#hangoutsonair

Just a reminder that registration is required to attend the event.

Just a reminder that registration is required to attend the event. If you have said yes you are going but have not actually registered yet you should follow this link and complete the registration process before tomorrow (Jan 1, 2014)
events/csrtecqunusiegpq6ifhjurj1e8

Added photos to Opening Day.

Added photos to Opening Day.
events/gallery/csrtecqunusiegpq6ifhjurj1e8?authkey=CJCBwOTSvZr-Zw

Members of the genealogical community may be interested in this new community - particularly those using or wanting...

Members of the genealogical community may be interested in this new community - particularly those using or wanting to learn how to use Hangouts On Air

*PLEASE DO NOT ENTER COMMENTS ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THE ADD A COMMENT BOX ATTACHED TO THIS POST!

Thanks for asking Mark about my question!

test #1

Hello Felicia

Hello Felicia,

Michael Daniels has invited me to join you Sunday. I look forward to helping you get all you want/need out of G+ and Hangouts.

Andy Hatchett

Title

You asked about the differences between regular HOA and BHOA. This will help.

You asked about the differences between regular HOA and BHOA. This will help.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByUxo-wMJOjpWllCR0h1dUhZOHc&usp=sharing

FYI Michael and I will be doing a whole show on Dec 20th dedicated to the Comment Tracker.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByUxo-wMJOjpWllCR0h1dUhZOHc&usp=sharing

Those interested in the use of Google Hangouts on Air by genealogy societies might find this event interesting.

Those interested in the use of Google Hangouts on Air by genealogy societies might find this event interesting.
 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cmb4v20dqvq6nilitls0qde564o
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cmb4v20dqvq6nilitls0qde564o

Anyone with any interest in the US Space Program should read this book

Anyone with any interest in the US Space Program should read this book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAp8NhaTf6c#t=37

LOVE it!

LOVE it!

Originally shared by Andreas Trygg

#acer #c720

For a quick and extremely easy way to monetize your profile...check out mine ;)

Title

Brainfood for the contemplative genealogist - love it!

Oh, my dogs hate going on walks so much...

Originally shared by Lauren Cohrs

Oh, my dogs hate going on walks so much...

You won't believe~

You won't believe~

Originally shared by Craig Shreiner

Incredible talent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUUVfPy0UgI

You won't believe~

You won't believe~

Originally shared by Craig Shreiner

Incredible talent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUUVfPy0UgI

Thoughts or comments? Just set this up in case- only you and I know about it.

Yet another thought provoking article with much to think on.

Added photos to Altered Book Cover - Kraaft It LIVE! .

Added photos to Altered Book Cover - Kraaft It LIVE! .
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I think you'll like this ;)

I think you'll like this ;)

Originally shared by Al Remetch

I'm just the messenger.

A Wonderful story.

A Wonderful story.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/tomphillips/a-veteran-died-with-nobody-to-attend-his-funeral-what-happen

My sincere thanks to those 500 people who have me in their circles!

My sincere thanks to those 500 people who have me in their circles! When I started using G+ I never expected where it woul lead.

All cities should have this!

All cities should have this!

http://youtu.be/LaJc5oAmz_8
http://youtu.be/LaJc5oAmz_8

I see no proof that either Ella or her husband refused the letter.

I see no proof that either Ella or her husband refused the letter. Tha address is vague so who knows where the delivery attempt was made or to whom? Had Ella and her husband  moved? Did the new occupant refuse it? To much unknown- claiming Ella or her husband rejecte4d the letter is mere speculation of the highest order.

Here is an example of what I was talking about. It was edited in Windows Paint.

Here is an example of what I was talking about. It was edited in Windows Paint.

Great article Tony Proctor, meaty with lots to chew on. ;)

Thought you'd like this

Thought you'd like this

Originally shared by Tom Brydon

Richard Petty at Daytona, Florida, 1968

Rake - the front lower than the back creates low pressure under the car to help create downforce.

DON'T BLINK

Originally shared by null

DON'T BLINK

Cute and determined!

Cute and determined!

Originally shared by Thund3rbolt

Meowsion Impossipurr

Really Great tips

Really Great tips

Originally shared by John Martin

Producing a Professional Hangout on Air: Precise Preparation is a Prerequisite

I was fortunate enough to be included in a Hangout on Air that featured Jay Bilas , a college basketball analyst for ESPN. It was a wonderful experience and I hope that you watch us discuss topics regarding college athletics and the student athlete.

While the conversation was very enjoyable, I was intrigued by the amount of preparation that went into producing this HOA. Representatives from Google, CBS Sports, EPIX and Pixel Corps were all involved in the setup.

