"What popular salad dressing tastes like the ""secret sauce"" on a Big Mac?"

Top Secret Recipes | McDonald's Special Sauce (Big Mac Sauce) Copycat Recipe Exactly like Big Mac sauce! Sara   Make this recipe! It is so so good! EXCELLENT !!!!!! Carlos   Submitted on: 11/05/16 ITS PERFECT THANKS FOR THE RECIPE IF ANY ONE DONT LIKE IT THAT MUCH YOU CAN PLAY WITH IT AND MAKE IT THE WAY YOU LIKE THATS WHY WE LOVE TO COOK DONT WE :) Tastes great! Dharma   Submitted on: 10/23/16 This recipe is an exact replica of the original. I did add a little more French dressing and onions. My kids loved them! Great! jay K   Submitted on: 08/23/16 The longer it sits the better it gets. haven't made this in a good while and I couldn't remember if it had vinegar in it, so I looked up the recipe, and to my surprise this is the exact same one I've used for years. Nice job ! Could not tell the difference! Jenny   Submitted on: 08/06/16 I made this sauce and used it on a burger the same night, but it really does taste better the next day! Worth the tears from chopping those onions so small. I'll never buy another Big Mac! Big Mac Sauce Denis   Submitted on: 07/25/16 Awesome, best "Big Mac" I've had in years. Tweaked it a little added another Tbsp of French Dressing and used onion flakes. Will definitely be making again Highly recommended kw   Submitted on: 07/06/16 Great recipe and multi-use condiment that is easy/quick to make. Even can be a salad dressing. Yes... Yvonne   Submitted on: 12/18/15 No longer have to get xtra Mac sauce at Mickey D's can keep this in the fridge because they sure don't wanna put xtra on burgers and none on the side. So Delicious!! Tierra   Submitted on: 10/28/15 I used vegenaise and an extra tsp of relish, and oh my goodness, was it ever delicious!   Pam   Submitted on: 08/19/15 Awesome spread. Perhaps one little ingredient missing (according to my recollection of the Big Mac from years ago)... a dash or two of white pepper. Better Than Ronalds Steven Heslin   Submitted on: 08/10/15 Found actual list of McD's ingredients on their web site under nutrition & Ingredients, Yours is better and healthier ! Awesome! Jim   Submitted on: 07/21/15 It's almost an exact duplicate. After mixing it up, I have found that putting it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds and remixing, and then chilling helps a little. It mixes easier while slightly enhancing the taste and improves the texture to a more creamy consistency. Top drawer! Excellent sauce, always keep some in my fridge! Tastes & smells like the real thing! Kate   Submitted on: 07/11/15 Followed recipe nearly as written - used Veganaise, and Catalina dressing (which I think is the same as French?). As soon as I added the diced onion, WOW I got a whiff of "Big Mac" immediately.  At first I was going to leave out the sugar, because I usually prefer recipes without sugar. But I tasted it without, it tasted good but not quite right. So I took a chance and added the sugar and bam, there it was, Big Mac Sauce in all its glory. Tastes exactly as I remember. Loving it Tara   Submitted on: 06/25/15 Amazing ! I added one more teaspoon of pickle relish and it tasted amazing ! Just like McDonalds ! Didn't even taste bad after 20 minutes. The next day was super awesome. Meh Kat   Submitted on: 06/05/15 Maybe it's because I am pregnant and I am super craving big mac sauce, but it was OK. It tasted more like dressing than anything else. Everyone else really liked it though. It was good, just not what I've wanted. less is more Mrs. Fox   Submitted on: 05/31/15 Forget the extra sugar, use real mayo not Miracle Whip in this and add a dash o black pepper and a couple dashes of dry mustard. best burger   SOO GOOD on point! Thank You! Worth Trying! JoBeth   Submitted on: 05/01/15 Just made this recipe and sampled a bit before putting it in the fridge to let the flavored meld! Very good ... This will be our go to when we are grilling burgers, yum! Just like it Sam IAm   Submitted on: 04/27/15 We don't eat at McDonald's anymore, after that video of chicken McNugget was on YouTube, yea it's nasty! Since we will never eat there again, I always loved Big Macs, I tried this


What island was the center of Minoan civilization?

