Christmas credit can lead to bankruptcy in the new year

Seasons greetings and all that corporate nonsense, at least they are until the bills start rolling in over the New Year. It has become commonplace to see most Americans overspend during the holiday season and this year was no different. It’s hard not to when we’re bombarded with commercials on TV, newspapers and radio to share the amazing deals that […]

The lace market in Nottingham

Lace-making is one of the key aspects of Nottingham’s history, and a quarter-square-mile area in the heart of the city contains one of the lasting signs of the impact lace has had on the area. It was officially named “The Lace Market” in 1847. The area now known as The Lace Market is built on the site of the original […]

What Happens in a Typical Work Injury Case?

Although every workers’ compensation case is different, below is a list of the typical process involved in Illinois. Step 1: The worker is injured. The injury can occur instantly during a specific accident, or it can occur over time from repetitive trauma. Step 2: The worker notifies his employer. Workers are encouraged to notify their employers as soon as possible […]

Door knocker installation

Installing a door knocker may seem like a simple project, but there seem to be a few questions that need to be answered before getting started. I just had one of the best laughs I’ve ever had. While watching one of my favorite TV shows, the main characters came up to a house to knock on the door. I had […]

How not to write your Curriculum Vitae

As you can imagine from nearly two decades of CVs crossing my desk, I’ve seen a lot of hogwash written in the name of ‘selling myself’. Unfortunately, despite what you might expect, the amount of genuinely hilarious I’ve received can be counted on one hand, and in most cases they are of questionable provenance. Just the one I got from […]

The pros and cons of being a nurse anesthetist

A nurse anesthetist receives training in anesthesiology to be able to administer anesthesia. In hospitals and surgical centers, the nurse works under the supervision of a certified anesthesiologist. Like any other career path, this one has its pros and cons. It would be a good idea to weigh these when deciding if this is the right career for you. The […]