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If you ever hear someone saying that social media is a fad, you should smack them in the teeth. Do you like statistics? Three recent studies have shown that Internet users now spend from 16 to 25 percent of their Internet time engaged with social networking. Ninety percent of all Internet users now use social media. From personal use to business applications, social media is a permanent part of the technology and media landscape. Businesses love it because it can help to take a company to the next level in creative (and affordable) ways. But how can a business best target their customer base using social media? Businesses just getting started with social media as a marketing tool can initially feel confused and overwhelmed. Here

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While Chicago has some great areas packed with culture, shopping and dining; you may stumble upon some areas you should avoid. Some zones of the city are denser with criminal activity than others, and knowing where to go and what do in Chicago is an essential part of planning your visit. A recent study shows that crime cameras, which are mounted in public places and streets that are prone to crime, have more effectiveness when they are clustered together. The findings of this study were reported by science and technology site Phys.org, and offer some insight into the lengths Chicago officials and police are willing to go in order to prevent criminal activity. The cited study reviewed data from various camera groupings, and rated the effectiveness

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