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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"> <channel> <title>High-Definition Genealogy</title> <link>http://hidefgen.com</link> <description>Family History In Focus by Thomas MacEntee</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:26:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/hidefgen" /><feedburner:info uri="hidefgen" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><feedburner:emailServiceId>hidefgen</feedburner:emailServiceId><feedburner:feedburnerHostname>https://feedburner.google.com</feedburner:feedburnerHostname><item> <title>Announcing GenBiz Solutions™ – Resources for Genealogy Entrepreneurs</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/rIkOjtvYfJ0/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/announcing-genbiz-solutions-resources-genealogy-entrepreneurs/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Industry]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2534</guid> <description><![CDATA[I have a new endeavor that is launching today: GenBiz Solutions™. I’ve partnered with another professional genealogist, Sharon Atkins of It’s All Relatives, to develop a series of guides, tools and templates to assist genealogy entrepreneurs looking to start their own business or to add new products and services to their existing business. When I started […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/announcing-genbiz-solutions-resources-genealogy-entrepreneurs/">Announcing GenBiz Solutions™ – Resources for Genealogy Entrepreneurs</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gbs-logo.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2535" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/gbs-logo-275x300.png" alt="GenBiz Solutions™" width="275" height="300" /></a> I have a new endeavor that is launching today: GenBiz Solutions™. I’ve partnered with another professional genealogist, Sharon Atkins of <a title="It's All Relatives" href="http://www.its-all-relatives.com/">It’s All Relatives</a>, to develop a series of guides, tools and templates to assist genealogy entrepreneurs looking to start their own business or to add new products and services to their existing business. When I started my own business over five years ago, most of the tools available were geared towards other types of businesses, not genealogy businesses. And the genealogy-related business information that was available focused on genealogists seeking research clients. The goal of GenBiz Solutions™ is more than just producing “reading material” that gets filed away once read. The GenBiz Solutions™ Guides are paired with one or more practical templates that can be used to plan out ideas, products, and success. Each month we’ll have new guides, authored by business owners who have found success with specific strategies and tools. Topics will cover the areas of marketing, product development, planning, as well as the day-to-day issues that many solopreneurs in the genealogy industry face. Please take a minute to visit the GenBiz Solutions™ site at <a href="http://genbiz.solutions">http://genbiz.solutions</a>. You can also follow on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/genbizsolutions">http://www.facebook.com/genbizsolutions</a>) and Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/genbizsolution">http://www.twitter.com/genbizsolution</a>). * * * <h2 style="text-align: center;">Innovative solutions for genealogy-related businesses GenBiz Solutions™ Guides Released</h2> Chicago, Illinois: GenBiz Solutions™ Guides hit the marketplace today to meet the demands of the business owner with a genealogy-related business focus. Independent of developing genealogical research skills, today’s successful genealogy-related business owner must develop or enhance specific business skills. Each GenBiz Solutions™ Guide, geared towards the business side of genealogy, addresses a specific business topic. Initial guides released include: <ul> <li>Starting a Genealogy Business</li> <li>Creating a Marketing Plan</li> <li>Building a Business Blog</li> <li>Building Media Relationships</li> <li>Creating a Sales Process</li> </ul> Each guide is priced at $4.95. Now through September 30, 2014, use the promo code FALLSALE2014 to get 10% off on all purchases. In addition, purchase the All In Bundle – all five introductory guides – for only $19.95, a 20% savings. Visit <a href="http://genbiz.solutions">http://genbiz.solutions</a> for more information. <h2>Filling a Need for Business Education Materials</h2> “Genealogy-related business owners come to this industry from a variety of backgrounds and with a mix of experience. Because there are multiple aspects to running any business, as well as aspects uniquely applicable to a genealogy-related business, we saw a need to devise a way to allow each business owner to select educational materials specific to their situation,” said Thomas MacEntee, owner of <a title="High-Definition Genealogy" href="http://www.hidefgen.com">High Definition Genealogy</a>. “Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as hanging out your shingle and starting to perform research for clients. Today’s genealogy professional is faced with making decisions about business structure, what services to offer, how to attract clients and how to compete.” <h2>Real Advice from Real Genealogy Business Owners</h2> “Tapping into the real life experiences of current business owners, we’ve created GenBiz Solutions™ Guides. Guides are authored by a group of diverse professionals and each examines a relatively narrow topic. This approach allows the genealogy-related business owner to select a guide or multiple guides specific to their unique needs, for a very minimal investment.” continued MacEntee. GenBiz Solutions™ Guides are delivered electronically in a digital format; they offer knowledge, practical advice and include specific tools and templates for the business owner to incorporate into their practice. <h2>About GenBiz