The holiday season is a special time filled with celebrations, family and traditions. But without the proper precautions, those special traditions introduce special dangers. These tips will help keep your holidays happy and safe. Christmas Tree Safety Christmas trees are a great … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips
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Understanding Breast Density
The issue of breast density has gained increasing attention in the past several years, and to date, 12 states have enacted density-reporting laws. While the issue can be confusing and a bit scary for women, being informed about breast density, its potential impact on breast cancer and options for … [Read more...] about Understanding Breast Density
Striving For Efficient Building Processes
Council has made some progress toward quicker issuance of building permits. I have been pushing for these changes for over a year and we are seeing some results. Architect’s Certification Some building plans have to be prepared by an architect (multi-family or commercial). After the … [Read more...] about Striving For Efficient Building Processes
Antibiotic Resistance-the Future
Headlines regarding antibiotic-resistant infections have become commonplace. Five years ago, my grandfather had a well-performed, routine surgery. He was healing well when a fever and other signs of infection struck. He had a bladder infection. This ordinarily easy to treat infection persisted for … [Read more...] about Antibiotic Resistance-the Future
Home Values Are Supply and Demand Driven
The historical protocol that real estate agents use to determine the price of your home is a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and is still used today. The inherent problem with a CMA is that it only takes into consideration the sale of a small sampling of homes in your competitive range, without … [Read more...] about Home Values Are Supply and Demand Driven
Leading Your Emotions
In an earlier column, I wrote about emotional contagion (when the emotions of one person influence those of others). At the end of that column, I mentioned that leaders should develop the ability to regulate their emotions, which is this month’s topic. Emotional regulation is the ability to … [Read more...] about Leading Your Emotions
Non-Profit Events Generate $73 Million Annually
When we think of independent, locally owned businesses, a lot of images come to mind. We think of the local coffee shop like Toasted Owl cafe, or a jeweler like Gold Wolff Jewelers, or a place like Brandy’s Restaurant. We think of the people we know who run their own business right here in … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Events Generate $73 Million Annually
Flagstaff Mall Bringing in the New
Many times, Northern Arizona residents feel that they must head south to find what they need for the holidays. Located in our own backyard are a variety of options waiting to be discovered. The Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace offer everything from electronics and tools to home goods and clothing. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mall Bringing in the New
Important to Contact Tax Pro
Have you visited your doctor for your annual physical? Have you seen your dentist once or twice in the past year? Your financial health is as important as your physical health. To stay healthy, you must monitor your health and be aware of any changes. Your financial health needs to be monitored in … [Read more...] about Important to Contact Tax Pro
Refreshed Feet for Health
The holiday season can be an exciting yet chaotic time of year. Spending hours on your feet while shopping, cooking or entertaining can not only cause you to feel exhausted, but can also wreak havoc on your feet. It’s easy to forget about your feet and underestimate their importance. However, feet … [Read more...] about Refreshed Feet for Health