Five Things That You Need to Know for Aug. 30th

Rockford's most notorius murderer stay behind bars, get people to return your emails and Hello Kitty Kontroversy.

Staying Behind Bars

Simon Peter Nelson, Rockford's most notorious murderer will stay behind bars, according to Eyewitness news. His next parole hearing will be in another 3 years.

More Pending Charges

More charges could be pending against three men that are accused of causing an accident killing Karen Williams. WTVO is reporting that the men were fleeing from police after an alleged burglary in Belvidere.

Stop Being Ignored; Ways To Get A Response

Do you write e-mail after e-mail and never get a response? Here are some ways to ensure your e-mails are read, and returned. Make sure that you are writing clear and specific in the subject line. Also, don't lead your emails with a lot of small talk. Lastly, never leave the subject line blank. Michelle has more tips below!

Break Free From Snooze

Back to school means getting up earlier. Here are some ways that will get you up and running in the morning. My brother always places his alarm across the room. That way, you have to get up and turn it off. Download the app Walk Me Up! It forces you to take a certain amount of steps before the alarm turns off. Or, simply have a baby! There's nothing better than a human alarm clock!

Hello Kitty Isn't A Cat?!

 "Hello Kitty is a cheerful and happy little girl with a heart of gold," brand owner Sanrio says on its website.

I'm the biggest Hello Kitty fan that there is. I have everything from a toaster, lights, mirrors, phone cases, and clothes. I represent Hello Kitty well. To say she isn't a cat, is completely redic. She has cat ears and whiskers. I'm sorry, but the last little girl I saw didn't have that! None the less, no matter what people think she is, I still love her all the same!