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For companies that wish to compete in an increasingly online world, social media marketing is indispensable. Important and effective though it may be, however, social marketing also has its drawbacks. Full-scale social marketing campaigns can often be time-consuming, to say nothing of expensive. According to a recent article from Practical Ecommerce, however, companies can implement "barebones" social marketing strategies that are both cost-effective and relatively easy to maintain. The article has won the attention of business expert James Price of San Diego, ...

While many Americans have opted to follow a gluten-free diet, a recent article from U.S. News & World Report discusses how some consumers are not aware of what is truly gluten-free. Gluten is a storage protein found in foods that contain wheat and related grain species; for those with wheat allergies or celiac disease, this compound can trigger severe, harmful reactions in the human body. For these reasons, the article suggests that manufacturers should ensure that products labeled "gluten-free" must follow certain criteria. However, the article also notes ...

As many Americans are aware, the energy industry is one that, although thriving on a domestic scale, can impact economies across the world. A recent article from Bloomberg Business Week discusses how the U.S. dollar has strengthened whilst the euro has weakened, causing economic distress among many European countries. This climate has caused many investors' craving for raw materials, allowing American consumers to reap benefits of a relatively steady price on crude oil. Joe Hilton, Boca Raton oil industry expert, discusses how his company, Pacific-Northwestern Energy hopes ...

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Dr. Kambiz Mahdavi, Thousand Oaks dentist, is excited that his practice is jumping into the social media world with a Facebook page. The Facebook page is offered to enhance the relationship between Dr. Mahdavi and his patients online. "I am very happy that our practice is utilizing Facebook to communicate with our patients online. I know that many of our patients use Facebook on a daily basis and I'm glad that our practice now has a presence on the service. I hope that all of our patients will take a few moments to "like" our page," said Dr. Mahdavi, ...

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Earlier this week, the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas Foundation (MABATx Foundation) hosted its seventh annual scholarship luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Houston. During the luncheon, several scholarships were awarded to law students from Houston's three area law schools. The law students receiving the scholarships were identified for their leadership and commitment to justice and equality within the Hispanic community and beyond. "It is important that we encourage a new generation of lawyers to have the courage and strength to be committed ...

Any time you receive a bump to the head, you could also receive a concussion. A concussion, or more accurately, a mild traumatic brain injury, occurs when the head is subjected to some type of force or impact that causes the brain to strike the interior of the skull. There is much variability in the type of accident or impact that can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI), ranging from falling down and striking one's head, to car accidents and sports injuries to the injuries suffered by military service personnel when explosions occur nearby. Because the impact may ...

In West Virginia, if you want a divorce, need a paternity determination, are having problems with a child custody or support issue, or are dealing with domestic violence, a family court is where you need to go. The judges also hear cases involving grandparent visitation and can even perform weddings. Family Court and Mediation In an effort to reduce some of the ill effects of divorce cases, the family courts now often send parents involved in a divorce proceeding to an individual pre-mediation screening to determine if mediation would help produce a viable parenting ...

Our civil court system has long provided a means for those injured through the negligence of another to seek fair compensation for their injuries. In the event that a doctor's mistake deprives a baby of oxygen and results in a lifetime injury, a family can hold the doctor and possibly clinic responsible through the civil system. At trial, a jury decides if the physician made a mistake, and if so whether the patient should be compensated. But what happens when the jury's power is taken away? Missouri was one of many states that put damage caps on medical liability suits. ...

Boating is an enjoyable activity for many in Georgia. It can be even better with some precautions to help ensure the experience is not marred by a tragic boating accident, like the recent hit-and-run collision on Lake Lanier that killed two children. Last year Georgia boaters were involved in 121 accidents that left 77 people injured and 15 dead, according to Department of Natural Resources statistics. Excessive Alcohol and Boating Don't Mix Well In the Lake Lanier incident, an intoxicated 44 year old man crashed his fishing boat into a pontoon boat, killing the ...

If you have been convicted in Georgia of an alcohol or drug related driving or boating offense, and had your license revoked, you must complete a DUI, Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction (DRR) course before you can have your license reinstated. The program is regulated by the Georgia Department of Driver Services, but the courses are administered by independent, state-certified "DUI schools." DRR Convictions The DRR programs are required for those convicted of: - Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - Possession of illegal drugs - Underage possession of ...

A motorcycle driver was recently injured in an accident on Interstate 95 in Stamford. The accident occurred when the motorcyclist crashed into the back of a car. He was rushed to Stamford Hospital to be treated for his injuries, which included lacerations to his face and arms. His motorcycle did not stop until it crashed into a metal guardrail. Motorcycle Accidents and Guardrails Motorcycle accidents are almost always quite serious due to the fact that motorcycle drivers lack the protection afforded to car occupants. When a motorcyclist hits a guardrail, the injuries ...

In 2007, when James Kent, an assistant professor of public administration at Marist College, found that his work computer was not working like it should, he had a member of the technology department take a look at it. What that technician found landed Kent in prison and led the New York Court of Appeals to rule that just viewing images of child pornography on a computer is not enough to convict a person for possession. While running a virus scan on Kent's computer, the Marist technology department found several photos and videos of nude girls, most of whom, according ...

Although most healthy adults do not plan for a disability, research shows that the average 20-year-old worker has a 33 percent chance of becoming disabled before retirement. Those that find themselves in this difficult position often have not prepared financially. Thankfully, various state and federal programs are available to offer aid. One of the largest federal programs to help the injured is the Social Security Disability program. When an individual becomes disabled, programs like Social Security Disability can help lessen the financial blow. Although the program ...

Most people assume that once a divorce decree -- called in California the "Final Judgment of the Dissolution of Marriage" -- has been filed, the terms of their divorce are set in stone. Generally, that is true, but it isn't always the case. It may be possible for one party to seek a modification of some or all of the terms of a divorce settlement agreement. There are two distinct ways in which a divorce judgment can be changed: - Appealing the judgment to a California District Court of Appeals - Filing a motion to modify the terms of the decree with the ...

"Technology-Assisted Discovery" -- better known as "E-Discovery" -- is the cornerstone for the next generation of legal practice. More and more courtrooms are turning to the most up-to-date available to make legal decisions easier and faster while remaining impartial, keeping the proceedings balanced and doing a little something to save the earth. There are several high-profile federal cases presently ongoing -- the best well-known probably being De Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe before Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck in the Southern District of New ...

When one or both spouses reach the point at which they know that divorce is inevitable, they may not agree on the details or motives. Accusations of infidelity, suspicions about hidden assets or allegations of domestic abuse can lead to protracted divorce litigation in which one or both spouses must aggressively protect his or her interests. Michigan media outlets recently reported on a Rochester Hills couple's attempts to read each other's private emails and text messages. After Oakland County prosecutors investigated allegations that the husband had accessed his wife's ...

The IRS's efforts to increase its collection of taxes on the foreign bank accounts of U.S. taxpayers still have some ways to go before they can claim an unqualified success. While they have collected $5 billion since 2009, the IRS estimates the yearly shortfall caused by this method of tax evasion is closer to $385 billion. The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program The offshore voluntary disclosure program was designed to allow taxpayers to voluntarily disclose any offshore banking assets and pay lesser penalties and interest, while avoiding criminal prosecution for ...