It’s been a year since Henry and Nina Poore opened the Poore Medical Clinic and Sid Davis Memorial Dental Clinic in Sunnyside across from Coconino High School, and Nina cannost wait to show visitors around. “It’s quite unbelievable,” she said. “Look at the backyard! The Flagstaff Leadership … [Read more...] about Free Sunnyside Medical, Dental Clinic Marks First Anniversary
NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Questions abound about the future of science education, but there is no need to look any further than the new Science and Health Building on the Northern Arizona University campus to appreciate the university’s commitment to doing something about it. The impressive five-story structure serves as … [Read more...] about NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Canyons, cliffs, mountains of ice and large crater-free regions have astronomers in awe as the New Horizons space mission brings Pluto, its moon Charon and the vast Kuiper Belt into focus. The latest images and information from the historic journey will be shared in the town where Pluto was … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
For most people, being called to testify in court or at a deposition is a scary thing. For some, it brings to mind images of brutal cross-examinations in courtroom scenes on TV or in movies. For others, public speaking is terrifying in general, and even more so when the subject matter is personal or … [Read more...] about Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
Update on Gold King Mine Spill
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced it has examined data provided by states upstream of Lake Powell and closer to the Gold King Mine spill. ADEQ’s analysis of data released by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality of samples collected about 100 miles from … [Read more...] about Update on Gold King Mine Spill
Answering Questions About Sunscreen
I get asked three questions all the time. What sunscreen should I buy? What SPF should I use? Are sunscreens safe? Before I address these questions, a little background on sunscreens will be helpful. There are two types of sunscreens: chemical blockers and physical blockers. Chemical blockers … [Read more...] about Answering Questions About Sunscreen
Knowing When to Harvest the Ripest Fruit
Most tree fruits start to signal their best taste with a sweet scent in the air. But it’s very hard to gauge the exact moment of peak ripeness. Times will vary year by year and different varieties will come in at different times. Here are a few signs to watch for by fruit variety. Apples - You’ve … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Harvest the Ripest Fruit
Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
Another milestone has been reached in the search for the next president of Coconino Community College. On Aug. 11, the CCC District Governing Board reviewed the 40 applications received from throughout the country. The Board identified five finalists: Dr. Susan Bigelow serves as the Vice … [Read more...] about Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research
NAU researchers have partnered with northern Arizona communities in an effort to learn more about skunk behavior and determine best methods for vaccination against rabies, a fatal disease that can be spread from skunks to other wildlife, pets and humans. An oral vaccine for skunks is on the … [Read more...] about NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research
Congratulations on Being Fired
Interestingly, over the last month, I have spoken to business owners who are faced with firing someone and I’ve heard from several friends who are concerned they will get fired (or are hoping they get fired so that they can do something else). For the purposes of this month’s column, I speak of … [Read more...] about Congratulations on Being Fired