Genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org provide online access to records that can help you to build a family tree and find out about relatives you didn't know that you had. Some online genealogy services even provide DNA testing to complement your findings in the online databases. Consider using DNA testing services to enhance your search. DNA genealogy services have successfully reunited siblings as well as children with their parents. If the missing person is a blood relative of yours, a DNA genealogy service may help you locate the person. If you know the profession of your lost or missing loved one, search corresponding trade organizations' member databases. Using this method, you may be able to find out where the person works or at least narrow their location down to a city or region. Visit popular social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, and search for your missing friend or relative. Try searching for different variations of the person’s first and last name, first and middle name, and nicknames. If you still cannot find any information on your lost friend or relative, consider searching the prison system. The Federal Bureau of Prisons website features an inmate locator tool that allows you to search for inmates in the United States by name. Try searching for your missing friend or relative using people search websites like Pipl, Zabasearch, and YoName.  These websites search social networking sites, blogs, and other potential places where your friend or relative’s name might turn up. The Department of Motor Vehicles website has a court records search feature that may help you to locate a lost or missing person. You can easily search using the person’s name and select from a list of names and details that most closely resembles the person you are seeking.

Summary: Use a web genealogy service. Search the records of local trade organizations. Search social networking sites. Search the prison system. Use a people search website. Search court records.


A person’s emotional defenses can be down if they are feeling tired or hungry. Find a good time when the person is rested and can approach a problem without getting mired in negative emotion. If you did something wrong or if you unintentionally hurt another person, apologizing is not a sign of weakness. It shows that you care that you hurt another person, no matter if it was intended or not. Work towards problem solving. Ask what the person would like to see happen as a resolution. If you can’t meet the person’s expectations or if the person is being unreasonable, see what you can negotiate. ” Using this language will help show that you are cooperating with the person to resolve the issue in partnership. For example, you can say, “How can I help you to the point where we can resolve this issue?” If you are trying to come to a compromise, stick with the issue that is immediately happening. Don’t bring up past fights or problems. Don’t use old grudges to get what you want out of a situation. It may be that you can’t arrive at a solution until the person has calmed down. This may take a while, and solving the problem will be delayed until the other person can respond without being too angry.

Summary: Find a good time to work on problem-solving. Apologize if needed. Help the person find a solution to the problem. Use “We. Stick to the issue at hand. Be prepared for no resolution yet.


Brushless motors are rated for a lower number of turns than the standard brushed motors that most consumer-grade RC cars come with. This allows them to run much faster and more efficiently. You can shop around for brushless motor systems where RC vehicles and accessories are sold.  If you’re don’t have an RC store in your area, take a look at specialty suppliers online. Brushless motors may also be rated by “motor velocity constant” (Kv)—the higher the number, the more powerful the motor. Loosen the screws on the plate covering the underside of the car, then remove the plate and set it aside. You’ll now have access to the inner workings of the car.  Place the screws in a dish or small baggie nearby so you don’t lose them. Higher-end models often have open designs that allow you to see each of the car’s mechanical parts. On this type of car, you may only need to remove the small gear cover enclosing the motor compartment. In most newer RC cars, the motor is a cylindrical unit in the rear of the chassis. It is connected by a series of colored wires to the electronic speed control (ESC) unit used to control the car.  Examine the internal layout of the car closely so you’ll be able to reassemble each component in the correct order. Some inexpensive models have two separate motors, one that turns the front wheels left and right and a larger one in the rear that actually powers the car. These types of motors are not meant to be modified, and may not be replaceable. Pinch the connectors at the ends of the colored wires running from the motor to release them. Pull out the connectors carefully, then remove the entire motor unit in one piece.  Hold onto the old motor for now. You can use it as a backup in case there’s a problem with the new one. Fit the upgraded motor into the slot where old unit was, double checking that all wires and connectors are properly aligned and oriented. Slide the connectors into the ports until you hear them click.  The power wires are color-coordinated, so be sure to match each connector with the color indicated on the port. If the model you’re running features dual motors for more complex controls, make sure you replace both of them so they’ll have an even amount of torque.

Summary: Invest in a high-performance brushless motor. Open up the body of the RC car. Locate the motor. Disconnect the motor from the mount. Insert the new motor.


The water will help the image transfer onto the adhesive surface of the tape. Let the taped image soak in the warm water for 5 or 6 minutes. The water should be warm to the touch, but not hot. Hot water may melt or deform the tape and image. Pull the taped image out of the water, and lay it flat on your working surface. Using your index and middle fingers, rub back and forth across the paper side until the paper rolls and flakes off of the tape.  If the paper doesn’t rub off completely, re-submerge it in the warm water and let it soak for another 2 or 3 minutes. Then, pull the image out and continue rubbing off the paper. Once you’ve removed all of the paper, you will be left with the strip of packing tape with the image transferred onto it. Pull out a blow dryer and use it to fully dry the strip of tape. Once the tape is dry, you’ll notice that one side has become sticky again. If you don’t have a blow dryer, set the piece of tape flat on your work surface. Let it dry by air, which will take about 30 minutes. You’re now ready to apply the image onto the glass. Center the tape above the glass, and lower the adhesive image until it’s resting against the glass surface. Then, using your fingers, press the tape firmly onto the glass.  Start at the top or bottom of the tape and work your way to the other side, to avoid trapping any air bubbles under the tape. If you find any air bubbles once the tape is applied, smooth them out from under the tape using the edge of a credit card.
Summary: Submerge the image into a glass of warm water. Rub the paper off of the back of the tape. Blow dry your image. Press the adhesive side of the image firmly against your glass.