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.

Compliment people. It’s usually impossible to hold back a smile when someone says something nice about you, so take some initiative and make positive comments to people throughout the day. It will give them a nice boost, and make you feel good in return.

Surprise someone. You can leave surprises for people all day long; put extra money in a parking meter, bring a street vendor a cup of coffee, pay the bridge toll for the car behind you. The recipients of your surprises may never know your identity, but they will feel great knowing that someone they’ve never met took the time to do something kind.

Leave gifts. Take small gifts to friends, family, coworkers or anyone else you interact with regularly. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just a little something to let them know that you’re thinking of them. An unexpected present is guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Reconnect. The kindest thing anyone can do is to make time for another person. February 17 is a great day to reach out to family and friends that you’ve lost touch with over the years. Find people from your past and reestablish a cherished relationship.

Send a note. It always feels wonderful to receive a letter or email from someone you care about, so why not share that joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day. Take a few minutes to write to anyone whose day you’d like to brighten.

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but you don’t have to wait. You can make every day an opportunity to do something thoughtful and out-of-the-blue for the people who share your life, or even for someone you’ve never met. Get out there and pay it forward, bask in the joy that comes from sharing a simple act of kindness and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders People Search blog.

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…

Missing Your Old Flame?
They say it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. Some people have added to this and discovered that it can be better still to rekindle an old love that was once lost. Now and then you hear stories about two star-crossed lovers reconnecting after decades apart. It could be that some people were just meant to be together – even if it takes many years to realize that fact.

So many people have a story about ‘the one that got away’, and wish there was something they could do. Maybe there is – if true love was meant to be, it can wait for longer than you might think. Maybe it’s time to reunite with that long lost flame who still burns brightly in your mind.

Family Lasts A Lifetime
Your family – these are the people who are linked to you forever. They may share a last name, similar features or familiar quirky traits, but more importantly they share a bond that remains strong no matter how much time passes, or how far apart they get.

Family members lose touch for many reasons. It can be due to an old argument, because people move so often that it becomes impossible to keep up, or hundreds of other scenarios. Whatever the cause, one fact remains: family ties can be bound back together.

Friendships Were Built To Last
It’s unfortunate, but friendships sometimes fade away over time. Work schedules get hectic, new families require large amounts of time, people move far away…

Our true friends are the people we cherish, and the people we can reconnect with no matter how much time has gone by. When you get together with an old friend, you usually notice something extraordinary: it seems like no time has passed at all. Why spend another day missing someone you proudly call your friend? After all, if you’re thinking of them, chances are they’re also thinking of you.

Valentine’s Day is a reason to celebrate more than the love between two people – it is a time to celebrate the devotion you feel towards every person who has touched your life. So many people lose through the years, but the simple truth is that some people are worth finding all over again.

If you have someone that you’d like to reconnect with this Valentine’s Day – an old flame, family member or a dear friend – you can find them again with help from PeopleFinders. Start with a People Search, and get the information you need to reach out to everyone who will always hold a special place in your heart.

Visit PeopleFinders, create your own happy ending and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders People Search blog.

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”.

Elvis released his first album in March of 1956. It was a smash hit; the album landed at the top of the charts for ten weeks. This accomplishment is made even more impressive by the fact that his was the first rock ‘n’ roll album to reach number one on the Billboard Charts.

Fans flocked to see Elvis live, where his gyrating method of dance sparked a wave of controversy, and earned him the nickname “Elvis the Pelvis” along with a slew of bad publicity. He was nearly banned from such prestigious television programs as The Ed Sullivan Show, but his ever-increasing popularity was enough to change most anyone’s mind. In 1956, Sullivan booked Elvis for three appearances. Elvis made several notorious televised appearances, which only helped to increase his status as a celebrity.

It seemed nothing could slow down this amazing career, not even a stint in the United States army. When Elvis returned, however, he spent most of his time making movies. Elvis the movie star left many of his fans clamoring for more music from their idol. They were given a taste of his songs in every new film, but the soundtracks didn’t fare nearly as well as his other work.

After several years of making movies, Elvis wanted to return to his roots. He starred in the NBC holiday special that would later be known as “The Elvis Comeback Special”. It worked. The show boasted more viewers than any other put out by the network that season. Elvis the rock ‘n’ roller was back.

From then on Elvis continued to record new music and play live shows. Tragically, the iconic singer passed away on August 16, 1977. Even after his passing the King continued to make waves. His song “Way Down” reached the top of the country music charts three days after he was pronounced dead.

So many people cherished Elvis, and shared the experience of listening to his music, going to his live shows and watching his movies together. Fans of Elvis share a special connection – a unity that stems from their love of this beloved performer.

If you’ve lost touch with friends who shared your love of Elvis, we can help. You can use our People Search service to find anyone that you’d like to reconnect with. All it takes is a name, old phone number, former address or most any other information you have, and you can see how to reach out to someone special so you can reminisce.

