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The 16th Edition of Smile For The Camera: "Bling, Ancestor, Bling" which will be hosted by Thomas at Geneabloggers
[Bling Ancestor banner provided by the footnoteMaven, also of "Shades of the Departed" fame.]
Joseph Marschall/Marshall, Sr.
[My grandfather, a.k.a. Big Paw Paw]
This is his World War I Victory Medal.
U.S. Army, 29th Company, 3rd Group, 165th Brigade
Joel Arthur Martin
[My Great-Grandfather, a.k.a. "Pop"; he's my grandmother's (Paw Paw's) father]
Fairly certain that this is his Cortebert Railroad Pocketwatch. The second hand still works, but the pocketwatch is in need of refurbishing.
Rettie Maye Martin
[My grandmother on my Dad's side; a.k.a. Paw Paw, daughter of Joel (above) and wife of Big Paw Paw.] This is a picture of her wearing her 3 strand pearls.
Speaking of 3 Strand Pearls...
My father gave my mother these pearls around 1958. They're costume jewelry with rhinestones, but they photograph well, don't you think? My mother gave them to me on my wedding day in 1994, and one day they'll be my daughter's pearls.
...And One More "Pearl"
Remember the beautiful Pearl Williams Pointer? Well, this pocketwatch below belonged to her father, A.O. Williams. It was passed down to Pearl. Then it was passed down to her son Forrest Pointer, my husband's grandfather. It was made by Elgin in 1904 with 7 jewels, and was one of 110,000 made. It's keywind (hunter's case) and lever set. The Fob attached to it is rather interesting. It reads "The South Bend Malleable Range, All Ways Preferable. Trade Mark." On the back it reads: "The Malleable Range Mfg. Co., South Bend, IN, U.S.A."


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How secure are wireless home networks?
Comparatively speaking, how secure is a wireless home network - say, in a residential area? Would more security measures need to be provided than with a wired network?
And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)
This kinda sounds like homework.
Anyway, as you seem to have been living under a rock... most residential, and even commercial networks are vulnerable to attacks, most people buy a wireless router/access point, plug it in.. and assume that's all they had to do.
Many networks are unencrypted and have no sort of authentication system... but users aren't entirely at fault, the available encryption techniques are mostly insecure..
WEP, (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was cracked.. years ago, I believe it takes only seconds to find someones key these days.
WPA/WPA2, is a little better.. but I know very little about it...
I'm not an expert, I'm sure there are more qualified people here... up until recently I had no wireless equipment, I've setup a few AP's for fun.. with OpenBSD+authpf.
All unauthenticated traffic was.. served a bogus error page.
Bruce Schneier, security expert, leaves his wide open saying he's not concerned. I don't know how many people would want to sit in their car outside my house stealing bandwidth, or that my neighbors know how to do that, but we're such bandwidth hogs ourselves that I just allow the MAC addresses for the 4 computers we own that use it.
@bsdfan666--what if he's not munching a twinkie, how would I notice him?
My building has a couple of people with unsecured wireless networks--I remember once my wife sent a print job several times before we realized she'd lost connection to our LAN. I *really* hope that the unsecured network doesn't have a printer at 192.168.1.49 or whatever our printer IP is.
I personally use RADIUS at home and havent detected any break-in attempt so far, which means nobody gives a damn about my wireless
So think twice about doing online banking while at the local coffee shop.
There are 3 or 4 wireless networks in my area, depending on signal strength of the most distant.... Only two use encryption and one of them is mine.
In regards to a "residential area" as you put it, I think it depends on the area. For example, where I am, let's just say bra size is larger then brain size for both sexes, computer geeks are more rare then finding rhodium in your backyard, peoples understanding of cracking follows Clarke's third law, which the've never heard of... And anyone smart enough to use tools to make it simple, are more then far enough displaced from here that I don't need to line my bedroom walls with RADAR absorbent material to feel safe.
In your area the inverse could be true, on you would know.
Compared to a wireless network, it's the same problem but in a very different way. If someone gets into your home, they can always unplug one of your computers and get on your network, even easier if your using DHCP. With a wireless network, they don't have to get physical access to your network in order to join it. "Wireless Equivalent Privacy" is just what it says it is, equivalent privacy to what you get over Ethernet/Token Ring systems (at least I assume so, since I've never used Token Ring). It's just enough security that the you have to 'want to' break in in order to do so. WPA/WPA2 and other methods provide tougher encryption but anything can be cracked given enough time and effort.
I'm not sure how many consumer wireless routers and AP allow you to place wireless clients in a separate virtual networks or not. But if your system can do so without interfering with your needs, you might look into it. Most consumer APs should allow you to restrict connections based on MAC (for what it's worth) /or segregate wireless clients off from the wired network, I would hope.
The problem with wireless is just that, it's wireless technology. Take what measures you can if you use it, and think carefully what you let pass. From my laptop to my AP, the wireless connection is encrypted and things 'of importance' that have to go across the wifi link are usually conducted via SSH, HTTPS, or likewise some encrypted protocol.
In the hopes of avoiding the "Hey wait, this isn't my network..." kind of situations. I configured my systems to only connect to my WLAN automatically and in the case of my laptop, I usually disable that automation when traveling, then encrypt the information in case of theft.
My Journal
Thou shalt check the array bounds of all strings (indeed, all arrays), for surely where thou typest ``foo'' someone someday shall type ``supercalifragilisticexpialidocious''.
@i8google2, yes, I know they'd have to have the same model printer, but sometimes, accuracy should be sacrificed for humor. As she was printing a Japanese document, it would have been even better.
Thanks guys. That's what I thought, but I started to doubt myself. The only use I would have for a wireless connection right now would be to be able to get a laptop and sit out on the deck while using it.
But, for now I guess I'll save the money on the laptop and just stick to a good 'ol RJ45 connection for the time being. Maybe in another year or two, I might reconsider.
Again, thanks for the input.
And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)
ah, I'm always late to the party!
If you are running a wireless laptop to your LAN, establishing a VPN connection will get over the worries you may have with wireless hacks.
About checking your bank account at a coffee shop... if your online banking doesn't run over SSL, I wouldn't use it anywhere in the first place , but if does, you shouldn't have a real issue.
Network Firefighter
The power of plain text? It can control an entire OS
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WEP=BAD NEWS, it is almost worse than leaving your network open because it gives a false sense of security. WPA/WPA2 is pretty dang good if you choose a good key. If you happen to get one of the 802.11n routers, be sure to enable security because the range on those things is much larger. perhaps I'm just paranoid, but I do live in an apartment and it is WAY to easy to hop onto someone's network. OH, and here is a nasty little story about businesses and wireless networks (from 2002 but stillcreepy)
No offense taken, in fact I appreciate the comment. But when you mention your wariness about SSL security, are you referring to a "man-in- the-middle" or attack? I think that those are do-able for sure, but I assume a low risk on them. Of course, low-risk is not no-risk, and I have not personally shopped online or done any online banking from a wireless hotspot. Also, the risk for a "man-in-the-middle" is also present on wired network paths, not just wireless, but again, the risk is low, and depends on the target website's implementation of SSL.
More to the point, I think that unless the site you are going to with sensitive information has properly implemented SSL (is completely SSL'd throughout the site and not just on authentication) then you shouldn't be visiting that site with sensitive information in the first place.
But if you are referring to something else... let me know. But my assumptions about SSL are that since it's encrypted traffic, and barring any insecure implementations of SSL, it's a secure way to communicate (aside from outlandish uber-hacker gangs and rogue governments... but if that's a realistic fear I wouldn't get online in the first place )
Here's a fun article about cracking SSL itself. I believe this refers to USA-export encryption, not domestic (which is stronger.) Here's another. This one is a more technical paper that describes the toughness of SSL.
Network Firefighter
I have to backup fridder.
I already posted that there are enough default installed WiFi in a city neighbourhood to always get an Internet connection.
Stealing bandwidth? Well, if you leave your wallet for anyone to grab it, don't be surprised your cash will be gone.
Proper MAC address plus key authentification is just like keeping your wallet in your pocket.
Unfortunately, some ISPs will regularly "update" the modem settings as they want to remain "user friendly". Whatever you specify on ISPs modems should be checked on a regular basis.
"User friendly" meaning you are a Vista Home user, with the Windows firewall set and ISP provided Norton anti-virus installed, WiFi set as an access point for everybody including yourself as you are too stoopid to run WiFi-radar and get connected. Only objective, reduce phone support traffic.
da more I know I know I know nuttin'
I wouldnt say its a low risk. Believe it or not, it would take a script kiddie only ~5mins in total (including the time to download software) to finish every step needed to retrieve the password over SSL. Also, it requires zero technical knowledge. All you have to do is point and click as per instruction. If the program is widespread one day, it would be a disaster.
