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They Work For You. Or Do They?
So I've been having a pretty interesting conversation on Twitter with Rob and Kevin, two exceptionally savvy mates whose opinions I trust. We've been chatting about a nuance of the system of representation displayed in last night's vote on Syrian air strikes. Let me explain…
I believe that, on being given a Free Vote by Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, constituency MPs should have at least tried to consider the opinions and preferences of the people they were elected to represent. I said that, if was an MP given a Free Vote on whether to bomb Syria or not, then – regardless of my own personal opinion on the matter (more on that later) – I would have done all I could to see what my constituents wanted me to do. I'd have sent out an email, got my staff to call constituents, ask the people I was charged with representing whether they thought we should bomb Syria or not.
Then, as unscientific as it is, I would use the majority view among those I was paid to represent to inform my own decision. If the majority of the people who I reached wanted me to (for example) vote AGAINST bombing then I'd do what I was paid to do and represent that view in the Commons by voting accordingly.
Jeremy Corbyn does something similar every week! He throws an email out saying, basically, "What should I ask David Cameron about this week in PMQs?" – or, in other words, what do the people of this country think are the important issues of the day, not what do I and other politicians – who are likely to have vastly differing lives to the majority of the people they represent – think. It results in less questions about "elite topics" and more discussion about things that are effecting people NOW, like welfare, public service cuts and poverty. It's a good thing!
And, more than just bringing the issues people want aired to the front, rather than chatting more about high-rolling businessmen and their bank balances, it also represents the people!
I've used that word – represent – a lot in this post already and it's the whole point of my argument. MPs are elected by the people. We, the people, make our decision based on what the candidates tell us they stand for. We've got ourselves into a habit of voting on trust, or voting in line with our party. We delegate decisions to these men and women and trust them to do the right thing. But is this really what happens?
Occasionally – you may say usually – yes, it is. If a candidate runs on the promise that she'll protect your local hospital from closure with all her might then you can usually trust her not to vote against its closure should that situation arise. But what of war? I think it's safe to say that NONE of our MPs, from any party, ran their election campaign with the promise to bomb Syria. Of course, they didn't promise lots of other things either, but when an issue is as big as this one, shouldn't the people of this country have at least some say in what happens?
Wouldn't it be better to look at a Labour MP voting FOR war and thinking "well, I disagree with him totally, but that's what his constituents wanted!" – you don't have to like it but, in this instance, it is at least a little easier to see the guy's point of view. He was representing his constituents. Compare that with some of the MPs who voted FOR war last night, whose constituents are now complaining to, complaining about, are disappointed in. Those MPs can be said to be many things, but representative of their constituents majority view they are not! Suddenly they look like they have an agenda all their own and any amount of "well, you elected me to be your delegate so I decided for you!" talk only serves to sicken their constituents more.
Wouldn't it be the decent thing to do, if told you can just vote as you like (Please don't get me started on party whipped voting! That's another rant for another day!), to at least try to get a consensus from the people you claim to represent? Are these MPs representatives OF their people or simply FOR them? What I mean is, do They Work For You (as the website says) or not? If so, that means you are their boss! Tell them what you think they should do! If they don't listen, if they let the majority down, then YOU have the power to elect someone else to represent you instead! That's democracy! Remember democracy?
But what if, when the constituent majority speaks, the MP absolutely and fundamentally disagrees with his people's view? Should that MP vote FOR a war 70% of his constituency wants even though he is 100% against it, personally? Well, that's a moral choice we all face every day: Do you sit by when a work colleague is treated unfairly, or when your employer's policy cons a customer? Sometimes. But some make a stand. Some say "Sorry, my principles must take precedent…" Rebellion suddenly becomes a personal, not a political, protest. You aren't rebelling against a party you want to change to fit your agenda, or a leader you want ousted. You're making a personal moral stand. And that's okay, you know! Admirable, even.
Of course, this is all just waffle right now because we DO have party whips to make sure that MPs represent their leaders not their constituents (when disagreement occurs) and rebellion is met with discipline and ridicule from within the party. Moral decency becomes cowardice, thirst for more facts becomes woolly pacifism. Also, the vote's happened already – we're off to war in Syria, whether the people want that or not. Our overlords have decided. They Work For You? Really? When will they prove it?
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Some of my most recent findings underscore the importance of utilizing biogeographical comparisons (e.g., the thermal gradients along the length of the Great Barrier Reef) as analogues for future climate change. Importantly, I have found that equatorial populations of reef fishes may be most at risk as oceans continue to warm, which may result in biogeographical redistribution of species seeking thermal refuge at higher latitudes where populations have greater capacity to cope with rising temperatures.
One of my recent graduates (Alyssa Bowden) determined changes in gill morphology not due to remodelling but perhaps changes perfusion in populations of coral reef fishes living near the equator.
My Ph.D. student (Geoffrey Collins) has been investigating geographically distinct populations of barramundi fish across Australia for differences in their resting metabolic costs and sensitivity to hypoxia.
I have also found evidence that some species can acclimate to near future CO2 levels and linked other responses to naturally fluctuating CO2 levels on highly productive coral reefs.
Heinrich, D.D.U., Rummer, J.L., Morash, A.J., Watson, S-A., Simpfendorfer, C.A, Heupel, M.R., Munday, P.L. A product of its environment: The epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) exhibits physiological tolerance to elevated environmental CO2. Conservation Physiology (accepted 3 Aug. 2014).
Some of this I am exploring later this year at the Centre de Recherches Insulaires et Observatoire de l'Environnement (CRIOBE) laboratory on Moorea, French Polynesia with Dr. Serge Planes and Dr. Johann Mourier later this year.
I recently collaborated with a team of ecologists, behavioural biologists, and fish community experts with funding from the National Geographic Society to investigate the effects of long-term exposure to elevated CO2 in fishes living in natural CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea. Our findings represent a profound contribution to our field as we determined that the natural fish communities occupying reefs near cool volcanic seeps, despite exhibiting some behavioural impairment due to the CO2, were seemingly resilient to these conditions, being no different in numbers, diversity, or physiology than populations on nearby reefs unaffected by the CO2 seeps.
Several media stories and one video documentary have resulted from this work.
For links to other published journal articles and book chapters not listed here, please check out my Publications page.


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Lavskrikor (Perisoreus) är ett litet släkte inom familjen kråkfåglar som endast består av tre arter.

Kännetecken
Lavskrikorna har en luftig fjäderdräkt vilket ger dem ett lite rufsigt uttryck. De är ungefär traststora, kring 25 till 30 centimeter stora, med runt huvud med ganska lång stjärt. Fåglarna har yvig näsborrsbefjädring som gör att de ser tussiga ut runt näbben och tillsammans med de runda svarta ögonen ger de fågeln ett nästan gulligt uttryck. De flyger ljudlöst och snabbt med tvära girar mellan träden och återfinns i gammal tät granskog. Kön och ålder är lika.

