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Principles of Freedom – The Way Forward

Issue 29.15

Many people I talk to have given up to an extent. Recent laws passed, Supreme Court decisions rendered and bureaucratic edicts unopposed have left a lot of us feeling like we can’t make a difference. Our letters are ignored, our efforts to affect the debate and get people to think have marginal success […]

Understanding Your Social Security… From Typewriters To Megabytes – Social Security’s Evolution

Issue 29.15

The first typewriter to be commercially successful was invented on June 23, 1868. One hundred years later, Social Security still used the same technology to type Social Security cards, envelopes, forms, and applications. This system required thousands of employees to create, maintain, transmit, and file the folder for each current and future beneficiary […]

Is This A No Brainer?… Can Questions CURE? #2

Issue 28.15

Part ONE:

What are some miracles about my Brain Function that I may want to be grateful for?

Most of the time, we are so used to our brain functioning smoothly and automatically that we don’t take time to think about what is going on underneath. Walking, eating, and discussing a […]

Geek Speak… Open and Libre Office

Issue 28.15

Microsoft Office is the default standard for Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations and Contact Management. The programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) have been the leaders and almost a requirement of those in business for a number of years. Even Apple has allowed Microsoft to create versions of this software for their computers which […]

Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes And Having Difficulty Controlling Your Disease??

Issue 28.15

In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […]

Genealogy Corner… Research Resources

Issue 28.15

FamilySearch Community Research Groups: FamilySearch has created has organized many regionally focused research groups that are filled with hundreds of research experts willing and ready to offer free assistance and share resources.

These groups include:

U.S. South Genealogy Research Community

U.S. Midwest Genealogy Research Community

U.S. Northeast Genealogy Research Community

U.S. West Genealogy […]

Reunion Memories

Issue 28.15

The start of each summer causes me to reflect on a number of items. One of those items is that I’m glad that I live in Cedar City and not St. George. Growing up in St. George the heat didn’t seem to affect me as much as it does now. It does make […]

Principles of Freedom – Who Is Responsible?

Issue 28.15

In the last couple of weeks, two decisions from the US Supreme Court have indicated that good intentions are sufficient to pass laws infringing on and severely damaging the liberty and balance of power created by the US Constitution. In one case the court upheld the dubious right of the government to mandate […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Find Security With A Solid Retirement Plan

Issue 28.15

Achieving financial independence is key to enjoying a satisfying retirement. Social Security has many tools to help you plan for your future. Prepare for a secure, comfortable retirement by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount<http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount>. Once there, open a secure my Social Security account and assess your financial needs. You’ll get immediate access to your personal Social […]

Is This A No Brainer?… Can Questions CURE? #1

What if . . . asking new questions could improve our memory? What if . … We really could grow new nerve connections in our brain to have more focus? What if . . . my anxiety and lack of sleep were causing my fuzzy thinking? Could this be caused by a simple listening […]