For various reasons including the origins of data and the collaborative nature of FamilySearch Family Tree, there are many situations where incorrect data may exist in your family tree. This presentation will help users to learn from an experienced FamilySearch engineer strategies to understand and resolve commonly seen bad data situations.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 15: Temple and Family History WorkJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 15 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Temple and Family History Work” and discusses how temple and family history work are an integral part of missionary work for both the missionaries and those they teach.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-15-temple-and-family-history-work-video-and-podcast/
This document discusses spiritual gifts, which are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to members of the body of Christ to help in the salvation of souls. Spiritual gifts are distributed in different measures by God through the Spirit and are not the same for everyone. They are meant to build up the body of Christ. Spiritual gifts should not be confused with natural talents, fruits of the spirit, Christian roles, or counterfeits. The document provides suggestions for discovering one's spiritual gifts through prayer, considering desires, getting involved, listening to feedback, and evaluating success. It also discusses recognizing gifts in club members through an organized, varied program that allows freedom and participation.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 12: Finding People to TeachJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 12 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Finding People to Teach” and discusses how missionaries should exercise faith to find the people God is preparing to hear the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-12-finding-people-to-teach-video-and-podcast/
The document discusses several methods for synthesizing barium titanate including solid-state reaction, sol-gel, coprecipitation, polymeric precursor, hydrothermal, and mechanochemical methods. Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, purity, particle size, and calcination temperature required. Characterization of synthesized barium titanate using techniques such as XRD, SEM, and TEM showed differences in microstructure and phase formation depending on the synthesis method and conditions used.
This document discusses intermetallic compounds, which are intermediate phases that form between two metals in an alloy system. Intermetallics have a fixed crystal structure and composition that is different from the original metals. They can be stoichiometric, with a set composition, or nonstoichiometric, allowing for some variation. Intermetallics are very hard and brittle due to their partly ionic bonding. Examples discussed include molybdenum disilicide used in furnace elements and copper aluminide used for precipitation hardening in alloys. Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys and titanium aluminides see application in transportation and industrial equipment due to their mechanical properties at high temperatures.
This document discusses the biblical story of a widow who was left penniless with two sons after her husband died. God instructed her to borrow more empty vessels from her neighbors. When she did, her oil and flour miraculously never ran out and she was able to support her family. The document draws several spiritual applications, including that intimacy with God requires being emptied of sin, self, and substitutes. It encourages readers who feel empty to surrender fully to experience God filling them with understanding, joy, and his intimate presence.
information collected from various sources available on the internet
advanced ceramics are very useful and contains various properties that traditional ceramics do not have.
general classification
classification on the bases of application
classification on the bases of composition
+ electro ceramics
+ advanced structural ceramics
Bioi ceramics
piezoelectric ceramics
dielectric ceramic
Megnetic ceramics
Nuclear Ceramics
Automotive ceramics
optical ceramics
nitrides ceramics
silicate ceramics
carbides ceramics
oxide ceramics
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 15: Temple and Family History WorkJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 15 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Temple and Family History Work” and discusses how temple and family history work are an integral part of missionary work for both the missionaries and those they teach.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-15-temple-and-family-history-work-video-and-podcast/
This document discusses spiritual gifts, which are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to members of the body of Christ to help in the salvation of souls. Spiritual gifts are distributed in different measures by God through the Spirit and are not the same for everyone. They are meant to build up the body of Christ. Spiritual gifts should not be confused with natural talents, fruits of the spirit, Christian roles, or counterfeits. The document provides suggestions for discovering one's spiritual gifts through prayer, considering desires, getting involved, listening to feedback, and evaluating success. It also discusses recognizing gifts in club members through an organized, varied program that allows freedom and participation.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 12: Finding People to TeachJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 12 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Finding People to Teach” and discusses how missionaries should exercise faith to find the people God is preparing to hear the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-12-finding-people-to-teach-video-and-podcast/
The document discusses several methods for synthesizing barium titanate including solid-state reaction, sol-gel, coprecipitation, polymeric precursor, hydrothermal, and mechanochemical methods. Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, purity, particle size, and calcination temperature required. Characterization of synthesized barium titanate using techniques such as XRD, SEM, and TEM showed differences in microstructure and phase formation depending on the synthesis method and conditions used.
This document discusses intermetallic compounds, which are intermediate phases that form between two metals in an alloy system. Intermetallics have a fixed crystal structure and composition that is different from the original metals. They can be stoichiometric, with a set composition, or nonstoichiometric, allowing for some variation. Intermetallics are very hard and brittle due to their partly ionic bonding. Examples discussed include molybdenum disilicide used in furnace elements and copper aluminide used for precipitation hardening in alloys. Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys and titanium aluminides see application in transportation and industrial equipment due to their mechanical properties at high temperatures.
