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Women love firefighters?
Why do women love firefighters? It seems to me that some women are infatuated with firemen. My question is why?
What's Your Opinion?
Most Helpful Opinion
Funny... um its the whole concept for some women to be saved... I guess by a man in a uniform... I don't know I like firefighters cause they are my heroes, not the color of the uniform they wear... but I would pick them over a cop anytime - no not cause cops are po - pos or whatever people call them these days but no offense to them most of them just break all the laws and don't help people... by the way I can back this up, there was this one time in my life, where I forgot my money and on top of that my metro card has expired and I was stuck in the city coming from school and I had to come up to a cop to let me in and this jerk and this other jerk of a woman both were sitting in their squad car chilling like the whole world should be at their feet and couldn't even let me in cause apparently I had money on me... and only one who actually cared about the work he was doing let me in now that's only one... this probably has confused you by now cause I'm not very good at explaining principles of ethics but my whole point to this is... there are those who help (firefighters) and then there are those who don't almost do anything at all (cops) not saying all of them but most of them do things that are unlawful!
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They're generally in good shape, and they risk their lives to save people. It's hero worship mostly. Plus girls like to be with strong guys. It makes them feel protected.
It's the hero thing, wanting to be saved, man in uniform - position of power! Myself, every fireman I've ever known has been a muscle-bound meat head. They seem to LOVE telling people what they do for a living, to impress women usually. Perhaps that's just bad luck on my part though.
well I am not.but I have friends who are. I guess I would say it's the whole "Hero" type thing.
It's just the uniform. It's any hottie in a uniform. It just makes them more sexy.I'm sure you have a certain type you might like. Say maybe a nurse. Same thingI don't think it has to do with the job at all, Just the clothes.
They are really strong and it's a masculine job, and most of the time they're in shape too. And they can save you, and those fireman uniforms are hot.
I'm married to a firefighter, a truckie even. They're hot. :) I would have it no other way. His loyalty to his brothers (& sister!) spills over into everything & can not be waived nor negated from. He treats our marriage the same way. If there's one out there & he seems interested...go for it. They're gone every third day, for 24 hours, & if that's not something that you think that you can handle then he's not for you...his lifestyle anyway. Keep that in mind...
HaHa. I am one of those women! I don't know what it is, but a fireman will stop me dead in my tracks.instant turn on!I think its the risk of the job.the whole bravey/hero thing.aahhh I really can't explain it, but I am in awe.It is so bad that one day I was driving with my kids in the car, we came to a stoplight where there were 3 firemen on the corner testing a water hydrant.I quickly shouted to my kids."hurry! duck!".lol, they scrouched down on the seats and were asking "why mom?".hah I rolled down the window and gazed in awe as the firemen looked over and we waved to each other.grrrrThat's soo terrible huh.I can't explain it, I see a fireman and I have a whole new "fire" I'd like them to extinguish.
There strong, help others they have hot body's
I think some women are infatuated because they see a man with physical strength, a protector or some just see the uniform and think sex! They do not do anything for me and when in town and I see women throwing themselves at them, I have a little chuckle to myself and think silly cows!
Agree with you totally. Women that go after men just cos they are wearing a fire- fighters uniform are pathetic & very shallow.
oh mannnnnnnn because their hot!most of them are!lolnew york city fireman are the best!its kinda like.theres this big hot guy saving people from a fire?whats not to like?im sure this doesn't really answer your question.sorry
Some women feel the need to be rescued and take care of. I have dated firemen and yes, they are great men, but majority of them are such players and cheaters. Unfortunately, that is the bad side of it, the thrill seeking behavior! :(
What Guys Said 2
im a firefighter and you definitely can't have a peanut sized brain... there is a lot of things we need to know to stay safe.
They love men with peanut sized brains
We run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out...it's just what we do. smooth and cool under pressure.Most of us are aso EMT's or Paramedics as well, so we naturally show the general compassion for others.yes I am a firefighter/ EMT
They love men who love themselves & think they're gods- gift


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If your estimates of such things are wrong, they could later be used against you. Giancola says he has seen clients give recorded statements about distance and be found "at fault" because the distance they estimated should have given them plenty of time to avoid the crash. However, be prepared for an insurance adjuster to try to finagle these estimates out of you.
"The insurance adjuster will try to ask you that same question in 14 different ways," Giancola says. "Stay away from it. Just give the hard, cold facts. . . . Don't say, 'I think,' 'I feel,' 'I felt.' No touchy-feely stuff."
4. 'Sorry!'
Without sounding insensitive, try to avoid saying "I'm sorry" because it can be interpreted as an admission of fault. In most car accident aftermaths, all the facts are not immediately known. Do not interpret the situation and theorize about who's at fault. Don't use words like "it's my fault," "it's not your fault," "I made a mistake" or "I'm not sure what happened." Describe what happened to the best of your ability. If you're not sure about how something happened, let the authorities and insurance companies figure it out. Don't assume anything.
"But when you talk to your insurance company and you are not at fault, then tell them you are not at fault," says Pete Moraga, a spokesman for the Insurance Information Network of California.
It's a good idea to check with your own insurance company about how you should handle communications with the other party's insurer. Don't give a recorded statement to anybody until you speak with your insurance company first.
"Ask (your insurance company), 'If the other party calls me, should I talk (to them)?'" Moraga says. "Some insurance companies may want to deal (directly) with the other party's insurance company."
It's true that you are required to "cooperate with any investigation" by your car insurance policy. But you don't need to guess, estimate or analyze information in order to cooperate. Again, stick with the facts.
5. 'Whiplash'
Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders represent a wide range of injuries caused by a sudden distortion of the neck.
Insurance companies often associate the term with exaggerated or fraudulent claims, so saying, "I have whiplash," could delay the payment process.
Refer to your injuries in medical terms if you can, or wait until your doctor makes a diagnosis.
What not to do after a car accident
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. It can be used against you later on. You want to control your case and the release of information. Insurance companies must ask you for your permission in order to record an interview.
Do not make friendly conversation with adjusters. Stick to business and tell them only the "who," "what," "when" and "where." Don't even tell them the how at this point.
Do not give out any information about your family. Do not give out the names of your doctors.
Do not sign a medical release. Federal law protects your medical records. The insurance companies may use this release to dig through all your medical history, even things not related to the car accident.
This article was reported by Kat Zeman for Insure.com.
It's a shame if not a crime that a policy holder has to jump through hoops after paying a premium just to get the compensation that is owed to them. The insurance companies are glad to take a premium and then train their agents to find ways to increase your premium every year, yet when you file a claim, you need a lawyer to make sure you don't get the shaft.
The wall street protesters are aiming their wrath at the wrong industry. The insurance industry has a long history of avoiding paying what is owed on claims. At the very least, insurance companies do all they can to make it difficult to get the correct compensation for a claim.
