AncestorEbooks.com, an online company dedicated to the creation of personal family history Ebooks, announces Their Roots Are Showing, in Oakland, CA - hosted by The California Genealogical Society through the Lesher Center. Their Roots Are Showing is a live show and will include three Bay Area celebrities; Billy Beane, the Vice President and General Manager of the Oakland Athletics; Natalie Coughlin, the most decorated female Olympic medalist of all time; and Tim "Herb" Alexander, drummer for the Grammy-nominated rock band Primus.
These three celebrities will be onstage with genealogist, Gianna Suter-Franco, who is the MC, and a 12' X 12' projection screen. The format of Their Roots Are Showing is much the same as Who Do You Think You Are, however instead of traveling to their ancestral lands, the ancestral lands will be brought to them via video, maps, documents and photos. [bit.ly/1eAANm4]
In a long distance interview by Hack Genealogy, Therese Hart-Pignotti, the producer of Their Roots Are Showing, said, "I wanted diversity and that could have been by ethnicity, sex, or other areas. I just didn't want three football players, or a panel of musicians. I thought it would limit the audience. If we got something for everyone, a champion Olympian, a critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated musician, and a former Major League Baseball player who just happened to have his adult life story portrayed by Brad Pitt in an Oscar nominated film, how could we go wrong?"
None of the celebrities know exactly what information will be presented the night of the show. However, each celebrity has been given a brief synopsis for their approval. Billy Beane's father came from North Carolina, and his maternal side represent early immigrants, coming from across an ocean and from north of our border. DNA will be used during Tim Alexander's segment to solve the mystery of his maternal side. His father's side will include information of early American and European immigration he has never known before! And Natalie Coughlin's family is quite diverse, including Irish immigrant, Filipino, and American roots. [bit.ly/1eAANm4]
"Their Roots Are Showing is quite the undertaking, however, it is exciting to see how the avenues for genealogy are going mainstream. Taking formats, such as 'Who Do You Think You Are?' & Genealogy Roadshow, and turning them into live productions is exciting. Celebrities inspire us, and after seeing their stories, we are more likely to want to research our own family history stories and to share those with others," says Gayla Mendenhall of AncestorEbooks. "When you take the time to learn your family stories, you can use that information through AncestorEbooks to create your own personal Ebooks to share with loved ones."
The California Genealogical Society, a library and research center, will present Their Roots Are Showing, an evening of surprise and discovery for three Bay Area celebrities on October 26, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. at the Del Valle Theater in Walnut Creek. [bit.ly/16jzWGv]
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Springtime in the Ozarks
God's little feathered songsters
Are flitting here and there.
Amongst the lofty tree-tops
Their music fills the air
Each seeking some secluded crotch,
In which to build its nest
Its springtime in the Ozarks,
And life is at it's best!
The peach trees are aflame with bloom
A balm for weary eyes
The breeze picks up their sweet perfume,
and wafts it to the skies,
The wondrous work of God unfolds,
Throughout the endless miles,
It's springtime in the Ozarks
Land of a million smiles.
By my Great Grandfather, the Drywood Dreamer
Are flitting here and there.
Amongst the lofty tree-tops
Their music fills the air
Each seeking some secluded crotch,
In which to build its nest
Its springtime in the Ozarks,
And life is at it's best!
The peach trees are aflame with bloom
A balm for weary eyes
The breeze picks up their sweet perfume,
and wafts it to the skies,
The wondrous work of God unfolds,
Throughout the endless miles,
It's springtime in the Ozarks
Land of a million smiles.
By my Great Grandfather, the Drywood Dreamer
Monday, October 21, 2013
14th Annual Czechoslovak Genealogical Society Conference
AncestorEbooks.com, an online company dedicated to the creative sharing of family history materials through personalized EBooks, announces the 14th annual Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Conference Oct 23-26.
