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Spirit Airlines proud of optional fees

azcentral.com — Spirit Airlines proud of optional fees, Spirit Airlines is the poster child for airline fees. It was the first to charge for carry-on bags, a boarding pass at the airport and, in a gutsy move, the first to add a fee largely to protest new government regulations.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
RT @airlinewriter: CEO compares @SpiritAirlines to Walmart. I get that. But comparing the other #airlines to Nordstrom? http://t.co/X1YG1GqT
David Koenig Airlines Reporter, Associated Press @airlinewriter
CEO compares @SpiritAirlines to Walmart. I get that. But comparing the other #airlines to Nordstrom? http://t.co/4qMgIbU7
David Koenig Airlines Reporter, Associated Press @airlinewriter
CEO compares @SpiritAir to Walmart. OK, I get that. But comparing the other #airlines to Nordstrom? http://t.co/4qMgIbU7

Suggest our Centennial front page

azcentral.com — Suggest our Centennial front page, There is an abundance of images we could use to highlight the beauty of our state as we approach Arizona's Centennial. We thought we'd turn to our readers to help us decide what image we'd use to celebrate our 100th birthday.
Brian Manzullo Online Sports Producer, Arizona Republic @BrianManzullo
Really cool. The Arizona Republic is asking @azcentral readers to vote on next week's centennial cover: http://t.co/pCcwhGmT

Surprise drops curtain on police, fire union negotiations

azcentral.com — Surprise officials will negotiate pay and benefits with the city's police and fire unions in secret starting this year. A rule denying media access to the "meet and confer" process was spelled out in an amended ordinance that laid new ground rules for the city's 11-year-old labor-negotiations process.
Dustin Gardiner Surprise City Hall Reporter, Arizona Republic @dustingardiner
#SurpriseAZ moves to keep city union negotiations secret. Public won't know details until talks complete. http://t.co/8Eq7QfMo #unions

Big wins reignite candidacy, but is Santorum a contender in Arizona?

azcentral.com — Big wins reignite candidacy, but is Santorum a contender in Arizona?, If Rick Santorum hopes to translate his sweep Tuesday of Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri into momentum in Arizona's coming Republican presidential-preference election, he'll have to make up for lost time. {pnl} Vote: Who will win?
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Can @RickSantorum turn his current campaign surge into Arizona momentum? He's not organized in the state: http://t.co/KHrem08r

Giffords aide to run for seat in special election

azcentral.com — Ron Barber, a trusted aide of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and a survivor of the deadly Jan. 8, 2011, shooting spree near Tucson, is running to complete Giffords' third term. Barber, 66, earlier this week resigned his job as district director of the vacant 8th Congressional District office and on Thursday announced his candidacy in the April Democratic special primary election to fill the seat.
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Ron Barber (@ronbarber45) was shot twice on Jan. 8, 2011, but says he's recovered enough to give House job 100 percent: http://t.co/QPmOVzT3
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Ron Barber tells @azcentral that @GabbyGiffords and @ShuttleCDRKelly asked him to run for Congress: http://t.co/QPmOVzT3

NHL officials rule out fan ownership of Coyotes

azcentral.com — NHL officials rule out fan ownership of Coyotes, Glendale and hockey officials won't offer anything definitive on the ongoing Phoenix Coyotes ownership saga but they will say what won't work: a proposal floated by a potential City Council candidate for fans to buy the team a la Green Bay Packers.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
#Coyotes ownership saga continues with one certainty: public ownership isn't an option. http://t.co/PlebbA8R

Arizona to get $1.6 billion from natl. lender settlement, $10 million from BofA lawsuit

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Catherine Reagor Real Estate Reporter, Arizona Republic @catherinereagor
Arizona to get $1.6 billion from natl. lender settlement, $10 million from BofA lawsuit http://t.co/SddGe0ei

