Daily Archives: February 18, 2022

This picturesque lake in Africa is hiding a terrifying and deadly secret – BGR February 15, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on BGR – This picturesque lake in Africa is hiding a terrifying and deadly secret: https://bgr.com/science/this-picturesque-lake-in-africa-is-hiding-a-terrifying-and-deadly-secret/. Longer article. This is the second time I saw a similar article. By Joshua Hawkins February 15, 2022 An almost picturesque … Continue reading →

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The Ship That Wouldn’t Die – USS Shaw DD-373 – theleansubmariner

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

One of the most remarkable pictures captured at Pearl Harbor on December 7th was the spectacular explosion of the USS Shaw which was in a floating dry dock as the attack began. The bomb damage was significant enough to make … Continue reading →

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Special Valentine’s Day Offer: Access All Marriage Records for Free – MyHeritage February 13, 2022 ends February 24, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on MyHeritage – Special Valentine’s Day Offer: Access All Marriage Records for Free: https://blog.myheritage.com/2022/02/special-valentines-day-offer-access-all-marriage-records-for-free/. Longer article. By Esther February 13, 2022 Love is in the air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by diving into the love stories in … Continue reading →

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#54 Thursday Thoughts: Have You Noticed a Change in Societal Attitudes to Grief, Since The Rise of the Covid-19 Pandemic? — The Grief Reality

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Do you feel like society is more or less accepting of your grief since the pandemic began? Do you feel like there is more space for the conversation? What do you think? #54 Thursday Thoughts: Have You Noticed a Change … Continue reading →

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Dutch apologize for violence in Indonesian War of Independence – Reuters February 17, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on Reuters – Dutch apologize for violence in Indonesian War of Independence: https://www.reuters.com/world/panel-finds-dutch-used-excessive-violence-indonesian-war-independence-2022-02-17/. Longer article. February 17, 2022 AMSTERDAM, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The Netherlands’ Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday offered a full apology to … Continue reading →

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Popular Relatives at RootsTech 2022 Experience Delivers Fun – FamilySearch February 18, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on FamilySearch – Popular Relatives at RootsTech 2022 Experience Delivers Fun: https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/discover-connect-relatives-at-rootstech-2022. Longer article. I included the topics below. February 18, 2022 Discover new relatives and connections with friends The popular Relatives at RootsTech global family connection experience … Continue reading →

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6 Best Online Grammar Checker Tools for WordPress (2022) — Blog Tyrant

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

Are you searching for the best online grammar checker tools for WordPress? In this post, we’ll compare the top options so that you can make sure your writing is free of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. 6 Best Online Grammar … Continue reading →

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Discover everything from local Norfolk history to Hollywood glitz and glamour – FindMyPast Friday February 18, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked last night and saw it posted last night. It usually shows up Thursday or Friday at https://www.findmypast.com/blog/new .I shortened it a fair amount and highlighted the different topics covered. Here’s the direct link – Discover everything from local … Continue reading →