Just as we've done for as long as each of us remembers, we welcome back the first week of spring! We also have the pleasure of witnessing flowering trees ushering in the return of the planting season. Once again our plants will be hungry as they emerge from their winter's dormancy. It is very important to feed our entire landscapes to guarantee their health and vitality as they grow into April. Fertilizing a landscape is not rocket science. It is easy, and only requires about an hour in the … [Read more...] about Grapes, Brambles, Berries
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Interventional Radiology
With an estimated 100 million Americans suffering from chronic pain annually, it’s no surprise that pain is a popular topic at physician and radiology offices across the country. Pain management and the replacement of traditional open surgeries with minimally invasive procedures is one of the driving forces behind the growth of interventional radiology. Interventional radiologists use their expertise in reading X-rays, ultrasound and other images to guide small tubes such as catheters through … [Read more...] about Interventional Radiology
Simplifying Mortgages
It is a simple fact that it is more difficult to get a mortgage now than it was during the height of the real estate frenzy last decade. Back then, the process was streamlined and mortgages were easy to come by. We all saw how that played out and it is understandable that nobody wants to see a repeat of that insanity. Lenders these days are understandably more cautious about whom they will lend to and the properties they will lend on, but the fact remains that mortgage companies and banks are … [Read more...] about Simplifying Mortgages
Over-the-Hill Gang
Increasingly, old age is considered a disease to be treated by pharmaceuticals. Not just conditions like Alzheimer’s, but also normally occurring complaints: increased fatigue, wrinkles, hair loss, menopause, and – dare I say it – low T. You know what I’m talking about, guys. Low testosterone and decreased sex drive. According to a 2006 study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, average testosterone levels in the United States have dropped by one percent each year. The … [Read more...] about Over-the-Hill Gang
Cybersecurity, and Counterterrorism
To meet the growing need for highly skilled cybersecurity, forensics, global security and intelligence experts, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is launching the nation’s first College of Security and Intelligence (CSI). Students will get hands-on, real-world experience, with courses in computer and forensic sciences; offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations intelligence and counterintelligence analysis and operations; foreign policy and international law; … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity, and Counterterrorism
Benefits of a Full Service Ad Agency
The objective of most full-service advertising agencies is to establish ongoing partnerships with long-term clients. A noticeable new business trend is to offer partial marketing services, like graphic design or videography. Even though as this becomes more common, full-service advertising agencies will continue to thrive because of reputation and referrals. Only a full-service advertising agency can assist with Product, Price, Promotion and Placement. A full-service advertising agency is … [Read more...] about Benefits of a Full Service Ad Agency
How to Choose a Realtor
Choosing a realtor just because you saw a sign in a front yard or a picture in the Internet is akin to buying stocks with a dartboard…and just about as fiscally responsible. With a whopping million plus real estate agents in America, you can bet that at times your interests are not always perfectly aligned with their interests. When buying a home, many people look for a house first and a realtor second. But you’ll come out ahead if pick the right real estate professional first. Contact a … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Realtor
Beauty You Can Eat
Early spring always brings a sense of rejuvenation, vitality and renewal; a revitalization that we gardeners see in our plants’ new leaves and blossoms. The season also generates activity in plants that produce edibles, especially those fruit trees that flourish in the higher elevations of Arizona. But there is more to fruit trees than just a bountiful harvest; they bring seasonal interchanges of colors and textures that provide interesting diversity in our landscapes. Fruit bearers’ spring … [Read more...] about Beauty You Can Eat
Selling Your Business with Certainty
WCI Brokers is the largest full-service business brokerage firm in Northern Arizona. As business intermediaries, we have facilitated more than 500 business acquisitions in Northern Arizona over the past 15 years. This article is part of a series of articles written by our professionals at WCI Brokers on topics important to business owners. Business brokers act in a similar way that real estate brokers do as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. The major difference is that most … [Read more...] about Selling Your Business with Certainty
Help for Project Planning
Have you ever had a painting project that doesn’t turn out the way you think it should? You put lots of work into it, but the project just doesn’t look like it should; peeling paint, visible brush marks, paint bleed through and other kinds of problems. This article is for you, to give you the painting tips and advice to make your paint project look like a million dollars. One of the most important parts of your painting project is the preparation. Surface preparation, or lack thereof, is … [Read more...] about Help for Project Planning