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Geek Speak… The Control Panel – Part 2

Issue 39.15

Part 2

We are going to continue our examination of the Control Panel of your PC. I am going to focus on the items found there in Windows 7 because most people have used it and probably a majority still are using it even as we move towards replacing it with Windows 10 […]

Genealogy Corner… The Family History Guide

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The Family History Guide is a website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you’re brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher – or somewhere in between – The […]

Principles of Freedom – Federalism

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This term is a slippery one to define correctly because its meaning has been changed over time, particularly in the time after the Revolutionary War. I have asked a number of people what the term means and seldom get the same answer.

Originally it applied to anyone who believed in the concepts and […]

Senior Living Communities: What’s the Difference?

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Paper or plastic? Left or right? Wheat or white? Everyone seems to cherish their freedom to choose, yet sometimes life’s choices can seem overwhelming. With so many options available

to us these days, even buying a sandwich can seem intimidating!

Although our decisions don’t always determine the fate of the free world, we […]

The Importance Of Humility In The Funeral Industry

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What makes a funeral home truly great? One answer that immediately comes to my mind is humility. A quote by an unknown author reads, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” According to the late great Stephen Covey in First Things First, “Humility is truly the mother of […]

Understanding Your Social Security… This Fall, Ease Into Retirement, Online

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September 23 marks the first day of fall. During this season, many people reflect on the gradual passing of time as green leaves turn gold and pine needles blanket lawns. You are also slowly changing, and those golden years of retirement are one season closer. We want you to be as prepared as […]

Does Your Wallet Contain A List Of The Medications You Take? It Might Save Your Life.

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Most people don’t keep an updated list of their medications with them at all times. Some people may not even have a list or may only have a partial list. It can take time to create a medicine list and even more time to keep it current, but it may save your life […]

Geek Speak… The Control Panel

Issue 38.15

The Control Panel of your PC is one of the most powerful and important items you can access. It provides connections to installed programs, security settings, user settings and passwords, network setting and many other important functions that can make a significant difference in the abilities and functions of your computer.

One of […]

Genealogy Corner… Pop-up blockers and FamilySearch

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When new browsers and operating systems are released, such as the new Windows 10, Internet Explorer being replaced by Microsoft Edge, the upgrade of the Google Chrome browser, and the upgrade of the Firefox browser, the trusted sites need to be edited and added. These browsers have automatic pop-up browsers, and they even […]

Hearing Loss Linked To Depression, Social Isolation In Seniors… If Left Untreated

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Untreated hearing loss has serious emotional and social consequences for older persons, according to a major new study by The National Council on the Aging (NCOA). The study was conducted by the Seniors Research Group, an alliance between NCOA and Market Strategies, Inc. James Firman, EdD, president and CEO of The National Council […]