History of Minoan Crete History of Minoan Crete   Geography and Economy of Crete The island of Crete is located in the center of the eastern Mediterranean at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe. It measures about 200 Km from east to west, and between 12 to 58 Km from north to south at its narrowest and widest distances, making it one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean sea. Crete's largest modern town is Heraklion (35° 20' latitude, 25° 08' longitude) and its landscape oscillates between tall, rugged mountains, gentle slopes, and plateaus, which are framed by the Aegean coast line to the North, and the Lybian Sea to the south. The temperate climate of Crete with its  short, mild winters and its dry, warm summers, along with the fertility of the Cretan plains produces sufficient food supplies to support an affluent local population, and for exports. The inhabitants of ancient Crete --whom we call Minoans-- produced a decentralized culture based on the abundance of the land's natural resources, and on intense commercial activity. While the island appears today completely deforested, in ancient times timber was one of the natural resources that was commercially exploited and exported to nearby Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, the Aegean Islands and the Greek mainland. Besides timber Crete exported food, cypress wood, wine, currants, olive oil, wool, cloth, herbs, and purple dye. Its imports consisted of precious stones, copper (most likely from Cyprus), ivory, silver, gold, and other raw material. They also imported tin that was used in the production of bronze alloys. Interestingly, the nearest known tin mines appear as far as Spain, Britain, central Europe, and Iran. Besides raw materials, the Minoans also adopted from the surrounding cultures artistic ideas and techniques as evident in Egypt's influence on the Minoan wall frescoes, and on goldsmithing production knowledge imported by Syria. The Minoans had developed significant naval power and for many centuries lived in contact with all the major civilizations of the time without being significantly threatened by external forces. Their commercial contact with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia undeniably influenced their own culture, and the Minoan civilization in turn appeared as the forerunner of the Greek civilization. The Minoans are credited as the first European civilization.   Habitation and Chronology of Crete Archaeological evidence testifies to the island's habitation since the 7th millennium BC After the 5th millennium BC we find the first evidence of hand-made ceramic pottery which marks the beginning of the civilization Evans, the famed archaeologist who excavated Knossos, named "Minoan" after the legendary king Minos. Evans divided the Minoan civilization into three eras on the basis of the stylistic changes of the pottery. His comparative chronology included an Early (3000-2100 BC), a Middle (2100-1500 BC), and a Late Minoan period (1500-1100 BC). Since this chronology posed several problems in studying the culture, professor N. Platon has developed a chronology based on the palaces' destruction and reconstruction. He divided Minoan Crete into Prepalatial (2600-1900 BC), Protopalatial (1900-1700 BC), Neopalatial (1700-1400 BC), and Postpalatial (1400-1150 BC). We do not have much information about the very early Minoans before 2600 BC. We have seen the development of several minor settlements near the coast, and the beginning of burials in tholos tombs, as well as in caves around the island.   Prepalatial Minoan Crete (2600-1900 BC) Neolithic life in ancient Crete consisted of major settlements at Myrtos and Mochlos. During this period the Minoans had contact with Egypt, Asia Minor, and Syria with whom they traded for copper, tin, ivory, and gold. The archaeological evidence reveals a decentralized culture with no powerful landlords and no centralized authority. The palaces of this period are focused around communities, and circular tholos tombs were the major architectural structures of the time. The manner by which the dead were buried in these t


What deadly sin is also a type of animal?

International School of Toulouse - Humanities Website - Year 7 History In Latin invidia, envy is        jealousy for others. You might be jealous of what they own, what        they can do or simply who they are. If you wish for others to        fail, this is also envy.  Animal        symbol - The dog Colour        - Green (we still say 'green with envy') Punishment        - constant freezing water.  Anger In Latin ira and otherwise known as wrath, this deadly        sin is the cause of violence and war. This is a common sin of the        young. It is what happens when you allow your temper to control        your actions. Anger leads you to  seek revenge or take the        law into your own hands.   It is also the sin of        disliking or discriminating against others for no good        reason.   Animal symbol - The bear Colour - Red (when you are angry you 'see red') Punishment - dismemberment. This means that you will be cut up        into pieces over and over again and then again. Sloth (artist's impression) In Latin acedia, sloth is laziness and apathy. Because        you don't work, others have to work harder for you. Cowardice is        often considered to be part of this sin.  Animal        symbol - The goat Greed  In Latin avaritia and        otherwise known as avarice, greed is most associated with people        who wish to get rich at any cost. Greed causes you to want        'things' more and more. Covetousness is a characteristic of greed.        Greed leads you to want or covet other peoples' things.  As a        result you may cheat or betray and ultimately you may steal and        rob. Animal        symbol        - The frog Colour        - Yellow Punishment        - boiled alive in oil. Apparently the oil was of a very good        quality.  Not sure how this makes a difference. In Latin gula, gluttony is too        much of anything but particularly food and drink. But gluttony is        also thoughtlessness, waste and unwillingness to share with        others. Anything more than you need is gluttony. Animal        symbol - The pig (what else?!)  Colour        - Orange


What character is the villain in the movie ?