Lavskrikor är allätare och plundrar även fågelbon på sommaren. Alla tre arter är oskygga.

Arter och utbredning
 Grå lavskrika (Perisoreus canadensis) återfinns i Nordamerika.
 Lavskrika (Perisoreus infaustus) återfinns i norra barrskogsbältet från Skandinavien i väst, genom Ryssland till Mongoliet och Kina.
 Sotlavskrika (Perisoreus internigrans) har ett mycket litet utbredningsområde i bergsområden i Qinghai, Gansu och Sichuan i Kina.

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Former Zanu-PF legislator for Mutare North Batsirai Pemhenayi has been sentenced four months in jail for the assault of Zanu-PF Manicaland official Mike Madiro's aide during last year's party primary elections.
Pemhenayi and his three accomplices - Wellington Magarasadza, Gilbert Chinyaunzore, Claudius Matuwe - all from Odzi, were convicted after a full trial by magistrate Tendai Mahwe.
He slapped them with six months jail terms before suspending two months on condition of good behaviour.
They were however, been freed on $100 bail each pending appeal by the same magistrate.
It was the State's case that the quartet assaulted Wilson Nyamande, who is Madiro's aide during the April 30, 2018 Zanu-PF primary elections.
Nyamande was assaulted at around 0700 hours at Odzi Police Station after some empty ballot papers went missing.
Pemhenayi, who went on to lose the closely contested election to Madiro, was furious after seeing the distribution list and missing ballot papers.
He then started accusing Nyamande of stealing the papers in order to rig the election in favour of Madiro who was contesting his seat.
Nyamande tried to explain but was attacked by Pemhenayi with clenched fists before Magarasadza, Chinyaunzore and Matuwe also joined in the assault.
He was not medically examined but suffered chest pains.


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The Last Royals
Brooklyn, New York, United States | INDIE
Band Alternative Indie
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"Twistification (review) - 9 out of 10"
For those familiar with this talented NYC Indie-Rock duo, it has been a long wait for this album to be released. (Check out our interview with front man Eric James from late 2010 where he discussed the forthcoming release.)
After my first few listens of Twistification, it seems well worth the wait. Eric James and Mason Ingram have been working on this release for almost two years, following up the success of their self-titled debut EP and its cornerstone offering, the catchy hit "Crystal Vases." The new album builds on the previous success and is a fantastic way to start off the 2013 rock music year.
On Twistification, we get another glimpse of the band's original hit, as well as a few re-imagined versions of songs off of the debut EP. We also get eight new tracks just screaming for airplay. James and Ingram simply just churn out fun, catchy rock tunes, and there have to be at least a half-dozen potential hits on the album. It's an absolute blast to listen to, and one that will be an early favorite for Alt-Rock fans everywhere. It's not all rollicking upbeat rock nuggets; as the band also shows the depth and breadth of their abilities with a few deeper, slower tracks. The Ooh La La Records release also features some interesting production effects, which generally work well to weave the album together.
The album kicks off and closes with complementary songs, "Winter Waltz" and "Barefoot Winter Waltz," a pair of tender, sensitive, introspective tracks that expertly ebb and flow as the protaganist wrestles with the complexities of a broken relationship. It's a great way to bracket the album and pull everything together. James vocals are absolutely fantastic on the latter.
James has a distinctive voice and a clear talent for lyric writing. On Twistification, he takes his unique peeks at life in the big city and shares the experiences in a way that is relate-able and memorable. The songs between the "waltzes" are generally hard-driving rollicking fun rock 'n roll. Many of the tunes have a cool summertime, cruising vibe to them. "Only the Brave" was the first single released and it's a great representation of what we'll find troughout the album. It's a roaring anthem that will resonate with fans of all ages.
On "Friday Night" we get a great glimpse of James' penchant for featuring old 80's era analog keyboards. It's a cool touch that gives the songs an old school feel while at the same time driving through new boundaries. It's another track that's impossible not to enjoy. "Good Day Radio" is cut from the same cloth, just a bit more over the top. I find myself feeling guilty about enjoying it so much, but, like the rest of the album, it's just addictive enjoyable music.
My two favorite songs cover two ends of the spectrum. "All Over Again," is a poignant love song and an absolute sure fire hit for the band. It's got a fantastic hook, "Let's fall in love all over again; If it's love that you want just tell me the where and the when." It's beautiful, memorable, and incredibly likeable. The other personal favorite is the dark melancholy "I Hate California;" a stark stripped down ode to an unhappy place that many listeners will be able to relate to. Both of them have the makings of classics we'll be hearing on soundtracks for years to come.
"Crystal Vases" was the 2010 surprise hit on Sirius XM's Alt-Nation and sounds much the same on this release. "Come Take My Hand" from the EP receives a makeover and has a richer sound with more tender vocals that work great. "Always To Belong" is the other track carried forth from the EP. Although it is creatively re-imaged, I enjoyed the original more. But, despite my preference for the original, I'm impressed by the band's continuous attempts to push their own boundaries and break new creative ground.
It's still incredibly early in the year, but this dynamic masterpeice is destined to be one of the releases that becomes the soundtrack for the year, if not a generation. It's hip, cool, addictive rock that you'll find impossible to put down. - Rara's Farm
"Twistification (review)"
Twistification is a refreshing listen. Think The Strokes meets The Killers meets Mumford & Sons. The sound is superbly balanced; rough yet catchy enough to allow The Last Royals to slip in and out of the mainstream with ease while maintaining a unique edge. Eric James' voice is reminiscent of Brandon Flowers' reverb-ed keen, but happily, James experiments with his range. His melancholy lyrics offset danceable techno inspired beats which successfully keep the gritty, slightly uncomfortable flavor consistent. Two of the highlights are the intro "Winter Waltz" and the last song "Barefoot Winter Waltz" both of which prick the ears with sharp grating glitches before James' emotive voice croons dreamy lyrics that sooth the sting. 2013 prediction: it's only a matter of time before they rocket to stardom. - OWL Mag
"TLR on Pop-stache"
Pop'stache - "Some bands fit a certain mold and are comparable to any given band from a specific genre. Some bands break molds and stereotypes. Then, there are bands that just make music. On its debut release, Twistification, The Last Royals solidify itself as the latter."
