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I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here’s a special Monday edition of our weekly
news roundup:

• Findmypast.ie, the
  Irish website that FindMyPast.uk introduced earlier this year, has added a feature
  that lets you build your family tree on the site for free (you’ll need to register
  for a free account with the site). According to the
  announcement, it’s the first step in the site’s development of a fully integrated
  family tree program where you can store photos and historical information.

• Archives.com has
  partnered with Family Tree DNA to add
  genetic genealogy testing to its offerings. Archives.com visitors can now purchase
  Family Tree DNA’s Y-chromosome, mitochondrial and Family Finder tests (they’re up
  to 30 percent off on Archives.com for a limited time). Read
  the full announcement on the Archives.com blog.

• The National Genealogical Society has released
  its 2012 Family History Conference Program in searchable form. The conferene is
  May 9–12 in Cincinnati (our hometown—will we see you there?). Registration
  opens soon: This Thursday, Dec. 1.