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Cultivating resistance and the butterfly effect
Mohyeddin Abdulaziz sets down his plant watering can and offers tea. He steps inside and returns with a Palestinian blend, Shay bil Maramiya. He grins, “it cures everything.” He places the two steaming cups down on a wrought iron table and settles into a matching chair. It is a sunny and breezeless November morning, and…
A Frontier Christmas: Relive the holidays in the Old Pueblo
For decades and centuries, the holidays have been feted in surprising ways here in the Old Pueblo. Party like it’s 1801 at A Frontier Christmas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Avenue. The event covers 18th century Spanish Fort to the 19th…
‘Hauliday’ toy Drive: Junk King’s owner is passionate about children
It’s the season for giving and there’s no better way than to give so someone else may do the same — especially when children are involved. Junk King owner Marnie Prince said that’s how she feels. So, five years ago, she started the “Hauliday” Toy Drive. This year, the beneficiaries are Tucson’s Boys and Girls…
The Joy of a Toy: Arizona Builders Alliance toy drive builds community spirit
Arizona Builders Alliance has operated toy donation services for in-need children across the Phoenix and Tucson areas for years. According to Nikki Rutledge, Arizona Builders Alliance membership and marketing manager, this toy drive, which will run until Wednesday, Dec. 11, is the second largest in the state — behind the nationally run Toys for Tots.…
Financing For Fido: Managing pet debt can a challenge
Pets bring joy and companionship, but along with the wagging tails and purring snuggles come financial responsibilities that can strain the budget. The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet owners in the United States spend more than $147 billion annually on their furry friends. That 2023 figure includes everything from pet food and grooming…
Rescuing Horses: Tucson Roadrunners raffle helps Jewels of the Desert
The non-profit Jewels of the Desert Horse Rescue is raffling a Roadrunners gift bag with four tickets. The money goes toward the rescue’s cause. In October 2023, Mary Houshiar rescued her first horse, Jewel, who was neglected and starving. Jewel’s story inspired Houshiar to establish Jewels of the Desert Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in January.…
City Week: Week of Dec. 5, 2024
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week TO DEC. 7 Tucson Foodie and Death Free Foodie host Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week. Participants include: 5 Points Market & Restaurant; 520 Taco Stop; Beaut Burger; Dedicated Gluten-Free Bakery & Coffee Shop; Del Cielo Tamales; Ermanos Bar; Falora; JoJo’s Restaurant; La Chaiteria; Lovin’ Spoonfuls; Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar; OBON…
A Return to Form: Lara Ruggles goes solo for first time in 9 years
Tucson singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles hasn’t released an album under her name in nine years. She has been working with her electro-pop group Sharkk Heartt, but with her most recent album, she is bringing more of an acoustic folk/pop music again. Ruggles will host an album release party for “Anchor Me” in Phoenix at Last Exit…
The Beat Goes On: Supergroup covers King Crimson classics
Early ’80s King Crimson is arguably the creative peak of the critically acclaimed progressive rock band. 1981’s “Discipline,” 1982’s “Beat” and 1984’s “Three of a Perfect Pair,” are a troika of releases that are timeless, complex and adventurous. “That was a period in which King Crimson created music that was all its own,” former King…
A New Era of Cannabis Accessibility in Arizona
Marijuana can now be delivered to recreational users’ homes. In a late-October decision, the Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA), changed its tune on how cannabis deliveries could legally operate within the state. Until now, legal marijuana deliveries were only permitted for medical marijuana patients. The cost of a medical marijuana card in Arizona costs about $150,…
Ethereum’s Scaling Solutions Comprise A Wide Range Of Technologies
The blockchain trilemma, as introduced by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, designates the inherent tension between the critical aspects of blockchain technology – security, scalability, and decentralization. It’s hard, if not impossible, for blockchains to optimize these properties at the same time. This explains why many projects can only provide two out of three benefits, sacrificing…