The power of plain text? It can control an entire OS
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Network Firefighter
I finally got a wireless gateway for use with my laptop. Here is the security I currently have:
1) ssid name is unusual - 7-8 characters - mix of caps, lowercase, numbers, control characters
2) ssid broadcast turned off
3) using WPA-PSK (wpa_supplicant on NetBSD didn't seem to like WPA2-PSK - gateway doesn't support Enterprise)
4) passcode is 24 characters - mix of caps, lowercase, and numbers (didn't like it when I put control characters in there, so I left them out)
5) gateway has built-in firewall (for whatever good there default setup is)
6) using MAC filtering where my laptop's MAC is the only one allowed on the wireless
I'm planning to setup my own firewall (probably PF, once I have time to learn how to configure it) in the future, but for now, is that decent security? Anything else I can do?
And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us. (John 1:14)
or you are trying to ask us what you really need to do to make it really secure?
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Administration takes heat for new border crisis
We welcome immigrants who respect our laws and who come in through the front door
WASHINGTON, DC – New polling shows that the administration is taking heat for the illegal immigration crisis caused by the influx of the tens of thousands of Central American kids crossing the southern border in recent weeks.
The surveys, conducted by Rasmussen and IBD/TIPP, suggest that the majority of those who took part in the polls believe the president and his immigration agenda are to blame because they encourage the migration.
"Proponents of amnesty and citizenship pathways for illegals argue that the majority of Americans favor an 'open arms' approach to illegal immigration and they cite their own polls that purport to prove their point. The simple truth is that the United States is a nation of immigrants-people who come to this country to make their lives better and who wind up making all of our lives better. And so, we are, indeed, likely to welcome individuals and families of all nationalities who respect our laws and who come in through the front door to establish resident status and seek citizenship," according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens.
"But, we are also a nation of laws and we draw the line when it comes to those who subvert the process and gain entry by finding the holes in our laws and our borders that are a result of lax control and enforcement. The current crisis along our southern frontier is proof enough that we need thoughtful immigration laws that reflect America's needs and views," Weber added.
He concluded by citing a recent editorial posted on the Web site of NJ.com Web site:
"When the president ignores established policies and bypasses Congress and the deliberative process to make law with his pen and phone, he shouldn't be surprised when chaos follows. The president has made immigration reform a priority, and there's no question it's needed. But he's put much of his agenda in place without the debate and compromise that should accompany sound lawmaking and the result has been policies that weren't thoroughly thought out. The president issued the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Act by executive order in 2012, allowing undocumented children who were brought here by their parents to stay in the U.S. for two years or more, if they meet certain requirements. An unintended consequence is that parents now believe that if they send their children alone across the U.S. border, they will receive a permit to stay even if apprehended by the Border Patrol."


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- Wildlife
- Fish and sharks
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Andrew Pearson
The Basking Shark is the second largest fish in our oceans - its relative the Whale Shark being the biggest. Despite their size, Basking Sharks actually feed on plankton which they filter out of the water, swimming slowly back and forth with their enormous mouths wide open. They are most commonly seen in the summer, when they gather in British waters. Try looking from cliffs or boats offshore in the south and west.
How to identify
The large, black, triangular dorsal fin moves slowly through the water, with the tail tip or snout sometimes visible above the waves, too. The Basking Shark has a massive, grey body.
Where to find it
Found all around our coasts, but most frequently sited around the south-west of England, Wales, Isle of Man and west coast of Scotland.
When to find it
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
How can people help
Basking Sharks are seriously threatened by overfishing - they were traditionally caught for their vast livers, but are now a target of the shark fin soup trade. It's thought that Basking Shark populations have decreased by 80 % since the 1950s. The Wildlife Trusts are working with fishermen, researchers, politicians and local people towards a vision of 'Living Seas', where marine wildlife thrives. This work has recently had a massive boost with the passing of the Marine Bill, promising sustainable development of the UK's marine environment. Do your bit for our Living Seas by supporting your local Wildlife Trust.


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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
A video workshop for high school teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site
The topics relate to programs from Annenberg/CPB's instructional series A Biography of America, which can be viewed in coordination with this workshop.
Produced by WGBH Boston. 2001.
This series has been discontinued due to rights expiration.
Workshop 1. The Virginia Company: America's Corporate Beginnings
with Pauline Maier, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
How can primary sources illuminate historical events? This workshop tells the story of Jamestown, a less-than-successful example of America's capitalist beginnings and a colony as a business operation. Drawing on contemporary accounts, workshop participants assume the roles of colonists and shareholders to argue the future of the Virginia Company's settlement at Jamestown.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 2: English Settlement.
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Workshop 2. Common Sense and the American Revolution: The Power of the Printed Word
with Pauline Maier, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This workshop explores the power and importance of America's first "best-seller." Using the language of ordinary people, Thomas Paine's Common Sense called for revolution, challenging many assumptions about government and the colonies' relationship with England. This workshop contrasts the declarations of local communities with Common Sense to see how support for American independence rose up in the colonies.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 4: The Coming of Independence.
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Workshop 3. The Lowell System: Women in a New Industrial Society
with Louis Masur, City College of New York
In the earliest days of American industry, the Boston Manufacturing Company created an innovative, single-location manufacturing enterprise at Lowell that depended on the recruitment of female mill workers. This workshop debates the impact of this new form of employment on workers for better or for worse. Participants investigate the workers' experiences first-hand through diaries, letters, published accounts, and official mill postings.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 7: The Rise of Capitalism.
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Workshop 4. Concerning Emancipation: Who Freed the Slaves?
with Louis P. Masur, City College of New York
This workshop examines the role of the enslaved in bringing about the end of slavery in the United States. Through analysis of President Lincoln's attitudes and actions before and during the Civil War, and correspondence, speeches, legislative orders, newspaper articles, and letters written by African Americans enslaved and free workshop participants debate the influences prompting Emancipation.
Coordinated with A Biography of America programs 10: The Coming of the Civil War and 11: The Civil War.
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Workshop 5. Cans, Coal, and Corporations: The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition
with Jonathan Chu, University of Massachusetts Boston
Intrastate transportation and industrial technology exploded in the second half of the nineteenth century, creating a new vision of America. Join the onscreen participants as they draw on essays written to celebrate the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago to explore this new perspective, both cosmopolitan and expansionist, and its implications for the future.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 15: The New City.
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Workshop 6. The Census: Who We Think We Are
with Evelynn Hammonds, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Every 10 years, American citizens get a new view of who they are. In this workshop, a selection of Census forms over the past 200 years shows how categories of race and ethnicity not only reflect, but can shape and sometimes obscure, America's ideas of racial identity. Onscreen participants attempt to "find" themselves in evolving racial categorizations from 1830 to 1990 and, using recent Census results, formulate appropriation priorities for a Midwestern community.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 19: A Vital Progressivism.
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Workshop 7. Disease and History: Typhoid Mary and the Search for Perfect Control
with Evelynn Hammonds, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This workshop looks at the history of infectious disease in America particularly typhoid, diphtheria, and polio and their "conquest" by medical research and public health regulation. With the aid of contemporary medical journal articles and New York City health records, the onscreen participants investigate the medical and civil liberties issues exemplified by the case of "Typhoid Mary" Mallon. Facing off as either Board of Health officials or friends of Mary Mallon, workshop participants debate the typhoid carrier's fate.
Workshop 8. Korea and the Cold War: A Case Study
with Jonathan Chu, University of Massachusetts Boston
This workshop looks at the first use of military force under the Truman Doctrine, and the Korean War as the first practical manifestation of America's Cold War "containment" policy. Using works by George Kennan and Walter Lippman, treaties, and the texts of the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine, the onscreen participants take on the roles of major military, political, and strategic players at a mock Senate hearing to decide whether to intervene in Korea in 1950.
Coordinated with A Biography of America program 23: The Fifties.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I'm a little late on these winners but I have winners for the following giveaways:
$25 GC to Macy's is #85, Peggy, who said: Grabbed Button
The winner of the Frito Lay Tailgating Prize Pack, as determined by me as being the best recipe is: hondaray6, whose recipe is this:
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 full size bag of Fritos Original
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup low fat milk
1 chopped onion (optional)
1- 7 oz jar mild to medium salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-16 oz lowfat sour cream
Grease casserole dish( 13" x 9") with reduced calorie spray.Put 1/2 the Fritos in the bottom of the pan. Then layer the chicken and the other half of the fritos. In a bowl mix both soups, milk, about 3/4 of the container sour cream, salsa and onion. Pour over the layers. Top with cheese. Bake 1 hour @300. Serve with sour cream on top.
Happy tailgating!
This recipe sounds soooo good! I hope to try it soon!