Individually, we were contacted the day before for a one-on-one video Hangout to test our internet connections (hardwired only), audio/video quality, lighting, room environment, etc. On the day of the HOA, an hour and a half before we went live , we participants met in the "green room" to run through our tests again, first individually and then collectively as a group. We were given technical instructions for operating during the live event, i.e., stay on topic, keep your microphone muted when not talking, do not display "lower thirds", minimize body movement, etc. We practiced a few trial runs to respond to cues that would be used during the show. Finally, a countdown clock was provided to cue us when were about to go live.

On screen, there was an established hierarchy: A moderator, the special guest expert (Mr. Bilas), and a support panel that participated in the discussion. Meanwhile, off screen there was a producer who controlled the technical side of the HOA, i.e., the countdown clock that served as an introduction for the viewer, bringing in and removing the guests into and out of the HOA, starting the documentary trailer that ended the HOA, etc.

Despite all of the preparation involved, technical glitches do happen. Throughout the video, you will notice occasional background noise as someone forgot to mute a microphone, or others struggled with their internet connection (mine was lost at the very end of the event). However, this was a live event and everyone was instructed beforehand that if problems did arise, "just roll with it".

I am recounting this story to advise those that aspire to produce professional Hangouts on Air for their business that you must prepare in advance: have the right equipment, develop checklists, establish roles within the participant group, perform trial runs, etc., before ever going live for the first time .The HOA that I participated in lasted 45 minutes; however, several hours of preparation went into its production.

Not everyone can afford to have an established production company such as EPIX to assist them with a Hangout on Air. However, as Google+ users, there are resources available to us, and, if you follow the experts' advice, you will be well on your way to producing quality HOA's. I can think of no better and more helpful expert than Ronnie Bincer , the "Hangout Helper", to serve as your trainer and advisor for accomplishing your HOA goals and I encourage you to reach out to him.

So, what are you waiting for? Prepare first and then produce. I can't wait to watch your Hangout on Air!

#hangoutsonair   #bilasconvo  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IJpgxEmQJE&feature=share

The link you posted for this is signing everyone in as you!

Tony Proctor   Just one word for this... Outstanding!

James Dearsley If you are interested in Business-Hangouts and Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Mastery Community we invite...

James Dearsley If you are interested in Business-Hangouts and Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Mastery Community we invite you to join us.

Excellent!

Excellent!

Now... how do we lock all the people that should read this into a room and make sure that they actually DO read it??

;)

Hi Susan, as a member of Ronnie's Mastery Community you also have access to my private Mastery HOA Chats community...

Hi Susan, as a member of Ronnie's Mastery Community you also have access to my private Mastery HOA Chats community which features 3 hourly HOAs a day for members to practice, chat, ask questions, etc.

Who knew ?? !!!

Who knew  ??  !!!

Originally shared by Mastana Khan

This is hysterical!

This is hysterical!

Originally shared by Eli Fennell

It strikes me as odd that people have no problem +1-ing things, but then get bothered when those +'s might be shown to other people.

For those newer G+ members this is a great resource. I highly recommend it.

Too funny!

Too funny!

Originally shared by Bryon Elliott

Smart-asses...

Hysterically funny!!!!!

Hysterically funny!!!!!

Originally shared by Anthony Russo

#governmentshutdown

#hangoutsonair

Hi Darius

Hi Darius,

After talking with Jim Shankle, we have devised alternate wording to the message one sees when clicking on the meeting link and the meeting either hasn't started or is over. We feel it provides a bit more information and clarity. We hereby submit the following for your consideration:

"The link you have entered will become active 30 minutes prior to the time scheduled for this BUSINESS HANGOUTS MEETING.

If you are seeing this message, it is because either:
1- The link is not yet active because the meeting has not started, or
2- The meeting is over.

Please contact your host if you think you are receiving this message in error or for more information."

#hangoutsonair

Jim Shankle

Jim Shankle,

What do you think about this wording for that "join" message?
I'm going to propose an official change to itnd would appreciate your input.

"This link becomes active 30 minutes prior to a scheduled BUSINESS HANGOUTS MEETING. Either the link is not yet active or the meeting is over. There is no active meeting at this time. Please contact your host for more information if you think this is an error."

Andy

Hi Geoffrey

Hi Geoffrey,

Sorry Darius got tied up and didn't get to help with the double Lower Third problem. If you contact him via email I'm certain he'll help.

I've never attended a Tuesday Demo that had so many people there, usually there are 3-4 at most.

People passionate about using Hangout-On-Airs professionally!

Originally shared by martin shervington

People passionate about using Hangout-On-Airs professionally!
Here is a circle of people either using or looking to use HOA's like a pro.
Add them in to share your passion for learning, especially from great teachers like Ronnie Bincer.
#circleshare   #publicsharedcircles

Jim, here is the link to the video about screens, lighting, etc.

Jim, here is the link to the video about screens, lighting, etc.

http://www.blogaid.net/g-plus-hangout-and-in-person-video-gear

Andy
http://www.blogaid.net/g-plus-hangout-and-in-person-video-gear

Too Funny!

