Palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze, sand between your toes, crystal clear turquoise waters, a chilled coconut drink in your hand and not a care in the world – how could you not fall in love? The South Pacific has many unique experiences to offer. Accommodations vary from your bucket list over the water bungalow stay, to private island resorts, from sail boats to cruise ships and everything in between. Most resorts are accessed via speed boat or hydroplane. Activities range from … [Read more...] about Experiencing a Love Affair with the South Pacific
Fall Allergies: Can Your Home Be Making You Sick?
As the weather starts to turn colder and the leaves begin to fall, we start closing up our homes to keep the cold out and the heat in. Many people start to notice allergies flaring up in the fall because of various allergens in the air such as ragweed and mold spores. Often, what feels like a “change of season” cold is actually allergies that present themselves with the same symptoms as the common cold. These symptoms include, but are not limited to cough, itchy eyes, sore throat, sneezing and … [Read more...] about Fall Allergies: Can Your Home Be Making You Sick?
1031 Exchanges
A 1031 Exchange is a powerful tax-deferment strategy used by some of the most financially successful investors to defer taxes when selling investment/commercial property. This effective strategy is also known as a “Starker Exchange,” named for the first tax case that allowed the exchange, or a “Like Kind Exchange,” referring to the type of change that occurs. This tax-efficient way of preserving capital that is invested in real estate is appropriately named a 1031 Exchange, after Section 1031 of … [Read more...] about 1031 Exchanges
Prescott DermaLift Clinic Adds New Procedure to Rejuvenate Your Skin
The Prescott DermaLift Clinic has partnered with licensed cosmetologist Jamie Lynn Buttke to provide dermaplaning, a new and complementary treatment that enhances the results produced by the BioLift and Quantum Hydration treatments currently offered. What is Dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is the ultimate in deep exfoliation, resurfacing and de-fuzzing. Using a blade to remove dull, dead surface skin cells, the procedure helps to diminish sunspots, discolored skin and acne scarring, correct … [Read more...] about Prescott DermaLift Clinic Adds New Procedure to Rejuvenate Your Skin
Learning the Language of Wine
I saw it there, shining up at me from my menu. It looked so intriguing, mysterious and according to the written suggestion, would pair well with the dish I wanted to order. The only problem? I couldn’t pronounce it. I wanted to be the kind of wine drinker who ordered unusual wines with confidence and grace, but I was too afraid to make the attempt at ordering it and embarrassing myself, so I stuck with the wine I knew best. The mystery wine was a Gewürztraminer (guh-VURTS-trah-mee-ner) and … [Read more...] about Learning the Language of Wine
Krack Exploit: What You Need to Know
Recent news reports have been full stories about a new WiFi exploit known as “The Krack” or “Key Reinstallation attACK.” This hack, or exploit, affected just about everyone, from cell phones to laptops, and including anything with a WiFi radio. Two questions you may be asking: What is “The Krack?” What can be done to prevent it? What is The Krack? Wireless Internet connections have always been more susceptible to malicious attacks than a wired connection. Very similar to how a … [Read more...] about Krack Exploit: What You Need to Know
Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
Another $20 million construction project is underway at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. It is the third multi-million dollar building to go up since 2014. This time, it is a residence hall. Chancellor Frank Ayers told QCBN, “Embry-Riddle’s commitment to its students, faculty, staff and the community has included more than $70 million in construction the last three years. That includes this new residence hall. Only last month, we dedicated the just-completed STEM Center. … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
Teller Continues Looking Up
As a youngster, Arlando Teller stood in the yard of his Chinle home on the Navajo Reservation and looked up at an azure sky pebbled with popcorn clouds and jet contrails. He wondered where those white streaks crisscrossing the wild blue yonder were headed. When he graduated from Chinle High School in 1991, his continuing curiosity prompted him to find out. He wanted to become a part of that high-flying adventure. He enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – home of the Eagles – in … [Read more...] about Teller Continues Looking Up
Touchmark Restaurant, Fitness Center Now Open to Public
The public now is invited to eat at a newly opened restaurant and take part in health and fitness club activities, as The Clubhouse at Touchmark at the Ranch, 3150 Touchmark Blvd., was completed the first of the month. According to Matthew Crawford, executive chef for The Finn Restaurant, the food served is what he calls“...contemporary American,” and features a wide variety of meals ranging from soups, salads and sandwiches to full course dinners. Crawford said the restaurant could … [Read more...] about Touchmark Restaurant, Fitness Center Now Open to Public
ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Prescott campus has never been more upward bound, according to President Barry Butler. He reported on the “State of the University” when he visited campus in early October. Butler, speaking before the ERAU-Prescott Board of Visitors and several administrative officials, emphasized that the university has never been in better shape – academically, financially and reputationally. Named president in March 2017, Butler is the sixth person to lead … [Read more...] about ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research