White says you don’t have to be a luxury home owner or a corporate client to take advantage of smart home technology – there’s an increasing range of options for all budgets. An uptick in the building of new luxury homes and a younger, increasingly tech savvy population are twin drivers of smart home technology across Northern Arizona. That’s according to Andy White, vice president of Wired-Up Systems LLC, based in Flagstaff. White went into business in 2009, when smart home technology was … [Read more...] about Exploring Benefits of Smart Homes
Diane Hope
Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing
As the COVID-19 pandemic has dragged on, veterinarians and pet owners say the emotional bond between people and their pets has had a significant positive influence on human mental health. But, while pets have provided valuable companionship during the lockdown, there’s been a big increase in pet adoptions, according to the Animal Policy Group, and also the workload for veterinary practices, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinarians like Drs. Sarah Bason and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Pets: How Animals, Owners, Vets are Managing
Survival Space: Flagstaff’s Pandemic Yoga Experience
As with many personal fitness and wellness businesses state-wide, yoga studios in Flagstaff have taken a pummelling during COVID-19. When the extent of the pandemic became apparent and state mandates kicked in, there was no option but to shut down in-person group yoga classes. During the past 18 months, many yoga studios switched to online platforms like Zoom and YouTube in an attempt to keep their teaching programs alive. While this might sound like it would’ve been a relatively easy fix, … [Read more...] about Survival Space: Flagstaff’s Pandemic Yoga Experience
