We don't have a measure of abundance or population density of a single snake in Africa. We need that information read more

We don't have a measure of abundance or population density of a single snake in Africa. We need that information to make well-founded decisions about how threatened species are and we don't have it... it's a big conservation need.

You three (county commissioners) sitting here have the power to end this today, but you won't,

You three (county commissioners) sitting here have the power to end this today, but you won't,

Coach Bruce Weber told me in a meeting that all I have to do is play pretty well. The rest read more

Coach Bruce Weber told me in a meeting that all I have to do is play pretty well. The rest of the guys are doing well now. It takes a lot of pressure off Dee and especially myself. Luther and Deron and all the assists and rebounds and all the points that were lost, somebody has to make them up. In reality, you can't do all that.

As the younger generation, we've been raised to think that everything is OK and if you look down on anyone read more

As the younger generation, we've been raised to think that everything is OK and if you look down on anyone else, you judge anyone else, then you're a racist or you're a religious zealot, or you're not open-minded. So I think that people my age have been forced to be too accepting and too open-minded, whereas older people are sometimes narrow- minded.

This year could be like 1974, when Democrats picked up 44 seats.

This year could be like 1974, when Democrats picked up 44 seats.

In the long run, crowding out tends to mitigate the effects of fiscal policy.

In the long run, crowding out tends to mitigate the effects of fiscal policy.

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's read more

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's cost of doing business and their ability to effectively market their products. This award is a way for us to show our appreciation for the continued support that these legislators have demonstrated to Illinois pork producers.

The challenge, which it's aggressively taken on with the Target2010 project, is to shape its explosive growth by generating quality read more

The challenge, which it's aggressively taken on with the Target2010 project, is to shape its explosive growth by generating quality jobs and opportunities for its citizens versus quantity.

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and read more

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.