This document discusses the biblical story of a widow who was left penniless with two sons after her husband died. God instructed her to borrow more empty vessels from her neighbors. When she did, her oil and flour miraculously never ran out and she was able to support her family. The document draws several spiritual applications, including that intimacy with God requires being emptied of sin, self, and substitutes. It encourages readers who feel empty to surrender fully to experience God filling them with understanding, joy, and his intimate presence.
information collected from various sources available on the internet
advanced ceramics are very useful and contains various properties that traditional ceramics do not have.
general classification
classification on the bases of application
classification on the bases of composition
+ electro ceramics
+ advanced structural ceramics
Bioi ceramics
piezoelectric ceramics
dielectric ceramic
Megnetic ceramics
Nuclear Ceramics
Automotive ceramics
optical ceramics
nitrides ceramics
silicate ceramics
carbides ceramics
oxide ceramics
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 13 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)” and discusses how missionaries help investigators complete the first principles and ordinances of the gospel–faith is Jesus Christ and Repentance.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-13-teaching-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-part-1-video-and-podcast/
This document summarizes X-ray diffraction (XRD), including what it is, why it is used, common diffraction methods like Bragg's method and powder method, applications like determining crystal structure and lattice constants, and advantages like being inexpensive and convenient while determining crystal structures. The key points covered are that XRD involves X-rays interfering with atomic planes in a crystal, it is used to measure interplanar spacings and determine unknown crystal structures, common methods include Bragg's method using wavelength and angle and powder method using fixed wavelength, and applications involve crystal structure analysis and characterization.
Ontology dojo presentation eia 18 workshop take awayRen Pope
The document describes an ontology dojo activity to help design a website for visitors attending a conference in Dublin. Participants mapped out the transit ecosystem in Dublin by listing objects, mapping them on the wall, and sketching in predicates to show relationships. Objects included trains, buses, taxis, payment types, and organizers. Participants then shared their progress, challenges, and questions. The dojo helped provide a shared vocabulary and understanding of the complex Dublin transit system to inform website design.
This document provides information about x-ray diffraction (XRD) training classes and basics of XRD. It outlines several safety and operation training sessions on specific dates for the x-ray diffraction equipment. It also provides a brief overview of key x-ray diffraction concepts including Bragg's law, diffraction patterns from single crystal and polycrystalline samples, diffraction geometries, phase identification using databases, and applications like determining crystal structure and strain.
Inaugural lecture for Tomasz Liskiewicz, Professor of Tribology and Surface Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Questions About Jesus as a Boy - Luke 2:41-52Stephen Palm
This text at the close of Luke 2 is the only record of Jesus' boyhood in the canonical gospels. Many extra-biblical sources, like the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, have tried to fill in these blanks, but this account in Luke is the only infallible and reliable record we have. This sermon will deal with 3 Questions: 1. Were Mary and Joseph neglectful parents?
2. Was Jesus born a Know-It-All?
3. Was Jesus tuned out or dialed in?
The answer to these questions will give us a deeper understanding of this transitional period as Jesus was entering adulthood and preparing for his earthly ministry.
- The atomic force microscope (AFM) is a type of scanning probe microscope used to image surfaces at the nanoscale. It measures forces between a sharp probe and the sample surface.
- In contact mode, the AFM tip is in contact with the sample surface and repulsive forces are measured. In tapping mode, the tip lightly taps the surface to reduce lateral forces and damage.
- The AFM has many applications in biology like imaging living cells, studying protein unfolding, measuring molecular interactions like DNA binding, and more. It can be used to map molecular recognition with single molecule resolution.
Plastic deformation and strengthning mechanismRahul Sen
Plastic deformation occurs through crystal distortion localized to slip planes and directions, most commonly through translational glide of dislocations. The presence of defects like dislocations explains why real crystals deform plastically at stresses much lower than theoretical predictions. Dislocations can glide, climb, and multiply, allowing plastic flow. Strengthening mechanisms like solution strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and work hardening increase the resistance of dislocation motion through interactions with solute atoms, particles, and other dislocations. In polycrystalline materials, grain boundaries further strengthen materials by impeding dislocation motion.
This document provides guidance for small group leaders. It discusses the purpose of small groups as deepening relationships with Jesus and empowering people. It emphasizes listening to group members, creating a trusting environment, and focusing on community rather than oneself. The document offers tips for effective leadership, such as treating members with respect, asking open-ended questions, and allowing space for personal growth without judgment. Throughout, it stresses creating an atmosphere of care, confidentiality, and spiritual growth through friendship.
This document discusses women's roles in the church based on several key Bible passages. It outlines that while there is equality in Christ, men are called to lead as Christ leads the church. It then lists many vital areas of service for Christian women, including teaching children and other women, showing hospitality, caring for others, and assisting with administrative tasks. The overall message is that the church benefits tremendously from the contributions of godly women.
The document contains a weekly schedule and discusses the Third Commandment regarding keeping holy the Sabbath Day. It notes that Sunday is set aside for rest and spending time with God, including attending Mass. Exceptions for not attending Mass include serious illness. The schedule is to be reviewed to ensure sufficient time for rest, prayer, and attending Mass in keeping with God's commandments.
Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays in 1895. X-rays are generated when electrons collide with a metal target in a vacuum tube. When x-rays hit the planes of atoms in a crystal, they cause diffraction patterns that can be used to determine the crystal structure. X-ray diffraction analysis involves directing a beam of x-rays at a sample and measuring the angles and intensities of the diffracted beams to determine the sample's crystal structure, phase composition, and structural properties like lattice parameters. It is a non-destructive technique used to identify crystalline materials and phases.
- Dislocations are line defects in crystalline materials that allow for plastic deformation through slip and twinning. There are three main types of dislocations: edge, screw, and mixed.
- Slip occurs when a dislocation moves through the crystal on a specific slip plane in a slip direction under an applied shear stress. This motion explains how plastic deformation takes place.
