Most of us focus on the active part of exercise – running the miles or lifting the weights. Still, one of the most important goals of these activities, building muscle, takes place during recovery, not during exercise. For this reason, athletes of all fitness levels are paying equal attention to exercise routines and recovery periods. For many, regular sports massage has become an important tool in the recovery process. Sports massage is designed to help achieve the best possible performance … [Read more...] about Include Massage in Your Exercise Routine
Shuttle Resuming at Canyon
The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan. The service will be available from May 14 through September 9 and will run at 15 minute intervals between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The first bus will leave Tusayan at 8:00 a.m. and Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 8:40 a.m. The last buses will leave both Tusayan and Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 9:30 p.m. The shuttle buses will make four stops in … [Read more...] about Shuttle Resuming at Canyon
Congressman Hosts Town Hall in Tusayan
May 18th. U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona's District One, will host a town hall meeting in Tusayan from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Grand Canyon Airport's Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Facility. … [Read more...] about Congressman Hosts Town Hall in Tusayan
Luncheon Focusing on Immigration Law
May 26 Employers and investors will learn from Chris Brejle. He is past president of the Immigration Section of the State Bar of Arizona and a past chairperson of the Arizona Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Brejle will cover topics including: Basic business and employment immigration concepts and terminology Overview of the most common employment and investor visa categories I-9 Employment Verification best practices E-Verify, "Self-Check," and the … [Read more...] about Luncheon Focusing on Immigration Law
Governor Petitioning U.S. Supreme Court on SB1070
Governor Jan Brewer today announced that she will immediately petition the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the injunction on the Arizona immigration law known as SB 1070. “I’ve always known this legal fight would be a long one,” said Governor Brewer. “But now that this is the path we’ve chosen, I am confident Arizona will prevail.” Just over one year since Governor Brewer signed SB 1070 into law, the state of Arizona remains on the front lines of a fight against cartel-fueled crime and violence … [Read more...] about Governor Petitioning U.S. Supreme Court on SB1070
AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver
Flagstaff tourism officials are joining state officials in recognizing the value of the tourism officials in Arizona. Jacki Lenners tells FBN there are activites the entire week. "We kicked off National Tourism Week with an event at our Visitor Center on Saturday in honor of National Train Day. Throughout the week, our staff at the Visitor Center and Airport will be wearing "Tourism Matters to Flagstaff" shirts, and all of the Economic Vitality staff will wear them on Friday," said Lenners. … [Read more...] about AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver
Moving Toward Semi-Public University
Northern Arizona University is reinventing itself as a semi-public institution amid record enrollment increases and diminishing state support, President John Haeger said during a public forum at the High Country Conference Center. More than 200 people attended the event to hear the president address how the university will mitigate the $30 million cut for FY2012, with nearly 700 more participants tuning in via live web stream. The president said university budget reduction strategies … [Read more...] about Moving Toward Semi-Public University
Activities and Parade on Armed Forces Day
Several activities and a parade are planned for Armed Forces Day on May 21. Festivi- ties include a pancake breakfast at the American Legion Post 3 (204 W. Birch) from 6:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. The Flagstaff “Armed Forces Day Parade” an official event of the Arizona Centennial, will begin at 10:00 a.m. in historic downtown Flagstaff. It will be an exciting event honoring the legacy of Arizona’s military heritage, our distinguished veterans, remembering our fallen heroes and welcoming our troops … [Read more...] about Activities and Parade on Armed Forces Day
FBN Spotlight
FBN recently spoke with Jenn Jones, owner of Madame 2 Sew in Flagstaff's Southside. She wants women to change the way they shop by looking to their closet before going out and making new purchases. The alterations and clothing boutique is a relatively new store model for Flagstaff which encourages sustainability and smart purchase choices. FBN: Why did you decide to open your business? Jones: We like to encourage the community to shop their closets. Instead of tossing a … [Read more...] about FBN Spotlight
Caring for the Caregiver
Family Caregivers aren’t alone. An estimated 44 million Americans regularly care for an elderly relative or friend, with estimates that as much as 75 percent or more of elder care is provided by informal caregivers. Many caregivers shoulder the responsibility as if they were alone, often not asking for help. As a consequence, they suffer stress that takes a toll on their own physical, mental and emotional health. They may feel guilty for wanting help – for instance, feeling as if they were … [Read more...] about Caring for the Caregiver