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The Insecure Critic | A Place Where the Cashews are ‘Paranormal’

October 23, 2009 | By

Twitter has been all, well, a-twitter about the new DIY-style horror flick ‘Paranormal Activity,’ so I thought I would check it out. The remodeled, revamped Nine|05 was the perfect food pairing.

Conventional Wisdom | Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and Best Western North American Convention

October 22, 2009 | By

The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and Best Western North American conventions are in town, and let DPJ be the first to welcome you all to the neighborhood!

Suns Spot | 2009-2010 Suns Season Preview

October 22, 2009 | By

As the new season of Phoenix Suns season rapidly approaches, I feel it’s only fitting to give my prediction on where I expect the Suns to finish out West this year.

Sips and Grub | Carne Asada Tacos at America’s Taco Shop

October 20, 2009 | By

America’s Taco Shop claims to have the best carne asada in the Valley. Those are some big words for a little cantina-looking place, but I felt it needed to be addressed via my palate.

‘Capitalism’ is a Sad Love Story with a Disquieting Ending

October 16, 2009 | By

Michael Moore’s ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ is a biting polemic that bounces back and forth between storytelling and bloviating, but it forces the viewer to take an honest look at the system that we have come to call capitalism.

Blog Action Day: ASU is Conserving Water Downtown

October 15, 2009 | By

October 15 is Blog Action Day, and this year’s topic, climate change, got me thinking of how Downtown Phoenix is trying to make a difference.

This is Your Call to Action, Suns Fans

October 15, 2009 | By

As fans, we complain when players only show up half the time. We demand better of them, but shouldn’t we also demand better of ourselves?

Exploring Outside of Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo

October 14, 2009 | By

Please allow DPJ to be your guide to the Downtown Phoenix area during Arizona’s Ultimate Women’s Expo.

Sips and Grub | The Fire Island at Local Breeze

October 13, 2009 | By

Perhaps what Phoenix needs is an epic menu item that could be talked about around campfires and whispered in school halls.

“Downtown is Ovah!”

October 11, 2009 | By

A recent blog declaring Downtown Phoenix’s music scene dead (or “ovah”), has given former Format member and local merchandise guru Sam Means an opportunity to gather community support.