- Strengthening mechanisms like decreasing grain size, solid solution strengthening, strain hardening, and precipitation strengthening make it harder for dislocations to slip by introducing obstacles in their path. This increases the critical resolved shear stress required for plastic deformation.
This document discusses substrate cleaning in a laboratory. It lists common substrates like silicon wafers, quartz, glass, and ITO coated glass. Sources of impurities are oils, grease, dust. Cleaning methods include wet cleaning using acids or solvents and dry cleaning using heating or plasma. The sacred cleaning protocol involves multiple steps of detergent cleaning, solvent boiling, acid dipping, and ensuring the substrate is immediately used after cleaning. Important factors are minimizing exposure time and keeping accessories clean. Specific dos and don'ts of cleaning are provided. Costs of substrates and importance of responsible use are noted.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
Finding 'My Tree' Within FamilySearch Family Tree's 'Our Tree'bakers84
This document discusses FamilySearch Family Tree and finding one's own family tree within the larger collaborative "Our Tree" on FamilySearch. It describes Family Tree as a wiki that allows many users to collaboratively edit profiles and add information. While users want to see and work with just their own family, they are reminded that they share ancestors with many other users on Family Tree. The document provides tips on using relationship charts, maps, memories, and other features to navigate Family Tree and find one's own relatives within the larger context of collaborative genealogical research.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2013 URL Listbakers84
This is the syllabus materials for a presentation I gave at the 2013 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. It gives a high-level overview of available resources on familysearch.org. This document gives links to many pages within familysearch.org. A corresponding presentation showing screenshots has also been uploaded to SlideShare.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2013 Presentationbakers84
This is presentation I gave at the 2013 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. It gives a high-level overview of available resources on familysearch.org. A corresponding document with URL links to the pages shown in the presentation has also been uploaded to SlideShare.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2012bakers84
This document summarizes the resources available on FamilySearch.org, including learning resources like the Research Wiki and Learning Center; ways to search records and trees; methods for volunteering like indexing records; and an overview of the new Family Tree feature, which allows users to build and collaborate on a global family tree by attaching sources. It highlights capabilities like editing relationships, merging duplicate profiles, and reserving temple ordinances online. The document encourages exploring additional training materials on the FamilySearch website to learn how to best utilize these genealogy tools.
Presentation I gave at the SORT Conference in 2011. Was generalized from some work I had done with using GPUs to accelerate image processing at FamilySearch.
FamilySearch Family Tree Essentials - Find, Take, Teach Webinarbakers84
The document discusses strategies for contributing to FamilySearch's Family Tree database. It begins by addressing common misconceptions about family history research. The key points are that Family Tree is a collaborative resource where all contributions help, and users can help most by finding new relatives in historical records and adding their profiles, photos and documents to the tree. The document emphasizes that regular, small successes like resolving icons or adding a new memory help extensive genealogical research.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 13 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)” and discusses how missionaries help investigators complete the first principles and ordinances of the gospel–faith is Jesus Christ and Repentance.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-13-teaching-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-part-1-video-and-podcast/
This document summarizes X-ray diffraction (XRD), including what it is, why it is used, common diffraction methods like Bragg's method and powder method, applications like determining crystal structure and lattice constants, and advantages like being inexpensive and convenient while determining crystal structures. The key points covered are that XRD involves X-rays interfering with atomic planes in a crystal, it is used to measure interplanar spacings and determine unknown crystal structures, common methods include Bragg's method using wavelength and angle and powder method using fixed wavelength, and applications involve crystal structure analysis and characterization.
Ontology dojo presentation eia 18 workshop take awayRen Pope
The document describes an ontology dojo activity to help design a website for visitors attending a conference in Dublin. Participants mapped out the transit ecosystem in Dublin by listing objects, mapping them on the wall, and sketching in predicates to show relationships. Objects included trains, buses, taxis, payment types, and organizers. Participants then shared their progress, challenges, and questions. The dojo helped provide a shared vocabulary and understanding of the complex Dublin transit system to inform website design.
This document provides information about x-ray diffraction (XRD) training classes and basics of XRD. It outlines several safety and operation training sessions on specific dates for the x-ray diffraction equipment. It also provides a brief overview of key x-ray diffraction concepts including Bragg's law, diffraction patterns from single crystal and polycrystalline samples, diffraction geometries, phase identification using databases, and applications like determining crystal structure and strain.
Inaugural lecture for Tomasz Liskiewicz, Professor of Tribology and Surface Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Questions About Jesus as a Boy - Luke 2:41-52Stephen Palm
This text at the close of Luke 2 is the only record of Jesus' boyhood in the canonical gospels. Many extra-biblical sources, like the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, have tried to fill in these blanks, but this account in Luke is the only infallible and reliable record we have. This sermon will deal with 3 Questions: 1. Were Mary and Joseph neglectful parents?
2. Was Jesus born a Know-It-All?
3. Was Jesus tuned out or dialed in?
The answer to these questions will give us a deeper understanding of this transitional period as Jesus was entering adulthood and preparing for his earthly ministry.
- The atomic force microscope (AFM) is a type of scanning probe microscope used to image surfaces at the nanoscale. It measures forces between a sharp probe and the sample surface.
- In contact mode, the AFM tip is in contact with the sample surface and repulsive forces are measured. In tapping mode, the tip lightly taps the surface to reduce lateral forces and damage.
