Word: fireproof
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Sharks' precarious finances were thrown into further turmoil this year when a major sponsor, a fertilizer and fireproof-material conglomerate called Xiyang Group, pulled out of a contract two years early. If Yao's ownership deal does go through, as expected, it's not clear how much input Yao will have in shaping the team. Although he is a product of the state-run sports machine that still dictates much of the Sharks' athletic direction, Yao has, in the past, issued oblique criticisms of the creativity-stunting and motivation-sapping style of Chinese hoops. Even if he takes the helm...
...audience in history. Borman, Lovell and Anders had been instructed to do whatever they felt was appropriate to mark the moment. A friend of Borman's had suggested they read from the book of Genesis, and so its first 10 verses had been typed up on a piece of fireproof paper before the crew left Earth. They took turns reading aloud...
...Growing Pain or Comeback Kid? Kirk Cameron topped your pop chart as most shocking for his role in Fireproof, a movie that promotes fidelity [Oct. 13]. The copy quips, "Don't call it a comeback. Because it's not." I believe it is an important comeback. Fireproof is an independent film that has the potential to help restore relationships and give real hope. When was the last time Hollywood offered that? Michelle Radford, Greenville...
Kirk Cameron topped your Pop Chart as most shocking for his role in Fireproof, a movie that promotes fidelity [Oct. 13]. The copy quips, "Don't call it a comeback. Because it's not." I believe it is an important comeback. Fireproof is an independent film that has the potential to help restore relationships and give real hope. When was the last time Hollywood offered that? Michelle Radford, GREENVILLE...
...theory, Fireproof is as alien to me as Religulous is familiar. At more than two hours, the film will make those viewers restless who aren't utterly resistant. But there's something affecting about its artless earnestness, its aim to dramatize large portions of ordinary lives that most movies ignore. I wasn't converted, but I was charmed...