There has been lots of discussion about how businesses are positioning themselves to minimize the impact of health care reform on their bottom line. From reducing hours to eliminating full-time employees, we have heard many options that will have a detrimental effect on employees. I agree that businesses need to plan for 2014, and realistically, some of the above mentioned will likely happen. Let’s discuss some other ideas for you and your business. If You Have An … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform-Strategies
Management Shakeup in Airline Merger
The new American Airlines will install five US Airways executives into the lead team, led by President Scott Kirby. Three members of the American Airlines’ parent corporation AMR will remain on the new executive board following the proposed merger. US Airways CEO Doug Parker will retain his title after the merger is complete, which is expected this summer. Parker is expected to keep his key team members in place. The leadership move may appease some of American’s union members who have a … [Read more...] about Management Shakeup in Airline Merger
Creating Garden Ambiance
You’ve planted your seeds, made your beds, nurtured your plants through the perils of sprouthood and now you spend your time watering and feeding. You’ve learned that special attention to pinching, pruning and bug watching will extend the life of your pretty little plants. What a fine gardener you’ve become! As you linger among the blooms and notice a bright red ladybug busily traveling an expanse of broad green leaves, you realize it’s a place for pause. Maybe you didn’t expect it, but … [Read more...] about Creating Garden Ambiance
Logging Beginning on Williams District
Logging operations are scheduled to begin this week on the Horse Pine Stewardship Contract on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest near the Sherwood Forest Estates subdivision. The purpose of the logging operations, which were authorized under the Frenchy Environmental Assessment, is to reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfire and to improve forest health, understory production and wildlife habitat. The areas to be logged are located west of … [Read more...] about Logging Beginning on Williams District
McCain Speaking Out on Syria
U.S. Senator John McCain released the following statement on the grave situation on the ground in Syria, following a phone call today with General Salem Idriss, the chief of staff of the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian opposition: “I just received an urgent phone call from General Salem Idriss, the chief of staff of the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian opposition. He is gravely concerned about conditions on the ground in Syria, which are deteriorating … [Read more...] about McCain Speaking Out on Syria
Rotablation for Clearing Arteries
Over time, plaque, a fatty substance made up of cholesterol, calcium and other materials, can build up in our arteries. When an artery becomes blocked by plaque, it can cause a heart attack, stroke or painful blockages in the blood vessels of the legs. If plaque is soft enough, an interventional cardiologist can insert a thin tube with a tiny balloon at the end into the artery and open the balloon to push aside the plaque and reopen the artery for blood flow. This procedure is called … [Read more...] about Rotablation for Clearing Arteries
Locals Appointed to Service Academy
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) released the following statement after announcing the appointees to the United States Service Academies: “It is with great pride that I announce the Class of 2017 U.S Service Academy Appointments. These appointees have a proven track record of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom. I am confident they will grow into true leaders at their respected academies.” The appointees went through a competitive interview process with … [Read more...] about Locals Appointed to Service Academy
Local Book Receiving Award
The Grand Canyon Association is being recognized by PubWest for its book Whose Tail on the Trail at Grand Canyon? The book is receiving an award in the 2013 Book Design Award category. The PubWest Design Awards were developed nearly 30 years ago to recognize superior design and outstanding production quality of books. Whose Tail on the Trail at Grand Canyon? Was written by Midji Stephenson, edited by Todd Berger, designed by Rudy Ramos, illustrated by Kenneth Spengler, with production … [Read more...] about Local Book Receiving Award
From a Shelter to Financial Independence
When Nicole Kee was 19 years old, her aspirations were solely to make life better for her three-year-old daughter. But her prospects were slim. She had no car, no job, no money and was living in a domestic violence shelter in Page, Ariz., with a toddler. Nicole grew up with her mother and sister in a remote area of Navajo Mountain, 13 miles from the Inscription House Trading Post and five miles off the road. She was raised in the traditional way, hauling water, using kerosene lamps for … [Read more...] about From a Shelter to Financial Independence
Foot Reflexology
It comes as no surprise that most people love a good foot massage, but what might surprise you is that a foot massage can be good for your entire body. You may wonder how having a foot massage could possibly affect your entire body and the answer is reflexology. Reflexology is an ancient technique that can be traced all the way back to the Chinese and Egyptians 2,000 years ago. It is based on the idea that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to numerous areas of the body. For … [Read more...] about Foot Reflexology