If you are applying for disability benefits from Social Security, it's important to know that there are actually two main types of disability benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both SSDI and SS I have the same definition of disability: To be eligible for benefits, an adult must not be able to do any substantial work because of a medical impairment that is expected to last at least a year or to result in death. But the two benefits have major differences in other eligibility requirements, the payment amounts ...

It's no surprise that chronic pain disorders, depression and anxiety go hand in hand. After all, chronic pain can affect sleep, cause mood fluctuations, and limit people's daily activities, work and recreation. If you have depression or anxiety with an illness or injury that causes debilitating chronic pain, your mental condition can play a role in your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Types Of Chronic Pain Chronic pain is challenging to live with. Chronic pain can involve: - Chronic pain ...

After an extensive renovation of the Georgetown location that was formerly home to Garretts Restaurant and Railroad Tavern, I-Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar Georgetown will be officially opening its doors on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 3003 M Street NW. Many locals remember the Garretts location, as it was a popular meeting spot for more than 30 years before closing in 2011. While the building's distinctive integrity is still very much alive in the interior's architecture, there is now a refreshed new life in this space. "Our restaurant's atmosphere is very unique," said ...

A great book can entertain, inform and inspire people to action. Dr. Tae Yun Kim has produced three wonderful and inspiring books that have proven to be a source of inspiration for many people. Professional business success and martial arts expert Dr. Tae Yun Kim focuses on the positive things in life, and credits much of her success to the steady maintenance of a fearless and always-optimistic attitude. Much of the inspiration for her three existing books came from her ability to achieve balance and to find her inner peace. As a Great Grandmaster of Tae Kwon Do, Dr. ...

Try some of the best authentic Greek foods available this side of the Ionian Sea: lamb or chicken kabobs (generous portions of seasoned meat with onion and green pepper slivers grilled on a skewer), grilled lamb dinners, pork or chicken souvlakia (smaller pieces of meat grilled on a skewer), gyro sandwich (a blend of beef and lamb with Mediterranean spices served on warm pita bread and topped with tomatoes, onions and traditional tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber and garlic) sauce; pastitsio (seasoned ground beef and macaroni) and moussaka (seasoned ground beef and eggplant), ...

The Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a top north Atlanta hotel near Doraville, GA, offers nearby accommodations to guests attending Atlanta's Exotic Bird Fair April 26-27, 2014. The event will be held at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross, Georgia. Bird lovers can purchase exotic birds and everything needed for their care at the show. Cockatiels, canaries, conures, finches, and many more varieties will be available directly from the breeders. Vendors will offer accessories including cages, nesting boxes, feed, nutritional supplements, medicines, and ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Columbia SC (Northeast) is offering a special rate of $92 per night for guests participating in the Pure Fishing Foundation Golf Tournament. The event will be held on April 24, 2014 at the Woodcreek Golf Club in Elgin, South Carolina. The hotel has also donated a complimentary Friday and Saturday night stay as part of the silent auction. The Pure Fishing Foundation is a charity that provides support services to coworkers who demonstrate financial need due to severe hardship or emergency situations. "The Pure Fishing Foundation is a very ...

St. Barnabas Health System notes the importance of staying in good health when living at a retirement facility or in assisted living. Being an active member of the community will ensure your body remains in optimal shape and is also an excellent way to spend time with fellow neighbors. Daily exercise is key to fending off a vast range of health conditions, particularly ones that affect elderly individuals more severely, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A daily brisk walk around the grounds puts you at a tremendous advantage health-wise over people who choose ...

When planning a shower for the blushing bride-to-be, it helps if you have a theme for the occasion. A theme, notes Events Rental Unlimited, ties the entire event together and makes planning simpler. A theme could be a traditional English tea party where you can serve buttery scones and a variety of tea infusions to delight your guests. For a more rousing good time, you could throw a back-to-the-'80s bridal shower. Guests can come wearing attire and sporting hairstyles reminiscent of this distinctive era in history. No matter what theme you decide on for your bridal ...

Brainchild of President/CEO Darrel Davis, JazzBeatsRadio.com serves up Le Cool Hot Smooth Jazz music in all its internationally delectable forms via 24/7 online streaming. Currently heard in more than 60 countries, "I saw this coming years ago with the almost simultaneous trifecta demise of smooth-jazz radio outlets in many major US markets, the disappearance of the smooth-jazz format, and the introduction of satellite radio streaming," Davis states. Davis' fifth estate and corporate background includes stints at Los Angeles radio outlets KGFJ, KDAY, and financial giants ...

DFI TECH today announced the availability of its latest solution to power the Digital Signage and Kiosk industries' most challenging environments. The F80 is designed around Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC), defining a new smaller form factor, providing more speed and processing power, while also supporting up to two high definition displays with Intel's HD graphics. "We continue to develop innovative, industry leading solutions that solve real problems with the release of our F80 solution for Digital Signage and Interactive Kiosks" said David Lu, CEO of DFI TECH. ...

SealTech Mechanical Services, a leader in leak repair and mechanical services, has opened its newest mechanical services office on the East Coast. Located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, the new location enhances SealTech's nationwide presence in the region by offering specialty mechanical services including online leak repair and mechanical services, ISO 9001 fabrication services, VOC/energy management repair programs, line restoration, technical bolting and tensioning, field machining, isolation/pipe severing, as well as turnaround services. The opening will also enable SealTech ...