Jobs gap between young and old is widest ever

azcentral.com — WASHINGTON - -- Squeezed by a tight job market, young Americans are especially struggling. They have suffered bigger income losses than other age groups and are less likely to be employed than at any time since World War II.
Jahna Berry Business Reporter, Arizona Republic @jahnaberry
Young adults 24 and under are less likely to have #jobs now than at any time since WWII http://t.co/8vIYQMW4 #economy

Bankruptcy lawyers: Student debt is looming economic bomb

azcentral.com — ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Student debt is looming as a national problem that could have repercussions reminiscent of the mortgage crisis, says a report by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Total debt from student loans is about $1 trillion, about 14 times more than 15 years ago, and well above the estimated total credit card debt of $798 billion.
Jahna Berry Business Reporter, Arizona Republic @jahnaberry
#Bankruptcy lawyers: Student loan debt is a ticking time bomb for the #economy http://t.co/QhfWsTyT #highered

Scottsdale ruling on public drunkenness draws fire

azcentral.com — A recent court ruling barring Scottsdale police from arresting rowdy drunk people in public has drawn a spotlight on a decades-old Arizona law that says cities and towns cannot enforce their own drunken-behavior laws. The Dec.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
#Scottsdale ruling on public drunkenness draws fire http://t.co/OkbT3hwc via @azcentral

Scottsdale fire stations now at full power

azcentral.com — The Scottsdale Fire Department recently shuffled fire crews at some of its 15 stations to ensure equal coverage across the city. To accomplish that, one fire crew has become a "roving" four-person crew and the technical-rescue crews were moved closer to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
#Scottsdale fire stations now at full power http://t.co/VVlh9f5p via @azcentral

ASU women's basketball looking for more from Micaela Pickens

azcentral.com — Micaela Pickens averaged 10.6 points in her first three games at Arizona State and appeared more than capable of continuing at a double-figure pace. But the junior guard, in her first season at ASU, has reached double-figure scoring just four times since and carries a 6.2 average on a team last in Pac-12 scoring (59.9 ppg).
Jeff Metcalfe Sports Writer, Arizona Republic @jeffmetcalfe
#ArizonaState women's basketball looking for more from Micaela Pickens http://t.co/jJYig2l0 via @azcentral

ASU softball opens season with high expectations

azcentral.com — The Arizona State softball team is not out to defend its NCAA title. "That puts you on defense," seventh-year coach Clint Myers said. "You're waiting for things to happen and having a reactive attitude. We want to be proactive. We have a much younger team and a whole lot of learning has to go on.
Jeff Metcalfe Sports Writer, Arizona Republic @jeffmetcalfe
#ArizonaState softball opens season with high expectations http://t.co/g5MSYxaW via @azcentral

'Safe House'

azcentral.com — 'Safe House', Denzel Washington can convey menace with the hint of a smile, which director Daniel Espionosa would have done well to remember. Too often Washington, as a rogue CIA agent, simply observes or disappears altogether. His scenes with Ryan Reynolds as a young agent are good, but too far in-between.
Bill Goodykoontz Movie Critic, Arizona Republic @goodyk
My 'Safe House' review: Denzel is always good, but when he's bad, he's great. He's not bad enough here... http://t.co/dlBBb04l

No ban on our abortion arguments

azcentral.com — E.J. Montini's Columns & Blog: I got a call from a reader Wednesday who remembered seeing me at the State Capitol in 1988 on the day the Arizona House voted on a bill to ban abortion. “Everybody was yelling at everybody else,” she said. “I was a college kid. Now...
E.J. Montini News Columnist, Arizona Republic @ejmontini
No ban on our abortion arguments http://t.co/NwW1EnyW

azcentral.com — AZ Fact Check is a service of The Arizona Republic, 12 News, and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The goal is to research and report on the accuracy of statements presented around key topics and political races in our state.
Alia Rau Senior Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic @aliarau
#AZFactCheck: Was Gov. Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) accurate about job-growth rankings? http://t.co/WnWtxl6c
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
#AZFactCheck: Was Gov. Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) accurate about job-growth rankings? http://t.co/44fiEVbm

