Daily Archives: January 21, 2021

‘Anti-Facebook’ app MeWe sees surge in downloads amid Big Tech scrutiny – Fox Business – January 21, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

This isn’t surprising – ‘Anti-Facebook’ app MeWe sees surge in downloads amid Big Tech scrutiny: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/anti-facebook-mewe-download-surge-big-tech-scrutiny. Longer article, but here are some basics. I get tired of the privacy violations that have been raised by numerous groups, including the Federal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Social Media | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Military Service Comedies — Chester County Library Multimedia Blog

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

“All Hands on Deck for High Seas Misadventures.” –You’re in the Navy Now (1951) movie poster “That wonderful ‘No Time for Sergeants’ meathead ANDY GRIFFITH is back as Onionhead.” — Onionhead (1958) movie poster “He’s the Private with a private … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Military History | Leave a comment

Northampton County Museum, Jackson – North Carolina Thursdays January 21, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

For this week’s North Carolina Thursdays post, I decided to look around Northamtpon County. There were some places that sounded interesting. I went with Northampton County Museum in Jackson – https://northamptonncmuseum.com/. However, check about COVID-19 restrictions before scheduling a visit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Social Media, States | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Best 10 Useful Ways to Thin Acrylic Paint — Tangible Day

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

Are you looking for ways to thin your hobby paints for miniatures? Whether you’re painting with Citadel paints, The Army Painter, or other hobby paints, you’ll want to thin your acrylic paints for the best results. The main reason why … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Gaming | Leave a comment

1970 Missouri Death Certificate Indexing is Live! – January 14, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I missed this e-mail from last week – 1970 Missouri Death Certificate Indexing is Live!: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/evolunteers/. Thought it should be time to start indexing. The more people who volunteer, the faster it goes. Go ahead and reread the instructions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Cemetery, Genealogy | Tagged | 1 Comment

Want Maximum House For Your Money? Here Is How — simple Ula

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

You’re looking for properties for sale, and you’re well aware of how expensive it can be. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept the prices that are being thrown at you. You could very well end up with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers | 3 Comments

Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – January 21, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked recently and saw new updates – Ancestry.com – Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – January 21, 2021: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/recent-collections. Only including updates after January 14, 2021. New and Updated     UPDATED 1911 England Census 1/21/2021 NEW … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Cemetery, Genealogy, History | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A sad end for HMS Active, which survived Falklands War battles, only to be used as target practice and sunk in Pakistan navy drill HMS Active is a Type 21 frigate which was transferred to Pakistan in 1994 and renamed the PNS Shah Jahan The frigate was sunk during a Pakistan navy live-fire drill in the North Arabian Sea Type-21 Class frigate was built in Southampton, launched in 1972 and survived the Falklands War — John’s Navy and other Maritime or Military News

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

By SOPHIE TANNO FOR MAILONLINEPUBLISHED: 00:05 AEDT, 19 January 2021 | UPDATED: 01:34 AEDT, 19 January 2021     e-mail 1kshares184View commentsHMS Active, a Royal Navy frigate which survived active duty in the Falklands War, has met its end during a Pakistan navy drill. The Type 21 frigate – decommissioned by the Royal … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Military History | Leave a comment

100 Year Old Army Veteran Describes Surviving the Largest Banzai Attack Ever! Legends of WWII YouTube

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNmvJjzKa4 Direct link: 100 Year Old Army Veteran Describes Surviving the Largest Banzai Attack Ever! Legends of WWII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNmvJjzKa4 (around 11:09 minutes long)

Posted in Bloggers, History, Military History, Social Media | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Who Were the Victims of the 1918 Pandemic? – FamilySearch January 19, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch recently – Who Were the Victims of the 1918 Pandemic?: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/byu-linking-lab-pandemic/. Longer article, but here’s a short synopsis. January 19, 2021 by Alison Ensign Have you ever wondered how the 1918 pandemic affected families? Who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers, Genealogy, History | Tagged , | Leave a comment