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Over here it is called DIC - "Drunk In Charge" - which means intent to drive and the means to do so.
 
One of the few charges where you're guilty until proven innocent
 
So just a music trivia FYI, Les Paul ( of guitar maker fame) is Steve Miller’s ( of Steve Miller Band fame’s ) Godfather.
 
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Over half of American adults (54%) read below a sixth-grade level.
 


I've never heard the term "exclave" used.

Opposite of "enclave".
 
DeltaV said:
Over half of American adults (54%) read below a sixth-grade level.
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I learned that depressing statistic during the first management training course I attended after coming off the truck in 1987. Presenter emphasized the dangers of written communication with that factor in place. I wrote a weekly safety newsletter as part of my corporate job, put a lot of work into making it easy to read, without talking down to anyone. Getting that accomplished, 52 weeks a year, for seven years, was one of the hardest things I did during 42 years in the trucking business.
 
I have a high school education and I've been chastised by people with masters and doctorate degrees for writing above their heads.

I try to keep my communications at middle school reading level.

Sigh.
 
68BabyBlue said:
I wrote a weekly safety newsletter as part of my corporate job, put a lot of work into making it easy to read, without talking down to anyone. Getting that accomplished, 52 weeks a year, for seven years, was one of the hardest things I did during 42 years in the trucking business.
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You and me both, sir. I'm at 45 years in trucking one way or another. After 20 years behind the wheel, I became a regional safety manager. One of the duties was the same kind of weekly safety recap and message. It's tough to come up with something timely and interesting over the course of 15 years. I figured out after a while that it all could be boiled down into one short sentence. Don't get hurt, and don't crash the truck.
 
In most of southeast asia Elvis is known as "Mao Wong". Translation is Cat King. Not sure if this refers to his singing or sexual prowess.
 
The name Exxon was only confirmed after a global search to make sure there was no other similar words.
 
The word "Posh" was an acronym for "Port Out, Starboard Home" cabin bookings on ships. These particular north south routes were popular with vacationing passengers and allowed them to sleep later since the rising sun was on the opposite side of the ship.
 
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The word "Posh" was an acronym for "Port Out, Starboard Home" cabin bookings on ships. These particular north south routes were popular with vacationing passengers and allowed them to sleep later since the rising sun was on the opposite side of the ship.
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It also, before the advent of air conditioning, allowed for cooler cabins on those trips to India and back.
 
While we are all familiar with Cotton Candy or Candy Floss, in Asia Pork Floss is a popular addition to many dishes as well as bakery items. It is made by drying pork then shredding to a fine texture. It melts in you mouth the same as candy floss.
 
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