- The AFM has many applications in biology like imaging living cells, studying protein unfolding, measuring molecular interactions like DNA binding, and more. It can be used to map molecular recognition with single molecule resolution.
Plastic deformation and strengthning mechanismRahul Sen
Plastic deformation occurs through crystal distortion localized to slip planes and directions, most commonly through translational glide of dislocations. The presence of defects like dislocations explains why real crystals deform plastically at stresses much lower than theoretical predictions. Dislocations can glide, climb, and multiply, allowing plastic flow. Strengthening mechanisms like solution strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and work hardening increase the resistance of dislocation motion through interactions with solute atoms, particles, and other dislocations. In polycrystalline materials, grain boundaries further strengthen materials by impeding dislocation motion.
This document provides guidance for small group leaders. It discusses the purpose of small groups as deepening relationships with Jesus and empowering people. It emphasizes listening to group members, creating a trusting environment, and focusing on community rather than oneself. The document offers tips for effective leadership, such as treating members with respect, asking open-ended questions, and allowing space for personal growth without judgment. Throughout, it stresses creating an atmosphere of care, confidentiality, and spiritual growth through friendship.
This document discusses women's roles in the church based on several key Bible passages. It outlines that while there is equality in Christ, men are called to lead as Christ leads the church. It then lists many vital areas of service for Christian women, including teaching children and other women, showing hospitality, caring for others, and assisting with administrative tasks. The overall message is that the church benefits tremendously from the contributions of godly women.
The document contains a weekly schedule and discusses the Third Commandment regarding keeping holy the Sabbath Day. It notes that Sunday is set aside for rest and spending time with God, including attending Mass. Exceptions for not attending Mass include serious illness. The schedule is to be reviewed to ensure sufficient time for rest, prayer, and attending Mass in keeping with God's commandments.
Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays in 1895. X-rays are generated when electrons collide with a metal target in a vacuum tube. When x-rays hit the planes of atoms in a crystal, they cause diffraction patterns that can be used to determine the crystal structure. X-ray diffraction analysis involves directing a beam of x-rays at a sample and measuring the angles and intensities of the diffracted beams to determine the sample's crystal structure, phase composition, and structural properties like lattice parameters. It is a non-destructive technique used to identify crystalline materials and phases.
- Dislocations are line defects in crystalline materials that allow for plastic deformation through slip and twinning. There are three main types of dislocations: edge, screw, and mixed.
- Slip occurs when a dislocation moves through the crystal on a specific slip plane in a slip direction under an applied shear stress. This motion explains how plastic deformation takes place.
- Strengthening mechanisms like decreasing grain size, solid solution strengthening, strain hardening, and precipitation strengthening make it harder for dislocations to slip by introducing obstacles in their path. This increases the critical resolved shear stress required for plastic deformation.
This document discusses substrate cleaning in a laboratory. It lists common substrates like silicon wafers, quartz, glass, and ITO coated glass. Sources of impurities are oils, grease, dust. Cleaning methods include wet cleaning using acids or solvents and dry cleaning using heating or plasma. The sacred cleaning protocol involves multiple steps of detergent cleaning, solvent boiling, acid dipping, and ensuring the substrate is immediately used after cleaning. Important factors are minimizing exposure time and keeping accessories clean. Specific dos and don'ts of cleaning are provided. Costs of substrates and importance of responsible use are noted.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
Finding 'My Tree' Within FamilySearch Family Tree's 'Our Tree'bakers84
This document discusses FamilySearch Family Tree and finding one's own family tree within the larger collaborative "Our Tree" on FamilySearch. It describes Family Tree as a wiki that allows many users to collaboratively edit profiles and add information. While users want to see and work with just their own family, they are reminded that they share ancestors with many other users on Family Tree. The document provides tips on using relationship charts, maps, memories, and other features to navigate Family Tree and find one's own relatives within the larger context of collaborative genealogical research.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2013 URL Listbakers84
This is the syllabus materials for a presentation I gave at the 2013 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. It gives a high-level overview of available resources on familysearch.org. This document gives links to many pages within familysearch.org. A corresponding presentation showing screenshots has also been uploaded to SlideShare.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2013 Presentationbakers84
This is presentation I gave at the 2013 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. It gives a high-level overview of available resources on familysearch.org. A corresponding document with URL links to the pages shown in the presentation has also been uploaded to SlideShare.
A Whirlwind Tour of FamilySearch Resources - 2012bakers84
This document summarizes the resources available on FamilySearch.org, including learning resources like the Research Wiki and Learning Center; ways to search records and trees; methods for volunteering like indexing records; and an overview of the new Family Tree feature, which allows users to build and collaborate on a global family tree by attaching sources. It highlights capabilities like editing relationships, merging duplicate profiles, and reserving temple ordinances online. The document encourages exploring additional training materials on the FamilySearch website to learn how to best utilize these genealogy tools.
Presentation I gave at the SORT Conference in 2011. Was generalized from some work I had done with using GPUs to accelerate image processing at FamilySearch.
FamilySearch Family Tree Essentials - Find, Take, Teach Webinarbakers84
The document discusses strategies for contributing to FamilySearch's Family Tree database. It begins by addressing common misconceptions about family history research. The key points are that Family Tree is a collaborative resource where all contributions help, and users can help most by finding new relatives in historical records and adding their profiles, photos and documents to the tree. The document emphasizes that regular, small successes like resolving icons or adding a new memory help extensive genealogical research.
