I can see there is a lot of money supposedly being spent on education. Good. As long as we are spending it on education for our children, the children whose future we are mortgaging and stealing from in the first place, and not on re-educating the middle aged working class, the use of funds in this manner seems very relevent. As for the middle-aged, I'm all for going back to school, that's great, better late than never. But, do it on your own time, and on your own dime. I am more worried about the next generation, who doesn't even get a vote in how their money is being spent.

The Decatur man accused of attempting to blow up a federal building in Springfield, IL appeared in court Thursday.

Michael Finton's plot was brought down by federal agents posing as low-level al-Qaida operatives.

All my life I had thought of a cross-country road trip as something retirees, or people that had been with the same company for 25 years and had a month's vacation and lots of money did. But in 2002 my wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with a cross country trip that was the best anniversary you could ever ask for. Twenty one states, 6732 miles in 13 days, including three days in the same spot. Since then we've taken a few long road trips. It really is something that almost anyone can do with a little planning and disciplined saving.