Solutions™</h2> GenBiz Solutions™ is an innovative series of guides for genealogists seeking to establish or enhance a successful genealogy-related business. GenBiz Solutions™ is a partnership of genealogy professionals, coordinated and led by Thomas MacEntee. To purchase GenBiz Solutions™ Guides or for more information, visit: <a href="http://genbiz.solutions">http://genbiz.solutions</a>. </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/announcing-genbiz-solutions-resources-genealogy-entrepreneurs/">Announcing GenBiz Solutions™ – Resources for Genealogy Entrepreneurs</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/rIkOjtvYfJ0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/announcing-genbiz-solutions-resources-genealogy-entrepreneurs/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/announcing-genbiz-solutions-resources-genealogy-entrepreneurs/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>A Great Event at the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/vHH_je5DurU/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/great-event-genealogy-society-southern-illinois/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:47:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Conferences]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Appearances]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2501</guid> <description><![CDATA[I want to thank the organizers at the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois for putting on a great event yesterday – their 41st annual conference! I was the featured speaker for the event and there was a large crowd of eager and engaged genealogy enthusiasts in attendance. We had lots of fun and with my […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/great-event-genealogy-society-southern-illinois/">A Great Event at the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gssi.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2502" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gssi.jpg" alt="Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois" width="550" height="256" /></a> I want to thank the organizers at the <a title="Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois" href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/">Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois</a> for putting on a great event yesterday – their 41st annual conference! I was the featured speaker for the event and there was a large crowd of eager and engaged genealogy enthusiasts in attendance. We had lots of fun and with my four lectures I think the attendees have enough new info and websites to explore for the next few months! The conference was held at the <a title="John A. Logan College" href="http://www.jalc.edu/">John A. Logan College</a> in Carterville, Illinois which is about 323 miles south of Chicago. I traveled with Jane Haldeman, president of the <a title="Illinois State Genealogical Society" href="http://www.ilgensoc.org">Illinois State Genealogical Society</a>, who set up a booth for ISGS in the vendor hall. If you are in the Southern Illinois / St. Louis, Missouri area next August, mark your calendars for the next GSSI conference featuring D. Joshua Taylor! ©2014, copyright Thomas MacEntee. All rights reserved. </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/great-event-genealogy-society-southern-illinois/">A Great Event at the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/vHH_je5DurU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/great-event-genealogy-society-southern-illinois/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/great-event-genealogy-society-southern-illinois/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>New Lecture Topics on Genealogy and Technology</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/DwanY7-YLP0/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/lecture-topics-genealogy-technology/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2014 22:53:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2445</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’m pleased to announce that I’ve added four new lecture topics to my growing list of genealogy presentations: After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research: Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/lecture-topics-genealogy-technology/">New Lecture Topics on Genealogy and Technology</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/macentee-lecture.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2446" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/macentee-lecture.png" alt="macentee lecture" width="544" height="408" /></a> I’m pleased to announce that I’ve added four new lecture topics to my growing list of <a title="Thomas MacEntee genealogy lectures" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/">genealogy presentations</a>: <ul> <li>After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research: Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we’ll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Genealogy: The Future Is Now: Do you have trouble keeping up with technology, especially programs, apps and websites that other genealogists seem to be using these days? You’re not alone. After a quick review of how much has changed in the past 30 years, you’ll learn what’s hot, what’s now and how to prepare for the genealogy technology of the future. Participants will gain more than just an overview of current technologies used in genealogy; they’ll understand how to seek out new technologies and determine what works and doesn’t work for their own genealogical research.