Blogs: Linda Bentley, Al Page, North Dakota, Cowboy Ciao, and Peggy Neely

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

August 31, 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:

Feathered Bastard: Russell Pearce's Fave "Reporter" Linda Bentley's Continued Smear of Benita Lantigua

Jackalope Ranch: Al Page's Hip Hop and Indie Rock Thriftiness

Cycle: Joe Berman's Tips for Beating the Heat During Summertime Rides

Up on the Sun: Club Candids: Cue Bar's Sweet Sixteen

North Dakota, Chad Krystals, and Twingiant

Chow Bella: Oatmeal Throw Down: Burger King vs. McDonald's

Cowboy Ciao's Marianne Belardi Says Goodbye After Fifteen Years

Valley Fever: Joe Arpaio on Technology: "I'm the First One Who Put [www.MCSO.org] on All Our Patrol Cars. We Have High-Tech"

Councilman Claude Mattox and former Councilwoman Peggy Neely Barely Got More Votes Than Unknown Tea Party Candidate

Jonathan McNamara

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