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Founder of Mountainside Fitness pays $8M for a new Scottsdale home
The founder of Mountainside Fitness bought one of the priciest metro Phoenix homes to sell in the final days of October and the earliest days of November. The former Herberger family estate in Paradise Valley also sold. $9,700,000 Bond Investment Group, led by Charles Bond of Colorado, paid cash for a 7,259-square-foot Paradise Valley…
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Why river advocates say Arizona’s upper Verde should earn ‘Wild and Scenic’ protections
From a few thousand feet in the air, the upper Verde River carves a stark contrast into the desert surrounding it. Its verdant green ribbon twists through an otherwise arid, rocky landscape. Leafy trees and vegetation line the river banks, allowing glimpses of the water flowing beneath. In the cockpit of a six-seat propeller plane,…
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Why river advocates say Arizona’s upper Verde should earn ‘Wild and Scenic’ protections
From a few thousand feet in the air, the upper Verde River carves a stark contrast into the desert surrounding it. Its verdant green ribbon twists through an otherwise arid, rocky landscape. Leafy trees and vegetation line the river banks, allowing glimpses of the water flowing beneath. In the cockpit of a six-seat propeller plane,…
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The Tezos Art Community Takes Over South Beach During Art Basel
Image Credits James Wilamor – Flickr Events to include an AR scavenger hunt for NFTs hidden along South Beach Portion of NFT sale proceeds will be donated to the Trevor Project The Tezos blockchain ecosystem has been a fixture of the Art Basel Miami scene since December 2021, when Mario Klingemann’s installation ‘Humans + Machines:…
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‘Google for wildlife sounds’: Huge boost for conservation research
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size A new search tool from Google Australia lets ecologists and conservationists upload recordings of wildlife calls, and instantly match them to thousands of similar sounds from around the country, allowing for ecosystem insights that could otherwise take thousands of hours to achieve. The AI-powered tool is an…
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EPA gives partial approval to state plan for improving Interior Alaska air quality
Federal regulators have dropped a proposal to require ultra-low-sulfur diesel use to help clear winter air pollution in the Fairbanks area, accepting state arguments that such a mandate would not be a cost-effective way to address the problem. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday made final its decision on Alaska’s plan to reduce particulate pollution…
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EPA gives partial approval to state plan for improving Interior Alaska air quality
Federal regulators have dropped a proposal to require ultra-low-sulfur diesel use to help clear winter air pollution in the Fairbanks area, accepting state arguments that such a mandate would not be a cost-effective way to address the problem. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday made final its decision on Alaska’s plan to reduce particulate pollution…
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The best Cyber Monday deals
/ Cyber Monday is winding down, but it’s still not too late to save big on watches, headphones, and other Verge-approved gadgets. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Illustration by Aaron Fernandez for The Verge The Monday after a long holiday weekend is no fun… unless you like to save money. If you missed out on…
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Fashion stylist and consultant Roisin Kelly on her favourite fashion finds
From working with high street brands in London to running a sustainable fashion start-up in Dublin, Roisin Kelly is a stylist and retail consultant advocating for slow fashion and supporting small businesses. Here, we get an exclusive glimpse into her enviable wardrobe. How would you describe your personal style? I like to have fun with…
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Denver’s first permanent food truck park rolls out on West Colfax
Danny Newman doesn’t like to let a good thing go to waste. When the local entrepreneur purchased a large lot with a former tire shop five years ago, he had plans to open Denver’s tiniest motel with one room and a swimming pool. But when the pandemic hit, construction prices nearly doubled, so he decided…