The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International Genealogical/Cultural Conference of 2013 (CGSIG) will be held in Westin, IL from October 23 through October 26. Many activities and sessions have been planned to include not only genealogy and research information, but also important sessions relating solely to the research and preservation of Czechoslovak ancestors and the cultural heritage. [bit.ly/19HbwRU]
There are two sessions that are geared directly to the Czechoslovakian research, T2: ‘Language Handbook for Traveling and Genealogy Research in Slovakia.’ scheduled for Thursday Morning, and Transportation and T6: ‘Language Handbook for Traveling and Genealogy Research in Slovakia -- Searching for Records, Strolling through Cemeteries, Meeting with Relatives’. These two Sessions are taught by Michal Razus. [bit.ly/19HbwRU]
Many sessions focus on the history of Chicago, concentrating attention on Slovak immigration, such as, F4: ‘S.S. Eastland -- A Conversation’ on Friday morning taught by Alberta Adamson and Jane Rio. In this session, participants will here a conversation between "two former Western Electric employees" reminisce about when the Disaster on July 24, 1915 when the unthinkable happened & the S.S. Eastland rolled over at the edge of the wharf, with over 2,500 passengers and crew aboard leaving, 844 people died, including 22 entire families. [eastlanddisaster.org/summary.htm]
There will be several Breakout sessions that will teach participants how to use technology, such asFamilySearch.org, to research family history, and classes teaching the best way to write a detailed family history for posterity, without the use of boring charts. These participants will be given hints on ways to write a "compelling narrative your relatives and future generations will want to read.
"We here at AncestorEbooks.com are excited to see family stories being incorporated into the telling of family history. The family tree and pedigree charts are only the ‘skeleton’ of what people want to know about their ancestors. It is the stories behind their lives, how they lived, and important life events that bring family history to life.”
“Writing a compelling narrative will give future generations the desire to read those stories and relate them to themselves", says Gayla Mendenhall of AncestorEbooks. "More and more, conferences, such as the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International's Conference, are including information on creative ways to use and share the stories that were discovered."
AncestorEbooks.com is the fun, easy, and creative way to use genealogical information and tell an ancestor's stories, using mp3s, videos, documents and photos. AncestorEbooks was created to use today's digital age and new technologies in the retelling and sharing of family history & stories. The possibilities are limitless!
Friday, October 18, 2013
February 2013 - October 2013 Growth of AncestorEbooks.com
I was blessed with the idea for a website that helped family genealogists share their research with families & especially the youth who were addicted to Electronics, in the Spring of 2010. Online ads claimed the build and design would only take about 3-4 months. Even the Coding Company that Art & Logic recommended, David Hirschfeld's Tekyz.com, expected we would be online and helping customers within at most 5-6 months. However, David and I learned there is a definite difference between what is offered by designers Online, and using a family tree (gedcom file) to create Ebooks, which is what my website is expected to accomplish. Suddenly I realized I needed to know more about how to create what was in my mind's eye.
After 2 1/2 years of schooling at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and graduating with an Associates Degree in Web Design & Interactive Media, I understood what I wanted to do, and knew enough to accept that I'd need help getting the coding correct, thus Tekyz.com.
To keep a long story short... AncestorEbooks.com came onto the internet scene in February, however, just as with many things we create (take a stick built home for example, which is scheduled to be finished and ready in 4 months will typically take 6-8 months before you can move in) there were simple coding problems that kept it from actually being online & accepting customers until June!
Keeping things in perspective, we have done very well in the past 8 months of dedicated work to get the brand name, AncestorEbooks.com, into the 'know'. As the image of the above Facebook Fans shows, AncestorEbooks.com now has 1903 Contacts and with the model of growth we can expect to have doubled that number by Spring of 2014, & tripled it by this time next year!
Where You Enter This Story... As I'm sure you know, word of mouth is louder and more effective than bags of money (which I don't have) given to advertisement agencies. So Please, take a few moments of your valuable time (yes I know it's valuable!) & post what you like about AncestorEbooks.com on our Facebook Page. What do you like/ dislike about AncestorEbooks?
October 19th Louisville Genealogical Society Seminar
The Louisville Genealogical Society will hold it's annual seminar on October 19,2013.
There are four paid lectures available, however, there will be nine classes scheduled throughout the day at no cost to the public, except for a small general admission fee.
