Massage has been around for thousands of years and has many therapeutic benefits, but sometimes the advice or cautions that we hear can be a little misleading. Today, we are setting the record straight and sharing five common myths surrounding massage. Myth #1: A sign of a good massage is next-day soreness. Truth: Soreness is no indication of how good a massage is. Soreness may occur after your very first massage or if you have been inactive for a period of time. However, if you’re a … [Read more...] about Massage Myths
Museum Celebrating 85 Year Anniversary
The Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) is celebrating 85 years of inspiring a love for the Colorado Plateau with 2 special events. Free admission today, Friday, September 6, 2013. Tomorrow: Learn about Hopi Silver Overlay At 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the museum presents “A History of Hopi Silver Overlay.” This free presentation features museum Artist-in-Residence Ed Kabotie (Tewa/Hopi). Kabotie will describe the history and development of Hopi overlay jewelry. He will examine overlay … [Read more...] about Museum Celebrating 85 Year Anniversary
Phoenix Suns Training in Flagstaff
The Phoenix Suns make their return to Flagstaff, Ariz. for the first time since 2004 when they report for training camp at Northern Arizona University from September 30 through October 5. This year marks the 21st time the City of Flagstaff has hosted the team's training camp. Phoenix first used Flagstaff as a training camp site in 1986, coincidentally the first training camp as a player for now Suns Head Coach Jeff Hornacek. "I have great memories of training camps in Flagstaff from … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns Training in Flagstaff
NAU Embracing the New World Currency
In our increasingly globalized economy, people are calling education the new world currency. This idea plays well into numerous efforts at Northern Arizona University including the China Initiatives, which is increasing global education, research and exchange through partnerships with Chinese universities. This month, a new group is traveling to NAU to begin a new academic year. About 330 Chinese students will be living in Flagstaff, gaining a new educational perspective, creating global … [Read more...] about NAU Embracing the New World Currency
Raising Money for Fallen Hotshots
Guardian Air, a division of Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, flew in to present a $10,000 check at the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew Fundraiser and Golf Tournament in Prescott to benefit the families of the firefighters that lost their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. The funds were the result of the generous donations from colleagues at Guardian Air, Guardian Medical Transport, Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, as part of the Guardian EMS … [Read more...] about Raising Money for Fallen Hotshots
City Considers Salt or Cinders
In my first 36 years in Flagstaff, cinders were the norm. They were messy and a nuisance to clean up, but they worked. Back then we even criticized the states that used salt. “Never buy a used car from Michigan, its underside will be rotted from salt.” But things changed six years ago. At that time, the City Council (before my tenure) was told that a sodium solution was superior to cinders and that many western cold-weather cities were changing to salt. Conventional wisdom was that salt … [Read more...] about City Considers Salt or Cinders
IMEX Meeting in Sedona
Oct. 15-17. IMEX America. The Sedona Tourism Bureau is presenting the region as a destination for meetings, weddings, conventions and festivals in addition to its status as a tourist destination. For more information contact The Sedona Chamber of Commerce. … [Read more...] about IMEX Meeting in Sedona
Scheduling Services for Legendary Businessman
Jim Babbitt has been a well-known face, name and businessman in Flagstaff for many decades. The 89 year old Babbitt died Thursday in Sun City. He bought Babbitt Motor Company in 1965, which was renamed Jim Babbitt Ford. He served three years as a fighter pilot in Europe. Services for legendary Flagstaff businessman and World War II veteran Jim D. Babbitt are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Elks Lodge in Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Scheduling Services for Legendary Businessman
New Interviewing Method
Sept. 26 11:30-1:00 @NACET For the last few months, colleges and companies of all types have been testing a new video interview application. The product is called Cloud Campus, and it is the creation of a locally owned small business called inKumo. inKumo lives at our sister incubator in Phoenix, the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI). The company's founders, Mike and Bala, would like to invite you to learn more at an open house on September 26th. Cloud … [Read more...] about New Interviewing Method
Firewood Applications Available
Northern Arizona Food Bank (NAFB) has been helping low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals with free firewood during the winter months. There are many families in Northern Arizona who are living without plumbing and electricity. These people depend on firewood for their heating and cooking needs. NAFB works hard to fill this need! Summer is coming to an end and NAFB's staff is preparing for the fall season. We would like to remind everyone that a new application must be … [Read more...] about Firewood Applications Available