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Genealogy Corner… Newer FamilySearch – Part 4

Issue 51.10

The updated version of www.familysearch.org has a few features that were on the previous version of the FamilySearch website that are no longer available. The IGI (International Genealogical Index) no longer exists as a searchable database. You can still […]

Looking Back… Learning From Life

Issue 51.10

You spend your whole life learning how to live better, then die and take all that knowledge with you. It’s a waste. There has to be a better way. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that your own […]

Social Security Column…Shop Social Security Online This Holiday Season

Issue 50.10

Social Security provides fast, convenient, and secure online services to the public. In fact, surveys show that Social Security does it so well that our online services take the top ratings in customer satisfaction surveys. So this holiday season, “shop” online when it […]

Creative Love And Service…Mindy’s “Living Wake”

Issue 50.10

Nurses, doctors, social workers and caregivers alike strive to make this time of year special for those who are facing the reality of dying. Caregivers are constantly looking for new and creative ways to make life more enjoyable for their patients and loved […]

Seniors – Beating The Holiday Blues…Tips To Help Make Your Holidays More Enjoyable

Issue 50.10

Once again the Holidays are upon us, which means it’s time again for festive dinners with the ones you love, exchanging gifts, sharing memories ……… and for most — a time of joy. But for many the Holiday season […]

Notes On The History Of The Kolob Canyons…Conclusion

Issue 50.10

Part 12

One of the myths that some visitors to the Kolob may have is that it is not changing. Two important events in recent years indicate that the Kolob Canyons are still very active geologically. In […]

Geek Speak… Core i Processors From Intel

Issue 50.10

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of your computer and determines to a great extent how fast it will work and how “cool” the special effects and graphics capability can be. Chip companies are constantly trying to find newer, faster and […]

Genealogy Corner… Newer FamilySearch – Part 3

Issue 50.10

The updated version of www.familysearch.org has a few changes we will need to get used to. One of those changes is with the Pedigree Resource File. The Pedigree Resource File (PRF) is a computer file that contains names; family […]

Looking Back… Wisdom Comes With Age

Issue 50.10

When the gray hairs start to appear and your nest empties, you know you are one of those “senior citizens.” Looking in the mirror, you can’t imagine how you aged so quickly. It’s been a […]

What Is Macular Degeneration?…Can Vitamins Help?

Issue 49.10

Macular degeneration is a medical condition usually of older adults that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in “dry” and “wet” forms. It is a major cause of […]