You have undoubtedly become aware of the term “craft beer.” But do you know about the evolution of craft beer? Beer has been a part of mankind’s culture for thousands of years, and is one of the world’s top three most popular beverages, the other two being water and tea. In “olden times,” beer was considered woman’s work, and the women were known as “ale wives.” They made the bread and they made the beer – from the basic ingredients of each….grains of various types…wheat, corn, sorghum, … [Read more...] about A Short History of Beer in America and What Led to ‘Craft’ Beer
Maintenance: A Dirty Job But it Must be Done
Okay, this month we're going to be talking about maintaining your floors. I know it's not a subject that we want to talk about, but it is something that needs to be done. Every office needs to have a maintenance plan so that we can correctly maintain our commercial floors and make sure that they're going to perform and last for the amount of time that we were expecting. In many cases, most offices will have an evening maintenance crew that comes in. I want to talk a little bit about making … [Read more...] about Maintenance: A Dirty Job But it Must be Done
The Wheelmobile Comes to Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
May 2-3, 2015 Your entertainment destination, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, will be the site of an open call contestant search for the tremendously popular game show Wheel of Fortune. The show, hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, has seen thousands of contestants spin the wheel and buy vowels for over 30 years. The nationwide contestant searches provide a chance for people from all over the country to be on the show, televised locally on KTVK, Channel 3 in Phoenix. The big yellow “Wheelmobile” … [Read more...] about The Wheelmobile Comes to Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
Arizona Snowbowl Finishes Winter Season with Music, Big Air
As Arizona Snowbowl begins its last month of the winter season, the ski resort’s calendar is packed with a variety of family-friendly events for visitors. Alice Cooper Competition Winners to Perform in Flagstaff March 6 & 7 In partnership with Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation, Arizona Snowbowl is bringing some amazing young musicians to Flagstaff. Last year, the Solid Rock Foundation held its 10th annual Proof Is in the Pudding Contest – a young talent competition for Phoenix’s … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Finishes Winter Season with Music, Big Air
Jordan: A Destination to Remember
I just returned from a wonderful trip to Jordan. We felt welcome and safe. Here are just a few of our many wonderful experiences. We got to explore the beautiful ruins of the Roman city of Jerash. I especially liked the sound of call to prayer from the various nearby mosques while we were walking on roman cobblestones with ruts from the chariots, lined by an even row of pillars on both sides. One of the highlights was the lost city of Petra, with its monumental pillars carved into … [Read more...] about Jordan: A Destination to Remember
The Cloud for Small Businesses 101
Technology and IT innovations are transforming the way we do business, and the shift to cloud computing is a powerful and pervasive example. Don’t get left behind as your competitors use the cloud to become more efficient and improve their customer relationships. It’s time to learn how cloud technology could reduce costs and improve your business agility to meet tomorrow’s challenges. But where does a business leader start? What is the cloud, and why should your small company be … [Read more...] about The Cloud for Small Businesses 101
What’s Happening at Yavapai Regional Medical Center
The Infusion Center: Comfort and Convenience in a State-of-the-Art Center Western Yavapai County residents undergoing antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy and other healing therapies now have access to The Infusion Center, a state-of-the-art facility at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott Valley. “Infusion therapy can often be administered over weeks or months during individual outpatient therapy sessions, and each session can last hours,” said Alana Yoerger, RN, … [Read more...] about What’s Happening at Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Maximizing Your Social Security
With so many baby boomers on the verge of retiring, Social Security has become a hot topic, especially when it comes to finding out how to maximize one’s benefit. One of the reasons Social Security is such a trending topic right now is due to the fact that – after years of paying into Social Security – the largest generation ever is on the brink, or has already begun, to reap their benefits. President John F. Kennedy said, “A nation’s strength lies in the well-being of its people.” We agree … [Read more...] about Maximizing Your Social Security
New Mortgage Program Offering Incentive for Millennials to Buy Homes
Life hasn’t been easy for Millennials, the term for people born from 1980 to 2000. Studies show that 90 percent moved out of their parents’ household by age 27, but of those moving out, more than 50 percent returned. In fact, this phenomenon is so common that there’s a term for it: Boomeranging. So, how is a young working person going to move out and make a new life with a place of his or her own? Interest rates are as low as they’ve been in decades. And it’s a little tough to expect sympathy … [Read more...] about New Mortgage Program Offering Incentive for Millennials to Buy Homes
Obesity and Diabetes: Surgery Can Help
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects how the body manages insulin. When a person develops Type 2 diabetes, the ability to manufacture and control insulin is impaired or no longer works. While the three types of diabetes – Type 1, Type 2 and gestational – can be developed in different ways, Type 2 diabetes has been found to correlate with an increase in body weight in both adults and children. The majority of those with Type 2 diabetes are considered to be overweight, if not obese. Most … [Read more...] about Obesity and Diabetes: Surgery Can Help