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Scarce New World: Will Privacy Kill Genealogy?: Learn the history of privacy and our ancestors and how the changing perceptions of what should and shouldn’t be kept private will have a serious impact on access to records for genealogical research in the future. Our ancestors lived very public lives – anything they did once they left their home was fodder for public consumption. And thankfully so since we now have access to a multitude of records. But did our ancestors realize that those records would be so easily accessed 100 or more years later? And what about the current move to restrict access to frequently relied-upon records sets – will there be anything left for 22nd century genealogists to research?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Wearables and Genealogy: Wacky and Wild or Worth the Wait?: What if you could wear a device that would tell you all about a person as you stood in front of their gravestone? What about a device that told you that a DNA match was attending the same genealogy conference? These ideas may seem too futuristic, but they are available now and waiting to be used by genealogists and family historians. As technology advances, the Internet is being made personal in the form of wearable devices. These devices can not only track how far you’ve walked, what you’ve eaten and more, they can also present information when you are in front of a gravestone or a historical site. Learn about Google Glass, Smart Watches and in-development devices that are slated to become the next new genealogy tools.</li> </ul> Speaker’s rates are negotiable depending upon format and number of presentations given. In addition, topics can be customized for your specific needs. Please feel free to <a href="http://hidefgen.com/contact-form-speaking-engagements/" target="_blank">contact me</a> for more information. ©2014, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/lecture-topics-genealogy-technology/">New Lecture Topics on Genealogy and Technology</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/DwanY7-YLP0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/lecture-topics-genealogy-technology/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/lecture-topics-genealogy-technology/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Inspiration: Sister Corita’s Rules</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/JnKgthdLAsM/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/inspiration-sister-coritas-rules/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:48:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2344</guid> <description><![CDATA[Starting any new business – let along a genealogy business – isn’t easy and I often look for inspiration in various areas. While the typical sources include looking at similar businesses and looking at many blog posts, articles and online content, every so often you stumble upon something that makes you go “whoa.” We’re not […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/inspiration-sister-coritas-rules/">Inspiration: Sister Corita’s Rules</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sister-coritas-rules.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2345 alignnone" alt="sister coritas rules" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sister-coritas-rules-214x300.jpg" width="214" height="300" /></a> Starting any new business – let along a genealogy business – isn’t easy and I often look for inspiration in various areas. While the typical sources include looking at similar businesses and looking at many blog posts, articles and online content, every so often you stumble upon something that makes you go “whoa.” We’re not talking that cute inspirational saying that you re-tweet or a motto graphic you share with your Facebook friends or pin to a board on Pinterest. We’re talking something you take to heart, you study constantly, you actually order as a poster for your office . . . and you marvel at not only its complexity but also its simplicity. Such is the case for <a title="Sister Corita's Rules" href="https://www.corita.org/component/content/article/21-information-in-education/19-corita-kent-art-rules.html">Sister Corita’s Rules</a> (click the image above to embiggen). <h2>Who Was Corita Kent?</h2> Corita Kent was an artist and a nun in the order in the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She was also an educator and taught art at the Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, California whose work in the field of serigraphs had a profound interest on modern art in the 1960s and 1970s. It is likely that you’ve seen work by Sister Corita although you may not realize the name of the artist. For more information on Sister Corita, see <a title="http://gizmodo.com/how-a-screenprinting-nun-changed-the-course-of-modern-a-1412576274" href="How a Screenprinting Nun Changed the Course of Modern Art">How a Screenprinting Nun Changed the Course of Modern Art</a> (via Gizmodo). <h2>Sister Corita’s Rules</h2> Rule 1 Find a place you trust and then try trusting it for a while. Rule 2 General duties of a student: Pull everything out of your teacher. Pull everything out of your fellow students. Rule 3 General duties of a teacher: Pull everything out of your students. Rule 4 Consider everything an experiment. Rule 5 Be self-disciplined. This means finding someone wise or smart and choosing to follow them. To be disciplined is to follow in a good way. To be self-disciplined is to follow in a better way. Rule 6 Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail. There’s only make. Rule 7 The only rule is work. If you work it will lead to something. It’s the people who do all of the work all the time who eventually catch on to things. Rule 8 Don’t try to create and analyze at the same time. They’re different processes. Rule 9 Be happy whenever you can manage it. Enjoy yourself. It’s lighter than you think. Rule 10 “We’re breaking all of the rules. Even our own rules. And how do we do that by leaving plenty of room for x quantities.” John Cage Helpful hints: Always be around. Come or go to everything. Always go to classes. Read anything you can get your hands on. Look at movies carefully, often. Save everything it might come in handy later. There should be new rules next week. <h2>Where do you find inspiration?