How to Get More Involved in Your Family History Despite Limited Available Timebakers84
The document provides tips for getting more involved in family history despite limited time by focusing on indexing, adding sources and editing data in the family tree, prioritizing relatives, and utilizing online resources like FamilySearch. It notes that over 1 million images are processed daily and records are being continually added, while emphasizing finding and qualifying direct-line ancestors and their families for temple ordinances.
Merging People in FamilySearch Family Tree - Presentationbakers84
This is a presentation originally given at the 2013 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy and again with updated content for a presentation at the 2017 BYU Conference on Family History. This presentation helps users become more familiar with and successful using the merge-related features of FamilySearch's Family Tree.
FamilySearch Insider Tips and Tricks - Presentationbakers84
There are many powerful tools available on FamilySearch.org. Many features of these tools are not well documented in manuals or easily discovered in the products themselves. This presentation shows some tips and tricks from a FamilySearch engineer to be more productive in using the resources on FamilySearch.org.
I gave this presentation at the 2014 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. While there are some portions of the presentation that are not yet complete, I decided to upload the presentation as is and plan on updating it in the near future with additional information.
Start and Grow Your Family Tree on FamilySearch.org - Presentationbakers84
Presentation at 2016 RootsTech conference. Learn how anyone can use the FREE resources on FamilySearch.org to build their family tree in a collaborative, source-based manner.
Covers the following areas:
- What is FamilySearch Family Tree?
- What are the benefits of a public tree?
- How to navigate and add to the tree
- Basics on working with others on family tree
What I Wish Everyone in the LDS Church Knew About Family Historybakers84
This document summarizes what the author wishes everyone knew about family history. It dispels myths that genealogy is complete or too difficult, noting there is always more to do. The purpose of family history work is to submit names for temple ordinances. The author provides tips on utilizing FamilySearch's resources like Family Tree, indexed records, and hints to find ancestors requiring temple work. Youth are encouraged to participate to avoid temples providing names when families need assistance.
This presentation was for two FamilySearch Information Sessions I did about ordering microfilm from the FamilySearch catalog and getting them sent to an affiliate library in order to view.
The Evolution of Technology and Family Historybakers84
Presentation I gave at the SORT Conference in 2011. A historical perspective of how family history has evolved over time using mileposts from my own life.
The document describes a family tree consisting of Tom, Mary, their children Andy, Rose, Jimmy, and grandchildren Simon and Emma. It outlines the relationships between family members such as Tom and Mary being husband and wife, Andy's parents, and Simon being Tom's grandson. The family tree shows Tom and Mary are the parents of Andy, Jimmy, and Rose.
The document discusses engaging fathers in systems of care for children and families. It notes that many children do not live with their biological fathers. When fathers are involved, children tend to do better in various outcomes. However, fathers often feel marginalized by systems that focus primarily on mothers. The document provides strategies for more meaningfully involving fathers, such as recruiting them for leadership roles and tailoring outreach and services to their needs and perspectives. It also discusses particular challenges around military service, incarceration, and teen fatherhood.
children therapy because its_for_the_kids Unit 11Bluecare
Working with Minors
Adolescent Case Scenario
Dana starting seeing you, her counsellor when she was 14 years old. Initially, her sessions were related to anxiety that began to peak at the time her parents separated. Dana continued to see you for over six months. As time went on, Dana began to disclose drug taking behaviour and sexual activity. She told you that she would occasionally smoke marijuana with her friends at parties and has protected sex with her boyfriend.
Dana confides that she really appreciates having you to talk to because no other adult understands what it’s like to be a teenager. She is also really happy that you haven’t told her Mum or Dad anything about the drugs or sex.
In this session, Dana discloses that she has broken up with her boyfriend. She also tells you that a friend-of-a-friend is organising heroin for them to try at a party on the weekend. She is really looking forward to it and says it will be her first try of a drug other than marijuana. She is also pleased that there’ll be “lots of new boys there” as they are announcing the party on Facebook.
U nit 6 children therapy because its_for_the_kidsBluecare
This document provides guidance to parents on building a secure parenting base for their children after separation. It discusses the importance of minimizing parental conflict, which can be psychologically damaging for children. Parents are encouraged to focus on their children's needs rather than their own conflicts. Specific guidance is provided on what infants, teenagers, and babies need from parents after a separation. The document stresses open communication between parents, keeping children out of parental disputes, and prioritizing the children's well-being and development.
Why share your genealogy content on WeRelate.org (2009)Dallan Quass
This document discusses WeRelate.org, a genealogy wiki where users can share and collaborate on family trees and genealogical research. It provides five reasons for sharing genealogy research on WeRelate, including helping to create a free and well-documented source of genealogical information, becoming a better researcher, connecting with others, getting family members involved, and leaving a legacy. The document outlines how WeRelate works as a wiki, allowing open collaboration, and describes features like GEDCOM import, source citations, and change notifications. Overall, it promotes WeRelate as a place for open sharing of family histories and genealogical data.
This document provides instructions for beginners on how to start researching genealogy and family history. It outlines steps like writing down known family information, speaking to relatives to gather more details, and searching public records and websites. Tips are included on what information to record like full names, dates, and locations. The document cautions against relying on unverified information and encourages setting aside weekly time for research. Resources mentioned include free websites, the FamilySearch Family Tree, libraries, and Family History Centers.
