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Genealogy Corner… Why Genealogy Is Difficult

Issue 7.11

I have an x-cousin in Kentucky. You probably wonder how I can have an x-cousin, so I will explain. Hugh is a Sullivan, we both had ancestors from Kentucky and North Carolina. We worked together to try to solve […]

Geek Speak… Ebooks, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G Connections

Issue 7.11

I splurged for Christmas and bought my wife an Ebook. I decided on the Nook from Barnes and Noble, but the Kindle, Sony Reader and a number of other good ebook readers are available in the $140-$200 range. Nook has also just released […]

Looking Back… Dating and Courtship

Issue 7.11

An important part of any history is finding the humor and excitement in daily life. Dating and courtship experiences certainly can add both of these qualities. Only looking back can you see the amusing aspect of those long ago teenage days when you […]

The Protection Of Funds Needed For Retirement… Helping Investors Recover Losses

Issue 6.11

Jan Graham served as Utah Attorney General from 1993 to 2001. When she decided not to run for a third term, she decided to focus her legal practice on helping victims of financial wrongdoing. Her firm, Graham Law Offices, represents customers of financial […]

Prevent Blindness Through Glaucoma Awareness… “The Sneak Thief Of Sight”

Issue 6.11

This past month was National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% […]

The Social Security Column… Online Retirement Estimator Available In Spanish

Issue 6.11

Social Security, which has a wealth of information in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov, has launched its first interactive online service in Spanish: the Retirement Estimator. To publicize the website and the new Spanish-language service, Social Security has enlisted the help […]

Genealogy Corner… “Doing Genealogy Is Hard”

Issue 6.11

At the new FamilySearch Center in Riverton, Utah, recently Dan Lawyer spoke. Dan Lawyer is a Senior Product Manager for FamilySearch. He says experts are reaching a shattering conclusion: “Doing genealogy is hard.”

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Geek Speak… 3-D TVs And More

Issue 6.11

This could also be called “the revolution that went Pfffft”. Anyone who watched Avatar or some of the other recent blockbusters in the theatre with 3D glasses probably came away very impressed. I regard my experience with that movie as memorable and wonderfully […]

Looking Back… One Bite At A Time

Issue 6.11

Any large project can easily become overwhelming, unless you break it down into manageable parts or pieces. “Don’t try to eat the elephant at one sitting.” Writing a life history is no exception. Each week this column will give you an important piece […]

Eight Facts About Filing Status… Tax Help From The Tax Guys

Issue 5.11 Today we consider Filing Status. This article references the information I received from the IRS. IRS Tax Tip 2011-09, January 13, 2011

The first step to filing your federal income tax return is to determine which filing status to use. Your filing status is used to determine your […]