Date Line: December 1961: Is it a Bird ?, A Plane ?, Superman ? NO !!!! It was an Amateur Radio Satellite. Amateur radio satellites are designed, built and used by Ham radio operators. The first of these satellites was built by a group of California based ham radio operators for only $63 as a Proof of Concept unit launched from Vandenburg AFB as a...
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Each year Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona listens to Girl Scouts to see what rewards are relevant and engaging to match their hard work during cookie season. We wanted to provide an experience that was both innovative and empowering, which resulted in Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona’s inaugural ‘Board Meeting’ on Sa turday, April...
Beauty Tip Use lemon juice to help fade age spots. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out juice. Dab on age spots with a Q-Tip. Leave on 3 to 4 minutes before rinsing. Use this remedy before bed, not in the morning (citrus contains a compound that can cause darkening when exposed to sunlight). Health Tip Do you have a vitamin D deficiency...
It’s summertime and many of us in the Vail area will soon be taking our summer vacations. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the mountains, or somewhere in between, it’s important that you don’t bring home any unwanted souvenirs in your luggage – bed bugs! A Common Misconception A bed bug infestation can happen at any time, anywhere. Many people...
Horses are graceful beings who can take our breath away with their beauty. But have you ever been shown your own reflection in a wordless conversation with a horse? They can change our lives with their compassionate wisdom once we take off our masks and show up in mind, body and heart. Here’s how it can unfold: Intimidated by her boss...
Romance Scams Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, caring, and...
Roth IRA ‘five-year rule’ can trigger an unexpected tax bill: Here’s what you need to know. It’s especially important to understand how each type of IRA works when it comes to things like contributions, tax deductibility, and withdrawals, since these features can affect your finances now and down the road. Roth IRAs are a type...
A Story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s care for all of humanity. A woman from the Chabad-Lubavitch Community in Brooklyn was pulled over by a N.Y.C. traffic cop for some traffic violation. Standing outside her open car window and watching her search for her license and registration papers, the police officer caught sight of a picture of...
Thursday, May 11th, found the community of Vail in celebration at the big “V” near Acacia Elementary School. The cause for the celebration was the removal of a major roadblock — the ability to vote on Vail becoming incorporated with the possibility of Vail finally gaining its own identity. Several excited members of the community spoke...
Inform Vail AZ is a grassroots group of area homeowners who felt that all the information and implications of incorporation were not being presented to the community and neighborhoods affected. We began to compare notes and source factual information concerning incorporation including the legal procedures involved, documentation, and budgets from...