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ROYAL CARIBBEAN: SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS
get them to look up from their phones. While you’re there, don’t forget to visit San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, which is the West Coast’s premier entertainment district.
ready to call it a night, the 20-somethings can take advantage of New Orleans’ world-famous nightlife. Step off the beaten path with your loved ones and experience something new.
Looking for a vacation where you don’t have to plan every second yourself? Board a cruise ship and let the amenities take care of the rest. Symphony of the Seas isn’t just the biggest cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet — it’s the biggest cruise ship in the world! Every inch is filled with something fun for people of every age group. Catch a marquee show, play a few rounds of glow-in-the-dark laser tag, enjoy some fresh-caught New England seafood, or relax and lounge by the pool. On this ship, everyone can plan their own perfect day. How do you decompress after a stressful week? Do you want to lay on the beach, get moving with some outdoor activities, or do a little retail therapy? However you like to relax, San Diego offers the best opportunities. Older kids might not be impressed by the animals at the zoo, but kayaking on the ocean is sure to SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
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Beautiful beaches? Check. Wild zipline tours? Check. Mind-bending magic shows? Check. Rich historical museums and art galleries? Double check! Lake Geneva really has it all. No matter what your family members’ interests are, they are sure to make some great memories at Lake Geneva. Who knew Wisconsin had so many hidden gems? New Orleans is a city built on rich history, delicious food, and legendary music. Almost every building boasts some historical significance, from Pirate’s Alley in the French Quarter to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, where the infamous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is buried. When parents and younger siblings are NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
If you really want a vacation your family will love no matter how old they are, consider taking a trip Down Under. While you’re there, take the opportunity to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge together! And no one can say no to a day frolicking in the waves of Manly Beach. This international city offers a thriving nightlife and culinary scene set against amazing natural wonders. Once you’re done at the Sydney Opera House, you can venture to meet some koalas and kangaroos. Australia offers a whole new world of family experiences. There comes a time when family vacations become rare occasions instead of yearly occurrences. Take advantage of today and plan a trip your whole family will love and remember forever.
Genealogy Sites and the Warming of Cold Cases The Revolution in Forensic Science Continues to Captivate the Masses
We’ve come a long way in the field of forensic science since 1986, when DNA was first used to convict someone in court. In 2019, criminals who would have gotten away with
Whatever the motivation was behind genealogy sites in the beginning, they’re now some of the most sought-after databases in the world and are worth billions for their collection of the most personal consumer data in existence. Using these websites’ data, investigators can make DNA matches with potential offenders. The most famous recent case is the successful apprehension of Joseph James DeAngelo, otherwise known as the Golden State Killer. After 13 murders and dozens of assaults, he was finally brought to justice after investigators matched his DNA to the evidence found at the crime scenes. They gained access to his DNA from the personal genomics site GEDmatch. Although access to the data of popular sites like 23andMe and Ancestry. com is restricted to its customers, law enforcement agencies successfully subpoenaed the companies to hand over the requested data. With the ability to theoretically solve any crime with preserved DNA, law enforcement and websleuths alike are foaming at the mouth at the possibilities genealogy testing has to offer. If only we’d preserved some of Jack the Ripper’s DNA!
their crimes in the past are now put behind bars where they belong. The advent of genealogy testing has been thrust into the spotlight with high-profile cases that were solved by sequestering information from
sites like 23andMe and Ancestry.com. With this revolution in DNA testing on the rise, there’s really no end to the impossible- to-solve cold cases that can finally be put to rest.
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