Family History Information
Museum Registrar writes history, in archives (Newport News-Times) Jodi Weeber, museum registrar of the Oregon Coast History Center, shares the nitty gritty of archiving. Weeber has been an archivist for nine years, wearing a lot of hats. Among her duties are filling out donation paperwork, cataloguing items, and assisting the public with research.
Time to preserve digital memories, family history and more (Daily Herald) That digital photo you just took at a family wedding was fast and easy and can be downloaded and forwarded just as quick.
Nostalgia clouds our thinking about family (Sidney Herald-Leader) Think Barbie ever lusted after anyone but Ken? What if Ward had cheated on June, or - gasp! - the Beav was openly gay and wanted to marry Lumpy? Few issues suffer as much from nostalgic distortion as the history of coupling and family in America.
Abu Dhabi Airline Makes History's Biggest Jet Buy (Aviation.com via Yahoo! News) Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced a commitment for up to 95 Boeing widebody jets and up to 110 Airbus aircraft in what is being billed as the largest airliner purchase in history in terms of its potential cost. Etihad used the occasion of the first day of the 2008 Farnborough Air Show to announce firm orders for 45 Boeing aircraft - 35 787-9s and 10 777-300ERs - and 55 Airbus jets. ...
Reese family has long criminal history (WTHR Indianapolis) The man accused of shooting an IMPD officer and his family have long criminal histories.
Diabetes all in the family (The Australian) THREE-QUARTERS of Australians do not realise family history is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.
All-Star McLouth makes it family affair (MLB.com) All-Star McLouth makes it family affair
Family History Library is offering classes (Deseret Morning News) The Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will offer an all-day series of classes on U.S. and Canada immigration and naturalization on July 26.
Family Fun Day held at French Azilum (The Daily & Sunday Review) FRENCH AZILUM - The French Azilum historical site held its annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, allowing people of all ages to come and enjoy the history of the area.
Vanishing independence for large family companies (International Herald Tribune) A $52 billion takeover of the U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch by Brazilian-Belgian rival InBev demonstrates how tough modern business is for many family-run companies.
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