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Yin & Yang

By Shaun McGuire The Yin and Yang symbol has an estimated origin of 14,000 B.C.  As I study biology and human physiology, I find more and more wisdom in this symbol.  It is composed of two equal and opposite forces that roll into one another.  Yang or the white aspect is seen as daylight and outward.  Yin, the black portion, is seen as night and...

July Climate / Monsoon Report

By John Simpson July 2019 was warmer than average and drier than average. A few fortunate spots in Arizona saw average to above-average rainfall but the overwhelming majority of the region was below average. The monsoon high pressure hung out closer than usual to southeast Arizona instead of near the four corners. This was partially responsible...

Pima County Asking for Feedback Regarding Implementation of a Quiet Zone

By Article Author Vail’s history and development were closely connected to the expansion of the railroad across the country.  Southern Pacific Railroad came to the area in early 1880, bringing opportunities and economic growth to the region. Nearly 140 years later, the trains still roll through Vail, annually transporting more than 2 billion tons...

Opening Your First Checking Account: What You Should Know

By Article Author While it’s easy to open a checking account, there are a few things you should know before you get started: You’ll need proof. To open an account, documentation is needed to support who you say you are. Banks and credit unions may require different forms of proof, which often include: A government-issued identification card, i.e...