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Geek Speak… Security For Your Wireless Network

Issue 35.14

A lot of people question why it is important to “lock down” your wireless network. After all, it is easier to just have it open so that anyone can log in without asking for a password or phrase. There are serious concerns however. You need to know the risks and take precautions to […]

Genealogy Corner… Family History Missions – Part 1

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FamilySearch is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For this, the Church calls and sets apart missionaries who work specifically with family history. With an increased emphasis on family history initiatives, the Family History Department is looking to add more missionaries either as couples or singles. There are three […]

How Is Your Sleep Hygiene?

Issue 35.14

How is your sleep hygiene? If you’re among the 40 million-plus Americans suffering from chronic sleep disorders, you could be a candidate for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and even depression.

“If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not just subject to a variety of ailments, but you’re also aging faster since […]

Looking Back… Saturday Night Drive-In

Issue 35.14

A blogging friend Linda Kay from Fredericksburg, Texas shares her memories of a family activity which most youth of this generation have never experienced. She recalls…When I was a girl, Saturday night at the drive-in theater in a town about twenty miles away was a happy adventure for our family. We had a […]

The Role Of The Medical Examiner

Issue 35.14

The Associated Press recently published an article by Brett Zongker that discussed the death of former White House press secretary James Brady. Mr. Brady survived a gunshot wound to the head in the 1981 assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan. Although Mr. Brady survived, he endured hours of delicate surgery and many additional […]

What Are The Advantages Of A Revocable Trust?

Issue 35.14

When people think of how they would like their assets distributed following their death, they usually think of using a Will. However, depending on your assets, a Will may not be the best testamentary document to use. Creating a Revocable Trust provides a number of advantages over a Will.

1. When you transfer […]

Can Hearing Loss Be Tied To Sleep Apnea?

Issue 34.14

The answer is YES! A recent study published in May, 2014 found a high correlation with sleep apnea and hearing loss.

Sleep apnea affects the way you breathe when you’re sleeping. In untreated sleep apnea, breathing is briefly interrupted or becomes very shallow during sleep. These breathing pauses typically last between 10 to […]

Eye Diseases & Disorders, At A Glance

Issue 34.14

You may have heard of some of the following eye conditions, but did you know if left untreated they can lead to vision loss and blindness? Some of these diseases and disorders may have very few or even no early warning signs or symptoms. Regular, annual eye exams are really your best protection. […]

Geek Speak… Modems, Routers and Wireless

Issue 34.14

This is another article in our series on computer terms and what they mean. Knowing the right terminology can help you communicate well with your computer service person so they can help you solve problems more easily and often more cheaply.

A modem is the box that connects your home or business to […]

Genealogy Corner… Photographs

Issue 34.14

Celebrate and share your family heritage in a way that is only possible through photographs. At FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/photos/ you can upload your photos to be preserved indefinitely. Preserve and share precious family memories, Connect with generations past, share memories with loved ones in the present and preserve your family legacy for the future.

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