Insurance companies will gladly take your money. But when you have to file a claim, the "your best buddy" act goes away real quick...
When a claim comes, the insurance company is thinking:
A. How can we get out of paying this claim.
B. If we can't get out of the claim, can we get then to settle for less...
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Matt Kuchar finished the first round at the opening round with an even-par 70, four shots back of leader Michael Thompson. The former Georgia Tech star is tied for seventh with eight other players going into Friday's second round at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Kuchar, a pre-tournament favorite to win his first major, mixed in two bogeys and two birdies in with 14 pars.
Kuchar will tee off Friday at 11:21 a.m. EDT in a group with Steve Stricker and Ian Poulter.
Stewart Cink shot a 7-0ver 77 and is in a tie for 109th. Cink's round took on water early, as he made four consecutive bogeys on holes 2-5, and then followed his only birdie of the day, at the par-4 7th, with two more birdies on holes 8 and 9. Nicholas Thompson is in a tie for 52nd with a four-over 74. Roberto Castro is in a tie for 74th with a 5-over 75. The top 60 players and ties will survive Friday's cut for the final two rounds.
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Good job Kuch…hope you can keep it up for 3 more days.
It was really odd last night watching live golf at nearly 10 pm EDT…but I loved it! That Olympic is a heck of a course…
June 15th, 2012
11:13 am
But where is BUBBA?
June 15th, 2012
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bubba left his heart in SAN FRAN and apparently his golf ability too, 8 over
June 15th, 2012
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I mean no disrespect to Bubba; he's a great golfer and an outstanding young man, but where are all the dwags who were bragging on him Thursday? One was even claiming that there was no way that Kuch would beat Bubba. Where is that guy now? HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Not a more nicer guy on tour than Kuch. Plus he's attractive, too.
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Anymore bug players going to be arrested this week?
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@ APD blotter…….any more cross-dressing UGA professors going to be busted for running brothels? How many clients did Sasha have from the dwag football and basketball teams?
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"Anymore bug players going to be arrested this week?"
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Every year, restaurants throw away as much as 10 percent of the food they buy, as we reported yesterday, yet food waste ranks low on most chefs' list of priorities. But some restaurants want to do something about food waste in their quest to go green. That includes Mario Batali's Lupa Osteria Romana, one of New York's trendiest restaurants.
A few years ago, the ponytailed Food Network star and his business partners decided that their 19 restaurants should rank among the greenest in the world. So they hired a director of food safety and sustainability to encourage chefs to buy local ingredients, compost and save energy.
Then Batali's group heard about Andrew Shakman and his company, LeanPath. It was helping big institutions like Stanford University's dining halls and the MGM Grand Las Vegas save thousands of dollars in food costs with its waste tracking software.
But the LeanPath software had never been tested in a small place like Lupa where the chefs cook everything to order. So Shakman agreed to let Lupa try the system without charge.
For food that's expired, spoiled, overcooked or is trim waste, "we're going to put [it] on this scale before it goes into the garbage or into the compost," Shakman told the Lupa cooks when he visited the kitchen earlier this year.
When cooks put food waste on the LeanPath scale, they identify it and why they're throwing it away — like overcooked meat or spoiled fish. The software then calculates what that food waste is worth. With that information, a kitchen can figure out how it needs to change, Shakman says. (Watch a demo of how it works here.)
"Once we begin reducing food waste, we are spending less money on food because we're not buying food to waste it; we're spending less money on labor; we're spending less money on energy to keep that food cold and heat it up; we're spending less on waste disposal," says Shakman.
Lupa's Chef di Cuisine Cruz Goler spent a couple of months working with the system. But he ran into some problems. After the first week, some of his staff just stopped weighing the food. But Goler says he didn't want to "break their chops about some sort of vegetable scrap that doesn't really mean anything."
Shakman believes those scraps do mean something when they add up over time. He says it's just a matter of making the tracking a priority, even when a restaurant is really busy.
"When we get busy, we don't stop washing our hands; when we get busy, we don't cut corners in quality on the plate," says Shakman. "So it's just a question of how do we adapt. And we've seen folks who find ways."
But Goler couldn't find a way. He pulled the plug on the project.
It was tough to take it seriously, he says, when most of what the restaurant throws away is stuff like onion skins that no one is ever going to eat. And he says forcing his staff to weigh onion skins took up precious time. His perspective: The manpower of weighing the onion skins was more costly than anything learned by doing it.
"It's a very low-margin, supercompetitive business. It's the crux of every environmental issue," Goler says.
Despite the failure of LeanPath in the Lupa kitchen, Shakman is still convinced his system can save restaurants money.
But he's learned that the battle against food waste, like so many battles people fight, has to start with winning hearts and minds.


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Your story is eerily close to mine CavalierX. My problem is that I'm of a nervous disposition and so grouping and messing up someone else's time is something that actually gets me genuinely anxious. I had a bad experience in one of my early grouping experiences and I just stopped grouping and started soloing everything. It changed my play experience so completely that I rerolled a Hunter just so I wouldnt have to rely on grouping!
That event happened 3 years ago give or take and I only did my first ever instance outside Deadmines this week. I by chance befriended player, got into his guild and his guildies dragged me kicking and screaming to my first instance in 3 years (Heroic HoL) and it was a complete blast. I was so happy to finally feel like I was playing the game I had always wanted to play and as a result I'm having the most fun I've ever had in this game.
Now the reason I'm going on about my story is because I felt we had a similiar experience and I had the same reaction as you more or less.
I'm urging you man, don't let a random group of nasty people dictate the game you play, if you want to start grouping go for it because it's your money and it's your time.
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Table Of Contents Spring 2002
Bonilla to Speak at Afternoon Commencement Ceremony
Ryan Named Dean of Business and Applied Arts and Administration
UIW Hosts First Annual Freedom Run
Art Exhibit Celebrates Earth Day
The Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show Brings Haute Couture to Campus
Sr. Frank Nursing Lecture Slated for April 19
Officials Announce Major Renovations at St. Anthony Catholic High School
UIW Celebrates Incarnate Word Day March 25
Conference to Investigate Implications of Genetic Research
Extended Run Players Present 84 Charing, Cross Road
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Elect Sr. Helena Monahan as Congregational Coordinator
Computer Graphic Arts Student Receives Scholarship
UIW Receives Nursing Education Grants
Theatre Arts Department Presents Servant of Two Masters
UIW Celebrates Black History Month
Childrens Play Focus of Education Department Symposium
Campus Police Host R.A.D. Course
Conference Teaches Teachers About Islam
Groundbreaking Kicks Off High Rise Construction
Red, White and Blue Light Display to Continue Until bin Laden Found
UIW Receives Environmental Award
UIW Ranks High in Teacher Preparation
Universe Online Graduate Program Nationally Recognized
Scholarships Awarded to Fallen Officers Children
Bonilla to Speak at Afternoon Commencement Ceremony
Archived May 13, 2002
Congressman Henry Bonilla will be the featured keynote speaker for UIWs afternoon commencement ceremony, scheduled for May 11 at 5 p.m. in the McDermott Convocation Center. Bonilla also will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the ceremony.