The Top 25 Horror Movie Villains - IGN IGN The Top 25 Horror Movie Villains Share The Top 25 Horror Movie Villains Share. By Jesse Schedeen Halloween is almost upon us, and while many of you may be planning parties and designing killer costumes, we suspect many IGN readers are deep into Halloween movie marathons this week. We posted a series of Face-offs , asking readers to vote on their favorite horror movie villains, from a list containing everyone from Freddy Krueger to Count Dracula to Hannibal Lecter. After 1.8 million votes, the results are in, and these are the Top 25 horror villains as voted by you! 25 Cujo Released 1983 Back before the Beethoven franchise showed us how lovable and helpful St. Bernards can be, Cujo had us running in terror from these gargantuan canines. All it takes is a little bat bite and this friendly household pet morphs into a raging, bloodthirsty monster. Cujo accomplishes a lot with one simple, terrifying premise - a mother and her toddler son are trapped in a broken down car as a rabid dog stalks them. At least the movie had a happier ending than the book. 24 Frankenstein's Monster Released 1910 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was an early classic of the horror genre and the book that many consider to be the dawn of science fiction. It's little wonder that Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his signature creation have appeared in so many film adaptations. While the first Frankenstein movie appeared way back in 1910, it's Universal's 1931 adaptation that remains the most iconic. Boris Karloff defined the look of this lumbering, fearsome monster, as well capturing all the tragedy that makes him such an enduring character in pop culture. Frankenstein's Monster has appeared in dozens of movies over the decades and inspired countless more. 23 The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Released 1984 Within the world of Ghostbusters, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is a cheerful, rotund corporate mascot akin to the Pillsbury Doughboy or the Michelin Man. He even has his own animated series. But a pop culture icon became Manhattan's worst nightmare when the Ghostbusters battled the dark god Gozer atop 55 Central Park West. Gozer instructed the Ghostbusters to "choose the form of the destroyer." Ray was the only one of the four who failed to keep his mind blank, and thus Stay Puft emerged as a colossal beast bent on wiping out all life in Manhattan. Luckily, the gang crossed the streams and averted disaster. Stay Puft has remained one of the most recognizable symbols of the franchise alongside Slimer and the anti-ghost logo. He even returned sporadically in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters as a helpful ally. 22 Norman Bates Released 1960 Norman Bates is the proprietor of the Bates Motel, a seemingly innocent little inn that holds great danger for any who stop for the night. Bates' severe psychological problems make him prone to spying on guests, stabbing them in the shower, and dressing up like his dead mother. Bates was brought to justice at the end of the original Psycho (one of Alfred Hitchcock's best), but he returned in several sequels, a remake, and pilot for a proposed TV continuation called Bates Motel. None of these spinoffs have come close to topping the original, but Bates remains a charismatic and disturbing villain throughout. 21 Damien Thorn Released 1976 If the Omen series proved anything, it's that children can be just as creepy as adult villains like Norman Bates. Damien is the central antagonist of the Omen series. He happens to be the Anti-Christ, a fact which most of the adults in his life discover far too late. Even as a young boy, Damien was sending his enemies plummeting to their deaths and generally getting in good practice for the day he would seize control of the world. His reign of terror and legacy were explored in three sequels and a recent remake. 20 The Creeper Released 2001 The Creeper more than lives up to his name in the Jeepers Creepers series. This villain might look like a man at first glance, but he's actually an ancient demon who appears for 23 days every 23rd spring to feast


What company makes the Android operating system?

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What nation is scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA’s Impossible, Corrupt Qatar Math: How FIFA Had to Have Known Forced Labor Was Needed for 2022’s Qatari World Cup - The Daily Beast Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images Rigged FIFA’s Impossible, Corrupt Qatar Math: How FIFA Had to Have Known Forced Labor Was Needed for 2022’s Qatari World Cup How did Qatar ever win the right to host the 2022 World Cup? Even by FIFA’s own math, corruption is the only answer. Nik Cubrilovic 05.31.15 10:45 AM ET Sepp Blatter’s FIFA presidential campaign, at least in public, consisted of a single statement—that he would run on his record as a FIFA executive of over 40 years and his record as president over the past 17. To watch him spin his Friday re-election as a mandate for change—only days after a significant number of his executives had been arrested on criminal corruption charges—may seem both hypocritical and surreal to observers. But to football fans, it is nothing new. That’s FIFA. But there was one moment where even we, the fans, were caught off-guard by the sheer absurdity of the body that was governing our sport. It was a decision that has since come to personify the greed, arrogance and corruption surrounding FIFA: the awarding of the hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup Finals to Qatar. Qatar is a tiny wealthy state with a population of just over 2 million people protruding out of the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf. It is one of only a half-dozen remaining absolute monarchies in the world, ruled as a theocratic state under a very conservative Wahhabi form of Sharia Law. Lashings for crimes such as adultery or consuming alcohol are common, while for Muslims homosexuality is punishable by death. The rights of women have not progressed beyond the 19th century. There are no political parties, let alone an opposition movement. There are no unions or student organizations and—perhaps not surprisingly—no elections. In the summer, when the World Cup is usually held, average temperatures in Doha, the capital, are over 40 degrees centigrade, or 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with highs in the 50s. It is impossible to play football in that weather, and local residents find it impossible to do anything in that weather—as nearly 10 percent of the local population leaves the nation during the summer for cooler weather elsewhere. In 2008, when Doha submitted a bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, its bid didn’t even make the shortlist of candidate cities. The International Olympic Committee, itself no stranger to corruption in awarding hosting rights, scored Doha low in its evaluation report—a reflection of the high risks and monumental task required for the city and nation to be capable of hosting an international sporting tournament. Yet, somehow, despite all of this, Qatar is scheduled to host the 2022 World Cup. That’s FIFA. To host a World Cup tournament, FIFA has established a set of legally binding requirements that it requires host nations to meet and abide by. Some of these requirements have previously proven controversial—such as the tax waivers and legal waivers and indemnities that host governments must grant FIFA and its sponsors. Other conditions are reasonable and thought-out logistical requirements, which have been expanded over time as the tournament has become more and more popular. These requirements are defined in a bid document that FIFA sets out and sends to each candidate host. Examples of logistical requirements include that the host nation spread the games out over at least six host cities, that it provide adequate transportation infrastructure between and within those cities, that it is capable of receiving the over 1.5 million expected foreign visitors in airports capable of handling the passenger numbers, and that it can accommodate those visitors in at least 60,000 dedicated hotel rooms. The 32 visiting national teams each require a home base with training facilities where they can be accommodated before and during the tournament. Each stadium requires at least three training fields, and a dedicated hotel for each team for the night prior to the game bein


