I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

It's not that the ground motions in 1906 were significantly larger than those in 1989—it's that the area experiencing intense read more

It's not that the ground motions in 1906 were significantly larger than those in 1989—it's that the area experiencing intense shaking was much, much greater. We don't know if the next rupture will look like 1906 earthquake, but we know that many of the same areas hit hard in 1906, like San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and the Santa Cruz mountains will be hit hard again in the next large earthquake on the San Andreas Fault .

We have a couple of posts with good size that kind of helped diminish some of her effectiveness against us, read more

We have a couple of posts with good size that kind of helped diminish some of her effectiveness against us, but she definitely has some talent. (Brown's) biggest thing is her aggressiveness and athleticism.

But we know the three S's still happen: shoot, shovel and shut up.

But we know the three S's still happen: shoot, shovel and shut up.

People assume it's being tough on crime, but what you're doing is throwing these kids away. Studies show that kids read more

People assume it's being tough on crime, but what you're doing is throwing these kids away. Studies show that kids who are put into the adult system re-offend quicker and more seriously.

We just have to take charge and get the job done, we had our opportunities and that's the name of read more

We just have to take charge and get the job done, we had our opportunities and that's the name of the game. You have to lay it on the line and get it done and those who make the plays win.

Definition of 'Free': You pay for it whether or not you elect to receive it.

Definition of 'Free': You pay for it whether or not you elect to receive it.

The lower one speaks the closer a woman listens.

The lower one speaks the closer a woman listens.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.