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Thu, 21 July 2011
Published July 21, 2011
Git yer lasso and git ready for the Genealogy Records Roundup in this episode. Then I'll show you how to improve your online security, introduce you to family history blogger Becky Jamison, and share my own person story of genealogical serendipity.
Records Round Up
The Library and Archives Canada has announced the launch of an updated version of its finding aid to locate electoral districts in its federal voters' lists collection from 1935 to 1980. This updated version provides for each of the 892 microfilm reels of the collection, the electoral year, the province, the exact name of the electoral district and the page numbers for each microfilm.
You can find it at http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-911.006-e.html
The Library and Archives Canada also recently announced the release of a new version of the online database Lower Canada Land Petitions (1626-1865).
This version includes digitized images of the actual petitions for all individuals listed in the database. Corrections to entries, including suggestions received from users, have also been integrated into this updated version. You can find the database at www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/lower-canada/index-e.html.
FamilySearch has added Free Records for 10 Countries. And their U.S. collection additions include records from Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Collections covering several countries were updated. Germany and Mexico church records were the two largest collections added.
You'll also find 25 million new images of historic records for 16 countries including records for Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Wales AND over 8 million civil registration records for the Netherlands.
The 1930 U.S. Census indexing project is also coming to a completion. They will now start some new U.S. projects that you might want to consider helping out with as a volunteer. They have plans to building a nationwide marriage index. There are several projects already underway, and many new marriage projects are coming.
They have started a Civil War era initiative that will include record collections expanding before and after the Civil War, which should come in very handy.
Archives.com recently announce that there are 17 million new U.S. vital and military records available on Archives.com! These new birth, death, marriage, and military records make up 30 unique collections. Here is a quick summary of the new records:
Military Personnel Records - including personnel records from the Vietnam War and Gulf War eras. They boast nearly 16 million in all, and say that these records cover individuals who served in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.
In the Vital Records category they have added Texas Birth, Death, and Marriage Records - dating anywhere from 1800 to 2011 and cover the following counties: Fort Bend, El Paso, Cooke, Montgomery, Tarrant, Burnet, Hood, Denton, and Kaufman. There are 1.4 million new Texas records in total. They have also added Colorado Marriage and Death Records from Delta County, located in the western part of the state. Over nine thousand new records have been added.
South Carolina Marriage Records - a collection of four thousand early South Carolina marriages covers years 1641 to 1799.
Future U.S. Records: 1940 Census
Here in the U.S. we are already talking about records that aren't due for another year. Yep, we're talking the 1940 US Population Census Schedules.
It's still more than 9 months away, but in the time it takes to bring a new descendant into the world the National Archives will be delivering the 1940 US Population Schedules to the public.
And there are a couple of guys who have been on the forefront of this event, none other than Steve Morse and Joel Weintraub. And Joel has been my special guest on a past Premium episode.
Of course we are all chomping at the bit to dig into the 1940 census even though there won't be an index when it's first released. However, the guys have put out a press release about what you can do to get ready to search, so let me give you the scoop here:
It says: "It will not be name indexed, so it will be necessary to do an address search in order to find families. Address searching involves knowing the ED (enumeration district) in which the address is located.. The National Archives (NARA) earlier this year indicated they had plans to make available in 2011 the 1940 ED maps of cities and counties, and ED descriptions, but their recent move to consider having a 3rd party host all the images may have appreciably set back this timetable.
The only website that currently has location tools for the 1940 census is the Steve Morse One Step site (http://stevemorse.org). There are several such tools there, and it could be overwhelming to figure out which tool to use when. There is a tutorial that attempts to clarify it (http://stevemorse.org/census/intro.html) and an extensive FAQ (http://stevemorse.org/census/faq.htm).
We are announcing the opening of another educational utility to help people learn about the different 1940 locational search tools on the One Step site, and information about the 1940 census itself. It is in the form of a quiz, and should help many, many genealogists quickly learn how to search an unindexed census by location. The new utility is and is called "How to Access the 1940 Census in One Step". Not only is it informative, we hope it is entertaining."
1940 Census Training is Now Online
But there's still another way to prep for the big release, and that is to learn more about the 1940 enumeration process and the national Archives has released four short videos created by the US Census Bureau prior to 1940 that were used to train enumerators on their general duties and responsibilities, as well as the correct procedures for filling out the 1940 census.
1940 census playlist at the national Archives channel at YouTube.
The British Library is one year into its plan to digitize 40 million news pages from its vast 750 million collection, housed in Colindale, north London. According to their recent press release, this Fall, the library will reinvent its cavernous vaults as a website, where amateur genealogists and eager historians will be able to browse 19th-century newsprint from their home computer."
Also recently announced by The British Library in conjunction with Google is their partnership to digitize 250,000 out-of-copyright books from the Library's collections.
Once digitized, the collection will be available for full text search, download and reading through Google Books, as well as being searchable through the Library's website and stored in within the Library's digital archive.
The project will digitize a huge range of printed books, pamphlets and periodicals covering a large time span - 1700 to 1870. It will include material in a variety of major European languages, and they will be particularly focusing on books that are not yet freely available in digital form online.
Deceased Online website is sporting some new records: 313,000 records for Edinburgh's Seafield Cemetery and Crematorium and for Warriston Crematorium. Also, by early August www.deceasedonline.com will have added another 1.25 million burial and cremation records from the north of Scotland to South Devon.
If more genealogy research blogs listed their sources with the data, we would all benefit from the shared research even more."
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GEM: Getting off Spooky Spokeo
In this gem I'm going to explain how to get off Spooky Spokeo
You remember earlier this year that I told you about a new website called Spokeo, a people search engine that organizes vast quantities of white-pages listings, social information, and other people-related data from a large variety of public sources. They say that their mission is to help people find and connect with others, more easily than ever. And that they certainly do. In fact I remember calling the site a bit spooky they way it so readily gave not only information but photos and all kinds of their data on people that you search. But of course, that makes it a go to site when it comes to finding long lost relatives.
Della wrote in about her experience with Spokeo and a few questions about online security. She writes:
"I do not want my name and all my personal information showing up on any site where someone has evidently gathered the information from the public domain and is offering it to the public either for free or for a charge…How do I opt out of my name even appearing on this site?"
It is no wonder that identity theft occurs and that the occurrence is rising.
