U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., spoke on the House floor today to denounce the daily trickle of dead-end, piecemeal votes – which are designed to create fodder for the 2014 campaign attack cycle -- instead of holding a single vote on a clean funding bill to reopen the government. Click here to watch Kirkpatrick’s 1-minute floor speech. (Transcript further below) TRANSCRIPT of floor speech: Mr. Speaker, The good people in my Arizona district are disgusted with this Congress. They see … [Read more...] about Calling to Reopen Government
Apprehension About Cloud Computing Unfounded
Evolve IP recently released a survey indicating that the growth of cloud computing is not slowing down. In fact, adoption is rapidly increasing among groups that were rather reluctant to embrace it in the beginning, including business executives and IT directors. These groups have become committed to learning as much about cloud computing as possible, and what they have learned has increased their interest and enthusiasm for cloud computing products. Evolve IP attributes this interest to … [Read more...] about Apprehension About Cloud Computing Unfounded
Mountain Sports Supporting FBO
Downtown Flagstaff's Mountain Sports is supporting Flagstaff Biking Organization this month. For every pair of Patagonia Footwear purchased in the store through October 18, Mountain Sports will donate $20 to the Flagstaff Biking Organization. Plus, customers will receive a 1% for the Planet The Music Volume One free album download: 40 tracks from artists including G. Love, Jackson Browne and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Patagonia asks that you buy only what you need, as part of its … [Read more...] about Mountain Sports Supporting FBO
Andy Tobin Challenging Ann Kirkpatrick
Arizona's Speaker of the State House is challenging Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick for U.S. Congress. Kirkpatrick represents Arizona's Congressional District One, which includes Flagstaff. She was elected to serve from 2009 and was challenged and unseated by Paul Gosar, a Flagstaff-based Republican. Kirkpatrick ran again last year, when the congressional districts were redrawn, and she beat former state Senator Jonathan Paton, a Republican. Tobin, from Paulden, Arizona in the Chino … [Read more...] about Andy Tobin Challenging Ann Kirkpatrick
Business Exec Bringing Experience to Classroom
Two moments of clarity may not tell the story a lifetime of success, but they do go far to explain why Paul Thomas is teaching Management 101 at Northern Arizona University. His students, hopefully, are paying close attention. At one end of the timeline, more than 30 years ago, Thomas is a third-year forestry student at NAU who realizes he is actually meant for a career in business. At the other, he is ready to downsize, simplify and return to Flagstaff after an enviable ride at the top of … [Read more...] about Business Exec Bringing Experience to Classroom
Job Fair – Disabilities
Oct. 9th and 10th at Coconino Recreation Center, 2403 N. Izabel Street in Flagstaff. Disability and Rehabilitation Employment Awareness Month (DREAM). 9:00 a.m.- Noon. Job and Networking opportunities for people with disabilities. … [Read more...] about Job Fair – Disabilities
Snowbowl Responding to Government Shutdown
Tourists finding themselves in Northern Arizona with national attractions closed can seek adventure on the San Francisco Peaks as Arizona Snowbowl answers the call to offer visitors outdoor adventures. The ski resort has opened its Scenic Chairlift Ride and keep it operating every day through Sunday, Oct. 13. “We are pulling together our staff to operate the Chairlift everyday, instead of just on the weekends, in response to those who may have looked forward to their trip to places … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Responding to Government Shutdown
FIBA Business Assist
Oct. 14th, 5:30 p.m. at the Coconino Center for the Arts. This networking meeting will include information on your phone and website - valuable innovative insights Also, a short film featuring FIBA members will be shown. … [Read more...] about FIBA Business Assist
Solving Medical Mysteries with Nuclear Medicine
At first glance, nuclear medicine might seem like an oxymoron to those not familiar with the amazing medical advances that have come from working with controlled, low doses of radioactive substances. However, the field of nuclear medicine is used every day, including right here in Flagstaff, to help diagnose and treat various illnesses and health problems. At Northern Arizona Radiology, specially trained physicians (radiologists) work with imaging technology such as X-rays and nuclear imaging … [Read more...] about Solving Medical Mysteries with Nuclear Medicine
Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Public Event Saturday
Flagstaff Shelter Services is hosting a BBQ and tour of the Flagstaff Shelter Services Saturday from noon until 2:00. The facility is at 4185 E. Huntington Drive. Lunch will be provided by the Flagstaff Shelter Services Board of Directors. People who attend will learn about volunteer opportunities. For more information visit our website at: www.Flagshelter.org EMAIL our new Donor/volunteer coordinator for more details at [email protected] 4185 E. Huntington Drive Flagstaff, AZ … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Public Event Saturday