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I am 25 years old, married and a proud father of 2 girls. I am a locomotive engineer on a short line railroad operating in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. I also serve as a Vice Local Chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, local

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Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The necessary spices in a well-stocked kitchen: 4 of 17
The most important spices and herbs are essentially the most popular. Salt and pepper are, of course, integral in awakening the flavors of whatever you may be cooking. I always use black peppercorns and grind my own in order to stay away from the chemicals used to bleach and dye the other white and colored peppercorns. Kosher... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What would you order for your last meal?: 12 of 48
There are so many foods I love, I hope that I never have to decide what the last meal I'll ever enjoy would be. That aside, I suppose a sort of seafood plate done in extravagant fashion seems the most appealing. I would want lobster tails and claws poached and sliced with maybe a wasabi cucumber sauce, grilled sturgeon with a... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Mojito: 2 of 7
The perfect mojito should enhance the taste of the rum, not mask it. The taste should take your mind to warm, sandy beaches, picturesque palm trees and clear Caribbean waters. As any good bartender will attest to, you should always keep a batch of simple syrup on hand. As the title suggests. simple syrup is just that, "simple... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics What is the stupidest question a customer has asked you at work?: 17 of 27
I used to work in a restaurant, and though I have heard many questions that certainly do not flatter the intelligence of the patron, this one takes the cake.Parking for our restaurant leaves the closest customer with at least forty feet of outdoor walking before they enter the front doors. It was a beautiful May day and our o... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews How to dress for an interview: 17 of 22
When dressing for an interview, you should have an idea of what the current employees in your desired position wear to work each day. If for some reason you lack that information, take some time to observe the employees in their environment, or do a little web research on your desired profession. As a general rule, dress in y... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Is it worth it to join the union?: 4 of 5
Before you make assumptions about the purpose, functionality and "worthiness" of a labor union, perform a bit of research on the topic. I was employed at a non union job where I made minimal amounts of money for excessive work. I worked two separate positions within the company and often put in work weeks of 70+ hours without... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews The difference between a good restaurant and a bad one: 13 of 16
Restaurants serve many purposes for the diner. A social setting away from home, the luxury of refined service, saving time by not having to cook or clean, and possibly enjoying food and drink which the diners themselves could not duplicate from home. As someone who began his career in the restaurant business both serving tabl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Waiting staff: How to double your tips: 18 of 21
I can only offer sound advice for those of you who work in fine dining establishments. I was a waiter but I'm going to write these suggestions from the patron's point of view. I'm going to sound like a real jerk, but often times customers are. To be honest, I am probably one of the harshest critics because I know how things s... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to grow your net worth: 18 of 18
One of the most important things you can do is financially plan for your future. Whether you are new tot he work force or looking forward to retirement in the near future, you should be mindful of your savings and have a plan of action to keep or improve your standard of living as you get older.If you are new to the work forc... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Man of the Year: 7 of 7
Man of the Year is a political satyr fueled by the edgy comedy of Robin Williams and held together by the classic character of Christopher Walken. Jeff Goldblum and Lewis Black co-star in what is Robin William's best picture since Good Morning Vietnam. While poking fun at conservative and liberals alike, Man of the Year manag... More..