Della is obviously concerned about her privacy and in this technological age, managing our online presence has become an issue that all of use should keep in mind.
In reality it's not really that Spokeo is reaching into areas that were previously forbidden. Here in the U.S. we have always had public information. I think the real difference is that the Internet offers information vendors a hugely accelerated method for delivering that information. It used to have to be compiled in books and updated at a very slow pace. Or even more difficult you had to make a personal trip to the location where the information was held, and of course back in the day, few people would have ever bothered. But the information has always been available.
The one exception that comes to mind is Facebook, Google+, Twitter and other social media websites. These didn't exist in the past, however, the only reason personal information, photos or what have you are there, is because WE put it there.
And putting info out there isn't necessarily bad. It's just that with that freedom comes responsibility to manage and protect it appropriately. Tweaking the security settings can make a huge difference in what's available publicly. And the new Google+ seems to really have made that quite a bit easier. Facebook could learn a few lessons about making it easier for folks to manage their security. The features are there, but it can take a bit of digging to find them and change them.
But let's get back to Spokeo. I 100% agree that if you don't want all your data so easily searched on the site, there should be a way to manage that, and I've done a bit of research on this and you can.
To request that Public Information about You be removed from Spokeo.com people searches, you'll need to use their "Remove A Listing" tool at http://www.spokeo.com/privacy. This page also contains information about sending written requests for removal. This process is only intended to remove information available through Spokeo.com and cannot remove the information from the third-party public sources, such as phone books, and government websites. And as I said, information is public from a wide range of sources and it's computer databases and Internet search and delivery that makes it seem like there's so much more than there used to be. In that respect Spokeo is the messenger.
Julie also wrote in about Spokeo to say
"Yes, that is spooky-o, because I found myself, address, and even a Google earth picture of where I live, and I'm a survivor of domestic violence still unable to escape my ex-husband after 30 years of divorce."
And Julie's concern is totally understandable! These types of sites are a double edged sword to be sure, and the emphasize the fact that information has always been public - it's just now they make finding it much easier.
To learn more about Spokeo's privacy policy visit their Privacy FAQ page. You can also contact the folks at Spokeo, which is located in Pasadena, CA through their Contact web page.
TIP: If you have a camera with a GPS setting then your photos have geographic location tags attached to them. When you post those photos online, strangers will not only see your photo but they will also see exactly where you were at the time you took the photo. This is especially important to remember if you are posting photos you took at home on Facebook or other sites. Check your camera instruction manual for information on how to turn off that feature when it's not needed, and you'll have taken an important step toward taking responsibility for your online presence.
GEM: Interview with Genealogy Blogger Becky Jamison
GEM: Winthrop Cookbook
Mon, 4 July 2011
Published July 4, 2011
In this episode you'll pick up tips for family history writing success from John Paul Godges, the author of Oh, Beautiful, An American Family in the 20th Century.
Genealogy Gems Podcast LIVE! featured Allison Stacy, publisher of Family Tree Magazine and Handwriting Expert Paula Sassi
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Genealogy Gems Facebook Fan Heather Wilkinson Rojo's letter dated May 11, 1887 written by her first cousin 4 times removed John Owen Dominis was featured. What a fascinating story that turned out to be. The Live podcast is coming soon!
Read the Family Curator blog where Denise Levenick did a nice write up of the Live Genealogy Gems Podcast.
Genea-musings Blog photos from Jamboree
Colorado Family History Expo
Bev wrote me after the Colorado conference to say...
"Thank you so much for your help in getting this up and running for me. I went to all of your classes on Saturday at the Colorado Expo and I learned so much from you and enjoyed your very upbeat and enthusiastic demeanor. I love your book on the Google Toolbox. I had no idea that Google had so much to offer. And you made it so simple to understand for someone who is somewhat knowledgeable about computers like me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't wait to see your next book."
Ruby Coleman's review of my book The Genealogist's Google Toolbox at her Genealogy Lines Blog. Thanks Ruby!
MidWest Family History Expo
In Overland Park Kansas July 29 & 30, 2011
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Oct 7 & 8, 2011
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November 11 & 12, 2011
Family Tree Magazine's Family Tree University is presenting their first ever Virtual Conference in August 19 – 21, 2011
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New Television Programme: Find My Past on the UK's Yesterday Channel
UKTV has signed a deal with Brightsolid, the company that owns Find My Past and Genes Reunited, to launch a new 10-part one-hour series called Find My Past. Each week the show will use the findmypast.co.uk website to focus on a famous moment – such as Dunkirk or the Jack the Ripper attacks – to connect "three seemingly unrelated members of the public."
Generation Maps has a new name
Generation Maps becomes Family ChartMasters
The name Family ChartMasters also comes with a new concentrated tagline, Share•Honor•Inspire, expressing how a genealogist can use a genealogy chart to further their research. Users are encouraged to Share their research, Honor their ancestors, and Inspire their family members with their family's heritage.
Genealogy Gems named one of the 101 Best Websites
The Genealogy Gems website has been named one of our annual 101 best family history websites in the September 2011 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Check out the full list
New listener Barbara from Sydney Australia
"I just wanted to thank you for your genealogy gems pod cast. I discovered it recently and downloaded all the episodes so I can listen to them on my commute to work on the train. It is the best ½ hour, each way, of my day and this morning I had to drive to work and really missed listening to you! Only 2 weekends ago I had an email from a cousin in California I knew nothing about, and she was able to give me some clues that meant I was able to find my (I should say our) family in Ireland.
I think that making that connection has been the most fantastic thing about researching my family history so far. My mum always said we had family in the US, but I never knew who they were. Now I have a cousin there. How fantastic!
Thanks again for your pod cast, It's really fun to listen to, and I thought you might like to know how far you have traveled."
Ancestry Thoughts
Carol wrote in to share her thoughts on Ancestry and other genealogists she's attempted to contact for collaboration:
"Almost everyone I have contacted has chosen not to respond – either their email bounces or there's just silence. This 'silence' is so prevalent in my genealogical inquiries (historical societies, message boards, surname websites, etc) that I have to wonder if genealogy is a collaborative sport at all.
Carol also shares her Ancestry wish list:
"Here's what I want from Ancestry (besides better indexing):
- I want members to populate their public trees with accurate info (tall order, I know).
- If they're using Ancestry as a whiteboard, then make it a private tree.
