November 29, 2021 Working on the cutting edge of net-zero technology, lasting gifts for FMs are a great place to start. See the video > Sustainable donation New study from American Express shows nearly two-thirds (62%) of Britons will buy lasting gifts this holiday season Sustainable shopping during the holiday season is even more important […]
The advertising industry has long paired two creatives in the roles of art director and copywriter, but how are the positions distributed in the modern industry? What’s the difference between a copywriter and an art director? The answer may seem obvious: one takes care of the visuals while the other makes sure the words are […]
The holiday spirit hit Carmel Valley this weekend. The Carmel Valley Art Association hosted its annual holiday fair. It was an opportunity for people to shop locally while supporting a local cause. “I appreciate that people care about coming back locally. And people care about the community,” said Cheryl Fraenzle, a client. Leah Brooks, owner […]
This year, the South County Art Association will finally have the chance to celebrate its 50th annual Holiday Art Sale, even though it took another year to do so. Executive Director Kathleen Carland told The Independent this week that she was happy to reopen the doors to the public, exhibit the works of more than […]
A team of researchers, including scientists from the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU), having solved the case of the missing mass of zirconium-80. To be fair, they broke the case as well. The experimenters showed that zirconium-80 – a zirconium atom with […]
Sam Stewart, whose talent as a “collector of people” helped him turn a Utah financial firm into a multi-billion dollar business, has passed away. Stewart died at his Salt Lake City home on Tuesday, according to his son, Josh Stewart. Stewart was 79 – and, as he often predicted, was at his home desk, presumably […]
Organic crystals in solid solution have been led to search for higher photon upconversion materials, which convert long wavelength light currently lost into shorter wavelength light that is more useful. Scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have revisited a previously deemed dull approach to materials – using a molecule originally developed for organic LEDs […]
Local artist Andy Watson will host the 2021 Front Range Art Association (FRAA) Christmas Show. FRAA members are excited to show their work in Fairfield this year. Jim Utsler, Choteau and Pat Shephard, Dupuyer paint Christmas decorations. Photos courtesy of Diane Hausmann There will be a variety of artwork on display in the gallery, such […]
To view this video, please enable JavaScript and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! 2021 star Dame Arlene Phillips shared her annoyance at receiving cruel criticism of her art as a child, remembering how she became ‘the bottom of the class’. After spending […]
It is said that imitation is one of the sincerest forms of flattery. Done well, it could even spur innovation. Just look at how the smartphone market evolved from Blackberry-style QWERTY devices to touchscreen handsets that followed the model of the first iPhone. In Tesla’s case, it appears its network of fast-charging superchargers is having […]