- Pop-stache
"ONLY THE BRAVE Premier"
Brooklyn duo The Last Royals, the project of writer/singer/producer Eric James and drummer Mason Ingram, formed a few years back and have been working on their debut album since 2011 with producer Mike Beck. Although the full-length, Twistification, won't be released until January, the band will offer-up a three-song teaser EP on October 2 via Ooh La La Records. "Only the Brave" is a pop-tinged rocker that pairs indie aesthetics with a hook-laden melody – great for fans of The Killers and Walk The Moon. - RCRDLBL
"Alt-Nation TOP-18 (6 consecutive weeks); top 10 for 6 weeks; 2 weeks at #4."
"Crystal Vases" on Alt-Nation Top-18 Countdown for 14 consecutive weeks, top 10 for last 6 weeks, and currently #5 as of July 15, 2011. - Sirius-XM Alt-Nation
""Crystal Vases has perfect groove and catchiness for radio" (Ride The Tempo)"
The Last Royals is writer/singer/producer Eric James and drummer Mason Ingram based in Brooklyn. The EP contains final versions of 4 songs that Eric recorded by himself in a self-project called A Week and a Day, named after the fact he wrote 8 songs in 8 days.
1. Backseat Lovers
2. Crystal Vases
3. Always, To Belong
4. Come Take My Hand (Demo)
5. Backseat Lovers (Crayon Remix)
The EP is an alternative rock, almost punk sort of vibe that introduces itself in Backseat Lovers. It's a pretty dirty song in disguise (well not really disguised), "losing your touch on the bathroom floor". There's a lose Rock n Roll groove, full of sexual imagery. I wonder what they are "counting" in the chorus. I think something dirty. You even get a little subtle panting here and there.
Crystal Vases has a little bit of a pop-punk sort of undertone. Here Eric introduces the crystal vase as a metaphor for love and life and how fragile it can be. It has a perfect groove and catchiness that would be successful in commercial radio.
Always, to Belong is the more orchestral track off the album. Every time I listen to this track I fall in love with something different; the beautiful piano lick, the "dadadada" in the background that in the end becomes part of the main vocals. For a demo track, Come Take My Hand sounds pretty polished. It's not as catchy and interesting as the rest of the EP but has the same sort of hook chorus appeal.
The last track seems like it should be a remix of the first track, but actually it sounds nothing at all like the first track. It's a completely separate interpretation. "Remix" is taken quite loosely, it's slower than the original and was a very different way to wrap up the EP.
The 5 track EP took no time to listen to and I found myself playing it again and again. It's also one of those EP's that I wish I could get on vinyl, because I bet it would be an awesome sounding spin. - Ride The Temp
""catchy and full of hooks" (Between Thought & Expression)"
Unbelievable by The Last Royals (originally by EMF). It's hard to pin down exactly, but I get a vibe of The Cure in this cover. I've mentioned before that I particularly enjoy listening to duos, to see how they overcome the limitations caused by the lack of band numbers. These New Yorkers do it by making their music catchy and full of hooks. - Between Though & Expression
""Combining indie and pop, they create unique songs with an upbeat feel." (Oh So Fresh!)"
The Last Royals comprise of Eric James (vocals, synth, guitar) and Mason Ingram (drums, percussion, samples). The guys came together in Spring 2010 and since have gone to release their first EP on Ooh La La Records. Combining indie and pop, they create some unique songs with an upbeat feel.
The duo from New York, besides being catchy, do it all on their EP. While most of the songs on their EP were going to be for Eric's solo project, he saved it and reworked some for this project. The Last Royals are true musicians and are worth checking out. Listen to their song Crystal Vases below. - Oh So Fresh!
""Stark contrast between upbeat, danceable music and dark lyrics — a style choice made specifically to embody life in New York City" (Static Multimedia)"
Eric James and Mason Ingram came together in the Spring of 2010 to form The Last Royals. Now they have recorded their first EP, The Last Royals EP, and it is scheduled to release on November 16. The Last Royals EP creates a stark contrast between upbeat, danceable music and dark lyrics — a style choice made specifically to embody life in New York City. Here James explains the inspiration behind The Last Royals, and his efforts to keep royalty alive in a city like New York.
Let's start at the beginning; how did you two meet?
We met through mutual friends — it's been about a year and a half since we started. We met while working on an anti-sex-trafficking album, and he was recommended by mutual friends. We just started out in the studio.
How did you come up with your band's name, and what does it mean?
I wanted something both kind of epic and tongue-in-cheek. A lot of my songs revolve around issues of great ideas, but I myself am just a working-class songwriter. New York is a place of excess and wealth, and my experience with those people is that there is nothing classy about it anymore. The old people had royalty and money, but they still had an air of integrity about them. I want to sing about kingly things, but I might be a dying breed.
How long did it take to record your EP?
We did the tracking for our full-length album in about three weeks. The EP is five songs from the full-length.
What were your inspirations for the EP?
Our album and EP are born out of life in New York. I've been dying since I started playing guitar to learn how to play something with a groove. This album is me exploring how I can start to incorporate those things into my music. I taught myself how to write stuff that moves. The inspiration behind the music is that I wanted it to be danceable and fun, while the reality of the lyrical content is that it's kind of dark.
There is a music video on your Myspace, "The Crayon Remix of Backseat Lovers." Where did you get the idea for the video from?
I made it with a digital camera. I just wanted something visual, I wanted a video, but I didn't have any money at all. After I recorded that version, I found an old air organ at the thrift store — you can hear that at the beginning of the video.
Do you have a favorite track on the EP? If so, which one?
My favorite song is "Come Take My Hand," that's on there, right? The lyrical content of that one is a poem or story with very royal references in it, with lyrics like "I'll be your king and you'll be my queen." A Jane Austen-esque ballroom is the imagery behind the song. It's the prettiest one on the record.
Which song is your favorite to perform? Why?
"Crystal Vases," because it's a guitar song and it's a blast. It's a big, fat, middle finger sort of song.
Are there any plans for an upcoming tour?
We are working on a late January tour of the UK and a series of festivals.
What are your other plans for the future? Where would you like to see The Last Royals go?
I made this record with the intentions of doing two more records with this current label. I'm already writing for the next record. The next one will be more guitar driven and more introspective. I'd rather be known as the crazy songwriter than some stage performer. Overall, I'd like to put out a series of records with phenomenal pop songs.
How would you describe The Last Royals to someone who has never heard your music before?
Other reviews have described us in a way that I liked: "urban walking music," or "fuzzed-out du-op."
Any final thoughts?
I'm thrilled to be doing this. It's a dream in this day and age to make a living doing music. I don't take it lightly, and I hope to create something awesome for people who like music.
