U.S. SUPREME COURT
January 21, 2010 - United States
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that the government cannot restrict the spending of corporations for political campaigns, maintaining that it's their First Amendment right to support candidates as they choose. This decision upsets two previous precedents on the free-speech rights of corporations.
CONCORDE
January 21, 1976 - Heathrow Airport for Bahrain in the Persian Gulf
The commercial supersonic passenger service began with two simultaneous Concorde jet airplane flights. One left London's Heathrow Airport for Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. The other flew from Orly Airport outside Paris to Rio de Janeiro via Senegal in West Africa. With engines twice as powerful as those of normal jets, their 1,350 mph cruising speed was double the speed of sound (Mach 2.04), and halved air travel time, at a cruise altitude of 60,000 feet (17,700 m). Their huge production cost was shared between Britain and France governments. Technical challenges included building the aircraft's frame to withstand immense pressure of shock waves and endure high temperatures from air friction. The Concorde had a delta wing configuration, and was the first civil airliner to be equipped with an analogue fly-by-wire flight control system. Regular transatlantic flights from Europe began in Washington, D.C. on 24 May 1976 and service to New York on 22 Nov 1977. The final commercial Concorde flight was on 24 Oct 2003.
MEMBER LOGIN
RANDOM QUOTES
The Revolution
by John Adams
"...The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations. This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution...."
All of us have a God in us
by Earth Day, Kenya
"...All of us have a God in us, and that God is the spirit that unites all life, everything that is on this planet. It must be this voice that is telling me to do something, and I am sure it'as the same voice that is speaking to everybody on this planet at least everybody who seems to be concerned about the fate of the world, the fate of this planet. Wangari Maathai-Noble Peace prize winner, Deputy Minister of Environment, founder Green Belt movement in Kenya...."
RANDOM FACTS
Drug Abuse
about Facts about Drugs
Facts about drugs can protect against drug abuse. Legal drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco, kill more people than illegal drugs. Tobacco (smoking cigarettes) kills more people than any other drug. Illegal drugs including heroin, cannabis, ecstasy and amphetamines can have unknown or dangerous ingredients. Mixing drugs, especially with alcohol, can be fatal.
Harvard Medical School
about Eyesight Myth and Fact
Myth: Staring at a computer screen all day is harmful to the eyes.
Fact: Spending the day staring at a screen can tire or strain your eyes, but it will not hurt them. Make sure lighting doesn't create a glare on your screen. When spending long periods at your keyboard, take a break now and then to rest your eyes to reduce fatigue. Also, don't forget to blink. Your eyes need to stay lubricated to feel comfortable.
Electrical Devices :
Choose Your Color :
Category Information : Electrical Devices
This is our Electrical Devices category. If you are interested in Electrical Devices, feel free to browse these listings. If you have a site that fits within this category, Submit it for inclusion.
We provide GPS location tracking services which enable businesses to track & manage their resources in real-time. We help you to track details and updates about your fleet management by delivering ...
Reliable Backup Power When and Where You Need it Most. Keep Your Emergency Communications and Portable Electronic Devices Charged for Days, So You Can Stay Connected and Informed When Power Lines A...
Is an authorized Honda and Polaris dealership located near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We provide award winning service, product support and FREE SHIPPING on a...
A prominent electric power transformers manufacturer based in Maharashtra, the Electric Power Transformers offered by us are highly efficient and fabricated from quality material and available at t...
offers deals on waterproof fogproof binoculars, GPS Navigation Systems, TFT LCD Screens, thermal imaging camera and satellite phones. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the exact marine boa...
ThinkGeek has the best geeky electronics, from retro gaming systems to audio equipment to specialized remotes. Did we mention we're a one-stop shop for iPhone accessories and weird musical instrume...
dg set supplier, grace gen sets has been engaged into Diesel Generator Supplier, Diesel Generator Set Manufacturers and DG Set Supplier that are known for their unhindered performance and consisten...
Most non-electricians know little about circuit breakers. Are you planning to redo the wiring in your home? Using the wrong breaker can cause you a lot of power failures. Quiz your electrician to know more about breakers.
Bring to an end your electric power problems. Use an automatic transfer switch to prevent power surges and blackouts. Your home appliances will be safe with this switch. It safely transfers electric power to the back up unit.
Friendship poems happen to be just the best medium of expressing eternal friendship to that special friend. You can let all the love and affection you possess flow out, right onto the paper lying in front of you, through a sweet little friendship.
The course of the River Thames as we know it today was created about 10,000 years ago, by melt water from the ice-sheets that covered much of the United Kingdom during the last ice-age...
Unfortunately just like humans our pets will age too. With the aging process comes health problems and with health problems comes very expensive vet bills. Research you dog