Monday, March 7, 2016

VGS Latest News & Tips: 7 March 2016

Researching the U.S. Naval Armed Guard in World War II:
Ancestry
"What I did know, was grandpa served in the U.S. Naval Armed Guard during World War II. I also knew he returned from the war a very different man than the one who left to serve his country. These basic facts posed many questions for me. What was the Armed Guard? Why did my grandpa return a different man? What kind of action did he see and what was his experience? Where do I locate information?
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Longevity Pedigree Chart:
DNAeXplained
"The longevity pedigree isn’t my original idea, but it’s fun and can be quite useful, so I’ve created a longevity pedigree chart for both my mother’s and father’s lines."
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Ancestry Product Update: Tree Color Preferences:
Ancestry
"Some members have shared it was difficult to read light text on a darker background. Others actually preferred it. We have come up with several color options so you can choose what works best for you.
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Windows 10 May Delete Your Programs Without Asking:
How-to-Geek
"When you install a major Windows 10 update, you may reboot to find some of your programs missing. Yes, Windows 10 may remove your programs without asking you–but you can get them back pretty easily."
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This Day In History: 7 March
322BC: The Greek philosopher Aristotle dies.
1876: Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for the telephone.
1906: Finland becomes the third country to give women the right to vote, decreeing universal suffrage for all citizens over 24, however, barring those persons who are supported by the state.
1707 Birthday: Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.


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