While Monsoon’s precipitation is low and the heat level is high, Arizona’s highest mountain is offering cool temperatures and cool views along with extended hours to get there this month. For five Saturdays, Arizona Snowbowl guests can enjoy live music on the Agassiz patio, dinners and breathtaking Northern Arizona sunsets, as the chairlift will be open until 6 p.m. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for below-normal precipitation in August, so sunset lift riders can expect clear, sunny … [Read more...] about Watching the Sunset at 11,500 Feet
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Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
We’ve all heard the saying “no news is good news,” right? Well, not necessarily in the real estate process. While not hearing anything could be deemed as everything moving along smoothly, it could also mean there are critical dates and deadlines being missed. There should be one person that is at the helm of the entire escrow/transaction process and typically that person should be your licensed real estate professional. A lot of companies will enlist the help of a licensed transaction … [Read more...] about Why Communication is Essential in the Real Estate Process
A Worldwide Orthopaedic Focus to Keep People Moving
This is an exciting time in orthopaedic care. The years 2010 thru 2020 have been designated by a global alliance of health professionals as The Bone and Joint Decade, a period of time to emphasize the importance of bone and joint health. This program aims to help with the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions – that is, pain and mobility problems occurring with bones, joints and muscles. This quest is at the center of attention for doctors, therapists, politicians, … [Read more...] about A Worldwide Orthopaedic Focus to Keep People Moving
Demystifying the Marketing Campaign
Now, more than ever, success as a small business owner means being a Jack-of-All-Trades, and a master of each one as well. An increasing number of U.S. businesses operate with no employees – 47 percent more in 2014 than in 1997, according to Harper’s Index, meaning business owners are doing it all themselves. And, while owners earn, on average, approximately 27 percent more than the rest of the population, your own margin can increase by doing things in house rather than hiring out. Take … [Read more...] about Demystifying the Marketing Campaign
Gently and Wisely Philosophy Guides Imaging Tests
We all know someone – a family member, friend, or neighbor – who has had some form of medical imaging. Whether it’s an X-ray mammogram, CT lung scan or MRI with contrast of the knee, our health care system uses an increasing number of imaging tests to help identify a variety of diseases and injuries. For the most part, advances in imaging are a very good thing. Especially when they are used to get the best imaging information with the lowest possible radiation dose. Medical imaging saves … [Read more...] about Gently and Wisely Philosophy Guides Imaging Tests
Return of Premium Life Insurance
Life insurance is meant to provide a source of income for your family or other beneficiary when you die, but there are times when the cost of life insurance seems like a losing bet. Premium payments can be burdensome for whole life coverage (insurance that remains in effect for the insured person’s entire life), especially for younger workers who see themselves as likely to live for many decades to come. And even with term life insurance (insurance that covers a specific period of time), it’s … [Read more...] about Return of Premium Life Insurance
Understanding Negative Vehicle Equity
Most people know the effects of having negative (upside down) equity, especially after seeing the housing market crash and realizing homes were worth less that the mortgage owed. However, many people do not understand how negative equity affects their current and future car purchasing decisions. Many customers base their decision on the selling price of the vehicle and negotiate as if they are paying cash at the time of sale, even though they are a payment buyer. Other customers base their … [Read more...] about Understanding Negative Vehicle Equity
Just Do It! Wear the Hearing Protection
The most common cause of permanent hearing loss is noise exposure. That being said, unless you live in a perfectly quiet world, it is likely that you are exposing your hearing organ (cochlea) to excessive vibration. We hear through vibration and vibration is what causes the damage! It is a Catch-22. The Hearing Organ is Fragile The cochlea is the size of a green pea, curled like a snail and filled with fluid. Inside this tiny sophisticated organ are rows of nerves that sit on a membrane that … [Read more...] about Just Do It! Wear the Hearing Protection
Perfect Outdoor Living Environments
Northern Arizona is a fabulous place to live! It boasts amazing national landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, Sedona’s Red Rocks and the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest – and the beautiful Flagstaff location of Warner’s Nursery since 1990. What an amazing environment of: Fresh clean air Brilliant blue skies Acres of pine forests Nestled lakes Miles of hiking trails Ancient Indian ruins In this rugged, inspiring land, opportunities for outdoor activity and artistic … [Read more...] about Perfect Outdoor Living Environments
Laser Eye Surgery: Safer, Better Than Ever
Laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK) remains the industry standard for refractive surgery. And today, these procedures are safer than ever because of extensive research and technological advancements that allow the surgeon to plan and deliver a more precise and safe treatment to each individual eye. More than half a million people in the U.S. improve their vision with LASIK or PRK every year. The majority of these patients had Traditional LASIK or PRK to correct their nearsightedness, … [Read more...] about Laser Eye Surgery: Safer, Better Than Ever