Genealogical Round Up, July 9

I agree. Do you? Social Security Numbers: a Non-Issue:  
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Social Security Numbers: a Non-Issue

RootsTelevision.com video interview of Andrew Wait of Ancestry.com by Dick Eastman:
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview: Andrew Wait of Ancestry.com

Thanks for the shout-out, EWGS! See you in Washington in September!
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog: Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

Speaking of iPhone apps, . . .   
Pocket Cemetery: Virtual Graveyard for the iPhone | Technology News

Because you can never get enough funny tombstones:
Humorous Headstones - Funny Slogans and Light-Hearted Designs for the Dead (GALLERY)

The Generations Network Becomes Ancestry.com

23andMe on a zeppelin, apparently flown in LA as folks waited for the July 4th fireworks
23andMe Time Lapse Decal Application to Airship Eureka

Will be interesting to see how this turns out. The DNA aspect sounds pretty convincing on the surface, but I say that without seeing any more than this 25% matching claim. Stay tuned!
Solution to a Longtime Mystery in Utah Is Questioned - NYTimes.com

Another reason to like Craig Ferguson.   
4th of July + Craig Ferguson = Awesome

Thanks for the shout-out in your podcast, Angela!   
African Roots Podcast #14 July 3, 2009 « African Roots Podcast.com

Blaine's well-argued critique of a critique.   
A Critique of Genetic Ancestry Testing in Science Magazine » The Genetic Genealogist