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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 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

It’s common knowledge that a proper exercise regimen can do wonders for the body. It should be no surprise, then, that the same principle applies to the mind. The concept of “cognitive fitness” has become a buzzword among people who work with older adults to describe activities that stimulate the brain and improve memory. Proponents of these programs claim this type of conditioning can prevent or postpone memory loss and the onset of other age-related cognitive disorders. Scientists now … [Read more...] about Seniors and Mental Fitness

It is no secret that municipal golf courses struggled mightily during the recession and recovery has been slow for most of them. The City of Prescott’s Antelope Hills Golf Course is no exception. The demand for golf has decreased, supply has increased, and average incomes declined while the price of golf rose. In this new world of instant gratification, the amount of time it takes to play a round of golf has also become an issue. Antelope Hills has been steadily losing money and without … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Humility: Managing Antelope Hills

Many people experience financial struggles at some point in their lives, whether due to illness, the loss of a job, or simply over-extending themselves. It can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to focus your efforts. The following tips may be useful if you or someone you know ever struggle to make ends meet. Develop a Budget The first step should be to make a budget of all your income and expenses. Try to account for every last bit of money you spend every month, as seemingly … [Read more...] about Dealing with Excessive Debt

The future is bright for business in 2014. We can expect that companies will grow with the ever-changing demands and behaviors of the consumer. Business practices are smarter and we will see more integration of common practices with technological advancements. We are now able to identify and measure conversions more easily; therefore, marketers are held accountable for their efforts. Here are seven marketing predictions that will mold our year and influence the way business marketers … [Read more...] about Marketing Predictions

With the recession disappearing in the rear view mirror, and with buyer confidence and home equity on the uptick, luxury home sales are starting to heat up in the cool climes of Northern Arizona. People are once again making purchases they put off during the recession. Today’s buyers are more confident and second-home purchases are on the rise. Whatever the reason, it is a welcome sign that the economy is finally on its way up after years of decline. Many still regard a home in the mountains … [Read more...] about Luxury Home Market Rising