January 8, 1935 is the day of Elvis’ birth, and the perfect time to reconnect with the people who once celebrated his life and career with you. Happy birthday to the King, and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders People Search blog.

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.

There are social networks for people who want to connect with business professionals, start their own blog and unveil opinions about various products with other consumers. People also use these sites to post their favorite videos, share music they enjoy, upload photos, and disclose their personal interests with anyone who cares to know.

Connecting with people on social networks can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Keeping up with all the profiles people have online, however, can be a nightmare.

Many people have accounts on several different networks. Think about your friends, and how many of them have their own journals, YouTube accounts, photo sites and other personal destinations. It’s fun to keep up with everything people are doing, but with so much information it can become ridiculously time consuming.

At PeopleFinders, we have a great way to help you keep up with the profiles your family and friends maintain on dozens of social networks. Our Social Profile Membership will find all of the accounts any person has online, and show you previews of each one. Some people spend hours logging on to different sites just to see if anyone has updated their page, but with a Membership you can see them all at once and check out every update in one convenient spot.

Creating your own Membership only takes a moment, and it will save you an immense amount of time and frustration. Start by visiting our Social Profile page, and click the button that says “Signup for unlimited social profile searches”. Choose a 24 hour or 30 day Membership, create your account, and you’ll be ready to go!

After you create your account, simply go back to the Social Profile page. Type in the email address of anyone you want to find online, click the search button, and you’ll immediately be shown previews of every profile that person has on popular social networks. You can check out all their recent updates, pictures, journals and anything else they choose to post.

Have fun keeping up with the people you care about, save enough time to update your own social profiles, and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders People Search blog.

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.

At PeopleFinders we’re proud to help you find people so you can reunite with anyone who made an impression on your life. We know that the people who share your life are a big part of what makes you happy and keeps you smiling – even when the world seems to be falling to pieces.

Last week brought a flurry of bad news and stories that were difficult to digest. Certain events are so horrifying that we can’t even begin to understand them, but no matter what happens, we always have other people. Family. Friends. People who are there to comfort us when things are bad, and celebrate with us when they are good again.

Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by these tragic events. We’re all hoping for better times around the corner. Until then we can turn to each other for reassurance, do everything possible to keep our families secure and try to watch out for one another, because we’re all in this together. Stay safe out there, and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders People Search blog.

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.”

This celebration has earned the attention of the President. In October, Barack Obama recognized National Adoption Month with a Presidential proclamation. The document asserts that “During National Adoption Month, we honor those families that have strengthened America through adoption, and we recommit to reducing the number of children awaiting adoption into loving families.”

National Adoption Month’s origins trace back to 1976 when then-Governor Michael Dukakis established an Adoption Week in Massachusetts. President Gerald Ford became aware of this endeavor, and announced that the week would be recognized on a national level. By 1990 the event was expanded to a full month, and at the center of it all is National Adoption Day.

Saturday, November 21, 2009 will be National Adoption Day. It’s a day when law makers, judges, families and other adoption advocates work together to try and finalize as many adoptions as possible. 2009 marks the 10-year anniversary of this special occurrence and the goal is to find permanent homes for children in every state. You can learn more about National Adoption Day here.

At PeopleFinders we celebrate families of all types, and we honor the people who open their lives and share their hearts and homes with foster children. The process of adoption is all about the right people finding each other and making a connection. That is our focus too; we are dedicated to helping people find other people. So to all those participating in, promoting and celebrating National Adoption Month, we say thank-you.

A family can be whatever you choose to make it. This November, and all throughout the year, there are families of every kind who help make America the great country it is. May you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and prosperous Adoption Month this November, and thank you for reading the People Finders People Search blog.

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!

The dedicated folks at Deloitte have diligently kept track of the 500 fastest growing companies for more than a decade. They created their Fast 500 TM list in 1997, and its annual release has become a highly anticipated event. Winners of the 2009 Fast 500 TM were announced in October, so congratulations to all of the companies who earned their way onto the list.

There are ten categories on the Fast 500 TM List, and PeopleFinders won as an Internet based company. The list is based on the fiscal growth a company experiences over a 5-year period, so only the fastest growing companies are represented. Very few companies make it into the Fast 500 TM two years in a row, so this is quite an honor for us.

According to Deloitte’s list, PeopleFinders.com has grown by 257% over the last five years. This is remarkable, and we have you to thank. It’s the people who have trusted us to help them find other people all over the United States that made this accolade possible.

We’re always excited when we are able to help someone find family or friends that they’ve lost touch with over the years. Our goal is to help you find anyone, anywhere with the most useful and easy-to-use People Search, Background Check and Public Records services available today.

Thank you for helping us claim a spot on the Fast 500 List again this year, and thank you for reading our People Search blog.