Be sure to check out The Last Royals EP on November 16. You can watch the video for "Backseat Lovers (Crayon Remix)" below. - Static Multimedia
""Super bouncy indie pop" (Future Sounds)"
Was just recently tipped off about New York's THE LAST ROYALS, and we've made up for lost time pretty quickly. Turns out, they are also playing one of our CMJ parties (announcements coming soon) and we've been digging this groove, "Crystal Vases" quite a bit. The Royals are a duo, Eric James and Mason Ingram,and they make super bouncy indie pop!
SONG OF THE DAY: The Last Royals "Crystal Vases" - Future Sounds
""Energetic, electro-pop songs that coincide with the most bittersweet sentiments...danceable beats, melodic-vocals and wistful words for your listening enjoyment." (The Owl Magazine)"
Look out for NYC band The Last Royals debuting their self-titled EP on Ooh La La Records this week. The band gave us a two-track sampler and even though writer/singer/producer Eric James and drummer Mason Ingram have only been working together since the spring, they have crafted a collection of energetic, electro-pop songs that coincide with the most bittersweet sentiments. The hip shakers were originally penned for James' prior solo project The Early Hours and were self-released on an album called A Week And A Day. Reviving and recreating these tracks, The Last Royals bring danceable beats, melodic-vocals and wistful words for your listening enjoyment. - The Owl Magazine
""Pop music near the summit of Mount Perfection." (The Ripple Effect)"
The Last Royals - Crystal Vases b/w Backseat Lovers
It's sad, but my very profitable work as genealogist for the two royal families of New York may quickly be coming to an end. You see dear waveriders, at the moment the future of these two grand bloodlines is in serious jeopardy. Only one young man from each family is left to carry on each esteemed line. In a bold stroke of luck for this writer the two men in question, Eric James and Mason Ingram, have decided to join forces in a musical venture appropriately titled The Last Royals. I sincerely hope this title is in jest. I'm not well suited for any other profession.
Now let's talk about this musical venture, shall we? These two debut singles taken from a recently released EP represent pop music near the summit of Mount Perfection. Seriously, these songs are extraordinary! The Last Royals describe themselves as 'urban walking music'. If that is true, you should expect to see people in downtown cityscapes either happily skipping along or walking at a quickened pace while undulating wildly. I know that is how I would be transporting myself while under the influence of that soundtrack!
"Crystal Vases" is the first song on offer. The vocals tell a bittersweet tale of a man admiring a vase that has survived a bad break up and now functions as an ashtray. Would you think a song concerning this topic would be depressing? While that is certainly a reasonable assumption, the music played behind this sullen tale makes it strangely jovial and celebratory. The song is very well structured. It gradually builds itself up from a humble guitar/vocal start, crescendos with added instrumentation to the chorus, then brings the energy level back down in order to build once again to the finish. And then there is "Backseat Lovers". This synthesizer driven monster will have you bouncing off the walls! I'm reminded of Cake at their funkiest. The highest compliment I can pay The Last Royals is that after listening to these songs repeatedly, I'm most upset that I can't have the instant gratification of immediately hearing more of their music. Download these songs now!
Download Link - http://thelastroyals.com/ - The Ripple Effect
""the melodies are bouncy and the energy is at full tilt" (The Wounded Jukebox)"
When last we checked in with Ooh La La Recordings, it was to give you a taste of the wonderful Pittsburgh band 1,2,3. The label's newest project is New York duo The Last Royals, and once again the melodies are bouncy and the energy is at full tilt.
The reverbed-out, fuzzy keyboards and jangly guitar of "Backseat Lovers" nearly gloss over the rather jaded and heartbroken lyrics. It's a tale of how fake and fleeting love in the big city can be, and yet it's done with such soul and charisma that it's impossible not to nod your head and tap your toe along with the music.
The Last Royals' EP was released late last year. You can download "Backseat Lovers" below and stream "Crystal Vases" — another indie-pop gem — as well. - The Wounded Jukebox
""Electro pop (shades of Gorillaz) cynical tales of living in a world of concrete and steel." (Berkley Place)"
Coming out of New York, The Last Royals have released an urban pop EP–by which I mean that the songs remind the listener of the city. Not that they're rap. Far from it. It's electro pop (shades of Gorillaz) cynical tales of living in a world of concrete and steel. "Ask anyone in a falling elevator: 'Does the steel and the glass make it clear?'" Lovers have "walls that come between" them. The songs are about the heartlessness of structure, and the need for love. They're on Brooklyn's own Ooh La La records (shout out to the hood!). - Berkley Place
""A sense of Brooklyn 2011...as catchy as ever" (Cover Me Songs)"
In terms of '90s classics that everyone made up the words for until the chorus came around, there are few that rival EMF's "Unbelievable." The new cover by The Last Royals, though, offers crisp delivery so you can actually understand lyrics beyond "you're unbelievable".
Being able to comprehend the words isn't the only difference here, however. The Last Royals appropriately deliver much more of a sense of Brooklyn 2011 than Gloucestershire 1990. Despite the slowdown necessitated by the lyrical clarity, the song is just as catchy as ever. The band forgoes the original's forty seconds of electric guitar at the end for a beautiful minute-plus of chilling out that polishes off the song. There is something to be said for capturing the early '90s and The Last Royals do so in a way that is indeed unbelievable. - Cover Me Songs
""The lyrics are phenomenal, the production is a blast and grows into something glorious." (Dyson Sound)"
Eric James and Mason Ingram have come together to form a group releasing their debut self titled EP The Last Royals on Ooh La La Records. It's not an ambitious undertaking like something Sufjan Stevens would take on. But does that make it any less important? Not at all.
This 5 song EP is a blast to listen to. With 4 originals and a remix, the guys in The Last Royals (audio warning on click) have taken the word (or letters) EP to heart.
The songs that appear on this EP were re-imagined from some tracks originally set to be released on an album of eight tracks called A Week And A Day. That album was written by Eric James in eight days and each track was to represent each day of the week. (plus an additional day apparently)
The 4 originals that appear on The Last Royals were fully brought to life in Brooklyn's Headgear Studios in July 2010. These are the recordings you hear on the EP.
Have a listen to 'Crystal Vases' to get a sense of what The Last Royals are all about. The lyrics are phenomenal, the production is a blast and grows into something glorious. This is the true making a non-pop pop track. - Syson Sound
""A tour-de-force, a knockout punch in the world of three-minute indie pop" (AbsolutePunk)"
The Last Royals are a New York City-based duo comprised of Eric James and Mason Ingram. James is the principal songwriter and vocalist while Ingram serves as the multi-instrumentalist. The Last Royals EP is the first under their new moniker. The band was previously known as The Early Hours. Prior to The Early Hours, James was a solo singer-songwriter based out of Philadelphia writing commercial pop-rock a la Matt Nathanson. The Last Royals veers towards something decidedly more indie and ruminative. Less commercial, more brainy, but still accessible enough to warrant widespread attention and acclaim.
