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Genealogy Corner… Memories Gallery

Issue 47.15

FamilySearch is updating their existing memory pages. They will be turning on a banner with an option to “Try the new Memories Gallery” based on a percentage designated by the engineers. In other words, it is a slow rollout, starting with ten percent and increasing over time, until it is released to everyone. […]

Helping Yourself Heal During The Holiday Season

Issue 47.15

The holiday season is upon us and this is such a fun and magical time of year for many of us. The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends and enjoy a little needed time off work if possible. Some of us look forward to this time of year all […]

Principles of Freedom – A Special Film

Issue 47.15

I do not usually use this as a forum to review media such as films, music, etc. even though I enjoy and understand the power those venues have in forming and supporting perceptions. I saw a film last week that I feel I must recommend to anyone who loves freedom.

Bridge of spies […]

When Does Medicare And Private Insurance Pay For Eyelid Surgery?

Issue 47.15

Eyelid surgery is performed most commonly in this country to improve people’s vision. Heavy eyelids and brows can block peripheral and even central vision, making driving, reading and daily chores more difficult. Medicare and private insurance have specific guidelines for covering eyelid surgery. They require patients be seen by a specialist who can […]

Diabetes And The Eye

Issue 46.15

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is the number one cause of blindness in the United States. Although glucose is an important source of energy for the body’s cells, too much glucose in the blood for a […]

Genealogy Corner… War Of 1812

Issue 46.15

FamilySearch.org has a new campaign that has taken lists of people who served in the War of 1812 and identified their living descendants in the Family Tree. Their descendants will receive an email inviting them to find their ancestors who served in the War of 1812 and view their pension files on FamilySearch […]

How New Technology Is Changing The Way We Hear

Issue 46.15

There was once a time when hearing problems were many, and solutions were few. Before hearing aids, we used ear trumpets – before ear trumpets, we had to cup our hands around our ears to help us hear.

Hearing solutions have changed dramatically over time, and have advanced significantly in the past few […]

Principles of Freedom – Teaching the Representatives

Issue 46.15

By the time you read this, the so-called “off year” elections will have been completed and you will either have new or returning city council people, mayors or county representatives that will be making decisions in your behalf. Those decisions will affect you and everyone around you, from your family to your friends, […]

Six Things I Wish People Knew About Grieving The Loss Of A Child

Issue 46.15

If I could change one thing about our mortal life it would be that a parent never had to suffer the loss of a child. The pain is real on several levels. The following six things I wish people knew about grieving the loss of a child by Malka Ahmed, may be helpful […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Law Does Not Provide For A Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment For 2016

Issue 46.15

With consumer prices down over the past year, monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 65 million Americans will not automatically increase in 2016. The Social Security Act provides for an automatic increase in Social Security and SSI benefits if there is an increase in inflation as measured by […]