A morning commencement ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m., features guest speaker Dr. Frances Strodtbeck, the 2002 Alumna of Distinction, and includes the graduates of the School of Business and Applied Arts and Administration and the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Regarded by many political observers as one of the countrys most influential lawmakers, Congressman Bonilla has represented Texas 23rd District, the states largest, since his election to the United States House of Representatives in 1992.
Congressman Bonilla has been a powerful advocate for education since he was elected. His efforts on behalf of Incarnate Word have yielded nearly $2 million in federal funds for the university that will be utilized for the Science and Engineering Center, a project of vital importance to the future of San Antonio and South Texas given Incarnate Words student demographics.
He also has lent his support to federal student research and training initiatives at the university, including the McNair and Student Support Services programs.
"We are honored to have someone of Congressman Bonilla's stature and standing speak to our graduates during such an important event in their lives," said Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr., president of the University of the Incarnate Word.
The afternoon ceremony includes graduates from the Dreeben School of Education, the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Ryan Named Dean of Business and Applied Arts and Administration
Archived May 9, 2002
After a national search to fill the position of dean of the School of Business and Applied Arts & Administration, a member of the universitys community, Dr. Robert Ryan, has been selected to lead the way.
Dr. Ryan has been a member of the School of Business for 14 years as a professor, as chair of Undergraduate Business Studies, and since June 1, 2001, as has worked as interim dean of the school.
Ryans efforts will focus on building on the Innovative Achievement Award for Globalization of the Business Program that was presented to the university this spring by the Southwestern Business Deans Association.
"We want to create a climate that promotes educational excellence, but that also allows for individual initiative," said Ryan. His plans as dean include a strategic planning process for self-study and new initiatives for a Master of Information Management.
On Ryans agenda will also be receiving re-accreditation for the Business Program through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), acquiring national accreditation for the Interior Design Program, raising dedicated funds from foundations and seeking grants to continue to improve the educational quality for students at the university.
"This is a culmination of a long effort and Im really excited about the things I have to do. We are looking for new initiatives and it¹s an exciting time to be here," said Dr. Ryan.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
UIW Hosts First Annual Freedom Run
Archived May 4, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will be hosting the 1st Annual Freedom Run to benefit various scholarship funds at the university at 8 a.m. on May 4 on the university grounds.
The event will include three different activities for the entire family. The first event will be a 5K run (3.1 miles) beginning at 8 a.m. in front of the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. A 2-mile walk along a scenic route through the beautiful UIW campus will follow at 8:30 a.m. There will also be children¹s races scheduled to be held on the UIW track/soccer field at 9 a.m.
The overall male and female winners of the 5K run will be awarded as follows: 1st place- $1,000, 2nd place- $500, and 3rd place $100. Every child participating will receive a small bag filled with goodies.
Pre-registration will be held from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. on April 29-May 3 in the UIW Wellness Center. Pre-registration fees are as follows: individuals- $12, students, employees, alumni, and sponsors- $5, and for a family or team of four- $38.
Registration will be available the day of the race, but no discounts will be available on that day. Day of race registration fees are as follow: individuals- $15, and $40 for a family or team of four. For registration information, call 829-6001.
Proceeds will benefit the San Antonio Education Partnership Endowment Foundation, the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Endowed Scholarship Fund at the university.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Art Exhibit Celebrates Earth Day
Archived April 25, 2002
In continuing celebration of Earth Day, the University of the Incarnate Word will host an art exhibit devoted to recycling from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 25 in Marian Hall.
Dr. Matthias Schubnell, Professor of English at the university will exhibit sculptures he created out of the reuse of ordinary products such as packaging material, plumbing components, plastic scraps, metal coil, and fencing wire.
UIW students, faculty, and staff will submit essays, poems or short stories in English and Spanish related to recycling and to create fairy tale buildings such as castles and houses out of cardboard boxes.
The following Brainpower schools will participate: St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Elementary School, St. Anthony Catholic High School, and Incarnate Word High School. St. Peters will exhibit papier mache art made out of newspapers and St. Anthony and Incarnate Word will exhibit a multimedia project.
UIW will be accepting food coupons and used magazines to promote the idea of charity and recycling. The magazines provided will be taken to the Incarnate Word Retirement Community.
The Cutting Edge Fashion Show Brings Haute Couture to Campus
Archived April 23, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will present the 22nd Annual Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show at 12 p.m. on April 22 in the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center.
The high level, New York-style runway presentation is produced entirely by students and they direct all stage and set design, model casting, lighting, sound, video, and photography.
Every year, the garments showcased are all designed and constructed by the universitys promising fashion students. This year, eleven aspiring designers will present the culmination of four years of hard work at the university.
A luncheon will precede the show at 11:30 a.m. and doors will open at 11 a.m. The luncheon is sold out; "Show only" tickets are available on the day of the show for $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.
The Cutting Edge Fiesta Fashion Show is sanctioned by the Fiesta San Antonio Commission as an official Fiesta event and enjoys the support of the Commission. This year, the Mistress of Ceremonies will be Ursula Pari, of KSAT 12.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Sr. Frank Nursing Lecture Slated for April 19
Archived April 21, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will be presenting the annual Sister Charles Marie Frank lecture from 6-9 p.m. on April 19 in Marian Hall Ballroom.
This year, the lecture is titled Stewardship: A Biblical Model for Advanced Practice Nursing, and will be presented by Frances Strodtbeck, DNS, RNC, NNP, FAAN. Every year, a nursing professional that has made an outstanding contribution to nursing in research, education, or practice is invited to make the presentation.
The lecture is held in recognition of Sr. Franks years of service to professional nursing and nursing education at the university and seeks to promote professional nursing development.
The presentation is free, but reservations are required. Please make reservations by calling (210) 829-6029 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Officials Announce Major Renovations at St. Anthony Catholic High School
Archived April 9, 2002
Officials at St. Anthony Catholic High School have announced the details of an extensive $1,000,000 renovation project, scheduled for completion in August.
The project will add 16 new classrooms, two science labs, an art lab and a new computer lab that will be home to approximately 30 new computers. New central air conditioning and heating units will be installed throughout the main building.
The chapel and the gymnasium also will be renovated. Seating capacity in the gym will almost double to nearly 450 spectators and a new air conditioning unit will be installed.