Films in Arizona capture character of the state

azcentral.com — Can you tell what a place is like by how it appears in movies? After all, for those without a big travel budget, movies are the way we typically experience far-off places and exotic lands.
Bill Goodykoontz Movie Critic, Arizona Republic @goodyk
New column: How movies see Arizona: http://t.co/qk3MJvIG

Glendale girl not found on third day of landfill search

azcentral.com — Police left a landfill south of the Valley on Wednesday without finding a Glendale girl's remains, but they had reason to be optimistic. Officers sifting through trash on the third day of the search found mail and newspapers marked with the same date that investigators believe 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley's body was disposed in a Tempe trash bin, said Sgt.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
Police are optimistic after Day 3 of #JhessyeShockley landfill search. http://t.co/S0ZMf0iG

Suspect jailed, released weeks before Paradise Valley killings

azcentral.com — The man suspected of murdering a Paradise Valley couple was jailed in December on eight felonies but released six days later because prosecutors needed more time to develop their case, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
UPDATED: Suspect jailed, released weeks before #ParadiseValley killings http://t.co/KSBMYsmu via @azcentral
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
Suspect jailed, released weeks before #ParadiseValley killings http://t.co/KSBMYsmu via @azcentral

no thanks to Dems

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Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Brewer's appointment of Jay Heiler to Regents receives approval - no thanks to the Dems: http://t.co/eIpWh7CM

Arizona State coach Todd Graham fills out football staff

azcentral.com — Arizona State coach Todd Graham announced six hires Wednesday: *Former Saguaro coach John Sanders is the coordinator of football operations. At Saguaro, Sanders went 62-7 and recently led the Sabercats to the Division III state title. He will help oversee day-to-day operations. *Former ASU standout Rudy Burgess joins the staff as a management intern.
Jeff Metcalfe Sports Writer, Arizona Republic @jeffmetcalfe
#ArizonaState coach Todd Graham fills out football staff http://t.co/2WHJyvTC via @azcentral

We hate Congress (except that we don't)

azcentral.com — E.J. Montini's Columns & Blog: The public opinion polls on Congress have become a joke. The latest by Gallup indicates that Congress has received its lowest approval rating ever – 10 percent. We hate them. Except that we don’t. (See an article here in Politico.) ...
E.J. Montini News Columnist, Arizona Republic @ejmontini
We hate Congress (except that we don't) http://t.co/w4CiWHSj

Deal with AZ Attorney General and B of A could be worked out by Thursday

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Catherine Reagor Real Estate Reporter, Arizona Republic @catherinereagor
Deal with AZ Attorney General and B of A could be worked out by Thursday http://t.co/iUIKEH5A

Are you ready to pay 9% on that Amazon purchase?

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Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Ready to pay 9% on that Amazon purchase? http://t.co/w614XGRr

Police: Man in park had dud grenade

azcentral.com — Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies closed Estrella Mountain Park between Avondale and Goodyear Wednesday morning because a man had what looked like a grenade, according to officials. Deputies responded to a report that a man had passed out in the bathroom at the park, according to Brandon Jones, a spokesman for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
Report of man with a grenade temporarily closes Estrella Mountain Park. #Goodyear #Avondale http://t.co/mkYqoHVy

100,000 reasons to ignore Sheriff Joe�s latest stunt

azcentral.com — E.J. Montini's Columns & Blog: Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s handlers on Wednesday set up a made-for-TV-cameras event that is completely meaningless but will generate all types of news coverage. The sheriff sent out a tweet (which is to say, one of his PR people typed this on Joe’s...
E.J. Montini News Columnist, Arizona Republic @ejmontini
100,000 reasons to ignore Sheriff Joe’s latest stunt http://t.co/Mvt2kRPN

