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Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s @ Rhythm Room

The decision regarding how to present songs in recorded form can be a tricky one for some bands. That's especially true for acts like Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, a Indiana chamber-pop band that can't even decide what to put on its records. Margot and Co. had a...
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LynnRae Ries and Gluten Free Creations

Eleven years ago, LynnRae Ries was diagnosed with celiac disease. At the time she was a business owner peddling pretty nail art and traveling extensively with her life and business partner, Verne. Her business demanded a lifestyle that kept her on the road eating most of her meals in restaurants...
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Phoenix Wants Secret Court Hearing; Lawyers Don’t Want Mayor Phil Gordon’s Security Officers to Publicly Testify About Logs Tracking Gordon’s Daily Activities

Phoenix city attorneys want to shut out the public from a court hearing on Monday that will help a judge decide whether to force the city to release logs kept by Mayor Phil Gordon's publicly funded security detail.Monday's hearing is the result of a lawsuit filed against Phoenix by Judicial...
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Andrew Thomas’ “Reckless, Four-Year Campaign of Corruption and Power Abuse”

A "reckless, four-year campaign of corruption and power abuse." That's how retired Judge Charles E. Jones categorized the evidence against ex-County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his one-time hatchet-woman, former Deputy County Attorney Lisa Aubuchon, in probable-cause statements filed today that could lead to disbarment for both lawyers. Jones also slammed the pair's...
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“I Am Musical” Premieres Thursday at Pollack Tempe Cinemas

Chelsea Ryan's no stranger to film -- the ASU Film senior has worked various roles behind the scenes of school and independent films. But when she decided she was going to film a musical for her capstone project this year, she knew she was in deep water. In tackling all...
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Marijuana-Infused Vodka and Other Pot Recipes

This week, several interested parties asked, "How do I bake with pot?" A timely question, with the recent passage of Prop 203 and the potential business opportunities for supplying baked goods to medical marijuana dispensaries. Budding entrepreneur, are you? (Note: We're not saying we've tried any of this firsthand. That would...
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Phoenix Coyotes Take Two Over Weekend. Hat Tricks Never Hurt

The Phoenix Coyotes took a pair of home wins over the weekend, beating the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Friday, and the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday. A pair of hat tricks from Vernon Fiddler and Ray Whitney certainly helped things.Scoring isn't exactly Fiddler's strong suit -- he's more a...
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Extreme Makeover

You don’t have to pardon the dust any longer at 222 East Monroe Street. That’s because the dramatic changes to Herberger Theater Center are finally done. In 2006, voters approved a bond that would upgrade the 21-year-old downtown Phoenix performing arts venue. As a result, construction crews didn’t just apply...
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Barrel-Aged Cocktails Premiere Tonight at Quiessence

​Distillers of whiskey and other spirits have known for centuries that aging a drink in oak barrels does wonders for its flavor, smoothing out rough edges while adding layers of complexity to both aroma and taste. Bartenders and cocktail artisans across the country are now catching on and letting their...
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UK Getting Limited Edition John Lennon Coin

Just like in any other country, people in the UK sure do like their money. That's why they voted for John Lennon to appear on the Royal Mint's commemorative £5 coin, according to Spinner. Over 27,000 people voted for Lennon, which was 92 percent of the vote. Lennon fans showed...
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Can You Solve My Cookie Conundrum?

Why do all of my cookies come out hard as rocks? Made "chewy" snicker doodles this weekend and they turned out like crackers. What am I doing wrong? A little difficult to determine where you went wrong without being in the kitchen with you while you were baking. Here are...