The Intel Gathering Resource Thread

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I like the idea of network magic. It has the added benefit of seeing what's going on in the kids computers too.

RE: digital voice activated recorders.
Walmarts and such have a good sony for about 40 bucks. Make sure you play with/experiment with it first to ensure external beeps are off, and cover up any lights with tape. It helps to have 2 so you can replace it while you are listening to the other. Strong dust tape or velcro to attach it. esp if in car. You don't want it sliding out and hitting their feet!

RE: GPS

Sprint Family locator: I like this to check up on my kids. It does not give exact location, rather a radius. (It pings the nearest tower.) Nor is is real time. You can set it to email or text you at a set time(s)or check online anytime. No Sprint Account? Set up an acct and add Locator service ($5 a month) You can buy 2 cheap phones and hide 1 in the car.(tape it down). Retrieve to charge every 3 days or so.(The hard part).

Tracstick: also good for keeping teenagers honest. it comes with a magnet. Not real time. must be retrieved for download. $400ish, expensive. Didn't work well if it couldn't 'see' the sky, but did give exact location, for how long, on a map. I didn't like it nor thought it was worth the $.

WARNING!! Once you have the intel you need....STOP! It can get crazy-making!