Freelance workers, independent consultants and independent contractors enjoy many advantages. Their schedules are flexible, they set their own agenda, and with a little planning, they can take extended time off. However, while these benefits can improve quality of life, there are other benefits that these workers do not receive, such as health insurance.

With 77 million baby boomers reaching retirement, and half of the middle to upper management in this country reaching retirement age in the next five years, our country is soon to lose many of its most experienced workers. By 2015, it is estimated that 20% of the workforce will be 55 or older.

The process of misclassifying workers, or treating workers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees, is a serious problem. The situation is a particular problem in the IT field and other "white collar" professions. Contractor compliance is coming under increased scrutiny from the IRS as well as many states.

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans have come to realize how vulnerable they are to attack. For years before these attacks, we witnessed attacks on other countries and, while sympathetic, many Americans felt that such a thing could never happen in the United States.

Emergencies can range from severe weather to a terrorist attack. Interestingly enough, most emergencies require the same basic steps to get you and your family through them safely.

Firefighters are considered by many to be modern day cowboys, universally loved and respected. While this level of admiration can be flattering, it may not be enough to make fire fighting the right job for you.

Craps. Which bet to choose: Pass/Don’t Pass, Come/Don’t Come bets

If you are connected to Nike Dunks in one way or another, it is hard to escape what goes on around you about the sneakers, although not necessarily as a seller or maker.

I would have inserted the term ‘one amongst’ in the title had there been any doubt in my mind about the leadership position Air Jordans command in the market.

This new medical paradigm in the 1800’s resulted in a hugely increased human life span. While early medicine may seem ridiculous or even absurd to modern eyes, Victorian doctors introduced such fundamental modern medical concepts as bacteria, viruses, aseptic techniques, narcotics, and even genetics.