- I don't want Ancestry deciding what's correct info and what isn't.
- And I would like the courtesy of a reply when I attempt to make contact or to correct wrong information.
Thanks, Lisa, for providing tips and techniques to the genealogical podcast community – keep up the good work!"
Marilyn also wrote in with a common question of folks new to family history about Ancestry and Family Tree Maker.
Just Do It
Roger emailed recently about how timely Episode 112 was:
"The Christmas gift was still given but how grateful we are for the precious moments we shared. You never know – do it while you have time. So, thanks again for another great podcast and for all you do."
GEM: Interview with the author of Oh Beautiful! John Godges
John's Three Point Process for Writing About Family History:
Outline: Start with a hypothesis providing a focused theme and starting point. Including and excluding info. John carefully selected his chapter titles because they are what guided him in his writing.
Talking: Having a talkative family is helpful, but even if your family is low-key, strive to help them feel comfortable to share.
Questions – Asking the write questions goes a long way to helping relatives open up. John emphasized 3 questions about "reflection":
1) When in your life was it most difficult for you to be true to yourself?
2) Was there any particular group or role model that had a particularly important influence on your life?
3) When in your life did you most feel connected to something larger than yourself?
Read Oh Beautiful, An American Family in the 20th Century by John Paul Godges
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(As you may have recently heard, Amazon has cancelled California resident affiliates, which unfortunately has affected Genealogy Gems. Thanks for your continued support of the free podcast through our other fine online shops like Barnes & Noble.)
Lisa on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
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LinkConnector Validation
Direct download: episode_113.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:17pm EDT
Mon, 20 June 2011
Published June 20, 2011
Get ready to be inspired while you listen to kids embracing their family history at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree Kid's Camp lead by Charlotte Bocage.
In this episode you'll hear from the instructors, kids, parents and grandparents that all shared a very special day exploring the joy of genealogy.
Genealogy Gems Podcast App users can also check out Bonus Content: Genealogy Blogger Elyse Doerflinger of Elyse's Genealogy Blog shares with the kids her favorite place to go digging for records
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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:21pm EDT
Sat, 28 May 2011
Published May 28, 2011
This week we did a 90 minute presentation of Google Earth for Genealogy for RootsMagic and the response has been fantastic.
I've had so many emails from those of you who attended, and I can just read the excitement in your words.
After the Google Search Tips and Tricks webinar Penny wrote: "Loved your last webinar for RootsMagic. I had the reputation for being pretty sharp with Google searching, but you leave me in the dust."
And Eileen wrote: "Fantastic webinar! I can't wait to try it out!"
And after the Google Earth for Genealogy webinar Valerie wrote in saying : "Great show, learned a lot!!! Cant wait to get started with Google Earth!!! Ordered your 2 disks right after the webinar!!!"
Mary says "Your Google Earth webinar this evening was golden! Thank you for giving so much to the genealogy community."
Kim wrote: "GREAT Webinar....learned so much.....I'll never get any rest, tonight! Thanks Lisa!"
Click here to view recordings of the webinars
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 69 features an interview with Richard Gray
Deceased Online.com just added 175,000 Northamptonshire burial and cremation records to their website and they should be available online by early July. The first data release comprises burial records for seven towns in the English East Midlands area of north/northeast Northamptonshire: Broughton, Burton Latimer, Cransley, Desborough, Pytchley, Rothwell and Rushden. In all, there are approximately 24,000 records in the first batch of data, dating back to 1888, the largest of which is Rushden. The data comprises register scans and grave details for all 24,000 burials. Photos of all memorials in Broughton, Cransley and Pytchley cemeteries are also included and there are some photos for memorials in other cemeteries.
The remaining 151,000 records are from Kettering's two cemeteries, London Rd and Rothwell Rd, and the town's Crematorium which serves a large area stretching across much of north Northamptonshire and into the neighbouring west Cambridgeshire and south Leicestershire. These are expected to be added to the Deceased Online database in early July so put it on your calendar to check back on the website then.
FamilySearch just Completee the 1930 Mexico Census and have announced it is Now Available Online for Free! These are part of a total of 59 collections that were updated in this release, comprising 25 million new images and records for 19 U.S. states and 16 countries. You can search all of these updated collections now for free at http://www.FamilySearch.org .
Updated Genealogy Gems App
The Genealogy Gems Podcast app has been updated and is now iPad compatible, in addition to other improvements.
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Google has abandoned their master-plan to archive the world's newspapers
Google announced this month that they have notified their partners in their News Archive project that they would stop accepting, scanning, and indexing microfilm and other archival material from newspapers, and was instead focusing its energies on "newer projects that help the industry, such as Google One Pass, a platform that enables publishers to sell content and subscriptions directly from their own sites."
Thanksfully, Google did say in a press release email that it would continue to support the existing archives it has scanned and indexed. It added, "We do not, however, plan to introduce any further features or functionality to the digitized news product." So it's not going away, it's just not going to grow or be officially supported.
What we don't know is whether Google will finish indexing the newspapers it has already scanned. I hope so, but many folks out there aren't very optimistic about it...We may still see this content pop up in other places, and I will keep my eyes and ears open for that and let you know when I know more. Seems like a GREAT opportunity for sites like Ancestry or Genealogy bank to step in don't you think?
As we approach the memorial day holiday, Brandt from Washington wrote in with a question about Military Records. He writes: "I recently found this Civil War pension application index record for one of my ancestors, Alexander B. Shute (and he sent me the card which you can see in the show notes). The index references two applications for pensions, one for an invalid, and one for his widow. Do you know how I could go about finding these applications? I'm very interested in seeing what they can tell me about Alexander. Thanks for the fantastic podcast, and keep the gems coming!"
Diana Chrisman Smith, an instructor for Family Tree University provides an answer:
"For Civil War veterans, the invalid file for the veteran and the widow's file are filed together at the National Archives (NARA) in Washington, DC. If there was a file for a minor child, it would also end up in the same file.
There is a project underway in partnership between NARA, Footnote and FamilySearch to index and digitize all of the Civil War widow's pension files --- however, at this time they are only about 2% complete. The index card for your Alexander Shute indicates that he did receive the requested invalid pension and his widow received her requested pension (there are both application and certificate numbers for both). These application files should indeed show you information about Alexander. However, this widow's pension file is not among those yet completed when I checked.
