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Daily Archives: August 24, 2019
Reclaiming Our African Roots – FamilySearch August 23, 2019
I found this today on FamilySearch –Reclaiming Our African Roots – FamilySearch August 23, 2019: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/reclaiming-our-african-roots/ Reclaiming Our African Roots is an initiative to make over 25 million records of African ancestors available and easily searchable online. To make this … Continue reading
Eyewitness to history: Who was Elton C. Fay? — theleansubmariner
Eyewitness to history: Who was Elton C. Fay? Elton C. Fay, was an Associated Press reporter who covered the Pentagon from the days of World War II to the Vietnam War. His death was recorded in a common obituary and … Continue reading
Why Star Trek Paywall Series Need to Fail – August 24, 2019
I made the point a while back on why paywall series need to fail, Why STD (Star Trek Discovery) Needs To Fail January 20, 2018. It’s sad that not many bloggers or vloggers took up the cause. The point I … Continue reading
Fill in Your Brazil Family Tree—First Steps – FamilySearch August 24, 2019
I saw this on FamilySearch earlier today – Fill in Your Brazil Family Tree—First Steps – FamilySearch August 24, 2019: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/brazil-genealogy-family-tree/. The easiest way to begin your Brazil genealogy is to start with your own documents and what you already … Continue reading
New video reveals Titanic being devoured – CNN August 22, 2019
I saw articles on the Titanic this week, including this YouTube video – New video reveals Titanic being devoured – CNN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8urXiQCY4lU (about 3:24 minutes). Looks like it is disappearing faster than expected. I didn’t realize the last visit was … Continue reading
Predjama Castle, Postojna, Slovenia August 24, 2019
I found Predjama Castle, Predjama, Slovenia in a search for things to do in Slovenia. It is on my Bucket List. Official website: https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/predjama-castle/ Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/predjama-castle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/predjamacastle/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Postojna-Caves-Predjama-Castle-Slovenia/1933019036944314 Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=Predjama%20Castle Foursquare: https://foursquare.com/v/predjama-castle/4c6e39536af58cfac0cc8b17 Google Maps: Google Maps Castle Location Guiness … Continue reading
Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A Which Chicken Sandwich is better? – YouTube Video
I saw this last night on YouTube – Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A Which Chicken Sandwich is better? – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-exROcuLp8 (around 13:01 minutes long). In my opinion, it’s whichever you like better, or whichever you dislike less if you aren’t … Continue reading
Catalyst (Flying Buffalo Inc.) Bundle of Holding – Ends September 10, 2019
Update: Rick Loomis has died Rest In Peace Rick Loomis (1946 – 2019). The GoFundMe is still accepting donations as his sisters will need help paying for what’s not covered by insurance and for funeral expenses. My thoughts go out … Continue reading
Current DNA Sales August 24, 2019
Current January 2019 DNA sales, updated daily or every other day. Continue reading
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Tagged 23andMe, FamilyTree DNA, LivingDNA, MyHeritage DNA, MyHeritageDNA, TeloYears, Veritas Genetics
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Planet Venus Facts: A Hot, Hellish & Volcanic Planet – Space Saturdays – August 24, 2019
Thought I would focus on the planet Venus for this week’s Space Saturdays post – Planet Venus Facts: A Hot, Hellish & Volcanic Planet – Space Saturdays: https://www.space.com/44-venus-second-planet-from-the-sun-brightest-planet-in-solar-system.html. Research & exploration The United States, Soviet Union, European Space Agency and … Continue reading
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