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Since 2007, kidnappings and murders of Westerners in Mauritania, Mali, and Niger by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) have presented Sahelian and European policymakers with terrible dilemmas: Should militaries try to rescue hostages? Should governments pay huge ransoms to terrorists? How can authorities prevent kidnappings? How can governments work together to neutralize AQIM? I am exploring these questions in a three-part series. Part one cataloged kidnappings. Part two argued that ransoms are preferable to rescues because rescues are risky, ransoms save lives, and ransom payments have not produced a clear increase in kidnappings. This final installment moves past the ransoms-verses-rescues debate to assess the pros and cons of different preventive solutions. At the end I offer a combined approach.
Solution One: Do less
Before considering what more Sahelian and European governments could do about kidnappings, it's worth asking whether they should do less. Should governments leave kidnapping victims to their fates? Clint Watts writes, "I'm against ransoms entirely and almost always against rescues…If you want to travel to Timbuktu and study ancient texts, you're on your own! Good luck and don't lose your head out there!"
Pros: Reducing the role of European and Sahelian governments in kidnapping crises could deny cash to AQIM, avoid messy rescues, and prevent AQIM from achieving symbolic victories. Refusing to play the ransoms-or-rescues game could reduce AQIM's incentives to kidnap Europeans and let governments shift from reaction to action.
Cons: Leaving kidnapping victims to their fates might be politically impossible for Sahelian governments (who face pressure from Europe to act and who want to avoid being perceived as weak or incompetent) and European governments (who face domestic pressures to intervene and who want to avoid bad press resulting from deaths). Additionally, victims' families might try to pay kidnappers, enriching AQIM or endangering private negotiators.
Solution Two: Reduce the Number of Victims
Kidnappings have already reduced European travel to the Sahel. Government policies like issuing travel warnings, cutting exchange programs, requiring tourists to register with local authorities, and taking precautions regarding government employees' movements give AQIM fewer targets. Further moves could include mandatory information sessions for tourists on avoiding kidnappings, convoy arrangements for travel between destinations, or encouraging Europeans to hire security escorts.
Pros: The fewer targets that are available to kidnappers, the fewer kidnappings there will be.
Cons: Travel will already decrease on its own. Even with increased precautions, some travelers will still be at risk, either through misfortune or recklessness. Discouraging tourism could also hurt Sahelian economies.
Solution Three: Dialogue and Rehabilitation
At least one Sahelian country, Mauritania, is trying to engage militants in religious dialogue and rehabilitate them. Working with Muslim leaders, governments can attack the religious justifications for terrorism. Going further, governments could send preachers into communities where AQIM is known to operate; these preachers could denounce the group and engage clerics who sympathize with AQIM in public debates to undermine their religious credibility. Finally, dialogue could involve listening to the grievances of AQIM members and attempting to find solutions.
Pros: Dialogue could decrease support for AQIM by combating the ideological component of terrorism and addressing community grievances that drive recruitment. Rehabilitation could reduce AQIM's membership and undercut the demand, often made in hostage crises, that governments free jailed militants.
Cons: Dialogue could legitimize AQIM's demands, broaden the group's platform, and waste government resources. Failed rehabilitations could, at great financial and political cost to Sahelian governments, allow for recidivism among militants.
Solution Four: Political and Economic Reform
Governments, in attempting to address root causes of terrorism, could make various political reforms, for example:
- Identifying and purging closet AQIM sympathizers in government
- Conducting listening tours, especially in isolated areas
- Allowing disenfranchised political groups more autonomy
- Moving to nullify AQIM's demands by adopting more Islamic values in government, for example raising the profile of Islamic advisory councils or giving a larger role to the shari'a.
Economic interventions would center first on identifying the networks that kidnap and sell victims to AQIM. Based on the findings, policymakers would attempt to prevent potential kidnappers from becoming kidnappers by involving them in alternative economic activities, for example by offering subsidies to pastoralists and unemployed youth.
Pros: Political and economic reform could hurt AQIM's ability to recruit and reduce whatever public support the group enjoys.
Cons: Where will the money and the political will come from? Even if money is available, Sahelian governments could undertake political reforms or launch economic programs and kidnappings might continue. Even worse, failed reforms might hand rhetorical victories to AQIM.
Solution Five: Force
Preemptive force includes what we've already seen in the Sahel: attacks on AQIM, surveillance that leads to arrests and foiled plots, intergovernmental military operations, and training missions by Western armies. Some of these efforts have succeeded. Others, particularly moves toward cooperation, seem promising. Yet some observers call for more force, especially a long-term Western military presence in the Sahel.
Pros: A French or American force or a larger commitment by Sahelian governments could transform the fight against AQIM from isolated battles into a systematic campaign to destroy the organization. A larger force could patrol larger areas, reducing AQIM's range of movement and capacity to seize victims.
Cons: A permanent campaign against AQIM, especially coupled with greater Western involvement in the Sahel, could radicalize other groups in the region, increasing AQIM's membership even as casualties mounted on both sides. Such a campaign might entail serious expenditures of blood and treasure, sacrifices out of proportion to the problem that AQIM poses.
I favor an approach that incorporates some, but not all, of these ideas. I reject two proposals: First, despite my sympathy for Clint's perspective, I think that for both European and Sahelian governments, doing nothing is not politically possible. Governments will feel compelled to respond to hostage crises. Second, I think an increased and sustained Western military presence in the Sahel would do more harm than good. While training missions and limited cooperation can accomplish much, deploying French or American troops to the Sahel would likely produce a backlash that extended beyond AQIM, and would have unpredictable effects throughout the region.
I think working on multiple lines simultaneously is the best course. Partly, I am suggesting that Sahelian governments do more of what they are doing now. Increasing intergovernmental military cooperation is a good idea because it could reduce AQIM's freedom of movement and result in more successful strikes against the group. Dialogue and rehabilitation efforts are worth pursuing – and expanding – in order to drain AQIM's recruiting pool and delegitimize its religious stances. I do not think that Sahelian governments need to adopt shari'a, but I do think that holding listening tours and reforming or strengthening Islamic advisory councils could communicate that governments take believers' concerns seriously. Where possible, I suggest governments disrupt the kidnapping economy, either by taking strong steps to reduce unsafe travel or by offering incentives for would-be kidnappers to seek alternative paths. Economic losses from reduced tourism are real, but lives lost will also generate bad press and hurt economies. Finally, I suggest Sahelian policymakers experiment with new strategies, because it seems the answer to preventing hostage crises lies in approaches that incorporate various ideas.


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Matt Cutts: Google's Moral Compass?
At SMX Advanced today, at the Y & A with Matt Cutts (moderated by Danny Sullivan), Matt was asked how he feels being the "moral compass" for Google. This was in the context of the money.co.uk hoax article.
For a complete transcript of the Y & A with Matt, check out Search Engine Roundtable's post. (Excellent job by David Wallace)
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It was a busy week for the Apple rumor mill:
- Word broke that Apple was starting production of a new iPhone this quarter.
- Rumors spread that it wants to have a new iPad out this month.
- There were also rumors that it's working on a ultra high def TV.
- And there's talk that it's making big changes to iOS.
The last of these is the most exciting to us.
A new iPad and new iPhone are givens. An Apple television would be very interesting, but we'll believe it when we see it.
Changes to iOS are a big deal because, as our own Henry Blodget likes to say, the iPhone is practically a part of our body at this point. We're constantly using iOS.
As great as iOS is, however, it could use some design and usability tweaks. But, if Apple over does it, and makes iOS foreign, it's going to alienate loyal users.
So what can we really expect? Mark Gurman of 9 to 5 Mac tweeted, "I really think that the best way to think about iOS 7 is the most recent Podcasts update. Scrap the skeum, but not make it very different."
"Skeum" is short for "skeuomorphism," which is often used to describe Apple's tendency to make its apps look like real life objects.
In Apple's original Podcasts app, if you pressed on the screen playing a podcast you saw this:
As you can see, it's a digital representation of a tape reel. Why? We have no idea. A podcast is not recorded on reel to reel tape, nor is is played on tape.
Apple refreshed the podcast app last month. In the refresh, it ditched reel to reel animation.
It made some small tweaks to the app, but the overall design of the podcast app still has some shading and some three dimensional elements to it. It's wasn't a radical overhaul.
There's a lot of talk about Apple pursuing a "flatter design" under Jony Ive, who now leads software design. A "flatter" design would ditch shading. People talk about Microsoft's Windows-look, when they talk about "flat design." Here's what it looks like:
From what Gurman is tweeting, it sounds like Apple isn't going to swing iOS so wildly that it ends up looking totally flat like this.
It sounds like Apple is going to tone down iOS so that it's simpler overall. It's going to kill off excess animations and design, while still retaining some of the nice shading that makes apps look like they have some depth on the screen.


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Dutch-based director John van Zweden had claimed Manchester United and Chelsea had contacted the Swans about Vorm, who has been one of the stand-out performers of the Barclays Premier League season.
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In the federal court system, up to 2,000 employees could be laid off or all 20,000 employees furloughed for 16 days, a top judicial official wrote in a memo early this month. The plan also includes spending reductions on travel and information technology projects, as well as freezes of promotions, step increases and cash awards.
