Happy St Patrick’s Day from Megan McSmolenyak! ☘️

This is a BRILLIANT thread!

Point météo pour demain

Sadly this potential Eurovision entry didn’t win the Finland final! youtu.be/BQNMBYSvFVQ

Americans are driving less, skipping meals and putting off big life moves, like buying homes or having children, to keep up with health care costs, according to two Gallup polls. https://wapo.st/4rqIC7a

Weather has gotten so weird. Woke up to a warm day and now this. 🤷🏼‍♀️

In this week’s roundup, Korean War hero identified, heart-breaking cemetery records, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

I’m introducing a bill to ban bets on war and death in prediction markets. Betting on war and death creates an environment in which insiders can profit off of nonpublic information, our national security is jeopardized, and violence is encouraged. Congress must act.

Can I just say: As weary as you may feel, do not turn away from the degradation and desecrations, the violations and the violence. This is what the lawless Trump regime hopes--that our fatigue will make it easier for them to consolidate their power.

This is a soldier I researched back in 2012. I'm delighted that he's been identified, but will admit to some wariness about the method that was used - particularly due to this sentence in the article: "Attempts to find a familial DNA match failed." www.cbsnews.com/news/korean-...

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Just a reminder that Muslims have been on this continent since the first arrival of non-Indigenous people. They were among the first generation of Americans, and have been here ever since.

48,000 awaiting approval of their applications for Canadian Citizenship certificates already, and this is still early days. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #billc-3 #genealogy #canadiangenealogy

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Former President Joe Biden praising both Barack Obama and Jesse Jackson gives me life. I miss Joe.

Biden: "Jesse kept hope alive for us, and we've gotta continue to do it in our lifetime for our children. Because there's nothing beyond our capacity when we work together. So stand up! And finish this job."

SCOOP: The Army in recent days canceled a training exercise for the headquarters element of the 82nd Airborne Division, fueling speculation among soldiers that they may be called upon for a still undefined mission as the war with Iran widens. wapo.st/4uiXxTO

So Ukraine helps the US beat Shaheds and the US helps Russia kill Ukrainians.

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Let this sink in. Four years ago, the US expected Ukraine to fall within days and even withheld military aid because they thought it’d be wasted. Today, the US — the most powerful nation on earth — is asking Ukraine for military aid. Never underestimate Ukraine. Arm them to win.

Documents tell stories, and the one contained in this fraction from a baby girl's cemetery listing is heart-breaking. #genealogy

Oh, to have Inch roots! #genealogy

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In this week’s roundup, a book for Irish American Heritage and Women’s History Month, a touching reunion story about inherited traits, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

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No need to cancel elections when you can do this

Once again, I'm sharing a list of #genealogy URLs websites that are available from me in exchange for a donation to Reclaim the Records. I'm so delighted with the new homes for the 3 that are crossed out! Please consider being the 4th. 🙏 Thank you! (shares welcome)

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Last night I discussed the lack of a cohesive reason for the war, little knowing about this “reason.” I’d say “holy crap,” but I’ll avoid “holy” for now.

I handled my first evacuation when I was about 26. It was an expected skill for those who had a hand in managing USAID contracts, mainly because we had more than a passing knowledge about world affairs. How could these companies with such deep pockets be so entirely clueless and unprepared?

March is both Irish American Heritage Month & Women's History Month, so I'd like to suggest that you consider snagging a copy of "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island" for yourself or a friend. Reviews have been kind, so I think you'll enjoy it! 🤞☘️ store.bookbaby.com/book/the-que...

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I'd really love to experience a month that will be lost to the history books. A whole month. What paradise that would be.

RIP, Neil Sedaka. 😔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNfY...

If you're one of those who believes non-physical traits are also passed on, you'll enjoy this one. 🎶 #genealogy www.bbc.com/news/article...

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YES!

It's that time of the year again. So with my 10,000 steps a day for 15 years, I've now walked 92.2% of the world's circumference. Getting there! (AI-generated image, obviously 😏)

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In this week’s roundup, discover a fun geography game, the identification of a WWII hero, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

In my experience, most genealogists are into geography, too. If that's you, you might enjoy this globle game. globle-game.com/practice

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NEW: A hobbyist has created Nearby Glasses, an app that warns you if someone close by is wearing smart glasses. 404 Media spoke to the creator who said he was inspired by our coverage that uncovers how men are wearing Meta's Ray-Bans to covertly film massage parlor workers.

🇺🇦 On the streets of #Lviv, daily life came to a halt for a minute on Tuesday, with residents sharing a moment of silence to mark four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of #Ukraine began. Amid power and heating crises, Ukrainians find ways to power through.

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Welcome home, Pvt. Donald Roger Lichty. Honored to have researched your family. #hero #WWII

Share this with someone who might need to hear this.  #familyhistory #genealogy #roots

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