There are few things more daunting than facing a blank tax form knowing that you will be required to fill it out for yourself. It doesn't matter if that form is literally a page sitting in front of you with a pencil and calculator as your trusted companions or a computer screen, both are scary and you probably don't really want to deal with them. In an effort to ease those fears, you resort to some sort of research to verify that you are doing it correctly. Sometimes that means cracking open … [Read more...] about Six Common Tax Myths
Spring Skiing Has Much to Offer
With the prospect of heavy snowfall combined with blue skies, Arizona Snowbowl has a lot to look forward to in March. On average, late February and March are the highest snowfall months. So make no mistake, the winter of 2013/14 chapter two is just beginning. It is also the month we offer some great programs for those skiers and riders looking to save. From Family Fridays to Spring Break specials and Two-for-One Tuesdays, there is always an affordable way to hit the slopes. However, … [Read more...] about Spring Skiing Has Much to Offer
The Buzz About Commercial Drones
What was that flying above the freestyle ski and snowboard events in Sochi? A bird? A plane? Nope, just a type of drone outfitted with a camera to give you the best angle to see every gravity-defying trick. As prominent cogs in the global war on terrorism, military and CIA drones – or unmanned aerials vehicles/systems (UAV/UAS) – garner much public attention. Drone strikes targeting terrorist leaders, and even the apparent crash of a CIA stealth drone in Iran in 2011, show how widely this … [Read more...] about The Buzz About Commercial Drones
Flagstaff Ridership Part of National Trend
In 2013 Americans took 10.7 billion trips on public transportation, which is the highest annual public transit ridership number in 57 years, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This was the eighth year in a row that more than 10 billion trips were taken on public transportation systems nationwide. While vehicle miles traveled on roads (VMT) went up 0.3 percent, public transportation use in 2013 increased by 1.1 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ridership Part of National Trend
FMC Naming New President
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) has selected Irwin (Irv) Bloom, B.S., M.B.A., to serve as its president and CEO. Bloom has been serving as interim president and CEO since September 2013, replacing William Bradel, F.A.C.H.E., who was named president and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare in August 2013. In addition to his role as president and CEO, Bloom also will serve as an executive vice president of Northern Arizona Healthcare alongside Barbara Dember, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E., Verde Valley … [Read more...] about FMC Naming New President
The Over-the-Hill Gang
Increasingly, old age is considered a disease to be treated by pharmaceuticals. Not just conditions like Alzheimer’s, but also normally occurring complaints: increased fatigue, wrinkles, hair loss, menopause, and – dare I say it – low T. You know what I’m talking about, guys. Low testosterone and decreased sex drive. According to a 2006 study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, average testosterone levels in the United States have dropped by one percent each year. The … [Read more...] about The Over-the-Hill Gang
City Employee Recognized for Conservation Efforts
City of Flagstaff Sustainability Specialist Mckenzie Jones is the winner of the 2013 Tom Moody Award for her role in the purchase and preservation of Picture Canyon and Observatory Mesa as open space. Bond initiatives for open space acquisition were passed in 2004, but for nearly a decade inflation in land prices and complications at the state level left the city with little hope that it could make good on its promise to voters. A window of opportunity emerged in 2011 with falling land … [Read more...] about City Employee Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Supervisors in DC Advocating for Region
A focus on transportation funding, support for forest management and immigration reform were a handful of topics the Coconino County Board of Supervisors advocated on behalf of during the National Association of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. this week. County officials also met with Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to discuss the County’s federal legislative priorities. Specifically, the County joined others in advocating for full funding for the … [Read more...] about Supervisors in DC Advocating for Region
Startup Weekend
Apr. 4 - 6. NAU Startup Weekend. Sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, the Startup Weekend gives students the opportunity to take an idea and compete for the opportunity to turn it into a business. http://nau.startupweekend.org … [Read more...] about Startup Weekend
Council Approving Funds for Roads
The Flagstaff City Council awarded a local contractor a $3.2 million contract to begin repaving several Flagstaff streets this spring. This represents nearly a 3 fold increase from the previous years street maintenance budget. "The increase in funding is a result of last years detailed budget process that led to millions in reallocations. I'm encouraging Council to re-prioritize our budget this year as well". Stated Councilman Oravits Roads to be repaved include; Country Club Dr. U. … [Read more...] about Council Approving Funds for Roads