Warren and Betsy Talbot offer a straightforward yet intimate take on how they turned their own failing marriage around in their fourth book, Married with Luggage: What We Learned About Love by Traveling the World. At the lowest point in their marriage in 2006 they decided to consciously put their relationship first, and the result paved the way for a years-long adventure together around the world. Today the Talbots celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary in Spain. "When we focused on how to get the relationship we wanted instead of complaining about the one we ...

King Ice, an online hip hop jewelry retailer, introduced new brands to its apparel collection for spring 2014. Commonly known for jewelry and accessories, King Ice introduced two streetwear brands for its new apparel categories. Until recently, the company's apparel categories consisted of a limited amount of graphic tees and snapback caps. For its spring collection, King Ice introduced Rocksmith apparel and BLKSOX luxury socks. Rocksmith specializes in shirts, outerwear, denim, hats, knits, and accessories. Rocksmith is known for fusing Japanese design and New York ...

When it comes to society not much has changed. We have the same old problems as ever. Crime, depression, greed, jealousy, unhappiness, drug addictions; in fact all the emotionally challenged behavior of old is all still there. Even though life is better economically it is still riddled with the same emotional problems as ever. It is because the education for creating wealth and making a living has steadily improved over the ages; the education for emotional intelligence has stagnated since the ancient times. The education for the art of living has remained the same. ...

Santa Luz, the gated portion of the 3,000-acre Gateway master-planned community in Fort Myers, is proud to announce two coach homes have recently sold with now only two coach homes currently available for purchase. For a limited time, those who buy a coach home will receive $5,000 cash back at closing. Potential homeowners are encouraged to act fast. "Buyers can use the incentive in many different ways from paying homeowner association fees upfront, adding upgrades to the home, using towards golf membership or simply putting in a savings account," said Santa Luz Spokesperson ...

Building a website that is easy to manage has become an interest to so many people, not only to companies and more and more content management systems such as Joomla and Drupal etc. which are similar to the most famous service called Wordpress are being created. Meanwhile, Korean company Redblock (CEO Kwon Ki Taek www.kimsq.com) is getting a lot of attention with its website building platform KimsQ. Currently the website of 'Beautiful Foundation' and 'Sooncheon International Garden Fair' is run based on the KimsQ system and the platform is getting a very good response ...

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) CEO and Board Member Anna M. Park, will be among a network of expert panelists, speaking on "Serving Underserved Youth," on April 25, 2014, at the U.S. News STEM Solutions - National Leadership Conference, in Washington D.C. The conference, Where Employers and Educators Meet, is presented by the U.S. News & World Report, and will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where GMiS will also be an exhibitor. The panelists will address the growing number of in-school and out-of-school programs aimed at advancing STEM education ...

Growing knowledge in a given field takes time, attention, and...water? It does when you're talking about plant studies aboard the International Space Station (ISS). All of these things and some scientific know-how come into play as astronauts find out just how green their thumbs are while assisting researchers on the ground. The crew will assist with the Advanced Plant Experiments (APEX) investigation, a series of studies on the effects of the spaceflight environment on biological systems. Next in the APEX series is the APEX-02-2 study that launched to the space station ...

CYCLOS III will be available for viewing from Monday 28th April - Friday 2nd May (incl) at the Royal Huisman shipyard. Viewings can be arranged by contacting YPI: Tel: + 377 99 99 97 97 - Mob: +33 (0) 627 326 542 - Email: brokerage@ypigroup.com View the CYCLOS III pictures and specifications here... Built in 1990 by the world's pre-eminent shipyard, Royal Huisman, with naval architecture by the great Ron Holland and innovative interiors by Andrew Winch, CYCLOS III was the ground-breaking yacht of her generation and she remains timeless today. "As any yachtsman ...

VIDEO: A new study about injuries to high school basketball players has experts calling for some changes on the sidelines before next season. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital studied injuries between 2005-2011... Click here for more information. Basketball is a popular high school sport in the United States with 1 million participants annually. A recently published study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital ...

PULLMAN, Wash.—Some of the world's nastiest behavior grows out of spite, the dark art of hurting an opponent even when it comes at a price to yourself. Divorcing couples often go out of their way to hurt each other and even their kids, skirting the more peaceful path to moving on. Tax evaders can grow so vengeful over a penalty that they'll double down on their cheating. Terrorists can be so keen to hurt their enemies, they commit suicide in the process. Spitefulness can even elevate a small slight, like lurking in wait for a parking space, into a vengeance worthy transgression. "There ...

Children hear as much sophisticated information about animals when parents read picture book stories about animals as when they read flashcard-type animal vocabulary books, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo. "Marketers tell parents and educators that vocabulary books are more educational, so picture books are often dismissed as being just for fun," said the study's author, Professor Daniela O'Neill. "But our findings show that reading picture books with kids exposes them to information about animals in a way that allows children to readily apply ...

Neuroscientists have discovered a brain pathway that underlies the emotional behaviours critical for survival. New research by the University of Bristol, published in the Journal of Physiology today [23 April], has identified a chain of neural connections which links central survival circuits to the spinal cord, causing the body to freeze when experiencing fear. Understanding how these central neural pathways work is a fundamental step towards developing effective treatments for emotional disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. An important brain region ...

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Individuals born at lower birth weights as well as those breastfed less than three months or not at all are more likely as young adults to have higher levels of chronic inflammation that contributes to cardiovascular disease, according to a new Northwestern University study. Based on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, Northwestern researchers evaluated how levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key biomarker of inflammation, linked back to birth weight and breastfeeding duration for nearly 7,000 24- to 32-year-olds. The ...