Growing strawberries in mountain gardens is sweeter than any other part of the country. Starting can be overwhelming, but following these tips will make you an expert in no time. It’s not quite as easy as plopping a plant in the ground and hoping for the best, but close if you amend the soil correctly and follow these easy garden steps. Prepare to become a strawberry garden expert. Prepare the Site As with any perennial plant, starting off with a weed-free site is essential … [Read more...] about Tips for Better Strawberries
Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
Support for women of all ages in film industry power positions was a noticeable theme throughout the 24th Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Producers, directors and actors demonstrated and voiced their encouragement for more women in leadership roles. Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd told the story of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in the documentary, Mankiller. “Almost every project that I do, regardless of the genre, seems to have something in … [Read more...] about Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” The success of NAU’s alumni proves this to be true. Their accomplishments are a living, enduring testament to the benefit of an investment in the NAU experience. Robin Braun credits her time at NAU with the skills that led her to serve as a pilot for the Navy SEALs, as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and in leadership roles at Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. Martin Casado believes his years of … [Read more...] about NAU: An Investment That Pays the Best Interest
Understanding Wine by Sorting through the New World and Old World
The wine world is a big one, with more than 50 countries producing around 30 million liters of wine per year, according to California’s Wine Institute. That’s a lot of wine! Of course, as average wine consumers, we will only come into contact with wine from about 12 of these countries, the 12 that make up around 85 percent of the world’s wine production. While this narrows it down quite a bit, it can still be difficult to navigate, especially when just beginning to learn about wine. For easier … [Read more...] about Understanding Wine by Sorting through the New World and Old World
Young Professionals Valuing Family, Community, Professional and Personal Growth
Young professionals are the future of the professional workforce. A Fact Sheet from the Department for Professional Employees (DPE) of the AFL-CIO labor union states they are more likely to be college graduates, work in fast-growing occupations and are racially and ethnically diverse. The DPE Fact Sheet presents analysis based on Current Population Survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Those young professionals, defined as 24 to 34 years old, … [Read more...] about Young Professionals Valuing Family, Community, Professional and Personal Growth
Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. The most common causes of injury are automobile accidents, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Internal causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, meningitis, tumors and even certain medications. The resulting hearing loss symptoms a person suffers are varied depending on the damage. Injury from Automobile Accidents The brain may be shaken … [Read more...] about Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Introducing New Procedures to Rejuvenate Skin
We are very pleased to announce that The Prescott DermaLift Clinic is providing several new non-invasive treatments that enhance the results produced by the BioLift and Quantum Hydration therapies currently being offered. The Biolift and the Quantum Hydration therapies still serve as the basis of the treatment system; however, the results can be enhanced by adding one or several additional treatments including Dermaplaning and CBD infused facials and botanical based enzyme facial. My goal … [Read more...] about Introducing New Procedures to Rejuvenate Skin
Offering a Heads Up on Biking Safety
From paper boys hustling through their paper routes at the crack of dawn to families taking a Sunday afternoon cruise through the neighborhood, bike riding is one of America’s favorite past times. But every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26,000 bicycle-related injuries to children and adolescents result in traumatic brain injuries. A brain injury suffered by a child has a more devastating impact than the same severity of brain injury suffered by an adult. … [Read more...] about Offering a Heads Up on Biking Safety
Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
March has arrived with biting winds as the promise of spring seems to be blown from reach. Most of us are ready to get outside and start summer activities; yet, many of us find our muscles and joints aching and our bodies longing for warmth. One of the best ways to take the chill off and promote health and rejuvenation is to get a massage that includes the use of hot stones – an ancient and time-proven therapy that reaches deep into the muscles, tissues and joints. Stone massage, when done … [Read more...] about Hot Stones May Be Your Remedy for Cold March Winds
Prescott Valley’s Longest Serving Mayor Looking Toward Retirement
When 13-year-old Ashlyn asked her grandfather what a mayor does, Harvey Skoog gave his answer serious thought. At the time, Skoog was midway through his third term as mayor of the Town of Prescott Valley. “Even though I had been mayor for several years, I decided I needed to be able to explain clearly to an inexperienced teenager what a mayor does. In doing that, it made me clarify for myself what the role involved,” Skoog explained. Skoog, now 79-years-old, said, “The primary concern is … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley’s Longest Serving Mayor Looking Toward Retirement