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1. Feature

   Bombshell: The explosive backstory in the Robert Ortloff murder trial may be more fascinating than the case itself

   By Paul Rubin

   Published: February 14, 2008

   In Part One of this series last week, Paul Rubin described how Tempe police focused on two suspects in the aftermath of the murder of 20-year-old Kathleen Smith inside her...

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   Civil Warrior

   ’60s activist raises his fist once more

   By Steve Jansen

   Published: February 14, 2008

   Sadly, the roster of revolutionaries from the civil rights era has dwindled significantly over the years. Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and Dave Dellinger, who once raised...

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   No Sissies Allowed

   By Steve Jansen

   Published: February 14, 2008

   The P.F. Chang’s Marathon is a 26.2-mile run for sissies. What say you? Yep, even our creaky bodies could make it through at least part of it, thanks to all of the urban...

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   Racket Club

   Jolly noisemakers hike to the beat of a different drum

   By Jay Bennett

   Published: February 14, 2008

   You think nature’s beautiful and all, but you view its attendant peace and quiet as a bit overrated. You see hiking as fun, but you always thought it was missing something...

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   Amber Alert

   It’s beer guts versus beer nuts in Mesa

   By Leslie Barton

   Published: February 14, 2008

   Tight-Shirt Guy says, “Dude, the AZ Strong Beer Festival is February 16. Whoa, paaar-tay.” As Beer Purist Guy pontificates about 6.5 percent alcohol content and...

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   Fallen Idols

   By Clay McNear

   Published: February 14, 2008

   Matthew and Gunnar Nelson were never cool, even when their “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” hit No. 1 in 1990, but who would have guessed that the...

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   Stupid Cupid

   Yep, that’s us. But let us make it up to you.

   By Benjamin Leatherman

   Published: February 14, 2008

   No two ways about it, pal, you screwed the pooch. Bigtime. Your forgetful ass was too busy watching Survivor and Lipstick Jungle to recall that Valentine’s Day was...

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   Hail to the Beef

   By Clay McNear

   Published: February 14, 2008

   The biggest problems facing Americans today? We’re fat and we’re pale. If you want to rub shoulders with folks who are neither, head out to Goodyear Rodeo Days at the...

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   Lust Stinks

   Cheating on man-pillows in Scottsdale

   By Nina Carapetyan

   Published: February 14, 2008

   It’s Valentine’s Day, and no amount of porn will save you from this feeling of emptiness. Worldwide, people are going at it like beavers at a dam, and all you can do...

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    Lock and Load, Lovebirds

    You’ll never buy flowers again

    By Clay McNear

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Valentine’s Day gift ideas: Roses. Candy. Hallmark. Shooter’s World Guns and Roses Range Package. Shooter’s World owner Phil Roux understates the case when he...

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    Sicko at Changing Hands Bookstore

    By Steve Jansen

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Michael Moore's 2007 film about America's crumbling health care industry screens during Concerned Citizens Movie Night. Mon., Feb. 18, 6 p.m., 2008

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    War Games

    Playtime’s the thing for the Society for Creative Anachronism

    By Adriane Goetz

    Published: February 14, 2008

    We’re kind of sad, in a sick kind of way, that there hasn’t been a real mano a mano war in centuries. The downward spiral started with the invention of the gun, then...

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    Home Brew Away From Home

    By Steve Jansen

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Here’s all you need to know about the six-race Winter Challenge: You can bring beer from home and drink in the stands! So pack that cooler with some canned Piss Light and...

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    Ten Tenors, No Wating

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Need somewhere to take your sweetie for Valentine's Day? This world-renowned Australian vocal group will present its stunningly unique musical repertoire -- ranging from...

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    Axel Rose

    Skating’s It Girl is as sweet as jam

    By Clay McNear

    Published: February 14, 2008

    We never thought we’d recommend something with the word “Smucker’s” in the title. (For one thing, we prefer Welch’s, the jelly underdog.) And we never...

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    Dallas in Wonderland

    By Clay McNear

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Great news for the Dallas Mavericks. Their core rivals in the NBA’s Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, have been navigating slippery slopes this...

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    Erotic Poetry and Music Festivus

    Published: February 14, 2008

    The carnal annual event features "titillating poets, outrageous musicians, and twisted performers." Performers include Jack Evans, Shawna Franks and Bob Fisher, Mail Order...

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    Brew Balls

    That’s one small bounce for man, one giant buzz for mankind

    By Benjamin Leatherman

    Published: February 14, 2008

    If you asked us to name mankind’s greatest achievement over the past 100 years or so, it isn’t anything as boring as say, penicillin, television, the Internet, or...

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    Get Jiggle Wit’ It

    NYC-style quartet rocks the Leaf

    By Steve Jansen

    Published: February 14, 2008

    For a real taste of jazz in this town, à la NYC-style (the best style, btw), hit up the Lost Leaf any Sunday evening and marinate your ears in the sounds of local...

20. Fenske

    After just one year, ASU junked its scholarship program for illegal immigrants. Sarah Fenske wonders who will step up for them now

    By Sarah Fenske

    Published: February 14, 2008

    Last year, when Proposition 300 went into effect and undocumented students were barred from getting in-state tuition rates at Arizona universities, Arizona State University did...