If you’ve ever visited New York City, you may have seen the famous bull statue in the Financial District. That bull is considered a sign of optimism, indicative of what’s known as a bull market. A bull market generally refers to a time when the stock market is rising and expected to continue to rise, but it can refer to any group of securities in which that is the case. The flip side is a bear market. A bear market is generally a period marked by pessimism and potentially falling prices in … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for a Bear Market?
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that President Trump in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today approved Arizona’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the state. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Arizona’s COVID-19 response efforts. Governor Ducey wrote a letter to President Trump on April 1 requesting the disaster declaration. “I’m grateful to President Trump for approving Arizona’s … [Read more...] about President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Earth Day Cyber Celebration
While COVID-19 is shutting down many Earth Day events, you can still participate in a celebration on April 22nd. The Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) is hosting a Cyber Celebration for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we hope to “see” you there. Mayor Coral Evans and other elected officials will speak about Earth Day and climate change at this event that will be hosted by Flagstaff historian and long-time resident Jim Babbitt. The Earth Day Network … [Read more...] about Earth Day Cyber Celebration
Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
Per the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of American adults attempt to lose weight every year. Aside from dieting and fad dieting, exercising is one of the most common methods used by those trying to shred extra pounds. Exercise burns calories, which plays a crucial role in weight loss and has been linked to many other benefits. Those benefits include improved moods and improved anxiety symptoms, improvement in depression symptoms, as well as stronger bones, which leads to less osteoporosis in … [Read more...] about Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Business owners are faced with challenges every day. As leaders of our community, we are continually reinventing the wheel to success. The coronavirus is a new challenge for our businesses, and we can utilize technology to overcome some disruptions. Technology has advanced enough to allow you to work from home and continue your business as usual. Also, internet providers such as SparkLight announced that they would provide all users with unlimited data without caps, which means you will not be … [Read more...] about Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Protecting Stone Surfaces
The natural stone you have in your home, office or commercial building is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will help preserve your stone’s beauty for generations to come. The following are daily cleaning procedures and recommendations. Countertop Surfaces Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available at hardware stores or from your stone dealer), or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm … [Read more...] about Protecting Stone Surfaces
Replacing Carpeting for Allergy Relief
It seems like “allergy season” is an ever-expanding timetable, not just confined to the release of juniper pollen. Whether you have asthma or seasonal allergies, you are probably painfully aware of this. One Culprit: Carpeting One place to look for how to mitigate allergies is in your very home. Why? Because dust, pollen and allergies can be trapped inside your home and continue to make you suffer even after the worst of the season has passed. Probably the worst offender in this arena is … [Read more...] about Replacing Carpeting for Allergy Relief
Snowbowl Preparing for Arizona’s First Combination Lift
After a 12-month environmental assessment process, Coconino National Forest approved the replacement of Arizona Snowbowl’s Agassiz Chairlift. Approval couldn’t come at a better time. Amid challenges with the Agassiz Lift this season, Arizona Snowbowl announced the authorization and that they would begin construction on the new lift system. The new lift combines detachable chairs interspersed with gondolas. Similar state-of-the-art lift systems are in place in Austria, Italy and … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Preparing for Arizona’s First Combination Lift
Country Doctor Celebrates a Lifetime of Memories in Northern Arizona
For decades, retired physician and cattle rancher George Yard and his wife, Sharon, a nurse, have impacted the medical, educational and agricultural fields of both Yavapai and Coconino Counties, directly and indirectly. Though both had their primary careers in hospital medicine in Coconino County, they nevertheless owned and operated a large cattle ranch Yavapai County, just east of Paulden and west of Perkinsville. For 25 years, beginning in 1991, the Yards managed the Y Bar D Ranch and … [Read more...] about Country Doctor Celebrates a Lifetime of Memories in Northern Arizona
Enjoying the Outdoors
While current events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have us in uncertain times, we still have much to look forward to. Temperatures are warming and the sun is beginning to shine a bit longer each day. As we all begin enjoying the first musings of spring and anticipate summer, it is the perfect time to take advantage of extra time with family and get out and enjoy one of the greatest assets in our community – our trails. In the spirit of encouraging social distancing and giving our … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Outdoors