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Funeral Etiquette In A Changing World

Issue 22.13

Funerals are a difficult time, regardless of your relationship with the person who has died. Funerals aren’t what they were a decade ago, however. Increasingly personal and unique, with an increase in non-traditional funeral services, it is oftentimes challenging to determine what or isn’t appropriate, from how to express grief to funeral etiquette […]

Genealogy Corner… Memorial Day Preparation

Issue 22.13

Would you like to learn some creative ways to honor your ancestors? In preparation for Memorial Day, a panel of four family history experts came together in a Google+ On Air Hangout to discuss ways to honor your ancestors. In this excerpt, Fran Jensen, walks through many of the methods she has used […]

“Is It possible To Have Arthritis In My Low Back Or Neck?”

Issue 22.13

This is a question that I come across on a daily basis in my clinic and the answer is yes. Arthritis in the low back (lumbar spine) commonly causes the following type of pain: hip and buttock pain, cramping of the lower extremity but usually not below the knee, low back stiffness (especially […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… So, You Have A Trust, Now What? Fund It, Fund It, Fund It!

Issue 22.13

You’ve wisely decided to create a trust. You have provided for control of your property during your lifetime, in the event of disability, and after death. One of the great advantages to having a trust is avoiding probate. However, the advantages disappear if you do not fund your trust.

Funding is the process […]

Looking Back… Changing Roles

Issue 22.13

For young people growing up today the adult world can be confusing. Male and female roles seem to be changing constantly. Men are not always the only provider and women’s roles are evolving too. Many wives no longer choose the homemaker-nurturer duties or do this while working fulltime outside the home. Some unemployed […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… My Air Medal

Issue 22.13

After flying a certain number of missions as usual I got back to the barracks dog tired. Before I flopped onto my bunk, I saw a small black container lying in the middle of the blanket. I opened the box and saw that it contained an Air Medal complete with the authorization paper […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Brings The Office Outside

Issue 22.13

Ah, the great outdoors. With sunny weather, green trees, blooming flowers, and fresh air, many have already flocked to the outdoors to spend as many hours as they can before autumn leads way to winter. Whether you prefer to spend your time hiking in the woods, tossing a ball in the back yard, […]

Genealogy Corner… Let’s Fix That Family Tree – Part 3

Issue 20.13

Part 3

It is time to look at your family tree. https://familysearch.org/tree/ Because it is a consolidation of multiple record repositories, there are many data issues. The best practices can better help you successfully navigate the Family Tree. First, learn how to use the program. Click on Help in the upper right hand […]

Beware Of The Silent Killer – Carbon Monoxide

Issue 21.13

Carbon Monoxide, also known as CO, is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that kills more than 200 people each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Thousands more are treated in hospital emergency rooms after being exposed to the dangerous gas.

Sources of CO

Carbon monoxide is created when fossil fuels (such […]

Geek Speak… Overheating And Computer Fans

Issue 21.13

About once a year I write an article about an issue that affects every computer user sooner or later – overheating of computer components that leads to failure or instability. Computer chips generate a large amount of heat which must be dissipated or the chip and surrounding circuits will get so hot that […]