You think your grandparents are embarrassing? At least that’s not your grandpappy shaking his jorts-wearing money-maker at last week’s ASU football game. Then again, when you’ve got the moves, sometimes you just gotta flaunt it. ASU class of 1935 forever!

Review: Dave’s Dog House in Tempe 3 Stars [AZ Central]

Pass the Pie: Canned Pumpkin Shortage is Over [MSNBC]

Love Triangle Skydive Murder Trial Begins [Reuters]

Hot on the heels of his successful personalized fragrance line, Editions de Parfums, Frédéric Malle has his nose in something new. Join Mr. Malle Friday, October 1, at Barneys New York inside Scottsdale Fashion Square as he launches his new Home Fragrances Collection. Sip Champagne while the famous French perfumer introduces you to 9 new fragrances now available to defuse your car, closet, dressing room or entire home.  »READ MORE

Do you know where your fav basketball team is? Believe it or not, the NBA’s 2010 – 2011 season officially kicked off this morning at 9:30 as the Phoenix Suns hit the practice court for the first time since losing to the hated LA Lakers last June. Find out where are the boys in purple and orange are lacing it up right now, as well as a breakdown of the best Phx Suns blogs after the jump.

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Phoenix Suns Media Day Filled With Fun, Food And Photos [SB Arizona]

‘Titanic’ Co-Star Gloria Stuart Dies at 100 [AP]

Max Weinberg Officially Splits With Conan O’Brien [Rolling Stone]

Weird story out on the local political scene as a protester was tackled for blocking the exit of AZ’s senior Senator. Well, weird is a relative term in AZ politics this year, between all the ‘Dirty’ scandals, machine gun mamas, funny flubs and even funnier break-ins. See the video after the jump.

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Move Over OJ: Top Beer & Breakfast Pairings [Draft Mag]

Triple-Digit Temps Into Next Week; Cooler Than LA [AZ Central]

The Sexting DA’s Noteworthy Divorces And Creepy Cases [Jezebel]

Shake off those Monday blues with thoughts of farm-fresh goodies and fine French pastries. Yes, this Saturday Vincent’s The Camelback Market returns for its second decade of foodie fun in the parking lot of this famed French dine-diner.

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The sweet smell of desire, according to Ron Burgundy, is now available for purchase. Working 60 percent of the time every time, you too can smell like Indian food and burnt hair by wearing Sex Panther Cologne. While the real aroma remains a mystery (we’re waiting for a comment from the manufacturer), the cologne “may or may not” include elk, rabbit, bear, dolphin and beaver. Because beavers are oh so sexy.

Why Your Busboy Hates You [Phx New Times]

Katy Perry’s Boobs Will Call This New York Condo Home [Gawker]

3 Fast Food Trends: Cheap Prices and Promos Aimed at Getting You to Spend More [Time]

While attending this weekend’s Phoenix Fashion Week private poolside soirée at One Lexington, we ran into a way-cool Valley designer who is opening up a show room in Tempe. Named John Zukie, he’s the co-owner and creative designer of Noctis Threads.

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As we count down to the 200th anniversary of the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, DLT will be offering daily deets on the various Valley beer fests. Friday we celebrated October in September with the Fountain Hills Oktoberfest. Today, we announce that CityScape is planning to launch their first annual Munich-style Oktoberfest, October 22- 23. Details after the jump on how to score free tix! »READ MORE

While the Arizona Cardinals had to wait until the last minute to scratch out a win this weekend, one lucky fan was celebrating right from the get go. That’s because said Valley resident won a free home just seconds into this Sunday’s game.

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Hey ladies. Wanna spend less quality time with your stylist (or the dreaded blow-dryer and round brush), use less conditioner and have lasting volume and style? In other words, do you want to tell your frizzy hair to just behave? Then say bye-bye frizz, and hello Brazilian Blowout! A look at Valley salons specializing in this latest celebrity obsession, as well as exclusive red-hot deals after the jump! »READ MORE

AZ Science Center Peels Back Secrets of the Human Body [East Valley Trib]

Sparks Flying, Wing Aground, Flight Lands in NYC [Yahoo]

In Arabian Desert, a Sustainable City Rises [NY Times]

As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories OF ALL TIME (aka last week). Just in case you missed it.