Doors closed for Senate GOP caucus on Brewer plan

azcentral.com — Doors closed for Senate GOP caucus on Brewer plan, PHOENIX — In an apparent rules violation, majority Republicans in the Arizona Senate got a closed-door briefing Tuesday on Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposal to change the state government’s personnel system.
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Doors closed for Senate GOP caucus on @GovBrewer plan http://t.co/5FOaibTe via @azcentral

The Mysterious Island'

azcentral.com — 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island', Dwayne Johnson does his best to make the audience like him in Brad Peyton's film, based loosely on Jules Verne's work. But the story is a mess, wasting Michael Caine and Josh Hutcherson. Big, loud and sloppy, not much more. (PG -- 94 minutes) P.
Bill Goodykoontz Movie Critic, Arizona Republic @goodyk
My 'Journey 2' review. Dwayne Johnson tries real hard and everything, but ... http://t.co/3ILUvUEc

Census data may cost Dysart Unified School District funds

azcentral.com — The Dysart Unified School District says that it could lose tens of thousands of dollars in federal funds because the Arizona Department of Education distributes that money based on "outdated" U.S. census data.
Amy B Wang Education Reporter, Arizona Republic @amybwang
Census data could cost Dysart #RTT3 funds: http://t.co/JIq3Jnhf / Is this happening in your school district?

Paradise Valley murders, Phoenix killing linked

azcentral.com — Court documents for the first time connect the killings of a Paradise Valley couple with crimes committed against a Phoenix cigar salesman found dead in his condominium last month. Prosecutors in court documents accuse Brittnay Beinhauer of stealing property valued between $2,000 and $3,000 from Bruce Gaudet and another man on Jan.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
#ParadiseValley murders, Phoenix killing linked http://t.co/3hAuevxZ via @azcentral

Trampoline parks face scrutiny over safety

azcentral.com — Trampoline parks face scrutiny over safety, The death of a 30-year-old man who broke his neck in a fall at a Phoenix trampoline park highlights the safety issues and lack of regulations covering these popular indoor venues. {vnl} Video | Man dies from injuries after trampoline accident
Jahna Berry Business Reporter, Arizona Republic @jahnaberry
Metro #Phoenix trampoline parks under scrutiny for safety after fatal accident http://t.co/ELU2mih4

Bankruptcy filings decline in Phoenix area this year

azcentral.com — Fewer Arizonans are turning to bankruptcy to deal with their finances, and the momentum is building. The Phoenix area logged just 1,321 bankruptcy filings in January, the lowest total since January 2009, according to figures released by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix.
Jahna Berry Business Reporter, Arizona Republic @jahnaberry
In January, 34% fewer people filed for #bankruptcy in #Phoenix compared to Jan. 2010 http://t.co/LBgirCbF #economy

Obama to sign Giffords' final bill on Friday

azcentral.com — Follow Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl and the rest of Arizona's congressional delegation on AZ/DC, the blog written by Dan Nowicki, The Arizona Republic's award-winning national political reporter. The state is represented in the House by Republicans Jeff Flake, Trent Franks, Paul Gosar, Ben Quayle and David Schweikert and by Democrats Gabrielle Giffords, Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor.
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
BREAKING: Pres. @BarackObama to sign @GabbyGiffords' final bill on Friday. Giffords and Mark Kelly will attend: http://t.co/f0ENX7lB
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
BREAKING: President @BarackObama to sign former Rep. @GabbyGiffords' final bill on Friday. She and Mark Kelly to watch: http://t.co/f0ENX7lB

Police searching for Jhessye Shockley's remains bound by common goal

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Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
Police searching landfill for #JhessyeShockley are bound by common goal. http://t.co/x27Ma95l

