Buffett son operates Arizona farm researching Third World agriculture

Howard Buffett

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Lindsey Vonn poses in front of a large Wheaties box with her photo on on it.

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn poses in front of a large Wheaties box with her photo on it.

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn on the cover of ESPN The Magazine (Photo: Business Wire)

Danson's role is conservationist

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Ride downtown with the stars Sunday

Ride co-host and professional cyclist Tom Danielson, who rides for Garmin-Sharp, trains in Tucson.

Ride downtown with the stars Sunday

Ride co-host and professional cyclist Tom Danielson, who rides for Garmin-Sharp, trains in Tucson.

Smashburger: We say it's a winner

This is the classic Smashburger, which starts out as a ball of meat that's smashed and seared. The classic has American cheese, lettuce and tomato, but other toppings are available.

Your wine needs a home

Temperature-controlled, glass-door, cabinet-height units like these are a compact way of keeping your wine safe from the elements.

Plan B

Plan B One-Step Package Image (Graphic: Business Wire) Business Wire Commercial Photo

Centsible Mom: Grab 'em now: Don't postpone buying toys for Christmas

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Flake-Carmona Senate race attracts $20M in spending

Richard Carmona

home-task checklist

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Carmona says life story gives him unique skill set

"A sign of a nation is its humanity."

Huge D-M solar project expected to begin soon

A 14-megawatt solar system is already up and running at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The solar array at Davis-Monthan will exceed the generating capacity of the Nellis site.

Get ready for a slew of new laws this week

Children ages 5 to 8 who are smaller than 4-feet- 9-inches tall will have to ride in specially designed booster seats.

Give your tomato plants a second chance

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American Idol's judges and winners

"American Idol" winner, Jordin Sparks, in the Backstage Creations Celebrity Gift Retreat at Teen Choice 2009. (Photo: Business Wire)

American Idol's judges and winners

American Idol winner David Cook. (Photo: Business Wire)

Smashburger

Smashburger opened its first Tucson location last summer.

House votes apology for 130-yr.-old exclusion law

Rep. Judy Chu

THOMAS KINKADE'S 'DISNEYLAND 50TH ANNIVERSARY'

Thomas Kinkade with his painting, "Disneyland 50th Anniversary" in 2005.

US has surplus of heavy armored trucks

The MRAP was designed to be mine-resistant for duty in Iraq, and thus it is loaded down with heavy armaments.

Netflix bolsters video library as new cable-TV threat looms

The Weinstein Co. agreed to let Netflix show its movies before they are released to pay-TV channels such as HBO and Showtime.

Tech giants given role in online privacy push

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Giants mark 30 years of rock, kids albums

The family friendly They Might Be Giants has a Monday gig at the Rialto, but leave the kids at home.

Debunking myths of 'good,' 'bad' fats

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Debunking myths of 'good,' 'bad' fats

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Senators want new standards for equipment

Brain-Pad claims its mouth guard helps reduce the risk of concussions.

Big Blue

Big Blue, the mascot of Old Dominion University

Buzz

Buzz, Georgia Tech mascot

Doubletree's chocolate chip cookie

Doubletree will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its cookie by handing out the treats in downtown Tucson Wednesday.

Verizon plans usage caps, so learn what a gigabyte is

A Verizon engineer tests call quality. Verizon's new plans likely will apply mainly to new customers or those trading up to smartphones.

Kristin Chenoweth

Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth poses with her in-game avatar from Heatwave Interactive's CMT Presents Platinum Life: Country in CMT's booth at the 2011 CMA Music Fest in Nashville, Tenn. on June 9. Photo credit: Margaret Cooper

Get ready to unwind at spas offering summertime rates

Tucson residents are eligible for 25 percent off summer rates at Canyon Ranch Resort plus a resort credit for spa services.

Summer survival guide 25 cool ways to beat the heat

The Tucson area's destination resorts, such as the Westin La Paloma Resort, offer summer deals and staycation potential.

Put your food to work

Need to mop up a grease spill on your kitchen floor? Skip the paper towels or a mop and grab the white bread.

Put your food to work

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News & Notes

Christie Hefner

Global Solar vaults to production top 10

This is Global Solar Energy's PowerFLEX BIPV module, designed for rooftop use.

Gaming enters a new dimension

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It's a bird - it's a plane - it's a . . . drone?

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'Force' is with Volkswagen, Chrysler in Super Bowl ads

Comedian Joan Rivers, 77, her head at least, appeared in a Super Bowl spot for GoDaddy.com.

Martha Stewart

condiment ideas that cut the mustard

Extra virgin olive oil possesses a distinctive aroma and taste and has been reported by the Food and Drug Administration to play a role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. (Photo: North American Olive Oil Association)

uninspired 'Megamind'

Megamind (voiced by Will Ferrell) is an outcast alien come to Earth where he defeats an archrival alien in Metro City, but then turns to questioning his evil ways.

On the Money: Some stocks can be near-substitutes for US bonds

Barbie is one of Mattel's most enduring toys. Mattel is on analyst Jim Grant's list of near-bond substitutes.

4 companies compete to offer SoCal-Vegas shuttle

The fully electric DesertXpress trains would reach top speeds of 150 miles per hour and travel 184 miles from Victorville, Calif., to Las Vegas in 84 minutes.