"It's going to be bad," said James Holderman, chief judge at the Chicago-based U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois.
Even the intelligence agencies would not be spared from the cuts.
"It will affect all of us — absolutely all of us," said Chris Inglis, deputy director of the National Security Agency, a part of the Defense Department responsible for electronic eavesdropping abroad on would-be adversaries. While agency officials are working through their options, Inglis said, "it's too soon to tell" what the potential impact would be.
Under last year's Budget Control Act, the cuts will begin Jan. 2 unless Congress and the Obama administration agree on a path to reduce future long-term deficits by $1.2 trillion by 2021. For the Defense Department, the cuts would chop most accounts by 9.4 percent; domestic agencies would face across-the-board 8.2 percent reductions in discretionary spending, according to estimates from the Office of Management and Budget. Military personnel and the entire Veterans Affairs Department would be exempt, White House officials have said.
The chances of a deal are entangled in a broader showdown over whether to extend Bush-era tax cuts. As of late last week, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner — the two top protagonists in the deal talks — appeared far apart. The stalemate could last through the holidays.
"I'm convinced they are going to solve it, but I'm not convinced they are going to solve it until the last minute, which would be in January," said Thad Juszczak, a former federal budget officer who now works as a consultant at Grant Thornton.
Contractors could be hit particularly hard as agencies slash procurement spending to cushion the effects on government employees and meet legal mandates. By law, for example, NASA is barred from cutting its civil service workforce through 2013, but contractors and other companies that support the agency's space exploration mission could shed some 20,500 jobs, according to analysis released last week by the Aerospace Industries Association, an industry trade group. Cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would cost the agency about 1,000 government and private jobs in its weather satellite program, the analysis said.
The report shows that "the biggest single threat to our space programs' continued success are arbitrary and capricious budget cuts," the association's head, Marion Blakey, said in a statement.
Governmentwide, the most vulnerable companies could be those that hold some $23 billion in contracts up for renewal or re-competition next month. Although the Nuclear Regulatory Commission won't lay off or furlough employees in the event of sequestration, "we would rework some contracts," spokesman Scott Burnell said.
But while a few firms, such as Rockwell Collins and L-3 Communications, have alerted investors to a possible earnings hit, contractors generally "don't want to scare investors, they don't want to scare their bankers, they don't want to scare employees," said Alan Chvotkin, counsel and executive vice president at the Professional Services Council, a contractors trade group. "In this whole area, they're just being very cautious."
Alarm is meanwhile mounting among the federal workforce.
"There's a lot of discontent and anxiety on the floor," said Patty Viers, president of an American Federation of Government Employees union local in Columbus, Ohio, that represents workers at the Defense Logistics Agency and three other DoD operations. "These are our livelihoods."
"We're worried," said one IRS employee who asked not to be identified. "Everybody's sort of going, 'Don't spend any money; we don't know what's going to happen in January.'"
The crisis is the third in the last two years to threaten the federal workforce with deep cutbacks as a climate of long-term austerity takes hold. Even if a deal is reached, Viers said, "we could be looking at an extended pay freeze or paying more for our retirement or all of the above."
So far, however, employees are getting little information as many agencies refer all questions to OMB, whose official stance remains that sequestration will not happen. Although some departments quietly started planning efforts months ago, OMB only this month gave the formal go-ahead for DoD to begin preparations. The White House has also acknowledged asking agencies for more information to "finalize calculations" on the spending reductions that would be needed.
That step should not be seen "as a change in the administration's commitment to reach an agreement and avoid sequestration," spokesman Jay Carney told reporters this month, adding that the White House will hand out more guidance as needed. "This is just acting responsibly because of the potential for this happening."
An OMB representative referred specific questions last week back to Carney's comments.
If the cuts take effect next month, they would land one-quarter of the way through the fiscal year, meaning that the actual impact on domestic agencies' budgets could be around 11 percent, said Barry Anderson, a former assistant budget director at OMB.
"Even the best-run agencies will have difficulty swallowing that," Anderson said. "It's a pretty big pill."
Particularly for agencies whose expenses are tied up mainly in payroll and benefits, such as OMB and the Federal Trade Commission, there will be no way to avoid furloughs and other cutbacks, he said. If, however, a deal looks close at the beginning of next month, OMB could opt to delay the cuts by continuing to fund agencies at normal levels, Anderson said.
"Could you go off the cliff and still not see any real pain? The answer is yes," Anderson said. The risk is that if a deal is not reached, agencies could have to absorb the cuts later in the quarter, with much more draconian effects.
At Customs and Border Protection, with some 60,000 employees, "we've got everything on the table," acting Chief Operating Officer Thomas Winkowski said last week when asked whether the agency is contemplating furloughs or reductions in force. "It just depends on how this rolls out.
"There are a lot of unanswered questions," he said, including how OMB would implement the cuts.
Whatever the final decisions, they will not damage border security, Winkowski insisted.
"We were stood up to protect this country … and that's what we will continue to do," he said.
In federal courts, it will ultimately be up to chief judges for each district and circuit to decide how to manage the reductions. In anticipation of sequestration, the Chicago court has built up a reserve fund to offset the cuts for about three months. But if there has been no agreement by late March, Holderman plans to shut down the courthouse one day a week, furloughing up to 150 employees.
Even agencies not directly in the line of fire could be stung by ricochets off those that are.
One example is the General Services Administration. Its activities will not be directly affected by sequestration because most of its operating budget comes from customer fees or rents it collects for its services, acting GSA Administrator Dan Tangherlini said at an event last week. But the agency could feel the pinch indirectly if funding levels for its agency customers are cut.


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Experts who consulted on the Whole Living Healthy Skin Awards agree: Products alone won't give you a lasting glow -- healthy habits are still the foundation of skin wellness. On the following slides are their can't-live-without wisdom and the advice they rely on for a radiant complexion.
"I don't believe in facials because steaming and extractions can damage skin, but I do recommend weekly deep-tissue massage or body work to decrease tension, which diminishes breakouts and helps give the skin an all-over glow."
-- Gervaise L. Gerstner, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center with a private practice in New York City
Not dark chocolate!
"Dark chocolate actually contains zinc and flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants. I'd been told that my indulgence was incongruous with my healthy lifestyle, but now I'm vindicated!"
-- Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine and director of the Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in New York City
"It causes the body to produce cortisol, which is the breakdown hormone, damaging the skin and leading to wrinkles."
-- Laura E. Skellchock, M.D., integrative cosmetic dermatologist based in Boca Raton, Florida
Washing your face is the single most important step in skin care -- it preps the canvas for the rest of your healthy-skin regimen. Follow these guidelines from Dr. Erin Gilbert, a dermatologist in New York City, to make sure you're doing it right.
Twice Is the Charm
Washing morning and evening is sufficient to remove makeup and other debris of the day. Dry skin types can skip the morning cleanse, but more than twice a day will dehydrate anyone.
Give It a Rub
Massaging the cheeks and around the eyes while you cleanse has been shown to increase blood flow as well as collagen production. Don't skip the area around your forehead and behind your ears, where excess dirt can hide.
Keep It Cool
Wash with warm water -- hot temperatures remove the natural layer of oil, drying out skin.
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Skin brushes stimulate skin and may improve its texture. Just be careful if you have sensitivity or acne, as brushes can make inflammation worse.
"Every day I do something healthy for my body and mind, and that is reflected in my skin. In addition to my regular exercise, I walk up seven flights of stairs to work (and down and back up again for lunch) and take 10 minutes for calm breathing."
-- Francesca Fusco, M.D., New York City-based dermatologist for nearly 20 years
1. Drink like a fish: I try to drink a gallon of water a day (with freshly sliced lemon and lime).
2. Eating a clean, alkalinizing diet featuring foods with a neutral pH (like veggies) promotes clear, wrinkle-free skin.
3. Go green. I drink a glass of greens every single morning.
-- Jeannette Graf, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center with a private practice in Great Neck, New York
"People don't apply sunscreen everywhere they should. Make sure to dab it on all the way up to the lashline, covering the whole under-eye area, not only to protect skin but to decrease dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. People also tend to miss the hairline and ears, leaving those areas vulnerable to skin cancer."
-- Jeanine B. Downie, M.D., dermatologist at Image Dermatology in Montclair, New Jersey
1. Omega-3 and -6. Found in flaxseed oil, these fats reduce inflammation and dryness.
2. Evening primrose capsules contain a key fatty acid, GLA, that helps with scaly, itchy, and aging skin.
-- David Bank, M.D., president of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
"Apply whatever creams you use on your face to your neck and hands too -- they are just as exposed to the elements and can benefit from the same active ingredients."
-- Mary Schook, licensed aesthetician with clients worldwide
"Exercise every day, but don't overdo it -- working out too much (like training for several marathons in a row) increases oxidative damage to the body, including the skin."