"The remodeling project sends a strong message to the entire San Antonio community that we are committed to providing the very best Catholic education for young men," said Principal Dan Ochoa. "New classrooms, facilities, and equipment will only add to an already dynamic school that is constantly striving for excellence."
Founded in 1903 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, St. Anthony is an award-winning boys high school that in 1995 became a member of the Brainpower Connection, with the University of the Incarnate Word.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
UIW Celebrates Incarnate Word Day March 25
Archived March 26, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will celebrate Incarnate Word Day, the celebration of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word on March 25 with festivities throughout the day.
The day will also mark the 6th anniversary of the day that Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word. Festivities include a liturgy at 2:35 p.m. in Our Ladys Chapel where the CCVI Spirit Award that is awarded annually to a community member will be presented.
Nominations are presented to a selection committee by members of the community of those people who they believe possess all the core values of the institutions founding congregation. This year, the award will be presented to Dr. Sara Kolb, Nursing Professor.
Another event that will take place at 12 p.m. on Incarnate Word Day 2002 will be a lecture on Lady Bird Johnsons life, to be presented by Jan Jarboe Russell, one of the key speakers of the 2001-2002 Distinguished Speakers Series.
Russell is an award-winning journalist who writes about politics and the power of ideas. She seeks to put our government and its workings into perspective and searches for solutions to issues needing reform, such as economics, education, and race.
For more information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Conference to Investigate Implications of Genetic Research
Archived March 24, 2002
What are the ethical, moral and social implications of the new genetics knowledge that will affect generations to come? What impact will it have on medical education and on industries related to medicine? And, what are the responsibilities of health care professionals in making new genetic options available?
These and other current genetic issues are the subject of a conference - "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. The Human Genome: Ethical and Social Issues" - to be held March 22 and 23 at the University of the Incarnate Word. It is sponsored by UIW, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, CHRISTUS Health and the Oblate School of Theology.
Keynote speaker Elizabeth Thomson, ELSI Program Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, will address the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic research. At a pre-conference grant-writing workshop, she will assist investigators, especially those who come from minority communities to apply for NIH and ELSI funds.
"The implications of mapping the human genome and its applications to everyday life seem to be essential knowledge for the ordinary consumer of health care today," said Sr. Audrey OMahony, CCVI, conference coordinator.
The conference, which is free and open to the public on a reservation basis, will explore the benefits and challenges of new genetics discoveries, and investigate the cultural understanding that healthcare workers, teachers and clergy need to understand.
Dr. Thomas Royer, president and CEO of CHRISTUS Health will present a futuristic look at how the genetic discoveries of today will impact patients and families, health care providers, medical education and industries related to medicine.
The 7 p.m. Friday opening session and presentation by Thomson will be followed by a reception, all in the area of the UIW Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturdays sessions begin with morning presentations by Thomson and Royer, followed by concurrent special interest sessions on genetic testing and informed consent, genetics in the workplace, the cultural implications of the new genetics, and support groups for families of children who have gene-based maladies.
Continuing education credits are available for healthcare professionals, social workers, and teachers. Call 829-3939 for more information. To register, go to www.uiw.edu/genome.
Extended Run Players Present 84 Charing, Cross Road
Archived March 24, 2002
The Theatre Arts department at the University of the Incarnate Word in cooperation with the Extended Run Players will present 84, Charing Cross Road at 7:30 p.m. March 22-23 and at 2:30 p.m. on March 24 in the Cheever Downstage II Theatre.
The play represents the true-life story of the beautiful friendship between two souls, Helene Hanff and Frank Doel, who are separated by cultural differences and geographical location, but find each other spiritually.
The couple builds a strong, loving relationship through writing letters to each other for twenty years, but never meets physically. Their share of joys and sorrows warms the heart and inspires the spirit.
The Extended Run Players is a group of theatre-lovers of different ages coming together to perform various productions in a Readers Theater format. Profits from their productions are donated to an Endowed Scholarship fund for Theatre Arts students at the university.
Ticket prices are as follows: Adults, $10; Senior Citizens, $9; Non-UIW Students, $8; and Groups, $6 per person. For more information or reservations, please call 829-3810 or e-mail at: email@example.com.
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Elect Sr. Helena Monahan as Congregational Coordinator
Archived March 18, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word congratulates Sister Helena Monahan on being elected Congregational Coordinator for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Sr. Helena will oversee the group of almost five hundred Sisters of Charity and will be in office for the next six years, beginning on June 1, 2002. Sr. Helena will implement the directives that were decided upon during the meeting of the general chapter in January.
"We (the congregation) can do a lot of good in the world and Im really looking forward to it," said Sr. Helena.
Sr. Helena has been an influential leader at the university since her arrival as an English professor in 1972. She continued with the university and became Vice-President for Academic Affairs in 1986 until she decided to attend law school in Houston.
In 1996, Sr. Helena returned with a law degree specializing in Higher Education Law and became the Legal Counsel for the university until 2000 when she took over as Province Coordinator, a title that she will hold until May 31, 2002.
For more information, contact the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word at (210) 820-3881.
Computer Graphic Arts Student Receives Scholarship
Archived March 15, 2002
Desiree Maher, among the top computer graphic arts student at the University of the Incarnate Word, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship from Rob Hurlburt, Producer and Director of Sovrenti IMG.
The scholarship is an affirmation of the belief that Hurlburt has in the program and the philosophy that he shares with Adam Watkins, an assistant professor of Graphic Arts at the university.
"The Computer Graphic Arts Program at UIW trains students to do what Sovrenti accomplishes with its clients - to foster a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction in a technologically driven artistic medium," said Hurlburt.
The program is quickly gaining a reputation for its business savvy approach, "We orient our classes and curriculum towards the market. We believe in providing training that leads to careers, not just degrees," said Watkins.
Hurlburts digital communication company, Sovrenti IMG, emphasizes its ability to draw upon professional talent in every aspect of media creation. Past clients have included IBM, Compaq, Dell, Texas Tourism, and others.
UIW Receives Nursing Education Grants
Archived March 8, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word was awarded nearly $50,000 in grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the School of Nursing and Health Professions in order to help alleviate the nursing faculty shortage.
The grants will be divided amongst four students who are graduates of the RN-BSN program (ADCaP) who were recommended by faculty, and who expressed an interest in nursing education as a career choice.
The grants use at the university was designed to help increase the number of minority and disadvantaged students seeking careers as nursing faculty. The grants will help these students until Aug. 2003, their expected date of graduation, if attending as a full-time student.
"We are very excited about our Nursing Innovation Grant because it allows us to support four nurses through full-time study for their masters degrees while preparing them to become nursing educators. Preparing more nursing faculty is a crucial step in the process of solving the nursing shortage," said Dr. Kathleen Light, Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Professions.
