Northern Arizona is known for its beauty, pristine wilderness and the magnificent forests the area has to offer. However, with that beauty comes the potential danger of extreme weather events and catastrophic natural (and not so natural) disasters. This spring and summer has been a harsh reminder to Coconino County and Northern Arizona of the need to be prepared when disaster strikes. We know all too well that disaster can strike at any time. One of the primary and most important roles of … [Read more...] about Emergency Preparedness Planning
Finding Your Special Laziness
Self-help business books – the kind that tell you how to be a better salesperson, manager, leader or visionary – typically give advice about things like perseverance, commitment, building relationships and trust, climbing your personal success ladder, battling negativity and, in sum, working hard to succeed. Whew! Just reading the metaphors for getting ahead can leave you exhausted and short of breath. But, most of us figure that success won’t come from ignoring the reports that are due by 8 … [Read more...] about Finding Your Special Laziness
Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Georgina Dalton of RELATES Group, a real estate team within Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, is one of hundreds of real estate agents across the country who have invested in “The Great Home Giveaway” sweepstakes that will allow local area citizens to enter for a chance to win one of 16 $10,000 down payments, and one $100,000 grand prize to be used towards the purchase of their new home. All current home seekers can register to win by entering their information on Dalton’s website … [Read more...] about Realtor Joining Great Home Giveaway
Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual
Pouring your heart and soul into a business, only to watch it grow more slowly than you had hoped, can be a disheartening experience. Overcoming disappointment and revamping a “concept before its time” from niche to broader market takes recognition, persistence and courage. That strength and resolve flow as smoothly as fine wine from restaurateurs Glenn and Julia Menein. The couple, owners of the new Lola’s Hot Kitchen, revamped their 19-month-old upscale restaurant at 1850 N. Fort Valley … [Read more...] about Lola’s Transitions from Urban Chic to Casual
Improving Circulation With Exercise
Peripheral arterial disease is the medical term for poor circulation in the legs due to blockage of the arteries. This serious but often misdiagnosed condition will likely show no symptoms until an artery is already more than 60 percent blocked. Typical symptoms include increasing pain in the muscles of the lower leg while walking, and possibly burning pain when the leg is elevated but goes away when the leg is dangled over the side of the bed. Examination usually will find a reduced pulse in … [Read more...] about Improving Circulation With Exercise
Glamping – Catering to a New Breed of Campers
Glamping has gone mainstream, according to a recent CNN Money Report and the hot trend in travel has found its way to Northern Arizona. Glamping – or glamorous camping – was born from the “Out of Africa,” Edwardian-style safari where canvas tents were decked out with mahogany writing desks, four-poster beds were adorned in luxurious linens and local chefs created the best cuisine. Nowadays, glamping includes its high-end cousin but also embraces backcountry yurts that furnish the bare … [Read more...] about Glamping – Catering to a New Breed of Campers
Training the Brain to Hear
You can increase the skill of your brain to hear. You can accomplish this though exercises. As you approach brain training, it may help to think of your brain as a muscle. For example, walking takes muscle movement. The muscles involved in walking must be strong enough to move the body. There must be muscle memory of how to walk. It took you months to learn to walk when you were young and then years to fine-tune jumping, skipping and climbing. A young person understands that it takes time to … [Read more...] about Training the Brain to Hear
Arizona Tourism Soaring to New Heights
Space Shuttle Endeavor Commander Mark Kelly would have liked to have been the first person to walk on Mars. But during his career as a NASA astronaut, he has had no shortage of amazing experiences, including launching into space, which he shared with a Flagstaff audience on Saturday, June 7. “It is literally like the hand of God coming down and grabbing you and ripping you off the planet,” he said. The retired astronaut, former Navy captain and test pilot adds that seeing Earth from space … [Read more...] about Arizona Tourism Soaring to New Heights
County Seeking ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Ballot Arguments
On November 4, 2014, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold an election asking the voters of Coconino County to vote on a ballot question that would authorize a County Sales (Transaction Privilege) Tax for maintaining and preserving the conditions of Coconino County-maintained roads. Specifically, voters will be asked: Shall Coconino County be authorized to levy and collect a three-tenths of a cent ($0.003) sales tax, for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning January … [Read more...] about County Seeking ‘For’ and ‘Against’ Ballot Arguments
Your Business Sign
Your sign instills the tone of your business before your customer enters. According to the Small Business Administration, people often judge a business by how it looks on the sign. A well-designed sign resonates in the minds of your target audience so much so that they are enticed to visit your business strictly upon viewing your sign. Signs serve as 24/7 advertising, catching the customer’s eye and advertising your location as well as the services of the business. The first characteristic of … [Read more...] about Your Business Sign