Too Funny!

Originally shared by Esthi

I think I've found Rick's Virtual Christmas present!

I think I've found Rick's Virtual Christmas present!

Originally shared by Brad Acker

Watch out - here comes "Wild Cat" (robotic runner)
I'd rather have this guy on my team than on the opposing team. 

Introducing WildCat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wE3fmFTtP9g#t=62

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2013.

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2013.
Exclusively for members of Ronnie Bincer's Hangout Mastery Membership site.

Gotta Love it! :)

Gotta Love it! :)

http://www.arcamax.com/thefunnies/bizarro/s-1398051#comments
http://www.arcamax.com/thefunnies/bizarro/s-1398051#comments

#hangoutsonair

Blake Farber:

Originally shared by The Music Pulse

Blake Farber:

Growing up in a household having both parents as photographers, Blake Farber began his own career in film at the young age of 16. As a self taught NYC filmmaker, he’s worked on various film projects from Brazil, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Germany to the back alleys of NYC. Being a musician himself, he mixes both the visual medium blended with his musical background. He’s worked as director, cinematographer and editor with musicians such as Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Sepultura, Dropkick Murphy's, David Sanborn, Anitta, Dead Fish, Negra Li, Onree Gill, Joe Sample, Branford Marsalis, Hank Jones, Jonatha Brooke, John Mayer, Nile Rogers, Jordin Sparks and many others. His work has been seen on Fuse, MTV Brasil, Muiltishow (Brasil), MTV Japan, MTV Italia, MTV UK, MTV Base (Africa), RockTV (italy) and many other stations around the world.
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#hangoutsonair

Nice Article Tony, cant wait for the followup.

#hangoutsonair

You'll love this!

You'll love this!

Originally shared by ALEX WZ

Wanna go for a walk? LOL

If you run or attend genealogy HOAs you should see this

If you run or attend genealogy HOAs you should see this

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Learn about the New HOA Q&A App - bring more interaction to HOAs

Hangouts on Air can be very interactive - It is like "Yelling at the TV" and The TV can answer back to paraphrase a friend. This new Q&A app adds another element to the back and forth conversation with Hangouts on Air.

As noted in the intro video, this live session will use the Q&A app to address your questions and will not likely use the comments you might enter in the Event. Here is the link to the Referenced intro video so you can watch it after the Q&A interface auto-replaces the video in the event: Intro to the Q&A App with Google+ Events - HOA Questions & Answers

This Event's start time will translate into your local time (unless you are on mobile) - as a reference point, the start time is 9am PT/12pm ET.

We will not only discuss how people are using this Q&A app but will likely compare this method of interaction with prior methods and rate the pros and cons of each.

Please invite others and/or share this Event with others that may be interested in the new Q&A app for Hangouts on Air. Bring your Questions!

Here is a reference post for the official help guide re. the Q&A App: http://goo.gl/BRYkSM and this is a link to my last Event test using the same Q&A App: http://goo.gl/17i4yp

Learn even more about Hangouts and HOAs here bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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#HOAtips   #QandAapp   #QuestionsApp   #GooglePlusTips   #TheHangoutHelper   #HangoutMastery  
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If you need a good laugh...

If you need a good laugh...

Originally shared by Badreddine Haddoudi

Funniest cat videos 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbQPkk_rNdo

#hangoutsonair

Tony Proctor Nice work. I enjoyed reading it.

Tooooo Funny!!!

Tooooo Funny!!!

Originally shared by Raymond W

Your move lady...

Interesting...who knew a city could change THAT much in 26 years!

Interesting...who knew a city could change THAT much in 26 years!

Originally shared by The Atlantic Photo

26 Years of Growth: Shanghai Then and Now - 3 photo pairs - http://theatln.tc/18aFxv5 - Reuters photographer Carlos Barria recently spent time in Shanghai, China, the fastest-growing city in the world. A week ago, recreating the same framing and perspective as a photograph taken in 1987, he took this amazing shot showing what a difference 26 years can make. The setting is Shanghai's financial district of Pudong, dominated by the Oriental Pearl Tower at left, and the new 125-story Shanghai Tower, China's tallest building, at right. Shanghai, the largest city by population in the world, has been growing at a rate of about 10 percent a year the past 20 years, and now is home to 23.5 million people -- nearly double what it was back in 1987.

#hangoutsonairScott Silverstine

LOL!! You'll love this!

LOL!! You'll love this!

Originally shared by Thorby Corvin

Funny in a mean sort of way- I'd kill the guy!

Funny in a mean sort of way- I'd kill the guy!

Originally shared by Basil James

How realistic is LG's new Ultra HD TV?

