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| Hey there, Tempe! Let’s get started with what’s happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøIn today’s newsletter:New casino plans could reshape Tempe’s gaming landscapeTempe Union schools excel in state report card ratingsWildcats aim for bowl eligibility with Tempe showdown aheadAlso on today’s calendar: &JULIET The Musical at ASU Gammageand 9 more events.Today’s riddle: How does Harry Potter get into Hogwarts? š¤ (Answer below!)Weather forecast:Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. š¶ Hot!Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 59. Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. š° News we’re reading1. 5 things to know about why Casino Arizona could be replaced(azcentral.com) ā The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is exploring plans to replace Casino Arizona with a new casino on tribal land near Tempe. This redevelopment could include a gaming facility and various commercial developments, impacting the local area significantly. 2. Kyrene, Tempe Union score high in state report card(ahwatukee.com) ā The Kyrene and Tempe Union school districts received high grades in the state report card, with Tempe Union’s high schools excelling. Superintendent Laura Toenjes praised the achievements, highlighting the dedication of educators and students in maintaining quality education. 3. Arizona beats Kansas in Big 12 showdown (kold.com) ā Arizona’s Wildcats secured a thrilling 24-20 victory over Kansas, making them bowl eligible. They will conclude their regular season in Tempe against Arizona State on November 28, marking a significant matchup for local fans. 4. Tempe residents still struggling nearly a month after devastating microburst (abc15.com) ā Nearly a month after a devastating microburst, Tempe residents continue to face challenges like displacement and financial strain. The city has launched initiatives to assist those affected, as many await federal assistance for recovery. šø Around TempeShow off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!š Upcoming Events in Tempe Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! Saturday November 8&JULIET The Musical at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe 7:30 pm Sunday November 9&JULIET The Musical at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage , 1200 S Forest Ave , Tempe 6:30 pm Monday November 10Baby Storytime Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room 10:00 am Baby Bonding Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room 10:30 am Wednesday November 12lululemon fall series The District, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288 9:00 am Preschool Storytime Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room 10:00 am Maker Lab: Creative Coding Tempe Public Library – Teen Center 4:00 pm JV Boys Basketball/Spiritline Fees College Preparatory Middle School , 1600 E Watson Dr , Tempe 5:00 pm A Series of Unfortunate Repairs: Skateboards Tempe Public Library – Teen Center 5:00 pm Wednesday November 19lululemon fall series The District, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288 9:00 am Friday November 21C2 Tactical Alternate-Force and Less-Lethal Defense Course C2 Tactical Gun Range of Tempe, AZ , 8475 S Emerald Dr , Tempe 5:00 pm Saturday November 22The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe 6:00 pm š£ Tempe Shout Outs!Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It’s free!Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy. Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.š¬ ChatterWhat your neighbors are talking about on social mediaHi I found a dog on E El Parque Dr. in Tempe! He’s super sweet, looks older and has no chip (Nextdoor Meyer Park) I am looking for recommendations for someone that can mount a few televisions at my house. If you have any suggestions or recommendations please message me. Thank you! (Nextdoor Camelot Village) Amazon posted a job opening for Area Manager 2026 – AZ, NM (Recent and Upcoming Graduates) in Tempe. Apply here.Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate – Part Time in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.Ok Tempe! So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. 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By Dan Taylor – Comedy Writer on November 10, 2025When naming my first child, the most important criterion I could think of was that I didnāt want it to be something weird.You know, some name other children would make fun of. Like Jaffa Cake or Water Rat.Not that I was considering naming my child after a popular orange-jelly-topped, chocolate-covered bite-size cake or 
Jaffa Cake Water Rat TaylorNames, it goes without saying, are important.Take Brad Pitt. Iām guessing the movies Seven and Fight Club would look a lot different if the Pitts had decided to call the apple of their eye Skidmark. Iām guessing Skidmark Pitt would be mopping floors as I write these words, wondering what his life wouldāve been like if only his parents hadnāt named him after the stain left in your underwear after a full-throttle fart.Of course, Skidmark couldāve changed his name, and wouldāve been wise to, before he headed West to try to make it in Hollywood. So maybe history might not be all that different in that scenario.Which brings us onto this weekās blog post topic: Whether you need to change your name to something Norwegian-sounding in order to increase your chances of getting a job in Norway.Iām a member of an ex-pat Facebook group. And over the years, Iāve witnessed a growing trend. Brits and people from other English-speaking countries are changing their surnames to some 
“Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Gjermund FrĆøydis Hegeseth.”As Iām not in the habit of writing blog posts about the anecdotes of random strangers on social media, I hadnāt thought about addressing it.But then I came across an article featured in VG, a Norwegian tabloid newspaper, recommending the practice.It was only then that I took it seriously. As everybody knows that newspapers never publish anything thatās false.But on the off-chance the journalist is wrong and I’m not 
“Is that Skidmark Pitt over there on that yacht?”Let me start by saying the opinion that some immigrants hold about the existence of discriminatory hiring practices in Norway is probably true. There probably are some pieces of shit out there who click applications right into their digital trashcans upon reading that the applicantās name isnāt Norwegian.But theyāre likely few and far between.And for every employer who excludes immigrants, theyāll exist his antithesis. The Superman to his Lex Luther: the employer who sees people with world views unique to Norway as something to be embraced and welcomed into their workplaces.What Iām saying is, while your exotic surname might be 
“Um, Bruce, can I have a word with you in my office?”The last thing an employer wants is a phony in their workplace. Every hire requires a lot of trust on the part of the employer. Especially in the post-Covid world of remote working.I donāt know about you, but Iād be less inclined to trust someone whoād change their name to something native, in order to receive employment opportunities. Seems like the kinda employee who might spend their Friday afternoon home office time washing clothes and regrouting the downstairs bathroom floor.Hereās the last reason, and itās a big one: your surname matters.My dad worked long stretches in Japan, for some car manufacturer. While he was out there, he drank saki among locals, spending that time either singing Las Vegas-lounge-standard karaoke or arm wrestling long lines of Japanese men. His record? An unbeaten one.He and, by extension, his surname are a 
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