Want to enjoy the benefits of beautiful blooms but feel that you don’t have the space? Worried about having to manage a large garden? Need a little visual pick-me-up in a corner of your yard that doesn’t get any sun? Container gardening might just be for you! Among its many advantages, … [Read more...] about Container Gardening: Versatility, Variety
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Identifying Kinds of Skin Cancer
Humans and other life on Earth depend on the sun – for warmth, light and energy. But along with those benefits comes danger in the form of exposure of the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can lead to skin cancers, among other skin problems. Here in Northern Arizona, we get a lot of UV … [Read more...] about Identifying Kinds of Skin Cancer
Getting Hit By the Bus
Thanks for all the questions that were emailed to me this month at thomas.tpaul@gmail.com. There was one reoccurring question that I heard not just from readers, but interestingly, I was asked this by a handful of the companies I work with through the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about Getting Hit By the Bus
The Ultimate Tailgating Tundra
The team at Findlay Toyota recently discussed a new promotional vehicle they could use for their sponsored events. They wanted something that would attract a crowd, something unique and special for Flagstaff, and something functional they could actually use to help promote their name and products in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Tailgating Tundra
Maximizing the Collectability of Your Accounts Receivable
If you allow your customers to carry a balance, you have to assume that some of them will evolve into a delinquent account. There are two simple things you can do to maximize your ability to collect the money you are owed when this happens. One: collect the right information up front. Two: have a … [Read more...] about Maximizing the Collectability of Your Accounts Receivable
From Idea to Reality in Three Easy Steps
“Just do it.” - Nike “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road: not going all the way, and not starting.” – Buddha I could fill this month’s column with wise words about getting started, but you already know … [Read more...] about From Idea to Reality in Three Easy Steps
Olive Oil —It’s Good for You
Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean Diet and is considered to be a natural health food product. In fact, consuming just two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil every day can lead to a healthier lifestyle in many ways. The United States Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee (DGAC) … [Read more...] about Olive Oil —It’s Good for You
They Got Hearing Aids…Now What?
Hearing aids are confusing to people, you think the cure is here; however, it is only part of the solution. After all, they are hearing aids not hearing cures. Hearing aids improve quality of life significantly, but there is a learning curve when using them, especially in a noisy room. The … [Read more...] about They Got Hearing Aids…Now What?
Summer Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home
Once spring has sprung, take some time to give your home a check-up along with its annual spring cleaning. Adding these home maintenance tips to your routine can help your house operate more efficiently. Outside the House: Roofs and Gutters The hot summer sun can quickly damage a … [Read more...] about Summer Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home
Tips to Better Understand Your Medications
When we are sick, we turn to medications to make us healthy. Medications keep many chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis in check. They make pains go away, allergy symptoms disappear, viruses vanish and feelings of depression and anxiety manageable. When used correctly, … [Read more...] about Tips to Better Understand Your Medications