-- Valori Treloar, M.D., integrative dermatologist in Newton, Massachusetts, for more than 20 years
"I swear by moisturizer to prevent aging. I use products based on the weather: If it's freezing cold, I layer a serum with a rich cream, but if it's warmer, I'll use just a light moisturizer with SPF. As soon as my skin starts to feel dry, I reapply."
-- Lisa Houghton, professional makeup artist based in New York City
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Unity Temple
In 1901, the congregation of Unity Church in Oak Park, IL under the leadership of Rev. Rodney Johonnot decided to build a new structure to house their growing congregation as well as a Sunday school and meeting room. At the time, the village of Oak Park was expanding as well, and "between 1900 and 1906, six new congregations were founded and seven new church edifices were constructed" (Siry 59). Fundraising began and in December 1904, Rev. Johonnot appealed to the congregation for increased funding. Six months later Unity Church was struck by lighting and burnt to the ground. With this immediate need for a new facility, four committees were created to oversee fundraising, site selection, plan selection, and architect selection. In August 1905, a plot of land was purchased along Lake Street that was owned by a wealthy patron of the church, Edwin Gale.
In September 1905, Frank Lloyd Wright was chosen as the architect for the new church. Wright, his wife, mother, and two sisters were all parishioners of Unity Church. Wright was a well known architect in the church for having designed homes for other parishioners and residents of Oak Park, including Edwin Gale, the previous owner of the site where the new facility would be built. Charles E. Roberts, who was on the committee of architect selection, was a well known supporter of Wright, and it was through this strong connection that Wright claims he received the commission.
On December 17, 1905, Wright showed his first plans for Unity Temple to the committee. The final set of drawings was not accepted until February 24, 1906, after issues with the seating arrangement in the auditorium and financial issues were worked out. On May 15 1906, ground was broken and a month later Rev. Johonnot published a brochure which gave a detailed description of Unity Temple including Wright's drawings. Since Unity Temple was built using reinforced concreted, a new building material, Wright altered construction techniques which only structurally modified Unity Temple. Although Rev. Johonnot had hoped that the structure would be
completed within one year, construction took a little over two years and was finished in October 1908.
Unity Temple is actually two buildings, Unity House and Unity Temple, connected via one entry hall. Unity House contains classrooms and meeting rooms, while Unity Temple is the house of worship. Unity House is slightly smaller in scale than Unity Temple, but both buildings are cubic forms with flat slab roofs.
Both buildings are constructed from reinforced concrete which gives the structures a flat, although textured gray surface.
Reinforced concrete, steel frame used for balconies.
Oak Park, located 8 miles outside of Chicago, was fighting being annexed into the city ca. 1900. Oak Park wanted to assert their own identity as a religiously minded community. Lake Street, the main thoroughfare in the town where the street cars ran, contained a high concentration of religious structures which served to display the beliefs of Oak Park. It was in this location that Unity Temple was built.
In his autobiography, Wright discussed the noisy nature of the street as the reasoning for moving the entry way off of the main street. Unity Temple was also moving to Lake street to assert its identity in Oak Park as a strong Unitarian and Universalist congregation in the town.
Unity Temple, including ornament, was entirely constructed from reinforced concrete which was cast in wooden molds. None of the structural steel is visible. Originally Wright wanted concrete with a crushed limestone aggregate for the upper walls, piers, bearing walls and column footings. The beams and floors were to be a lighter concrete mixed with cinder. Once realized that the wall surfaces and cores could be poured as a whole, the limestone aggregate was replaced by cinder and reinforced with steel rods. The concrete was poured in layers of six inches to ensure solidity and that the aggregate would not separate out. Wright used a mortar finish that was applied to the interior of the molds. Granite was the first choice, but gravel was used instead due to cost issues.
Oak is used on the interior and casein paint was applied to the plaster walls. Art glass was used in the skylights.
Unitarians and Universalists were at the forefront of liberal religions in the United States at the time Unity Temple was built. Rev. Johonnot felt that his congregation needed a building that expressed their liberal beliefs. A church did not have to adhere to the traditional basilica plan. Instead, the facility should be "multi-purpose" and include space for a school, meetings, dinners, and other events. Unity Temple married the two separate facilities by creating one entryway.
Unity Temple was innovative in its strong cubic forms and use of concrete. This was deliberate in expressing the liberal and "modern" beliefs of the Unitarian and Universalist religions. At a time when many congregations were forming in Oak Park and building new structures, Unity Temple was unique in its design and inhabited a prominent place on Lake Street to display the liberal religion's beliefs.
Upon opening, Unity Temple was praised by the congregation for not only its wonderful accoustic properties but also design which expressed the liberal faith and successfully joined the school, place of worship, and meeting rooms. Outside of the intended users of the buildings, the design and the use of concrete was still praised. The move towards an ultra-functional building using new construction techniques was viewed as the epitome of modern architecture.
The building is seen as a landmark in both technical and design aspects. Reinforced concrete and strong geometric forms were at the forefront of modern architecture at the time and Unity Temple was used as an inspiration for Wright in his later designs as well as other architects.
Unity Temple, in Oak Park, IL, was a structure that needed to function in multiple ways and also express the liberal notions of the Unitarian-Universalist congregation.
Cowles, Linn Ann. An Index and Guide to "An Autobiography" the 1943 Edition by Frank Lloyd Wright. Hopkins, MN: Greenwich Design, 1976.
Johonnot, Dr. Rodney F. "The New Edifice of Unity Church, Oak Park, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect." Oak Park, IL: New Unity Church Club, June 1906.
Siry, Joseph M. Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright and Architecture for Liberal Religion. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1996.
The Early Work of Frank Lloyd Wright: The "Ausgeführte Bauten" of 1911. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1982.
Wright, Frank Lloyd. Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography. New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1958.


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Best sunglasses for your face shape
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Sure, sunglasses protect your eyes and help you see, but they can also lend an instant, undeniable cool factor to just about anyone. Said cool factor is most apparent when sunglasses fit well, balance your features, and look like they were made for your face. Because one-size-flatters-all shades are unfortunately not a thing, we asked Bobbi Brown, makeup artist, glasses expert, and author of the new book Bobbi Brown: Everything Eyes, for her top tips for finding flattering sunglasses for every face shape.
First Things First: Diagnose Your Face Shape
Finding the right sunglasses for your face shape is going to be difficult if you don't know what your shape is. According to Brown, your face is considered round if the width and length are roughly the same. (You don't need to bust out a ruler, just estimate this by measuring the span with your fingers.) You have a square face if your jawline is strong and your forehead is broad. An oval-shaped face is "long and thin, with a chin slightly narrower than your forehead," says Brown. And finally, a heart-shaped face is wider at the forehead but significantly narrower at the chin. If you're still unsure where you fall, ask someone: "Anyone working at a glasses store or makeup counter will be trained to tell you what your face shape is." Easy enough.
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If you, your spouse, or your family and friends suspect you may have PPD after your LO arrives, PLEASE SEEK HELP and PLEASE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!!! Please don't be offended if they say something to you (they're only trying to help). I did unusual things that I didn't even notice until my DH said something to me. It's not something to be embarrassed or ashamed about, and it doesn't make you a bad Mommy. Remind yourself that getting help is making you a GREAT Mommy because you're making a responsible decision to have a healthy relationshp with your LO. PPD can cause you to have a difficult time bonding with your new baby. It's a lot more common than most people think and can happen to anyone! Trust me when I say that your OB/Mid-Wife is probably so used to women coming to them for PPD help and medication, that they won't for one second judge you Even though I won't be around here that much when your LO's come, please PM me if you need advice or have questions about it
Here are a few things that I noticed were not normal behavior for me. My DH noticed a few of these things as well:
*Extremely tired all the time, even after getting sleep
*Not being able to fall asleep without the use of sleep meds
*Not as social as I was before
*Feeling the need to drink alcohol everynight to unwind. I would advise NOT TO DRINK ALCOHOL when you're feeling this way because it will make you feel worse. At first you might feel great, but that's only because you're masking the underlying problem. On two occassions I drank too much and got very mean because I started blaming DH for the way I felt. I haven't touched alcohol since and don't plan on it until I am feeling 100% again
*Unable to read anything without my mind wandering off
*No energy at ALL
*Feeling distant and "out of love" with DH
*Angry with DH for no reason or for petty things that would have never bothered me before
*Wouldn't clean, cook, do laundry, or answer the phone
*Dreaded the thought of having to change or feed Ella
*Severe anxiety
*Absolutely no appetite and didn't even care that I hadn't eaten anything for days
*Migraine headaches
*Feeling unattached to Ella and had a difficult time bonding with her
*Didn't want to leave the house and when I would I wouldn't care about my appearance (i.e. messy hair, no make-up)
*Absolutely 0 sex drive even after given the OK to BD again
*Forgetful of things like where I put my phone, the last time Ella had eaten, the last time I had changed her, paying the bills, etc. Things that any healthy minded person would have easily remembered
*A lot of crying for no reason, or for stupid things. Example, I forgot to DVR Dog the Bounty Hunter one night and cried my eyes out because I missed a new episode (yes, I'm a Dog junkie, lol)
*Had no interest in documenting Ella's milestones (which I regret horribly now )
*I have 100 birth announcements sitting in my kitchen that I never sent out because the thought of having to sit down and fill out envelopes gave my anxiety
*Not doing any work at the office at all, but not worried about the consequences of losing my job
*Didn't send out Thank You cards for the gifts I received after Ella was born, and I honestly didn't care that it was rude (I am usually a Thank You card stickler)


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text: NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Sterne Agee analysts on Thursday upgraded Citigroup Inc. C, -0.80% to buy from neutral and said the bank's move to name Michael Corbat as chief executive officer "is a game changer." Potential volatility tied to the Euro zone presents the biggest risk for Citigroup, but that threat appears to be stabilizing, analysts said. Citigroup shares "continue to trade at a meaningful discount on what are arguably trough earnings," said analysts, who set a 12-month price target of $50 a share for the financial firm. Corbat became chief executive officer of Citigroup in October, after Vikram Pandit.