What is the largest Native American tribe in the United States?

Ten Largest American Indian Tribes, 2010 Ten Largest American Indian Tribes 2010 Census Data Do you know which American Indian tribes are near you? The Navajo tribe is the most populous, with 308,013 people identifying with the group. The Cherokee tribe is the second most common, with 285,476 Americans identifying with that group. Name


World's Smallest Bird World's Smallest Bird Mar 26, 2008 14:26 GMT  ·  By Stefan Anitei  ·  Share:  Have you ever wondered which is the world's smallest feathered creature? It is, of course, a species of hummingbird. The Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) inhabits Cuba (where people call it zunzuncito) and the Isle of Youth. The bird weighs 1.8 grams, having a length of about 5 cm (2 in). An unaware observer can take this bird for an insect. The bird flies with 80 wing beats per second, a rhythm at which the human retina cannot detect naturally details. During the courtship displays, the male flap his wings up to 200 times per second! Only high speed cameras can take pictures of this bird. And, in fact, the male Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird, as he is smaller than the female. This bird has also the smallest number of feathers: about 1,000 feathers (in other bird species, there are up to 25,000 feathers). Its heart rate is the second fastest of all animals, to sustain the high metabolism (explaining its wing rhythm and body temperature). The body temperature is 40?C (104?F), the highest of all birds, but it drops during the night to 19?C (66?F) to save energy (as the bird would lose too much heat because of its small size). Bee hummingbirds eat half their total body mass and drink 8 times their total body mass in water each day. These birds are solitary, accepting each other's company only during the breeding period; in the rest of the time, they are fiercely territorial, defending their territories (represented by blossom trees) very aggressively even against much larger birds. The nest is attached to small branches using spider web threads. The nest is also world's smallest, no larger than the cup of a doll (3 cm or 1.2 inch in diameter). The nest usually hosts two minute eggs, smaller than two coffee beans. The chicks usually hatch in May-June. The appetite of this bird is the opposite of its size. This hummingbird consumes small spiders and mites, but especially the sweet nectar of the tropical vividly colored flower. Its high metabolism means this bird consumes half of its body mass and drink 8 times their body mass in water daily. This bird is crucial in ensuring the pollination and survival of several plant species. Once this bird was relatively common, but even if today it is protected, its numbers are dwindling. Amongst mammals (the only other warm-blooded group of vertebrates, besides birds) only the Etruscan shrew and the bumblebee bat compete with this species in size.


What martial art could be described as Brazilian dance-fighting?

