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Geek Speak… Modems And Routers

Issue 29.12

The two terms, modems and routers, are often confused. Today we will look at the different types of both and what they are for.

A modem is used to connect to a digital data source and allow you to communicate with it from your home computer. Usually a modem only has one input […]

Genealogy Corner… The Ten Commandments Of Arbitration

Issue 29.12

FamilySearch Indexing sometimes brings a lot of complaining about the arbitrators. Recently someone wrote some “commandments” that have the potential to make a huge difference. Arbitration is all about self-governance and anyone who will discipline themselves can make a great arbitrator and give an incredibly valuable service to the genealogical community.

Arbitration explained: […]

Hearing Loss And Dementia

Issue 29.12

A recent study by John Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging linked hearing loss and Dementia. The study showed that seniors with untreated hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop Dementia than their counterparts.

Investigators suggest that the strain of decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brain, leaving people […]

Honoring Your Loved One With Cremation

Issue 29.12

When considering the options available for the final disposition of your loved one or yourself, it should be remembered that these decisions are very personal and there are no right or wrong choices. Cremation is a wonderful option for many and is growing in popularity.

Once you have chosen cremation, the next […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Better Him Than Me

Issue 29.12

Our crew number 5383 trained together as a ten man crew with two waist gunners but when we got overseas and combat operational, they were flying nine man crews with only one waist gunner. Before we flew our first mission they took both waist gunners off the crews and put them in a […]

Social Security Column… Report Your Name Change To Social Security

Issue 29.12

This time of year, we see a lot of weddings, and in many cases that means name changes. If you need to change your name due to marriage, divorce, or any other reason, you will want to report the change to Social Security.

There are several reasons to report the change. First, IRS […]

The Discreet Aid

Issue 28.12

Discreetness has always been a driving force behind hearing aid design and manufacturing. For decades, completely-in-the-canal (CIC) and more recently IIC (invisible-in-the-canal) hearing aids have solicited considerable attention with consumer’s desire to keep their hearing loss secret.

There is a large variety of custom hearing aid options on the market today-all with varying […]

Dentures Change The Feel Of Food

Issue 28.12

Mother Nature never intended for your oral tissues to be covered or stressed with plastic dentures. Not only can dentures alter the way food tastes as mentioned in the last article, but they can also change the way food feels as it is chewed. First of all, within six months after starting to […]

Geek Speak… Is It Time To Upgrade Yet?

Issue 28.12

Often when people have to face the cost of repairing their computer, the question is asked, “Should I fix it, upgrade it or just buy a new one?”

There are a number of things to consider while making this decision. First is the age of the existing computer and the cost of the […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Learning Forums

Issue 28.12

Do you want to see something really great, and free that will help you with your family history work almost instantly? Go to https://familysearch.org and click on Learn, up at the top right by the FamilySearch logo. Then click Discussion Forums.

This takes you to FamilySearch Forums where you can find people who […]