Today: Thursday: March 17, 2016
New England Genealogy SIG Meeting
Noon in the New Smyrna Room at the Sea Breeze Recreation Center
Tomorrow: Friday: March 18, 2016
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room Sea Breeze Recreation Center
St. Patrick's Day History and Traditions:
Wilster
"This holiday is celebrated every year on March 17th, honoring the Irish patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebrations are largely Irish culture themed and typically consist of wearing green, parades, and drinking. Some churches may hold religious services and many schools and offices close in Suffolk County, the area containing Boston and its suburbs."
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Origin of “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” Saying:
Ancestry
"To get you ready for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, we wanted to share the story behind that famous phrase and discuss how the luck of the Irish might be in your DNA. And, this St. Patrick’s day might just be the right time for you to try AncestryDNA, if you haven’t already."
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RootsMagic Adds Direct Import of Family Tree Maker Files:
Roots Magic
"Since Ancestry’s announcement that they were parting ways with their Family Tree Maker software, thousands of FTM users have found a new home in RootsMagic. One of the first questions they have is, “How do I get my data from FTM into RootsMagic?”
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You Don’t Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10:
How-to-Geek
"Microsoft allows anyone to download Windows 10 for free and install it without a product key. It’ll keep working for the foreseeable future, with only a few small cosmetic restrictions. And you can even pay to upgrade to a licensed copy of Windows 10 after you install it."
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This Day In History: 17 March
St. Patrick's Day History and Traditions:
Wilster
"This holiday is celebrated every year on March 17th, honoring the Irish patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebrations are largely Irish culture themed and typically consist of wearing green, parades, and drinking. Some churches may hold religious services and many schools and offices close in Suffolk County, the area containing Boston and its suburbs."
Continue reading...
AncestryDNA Offers 10% Discount Through St. Patrick's Day! Today is the last day of this sale!
Ancestry
"Have you considered a DNA test to resolve ancestor brick walls or finding your ethnicity using DNA? AncestryDNA, the world’s largest autosomal DNA database, is offering a 10% discount for one week only through midnight on March 17 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!"
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Irish Genealogy Research Trips: 5 Tips for On-Location Success:
Crestleaf
"How to Get the Most Out of Irish Genealogy Research Trips Abroad"
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Irish Genealogy Research Trips: 5 Tips for On-Location Success:
Crestleaf
"How to Get the Most Out of Irish Genealogy Research Trips Abroad"
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Origin of “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” Saying:
Ancestry
"To get you ready for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, we wanted to share the story behind that famous phrase and discuss how the luck of the Irish might be in your DNA. And, this St. Patrick’s day might just be the right time for you to try AncestryDNA, if you haven’t already."
Continue reading...
RootsMagic Adds Direct Import of Family Tree Maker Files:
Roots Magic
"Since Ancestry’s announcement that they were parting ways with their Family Tree Maker software, thousands of FTM users have found a new home in RootsMagic. One of the first questions they have is, “How do I get my data from FTM into RootsMagic?”
Continue reading...
How-to-Geek
"Microsoft allows anyone to download Windows 10 for free and install it without a product key. It’ll keep working for the foreseeable future, with only a few small cosmetic restrictions. And you can even pay to upgrade to a licensed copy of Windows 10 after you install it."
Continue reading...
This Day In History: 17 March
1868: The first postage stamp canceling machine patent is issued.
1905: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, marries Franklin D. Roosevelt in New York.
1910: The Camp Fire Girls are founded in Lake Sebago, Maine.
1902 Birthday: Bobby Jones, American golfer.
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