nFS Dec update released

Sometime overnight on Dec 12/13 the December update to nFS was released.  Although this is known as the December update it could also be called version 0.99.  The rollout started with version 0.9, so we have come a long way.

The turnaround from the end of beta2 was quicker than I thought!  The second round of beta testing only ended on Dec 10!

Please make sure that you get a copy of and read “What’s New in the nFS web site – new features as of December 2009″ available through the News and Updates link on the sign in page or in the Help Center.  The document this time is only 4 pages long.

Some of the main features of the update are:

1.  The addition of Family Tree view as an alternative to the Family Pedigree with Details view.  Once you go to the new Family Tree view it takes you straight there the next time you sign in.  This is the tree moved from Family Tree Project (FTp) with only one change that I can see it only adds one generation at a time and not 3 like FTp.  If you miss the addition of 3 generations at a time you can send that suggestion through Feedback!

2.  You can now often see who has a name In Progress which is also a move from FTp.

3.  There are some changes and refinements in the Temple Ordinance tab  . . .

. . ..  but I won’t say any more as you need to read the What’s New document!

The FGR view has been removed but you can still print a FGR – from I think 3 locations.

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Recursos de Historia Familiar (Español)

Hispanic Family History Resources!

In our area we have some Spanish speaking units as well as English units with Spanish speaking members.  This information may be valuable to them.

As Area Advisers we received the following email – we hope this is not something you have already received!  We are all dealing with enough duplication!

The links from the familysearch.org web site can be found in the lower centre of the home page under the Heading Family History Library (immediately below the link to Jewish Family History Resources).

References to in the email wiki refer to wiki.familysearch.org – and the links in the email actually took us to the pages on the wiki.

We hope that this information is helpful!

December 8, 2009

Internet Portals:  Hispanic Family History Resources in English and Spanish

Dear Priesthood Leaders, Family History Consultants, and Center Directors,

We are pleased to announce that FamilySearch has added two Portals for Hispanic Family History Resources, in both English and Spanish, on its FamilySearch home page at www.familysearch.org.  These portals are found under the section Family History Library, and are titled:

Hispanic Family History Resources

Recursos de Historia Familiar (Español)

The portals may also be accessed at the following Wiki links, and are cross-linked there:

English – Hispanic Family History Resources

Spanish – Recursos de Historia Familiar (Español)

These single portal links simplify access to key Hispanic Family History resources.  Each portal provides a number of the most useful Hispanic resources, with links in English and Spanish, for both members and non-members having Hispanic roots.

Please visit these sites, announce them, and teach your Hispanic members and non-members how to use them.  Thank you.

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8 de diciembre 2009

Web Portales:  Recursos Hispanos de Historia Familiar en Inglés y Español
Estimados Líderes del Sacerdocio, Consultores de Historia Familiar, y Directores de Centros,

FamilySearch se complace en anunciar que ha añadido dos portales de Recursos Hispanos de Historia Familiar, en Inglés y Español, en su página de inicio en www.familysearch.org.  Estos portales se encuentran en la sección Family History Library, y se titulan:

Hispanic Family History Resources

Recursos de Historia Familiar (Español)

Los portales también se pueden obtener en los siguientes enlaces Wiki, y se interrelacionan allí:

Inglés – Hispanic Family History Resources

Español – Recursos de Historia Familiar (Español)
Estos portales únicos simplifican el acceso a los recursos hispanos principales de historia familiar.  Cada portal ofrece los recursos hispanos más útiles, con enlaces en inglés y español, tanto para los miembros de la Iglesia, como para los no miembros, que tienen raíces hispanas.

Por favor, visite estos sitios, anuncie, y enseñe a sus miembros hispanos y los no miembros hispanos cómo usarlos.  Graci

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Returning Soldiers

I have recently been doing some research on my late father’s military experiences.  He was a volunteer soldier in the Grenadier Guards in England from 1930 to 1933 and then again in World War 2.  As I grew up he rarely talked about his war time experiences, so I have been busy trying to find out where he went and what he experienced.  He served overseas in World War 2 in North Africa and then in Italy.

One experience he did share was the return as a victorious soldier to England.  After being away for over 2 1/2 years and been wounded and returned to action in the Italian campaign, he returned to England by ship on 19 August 1945. No welcoming bands or cheering crowds, just a dockyard that was closed so no one could get off the ship!  It was a Sunday.

Contrast that with an experience we had last Tuesday in the Dallas Airport.  An aircraft arrived from the Middle East carrying returning American soldiers.  Like most airports the arriving passengers are separated from the departing passengers in a elevated enclosed walkway.  As the first soldier appeared everyone in the departure lounge stood and applauded.   This was hundreds of people – Dallas is a big and busy airport.  Many cheered loudly and several yelled out “Thank you.”  This went on for at least 10 minutes!  We joined in the applause. The atmosphere was so electric.   The returning warriors were welcomed home!

I couldn’t help thinking of my father arriving unheralded, unwelcomed, and being left on a ship for an extra day!  I hope we recognise and thank our Canadian service men and women who risk their lives to protect our freedoms.

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