For those who ARE digitized in this project, the images of the complete file are available online at Footnote.com, by searching for the widow's name, the veteran's name, or the widow's certificate (WC) number.
For those who are NOT yet completed in this project, the next option is to request the file directly from the National Archives (NARA). This may be done in one of three ways:
1. Visit the National Archives in Washington, DC, where the originals are located and view the file, making whatever copies you wish personally - this is the least expensive option if it is in your "neighborhood," since you may be selective about which pages you may wish to copy.
2. Visit www.archives.gov and obtain Form NATF-85 to request the document copies by mail. The instructions indicate the price for the file (currently $75.00 fo the full file, up to 100 pages + $.65 for additional pages).
3. Complete and submit the form NATF-85 online (same prices apply, but service is faster).
As the digitization project progresses, more files will be available online, making access easier - for now, NARA is about the only game in town for most pension files.
Note that this information is for UNION veteran files. The access for Confederate files is different, and the subject for another day."
If you are interested in learning more about Military Records you can join one of Diana's upcoming classes at Family Tree University:
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Barbara writes in about how to find proof. She writes:
"I recently found a record for my gggrandmother at the St. John's Almshouse. The age is only a couple years off. How can I verify that this record is indeed for her. Even on my other side, the cemetery stone of my ggreatmother has the wrong date of death. What alternatives do I have to prove this, other than hiring a professional genealogist?"
Lisa recommends:
1) Do some searching in the FamilySearch wiki to see if you can find any articles that give you more insight into poorhouse records and the St. John's Almshouse records specifically.
2) Try contacting a reference librarian at a leading repository and posing a few specific questions to see if they can set you in the right direction. I would recommend the National Archives UK and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The latter you can contact by email. But strive to be specific with you question and provide a digital copy of the records involved if possible.
GEM: Roger Kershaw on Britains Home Children
Not long ago I got an email from Michelle who had asuggestion for a podcast gem. A segment on British Home Children. While I had heard that term before, I hadn't come face to face with it in my own research. Michelle explained in her email that these children were orphans or impoverished youth who were shipped to Canada from Great Britain through philanthropic agencies between 1869 and the 1930's. Michelle said he has an uncle whose grandmother and some of her siblings were British Home Children and she would be interested in learning more about them.
In this episode you'll hear an interview with Roger Kershaw who joined the National Archives in the UK in 1986 and is now the head of Military, Maritime, and Family records for the Advice and Records Knowledge Department.
Canada designated 2010 as the year of the British Home Child and the journal spotlighted the subject with an article in each edition. The Journal is very well done, and these articles are particularly excellent as they shed so much light on this important part of history.
Get in touch with the Alberta Genealogical Society at http://www.abgensoc.ca
Direct download: Episode_111.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:06am EDT
Tue, 17 May 2011
Published May 17, 2011
In this episode we cover little white lies told at the turn-of=-the-century about divorce, and The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor joins us from Who Do You Think You Are? Live in London.
"Cooincidence or Genealogical Serendipity?"
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The National Archives UK
9 June 2011, they will be taking part in #AskArchivists Day along with other archives from around the world.
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A new service helps you synchronize between your computer desktop family tree database programs and some of the popular online family tree websites.
Ancestry.com WebSearch
Example of WebSearch: Louise M. Chrisman who died in Indiana.
Genealogy Gems Premium Membership includes the webinar recording of Getting the Scoop on Your Ancestors From Old Newspapers
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Google Earth for Genealogy
90 minute webinar that will introdudce you to the wonderful world of Google Earth and specifically how it can do amazing things for your family history research. If you are ready to rock your ancestors world.
Upcoming webinar
The Story County Genealogical Society Webinar
Getting the Scoop on Your Ancestors from Old Newspapers
August 27, 2011.
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Juliana asks about PAF and records from Brazil
Juliana asks about PAF and records from Brazil
Search the FamilySearch Wiki on brazil research.
Search the FamilySearch Wiki on brazil research.
Elizabeth has a question about turn of the century divorces:
"I have found a handful of couples that around the turn of the century that had separated or divorced, but one or both of the people told the census taker they were "widowed". Until I realized this was happening I simply took the "widowed" at face value and moved on. Are there resources you might suggest for finding divorce information around the turn of the last century?"
Marriage and Divorce, 1867-1906 Volume I by the Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of the Census from 1909. This is an incredibly comprehensive book covering marriage and divorce statstics for not only the U.S. but around the world.
On page 50 the report comes right out and states:
"It should be remembered, however, that in th eUnit3ed States the number of divorced persons reported by the general census of population is grossly deficient, because many persons who are divorced, being sensitive in regard to the fact, report themselves as single or widowed."
Search "Divorce" in the Family Search Wki
GEM: The Photo Detective at WDYTYA in London
Interview with Maureen and some of the folks waiting in line
Websites mentioned in this episode:
Photos through the Ages using http://www.flickr.com) free signup
Lisa's upcoming appearances:
The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 9-11, 2011 teaching classes and presenting the Genealogy Gems Podcast Live!
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The Colorado Family History Expo June 24 & 25, 2011.
Midwest Family History Expo in Overland Park, Kansas on July 29 & 30, 2011
Direct download: episode110.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:12am EDT
Sat, 30 April 2011
Published April 30, 2011
In this episode listeners chime in on Ancestry online trees, Lisa shares an inspiring story, and talks with Mike Litterst of the National Parks Service about the Civil War 150th Anniversary web site.
Over at Family Search, with their most recent additions to the website they are now up to 600 free
Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree App
iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad: you get the app from the iTunes app store by searching for "genealogy" or 'jamboree" or point your iPhone's mobile browser to http://bit.ly/SCGS2011
Jamboree Webinar Extension Series
These are a great way to get to not only preview what's coming at Jambopree, but also you get to participate in some of the great presentations that happen at Jamboree even if you can't make it there in person this year
View the the complete list
Getting Your Notes and Sources Right in Your Genealogy Software
presented by Janet Hovorka of Generation Maps
Saturday, May 7, 2011 90 minues
Space is limited, so reserve your space now for the free webinar
RootsMagic Upcoming Free Webinars
Google Earth for Genealogy with Lisa Louise Cooke
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
5pm Pacific / 6pm MDT / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern
Watch the recording of Google Search Tips and Tricks with Lisa Louise Cooke
Home After 94 Years, a Fallen Hero's Bible Lost in the Hell of the First World War
by an unnamed Daily Mail reporter
published on April 13, 2011
Learn more about the Great War in Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast episode 67
The Western Front Association at the Who Do You think You Are? Live conference 2011 in London
Many listeners write in about Ancestry online trees.