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S.F. police officer kills biting dog
A San Francisco police officer shot and killed a pit-bull mix that bit him on the leg, authorities said Tuesday.
The incident happened just before 5 p.m. Monday as the officer was speaking to a transient, Asa McCoy, 37, who was "drunk and sleeping" near Alvord Lake in Golden Gate Park, said Officer Albie Esparza, a police spokesman.
McCoy's dog, a 2-year-old unspayed female named Janaai, lunged at the officer, Esparza said. The officer stepped back to avoid the dog, but she broke free of McCoy's grip and bit him on the leg, Esparza said.
The officer opened fire and killed the animal.
McCoy was arrested on suspicion of keeping a dog off leash and not having a license for the animal, Esparza said. He was also arrested on two warrants for earlier violations involving Janaai. He remains in custody.
Animal Care and Control officers took custody of Janaai in February 2012 while McCoy spent three weeks in jail, said Deb Campbell, a spokeswoman for the department. Esparza said he did not know why McCoy had been behind bars.
Janaai was well behaved while she was in the animal shelter, Campbell said. "There was nothing about the dog being aggressive," she said.
The officer in Monday's incident, whom police would not identify, was taken to a hospital to have his injuries treated.
Will Kane is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @WillKane


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I just came across your blog by accident - after almost a solid year of looking (as close to 24/7 as possible since Jan. 24, 2010) at Jones families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wales, I took a little break to do a google search on another related line -- one beginning with James Fuller of Linton Hundred, MD, b. 1769. And that lead me straight back to more Jonses within a few minutes!
Since it's about 2:30 AM where I am and my research day is about to end, I don't have time to read all the entries on your blog right now. And I'm not sure how to do searches on these blogs. So, I thought I would just give it a shot by asking:
Do you happen to know the identities of the parents of a William Jones who died in 1771 in Loudoun Co, Virginia? I am not even sure of this WIlliam Jones' birth year, but it is often said to be 1714. He may have been married to a woman named Mary Ellis and/or one named Mary Hughes, both from Lancaster (later Berks) County, Pennsylvania. He was almost certainly from Pennsylvania as well, and his mother was very likely one Mary Jones who died in Tredyffrin, Chester Co., PA in 1747. He probably lived in East Nantmeal Twp., Chester Co., and in eitehr Caernarvon or Robeson/Cumru Townships, Lancaster/Berks Co., and must have moved to the Loudoun Co. area around 1759. He probably had brothers named John and Joseph, brothers-in-law named John Best, Richard Williams, and John Morris. It is possible that he once lived in East or West Nottingham Twp., Chester Co., PA/Cecil Co., MD. His family most likely came to America from Wales sometime in between 1683 and 1720, probably earlier than later, and was present in most of the following townships in Pennsylvania: Southampton, Bristol, New Britain, BUCKS; Montgomery, Providence (New, Upper, or Lower), Newttown, Tredyffrin, Whiteland, East Bradford, Charelstown, Nantmeal (probably East), and Conestoga, CHESTER CO., Whitemarsh, Moreland, Germantown, and perhaps Oxford, PHILADELPHIA CO., and, as I mentioned already, Caernarvon, Robeson/Cumru, and the immediately surrounding areas of Lancaster/Berks Counties. Other families associated with that of William Jones are those of Samuel Richardson, David Potts, Enoch Flower, John Jennings, John Griffith, Samuel Spencer, Richard Buffington, Ezekiel Harlan, Randal Malin, Abraham DeHavan, William George, Thomas Budd, Cadwalader Ellis, Allen Robinett, Richard Iddings, and others (most notably, Evan Price) - I can provide names, dates, and locations for all. Many of these families came from Barbados and other islands in the West Indies before settling in Pennsylvania in the 1680s. Many were slave owners, including William Jones and his grandson, William Jones of Loudoun Co. Most were probably Quakers, then followers of George Keith, then associated with congregations of Baptist (Southampton, Lower Dublin, Great Valley) and the Church of England (Oxford, Chester, Bangor, St. David's, Newttown (Radnor), and St. Gabriel's, Berks Co. Many have ties to the 7th Day Baptists of Newttown, Birmingham, and French Creek/East Nantmeal. William Jones, himself, donated land for the New Valley Baptist Church in Loudoun Co., VA. A Joseph Thomas, preacher, of New Britain, Bucks, and William Lewis were also active with that church.
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The earliest settlers named Jones which I think could be related at the John Jones and Joseph Jones shown on the Holmes Map in what is now Southampton Twp., Bucks and a little to the north. Griffith Jones, the owner of much of the Great Swamp of Bucks Co., is another possible ancestor, as is Henry Jones of Barbados, Griffith Jones of Bristol Township, on the border with Germantown, John Jones, and Arthur Jones of the same area, and David Jones of New Providence Township. But there are many dozen men going by Jones or John in all the right places and at all the right times who are POSSIBLE ancestors - so many that no one stands out for more than about a day. The prime Jones or Welshman with the first name of John who should be William Jones' father is the husband of the aforementioned Mary Jones, who died in Tredyffrin. But I can't even find a clue as to his true name. In Mary Jones' will, a Joseph Jones is listed first among the sons, followed by William and John. And there was a Joseph Jones, who lived on land once owned by Reec John William (went by Reec Jones) in Radnor Twp., near the Radnor Tredyffrin Border. There were a few men named Jones with wives named Mary, including a poorly documented John Jones of Southampton Township and an Edward Jones who was the husband of Mary Wynn. But there are also men named William Jones and Jame Jones/John represented in the congregation of St. David's Church, Radnor, and who could have been the right age to be William Jones' father. Both men named Griffith Jones/John of Tredyffrin could be related, but the man most closely associated with the Great Valley Baptist Church is probably not his father - his son named William Died many years before the William Jones of Loudoun and does not appear to have had a son William of proper age. The earlier Tredyffrin settler named Griffith Jones could be identical to the Griffith Jones in Germantown. Both had wives named Elizabeth. He could also be the same man who first purchased the Great Swamp and who was a brother of Arthur Jones of Bristol Township. But the Griffith Jones of Tredyffrin was almost certainly the brother of Henry Jones of Barbados, and also of the John Jones from Barbados. That Henry Jones, along with a man named Weale, owned land early on in Tredyffrin, near where the Great Valley Baptist Church would later be built. That land was known as the Barbados Tract. Griffith Jones of Tredyffrin had a son named David Jones, who once owned part of the land on which the Baptist church was built. And David Jones' oldest son was named WIlliam. THe only problem is that William's brothers may have been considerably younger than one would expect if they were the brothers of William Jones of Loudoun Co., VA. ... and so it goes, Jones after Jones, from Philadelphia Co., to Chester Co., and on through Lancaster and Berks Counties. So many ties, too many men named David Jones, John Jones, etc.
William Jones had at least two sons, James, said to be born in 1737 and perhaps married to Mary Todhunter, and Joshua, b. 1739, probably in Bucks Co., PA, who was married to Hannah Todhunter. He also had a daughter, Mary, who was married to John Griffith. Joshua, and probably James, later moved to Wythe Co., VA and then settled in Wayne Co., KY. His wife's brother is said to have brought the first race horse to America (Kentucky) from England. Joshua Jones was a surveyor and held interest in early iron forges. James Jones was a joiner, as were several men named Jones in the Philadelphia area, most notably a John Jones.
With all of these clues, it should be easy to find the parents of William Jones... but it hasn't been for me.
I would appreciate any help you might have to offer.