Trampoline parks face scrutiny over safety

azcentral.com — Trampoline parks face scrutiny over safety, The death of a 30-year-old man who broke his neck in a fall at a Phoenix trampoline park highlights the safety issues and lack of regulations covering these popular indoor venues. {vnl} Video | Man dies from injuries after trampoline accident
Tim Mak Breaking News Reporter, Politico @timkmak
Foam pit a terrible way to die MT @ajjaffe: Missed opp for #longform: "Trampoline parks face scrutiny over safety" http://t.co/eqbXSbXv

CIA's role in Iraq, Afghanistan likely to stay extensive

azcentral.com — CIA's role in Iraq, Afghanistan likely to stay extensive, The CIA is expected to maintain a large clandestine presence in Iraq and Afghanistan long after the departure of conventional U.S. troops as part of a plan by the Obama administration to rely on a spies and Special Operations forces to protect U.S.
Subel Bhandari Photojournalist and Afghanistan Correspondent, Deutsche Presse Agentur @svbel
CIA station in Kabul -- which at one point had responsibility for as many as 1,000 agency employees in Afghanistan .. http://t.co/ktrlkjQg

azcentral.com — AZ Fact Check is a service of The Arizona Republic, 12 News, and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The goal is to research and report on the accuracy of statements presented around key topics and political races in our state.
Alia Rau Senior Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic @aliarau
#AZFactCheck: Were Sen. Al Melvin, Sen. Steve Smith and candidate Adam Kwasman accurate about no gimmicks claim? http://t.co/4rLOk6GU
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
#AZFactCheck: Were Sen. Al Melvin, Sen. Steve Smith and candidate Adam Kwasman accurate about no gimmicks claim? http://t.co/CAJOnp3Y

Glendale teen shoots at intruder coming in doggie door

azcentral.com — A 17-year-old girl shot at a man who tried to break into her Glendale home through the doggie door, police said Tuesday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday, Glendale officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress at a home near 71st Avenue and McLellan Road, Glendale police Sgt.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
Police: #Glendale teen shot at intruder who tried to enter home via doggie dog. http://t.co/s2EbCNrQ

Memorial today for Paradise Valley couple found bound, burned

azcentral.com — Family and friends of a Paradise Valley couple found tied up and burned beyond recognition will remember the couple at a memorial service in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday. The memorial service for Lawrence and Glenna Shapiro is set for 1 p.m. at the historic Orpheum Theater, the site of many Phoenix operas, symphonies and concerts.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
Memorial today for #ParadiseValley couple found bound, burned http://t.co/n9A6qI4n via @azcentral

Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat

azcentral.com — Setting the stage for a Republican battle royale, Rep. Ben Quayle announced Monday that he will switch congressional districts and run in a primary against fellow GOP Rep. David Schweikert. The possibility of a Quayle vs.
Sonja Haller Reporter, Arizona Republic @sonjahaller
RT @Beth_Duckett: Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat http://t.co/heioXKSw via @azcentral

Is AZ gay marriage ban doomed?

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E.J. Montini News Columnist, Arizona Republic @ejmontini
Is AZ gay marriage ban doomed? http://t.co/xx3vSwxj

California ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional

azcentral.com — SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, putting the bitterly contested, voter-approved law on track for likely consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that a lower court judge correctly interpreted the U.S.
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Court: California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional http://t.co/q4Melkzv via @azcentral

Court: California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

azcentral.com — SAN FRANCISCO --A federal appeals court has declared California's same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional, paving the way for a likely U.S. Supreme Court showdown on the voter-approved law. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled 2-1 Tuesday that a lower court judge interpreted the U.S.
Alia Rau Senior Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic @aliarau
RT @azcentral: BREAKING: Court strikes down California's ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional: http://t.co/GhsBqNen

MCC nursing program ends ties to Sun City centers

azcentral.com — Three decades ago, Mesa Community College nursing students needed more hospitals to train in -- and Sun City needed more health-care workers at patient bedsides. So the college and Sun City's two hospitals, the Boswell and Del. E.
Cathryn Creno Senior News Writer, Arizona Republic @ClassroomScoop
MCC nursing program, Banner Sun Cities hospitals sever ties http://t.co/jJLQccpS

