The hearing mechanism is an amazing and exquisitely complicated system. The process of hearing is dependent on the eardrum and middle ear bones, the hearing organ or cochlea, the nervous system and the brain. To complicate matters even more, the system is designed for two inputs: one from the left … [Read more...] about Benefits of Early Hearing Amplification
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Reducing Your Healthcare Costs
Due to this year’s flu virus, chances are that many readers have recently visited a medical facility to seek some help. More than likely, many have a bill at home that relates to that visit. If you have questions on that bill or have ever had a question on a medical bill, this may be a good article … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Healthcare Costs
Reasons for Creating a Security Policy
Your company’s information is proprietary and it is worth protecting. Many companies spend money on a security system for their building, they back up their data and store it off site or they pay a company to come in and shred the data for them, in order to keep the information from ending up in the … [Read more...] about Reasons for Creating a Security Policy
New Ordinance Applies to Business
Flagstaff now has an ordinance that prohibits discrimination against a person because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “The class” is sometimes referred to as LGBT, which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Does this new ordinance apply to your business? What does it … [Read more...] about New Ordinance Applies to Business
Revamping the Heart of the Home
With spring just around the corner, there is no better way to freshen things up than renovating the most used room in your house, the kitchen. The easiest way for a whole new look is with new cabinetry! Not only can you increase the amount of storage and utilize all of your available space, but … [Read more...] about Revamping the Heart of the Home
Praise for the Amateur
What is the difference between an amateur and a pro? A book, according to Jack Hitt, author of “Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character.” All the bumbling amateur stuff you did on the way to doing something really great (inventing electricity or discovering a new comet) is … [Read more...] about Praise for the Amateur
Pacemakers Saving Lives
There are areas in the heart called pacemakers that send electrical signals to the rest of the heart, setting the speed or pace of the heartbeat. These pacemakers speed the heart up during exercise or hard work and slow it down again during rest. If natural pacemakers are injured or fail to do their … [Read more...] about Pacemakers Saving Lives
Trust Based Leadership
What is the most important resource effective leaders possess? In my opinion, trust. Formal position does not make a leader. Followers make a leader. During battle, why do soldiers look to the crusty sergeant for leadership rather than turning to the green lieutenant? Trust. The soldiers want … [Read more...] about Trust Based Leadership
Understanding Home Appraisals
It seems that more and more, we get questions about appraisals from homeowners and those about to purchase a home. There is some uncertainty as to how a value is determined and what to prepare for when you schedule an appraisal. First and foremost, all appraisals are requested through a third party … [Read more...] about Understanding Home Appraisals
March Madness and Massage
While watching March Madness, you may wonder how your favorite athletes are able to go from game to game and still play their best. After giving 100 percent to the game, it’s no easy feat to do it all again only a few days later. However, many athletes incorporate sports massage into their routine, … [Read more...] about March Madness and Massage