“I started with an office as big as this desk,” said Christina Talley with a smile. She sat at an expansive executive desk in her corner office that overlooks Flagstaff from San Francisco Street and Dale. Last December, the CPA moved her business, Christina R. Talley CPA PLLC, into the two-story building that the firm purchased. “I started in Kingman with a laptop, a portable printer and a cell phone.” Talley’s passion for excellent service has fueled the growth of her business from a … [Read more...] about Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
Considering Education Needs of Children, Schools, System
As you buy paper and markers, tissues and wipes, I invite you to pick up extras, because classrooms often don’t have an adequate supply of pencils. Let’s consider why there are never enough pencils. We know that a quality education is a key to the success of our children and our communities. A well-funded educational system provides an opportunity for every child, regardless of how well off the parents are. Public schools provide extracurricular activities, advanced learning options and a place … [Read more...] about Considering Education Needs of Children, Schools, System
Healthy Skin Requires Care
Your skin is constantly changing and the only way to combat the toll of aging and the effects of the sun and elements is constant care – from a daily regime of cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection to weekly soothing masks to monthly facials and more. And, good skin care isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can -- and should -- benefit from daily skin care. After all, the damaging sun rays and weather don’t discriminate between men and women. There are various options … [Read more...] about Healthy Skin Requires Care
How Waste Management is Accommodating Change
Given the recent announcement by the Chinese government to ban the import of all recycled materials by year 2020, the country’s largest waste management company is changing the way it manages recycled items. Waste Management’s Tabatha Rios, construction account manager for Central and Northern Arizona, shared details with Flagstaff Business News about current operations and changes that are underway. “Because of the reduction of recycled materials going to China, it has resulted in … [Read more...] about How Waste Management is Accommodating Change
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy,
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,
Inciting the Senses When Selling a Home
A realtor’s new listing is much like a child. It needs nurturing, full attention and skill to see it to fruition. Realtors commonly use professional photographers in order to market and portray the property in the best possible light and sellers spend countless hours decluttering and investing sizable sums refurbishing, cleaning and painting, all in order to bring the highest possible offer for their homes. These are always good ideas to maximize the property’s worth, but don’t forget to … [Read more...] about Inciting the Senses When Selling a Home
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Adds
With the goal of making the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo bigger and better every year, Rodeo President Mike Hughes says specialty highlights, like after-parties, have kept fans coming back for more. But this year, the rodeo committee added crowd-pleasing opening acts to the main show of bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. “Last year, our attendance was around 8,500,” said Flagstaff Pro Rodeo President Mike Hughes. “This … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Adds
Reusable Options for Plastic Bags Come to Flagstaff Safeway
They had seen enough. Farzan Dehmoubed and Jennifer Duvall, a married couple who live in Carlsbad, California, had grown tired of accumulating years of plastic shopping bags. Conditions did not improve much when, in 2016, California became the first state to ban single-use bags and retailers started selling reusable plastic bags for 10 cents at the checkout counters, but still stocked plastic bags in produce sections. “We were both happy when the plastic bag ban came into effect, but … [Read more...] about Reusable Options for Plastic Bags Come to Flagstaff Safeway
On The Grid: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Who Let the Dogs Out? https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-15 Dog Haus owner Bill Unkovich is loading up some of Flagstaff’s favorite dogs and taking them to parks, parties and community events. Hear more about the mobile expansion of the Route 66 hot dog stand as Unkovich joins On the Grid Host Bonnie Stevens in this podcast, sponsored by FBN and KAFF radio. Listen on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-15 … [Read more...] about On The Grid: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Lowell Observatory Hosts Lunar Legacy Celebration on July 20
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, Lowell Observatory will host a Lunar Legacy celebration on July 20, with activities running from 10 am until close at 10 pm (lowell.edu/apollo). This event is part of an 18-month-long, community-wide effort celebrating Flagstaff’s scientific role in preparing for the Apollo missions to the Moon (https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/lunarlegacy/). From 1961 to 1969, scientific illustrators worked with telescope observers at … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Hosts Lunar Legacy Celebration on July 20