Pam and Roxanne comment on the fact that the women in Steve Buscemi's family tree on an episode of WDYTYA? were listed with their married names and not their maiden names.
"Thank you Lisa for all these wonderful podcasts, they are a highlight to my week and I always look forward to them.'
Roxanne, Vancouver BC
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And finally, I always LOVE to hear when someone out there discovers the podcast, and Karen in Vermont did recently and wrote in:
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Re: Balance suggestions and thoughts thread
Final thing of everything: Cole's triple square combo shouldn't be the same as evil cole as they have enough in common already. I think they should completely remove the random factor of drake cole and evil coles attacks and if they are only going to change what the triple square combo does then they should make it different but not the same as E cole
Re: Balance suggestions and thoughts thread
Myztyrio wrote:
If all this applied and Radec was left untouched, would that really be "fair?"
radec is kinda in the middle no? i think he's in a good position right now and would be in a better one after my suggestted changes were applied. But feel free to add your own suggestions for radec
Re: Balance suggestions and thoughts thread[ Edited ]
BlueDiamond93 wrote:To all: Just know that these buffs were carefully/cautiously thought of and developed for over a few months. These changes will not only make Jak more viable and balanced, but true to his franchise without being OP (the right way). Don't be overwhelmed by the multiple additions. If Jak was designed correctly (as an acrobatic/mobile, strong, ranged and powerful character like others) then he wouldn't need all these changes and additions, which I basically refer to as a re-design in his character moveset. Also there will be some adjustments/additions involved as well so don't categorize adjustments/additions as major buffs. Example of adjustments -. Level 2 works on the water surface, Gyro Burster bouncing off wall, Peace Maker having charge mode, etc. Furthermore, other characters have been developed greatly from their games such as Ratchet, Kratos, Sly and Raiden, so there should be no reason why Jak was toned down the most in all fields (even if he hadn't had a true game since 2004), which put him in the low tier section, especially with his reputation outside all-stars. I have excessively played his original games to make valid, rational and accurate points, buffs and changes. No offense, but if you haven't played his original games recently then your opinions will be pretty misleading, inaccurate, and ignorant depending on what it is. If your memory is well enough to remember how Jak guns, etc, performed (full aspects wise) then your opinion on his guns, etc, will be fine, again depending on what it is. Same applies to if you haven't played as Jak since launch, because you're unaware of his changes and how he was before, and if you haven't used him in high level play. No offense to anyone.
Jak buffs:
Level 1-
Blue eco's consistency below Jak's feet adjusted. (Basically from my observation the reason why it's easy to roll through it Jak's Level 1, is because the blue eco is inconsistent below Jak's feet with it's already smaller hitbox. In addition, because of the re-designed/altered eco vent in all-stars, blue eco does not start from the immediate flat-bottom-center of the vent, because it's not flat in all-stars, but it was in Jak's game. That pretty much means Jak's level 1 was already nerfed from the start of it's re-design by virtue). Buff: So blue eco becomes more consistent throughout the exact end of the super for below Jak's feet and has it's hitbox below Jak's feet buffed (which counts as a width buff) because Jak himself and blue eco are suppose to be the super kill. As Jak reaches the peak of his jump duration and is coming down is when it loses it's consistency, because it will be the end of the super's duration. Just to clarify, I'm not saying the eco vent should be a hitbox, just that the blue eco (below Jak's feet) is actually suppose to be more consistent.
**Updated & Summarized buffs to Level 1-
- Make the blue eco coming out of the vent more involved with the super (like Dark Jak & and his Dark Bomb and since all of Jak's power comes from that vent) meaning increase the duration of blue eco to actually be more accurate to the end of the super meaning blue eco's vertical line of energy/frames stays out and increase the hitbox slightly width wise below Jak's feet to actually match a more related power of origin hitbox. These changes may sound like they lead or mean the same-thing but they don't.
- (Seeing as how this super from Jak's game has him doing what he does in all-stars except having the effect to run around with the absorbed blue eco as he does in his games), Jak's body should be actively charged with blue eco until he actually lands on the ground. So you're basically making the super more canon and having Jak holding his charged blue eco from the air until he touches the ground acting as an anti air that travels to the ground then ends somewhat similar to Emmett's level 2 except of course Jak's level 1 ends immediately. And for an *FYI* the vent will be gone already, so it's not like the opponent would have to worry about the vent emitting blue eco and Jak with his charged/absorbed blue eco. Also in a **bleep** good way this compensates for Jak's level 1 having a terrible duration, because he can't stay in the air holding the blue eco as if he was levitating. Or have it to where right before he touches the ground then the blue eco disappears from his body.
- Return AP cost to 150 (currently 125). The return to his cost "also" compensates for his AP buffs I will suggest and not just his "proper level 1" buffs.
Level 2-
(Adjustment) - Dark Bomb now works on the water (like other level 2's). Before, Jak's Level 2 will be canceled when came into contact with water. Raidens initial level 2 stun no longer stops Dark Jak when in the air (so Raiden would obviously have to jump high enough to dodge). (Buff) - Range of Dark bomb also slightly increased and now acts as a 360 hitbox all around not just 50% behind him. And the dark bomb's effect is now altered to have a (canon) lasting or slowed effect (like Emmett's level 2 and Jak's pre release Lv2) after being used so roll dodging through it up close isn't possible or just extremely hard (not the same as rolliing away from it) and Jak isn't so easy to kill right after using it. The 360 hitbox however, will not apply to Jak's WC even if it was 360 in his games and Jak's cost is now 350 (previously 325).
Level 3-
Cost now reduced to 725 (previously 750) and the move Flash Freeze range has been slightly increased (common sense why it does if you played Jak 3 then seeing how it compares when used in all-stars). (The cost buff is not a problem because not only is Jak's overall AP gain still not that great even after the buffs, but also Jak's super has some faults to it (like the sluggish turn around feel and short duration) that adjusting the AP gain will make up for and his other supers cost increased. Also Sly's Level 3 and Cole's cost 675 and they have better AP gain then Jak so when the math is done correctly this is not irrational or bias or unbalanced. And yes kill potential capacity was considered. Since nothing like duration is being increased, Jak is not getting any buffs that make his super easier to kill ppl, just cheaper so he can get to level 3 faster.