Dr. George Schweitzer is a distinguished professor at the University of Tennessee. He holds degrees in Chemistry, a MA in the History of Religion, a PhD in History of Science and a ScD in Philosophy of Science. Dr. Schweitzer has written over 19 books as guides for genealogy. His lectures include period costumes, humor, and reenactment to teach genealogy.
Dr. Schweitzer will be giving four lectures throughout the day on such topics as Tracing Ancestors Back Across the Atlantic, Migration routes and Settlement Patterns, Frontier Religion and Its Genealogical Effects, and Obscure Genealogical Sources.
There will be two classes about Native American research entitled Native American Culture & Genealogy and Grandma was NOT a Cherokee Princess given by Ed Buffalohawk Garner.
Native American Culture & Genealogy will help answer questions about starting Native American research and include a demonstration of the Native American flute. Mr. Garner agreed to step in and give some information in the class 'Grandma was NOT a Cherokee Princess' after the original speaker passed away suddenly. This class will include common myths and misconceptions about Native American culture and Genealogy.
Two technology classes will be offered as well. Your Computer as a Genealogy Toolbox and Exploring FamilySearch.org. During Exploring FamilySearch.org, the speaker will teach about what services are offered including indexed records, digitized books, and learning modules. He will also include information on influencing the future of FamilySearch.org.
At 3pm, In Your Computer as a Genealogy Toolbox, by Phil Hysell, will focus on how to be more efficient using your computer for research, but he will also include how to make your genealogical experience more enjoyable as well. Hysell will also present examples such as "effective use of your family tree databases, photo restoration, finding 'lost' family cemeteries, writing your family story, bringing cherished family memories back to life, and more".
Other classes geared towards more specific interests like Kentucky Research, Autosomal DNA Testing, Finding Irish Origins, The City Directory, and Digital Photo Manipulation are all available as well.
Gayla Mendenhall of AncestorEbooks.com said, "These classes are all of immediate interest. The information available will apply to many doing research in genealogy, whether as a beginner or a more experienced researcher. This is a chance to listen to knowledgable individuals who will inspire you in your research & show you how to use your research in new ways. The results of the lessons learned in these classes will provide excellent personalized information for your Ebooks you will be sharing with your family members."
Dr. George Schweitzer is a distinguished professor at the University of Tennessee. He holds degrees in Chemistry, a MA in the History of Religion, a PhD in History of Science and a ScD in Philosophy of Science. Dr. Schweitzer has written over 19 books as guides for genealogy. His lectures include period costumes, humor, and reenactment to teach genealogy.
Dr. Schweitzer will be giving four lectures throughout the day on such topics as Tracing Ancestors Back Across the Atlantic, Migration routes and Settlement Patterns, Frontier Religion and Its Genealogical Effects, and Obscure Genealogical Sources.
There will be two classes about Native American research entitled Native American Culture & Genealogy and Grandma was NOT a Cherokee Princess given by Ed Buffalohawk Garner.
Native American Culture & Genealogy will help answer questions about starting Native American research and include a demonstration of the Native American flute. Mr. Garner agreed to step in and give some information in the class 'Grandma was NOT a Cherokee Princess' after the original speaker passed away suddenly. This class will include common myths and misconceptions about Native American culture and Genealogy.
Two technology classes will be offered as well. Your Computer as a Genealogy Toolbox and Exploring FamilySearch.org. During Exploring FamilySearch.org, the speaker will teach about what services are offered including indexed records, digitized books, and learning modules. He will also include information on influencing the future of FamilySearch.org.
At 3pm, In Your Computer as a Genealogy Toolbox, by Phil Hysell, will focus on how to be more efficient using your computer for research, but he will also include how to make your genealogical experience more enjoyable as well. Hysell will also present examples such as "effective use of your family tree databases, photo restoration, finding 'lost' family cemeteries, writing your family story, bringing cherished family memories back to life, and more".
Other classes geared towards more specific interests like Kentucky Research, Autosomal DNA Testing, Finding Irish Origins, The City Directory, and Digital Photo Manipulation are all available as well.
Gayla Mendenhall of AncestorEbooks.com said, "These classes are all of immediate interest. The information available will apply to many doing research in genealogy, whether as a beginner or a more experienced researcher. This is a chance to listen to knowledgable individuals who will inspire you in your research & show you how to use your research in new ways. The results of the lessons learned in these classes will provide excellent personalized information for your Ebooks you will be sharing with your family members."
