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 V.15 No.30 | July 27 - August 2, 2006 
No Pain, No Gain
Hey you, Fatty! Yeah, you in the cubicle with the stash of Hershey's Kisses in your filing cabinet. Getting a little snug in there, isn't it? Maybe it's time to stop worrying about the company's bottom line and start focusing on your own. We've got your office exercise solution right here, but the first step is putting down the donut holes. We said drop it, Lardbutt!
Talking Points
Warren Hatch is an enthusiast and ultimate defender of the dying hobby of model railroading. The Alibi gets up close and personal with this brave man and his little choo-choos.
And They All Fall Down
A ton of bricks--The University area's Harvard Mall is about to get ripped to pieces and replaced by a huge mixed-use retail and apartment complex.
Show Up!: The Prids
The Prids from Portland, Ore., are downright delightful. Get an earful this Saturday at Burt's Tiki Lounge!
First Taste
O'Niell's Pub is back! What are you waiting for? Pull up for a pint and a Burger in Paradise, Patty.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Who Killed the Electric Car? provides fuel for tree-hugging environmental conspiracy theorists like us.
Performance Preview
The Great Southwest Laff Off gives up-and-coming comics a chance to stand-up on their own two feet.

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news

The Daily Word in Arizona's voting law, news on same sex marriage and New Mexico fire updates

The Daily Word

Supreme Court shuts down Arizona voting law that requires people to show citizenship verification.

A Pew Study concludes that news stories revolving around same sex marriage have taken on more of a supportive stance rather than an opposing view.

So ... they're still looking for Jimmy Hoffa?

Zimmerman trial enters second week of jury selection.

New Mexico wildfire update from fire officials: Thompson Ridge is 80 percent contained. Tres Lagunas is 90 percent contained. Jaroso is zero percent contained. White's Peak is 25 percent contained, and Silver Fire is five percent contained.

Some Albuquerque home invaders messed with the wrong woman.

Some don't see eye to eye on the "Rio Grande Vision."

So now you wanna lick some eyeballs?

    Theater

    Dragged down by Dolls

    Way more highs than lows at Valley of the Dolls

     
     

    The Alibi sent two of its editors, Arts & Lit Editor Lisa Barrow and Copy Editor/Staff Writer Mark Lopez, to check out local drag troupe The Dolls’ interpretation of Valley of the Dolls. I wasn’t able to attend this performance but—since I’ve read VotD a gazillion times—Barrow and Lopez offered to let me interview them about the show. Helen Lawson—whose character was based on and originally cast as a Judy Garland role—would probably urge you to ignore this, but she’s trapped in the ladies’ room right now, ‘cause I tossed her wig in the toilet. So read on.

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      The Daily Word in chemical explosion, NSA, child tattooing

      The Daily Word

      One dead and nearly 75 injured after a chemical plant explosion in Louisiana.

      Good news, Verizon and T-Mobile users: Your phone might be safe from the watchful eyes of the NSA.

      Trio of heroes (like the rhyme?) save a group of people and several dogs from a burning apartment building in the heights.

      Albuquerque man charged with illegally tattooing his 3-year-old nephew.

      Mega Man, the Villager from Animal Crossing and the Wii Fit Trainer are all joining the Super Smash Bros. crew.

      Christmas is saved!

      British researchers have solved the mystery of how sea mammals hold their breath for so long.

      Southwest Women's Options doctor compares death injection to 'flu shot.'

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