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).

Sip of the Day - January 7, 2009

Sip of the Day:
Vista - Windows Media Player 11

Titera's Tidbit: Raton Pass
Like Boca Raton, Florida, the Spanish name for this mountain pass on the Colorado-New Mexico line comes from the generic word meaning "mouse" or "rodent". As with the Florida site, the term is metaphorical, applied to the sharp rocks lining the canyon walls that can saw through a rope or a cinch in a single cut, making the place particulary dangerous for travelers.

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Video of the Day: Vincent Dooly—Inventor (Rated: PG)

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