By K. Nepsa What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating? According to scientists, it wouldn’t be good. At the equator, the earth’s rotational motion is at its fastest, about a thousand miles an hour. If that motion suddenly stopped, the momentum would send things flying eastward. Moving rocks and oceans would trigger earthquakes and tsunamis...
On the Move:Emily Maksinchuk of Vail was among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2022 semester. On the Move:Tyler Hammonds is on the Black Hills State University Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. On the Move:Kelsey Slade attended the 2022 Junior Olympics Level 10 Nationals in May...
By Brad Singer All major stock indices have sunk into “Bear Market” territory. The widely followed S&P 500 stock market index is now down over 20% from its peak last year. Investors are wondering – is the bottom in? Of course, nobody knows for sure. But many Wall Street watchers look at what Federal Reserve policy makers say, and more...
Ellie Abraham, coordinator, Corona Cares Ellie grew up in Wisconsin along with six siblings on a dairy farm. At age 20, she moved to Boulder, Colorado, where she worked as a dental assistant for a short time and then for the Boulder County Commissioners for seven years. She then hired on with IBM and moved to Tucson, living in Green Valley. She...
By Lucretia Free Make your voice heard in the upcoming primary! Elections have consequences. Early voting begins July 6. Independents can vote in the primary by requesting a Democrat or Republican ballot. All ballots must be turned in by Tuesday, August 2nd. Support your favorite candidate!!
By Rick Bass In Arizona, we have a dedicated 3 digit Information and Referral number by simply dialing 211. Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish, and assistance is available in other languages via...
Inaugural Mother’s Day contest and fundraiser raised $500 for United Way’s Community Impact Fund OOROO Auto, a multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider in Southern Arizona, celebrated Mother’s Day 2022 with a contest and community fundraiser. Five Tucson-area moms were selected to receive one year of...
By Hollie Warnick Is humanity still in survival mode? Are we, as a country, or as individuals? Looking at our lives here in America, here in Vail even, how much of our daily tasks are focused on surviving? Are you sick and having to take care of your body? Are you playing on your phone, surfing on social media? Are you having a mental crisis, or...
As monsoon season begins, conditions in Arizona remain dry and the risk of fire remains high. To protect structures from becoming potential fire losses, Pima County’s Development Services Department (DSD) has released a set of guidelines to highlight the need for “defensible spaces” around structures, free of flammable items such...
Here’s a novel way to “return to sender” By Khevin Barnes I want to preface my story with a disclaimer: This won’t put a stop to the endless junk email that finds its way onto your cell phone, desktop or tablet, but it’s sure to give you a sense of consumer satisfaction, paired with a touch of sweet revenge. The fact is, fake email scams cost...
