Friday, April 15, 2016

VGS Latest News & Tips: 15 April 2016

Today: Friday: April 15, 2016
Scandinavian SIG Meeting
10:00 AM in the Clearwater Room at the Sea Breeze Regional Recreational Center


Geoff Rasmussen from Legacy Family Tree writes:
"You inspired me. I did it. The results came back. And now I want YOU to be there!
I'm talking about my first DNA test of course."
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5 Family Photo Scanning Mistakes You’re Probably Making
These Photo Scanning Faux Pas Should be Avoided at All Costs.
"Scanning your old family photos can be a simple way to ensure that your family memories are preserved for future generations. Not only that, but digitizing family pictures allows you to archive photos more efficiently, helps with editing and restoring faded family memories, and makes online family tree creation even easier."
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GEDMatch Can Process FTDNA DNA Files Again:
The Genealogy Research Journal
"You may have heard about the conflict between DNA testing company, FTDNA, and DNA tools website, GEDMatch.com.  If you aren’t familiar with GEDMatch, it allows for the comparison of DNA files with people who have had their DNA tested through different companies."
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Dress styles sure have been varied throughout history as this video shows:
NGS
Nearly 5.5 milion viewers have watch this short slide show on different styles of women's dresses over the years.
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Scott Foley & Who Do You Think You Are? Episode Now Available Online:
WDYTYA?
"If you missed last Sunday's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring actor Scott Foley, you can now watch the full episode online at TLC!"

This Day In History: 15 April
1865: Abraham Lincoln dies from John Wilkes Booth‘s assassination bullet.
1923: Insulin becomes generally available for people suffering with diabetes.
1955: Ray Kroc starts the McDonald’s chain of fast food restaurants.
1452 Birthday: Leonardo da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, scientist and visionary


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