Articles from the April 1, 2024 edition


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  • It may be time for a legal spring cleaning

    Kenneth Kirk, For Senior Voice|Apr 1, 2024

    Sometimes the near future is predictable, and sometimes it ain't. I was planning to write another column about the filing requirements which would apply to nearly all small corporations and LLCs under the new Corporate Transparency Act. But then, about a week ago as I am writing this, a federal judge ruled that the CTA was unconstitutional. I could easily write a whole column on how that works, and what the likelihood is of it being overturned, but by the time you read about it that would...

  • Videotape converter, air purifiers, and laptop advice

    Bob Delaurentis, Tech Talk|Apr 1, 2024

    Q. I have a box of videotapes from the 80s and 90s that I would like to preserve on my computer. What do I need to make this happen? A. This is easy to do once you have all the pieces you need. The first piece is something to play the tape that has a video-out connector, such as a VCR or a camcorder. The second piece is a computer with plenty of free disk space. Video takes up a given amount of space per hour depending on its format, info that can be found with a little research. Just ask...

  • Retired teachers take to the road

    Dimitra Lavrakas, Senior Voice Travel Correspondent|Apr 1, 2024

    When Road Scholar put out its recent call for retired teachers and their guests to take a tour of the Italian Riviera or Nova Scotia, the response lagged and both tours were thrown open to everyone. Road Scholar estimates that more than a quarter of its participants are retired educators, which is more than any other career represented. This is likely because of Road Scholar's educational mission and focus on learning through its travel programs. For teachers who sign onto the tours, Road...

  • Alaska Airlines offers new program (Will not replace Club 49)

    Dimitra Lavrakas, Senior Voice Travel Correspondent|Apr 1, 2024

    Whew! That was a close one—for now. Alaska Airlines’ new program, “Alaska Access,” will not replace Alaskans’ cherished Club 49 Alaskans-only free program for now. Club 49 includes two free checked bags, as well as for anyone else on the same ticket when traveling to and from Alaska; Travel Now 30 percent travel discount; and “Freight for Less” discounted cargo shipping within the state. Alaska Access is touted to offer the benefit of less time finding member-only fares, early access to sales and a monthly Wi-Fi voucher to stay connected whe...