Author and Northern Arizona native Erin Callinan will challenge community members to take a radically new view of mental health disorders when she talks about her recently published book Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look into Mental Illness. The evening event is set for Friday, June 13, at Davis Learning Center on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus. Sponsored by the City of Prescott Police Department, Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority … [Read more...] about Author to Discuss Mental Health at ERAU
Leaving His Marx
For a book junkie like me, reading a great book isn’t enough. Perusing reviews both before and after only adds to the pleasure – not to mention the knowledge – one can glean. I only hope my readers sometimes feel the same. That is the experience I’ve had lately reading about “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” by French economist Thomas Piketty. Commentators from both left and the right (and several best described as in between) only whetted my appetite for the book itself. Published in … [Read more...] about Leaving His Marx
Getting Out of the Box
Could the simple act of walking save your life? Very possibly. Walking is one of the easiest and best ways to stay healthy. But an overwhelming number of us spend back-to-back hours of our workday sitting at a desk or sitting in meetings. Many working people sit more than nine hours per day. That’s often much more than they sleep. All that sitting can be very unhealthy – even deadly. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, adults who sat for more than eight … [Read more...] about Getting Out of the Box
Cable vs. Satellite
Cable television has been widely available since the 1950s and spawned a new era of entertainment and global communication. Since then, we have seen television/video services make incredible strides in content manipulation and delivery technologies. Nowadays, the average American household can take advantage of a number of different TV services, including digital broadcast, cable, satellite, IPTV and OTT (Over the Top) streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Streaming services are indeed … [Read more...] about Cable vs. Satellite
Prescott Receiving National Recognition
Destination America, a Discovery Communications network, and the only television network that celebrates the people, places, and stories of the U.S., and national weekly magazine USA WEEKEND announce the winners of their second annual RED, WHITE AND YOU contest, which awards two deserving communities a spectacular Fourth of July celebration. And the winners are… Prescott, AZ, a town still recovering from the devastating wildfires that tragically claimed the lives of 19 brave … [Read more...] about Prescott Receiving National Recognition
Outdoor Living in the Quad Cities
Outdoor living in good ol’ Prescott, Arizona. Here, outdoor living is a year-round experience. And there are so many ways to make it happen. Outdoor living when I grew up was on the patio, uncovered, with a picnic table my dad made, and then we augmented this with lawn chairs. Our picnic table didn’t have an umbrella so no relief from the sun or protection from the rain. Hot sun or even the slightest rain drove the whole outfit indoors. Cold evenings were another challenge. Once the BBQ coals … [Read more...] about Outdoor Living in the Quad Cities
The ABCs of VCT
Get your head out of the 60s. I said, “VCT” (Vinyl Composition Tile). We briefly discussed the many commercial flooring options available and I thought it would be a good idea to break down each product in more detail. VCT is the most common form of commercial flooring, and for good reason. It is readily available in many colors and is very economical, especially when you are talking about thousands of square feet that must be covered. Vinyl Composition Tiles were widely used during the 1980s … [Read more...] about The ABCs of VCT
Snowbowl Inviting Visitors to the Mountain
Arizona Snowbowl has started its summer operations, The scenic chairlift is open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday plus two holiday Mondays (May 26 and September 1) during the summer season (Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October). Take in the dramatic scenery of northern Arizona from a bird’s eye view atop an extinct volcano at 11,500 ft (3,500 m). Enjoy hiking, interpretive talks, play a round of disc golf or treat yourself to lunch on the patio with a mountain view. The … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Inviting Visitors to the Mountain
Yarnell Fire District Hosting Inaugural Run
The first annual Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, June 7. The race will begin and end at the Assembly of God Church, and wind through Glen Ilah and a portion of Yarnell. Proceeds will benefit Yarnell Fire District and Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Registration will take place at 7 a.m. The 5K race will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk will begin at 8:15 a.m. Prizes for first, second and third place in the 5K run will be offered, as well as raffle prizes. Raffle … [Read more...] about Yarnell Fire District Hosting Inaugural Run
Hayfield Draw OHV Trailhead Closing for Summer
Prescott National Forest will be closing Hayfield Draw Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trailhead fromJune 1, 2014 to August 31, 2014 during the hot summer season when the area receives limited visitation. There will be no services provided during this time—restrooms will be closed, and trash removal and regular maintenance will be discontinued. Services will resume when the site is reopened on September 1, 2014. The 80-acre Hayfield Draw OHV Travel Management Area will remain open for OHVs that meet … [Read more...] about Hayfield Draw OHV Trailhead Closing for Summer