Here's their take on how to show people: Set up a fake interview, make applicants crap themselves. Real nice LG, real nice. Check out the full video here: LG Ultra Reality meteor prank HD

#Prank   #UltraReality  LG Electronics

Great job Tony Proctor . We need to see more of this type of discussion within the community.

Justin, a very worthwhile project! Good Luck!

Justin, a very worthwhile project! Good Luck!

Andy Hatchett

It's hard to get a drink around this place

It's hard to get a drink around this place

Thanks Tony Proctor for another excellent article.

I love the expression!

I love the expression!

Originally shared by Kizzume Fowler (Kizz)

I love this!

I love this!

Originally shared by Philosoraptor

I miss my StarTac

Tony Proctor,   Thanks for a most thought provoking article.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Unbelievable!

Unbelievable!

Originally shared by Ollie Bowen

Funny!

Randy Seaver Are you saying that if I say someone died in Wheeling Virginia in 1863 my software should automatically...

Randy Seaver Are you saying that if I say someone died in Wheeling Virginia in 1863 my software should automatically say they died in Wheeling, Virginia before June 20, 1863?

Likewise, I say someone died in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1863 my software should automatically say they died in Wheeling, West Virginia after June 20, 1863?

Athens of the South and Music City USA to some - but to me she's HOME!

Athens of the South and Music City USA to some - but to me she's HOME!

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

What you have to understand is the Jesse is a cross-fitness nut! ;)

What you have to understand is the Jesse is a cross-fitness nut! ;)

Originally shared by Jesse Wojdylo

I Am So Fat

Ahhhh, tirasimu!

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Tech has gone tooooooo far!

Tech has gone tooooooo far!

Originally shared by Craig Deakin

Paper Airplane Machine

#gif

Too Funny

Too Funny

Originally shared by Bikash Das (version 9.0)

SuperKid

ok- when do we teach preston to do this? GRIN

ok- when do we teach preston to do this?  GRIN

Originally shared by Thanabordee Wangkawing

It's time to eat. ^__^

Title

Originally shared by Akki Ali

Tips for using Google Drive effectively

Tips for using Google Drive effectively

I use #googledrive  daily for writing work and storing new material I find and want to keep. I want to share some ideas here what I have found to be useful when using The drive.

Backups
Nothing is 100% sure, so getting backups is essential.
Google has the right to cancel your account anytime they want, so this should convince you to make backups. Backups can be done by downloading the Drive to your computer. Remember to keep it synced all the time.

Now notice that files that are made by googledocs (gdoc) are only links to your files in the cloud. 
In the event that you lose your account rights, these files can not be returned, even if you have to backups in your computer.
So for this reason after I have completed a writing work with googledocs, I will always download pdf version of the file too.

Naming files
Because drive is a Google product the search inside the drive is awesome. Learn to use it!

You can help the search to work more effectively by using organized method for naming the files. I use a simple formula for all the files I have: lastname, first name - main topic - specifics 
This way listing files by name is also easy.

Keywords for description
For every file you have the possibility to write description. Just click the file with right button of the mouse and choose information. This opens a new tab where you can write descriptions.

I use keywords to define the subject that the file includes. I keep one simple, separate txt file where I list the keywords and where I can add words as I use them.
This makes it easy to find a file that for example includes topics of; self-defense - communication - pre-contact clues. 

Naming the folders and organizing
In my opinion it is important to be able to see what files are shared and what are not. So I keep three main folders:
1. Not shared
2. Shared privately
3. Shared publicly

When adding new files to folder that is already shared, there is a warning that asks you; are sure you want to share the file also. But if you don't keep these separated it can be difficult to find what you have shared publicly.  Using different colors for shared and private folders or using stars to mark folders helps you to organize material at your drive.

Thank you for reading and if you have other good tips that you use, I would be happy to read about them. Give me a comment!

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Here they are

Here they are

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

My Grand Niece - 27 hours old...and her big brother

Straight from Kessler's Kitchen !

Straight from Kessler's Kitchen !

;)
http://www.beholdgenealogy.com/blog/?p=1322

My Grand Niece - 27 hours old...and her big brother

My Grand Niece - 27 hours old...and her big brother

helpful

helpful

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Google Plus Hangout Events... the place for meetings
Events Tips

I don't know about you, but I hold Video Meetings every day using Google Plus Events and Hangouts. These are not live broadcast HOA (Hangouts on Air) meetings, but they are Regular Hangout Video Calls that take place inside an Event. What I like to call my Virtual Meeting Room.

It's all free from Google and it works quite well.

Check out the parts and pieces annotated in this busy looking graphic below. The event tool coordinates quite well with Google Calendar as we discovered via the 3-part series I did last week: http://goo.gl/V6TI5t 

That focused on the Calendar side of things. This post looks at what happens on the Event side. The big right sidebar shows the meeting notification (in red) automatically sent by the Event... as well as what the Hangout Sidebar looked like after the video call was finished (blue box).