Gun (Mods):
Peace Maker/Up triangle-
Peace Maker ap value increased to 10, (previously 5). Charge mode, running mode and homing mode added. Jak can only start moving with the Peace maker after it's charged, not from the beginning (so basically like Ratchet's N2). Charge mode does not grant additional AP, but it does increase the hitbox to both the separate hitboxes. And oddly running mode only debuts because of running mode and all are canon to Jak's original PM. Homing mode will allow the Peace maker to home in on nearby targets (similar to Jak's Needle Lazer and Cole's Ice Rocket). Also this will be Jak's only & first gun he is able to move with. (He wasn't given one gun that he was able to move with, which he deserved. Now he does). Since Isaac can move with the Plasma Cutter, Drake with the Ak-47 and Ratchet with N2 it's only fair for Jak (of all people) to have the same ability with one gun. Equipping that ability to his side triangle I find is highly unnecessary because of the buffs it will be getting below. Air works the same.
Peace Maker/Option B
AP value increased to 10 (previously 5). Charge and homing mode added. Charge mode does not grant additional AP, but it does increase both hitboxes. Also when the gun is being charged Jak has the ability to jump with the charged orb and release it in air or when he comes back down to ground, but cannot walk or run with it. So basically this acts as an opposite fully charged Wave Concussor from the air. He can change directions in air and hold fire, but not on ground like the WC. Homing similar to tracking will allow the purple orb of dark eco to home in on nearby opponents.
Mass Inverter/Up circle-
Range significantly increased. Pick's up blocking opponents (similar to Sackboy's bounce pad). Start up time increased to a point where it's inbetween post release and pre patch start up (so this is a nerf). Same goes for recovery (except this counts as a buff). Special ability still disabled where enemies would step into the area after the gun has been used and be lifted. (The special effect being disabled is why the gun receives a range and duration buff). AP value left untouched. 5 AP is highly reasonable (because the gun did no actual damage in his series, so 5 AP makes sense in the all-stars world) especially with these proper mechanics. Air same.
Mass Inverter/Option B-
Duration slightly increased (1+ sec). Special ability enabled where enemies would step into the area after the gun has been used and be effected/lifted in air. Old start up restored. Recovery slightly decreased. This gun no longer grants you any AP. Air same.............. I'd just go with plan A.
Arc Wielder/Neutral triangle-
Pre-patch reaction restored. (Personally the knockback reaction now isn't that bad, still pretty bad though, but I believe it's best potential relies through it's old reaction. (See why further). Plus it was more canon related that way. Recovery is reduced to 12 frames (previously 18 and before that was 8). With it's previous reaction restored, it has to have reduced recovery because the reaction does not eject the opponent back after the last hit from the gun. The duration reset from pre-patch when Jak landed on the ground while using the AW from the air is also restored. 1 whole inch (screen-wise/perspective) is added in range. In other words on Metro from the corner where Jak is STANDING the electrical current would be long as the platform. When canceled while using, no recovery will be active after. However, if the gun is used till the end of the total duration, which would and is the only way to grant you the full 20 AP.. again only if you use it to the end, then recovery will take place after. Air version is no different, besides the reset.
Arc Wielder/Option B (Best recommended)-
Have it to where it has it's (canon) pre patch properties with the post patch knockback effect. Meaning everytime the gun is used enemies will be caught in the inescapable electric current (like pre patch) and will be pushed back at the end of the move (like post patch). Recovery reduced to 12 frames. 1 whole inch screen wise is added in length and AP gain remains at 20.
Needle Lazer/Side Circle-
Pre-patch tracking restored. Shots travel 1 meter less. Start up time reduced slightly. (Speed bullets travel remains). Recovery remains to compensate for it's other buffs. Air version is no different.
**Note that this is still nothing compared to how it was pre-release. Pre-release had more range, better tracking, faster speed and less recovery. With that in mind this buff will not make it OP.
Blaster/Side triangle-
2 meters restored, but continious fire removed. Normal quick start up like everyone elses main-stream gun or move, so this gun can be up to par with those guns/moves, but faster shots travel removed (which is very fair because it gained a faster start up). AP increased from 6 to 10 per shot totaling 30 AP (previously 18). (No hardknock down is restored. Shouldn't be a problem because this is basically Isaac's plasma cutter (his sig and reliable move) slightly more range, but no walk and gun ability, which right there is that compensation, and Isaac fires 4 shots in total (40 AP for him). And this move is 1/3 Jak's sig moves so...
Beam Reflexor/Down triangle-
Pre-release range restored. Each bullet (3) now has the ability to bounce off a character 1 time only (previously pre-prelease, multiple times). I don't see why SB couldn't just do this. So simple and should have been altered like this if ti was OP). When the shot bounces off the opponent, it's possible to hit another nearby opponent, but it will not... will not bounce off that person. Instead, it will stop at that next opponent. The next 2 bullets will come out if the user is holding down or pressing down triangle (like it currently does), not neutral triangle. This allows for other moves to be used fluidly and less conflicting when certain move commands are pressed.
Beam Reflexor/Option B-
Pre-release range restored. 1 bullet only can now be shot from this gun. This 1 bullet bounces between 1 and/or all opponents. If used against someone pressed up against a wall or corner the shot can go through them hit the wall and come back counting as 2 hits depending on nearby platforms or ledges. That 2nd enemy getting hit grants an addiditonal 5 AP totaling 10. In addition every bullet that hits another opponent grants Jak with 2+ AP (just a clarification here. So if the bullet was to hit 2 people without a wall Jak would gain 7 AP instead of 5).
Gyro Burster/Neutral Circle-
Now bounces off walls and has added defense to it. ANY attack no longer destroys the drone. Still mode is also added. This effect derives from Jak 3 just like the bouncing off walls ability. While the drone is active, if circle is pressed again the drone will be stay in place (while still shooting) until the end of the move duration. *Once you choose to keep it in place you cannot change it again to be active.
Wave Concussor/Down circle-
Fully charged grants Jak with an additional 10 AP (totaling 30) when/if landed (like other charged, not hold, attacks). Restored ability to hit behind Jak when uncharged (for many reasons). With this move having received a huge hitbox nerf now this gun can have other aspects to it that wouldn't make it OP such as the ones listed.
