The man in front of you in the checkout line looks like he might own a small business or teach science at the local community college. But looks can be deceiving. Instead, he is a retired US Army counterintelligence agent, and he helped topple the one of the biggest spy rings of the cold War. Meet Sergeant Major Danny Williams, a man who knows the art of deception. In 1987, Williams was sent undercover to infiltrate a European spy ring being run by a personal friend Sergeant First … [Read more...] about Cold War Spy-Catcher Breaking Silence
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Surveys estimate that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects 10 to 15 million people in the United States. The excessive motion caused by loud sound can cause a plethora of damage in the delicate cochlear sensory cells and the nearby supporting pillar cells of the hearing organ. Noise can rupture the tips of the cells, fuse sensory cells together, damage the area that the cells transmit signals through and even change the vascular pathways inside the organ. The vulnerability of the inner … [Read more...] about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
County Supporting Homeless and Veterans
Coconino County, in conjunction with area veteran’s advocate groups, will host the First Annual High Country Stand Down event May 17 to 18 to connect area homeless veterans and their families with the services they need. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, County-area homeless and at-risk veterans will have access to a host of services aimed at helping those who served our country. The Stand Down continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with breakfast and the Armed Forces … [Read more...] about County Supporting Homeless and Veterans
Casino Resort Opens Memorial Weekend
Twin Arrows Casino Resort to Boost Local Economy with 800 Full-Time Jobs Combining rich Navajo tradition with state-of-the art luxurious resort accommodations and fine dining, the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE),is celebrating the grand opening of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort on May 24 with events through Memorial Day weekend. Located along Interstate 40 just east of Flagstaff, the 267,000-square-foot facility features commissioned Navajo artists’ original paintings and … [Read more...] about Casino Resort Opens Memorial Weekend
Forest Initiative Plan Unveiled
The Forest Service will host an open house today in Flagstaff to provide information, answer questions and solicit comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). Members of the public may visit at any time during the three-hour open house that will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Flagstaff, 1824 S. Thompson St. The 4FRI DEIS analyzes almost a million acres on … [Read more...] about Forest Initiative Plan Unveiled
Book Reading at NAU Tonight
Author Michael Martone will be in Flagstaff May 16, 17, and 18 to teach a fiction/nonfiction workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day and give a reading on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Liberal Arts bldg., Rm. 120. “Martone is a real-life kind of writer. He writes about trains, photo booths, field guides, water bottles. He's also one of the funniest people and writers I know,” said Nicole Walker, assistant professor and director of the MFA program in Creative Writing. “His work … [Read more...] about Book Reading at NAU Tonight
Showcasing the County
Shortly after several hundred of the nation’s county officials gathered in Reno, Nev. for the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in July 2010, we took notice. Not only was such a conference an excellent opportunity to showcase one’s county – in this case, Washoe County, Nev. – we also noticed that hosting such an event could have a broader impact on the local economy. Hotels would fill up and restaurants, local businesses and attractions would also receive extra … [Read more...] about Showcasing the County
Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
The median price of a single-family-home sold in Flagstaff in April 2013 was $260,000. That’s up 2.6% from April 2012. The volume of home sales was actually lower than a year ago by 11%. Most experts attribute the low volume to lack of inventory; availablelistings of Flagstaff single family homes are down 7.7% from this time last year. Thatlack of inventory necessarily creates upward price pressure. Last month was the first April since 2006 when the median sold price for Flagstaff single … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
Arizona Ranking High for Business
Governor Jan Brewer is celebrating news that Arizona has been ranked the 6th-best state in the nation in which to do business. That’s according to the 2013 report from Chief Executive Magazine, which surveyed more than 700 CEOs nationwide. Arizona’s ranking reflects a four-spot climb from last year’s report. “This is exciting news for Arizona, and a true testament to the work we have been doing to attract businesses to our State,” said Governor Brewer. “It is fitting that this … [Read more...] about Arizona Ranking High for Business
Sedona Chamber Event
June 12 8:30a.m. Sedona Chamber of Commerce Administration Office, 45 Sunset Drive - Conference Room. This round-table style chat provides members the opportunity to meet with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff to discuss business issues, ideas and concerns in a professional, group setting. This is free for Chamber members and includes a continental breakfast but you must RSVP to attend. This program will be held on the second Wednesday of every month. … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Event