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The following tests were underway at FTDNA as of 15 October 2011:

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

10/19/2011, 428, 198908, Refine 37 to 67 markers

11/02/2011, 430, 210403, Refine 37 to 67 markers and Deep Clade

11/09/2011, 431, 180250, Refine 67...

Here is a link to a very instructive article in the latest edition of Ancestry Magazine.  This article shows you how to use the censuses to find clues about your ancestors.  This article is a must read for all serious researchers.

We recently received the following announcement from an Irishman named Dr. Tyrone Bowes:

Dear Sir/Madam,
As the Administrator of the Phillips Surname I am hoping that you will pass on the details of this new website http://www.irishorigenes.com/

The following tests were underway at FTDNA as of 9 October 2011:

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

10/12/2011, 427, 202983, Refine 37 to 67 markers

10/19/2011, 428, 198908, Refine 37 to 67 markers

11/02/2011, 430, 210403, Refine 37 to 67...

A mixed race and European couple, who are expecting twins, have about a one in 500 chance that the babies will have different skin colours. Fifty years ago these twin births were almost unheard of, but with the number of interracial relationships...