</h2> Whether you’ve started your own genealogy business, or you’re an amateur genealogist – what inspires you and where do you go for inspiration? ©2014, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/inspiration-sister-coritas-rules/">Inspiration: Sister Corita’s Rules</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/JnKgthdLAsM" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/inspiration-sister-coritas-rules/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/inspiration-sister-coritas-rules/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Join Me for a Genealogy Self-Publishing Bootcamp!</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/P9d60anM8Hc/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-selfpublishing-bootcamp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:35:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2320</guid> <description><![CDATA[[Editor’s Note: Readers of High-Definition Genealogy may not know that I also run the Hack Genealogy website which covers the latest in technology for genealogists and family historians. Every other month I team up with Lisa Alzo, of The Accidental Genealogist, and we offer a “boot camp” covering a popular topic such as writing, project […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-selfpublishing-bootcamp/">Join Me for a Genealogy Self-Publishing Bootcamp!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/self-pub-bc.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1566" alt="Self-Publishing Boot Camp" src="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/self-pub-bc-300x300.jpg" width="300" height="300" /></a> [Editor’s Note: Readers of High-Definition Genealogy may not know that I also run the <a title="Hack Genealogy" href="http://www.hackgenealogy.com">Hack Genealogy</a> website which covers the latest in technology for genealogists and family historians. Every other month I team up with Lisa Alzo, of The Accidental Genealogist, and we offer a “boot camp” covering a popular topic such as writing, project management and this month, self-publishing. Check out the info below and be sure to sign up soon . . . each and every Hack Genealogy Boot Camp in the past has SOLD OUT!] * * * Come join well-known genealogy educators Lisa Alzo and Thomas MacEntee as they team up to offer a unique education event: Self-Publishing Survival Guide! On Saturday, 22 March 2014, you’ll be able to learn from two experts on how to take your written genealogical research and publish it in both print and e-book format. Are you all ready to publish on your own, but you don’t know where to start and have these questions? <ul> <li>What is the best self-publishing platform for me and my book?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Should I use a service that handles book cover design, marketing and more . . . or can I really do this all on my own?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Should I have a print version and an e-book version?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What are the formatting and document preparation requirements for both print and e-book self-publishing?</li> </ul> You’ll receive over 3 hours of educational content, handouts and freebies for the low price of $12.95! You’ll also receive access to the recorded versions of each webinar for up to one year! Register by Monday, 17 March 2014 and receive $3 off the registration price for a low $9.95! Space is limited and if you register but can’t attend, you’ll still receive the handouts, the freebies and access to the recordings! Space is limited and if you register but can’t attend, you’ll still receive the handouts, the freebies and access to the recordings! <h3>Win A Free Registration!</h3> That’s right. You could attend this Self-Publishing Boot Camp for free if you are selected as our Registration Rebate winner! Simply register and pay for the upcoming Boot Camp by the early-bird deadline of 17 March 2014. We’ll select one person from the list of registrants and refund their entire registration fee! No contest forms to fill out! We’ll announce the winner here at Hack Genealogy on Tuesday 18 March 2014. <h3>Schedule</h3> <ul> <li>11:00 am EDT /10:00 am CDT Welcome / Meet & Greet</li> </ul> <ul> <li>11:15 am EDT / 10:15 am CDT DIY Publishing for the Family Historian: Tips, Tricks and Tools Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>12:30 pm EDT/11:30 am CDT Break</li> </ul> <ul> <li>1:00 pm EDT /12:00 pm CDT Microsoft Word Secrets for Self-Publishing Thomas MacEntee</li> </ul> <ul> <li>2:30 pm EDT / 1:30 pm CDT Closing and Thank You</li> </ul> <h3>Webinars</h3> DIY Publishing for the Family Historian: Tips, Tricks and Tools Presented by: Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A. Whether you’re a family historian looking to share information with your family, an aspiring author, or a society looking for cost-effective way to produce materials, this session is just what you need to get started with self-publishing. Learn tips and tricks for preparing your book from idea to print, and the basics about which software and online writing tools can help with the process. Various self-publishing/print-on-demand platforms including: CreateSpace, Lulu, Smashwords, Kindle, and more, will also be briefly discussed.* * Attendees will also receive a free Self-Publishing Checklist. Microsoft Word Secrets for Self-Publishing Presented by: Thomas MacEntee Preparing a written narrative extracted from your genealogy research may seem straightforward, even using a generally accepted document software like Microsoft Word*. But there are special considerations when it comes to self-publishing that narrative, in both print and e-book format. Learn the secrets to producing a formatted narrative that can easily be published on a variety of self-publishing platforms.