Archive for July, 2010

July 31st, 2010

Cibo’s vs Bianco’s in Phoenix

Staying in Downtown Phoenix for business or for pleasure, you’ll want to check out Cibo Urban Pizzeria Caf ©. Located at 603 N. 5th Avenue, Cibo’s serves freshly baked hand-tossed pizzas; topped with the best organic produce, all imported from Italy such as the mozzarella, basil, smoked salmon and garlic, which all makes for the best pizza in Phoenix.

The owners, Tony and Karen Martingiglio converted an old 1913 house on 5th Avenue and Fillmore into a very cozy, romantic Italian caf ©; you can even see this lovely couple work right alongside the staff as they bus tables and greet new customers. Cibo’s has about 30 tables inside the house and about half that much outside on the beautifully romantic patio.

It’s a great place to take a date, small parties and a great place to take a potential business client. Their 12-inch pizza pies are a work of art, each one made by Guido Saccone, who earned his credentials in Caserta, just outside of Naples. The wonderful wine selection makes for a great night of conversation. The Bresaolaa salad or the pear salad offers a healthy alternative for those with different diet needs. For dessert, the mini crepes with berries and nutella topped with whipped cream make for a nice end of a great meal.

There’s another well known pizzeria located in downtown , next to some of the best Phoenix hotels , but you’ll have to wait in line, sometimes for 2 hours, then the staff pushes you out as soon as you’re done with your meal. At Cibo’s the pizza is just as good, you won’t have to wait as long and the staff is nothing but welcoming and you can stay as long as you like.

July 26th, 2010

Law as Science, Law as Art

There are some moments when science and art become indistinguishable from each other. It can happen in chemistry, in physics, and it can also certainly happen in law. The moments when they do begin to resemble each other seem to come from a much earlier time, when the origins of science were inextricably connected to the origins of art .

For today’s lawyers, whether they practice at the university, or they’re practicing Las Vegas law in the field, as it were, there are still moments when this chasm turns into a bridge. When science is based on certain fixed principles, it certainly applies to law, by following the laws that have been set out before. But there are also moments when law can determine meaning, and new meanings for new moments, and this is when it moves into the realm of art.

Of course, for most of the cases that come into daily law practice, a lawyer in Sacramento, or someone working as an Orange County lawyer , will be dealing with the science of it. Following the rule of law is very much the same as following the rules that guide the physical universe. Drawing on the experiences that have come before, there are moments when interpretation comes into play, and at this point it’s necessary to look into intention. That’s where art begins to live.

July 21st, 2010

Rockefeller Archaeological Museum in Jerusalem

Most Americans may know John D. Rockefeller as the oil magnate and philanthropist who built the New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza and the Rockefeller Center, where NBC’s television program “Saturday Night Live” is taped; fewer people are aware of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum in Jerusalem. The two buildings, though, began development at approximately the same time, in the late 1920s.

Rockefeller financed the building of the museum with a gift of two million dollars in 1927; the museum opened to the public in 1938, and contains antiquities found in archaeological digs largely from 1919 to 1948.

Any traveler to Jerusalem hotels should investigate the Archaeological Museum, which may be found near Herod’s Gate. The white limestone structure contains thousands of items that range from pre-history to the Ottoman Empire.

Visitors will find here a good portion of the history of the Middle East, from a 9,000 year old statue from the city of Jericho to jewelry of gold from the Bronze Age. You’ll find, too, pottery and tools from a great number of time periods: The Iron Age, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine. Especially of interest to travelers may be the 9th century wooden panels from the Al aqsa Mosque and Crusader stonework which once was part of the entrance way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. There is also a Paleolithic section where you may look upon the bones of Mount Carmel Man.

No matter what period of history is of interest, it seems as if tourists and travelers may find an example of it here.

July 17th, 2010

Ideal Jobs for Students

When it comes to finding a job, many students are left in an awkward position. Most can easily land a job at a fast-food establishment or retail store making minimum wage; however, it is hard to make ends meet and cover school expenses with such a meager income. On the other hand, it is difficult to commit to more full-time professional type jobs with an inflexible school schedule, not to mention lack of experience.

Finding a job that pays decently but still offers flexibility and a willingness to work with the demands of student life is a challenge; however there are options.

Many students are turning to paid internships like Southwestern Company . Southwestern, and companies like it, offer students an opportunity to make money to pay for school and live while still gaining valuable experience for the real world.

There is nothing like taking care of yourself in the present and preparing yourself for the future at the same time; which is why so many students keep coming back year after year. The Southwestern Company students website is a great resource for information regarding internships, jobs, and preparing for the future. Why spend years working at jobs with no potential when you could be gaining experience that will someday help you land the job of your dreams?

July 4th, 2010

Museums in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its beautiful weather, among numerous other things, and this is one of the reasons it is such an attractive vacation destination. And the great weather is the perfect compliment to the beautiful beaches that lie across the west border of the city. And while there are some incredible cultural attractions that are associated with Hollywood and the film industry, the geography and location of Los Angeles is enough to draw millions of people to its beaches every year. And in addition to the coast and Hollywood, there are other major attractions in the city that are also popular with tourists.

One of the frequently overlooked aspects of Los Angeles is the amount of and quality of museums that exist there. The Grammy Museum, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Heritage Square Museum are just three of the great establishments in the city though they are representative of the diverse nature of the museums. The Grammy Museum is dedicated to honoring high achievements of musicians and bands and is definitely one of the city’s popular attractions for the guests in one of the 5 star hotels Los Angeles . The 30,000 square feet of museum space includes numerous films, multimedia exhibits and other artifacts of the music industry.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the western United States and its collection includes over 100,000 pieces and includes items from ancient periods through the present. In addition to the great art there are various programs, lectures and workshops presented by the museum that consistently engage the community in its efforts. The Heritage Square Museum is an incredible place to visit and preserves the heritage of settlements and life in southern California’s early history. Items that reflect daily life in the region from Civil War days to the early 20th century provide great insight into the history and culture of this region.