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News & Opinion,
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Jan 10, 2019
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The Legend of Alvernon
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By Brian Smith
The Chatterbox bartender calls him "the legend of Alvernon" and relates of small kindnesses with other bartenders and the neighborhood homeless. Says Louis forever seems resigned to the presence of others like he'd rather be elsewhere. Says he's been working at Luke's for 30 years.
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News & Opinion,
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Dec 13, 2018
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Holiday bell ringers spare ‘humoration’ for change
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By Brian Smith
The Salvation Army red kettles and bell ringers are familiar holiday reality. In Tucson this year, there are about 120 storefronts sporting SA kettles between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
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News & Opinion,
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Nov 29, 2018
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Billy Sedlmayr, bowed but unbroken
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By Brian Smith
I've noticed people generally don't know what to expect from Billy when they meet him now, but at minimum, a busted man, who, judging from his outward appearance, maybe should be treated for something, or in a wheelchair...
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News & Opinion,
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Oct 4, 2018
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Gone Hollywood: Here’s actor Alexander Folk
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By Brian Smith
The actor is telling a story about how appearing on Columbo with Peter Falk was one of his three life goals. The 90-minute episode sees the actor playing a hospital patient when Columbo checks in, undercover. Pulpy TV thrills ensue.
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Sep 20, 2018
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Meet the Ashmores: All you need is love
