Many people tend to think that once the first frost arrives, gardening tasks are over until spring. No more pulling weeds, hoeing, digging, pruning or watering. The truth is, fall is the best time to prepare your yard for bountiful blooms next season. Although you may have to bundle up while … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Garden Now For Next Summer
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Chimney Safety
When it comes to fall, many people start cleaning their gutters, garages and storage spaces. But what many people avoid or don’t consider doing is scheduling a level one chimney inspection and sweep. This is an important part of your fall routine not only for safety reasons, but to keep your home … [Read more...] about Chimney Safety
Small Town, Big Offerings
There are many local businesses and organizations that make Flagstaff a fabulous place to live, work and play. Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance has members across the board, with offerings that help make Flagstaff even better! By supporting locally owned small independent businesses, you are … [Read more...] about Small Town, Big Offerings
A Typical Week for the Mayor
I am often asked what I do. Most people realize we have City Council meetings every Tuesday night starting at 4p.m. But what about the rest of the week? I have an office at City Hall – do I use it? Is being mayor a full-time job? I thought it would be fun to give you a look at a typical … [Read more...] about A Typical Week for the Mayor
New Health Care Marketplace
The most monumental changes in health insurance are now upon us. As I type out this article (Sept. 24, 2013), the “marketplace” is set to open Oct.1. Hopefully as you read this, it is open for business and everything is running smoothly. Just How Much Are The Subsidies? We have had the … [Read more...] about New Health Care Marketplace
Is Your Business Blog Earning You Money?
When establishing a business blogging strategy with my clients, I always ask if they want to earn money from their blog. The response is almost always the same, “I can do that?” The answer is yes, you can monetize your business blog and you should start now. “Monetize” seems to have a … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Blog Earning You Money?
Women and Heart Disease
According to the Women’s Heart Foundation: Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. Eight million women in the United States currently are living with heart disease; 35,000 are under the age of 65. 435,000 American women … [Read more...] about Women and Heart Disease
The Trinity of Hearing
“I have watched the relationship of my family shift from loving and charismatic to cordial and formal. Every interaction has to be directed and preplanned. The spontaneity is almost totally gone.” The Family Family support plays a crucial role in maintaining successful relationships, as the … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing
Contrary Voices
The Greek Sophists taught their followers the importance of Antilogike, the ability to argue both sides of an issue. This concept is still being taught by law professors and debate team coaches. Ancient Sophists taught Antilogike out of a belief that truth is relative. Law professors and debate … [Read more...] about Contrary Voices
Apprehension About Cloud Computing Unfounded
Evolve IP recently released a survey indicating that the growth of cloud computing is not slowing down. In fact, adoption is rapidly increasing among groups that were rather reluctant to embrace it in the beginning, including business executives and IT directors. These groups have become committed … [Read more...] about Apprehension About Cloud Computing Unfounded