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Funeral Service And The Six Dollar Haircut

Issue 26.13

I appreciated and was intrigued by a commercial that aired recently. A long-time hometown experienced reputable barber noticed a new store opening up across and down the street from his shop. Despite his decades of vested interest in his shop and in the community, the new salon had attracted some of his customers […]

Geek Speak… Windows RT And Tablets

Issue 26.13

Most readers know that I am not thrilled with Windows 8, but I am hopeful that the new 8.1 version (due this fall) will solve at least most of the limitations and difficulties users experience when making the jump from previous Windows versions. In my efforts to stay up-to-date on all things technology, […]

Genealogy Corner… Moving Forward Without PAF

Issue 26.13

FamilySearch will no longer offer PAF downloads or support after July 15, 2013. Advances in technology, strong alternatives from third parties, and the need to focus on the latest FamilySearch initiatives have diminished the need for PAF as part of the FamilySearch offering.

Personal Ancestral File (PAF) was a desktop genealogy application published […]

Looking Back… Solutions?

Issue 26.13

History holds many examples of how societies and families have found solutions to their problems. Think back to the Great Depression, and the world wars, etc. These times were full of tumult, anxiety and serious problems that were not solved by people ignoring what was going on. It took individuals with courage to […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Anti Tank Artillery

Issue 26.13

My friend Ralph was an anti tank battalion officer and many times we exchanged World War Two experiences. His American anti tank outfit always had more equipment than the Germans did but the Germans always had more armor and bigger guns.

The American medium tanks were no match for the German’s heavier tanks […]

Reverse Mortgage To Purchase A Home Or Eliminate A Mortgage Payment On Your Current Home – Now Or Never?

Issue 26.13

All right, here we go! As interest rates begin to increase the market will begin and has begun to change dramatically. Over the past 30 to 40 days, at the time of this writing, the interest rates on a 30 year fixed mortgage have increased ½%. The average 30 year fixed rate going […]

Understanding Your Social Security… The Right Kind Of Fishing (And How Not To Be The Catch Of The Day)

Issue 26.13

This Father’s Day, you may be inclined to spend some quality time with Dad, maybe take him out camping or fishing. But try to make sure that nobody else tries to “phish” with you or your father.

These days, all people (including fathers and sons) need to be cautious of scams — Internet, […]

Vertebral Compression Fractures And Osteoporosis

Issue 26.13

Spinal vertebral body compression fractures are a common complication of osteoporosis, a disease causing thinning of the bones. The body is constantly building up and breaking down bone. Peak bone density or bone mass is typically highest in the early 20’s and is optimized by dietary factors and weight bearing exercise. Risk factors […]

Your Estate Matters… Utah’s New Asset Protection Trust

Issue 26.13

In May, Utah enacted an asset protection trust law that makes a lot of sense. Before this new law, asset protection through a trust was full of speculation and hoping for the best. But the new law provides specific directions about how to properly set up an asset protection trust that works. Finally, […]

Donating Your Body To Science

Issue 25.13

Have you ever considered donating your body to science? Doctors, nurses, dentists, funeral directors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and others trained in a medical profession benefit greatly from this selfless decision that improves medical science and the future of humankind.

Whole body donation is not the same as organ donation. Organ donation is an […]