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Trent Franks Rushes to Support of Bill for Nationwide Ban on Gay Marriage

In case you haven't heard about the bill to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage nationwide, don't worry, Republican Congressman Trent Franks is already on it.Franks, as well as Republican Congressman David Schweikert, are among the 28 Republican congressmen seeking to change the Constitution to declare, "Marriage in...
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Yarnell Hill Fire Investigative Report Leaves Questions Unanswered

Nothing went wrong in the Yarnell Hill Fire, which killed 19 firefighters in June. This according to the "Serious Accident Investigation Report" into the fire, released recently by federal, state, and local firefighting officials in Prescott. "The [interagency] Team found no indication of negligence, reckless actions, or violations of policy...
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Vintage Phoenix Q&A: Halldor Hjalmarson

Halldor Hjalmarson is that rarest of things: A fine artist who stayed in town, worked hard at his art, and made a name for himself here. His signature style -- three-dimensional, "sprigged" clay vessels depicting Sonoran plants and wildlife, glazed in earth tones and brilliant blues -- is recognizable from...
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Seven Reasons Vinyl Really Is Better Than CDs

Last week, I riled up the Mumfords with Five Reasons CDs are Better Than Vinyl. This week, I'll try to get back in their good graces and give vinyl its due. I know what you're saying. "Pick a side, Geek" It might seem a little wishy-washy on the surface, but...
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Joe Arpaio Heads to the Woodshed: Judge G. Murray Snow Orders Monitor, Retraining, Video Cameras on Patrol Cars, and More in Melendres

Federal Judge G. Murray Snow issued his much-anticipated final order Wednesday in the ACLU's big racial-profiling case Melendres v. Arpaio, and you can bet Sheriff Joe will not be pleased. The detailed 59-page command requires strict compliance with the court's previous injunctions against the MCSO's prejudiced policing toward Latinos, and...
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Taco Bell’s New Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos: Third Time’s a Charm

The Guilty Pleasure: Fiery Doritos Locos Tacos. Where To Get It: Taco Bell, locations nationwide. The Price: $1.39 for regular, $1.69 for supreme. What It Really Costs: Orange fingers. By now, even the most casual observer of fast food trends has witnessed the rampant popularity of Doritos Locos Tacos at...
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After Texts from Bennett, Mac Lethal Keeps Rapping Forward

Mac Lethal is very, very excitable. The Kansas City, MO rapper, label owner, and former Rhymesayers artist has good reason to be, however -- he's still in the wondrous honeymoon stage of fatherhood with his six-month-old son, he's recently authored his first book, and he's one of the Midwest's most...
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Dagwood Reed Found Himself Juggling a New Album and Chemotherapy

In December 2012, Dagwood Reed was singing, playing keyboards, and writing songs for his sci-fi-inspired local band, Se7en of Nin9. His romantic partner of nearly 20 years had passed away a year earlier from Addison's disease, but the self-proclaimed most positive person he knows stayed in high spirits. He loved...
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Vintage Phoenix Q&A: Halldor Hjalmarson

Halldor Hjalmarson is that rarest of things: A fine artist who stayed in town, worked hard at his art, and made a name for himself here. His signature style — three-dimensional, “sprigged” clay vessels depicting Sonoran plants and wildlife, glazed in earth tones and brilliant blues — is recognizable from 30 feet, and beloved by […]
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Your Choice of Cutlery Might Change How You Think Food Tastes

You've probably heard about the old dieting trick of eating off smaller plates. It comes from the fact that research has shown people tend to eat less when served food on a smaller dish -- we perceive the portion size as larger and, therefore, consume less. But that has to...
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DIY Iced Cookies: Get Ready For Holiday Cookie Fun

The season for iced cookies is right around the corner. Your morning trip to the coffee shop, or strolling through the grocery store, will lead you to encounters with iced leaf cookies, fat orange pumpkin cookies with toothy smiles, and perhaps a festively colored turkey. Iced cookies aren't my pastry...
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On Second Thought, Maybe I Don’t Want to Be a Rock Star.

I've stood and watched guys and girls play (mostly guys, mostly guitar), and wondered what it would be like to make an instrument talk... to connect with a crowd... to say something with lyrics. But lately, I'm not so sure. Maybe I wouldn't want to be a musician. Maybe just...
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Inside 9 Phoenix Creatives’ Cool Homes and Studios

With our series Personal Space, Jackalope Ranch gets an inside look at the homes and studios of some of Phoenix's most interesting folks, like artists, designers, shop owners, and entrepreneurs. Here's a look back at some of our favorites we've visited (so far). Mary Shindell's Dynamic Dual Studios Mary Shindell...
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Dagwood Reed Juggles A New Album and Chemotherapy

In December 2012, Dagwood Reed was singing, playing keyboards, and writing songs for his sci-fi-inspired local band, Se7en of Nin9. His romantic partner of nearly 20 years had passed away a year earlier from Addison's disease, but the self-proclaimed most positive person he knows stayed in high spirits. He loved...
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A Beatles Refresher Course for Pups and Middle-Aged Rookies

The Beatles are the greatest band to ever hit this planet. You may have heard that. But how much do you really know? What I have found over the years, both in the record store and while conversing with my friends, is that most people recognize the Beatles brilliance, but...
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Metallica: Through the Never‘s Weird Provocation of White Aggrievement

In their experimental new film, Metallica endeavor to translate the anger and pain in their music into a visual medium. Directed by Nimród Antalis, Metallica Through the Never is the band's second big-screen effort, the first being being the 2004 behind-the-scenes documentary Metallica: Some Kind of Monster. That debut, created...
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Assumptions About Shaken Baby Syndrome Now Being Questioned

Yadira Ramos and Mauricio Perez burst through the emergency room doors of Paradise Valley Hospital with their unconscious 13-month-old son early one evening, late in the summer of 2009. Mauricio Jr.'s small body was stiff, his teeth clenched. His head was swelling and it seemed to his parents that he...
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Five Reasons Why CDs Are Better Than Vinyl

I'm feeling a little spunky this morning, so I figured I'd rile up some Mumfords. Mumfords? That's my latest name for hipsters. Outspoken, cooler-than-thou cats who are all over the latest music craze, regardless of whether it's truly in their heart or not. Most writers don't harass Mumfords, in fact,...