**Note- Jak melee's AND agile speed (not running speed) were also overly toned down combo and speed wise from his series (unlike Sly, Raiden, Kratos, etc). Basically he feels overly sluggish, something he felt nothing like in his games and that does not match his character type which is very bad. You will only know this if you played his games then came onto all-stars immediately and compared both Jak's. Of course we all know moves and etc are suppose to be toned down from every characters game series, but the thing is, with Jak, things were overly toned down with little to no reward. None of Jak's already limited melee's should have been nerfed and instead should have been slightly buffed (like Sly) or more up to par with his games (like Ratchet) which it's neither of now.
Dashing Punch/Side square-
Now has super armor and an altered hitbox to properly have priority over certain attacks. Uppercut's (which does not have super armor) can now follow up after a freely used dashing punch. (This is way it should have been and was in his games and is simply part of his mobility game). However, if an opponent blocks the punch Jak will not be allowed to uppercut. (Slight super armor should not be a problem at all. He gets 5 AP off the punch and can only perform an uppercut after that, which nets him 25 AP total, so again not even close to a big deal and looking at the way the move is perform super armor seems pretty relevant).
Spinkick/Neutral square-
Faster start up on ground, so it's not easily punishable and easy to dodge on block especially. Also originial hurt/hitbox restored. This will give it the priority that this move needs (back) very bad. This is 2/3 Jak's sig moves so I dont know why a move like this was nerfed when it was a sig/most iconic move, wasn't OP and moves such as Sly's S2 wasn't touched. This move deserves and should have priority period.
Super Dive Attack/Down square-
(Air only) Every primary dive attack only, has a slightly faster attack animation (so the move isn't stupid easy to punish anymore on block or in general and is more canon to his un-sluggish animation in his games). Also the attack can only keep being used if down square is pressed repeatedly not neutral square. (Way it should have been overall and how it was in his games).
(Many many people are not aware of this, but Jak has the slowest grab start-up & one of the slowest recovery/abilty to grab again in the game (excluding Zeus and characters with "special" type of grabs such as Kat and Ratchet). This was already tested multiple times. Even Sir Dan and Big Daddie's are faster in 1 or both fields).
Seeing as how Radec and Emmett who are highly similar to Jak in regards to carrying guns and even carrying a gun during their grab animations, Jak should have their grab aspects in terms of start up and recovery. Buff: Reduce Jak's grab start up in half and since Jak has a partner on his shoulder who partakes in the grab, it would makes sense for Jak to have that advantage (as other characters do in their own unique ways) therefore Daxter's arm being part of the grabbing hitbox. By reducing the start up and not just making it exactly as fast as others, Daxter was given the potential to be part of the grab.
Up grab now causes a heavy tossed up reaction, similar to Isaac's and Kat's up grab, so that Jak now has the potential to follow up with a (short) combo (which will not lead into an AP burst with his moveset). This is something we should all know by now Jak needs with his mediocre moveset/gameplay and crappy super set. And even if the supers do undergo any buff, this is something he should still have. Futhermore this up grab change actually goes with Jak's character type - an acrobatic, strong and flexible character. This is something by nature of his own traits he would be able to do or fits him perfectly.
Interestingly, more & drastic edits have been made to this page changes only. The previous page suggestions are still outdated. Not every single buff is explained why they are buffed in great detail, but there is MULTIPLE reasons for them all. This is a matter of trust. I can't even begin to explain why he needs all these buffs. Also im still looking into the Mass Inverter buffs. This gun has a lot of promise and potential that I have not fully worked out yet.
Re: My faith restored, Balance suggestions
Re: My faith restored, Balance suggestions[ Edited ]
Really interesting I would love to see jak running about with a charged up gun pointing upwards.
If I could just ask: Have you noticed that the way you described jak's forward triangle would make it very similar to the way that radec's neutral triangle is now? Do you think that radec's version should be changed (possibly to 5 bullets) to prevent them from being too similar?
EDIT: this is in reply to blue's latest jak changes list.
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McDonald's said yesterday that a key global sales figure fell 3.7 percent in August, driven lower as the world's biggest hamburger chain's unit that includes the Asia-Pacific region dropped 14.5 percent due to a food-safety scandal in China.
That unit also includes the Middle East and Africa.
McDonald's Corp said earlier this month that it will monitor its suppliers in China more closely after a food-safety scandal in the country hurt its sales and reputation. The announcement came after a TV report in July showed workers at McDonald's supplier Shanghai Husi Food Co — a division of US-based OSI Group Inc — repacking expired meat. McDonald's stopped using the plant in Shanghai.
McDonald's is not the only fast-food company to be hurt by food-safety woes in China. Yum Brands Inc, whose brands include KFC and Pizza Hut, has also stopped using meat from the Shanghai plant and said its outlets cut all ties with OSI in China, the US and Australia.
McDonald's anticipates the China scandal will hurt its third-quarter results by about 15 US cents to 20 cents per share compared with its year-ago results. The company said that it will update its 2014 financial guidance when it reports its third-quarter results in October.
In the US, sales at established sites in operation at least 13 months fell 2.8 percent in August. The figure dipped 0.7 percent in Europe due to weakness in Russia.


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No other channel has had as great an impact on the TV landscape as HBO. With shows like Oz, Deadwood, The Sopranos, and Rome, HBO proved that TV could have all the cinematic grandeur of film, but be more accessible to the average household. Today, millions tune in to watch HBO online live with hits like Game of Thrones, Westworld, and True Detective, not to mention their award-winning documentaries, miniseries, and sports programming, like Hard Knocks.
Of course, HBO has traditionally been a premium cable channel — a luxury for those who could afford to add it on to their already-bloated cable bill. But now, that's all changed. Today, there are legal ways to watch HBO live stream and on demand using your internet connection, all without cable TV.
Check out the complete guide to watching HBO without cable below.
Live in the UK and want to watch HBO online? Click here to check out your options.
With DIRECTV NOW You can Watch HBO Online Without Cable
DIRECTV NOW is a streaming service that lets you enjoy all the best things about cable without the hefty bill. Rather than giving you hundreds of channels you don't want, you get the most popular channels and none of the fluff for a lower price. You can choose from a variety of packages that begin at $35 a month. These packages include channels like AMC, Bravo, CNN, CMT, Food Network, TBS, and TNT. If you want HBO, you'll need to order that separately for $5 a month. You can watch from most streaming devices from anywhere you want permitting you have Wi-Fi.