** * Microsoft Word 2010 will be the version used during the webinar. Many, if not all, of the features are the same or similar on other versions of Word including 2007 and 2013. ** Attendees will also receive access to a special Self-Publishing for Genealogists Toolbox – tons of links covering platforms, methods and tips! <h3>Presenter Bios</h3> Lisa Alzo <a href="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Lisa-Alzo.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1176" alt="Lisa A. Alzo" src="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Lisa-Alzo.jpg" width="165" height="186" /></a> Lisa A. Alzo is a freelance writer, instructor, and lecturer with over 20 years’ experience in the field of genealogy. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, and is the author of nine books, including: Finding Your Slovak Ancestors, Writing Your Family History Book, and the award-winning Three Slovak Women. Lisa has written hundreds of articles and her work has appeared in Family Tree Magazine, Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, APG Quarterly, among others. An internationally recognized speaker, Lisa blogs as “The Accidental Genealogist” blog <a href="http://www.theaccidentalgenealogist.com/">http://www.theaccidentalgenealogist.com</a>. For more information see <a href="http://www.lisaalzo.com/">http://www.lisaalzo.com</a>. Thomas Mac Entee <a href="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Thomas-Macentee.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1177" alt="Thomas Macentee" src="http://hackgenealogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Thomas-Macentee.jpg" width="149" height="182" /></a> When he’s not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 3,000+ members of GeneaBloggers.com, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not easy, but he manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field. <h3>How To Register</h3> Ready to join in this great educational event? Here are the details on the registration process: <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" /> <input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="79H57TR2HQMBY" /> <input type="image" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" /> <img alt="" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></form> <ul> <li>Click the button above to go to PayPal and make payment or click <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=79H57TR2HQMBY">here</a>. You do not need a PayPal account to make payment.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Once payment is processed and received, you will receive a confirmation email. You will also receive links to register for each webinar. You must register for both webinars if you want to participate in both webinars.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Then you’ll be reminded via e-mail at least one day prior to Boot Camp.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Within 24 hours of the start of Boot Camp, you’ll receive the passwords for each webinar as well as links to all the handouts and freebies to you can review them before we start.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>After the webinars, all registrants will have access to the recordings for personal use for a period of one (1) year. Recordings will be hosted on Vimeo and set to play only on a specific page here at Hack Genealogy. A password will be required to access the video pages.</li> </ul> Questions? Email us at <a href="mailto:hackgenealogy@gmail.com">hackgenealogy@gmail.com.</a> <h3>Terms and Conditions</h3> Please read the Terms and Conditions for all Hack Genealogy Boot Camp events before you pay and register! Click <a href="http://hackgenealogy.com/bootcamp/hack-genealogy-boot-camp-terms-conditions/">here</a> for more information. ©2014, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-selfpublishing-bootcamp/">Join Me for a Genealogy Self-Publishing Bootcamp!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/P9d60anM8Hc" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-selfpublishing-bootcamp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-selfpublishing-bootcamp/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>A New Year and New Beginnings</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/4I7pNT1D8aI/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/year-beginnings/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:30:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Industry]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2288</guid> <description><![CDATA[So what will 2014 bring for me as I continue on my quest of building a genealogy business? What about personal goals? Any predictions for 2014? It’s all here . . . Business Objectives One sign of a successful business, in my opinion, is one that is adaptable and can deal with change as a […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/year-beginnings/">A New Year and New Beginnings</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkExQLGRHjs/UsVokNJOVHI/AAAAAAAAG9Q/VxGcQ_6iTJg/s1600/2014+new+year.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkExQLGRHjs/UsVokNJOVHI/AAAAAAAAG9Q/VxGcQ_6iTJg/s320/2014+new+year.jpg" width="320" height="200" border="0" /></a></div> So what will 2014 bring for me as I continue on my quest of building a genealogy business? What about personal goals? Any predictions for 2014? It’s all here . . . <div style="text-align: left;"> Business Objectives One sign of a successful business, in my opinion, is one that is adaptable and can deal with change as a means of growth. In 2013 I spent quite a bit of my time – up to 50% – providing consulting services to clients. This advice was mainly focused on marketing and reaching the genealogy community. In 2014, I’ve restructured my offerings to get away from hourly billings and more towards “products” that focus on content marketing. Examples include blog posts, articles, marketing copy, and webinar development. I’ve come to the conclusion that I love to write and many of my clients agree that I write rather well. So that’s where the focus is in 2014. In addition, writing is a good partner to