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 5^th, 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.

Back in the late 1800’s conditions were deplorable for the American worker. Men, women and children struggled to get work in locations that offered extremely long hours, hazardous environments and very low pay. Over time the people who suffered through these difficult circumstances banded together to form unions and demand shorter shifts, safety measures and reasonable wages. This led to the establishment of the first Labor Day, which started with a parade designed to show the “strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” and celebrate the American workforce.

Over time working conditions improved, and today it’s hard to imagine what people once endured just to survive. This Labor Day we can continue to celebrate the spirit of the American worker and be grateful for the efforts of people who helped shape the working conditions we now enjoy.

Labor Day is a great occasion to find old friends and family members and share a 3 day weekend. Of course not everyone has the day off, and here at PeopleFinders we salute the people who keep the country operating efficiently even while many of us are enjoying a little rest and relaxation. Have a Happy Labor Day, and thank you for reading our People Search blog.

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.

Child Proofing Your Home
Kids are naturally curious, and as soon as they are old enough to crawl they will start to explore their environment. Once your kids are moving on their own, it’s important to be aware of the obstacles and dangers they may encounter. Many experts recommend that parents go for their own crawl around the house to get a better perspective of these potential hazards. There are several things to watch for, including:

•    Small items that could be choking hazards
•    Uncovered electrical outlets
•    Sharp corners on tables and other furniture
•    Long cords that a child could get tangled up in
•    Areas that need a safety gate, like in front of stairs or rooms a child shouldn’t enter
•    Any dangerous item (knives, glass objects, etc.) within a child’s reach

For more tips on childproofing your home, visit Parenthood.com.

Kitchen Safety
Kids enjoy spending time in the kitchen while a parent cooks, but it is a room that can hold many dangers if you don’t prepare. Keep a close eye on children while they are in the kitchen, and use these tips to help protect them:

•    Turn the handles of pots and pans away from the counter so children can’t grab and pull them down
•    Keep all poisons out of reach and in child-proof containers
•    Don’t store sharp utensils where children can reach them
•    Put child proof latches on every cabinet
•    Store alcohol on shelves in tall cabinets, and keep them securely latched

Water Safety
For families with small children, water safety is a major concern. Statistics show that drowning is one of the leading causes of death among kids in the United States. If you own a pool, put a child safety fence around it and keep it locked at all times. Don’t leave toys near the pool; they encourage children to look for a way to climb over the fence. If possible, invest in a pool cover. It will provide an extra level of security, and keep the water warmer.

Water safety isn’t just about pools – a drowning can occur in a very small amount of liquid. Every year children drown in bathtubs, toilets and other water-filled objects. Keep your bathroom door latched and never leave a child unattended around water for any amount of time.

Fire Safety
A house fire is one of the most tragic and potentially deadly events a family can endure, so it is essential to be prepared. Start by purchasing smoke alarms and remember to replace the batteries once a year so they are always fresh. Next you can pick up a few fire extinguishers and place them in as many rooms as possible. Finally, come up with several escape routes in case a fire breaks out. Rehearse a fire safety drill in which the entire family practices using these routes so they are ready to get away quickly during an emergency.

Child safety is a major issue for every parent. It’s a topic to focus on daily, and something we can examine in even greater detail this September 1st – 7th as we recognize National Child Injury Prevention Week. Find more safety tips for kids here, and thank you for reading the PeopleFinders.com People Search blog.

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.

Other People Search Options
You may not remember the name of the person you hope to find, so we have other options to help. One way is to use an old address. Enter as much information as you can, including the zip code if possible, and you’ll get a list of all the people who lived at that residence. Seeing the names may jog your memory and help you locate the person you’re looking for. Another option is to search using an outdated phone number. You’ll see everyone who is associated with that number, so you can find the right person even if they haven’t used those digits in years.

An Email Search shows you how to contact someone online. You can find anyone’s Email using their name or address, or use an Email address to find more information about the owner. One of the most definitive ways to find people is with a Social Security Number. Every SSN is unique to one individual, so if you have that number you can find the exact person you want immediately.

Find Someone Using A Maiden Name
It’s easy to lose touch with someone, especially if they get married, change their name or move away. Finding a woman when all you have is her maiden name can be difficult, but with some patience and persistence you can use PeopleFinders.com to find anyone.

Start with an Advanced People Search and enter a maiden name and any other details you know for the best results. Depending on how common the name is, you’ll get a list of 1 to 100 people and you can request a single report for all of them. Look for an address you recognize, and if none of them seem familiar do an Address Search on each one to see all the people who resided there. Once you find the woman you’re searching for, you’ll get her married name and you can order a People Search or Comprehensive Background Report to find out how to contact her today.

We hope this has helped you learn how to find people using a People Search. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have other questions on how to find people online. Thank you for reading the PeopleFinders.com blog.