As soon as your baby’s teeth break through the gums, they need attention and care. In fact, the American Dental Association recommends that you bring your baby to the dentist soon after the first tooth comes in and no later than the child’s first birthday. This visit gives your dentist a chance … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Child’s Smile
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Little Changes in a Big World
One of my first undergraduate classes was introduction to economics. The professor was a bit of a character and was known for commonly uttering two phrases, i.e. (as in “in other words”) and ceteris paribus (which roughly means “all other things being equal”). The economy is a complicated thing and … [Read more...] about Little Changes in a Big World
Kitchen Makeovers
June marks the culmination of half a year and one of the most important rooms in the house might have been neglected in the midst of dynamic daily life. It is the VIP room (Very Important Place) and the most used room in the house – the kitchen. The kitchen needs some love and care whether you … [Read more...] about Kitchen Makeovers
City’s Emergency Plan
If you have lived in Flagstaff for a few years, you have experienced those tense moments that come from a nearby forest fire. The Slide fire reminded us that disaster is always a possibility. Disaster could be in the form of a fire but it could also come with a train derailment of chemicals or a … [Read more...] about City’s Emergency Plan
Locavore Neighborhoods
There’s a new word in town! Cultur-vating is the act of “taking local to the next level” – growing your garden with a focus on local fare, embracing plants that are native to your particular region. For many, this growing trend may require a bit of learning, connecting and some balancing of the old … [Read more...] about Locavore Neighborhoods
Just Give Me the Bottom Line
Many people who shop for a new or preowned vehicle are only interested in the “selling price.” Many times they consider the sales consultant a bother and do not take the time to become an informed customer. I cannot tell you how many customers tell the sales consultant, “I only have 15 minutes to … [Read more...] about Just Give Me the Bottom Line
PT – More than Rehabilitation
Do you struggle with constant joint or muscle pain from an injury, overuse or an ongoing condition such as arthritis? You may have a sports injury that continues to nag you. Maybe you are getting ready to train for your first 5K or preparing for the first marathon of the season. Perhaps you suffered … [Read more...] about PT – More than Rehabilitation
Where are we with Water?
Where does our city water come from and are we running out of water? Do we rely on the Colorado River? Do we dare grow? Flagstaff is fortunate in several ways: (1) We do not currently rely on the Colorado River so we are not involved in the allocation battles (which are brewing rapidly); (2) We … [Read more...] about Where are we with Water?
Hearing Changes After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. Common causes of injury are automobile accidents, air bag deployment, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Other causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, … [Read more...] about Hearing Changes After Head Injury
An Economist’s Marx
For a book junkie like me, reading a great book isn’t enough. Perusing reviews both before and after only adds to the pleasure – not to mention the knowledge – one can glean. I only hope my readers sometimes feel the same. That is the experience I’ve had lately reading about “Capital in the … [Read more...] about An Economist’s Marx