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Principles of Freedom – Liberty Means

Issue 38.15

I had a wonderful opportunity last Friday to attend a patriotic rally and speech. Those in attendance were well fed with encouragement, ideas and a way forward in our efforts to stem the tide of overstepping government and abuses of power.

The first speaker was David Hinton who has taught in the public […]

Should I Get All My Silver Fillings Replaced?

Issue 38.15

Sometimes my patients ask me, “What is the most durable and safe option?” or “I’m not in pain and I don’t mind the color, but my dentist has told me that I must replace all of my fillings. What should I do?” Here are some facts about dental amalgam to chew on*:

Dental […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Report For Duty By Reporting Fraud

Issue 38.15

In July, with American flags flying, we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms and protections we hold dear. Although love for your country can take many forms, Social Security takes preventing and combating fraud as seriously as we take our other vital missions. Social Security has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud. In […]

Geek Speak… “Free” Trials of Software

Issue 37.15

We have shared access to a number of free programs through these articles. Many of them are very powerful and fitting replacements for expensive programs you can buy. Others are introductory versions of those expensive programs. This is a marketing concept that is very effective and can be a real blessing to those […]

A Lack Of Sleep For Just One Night Can Make You Age Faster

Issue 37.15

Just one night of poor sleep can make older adults actually age faster. That’s the conclusion of a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The study also determined that sleep deprivation could be linked to a greater risk of disease.

The research study involved 29 individuals between the ages […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Transformation – Part 2

Issue 37.15

Part 2

I am sharing Paul Nauta’s information about FamilySearch because it was so informative.

FamilySearch’s new indexing program—a community-based initiative to engage online volunteers to make the deluge of digital record images easily searchable by name and other variables online—is currently being rolled out in waves.

Since it will be web-based, the […]

Hearing Loss And Baby Boomers

Issue 37.15

Baby boomers, or those born between 1946 and 1964, are the largest group experiencing hearing loss today. In fact, one in six boomers currently has some degree of loss. Although a growing number of boomers are living with hearing loss, only about 25 percent are proactively seeking help.

Hearing Loss in the Workforce

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How Can We Simplify Our Debt And Finances In Today’s Crazy Volatile Market?

Issue 37.15

Wow! So, we start off September and fall of 2015 in a crazy stock market with most indexes dropping over 10% in a two week period. That is the strongest decline in the market in decades within that short amount of time. We also have a crazy oil market. We have concerns about […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… What’s The Best Way To Receive An Inheritance?

Issue 37.15

Getting an inheritance in any format is great! However, getting an inheritance in trust may be even better. Let me explain.

Most clients want all or at least part of their estate to go to an individual such as a spouse, child, close family member or friend. Usually, the clients have no special […]

Principles of Freedom – Restoring Freedom – Things You Can Do

Issue 37.15

Before we talk about specifics, I am going to encourage all freedom loving citizens to attend a free event on Friday September 11th in Saint George. It will be held at 7:00 PM in the Washington County Council Chambers in the old County Building on 200 East and Tabernacle. The featured speaker will […]