In Latin, septem means "seven" and septimus means "seventh"; September was in fact the seventh month of the Roman calendar until 153 BC, when the first month changed from Kalendas Martius (1 March) to Kalendas Januarius (1 January).

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Sip of the Day - October 30, 2009

Sip of the Day - Health-Care Reform: Behind the Ads

Titera's Tidbit: Halloween
Halloween has origins in the ancient festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in or sau-an), which is derived from Old Irish and means roughly "summer's end". This was a Gaelic festival celebrated mainly in Ireland and Scotland. However, similar festivals were held by other Celts – for example the festival of Calan Gaeaf which was held by the ancient Britons.

Sippets:
Want 50Mbps Internet in Your Town?
“Monster Shark” Chomps Into Great White
Mythbusters Test Golf Ball Dimpling Effect on Car
Very Creepy: Octomom Dresses Up as a Pregnant Nun
Super Sip Steal - MS Windows 7 Professional for Only $30


Epic Parking Fail

Sip of the Day - October 26, 2009

Sip of the Day - Laser Surgery for Your Eyes

Titera's Tidbit: Mystery
In classical Greek times, a mystery was a secret religious ceremony in which were revealed "things seen and things heard". So guarded were these events a participant entered the arena with eyes closed, and mysterion means something like "closed-eyes place". Now a "mystery" has something of the same sense. We contemplate it, but we cannot see the answer clearly.

Sippets:
I Forgot to Close the Window!
Paris Underground: Not for Sissies
50 Websites You Need to Know About
A Pen That Works on Paper and Your Laptop
Super Sip Screams - Halloween Wallpapers for Your Screen


Anvil Blast-Off!