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Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 29, 2012

PUBLIC'S DIME Bloodsucker lawyers cost public too much: Defense attorneys making millions off the public to handle indigent cases is a real problem — the Bentley that one of them in the [Jeff Martinson] case bought and the office building bought by the other only highlight the problem ("Public Money...
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Brass Heart Necklace at Meat Market Vintage

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: After seeing heart-shaped buttons and appliqués in Anna Sui's Spring 2012 line and the lovable slew of Cupid-worthy accessories from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu,...
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Chow Bella’s Guide to Eating Cute Baby Easter Animals

Super cute Easter animals are more than just super cute -- they can be pretty freakin' delicious. This Easter, skip the ho-hum ham, save the turkey for Thanksgiving, and let's eat some super cute baby animals. Here's our little guide to feasting on completely cute meats. Enjoy! Cute Animal: Veal...
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Turquoise Floral Tea Dress at Holy Smoke Vintage

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: With head-to-toe florals (somewhat unsurprisingly) making their way to the spring runways, this turquoise tea dress encapsulates the all-over botanical statement -- which we saw in...
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Five Must-Attend Lectures in February

Wiggle into those smarty pants, here are five lectures that'll stretch your brain in Feburary. bell hooks @ ASU West Author and activist bell hooks skewers the Oscar-nominated, racially controversial novel-to-blockbuster The Help in a lecture in the University Center's La Sala ballroom at ASU's West Campus on Tuesday, February...
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Fire Opal Teardrop Ring at Nangijala Jewelry

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This one-of-a-kind ring with a 2.78 carat teardrop-shape fire opal gemstone sits in an arrow-shaped sterling silver setting.The bauble's minimalism is what drew us to it,...
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The Five Worst Cast Superheroes in Comic-to-Film History

Who decided that comic book movie heroes had to be all cheesy one liners and over the top acting?  While comic book movies have not had a very good run until recently (see: The Dark Knight, X-Men First Class), the genre has been plagued by as many bad scripts as...
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Nat Kaplan Print Dress at lollyPOP Vintage

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This vintage print dress in aqua and white from Nat Kaplan (a label that ceased production circa 1986) is a light, airy spring wardrobe addition --...
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Bobcat Goldthwait Is Making Comedies in His Own Register

Bobcat Goldthwait is moving farther and farther away from Hollywood — the industry that paid him to star in three Police Academy movies and the geographical area of Los Angeles. Last week, he presented his new directorial effort, God Bless America, at a radio-station promo gig in Omaha and, a...
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Lovers + Friends Gold Sequin Party Dress at Nostra Style House

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: Every lady needs a Vegas dress, and this one takes the cake... that you can jump out of. But seriously, this flashy party frock combines fun,...
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Diane von Furstenberg Crochet Dress at GROWop

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This vintage Diane von Furstenberg dress is cut in a mod, slouchy silhouette, with an orange Creamsicle color scheme. It's a summery crochet that could fashionably...
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Oscar de la Renta Studio Carry-On Bag at Uribé BoUtiqué

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This Oscar de la Renta Studio carry-on bag in gray tweed is from the iconic designer's ready-to-wear line. For this line of luggage, de la Renta...
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Big Rose Ring at Chadwick the Jeweler

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What:  With Valentine's Day coming soon (and keeping in mind the unyielding forgetfulness of boyfriends, fiancees, and husbands everywhere), Chadwick The Jeweler has grouped together a collection...
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Five Must-See Movies in February

Sometimes a movie is a one-night deal, and sometimes it'll stick around for weeks. So when it comes to catching an independent or limited-screening film at a local theater, planning ahead is crucial. That's why we've selected five must-see flicks screening in the Valley this month. Stock up on salty...
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Chanel Button Ring at Vintage By Misty

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: Leave it to the fashion plates at Vintage By Misty to scrounge up disembodied Chanel buttons and transform them into costume jewelery. The gorgeously curated downtown...
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Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 8, 2012

MISERY DATE Not a gay thing — a lying, threatening thing: [Pinal County Sheriff Paul] Babeu is using whatever he can to do damage control ("Grave Digger," Stephen Lemons, March 1; "Firestorm" and "Investigations Loom Into Paul Babeu's Mexican Lover's Allegations," Monica Alonzo, February 17 and 23. Also see "Paul...
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Vintage KUPD Coke Tee at Blue Jean Buyer

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: If your New Year's resolution involves being more of a badass (or simply adding more hard-to-find tees to your wardrobe), then we'd like to point you...
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Tangerine Mini Skirt at Blueberry Deluxe

Each week Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: When Pantone announced that 2012's color of choice would be Tangerine Tango our thoughts immediately leapt to how we'd incorporate the bright, citrus tone into our...