Bees are essential pollinators, pollinating about a third of our nation’s crops. We would have far fewer food options without these little workhorses, but bees are in trouble and local gardeners can help them. Bees rely on wildflowers, and some or our traditional agricultural practices have been traded for industrial techniques that increase crop productivity at the cost of our country’s wildflowers. Consequently, a decline in wildflowers results in a decline of bee populations. As of May … [Read more...] about Helping Bees Find Our Gardens
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Enjoying the Leisure Life on the High Seas
I just returned from the most luxurious ship ever built: Regent Seven Seas Explorer. The ship is brand new and boasts 55,000 tons of pure luxury. With 750 guests spread over 10 decks, this is the largest ship in Regent Seven Seas fleet. Walking around on board you would never know there are this many people on board. The public areas were never crowded, and I didn’t have to stand in line once for a tender, disembarkation or dinner seating. There are 542 crew members on board, and their only … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Leisure Life on the High Seas
Why Pull Building Permits?
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 Why Pull Building Permits?
Aphasia: Communicating through the Obstacles
You can easily read today’s newspaper, but then struggle to read a child’s book aloud. For someone with aphasia, this wouldn’t be unusual. Aphasia is a language disorder that can affect a person’s ability to communicate. It can impair a person’s ability to speak, read, listen or write – but it does not influence intelligence. Nearly one million people in the United States live with aphasia today. Aphasia usually is caused by a stroke that damages the parts of the brain that control … [Read more...] about Aphasia: Communicating through the Obstacles
It is the Little Things That Make Us Well
In the blink of an eye, in the flash of a single moment, we are here, on this planet, and then we are gone. Life can be looked at as if we are waiting for a train. We are waiting and waiting and waiting. The train comes. And then it is gone. And for that moment in time, that blink of an eye, anything is possible. In that fleeting bit of time, we can treasure and honor and revel in the sensational experience of being human or not. I heard once, “To be well is to live well.” To treat these … [Read more...] about It is the Little Things That Make Us Well
Intellectual Property: Patent Strategy, Considerations for Small Business
Many small businesses and startups have developed novel ideas for products that have the potential to generate significant revenue. As an entrepreneur, one must be concerned with protecting their intellectual property (IP). As discussed in a previous article a business’ IP includes trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, as well as patents. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent is an intellectual property right granted to an inventor that prevents others from … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property: Patent Strategy, Considerations for Small Business
Aging with Pizzazz
For many, aging is a negative aspect of life, since it is usually equated with decline in appearance and health. However, aging should be viewed as a privilege since the alternative is, well – loss of life. We’re fortunate because advances in aesthetics and regenerative medicine have made it possible to prevent or lessen the negative effects of aging. Rather than loathing the inevitable process of life, let’s age with pizzazz! Pizzazz is an attractive combination of energy and style, vitality … [Read more...] about Aging with Pizzazz
Web Talk: Free Theme vs. Custom Build
Creating a memorable brand is difficult. When starting a new business, venturing out on your own or trying to set your company apart from the clamor takes imagination. Marketing is a combination of creativity and research. These two ingredients are vital to a successful marketing campaign. What can you do to be sure your brand doesn’t blend into the wall? In today’s business world, those who neglect to put time and money into their website are at risk of losing a large demographic. … [Read more...] about Web Talk: Free Theme vs. Custom Build
Vertebroplasty: Healing Spinal Compression Fractures
Osteoporosis and certain types of cancers can cause spinal compression fractures, which lead to collapsed vertebrae and extreme pain. This decreases a person’s ability to be active and can lead to many other complications as a result of becoming sedentary. Prescott Valley resident Norman Walsh was in extreme pain and could barely move from his bed before his recent vertebroplasty procedure. “The pain had been excruciating…a 10 or 11 every time I tried to turn over or move. It was … [Read more...] about Vertebroplasty: Healing Spinal Compression Fractures
Creating Your Legacy
Each day you open your eyes in the morning you have the opportunity to create a legacy. You don’t have to be a superhero or famous actor to leave an example of a well-lived life. You and I influence each person we talk to on the phone, the people we pass on the street and even the people driving the car behind us. Our influence is wide and varied. So the question is: how do you want people to remember you? This is not a question of what your eulogy will focus on or what is said in the newspaper … [Read more...] about Creating Your Legacy