Wow, Sparky, you certainly have done some Jones tree climbling. Have you had a chance to obtain a copy of William Jones' will of Loudon Co., VA? [1771]ReplyDelete
I have a transcription of the will, which was provided to me by someone who obtained a copy.
It seems that many persons associated with this Jones family are poorly documented. For example, the Gwynedd Friends website, which has very detailed discussions of many of the early Welsh settlers of Pennslvania, mentions a number of individuals or families that are mysteries. It is surprising how many of those families have members that are residents of Frederick, Fairfax, or Loudoun Counties in Virginia in the second half of the 18th century. Many are also associated with The Trek - disgruntled Welshman who felt betrayed by William Penn's failure to keep his promise of creating a Welsh barony in Pennsylvania by selling all of the 40,000 acre Welsh Tract only to immigrants from Wales. A number of the Welsh settlers who felt betrayed moved into the wilderness area beyond Chester County, apparently in the hope of establishing a purely Welsh settlement there (in what is now Berks Co.). And, when Palatinates and others poured into that area, many of the descendants of the original settlers apparently moved into northern Virginia with the same goal in mind. Slave ownership seems to have been a big factor as well. Most members of these families didn't stay more than a few decades in northern Virginia but moved (around 1800) into Kentucky, North Carolina, and then farther South OR into Ohio and then farther into the Midwest.
I believe that the primary reason that these families who were the pioneers of westward settlement are poorly documented is the likelihood that they left the areas where they were born before they could leave many documentary footprints and that they either moved with their extended families or lost contact with their relatives because they were so isolated in far away territories. But, regardless of the reason, it seems that most of my maternal ancestors are the only children who are omitted from family trees made by relatives who stayed in the East. Another problem with my Jones ancestors is that so many of the early settlers of Lancaster and Berks Counties in Pennsylvania and the counties of VIrginia's North Neck were killed by native Americans (aka Indians). I strongly suspect that William Jones had more than 3 children, but, by the time he died in 1771, some had probably already been killed or otherwise died. It seems almost certain that he had another son, named John, who is identified as a sibling of Joshua Jones but not mentioned in William Jone's 1771 will. But I have found nothing whatsoever that would help in determining if that John Jones was the first, second, or third son of William.
Of course, any child who predeceased William Jones, especially if they died young and childless, would not be mentioned in any later wills. As a result, their given names can't provide any clues based on customary naming practices. I have considered the possibility of William Jones' father being a James Jones/John/Johns, but there is no reason to believe that William Jones' first born son was my ancestor, James. And even if he were, William Jones' father could just as well be a John Williams or a John James as a James Jones. Still, it would sure be nice to find some church records which would help identify all of William Jones' children and the order of their birth.
Was the will of William Jones 1771 the probate or the date that the will was written? Do you have the names of the exector(s), witnesses, other folks given something in the will that did not have the Jones surname? Was there land involved as part of the will? Are the names of the children clearly listed?ReplyDelete
You may need to take a step outside the box and regroup. A detailed chronolgy may be helpful at this point starting with 1771. See suggestions in my blog called Genealogy 101 to start thinking outside the box.
- MarianneMarch 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM
I am attempting to find my grandfather William Lewis parents that is listed in the following records. Many of these individuals came from PA.ReplyDelete
William Jones in Loudoun Co., Va in his will is what is tying these individuals together with their descendants.
William Lewis was in Loudoun County, Virginia and went to Washington Co., Va where he died in 1784. William Lewis and a William Lewis, Jr., appeared on the tax lists of Loudoun County and in that same vicinity were John and William Griffith; William, James, and Joshua Jones; Benjamin and Thomas John; John Thomas. this group removed to Washington Co., Va
The 1771 will of William Jones of Loudoun County named wife Mary, devised land to sons Joshua and James adjoining the Dehaven's and a negro to daughter Mary Griffith, and mentioned the Baptist Meeting House adjoining his plantation of which Joseph Thomas was minister and William Lewis and Thomas George were elders. The will was witnessed by Josias Clapham, William Lewis, and Sarah Griffith. is was probably New Valley Church in Loudoun co., Va.
The will of William Jones in 1771 in Loudoun Co., Va.
I William Jones.. loving wife.. my son Joshua a parcel of land he now lives on combining with the three hundred acres being part of the land I purchased of Thomas Evans.... to my son James the other part of my land I purchased of Thomas Evans joining the road near Dohni(Sp?) ... give to my daughter Mary Griffith after my wife's death or marriage my negro month... to my son Joshua (can't read but it is he that went to Washington Co., Va)... I give and bequeath a --of land containing 1 1/2 and whereon the baptist meeting ground is built. Joyning this plantation to Joesph Thomas Minister & William Lewis & Thomas George .. congregation forever. I will that my Executor make deeds of convoyants of this land I sold to William Lewis & John Griffith on their complying & paying him what is --to me from them. remainder of my estate to be equally divided between my Wife my two sons James and Joshua & my daughter Mary Griffith.
Seal 26 day of Month 1771.
WIAM JOES 9Seal)
J. Clapham, William Lewis, Sarah ^ Griffith
At a Court for Loudoun County May the 13th 1771
This last Will and testament of William Jones .. by oaths of Josias Clapham, William Lewis and Sarah Griffith witnesses .. James Jones Executor Whereupon Richard Williams Williams and Thomas George .. acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds current money of Virginia
Test : Chas Binns Cl
On 9 March 1774 in Southwest Virginia "our" William Lewis and a John Thomas had adjoining tracts surveyed; on May 15, 1775, "our" Griffith Lewis and a Joshua Jones had tracts surveyed - corner to each other. These were part of the Loyal Company Grant and was located on South Fork of Holston. In 1782, John Thomas, Thomas John, and Benjamin John were taxed in same district in Washington County, Virginia as were "our" William Lewis and his sons; in 1784 John Thomas witnessed the will of William Lewis.
On September 21, 1798, Benjamin John and wife Lydia, Washington County, Virginia deeded to Thomas Pierce of Wythe County, Virginia, an iron ore bank on South Fork of Holston; in a law suit of 1807 - Pierce vs. Razor - it was stated that the iron works had been owned by Joshua Jones, Peter Razor, and Benjamin John.
William Jones gave land to the New Valley Baptist Church in Loudoun Co, Va, To Joseph Thomas, Minister and William Lewis and Thomas George, elders of New Valley Meeting, he bequeaths "a piece of land containing 1-1/2 acres whereon the baptist Meeting House is Built. Joyning this Plantation. It is known as Chestnut Hill, now Luckett's in Loudoun Co.
William Lewis that married Mary John dau of Thomas John in Loudoun Co., Va are my grandparents. I am attempting to trace William Lewis back to Pa to the Early Welsh to find his parents.
Any info would greatly be appreciated.
Wow Marianne, you have a lot to work with. The Lewis and Jones families are closely related as early 1635 to Warresquioake Co. [Changed to Isle of Wight 1637.] Pagan Point Creek area with John Upton. Would suggest taking your most certain date and apply to Brick Wall Protocol work book on blog site called "The Brick Wall Protocol". Lots of Baptist came out of PA to VA to establish church there. Lots of Jones involved here!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Hi MarianneReplyDelete
You show "On 9 March 1774 in Southwest Virginia our William Lewis and a John Thomas had adjoining tracts surveyed."
My name is Don Martin Thomas and I am a descendant of the John Thomas who had adjoining land with your William Lewis in Washington/Smyth County, Virginia in 1774.
I feel pretty sure that it is my John Thomas who is listed with your William Lewis as members of the New Valley Baptist congregation in Loudoun County, Virginia, but might feel more sure after talking to you.
I see in other information that you state you have done DNA testing, so therefore you know that the William Lewis listed with the New Valley Baptist church members is your ancestor?
I am like you and am having a hard time finding the father & mother to my John Thomas b. 1733. I can not find out where he came from before his listing in the New Valley Baptist church records. I am feeling it is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, but I have no documentation to back up that assumption.
A Thomas John is a neighbor to my John Thomas there in St Clair's Bottom or Sinclairs Bottom, Virginia. This Thomas John dies in 1806 and leaves all that he has to the children of my John Thomas b. 1733.
I am pretty sure your Joshua Lewis went from Loudoun County, Virginia and the New Valley Baptist church to the Smith creek & Linville creek Baptist church located at that time in Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County, Virginia, which was formed in 1745 took in half of the present day State of Virginia. You can see a moving computer map of Virginia counties and when they were formed at this address - copy & paste - push play.
