The evolution of enterprise technology mandates that we rethink our approach to IT security. The security environment in which we live today is simply not suited to the traditional concept of the “perimeter,” the boundary between your enterprise and the rest of the world. The term’s military origin itself is revealing. Like IT security managers, soldiers have typically relied on “defense in depth.” An army might put barbed wire at the perimeter of a troop position, with a minefield … [Read more...] about From Erecting Walls to Managing Risk
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It is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
National Lung Cancer Awareness month is November, and it’s also the perfect time to see how far we’ve come in the fight against the number one cancer killer of men and women. The good news is that according to American Cancer Society (ACS) data, more than 430,000 people alive today have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point, and National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports show that lung cancer rates overall are down nationally and in Arizona. NCI trends show that the overall mortality … [Read more...] about It is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Don’t Risk it This Flu Season
Getting the flu can be an unpleasant event for even the most stoic among us. But, for a person with a disability, it could become a serious threat. While not all people with disabilities are at higher risk for the flu or having unrecognized symptoms, there are groups that are more susceptible. These include individuals with limited mobility, those unable to communicate symptoms, those unable to limit contact with others, and those who have trouble understanding or practicing preventative … [Read more...] about Don’t Risk it This Flu Season
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy (and often expensive) issue of frozen pipes. The City of Prescott provides information and suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a … [Read more...] about Preventing Frozen Pipes
OctoberWest 2015 Hosts Historic Crowd
Record-setting attendance set the tone for the annual OctoberWest homecoming and Wings Out West air show last month on the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus. “The weekend was really quite magical, with the entire Embry-Riddle family showing up in record numbers,” said Prescott Chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers. “The best part was the sense of friendship and family.” Roughly 1,200 students attended the largest-ever campus Industry/Career Expo, as a total of 75 companies set up booths to meet and greet … [Read more...] about OctoberWest 2015 Hosts Historic Crowd
Putting an End to High Blood Pressure
When people hear the term “high blood pressure,” most associate it with old age. However, this is not always the case. High blood pressure can occur at any age. According to the National Institutes of Health, 19 percent of young adults have high blood pressure. While high blood pressure is more common in ages 60 or older, it is a health concern for individuals of all ages. High blood pressure is often known as “the silent killer,” due to the fact it exhibits no symptoms. However, managing … [Read more...] about Putting an End to High Blood Pressure
Prescott’s Aging Population May Warrant Adjustments in Residential Planning
The era of multi-story, single-family homes with large yards requiring lots of landscaping and maintenance may be waning in America. So is the suburb where running routine errands like going to the bank or beauty shop requires the means to own a vehicle in order to have mobility. Scarcely a day passes without media telling us we are rapidly aging as a nation. And the Prescott area has long been a desirable location for retirees. Nationally, the aging population—those 65 or older – … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Aging Population May Warrant Adjustments in Residential Planning
The Secret Garden
As the autumn colors drop the last of their leaves, the gardens can feel naked. Without strategically placed evergreens in the yard, it easily feels like prying eyes look right through your home. Not only does your privacy seemingly disappear, but that neighbor’s debris pile can be witnessed through winter. The solution to both of these unwanted invasions of privacy is not rocket science. November is an ideal time to plant a wall of living trees to block the messy view and to create the … [Read more...] about The Secret Garden
Creating Awareness, Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s
Did you know that actress and dancer Rita Hayworth was diagnosed in 1980 with Alzheimer’s, a disease that had been forgotten since its discovery by the medical community in 1906? This disease contributed to her death in 1987, at the age of 68. Public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer’s once again. Because of this exposure, the Alzheimer’s Association was formed in 1980, dedicated to advances in research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing the care … [Read more...] about Creating Awareness, Raising Funds to End Alzheimer’s
Now is the Best Time for Real Estate Transactions
It’s official. The real estate market has heated up just as the weather is getting cooler. Consumer confidence is up and people are feeling the urge to hightail it from the lingering desert heat to enjoy our special mile-high setting. Many people will tell you one goal is to sell the home during the prime selling season and receive the highest price and best sale terms. But here in the northlands, the actual numbers prove that any time is the right time. In a 10-year review of the Prescott … [Read more...] about Now is the Best Time for Real Estate Transactions