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Looking Back… Debt And Freedom

Issue 46.11

You are not truly free, if you are in debt. Some loans may be necessary for home, car or education, but with the use of credit cards it’s easy nowadays to spend more than you earn or need. What relationship does debt have with honesty? In the days before credit cards, it was […]

Social Security Column… Questions And Answers

Issue 46.11

GENERAL

Question:

How do I update or correct the name on my Social Security card?

Answer:

To update or correct the name on your Social Security card:

Complete an Application for A Social Security Card (Form SS-5), available at www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf; Show us original documents proving your legal name change, identity, and U.S. […]

Genealogy Corner… How to Create Source Citations for FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

Issue 46.11

When you first begin doing family history or genealogy work, you usually get excited as you add new information that you forget to record where you found the information. It is best to record the sources as you go, so you won’t forget and so you can prove to others that you know […]

Looking Back… Advertising Claims

Issue 45.11

How truthful are commercials? If you “ask your doctor to prescribe this pill, it will help you with…” Fill in the blank. Next comes a list all the side effects to protect the pharmaceutical company from lawsuits that could follow if you take this miracle pill. I don’t think I’d want to be […]

Geek Speak… “Apps” Means Applications

Issue 45.11

You hear people talking about their new app and wonder what it is. Apps (short for applications) are simply programs that you can download and use on your IPhone, IPod, IPad, Cell Phone, Tablet, or even regular computer. They most often refer to programs for the portable devices.

Just as with computers there […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

Issue 45.11

FamilySearch Historical Record Collections provide online access to indexes and digital images of records held by the Family History Library. These collections can include anything from census records to death records, military, voting, or christening from all over the world. The site can be accessed from www.familysearch.org homepage or click All Record Collections […]

Social Security Column… Some Tricks Can Be Horrifying To Your Record

Issue 45.11

You’ve probably been passing out treats to costumed hobgoblins and ghosts in your neighborhood on Halloween night. But be cautious that you’re not tricked by a different kind of trickster looking for a handout, such as your personal information.

You should always safeguard your personal information such as date of birth, mother’s maiden […]

New St. George Business Owner Specializes In Miracles

Issue 45.11

Parting the Red Sea. Surviving the night in a den of hungry lions. Feeding a crowd of 5,000 with a couple of fish and a few loaves of bread. Being able to hear and understand your friends or spouse or grandchildren without asking “What did you say?” or trying to read their lips. […]

Tooth Grinding And Tooth Wear… Bruxism Explained

Issue 45.11

If you wake up with headaches or stiff and painful jaw muscles, you may be experiencing the side effects of tooth grinding (also known as bruxism). It can be difficult for people to realize that they have this disorder because they sometimes grind their teeth in their sleep. Daytime grinding, on the other […]

Senior Week November 7th-12th

Issue 44.11

The concept of Senior Week is to give a fun week to our readers and raise money for our Veterans’ Nursing Home in Ivins, but there are only 6 days to go and I am beginning to get very worried as to the outcome as we are not getting a lot of response […]