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Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… To Grow, To Achieve

Issue 13.14

Good, Better, Best. Never Rest Until Good Is Better And Better Is Best. ‘Mother Goose’

March 19th City Council Meeting assured City growth will continue…..You won’t have to ask where as you will clearly see a changing skyline casting a shadow over the Virgin River, as it flows past the Young Single Adults […]

Geek Speak … Which Operating System Now?

Issue 13.15

The computer world is in flux – particularly concerning Operating Systems (OS) for PCs. For many years, Windows 7 has ruled the roost, controlling around ninety percent of the computers in use. Last year Windows 8 was released to very mixed reviews and a lot of customer frustration. In a recent article, we […]

Genealogy Corner… Family Tree Hinting Improved

Issue 13.15

On Tuesday, December 23rd FamilySearch released a new update of the hinting data viewable on an ancestor’s detail page and in the descendancy view in the Family Tree. In this data update newly added or changed persons in the Family Tree have been hinted using all the newly available information. It also includes […]

Principles of Freedom – The Right To Keep and Bear Arms

Issue 13.15

Having laid the foundation with the understanding of what is meant by a “well-regulated militia”, we can now consider the limitations on, and the imperative importance of protecting, the law abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms.

In a public debate I was challenged to state clearly where I would draw the […]

Spring Clean Cabinets… Get A Fresh New Kitchen

Issue 13.15

You can feel it in the air. It’s that time of year. Dixie is springing into spring. Along with spring comes the great feeling of new growth, new beginnings, and cleaning up for a fresh start. It’s that time of year the Honey-Do-List gets pushed to the forefront and we scramble to spring […]

The Science And Art Of Embalming… Skill, Care And Attention

Issue 13.15

The process of embalming has been around for thousands of years and has been practiced by many ancient cultures, including the Incas of Peru and the Chinese during the Han Dynasty. Most notably, the ancient Egyptians have been credited with elevating embalming to its highest form by developing the process of mummification. They […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Helps People With Kidney Disease

Issue 13.15

Every March, we pay special attention to the kidney, an organ vital to a healthy life. Social Security wants to help spread the word about the importance of kidney health and about what you should do if you think you or a loved one has a kidney-related disability.

Kidney disease prevents your kidneys […]

Genealogy Corner… Who Do You Think You Are?

Issue 12.15

Who Do You Think You Are is an American genealogy documentary series that premiered on NBC in March 2010. It was an adaptation of the British series of the same name, aired by the BBC. Each week a celebrity goes on a journey to trace his or her family tree. After NBC cancelled […]

Healthy Eye Tips… Easing Strain With Digital Devices

Issue 12.15

It is not unusual for us to hear complaints about eyestrain, eye fatigue, blurred vision, dry or red eyes, and even headaches. There is often a strong correlation between these symptoms and the amount of time spent on computers, tablets or smart phones.

Our visual system isn’t designed to stare at screens for […]

Geek Speak … Time Out! Another PopUp Scam

Issue 12.15

I try to keep my readers updated about scams that threaten their computers. A lot of that is simply reminding people that, if you didn’t ask for it, you probably don’t want it. If someone has to force a pop up on your screen to tell you what they have is what you […]