As first revealed by DLT‘s The Rumorist, Twilight star, Kristen Stewart has been spotted vamping around the Valley. She shut down the MercBar on Monday, and dropped by the D’Back’s game on Tuesday. Now, we’ve got an update on why she’s here, and a lot more about the handsome gentleman seen squiring her around town.

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As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories OF ALL TIME (aka last week). Just in case you missed it.

Sorry to break up the endless stream of food and drink posts, but we’ve got something a little different today. Introducing our newest contributor, Nathan J. Reis. In the time between moonlighting as an AZ-based entrepreneur/CEO of a credit-card services company, this Wisconsin native is also a biz blogger. Check in the third Monday of every month as he breaks down the business of business, no math skills required. Today, Reis is talking “The Greatest Show on Earth: Don’t Let Someone Talk You Out of Crazy.

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Remember when Lenny Kravitz was better known as a rockstar than a walking fashion faux pas? Good luck getting back to that happy place after seeing this image of ‘Lenny Gaga’ wobbling around NYC in a tarp-like shirt, man purse and high-heeled leather boot-leggings. What, Lisa Bonet wouldn’t share her signature oversized hair bow?

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As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories OF ALL TIME (aka last week). Just in case you missed it.

Calling all gossip girls and dirty laundry-loving dudes, it’s DLT’s column dedicated to the Valley’s juiciest rumors, spottings and innuendos. Check in regularly for the latest (unconfirmable), but too-good-to-not-be true tidbits.

Excuse us while we go all “Gossip Girl,” but we’ve got some serious dish. Spotted shutting down the MercBar lounge last night, a certain Hollywood starlet with a taste for the macabre? »READ MORE

Only a brand like Converse could bring musical big-wigs such as N.E.R.D., Santagold and Julian Casablancas together for an advertisement. While we have no memory of the actual ad (anyone?), the song and the video fall anything but flat. Featuring said vocalists running around a one dimensional world as paper cutouts, the incredibly diverse lineup, graphics and animation make it worth a watch. Our fav line? “I find your approach so adolescent, I may look young but your game is prepubescent.” You sing it Santogold.

As chosen by you, here are the most popular stories OF ALL TIME (aka last week). Just in case you missed it.

We’ve got some breaking news this morning, and we’re not talking about the six or seven raindrops(!) that just hit our office window. Looks like Crave Arizona, the annual food fest hosted in October at SouthBridge in Downtown Scottsdale will not be taking place in 2010. But fear not fearless foodies, Crave has simply been pushed back to January 28 – 30, 2011.

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Think your dad’s cool? Meet Jim, your basic breakfast artist who’s developed quite a following by making these wildly-inventive pancakes for his daughter.

[Jim's Pancakes]

Phoenix Area Weekend Traffic Restrictions, Closures [AZ Central]

Locked Up Lindsay’s Lawyer Holds Secret Hail Mary Meeting with Judge [TMZ]

Study: Boosting Alcohol Tax Could Have Slew of Benefits [Yahoo]

Now that it’s officially fall, our mind has turned to caramel apples, crunchy leaves, pumpkin pie, roasting chestnuts over an open fire. Needless to say, we’re ready to dress for fall, eat for fall, and by golly, drink for fall. Thankfully, local bars and restaurants are slowly rolling out their cool-weather cocktails. Geisha A Go Go’s Turning Japanese cocktail features yummy ingredients such as Stoli Gala Applik, pear juice and sake, has us envisioning our first jump into massive piles of snow leaves. And don’t worry, we’ll be singing The Vapors all night long. Recipe after the jump. »READ MORE