By Howard FischerCapitol Media Services It is billed by the Department of Transportation as a way to improve safety. But the head of the Arizona Trucking Association says the move to restrict all trucks to the right lane of Interstate 10 between Casa Grande and Phoenix is nothing short of stupid. And Anthony Bradley scoffed … Read more
When a phone, power bank, mouse or other tech device is old or damaged, most people instinctively throw it away. Old technology may suck for you, but it’s bad for Mother Nature. Gadgets often contain toxic chemical elements like arsenic that can damage entire ecosystems. Also, the old mouse or laptop may be beyond repair. … Read more
PACIFIC GROVE – For local skateboarders looking for a place to skate on the Monterey Peninsula, the cities of Monterey, Seaside and Marina offer numerous options with public skate parks open for community use. But Pacific Grove is trying to push the opportunity a little closer. For the past few months, the Pacific Grove Recreation … Read more
San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki writes about recent board actions such as contracts, appointments, and residential and commercial projects. This column was contributed by Kollin Kosmicki, San Benito County Supervisor. The opinions expressed are not necessarily representative BenitoLink or other related contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their ideas and opinions. By … Read more
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has been a pioneer in tiny computing ever since the very first Raspberry Pi hit the market in 2012. Since then, Raspberry Pi computers have only gotten more powerful, and more and more features are making their way onto the cladding boards. You have a number of options to choose from … Read more
Tapirs, jaguars and giant armadillos are some of the 430 species of mammals that share a home with Luiz Henrique Lopes Ferreira in Brazil’s eastern Amazon. Ferreira produces and sells sweets, jams and liqueurs made from more than a hundred varieties of local fruit trees. The 22-year-old is part of a new generation showing how … Read more
As plans to revitalize downtown Omaha take shape, city leaders anticipate thousands of people will come to the midtown and downtown areas to live and work. The areas are full of amenities – great restaurants, shopping and the like. But as more people populate the already dense neighborhoods, some are demanding more green space in … Read more
Documenta 15 is not a show built specifically for photos. There are interesting art objects embedded in the many, many venues throughout Kassel, but they definitely don’t set the tone. Instead, this is a show of films, archives, educational materials, and public programs. During the press preview, many of the various artists and artist groups … Read more