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Disappearance of 10-Year-Old is Now Believed to be a Homicide

A missing 10-year old girl from North Carolina was thought to be missing, but now the investigation has shifted to a homicide. Zahra Baker was reported missing over the weekend by her father and stepmother who claimed they last saw her in her bed. Local authorities have trouble believing this story, and for good reason. [...]

The Long-Term Health of the Rescued Chilean Miners

As the last Chilean miner has been rescued, the 33 men were welcomed as national heroes and set a world record for survival underground. The men, who were trapped underground since August 5, were in surprisingly good condition. In fact, the immediate needs only included two cases of dental problems and one case of a pre-existing lung [...]

Are Public Records Databases Worth the Money?

Whether you’re looking for a long lost family member or friend, interested in running a background check on yourself, or following up on caregivers and neighbors, Public Records databases can be your best friend. Indeed, there are plenty of companies that offer these services, but not all are treated (or shall we say, created) equal. [...]

Do Child Locators Really Work?

As a parent of a toddler, going to public places is always a bit of a struggle. My nearly 2 year old is done with the stroller and he insists on walking everywhere. Who can blame him when there’s so much to explore hands-on? Yet as any parent or caregiver knows, small children can disappear [...]

Pakistan Flood Leads to a Rise in Missing Children

With thousands of people dead, hundreds missing and the livelihoods of Pakistani families in despair, the worst flood in decades continues to cause agony in the flood-stricken areas of the country. Government camps are overcrowded and many are faced with hot and humid conditions, lack of water and lack of electricity. Food is sparse and [...]

Public Websites Offer Help in the Search for Kyron Horman

Sure, the Internet is a great tool to stay connected with the outside world, but it can also come in handy with more serious issues. Kyron Horman, a 7 year old boy that has been missing since June 4, 2010, is a name that most people are familiar with. His case is a unique one [...]

Three tips for keeping your bearings while hiking

Hiking can be one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. However, as fun as it may sound, things can sometimes go wrong. For the inexperienced hiker, please take into consideration that getting lost is an easy thing to do. Here are some tips that may be of good use in future hiking endeavors: [...]

How to use Google Photo Search

Searching for someone?  These days, the info you need can be as close as typing a name into a search field.  Facebook is the ultimate “people search” since so many people are on it, and since Facebook includes photos, it might be the only search you need to do to find someone you’re looking for. [...]

Reverse Phone Number Lookup

Recently people have been using popular services online to lookup the information of other cell phone users. It has become a great way to spy on your significant other and see who they have been talking to. The hang up though is that a large number of these online services are thinly veiled scams to [...]

Social Networks Bring People Together After Haiti ‘Quake

Social Networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are helping survivors of the Haiti Earthquake tragedy re-connect with loved ones. Survivors are rushing to these sites to let others who live far away know they are ok and giving detailed reports of the conditions and situation in Port au Prince. Some are even using Facebook to [...]