Egyptians also mined turquoise in the Eastern Desert. Turquoise was one of the most popular gemstones in ancient Egypt, and its greenish tint was symbolic of joy and life.
driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called drunk driving, it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. State statutes vary as to what that level is, but it ranges from .08 to .10. Driving on private property such as a parking lot is no defense, but sitting in a non-moving vehicle without the ignition on probably is (sometimes resulting in a charge of drunk in and about a vehicle).
Download article as a PDF. Most states classify a standard DUI (or DWI) charge as a misdemeanor. Certain circumstances can raise the level of the charge to a felony, however. A conviction for a felony DUI carries stiffer penalties and more lasting consequences than a misdemeanor charge.Not every state has the same rules for what does and does not constitute felony drunk driving, though, so you should check the laws and procedures in your state for more information. conviction for a felony DUI carries stiffer penalties and more lasting consequences than a misdemeanor charge. Not every state has the same rules for what does and does not constitute felony drunk driving, though, so you should check the laws and procedures in your state for more information.