Blog Posts in January, 2012
Posted on Jan 30, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Social media has become an integral part of today's society. In a recent blog I discussed how insurance companies are beginning to use social media against clients in the claims process. In ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Build-A-Bear Workshop is a popular place for parents and their children to spend time together. But the company has issued three separate product recalls in the past twelve months, raising concerns ...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 By Scott Distasio
In late 2009, actress Brittany Murphy died from complications related to pneumonia. Five months later her husband, Simon Monjack, also died due to respiratory problems. After their deaths, the Los ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Winn-Dixies stores in some Florida cities have recalled Sunrise Gummy Bears sold in their self-serve bulk candy areas. The candy in question may be contaminated with metal. It was sold between ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2012 By Scott Distasio
Insurance companies already consider what kind of car you drive, your driving history, your credit score, and your “insurance risk score” when determining how much your car insurance ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Scott Distasio
In 2004, Florida voters approved a Constitutional amendment giving hospital patients the right to see reports on deficient care and medical malpractice . Patients are permitted access to this ...
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