This document provides an overview of topics related to family and parenting from a lifespan developmental perspective. It discusses traditional and modern family structures, attachment styles in early childhood, romantic relationships and marriage, parenting styles and their influence on child outcomes, challenges faced by single parents, cohabitating couples, and LGBTQ families, as well as the effects of divorce and adoption on children. Key concepts covered include Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, reciprocal socialization between parents and children, and influences on parenting such as culture and sociohistorical context.
The document discusses having important conversations, called "The Talk", with aging parents about long-term care options. It provides tips for bringing up sensitive topics in a tactful way that respects the parent's independence and dignity. Adult children are encouraged to listen without judgment and share information while allowing the parent to make their own decisions. The goal is to express care and ease any worries by being prepared for potential health issues or living situations that may arise with advanced age.
This document provides information about a genealogy group meeting for the U3A Genealogy organization. It discusses starting genealogy research by looking at family records, writing down what is known, talking to relatives, and planning research. It then lists sources like family records, censuses, parish records, wills, and other sources. The document continues with announcements about an upcoming meeting, including a blog update and contributions from members.
This document provides information about a genealogy group meeting for the U3A Genealogy organization. It discusses starting genealogy research by looking at family records, writing down what is known, talking to relatives, and planning research. It then provides tips on various sources like census records, parish records, wills, and more. The document also shares announcements and tips from other genealogists.
This document provides an overview of family systems theory as it relates to working with families of students with autism spectrum disorders. It discusses key concepts of family systems theory including family characteristics, interactions, boundaries, cohesion and adaptability. It also covers family functions and the family life cycle. The document aims to help educators understand families from a systems perspective in order to develop partnerships with families and individualize their support.
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My Background
• Over 5½ years as a Senior Software
Engineer at FamilySearch
• Currently work on Family Tree, but try to use
all our products
• Have previously given several presentations
going into more detail on several similar
topics. To view/download these
presentations go to
http://www.slideshare.net/bakers84.
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Main Types of Family Trees
User Specific
FamilySearch
Genealogies
…
Most other online trees and
desktop records managers
Collaborative
FamilySearch
Family Tree
…
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User Specific Family Trees
…
Mary
Beus
1851 - 1936
Michael
Beus
1811 - 1888
Marianne
Combe
1813 - 1910
User1
… …
…
Mary
Beus
1851 - 1936
Michael
Beus
1811 - 1888
Marianne
Combe
1813 - 1910
User2
… …
…
Mary
Beus
1851 - 1936
Michael
Beus
1811 - 1888
Marianne
Combe
1813 - 1910
User3
… …
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FamilySearch Family Tree
• Freely available to anyone worldwide
• Reduces duplication of effort
• Increases collaboration to arrive at the best
information
• Information added outlives contributors
• Can link person profiles to additional
information like photos, stories, sources, etc.
We can all go further faster by working together
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How is Family Tree Like a Wiki?
“A wiki is a web application which allows
people to add, modify, or delete content in
collaboration with others.” – Wikipedia
Like Wikipedia and other wikis, Family Tree is
maintained by volunteers and changes made
to data on pages is reflected to all users and
change tracked.
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If a Collaborative Family
Tree Like FamilySearch
Family Tree is So Great
Why is My Family So
Messed Up There?
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Lots of Inputs + Imperfect Patrons + Imperfect Algorithms
≈
Lots of Bad Data + Lots of Duplication
Ancestral File
Record Extraction
Family Tree
More …
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Evidence Data is Getting Better
• Hundreds of millions of historical record sources
are attached to persons throughout the tree
• More than 40,000 merges per day continues to
reduce duplication in the tree
• Ratio of merges to unmerges/restores much
higher than combines to separates in nFS
• Tens of millions of photos, stories and other
memories are attached to persons in the tree
• Many non-LDS users are seeing value of
Family Tree and contributing new data
• Not many reported issues of edit wars
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Who are These Uncontactable
Contributors Making Changes?
FamilySearch – Means that an administrator made changes
either manually or via an automated job to fix up data
unknown4470317 – Indicates that this came from a system
previous to FamilySearch, but the original contributor
information has been lost. This most likely came from a PRF
or family group sheet contribution to FamilySearch in the past.
LDS Church Membership – Means that the LDS Church
membership system brought this information into the tree
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Play Nice With Others
• Remember those in “your” family are also other user’s families
• Watch out for symptoms of my-tree-itus
• Changes you make should leave persons outside your family
in a good state
• Use preventative measures to prevent recurring mistakes
• Collaborate and make sure others can contact you (i.e. make
your e-mail public)
• Apologize if necessary
• Remember that more and
more users of Family Tree are
not LDS
• Believe that others generally
aren’t trying to maliciously
mess up data
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Watch out for my-tree-itus
mytreeitus mī-trē-ˈī-təs (noun)
An inflammation common to many genealogists,
particularly heavy users of PAF. Symptoms include
extreme anxiety over others modifying their extensive
genealogical research, possessiveness of ancestors,
unwillingness to work in collaborative family trees and
disregard for others when removing erroneous
persons from their family. Usually occurring in more
mature adults and rarely seen in those under 40.
Learning to use FamilySearch Family Tree has been
shown to be an effective treatment for this affliction.