The Nursing Innovation Grant Program is funded with proceeds from the Texas Tobacco Lawsuit Settlement and awarded a total of 32 grants, totaling $2,392,400, each targeted at specific areas of retention, depending on the schools decision.
For more information, call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Theatre Arts Department Presents Servant of Two Masters
Archived March 4, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word Theatre department will be entertaining its audiences with a Comedia del Arte and blend of moral characterizations constructed by Carlo Goldoni in The Servant of Two Masters.
The play will be held in the Elizabeth Huth Coates Theatre, with 7:30 p.m. performances on February 27 and 28 and 8 p.m. performances on March 1 and 2.
The production is a realistic piece of the 18th century and the traumatic history and occurrences that left us unsure of our future. The play allows us to laugh at the simplicity found in being human and the warmth in relishing in the talent and beauty of theatre, therefore making trying times easier to handle.
Ticket prices for adults are $10, seniors $9, non-UIW students $8, and groups $6 per person. For additional information, please call 829-3810 or e-mail email@example.com.
UIW Celebrates Black History Month
Archived March 1, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will be joining in the month-long celebration of Black History Month by hosting a variety of activities intended to raise consciousness about the great impact that this group has throughout history.
Throughout the month, a book display in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library will showcase authors of the culture who have made significant literary contributions. The following are highlights of the many activities that will be held during the celebration:
7 p.m., Feb. 12
Discussion of John Singletons "Higher Learning," in Marian Hall
1:20 p.m., Feb. 13
"Miles Davis: the Picasso of Jazz"
lecture by Dr. Ken Metz; location, Palestrina Hall in the Fine Arts Auditorium
6 p.m., Feb. 17
Gospel Fest; location, Fine Arts Auditorium
7:30 p.m., Feb. 19
"African-American and African Song and Prayer Enriching Christianity"
1:20 p.m., Feb. 20
"Spiritualism in the Music of John Coltrane" lecture by Dr. Ken Metz; location, Palestrina Hall in the Fine Arts Auditorium
5 p.m., Feb. 20
All-you-can-eat Soul Food Dinner for $5.99, Marian Hall
1:20 p.m., Feb. 27
"Classical Influences on Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk,"
lecture by Dr. Ken Metz; location, Palestrina Hall in the Fine Arts Auditorium
For more information, call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Childrens Play Focus of Education Department Symposium
Archived February 25, 2002
Hundreds of teachers will learn the importance of play as they attend the Play and Literacy Symposium beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the J.E. & L.E. Library at the University of the Incarnate Word.
"Play is a way to remove walls and to see the outdoors as an extension of the classroom," said Dr. Mary Ruth Moore, Associate Professor at the School of Education. "Children can learn so much from their play," she added.
The university began holding the play conference in 1997 in an effort to showcase the importance that play can have on children and literacy. That year the play conference was dedicated to Joe Frost, the father of play advocacy.
This year, Dr. Frost will join the conference as the keynote speaker and the Joe Frost Play Advocacy Award will be presented to Mrs. Lila Cockrell, President of the San Antonio Parks Foundation.
Also presenting will be Gareth Lewis, a representative of the Green Schools Project in Sweden who has made a significant impact in the Green Schools Movement to encourage environment-friendly play.
The Sr. Anne Birmingham Lighting the Way With Literacy Award will also be presented to Mrs. Mary Rich, of KLRN and Mrs. Diane Fisher, of Judson, I.S.D.
For more information, call the Office of Public Relations at (210) 829-6001.
Campus Police Host R.A.D. Course
Archived February 21, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will be hosting a R.A.D. Course for the female members of the community from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, & 20 in the campus' Marian Hall Ballroom.
The cost to attend is $5, and only 10 spaces are available. Please call the UIW Campus Police at 829-2274 for registration information; when calling, leave a name and telephone number where you may be reached. Additional classes will be scheduled if necessary.
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.
These courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth.
Conference Teaches Teachers About Islam
The University of the Incarnate Word will hold a conference March 1-3 intended to teach others about the Arab World and Islam.
The conference will be presented by Audrey Shabbas, the Middle East Policy Councils Teacher Workshop Leader, with over twenty-two years experience in teacher training about the Middle East and Islam.
Over 11,000 educators have attended more than 200 workshops that have been presented in 42 states examining the cultural geography, art, and history of the Arab World.
The conference will also emphasize that it is our duty to help our children to learn about and appreciate the other faiths. People of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths will serve on panels to deepen appreciation of each others faiths and to contribute to building peace in the Middle East.
The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) will also perform music from that culture. Throughout the conference an art exhibit by the Salwa Arnous Elyadi will be showcased at the Fine Arts Building.
For additional information, please e-mail Sr. Martha Ann Kirk at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Groundbreaking Kicks Off High Rise Construction
Archived February 11, 2002
A banquet hall with a skyline view of the city located on the top floor of a high-rise building is the most recent project that architect Mike McChesney is bringing to life for the University of the Incarnate Word.
The university celebrated the groundbreaking for the building in mid-January, with completion due in August 2002. The 150,000 sq. ft. building will be located east of the Grossman International Center.
Each of the five floors will encompass 30,000 sq. ft. of the building, which will include a parking garage on the first three floors, a residence hall on parts of the 4th and 5th, a bookstore of 6,000 sq. ft on the 4th, and the banquet hall on the 5th floor.
The building will include a total of three passenger elevators, a freight elevator, and a bridge that connects the building to the main campus. The banquet hall will seat up to 800 guests and can be subdivided into several configurations depending on the event.
"Fifteen years ago when I first started out with the university, in 1986, the west-side of the property only had four tennis courts- now it is an entire athletic complex with student housing," said McChesney of the university, which is now his primary client.
Red, White and Blue Light Display to Continue Until bin Laden Found
Archived February 11, 2002
A patriotic display of red, white and blue lights will continue to proudly overlook the city from atop the hill of the International Conference Center at the University of the Incarnate Word, until Osama bin Laden is found.
In a profound symbol of unity, the university is pledging to light the exhibit every evening until bin Laden, the presumed mastermind behind the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 is found and brought to justice.
"The university wanted to express its continued support to the men and women who graciously and selflessly support the fight against terrorism. We decided that this would be a great display of public respect and affection for those heroes because every time someone passes by, it will be a silent reminder to reflect on our many gifts," said president of the university, Dr. Louis Agnese, Jr.
The lights will illuminate the darkness of the evening sky from dusk, until the light from the heavens shines upon the hill in the dawn. As such, they serve as reminders that we will find a new tomorrow and that we will be enlightened as we seek righteousness and strive to keep our integrity intact.
The lights are surrounded by four United States flags, which fly in place of several international flags that flew above the hill just four short months ago.