| The Kansas City Star Order Reprint of this Story The crowd drawn to the City Market performance is entranced. The children and adults crouch, circle and sweep around one another, their graceful movements punctuated by acrobatic feats. One gregarious group member invites onlookers to come closer, and while a few comply, they soon drift back, as if to give the performers space to whirl and kick freely. Among the spectators, questions are whispered. “How can he do that?” comes a murmur from the crowd, as a sturdy athlete stands on one hand before arching back to his feet. And to the steady beat of a drum, as two performers circle each other like cats about to fight, another question is whispered. “Are they fighting or dancing?” Ask the leaders of Grupo Axé Capoeira in Kansas City to answer that question, and they’ll laugh. This is the Brazilian martial arts form known as capoeira, so the answer is both. Answering the question is Sonia Harvey, one of the group’s instructors who participated in the City Market event known as a roda, where capoeirstas gather in a circle or half-circle to dance and playfully fight to the beat of percussion instruments. She and her husband, Ronald Harvey, met years ago at a capoeira event in Canada. Both now teach in Kansas City, carving out hours after work and between parental duties. “Capoeira has its roots in history,” Sonia Harvey said. “In my kids’ classes, I end on music. Music is so much a part of this. It is dance, but it is also partially a fight, and some of the words reflect that.” Look to the history of capoeira to truly understand it, say the leaders of the art form. It’s called “Brazilian martial arts with dancing” for good reason. It was developed in Brazil by slaves of African descent. The dodging, sweeping movements will remind many of modern dance. Sonia Harvey, who has taught for many years, seems delighted by the comparison. “Our style is from a major city in Brazil that is very grounded: axé,” she said. “It gets more combative as you go on, but it’s not all about kicking someone.” One must go back in time — as far as the 16th century, according to some history books — to understand why this form of martial arts looks a bit more like dancing. Slaves disguised the martial arts form as a dance to ensure their masters did not catch on that they were attempting to protect themselves. Ronald Harvey is pleased that even today, people see a dance in the performances. “The slaves had to use momentum to break people’s balance,” he said. “My master once told me: ‘The Bible is a manual for life. Capoeira is the philosophy. Its essence is beauty and everything you bring to it.’” Sonia and Ronald Harvey have two kids who are as enthusiastic about capoeira as their parents. Though they stay out of the limelight, other young students love the attention of anyone asking about their passion. Sawyer Nevins was a standout when he performed at a Brazilian Cultural Extravaganza on June 1. Other youngsters bounced across the stage, presenting some of the basic moves of capoeira — including the cartwheels, or aú, and other dodge-and-dart moves. All the children drew applause from the crowd of around 200 at the event, but Sawyer’s mastery nearly brought down the house. Sawyer, 8, has been at it for only two years, but he’s already in the advanced class. “It’s an invitation-only class,” he said, with obvious pride. “I think I got in there because I brought a lot of songs in. And I also came to every class.” He spoke while taking a break during a practice in a busy week for the Kansas City group. A three-day workshop here had drawn some big names in the world of capoeira, including Axé Capoeira founder and President Mestre Barrão. Imani Im, 11, also wound down after an intense workout. She’s been with the group for three years and succinctly summed up why she intends to stick with it throughout her life. “I like it because of all the different elements,” she said. “You kick and you escape. It’s like a game. Some call it a dance-fight.” Add to the mix an essential element, said Sonia Harvey: the mus


Hannah Montana | Disney Channel Cancel Hannah Montana "Hannah Montana" is a live-action comedy series that follows typical teen Miley Stewart, her older brother Jackson, songwriter and manager dad Robby Ray, and her best friend Lilly. Unbeknownst to her friends and classmates, Miley has a secret double life – she is the world famous pop star Hannah Montana. However, in the final chapter of the series, Miley questions whether she really has the best of both worlds and if she can continue with her alter-ego, Hannah Montana, or leave it behind forever to be an ordinary girl. Watch on Disney Channel! "Hannah Montana" is a live-action comedy series that follows typical teen Miley Stewart, her older brother Jackson, songwriter and manager dad Robby Ray, and her best friend Lilly. Unbeknownst to her friends and classmates, Miley has a secret double life – she is the world famous pop star Hannah Montana. However, in the final chapter of the series, Miley questions whether she really has the best of both worlds and if she can continue with her alter-ego, Hannah Montana, or leave it behind forever to be an ordinary girl. Watch on Disney Channel!


Count Dracula was based on which real-life person?

Was Dracula a real person? - Ask History Ask History June 17, 2015 By History.com Staff Share this: Was Dracula a real person? Author Was Dracula a real person? URL Google Published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel “Dracula” launched an entire genre of literature and film about vampires, those sinister figures who use their supernatural powers to hunt humans and drink their blood. To create his immortal antihero, Count Dracula, Stoker certainly drew on popular Central European folktales about the nosferatu (“undead”), but he also seems to have been inspired by historical accounts of the 15th-century Romanian prince Vlad Tepes, or Vlad the Impaler. Born in Transylvania as the second son of the nobleman Vlad II Dracul, he took the name Dracula, meaning “son of Dracul,” when he was initiated into a secret order of Christian knights known as the Order of the Dragon. (In Romanian, Dracul means “dragon.”) As the ruler of Walachia (now part of Romania), Vlad Tepes became notorious for the brutal tactics he employed against his enemies, including torture, mutilation and mass murder. Though he didn’t shy away from disembowelment, decapitation or boiling or skinning his victims alive, his preferred method was impalement, or driving a wooden stake through their bodies and leaving them to die of exposure. During his campaign against Ottoman invaders in 1462, Vlad reportedly had as many as 20,000 victims impaled on the banks of the Danube. Captured by Hungarian forces and imprisoned, he was finally able to regain his seat in 1476, only to be killed in battle the same year. Some particularly gruesome accounts claimed that Vlad liked to dine among the impaled bodies of his victims, and would even dip his bread into their blood. These gory details, as well as his legally adopted name (Dracula) and his birthplace of Transylvania, have convinced many scholars that Vlad the Impaler provided partial inspiration for Stoker’s famous vampire. Tags


