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KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: CENSUS SEARCHES
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Census Records
A census tracks more than just the number of people living in a country. There is plenty of genealogical information in US and Canadian census records.
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US CENSUS PART V: CENSUS ONLINE
where to look for lookups & census online
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US CENSUS PART I: THE SOUNDEX
the first step in locating census records
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Census Sensibility
Essay in favor of enumeration instead of sampling for Census 2000.
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The Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count takes place in late December or early January in locations in North, Central, and South America. Data aids research and conservation efforts.
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Watch for Errors
Double-check your finds to make sure you don't introduce errors and mistakes into your family tree research.
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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 2
going online to find record archives
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Self-Directed Learning
Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development.
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Courts Are Hurting Girls Athletics
Numbers of girl athletes in Michigan will fall because of ill-advise court action. by Judge Richard Enslen and the federal Court of Appeals
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Dating Outside of One's Race
Interracial dating, when examined with a fine-toothed comb is not as Utopian of a reality as the term suggests. Why do some people interracially date, and with whom?
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AIDS and Canadian Aboriginals
Aboriginal people are disproportionately effected by AIDS in Canada.
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Universal Health Insurance in U.S.
Many problems with the current U.S. healthcare system have led some Americans to look into a universal health insurance program as an answer.
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Researching Slave Ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
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Researching Your Memoir
Despite being a personal account most memoirs designed for commercial publication will need some degree of research to be critically acclaimed or accepted.
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Creative Statistics
Examples of the creative use of social statistics.
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Old Occupational Titles
Knowing your ancestors occupation can be very helpful when trying to locate information. Job related resources will offer unique information if you know where to look.
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Progress and a Family Tree
What happens to the family business when things change?
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Indians of the Southern Colonies - Virginia
At the beginning of the 17th century, there were approximately 9,000 Indians in Virginia. By the end of the century, there was only a fraction of that number left. See what consequences the arrival of the English colonists had on the indigenous pupulation.
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Clooz Genealogy Software
Clooz isn't a genealogy program like most others. It is specifically designed to help you keep track of the tiny bits of info that you come across in your research.
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Floriculture and Horticulture Feed the Soul
Much of American agriculture feeds the body. But floriculture and horticulture feed the soul. Learn more about this rapidly expanding industry!
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South Africa battles Poverty
South Africa continues in struggle against poverty as unemployment rates rise and job security is threatened.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part III: Saskatchewan
This is the third article in the series. A Look at the Province of Saskatchewan
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A Look at the Provinces, Part IV: Manitoba
This is the fourth article in the series. Manitoba is the most eastern of the prairie Provinces.
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Atlanta Youth And Drugs
While teenage drug use is common across the country, drug use among Atlanta youth does not reflect recent national statistics or trends.
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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 1
tips on organizing your basic document research
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China Trade Dwarfs US - Stats
China is the superpower of world trade. This series of four articles will reveal three must-have investments set to profit from China's dominance in global trade.
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Deciding to Emigrate Abroad
If you've made a Big Move, far away, even left the country, you're an exception in today's world. How difficult is it for those who stayed to understand why you left?
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Dolphin Organization Feature - The Dolphin Research Institute
The Dolphin Research Institute, Inc., is just one of the many organizations that have dedicated their time, effort and emotion to ensuring the safety, and longevity, of the dolphin.

Finding and Financing Child Care
Finding quality child care comes at a high cost ... from $4,000 to $10,000 and up per year. For many low-income families, that can amount to 75% of their income.
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Frederick Jackson Turner and the Closing of the American Frontier
Frederick Jackson Turner introduced us to the idea that America had become another name for opportunity because of its frontier.
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Free Import and Export Information
A one-stop resource list of import and export databases for the experienced entrepreneur.
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Helping the Uninsured Citizens
The looming problem of the high number of Americans without health insurance, leads to a community initiative to help provide for those uninsured.
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Intolerance in India
Hindus and Christians have helped break the tolerance bubble in India, but neither they nor the government seem to be prepared to act. They need to do something quickly.
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Premature Infants - Special Needs
Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.
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Pumpkin Patches May Have Slim Pickin's This Year
This year's drought may bring poor pumpkin patches. Farmers may need to boost their marketing skills to attract customers.
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Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
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U.S. Universal Health Insurance
As millions of Americans go without health insurance, raising the costs of health care, several states have proposed reform, aiming to solve the uninsured problem.
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What are Soundex Codes?
If you're new to genealogy, you might be wondering about those letter and number codes used in online databases and family tree software.
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What is Sikhism?
Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion based upon the concept of one God, stands proud for the sacrifices made by their gurus.
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A Look at the Provinces, Part I: British Columbia
The First in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western province: British Columbia
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A Look at the Provinces, Part II: Alberta
The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta
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