One thing has become clear in the last year: Hollywood has declared war on the Internet. Rupert Murdoch and his colleagues, not content with grossing billions of dollars on their blockbuster movies, have decided to spend some of those billions to lobby Congress to try and get legislation passed that would give them the ability to more quickly (and with minimal due process) shut down file sharing sites that they think are hosting pirated content. Of course, Mr. Murdoch has demonstrated that he … [Read more...] about Cloud Data Storage
Inaugural Hearts 911 Race a Success
A total of 53 runners were greeted by warm sunshine and warm people at the 7:30 a.m. start of the inaugural Hearts 911 Mount Elden Ultimate Challenge and 10K held in Flagstaff on June 30. A fundraiser for heart screening tests for first responders, the race was a challenging 10.3 mile run up and over Mount Elden, descending on the Heart Trail to Sandy Seep. The shorter 10K race climbed Mount Elden Lookout Road for 3.1 miles, then turned around and finished at the starting line for … [Read more...] about Inaugural Hearts 911 Race a Success
Updating Flagstaff Real Estate
June 2012 finds Flagstaff home sales healthier than they were one year ago, but still leaving much to be desired for both buyers and sellers. Volume of Flagstaff single-family homes sold was up over 18% in June compared with June 2011. Driving that volume was a median price drop of 11% year-to-year. For buyers, there is just not much to choose from in any price range. The most selection this month is found in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. Below that range, homes get quickly snapped up so … [Read more...] about Updating Flagstaff Real Estate
Common Ailments and Massage
Life can be so amazing so often, but every once in a while, circumstances can take their toll and make us feel a little overwhelmed and bogged down. Sometimes these events have a domino effect and other times, they are a singular occurrence. Either way, therapeutic massage is a natural and effective way to bolster your body and spirit and endure life’s trials and tribulations. Sleep Most people sleep much less than the suggested seven to nine hours of sleep each night. It’s … [Read more...] about Common Ailments and Massage
Flagstaff Business News enjoyed speaking with Al and Valorie Bowman, owners of Cinder Hills Boarding Kennel. It is the oldest kennel in Flagstaff, and the Bowmans have quite a history to share, describing how they came to work with animals and why they love it. How long have you run Cinder Hills Boarding Kennel? Cinder Hills was the first boarding kennel (private or public) in Flagstaff, opening its doors in 1972. Next month we will be starting our 12th year as the … [Read more...] about
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Free Lecture: Cancer 101
Cancer 101- What you need to know about cancer is the topic of the July 17 Take Note Flagstaff Lecture Series, sponsored by Flagstaff Medical Center. The Tuesday, July 17 lecture will feature radiation oncologist Pamela Vanderwall, M.D. The free presentation is 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. Fourth Street. To R.S.V.P. or for more information on this free event, call 928 773-2080. Dr. Vanderwall will discuss the basics of cancer biology, causes, … [Read more...] about Free Lecture: Cancer 101
Gore Wins 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore)is announcing that the GORE Hybrid Vascular Graft was awarded Gold Winner in the Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products category of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition. The Gore Device is an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) vascular prosthesis that provides a streamlined solution for challenging dialysis access, aortic debranching, and arterial bypass procedures. The award-winning prosthesis provides a new way in for better … [Read more...] about Gore Wins 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards
Mobile Medical Unit Has Arrived in Flagstaff
Join North Country HealthCare on Wednesday, July 18th at the grand showing of Flagstaff’s first mobile medical unit. The grand showing will take place between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at North Country HealthCare’s 4th Street campus in Flagstaff. Community members are invited to tour the unit, enjoy refreshments and meet our school based health services staff. For more information about the grand showing please call 928.213.0125. In June of 2011, North Country HealthCare was awarded … [Read more...] about Mobile Medical Unit Has Arrived in Flagstaff
Do It Yourself Acupressure
Tired of using painkillers, antihistamines and antacids? Many over the counter medications can have serious side effects. Analgesics can lead to ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems and long-term use can damage the liver and/or kidneys. How about holistic health care you can do yourself? Using our hands and a little knowledge of Chinese medicine, we can manage (and may even cure ourselves of) aches and pains and other health challenges we may experience. Over the course of thousands of … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Acupressure
Startup Weekend
Aug. 10-12 For people who have wondered about starting a business, this weekend will provide valuable information. Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are founding startups and launching successful ventures in a lean, rapid and exciting way. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011. People around the globe come together for weekend long workshops to pitch … [Read more...] about Startup Weekend