The Day After Fat Tuesday The Day After Fat Tuesday Matthew Warner The day after Fat Tuesday begins with suffering and self-sacrifice for many people…suffering from a hangover and a sacrificing of much needed sleep in order to make it to work on time. Somehow, I think many of us might be missing the point. For many, Fat Tuesday (English for Mardi Gras) seems to be just another reason to stay out late, drink heavily, expose ourselves, and commit all types of RAI (Random Acts of Immorality). And somehow it’s all excused because hey… it’s Mardi Gras! Nobody likes to poop on a party, but it is quite obvious that we have lost sight of the true meaning of the festivities. If I thought that this next point would be contested by many, I might actually do a survey to verify it. But if we were to ask the average crowd on Bourbon Street during a Mardi Gras celebration, “What day is tomorrow?” I am willing to bet that many of them would not really have a clue what we were really asking. Midnight on Fat Tuesday is not just the end of the party, it’s the beginning of something much more significant and much more important. It’s the beginning of Lent. The day after Fat Tuesday is Ash Wednesday . The whole purpose of Fat Tuesday is to feast in order to prepare for the fast of the 40 days of Lent. Traditionally, the feast consisted of fattened calves, dairy, eggs, fat, etc. that all had to be used up before Lent because the fast of Lent required abstaining from those things. This was back when the observed fast was generally stricter than just the “no meat on Fridays, etc.” that it is currently in the United States today. Fat Tuesday also marks the final day of the Carnival festivities, which comes from the words “Carne Vale,” meaning “farewell to the flesh.” So the spirit of Fat Tuesday is one of preparation for the Lenten season to come. It is a farewell to the flesh. It is about preparing ourselves to die a little more to ourselves during Lent through fasting and abstinence in order to prepare for Good Friday and Easter, the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And since Easter is the climax of the Christian calendar, it deserves preparation. It is the Easter event that we celebrate most as Christians and, as Catholics, on a smaller scale every Sunday at Mass. So it is only appropriate that we prepare ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually to participate fully in the sacrifice and redemption of the cross. And we should do this for the celebration of the Mass each and every Sunday, but most especially for the Easter Mass. This Easter preparation is what the Church calls Lent. The early Church, in its wisdom, evolved many of the pagan festivals and holidays existing during that time and turned them into Christian celebrations instead. This was because it was more difficult to kill existing traditions and begin new ones than it was to just change the meaning of the existing traditions. So what it did was take something that had strayed from God’s desires and converted it to a new meaning that pointed it back to God. (Which is pretty neat because that’s exactly what Christ came to do for us; He didn’t come to condemn our hearts, He came to convert them.) Similarly, Fat Tuesday has its roots in hedonistic pagan rituals and celebrations, but the Church came and gave deeper meaning to them. It said, yes, be thankful for all these things you have, celebrate those, but here is Who you should be thanking: Jesus. And go ahead, live it up and be silly and happy. Fill yourselves with all of this wonderful food tonight, because tomorrow… tomorrow we fast and abstain for 40 days. Tomorrow we prepare for the real and ultimate fulfillment, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. Tomorrow we prepare to receive the eternal food, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. And of course with this new Christian purpose, even with all of the feasting and merriment prior to Lent, it was not an excuse to sin. It was a call to conversion from sinful traditions. It was just as much a call to repentance. Unfortunately, curr


What's the more common term for a National Socialist?

Aryan Socialism or National Socialism: What's the Difference? Reinhard 8 Comments Our adopted term  “Socialist” has nothing to do with Marxian Socialism.  Marxism is anti-property; true socialism is not.  Marxism places no value on the individual, or individual effort, of efficiency; true Socialism values the individual and encourages him in individual efficiency, at the same time holding that his interests as an individual must be in consonance with those of the community.  All great inventions, discoveries, achievements were first the product of an individual brain.  It is  charged against me that I am against property, that I am an atheist .  Both charges are false.       (Adolf Hitler) We are living in a globalized world today, and it is not going away anytime soon.  Only those nations and races that are able to compete in the new economic world order will survive.  The current Jew World Order that is draining the life’s blood out of all the world’s peoples today must be superseded by the New Aryan World Order of tomorrow.  Aryan Socialism is basically National Socialism on a global scale.  What worked well for the Germany of the nineteen thirties would not necessarily work in the globalized world of the Twenty First Century. We are entering the Pacific Century, and the world of the future will probably be dominated by the emerging Asian giants such as China, India, and Indonesia.  The Asian economies have been growing at a much faster pace than the European economies with the possible exception of Russia, a country that has a strong State sector and controls the global corporations entering the country to a larger extent than most other  capitalist states.  The same thing can be said of China’s economy.   The Jewish usury system wants to extract the maximum amount of profit, and does not look kindly on any nation, Aryan or otherwise that attempts to channel some profits back into the national economy ro serve the needs of the people. The great need of our Folk today is to become a globalized Race.  By unifying the economies of all Aryan Nations and formulating a non usury based economic system, such as barter, social credit, or some other new type of system that is not based on usury, we can create a New World Order that can not only compete with the Jewish Money Power that enslaves the world today, but we can replace it with a new system of economics that will liberate the world of tomorrow. It is not really a question of whether Aryan Socialism is a more effective system for the world of today than National Socialism was in the world of yesterday, but whether or not our Great Aryan Race is able to transcend the divisions of petty nationalism and make a great leap forward into the vast and glorious future that awaits us if we work and act with intelligence, wisdom, fortitude, and caution.  TODAY THE WORLD  SEEMS TO BE IN THE CLUTCHES OF AN EVIL, PARASITIC ENEMY,  BUT THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF TOMORROW BELONGS TO US.  14/88.


