"The heart never grows better by age; I fear rather worse, always harder. A young liar will be an old one, and a young knave will only be a greater knave as he grows older."
- Chesterfield, Lord

Online Guide for Senior Citizens Resources in the USA

Federal Whistleblower Protection in Jeopardy

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Special Counsel Scott Bloch, appointed by President Bush in 2004, is overseeing the virtual elimination of federal whistleblower rights in the U.S. government.The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the agency that is supposed to protect federal employees who blow the whistle on waste, fraud, and abuse is dismissing hundreds of cases while advancing almost none. According to the Annual Report for 2004 (which was not released until the end of first quarter fiscal year 2006) less than 1.5 percent of whistleblower claims were referred for investigation while more than 1000 reports were closed before they were even opened. Only eight claims were found to be substantiated, and one of those included the theft of a desk, while another included attendance violations. Favorable outcomes have declined 24 percent overall, and this is all in the first year that the new special counsel, Scott Bloch, has been in office.

Bloch, who has received numerous complaints since he took office, defends his first thirteen months in office by pointing to a decline in backlogged cases.
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Fight The Bite! Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection

When dealing with West Nile virus, prevention is your best bet. Avoid bites and illness; although the chance that any one person is going to become ill from a single mosquito bite remains low, the risk of severe illness and death is highest for people over 50 years old.
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Nursing Homes

Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs) are required to be in compliance with the requirements in 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, to receive payment under the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
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Warning Signs That 401(k) Contributions Are Being Misused

Increasingly employees are asked to make voluntary or mandatory contributions to pension and other benefit plans. This is particularly true for 401(k) savings plans. These plans allow you to deduct from your paycheck a portion of pretax income every year, invest it and pay no taxes on those contributions until the money is withdrawn at retirement. Is your plan being misused?
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Reloading Scams

If you've been a victim of telemarketing fraud once, chances are you're on a list to be called-and scammed-again. Telephone hucksters call these 'sucker' lists. They include names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information, and they are created, bought, and sold by crooks. They're considered invaluable, because dishonest promoters think that consumers who have been tricked once are likely to be tricked again. Find out how reloading scams work.
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Lawyers of Florida
This comprehensive guide contains listings of Florida lawyers by geographic area and practice area as well as information on how to choose a lawyer and insights into buying and selling home, wills and living trusts, divorce, land use, and much more.
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Directory for Seniors in Gainesville
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
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Link and Resource Directory for Seniors living in Florida
Your Internet Community – Your News – Your Health – Your Stories – Your Friends – Your Family – Your Photos – At Seniors Of Florida you can Exchange Social Calenders, share recipes, photos, and more!
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Directory for Seniors in Gainesville
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.seniorsingainesville.com

Directory for Seniors in Jacksonville
Giving Seniors in Jacksonville More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
www.seniorsinjacksonville.com

Lawyers of Florida
This comprehensive guide contains listings of Florida lawyers by geographic area and practice area as well as information on how to choose a lawyer and insights into buying and selling home, wills and living trusts, divorce, land use, and much more.
lawyersofflorida.net

.·:*¨°¨*:·. Resource Directory for Senior Citizens in Florida .·:*¨°¨*:·.
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
florida.seniorsintheusa.com

Lawyers of Orlando – Free Legal Advice
At Lawyers of Orlando, consumers are welcome to submit their reviews of Orlando Attorneys they have previously worked with. We offer all of the resources in our legal database for free and thank all of the consumers who have contributed to it.
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.·:*¨°¨*:·. Resource Directory for Senior Citizens in Florida .·:*¨°¨*:·.
Need a caretaker, housekeeper, shopper, ride anywhere? We can help link you up. We can also provide you with a directory of local civic engagement and employment opportunities for adults over the age of 55 who wish to re-enter the workforce.
www.florida.seniorsintheusa.com

Directory for Seniors in Jacksonville
Giving Seniors in Jacksonville More Options: Please see our Directory of Independent Life Resources for the support of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
seniorsinjacksonville.com