Genealogy Round Up, January 17

Check out this book review by Terri O'Connell of The In-Depth Genealogist:
Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing | The In-Depth Genealogist

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I posted saying someone in the media was looking for surprising genealogical stories and asking you to send me emails to forward? Well, here's the resulting Wall Street Journal article - and a few of you are in there! Congrats! And thanks for sharing your experiences!
When a Genealogy Hobby Digs Up Unwanted Secrets

A video to go with the WSJ article! Heather Quinlan and journalist, Sue Shellenbarger both in there! 
Video - DNA Testing, Online Genealogical Data Help Americans Discover Their Ancestry - WSJ.com

In honor of Michelle Obama's birthday - everything you ever wanted to know about her family tree Michelle Obama's Roots - Five generations, from slavery to the White House - Megan Smolenyak's research