Category: General Knowledge
Published On: November 9, 2007
Veterans Day 2007. I’ve gathered several interesting Veterans Day links and videos for your enjoyment and knowledge. Have a Happy and Safe Veterans Day — Lowell History of Veterans Day United States Department of Veteran Affairs: History of Veterans day Military.com: History of Veterans Day Library of Congress: Veterans History Project Wikipedia
Published On: October 30, 2007
Halloween Page says that “The Festival of Halloween is a celebration of the end of the fertile period of the Celtic Goddess Eiseria. It is said that when Eiseria reaches the end of her fertile cycle the worlds of the dead and the living interlap. This happens on October 31. Masks are worn to show respect for the Goddess Eiseria who, like most Celtic deities, does not wish to be seen with human eyes. The day also precedes All saints day, which was at first the celebration of the start of a new cycle of fertility for the Celtic Goddess Eiseria.… Read More
Published On: October 28, 2007
I spend a good deal of time in the courtroom. The signs almost unanimously read “No Food, No Gum Chewing, Turn Off All Cell Phones and Pagers.” Most courtrooms have very heavy calendars comprised of a variety of different cases with a plethora of varied issues. In order to facilitate the meting out of justice, a judge must have the ability to focus on each individual matter as though it were the only matter before him. Although in an exalted position, a judge is only human sometimes reacts in a manner which is, well, human. This issue became of interest… Read More
Published On: October 6, 2007
Wikipedia, the purveyor of limitless information, says that Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of the October 12, 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. The first Columbus Day celebration was held in 1792, when New York City celebrated the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World. President Benjamin Harrisoncalled upon the people of the United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event in 1892. Italian-Americans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage, the first occasion being in New York City on October 12, 1866. Columbus Day was popularized as a holiday in the United States… Read More
Published On: August 23, 2007
I found an interesting article on www.yahoo.com written by Craig Guillot which discusses the 8 common ticket myths. I’ve listed the myths below but for an in-depth discussion of the myths you can either read the complete article on Yahoo. I hope you find this information helpful. 8 common ticket myths 1. If the officer makes a single mistake on your ticket, the case is dropped. 2. If the officer doesn’t show up in court, you automatically win. 3. Red cars get more tickets. 4. You need a lawyer to beat a ticket. 5. If you get a ticket in another state, your home… Read More
Published On: July 8, 2007
Many, many myths abound regarding new California traffic laws for 2007. A Snopes.com article lays it all out, elaborating on the MYTHS listed below. In the event that you can’t access the article on line, click here for an Adobe Acrobat version of the article. Each of the following “new laws” is FALSE 1. Carpool lane – 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/07 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don’t do it again because 2nd time is going to be double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended. 2. Incorrect lane change – $380. Don’t cross the lane on solid lines or intersections. 3. Block… Read More
Published On: June 14, 2007
Wikipedia tells us that: In the United States, Flag Day (more formally, National Flag Day) is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, though on June 14, 1937 Pennsylvaniabecame the first (and only) U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday. Title 36 Sec. 110 of the US Code is the official statute on Flag Day, however it is at the President’s discretion to proclaim officially… Read More
Published On: May 9, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring box warnings on two topical testosterone gels. Click here for basic information on the male hormone, testosterone. Here’s the FDA report: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel products, AndroGel 1% and Testim 1%, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels. The agency is requiring this action after receiving reports of adverse effects in children who were inadvertently exposed to testosterone through contact with another person being treated with these products (secondary exposure). The gels are approved for use in men who either no… Read More