What city is closest to Alcatraz island?

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What type of eggs does Sam-I-Am want you to eat?

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What was the last name of Nelson and Winnie?

Winnie Mandela describes Nelson's death: 'Then he drew his last breath. He was gone' - Telegraph Nelson Mandela Winnie Mandela describes Nelson's death: 'Then he drew his last breath. He was gone' Nelson Mandela's ex-wife describes the final moments of his life as he passed  away last week at his home in Johannesburg Follow Nelson Mandela's ex wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, 77, has described how she watched as the heartbeat and blood pressure readings on Mr Mandela's life-support machine slowly dropped off as he died. She sat at his side for three and a half hours until he finally drew his last breath, she said in an interview with ITN . "I received a call in the morning and I was told ... there were difficulties about Tata," she said, referring to Mr Mandela by his Xhosa name, which means "Father". "I phoned the doctor and he said 'No Mama, I think you'd better visit'. He had never used that word before. When he spoke like that then, I knew there was a very serious problem." When she arrived at Mr Mandela's house, other relatives told her to go upstairs, to where doctors were gathered around him. "I asked 'is this it?'"she said. "Of course they kept quiet and they did not tell me. Related Articles 'Zulu sign language? There's no such thing' 11 Dec 2013 "I sat there for three and a half hours, watching that machine. But the first shock I got was the fact they had switched off the dialysis machine and there was just a respirator registering the heartbeat and blood pressure. When I got there, the heartbeat was around 67 and the blood pressure was 55. I watched those figures going down and down so slowly. They felt eternal. They kept dropping and dropping." After Mr Mandela's readings dropped further still, she knew his very last moments were imminent, she said. "The doctors were standing around him. They told me I should move close to him. I went close to him and I noticed he was breathing really slowly. I was holding him trying to feel his temperature and he felt cold. Then he drew his last breath and just rested … He was gone." She added: "I realised all along as human beings I honestly could not find myself saying 'it is time' but I knew we had reached the end. You get this numb feeling. You don't react to that. I can't describe that kind of sorrow. Even though he was 95 and had done so much, there was so much that was still not done." After the doctors had prepared Mr Mandela's body, President Jacob Zuma arrived, as did a group of soldiers to pick the body. "They saluted and marched upstairs and they came down so ceremoniously," said Mrs Madikizela-Mandela. "The whole thing was so official. It struck me then, he was gone and that was the last journey for him." Asked how it was to see him lying in state, she replied. "Very painful. In our African tradition we don't display the departed. It's very hard for the family to even share him even in his death after sharing with the whole world and our whole country while he was alive. He's still not really just ours, the family, he still belongs to the whole world and we have to share." Mrs Madikizela-Mandela split from her husband within two years of his release from prison in 1990. South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission later heard from several witnesses that she had headed a Soweto-based vigilante gang that in 1988, carried out the abduction and murder of alleged police informants and traitors to her husband's cause. Mrs Madikizela-Mandela, who is a prominent ANC MP, has denied the accusations.


Travel in a hyperborean direction as far as you can go. Where do you end up?

