The new year is well upon us, and many have been making changes as a component of a New Year’s resolution. Identified changes may be orchestrated to become healthier by increasing physical activities, or an effort to eat a well-balanced diet. You may have attempted these changes in the past, with limited success. In order to create change in your life, you must first understand the process of making sustainable changes. The Transtheoretical Model, also known as the Stages of Change Model, … [Read more...] about Understanding the Stages of Change
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Change is Inevitable When Flying
Change is inevitable in life and in business, and especially at the Flagstaff Airport. The Flagstaff Airport sees change daily in security and the convenience of flying. If you haven’t flown out of Flagstaff this summer, you should be aware of some important traveler information for the next time you do. Travel by air is still one of the best values in regards to price and convenience. Flying can sometimes seem harder than it used to be but there are reasons for the extra precautions our … [Read more...] about Change is Inevitable When Flying
American Invents Act
June 21, 11:30-1:00 at NACET. Most in the innovation and business communities have heard something about the coming U.S. patent law changes brought by the passage last year of the America Invents Act.As implementing regulations are being published and major aspects of the Act are now nine months or less away from coming online, this seminar will focus on updated considerations, tips, and strategies for dealing with the "first to file" change on priority to inventions and definition of what … [Read more...] about American Invents Act
Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today released the Green Parks Plan to focus the bureau on sustainable management of national parks and key environmental issues ranging from reducing energy and water consumption to limiting waste to lowering emissions of greenhouse gases. “The Green Parks Plan is a comprehensive approach to sustainability that will reduce the National Park Service’s carbon footprint through actions taken in every park and office,” Jarvis said during … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
While it is the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service, the federal agency continues to lose money. Next month, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission plans to review 3,653 post offices for possible closure. Those potential closures could significantly change postal service in the United States. Beginning January 22, 2012, the cost of a first class stamp will increase to 45 cents. The following story was prepared by FBN's Kevin Bertram, examining some of the issues. In a … [Read more...] about Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
NAU Lands $2.5 M Grant for Garden Array
The National Science Foundation has awarded Northern Arizona University’s College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences a four-year, $2.5 million grant to create the Southwest Experimental Garden Array. The garden array will be a system of 10 experimental gardens across northern Arizona that include habitat types from desert to alpine forests. The gardens will be used to examine how climate change will affect the ecology and evolution of individual plant species, plant communities … [Read more...] about NAU Lands $2.5 M Grant for Garden Array
Co-Working at NACET
Aug. 5th, 10th, and 26th. Back by popular demand, NACET is offering a co-work program for those who are currently working out of a home office, or need a change of scenery from a normal work space. This co-work space will be a shared workspace in the NACET conference room with multiple work areas. Amenities will include wireless internet, access to a printer/copier/scanner, phone, basic office supplies (staples, paperclips, hole punch, etc.), and access to a basic kitchen (coffee pot & … [Read more...] about Co-Working at NACET
Passing On Wisdom
Today’s seniors have lived through significant historic events and change – from the Great Depression and World War II to rapid-fire advances in technology and medical science. And along the way, through times both challenging and prosperous, they have collected a treasure trove of experiences and wisdom that could guide us today and in the future. That is, if we do not let time get away. We need to create opportunities now, while we can, for seniors to share their life stories with younger … [Read more...] about Passing On Wisdom
