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This is a Communal Bulletin Board where we share information that may be of interest to you. Please come back often.

Information from the bulletin
board at the monthly meetings.

Meeting March 12, 2016

Stories shared by members

Genealogists Magazine Story from George Gray.pdf

"This is the story of the 1st American child born in CA - and she was baptized here in San Diego."

Submitted by George Gray

July 1, 2017

Articles in a newsletter sent by Norton.

7 Tips to Prevent Ransomware

Malicious software that uses encryption to hold data for ransom has become wildly successful over the last few years. The purpose of this software is to extort money from the victims with promises of restoring encrypted data.
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July 2, 2017
Article by Norton

Cast Your Security Net Over Phishing
Learn how to avoid falling for email scams.

Have you ever received an email asking you to sign into your financial account, cloud services, or online email? What about one saying you have a package waiting for delivery and you should open the attachment for details?

These are all recent phishing attempts cybercrooks are using to gain access to your private information.

Never enter personal info through an email link or open attachments without scanning them first. Click below to learn the 7 essential tips to beat phishing scams.
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Do you use a wireless mouse? If so you may want to read these two articles about hacking computers thru a wireless mouse.

http://www.cnet.com/news/i-got-mousejacked/

https://www.bastille.net/affected-devices

Here you will find Genealogy Events outside the local San Diego Area that may be of interest to our members. If you are interested in these, please contact the POC or website in the posting.

Check back for any new listing.

Genealogy Events put on by other Societies in San Diego Area that may be of interest.

North San Diego County Genealogical Society presents 2017 Fall Seminar

Saturday October 28, 2017

Carlsbad City Library

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

See flier for more information.

Aug 31, 2017

Dr. Barbara Bruff Hemingsen will be lecturing on The Impact of Infectious Diseases on Civilians and Soldiers in 19th Century America this fall semester for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Diego State University.

Date: Monday, Oct. 23, 1–2:50 pm

Fee: $15

Registration Deadline: Oct. 23

Please find details on Barbara's lecture in the attached flyers. She thought this might be of interest to your members so feel free to email or print and distribute the attached flyers to members of your organization.

Copy of the flyer to send electronically.

Copy of the flyer for printing.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about the OLLI at SDSU, Barbara's lecture or the registration process.

Thank you,

Precious Jordan - Talley

Program Coordinator, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

San Diego State University

Phone: 619.594.1227

neverstoplearning.net/olli

pjordan@mail.sdsu.edu

July 8, 2017

We’re back! 2017 International Genetic Genealogy Conference announced:

COME AND SEE US IN SAN DIEGO DEC. 9 AND 10, REGISTRATION OPEN NOW – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY REGISTRATION and ROOM BLOCK

The DNA Detectives brings back i4GG 2017 in SAN DIEGO CA December 9 and 10, 2017, 9am to 6pm. The event will cover traditional Genetic Genealogy as well as Genetic Genealogy methodologies for unknown parentage. Newbie or expert, this is a great opportunity to learn from the cream of the crop. The event will be held at Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA. 92108 December 09 – 10, 2017. Don’t miss out! Our 2016 event was full. Register now and take advantage of our early registration (ending 11/09/17) and room block (subject to availability) please click here for more information and to register. We’ll see you there!