This year's conference theme, "What You Need to Know about Genetic
Genealogy," includes six audio-visual presentations by experts on a
research tool that is transforming the way ancestry research is done.

Family Tree Maker 2006 Hits Retail Markets

See where your ancestors are likely to
have originated, what their names mean, where they lived throughout
their lives, what occupations they held and more. To
take advantage of the online features, a 56 kbps modem or higher connection
speed and an Internet service provider are required**.com, Inc .com, Inc. is the leading online network connecting families,
present and past.com, Inc.

Betsy McIff, PR Analyst
MyFamily.com, Inc.

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LA JOLLA, Calif .active.active. "Family Tree Maker enabled me to discover more than 9,000
people in my family tree , meet countless family members, and get back in touch
with relatives my parents had lost contact with. and is free for the first 3 months.

Product Availability + System Requirements

Family Tree Maker 2006 is now available at major retail stores in the
United States and Canada.S.
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Encore is a leading interactive publisher in the
PC CD-ROM market.

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Using DNA to Trace Family History is Focus of Online Genealogy Conference

Active .com, Inc.S. The MyFamily network includes MyFamily. 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.

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Tracing family history is a fast-growing pastime; studies show
ancestry research is the second most popular hobby in the United
States.com)
offers one of the best Web resources to set a fitness goal, stick to it, and
see results.com)

* ActiveAdvantage: Save time and money on training and event travel
with ActiveAdvantage 's customized membership program. (http://www.99: Bonus items include a 1-year
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Family history research is among the largest use of the
Internet, with more than 15 million Americans going online monthly to
research their family history, according to AtPlan Research.S.

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Fitness Resolutions Are Just a Click Away at Active.com

, a leading network for connecting
families, today announced the release of Family Tree Maker 2006(R) to the
retail market in North America. This represents a
13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll conducted in 2000.
Family Tree Maker user Kellie Crnkovich has had great success researching
her family history and feels she owes a lot of that to the resources found in
Family Tree Maker. Store a private backup copy -- up to 3GB -- in a
password -protected online location.

** User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges.

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DNA Testing is Newest Tool for Tracing Ancestry and is the Subject
of Upcoming Internet-Based "Family Link Expo 2. Family Link
Expo 2 is a continuation of the eGen Conference held in 2003, which
was the world's first-ever online genealogy conference.com/give_tri/

* Century Challenge: Join fellow riders in an organized,
non-competitive century ride.com

* Gear Guide: Read reviews on the latest cutting -edge gear for
running, cycling and triathlon, from cycling shoes and MP3 players
to wetsuits and running strollers at http://www.
Tracing family roots is a hobby growing in popularity worldwide and Family
Tree Maker remains the best-selling genealogy software program for discovering
and recording these family findings.

- New Internet Backup: Keep precious family history information safe from
computer failure. Printer Support: Works
with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows.

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To register for the conference go to www.familylinknetwork.

About Family Link Network

Family Link Network (www.familylinknetwork .

About Relative Genetics

Relative Genetics (www.active., a leading interactive
software publisher, and MyFamily.com's U.

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Register for one of the many 100-mile
cycling events listed online and get ready for an upcoming ride with
hydration and training tips from cycling experts at
http://www.com, Inc.

About MyFamily.com, Genealogy., visit
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(http://www.active. According to a recent poll conducted by
Market Strategies , Inc.

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Internet-based Family Link Expo will attract a worldwide audience,
say co-sponsoring companies Relative Genetics and Genealogy Research
Associates, and will allow family history buffs -- from the comfort of
their home or office -- to gather an abundance of information usually
only available by attending a major genealogy conference." Family Link Expo 2 allows 24-hour, 7-day-a-week access to
online presentations for the 30-day length of the Expo, and
participants can receive printable handouts prepared by the
instructors. Relative Genetics is headquartered in Salt Lake
City.com ) is a leading
provider of professional research, educational products and
innovative genealogical services, headquartered in Corral de Tierra,
Calif.

* Online TrainingPeaks plans: Start an online training program using
TrainingPeaks, one of the most efficient and user -friendly services
for planning, logging and tracking workouts and training.com, Inc.

Family Tree Maker 2006 Standard, $49.S.

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About Genealogy Research Associates

Genealogy Research Associates (www.

Get started at Active.com and get active in 2005! Active. records collections and the Basic
Training DVD, for a total value of $75. For more information on MyFamily .
801-705-7381
bmicff@myfamilyinc.

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, with an office in South Jordan, Utah. Build
customized plans and choose workouts, interact with virtual coaches,
and track calories and nutrients online., 73 percent of Americans are
interested in learning more about their family history.

Installation system requirements include:
Windows(R) 98/ME/XP (Home Edition or Pro), 333 MHz Pentium, or compatible
processor, 128 MB of memory (RAM), Super VGA (800x600 ) video adapter (1024x768
recommended), Hi-Color (16-bit) color quality, CD-Rom drive (for installation
only, to use the CD back up features, a CDR/CDRW is required.

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Quickly view all sources associated with a single fact or person, as
well as view all places in your file where a particular source is
cited.com's U.

Family Tree Maker 2006 Collector's Edition, $99.

About Encore, Inc.

This category is aimed at kids under the age of 18.

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" Genetic Genealogy
Theme is Expected to Attract a Worldwide, At-Home Audience of
Professional and Amateur Family History Buffs . On the
Internet, family history buffs find government databases with tax
records, probate and other court records, as well as DNA-genealogy
databases with links to more than a million names of possible
ancestors.com) is a world-class
genomics laboratory that assists genealogists by validating family
pedigrees and providing genetic family studies through its array of
DNA testing solutions ., Whether it's running a marathon
or simply walking a few extra miles each week, millions of Americans are
looking for fun, easy ways to get active in 2005.com/century_challenge/

* Message Boards: Find a training partner, discuss hot new gear or
nutrition tips, or connect for a race at
http://messageboards.
Family Tree Maker 2006 provides users with all the tools they need to
discover information about their ancestors, record their findings, and create
beautifully detailed family trees, charts, reports and books to share with
family and friends . It has been incredibly
rewarding.com, the largest online collection of family history records.

com's U. Family Tree Maker also includes a 30-day money back
satisfaction guarantee (guarantee details outlined on the FTM packaging).), 150 MB free
hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

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Now people can
get the benefits of an important genealogy conference without the cost
of travel.com records and images
with any individual in your tree at the touch of a button and edit
citation information before merging.

As an added bonus, each of these new editions comes with a free 15-minute
consultation with a trained family history expert and discounts on other
related products.

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Find Events, Register Online at http://www.active. Search, learn about and register
online for thousands of events and activities in over 50 sports
nationwide, from 5K runs and marathons to cycling races and
triathlons.
The software will automatically search the databases of Ancestry.com
while you work on your tree.

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* Give it a Tri: At this one-stop-shop for first-time triathletes,
search, find and register online for a triathlon and get equipped
for race day with a beginner's gear guide at
http://www. records collections , Basic Training
DVD and the 1-2-3 Family Tree Workbook, for a total value of $125.

Family Tree Maker 2006 Deluxe, $69. records collections, Basic Training
DVD, 1-2-3 Family Tree Workbook and the Ancestry Reference Library CD-
Standard, for a total value of $200. records collections, 30-day
access to images and international records, Basic Training DVD, 1-2-3
Family Tree Workbook, Ancestry Reference Library CD-Deluxe and the FTM
Official Users Guide , for a total value of $275. System configuration may require minor adjustments to
the configurations of your operating system and/or updates to the
hardware component drivers.

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active. Internet Backup is hosted by
MyFamily.com's U. MyFamily's tools, content and community empower individuals
to find the people most important to them -- and discover and share their
unique family stories .com. As a result of strategic relationships, the company
publishes a complete range of productivity , utility, education and game
titles.

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active.active.com is a division of
The Active Network, Inc . and MyFamily.99: Bonus items include a
1-year subscription to Ancestry. (A full install
package for IE 6 is provided if your system does not already have it).com,
Ancestry.

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Family Tree Maker 2006 Essentials, $29.99: Bonus items include a 90-day
subscription to Ancestry.com

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Using inexpensive, readily available DNA test results, along with
Internet -based genetic-genealogy databases, those researching family
history can now trace pedigree through the unbreakable links revealed
by the science of molecular genealogy. "We know
people everywhere want to attend genealogy conferences, but travel
expenses and inconvenience often prevent attendance . Get discounts
on sports gear, airfare, lodging, transportation, even online event
registration fees.

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Features in Family Tree Maker 2006

- New Family Facts and Research Tips: Get fascinating information about
people with your family name.

* System requirements are based on requirements to run the Family Tree
Maker program.myfamilyinc.

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subscription to Ancestry.
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Sites provide information or activities related to genealogy, or they provide specific resources to help kids trace their own family heritages.

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Family Link Network today announced registration is open for
Family Link Expo, an online genealogy conference June 7-July 7, 2005.
"We are excited to reach out to a global audience about the use of
genetic genealogy, which is an unsurpassed tool for overcoming family
history roadblocks, like surname changes and lost courthouse records,"
said Kathie Knoll, product manager at Relative Genetics.com or
to either of the sponsor's Web sites.com ) is an
Internet-based company that offers genealogy training, events and
entertainment, as well as products and services designed to assist in
successfully tracing family histories.com (http:/ /www.com:

* Online calendar of events, online registration: Participating in
events is the place to start.com/activeadvantage)

Worth a Look:

* Marathon Mania: If completing a marathon is a 2005 goal, access a
list of races nationwide, online registration, training plans and
nutrition tips at http://www. Now It's Even Easier to Discover, Record and Share Your Family Tree

PROVO, Utah, Encore, Inc.

- Improved Web Search and Merge: Family Tree Maker easily integrates with
Ancestry.

- Improved Sources Management: Easily associate a source citation to
more than one person or fact with the new copy and paste feature.com and RootsWeb.com.
Publishing brands include Hoyle(R), Marine Aquarium, Family Tree Maker(R),
Transparent Language(R), 3D Home Architect(R) and Advantage; as well as the
Riverdeep family of brands including The Print Shop(R), PrintMaster(R), Reader
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