New Google Search Page

Google is upgrading the basic search again.

Please refer to the article and video in the following link:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/next-stage-in-our-redesign.html

If you have a gmail account (they are free), you can sign in, stay signed in, and Google creates a profile giving you more effective search results based on your interests.

Google Effective Searches

Google search methods are always evolving with improved search methods. The attached link provides easy to understand approach to receive a more scholarly search.

75% of college students are not getting effective search results and this diagram is created to improve their understanding.

http://www.hackcollege.com/blog/2011/11/23/infographic-get-more-out-of-google.html


Try it out. I think you will find rewarding results.

It is time to think different.

1940 U.S. Census

A November 17th press release from the National Archives revealed that the Inflection Company has been selected to setup a website to allow free access to the 1940 U.S. Census.


Initially there will not be an index to the census, but a National Archives webpage lists several resource for find people in the census.


Check the two above links for information.

State Research, Genealogy Seminars and the CCC

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National Listening Day, Nov 25, 2011

November 25, 2011 is the National Listening Day. This will be a time to listen to your elders or friends when they tell their stories at the holiday gathering. You can find more about this method by going to www.StoryCorps.org

Preserve your story for future generations. Several methods were discussed at today's PCGS meeting.

To get the handouts

Good to see everyone today.
For those who might want to see the 16 ways to leave a Legacy that I was referring to at todays meeting, please go here
http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/16-ways-to-leave-a-legacy

Thank you for coming to our meeting.

WPA, Public Libraries & Guy Fawkes Day

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