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Since 1984 the IMAX Theater, located within the National Geographic Visitor Center, has provided visitors with continuous hourly engagement of the 34-minute, true-life adventure film Grand Canyon: the Hidden Secrets.

As we approach the end of 2009, it is time to think about your New Year’s Resolutions. Consider a resolution to straighten your teeth. Why? Straight teeth will improve your confidence, your smile, and your overall health. Crowded teeth are harder to clean and you are more likely to develop gum disease around them than straight teeth.

Preparations are well underway, over 80 breweries are expected and craft beer fans are already eagerly buying tickets for the region's premier beer tasting festival, the Made in the Shade. The Festival is Saturday, June 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Pepsi Amphitheater-Coconino County Fairgrounds.

Spiritual experts agree, that the Earth is a living, vibrant place packed with energy, and in some places this power is much easier to tap into than others. In America, there's little doubt this kind of "metaphysical mecca" exists, in many people's opinion, in Sedona, Arizona. Sedona Soul Retreats is a recently launched service, that combines the expert guidance and instruction of spiritual teacher Debra Beck and the life changing energy of being in a Sedona retreat, which is hard to compare with any other North American location. Early response to the services offered by Beck have been overwhelmingly positive. This Sedona retreat is attended by individuals or couples.

At 4:33 a.m. on September 28, 2003, Charlotte Fox's life changed forever; the man she loved and soon planned to retire with died suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack at the age of fifty-four. The couple had no will, life insurance, no estate plan and Fox was perplexed by what his final wishes would have been – a dangerous cocktail of confusion that turned a period of grieving into one also driven by needless stress and mental trauma. In what can only be described as a passion fuelled by experience, Fox is now holding the hands of others so they can plan their end-of-life affairs while there's still time.

The award David Hatcher Childress of the History Channel Ancient Aliens Show, and also known as the real-life Indiana Jones to the many fans of his books, has partnered with Lee Sullivan of LesLee Productions and a stunningly talented group of individuals. They will travel the megalithic tour of Micronesia, Mesoamerica and Ethiopia as they make unexpected connections between seemingly disparate ancient cultures across the globe. He has traveled the world several times over, seeking adventure and the answers to the mysteries of mankind’s past and this will be no exception. This will be a journey of re-discovering the ancient worldwide network of commerce, cultural exchange, and high technology run by a mysterious cosmopolitan race, which display varied characteristics such as African and Chinese. In Mesoamerica, they were known as the Olmecs.

The Arizona National Scenic Trail will now be celebrated worldwide. The 800-mile-long Arizona Trail is showcased in a large-scale, brand new exhibit here at this popular Grand Canyon-area visitor center at the entrance to the Canyon’s South Rim. The exhibit, sponsored by Nature Valley, will be unveiled to the public during a grand opening ceremony on the afternoon of August 14.

Sirena Dufault is nearing the end of a rigorous, inspiring personal quest. On May 23rd she’ll arrive here for a special evening reception at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as she nears completion of a long hike and fund raising journey from the U.S. Mexico border to Arizona’s border with Utah. Ms. Dufault, 40, began her AZT Trek on March 14 and will finish on May 31 having hiked the entire Arizona Trail, more than 800 miles, mostly alone, from south to north.

The Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival returns for its 22nd year as Northern Arizona’s longest running, most popular craft beer tasting event featuring a superb new venue: the Pepsi Amphitheater. The 2014 Made in the Shade Beer Festival unfolds over a mid-June weekend kicked off by the official Made in the Shade pre-party with Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers on Friday, June 13th at 8 p.m.

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Flagstaff and Phoenix Ariz. – Quality Connections, a nonprofit organization, was just unanimously approved by Arizona’s Set-Aside Committee to provide mandatory remanufactured laser toner cartridges and other optional printer cartridges to state government agencies. Quality Connections, through its office supplies department QCoffice, provides training and employment to people with disabilities and disadvantages including the conversion of empty printer toner cartridges into useful products.

