J. Michael McLaughlin – författare

Everyone's guide to protecting yourself from dishonest people, by the nation's most respected reference-check expert Unqualified hires, abusive nannies, delinquent renters, dishonest contractors ...in today's dog-eat-dog world, what readers don't know about the people they depend on can definitely hurt them. Written in plain, jargon-free English by Monster.com's reference expert, Reference Checking for Everyone tells managers, business owners, HR professionals, landlords, administrators, and even parents how to find everything they need to know about anyone. Paul Barada covers every aspect of personal intel-gathering with a wealth of easy-to-access information on: * Choosing the best employees, tenants, nannies, service providers, and other key people * Navigating the complex legal issues--includes a waiver form and lists of questions that can and cannot be asked legally * Getting information quickly to avoid slowing down the hiring or rental process * Exposing liars and dealing with dishonest candidates, renters, and others * Obtaining in-depth history, even when confronted with "no comment" policies

The definitive collection of South Carolina's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Carolina residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Much has happened in South Carolina throughout its checkered three hundred year history. It Happened in South Carolina goes behind-the-scenes to tell its story, in over 30 short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Palmetto State. • Discover the escapades of “Gentleman Pirate” Stede Bonnet, who terrorized the coastline alongside the notorious Blackbeard.  • Make the acquaintance of young Eliza Lucas, who changed the course of American history when she took charge of the family plantation at the tender age of sixteen.  • Learn about the famous Haile Gold Mine, at one time the most successful producer of gold east of the Mississippi River. • Learn how the Jenkins Orphanage Band originated the dance craze known as the Charleston.