Year: 2015

headlines

Did Trek Fail to Warn Bicycle Riders Of Dangerous Quick Release Levers?

According to an April 21, 2015 announcement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should stop using certain Trek bicycles immediately and contact an authorized retailer for important recall repairs. Three Trek bicycle owners were seriously injured because of a design defect that causes the front wheel to lock up and stop suddenly. […]

Social Security Q&A: Can I Switch to Full Spousal after Collecting Early … – Forbes

BloombergSocial Security Q&A: Can I Switch to Full Spousal after Collecting Early …ForbesSocial Security may be your largest or one of your largest assets. How you manage it, by deciding which benefits to collect and when, can make an absolutely huge difference to your lifetime benefits. And those with the highest past covered earnings …Mike Huckabee and the GOP's Small 'Save Social Security' CaucusBloomberg3 out of 4 retirees receiving reduced Social Security benefitsMarketWatchSome unhappy news about Medicare and Social SecurityYahoo FinanceInvestopedia -The Hill (blog) -Wall Street Journal (blog)all 71 news articles »

Scam alert: Social Security benefits stolen – WJXT Jacksonville

WJXT JacksonvilleScam alert: Social Security benefits stolenWJXT JacksonvilleHe turned to a Jacksonville agency called Thorm Ministries Inc. for help collecting his Social Security benefits. Hall was referred to the company by a local nonprofit organization, so he assumed Thorm was legitimate. The government requires anyone who …and more »

Medical Negligence

Women dies of ‘medical negligence’ in Central Kashmir; probe ordered – Kashmir Dispatch

Women dies of 'medical negligence' in Central Kashmir; probe orderedKashmir DispatchA woman in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district died hours after giving birth to a baby due to alleged medical negligence by authorities of Trauma Hospital Kangan. Kadija Begum, 35, wife of Ghulam Muhammad Lone, resident of Wusan in Kangan was …

IMRT for Long-Term Survival After Mesothelioma Surgery – Surviving Mesothelioma

Surviving MesotheliomaIMRT for Long-Term Survival After Mesothelioma SurgerySurviving Mesothelioma23155743_linear Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) can safely slow or even stop mesothelioma progression after surgery as long as the dose is just right. A team of Texas radiation oncologists reached that conclusion after studying the …

‘Veep’ Director Raises Awareness for Kids with Learning Disabilities – Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood Reporter'Veep' Director Raises Awareness for Kids with Learning DisabilitiesHollywood ReporterThe former Eastbound & Down producer — an advocate for kids with learning disabilities, spurred on by her own 11year-old son's struggles in the classroom — partnered with organization Understood to create a video that would raise awareness of those …

Social Security: It’s even worse than you think – CNBC

CNBCSocial Security: It's even worse than you thinkCNBCThe Social Security Administration projects that its trust funds will be depleted by 2033—not an optimistic forecast. But it may be even bleaker than that. New studies from Harvard and Dartmouth researchers find that the SSA's actuarial forecasts have …Harvard Study: Social Security In Far Worse Shape Than Official Numbers ShowForbesUncertain forecast for Social SecurityHarvard Gazetteall 8 news articles »

Oh Baby! Social Security Announces Most Popular Baby Names Of 2014 – Forbes

ForbesOh Baby! Social Security Announces Most Popular Baby Names Of 2014ForbesThe most popular names for babies born in the United States for 2014 are… Noah and Emma. The list of the most popular baby names of 2014 as determined by Social Security Administration data was released earlier today. The baby naming statistics were …What's in a name: Noah and Emma Top Social Security's 2014 List of Most …Eyes On NewsNoah, Emma 2014's most popular baby names, says Social Security MattersW*USA 9Emma, Noah and more: Classic names dominate 2014 'most popular' baby …Today.comTampabay.comall 58 news articles »

Work-Industrial

Health and Safety Tips for Tradies

Every day, tradies build, create, design and install equipment and infrastructure people rely on to make their lives easier and more comfortable. The many demands of the work, including the many physical and labour-intensive tasks that are performed, mean there are some specific health and safety considerations unique to those working as a tradesperson. Since tradies rely on their physical and mental health to do their job well, below are some tips specific to tradies that can assist with staying healthy and safe while on the job. Schedule Regular Visits to the Physio Because of repetitive movements like lifting and muscle strains arising from working in challenging environments, tradies have a higher risk of physical injury than other workers. Because of this, it’s essential that tradies …

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Top Five Reasons Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

I frequently hear people talk about dealing with their workers’ compensation case on their own. In a perfect world, this would be a simple process, but in reality it can be a tedious and frustrating process that you will need guidance for. In most cases you will not be entitled to a cash settlement without seeing a lawyer and filing an Employee’s Claim Petition with the New Jersey Department of Labor.  While in some limited circumstances the workers’ compensation carrier will pay you a voluntary offer of settlement, you likely will only get about one-quarter of what your case is actually worth without having a lawyer represent you.  You are suing your employer by filing a workers’ compensation claim.  You are just getting the benefits you …

Bid to convert Chapel Street house into insurance brokers – Talk of the Town

Talk of the TownBid to convert Chapel Street house into insurance brokersTalk of the TownBrendan Watters has applied to Louth County Council for an extension of planning permission to convert a house in Chapel Street into an insurance brokers. He hopes to change the use of 9 Chapel Street into an insurance brokers and financial services …

Legal News

Neuroimaging study shows what parts of the brain are activated when judging a slaying case

A brain neuroimaging study of subjects considering fictional murder cases shows how different parts of the brain are activated when the facts vary. In cases…