June 25 5:00-6:30pm at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds Grandstand. The mixer is presented by the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Arizona Highway 69 Chamber of Commerce’s; Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. and Leff-T’s Steakhouse. … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Chambers’ Mixer
Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Public pressure for an increased minimum wage advanced last month, with a lawsuit filed in Maricopa County April 14 on behalf of the Flagstaff Living Wage Coalition and a nationwide Fight for $15 rally held April 15 at McDonald’s and other businesses in 230 larger cities. The lawsuit contests a 2013 law passed by the Arizona Legislature giving only the state the right to regulate employee compensation and benefits. That law contradicts Proposition 202, passed by Arizona voters in 2006 … [Read more...] about Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Treating Varicose and Spider Veins Without Surgery
According to Vascular Cures.org, as many as 25 million Americans suffer from varicose and spider veins, but new technology is changing how these problems are treated and improving the lives of millions of Americans. Instead of painful, surgical stripping procedures, medical facilities are using two increasingly popular non-surgical approaches: Radio waves to treat varicose veins and special injections for spider veins. Varicose veins look like twisted, bulging cords in the legs and feet. … [Read more...] about Treating Varicose and Spider Veins Without Surgery
World Champion Leads Oldest Rodeo
When the World’s Oldest Rodeo rolls out for the 128th time, at the reins will be rodeo star J.C. Trujillo, general manger of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo. Who better than a native son who was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1994 and who earned the world championship for bareback riding in 1981? Trujillo has been on the job for 12 years and he is a natural. “My dad was a competitor here. My family has been involved all my life,” he said. “My dad came to Prescott when he was … [Read more...] about World Champion Leads Oldest Rodeo
Sleep Apnea Impact on Business is Staggering
Many employers, especially those who subscribe to wellness management programs, are familiar with chronic conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes and their economic impact on business. Few, however, recognize or understand the equally significant cost associated with another chronic condition, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). In recent years, the healthcare industry has dedicated more resources for studies and education to help curb financial losses to employers while improving … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea Impact on Business is Staggering
Firefighters, Forest Managers Preparing for Fire Season
In Arizona’s high desert, chaparral and forested landscapes, wildland firefighters are practicing their skills and preparing for fire season. Near Cherry and elsewhere around the Quad Cities area, the sound of chainsaws can be heard as Hot Shots cut trees, clear brush and stack debris that could fuel a wildfire. Meanwhile, forest ecologists are reminding all those who live in and near Arizona’s wildlands to make their property fire safe. “One of the problems that I’ve seen around Prescott … [Read more...] about Firefighters, Forest Managers Preparing for Fire Season
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
May 14, 2015 Free Community Seminar: @ 6:00pm Presented by Dr. Jason C. Campbell, DDS Start eating the food you love and living the life you deserve! Enjoy increased chewing ability, clearer speech, and a natural look. To learn more, join us for our free informational seminar on Thursday, May 14th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Refreshments served at 5:30pm. FREE 3D CT Scan & Consultation for eligible attendees. Seating is limited! Register online … [Read more...] about Are Dental Implants Right for You?
Future of the Colorado Plateau Forum
May 13, 2015 Reconciliation Ecology — Visions of Flagstaff as a City and Habitat As climate change impacts the Colorado Plateau, the survival of native plants and animals will hinge on our ability to build communities in a more compatible way with our surrounding ecosystem. Join ecologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Michael L. Rosenzweig of the University of Arizona, and plant ecologist Ted Martinez of Northern Arizona University, for a lively presentation and community discussion on … [Read more...] about Future of the Colorado Plateau Forum
New Year Brings New Technology for Apnea Sleep Studies
As with most medical fields, technological advancements are frequent and play a significant role in improving our health and the quality of our life and, in some cases, even extending our life. Now there is new technology to enhance sleep studies to determine if people with sleep apnea are candidates for oral appliance therapy. Arizona Cardiac Sleep Facility (ACSF) is the first sleep study center in the Prescott area to acquire and offer the Zephyr MATRx technology from Zephyr Sleep … [Read more...] about New Year Brings New Technology for Apnea Sleep Studies
Google to Improve Ranking
In recent months, Google has been talking about “expanding on previous ranking changes such as addressing faulty redirects.” In August of 2014, Google made algorithm changes to Penguin and Panda to target websites that were false directing through hosting copied content on websites and sneakily using competitor tags behind their sites. These practices are now red flagged by these algorithms and could damage your Search Engine Ranking Placement (SERP). As predicted, in 2015, the mobile user … [Read more...] about Google to Improve Ranking