A Joshua Lewis was received into that church about 1772. - This information is from the book, VIRGINIA VALLEY RECORDS, Genealogical and Historical Materials of Rockingham County, Virginia and Related Regions. (With Map) By John W. Wayland, Harrisonburg, VA. Page, 55. Google is trying to sell this book and you can see the first 60 pages of this book on line. See Preview this Book, after going to this address - Page 55. - copy & paste
It appears that Thomas Wolsey leaves the Smith creek & Linville creek Baptist congregation, [this church no longer exists, but was located near the present village of Singers Glen, Virginia], and must of traveled to Washington County, Virginia about this time 1772. Joshua Lewis and your William Lewis and my John Thomas might have traveled with this Thomas Wolsey to Washington County, Virginia which would have been either Fincastle or Botetourt County, Virginia at that time. See the following web address - which talks about Thomas Wolsey. The following information on Thomas Wolsey is where I found out about the book, VIRGINIA VALLEY RECORDS - copy & paste.
I Have notes on my John Thomas that I keep at www.rootsweb.com -
My John Thomas' notes are at this address - copy & paste
Would like to know about your DNA Testing? - Don.Replies
- AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Hi Marianne - I made a mistake with the other message. I got a Joshua Lewis and your William Lewis mixed up - I was thinking Joshua Lewis was a son of your William Lewis who died Fincastel/Washington County, Virginia 1784. Sorry - Guess I will quit this genealogy thing, I keep making mistakes - Don.Delete
- MarianneMay 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM
I am afraid I don't know anymore than I have already posted. By DNA testing William Lewis who was in Loudoun Co Va and moved to Washington Co., Va is my ancestor. We match with others from Washington Co., Va. I have Thomas John Jr and Thomas John Sr in Loudoun as my grandfather's too. They died in 1769 and 1770 in that location. I think this group at the New Valley Baptist Church in Loudoun might be from PA as Pennsylvanians settled Loudoun County, Va. We think our Lewis line is Welsh but the Welsh naming pattern is difficult to follow. William Lewis was most likely a descendant of the Welsh that came to America and settled in Pa. The 1771 will of William Jones and a short history of The New Valley Baptist Church seems to be the first that shows connections. I wish I knew more but have had problems in going back another generation. Thomas John has a record of his daughter marrying Henry Reynolds in Chester Co Pa but I also have a record of him being in Cecil Co., MD buying his first piece of land in Prince William Co., Va Fairfax was formed from that and Loudoun was formed from Fairfax.
This is all I know right now but wish I knew more about all that was living around William Lewis.
- AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 5:36 PM
I hate making mistakes and sure wish this Blog site had a delete button. I would delete all that above about Joshua Lewis & Thomas Wolsey. Thomas Wolsey did move on to Fincastle/Washington County, Virginia - St Clair's Bottom or Sinclairs Bottom, Virginia.Delete
Good stuff you guys. The Lewis and Thomas and Jones families are alive and well. There is even a Lewis ap Thomas in northwest Wales 1500s which could be a source of the Lewis and Thomas surnames through the same grandfather. How about that. My Jones DNA is haplogroup R, haplotype R1b12a, which is found in high frequency in Wales. Would bet you guys share the same? Please post here or on blog called The Jones Surname DNA. A Abraham Jones was a early settler in Washington Co., VA. Keep up the good stuff.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM
William Jones (1720-1771) was son of David Jones (1680/90-1759)of Tredyffrin,Chester Co., PA. David, I believe, was son of Griffith John (1660-1707) an immigrant from Merionetshire, Wales. Stephan Jones firstname.lastname@example.com
Have you seen the text titled "Merion In The Welsh Tract" by Thomas Allen Glenn? It deals with the Welsh Tract "in the Province of Pennsylvania..." from 1682. Dr. Edward Jones and John ap Thomas were two of the "Merioneth Adventures". Do you know where your David Jones was born?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 10:07 PM
To the best of my knowledge David Jones was born in Chester County, PA. I have read his will that clearly states William as his son. He was an educated man as he dispensed books in his will. What I am not sure of is whether Griffith John was his father and from Merionetshire.ReplyDelete
Were they Quakers?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM
David was a Baptist.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 9:56 AM
David donated land for the Great Valley Baptist Church and was buried there. The assumption is he was Baptist while I believe his father was Quaker.ReplyDelete
Does the Great Valley Baptist Church still stand? Where is/was it located geographically? There is a wonderful old text titled General History of The Baptist Denomination In America, by David Benedict. It was published in 1820. I have a copy in my library. It might be of help? It states that most of the Baptist in PA for a great number of years were emigrants from Wales. He also states that the first Baptist Church was called the Coldspring, in Buck's Co., between Bristol and Trenton, 1684.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Great Valley is Tredyffrin, Pa. It still exists: www.bcgv.org/ReplyDelete
This was a center of Quaker settlement as well. Very near Valley Forge, west of Philly.I am working Internet sites to get a handle on whether I have the correct "Griffith Jones/John" as dad for David Jones, father of William Jones of Loudoun County, VA. of whom you write. I may have traced the wrong Griffith back to Wales.
A Samuel Jones was involved with the first Baptist to settle in PA. Have you run across any Samuel? A Edward Jones was the first to be involved with the Quakers. What about a Edward?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM
A Griffith John has been listed in a couple sources as his dad. For sure many of his in-laws came out of Merionetshire. Time will tell. Thanks for the suggestion.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 27, 2013 at 10:55 AM
I found this while researching my family. I am a descendant of Thomas Jones of Loudoun Co. VA. I have had trouble finding his fathers name. Any suggestions.
Troy Q. Jones
White Oak, TX
What dates are your Thomas Jones?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 6:38 PM
I am looking for information on the Thomas Jones and Winifred Thorn Jones family of Prince George's County, Maryland. Thomas was born on Jan. 3, 1775 in MD (parents unknown) and Winifred was born in 1776 in either VA. or MD. Her father was Benjamin Thorn and her mother was Amelia Artis Swann.ReplyDelete
Thomas and Winnie married in Prince George's County on December 26, 1789 and 6 months later Winifred gave birth to a girl on July 28, 1790. They also had a son Thomas born around 1791 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Young Thomas, a tailor by trade, enlisted in the army on October 14, 1813 in Providence, R.I. He served at Fort Edgecomb, Maine until his honorable discharge on May 4, 1815 in Wiscasset, Maine. On October 6, 1817, he was issued one of the earliest bounty land warrants which he signed over to his father Thomas.
Thomas, Jr. went to Ohio where he became the father of at least four children - Thomas b. 1822, James b. 1823, Dennis b. 1824 and Pattee b. 1833. We assume that Thomas Jr. and his wife died sometime between 1833 and 1840 when their children are found living with his parents in Milford, Knox, Ohio. The grandchildren were all living near Thomas and Winnie in Milford on the 1850 census too. The were living near a Lemuel Jones from MD for that ten year period, so I assume they were related.
The entire family moved to bounty land in Warren County, IL. Thomas, Sr. died in 1855 and Winifred in 1858 with both being buried in the Green Bush cemetery in Warren County, Illinois.
Any information that would fill in the blanks would be most welcome.
Hello there...there are lots of JONES from MD. You might want to post a comment on a new blog titled: "Networking Jones Genealogy" at tjgnjg.blogspot.com There is a post of Monday, June 16, 2014 titled "Maryland 1637" for the JONES surname. Are you a direct descendent of Thomas?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 11, 2014 at 2:07 PM
This is my third attempt to thank you for your prompt reply and wonderful suggestion to post on the new blog. I will certainly do so. Thomas is my 4 times great grandfather, but I am not a Jones. Have a great day!ReplyDeleteReplies
Your more than welcome...us Jones genealogist must stick together...:-).Delete
- AnonymousAugust 12, 2014 at 5:59 AM
I have been reading through your various blogs and thoroughly enjoying hearing about your Jones ancestors even though they are not mine. I am curious though about the Hawkins family that you list as an associated surname. Thomas and Winifred Jones named their first child Chola Hawkins Jones and it appears that there were Hawkins in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, so I assume as it often happened that the middle name of Hawkins was the last name of a beloved relative. I was unable to find information on the Hawkins family on your site and would appreciate your telling me how to find them.ReplyDelete
Hello there fellow Hawkins...my Jones/Hawkins connection go back to Kent Co., England and through VA all the way to KY. Sittingbourne Parish (Co. Kent) seems to be the mixing pot. My research records are located in a variety of sources but are centered in RN#175. Was your JONES family Quaker?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 12, 2014 at 1:17 PM
You have lost me on the RN#175:) How do I find it? It is possible that they were Quaker since later generations married into a family with proven Quaker ancestors. Thank you for your generous help.ReplyDelete
RN#175 refers to my blog titled The Jones Genealogist Research Notebooks. I have indexed and numbered my 50 yrs of genealogy by topics/subjects/research. The blog is http://tjgresearchnotebooks.blogspot.com The can be searched using the blogs search screen...but they only list the topics contained within...do you have specific questions?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2015 at 7:17 AM
I am researching Thomas Jones (1720-1777) Washington CO VA. I would like to contact people researching this line.ReplyDelete
Hello...Washington Co. VA was formed 1777 out of Fincastle and part of Montgomery Co. Your Thomas would have been initially found in another one of the VA Co.s ? Do you know where?ReplyDelete