Author: Deb Acord

It’s no accident that the word “connection” comes up repeatedly in a conversation about a new local arts partnership. The exhibit “Colors of Change,” on display through Dec. 30 at Coutura Design Inspirations, 6380 Corporate Centre Circle, connects the Manitou Springs Arts Council with a group of homebuilding experts — bringing together artists who use…

The next best thing. New and improved. Moving forward. The future is now. Americans love technology. The quest for the newest gadgets that keep us connected any time, anywhere, fuels our society. So it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that consumers are beginning to view the switch to a new vehicle much like an upgrade…

If the Imagination Celebration had a slogan, it might be “What if?”Those two words have fueled many of its programs (and its big summer festival) throughout its long history of bringing the arts to Colorado Springs and nurturing creativity.This time, asking “what if” has resulted in an ambitious collaborative effort to adapt  a children’s classic.…

This could give a whole new meaning to the term “hot car.” Auto manufacturers are all working on ways to make driving more comfortable. In the winter months, that means taking the chill off, both inside and out. Seats, windshields, side mirrors and wipers can be warmed up now, and the amenity isn’t just available…

Ford, which introduced the auto industry’s first production rear inflatable seat belts on the 2011 Ford Explorer, will expand the safety devices to the Ford Flex and Lincoln vehicles set to arrive in dealer showrooms in summer 2012. The company intends to offer the safety feature on all its vehicles over time. The devices combine…

Don’t you often feel like Colorado Springs’ national image could use an extreme makeover? Well, here’s a step in the right direction: At 7 p.m. Friday on ABC,  “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will kick off its new season with a big fat wet kiss to The Broadmoor and Colorado Springs. The episode will focus on…

Don’t you often feel like Colorado Springs’ national image could use an extreme makeover? Well, here’s a step in the right direction: At 7 p.m. Friday on ABC,  “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will kick off its new season with a big fat wet kiss to The Broadmoor and Colorado Springs. The episode will focus on…

Surviving:   Are you still watching “Survivor”?   Sure, it’s been on the air longer than you’ve been alive, but if you haven’t tuned in this season, you’re missing one of the most entertaining characters in a while.  John Cochran, known simply as Cochran, is a Harvard law student who brings a made-for-TV blend of nerdiness, brains…

Will cars ever drive themselves?  Probably not, but in recent years, technological advancements designed to prevent collisions have made cars operate more autonomously – and safely. A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute found that one form of advanced forward collision avoidance system helps prevent a quarter of low-speed crashes that happen in everyday…

Love YouTube and love this dog:  Got a couple free minutes (or hours)?  Check out the JustJesse channel  on YouTube. A collection of 101 ways to use a Jack Russell, these videos and accompanying music feature a busy terrier performing amazing chores and tricks. My current favorite:”Useful Dog Tricks.” Jesse also has a blog and…