Privacy or Convenience

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In today’s digital world, understanding the difference between web browsers and search engines is crucial for efficient internet navigation. Web browsers, like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, are applications that allow users to access and view online content. They serve as the gateway to the internet. Conversely, search engines such as Google and DuckDuckGo help users find specific information by indexing millions of web pages. Browsers let you access web pages, while search engines help you locate them.

Avoiding Telephone Scams: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Calls

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Telephone scams are on the rise, and they often start with a simple call asking for personal information. Never say “yes” to unknown callers, as scammers can use recordings against you. Verify requests by calling back using an official company number, and don’t trust caller ID—it can be faked. If something feels off, hang up and request written communication to ensure safety. Stay alert and trust your instincts.

Identity Theft – First Steps

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One of the largest data breaches in US history occurred in April of 2024. A major hacking group has reportedly leaked 2.7 billion records, including Social Security numbers, addresses and more sensitive information. This information found it’s way to the ‘dark web’, eventually available to criminals and scammers.  If you pay attention to the news…

Remembering 9/11 – One Veterans Perspective

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Tuesday morning, 6:30 a.m. I exited my home, climbed into my Dodge Dakota pickup, and pulled out of the driveway on my way to work at Texas Instruments in Santa Cruz, California. It was the same routine I’d followed morning after morning since Kay and I bought our first home in the hills of Ben…

A Cursory Review of Unplugged – The UP Phone

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The UP Phone, powered by LibertOS, champions privacy with maximum encryption, a robust “Privacy Mode,” and no Google services. Connect securely via a modified Android base, prioritizing user discretion.

Spokane VA Hospital

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Provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, treatment for hearing loss (audiology), laboratory services, addiction treatment, cardiology, vision care (optometry and ophthalmology), oncology, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), urology, and more.

Veterans Crisis Line

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Free, 24/7, confidential support is a call away. The Veterans Crisis Line can help even if you’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care. Dial 988 then Press 1 If you are a Veteran, service member, or any person concerned about one who is hard of hearing, you can connect with professional, caring VA responders…

North Idaho College

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Provides comprehensive advising and referral services to active and former military members, their dependents, prospective students and National Guard and Reserve members. Their services include assistance with navigating higher education processes and requirements and help enrolling in and understanding VA educational benefits. Their programs can help you prepare for the GED® (16 and up), get into college…

Idaho Works

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Veterans and non-veterans alike, resource is a user-friendly Web-based workforce development system that connects job seekers to jobs, employers to qualified talentand workforce professionals to tools that improve efficiency and employment outcomes. This is a free service that offers job seekers essential tools and resources to navigate the local employment market. Job seekers can build an unlimited…

Idaho Veterans Guide

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Idaho Veterans Guide helps Idaho veterans and their families identify support resources by providing access to a comprehensive and current list of service providers through an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Just enter your ZIP code to regionalize services available. Free to Veterans.

Newby Ginnings of North Idaho

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This local Post Falls organization is set-up like a store with areas dedicated to clothes, shoes, household essentials, baby supplies, medical equipment, furniture, appliance, and much more. Free to VeteransNo Membership Fees. Just bring your DD-214.

Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce

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An Idaho organization connects you to  excellent wrap-around services and a navigation network hub for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, providing community resources for education, housing, entrepreneurship, workforce management, family, and wellness services.  Free to Veterans – No Membership Fees