Prescott is making headlines locally and throughout the world of aviation. This June, City Manager Michael Lamar and I attended the Paris Air Show where Eviation’s newest technology was beautifully on display and Prescott, too, took center stage. At the invitation of Eviation CEO and Founder Omer Bar-Yohay on June 17-20, we were able to take part in the unveiling of “Alice” in Paris. As members of the NASA, FAA and GAMA electric aviation committees, Eviation is a leader and key proponent in … [Read more...] about Prescott Making International Headlines with Eviation
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What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
River Cruises have been one of the most popular ways to explore Europe in the last few years. While ocean cruises take you to countries, river cruises take you through the heart of the country, allowing you insight into real life, traditions, local culture and enable you to see, smell and taste all the destination has to offer. As most cruisers know, it’s the ports of call that bring an itinerary to life. AmaWaterways is a great example to look at. Most of our Arizona cruisers are very … [Read more...] about What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy, Prevention, Treatment
Surveys estimate that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects 10 to 15 million people in the United States. The excessive vibratory motion created by loud sound can cause a plethora of damage in the delicate cochlear sensory cells and the nearby supporting pillar cells of the hearing organ. The hearing organ is called the cochlea. Noise can rupture the tips of the nerve cells, fuse sensory nerve cells together, damage the area through which the cells transmit signals and even change the … [Read more...] about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy, Prevention, Treatment
Answering Common Questions About Learning to Fly
As a company that provides rental aircraft and flight instruction, we get asked a lot of the same questions about learning to fly. Here are a few of those questions and their answers: Can anyone learn to fly? The answer to that question is yes – mostly. To be able to learn to fly and become a licensed pilot, you need to have decent health and vision, the ability to master simple physical skills (e.g. controlling the airplane), have the intelligence to be able to learn the material and … [Read more...] about Answering Common Questions About Learning to Fly
OneAZ Helping Non-Profits
OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation have pledged to award $60,000 in Community Impact Grants as part of their commitment to improving Arizona communities. OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation are committed to supporting the local economy through several initiatives, including the flagship Community Impact Grants program. Since launching the program in 2016, OneAZ has given more than $160,000 to non-profits statewide that make a difference in the communities they … [Read more...] about OneAZ Helping Non-Profits
Creating Your Own Retirement Plan
Saving for retirement has become much more simple with automated savings for accounts like 401(k)s, but what do you do if you’re self-employed or work at a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan? According to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, fewer than half of American workers participate in an employment-based retirement plan. Whether you work for a small company that doesn’t offer retirement options, you’re a part-time employee that is ineligible for benefits, or … [Read more...] about Creating Your Own Retirement Plan
HistoriCorps, Forest Service, Volunteers Saving Brolliar Cabin
Volunteer crews led by HistoriCorps, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, have been working to preserve the Brolliar Park Cabin this summer. The historic cabin, built by one of Arizona’s last homesteaders, is located in the Coconino National Forest south of Mormon Lake. The award-winning group, which works to save historical structures on public lands around the nation, collaborated with the Coconino National Forest on the four-week project. HistoriCorps arranged and trained … [Read more...] about HistoriCorps, Forest Service, Volunteers Saving Brolliar Cabin
Arizona Downs Planning Activities
Year-round live horse racing has returned to Arizona with the opening of Arizona Downs in Prescott Valley. The newly renovated racetrack has been delighting its crowds with Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, and additional attractions to draw new fans to the sport. “Year-round horse racing strengthens the industry and benefits everyone – the horse owners, breeders, jockeys and related professions who will now be able to stay in the state to compete,” said Arizona Downs General Manager Ann … [Read more...] about Arizona Downs Planning Activities
Keeping Up with Income Tax Law
The standard deduction has increased for everyone.Whether married, single, married but filing individually or head of household, the standard deduction has effectively doubled in an effort to cut down on itemized filings. Medical deductions are more beneficial. 2019 is a good year to finally get an expensive medical procedure done, if you’ve been putting it off. Taxpayers used to have to spend 10 percent of their adjusted gross income on qualifying medical expenses to take a deduction, but … [Read more...] about Keeping Up with Income Tax Law
Exploring the Bridge Loan When Buying a Home
Many times, when people are considering selling their current home and purchasing a new home, they are caught in an issue of how to make that transition work. They need to use the equity from the sale of their existing home to purchase their new home. So, this means that they need to make the decision on whether to sell their home before purchasing, or to try to find a home to buy before putting their home on the market. In the current market environment, this is not a desirable situation to be … [Read more...] about Exploring the Bridge Loan When Buying a Home