Holiday parties are right around the corner. Couple of Bartenders would like to offer: $25 off professional bartender service (5-hour minumum), $50 off our mixer package, or $100 off our liquor packages to anyone who inquires about our services on Aug. 18, and books an event in 2012.

SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. introduced its latest microprocessor for server computers Monday, one of a trio of new chips the world’s biggest semiconductor maker is counting on to regain market share lost to Advanced Micro Devices.

October 26, 2004

A bartender at a popular Scottsdale bar died last week from rare complications of bacterial meningitis, just 36 hours after developing symptoms.

A bartender at a popular Scottsdale bar died last week from rare complications of bacterial meningitis, just 36 hours after developing symptoms.

March 18, 2005

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Facing strong competition from rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip-maker Intel Corp. on Monday modified its plans for upcoming server microprocessors, starting in 2007.

March 24, 2005

SAN FRANCISCO - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. launched its highly publicized new server chip Monday, delivering the biggest jolt to its product lineup in four years.

Q: I have been operating my small business on a handful of computers that all talk to each other, but several associates have mentioned that I should consider installing a server. How do I evaluate whether I really need a server or not? — Garrett

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Worldwide server shipments jumped 12.7 percent in 2005 while revenues increased 4.5 percent to $51.68 billion as companies turned to lower-end - and less expensive - systems for their computing needs, the research firm Gartner Inc. reported.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Looking to leapfrog its rivals, computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. announced a server chip that it claims will deliver more performance while requiring less electricity than competing microprocessors.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Months earlier than expected but still half a year behind its competition, Intel Corp. has started shipping server multiprocessors that have two computing engines on a single chip.

October 12, 2004

Devin Theriot-Orr, a member of a feisty group of reporter-activists called Indymedia, was surprised when two FBI agents showed up at his Seattle law office, saying the visit was a ‘‘courtesy call’’ on behalf of Swiss authorities.

Police arrested a man early Monday in connection with pulling a knife on a Mesa bartender. Flores De La Torres, of unknown age, booked into the Mesa city jail on suspicion of five counts aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

It seems like a new drink takes bars and clubs by storm every year: the martini, the vodka/Red Bull. But what’s the next big drink on the horizon? A few East Valley bar professionals share their opinions.

Bishop Thomas O’Brien’s sister and brother-in-law are scheduled to testify for the prosecution today in the hitand-run trial of the former Catholic leader.

Q. What can you tell me about the upcoming Windows Home Server from Microsoft? -William

More and more East Valley bars and restaurants are using sex to drive sales. National restaurant chain Hooters may have pioneered the concept of using hot-looking women to sell food, but the E.V. is filled with places where patrons receive a side of sexy with their entree or cocktail.