Exploring Digital Storage Options
The advent of smartphones, iPads and assorted types of tablet computers has dramatically altered how we communicate and store information. Today, many of us have more than one path to the internet. Storing personal information, files, videos, images and work related content requires consideration, particularly when syncing files and sharing data is involved. As devices >> Read More…
16th St. Buzz: Bees Knees and the Hive
Creativity is ultimately about transformation. Transforming raw materials into things greater than the sum of their parts is not confined to art. It is an essential ingredient in any urban revitalization program. This may explain, at least in part, the renaissance that is slowly and carefully turning 16th Street in downtown Phoenix into a cultural >> Read More…
The Breadfruit: Jamaican Food in the Art District
When Dwayne Allen wanted to share a piece of home with others, that desire would translate into a business. As it turned out, it would be on the front lines of a revitalization of a section of downtown Phoenix. Allen has a deep affection for the cuisine of his native Jamaica. And while he often >> Read More…
Downtown Lecture Series Featuring Rock ‘n’ Roll Insider
Chris O’Dell wasn’t famous. She wasn’t even almost famous, but she was there. The Tucsonan was at the center of the world of rock ‘n’ roll when it was at its creative peak, surrounded by friends and musicians who are considered legends. She worked with the likes of the Beatles; Rolling Stones; Bob Dylan; Led >> Read More…
Wedge and Bottle: Wine, Cheese and More
A great idea doesn’t have to be new. When accessibility and adaptability meet, something old can be something fresh. For the owners of one Ahwatukee business, providing accessibility to an existing concept has become a venture that is being well received by those in the area and perhaps beyond. “Since we married, we talked about >> Read More…
HyBikes–Combining Power
Necessity, chance and opportunity can often arrive unexpectedly. Sometimes they arrive in the most unusual ways with interesting results. For David Smedstad, the combination came in the form of transportation. It altered his life—and now offering it to others. Smedstad is the owner of Hybikes, which sells and rents electric hybrid bikes. Mixing elements of >> Read More…
Big Bugs at Botanical Gardens
Imagine a grasshopper taller than a man. Envision experiencing ants that are several feet high, and you have some idea of what is currently transpiring at the Desert Botanical Gardens. No, this is not the result of a genetic experiment gone wrong or a leaking nuclear power plant spewing radiation. What is taking place now >> Read More…
Technology Choices for Today’s Student
Getting ready for school in the digital age demands having the right gear. Fortunately, there are great devices available that can help you make the grade. Below is a selection of software and hardware what can make homework less work, and provide students with some fun just before finals arrive. Tablets are popular. For class >> Read More…
Mexican Art Meets Europe at The Phoenix Art Museum
When the French poet and writer André Breton declared Frida Kahlo a surrealist, he was aware of the artistic connection between Mexico and Europe. That tie becomes apparent when viewing The Phoenix Art Museum’s “Modern Mexican Painting from the Andre Blaistén Collection.” Organized by The Phoenix Art Museum, The San Diego Museum of Art, the >> Read More…
Apps: Making the Smartphone Smarter
Considering the sophistication of the latest “smartphones,” their calling capabilities seem like afterthoughts. From video to voice to text features, the current crop of mobile phones, or “handsets,” offer true multitasking in compact containers. With the popularity of Google’s mobile phone operating system “Android,” the connection between the web, desktops and assorted devices is becoming >> Read More…