Landfill search for Jhessye Shockley - azcentral.com photos

azcentral.com — More than 40 police officers, FBI agents and others wore masks and white protective suits on Monday as they began to search a landfill south of the Valley for missing 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley's remains.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
Here are some photos from the first day of the landfill search for #JhessyeShockley. http://t.co/ncbpVb16

Landfill searched for missing Glendale girl's remains

azcentral.com — More than 40 police officers, FBI agents and others wore masks and white protective suits on Monday as they began to search a landfill south of the Valley for a missing Glendale girl's remains. Police are hopeful that technological advances will offer advantages that crews didn't have in two separate and unsuccessful searches at the same Mobile landfill more than a decade ago.
Lisa Halverstadt Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @LisaHalverstadt
#Glendale cops are hopeful new technologies will help them find #JhessyeShockley. http://t.co/yhGDkicd

Grand Canyon to ban sales of bottled water

azcentral.com — Grand Canyon National Park will soon tell visitors to BYOB: Bring your own bottle, or, at the very least, your own bottled water. The National Park Service said Monday that it will no longer allow sales of bottled water at the Canyon, where the discarded plastic containers are littering trails and filling trash and recycling bins.
Shaun McKinnon Water and Climate Reporter, Arizona Republic @ShaunMcKinnon
ICYMI yesterday: Grand Canyon to ban sales of bottled water, encourage use of refillable containers at park. http://t.co/C1js2yAr

'The Amazing Spider-Man' gets a big tease

azcentral.com — Goodyblog:It's not due in theaters till July 3, but a teaser trailer for "The Amazing Spider-Man" has just been released. And it's pretty cool. (Watch it below.) In it we get a look at Andrew Garfield as Spidey - and also as Peter Parker, dropping in,...
Bill Goodykoontz Movie Critic, Arizona Republic @goodyk
New 'Spider-Man' trailer. Answers the question of whether another reboot is needed w/ a resounding, uh, sure, why not? http://t.co/aLMid3Ix

Looking for work? There may be an app for that

azcentral.com — Looking for work? There may be an app for that, Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps -- the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network.
Jahna Berry Business Reporter, Arizona Republic @jahnaberry
Should you consider working for a company that makes #smartphone apps? http://t.co/xJuY7SUt #jobs #economy

Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat

azcentral.com — Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat, Rep. Ben Quayle announced Monday that he will challenge fellow Republican freshman Rep. David Schweikert in Arizona's new 6th Congressional District, setting up a high-profile slugfest between two of the state's rising GOP stars.
Rebekah L. Sanders West Valley Economic Development Reporter, Arizona Republic @RebekahLSanders
One day of furcation and the big #Quayle news breaks. Prepare for a Republican candidate free-for-all in CD9! http://t.co/HMVbZV4u
Alia Rau Senior Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic @aliarau
RT @dannowicki: Rep. @benquayle's decision to clash with House GOP colleague @RepDavid Schweikert in CD6 primary: http://t.co/ToJg4bTN
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
More on Rep. @benquayle's decision to clash with House GOP colleague @RepDavid Schweikert in CD6 primary grudgefest: http://t.co/XcT6bcbZ
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat http://t.co/y2DpSMo3 @dannowicki

Tucson shooting survivor poised for congressional run for Giffords' old seat

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Philip Tortora Web Editor, Burlington Free Press @PhilipTortora
RT @azcentral: Tucson shooting survivor poised to run for Giffords' seat: http://t.co/XGNXZtsV
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Tucson shooting survivor @ronbarber45 said to be poised for a run for @GabbyGiffords' old House seat in CD8: http://t.co/HahEIBWV #Giffords
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
@Dannowicki: Tucson shooting survivor poised for congressional run for Giffords' old seat: http://t.co/bsSRcriq

