A biography is the story of events and circumstances of a person’s life, written by someone other than that person. Since the author is telling the account of someone else, biographies are always in third person point of view and carry a more formal and objective tone than both memoirsRead More →

While banks frequently accept checks endorsed in inks of other colors, they may do a double-take and inspect the check more closely. “We definitely prefer black ink for check endorsements,” said Barrie Higginbotham, executive vice president for BancFirst. “It scans better. Is red ink allowed on cheque? No, as theRead More →

Book Review: “The Last of the Mohicans” by James Fenimore Cooper. … The book (free from the Kindle store) is a difficult read as the language is very verbose, or what Mark Twain referred to as “excessive verbiage” and has been called “unreadable”. Is Cooperstown named after James Fenimore Cooper?Read More →

It was occasioned by the insistence of certain Judaic Christians from Jerusalem that Gentile Christians from Antioch in Syria obey the Mosaic custom of circumcision. A delegation, led by the Apostle Paul and his companion St. Barnabas, was appointed to confer with the elders of the church in Jerusalem. WhatRead More →

Phoenician writing was read from right to left like Hebrew and Arab, but the opposite direction of English. The major difference between the 22-letter Phoenician alphabet and the one we use today is that the Phoenician alphabet had no vowels. Its genius was its simplicity. What role impact did theRead More →

Do I Need to Make an Appointment to Take the Permit Test? While it’s typically not required, many states allow you to make an appointment, which can eliminate long waiting times and speed up the process. In many cases, you can make an appointment online. Check with your local DMVRead More →

When you’re ready to take the California written driving test, you’ll need to go to a DMV office near you. You can save time by making an appointment: schedule one online or by calling 1-800-777-0133. Be sure to bring the following: Acceptable birth date/legal presence document. Do you have toRead More →

Now, thirteen years on, Shay Mason is back. The old spark is still there, but Didi’s determined to ignore it. As manager of a stunning Cotswolds hotel, she’s happy at last, and soon to be married. Who writes like Jill Mansell? Fiona Gibson. 307 followers. … Katie Fforde. Author ofRead More →

The Mishna is divided into six Orders (Sedarim): Zeraim , laws pertaining to agriculture; Moed , laws concerning observation of the Sabbath and festivals; Nashim , laws regarding vows, marriage, and divorce; Nezikim , laws concerning civil and criminal matters; Kodashim , … What is the difference between the TorahRead More →

Right of way is the right to pass over or through real property owned by someone else, usually based upon an easement; also, “right-of-way.” The right of way may specify the parameters of the easement or may be a general right to pass over or through, known as a floatingRead More →