the goal of “more passive income” which means “write it once and wait for the royalties.” So where I can I am willing to forego an upfront payment and instead take an author or editor royalty on the sale of the finished product. Publishing I’ve been fortunate enough to learn the ins and outs of self-publishing over the past year; to the point of having <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/geneabloggers-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=1">nine of my own e-books</a> available for sale at Amazon. And I’ve translated my skills and experience in using the Amazon Kindle Publishing platform to edit and publish the entire <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/geneabloggers-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">Legacy Quick Guide</a> series in Kindle format. Look for more e-books from me and from other genealogy authors on the Kindle platform as well as other formats in 2014. Travel A big year for <a href="http://hidefgen.com/appearances/">travel</a> including trips to Australia, Burbank, Indianapolis, New York, Palm Springs, Richmond, St. Paul, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Sandusky, Southern Illinois, and local Chicagoland cities. Much of the travel will be related to genealogy conferences and speaking engagements. Given that I traveled over 50,000 miles in 2013, I may come close to doubling that amount in 2014. Presentations Having delivered over 80 individual lectures in 2013, mostly in-person, I’m looking forward to about the same number for 2014. I’m happy to report that I’ve been able to greatly increase the number of webinars offered, especially to genealogy societies across the United States. This is an indicator, at least in my eyes, that more and more societies are comfortable with the concept of webinars and are using them to bring more speakers to their members at a better price point. <div style="text-align: left;">In terms of topics, I now have close to <a href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/">80 different topics</a> from which to present, with many new subjects. I’m excited about some of the new lectures such as <a href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/7-habits-highly-frugal-genealogists/">7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists</a> and the new “super powers” series.</div> Personal Goals I’m not done putting together my personal goals and some of them, frankly, are too personal to put in a blog. Taking better care of myself is an overarching goal which encompasses reducing my weight, getting more exercise and staying on top of chronic medical issues. Last year was a real eye-opener for me in terms of medical issues and I count my blessings each and every day that I can get up each morning on my own, dress myself, feed myself and earn a living. One Word: Gratitude Well maybe more than one word but I am so thankful that I’m pursuing my dream of running my own business and helping others learn more about genealogy and family history. Other words and phrases that I’ll be using as my mantras for 2014 include: <ul> <li>Gravitate towards good</li> <li>Stay glad</li> <li>Go big and go home (you can do both)</li> <li>Get out there</li> <li>Go far</li> </ul> And I’ll focus on <a href="http://geneabloggers.com/2014-putting-gee-genealogy/">putting the “gee” back in genealogy</a>. I hope that 2014 brings you all that you want and more not just in terms of genealogy but life in general! © 2014, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div> </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/year-beginnings/">A New Year and New Beginnings</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/4I7pNT1D8aI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/year-beginnings/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/year-beginnings/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>New E-Book: Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/baht_gZipgo/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/ebook-preserving-familys-oral-history-stories/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:56:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2234</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’m pleased to announce my newest e-book just in time for the holidays! If you’ve struggled with how to capture and preserve all those family stories told around the dinner table or at special family events, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories. Here is a description of […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/ebook-preserving-familys-oral-history-stories/">New E-Book: Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/preserving-oral-history-thumb.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2235" alt="preserving oral history thumb" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/preserving-oral-history-thumb-227x300.jpg" width="227" height="300" /></a> I’m pleased to announce my newest e-book just in time for the holidays! If you’ve struggled with how to capture and preserve all those family stories told around the dinner table or at special family events, you’ll want to pick up a copy of <a title="Preserving Your Family's Oral History and Stories" href="http://www.amazon.com/Preserving-Your-Familys-History-Stories-ebook/dp/B00GCGRE0K/">Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories</a>. Here is a description of what you’ll find inside: Many of us got our start in tracing and preserving our family history based on a story, perhaps one you heard as a child. Do you remember how engaging that story was? Was it the story itself or how the storyteller presented the information? Whatever the reasons, the story had an impact and if not preserved on paper or in an audio recording, that story is somehow preserved in your mind. Fast forward to the 21st century and it seems that “what’s old is new again” with storytelling one of the hot buzz words. The fact is that oral history and storytelling as it involves family and ancestry has been around ever since humans walked the earth. Before writing forms existed and even as recently as the early 20th century with a lack of vital records, family history was preserved as oral history. Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories provides you with all the information on the latest methods and tools used to capture and preserve those family stories. In addition, once you’ve learned how it easy it is to build a family archive of stories, you’ll want to share them with others using the tips and tricks provided in this book. Bloggers and reviewers interested in a review copy can contact me at <a href="mailto:hidefgen@gmail.com">hidefgen@gmail.com</a> for more information. ©2013, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/ebook-preserving-familys-oral-history-stories/">New E-Book: Preserving Your Family’s Oral History and Stories</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/baht_gZipgo" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/ebook-preserving-familys-oral-history-stories/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/ebook-preserving-familys-oral-history-stories/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>New Article: Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/qOcezBMB8jY/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/article-bring-dead-mortality-schedules/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:04:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2232</guid> <description><![CDATA[My latest article entitled “Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules” has been posted at Archives.com. This is one of many articles you’ll find as part of the Learn from Experts series at Archives.com – check it out and you will see some familiar faces among the genealogy blogging crowd! The most recent article […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/article-bring-dead-mortality-schedules/">New Article: Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ac_expert_author_seal_lg.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1901" alt="Archives.com Expert Series" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ac_expert_author_seal_lg.png" width="175" height="173" /></a> My latest article entitled “<a title="Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules" href="http://www.archives.com/experts/macentee-thomas/bring-out-your-dead-a-look-at-mortality-schedules.html">Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules</a>” has been posted at <a href="http://archives.com/">Archives.com</a>. This is one of many articles you’ll find as part of the <a title="Archives.com Expert Series" href="http://www.archives.com/experts/" target="_blank">Learn from Experts</a> series at Archives.com – check it out and you will see some familiar faces among the genealogy blogging crowd! The most recent article discusses how deaths were tracked in the Non-Population Schedules of the US Federal Census as well as in some state census returns. Most of these censuses took place from 1850 to 1900 and tracked deaths as well as causes of death for the year prior to the Census Day. Since many states did not formally track vital records until even the early 20th century, the mortality schedules offer lots of information to fill in the gaps of your geneaogy and family history research. Visit the <a href="http://hidefgen.com/articles/" target="_blank">Articles</a> page here at High-Definition Genealogy for my other recent and past articles on genealogy. Disclaimer: this was an assignment for Archives.com in which I was paid to produce a an article on the subject of genealogy webinars. In addition to payment, I also received a complimentary membership to Archives.com. See the <a href="http://hidefgen.com/disclosure-statements/" target="_blank">Disclosure Statements</a> page for a list of all material connections I have with genealogy vendors. ©2013, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/article-bring-dead-mortality-schedules/">New Article: Bring Out Your Dead: A Look at Mortality Schedules</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/qOcezBMB8jY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/article-bring-dead-mortality-schedules/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/article-bring-dead-mortality-schedules/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Millenniata, Inc. – A New Client for High-Definition Genealogy</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/qIKyHIqzII0/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/millenniata-client-highdefinition-genealogy/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:27:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Industry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Consulting]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2210</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce my affiliation with Millenniata, Inc., the creators of an exciting digital storage product: The M-DISC™, the 1,000 year storage solution. 1,000 Year Disc? Really? Yes, really. Here’s a video (in Polish) of an M-DISC being baked in a tray of lasagna and then cleaned off and it is completely accessible . […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/millenniata-client-highdefinition-genealogy/">Millenniata, Inc. – A New Client for High-Definition Genealogy</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mdisc-01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2211" alt="M-DISC the 1,000 year storage solution" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mdisc-01-211x300.jpg" width="211" height="300" /></a> I am pleased to announce my affiliation with Millenniata, Inc., the creators of an exciting digital storage product: <a title="The M-DISC" href="http://www.mdisc.com/">The M-DISC™</a>, the 1,000 year storage solution. <h2>1,000 Year Disc? Really?