An uptick in the building of new luxury homes and a younger, increasingly tech savvy population are twin drivers of smart home technology across Northern Arizona. That’s according to Andy White, vice president of Wired-Up Systems LLC, based in Flagstaff. Andy and his brother, Charlie, went into business together in 2009, when Smart Home technology was evolving from increasingly sophisticated security and audio-visual home entertainment systems technology. With the advent of universal remote … [Read more...] about Exploring Benefits of Smart Homes
Diane Hope
Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing
As the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on, veterinarians and pet owners say the emotional bond between people and their pets has had a significant positive influence on human mental health. But, while pets have provided valuable companionship during the lockdown, there’s been a big increase in pet adoptions, according to the Animal Policy Group, and also the workload for veterinary practices, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinarians like Drs. Sarah Bason and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing