Let’s start this month’s column with a quick quiz. What do management guru Peter Drucker, ancient Roman orator and philosopher Cicero and the founder of the Jesuit order, Ignatius of Loyola, have in common? All were big believers in the power of self-reflection. Drucker said, “Follow effective … [Read more...] about Making Sense of the World
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Transforming Winter Skin
The holiday season is a time for celebration. Getting caught up in the holiday chaos and stress of parties, shopping, cooking and goodies can take a toll on our skin. The harsh winter weather is just another factor that wreaks havoc on our skin along with running ourselves thin on too little … [Read more...] about Transforming Winter Skin
Student Housing Projects Booming
What is going on with all the off-campus student housing projects? This particular segment of housing is booming. I can tell you why this is happening, but first let me tell you what is happening. To name a few: The Grove (the tall buildings south of New Frontiers and Wildflower Bread Co.)…800 … [Read more...] about Student Housing Projects Booming
AZ Form 140 Chocolate Cake
Getting Started Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Grease the bottom of 2 (two) 8 inch round pans OR 1 (one) 9 x 13 pan. If you are unsure of which pan to use, see worksheet on pages 18 and 19. Line 1 Butter A minimum of half a pound (8 oz), but not to exceed 1 (one) pound (See … [Read more...] about AZ Form 140 Chocolate Cake
Preventing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can have a number of causes. Some of the more common culprits are caries (tooth decay), cracked or fractured teeth, trauma, tooth grinding or clenching, worn fillings or tooth enamel, and gingivae (gums) that have pulled away from the tooth roots as a result of gum … [Read more...] about Preventing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity
The Renaissance of Communications
These days, it seems pretty much anything can be done over the Internet. With the ongoing advancements in home electronics and the ever-increasing volume of online content, there are growing numbers of households and SMBs (Server Message Blocks) adopting an “Internet Only” telecom model. We now … [Read more...] about The Renaissance of Communications
CREC Beginning New Chapter
In July 2010, as the Schultz Fire ripped across the eastern face of the San Francisco Peaks and Hotshot fire crews from around the country descended on the mountain, members of the Coconino Rural Environment Corps (CREC) prepared to go straight to work. When monsoonal downpours quenched what was … [Read more...] about CREC Beginning New Chapter
Keeping Call Centers in U.S.
It is easy to identify bad telephone branding and what not to do when branding the telecommunication channel by simply assessing the many irritating situations encountered daily while using the phone. These unpleasant occurrences include the phone ringing with no answer, calls delivered into … [Read more...] about Keeping Call Centers in U.S.
The Man Who Has Everything
More than just “the everything store,” Amazon.com is also the everywhere store. Founder Jeff Bezos is equally ubiquitous, showing up as a frequent news item in The Washington Post (which he now owns), The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business Week and – now – … [Read more...] about The Man Who Has Everything
The Trinity of Hearing
This is part two of a three-part series on hearing loss and the relationship of the three primary elements, or the Trinity of players, involved in facilitating hearing as efficiently as possible. This Trinity includes the family, the hearing-impaired person and the hearing health-care … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing