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Here is a link to an excellent DNA presentation by Maurice Gleeson at the recent Back to our Roots show in Ireland.  It addresses all three different types of DNA testing (Y-DNA, MT-DNA, and Autosomal DNA) and Maurice has a delightful Irish accent.

Here is a link to a blog written by Dave Dowell about the sale of Ancestry.com and the efforts of FamilySearch to offer a new generation of online family trees. 

Ancestry.com, the genealogy giant with more than two million subscribers, is set to be acquired by a private-equity firm, in a bid to move into the Western European market.  Click here to read more in CNET News.

Phillips Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 10/21/2012:

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

11/14/2012, 483, 16530, Family Finder

11/21/2012, 484, 156888, Family Finder

11/21/2012, 484, 208358, Refine 37 to 67

10/29/2012, 478, 233007,...

Dr Grierson explained the task: 'Understanding European history since man first arrived on the continent is a huge challenge for archaeologists and historians. One way that scientists can help is by studying the genetics of European men. All men...