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.

Although I personally feel quite comfortable with the machines at this point, I know that many in our community want read more

Although I personally feel quite comfortable with the machines at this point, I know that many in our community want to have that added comfort of having that paper trail.

We don't want to take ourselves too seriously. We're not like this gothic, brooding, sitting-around-with-wine-in-silver-goblets, kind of Hot Topic thing.

We don't want to take ourselves too seriously. We're not like this gothic, brooding, sitting-around-with-wine-in-silver-goblets, kind of Hot Topic thing.

I would steal anything I could so we could survive.

I would steal anything I could so we could survive.

[Vin Diesel] is the best kisser in the world, better than anyone else I've ever had. The most attractive thing read more

[Vin Diesel] is the best kisser in the world, better than anyone else I've ever had. The most attractive thing about Vin is his brain. That's his most attractive muscle.

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

Carlos did really well in the Vuelta and he fully deserves his spot on the podium. He's an all round read more

Carlos did really well in the Vuelta and he fully deserves his spot on the podium. He's an all round rider and it's great to see him prove it with a nice result such as this. It takes a lot to achieve a podium spot in the Vuelta, and I think he's been one of the prominent riders in this race - just as we as a team have been up front in nearly all stages. We took a brilliant stage victory, and with a little luck we could've taken a couple more. On the whole I'm very satisfied with the efforts delivered by everyone. Our aim was to get a good result overall and try for a stage win along the way, and we've achieved both. The team has worked perfectly and everyone down here in and around the team deserve big credit.

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. read more

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. There aren't that many people protesting or making a big fuss. But our State Department and the media -- if you're a Westerner -- will make a big fuss.

Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a read more

Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a lot of clams to harvest.