A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots

PROVO, Utah, The popularity of family history is
officially on the rise. Talking to a friend,
colleague or family member who was researching their family history got the
ball rolling for 29 percent.

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Of the people surveyed, 65 percent said their interest is due to simply
hearing stories from relatives. "With more than 4 billion records
online today and more becoming available everyday , MyFamily is making it
easier for people to not only find their ancestors, but also discover the
stories and details of their lives. MyFamily's tools, content and community empower individuals
to find the people most important to them -- and discover and share their
unique family stories . John Bahcall, Richard Black Professor Natural Sciences,
Institute for Advanced Study, and co-author of "Dark Matter in
the Universe"

Dr. "The February 23rd program will range
from art, science, and art history; to current understanding of the
deep workings of the universe and the ongoing importance and relevance
of Hubble; to causing breakthroughs in K-12 science education .

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The research for this study was conducted via a web-based methodology. Endorf will discuss the Physical Science by Inquiry Programs,
standards -based professional development programs for teachers in
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And 25 percent of respondents became interested
in family history after just searching for their surname online. Results of the poll may be used in
print or broadcast media, provided credit is given to Market Strategies and/or
MyFamily.com., visit
http://www. Bahcall will address the Hubble Space Telescope -- present and
future contributions, the current scientific model of the universe,
and manned space flight.

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This figure
represents a 13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll that was conducted
in 2000, in which 60 percent of Americans said they were interested in
discovering their family history."

Digging Up Roots
Of those interested in discovering their family roots, 66 percent said
they've discussed their family history with other family members.com, Inc.

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"People are going to the Internet in record numbers in order to find,
share and preserve their family history," said David Moon, chairman and chief
executive officer of MyFamily. And still others are
enticed by the excitement of all they could discover (14 percent).

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The Internet Makes It Easy
The Internet is fueling the growth of this popular hobby because it
simplifies the process of finding information and connecting with individuals
who share a common branch in their family tree.
Market Strategies, Inc. MyFamily also publishes Family
Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree software, Ancestry Magazine ,
Genealogical Computing Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM.R.

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That 's what 30 percent of respondents claimed.marketstrategies. The study was conducted between
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"Science and Society" -- Internet talk radio -- is broadly focused
on the life sciences, physical sciences, and planetary and space
sciences, as well as K-12 science education and the intersection
between science and art.

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The aim is to
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Step one of the early-bird program minimizes insurance costs immediately,
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Questions and Ancestors
Is there royalty in my roots? When and where did these family traditions
begin? Who gave me my red hair and freckles? People have all sorts of
questions about their family history -- and many unique motivations to explore
it .com, Inc.

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Americans' Fascination with Family History is Rapidly Growing

Some want to create
a legacy to pass on to future generations (15 percent).jpg)
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Established in 1989, MSI goes above
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As a public service, LTC Financial's private-sector ombudsmen will help
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Professor Martin Kemp, Professor of the History of Art,
University of Oxford, and author of "Leonardo"

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, the Internet's most popular and comprehensive family
history research and connection resource.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050609/LATH018-a )
(PHOTO: http://www. Thirty-five percent have had their interest
piqued after attending a family reunion or family event. H.

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That's the outcome of a recent poll by Market
Strategies, Inc.
Many Americans simply want to learn about themselves and their family
heritage. For more information on MyFamily . 2682.
"The range of topics covered on Science and Society is broad,
stimulating, and provocative ," said Dr.

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newscom. Some have taken their
interest even further -- 15 percent of respondents have traveled to an
ancestral hometown or country and 11 percent have written a personal or family
history . The MyFamily network includes MyFamily.

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MyFamily. According to the poll, 73 percent
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EST. Robert Endorf, Professor of Physics, University of
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Professor Kemp will discuss "the new history of the visual";
Leonardo's art, science, and technology; and visualization , modeling,
and representation in science and art.

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Sample was provided by Survey Sampling, Inc. and included a census
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More than
35 percent have used the Internet to learn about their family history and
almost a third (29 percent) have created a family tree.com /LTCFP/contact. http://www.net -- announces an outstanding lineup
for the broadcast on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 4 p. "Science and Society" broadcasts every
Wednesday, 4 p.