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Genealogy Corner… Family History Tips – Part 1

 

Part 1

Your immediate family often holds the key to starting your family history research. Record the memories of your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins as you start exploring your family tree online. Ask each relative about specific individuals and gather details surrounding their lives including nicknames, places they lived, vital information […]

Is There Such a Thing as a No-Fee Refinance Mortgage Loan or a No-Fee Purchase Mortgage Loan? … What is the Catch?

Issue 22.14

I get this question fairly often. And, there is no mystery. On the radio, you hear one of the largest mortgage lenders in the country, Quicken Loans, advertise that today’s mortgage rates are at historic lows and that the 30-year fixed rate is at 3.75% with an APR of 3.95%.

So, the actual […]

Kyphoplasty And Vertebroplasty

Issue 22.14

Vertebral body compression fractures are one of the most painful conditions that I treat. These fractures can be caused by trauma, metastatic cancer or osteopenia, but are most commonly due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis weakens bones and decreases the bone density. In other words, the spine bones are like cinderblocks when a patient is […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… How Does A Trust Work?

Issue 22.14

The use of a revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust” or “family trust”) to plan one’s estate has become very popular. Despite the popularity of the revocable trust, revocable trusts are not without their potential problems.

First, it is important to understand that there is no definitive answer as […]

Looking Back… Becoming An American

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Did you become an American because of an ancestor’s decisions to come to this land? Carolyn Doughty of St. George relates the story of her family’s early immigration to America. My paternal grandfather left the family a hand written book of his genealogy. My father continued his father’s love of genealogy by continuing […]

Our Doctors Of Audiology Are Seeking Participants… To Try An Innovative Device For Tinnitus & Hearing

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Hearing & Balance Doctors of Utah are reaching out to help those you struggle with TINNITUS (ringing or buzzing in the ears). We are currently seeking qualified candidates to test-drive the latest most effective, revolutionary technology for Tinnitus – Verso TSG.

“One of the most successful tinnitus treatment options utilized in our clinics […]

The Truth About Dental Adhesive… Health Risks

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Too Much Denture Adhesive

Some time ago a neurologist was on Good Morning America to discuss his patient that had developed balance problems from swallowing too much denture cream that contained Zinc—a beneficial mineral found in ordinary multivitamins, but in large amounts can lead to serious illnesses. It was reported that his patient […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Different Benefits For Your Family’s Different Situations

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National Family Month takes place each year from Mother’s Day in May to Father’s Day in June, and coincides with the end of the school year when families are able to spend even more time together. It is the perfect time to spend more time focusing on each member of your family.

Social […]

Geek Speak… All-In-One Computers

Issue 21.14

One of the more popular innovations of the last few years is the all-in-one computer. A few other companies tried it, but Apple basically pioneered this approach with their iMac Computers. These computers combine the “brain” of the computer and the screen into one unit. They also include the CD/DVD drive and ports […]

Genealogy Corner… Records Operation Center or ROC

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In the old LDS Distribution Center in the parking lot of the St. George Temple you will find the Records Operation Center or ROC. Located at 355 South 200 East in St. George is one of the Records Divisions of FamilySearch. They have a great deal of work to accomplish with ever increasing […]