UIW Receives Environmental Award from National Wildlife Federation
Archived February 11, 2002
The beauty and splendor of the University of the Incarnate Word is not only aesthetically breathtaking, but has been nationally recognized and distinguished for its efforts in becoming an environmentally friendly institution.
The National Wildlife Federation, with support from the Educational Foundation of America conducted the first national survey to research environmental initiatives at institutions of higher learning across the U.S.
The university is installing high efficiency showerheads, faucets, and toilets in every new building and has made significant changes to improve the landscaping to better meet the needs of water conservation.
Recycling is encouraged and carried out by many departments, including the recycling of phone books, film, metal plates, scratch paper, and newspapers. At the university print shop, notepads are made for office use out of paperwork that is no longer needed and that comes from different offices.
UIW is extending the consciousness to all departments, including campus police, which has a system of bike patrol, consisting of uniformed police officers, minimizing the need for the patrol car.
UIW Ranks High in Teacher Preparation
Archived February 4, 2002
The U.S. Department of Education recently released data on the quality of teacher preparation from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and outlying territories. Based on data submitted by 103 educator preparation programs in Texas, UIW ranked in the first quartile with an overall pass rate of 98 percent.
Compared with other universities in the state, the university ranked second highest in the summary pass rate (98 percent), surpassing all other universities in the San Antonio area.
UIW shares the highest ranking in the state with three other universities in the academic content area with a 100 percent pass rate and ranks 3rd highest in professional knowledge with a pass rate of 98 percent.
This report, which is required under Title II of the 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act, ranks teacher preparation institutions on the quality of teacher preparation in each state.
"Our goal at UIW is to prepare the best teachers we can for the schools in the San Antonio area. The ranking UIW received in the first quartile as well as our high pass rate are due to many hours of hard work and dedication by our students, faculty, and staff," said Dr. Denise Staudt, Director of Teacher Education at the university.
Universe Online Graduate Program Nationally recognized
Archived February 4, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word has again gained national recognition as U.S. News and World Report recognized its online graduate program as one of the best.
Universe Online made its debut in Fall 2000, and has quickly caught up to the first-class standards that other UIW programs enjoy.
"Being named in U.S. News and World Report is a very large honor," said Dr. Cyndi Porter, assistant vice president for Extended Academic Programs and director of the Universe Online.
"Its a great tribute to us because it shows that our program produces quality teachers, quality expectations, and quality students," she added.
Through the online program, students can earn Master of Arts with concentrations in Organizational Development or International Business, without leaving the comfort of home.
For more information, e-mail Dr. Porter, or visit the Universe Online Web Site.
Scholarships Awarded to Fallen Officers Children
Archived January 24, 2002
The University of the Incarnate Word will honor the memory of slain San Antonio Police Officer Juan Morales, by presenting his four children, Victoria, Juan Antonio II, Jeremy, and Julianna with scholarships to the university.
A press conference was held on Dec. 19 announcing the decision to help the children of the fallen officer with a total of $40,000 in scholarship monies. In attendance were UIW President, Dr. Louis Agnese, Jr., Officer Morales wife Rena, and officials from the San Antonio Police Department.
"We are honored to provide these scholarships that will help the Morales family, although I wish it could've been under different circumstances," said Dr. Agnese.
"Officer Morales four children deserve an opportunity to a successful life and we'll do our part to insure that they have that opportunity through these scholarships to Incarnate Word."


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Alkam a young boy of sixteen discovers the truth behind the lies his beloved Duvan and brother Airk have been telling him. mxm
Kismet (n.) destiny, fate.
Such a deadly four-letter word
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"Al" the sad tone in Leti's voice immediately put him in anguish.
"… Alkam. Goddess boy, even at a time like this you lose yourself in that pretty lil' head of yours." A chuckle echoed in Alkam's ears though he was still alert for the worse. But he still he couldn't help but wonder why everyone always said that to him. He even remembered his father saying that to him once. Was he so bad? Yes, yes he was Duvan said he was so he must.
"KID!" the shout him brought back. Just before Leti's hand cupped his face and soft, moist lips grazed his temple. "You might be going back we've already made port. You've probably missed that too, no doubt. I'm not gonna lie and say I'm not gonna miss ya. Even if you think too much and it's only been a couple weeks."
He was gonna miss this kid he was a sweet, cute kid. Sure, he was a little weird and obsessive but a good boy nonetheless. Moreover, that smile how it lit up his entire face even his posture changed seeming lighter and more graceful. Oh and those freckles spotted across his cheeks and nose that were perpetually red from his new sunburn not that it would matter as much as the boy blushed. It almost made him regret his relationship with Gado, but he and the boy wouldn't last. After the proof even a friendship couldn't last was all he needed to be convinced of this. However, that didn't mean he couldn't show the boy there was more out there than Duvan. He hugged the boy to him, warming the sea-chilled skin. He placed a hand upon that baby soft skin of the boy's jaw, lifting it and kissing that exquisite mouth. He was yelped in surprised when he felt a velvet tongue caress the valley between his lips. He couldn't help but moan when it entered with the yelp. Goddess the boy was a little daemon. It wasn't long before the need for air drew them apart, leaving behind a little line of spit hanging between them, pushed away by the gust of the wind. He couldn't believe it the boy was some dominate little brat the whole time. It nearly made him laugh.
"See kid, that wasn't so bad." He whispered upon those sweet, buttermilk lips.
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Pissarro and Picasso records broken at London sale
Sotheby's employees hold up Camille Pissarro's "Boulevard Montmartre, Matinee de Printemps" (1897) during the Sotheby's Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art auctions press preview in London on January 29, 2014 - by Andrew Cowie
The Danish-French painter's "Boulevard Montmartre, Matinee de Printemps", widely considered to be one of the most important Impressionist works to come up for sale in the last decade, went under the hammer at London's Sotheby's auction house.
The 1897 painting, an elevated view of a typical spring scene on the famous Paris thoroughfare, was originally owned by Jewish industrialist Max Silberberg, who was based in Breslau.
The Nazis forced him to get rid of his entire collection, and he later died in the Holocaust.
The painting was restituted to his family in 2000.
"It is an honour to be entrusted with offering the greatest work by Camille Pissarro ever to appear at auction –- a work that encompasses such a richly painted canvas and a supremely elegant composition," said Helena Newman, Chairman of Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art Department Europe, prior to the sale.
"The appeal of these extremely desirable attributes to discerning collectors is enhanced by the painting's history of having been housed in a collection as important as Max Silberberg's," she added.
The auction also saw the highest price for a Vincent Van Gogh painting at auction in the British capital for 25 years when a bidder fought of competition from six rivals to secure "L'Homme est en mer" for £16.9 million.
The work features a woman cradling a baby as she sits next to a fire.
Record prices were also achieved for a print by Cubist master Picasso and for a work on paper by Swiss sculptor, painter and draughtsman Alberto Giacometti.
