Sat, 22 May 2010
New DVD Google Earth for Genealogy
 NEWS Free Records at Footnote Toolbar users got an alert last week about this the historical newspaper collection at Footnote being FREE for the entire month of May 2010. You'll find newspapers ranging from small towns to major cities and dating all the way back to the 1700s. Foonote Newspaper Collection Watch the webinar recording of the Getting the Scoop on Newspapers Webinar in Premium Membership. New Records at Genealogy Bank They have recently added 166 newspapers from 42 states here in the U.S.  AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NE, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV Genealogy Gems Updates Genealogy Gems iGoogle Gadget Here's a quick fix to get your gadget up and running again. 1. Delete the gadget from your iGoogle page. 2. Click the Add Stuff link 3. On the left side of the page click Add Feed or Gadget 4. Copy and paste this address into the box. http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com/rss 5. Click Add 6. The updated gadget will appear on your iGoogle page and you should see the current episodes. Learn how to set up your own personal Genealogy iGoogle Homepage by watching the series of 12 Premium videos which are part of Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Genealogy Gems App This is the app for the iPhone and iTouch and now iPad that allows you to stream the podcast and get all kinds of bonus content. How to download the new version - 1. Go on to your iPhone or iTouch 2. Go to the Apps Store 3. Click Updates 4. Select the Genealogy Gems App 5. Download the free update Genealogy Gems Toolbar New Feature The toolbar is a free download, and it's really the easiest way to listen to the free show.  The Google Earth Button The New YouTube Button and Widget MAILBOX New genealogy blog announced by Bill Buchanan Here is a post Bill did on the Genealogy Gems Podcast. Brandt wrote in asking about the microphone attachment for the iPod so that you can record audio. 1. Go to http://www.genealogygems.com 2. Click STORE on the menu on the left 3. Do a search for iPod Recorder in the Amazon box Kathy Ott recently wrote in asking for suggestions on beginner genealogy guides for a gift. Recommendations are the Beginner Genealogists Bundle It's a fund combination of get started tools that get the user up and running quickly. If you want to spend a bit less, try the Beginners Guide to Genealogy also by Family Tree Magazine. (search the word BEGINNER) Elyzabeth Root wrote: I recently became really interested in t he Who Do You Think You Are? TV series. It sparked off a whole new passion for me. I just signed up for your Genealogy Gems Newsletter and I've been listening to the Genealogy Gems and Family Tree podcasts. As a newbie, they have been an asset to my research with all your tips and help. Thank you very much! It's so exciting each time I discover a new ancestor to connect to my family tree or find a document giving me a little more insight or verification. It is absolutely amazing to see how not that long ago, an ancestor came to America or how they were involved in a significant historical event. So thank you for all your recommendations, interviews, and for creating such a fun and informative podcast to listen to. I can't wait to show off what I have found to my family.  GEM: Forensic Linguistics for Genealogy Lisa interviews Dr. Robert Leonard Ph.D. Watch the video of the Hummert case as described by Dr. Leonard. Visit the Forensic Linguistics Project at Hofstra University Online Class Sign up for the Reverse Genealogy class that Lisa is teaching at Family Tree University Visit listener Ian Haddens blog |
Wed, 5 May 2010
NEWS:
Findmypast.com www.Findmypast.co.uk has expanded its collection of British military records with the release of the Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920. They have also announced their take over of www.worldvitalrecords.com.au It will be relaunched as www.findmypast.com.au Ancestry has launched a new wiki that includes two books - The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy and Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. The wiki can be found at the Ancestry Wiki. The Family Search Wiki Ancestry also has announced that it plans on releasing Family Tree Maker for the Mac later this year. FamilySearch Over 300 Million new names have been added online at the FamilySearch Record Search Pilot 1. Go to www.familysearch.org 2. Click Search Records 3. Click Record Search Pilot Genealogy Gems My article Undercover Genealogy appears in the July 2010 issue of Family Tree Magazine Subscribe now in Amazon (and you'll also be supporting this free podcast - thank you!) For those of you searching in the United Kingdom: Upcoming Classes: I'm also teaching classes for Family Tree University Next class: Reverse Genealogy Starts: May 10, 2010 CLICK TO REGISTER I'm also now a contributing blogger for the Visit Salt Lake City website. Read my first post on Newspaper Research. My book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies is now available for download to your iPad from the iBookstore! iPhone / iTouch / iPad users be sure and download the Genealogy Gems Podcast App  MAILBOX: New Listener Blogs: Maria Northcote, Australia. Wishful Linking Try out the free Shapes tool for creating collages like Marie did www.shapecollage.com Connie Williams, Califonia. Constance Comment Challe Talbot wrote in asking about how to approach incorrect data in online family trees. I have some thoughts on that. GEM: A Criminal Past Interview with author Ron Arons about his book Wanted! U.S. Criminal Records GEM: Google Look Alikes Check out the new features of Google Search Be sure and scroll all the way to the bottom of your search results page. Watch my video on the Google News Timeline Be sure and Subscribe for free to my YouTube channel while you are there! Related Search - in the search box type related:keyword  Get your copy of the new DVD showing you how to harness the power of the free Google Earth program for your family history research (PC compatible only) |
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The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
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