How is it?
Um, amazing. There's a reason James has a winning reputation among the likes of bands such as Lovedrug, Farewell Flight and others. The Last Royals EP is a tour-de-force, a knockout punch in the world of three-mintue indie pop. The disc opens with "Backseat Lovers," a piano-based slab of fizzy, lo-fi pop. There's definitely a hip-shaking element as James sings, "All your life has been a crying shame, nobody's gonna know your name, and we all want someone to love." The band swaggers forward on the should-be single 'Crystal Vases," a chirpy paean to a failed relationship replete with jangly guitars, handclaps, self-defeat and James' inherent charisma. If his charm on "Backseat Lovers," wasn't enough to win you over, then by the end of "Crystal Vases," he most assuredly has. Quite honestly, there are few songs as potent, splashy or catchy as "Crystal Vases." In under four minutes, he has done more with one song then some bands will spend lifetimes trying to find.
Therein lies the genius of The Last Royals. As if it were effortless, something he was born to do, James just emanates radiance, confidence and exuberance. Proof positive of this is successive track, "Always, To Belong," a tender, introspective and age-old piano ballad that seems destined for movie soundtracks and the denoument of many a TV series. "Come Take My Hand (demo)," follows and its another rousing success. More straightforward than any of its predecessors, "Come Take My Hand," is probably mere months away from crossing over into the mainstream and vaulting James and Ingram to cult-like status.
Hyperbole, maybe, but honestly, songwriters just don't write straightforward pop songs this terrific anymore. The EP ends with "Backseat Lovers (Crayon Remix)," an organ-laced variation of the original that quite honestly might be stronger than the original. For some reason James' spoken-word vocals have more potency with this organ-based rework. And then it ends, five songs, 19 minutes, and all of it nothing short of splendid. If this is just the beginning, then all of us music listeners are in for a real treat. The Last Royals are going to make a dent and this EP is the very proof of that. - AbsolutePunk.net
"THE DROP"
"The perfect soundtrack to get you in the mood for the first day of Spring." - Relevant...
"Indie-pop sort of sound reminiscent of the 60's - check out "Come Take My Hand"! - AbsolutePunk.net
RCDLBL - Pop-tinged rocker that pairs indie aesthetics with a hook-laden melody great for fans of The Killers and Walk The Moon.
(ONLY THE BRAVE premier/download/review: http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/08/07/premiere_the_last_royals_only_the_brave
SPOTIFY - "Full of catchy pop melodies with a solid dose rock and roll. Turn it up here."
Diffuser.FM - "Pure pop goodness" (FRIDAY NIGHT premier/download/review: http://diffuser.fm/the-last-royals-friday-night-free-mp3-download/)
Jeff Regan, (PD, SiriusXM) - "Halfway through the first listen, you'll find yourself singing along, its fun hipster pop!
(CRYSTAL VASES spent 5 consecutive months in Alt-Nation Top 18; sold 25k iTunes singles)
The Tune - "Stadium-sized pop-rock sound that is much too big to fit inside Brooklyn"
PASTE - "songs with narrative cohesion and an irresistible pop feel amidst decidedly rock undertones.
AbsolutePunk - A tour-de-force, a knockout punch in the world of three-minute indie pop
Berkley Place - Electro pop (shades of Gorillaz) cynical tales of living in a world of concrete and steel.
The Ripple Effect - Pop music near the summit of Mount Perfection.
The Owl Magazine - Think The Strokes meets The Killers meets Mumford & Sons. The sound is superbly balanced; rough yet catchy enough to allow The Last Royals to slip in and out of the mainstream with ease while maintaining a unique edge.


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FRANK S. WILSON
During September 1907*, Frank S. Wilson received notice from the State of Michigan that he had been appointed a state game and fire warden. Wilson's district was comprised of 10 counties in northern Michigan and he resided with his family in Elk Rapids.
Wilson was last seen alive during the night of Wednesday, April 1, 1908 in Traverse City. Wilson's body was found on Friday, April 3, 1908 in the woods of Leelanau, just over the line near Traverse City. Wilson was found with two bullet wounds to his head.
Wilson was laid to rest at the age of 55 in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids Township, Antrim County, Michigan. Wilson was survived by his wife and seven children.
Deputy Warden Frank S. Wilson is not currently recognized on the National Law Enforcement Memorial or on the Jurisdictional Plaque at the North American Game Warden Museum as a fallen officer. Wilson is recognized on a paving stone at the North American Game Warden Museum.
JULIUS A. SALOMONSON
On Nov. 15, 1908, Deputy Game, Fish & Forestry Warden Julius Salomonson, his brother Martin Salomonson and Deputy Sheriff J. C. Hazeltine drowned in White Lake located in Muskegon County while trying to apprehend violators netting fish illegally.
During the afternoon of Nov. 14, 1908, Salomonson and his brother found illegal nets near the mouth of a channel leading to Lake Michigan. Expecting trouble, they secured Hazeltine's assistance. Around midnight on Nov. 15, the trio left their horses and lantern along the edge of the lake and proceeded out in a small flat bottom boat to apprehend the violators.
After hearing no word from them the following day, a search party was formed. Their bodies were located 600 feet from shore in about seven feet of water. The county coroner's inquisition stated, "...came to their death from drowning in White Lake on the 15th day of November 1908 while endeavoring to secure nets placed in said lake contrary to law and apprehend party or parties placing said nets, and in trying to perform said duty were drowned in an unknown and mysterious manner."
Sources questioned whether the men had met some type of resistance and were overpowered, as it was known certain violators had made threats that there would be serious consequences if the officers did not cease their efforts to break up the illegal netting activity and leave them alone. The deaths were declared an accidental drowning after an investigation by Deputy State Game Wardens Tom J. G. Bolt of Moorland, C. K. Hoyt of Grand Haven and Deputy Sheriff Dan James could find no evidence of any violence towards the officers.
PATRICK THOMAS WATERS
Born on Jan. 3, 1872 in Canada, Deputy Game Warden Patrick T. Waters died on Tuesday, May 29, 1923 at age 51.
Waters was with another deputy game warden at the Riverview Hotel in Port Huron, waiting for a fisherman whom had a warrant. Waters died from injuries sustained when he opened the wrong door and fell down a basement stairway at approximately 2 a.m.
He was laid to rest in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Port Huron and survived by his wife and three children. Waters was a former hotel proprietor.
ARVID ERICKSON
Conservation Officers Arvid Erickson and Emil Skoglund were working together on Sept. 29, 1926, in the Sands Plains area of Marquette County, when they encountered an unlicensed small game hunter.