</h2> Yes, really. Here’s a video (in Polish) of an M-DISC being baked in a tray of lasagna and then cleaned off and it is completely accessible . . . <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IxaJS4wR6F0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe> Visit <a href="http://www.mdisc.com/about/">http://www.mdisc.com/about/</a> to learn more about the M-DISC and how it can become part of sound archival practices for your family history research and preserving your family memories. I will be providing Millenniata, Inc. with the high-quality analysis, evaluation, marketing, social media and business development services which I provide specifically for the genealogy and family history community of businesses and non-profit organizations. I’m excited to share information as I can about the M-DISC product with the genealogy community . . . Stay tuned! ©2013, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/millenniata-client-highdefinition-genealogy/">Millenniata, Inc. – A New Client for High-Definition Genealogy</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/qIKyHIqzII0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/millenniata-client-highdefinition-genealogy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/millenniata-client-highdefinition-genealogy/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>New Genealogy Presentations Available</title> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hidefgen/~3/SGVixs7Pdv0/</link> <comments>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-presentations/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 23:15:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas MacEntee]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://hidefgen.com/?p=2200</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’ve just finished updating my list of genealogy and family history presentation topics available as live, in-person lecture or online webinars. There are now over 70 different topics listed here. You’ll find new topics such as 7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists, Metadata for Digital Images, and Wolfram|Alpha for Genealogists. In addition, there is a […]<a href="http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-presentations/">New Genealogy Presentations Available</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><a href="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130709-MacEntee.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2201" alt="Genealogy and Family History Presentations" src="http://hidefgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130709-MacEntee-300x225.png" width="300" height="225" /></a> I’ve just finished updating my list of genealogy and family history presentation topics available as live, in-person lecture or online webinars. There are now over 70 different topics listed <a title="Genealogy Presentations by Thomas MacEntee" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/">here</a>. You’ll find new topics such as <a title="7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/7-habits-highly-frugal-genealogists/">7 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists</a>, <a title="Metadata for Digital Images" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/metadata-digital-images/">Metadata for Digital Image</a>s, and <a title="Wolfram|Alpha for Genealogists" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/wolfram-alpha-genealogists/">Wolfram|Alpha for Genealogists</a>. In addition, there is a new “super powers series” which includes <a title="The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . An Address" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/genealogy-super-powers-address/">The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . An Address</a>, <a title="The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . An Occupation" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/genealogy-super-powers-occupation/">The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . An Occupation</a>, and <a title="The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . A Name" href="http://hidefgen.com/presentations/genealogy-super-powers-name/">The Genealogy Superpowers of . . . A Name</a>. And click <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/geneabloggers/genealogy-presentations-thomas-macentee/" title="Genealogy Presentations - Thomas MacEntee - Pinterest">here</a> or see below to view all the topics and descriptions over on Pinterest! <a data-pin-do="embedBoard" href="http://www.pinterest.com/geneabloggers/genealogy-presentations-thomas-macentee/"></a> For webinars, I provide my own GoToWebinar platform, which has become the virtual education standard in the genealogy community. You get the same presentation qualities including a handout and a question & answer period that you get with one of my live lectures. Plus, GoToWebinar now allows me to use my webcam so that I am more than just a talking head or floating voice! Contact me at <a href="mailto:hidefgen@gmail.com">hidefgen@gmail.com</a> with questions and for more information. My dates for 2014 are starting to fill up, so if you or your genealogy society are in need of a speaker let me know! ©2013, copyright Thomas MacEntee </div><a href="http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-presentations/">New Genealogy Presentations Available</a> is a post from: <a href="http://hidefgen.com">High-Definition Genealogy</a> <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?utm_source=ppc_Paper_li&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=full_banner_for_RSS_footer_468x60&tr_ad_group=FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1"><img src="http://blog.mhcache.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/FTB_Banner468x60_Tree_white1-1.jpg"></a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hidefgen/~4/SGVixs7Pdv0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-presentations/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://hidefgen.com/genealogy-presentations/</feedburner:origLink></item> </channel> </rss>