Grand Canyon bans water bottle sales

azcentral.com — Waterblogged:Hikers headed down one of the trails at Grand Canyon National Park or visitors who know the value of hydration will need to bring their own bottled water or, if they want to be as sustainably minded as the park itself, their own refillable water bottle. The...
Megan Finnerty Nightlife and Events Editor, Arizona Republic @122degrees
RT @dannowicki: The National Park Service is banning the sale of plastic water bottles at the Grand Canyon: http://t.co/rf3viGUP (via @S ...
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
The National Park Service is banning the sale of plastic water bottles at the Grand Canyon: http://t.co/rf3viGUP (via @ShaunMcKinnon)
Shaun McKinnon Water and Climate Reporter, Arizona Republic @ShaunMcKinnon
On the blog: Grand Canyon will ban plastic water bottle sales at the park. http://t.co/hXZ5r0Y0

Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat

azcentral.com — Setting the stage for a Republican battle royale, Rep. Ben Quayle announced Monday that he will switch congressional districts and run in a primary against fellow GOP Rep. David Schweikert. The possibility of a Quayle vs.
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
It's on. Here's the latest on the Rep. @benquayle vs. @RepDavid Schweikert Republican primary battle: http://t.co/18MkmAra

Arizona, state resident share same birthday

azcentral.com — Arizona, state resident share same birthday, On Feb. 14, 1912, a child was born in Thatcher. One other thing was born that day -- the state itself. Arizona joined the union on Feb. 14, and next week it turns 100. {pnl} Vote: Top pre-statehood moments | More centennial
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Meet LaVona Evans, who was born in Thatcher on Arizona Statehood Day and who will turn 100 with the state on Feb. 14: http://t.co/uNMddrre
Dan Nowicki National Political Reporter, Arizona Republic @dannowicki
Lots of folks buzzing about this story about a Thatcher woman born on Ariz. Statehood Day who will turn 100 on Feb. 14: http://t.co/uNMddrre

Fire chief recommends letting ambulance contract expire

azcentral.com — Scottsdale Fire Chief Garret Olson is recommending a contract with the city's ambulance service be allowed to expire in 2013. The Scottsdale City Council is scheduled to hear the proposal at Tuesday's meeting. By not renewing the current contract with Professional Medical Transport, Scottsdale fire officials will try to negotiate a better deal with the company, Olson said.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
#Scottsdale fire chief recommends letting ambulance contract expire http://t.co/cYCIuo1P via @azcentral

3 Arizona inmates sue over execution protocol

azcentral.com — Three inmates on Arizona's death row have sued the governor, the state corrections director and those who conduct executions, arguing that a new execution protocol violates their constitutional rights. In a filing obtained by The Associated Press on Monday, the inmates' attorneys argue that the new protocol -- made public last month -- gives too much discretion to Arizona Department of Corrections director Charles Ryan.
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
3 Arizona inmates sue over execution protocol http://t.co/3sD5G1jK via @azcentral

Valentine's Day cocktails in Greater Phoenix

azcentral.com — Forget that heart-shaped box of chocolates, the packs of conversation heart candies. For Valentine's Day, consider getting your sweets as Red Hots sprinkled at the bottom of your glass of champagne, or as Hershey Kisses served as cocktail garnishes.
Megan Finnerty Nightlife and Events Editor, Arizona Republic @122degrees
Loved editing this! RT @DoThingsAZ: Satisfy your sweet tooth and your sense of romance with Valentine's Day cocktails http://t.co/0dtVFyfj

Loughner's stay at Missouri facility extended

azcentral.com — SAN DIEGO -- A federal judge ruled Monday that the suspect in the Tucson shooting that wounded Gabrielle Giffords will spend four more months at a federal prison facility where officials are forcibly medicating him. U.S.
Yvonne Wingett Maricopa County Government and Politics Reporter, Arizona Republic @yvonnewingett
Loughner's stay at Missouri facility extended http://t.co/hIushZNx via @azcentral