During the course of the arrest, the man pulled a hidden .22 caliber revolver and killed Skoglund with a shot to the head. When Erickson came running up, he was also killed. When the officers failed to return home and their abandoned car was found, a massive investigation and search was launched. The evidence eventually led to the killer, who confessed to the crime. The officers' bodies were recovered, having been weighted and dumped into Lake Superior from a pier in the city of Marquette. The killer was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Erickson was laid to rest at the age of 30, he left behind a wife and two children.
Erickson is recognized as a fallen officer by the National Law Enforcement Memorial, the Jurisdictional Plaque at the North American Game Warden Museum, and on a plaque outside the District 3 office in Marquette, Michigan.
EMIL W. SKOGLUND
During the course of the arrest, the man pulled a hidden .22 caliber revolver and killed Skoglund with a shot to the head. When Erickson came running up, he was also killed. When the officers failed to return home and their abandoned car was found, a massive investigation and search was launched. The evidence eventually led to the killer, who confessed to the crime. The officers' bodies were recovered, having been weighted and dumped into Lake Superior from a pier in the city of Marquette. The killer was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Skoglund was laid to rest at the age of 36, he was unmarried at the time of his death.
Skoglund is recognized as a fallen officer by the National Law Enforcement Memorial, the Jurisdictional Plaque at the North American Game Warden Museum, and on a plaque outside the District 3 office in Marquette, Michigan.
THERON A. CRAW
Theron A. Craw was born April 9, 1900* at the family farm near Long Lake in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. He was the son of Michigan Conservation Officer and District Law Supervisor Mark A. Craw and his wife Clara. After serving as an infantryman in World War I, Theron Craw was hired as a Michigan Conservation Officer on Jan. 2, 1928.
On Oct. 31, 1928, Conservation Officer Craw was working a detail with Conservation Officer Howard Yunker at Acme Creek in Grand Traverse County. The two officers were assigned to work trappers and chase off merganser ducks from fish which had been recently stocked in the creek. During the course of their duties, Craw was accidently shot by Yunker. Craw sustained a 12 gauge gunshot wound to his back, with the pellets reaching into his left lung and liver, as well as other organs. He was taken to Munson Hospital for treatment, and two days later began to develop Peritonitis. Craw died on Nov. 5, 1928.
During his stay at the hospital, Craw pleaded with officials not to blame Yunker for the incident. Craw stated Officer Yunker was not at fault for the accident, and that he had jumped up in front of Yunker as he was shooting.
Craw was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City with full military honors by the Bowen – Holliday American Legion Post. His body was escorted by an honor guard comprised of four Michigan conservation officers. Conservation Department Director George Hogarth made it clear that Officer Craw, "was shot in the line of duty, and so compensation is doubtless forthcoming." At the time though, the incident was classified as a hunting accident in order to protect the wishes of Craw.
Craw's father, Mark A. Craw served as a Michigan conservation officer from 1900 until his retirement in 1947.
ANDREW SCHMELTZ
Andrew Schmeltz died on Oct. 20, 1936 in Negaunee Township, Marquette County, a few miles north of Negaunee on the Carp River.
Schmeltz was killed on a wooded trail that leads along a ridge between Pricket Lake and the Carp River. Parts of his body were found at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 21, by Isaac Seppala and William Hiekilla, members of the searching party. His revolver was found in an open spot 10 feet west of the trail. Eight feet further on, searchers found his holster. The body had been dragged about 157 feet to the edge of a swamp where it was then blown to bits by charges of dynamite.
On Oct. 23, State Police took Raymond Kivela, age 27, into custody. Kivela, in a confession to the county prosecutor, stated he killed Schmeltz about 11 a.m. on Oct. 20. Two shots near the heart from a .22 caliber rifle killed the officer at the location where his gun was found. Kivela then dragged the body to a point mentioned above and returned home in the afternoon and purchased 50 pounds of dynamite, for the purpose of disposing the body. At night he returned to the swamp and first shot off a decoy blast about a quarter mile north of the body, waited for one hour, then placed 70 sticks of dynamite on it and set them off hoping to drive the remains into the mud of the swamp. He went home and returned about one hour later and set off all but two of the remaining sticks of dynamite to destroy any evidence of the former blast.
Schmeltz had been investigating a report of illegal trapping and met Kivela along the trail carrying a .22 rifle. Kivela admitted he had no permit to carry the gun. Schmeltz said he would have to take his gun and Kivela then struck the officer knocking him to his knees. Kivela seized the .22 rifle and fired two shots into Schmeltz's chest.
Kivela had first stated in his confession he mistook Schmeltz for a partridge.
He was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder on Dec. 14, 1936.
MAURICE C. LUCK
Conservation Officer Maurice Luck was accidentally shot in the abdomen in Sandusky, Michigan on March 15, 1938. His service revolver fell out of his shoulder holster and discharged when he leaned over while working on his patrol car at a service station. Luck died on March 16, 1938 at 4:45 a.m. at a local hospital.
Luck was laid to rest on March 19, 1938 in St. Johns, Michigan at age 29. He was survived by his mother and father, Earl and Mattie Luck, a sister, Miss. Lois Luck and fiancé, Vera Frederick.
Before joining the department, Luck served with the Ingham County Izaak Walton League as a special deputy. Taking the officer's examination in June 1936, he was named a conservation officer the following November. He was regarded as one of the most promising of the younger officers.
CARLYLE B. SMITH
Conservation Officer Carlyle B. Smith set out to patrol the Maple River checking for set lines in Gratiot County on April 17, 1943. He began his patrol of the Maple River from Bridgeville (State Road) and proceeded down river towards Maple Rapids with his small patrol boat and motor. Smith was last seen alive while launching his patrol boat in Bridgeville.
It is believed that Smith's patrol boat known for its unstableness capsized into the cold water of the Maple River. Smith was able to retrieve his boat, motor and some equipment and drag them to shore. At this point Smith began an approximate thee mile walk back to Bridgeville where his vehicle was parked.
When Smith did not return home from his patrol a massive search was initiated. State Conservation Officers, State Police, Gratiot and Clinton County Sheriff Departments and local citizens all assisted in the search for Smith. Smith's body was found on May 11, 1943, south of the Maple River between where he began his patrol and where his boat, motor and patrol equipment were found.
According to Michigan State Police reports, two MSP doctors conducted the autopsy and could not rule out heart disease. The Coroner's Jury concluded that Smith died due to "OVER EXERTION AND EXPOSURE."
Smith was laid to rest at age 48 at the Gunnison Cemetery in Clinton County, Michigan. Smith was survived by his wife Helen and daughter Marilyn.
A quote from a service record stated that Smith, "has shown outstanding ability and has given exceptional service as an officer."