A 7-day trial starts every new membership. This gives you a chance to check things out without paying a dime if you don't like the service. Want to learn more? Check out our full review.
Sling TV Offers HBO Live Stream for a Low Price
Sling TV is the first service to offer a true HBO live stream to subscribers. What is Sling TV? It's a streaming service from Dish Network that lets users watch a number of popular pay TV channels without the burden of a cable contract. Sling TV offers the premium channel as an add-on to its basic "Best of Live TV" package, allowing viewers to watch HBO online live as well as on-demand. Sling TV packages start at $20 a month for over 20 top channels, and adding HBO to the package is only an additional $15 a month on top of what is already an excellent deal. Here's the best part — there's no contract and you can cancel at any time. Like Netflix, you pay for Sling TV month-to-month for as long as you want to keep the service.
In fact, you can sign up for a free a 7-day free trial of Sling TV. This allows you to try not only their basic package, but you can also watch HBO online and any other add-on packages for one week without any obligation. Click here to sign up for your free trial.
Do you want everything mentioned above available on your mobile device at a discounted cost? If you're a T-Mobile customer, you're in luck! You can get a 30% discount off of the basic channels package which means you only pay $14/month for up to 12 months. From there, you can add HBO on top of that for another $15, giving you a ton of great channels for less than $30! You can use your phone to watch HBO live streaming and all that Sling TV offers wherever you are with absolutely no data limits and cancel at anytime if Sling TV isn't right for you. Sign up for the free 7-day trial with your T-Mobile account here.
Which HBO Shows Can You Watch with Sling TV?
A common concern about cutting cable is not being able to stay current with your favorite shows and events. With Sling TV, you don't have to worry about this. Their HBO live stream package offers the same live channel and on-demand content that cable subscribers get. Game of Thrones, True Detective, Ballers, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Real Time with Bill Maher, Girls, Hard Knocks, Togetherness, World Championship Boxing, and more are all available for live streaming or on-demand. And don't forget that you get access to HBO's full on-demand library that also contains old favorites, like The Sopranos, The Wire, Oz, Deadwood, and so many others. This is the same on-demand content cable subscribers get, so it's like having HBO GO without cable.
What Other Channels Do You Get with Sling TV?
Sling TV may be one of the best ways to watch HBO without cable, but it has a lot more to offer than just the premium network. The service is a great alternative to traditional cable or satellite, delivering many of the most popular pay TV channels over the internet at a fraction of the price. Sling TV's basic "Best of Live TV" package offers over 20 top channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, AMC, TBS, TNT, HGTV, Food Network, CNN, and more for just $20 a month.
Are There Other Legal Ways to Watch HBO Online?
While Sling TV is the first service to offer a true HBO live stream, the network has been rolling out their own standalone streaming service called HBO NOW. HBO NOW was a direct response to the public's interest in the channel's already popular streaming service, HBO GO. However, HBO GO is only available to cable TV subscribers, while HBO NOW is aimed at cord cutters. In other words, it's HBO GO without cable.
Until recently, HBO NOW was only available for Apple TV and other iOS devices as part of an exclusive deal between the two companies. However, HBO is finally starting to make its streaming service available on other devices. Currently, HBO NOW is also available on certain Android and Amazon phones and tablets. It's expected to soon be added to streaming players for the TV, including Google Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Additionally, Sony's PlayStation Vue streaming service has just added HBO to its live channel lineup. Vue is similar to Sling TV, offering a bundle of live pay TV channels streaming to your devices. However, it's entry price point is higher than that of Sling TV's and it's available on fewer devices. You can get HBO live stream on Vue for $15 a month or in their new Ultra bundle that includes all of their channels for $64.99 or $74.99 a month, depending on location.
But that's not the only other way to watch HBO online. Many people don't know this, but Amazon Prime Instant Video offers a great selection of HBO hit shows free for subscribers. That's right, if you're a Prime member, you get access to a big HBO library of shows, including The Sopranos, Deadwood, Eastbound & Down, The Wire, True Blood, and more. It's another great way to stream HBO online.
Amazon Prime is just $99 a year (about $8 a month), and it includes much more than just a huge library of TV shows and videos. Members get free 2-day shipping on eligible Amazon orders, access to a streaming music library, and a whole lot more. Check out our Amazon Prime Instant Video review for more info.
The best part? You can try Prime free for one month. Click here for your free 30-day trial.
Which Devices Can You Watch the HBO Live Stream On?
Sling TV is available on a number of popular streaming devices, including the Roku 3, Roku Streaming Stick, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Nexus Player, and Xbox One. You can also stream directly to your iOS and Android mobile devices and on your computer. Right now, Sling TV is running a limited-time deal where you can get a free Roku Streaming Stick or take 50% off a Roku 3 Streaming Media Player when you sign up for 3 months of service. It's a great deal that will let you watch your HBO live stream and all of your other favorite streaming services on your TV. Click here to learn more about these special offers.
HBO NOW is currently only available on Apple TV, iOS devices, Android OS 4.1 and later phones and tablets, and Amazon Fire Tablets.
Can You Watch HBO Online Free?
Because HBO is a premium content channel, it is not currently available online for free beyond Sling TV or HBO NOW's free trial offers. Any other streams that you may find online are illegal and can be plagued by malware and low-quality video.
Try Sling's free 7-day trial to watch HBO live stream and on demand free for one week, and see if the service is right for you.
Can You Watch HBO Online in the UK?
If you live in the UK and want to watch an HBO live stream, there's now a good way you can do so. HBO and Sky Atlantic have a deal that allows the UK network to broadcast first-run HBO programming live. This also means the full HBO library is available on demand in the UK. So how can you watch HBO on Sky Atlantic online? With NOW TV (owned by Sky), you can stream HBO programming live as it airs. The Entertainment Pass from NOW TV gives you 13 great pay TV channels from Sky, including Sky Atlantic.
NOW TV's Entertainment Pass is priced at just £6.99 a month and offers all of HBO's content plus many other hit shows and movies. Click here for more info.
With so many great options, you can watch HBO online and never miss another minute of its award-winning programming.
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