Scottsdale police cite swimmer at Phoenix Open

azcentral.com — A spectator at the Waste Management Phoenix Open was cited after he jumped into a lake at the TPC Scottsdale course Sunday during the final round of the tournament, police said. Police identified the man as Rigoberto Polanco, 23, of Mesa, who jumped into the water from the public venue side of the course about 3:30 p.m., said Scottsdale officer David Pubins.
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
#Scottsdale police cite swimmer at Phoenix Open http://t.co/RMYZ77dt via @azcentral

WM Phoenix Open: Kyle Stanley rebounds in astonishing fashion

azcentral.com — Fans of this tournament have been tagged a rowdy, disinterested bunch. Not this time. This time they rallied around a heartbroken golfer and helped carry him to the first victory of his career. The words of encouragement were everywhere. "I kind of fed off that most of the week," Kyle Stanley said.
Paola Boivin Sports Columnist, Arizona Republic @PaolaBoivin
Had great time covering final round of Waste Management Phoenix Open http://t.co/ZvsJx3lP

Quayle announces run for new CD6 seat

azcentral.com — Rep. Ben Quayle announced Monday that he will challenge fellow Republican freshman Rep. David Schweikert in Arizona's new 6th Congressional District, setting up a high-profile slugfest between two of the state's rising GOP stars. Quayle, a Phoenix resident, actually lives in the new 9th Congressional District, which is considered a toss-up that either a Republican or Democrat could win.
Chuck Todd Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent, NBC News @chucktodd
Redistricting makes for strange bedfellows. Ben Quayle ducks swing district in favor of GOP primary against colleague. http://t.co/vbZxOx0N

Link between Paradise Valley arson, Phoenix fire investigated

azcentral.com — Link between Paradise Valley arson, Phoenix fire investigated, Police are looking at the Shapiro killings and death of Bruce Gaudet, 56. | {enl} Send condolences {bnl} PV mayor: Inroads made in murder case | {vnl} Video {bnl} Family of couple 'shocked, saddened' | {snl} Family pics
Ofelia Madrid Public Safety Reporter, Arizona Republic @ofeliamadrid
Link between #ParadiseValley arson, Phoenix fire investigated http://t.co/3VKnYWPH via @azcentral

Lawmakers must agree to help

azcentral.com — We mean that in the nicest possible way. You see, our elected officials have been out of step with their constituents. A few hours under a big-sky horizon or a serenade by the wind through some saguaro needles might help them get in touch with those they represent.
Shaun McKinnon Water and Climate Reporter, Arizona Republic @ShaunMcKinnon
From AZRep editorial, a call for lawmakers to 'get in step' with public support for parks conservation. http://t.co/JVEdjPFz

MPS to ponder $250 million bond vote for improvements

azcentral.com — The Mesa Public Schools governing board will have a special study session on Friday in part to discuss whether to ask voters this fall to approve a $250 million bond to fund school repairs and improvements to its technology infrastructure.
Cathryn Creno Senior News Writer, Arizona Republic @ClassroomScoop
Will Mesa schools ask voters to approve a bond this fall? http://t.co/2etyOlHj
Cathryn Creno Senior News Writer, Arizona Republic @ClassroomScoop
The Mesa Public School board pondering whether to ask voters for a $250 million bond to fund repairs and technology. http://t.co/2etyOlHj

ASU women's basketball needs big finish to make NCAA Tournament

azcentral.com — Jeff Metcalfe:It's still possible for the Arizona State women's basketball team to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, but the Sun Devils need a big finish to avert playing in the WNIT for the second time in three seasons. ASU is 15-7 after home losses last week to...
Jeff Metcalfe Sports Writer, Arizona Republic @jeffmetcalfe
#ArizonaState women's basketball needs big finish to make NCAA Tournament: http://t.co/BjRxDknr