Most divorce settlements and proceedings are done fairly and equitably. Yet we’ve all heard divorce nightmares and horror stories plague our consciousness as we enter the same process. When hiring the best divorce lawyer, you should be well prepared to deal with some of the covert tactics employed by less scrupulous spouses and lawyers. It…
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Baseball Slang and Definitions Beginning with the Letter A
Have you ever sat down to watch a ball game, and here the announcer says, “That pitcher is all over the place!” Or how about, “he took it to the alley!” Are you the person who says, “What the hell is that supposed to mean?” Then this article is just for you. I’m going to…
Key factors that make a successful criminal defense lawyer
Many people believe that a good criminal lawyer is one who is aggressive and perhaps even pushy with the prosecutor or judge. This belief may even include the idea that a successful criminal attorney uses theatrics and deception to win in court. This couldn’t be further from the truth. To be sure, this perception is…
The importance of informed consent
When a doctor wants to perform a medical procedure on his patient, he must obtain the patient’s informed consent before he is allowed to proceed. Informed consent is an important part of medicine that has few exceptions, as failure to obtain consent can lead to unwanted procedures and treatments. Obtaining informed consent means informing the…
Thank you letter – To Mother Teresa
Of all the greats in the annals of history, one person stands out who deserves a letter of thanks (from millions of fans) for their contribution in teaching each of us the value of charity and personal sacrifice. This is an open letter to the respected Mother Teresa for embodying such simple yet invaluable values….
Free college tuition for seniors
Free college tuition! Did you know that a senior attending college could earn a degree for free if she only takes six credit hours per semester and maintains a 2.0 GPA? Some institutes require a registration fee. Read on to see if your state has free tuition. Alabama Alabama seniors can attend any two-year institution…
Dharma – The Universal Law of Morality
Morality is one of the most important characteristics of the human being. Morality is like autonomous codes of conduct for humanity. No animal, except the human being, follows any morality, since all are governed by their instinct. The greatest achievements of the human race have been to rise above instinct and formulate principles that put…
Five Common Situations When You Would Want a Federal Trademark Registration
Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Principal Registry provides the owner with several benefits under federal trademark law. Lawyers know them and clients have heard of them. However, in practical terms, business owners, especially those operating in today’s online world, need to know why they should spend time, effort,…
The value of clothing for Hispanics – A Clothes Call
In the Hispanic culture, what you wear and how you wear it says a lot about you. A low-income family may not be able to afford expensive clothes, but their shirts get ironed and their shoes shined. Middle to upper class Hispanics in Latin American countries will save money to come to the United States…
The true value of free in business
What is the true value of free? • For a budget-conscious family, free stretches the grocery budget. • For the single mother, it can be hot food for breakfast, • For the business owner, it may be attractive to buy more than one product. • For the home-based entrepreneur, it can cost your business hundreds,…