Pincheshirts.com just launched as a fun, creative way to generate discussion about and interest in the many subtleties and variations in Latino cultures. Pincheshirts.com is the brainchild of three Arizona-based entrepreneurs – Diego Rosalez, Mario Banda and Daniel Robertson. It aims to engage customers concerning the rich diversity of prevalent Hispanic and Latino cultures while generating business and fun simultaneously.

Cleva Cleats, the leader in uniquely designed marine cleats has come on board to be the official boat cleat partner of Jarrett Edwards Outdoors. This partnership will feature the Cleva Cleats line as the exclusive and official boat cleat of Jarrett Edwards Outdoors in television placement and industry events. Jarrett will serve as a brand ambassador for Cleva Cleats in the fishing and outdoor industry.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, five chronic diseases—cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and obstructive pulmonary disease—cause two-thirds of all deaths in the United States. Every year, more than 1.7 million people die from one of these serious health conditions.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1.7 million people die each year from a chronic disease. Overall, five chronic diseases—heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and obstructive pulmonary disease—cause two-thirds of all deaths in the United States.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that the American Holistic Nurses Association has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.

For most Americans, the month of February is synonymous with Valentine's Day, but unknown to most, February is also Dental Health Month.

It’s a New Year, a time many people choose to focus on their health. Did you know your mouth plays an important role in the overall health of your body? Not just by what you put into it, but also how well you take care of it. 3 out of every 4 Americans have signs of periodontal disease or gingivitis with almost 30% showing signs of the more severe disease, chronic periodontitis. These can be painful problems on their own, but they also cause problems in places you might not have considered…like your brain, or your heart.

Dr K Michael Hood and his Arizona Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews of local service companies.

CollegeAmerica announced today the launch of its GED Test tutoring program statewide. Complimentary GED Test tutoring is now available at all CollegeAmerica campus locations, including Flagstaff and Phoenix. The tutoring program is offered at no cost and is designed to help bring enrollees without a diploma a step closer to obtaining their dream jobs, by helping them earn the GED credential required to start college.

Graduates from CollegeAmerica Flagstaff took one more step toward successful careers and meeting their life goals when they accepted their diplomas on Saturday, June 4 at the du Bois Center. The class of 2011, at 115 graduates, is the largest the Flagstaff campus has ever seen. The program commenced with special keynote speeches from Congressman Paul Gosar and former U.S. Attorney Diane Humetewa, the first Native American woman to hold the position in Arizona.

The band Peppermint James will fill the summer air with top-notch music at this year’s 19th annual Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival on Saturday, June 25th. Hailing from Phoenix, the groove-rock band plays original rock and blues as well as their favorite Beatles, Wailers, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd covers.

Today, two entrepreneurs launched FrugalFlagstaff.com, a website filled with coupons and discount deals that provides area businesses profitable and cost-effective online marketing. FrugalFlagstaff.com arrives at a time when online coupon sites are very popular; but, with the focus shifted to local and small businesses, they have found a new niche. FrugalFlagstaff.com has already gained momentum, even prior to today’s official launch.

A local entrepreneur has launched a small business to help ensure hazardous medical waste is disposed of properly. Ponderosa Medical Waste Services (PMWS) was officially started this month by business owner Russell Mann to fill a niche and to properly dispose of small-volume-generated medical waste, primarily from northern Arizona doctors and dentists’ offices.

It is New Year’s, a time many people choose to focus on their health. Did you know your mouth plays an important role in the overall health of your body? Not just by what you put into it, but also how well you take care of it. 3 out of every 4 Americans have signs of periodontal disease or gingivitis with almost 30% showing signs of the more severe disease, chronic periodontitis. These can be painful problems on their own, but they also cause problems in places you might not have considered…like your brain, or your heart.

The cooperation between Dentists and Physicians is imperative in the battle to reduce the incidence of Cardiovascular Disease

Dr K Michael Hood, on December 5th, 2008 successfully completed the Fourth Phase or Evolution of the intensive LANAP training protocol in Cerritos, California and has been awarded the Institute of Advanced Laser Dentistry's (IALD) Expanded Proficiency Certificate