Diversions

W. Chandler medical firm traces its roots to U.K. beginnings

By Sammie Ann Wicks It’s the classic 20th-century American immigrant’s tale: young man, full of ambition and wanderlust, casts his eyes across the Atlantic, and resolves to make the Land of Opportunity his own. The...

Fame-bound? No easy journey

As they grow toward adulthood, aspiring stage performers tend to see the world through red-carpet-colored glasses. Scott Harnisch was no exception Now, as a music educator at both Kyrene del Norte and Kyrene...

Northrop Grumman, Intel help launch kids on a race for future

HAVING A BLAST, KID STYLE — The scientists of today, representing Intel and Northrup Grumman, provided some high-energy inspiration to the young scientists of tomorrow at a Science Spectacular that unfolded on...

‘Aging in place:’ Home modifications stressed to help elders stay independent longer

By Melody Birkett Baby boomers have long been known for their generation’s rebellious streak and challenging of established practices. Since 2011 when 73 million cohorts began turning 65 at a rate of 10,000...

Lego Movie Part 2: Not bad, even from this deprived kid

By M. V. Moorhead Whenever the subject of Legos comes up, as it does more and more frequently in popular movie reviewing, I feel the need to mention that I never had Legos as...

Not to be a pest, but keeping home rodent, insect free is a specialty

A sensation of needles being thrust into his skin caused the boy to leap out of bed, exclaiming, “There’re nails in my blankets.” His oldest sister rushed to her brother’s aid from the...

Ethnicities blend in newest appeal to culinary ‘fusion’ fanciers

By M.V. Moorhead “Fusion” has been a favorite term in the restaurant business in recent years. As the word implies, it’s the idea of the culinary traditions or methods of more than one culture being merged...

Greater Phoenix 2019 filmfest stresses ‘Greater’

By M.V. Moorhead Now in its 23rd season, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is light on the Phoenix and heavy on the “greater.” The annual showcase of “Great Films...with a little Jewish flavor”...
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