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A Need for Feed
Dog may be men’s best friend, but — alas — people don’t always return the favor.
100 Years in the Making
These four remarkable local women have each lived a century or more. They share some of their experiences and wisdom with Tucson Lifestyle. HELEN GOLDMAN Born in 1922 First things first: Don’t ask Helen Goldman for advice about “growing old gracefully.” The New York native, who just turned 100, isn’t up for such predictable questions.
Cattle Calling: Modern Ranching in Arizona
And if you’re a modern day cattle rancher in Arizona, it’s just that hard, too. Over the years, the Grand Canyon State’s economy has risen and fallen on a handful of major industries that came to be dubbed the “4 Cs”: copper, cotton, citrus and — as in many other Western states with lots of open space — cattle.
The Crypto Files
Pull Quote As it turns out, cryptocurrency is no laughing matter. Defining what it actually is can be crazymaking. And determining whether it’s a good investment for you may be even harder. “You and I could both do a Google search that comes up with different answers,” admits Randy Accetta, co-chairman of the New Venture Development Program at the University of Arizona’s award-winning startup incubator McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.
Adaptive Renewal: A new midtown art studio space has sprung up on Grant Road
For a less-than-charming property not blessed with the three things that matter most in real estate—“location-location-location”—the only remaining option may be “vocation-vocation-vocation”—and preferably an exciting one. That’s why a handful of midtown neighborhoods hope that turning an abandoned strip-shopping center into the newest industrial studio space for artists may turn around the area’s struggling reputation.
A New Grind: Trouble’s Brewing on Java Row
Anyone cruising down busy Speedway roughly between Country Club and Alvernon Way has seen the deluge of espresso entrepreneurs lining the boulevard: On the west end sits villainous caffeine overlord Starbucks, and on the east, the laid-back, loft-like Black Crown Coffee Co. Fighting it out in the middle are a new-ish Dutch Bros chain venture, a java-and-juice bar inside upscale grocery store syndicate Whole Foods Market—and plucky joe-on-the-go vendor Coffee Times Drive-Thru.
Concealable Body Armor Gets More Comfortable
Elbeco's V1 External Vest Carrier lets officers wear their vests externally while maintaining a professional appearance. For decades, body armor companies have been working to make concealable ballistic vests that are lighter, cooler, more comfortable, and more likely to be worn by officers on patrol. In the late 1990s, the industry (and many police departments) turned toward a new synthetic polymer called Zylon, which was lighter, more flexible, and stronger than Kevlar. Or so departments thought.
How to Avoid Drink Spiking: Travel Safety Tips
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. Various governments have changed their travel warnings to restrict travel during this time. To understand how this may impact cover under your policy, please go to our FAQs and select your country of residence. For the latest travel warnings and alerts around the world, read about lockdowns and border restrictions. Drink spiking can affect any traveler anywhere in the world.
Arizona's Roadside Attractions
Wigwam Motel (Credit: John Lutz) By: Bryn Bailer Find all kinds of roadside sights—odd, unexpected and one-of-a-kind— across Arizona. About the author Bryn Bailer Native Tucsonan Bryn Bailer is an award-winning journalist, former newspaper reporter, current-affairs junkie, and a firm believer in indecision.
Southwest Sets: Movies Filmed in Arizona
By: Eric Van Meter Arizona movies rove well beyond classic Westerns - from Oscar-winning dramas to titans of sci-fi, Arizona's scenery and sunshine have lit up the silver screen since 1912. About the author Eric Van Meter Born and raised in Arizona, Eric Van Meter is a freelance content developer, specializing in sales and marketing communications for web, print and radio (http://wordmoxie.com). On the side, he also gets a kick of out of writing about science, technology, travel and film.
Cactus Bites | Visit Arizona
Arizona’s relationship with the cactus is centuries old. It ties people and their cultures to the land. Yes, you can see cacti in all their various shapes and sizes scattered throughout Arizona, but one unique and rarely acknowledged means of experiencing cacti is through the palate. Raise your spirits with Sonoran Rose Prickly Pear Vodka.
How to Run For Sheriff
If jobs were like mental illnesses, the office of sheriff could be said to have multiple personality disorder. On one hand, you're a by-the-book law enforcement officer. On the other, you're a consummate, cunning politician. You're expected to crunch numbers like a slash-and-burn CEO, but turn on the celebrity charm when the TV cameras arrive.
Stay & Stargaze | Visit Arizona
You don’t have to be a professional astronomer to appreciate Arizona’s amazing night skies, but a telescope, celestial map and experienced guide can certainly help. These resorts, hotels and other accommodations throughout the state offer stellar stargazing amenities like these and more. At the Grand Canyon, the night sky rivals the views during the day.
Contemplative Spots
You can find bustling city centers in Phoenix, lively arts districts in Tucson and Bisbee and majestic natural landscapes throughout the Grand Canyon State. But when you tire of high-energy pursuits, you can also find spaces that allow for quiet reflection and – dare we say? – renewal. Treat yourself with a visit to one of Arizona’s contemplative spots. Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona: Perched delicately on a red-rock butte, this striking Roman Catholic chapel is visible for miles.
Businesses Work to Attract Students to Trades Careers
Participants working with concrete at Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, 2016. Courtesy of Pima County JTED A participant works at Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, 2016. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Pima County JTED) After a long recession, construction work in Arizona is up and running again. The industry – and area high schools – are working to fill that need. One result is Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, now in its third year.
'Warrior-Scholar' Program Helps Vets Become UA Students
UA Veterans Education & Transition Services By Bryn Bailer, for AZPM Brandon Reynolds knows what he wants in life. The 26-year-old entered the Army, rose to the rank of sergeant and is set to transition into civilian life in October. He wants to return to school and eventually work as an orthopedic surgeon. He and 12 other veterans are on the University of Arizona campus as part of the Warrior-Scholar Project. They range in age from early 20s to mid-40s.
Top ten upcoming video games in 2016
This Xbox One exclusive from Platinum Games has giant tamable dragons, sweet music and up to four player co-op. While the game hasn’t been given a release date or gameplay trailer, Platinum Games has a large pedigree ofamazing past titles. Revealed at the Electronic Arts E3 conference, Unravel charmed me with it’s developer’s passion for Yarny, the main character, and the story they want to share with gamers.
Beyond CIT - Article - POLICE Magazine
Guns may not kill people, but when the mentally ill do, it can—and has—resulted in mass slaughter. As social service providers struggle to meet the demand for psychiatric rehabilitation programs, many police agencies are finding themselves reluctantly cast as community "caregivers of last resort." And when the next mental health-related mass shooting inevitably occurs, the public will again question whether law enforcement could have prevented the carnage.
The first comic book with an all-Native American superhero team returns
We recommend using the gallery view to read the comic book pages excerpted from the next issue of Tribal Force. Comic books may be meant for kids, but they're not child's play. So says Jon Proudstar, creator of Tribal Force – the first comic book to feature an all-Native American superhero team.
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