In my younger days, I was pretty intractable, convinced that I was always right. When my wife, Tracy, reads this, she’ll do an eye-roll and think “was?” but I really have gotten much better about allowing for the possibility that I might be wrong. (At some point, I had to give in to overwhelming evidence of my fallibility.) Unfortunately, the belief that we’re infallible infects us as a society. This is a pernicious threat to our future. Believing that we’re infallible leads to the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Freedom of Thought, Expression
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Entrepreneurs Choosing Mobile Platforms
In Flagstaff's restaurant scene, there are new faces on the block, and some of those new faces are changing their blocks from week to week. They're joining some of the seasoned favorites, like the Hot Dog Guy, whose colorful umbrella is as much a part of downtown Flagstaff as the tables at Late for the Train coffeehouse. And there’s Big John's Texas BBQ at 1740 E. Route 66, where many return customers enjoy the smoky flavored pulled pork, brisket, ribs and cowboy beans. "I love it," said Big … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs Choosing Mobile Platforms
What Can You Do? What Can You Be?
In the 1990s in grad school, a friend of mine was working on a project to develop a non-monetary based measure for a nation’s well being. Many had long questioned GDP as an adequate measure of economic progress or quality of life. I lost touch with my friend, but retained my interest in hers and similar projects. There have been a number of efforts by government bodies, researchers, and nations to find a better way. In a previous book review in this column, I discussed the idea of Gross National … [Read more...] about What Can You Do? What Can You Be?
FBN recently spoke with Joe Bodin. He is the lead Website Designer and President of Flagstaff Central.com, Inc. His business specializes in website design and internet marketing. Bodin does his work for clients in his home-based office. Not long ago, he started Flag Tech Talk, helping individuals and businesses who want to learn more about technology. 1) Why did you decide to open this type of a business? Bodin: I wish I could say that I was “called” to being a website designer, but … [Read more...] about