When you are looking at the Google Plus Event Page, and you are there 'early' (before the start time of the Event) you will not see the pretty blue button shown below, but once the start time happens, then the Blue "Join Hangout" button appears and all invited into the Hangout can join into the call (assuming there is room left for up to 10 people to enter).

Do you hold personal or business meetings inside Hangouts?
Do you use the Event Tool to help people know when and where to meet?
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#GooglePlusTips   #EventsTips   #HangoutEvents    #VideoMeetings

Interested in genealogical collaboration? You'll find this interesting.

Interested in genealogical collaboration? You'll find this interesting.

Originally shared by Philip Trauring

My new proposal to FHISO on how to collaborate with other researchers without having to be completely in sync. I welcome all comments on the proposal.
http://lexigenealogy.com/2013/08/asynchronous-collaboration-a-proposal/

"One community, one standard" begins with one volunteer.

"One community, one standard" begins with one volunteer.
http://fhiso.org/2013/07/seeking-co-coordinator-for-fhiso-technical-standing-committee/

Poor thing!

Poor thing!

Originally shared by Lão Còi

Is this one of Bill West's squirrels??

Is this one of Bill West's squirrels??
;)

Originally shared by Bruce Marko

Some stand out naturally, others have to work at it...

The first thing to remember is that you only have a few seconds to catch someones attention, that's it. Your opening title and first few sentences are a critical value statement which either outlines or alludes to the value hidden between the lines of your post. As you establish rapor and create relationships within a given social network the value of your posts can be alluded to by your reputation alone with those individuals. However the need to create content that stipulates its value early and clear enough to capture and hold a readers attention never changes.

That value can even be a question. If through collaboration the goal becomes to engage with people for the resolution of issues either business or personal. That open dynamic conversation with any number of intelligent, considerate comments, has the potential to create extraordinary value and even foster real, positive change for all parties involved.

Think about it. Posts have a many things in common even when about vastly different topics. There is a name, followed by some words. There is usually but not always a picture, a link and some hashtags. The trick is to create patterns with those elements and add a stipulated value. This is your first impression and it needs to count. The patterns within the first elements will attract attention and if the stipulated value is one that individual finds attractive they will read on and possibly engage. When I say stipulated value I do not mean a spelled out interpretation. How you present the value you think your post holds is up to you, but presenting it up front and then working through it will help you stand out in the crowd...

Jesse Wojdylo This should be on the -Newbie's Required Reading List_

Jesse Wojdylo  This should be on the -Newbie's Required Reading List_

;)

Originally shared by Jesse Wojdylo

New Users Worried About Spamming - Read This!

A few of the community members were concerned about looking spammy with a profile, page and within communities. This should clear things up a little bit when it comes to posting across all profiles on Google+. If you have any questions let me know.

#googleplus  
http://www.wojdylofinance.com/how-to-share-to-google-plus-pages-profiles-and-communities-without-spamming/

Way neat! Quick and Easy too!

Way neat! Quick and Easy too!

Originally shared by Brian Jensen

How Do You Use Google+ ?

As Google+ continues to be integrated with other Google services and grow as a network, I wanted to reach out to the community and ask for help in completing a short survey on the time you spend on Google+ and how you use it. The results will be shared and published with all respondents. Thanks for everyone's help and feel free to share!

I originally shared yesterday and received 130 responses. I wanted to share once more with the community to get as much data as possible. I'll share the results the with community tomorrow, Monday, July 22nd 2013.

To take the survey, simply click on the image below.

#googleplussurvey   #howdoyougoogleplus

This should help you with the little Gmail compose box.

This should help you with the little Gmail compose box.

Originally shared by Gmail

The new compose now has a full-screen option

After Gmail's new compose rolled out to everyone in March, many of you sent us requests for features you'd like to see added. We listened carefully to your feedback and as as result, the new compose now offers a full-screen option.

When this option is enabled, the compose window is centered in your inbox and expands to fit on your screen.  In addition, the formatting toolbar is on by default.  You can click on the expand button in the top right to switch to full-screen or set full-screen as the default by selecting Default to full-screen in the more options menu in the bottom right.

The full-screen option is rolling out to everyone over the next couple of days.

They should rename this to "G+ Gurus Unlimited"

They should rename this to "G+ Gurus Unlimited"
:)

Come join us this Monday as I interview THE Hangout Helper.

Come join us this Monday as I interview THE Hangout Helper. If you want to learn how Google Plus Hangouts and Hangouts on Air can help your business.

The LIVE show will be in a video to the left of this information at showtime! If you see a "PLAY" arrow, press it to watch.

On mobile? Click the link below!
Interview with Ronnie Bincer

#hubze   #hangouts   #hangoutsonair  
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This series might be of interest to those interested in organizing online genealogy conferences.

