January 11, 2010
There’s nothing that I enjoy more than conducting a full scale, no-holds-barred investigation into the background of an intriguing news story. One of the largest that I ever personally conducted was one in 2005 where I worked with a team of 4 or 5 fellow citizen journalists investigating a major scam artist. The research required [...]
September 16, 2009
There are many times you need to trust someone without really knowing much about the person. Babysitters, new neighbors, school teachers, employees, tenants and landlords, janitors and plumbers are just some of the examples where we associate with people and even invite them into our homes. But what would you do if you found out [...]
February 19, 2009
A while back, I worked part-time for an alumni association that was trying to track down old alumni and solicit them for donations. It’s a process really. Here’s how I did it and how you can find someone’s email address. (Please don’t be a stalker. That’s just rude, really – she’s just NOT that into [...]
January 31, 2009
In today’s Internet world of booming social networks, it’s easier to find lost friends and colleagues than it ever was before. In fact, the private world of yesterday is now an online world with open access to social networks, government databases, and public records. If you’re looking for a long lost friend, or maybe want [...]
