“How many dollars to bid?” People in the crowd stand around eyeing one another. They want the kit and caboodle, but they don’t want to show their hand too early. The man with the gavel stands poised. “How ‘bout a 20 dolla bill? Yup, 20 on her now, 30 there it is, I’m ‘a bid 30 now 40 dolla, 40 … [Read more...] about Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction
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Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Fences make good neighbors. They keep the peace and promote harmony. They clearly delineate the boundary and give each side a clear indication of their property rights. No, this isn’t an article about real property boundaries (important, but for another day). Instead, this is an article about … [Read more...] about Terms and Documents for Planning Your Estate
Buying Hearing Aids
Choosing a hearing aid and the person to fit and adjust the hearing aids can be a difficult decision. In the state of Arizona, there are two licensed professionals who can sell and fit hearing aids: a hearing aid dispenser and a dispensing audiologist. A hearing aid dispenser will often say that … [Read more...] about Buying Hearing Aids
Failure IS an option
I teach a first-year seminar on self-leadership. One of my favorite topics is dealing with failure. My main message is that failure is an event, not a permanent condition. I illustrate this point with a C.S. Lewis quote, “Failures are finger-posts on the road to achievement.” Many of us take the … [Read more...] about Failure IS an option
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NAU’s domestic violence expert is in demand during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with speaking engagements throughout the United States and Canada. Neil Websdale said October is an important time of year to raise public awareness about domestic violence issues, something he works on throughout … [Read more...] about October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Navajo Nation Expands Gaming Board
Derrick Watchman, CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is pleased to announce an expanded board of directors was selected and approved to oversee Navajo Gaming. The new, larger board elected Martha L. King as Chairperson by unanimous vote. “The depth of experience … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Expands Gaming Board
If You Get the Job, You Win
Getting a job in the old days really was easier. First, there were more jobs, and fewer people applying for them. Many jobs could be had by walking in the front door and asking if they were looking to hire. Or, (at least in movies) you could grab the “Now Hiring” sign in the window, hand it to the … [Read more...] about If You Get the Job, You Win
Uber on Your Street Corner
Have you ever eagerly awaited the arrival of a new product coming to town? You may have speculated what spurred the timing. The response from Uber Technologies, Inc. about the mid-September debut of its private car and driver service was: “Why not Flagstaff and why not now?” The answer is the … [Read more...] about Uber on Your Street Corner
Available Commercial Properties in Flagstaff
There is a lot of commercial space available in Flagstaff; one might even call it a glut. That commercial real estate inventory includes both office space and potential retail locations. Simply by drawing a long rectangle on a Flagstaff map – with approximate boundaries starting downtown with North … [Read more...] about Available Commercial Properties in Flagstaff
Twin Arrows Recognized for Wine Lovers
Now there’s one more reason to visit Twin Arrows’ Navajo Casino Resort. Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards recently selected the resort’s Zenith Steakhouse to receive the prestigious Award of Excellence. "We are honored to be recognized by the world’s leading expert on wine for the … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Recognized for Wine Lovers