THOMAS J. MELLON
On Thursday, Oct. 23, 1947, Conservation Officer Thomas Mellon and five others headed out to fight a fire raging along the Manistique River in Schoolcraft County. The men with Officer Mellon included: Oliver Johnson, Lawrence Berrell, Clarence Taylor, Joe Burton and Conrad Oberg. The men launched a wooden boat on the Manistique Riverfrom the Sturgeon Hole Slough. Officer Mellon was seated in the rear of the boat operating the outboard motor.
About one half mile up stream the boat hit a submerged deadhead in the river. The river was approximately 12 feet deep and about 160 feet wide with a strong current. As the boat struck the obstacle, it ripped open the bottom, stopping it immediately. The boat then started taking on water and began to sink.
After the men abandoned the boat, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Johnson began to swim to shore. Officer Mellon and Mr. Oberg, unable to swim, struggled in the water. Mr. Johnson attempted to save them utilizing debris in the river. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful in his attempts and both men disappeared under the water.
The bodies of Officer Mellon and Mr. Oberg were recovered later that night.
Officer Mellon was laid to rest at the age of 46.
EDWARD STARBACK
On Aug. 8, 1957, Conservation Officer Starback was enroute from Boyne City to Beaver Island by plane to pick up a Department of Conservation patrol boat. Starback left this patrol boat at Beaver Island a few days prior due to rough weather conditions. Piloting the plane was a local insurance man by the name of Donald P Watkins, 63. They were also accompanied by Starback's two sons, Major Richard Starback, 35 and Carlton Starback, 28.
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Aug. 8, 1957 the four men departed for Beaver Island from the Boyne City Airport. At approximately 1:40 p.m. a pilot returning from Beaver Island witnessed the Watkins' Stinson Voyageur airplane in a tight spiral at an altitude of more than 2,000 feet. All four men perished in the plane crash.
Starback was laid to rest at age 56 in the Breedsville Cemetery in Breedsville, Michigan. Starback was survived by his wife Bonnie.
Starback is currently recognized on the National Law Enforcement Memorial and on the Jurisdictional Plaque at the North American Game Warden Museum as a fallen officer.
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PETER J. VANVALIN
Peter J. VanValin was hired by the Department of Conservation in 1947 as a Conservation Officer. Officer VanValin was quickly promoted to pilot in 1948 at the Roscommon Regional Office. Officer VanValin remained in at the Roscommon Regional Office as a pilot and Conservation Officer for the next 22 years.
Officer VanValin served in World War II as a Captain and bomber pilot with the US Air Force.
On May 21, 1970 a tragic department plane crash in Oceana County took the life Officer VanValin, age 54, and three additional veteran Department of Conservation officials. Witnesses reported the State owned plane went into a shallow dive about a half mile south of the airport. The plane plummeted into an apple orchard, flipped over, and immediately caught fire. Also killed in the crash were: William Karl Kidder, age 57; Chester M. VanWeiren, age 45; and Robert A. Gouin, age 50.
GERALD F. WELLING
Conservation Officer Gerald Welling, 54, was killed at approximately 2 a.m. on Sept. 10, 1972 while on patrol for illegal bear hunting activity at a dump site near the community of Hermansville.
Welling, accompanied by Conservation Officer William Maycunich observed a pick-up enter the dump area and shine a light in an apparent attempt to locate bear. The officers, who were on foot at the time, attempted to apprehend the two occupants of the pick-up.
Maycunich approached the stopped vehicle from the driver's side and Welling was approaching the vehicle from the front, in full uniform, waving a flashlight and illuminated by the headlights of the vehicle. As Maycunich shined his flashlight into the pick-up, it suddenly sped forward, striking Welling. The pick-up had a hydraulic snow plow assembly mounted on its front and Welling became entangled in this assembly and was dragged underneath the vehicle for approximately 100 feet.
Maycunich fired at the departing vehicle and apprehended the driver of the vehicle, Kenneth Viau, 24, of Bark River, a short distance down the road. A passenger in the vehicle, Gary E. Johnson, 30, of Hermansville, fled the scene on foot. Welling was pronounced dead on arrival at the nearest hospital. Both Viau and Johnson were initially charged with first degree murder in this tragic event. Charges against Johnson were ultimately dismissed.
A jury trial found Viau guilty of a reduced charge of negligent homicide and being sentenced to one year in Marquette Prison.
SCOTT AVERILL
On Thursday, Oct. 23, 1980, Conservation Officer Averill approached two men (father and son) spearing trout on the Acme Creek in Grand Traverse County. Averill wrote the two for illegally spearing fish. On request of the men, Averill turned his back to change the appearance date on the citations to a more convenient time for them. Without warning, the older man drew his .22 caliber hunting revolver and began pistol whipping Averill in the head while his son held him down.
The two men took Averill's service revolver, glasses and ticket book and fled the scene. With severe head injuries and damage to his brain, Averill was able to crawl to his vehicle and drive to M-72 where he called for help. Averill was able to relay information on the two suspects to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Department. The two men were later arrested.
The night of this incident, Averill underwent surgery to relieve pressure on two skull depressions. Averill later developed brain tumors in the injured area and passed away on Feb. 1, 1986 at the age of 39.
Averill was laid to rest on Feb. 5, 1986 at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Lowell, Michigan. Averill was survived by his wife (Susan M.) and two children (Randy S. and Kristin R.).
ARTHUR A. GREEN III
Arthur A. Green III was hired as a Michigan Conservation Officer on May 5, 1996. Green was promoted to Sergeant on Jan. 30, 2005, and to First Lieutenant on May 24, 2015. F/Lt. Green spent his entire career serving the citizens of southeast Michigan.
On Aug. 9, 2015, Green was piloting an airplane to a mandatory in-service training in northwest Michigan. The plane crashed while on approach to the Harbor Springs Airport in Emmet County. The severity of the crash resulted in the death of Green.
Green is recognized on the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. and at the North American Game Warden Museum as a fallen officer.
Prior to becoming a conservation officer, Green served in the Detroit Police Department, the United States Air Force and the Michigan Air National Guard. Green is survived by his wife and two sons.
PO Box 82 Cass City, MI 48726
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7 Best People Search Sites: Top-Rated Companies Used To Find People
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People search sites or People finder websites are valuable tools for finding family members, long-lost friends, old roommates, etc. They are also great for discovering information about people you don't know, as well as avoiding fraud and identity theft.
Running a background check yourself is not only time-consuming but also challenging. And in many cases, you wind up with hardly anything.
So, the question is, what are the best People search sites that bypass the search engine headache and pull publicly available data from various government agencies and online databases to compile very detailed reports.
