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Social media. Yes, it's in style right now. But could this be (…gasp!) a fad? Will we still be tweeting in 2015? Will Facebook and LinkedIn still be popular in five, four, or even two years? Or have we moved on to something else entirely? In addition to the compromised security issues and other well-documented misuses associated with some of
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires covered employers to grant unpaid leave to employees who are unable to work because they are sick, have a newborn child, or care for sick family members. . Under the FMLA, a covered employer (one with 50 or more employees) must give an eligible employee up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave
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eid-ul-fitrEid-ul Fitr, commonly known as Eid, marks the end of the auspicious month of Ramadan for all Muslims around the world. Eid-ul Fitr is an Arabic word. Eid means festival or holiday, while fitr indicates the end of all vicious and corrupt habits and the breaking of the duration of the fast. This sacred festival is celebrated after the new
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Why did La Senza enter the administration?Lingerie specialist La Senza went into administration in the first week of 2012. It is one of 183 UK retailers including: Barratts, Clinton Cards, Habitat, HMV, Focus DIY, JJB Sports, Jane Norman, Mothercare, Oddbins , TJ Hughes and Thorntons that got into trouble in 2011. This adds to the thousands of retailers that have
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Small business owners and managers often fail to adequately address legal issues. This failure can come from being busy with other matters, being unaware of or insensitivity to legal concerns, or a reluctance to spend the money to hire a lawyer. Unfortunately, such businesses may end up incurring substantial expenses or liabilities that could have been avoided with good legal
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Coca-Cola, Nike, Reebok, Adidas, UPS, McDonald's, FedEx, Dairy Queen, Kodak. You may ask what these brands have in common. These brand names (and many others) represent registered trademarks. "That sounds expensive! How can I let the leading man in my movie drink a Pepsi and eat a slice of Dominos pizza for dinner? I'll have to cover up all the
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The rope halter and lead rope are communication tools. When we send timed pressure and release signals through the main rope to the halter, we can direct the horse's movements, often with a surprising level of subtlety.However, for this signaling system to be effective, the halter must fit correctly. Proper rope halter fitting is all about matching the proportions. Consequently,
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Probably quite a bit, because the beauty of private practice is that you tailor it to your likes, dislikes, schedules, procedures, etc. Extraordinary practices communicate this to their patients and their community through effective "positioning." But most offices never communicate this effectively, and therefore leave a huge marketing opportunity on the table. And I'm not talking about big money campaigns
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If you plan to enter a business venture or evaluate a candidate for your company, you need to make sure he or she is up for the task. You need to find out if the person is telling the truth or not to avoid possible scams and other dishonest activities. Today's job locator efforts are very helpful in giving you
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Big bosses and weight lossI've had many jobs over the years and what I appreciate most (even more than winnings or awards) is the opportunity to work with great people. Many times that came in form or teammates and I always tried to hire greatness. But the ones I am most grateful for are the ones who hired me and
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