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Samsung launches curved display screen on newest smartphone
The BBC news announced a new Digital display technology of curved screens that is suppose to help consumers use features such as date, time, & missed calls when the home screen is off.
Can you guess where the new curved screen called Galaxy Round will be launched? South Korea!
According to the research firm, CCS Insight, worldwide smartphone sales will hit near 1 billion this year, causing manufacturers to push for new ideas, products and abilities. The BBC says display technology is moving towards flexible and bendy screens.
This flexible screen by LG could be the next wave of the future for smartphones, claims CNN. Samsung announced the 5.7" Galaxy Note 3, a curved display smartphone to be available later this month (October). LGs new 6" curved smartphone will be thinner & lighter because it doesn't have the glass screen, but an 'unbreakable' wafer with semiconductors within the plastic substrates.
Imagine how these more flexible screens could wrap around your wrist like this:
Wondering what is next? Maybe Apple is looking at a screen that wraps around the whole phone:
How about the wallet phone:
Maybe flexible/ bendable screen TVs will be the next kind to be sold in 2015; the prototype has been out for 2 years already in California.
News from ABC’s Times Square building comes via a curving, nine-ribbon electronic billboard with ticker-style headlines and live broadcasts, using 2.3 million LEDs. It was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering with ABC and HLW International. Photo: Ida Mae Astute/ABC
Personally, I'd prefer to look up and see the sky, but maybe I'm just too country for the new technology.
What is your idea of the next technology for your neighborhood? Did you know The National Report posted in July that the RFID Chip Now Being Issued In Hanna, Wyoming As Part Of New “Obamacare” Plan - See more at: National Report
Then come see us at ancestorebooks.com & create your Ebooks today!
Can you guess where the new curved screen called Galaxy Round will be launched? South Korea!
According to the research firm, CCS Insight, worldwide smartphone sales will hit near 1 billion this year, causing manufacturers to push for new ideas, products and abilities. The BBC says display technology is moving towards flexible and bendy screens.
Imagine how these more flexible screens could wrap around your wrist like this:
How about the wallet phone:
You've already seen Google Glasses right?
News from ABC’s Times Square building comes via a curving, nine-ribbon electronic billboard with ticker-style headlines and live broadcasts, using 2.3 million LEDs. It was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering with ABC and HLW International. Photo: Ida Mae Astute/ABC
Personally, I'd prefer to look up and see the sky, but maybe I'm just too country for the new technology.
What is your idea of the next technology for your neighborhood? Did you know The National Report posted in July that the RFID Chip Now Being Issued In Hanna, Wyoming As Part Of New “Obamacare” Plan - See more at: National Report
Then come see us at ancestorebooks.com & create your Ebooks today!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Upworth map that shows where Americans came from: Fascinating illustration shows the ancestry of EVERY county in the US
A truly captivating map that shows the ancestry of everyone of the 317 million people who call the melting pot of America home can now be seen on a U.S. Census Bureau map.
For decades, the United States opened its doors and welcomed with open arms millions of immigrants who all arrived through New York's Ellis Island in the hope of a better life in America.
Indeed, the inscription on the Statue of Liberty in New York's harbor reads 'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free' and the fascinating map identifies the truly diverse nature of the United States in the 21st century.
Although the 2010 census left out questions about ethnicity, this map shows how it looked in 2000, according to Upworthy.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2408591/American-ethnicity-map-shows-melting-pot-ethnicities-make-USA-today.html#ixzz2gaLvM39G Follow: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
For decades, the United States opened its doors and welcomed with open arms millions of immigrants who all arrived through New York's Ellis Island in the hope of a better life in America.
Indeed, the inscription on the Statue of Liberty in New York's harbor reads 'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free' and the fascinating map identifies the truly diverse nature of the United States in the 21st century.
Although the 2010 census left out questions about ethnicity, this map shows how it looked in 2000, according to Upworthy.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2408591/American-ethnicity-map-shows-melting-pot-ethnicities-make-USA-today.html#ixzz2gaLvM39G Follow: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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