Top 7 Recommendations For People Search Websites:
Rank Site Try Here Best For
#1 TruthFinder Learn More Public Records
#2 BeenVerified Learn More Criminal Background Records
#3 Instant CheckMate Learn More People Finder, Public, and Criminal Records
#4 Intelius Learn More Criminal Records
#5 PeopleFinders Learn More Background Checks, Phone Numbers, and Address Histories
#6 Spokeo Learn More Address Histories and Social Media Accounts
#7 Sterlingcheck.com Learn More Criminal Records, Credit Reports, Liens, Bankruptcies, Motor Vehicle Reports, and Background Checks.
TruthFinder
Truthfinder has one of the most comprehensive people search engines in the industry. This people search site can sort through public and private databases to provide its customers with more detailed reports than its competitors.
A Truthfinder people search report may include an email address, phone number, educational background, property ownership information, criminal records, social media accounts, marriage and divorce records, and more. This information can be trusted to be up-to-date and correct.
Unlimited background checks with a monthly subscription
No free trial
No individual reports
Truthfinder only offers monthly memberships to access their people search engine. Pricing starts at $30 for a one-month plan, and if you opt for the three-month plan, the price decreases to $26/month.
Truthfinder has exceptional reviews when it comes to trust and accuracy. There are some negative comments about the limited subscription options, and numerous promotional emails received.
BeenVerified
BeenVerified people search site can help you find contact information such as phone numbers, email addresses, current and past addresses, employment history, criminal records, and potentially more!
It is one of the few people search sites that include a people search tool and a directory. These tools enable you to locate old friends, family members, or even yourself. The directory and search engine, specifically, include some background search data on select individuals.
Extensive criminal records search
Detailed people search engine with access to various public records databases.
No option for individual reports
No free trial.
BeenVerified offers two plans: a month-by-month plan, which costs $26.89 per month, and a three-month plan which costs $17.48 per month.
Customers have complained that none of the features are free to use. So, you won't be able to test how this person's search engine works without a paid membership.
Intelius
Intelius is one of the best people search engines for granular, extremely detailed reporting. The site gathers billions of public records from government websites and other online resources.
As a result, Intelius provides reliable background checks, reverse phone lookups, and people searches. The search results could include – full name, phone number, past and present addresses, age and date of birth, possible family members, aliases, and more.
Detailed people search engine
No downloadable reports
The U.S. searches only
Intelius offers its customers the option to purchase a monthly subscription for unlimited people searches or a one-time report. A single background check costs $39.95, while the subscription plans range from $19.95-$29.95.
Many Intelius customers have positively reviewed the company's affordable monthly plans. There are some mixed reviews regarding the accuracy of the people search engine, which is something to keep in mind.
Instant CheckMate
Instant CheckMate is another people search site that provides its customers with detailed, reliable, and up-to-date information on the individual searched. Its thorough reports could include criminal records, social media accounts, arrest and court records, past convictions, and more.
This is a great service if you're most interested in finding possible criminal records. Instant CheckMate compiles much of its information from public records like federal, state, and county court records.
Unlimited people search reports
Comprehensive search engine
Abides by the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Some hidden fees
Instant CheckMate offers multiple membership options – including a one-month plan for $34.78 or a three-month plan for $27.82. If you wish to pay per the report, it will cost $19.99. There is also a 5-day trial period for only $1.
Many customers have complained about the automatic renewal of the monthly membership. They claim the billing cycles are confusing and unclear.
PeopleFinders
PeopleFinders is a people search site that provides you with valuable background checks – anytime, anywhere. This service is available across all devices, including via desktop, laptop, and mobile app.
It has one of the most hassle-free people search engines that gather information from billions of public records databases, making it quick and easy to find more information on a person. A report with PeopleFinders may uncover criminal records, court records, long-lost family members, sex offender status, and contact details like a phone number and address history.
Straightforward user interface
Marriage records and social media excluded
Reports cost $0.50 to download
Pricing for PeopleFinders starts at $24.95/month for the basic subscription. Other costs include $39.95 for a single report, $0.5 for search report download, and an initial $1 trial period to test their people search engines.
Customers have reported issues with cancellations. For instance, many could not cancel the people search engine subscription, which led to unwanted billing problems. But many users were pleased with the trial period offered.
Spokeo
Spokeo is one of the top-rated people search sites if you're looking to uncover secretive social media accounts and location history. Their background check reports can search throughout the country, or you can choose to keep the search state-specific only. This will give you more detailed and accurate information.
Affordable subscription
Mobile app friendly
PDF reports available
There is a limit on your searches
The Spokeo pricing starts at $7.95/month or $4.95 for a 3-month plan usually paid upfront. If you choose to pay monthly, it costs $13.95 instead. Overall, this is one of the most affordable people search engines out there.
Spokeo has some negative customer reviews regarding misleading advertising and hidden fees. Many customers have also mentioned issues when trying to cancel their memberships.
Sterlingcheck.com
Sterling provides background check and identity solutions to help its customers perform general screenings and possibly uncover telling information. This people search services will look for civil court records, criminal records, motor vehicle records, credit reports, liens, and bankruptcies.
Follows the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Good customer support
Unclear pricing
Sterling does not provide a straightforward pricing model for its services, and the company claims that pricing depends on the complexity of the people search or background check. It can cost anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars, making it one of the most expensive people finder sites.
Sterlingcheck.com is known for its exceptional customer service.
People Search Sites FAQs
What are people search engines?
People search engines gather data that is available from online public records. Some people search sites can even collect information from some private databases.
While this is data you could find yourself via a search engine, it would be very difficult to locate. Instead, you can use people search services to do all the hard work for you.
How do I find someone on people search sites?
For most people search sites, you will need the name, phone number, or address of the individual you are trying to find. The more basic information you can provide, the better a people finder tool will work. For instance, if you know the person's maiden name, this could help to narrow down the results.
Are there free people search sites?
Some people search sites will offer low-cost trial periods to test out their services. During this time, you can typically use their background check service, get people to search individual reports, and run a reverse address lookup or phone reverse search. For the most part, however, there are very few completely free people search sites that provide accurate, up-to-date, and detailed reports.
People Search Sites Key Takeaways
If you simply want to check up on an old friend or get a background check on an upcoming date, these people search websites are here to help. Besides, it's always better to air on the side of caution than take the risk.
Other than the above, there are more background check sites in the market that provide detailed reports containing criminal records, court records, social media accounts, contact details, address history, marital statuses, and more.
It's important to read the fine print once you find the people search website that checks all of those boxes. Look at the trial periods, monthly subscription prices, cancellation policies, etc.
We wish you luck on your search and hope this article can help you find whatever you're looking for.
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