About our blog... 2nd posting
The editorDear readers,
Our blog has posted over 800 days of information for our membership since it was first created in January, 2015. During that time, we have slowly gained readers from our membership and anyone else that may follow our blog. However, with a membership of over 1100 members the percentage of members who have subscribed to receive the blog via email remains in the low teen's and readers from our website is minimal. It's time to ask "Is it worthwhile for The VGS to continue a daily blog?"
I would like your feedback through a very short survey that you can complete in less than a minute.
Thank you to the 40 people who completed the survey from yesterday's request. If you haven't already taken the survey, please take the survey right now, and thank you for your response.
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Denied Access to a Vital Record? Try the Newspaper!
Legacy Tree Genealogists"Strict privacy laws, designed to protect both the living and the dead from having their identities stolen, can create some serious problems for a genealogist. Some states permit the acquisition of birth, marriage, or death records when the individuals named in those records have been dead for 50 years, or 100 years after the event was recorded. Other states allow only immediate family members
to have access to birth, marriage, or death records. When you need the information contained in a vital record but are denied access to that record, what can you do?"
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Thank You for Teaching Me to Index:
FamilySearch"In one form or another, thousands of indexers shared their gratitude for the help of valued friends and leaders as they began indexing. While many tools and tutorials teach how to index, nothing compares to the guidance of a patient friend."
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MyHeritageDNA Sale:
We’re happy to announce a huge DNA sale, starting now through July 24. For a limited time, you can get the MyHeritage DNA test at the specially discounted price of $69.
The MyHeritage DNA test finds DNA Matches – people who are related to you, whom you may not have known before. You will also enjoy our new and improved Ethnicity Estimate, which provides you with a percentage-based estimate of your ethnic origins covering 42 ethnic regions, more than any other major DNA company and many of which are available only on MyHeritage. The Ethnicity Estimate is presented in an original and engaging format (see example here), making it not only interesting but also fun to watch and share.
Tech:
Should I Buy the iPhone 7 or 7 Plus?
How-to-Geek"The iPhone 7 is available in two sizes: the regular 4.7” screen iPhone 7, and the 5.5” screen iPhone 7 Plus. Both phones are available with 32GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage in Jet Black, Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, and Red. Let’s take a look at how each phone differs and consider which one is the right fit for you."
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The Best Streaming Music Services for Any Type of Listener:
How-to-Geek"Back in the days of the iPod, the future of digital music looked like a more convenient, a la carte version of the past: customers could buy single tracks for relatively little money, but the paradigm was still about owning music that you then managed yourself. With the advent of smartphones and always-on connections, the streaming service reigns supreme. Now you can pay a monthly fee (or listen to advertising) for an all-you-can-eat selection of millions of songs."
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Education:
Genealogy Basics: Birth Record Research Advice for Beginners:
Ancestral Findings"Are you ready to learn how to obtain birth records for your ancestors? Here's how to find these important vital records that document your ancestors' lives."
Listen now... 5.32 minutes
Webinar Reminder:
The DAR Library: Resources for Genealogists
Presenter: Darryn Lickliter, Director, DAR LibraryToday: 20 July 2017 at 8 p.m. Eastern
This will be an overview of the Library's (and Society's) genealogical holdings, including the Genealogical Research System. There will be discussion on the GRS's evolution and how this might impact its use as a genealogical source. This webinar is part of APG’s series on research in Washington, DC.
About the Presenter: Darryn Lickliter, a native of Indiana, has been an active genealogical researcher for over 35 years. He studied German and Spanish at Indiana University and later completed his master’s degree at Drexel University in Library Science. He began working for the DAR as a genealogist in 1999 and has worked on several digitization projects over the years. In 2012, Darryn became the Director of the Office of the Registrar General and in March 2016 he took on the additional responsibility of Library Director.
Registration required: Register HERE...
Another Webinar Reminder:
FSGSToday: 20 Jul 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
Connie Lenzen, CGSM" "Strategies for Adoption Research and Finding Other Missing Persons"
• Webinar Abstract: Adoption touches many families. The search to reunite birth parents and birth children utilizes all research strategies. These same strategies are used to find relatives who have come up missing.
• Presenter: Connie is a full-time professional genealogist, author, and teacher. She is the author of the Oregon Guide to Genealogical Resources and a contributing author to national and local genealogical publications. She lectures at local, state, regional, and national conferences.
• Website: www.lenzenresearch.com
• Register HERE...
Editor's Comment: Two great webinars going on at the same time... I know it's hard to pick one but we have no control on when other agencies schedule their events.
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