Here are five tips for proper cleaning and handling of fresh produce: The produce is not the only thing you need to wash. Wash your hands thoroughly, using warm water and soap, for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Dirty hands are a very common source of bacterial contamination, says Feist. Hand washing is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the incidence of food-borne illness..
Currently social security benefits are based on the total number of quarters you have earned wages. This refers to calendar quarters, so you can earn up to four quarters each year you work. You must work for at least 10 years and earn 40 quarters to be eligible for social security benefits.
States usually require you to have earned a certain amount during a one-year base period to qualify. The base period is usually the earliest four of the five complete calendar quarters before you filed your claim. For example, for a claim filed in December 2012, the base period would be July 2011 through June 2012.