Feb. 9 In Blogs: ICE Agents, Great American Lawn Sale, Philthy Phil's, Chicken Hearts, and Gabrielle Giffords

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

February 9, 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: Steve Smith, Wingnutty Hater, Wants To Turn Hospital Employees into ICE Agents

Russell Pearce's "Anchor Baby" Bills, John Eastman's Homophobia, Adam Driggs' Political Courage

Jackalope Ranch: Mood Swings and Brand X Bring the Great American Lawn Sale to Tempe this Weekend

First Loves, Wishes, and Rock & Roll at SMoCA's Spring Opening on Friday

Up on the Sun: Philthy Phil's, Newman's Lounge, Chez Nous, and Other Downtown Phoenix Dives We'll Miss

DJ Death To The Throne Wins Grand Prize In Metric's "Twilight Galaxy" Remix Contest

Chow Bella: Chicken Hearts: Hearts-on-a-Stick from The Brazilian Bull

Ten More Food Fixes Phoenix Needs

Valley Fever: Mesa Mom Who Tried to Trade Baby for Gun Gets Prison Time

Gabrielle Giffords Able to Speak -- and She Wants Toast

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