… whilst tearing one computer down and building another, I was dreaming of cool and running the ridgeline at the peaks and yes it was very cool … thoughts of days like this tend to wander in my mind whilst dealing with cables and such in the photo below. All that remains is to hook up the cables, tidy them up and then put the case together. Well, almost … have to wipe the hard drives in this computer and then reset install Win 11 Pro before installing my friends graphics card and a few other things. The build for…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Cat Video Fest 2023” showing Aug. 4-9 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Join us for a family-friendly escape to the movies and celebrate everything CATS! Cat Video Fest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Cat Video Fest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations,…
By Robert Albrecht, Former Board Member Sedona News – NBC Universal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign “Clear the Shelters” will return for its ninth consecutive year from August 1-31, 2023. As part of this initiative, NBC and Telemundo owned and affiliated stations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico will partner with local animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and raise funds for animal welfare. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-based pet nutrition, is returning as the lead national sponsor for a sixth year in a row. “The Dodo”, the leading animal and pet brand, will serve…
… days when I learn new things are terrific, days when I am introduced to new ways of looking at life and everything I have experienced are pure bliss! I had lunch with a friend at Brandy’s in Flagstaff today … Rich is a Physicist and spent the bulk of his career at Lowell Observatory and one of the most fascinating individuals I know. Somehow the conversation swung towards objects in the sky, UFOs, UAPs and other mostly unexplained phenomena. Rich introduced me to a theory of his that electromagnetic flux tubes are responsible for many and varied phenomena that…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival announces award-winning recording artist Arvel Bird will be performing his “Celtic Indian” concert live on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. He is returning by popular demand after a sold out show in July. Celtic Indian is a reflection of Arvel Bird’s mixed-blood American Indian and Celtic heritages (S. Piaute/Clan Kennedy Scotland). With his violin, fiddle, Native flutes and Irish whistles, Arvel weaves a powerful tapestry of music and stories of his original compositions. Classically trained as a violinist, Arvel’s concert, compositions and performances are a…
Arizona News – The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are seeking public comments about a proposal to install up to three new wildlife highway crossings in northern Arizona, pending funding availability. The goal: keep motorists safe and allow wildlife to safely cross interstates. The proposal, brought forward by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation, is based on years of study. The proposed crossings would be located on Interstate 17 south of Kachina Village, on I-17 north of the Willard Springs exit and on I-40 west of Parks. The construction of these crossings…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Marilyn Monroe Declassified” on Friday, Aug. 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre at 4 p.m. This special event marks the anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s untimely death in 1962. Produced by Sedona residents Paul Davids and Hollace Davids and directed by Paul Davids (whose films “The Life After Death Project” and “Starry Night” were shown at the Mary Fisher Theatre in recent months), this film puts together a powerful case that Marilyn was murdered by those who wanted to silence her. The film is unflinching in its evidence…
… time has gotten away from me tonight so this will be a short one … I got this shot of three Canada Geese flying along the shore of Lake Mary last week … it was good to be up there again and a true relief from the temperatures down south on Lake Pleasant … more shots from Lake Mary to follow. The shot below is a Coopers Hawk in one of our Pinion Pines and shot through the kitchen window … it was very hot outside and he was on a limb above a small water tank I have…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is turning 30 this year, and to celebrate, we are rolling back the clock and bringing encore screenings of hit independent films from the past 30 years to the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on the 30th of each month! This special celebration kicks off with the encore screenings of “Little Miss Sunshine” on Sunday, July 30 — celebrating the festival’s 30 anniversary season and in honor of Alan Arkin, one of the stars of the film who recently passed away. “Little Miss Sunshine” was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It…
Sedona News – Schnebly Hill Road (Forest Road 153) will temporarily close to the public beginning July 24 for construction work. A closure order has been issued for public and construction worker safety while the Coconino National Forest partners with Pink Adventure Tours to regrade road surfaces and improve road drainage. The closure will end either Friday, July 28, or when construction work has finished. While Schnebly Hill Road will be closed to motorized vehicles and pedestrian traffic, both Huckaby Trailhead and all non-motorized trails in the area will remain open during the duration of the project.
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “Il Trovatore” (from the 2015 season) on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Marcelo Álvarez star as the passionate lovers Leonora and Manrico in this gripping Met performance from 2015, alongside the late baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky as the ruthless Count di Luna. Marco Armiliato conducts. “Il Trovatore” from the Metropolitan Opera will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 general…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Synchronicity and karma appear to be different, but are they? Folks tend to think of synchronicity when something good happens and karma is generally associated with something bad. One appears to be the future pulling a present action into its orbit and the other seems to be what came before determining the present expression. Both are glittering diamonds pointing to the truth of what’s actually here, what this truly is, but they are most often viewed through distortion, the assumption of separation, the only way mind knows anything. By default, you see through your stories about…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Beanie Bubble” showing July 28-Aug. 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Beanie Bubble” — produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder — is directed by Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash. The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sara Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan. Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library invites you to talk about Internet access and technology in your neighborhood at a virtual Digital Equity Listening Session on Wednesday, July 26 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Key Lime Room. Are you interested in talking about how the accessibility and affordability of digital devices, skills, and services affects your community? The Arizona Commerce Authority and the Digital Equity Institute want to hear from you. There are several ways to participate and help shape the development of Arizona’s Digital Equity Plan. Register Here for the all-county Digital Equity Listening Session on…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ — With so much negative energy and fear of AI programs in use today, I decided to interview ChatGPT, one of the best Artificial Intelligence platforms out there right now. Having used it before I have always found the AI to be respectful, fun to deal with, and effective. I’ve never noted even a hint of dark motive or arrogance; but rather, a genuine desire to help and serve us in a way to make our lives easier and better, so far. The following is an interview I conducted for Sedona.biz on the morning of…