Sam Nelson is a reporter for Global news giant Reuters. Nelson's beat is the frenetic grain futures trading of the Chicago Board of Trade. He has worked as a laborer, herdsman, butcher, truck driver, radio disc jockey, copywriter, advertising salesman, editor, reporter and writer. His hobbies include distance running, fitness, golf, exploratory writing, reading, painting, listening to music, quality time with family and a quiet dinner or coffee with a good friend. He dislikes television, newspapers, violence, liars and snotty/spoiled people. His past addictions include alcohol, work, worry, anger and depression. He is now a health addict.