Patrons from around the world have always been gearing together for benefits--it's the serendipity effect,

Patrons from around the world have always been gearing together for benefits--it's the serendipity effect,

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

People are spending to rebuild their lives, even if they don't have a job or have lost their home. I read more

People are spending to rebuild their lives, even if they don't have a job or have lost their home. I thought we would have seen quite a slowdown. But people are apparently trying to keep as much of their lifestyles as they can.

There have been talks for 12 years.

There have been talks for 12 years.

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now. Those who leave the county should go read more

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now. Those who leave the county should go north and east, such as to Hattiesburg, Laurel or Meridian.

Probably, they anticipate that down the line there will be a point that confrontation will be inevitable. Therefore, they are read more

Probably, they anticipate that down the line there will be a point that confrontation will be inevitable. Therefore, they are just indicating that in case they come under any military pressure or any threat then they can properly defend themselves.

Parking, traffic, those are issues tied to urban life. It's not necessarily a bad thing, ... I don't know how read more

Parking, traffic, those are issues tied to urban life. It's not necessarily a bad thing, ... I don't know how a merchant can think there's too much traffic.

I will say that the prison regime is rather a good one for a writer because you have plenty of read more

I will say that the prison regime is rather a good one for a writer because you have plenty of time to write.

Historically, in California I think you'll remember two years ago we had the siege, that happened in October in the read more

Historically, in California I think you'll remember two years ago we had the siege, that happened in October in the `90's, it always happens around the October, November months near the end of September, ... To not have a false sense of security because just because we've been slow, doesn't mean we're out of the woods.