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b'Welcome to the first episode of 2013, and there is certainly a lot already going on this year, and this episode is packed with genealogy news, your emails and of course gems tucked in along the way. NEWS: One of the longest running and best known websites is Cyndislist at cyndislist.com. The website is run by Cyndi Howells, and for over 16 years she has meticulously catalogued all of the websites that are devoted to genealogy.\\xa0 Anyone can go to cyndislist.com for free and follow the topic links to find online resources on just about any area of genealogy. Back on Nov 1, 2012 on Facebook describing how she had discovered that another website had copied her entire website \\u2013 not just a few links, but the entire website, and made it available on their website. According to Justia.com, a site that makes available public information on Dockets and lawsuit filings Cyndi\'s List\\xa0and Cynthia Howells\\xa0has formally against the alleged content snatching website. But the real shocker, the website in question isn\\u2019t some random spam website, but rather one that was launched in 2012 by an established genealogist, Barry Ewell. The site is called MyGenShare and in addition to free content Barry offers paid membership for access to all the content.\\xa0 Because there is an active lawsuit the folks involved can\\u2019t really talk about it, so we don\\u2019t have much more information. But we will keep you informed as we learn more, and I would be interested in to know what you think. \\xa0 RootsMagic App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Now Available The good news is that the free app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has now officially been launched and is available in the iTunes app store. According to Michael Booth, Vice-President of RootsMagic, a version of the app for Android devices will be available in the near future. While the app does not give you full functionality of the RootsMagic software, it does put your family tree information at your fingertips, and provides a lot of useful features including: Access your actual RootsMagic files via iTunes or Dropbox Easily search and explore your family tree View pictures, notes, and sources\\xa0 Browse lists of your information and view more information about sources, to-do items, research logs, media, addresses, repositories, correspondences, and places. Useful tools including a perpetual calendar, date calculator, relationship calculator, and Soundex calculator. RootsMagic for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch is free and now available in the Apple App Store. It does require the RootsMagic desktop family tree software or the free RootsMagic Essentials software to create, edit, or add to your genealogy files. More information is available at . \\xa0 The Southern California Genealogical Society\\u2019s popular Jamboree Extension Webinar Series. If you are looking to brush up on genealogy research or learn some new skills from the comfort of your own home, than these webinars are for you\\xa0 Jamboree Extension Series webinars are conducted the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. Saturday sessions will be held at 10am Pacific time / 1pm Eastern time. Wednesday sessions will be scheduled at 6pm Pacific time / 9pm Eastern time.\\xa0 For information and to register for the 2013 sessions,\\xa0 Coming up in the next few months:\\xa0 Wednesday, January 16 -\\xa0\\xa06pm Pacific time / 9pm Eastern time.\\xa0 Linda Geiger Woodward, CG, CGL \\xa0 \\xa0 Saturday, February 2 -\\xa010am Pacific time / 1pm Eastern time. Eric Basir \\xa0 \\xa0 Wednesday, February 20 -\\xa0\\xa06pm Pacific time / 9pm Eastern time.\\xa0 Michael John Neill \\xa0 \\xa0 Saturday, March 2 -\\xa0\\xa010am Pacific time / 1pm Eastern time Lisa Louise Cooke\\xa0\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 MAILBOX: Leanore wrote in to say \\u201cI listened to your virtual Christmas party where you asked each person what they were doing genealogically for Christmas.\\xa0 Though I\'ve done several fun things over the years, this year I didn\'t do anything (except host the whole group for Christmas.)\\xa0But, one of our daughters created a very special book of our family\'s past Christmases.\\xa0 We lived overseas for many years so each country has its own couple of pages with photos of our holiday celebrations there.\\xa0 What a "trip" and a wonderful gift!\\u201d And Jean wrote in to say: \\u201cI enjoyed listening to everyone you talked to during your virtual trip around the world. \\xa0However, I must say what I enjoyed most was listening to Davey as he explored your home and the Christmas decorations. \\xa0I loved listening to the young voice so filled with excitement and\\xa0enthusiasm\\xa0for everything he found!\\u201d Cindy has a Question about Place Names: \\u201cI\'m trying to clean up my place names in my database and I came across some that are before a state became a state and even some before we were even a country. I have an ancestor who died in 1704 and my tree reads: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. OR, Should I be naming places for what they are now? I think it should be the name that the place was at the time of the event, but I seem to be the only one.\\u201d Lisa\\u2019s Answer: There are arguments on both sides. A quick Google search served up several writings on the subject in support of both using the modern location, and using the location at the time of the event.\\xa0 I\\u2019ll have links in those in the show notes for you. article article Personally, I use the location name at the time of the event. Many times I have to do a lot of work to determine the name of a location at the time of the event (like a German village that now is technically Poland), and it would be easy to lose track of that. And besides, when I am looking for the records, I typically need to look under the village name.\\xa0Another consideration is that place names continue to change. So if you use "modern day" names, they are only as accurate as the date you entered them. To play it safe, I often include the modern day name in parenthesis so that I have everything I need just in case. Most important: being consistent and doing what works well for you. I got an email from two brand New Genealogy Bloggers: The first is Vickie Long and she says: \\u201cI have been listening to your podcasts for months \\u2013 and I\\u2019m almost caught up to the current one.\\xa0\\xa0Tonight I took the plunge and with the help of my dear husband I started a genealogy blog \\u2013\\xa0.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Thanks for your encouragement.\\u201d Or use the URL Address: and Jackie in Australia also has a new blog: \\u201cAm very excited to continue learning and adding to my Blog - you have inspired me to do this and I am having lots of fun - some of my family are keen for me to keep doing this!\\xa0 My blogspot is only a baby at the moment - I\'ll give you the address - but please remember it\'s only just been conceived!\\u201d Congratulations to you both for putting your family history out there and I wish you great success and hopefully even a few new cousin connections! \\xa0 QUICK GEMS: \\xa0 CLOSING: is now available to view for free on the Genealogy Gems website.'