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Draw Pictures and Take Notes
• To help sort out mixed up
relationships and families
• To lay out what the data should
look like when you’re done
• To visualize merges and their
resulting persons
• Pay attention to person ids and
historical record ids
• Use multiple browser tabs when doing work to keep context
more easily. Using your mouse to middle click will open
something in new tab.
• If you’re really worried about how to do something correctly,
use https://beta.familysearch.org to try out things.
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Visualize Relationships
Parent Child Relationship
Father Mother
Child
Mother
Child
WifeHusband
Parent Child Relationship
with Single Parent
Couple Relationship
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C
Tips
• Visualize or even
draw out the
relationships when
trying to decide
how to fix
something
• Pay attention to
person IDs
• Remember how to
edit and delete
relationships
M
C
WH WH
WH
…
…
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
F M
C
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new.familysearch
Combine
Family Tree Merge
A B
A
B
A B
A’ B
Merging B into A will delete
(archive/tombstone) B,
potentially changing A with
some of B’s data.
Combining B into A will result
in A with B as an “inner
person” of A. Data from both
persons is preserved and can
be selected as viewable
values.
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Delete Person Deleting a person will
delete all relationships that
person was in, orphan any
LDS temple ordinances
and won’t keep a link to the
real person.
Use with care!
Only recommend using
when you’re sure the
person is fictitious (Ex.
wrong gender)
Often, a relationship should
be deleted or a merge
should be done.
Man Wife
WifeMan
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Deleting Relationships
Deleting relationships often leaves
people “floating” in the tree too.
Conscientious genealogists will try
to make sure the result is as
complete as possible.
For example, say your ancestors
have a child in the tree that isn’t
theirs. If you just delete the
relationship, that child is now
“floating”, greatly reducing its
chances of ever being found
again. A better solution is to link
that child up with correct parents,
assuming you can determine who
the correct parents are.
Be aware the same is true when
you don’t keep relationships during
merges.
Father Mother
Child
Father Mother
Child
New
Father
New
Mother
Child
Father Mother
Remove child from incorrect parents and
link to correct parents
Remove child from incorrect parents
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Dropping Relationships During Merges
Be aware that “floating” or
“orphaned” people are also
created when relationships are
not kept during merges.
For example, say a father,
mother and child are all three
duplicated in the tree. If you
don’t keep the relationships by
moving them left during the
merge process, the duplicate
mother and child are cut off
when merging the fathers.
Instead, the duplicate mother
and child should remain so they
can be merged too.
Father1 Mother1
Child1
Merge Father2 into Father1 and copy relationships
Merge Father2 into Father1 without copying relationships
Father2 Mother2
Child2
Father1’ Mother1
Child1
Father2 Mother2
Child2
Father1’
Mother1
Child1
Mother2
Child2
Father2
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Leave a Trace, but
Keep Your Room Clean Too
• Base actions on verifiable sources as much as possible
• Use both halves of FamilySearch.org – Tree and Records
• Provide good reason statements
• Mind the indicator icons - eradicate icons to achieve
regular small successes and find persons not in the tree
yet
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Critical Paradigm To Understand
The best way
to find people who need LDS temple work is
to find people who are NOT in the tree yet
The best way
to find people not in the tree yet is
to find them in a historical record with
someone who is already in the tree
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Achieving Regular Small Successes
• Look to resolve indicator icons on your relatives
• Data Problems
• Record Hints
• Research Suggestions
• Ordinance Icons
• Add any memories you have
• Photos
• Documents
• Stories
• Audio
• Try to work from closest to more distant
• Start with closest direct ancestors
• Make sure children for direct ancestors are recorded and also
have indicator icons resolved
• Move to grandchildren and great-grandchildren of your direct
ancestors
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Phone a Friend When Needed
• Contact support when you need to
Call 1-866-406-1830,
Live Chat, E-mail or Local Help
• Escalate if necessary
• Track cases you’ve submitted at
https://familysearch.org/help/mycases
• Report abuse if you believe
someone is purposely destroying
data
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Protect Yourself by Staying Informed
• Use the Watch List more effectively
• Learn to understand and use the change log better
• Read the blog, subscribing if you’d like -
https://familysearch.org/blog
• Embrace change, don’t be afraid of it. Click on new
things to see what they do. I don’t think you can mess up
anything in a single click, but be sure to read warnings.
• Take advantage of training resources online and in your
local area
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Use Underused and Powerful
Features of the Watch List
• Navigation to distant relatives
• Filtering by various criteria
• Sorting by various criteria
• View latest changes over the past 30 days
• Filter and sort latest changes
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Sample Blog Post on This Topic
https://familysearch.org/blog/en/common-mistakes-family-tree-data/
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Realize Some Things Aren’t Fixable Yet
Coming Soon
• Contacting those who don’t have public e-mails
• Being able to perform LDS ordinances held by
someone else for over 2 years
Coming Sometime Later
• Merging Individuals of Unusual Size (IOUSs)
• Moving LDS ordinances to correct persons
• Proposing modifications to read only persons and
relationships
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Individuals of Unusual Size (IOUS)
If the resulting record in
new.familysearch.org would have
more than 250 combined records,
persons cannot be merged. This is
sometimes called an Individual of
Unusual Size (IOUS). There isn’t
anything that can be done to merge
these persons until synchronization
with new.familysearch is turned off.