This series might be of interest to those interested in organizing online genealogy conferences. Although Chef Dennis is running it, it is not just about cooking.

Originally shared by Chef Dennis Littley

Chef Dennis Littley was in a video call with 5 people. #hangoutsonairRonnie Bincer, Joshua Berg, Janice Mansfield, Stephanie Manley, and Jennifer Field

Interview with Drew Smith - from Mocavo Fireside Chat 7/10/2013

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/4419615/fireside710/videos/24026268

How to Grow a Google Plus Community Not Related to Tech

Love this- and as I'm about to start a non-tech community-very helpful...but then that applies to ALL you posts!
http://www.wojdylofinance.com/how-to-grow-a-google-plus-community-not-related-to-tech/

Why a Google +1 From an Influencer is So Valuable

+Jesse Wojdylo Great post and Very helpful
http://www.wojdylofinance.com/why-a-google-1-from-an-influencer-is-so-valuable/

You may have to magnify this to read the doors :)

You may have to magnify this to read the doors :)

Originally shared by Chad LaFarge

How True
read the doors

I drove past this bit of political commentary on the way to my Grandma's Birthday party... to my family's chagrin, I had to stop and share it with you.

(location in image data)

Lo! For I have seen the Future!

Lo! For I have seen the Future!

I want one...NOW!

I want one...NOW!
;)

Originally shared by Philosoraptor

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Petty and Pasta - What's not to like?? !!!

Petty and Pasta - What's not to like??  !!!
http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1064511&supId=362872298

An interesting Idea - wonder who will be the first to put on First Annual Virtual Genealogy Conference.

An interesting Idea - wonder who will be the first to put on First Annual Virtual Genealogy Conference.
http://www.askchefdennis.com/2013/06/virtual-bloggers-conference-july-12-13-14/

Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com
36 minutes ago near Provo, UT
"As you may have noticed, we are experiencing some technical issues at this time. We're actively working to address it as quickly as possible and apologize for the inconvenience."

Any updates on this?

Polls

Polls
Occasionally I see people asking for a poll feature within Google+, or some might create a comment based post which only allows the participant to +1 the desired response.

You may not know that Google have already provided you with a great way to create forms that are more visual, allow collaborative editing, and response analysis.

Simply go to Google Drive, and create a new Form- watch the video below for a quick tour.

Once you have you created your form press the ‘Send Form’ button and then share it to Google+.  People will then be able to respond without leaving Google+ and it will provide a more social experience as opposed to a locked comment based one.

I have created a sample form here so you can see how it integrates with Google+ http://goo.gl/12h0R
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEY10Ub-k-U

My 1st invite

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call with 7 people.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call with 7 people. #hangoutsonairPat Richley-Erickson, Russ Worthington, pat kuhn, Randy Seaver, Hilary Gadsby, June Butka, and Kory England

Title

Originally shared by Roberta Zannoni

This is a MUST HEAR... for all!

This is a MUST HEAR... for all!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi-UGD10gaY

Printed houses, cars, shoes, guns... what next, printed ancestors?

Printed houses, cars, shoes, guns... what next, printed ancestors?
:)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2342006/Move-Jimmy-Choo-How-I-shoes-3D-printer-revolutionary-shopping-trend-change-lives.html

Neat Trick!

Neat Trick!

Originally shared by Gplussa

About Google+ for mobile

Stay connected and share life as it happens

- Automatically share photos to an Event with Party Mode
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- Turn on Auto Backup to sync photos from your device to a private Google+ album
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For a complete list of available mobile features based on your device and access choice, see the feature availability chart.

Native applications

Get started on Google+ Download the native Google+ app for the following devices:

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Mobile web app:

Access the Google+ mobile web app by visiting plus.google.com on your mobile web browser.

Read more about Google+ for mobile:
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#Caturday   #Googleplusmobile   #Plushelp   #Googleplustips

Drew Smith Appointed Chair of FHISO

Drew Smith Appointed Chair of FHISO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 8 June 2013

Family History Information Standards Organisation, Inc. (FHISO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Drew Smith as the first Chair of FHISO, effective 1 July 2013. Drew is currently the Organisational Member Representative to FHISO from the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS).

“I am deeply honored to have been given this opportunity by the FHISO Board,” Drew said. “As someone who has made a career in information technology and librarianship, I recognize the critical importance of information standards, and as a long-time genealogist, I understand the needs of the world’s genealogy product and service vendors, repositories, societies, and individuals to collaborate and to share family history information. I look forward to leading an international effort to support the creation of these essential information standards.”

“We are excited to have Drew join us in this leadership role, as it marks a significant milestone in transitioning the organisation from its formative state into an operating standards development body,” said Robert Burkhead, FHISO Acting Chair and Technical Standing Committee Coordinator. “Drew's knowledge and experience in the industry will serve FHISO's membership and the entire community well.”

