At least 10 million years before dinosaurs ruled the world, very large and probably fierce reptiles dominated the muddy coastal plains of what is now Northern Arizona and New Mexico. Scientists say Arizonasaurus babbitti, a primitive crocodile-like meat-eater, was among the very first. Research into the 13-foot-long carnivore has shed light on the Middle Triassic age and paleontologists believe the predator has more to tell. A leading Arizonasaurus babbitti expert, vertebrate paleontologist … [Read more...] about Researcher Chases Giant Prehistoric Reptile for Triassic Understanding
Emphasis on NAU Expansion of Programs to Meet Student and Employer Needs
Citing recent empirical research results, Northern Arizona University President Rita Hartung Cheng received enthusiastic response as she announced that the university would aggressively expand its program offerings at the NAU-Yavapai campus in Prescott Valley. Cheng presented study results to the Prescott Valley Town Council in a meeting on Aug. 18. “As you can see, we are investing more in our Prescott and Prescott Valley presence. Earlier today, we formally opened our new NAU Visitor … [Read more...] about Emphasis on NAU Expansion of Programs to Meet Student and Employer Needs
Patriotism Blooms at Healing Fields
The Stars and Stripes will wave from more than 3,000 flagpoles for the fifth consecutive year at the Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds during the week of Sept. 10 -16. Known as the Healing Fields and Honor Flag display, the array commemorates the terrorist attacks on American soil on Sept 11, 2001. “We must never forget the horrific events of 15 years ago,” said Darlene Packard, a Prescott Valley resident now in her second year as event chair and organizer. “What we do during our … [Read more...] about Patriotism Blooms at Healing Fields
Real Estate, Life is about Helping People
As Mary Fusinski looks back on her life, she realizes there is a common thread that runs through its tapestry, which helps her understand people with disabilities and their struggles. “I have a 28-year-niece hit by car when he was eight,” she said. “She had a closed head injury and had to relearn how to do everything. We have always been close.” Lindsey, Fusinski’s niece, is alive and well with a job at a pet-grooming business and a new fiancé, but at the time the girl’s family was not … [Read more...] about Real Estate, Life is about Helping People
Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
If the record-breaking registration for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) event is any indication, the Sept. 30-Oct. 1 “Fly-In” at the Prescott Municipal Airport is going to be a mega-event for the area. As many as 4,000 people are expected to participate in the weekend of flying, food and fun, according to Dave Roy, the Prescott-based AOPA Fly-In event chair. Roy is the director of Safety and Communications for Guidance Aviation headquartered in Prescott. “We’ll see … [Read more...] about Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
Golf Club, Classic Car Enthusiasts Supporting Special Olympians
John Gunby, golf pro at The Club at Prescott Lakes, is usually a happy-go-lucky guy, but one day when Michele Hamer saw him, he was obviously upset. He explained to her that he had just returned from a meet with the Special Olympics in Phoenix and it was so hot that several of his athletes had seizures. There was no shade. Their super old stop watch stopped halfway through a track competition and the rest of their equipment was old and rusty. Hamer’s response: “Well, let’s have a car … [Read more...] about Golf Club, Classic Car Enthusiasts Supporting Special Olympians
Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
The only time a health professional usually mentions salt is to warn the public not to eat too much of the most basic food additive, as it raises blood pressure, affects kidney function and more. However, people have known for thousands of years that the right kind of exposure to salt appears to have surprising health benefits, and many swear by the healing effects of an Epsom salts bath. While therapies involving salt are not new to Northern Arizona, two new Sedona businesses are now offering a … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
Simple Solutions for Maintaining a Healthy Home
Today’s world offers us a host of reasons to view our homes as sanctuaries and protection from toxic and polluted environments. We clean, we sanitize. We buy bottled water, take our vitamins and try to go to bed by 10 p.m. Good enough, right? Well, simply put, no. Our homes are full of offensive toxins from formaldehyde in our newly purchased clothing (present through up to 20 washings!), to the off gas our latex mattress can leave for years after we buy it. There are some simple and … [Read more...] about Simple Solutions for Maintaining a Healthy Home
The Soil Report
Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate and the construction industry: what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, lending information, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. There is plenty going on in the real estate industry and the construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, … [Read more...] about The Soil Report
Evaluating New Options for Skin Rejuvenation
There are a plethora of new skin treatments – some work and some are less effective. When you are considering anti-aging treatments, you need to evaluate a number of factors in addition to effectiveness including your own personal goals, issues with your skin, cost, long-term commitment required, toxicity and invasiveness. I would like to address of few of the most frequently asked questions and comments posed by our clients regarding the treatments offered at The Prescott DermaLift Clinic, … [Read more...] about Evaluating New Options for Skin Rejuvenation