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Sheriff Joe goes birther on the taxpayers’ dime

  • Joe Arpaio birther
  • May 22, 2012
Arizona’s iconic lawman and world-class loon, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, is not afraid to put his money -- or rather, taxpayers’ money --...
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From the catwalk to museum walls: Fashion as a burgeoning art form.

There’s only one word to describe the feeling. The feeling when watching your favorite designers runway show from your laptop instead of...
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Yes: Five-Star Flashback

  • Yes
  • February 27, 2011
The “Listen Again” series was popular enough that your favorite record reviewer has decided to follow the lead of some TV executives...
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Somewhere out there: A pitch perfect film soundtrack

  • 'Somewhere' movie soundtrack
  • February 25, 2011
With the Oscars just 24 hours away, it’s time to spotlight a few soundtracks especially worthy of note.When Sonic Youth tries anything,...
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Kristian Hoffman: The Interview

  • Kristian Hoffman
  • February 7, 2011
Due to the fact that response to the previous Hoffman articles have been positive and because there was simply too much material to fit into just...
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Kristian Hoffman: Fabulous FOP

  • Kristian Hoffman
  • February 6, 2011
(NOTE: Since we discussed a live appearance by Kristian Hoffman in this column recently, it only seemed appropriate to do a piece on the album that...
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The Phoenix Foundation

  • Phoenix foundation
  • December 17, 2010
Anyone who knows your crusty chronicler is no doubt surprised that it has taken me this long to cover this particular act. Nevertheless, this is...
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Phoenix

You would think that by now your favorite crusty chronicler would have already covered the band named Phoenix. In fact, those who know me...
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Schwindy's indie music spotlight: The Earps

The Earps (from Phoenix) is a band I first heard on Radio Free Bakersfield. This is the sort of band that immediately catches my attention. These...
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Coachella: Jay-Z, Muse, and a bunch of kids getting sunburned

It's Coachella planning time! You know, when those of you who dig the festival scene, are pumped it's hitting America finally, and don't want to go...
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