Individuals from FHISO member organisations expressed their own praise and support for Drew’s appointment. “Drew brings an excellent synthesis of a genealogical librarian and an active player in the larger family history community, and I look forward to working with him in his new role,” said D. Joshua Taylor, Lead Genealogist and Business Development Manager – North America for brightsolid online publishing, the creators of findmypast.com.

“Having worked with Drew in various organizations and committees, I believe he is the perfect choice to chair FHISO at this formative time,” said Bruce Buzbee, President of RootsMagic, Inc. “I have seen firsthand his organizational skills and leadership qualities in groups where members may have very different opinions or somewhat different goals.”

Loretto (Lou) Szucs, Vice President of Community Relations for Ancestry.com, had this to say: “Having known and worked with Drew for more than fifteen years, I can’t think of anyone who is better qualified to serve as the first Chair of this important new organization. Drew has consistently shown his outstanding leadership skills in working with family history organizations, libraries, and other historical and technology organizations. As the world’s largest online family history resource, with more than 2.5 million subscribers and more than 11 billion records online, Ancestry.com is proud to be a founding member of FHISO.”

“The appointment of Drew Smith as Chair of FHISO sends a strong signal to all wait-and-see organisations,” said Bob Coret, founder of Coret Genealogie. “FHISO is becoming a strong organisation which, with the recent Call for Papers, is leading the way in developing genealogy and family history information standards. As a Founding Member of FHISO from the Netherlands I'm pleased to hear that Drew Smith also embraces the non-English part of the genealogical community, which reflects the international character of FHISO.”

Drew Smith is an Assistant Librarian with the Academic Services unit of the University of South Florida (USF) Tampa Library, and serves as the liaison librarian to the USF School of Information. He has taught graduate-level courses in genealogical librarianship and indexing/abstracting, and undergraduate-level courses in web design. Drew earlier worked for academic computing departments at USF and at Clemson University (South Carolina).

Drew is a Director of FGS (2008-2013), chair of its Technology Committee, and “Rootsmithing with Technology” columnist for its FORUM magazine. He is past Secretary of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Drew is President of the Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa and has served on the board of the Florida State Genealogical Society. He administers the GENEALIB electronic mailing list with over 1200 genealogy librarians as subscribers, a list he founded in 1996.

Drew has been the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005, and together with George G. Morgan has produced over 250 one-hour episodes. Drew is author of the book Social Networking for Genealogists, published in 2009 by Genealogical Publishing Company, and with George is co-author of the upcoming book Advanced Genealogy Research Skills, to be published in September 2013 by McGraw-Hill. Drew has written extensively for NGS NewsMagazine (now NGS Magazine), Genealogical Computing, and Digital Genealogist.

Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Industrial Management from Clemson University, and a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from USF.


About FHISO

FHISO is a standards-developing organisation bringing the international family history and genealogical community together in a transparent, self-governing forum for the purpose of developing information standards to solve today’s interoperability issues. To learn more about FHISO, visit http://fhiso.org/. To become a member, visit http://fhiso.org/membership-enquiries/.
Contacts:
FHISO General Enquiries, enquiries@fhiso.org
FHISO Membership enquiries, membership@fhiso.org
FHISO Media Relations, Anthony C. Proctor, acproctor@fhiso.org.

LOVE THIS!

LOVE THIS!

Originally shared by Inside History Magazine

Do you blog about genealogy or history?

Talk about luck!

Talk about luck!

Originally shared by Like a boss

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett is hanging out in a live Hangout On Air.

Andrew Hatchett is hanging out in a live Hangout On Air. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call with 9 people.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call with 9 people. #hangoutsonairErica Voolich, Laurie Haldeman-Lambe, Pat Richley-Erickson, Russ Worthington, Hilary Gadsby, June Butka, pat kuhn, Pam Beveridge, and Randy Seaver

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

A sad dog diary :(

Originally shared by ze frank

A sad dog diary :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1C5T-fH2Y

Title

Dead On - even though it pains me to say so.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

The Great Artificial Elephant, This is a robotic miracle!

Originally shared by Yes I Know That

The Great Artificial Elephant, This is a robotic miracle!
Made from 45 tons of recycled materials, measuring 12 meters high and 8 meters wide. It can carry up to 49 passengers!

Learn more at www.yesiknowthat.com

In a post today on one of the Ancestry Message Boards a staff members said:

In a post today on one of the Ancestry Message Boards a staff members said:

"We hope to get rid of Flash anywhere it is on the site, and the advanced uploader is definitely on the list of things we'd like to update (although not necessarily at the top of that fairly extensive list)."

IMHO - VERY good news

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call.

Andrew Hatchett was in a video call. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Title

Game, Set, Match!

http://fhiso.org/blog/

http://fhiso.org/blog/
http://fhiso.org/blog/

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person. #hangoutsonairLaurie Haldeman-Lambe

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person. #hangoutsonairLaurie Haldeman-Lambe

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person. #hangoutsonairLaurie Haldeman-Lambe

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

This should make life a lot easier!