Two weeks of London auctions kicked off on Tuesday, when paintings by Picasso, Rene Magritte and Juan Gris pushed a sale at Christie's to a record for London of nearly £177 million.
Gris's still-life "Nature Morte a la Nappe a Carreaux" ("The Checked Tablecloth") led the way, selling for £34.8 million to smash the world auction record for the Spanish artist.
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Mercury, the planet nearest the Sun, is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Only slightly larger than the Earth's moon, Mercury's surface is covered with craters.
Mercury, is the planet nearest the Sun, is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Only slightly larger than the Earth's moon, Mercury's surface is covered with craters. This tiny planet does not have any rings or moons.
Mercury's Atmospheric compositionHelium42%
Oxygen 15%
Other 1%
Surface of MercuryThe pictures returned from the Mariner 10 spacecraft showed a world that resembles the moon. It is pocked with craters, contains hugh multi-ring basins, and many lava flows. The craters range in size from 100 meters (the smallest resolvable feature on Mariner 10 images) to 1,300 kilometers. They are in various stages of preservation. Some are young with sharp rims and bright rays extending from them. Others are highly degraded, with rims that have been smoothed from the bombardment of meteorites. The largest crater on Mercury is the Caloris basin. A basin was defined by Hartmann and Kuiper (1962) as a "large circular depression with distinctive concentric rings and radial lineaments." Others consider any crater larger than 200 kilometers a basin. The Caloris basin is 1,300 kilometers in diameter, and was probably caused by a projectile larger than 100 kilometers in size. The impact produced concentric mountain rings three kilometers high and sent ejecta 600 to 800 kilometers across the planet. (Another good example of a basin showing concentric rings is the Valhalla region on Jupiter's moon Callisto.) The seismic waves produced from the Caloris impact focused onto the other side of the planet and produced a region of chaotic terrain. After the impact the crater was partially filled with lava flows. Mercury is marked with great curved cliffs or lobate scarps that were apparently formed as Mercury cooled and shrank a few kilometers in size. This shrinking produced a wrinkled crust with scarps kilometers high and hundreds of kilometers long.
The majority of Mercury's surface is covered by plains. Much of it is old and heavily cratered, but some of the plains are less heavily cratered. Scientists have classified these plains as intercrater plains and smooth plains. Intercrater plains are less saturated with craters and the craters are less than 15 kilometers in diameter. These plains were probably formed as lava flows buried the older terrain. The smooth plains are younger still with fewer craters. Smooth plains can be found around the Caloris basin. In some areas patches of smooth lava can be seen filling craters.
Mercury's history of formation is similar to that of Earth's. About 4.5 billion years ago the planets formed. This was a time of intense bombardment for the planets as they scooped up matter and debris left around from the nebula that formed them. Early during this formation, Mercury probably differentiated into a dense metallic core, and a silicate crust. After the intense bombardment period, lava flowed across the surface and covered the older crust. By this time much of the debris had been swept up and Mercury entered a lighter bombardment period. During this period the intercrater plains formed. Then Mercury cooled. Its core contracted which in turn broke the crust and produced the prominent lobate scarps. During the third stage, lava flooded the lowlands and produced the smooth plains. During the fourth stage micrometeorite bombardment created a dusty surface also known as regolith. A few larger meteorites impacted the surface and left bright rayed craters. Other than the occasional collisions of a meteorites, Mercury's surface is no longer active and remains the same as it has for millions of years.
Could water exist on Mercury?It would appear that Mercury could not support water in any form. It has very little atmosphere and is blazing hot during the day, but in 1991 scientists at Caltech bounced radio waves off Mercury and found an unusual bright return from the north pole. The apparent brightening at the north pole could be explained by ice on or just under the surface. But is it possible for Mercury to have ice? Because Mercury's rotation is almost perpendicular to its orbital plain, the north pole always sees the sun just above the horizon. The insides of craters would never be exposed to the Sun and scientists suspect that they would remain colder than -161 C. These freezing temperatures could trap water outgassed from the planet, or ices brought to the planet from cometary impacts. These ice deposits might be covered with a layer of dust and would still show bright radar returns.
Double Ring Basin
This image shows a double-ring basin which is 200 kilometers (120 miles) in diameter. The floor contains smooth plains material. The inner ring basin is at a lower elevation than the outer ring.
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Rotational period (days) 58.6462
Orbital period (days) 87.969
Mean orbital velocity (km/sec) 47.88
Orbital eccentricity 0.2056
Tilt of axis (degrees) 0.00
Orbital inclination (degrees) 7.004
Equatorial surface gravity (m/sec^2) 2.78
Equatorial escape velocity (km/sec) 4.25
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Tony Moeaki, TE, Iowa
The pick: Third round, 93rd overall.
Making his mark: On an offense that uses the pass conservatively, Moeaki quickly has become quarterback Matt Cassel's most trusted receiver. He leads the team with 18 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
Haley says: "What I tried to get a lot of real good players—Larry Fitzgerald, Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn—to do and wasn't able to do it, this guy just does with a real natural feel."
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The pick: Fifth round, 142nd overall.
Making his mark: Sheffield was expected to contribute as a special teams player and pass rusher in sub-packages until he sustained a season-ending neck injury in preseason.
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UPSHUR COUNTY — UPDATE: Officials are working this morning to extinguish hot spots after an Upshur County grass fire destroyed several homes.
Upshur County Fire Marshal Paul Steelman said Wednesday morning the fire burned between 320 and 350 acres.
The blaze began about 4 p.m. Tuesday along Texas 154 near FM 1002. the fire quickly spread into the Rain Tree Lake subdivision, Steelman said. The fire has destroyed about 12 homes in the area.
Officials ordered residents in the area to evacuate and are asking them to remain away from their homes while firefighters continue to work in the area.
Nearby Harmony ISD canceled classes for the day.
The Texas Forest Service has drawn a fire line, but Steelman said he is not yet calling the fire contained.
Steelman said wind was a major factor in the spread of the fire.
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Dressing in a red security guard uniform and wearing a name tag that reads 'Ted Vagina', the 'Zoolander' actor escorts the TNT analyst out of the Staples Center.
Hugh Laurie to Terrorize 'Tomorrowland'February 14, 2013 02:02:44
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David Shore says House is assessing his life and his future, as Thirteen intervenes with the brilliant doctor and Wilson when she makes a comeback.
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Some of the world's greatest inventions include the airplane, fire, alcohol (our personal favorite), proton therapy machines and many more. But those all suddenly seem so trivial and trite, especially after getting wind of the Pint Lock from Ben and Jerry's.
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Sunday afternoon 24-year-old Monica Berumen and 24-year-old Bernardo Castillo were passengers in a black Chevrolet Cobalt, driven by 26-year-old Carlos Hernandez. The Cobalt was traveling southeast on the Slaton Highway when the car failed to yield the right of way, and was hit by an 18-wheeler.
