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Tinnitus Explained

Issue 47.12

Tinnitus (pronounced TIN-i-tus or ti-NIGHT-us- either is correct) is hearing noises in your ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. Most people hear a “ringing” in their ears but others may also have ticking, roaring, humming, buzzing or even hear a song.

Many things can cause tinnitus including medications, neurological damage (such […]

Did You Know?

Issue 47.12

I was reflecting on the season we are in and got curious to know more about the things we passively associate with Thanksgiving. I thought it would be interesting to learn some facts. I researched various sources mainly from the USDA Agriculture Census to obtain this information.

There were 248 million turkeys raised […]

Geek Speak… What About Windows 8?

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The biggest new product announcements in the last few months both happened this past week or so. One is the Apple IPad mini and the other is Windows 8. We will visit about the mini soon, but for today, there are some things you need to know about 8.

The first is that […]

Genealogy Corner… Family History Expos Launches 10th Anniversary Celebration

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ST. GEORGE, Utah — Family History Expos will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its flagship event Feb. 22-23 at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George, Utah.

“The first major event was held in St. George in 2005 and I am thrilled to be able to celebrate 10 years of business […]

Healing A Grieving Heart

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Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. The powerful, complex, and conflicting emotions that survivors struggle with often leave a person feeling alone and helpless. Understanding the basic elements of grief and learning key coping skills can help individuals heal and move forward after their loss.

There is no correct way […]

Looking Back… An Ordinary Day

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On my daily online blog (lettersfromlin.blogspot.com) I like to put poems I write on my observations about life. Here’s something I wrote about Just An Ordinary Day // No accidents, no traumas / to deal with. Just very quiet: / Meals to cook, laundry to do / plans to make, opportunities / surround […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Don’t Run Out Of Luck

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When a flyer has finished his training and is ready to fly his first wartime combat mission, he seems to suddenly have in his possession, two suitcases. One, labeled number of missions to fly, is empty and one labeled “Luck” is full. We can always see the level of “Missions to fly” because […]

The Social Security Column… Find True Value This Cyber Monday At www.socialsecurity.gov

Issue 47.12

Let the shopping season begin!

The day after Thanksgiving has virtually become a holiday of its own. “Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for door-busting deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season.

And the Monday after that has become a virtual […]

Will The VA Pay For Assisted Living?

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If you are a United States Veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran, you may qualify for the Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Program. This enables you to receive monthly benefits to help cover some of the costs of your assisted living care!

The Aid & Attendance Program is a benefit for veterans and […]

Genealogy Corner… RootsSearch

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Search across multiple genealogy sites for matching records. RootsSearch allows you to search the most popular genealogy websites for records relating to your ancestors. When viewing an ancestor in an online tree or a record from a genealogy website, RootsSearch allows you to search for matching records on other genealogy record sites.

RootsSearch […]