Wednesday, March 18, 2015

VGS Latest News & Tips: 18 Mar 2015

The VGS Board of Directors Meet Today:

Meeting Reminder - Tomorrow, March 19:
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center.


How Would You Like to (Finally!) Understand Autosomal DNA? 

For the next two Saturdays, March 21st and 28th, Judy G. Russell will be spending some quality time with genetic genealogists! Her new course entitled “(Finally!) Understanding Autosomal DNA” is a four session course designed to educate genealogists on all the ins and outs of autosomal DNA.
Read for more info, cost and registration...

What was the Number-One song on the day you were born? This could be interesting information to add to your or someone's else genealogy. Or, how about when you turn 16 or 21 or any other important event in your life... What was the Number-One song then?
Find out here...

23andMe Plans to Move Beyond Genetic Testing to Making Drugs:  Arielle Duhaime-Ross writes about ambitious goals, but no diseases or drug targets in sight. Instead of focusing on screening people for various diseases, the company plans to make therapeutic agents that will target these diseases and possibly cure them.
Read more...

Attacking Brick Walls Using Technology & Traditional Methods:
March FSGS Poolside Chat Webinar:
Inevitably there are brick walls in genealogy. These situations take extra time, effort and money to solve; giving up isn't the answer. Unusual and little known resources can make all the difference. We will use step-by-step processes using various substitutes and thinking out of the box to facilitate assistance in breaking through difficult brick walls.

Thursday, March 19, 2015
8:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Pre-Registration Required
You must pre-register to attend:
There is no fee to attend. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Register here...


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