This should make life a lot easier!

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Live Hangouts on Air streaming within a Google Plus Community!
It is possible, and here is the proof

tim hem from the UK said we could do it and I doubted! But now I see I was wrong! Nice Discovery Tim!

Here are the steps to make this work:
1) Be a member of the GPC (Community) in which you care to broadcast

2) On your Profile (outside the GPC) or via the upper right, press the "Start a Hangout" button. Not the button on the GPC's right sidebar labeled "Start a new hangout"

3) Choose to make the Hangout a HOA (Hangout on Air)

4) Invite the GPC from the Invite screen (should be near the bottom of the list, or type the GPC name... it show the 3-dot GPC symbol on the name chicklet)

5) Back on the GPC page, the Right Sidebar within the GPC near the word "HANGOUTS" will show that there is a Hangout GPC members can Join inside the GPC, even before you go live (Greenroom time)

6) In order for all the members of the GPC to View the Live feed, the folks within the Hangout, need to share/post the Video URL for the HOA into the GPC. Remember only 10 are allowed inside at a time, so others within the GPC can watch if they can't get in this way.

7) It works!... Go live (start Broadcast) and GPC members can watch & comment within the GPC & Join into the filmstrip/HOA (if there is still room)

And we all thought it was not possible!
Thanks for proving us wrong tim hem - and Thanks for double verification to Robert Redl from Vienna.
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#HOAtips   #GPCtips   #CommunityTips   #TheHangoutHelper  
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4bOePnJdrM

Imagine the end of this artist

Originally shared by Cyrille Ngassam (cyrildz)

Imagine the end of this artist

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 3 people.GeneJ Composer, Jenny Lanctot, and Larry Maddocks

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Ronnie's remote setup

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.GeneJ Composer

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Good! Time to get coffee, etc

Good! Time to get coffee, etc,
;)

Originally shared by Pat Richley-Erickson

Follow-up to today's webinar -- Starts in 25 minutes! The link will be provided here shortly.

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Title

Upper Market Street Home

Upper Market Street Home

Title

Originally shared by pio dal cin

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 3 people.Pat Richley-Erickson, Tessa Keough, and Russ Worthington

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 2 people.Pat Richley-Erickson and Tessa Keough

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 3 people.Russ Worthington, Pat Richley-Erickson, and Tessa Keough

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

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Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.GeneJ Composer

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people. #hangoutsonairEd Thompson, Pat Richley-Erickson, Jenny Lanctot, Russ Worthington, Darlene Steffens, Carol Kostakos Petranek, Betty-Lu Burton, Jenna Mills, Jill Ball, Shawn Dempsey, and Doris Haskell

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people. #hangoutsonairLuther Tychonievich, Tony Proctor, Ben Brumfield, Dallan Quass, Colin Spencer, Justin York, Michael Bean, Tom Wetmore, Enno Borgsteede, Doug Blank, and Dovy Paukstys

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 11 people. #hangoutsonairVirginia Cohen, Pat Richley-Erickson, Melanie Armstrong, Ed Thompson, Jenny Lanctot, Russ Worthington, Cary Bright, Dawn Carlile, Imogene Covin, Kevin Schmitt, and Gena Philibert-Ortega

A touch of magic for your day.

A touch of magic for your day.

The Three Young Tenors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqhww8ADCc

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out. #hangoutsonair

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 2 people.GeneJ Composer and Roger Moffat

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 1 person.GeneJ Composer

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 9 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 9 people. #hangoutsonairRuss Worthington, Doug Williams, Pat Richley-Erickson, Ed Thompson, Tessa Keough, Melanie Armstrong, Jane Haldeman, Virginia Cohen, and Annette Kapple

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 9 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 9 people. #hangoutsonairElizabeth Kutz, Jenny Lanctot, Elissa Scalise Powell, Melanie Armstrong, Doug Williams, Russ Worthington, Tessa Keough, Jane Haldeman, and Ed Thompson

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 10 people.

Andrew Hatchett hung out with 10 people. #hangoutsonairRuss Worthington, Linda McCauley, Ed Thompson, Doug Williams, Erica Voolich, Pat Richley-Erickson, Melanie Armstrong, Jenny Lanctot, Laurie Haldeman-Lambe, and Joan Lastra

For those thinking about stating their own family Wiki...

For those thinking about stating their own family Wiki...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZ5_AlkbJw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZ5_AlkbJw

Great tool for those thinking about beginning a Blog with WordPress:...

Great tool for those thinking about beginning a Blog with WordPress: http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2013/01/heres-a-way-to-test-wordpress-on-your-computer.html
http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2013/01/heres-a-way-to-test-wordpress-on-your-computer.html