Archive for the ‘People Search’ Category

Commit Random Acts Of Kindness

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

small giftFebruary 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s a day when people are encouraged to do good things for others for no particular reason at all.

Family, friends and strangers – you can brighten anyone’s day with a random act of kindness. Your good deed may have an even greater impact when it is completely unexpected. There are many things you can do to celebrate and participate in this day that is designed to make people happy.

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Who Will You Spend Valentine’s Day With?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

heartwithpeopleValentine’s Day is recognized as a day for romance, love and companionship all over the world. It is a time to spend with loved ones: that someone special, family members or close friends.

The origin of this holiday may be a mystery – there are multiple stories about how Valentine’s Day began – but one thing is certain: it is one of the most celebrated days of the years and a great time to reconnect with the important people from your past…
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ElvisElvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935. His meteoric rise to fame is a legendary tale that sparked rock ‘n’ roll dreams for millions of young people throughout the world.

By the early 1950’s, Elvis had become a sensation. He had the total package: the look, the moves and the voice. People everywhere gathered together to hear his music, and share the thrill of his live performances.

The people who shared the experience of seeing Elvis, or spent time together listening to his songs and watching his movies, share a unique bond. They are permanently linked through their mutual adoration of the man who was affectionately known as “The King”.

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socialnetworks-smHow many people do you try to keep up with on social networking websites? We all have family and friends we want to stay connected to and learn more about. Social networks provide an entertaining way to get updates on the lives of other people, and these sites are more popular than ever.

In 2009 the number of Facebook users skyrocketed, and the site shows no signs of slowing. Millions of people are following others, and looking for people to follow them, on Twitter. MySpace recently made several major updates to give the site a boost of popularity. As 2010 progresses, you can bet that even more people will sign up for accounts on these and dozens of other networking websites.
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Hoping For Better Times

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Anyone who watches the news at all can tell you; it’s been rough recently. Scandals, assaults, shootings – there’s just no way to make sense of it all.

Lately it seems almost impossible to find a story with a happy ending. It’s moments like these when our friends and families matter the most. Spending time with the people we care about may just be the best way to get through these difficult times.

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November Is National Adoption Month!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

child - National Adoption MonthRight now there are approximately 130,000 kids in foster care programs throughout the United States. These children are hoping to find a place they can call home, and people to call family.

Adults all over the country are attempting to expand their families by adopting a young person from a foster home. The process can be difficult and time consuming, but the end result brings joy to so many lives. It is a progression that is celebrated every November as National Adoption Month. This years’ theme is “Answering the Call – You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. There are thousands of teens in foster care who would love to put up with you.”

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Deloitte 2009 Fast 500Everyone at PeopleFinders is excited because we were recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500TM list. This is the second consecutive year we’ve received that recognition.

Deloitte is not a typical company – it is a business entity that works with thousands of professionals from independent firms all over the world to provide audit, financial advisory, tax and other services to their clients. Every year Deloitte releases their list of the 500 fastest-growing technology based companies in the United States and Canada. PeopleFinders was happy to be on that list in 2008, and it feels great to be included again!

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Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

laborOn the first Monday in September people all across the United States enjoy a little extra time away from their jobs as we celebrate Labor Day. It’s a great holiday to share with friends and family as we start to say farewell to the summer.

The origin of Labor Day goes back to the time of the American Industrial Revolution. It was first celebrated in New York City on September 5th, 1882 by members of the Central Labor Union. Workers took a day off to have a picnic and enjoy the fruits of their labors. They agreed to make this an annual event, and the following year the concept began to spread around the country. By 1894 it had gained so much attention that it was turned into a national holiday.

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National Child Injury Prevention Week

Monday, August 31st, 2009

handsSeptember 1st – 7th is National Child Injury Prevention Week. Parents always keep the well-being of their children as a top priority, but this event offers a great opportunity to really focus on home safety tips for kids.

Children spend a large amount of time at home, and it can be easy to take for granted that they are safe around the house. It is, however, essential to be aware of potential danger zones and take every step possible to make your home ‘kid friendly’. Here are a few tips to help your loved ones avoid injury.

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How To Find People With A People Search

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

People SearchMost people have heard of a People Search, but not everyone knows exactly how they work. People Searches allow you to find most anyone in the United States, and at PeopleFinders.com we are dedicated to giving you a variety of ways to find long lost family and friends.

People Search By Name
The most common way to find people online is to do a Search by Name. This type of People Search lets you enter a first and last name, and the person’s most recent city and state if you know it. You can use a last name only, but providing more information will improve your results. Fill in the details you’re sure of, click the Search button and you’ll be shown a list of up to 100 people that match your criteria. Don’t worry if you’re not sure which one is the right person, you can order a report that includes information on all of them.

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