One of the hottest trends in real estate is leasing investment properties as vacation rentals, providing investors an alternative to traditional long-term rentals and the ability to occasionally utilize the property themselves. Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular with consumers seeking properties that suit their particular needs and offer the same amenities as home. Before you turn your property into a vacation rental, however, you should do your homework in order to determine the … [Read more...] about Should You Turn Your Property Into a Vacation Rental?
Free Sunnyside Medical, Dental Clinic Marks First Anniversary
It’s been a year since Henry and Nina Poore opened the Poore Medical Clinic and Sid Davis Memorial Dental Clinic in Sunnyside across from Coconino High School, and Nina cannost wait to show visitors around. “It’s quite unbelievable,” she said. “Look at the backyard! The Flagstaff Leadership Program took out big stumps and I couldn’t believe my eyes – it was swarming with people with rakes and shovels and brooms!” No matter how much generosity, support and love flow to the Poores and their … [Read more...] about Free Sunnyside Medical, Dental Clinic Marks First Anniversary
NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Questions abound about the future of science education, but there is no need to look any further than the new Science and Health Building on the Northern Arizona University campus to appreciate the university’s commitment to doing something about it. The impressive five-story structure serves as a focal point that symbolizes NAU’s rise to scientific and research prominence. And once inside the expansive atrium with angular sight lines, even the casual visitor can see right away that this is … [Read more...] about NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Canyons, cliffs, mountains of ice and large crater-free regions have astronomers in awe as the New Horizons space mission brings Pluto, its moon Charon and the vast Kuiper Belt into focus. The latest images and information from the historic journey will be shared in the town where Pluto was discovered 85 years ago during the 2015 Flagstaff Festival of Science: Exploring New Horizons, Sept. 18-27. Pluto mission boss and planetary scientist Alan Stern, Ph.D., will kick off the free 10-day event … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
For most people, being called to testify in court or at a deposition is a scary thing. For some, it brings to mind images of brutal cross-examinations in courtroom scenes on TV or in movies. For others, public speaking is terrifying in general, and even more so when the subject matter is personal or emotional. Chances are, at some point in your life, you will have to testify in court or at a deposition. Here are some tips to help you through the process: Know What to Expect Litigation … [Read more...] about Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
Update on Gold King Mine Spill
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced it has examined data provided by states upstream of Lake Powell and closer to the Gold King Mine spill. ADEQ’s analysis of data released by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality of samples collected about 100 miles from Lake Powell (closest Utah sample) shows that water quality conditions in the San Juan River upstream of Lake Powell are generally consistent with pre-spill conditions. “Based on what we’re seeing with … [Read more...] about Update on Gold King Mine Spill
Answering Questions About Sunscreen
I get asked three questions all the time. What sunscreen should I buy? What SPF should I use? Are sunscreens safe? Before I address these questions, a little background on sunscreens will be helpful. There are two types of sunscreens: chemical blockers and physical blockers. Chemical blockers absorb UV radiation and then become inactive. Physical blockers (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) reflect and scatter the UV radiation before it gets to your skin. There are pros and cons to each … [Read more...] about Answering Questions About Sunscreen
Knowing When to Harvest the Ripest Fruit
Most tree fruits start to signal their best taste with a sweet scent in the air. But it’s very hard to gauge the exact moment of peak ripeness. Times will vary year by year and different varieties will come in at different times. Here are a few signs to watch for by fruit variety. Apples - You’ve probably heard that ripening apples give off ethylene gas. Ethylene is a hormone and one of its effects is to cause the separation of the stem from the tree, causing the apples to fall. … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Harvest the Ripest Fruit
Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
Another milestone has been reached in the search for the next president of Coconino Community College. On Aug. 11, the CCC District Governing Board reviewed the 40 applications received from throughout the country. The Board identified five finalists: Dr. Susan Bigelow serves as the Vice President for External Relations and economic development at Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) in Sheridan, Wyoming. She previously worked in economic development leadership for northeast … [Read more...] about Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research
NAU researchers have partnered with northern Arizona communities in an effort to learn more about skunk behavior and determine best methods for vaccination against rabies, a fatal disease that can be spread from skunks to other wildlife, pets and humans. An oral vaccine for skunks is on the horizon and an experiment in northern Arizona may produce an effective method for delivering the vaccination. Biologist Tad Theimer and intern Tisheena Talk have cameras at 20 Flagstaff and Sedona … [Read more...] about NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research