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- Information for Whistleblowers: 5 Agencies to Report Corporate Fraud
Apr 24, 2013
The legal definition of corporate fraud is when an individual or company conducts business dishonestly and in an illegal manner. The term white-collar crime describes offenses that are committed by using fraudulent schemes. The most common types are crimes involving embezzlement, forgery, theft, money laundering and insurance scams. These crimes are often difficult to prevent and catch because the perpetrators are often on the inside and considered to be a trusted individual. Even when evidence...Read More - Grilled Food and Diabetes
Apr 22, 2013
Some would say there is nothing like a hot steak off the grill. Some would agree that some of the best times in their summer are spent at a cookout with family. However, based on new research, you may want to limit yourself to grilled foods, as research has proven that foods cooked without water or moisture are linked to a compound that could increase weight gain and potentially cause diabetes. Researchers at Mount Sinai...Read More - Filing an SSI Claim for Diabetes
Apr 19, 2013
Diabetes is when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to process glucose. Symptoms of both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes include: frequent urination, unusual thirst and hunger and extreme fatigue. Those with type 2 diabetes can also suffer from tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, frequent infections and slow healing cuts and sores. Major complications from diabetes include: eye and vision problems, kidney disease, nerve damage, high blood pressure, stroke, heart...Read More - Chlorpyrifos Insecticide More Harmful to Boys’ Brains than Girls’
Apr 18, 2013
A widely used farm pesticide, formerly used inside homes, appears to harm boys’ developing brains more than girls’, according to a new study of children in New York City. The study is the first to find gender differences in how the chlorpyrifos insecticide harms prenatal development. Scientists say the finding adds to evidence that boys’ brains may be more vulnerable to some chemical exposures. “This suggests that the harmful effects of chlorpyrifos are stronger among...Read More - Filing an SSI Claim for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Apr 17, 2013
Peripheral vascular disease, also known as peripheral artery occlusive disease and peripheral artery disease, is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. PAD causes your extremities, usually the legs, to not receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand, causing notable leg pain while walking. Intermittent claudication symptoms include muscle pain or cramping in the legs or arms, triggered by activity such as walking, but will disappear...Read More - Laundry Pods Danger: Kids Eating Detergent Packs
Apr 17, 2013
Anyone who has had or currently has an infant or toddler around their home knows just how important it is to baby-proof everything. Little fingers and toes love to explore every fascinating thing they encounter along the way. But, unfortunately, danger looms around every corner, and it is important that we as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends be careful to keep an ever-watchful eye on our little explorers. As the majority of time, the...Read More - Filing an SSI Claim for Osteoporosis
Apr 2, 2013
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture due to weak bones. Your bones become so brittle that even mild stresses like bending over, coughing or sneezing can cause a fracture. It’s thought of as an older person’s disease but it can strike anyone – at any age. If you or your loved one has osteoporosis, you may consider getting help from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social...Read More - Apply for SSI – Filing a Claim for Mental Impairments
Mar 29, 2013
A claim for SSI benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a mental disability or impairment can be granted as long as medical evidence can be provided to prove it. To apply for ssi, you must prove that you’re disabled from performing past relevant work for at least 12 months and that there are no alternative occupations that you’re able to perform. So before applying consider if there are any jobs that you could reasonably...Read More - Poison Help – What To Do and Who To Call
Mar 26, 2013
Poisoning can happen in numerous ways. Ingesting a poisonous substance or inhaling dangerous fumes are two common means of poisoning. In some cases, you may not know that a person was exposed to a poisonous substance. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of poisoning as well as what to do if you suspect poisoning of any type. Poisoning – Signs and Symptoms Different poisons have different effects on the body’s systems. Because...Read More - Calculating SSI Benefits for the Self-Employed
Mar 25, 2013
When you calculate your earnings regarding self-employment, the Social Security Administration (SSA) counts Net Earnings from Self Employment (NESE), which is your gross receipts minus your business expenses x .9235; therefore a portion of your net earnings count in determining your income from self-employment. The SSA will work with you to project your average earnings from self-employment over the calendar year. Based on these projections, your monthly SSI check will be adjusted based on what...Read More