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🎙  Next on All About Nothing Podcast  Follow my Podcast for more: www.sirwillknight.substack.com  Tortillas, Workouts, and Vacations: Culinary and Fitness Journey Interview with Charlie Blumenthal Health and fitness trainer live interview unedited: We went on a food tour and it was nothing but tortillas and protein. Yeah. And I (Will Knight) said, I had two tortillas with meat on them. Yeah we went to seven restaurants and everything else was like tortilla, tortilla, tortilla on top of protein. So I just dished the tortilla and just had the protein. The food tour was outstanding needless to say we both ate a lot.   It's great that you're prioritizing movement and keeping your blood flowing, especially with an injured knee. It's important to listen to your body and adjust your workout routine accordingly, especially while on holiday. Here are some tips to help you maintain a good routine without going full blast: 1. Focus on low-impact exercises: Since...

                CHICAGO EMS  REPSONSE TO "SICK PERSON " A 911 call is for when someone is in immediate danger or has been injured and needs help right away. The police, firefighters and paramedics are there to provide assistance in an emergency. Frustratingly, not everyone defines ‘emergency’ the same way, as today’s three examples of 911 calls highlight. All three patients were suffering from abdominal pain, but their situations had some stark differences. Let’s start with a 62-year-old patient who was in such pain he could barely stand up. Emergency personnel started ALS and BLS care while establishing the circumstances of his pain. It had begun as gas, but for the last 24 hours the gentleman had been feeling cold, diaphoretic (sweating heavily) and experiencing an increasing amount of abdominal pain. The patient had arrived back from traveling two weeks ago, so the paramedics questioned him about where he had bee...

You never know what to expect When you work as an after-hours emergency responder, you never know what your next night shift is going to throw at you. Each 911 call that come in could be anything from a crank call to a major incident. To uncover more of what goes on after dark, we’ve been speaking with eme rgency services personnel from the Midwest about what their jobs entail. Today, we’re covering a few examples to show the sheer variety of 911 calls that these brave individuals receive. First up is a mother who called 911 after her child suffered an allergic reaction to something they had eaten. The mother was quick to spot her child’s red marks and rash, so administered an epi-pen for three seconds before calling for emergency medical assistance. Chicago’s firefighters were the first to arrive on the scene, so we are assessing the patient when the emergency medical services arrived. The Chicago Bureau of Operations reports that many of its 4,500 paramedics and...

What role do d rugs and alcohol  play in an emergency responder’s nightly encounters We hear a lot about the damage to society that the abuse of drugs and alcohol can cause. In a city the size of Chicago, which is home to some 2.7 million residents, there are plenty of people misusing alcohol and drugs as part of their daily lives. When you work nights as an emergency responder, you tend to encounter quite a few of those individuals.  Today, we’re sharing a couple of stories from paramedics in the Midwest to show the complexity of dealing with those who abuse drugs and alcohol.  First, we have the example of gentleman who called 911 at around 2 am, complaining of chest pain. Paramedics raced to his location, outside of one of Chicago’s subway stations. They sat him gently down in the ambulance and started to question him about the nature of his pain.  Only, it turned out there wasn’t any pain. They established instead that the man had just been rele...

Three lessons you learn after midnight as an emergency responder  Chicago is home to over  4,500 uniformed firefighters and paramedics , according to the city’s Bureau of Operations. They serve the city’s 2.7 million residents and the 28 million people who pass through its two airports every year. Altogether, Chicago’s emergency responders receive more than 500,000 emergency assistance calls per year.  Every 911 call is different, and every call brings with it a unique lesson – some are hard to hear, some are distressing, and others are just plain ridiculous. Today, we’re focusing on three very different lessons that Chicago’s paramedics have learned while responding to emergency calls between the hours of 10 pm and 7 am.  We’ll start with a lesson that can at times be really tough to bear: In most scenarios, the emergency responders who are first on the scene never find out what eventually happens to those they help.  A Chicago paramedi...

Could this be the best pizza in Chicago? Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria, 8433 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60652 Tel. (773) 735-2050 Chicago is famed across the world for its fabulous pizza. Competition within the city, then, is fierce when it comes to creating outstanding pizzas. And at Vito and Nick Pizza on South Pulaski Road, they certainly know a lot about making amazing pizza. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, I had heard of Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria, which is in the southwest of the city. I knew it by reputation and was keen to check it out for myself. I was most definitely not disappointed! Vito and Nick have been specializing in producing thin crust pizza for almost 90 years. Their family-owned pizzeria is one of a kind. The décor brings back fond memories of the 1980s – it feels like hanging out in your parents’ basement back in the day, with friends and family popping over for good times in a relaxed atmosphere. Keen to share my first experience of dining...

History, architecture and outstanding cuisine all in one place? It must be Italy Many in the US have long been fascinated by the mysteries of Italy. A country steeped in history and boasting some incredible ancient architecture, not to mention a superb gastronomic scene, Italy is a hit with all those who visit.  Italy has certainly made its mark on the world over the centuries. The Roman empire once covered much of the globe and Rome is still an incredible city. Home to the Vatican, as well as to ancient ruins such as the  Colosseum , it is an awe-inspiring city to visit .  “I’ve been lucky enough to explore various countries as part of my profession, “but few have made such a deep impression on me as Italy. The people are so friendly and welcoming, the long, Mediterranean coastline is just stunning and the sense of history is simply staggering.” Italy has impacted Western culture in many ways. Take its contribution to the art world, for example. Birthplace o...

Perfect wedding photography is all in the detail, leading  Chicago wedding photographer Will Knight explains Wedding photography is hard work, as Will Knight, of Will Knight Photography, knows from personal experience. The leading wedding and events photographer has travelled around the world to capture the perfect images of happy couples over the years. He is passionate about his craft and loves being able to tell the individual story of each couple.  That story unfolds through a series of images for each wedding. It’s not just about capturing the perfect moments of the bride, groom and their nearest and dearest (although those parts are of course essential!) but also about picking up on the little details.  Chicago wedding photographer Will Knight explains:  “The bride and groom have often spent a lot of money on items like flowers, table decorations, chair covers, candles and so forth. All of these little touches add up to create the pe...

Tips to Create the Perfect Wedding Reception After the sweet I do’s, it’s time to party! And the best way to create the most amazing wedding reception is by nailing two things: the venue and the caterer. What’s a party with bland food and drinks or an event that’s happening in a completely bad place? Well, it’s definitely not much and not the best way to start off a marriage. If the big day is rolling in a few months from now and you still have no clue as to how to go about choosing the correct venue and catering company, here are some tips to keep in mind: Decide on the date. Your wedding is sooner than you think and the earlier you decide on the exact date, the better. The thing about having the best venue and catering service is that all other couples also want them, so make decide on the date first and work backwards on what you need to accomplish.  As for venues, the date is really the most critical. Top hotels’ good ballrooms can get pretty booked immediat...

 How to Write Your Wedding Vows From the Heart by Will Knight, Will Knight Photography  Here you are, the groom-to-be or the bride-to-be. The wedding is only a few days away and everything is already in place, from the wedding venue down to the souvenirs that you will be distributing to everyone who attends your big day. But there’s something that isn’t quite ready yet—your wedding vows.                                                                  The Right Time to Write the Perfect Vows Many couples often put off writing their wedding vows until the last minute because they are waiting for the right time to write their promises to their partner. The “right time” here may mean many things. It can be when inspiration strikes them, when they feel rested enough to write, or when they feel co...