Page 50 October 2 014 By Sarah Stecko Arizona State University is offering yet another alternative to driving your own car. It’s not a shuttle bus or a taxi. Like Dorothy did with her red slippers, you “tap, tap, tap” an app on your phone and RubyRide will take you home. “RubyRide is not competing against cab services like Uber or Lyft – it’s competing with the car owner,” said Elissa Villicaña, general manager and marketing director at RubyRide. RubyRide has partnered with ASU to provide reliable and unlimited rides to anyone near the campuses who may benefit. This includes students, staff and alumni. Grand Canyon University is also in collaboration and the future plans are to include community colleges. Other than eliminating the stress of purchasing a pricey parking pass or even finding a spot to park, its main purpose is to minimize traffic congestion and pollution. One RubyRide takes nine vehicles off the road, according to the RubyRide website. Subscribers have the convenience of ordering a ride via the Internet or on their phone app. Reoccurring trips, such as those aligned with class schedules can be programmed so the passenger doesn’t need to make a request each time. It’s available seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. With these hours, it’s even open to drive the subscriber to tailgate parties and bars within a five-mile radius. www.ChristyRealty.com Marshall & susan Christy Selling Arcadia & Surrounding Area Since 1984. 602.909.4208 Steven Rust Business Development Sales & Marketing 4808 North 22nd Street, Ste. 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602.327.1525 srust@ewtaz.com www.ewtaz.com Anne Kanelopoulos Senior Loan Officer, NMLS#205733 BK 0902429 | NOVA NMLS#3087 Direct: 623.341.1395 Team Line: 480.382.2066 AnneK@novahomeloans.com www.ateamloans.com 3350 N. 60th St. • 4634 N. 42nd Pl. • 6175 N. Hogahn Dr. • 6109 E. Cambridge • 4117 E. Coolidge • 11154 E. Verbena • 4545 N. 42nd, #2 • 4097 E. Campbell • 4244 N. 35th Pl. • 8101 N. Central, #1 • 6506 N. 29th St. • 4010 E. Patricia Jane • 3846 E. Devonshire • 4017 E. Patricia Jane • 8713 E. Rancho Vista IDEALLY SITUATED on EXCEPTIONALLY PRIVATE .41-ACRE CORNER LOT, this 4br/3ba, remodeled & upgraded in 2004, features 554-sq. ft. casita, sparkling pool, 3.5-car garage & more! 4002 E. ELM STREET, PHOENIX Experience sets this award-winning team apart! RECENTLY CLOSED by the Christys FEATURED PROPERTY CALL FOR UPCOMING LISTINGS! There are cars to accommodate up to four people and the largest seat seven. So, subscribers’ friends can come along for the ride, too. The cars are not currently bike-friendly. However, in the next stages that will unfold soon, installing bike racks will be considered. A subscription for the semester, August 14-December 20, is about $1,200. One month is $299. A trial period of one week is also available for $90. And unlike a regular cab, tipping is not strongly pushed because each driver is paid an hourly rate. Villicaña, a former ASU student and public transportation commuter to classes, says, “What’s important to RubyRide is enabling a great student life experience.” Driving alternative for ASU

Page 51 October 2 0 14 Cox is first to offer Valley residents gigabit speeds – coming this fall Cox Communications continues to lead the market with the introduction of 1G (gigabit), super-fast Internet speed coming to Valley residents beginning this fall. Construction has already begun across the Valley, and residents at Mark Taylor’s new San Travesia luxury apartment complex in south Scottsdale will be the first customers able to download a movie in one second and 100 songs in three seconds with 1G Internet speeds from Cox in October. “We are excited about our road map to offer gigabit speeds to all of our residential customers across Arizona,” said Susan Anable, Cox Communications public affairs vice president in the Southwest region. Offering these gigabit speeds involves optimizing equipment and upgrading Cox’s network throughout the Valley. In the months to come, Cox will continue upgrading the network across the Valley until 1G is available to all residents in the Phoenix metropolitan area. In the last 10 years, Cox has invested more than $15 billion in its communities through infrastructure upgrades to deliver video, phone and high-speed Internet service to homes and businesses in the company’s service area. “Thanks to our Arizona customers, Cox has been the largest Internet service provider in the state for more than 15 years. Millions of customers rely on the 3,200 Cox employees in Arizona each day for personal communications, commerce, education and entertainment,” said Anable. “Cox takes their trust seriously, and we will continue our investment and delivery of the fastest Internet speeds in the market.” Local Arizona partners such as Scottsdale School District and TGen are already benefiting from gigabit speeds from Cox Business. Introducing gigabit speeds to residential customers is a natural next step for Cox’s continued push to deliver faster speeds to Arizona customers. Cox has increased the speeds of the most popular packages, making them 16 times faster in the past 13 years alone. “Cox has consistently and aggressively increased its investment in its broadband network, powering economic growth and development for businesses, residents and our state overall. It is not a surprise to see that it is continuing this commitment to Arizona by expanding gigabit services to our residents,” said Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. “Arizona is fortunate to have a committed partner like Cox to help us continue to grow and prosper.” Also coming this fall are Wi-Fi hot spots where Cox customers can tap into Wi-Fi in high-traffic public areas such as restaurants, malls, parks and sports arenas throughout the Phoenix Metro area. Additionally, through the company’s partnerships with other cable companies, Cox customers can access 250,000 Wi-Fi hot spots across the country as they travel. To learn more about Cox’s gigabit speed, visit: www.Cox.com/GigLife. Gigabit speeds will soon be heading to Cox Arizona customers. PAID ADVERTISEMENT PAID ADVERTISEMENT Helping Buyers and Sellers Find their Dream Home 5557 E. Exeter Boulevard, Phoenix I have lived in Arcadia for over 13 years and have longtime connections at Hopi, Ingleside, Arcadia High School, Arizona School for the Arts and Prince of Peace preschool and church. I live, breathe and run in Arcadia every day! PENDING 4917 E. Osborn, Phoenix BROUGHT BUYER 6349 E. Osborn, Phoenix SOLD - BROUGHT BUYER Emily Whitwell 480-216-1443 Emily.whitwell@bhhsaz.com www.emilywhitwell.com The 2014 Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Foundation’s Quest for the Best Gala, held September 6th at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch not only recognized previous SUSD students, former Vice President Dan Quayle and Dr. Michele Mitchell, but it also recorded net proceeds of more than $50,000! As a result, Vice President Dan Quayle, best known for his career in public service and as the 44th vice president of the United States, joined Dr. Michele Mitchell, a two- time Olympic silver medalist in platform diving, as the 2014 inductees into the SUSD Foundation’s Hall of Excellence. Developed to showcase the great academic, athletic, scientific and artistic achievements of SUSD and its alumni, the event was developed to honor graduates each year who have excelled in their respective fields and whose achievements reflect admirably upon the district “We are extremely appreciative of the opportunity we had to recognize Vice President Quayle and Dr. Michele Mitchell at our inaugural event,” said SUSD Foundation Chair Price Nosky. “We also recognized two students, teachers and principals also excelling in political science and athletics. By honoring individuals from different fields each year, we will have the chance to showcase the diverse paths to greatness that can emerge from the educational and extracurricular activities that make the SUSD a destination school district,” said Nosky. The 2014 honorees for political science and leadership included Arisbeth Covarrubias, a student at Arcadia High School. SUSD’s Quest for the Best Former Vice President Dan Quayle was honored by the SUSD.