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Specific Common Problem Scenarios
Disclaimer: The following scenarios aren’t intended
to be exhaustive or prescriptive for every
situation, instead they are trying to illustrate
common problems and strategies to resolve them
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People that don’t belong in your tree
(i.e. incorrect parents, spouses or children)
• Realize that delete person is rarely the correct thing to do
• Deleting relationships, is often the right thing, but
remember to leave the other persons in as good of a
state as possible
• Relationships can be deleted (or modified) from the Edit
Couple and Edit Parents links
• Even when deleting a relationship, it is often a good idea
to find or create a person to fill the gap just made in the
relationship
• To leave the other family in a good state, you may need to
change a parent for a set of children one by one
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Example
Say after researching, you are confident Frederick
and Anna don’t belong in this family, but to a different
George Paul and Mary Bass
Click on the Edit Parents icon. Then you could simply
delete the relationship, but a better solution would be
to either change the parents one at a time or remove
and then add the correct parents. You may need to
create new persons in the tree to leave the persons
you’re removing from your family in as good of a state
as possible.
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Same parent listed twice, one with a
spouse and the other without
Delete each of the parent
child relationships without the
spouse.
Make sure that the person ids
of the children and mother
match, however.
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Multiple Persons in a Family
with Similar Information
• Usually merging people is the correct way to resolve
• Pay attention to person IDs
• Remember to keep relationships during merges – don’t
leave people “floating”
• You’ll often need to perform multiple merges to clean up a
family fully
• Due to system restrictions, you may not be able to clean
up some duplicates now
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Pop Quiz
Which persons
should be merged
and why? Should
any persons be
removed from a
family?
Remember the
guiding principles
and that sometimes
more research is
needed to move
forward.
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Incorrectly combined/merged persons
• First, determine whether the incorrect merge occurred in Family Tree. If
it did, you can unmerge or restore
• Signs of incorrect combines in new.familysearch
• Several completely different birth names are listed as alternate names
• IGI sources are attached for completely different people
• Multiple sets of spouses and children that don’t belong
• Follow the steps in these Help Center articles to correct incorrectly
combined persons prior to Family Tree.
• https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Dividing-
incorrectly-combined-records-in-Family-Tree
• https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Dividing-
Incorrectly-combined-records-in-Family-Tree
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Two Ways to Restore After a Merge
1. Unmerge
• Undoes all merge changes, restoring both persons to the pre-
merge state
• Can currently only be done if no changes have taken place on
either person since the merge
• To unmerge, click on the Show All link in the Latest Changes
box to the right of a person who was merged into. Then click
on the Unmerge button and enter a reason for the unmerge.
2. Restore Person
• Restores the person who was deleted to the pre-merge state,
but leaves the merged person alone
• Is only option if changes have taken place since the original
merge
• To restore a person, bring up the deleted person page and
click on the Restore Person link.
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Another User Deleted Someone From Your Tree
• Determine whether they were deleted
by a merge or a delete
• Contact the user to help understand
why they did what they did
• Unmerge if possible,
otherwise restore
• Report abuse if necessary
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Another user “hijacked” someone in your tree
and made them a completely different person
• First seek to understand, contacting the user if possible
• Try to find a way to record both real people in the tree if
there really are two people
• Report abuse if necessary
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Incorrect Computer Algorithm Suggestions
that Won’t Go Away
• Record hint for a record for a different person
• Click Not a Match after bringing the hint up
• Research suggestion or data problem that isn’t true
• Click the X in the popup showing the suggestion
• Possible duplicate that isn’t the same person
• Select Not a Match on the possible duplicate
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Dismiss Research Suggestions
• Some research suggestions and data problems are not dismissable
• Click on Show Details to view dismissed suggesitons/problems
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A Historical Record Is Already Attached To
Another Person
• Determine which persons in the tree each person in the
record are currently attached to and which they should be
• Detach incorrect attachments and attach the correct ones
• May need to merge persons in the tree if there are
duplicates
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Incorrect Data on a Person
• Data is incorrect or superfluous
• Just fix it, leaving good reasons and hopefully sources
• Apparent duplicate sources
• Determine if the sources are truly the same record id,
detaching if duplicate
• Duplicate record sets within FamilySearch are being
retired
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Can’t Reserve or Print LDS Ordinances
• Understand reasons why a person doesn’t qualify
• Can’t reserve persons outside close relatives born within
110 years
• Submit a case showing how you got permission
• Can’t reserve with duplicates or data problems
• Resolve the duplicate (merge or not a match) or data
problem (fix or dismiss)
• Shows a warning on reservation list that wasn’t there
before
• Determine reason why person no longer qualifies and
resolve or unreserve
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Confused About How to Perform Merges or
Undo Them?
I gave an extensive presentation on this at the 2013 conference.
Go to the following links for a presentation and handout on this topic.
http://www.slideshare.net/bakers84/merging-people-in-familysearch-family-tree-presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/bakers84/merging-people-in-family-search-family-tree-syllabus
Three key guiding principles:
1. Merge the person with less data into the person with more data if
possible, using Switch Positions if necessary.
2. Copy all data unique to the right hand side, unless you know it is
not correct
3. Prevent bad merges for situations such as twins or successive
children with same name by marking as not a match
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Wrong Photo, Story or Document is
Attached
• Contact user who uploaded photo, if possible
• Detaching the photo is possible even though
memories are not open edit like the tree
• Leave comments on the photo or other memory