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Russell Pearce’s Fave Scribe Linda Bentley’s Wacky E-mails

In the interest of lambasting a dead horse till it's tender enough to feed to a pigeon, I present the following e-mail string, unedited by me, save to put the electronic missives in order from first to last. As you'll see, reader Michael Wells engaged in some participatory journalism by corresponding with wacky...
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Brewed For Battle: Winter Warmers

At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present...
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A Bong Hit Ring Tone … I’m Lovin’ It

New Times staff writer Ray Stern wrote in February that Arizona's medical marijuana pioneers are still unsure of the official rules and regulations of the potential business. And the buzz buzz grows as the DEA announced an emergency spice ban and official medical marijuana universities continue to offer classes in...
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Doug MacEachern Goes Off Deep End in Ward Churchill Email Exchange

I'm really beginning to wonder about Arizona Republic columnist Doug MacEachern's sanity.Yesterday, I pointed out that MacEachern was regurgitating Glenn Beck's conspiratorial leftovers, wailing like a stuck javelina that controversial former University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill was present when student activists took over a Tucson Unified School District board...
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How Do I Boil An Egg?

Recently, we were asked: what's the best method for boiling an egg? Some of you are smirking now, right? How can someone not know how to boil- an-egg? Well, wipe the smirk off your face. You may know how to boil an egg, but how about an egg boiled to...
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Arizona: A Block of Swiss Cheese

One new idea for every day in 2011. We're talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here's today's -- what's yours? John Holcomb says he was a bit of a geography and state fact nerd growing up. So when the idea came three years ago...
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Goodbye, Speedway Raceway; Hello, K1 Speed

The bad news is Phoenicians who feel the need for speed lost a locally-owned business in the Speedway Raceway this year. The good news is another go-kart track business has moved into the building - K1 Speed.Off-road racer "Pistol" Pete Sohren had rented the large building on south 21st Street since...
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The Del Mar-tini at St. Francis

Since there's really no better accessory than a cocktail in your hand, each week brings you a tasty adult beverage from one of our favorite drinking establishments, complete with recipe. This week: The Del Mar-tini at St. Francis There's really nothing better to wash brunch down with than a fruity...
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Maricopa Teen’s Plan for Motherhood: Kill Friend, Steal Fetus

A Maricopa teen really (really) wants to be a mom.According to authorities in Maricopa, Kassandra Toruga concocted a plan to obtain a baby -- her 9-month pregnant friend's baby, that is -- by killing the girl and stealing the fetus.On February 16, Toruga went to her friend's home armed with...
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The Rogue Holds Special Benefit Show Tonight

Looking for something to spice up an otherwise boring Monday? The folks down at The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale will be throwing a special shindig both today and tonight that will raise money for one of their own and feature an impressive array of local musical talent. The raucous rockers...
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Brewed For Battle: Scotch Ales

At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument. In the spirit of all great beer-related discussions, we present...
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David Hendershott Used Position for Financial Gain, Lied to Sheriff Arpaio and Mismanaged Anti-Corruption Unit, Report Concludes

  From what we've seen so far today, the investigative report on allegations against Dave Hendershott, Sheriff Joe Arpaio's former chief deputy, can be summed up with a cliche: Hendershott lied, cheated, and stole. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office released part of the long-awaited report today, and we just got done examining it...
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Veronica Arroyo: Caramelpalooza Candymakers

Today's candymaker: Veronica Arroyo of Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak Scottsdale. Arroyo's passion for a pastry career began in her grandmother's kitchen and took her to New York's famed Le Cirque and Atlantic city's Borgata before dropping her off at Bourbon Steak Scottsdale. I ended up in the kitchen because it...
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Congressman Jeff Flake’s Senate Bid Gets Nod From Utah Senator Mike Lee

Congressman Jeff Flake's bid to become Senator Jeff Flake is picking up steam -- and GOP senators are beginning to take notice, including Utah Senator Mike Lee, who endorsed Flake's candidacy today. "Jeff Flake's record on fiscal conservatism speaks for itself," Lee says in a statement. "He was offering legislation...
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U.S. Census Results Gives Arizona 9th Congressional Seat

The results are in from the United States' once-a-decade national headcount and Arizona will be sending one more person to Congress thanks to a spike in the state's population over the last 10 years.According to census data, released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona's population has jumped from...
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Pazz & Jop Announced. Kanye Won. Duh.

Our sister paper, The Village Voice, has announced the results of their annual Pazz & Jop critic's poll.If you're unfamiliar, basically like 1,000 music critics get to vote on their favorite albums and singles, assigning points to the top 10. Then those points are tabulated and Kanye West wins.Or at...