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Principles of Freedom – Is War Necessary? – Part One

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History is replete with wars and rumors of wars, but at no time has it been more pervasive on a global scale than it has been for the last 100 years. Why would I address this topic in a series called “Principles of Freedom”? It is because, if the first casualty of war […]

To Fall And Fracture

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Osteoporosis is a disease where a person, male or female, has a very high risk of fracture due to loss of quality and volume of bone density thus making the bone fragile. Although more frequent in people over the age of 65, osteoporosis can occur earlier in life.

It is estimated that up […]

What Should A Great Funeral Be Like?

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Alan Creedy, a business strategist for funeral homes, asked a simple but important question: What should a great funeral be like?

The answer, he says, is “Transformative.” And it should be that way for survivors, friends and even those that didn’t know the deceased.

When someone goes to a good funeral, he or […]

What Makes A Cremation Center Unique?

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Do you, or does someone you know, want to be cremated? When you think of cremation facilities, what do you envision? Do you have questions regarding the cremation process but don’t know whom to ask? And finally, why is it better to choose a cremation center over a traditional funeral home?

Quite simply, […]

Christmas Gifts With A Personal Touch

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It seems that the commercial side of Christmas and the hustle to find gifts starts earlier each year. We all hope that we can find that perfect gift for those we care about so they can know how much we love and appreciate them. Often times, however, it feels like the price tag […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Ambulance Ordinance Eludes City

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State Exclusively Licenses Ambulance Provider And By Agreement City And Ambulance Company Can Go Wherever They Want To Fashion City Ordinance

October 30th City Council meeting had ONE item on the agenda. The task at hand was for the City to work constructively with the Gold Cross Ambulance to set standards for ambulance […]

Geek Speak… All About Routers

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It is becoming more necessary for most people to have a router in their homes and businesses to serve the many types of devices that now use the internet. To understand what type you need, we need to acquaint you with the types of connections and how they are used.

To connect to […]

Genealogy Corner… Genealogy Bank – Part 2

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Part 2

“Obituaries, unlike any other resource, have the ability to add incredible dimensions to an individual’s family history research. They contain a wealth of information including facts and details that help capture the legacy of those who have passed on,” said Dan V. Jones, GenealogyBank Vice President. “The unique life stories written, […]

I Am The Trustee Or Personal Representative Of An Estate – Now What Do I Do?

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When someone passes away, you may find yourself in charge of administering the decedent’s estate. You may have been nominated as successor trustee through a Trust, the personal representative (executor) through a Will, or the court may have appointed you to administer the estate. As the trustee, or personal representative, one […]

Looking Back… Bridges

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I saw this quote on an online poster (at www.itsy.com) that impressed me: Family: Links to the Past and Bridges to the Future. We have only to look to our past, the lives of our parents and grandparents to see examples of honesty, hard work, integrity and unconditional love to understand how to […]