Tucked away in a star-forming region in the Taurus constellation, a pair of circling stars are displaying some unexpected differences in the circumstellar disks of dust and gas that surround them. A new study led by researchers at Lowell Observatory, combining data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and Keck Observatory, has unveiled intriguing findings about planet formation in this binary star system, known as DF Tau, along with other systems in this region. DF Tau … [Read more...] about Double the Disks, Double the Discovery: New Insights into Planet Formation in DF Tau
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Boost Your New Year with Optimism, Resilience and Words to Live Longer By
If you want to meet this New Year with renewed vigor, playfulness, creativity, resilience and optimism, take a page from Dr. Ronda Beaman’s playbook. With a seemingly endless supply of energy and an unconventional way of teaching, this college professor and executive coach has the unique ability to turn students into bold, creative thinkers, individuals of all abilities into enthusiastic athletes and professionals around the world into more resilient, imaginative leaders. Find "Keeping Your … [Read more...] about Boost Your New Year with Optimism, Resilience and Words to Live Longer By
Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
Moonshot, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, is preparing for its 6th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour. The state-wide event will expand to 20 stops across rural Arizona, offering entrepreneurs the chance to present their innovative ideas and compete for local prizes. For the first time, it will include bilingual resources and mentorship opportunities to better serve Arizona’s diverse communities. “The Pitch Tour is a tremendous rally point for … [Read more...] about Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
Steve Bracety Leads the Prescott Valley Chamber into the New Year
Steve Bracety is ready to lead the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce with a strong connection to members and as an important resource to small businesses. “I want to make sure we stay in touch with our membership and that we’re offering value,” Bracety said. With a career steeped in leadership and community engagement, the chamber’s new president and CEO plans to leverage his experience to strengthen local businesses and foster growth while maintaining community character. One key area he … [Read more...] about Steve Bracety Leads the Prescott Valley Chamber into the New Year
Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Silver Airstream trailers are unmistakable symbols of America’s wanderlust, traveling the nation’s roads and nesting in campgrounds since the 1930s. The iconic American brand with tens of thousands of shiny aluminum trailers still on the move has gained popularity in recent decades with their retro design and reputation for long-haul reliability. Indeed, your uncle’s “silver bullet” trailer is now a hip home on wheels. This has spawned a niche business for Flagstaff Airstream Renovations LLC, … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Shifts Gears to Revive Airstream Trailers
Arizona Snowbowl Going Strong after Earliest Opening Date on Record
Like Santa’s elves, Arizona Snowbowl employees are working day and night, making snow as temperatures allow, moving it around the mountain and grooming trails. Following its longest ski season on record – closing on Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Snowbowl has set another record with its earliest opening day ever, Friday, Nov. 8. “Opening Nov. 8 certainly had and continues to have many people talking about the ski season,” said Discover Flagstaff Marketing and Media Relations Vice President Lori … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Going Strong after Earliest Opening Date on Record
British Cook Fancies American Classics with Gran’s Tips for the New Year
On YouTube, she’s known as James’s mom. Charming, down-to-earth and deeply caring, Vicki De La Haye loves to cook. Folding in fresh eggs, butter and vegetables from her farm, ideas from social media followers, British rituals and tips from her very proper and frugal grandmother, “Gran,” De La Haye not only cooks for her family, but often for the whole neighborhood on rural Jersey Island in the British Channel of the United Kingdom. “It’s four miles by eight miles, with a population of 95,000 … [Read more...] about British Cook Fancies American Classics with Gran’s Tips for the New Year
Former Pro Baseball Player Helps Chino Valley Parks Hit Home Run
Jason Olson, a former Triple-A baseball player turned parks director, is leading Chino Valley to new heights with a top environmental honor. His department recently earned the prestigious Sports Fields Management Association (SFMA) certification for outstanding environmental practices – one of only two awarded statewide. “It’s awesome because it shows our hard work and that we’re cognizant of how everything we do impacts the environment,” said Olson, who oversees an 11-member team dedicated to … [Read more...] about Former Pro Baseball Player Helps Chino Valley Parks Hit Home Run
Warm Personality
Lost In Socks, on the third floor of Bashford Courts in downtown Prescott, is a go-to destination for sock lovers. Since opening in 2017, this store has delighted customers with 15,000 pairs of socks ranging from cozy winter essentials to quirky, themed designs. Highlights include a kids’ corner featuring popular dinosaur and unicorn socks; Arizona-themed styles showcasing roadrunners and cacti; and wildlife socks featuring cute animals like otters holding hands. Also, sports fans can represent … [Read more...] about Warm Personality
Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips
Marley Foundation CFO Nancy Ball nailed it when she said, “If I were 6 years old, I would definitely spend the day here!” As if to prove her point, 6-year-old Brooks Sedlak of Scottsdale was one of the first to settle in at the Orbits Curiosity Zone of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center. “He wants to be an astronaut,” explained his mom, Stephanie. Likewise, hundreds of supporters, businesspeople, community leaders and space enthusiasts of all ages eagerly waited under light … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Puts Space Discovery at the World’s Fingertips
