The Social Security Administration has released the new numbers for 2012. The Federal Government’s disability program has increased the amounts necessary for work determinations, the payments for Supplemental Income and the maximum taxable earnings. Earnings of less than $12,120 per year may not be viewed as “substantial” such that a wage earner would be deemed…
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Tall dogs, fuzzy dogs, dogs that fit into purses and all of them are called man’s best friend. Fortunately, that is true of most house dogs, but sometimes we are sadly reminded that dogs are animals and are not rational. For this reason insurance companies are charging higher rates to cover dogs or just not…
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Hellish road construction took on a new meaning when a tragic and unusual accident occurred at a local construction site. A local construction worker from Woodbrdge was crushed by an asphalt roller and died as a result of the injuries. The accident ensued after the operator of the roller lost control and ran his coworker…
Continue readingBetween gas prices being too high, cities funding bicycle lanes, and finding time to exercise; commuting via bicycle is looking better everyday. Unfortunately for the fashionistas out there something which looks good doesn’t always “look”. Many would-be cyclist are shying away from the idea because of hat-hair concerns or helmets clashing with outfits. Now they…
Continue readingThe United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was created in 1972 with the purpose of protecting those in the USA “against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products.” So it is sad to see Perfect Fitness try to hide a defective product for years from the CPSC, which could have created a more…
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