Marketing with Technology High Tech Tips for Small Business
This piece urges small firms to view the World Wide Web as a niche marketing medium with global reach but a focus on quality over quantity. It advises discipline, people-centered marketing, patience, and constant site updates, plus cross promotion and careful hosting.
State Capitol Highlights in Texas School Finance Dispute
A new petition by the Plaintiff Intervenors Committee seeks to readdress public school funding equity in Texas. They allege ongoing erosion of equity and efficiency standards from a 1995 Texas Supreme Court ruling. Lawmakers express frustration at the prospect of another protracted court fight over funding.
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Austin
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Plaintiff Intervenors Committee
Texas Supreme Court
Senate Education
New Books and Policy Notes in Texas News Roundup
A long list of new books is noted for library shelves, including works by Danielle Steel and Elizabeth Berg. The report then surveys a series of state matters: rate cuts for Southern Farm Bureau and Amica Mutual, prospective pharmacy rule changes, illiteracy rates in Texas with quotes from experts, teen pregnancy data, a laser air pollution monitoring pilot, and a rise in DWI arrests in Austin.
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Danielle Steel
Mary Higgins Clark
John Irving
Elizabeth Lowell
Karen Moline
Kathleen Norris
Daniel Petrocelli
Mandy Sayer
Tim LaHaye
Frankie
Sharyn McCrumb
Anita Shreve
Southern Farm Bureau
Amica Mutual
Texas
Elton Bomer
State Board of Pharmacy
Associated Press
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
Shooting Star Reminder for Busy Parents at Dawn
A personal essay reflects on early morning walks with friends, the beauty of dawn, and a felt sign from God after hearing rare noises. The narrator finds comfort in community, family, and faith, urging parents to notice support from loved ones and a Heavenly Father who stays with them.
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Patience and discipline key in stock market says Fryer
Fryer urges investors to be patient and avoid countertrend bets. He warns against overreacting to corrections and emphasizes spending less than income, starting to save, and letting compounding grow wealth over time.
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Fryer
Packing light and right for travel wardrobe
The article urges travelers to pack light with a versatile wardrobe of multi use garments and practical tips. Use plastic bags to prevent wrinkling and keep shoes in bags. Pack outfits for children in their own bags and include a small sewing kit and stain remover for wardrobe emergencies. Opt for two small bags with even weight for easier handling.
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