It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Texas--Tyler's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 73. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,312 (2014-15); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,172 (2014-15).
par'-me-nas (Parmenas): A Greek name, an abbreviated form of Parmenides. Parmenas was one of the seven chosen by the people and appointed by the apostles to superintend the daily distribution to the Christian poor of Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). Tradition states that he was martyred at Philippi, in the reign of Trajan, but his name does not appear again in Scripture.
Mentos is a brand of prepackaged scotch mints sold in stores and vending machines. First produced in the Netherlands in 1948, it is currently sold in more than 130 countries worldwide by the Perfetti Van Melle corporation. The mints are small oblate spheroids, with a slightly hard exterior and a soft, chewy interior.