Architecture is all about illustrations and pictures. I know that sounds very basic, and it is basic. The concept of understanding the paper drawings (perhaps digital PDFs) before the project is built is key. I would venture to say the average building owner is not sure what their building will look like prior to construction. A skilled architect is really a sculptor, designing in three dimensions. In years past, I had the opportunity to design a new medical office building. I reviewed the … [Read more...] about Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Tips for Mothers: Living a Healthy Balanced Life
I'm a wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, student and not-so-great housekeeper. I'm also a trustworthy friend, passionate about God, and a strong leader. I am a culinary specialist and have a passion for nature. Balancing the roles and responsibilities of marriage, motherhood and business can be overwhelming. I continue to seek out those who share practical tips and tools so that I can experience more wellness and balance and be better able to love and lead those around me. I have loved … [Read more...] about Tips for Mothers: Living a Healthy Balanced Life
Ecosa Challenges Main Stream Education With Free Tuition
Imagine attending an institution of higher education without worrying about cash up front or spending much of your work life repaying school loans. If the Ecosa Institute has anything to say about it, free tuition will replace the current financial aid system saddling each of last year’s university graduates with student loan debt averaging $37,172. Putting money where its mouth is and paying vision forward into action, Ecosa now offers 28 prospective students free tuition to its Ecological … [Read more...] about Ecosa Challenges Main Stream Education With Free Tuition
YRMC, Prescott Radiologists Make Sure That Radiation Exposure is Low
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Prescott Radiologists work together to “ensure that everyone [in our community] receives excellent and accurate imaging studies,” said Dr. Brian Kimball, a radiologist with Prescott Radiologists and the hospital’s radiation safety officer. There is no doubt about it: Diagnostic and interventional imaging such as X-rays, fluoroscopy and CT scans saves lives. However, when using these tools, patients are exposed to radiation. These particles penetrate … [Read more...] about YRMC, Prescott Radiologists Make Sure That Radiation Exposure is Low
Summer Event Season Inviting Visitors Outdoors
Prescott’s Special Events season is already in full swing. May through September is packed with great outdoor events in the City of Prescott. These events bring out residents and visitors alike to experience all that our fine City has to offer. May offers four main events. Whiskey Row Marathon begins at 6 a.m., May 6. This is the event’s 39th year, and it is considered one of the toughest races in the country, because of elevation, the terrain and the possible weather. The Mountain Artists … [Read more...] about Summer Event Season Inviting Visitors Outdoors
Documentary, Panel Discussion to Feature Water, Quad Cities’ Future
The documentary film “GROUNDWATER To enact a law for the common good...” makes its Northern Arizona debut at the historic Elks Theater, 117 E. Gurley Street, in downtown Prescott at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 17. Following the film, a diverse panel of water experts and the filmmakers will take audience questions and engage them in a creative, solutions-oriented conversation on local and regional water issues. The 26-minute documentary, told with humor and through moving interviews, was … [Read more...] about Documentary, Panel Discussion to Feature Water, Quad Cities’ Future
Only Navajo Resort in the World Turns Four
The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is celebrating four years in operation with activities from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 13, with an Arts and Crafts Fair, T-shirt and vacation giveaways, and cultural performances. The AAA Four Diamond resort and casino continues to show strong fiscal returns as it provides jobs and economic stability to Flagstaff and Northern Arizona families. Twin Arrows recently opened a new buffet and truckers lounge. Anniversary … [Read more...] about Only Navajo Resort in the World Turns Four
Blanchard Flexing Her Business Muscles
Many women can say they met their husband on a blind date, but how many can say she met her husband on a three-day camping trip that was also a blind date? Amber Blanchard can and it was fine with her because she is just that kind of outdoor girl. “His roommate was dating my roommate. They put us together because we both liked to play outside,” she said. “It worked out great.” In fact, they are married and have two kids, ages 7 and 10. Now, the Blanchards are some of the newest business … [Read more...] about Blanchard Flexing Her Business Muscles
Major Changes Recommended to Improve Financial Future for Arizona
Business representatives, employers, educators, community residents and elected officials present all agree – something serious needs to be done, soon, if Arizona expects to be competitive with the rest of the nation, let alone the global community. That was the consensus following an intense series of economic, governmental and economic presentations from four Quad Cities leaders on April 4. Called “Financing Arizona’s Future,” the forum was sponsored by Arizona Town Hall, and attracted … [Read more...] about Major Changes Recommended to Improve Financial Future for Arizona
ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
It is not unusual for honor organizations to have charitable projects. But a project that is 7,300 miles and two continents away? The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is conducting a book drive to help rebuild a once spacious and internationally renowned central university library that was destroyed by ISIS terrorists in June 2014. To date, hundreds of books have been collected and will be sorted and sent to Mosul, Iraq by the ERAU … [Read more...] about ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS