With summer winding down, it may seem like there really isn’t much to do in the garden anymore. The temptation might be to kick back and not really worry until the first frosts come and you need to rake leaves and shut off the sprinklers. Nothing could be further from the truth! While we are all for relaxing and enjoying your special space before the chilly weather arrives, your garden still needs attention. Plus, this is a great time to get some plants in before the weather turns … [Read more...] about Late Summer, Early Fall Gardening
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Trout Phishing in America
Have you been getting phone calls from an unfamiliar number and the young and perky voice on the other end immediately asks you if you can hear her? Have you been getting emails from your friends asking for money? Or emails from familiar companies that ask you to confirm your email address? These are forms of cyber phishing that, when you say “yes” or input your email, can end up costing you. Cyber-crimes are on the rise for good reason. The ROI on ransomware hacking is about 1,425 … [Read more...] about Trout Phishing in America
My Rental is Damaged from Fire!
Landlords and tenants sometimes face the unfortunate circumstance of fire damage or casualty at the rental property. Landlords and tenants should reference the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to understand their legal obligations and remedies as situations arise during tenancy. In the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, you will find 51 state statutes that govern the Landlord and Tenant relationship, Landlord and Tenant obligations and remedies. If a fire or casualty happens … [Read more...] about My Rental is Damaged from Fire!
Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
In my column last month, I wrote about the five things you should do in order to be a great leader. I had a former student email me and ask if I had advice for new managers. The first thing that came to mind was a famous quote from Lee Iacocca that reads, “Management is nothing more than motivating other people.” Hopefully, Mr. Iacocca doesn’t mind me adding a few words to his quote. I would argue that the best managers not only motivate other people but they put them first, ahead of … [Read more...] about Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
Healthy Skin Requires TLC and Sometimes a Bit More
Your skin is constantly changing and the only way to keep up the toll of aging and the effects of the sun and elements is constant care – from a daily regimen of cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection to weekly soothing masks to monthly facials and more. And good skin care isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can and should benefit from daily to advanced skin care. After all, the damaging sun rays and weather don’t discriminate between men and women. There are various … [Read more...] about Healthy Skin Requires TLC and Sometimes a Bit More
What’s Happening in the World of Business Retention and Expansion?
In terms of local efforts to improve the economic environment at large, a number of events have occurred in the community during the last few months. Before jumping into the details, here is a little overview of how Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) works in Flagstaff. The City of Flagstaff has an office dedicated to working with all existing businesses, entrepreneurs and startups to help them stay here and grow here. This is no small task in a growing global economy with challenges … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in the World of Business Retention and Expansion?
Medicare ABCs
Many of us are insured by Medicare; in fact, almost anyone 65 years of age and older is! Medicare is a federally funded program that not only serves us, but serves those of us with certain disabilities, too. Thanks goodness for Medicare, right? Here’s some more great information on Medicare: Who is Eligible for Medicare? You are eligible to receive Medicare benefits beginning the first day of the month in which you turn 65. For example, if you turn 65 on Dec.15,, you can begin using … [Read more...] about Medicare ABCs
Making Difficult Conversations Easier
When was the last time you had a difficult conversation? With all the people we interact with and the diversity that enriches our workplaces and lives, it’s inevitable that we will run into other people who see the world differently than we do. It can be uncomfortable to realize we are not on the same page with another person, whether it’s a client, co-worker or family member. This discomfort can lead you to shut down, get upset or just give up on the conversation or relationship. Or, it can … [Read more...] about Making Difficult Conversations Easier
Research Linking Exercise to Reduced Hearing Loss
Researchers have shown us that exercise is good for your hearing! We all know that regular exercise helps reduce weight gain, improves bone density, increases cardiovascular fitness and even helps to support your immune system. Now, the results are showing that lack of aerobic exercise in mice caused the structures inside the hearing organ (cochlea) to collapse or deteriorate. The hair cells or nerves that pick up sound and change it to electrical signal and the strial capillaries, which provide … [Read more...] about Research Linking Exercise to Reduced Hearing Loss
Can Dry Needling Technique Help You?
Dry needling technique, or DNT, and trigger point therapy are growing in popularity because of their effect on neuromuscular pain, soft tissue dysfunction and movement impairments; most commonly shoulder, back and fascial pain. DNT is also used to treat tension-type headaches Trigger points are tender, hyperirritable spots within a tight, taut band of muscle fibers that, when stimulated, produce local and/or referred pain in skin, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joint capsules, periosteum and … [Read more...] about Can Dry Needling Technique Help You?