Growth only happens when you stretch. It's when you're uncomfortable, when you push yourself, when you struggle, that you break through to new capabilities. In startups and entrepreneurship, especially a first startup, it all feels like a stretch. Because it is. You never know what you can do until you do it for the first time. So what if you fail? When you first fell off your bike while learning how to ride, did you abandon all hope, stop trying and walk away? If you answered yes, please go get … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable? Good.
Preparing Your Pets for a Future Without You
If you have a furry friend, you know your pet relies on you for every need. What would your pet do without you? Although pets are legally considered to be property, to those of us who own pets, they’re more like members of the family. And so, just as you make preparations to care for the human members of your family after your passing, you need to think about how to look after your pets as well. Here are some options that can help you ensure your pets are cared for if something happens to … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Pets for a Future Without You
New Dentistry Model Operating in Flagstaff
Flagstaff Modern Dentistry, a new practice that opened in April on Regent St. and Butler Ave., is operating under the PRIVATE PRACTICE + business model. As the first of its kind in town, the model works as a partnership between the dentist and the regional company, Pacific Dental Services, which supports the practice by managing the office and administrative tasks so the dentist can focus on treating patients. The partnership also provides economic benefits for new dentists to own and build … [Read more...] about New Dentistry Model Operating in Flagstaff
How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects about 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or "snorting" noises. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as generalized inflammation, cardiovascular and endocrine problems. More than half of individuals with sleep apnea are overweight and most snore heavily. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to a variety … [Read more...] about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Focusing on Men’s Health
Over the past few years, the national media has often focused on men’s health. While this serves men well in general, it has at times only increased their confusion on how to optimize their health. Conflicting information abounds on prostate cancer screening and treatment, the risks of testosterone supplementation, and the appropriate treatment for BPH. We are particularly interested in helping men make informed choices on their health. Below is some useful information about prostate health … [Read more...] about Focusing on Men’s Health
Fixing Missing Teeth
Do you hide your smile because you are missing teeth? Is it hard for you to chew food? If you have problems because of missing teeth, see your dentist. Together, you can talk about choices that may help fix your smile. Bridges Bridges are used when one or a few teeth are missing. They replace the missing tooth or teeth with false ones. A permanent or fixed bridge is cemented onto specially prepared teeth on either side of the space. Bridges can now be done at the dental office in a same … [Read more...] about Fixing Missing Teeth
Speak the Language: Remember, It Is the Little Things
For my column this month, I have decided to write about two things that I experienced in the last 30 days. Both have real world lessons for anyone running a company or managing a business or employees. Speak the Language My youngest son, Ross, will be graduating from Northern Arizona University in December and we have wanted to do a trip to Europe together. He is a history guy and has wanted to travel to London and Normandy to see firsthand sites from WWII. So, we went to London and Paris … [Read more...] about Speak the Language: Remember, It Is the Little Things
Mountain Line Expands Service for Area School Children
Families looking for a safe and reliable transportation option for students to get to and from school and other activities will have more options next school year as Mountain Line expands routes to better serve K-12 students. Beginning August 2, Mountain Line will introduce deviated fixed route service during the school year on Routes 2 and 3 to better serve BASIS School and Northland Preparatory Academy (NPA). The Route 2 deviation will traverse Gemini Dr., stopping in front of BASIS, with … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Expands Service for Area School Children
NAU Scientist Suspecting Lazarus Effect
As the U.S. Department of Defense continues to test for live spores in more than 400 batches of anthrax sent to a reported 66 labs in 19 states including Arizona, geneticist Paul Keim, Ph.D., suspects the bacterial spores may be able to bring themselves back from the dead. “I’m calling it the Lazarus Effect,” said Keim, referring to a Bible story in which Jesus restored health and life to Lazarus of Bethany after he died. Keim says the spores were declared dead after being zapped by … [Read more...] about NAU Scientist Suspecting Lazarus Effect
Reviewing Coconino County’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
It’s the start of a new fiscal year for local government in Arizona. Our new fiscal year here in Coconino County starts July 1, and as a result of decisions on the state level, the county faces new expenses. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s FY2016 budget during a special session June 23. The budget, totaling approximately $175 million, reflects a $26 million decrease from the previous year. This is primarily because of a reduction in federal and state grants used … [Read more...] about Reviewing Coconino County’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget