It was a great day, especially with the weather. First the heat, then the thunder, then the sun again. For read more

It was a great day, especially with the weather. First the heat, then the thunder, then the sun again. For the overall standings it is great.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

I would prefer a total stock market fund if it's going to be their only investment, but if it's the read more

I would prefer a total stock market fund if it's going to be their only investment, but if it's the first of many funds I'd go with the S&P 500 Index Fund.

The goal is to create a new use for the manure that's surrounding the town ? as a biofuel.

The goal is to create a new use for the manure that's surrounding the town ? as a biofuel.

I never imagined I'd win this much money in one year. All this hasn't soaked in yet. I hope to read more

I never imagined I'd win this much money in one year. All this hasn't soaked in yet. I hope to do as good as this next year. I'm going to go out, try my hardest and keep that same mind frame.

I wanted to tell a 'Rocky'-type story about a girl from the inner city who had the ability, talent and read more

I wanted to tell a 'Rocky'-type story about a girl from the inner city who had the ability, talent and intelligence to do this but didn't have the support or the resources or the belief this was something that was for her.

Ful wys is he that can himselven knowe! (Very wise is he that can know himself.).

Ful wys is he that can himselven knowe! (Very wise is he that can know himself.).

I was real happy with Gill; he came in and gave us some good innings. He throws strikes which is read more

I was real happy with Gill; he came in and gave us some good innings. He throws strikes which is good and we have been wanting to get ho, some work because we feel he can be a guy for us. He will definitely get some innings when we start getting more games in.

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to read more

It seems like the market is obsessing on this bond market fallout, which was somewhat precipitated by the move to raise (interest rates) in Japan. A lot of the fuel that has been used to invest in this bond market has been derived from 'easy money' in Japan.