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).
Illinois DUI DWI Penalties. In Illinois, DUI is the name given to the crime of drinking and driving although it is also sometimes referred to as DWI. Under Illinois DUI laws, drinking and driving is usually considered a misdemeanor. However, certain conditions can raise the crime to the level of a felony. Illinois DUI penalties range from jail time and fines to the loss of driving privileges.