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December 2024
Volume 24 Issue 10
COMPLIMENTARY

November 2024

AHCCCS funding boosts on-call maternity care in rural Arizona

PHOENIX—In a significant move to address the pressing issue of inadequate prenatal care in Arizona’s rural communities, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has allocated $2.5 million to four rural health centers for on-call maternity services....

UPS to close Bullhead City customer center amid nationwide streamlining

BULLHEAD CITY — UPS has announced the closure of its customer center at 2913 Easy St. in Bullhead City, effective November 17, as part of a nationwide effort to streamline operations. The move is aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency by consolidating...

How Native American Tribes became key players in Pharmaceutical Patent Protection

NATION – In the complex landscape of pharmaceutical patent law, a novel strategy emerged in recent years that intertwined the legal concepts of tribal sovereignty with corporate interests. Pharmaceutical companies, seeking to protect their lucrative drug patents from...

Every child deserves a little Christmas

KINGMAN — Thanks to the Kingman Marine Corps League, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887, and its local partners, children in Northern Mohave County who need that little Christmas will be getting some again this year. The Toys for Tots program is over 75 years old and...

Treat ‘tech neck’ with this ‘magic’ product developed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons

NATION — Did you know that spending extended time hunched over your phone can take a serious toll on your neck? Commonly referred to as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck,’ this habit can lead to the appearance of deep lines, wrinkles and even sagging skin on your neck. The...

Dockworkers for economic stagnation

By Rich LowryIt’s the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and this supposed outrage is one of the reasons the International Longshoremen’s Association went on...

Give Peace a Chance? No Way

By Mel Gurtov Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to Lebanon what we did to Gaza.” That arrogant and ugly prediction has come to pass with respect both to the human toll in...

Get ready for 2025 adaptive sports and arts

By Freddy Groves Over 15,000 veterans will be able to take advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Program courtesy of nearly $16 million in grants that have been handed to 91 organizations across the country. The current program runs until...

Mohave Community College announces admission and enrollment events

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is inviting those who want to learn more about becoming a student to two admission and enrollment events, Become a Bighorn Bash, and the Health and Public Services Enrollment Empowerment Event.Becoming a Bighorn Bash allows...

Sleep ‘resets’ neurons to help brain take on new memories

NATION — Research offers new clues about the ways in which sleep aids daily memory function. One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memories. A number of lifestyle factors can help improve a person’s ability to create memories, including proper...

November 2024 Articles

Every child deserves a little Christmas

KINGMAN — Thanks to the Kingman Marine Corps League, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887, and its local partners, children in Northern Mohave County who need that little Christmas will be getting some again this year. The Toys for Tots program is over 75 years old and...

Dockworkers for economic stagnation

By Rich LowryIt’s the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and this supposed outrage is one of the reasons the International Longshoremen’s Association went on...

Give Peace a Chance? No Way

By Mel Gurtov Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to Lebanon what we did to Gaza.” That arrogant and ugly prediction has come to pass with respect both to the human toll in...

Get ready for 2025 adaptive sports and arts

By Freddy Groves Over 15,000 veterans will be able to take advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Program courtesy of nearly $16 million in grants that have been handed to 91 organizations across the country. The current program runs until...

Recent Articles

What is the best type of meditation?

NATION — There are a variety of meditation methods that suit most people. However, there is no “right way” to meditate, meaning someone can explore the different types until they find one that works for them.Meditation denotes...

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Eleven tips for giving up smoking

NATION — Various tips can help a person with smoking cessation. Nicotine replacement therapy, medications such as varenicline, e-cigarettes, and more may help a person with quitting smoking.Scientists have found links between...

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Ready to volunteer?

By Matilda CharlesHave you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How about volunteering? There are so many ways we can step up.AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors) provides...

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Homeless programs and services

By Freddy GrovesBack in March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its goal of getting 41,000 homeless veterans into housing during this fiscal year. As of this time, they not only reached that goal, but exceeded it....

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Working conditions under scrutiny

Dear Editor,As a concerned citizen of the global toy-receiving community, I feel compelled to expose the questionable labor practices at the world’s most famous toy manufacturer: Santa’s Workshop. While we’ve been distracted by...

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Give Peace a Chance? No Way

By Mel Gurtov Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to Lebanon what we did to Gaza.” That arrogant and ugly prediction has come to pass with...

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Beware: listeria and salmonella

By Matilda Charles The saga of listeria in sliced deli lunch meat continues, month after month. The list of affected items gets longer and longer as there is now an additional company subject to recalls due to listeria. To stay...

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