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Meet a Man Who's Offered a $1,000 Finder’s Fee for True Lovenew
Fueled by dreams of an easy payday, I scheduled lunch with Scott, which, I should disclose, is not our bachelor's real name. I don't want any of you sneaky types figuring out who he is and taking the $1,000 for yourselves.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
02-17-2009 |
Culture
Will Phoenix's Camelback Neighborhood Become a Scientology Recruitment Mecca?new
If one talks at length with the concerned citizens who live in Phoenix's tony Camelback Village neighborhood, it becomes apparent that these nice people are afraid that their neighborhood will become known not for its neatly xeriscaped lawns, but for turning out culty radicals.
Phoenix New Times |
Robrt L. Pela |
02-10-2009 |
Religion
Filmmakers Page and Pomerenke Ask the Ultimate Musical Questionnew
There's probably no better way of describing music's regenerative powers and fleshing out its abstract properties than through the equally powerful and abstract medium of film.
Phoenix New Times |
Serene Dominic |
02-03-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Flight Attendants Are Paying the Price for Speaking Upnew
Never mind that three flight attendants may well have saved America West Flight 851. The whistleblowers are on their own.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
02-03-2009 |
Business & Labor
Hollywood Heartthrob: How a Lucky Break and a Lot of Cash Made the Bandnew
The day he won a huge raffle, Ted Myers called his bandmates and told them not to worry about money anymore. He had an investor who would pay for everything.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
01-13-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tempe Street Preacher Omar Call Preaches the Gospel of Atheismnew
Usually, street preachers share the word of God. But this blue velvet guy is a different kind of preacher. He's a devout non-believer, and he preaches atheism.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-30-2008 |
Religion
Video Game-Influenced Music Isn't Just Playing Aroundnew
Bands like Minibosses and California's The Advantage have found a nice little niche playing covers of classic game music. Other acts are drawing inspiration from the sounds of the eight-bit world to create chiptune soundscapes that are among the most interesting electronic music out there right now.
Phoenix New Times |
Martin Cizmar |
12-23-2008 |
Music
The Nation's Oldest Death Row Inmate Will Never Be Executednew
Officially, the state of Arizona still wants to put Leroy Nash to death, but the odds of Nash actually ever being executed seem to be less than slim.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-09-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Can Maynard James Keenan Put Arizona Wine on the Map?new
Winemakers Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski use fruit from their vineyards to make Arizona Stronghold wines.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
12-01-2008 |
Food+Drink
Janet Napolitano: A Terrible Choice to Head DHSnew
Consorting with anti-immigrant enforcers, indulging rank opportunism, and adhering to failed policies seem an unlikely recipe for change we can believe in.
Phoenix New Times |
Michael Lacey |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Kinch Makes 'Advances' by Giving Their First Album Awaynew
"I think that the option for us was — are we gonna sell a hundred copies to friends and family or get people to listen it, and if they like it, they'll buy stuff from us in the future," says Andrew Junker. "We want to do this the rest of our lives, so giving our first record away is really kind of a no-brainer."
Phoenix New Times |
Serene Dominic |
11-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
MMA's Unsung Pioneer: 'Grapple Girl' Michelle Farrownew
Women's MMA is finally on the up, but at 42, Farrow's past her fighting prime -- and she's facing the fact that other women will reap the benefits she's sown in bruises and blood.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-11-2008 |
Sports
How John McCain Has Abandoned His Fellow Veteransnew
His fame's based on his POW status, but Senator John McCain's made a point of voting against fellow veterans.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Jails Lose National Accreditationnew
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's jail accreditation was terminated last month -- even as he awaited a federal court ruling that could take his jails out of his control.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dickerson |
10-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Henry Rollins is Begging You to Votenew
"This is your country; this is your time. Do this," he says. "[People might say] 'Well, I don't know who to vote for.' Get an opinion. It's easy. They give them away like free kittens at a church bazaar."
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
10-07-2008 |
Music
