More than 55 million people in the United States are currently experiencing some degree of hearing loss. According to the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH), there are more than 700,000 people in Arizona who are hard of hearing, but not everyone realizes there is something that can be done prevent further loss.

I am trying to find a way to legally copy DVDs we own to an external hard drive for storage connected to my laptop. When we take long road trips it would be nice to not have to haul all our movies along. — Bill

As the stores take down the Valentine’s Day decorations and hang up shamrocks, you might be at home smiling at that fantastic flat-screen TV you bought for the big game. Between the holiday sales and the Super Bowl, prices couldn’t have been better. And the technology is, well, just so cool. The choices make my head spin and make TVs just a few years old seem like no comparison at all.

The head of the House Judiciary Committee wants to update Arizona's dated and sometimes anachronistic bankruptcy laws.

‘A dog’s New Year’s resolution: I will not chase that stick unless I actually see it leave his hand!” So what does that have to do with computers? Honestly, nothing; but I thought it was kind of funny. Actually, it does have a lot to do with technology and computers.

Marilyn Monroe. The Rolling Stones. And Bond — James Bond. What do they have in common?

A TV show DVD set represents more than a holiday gift that’s easy to wrap. It also demonstrates respect: you know the recipient is mentally fit and couch-ready for a viewing marathon of “Dr. Who” or “House.”

Not too long ago, I was trying to explain my ’60s childhood to the kids.

“That movie would have been infinitely better if it had been shown in 3-D.” I cannot speak for the rest of the movie going population, but this is one sentence I will never utter walking out of a cineplex. That is not to say 3-D technology is completely expendable. With the right movie, 3-D can be effectively exploited and have an enriching impact on a cinematic experience. In a majority of cases though, 3-D merely acts as a shameful method for the studio to increase the ticket price. Some people buy into the assumption that 3-D makes a movie appear more realistic and integrates the audience into the action. When not properly executed, however, 3-D can have dark, dreary and distracting consequences on a film originally shot in 2-D. In that sense, 3-D not only robs the audience of an extra $3, but also takes them out of the motion picture.

What if I told you that a fundamental component of our success is the ability to “unlearn” various things that we’ve already learned? I know. I know. You’d probably say I was crazy, right? Let me explain.

What if I told you that a fundamental component of our success is the ability to “unlearn” various things that we’ve already learned? I know. I know. You’d probably say I was crazy, right? Let me explain.

Q: In the past, you guys talked about a program that allowed you to record Internet radio and YouTube videos pretty easily. What was the name of the program again? — Stephen

Do decency, integrity, ethics, forgiveness, respect, thoughtfulness, self-reflection, kindness, empathy, civility, morality, generosity, hope, and honesty mean anything to anyone today? Are these traits of weakness that separate than sheep from the wolves, the leaders from the followers, the innovators from the implementers? How do we determine what really matters in the world and in our lives, and what tools do we use to know?

Q: What are your suggestions for alternatives to cable and satellite television services? — Peter

Too bad Brian Beck had to waste space on the Opinion page with 10 lines stating how bad Republicans write without anything useful to offer (“Where are the Democrats?” AFN, July 18).

LOS ANGELES — In the unlikely event that Seth MacFarlane comes looking to you for a job, it might be simpler to sort through his qualifications by asking what he can't do, rather than what he can.

To say that Dina Eastwood — wife of Clint — is close to the boy band Overtone might be an understatement.

A few years ago I worked for a guy who had a very large bird that had full access to the office. Visitors would come in and the bird would have to extract a little blood from your hand, finger, ankle or other body part before you really became friends. Birds hate change. The bird also had a seldom used cage but every now and then, I would put a toy in the cage and this huge bird would cower to a far corner for a few days until it built up the courage to attack the toy and rip it to shreds. Did I mention that birds do not like change? Many of us are resistant to change just like birds, but with the advent of the iPad, smartphones, smartpads and Bluetooth technology, it is time to embrace these incredible devices and get out of the corner of our cages.

I came from a baseball-less family.

I came from a baseball-less family.

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple gave the new iPad a bunch of new features but no new name.

Phone company Verizon Communications Inc. will challenge Netflix and start a video streaming service this year with Redbox and its DVD rental kiosks.

At one point or another, most children, and even adults, make monthly trips to the orthodontist. It's no doubt that people not only choose their orthodontist because of their exceptional dental skills, but because of their stellar customer service.

I never read "The Adventures of Tintin" comic books, which were created by the late Belgian writer and artist Hergé. The animated series, however, holds a special place in my heart as one of the finest nostalgic shows of the early '90s. Other than maybe Disney's "Ducktales," "The Adventures of Tintin" was probably the closest thing my generation got to an adventure serial. Now, director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson, a collaboration we've all been waiting for, join forces to bring Tintin's chronicles to the silver screen through motion capture effects. The end result is a hyper and dazzling voyage that earns comparison to, dare I say, "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

I never read "The Adventures of Tintin" comic books, which were created by the late Belgian writer and artist Hergé. The animated series, however, holds a special place in my heart as one of the finest nostalgic shows of the early '90s. Other than maybe Disney's "Ducktales," "The Adventures of Tintin" was probably the closest thing my generation got to an adventure serial. Now, director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson, a collaboration we've all been waiting for, join forces to bring Tintin's chronicles to the silver screen through motion capture effects. The end result is a hyper and dazzling voyage that earns comparison to, dare I say, "Raiders of the Lost Ark."