According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington, first proposed the idea of a father’s day in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was raising six children on a farm by himself. The first Father’s Day celebration occurred on June […]
The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service in 1908 requested by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia to honor her deceased mother. Jarvis’ mother expressed hope of establishing a day to commemorate all mothers. Her mother also expressed the sentiment that there were many days dedicated to men but none to mothers. Two years after
Although air fresheners can make your home smell like roses, lavender, or oranges, some experts now warn they can also send chemicals into the air that aren’t so sweet. The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is raising the alarm about the potential health effects of home air fresheners. The organization has several concerns
Total state government revenue increased to $2.0 trillion in 2010, up 79.0 percent from $1.1 trillion in 2009, resulting mainly from large increases in social insurance trust revenue, according to the latest findings from the U.S. Census Bureau. After a substantial loss in earnings in 2009, trust systems showed earnings of $450.5 billion in 2010,
HONEYWELL GREEN JET FUEL POWERS FIRST-EVER TRANSATLANTIC BIOFUEL FLIGHT Use of Honeywell Green Jet Fuel saves 5.5 metric tons of net carbon dioxide emissions Green Jet Fuel now one step closer to commercial use with initial ASTM approval Honeywell biofuel and aviation technologies drive down flight costs, increasing profits and reducing carbon footprints Honeywell announced
Honeywell’s SmartView synthetic vision system (SVS) enhances crew situational awareness and reduces pilot workload to help avoid accidents during all phases of flight. With SmartView Synthetic Vision, You’re Always In The Clear — Even When You’re Not You’ll always have a clear approach with Honeywell’s SmartView synthetic vision system. SmartView synthesizes flight information from multiple
Power for Embraer and Cessna The reliability, performance and versatility of the AE 3007 turbofan is demonstrated on regional, corporate and military applications. The engine powers Embraer’s ERJ family of regional jets and Legacy 600, Cessna’s Citation X business jets and the US military’s Global Hawk. In excess of 3000 engines to Cessna and
Meet the latest addition to the Mooney fleet, the Acclaim Type S, even faster and more powerful than ever before. Thanks to a combination of aerodynamic refinements, the latest version of the Acclaim will now fly faster and farther. The Mooney Acclaim Type S is unquestionably the fastest single…period. Fly faster. Fly farther. In the
Gulfstream G550 – The Flagship of the Gulfstream Fleet The Gulfstream G550 is more than the flagship of the Gulfstream fleet. It is the world’s ultimate ultra-long-range business jet. The G550 flies 6,750 nautical miles, from New York to Tokyo, even against the strongest winds. Indeed, with cruise speeds up to Mach .885 (nine miles
Wally yachts Wally//One Wally, the manufacturer of super-luxury power and sailing yachts has today confirmed the full specification of its new icon, Wally//One. Delivering superior performance, technology, comfort and space, the successor to the Wally//Tender “In Wally//One we wanted to give people a boat that was fun to use as a day boat while still
Imagine the fish swimming and colorful coral reefs spread out in front of you, and at the same time, you can see the blue sky and clouds. This magical EGO-Compact Semi Submarine was the first in the world and patents and PCT were issued in 2009
2011 Cigarette 46′ Rider – Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Inspires New Cigarette Racing Boat Cigarette 46′ Rider Racing “Inspired by AMG” While each brand’s playground is as different as asphalt and water, both AMG and Cigarette use their racing expertise to develop high performance machines for passionate enthusiasts. Founded upon mutual respect and product admiration,
One night in late October, When I was far from sober, Returning with my load with manly pride, My poor feet began to stutter, So I lay down in the gutter, And a pig came near and lay down by my side; Then we sang “It’s all fair weather when good fellows get together”, Till
Driving in Weather Conditions When you are driving your RV, be aware of crosswinds. Crosswinds are caused by the wind blowing against the side of the RV. Sudden crosswinds may cause the RV, especially if it is over-loaded, to suddenly swerve into another lane. If you must drive in windy conditions, be sure to reduce
Want a special trip? Try a three-day jaunt to San Francisco Day 1: Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery and Union Square. Stay at the Kensington Park on Post Street across from San Francisco’s landmark St. Francis Hotel. All the same views for a lot less money. Check in, drop the suitcases, and hop a
The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, offers some of the most spectacular views available. This historic natural landmark is located in Arizona and cradles 277 miles of the Colorado River, which curves through breathtaking scenery. The canyon is unparalleled in natural beauty and tranquility, providing the perfect destination for a
Northwest Georgia – Discover a New Getaway Today! Georgia is known for having one of the best state park systems in the nation, protecting more than 77,500 acres of natural beauty. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Colonial Coast, Georgia has an exceptional variety of scenery, as well as a rich and colorful past
Congress established Hot Springs Reservation on April 20, 1832 to protect hot springs flowing from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain. This makes it the oldest park currently in the National Park System–40 years older than Yellowstone National Park. People have used the hot spring water in therapeutic baths for more than two hundred