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The result of many months of work, Pixelville Pensioners is a graphic adventure game using ZX spectrum graphics and sound effects!
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Rated 5 / 5 stars August 27, 2006
14m11s this is cool make more of those games
actually overall score had to be 99999 sorry
I was making a sequel, but then I figured there might be rights issues so I scrapped it. I still have the engine tho' so I might in future develop something similar...
Rated 5 / 5 stars August 20, 2006
great game i completed it in 16m41s wohoo, it werent that hard
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Rated 5 / 5 stars August 14, 2006
I loved this game!
Who needs good graphics and 16 bit colour when you have these 20 year old games? This game just made me think about all those old characters. It would seem like everyone has forgotten about these old platformers to make way for tommy vercetti and spiderman and whatever. I think that this game is really good. It's about time someone made a memorial to these old and loveable characters.
I'm sorry to say that I just couldn't complete the game and I spent more time actually looking for a guide through the reviews than the actual game which makes me feel like a cheater, but man, I just can't do it!
I have the form, the map and the drill but that's all. I've dome the miner willy puzzle and that's all. This was extremely difficult!
I'm sorry that you have cancelled your sequel, but looking at a lot of parodies I don't think the companies matter, I mean, these characters are decades old, I don't even think they have copyright.
When I looked at the thumbnail I thought the game would be one of those awful "how the heck did it get past judgement" titles, and it turned out to be one of my favorite games. My total respect to you for resurrecting these old has-been's. 10/10
PS. You said this is a family game, why did you include the swearing? It's up there as a thirteen +
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Glad you like the 8bit vibe!
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WordPress 3.8 "Parker" and Twenty Fourteen Theme
I'm proud to call myself a WordPress contributor yet again with the recent 3.8 "Parker" release. This is an amazing update to the world's best CMS, with a focus on device support in the refreshed admin interface, better widget and theme administration, a new default theme, and much more.
As with Twenty Twelve and Twenty Thirteen my primary role in the project was launching a new default theme, Twenty Fourteen. This time the goal was a bit different: create a beautiful magazine-style site with WordPress. And launch it before the new year.
Twenty Fourteen started with an all-star team of Takashi Irie (designer) and Konstantin Obenland (lead developer) and we were joined by many contributors in the WordPress community, notably Nick Halsey (aka celloexpressions) who'd contributed to previous default themes and had a big impact again.
As with Twenty Twelve WordCamp contributor days were a big highlight for me during the 3.8 cycle. For 3.8 and Twenty Fourteen kicked things off at WCSF 2013 contributor day and then did a bunch of testing at WordCamp London (see the above photos for beautiful evidence). It was amazing to meet other WordPress contributors in person, work and talk together, and improve the software we love and use daily—people like Joan and Ben. This is why I love being a part of this community!
More about Twenty Fourteen:
- Twenty Fourteen demo site to see it in action.
– Takashi's recap and the design decisions for Further (the predecessor to Twenty Fourteen).
– The Fourteen Colors plugin by Nick Halsey in case you'd like to customize the look a bit more.
– Background post on WPTavern: WordPress 3.8 – Taking The Default Theme Further.
– The philosophy behind default WordPress themes—and why they are named after the year (Twenty Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen… ): Why Default Themes Change Each Year.
Enjoy, and happy new year.
WordPress 3.6 "Oscar" and Twenty Thirteen Theme
A bit late posting this but it's still very much on my mind.
With WordPress 3.6 I was honored once again to be part of the team for the newest default WordPress theme. For Twenty Thirteen Joen Asmussen pulled out all the stops, working from Matt's vision for something new and bold and colorful. I'm still tingly from the first time I saw the design.
Check out the demo and read on for all the juicy details:
- Background and introduction post by 3.6 lead Mark Jaquith.
– Joen's recap: Four Little Numbers.
– Lead developer Konstantin Obenland presents: Twenty Thirteen – Ins and Outs of Developing a Default Theme (slides).
– Joen's alternate color versions and original PSD: Twenty Thirteen: Make It Yours.
If you missed the 3.6 announcement or want to know what's next for WordPress I highly recommend watching 3.6 and State of the Word.
Yearly Stats
The WordPress.com 2012 annual reports are live, this year with a snazzy fireworks motif.
Here's an excerpt from the report for the simpledream blog:
4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 19,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 4 Film Festivals
WordPress 3.5 "Elvin"
Extra! Extra! The latest WordPress release is fresh off the presses.
If you've been around WordPress a while, the most dramatic new change you'll notice is a completely re-imagined flow for uploading photos and creating galleries. Media has long been a friction point and we've listened hard and given a lot of thought into crafting this new system. 3.5 includes a new default theme, Twenty Twelve, which has a very clean mobile-first responsive design and works fantastic as a base for a CMS site.
Did you read that right?! Yes. New media flow. Totes awes, batpeople. There is much more in this release but that alone should be enough to make you go update to 3.5 right this moment. WPCandy has a nice run-down of what's new in 3.5. (Note: if your site is on WordPress.com you've been using this for a few weeks already. You are a future-living geek and didn't even know it.)
This is so awesome—you can now generate your WordPress starter theme based on _s with one click: Underscores.me — The Best Way To Get Started With The _s Theme.
WordCamp San Francisco 2012
I attended WordCamp San Francisco this year—my third time in a row. Thoroughly enjoyed the speakers and sessions, networking with partners and friends—plus meeting new folks. Following the main conference, on Sunday, I was part of a very productive Dev Day where 17 (seventeen!) of us hacked on the new default theme for WordPress, Twenty Twelve.
Here are a few photos from the weekend.
If you haven't been to a WordCamp—I highly suggest it, find here a list of upcoming WordCamps.
Evan Solomon: Premium Themes are a Lie
Interesting post and follow-up discussion on an old but still very important topic. Premium themes, just because you pay for them, doesn't guarantee any code or design quality.
WordCamp San Diego 2012
It's time again for WordCamp San Diego 2012. Sat Mar 24 and Sun Mar 25 will be two days filled with WordPress geeky goodness, a full conference on Saturday and a developer hack day on Sunday.
I'm speaking in the Developer track on Saturday at 2:10 pm—my topic is Theme Busters R Us:
Breaking themes for fun?! Crazy talk. Busting your WordPress theme–on purpose–can be both fun and useful. The process is a crucial part of building sites with WordPress, whether it's for a client project, a personal blog, or releasing an awesome new theme to the world.
See the rest of the talks on the full Saturday schedule; there are two tracks to choose from (End User, Developer) with great speakers and topics.
If you're not at the event you can still join in, the talks will be live-streamed. Check the WordCamp San Diego 2012 website for details.


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