Polaris is the North Star | Brightest Stars | EarthSky Polaris is the North Star By Bruce McClure in Brightest Stars | May 24, 2016 The entire northern sky wheels around Polaris. Some assume it’s the brightest star in the sky. In fact, Polaris ranks only 50th in brightness. Ken Christison captured these glorious star trails around Polaris, the North Star. See more photos from Ken Christison. The North Star or Pole Star – aka Polaris – is famous for holding nearly still in our sky while the entire northern sky moves around it. That’s because it’s located nearly at the north celestial pole, the point around which the entire northern sky turns. Polaris marks the way due north. As you face Polaris and stretch your arms sideways, your right hand points due east, and your left hand points due west. About-face of Polaris steers you due south. Polaris is not the brightest star in the nighttime sky, as is commonly believed. It’s only about 50th brightest. But you can find it easily, and, once you do, you’ll see it shining in the northern sky every night, from N. Hemisphere locations. Follow the links below to learn more about Polaris. Polaris science Polaris on a stormy night. Spotting the North Star – and in that way knowing the direction north – has gladdened the heart of many a lost traveler. Photo by EarthSky Facebook friend Jv Noriega in the Philippines. If you can find the Big Dipper, you can find Polaris. The two outer stars in the bowl of the Dipper – Dubhe and Merak – always point to the North Star. Polaris marks the end of the Handle of the Little Dipper. Chart for early autumn evening Image via EarthSky Tonight How to see Polaris. This star is bright enough to spot even from some suburban skies. In a dark country sky, even when the full moon obscures a good deal of the starry heavens, the North Star is relatively easy to see. That fact has made this star a boon to travelers throughout the Northern Hemisphere, both over land and sea. Finding Polaris means you know the direction north. Best of all, Polaris is readily found by using the prominent group of stars known as the Big Dipper , called the Plough in the UK, which may be the Northern Hemisphere’s most famous star pattern. To locate Polaris, all you have to do is to find the Big Dipper pointer stars Dubhe and Merak. These two stars outline the outer part of the Big Dipper’s bowl. Simply draw a line from Merak through Dubhe, and go about 5 times the Merak/Dubhe distance to Polaris. The Big Dipper, like a great big hour hand, goes full circle around Polaris in one day. More specifically, the Big Dipper circles Polaris in a counter-clockwise direction in 23 hours and 56 minutes. Although the Big Dipper travels around Polaris all night long, the Big Dipper pointer stars always point to Polaris on any day of the year, and at any time of the night. Polaris marks the center of Nature’s grandest celestial clock! By the way, Polaris is famous for more reasons than one. It’s famous for hardly moving while the other stars wheel around it. And it’s famous for marking the end of the Little Dipper ‘s handle. The Little Dipper is tougher to spot in the night sky than the Big Dipper. But if you use the Big Dipper’s pointer stars to locate Polaris, you’ll be one step closer to seeing the Little Dipper. As you travel northward, Polaris climbs higher in the sky. If you go as far north as the North Pole, you’ll see Polaris directly overhead. As you travel south, Polaris drops closer to the northern horizon. If you get as far as the equator, Polaris sinks to the horizon. South of the equator, Polaris drops out of the sky. A planisphere is virtually indispensable for beginning stargazers. Order your EarthSky planisphere today. When you take a time exposure photograph of the northern sky (or, in this case, the northeast), you see all the stars are moving around Polaris, which is on the left in this image. This image by Taro Yamamoto via an article on long exposure star trail photography. History of Polaris. Polaris hasn’t always been the North Star and won’t remain the North Star foreve


What is the name for the process of heating milk to lengthen its shelf life?

Raw Milk FAQ Raw Milk FAQ Answers to some frequently asked questions about raw milk: Q: Is all raw milk the same? A: No! There is a lot of variation due to the many factors that go into its formation. What the cow is fed, how and where it's raised, how the milk is collected all play important roles in its safety and quality. Cows pastured on organic green grass produce milk with amazing health benefits. Q: Won't raw milk make me sick? A: Not if it is properly collected from cows fed organic grass (and a minimum of grain). Heavy grain diets change the composition of the milk and hinder its ability to protect itself. Grass-fed milk has natural antibiotic properties that help protect it (and those lucky enough to drink it) from pathogenic bacteria. If you've been using pasteurized dairy products, you might want to eat small amounts of yogurt or kefir for a week or so, to give your digestive tract a pro-biotic boost, before switching to raw milk. Q: I want to try raw milk! How can I get it? A: The amazing folks at the Weston A. Price Foundation have an excellent site that lists raw dairy suppliers in almost every state and in several countries around the world. Click here to begin your search. Q: What is pasteurization ? A: Adapted to partially sterilize raw foods (from a technique originally invented by French scientist Louis Pasteur for use on beer and wine), pasteurization is a heating process designed to destroy all bacteria and most enzyme activity. Along with partial sterility, the pasteurized product then has a much longer shelf life. UHT pasteurized milk (totally sterilized) can last for months without refrigeration. Just to be clear, milk that has been pasteurized can no longer be considered 'raw.' Q: What is homogenization ? A: Homogenization is the process of forcing whole milk through small orifices under very high pressure. This breaks the fat globules into much smaller particles and prevents the cream from rising to the top. The intense pressure also subjects the milk to high heat for a second time, alters color, flavor and, very likely, nutritional value of the end product. Q: I'm lactose intolerant. Can I drink raw milk? A: Chances are good that you may, even if you're of African or Asian descent, assuming you can find a reliable source near your home. Unheated milk contains its full complement of enzymes and lactase-producing bacteria needed by our bodies to break down and assimilate the milk sugar lactose. These helpful bacteria are killed in the pasteurization/homogenization process. Fermented milk products, such as yogurt and kefir, naturally lower in lactose due to the actions of various Lactobacillus and other lactic acid-producing bacteria, may be better tolerated by some. Q: What if I'm allergic to milk? A: While a valuable food, dairy products, raw or otherwise, are not everyone's cup of tea. Milk allergies are very real and serious threats today- just ask any pediatrician. Barring the small percentage of folks allergic to all forms of the milk protein casein, you might be able to tolerate raw milk with its self-digesting food enzymes intact. Again, fermented dairy products may be better tolerated by some individuals. Q: What about the saturated fat and cholesterol in milk? A: These two very controversial but extremely essential substances are found in every cell membrane in our bodies. Without them, we'd soon die. There's far too much to discuss in a few sentences, so click on the two links above to learn more about why these two important ingredients of whole, raw milk are so crucial to your health. Q: Can anybody drink raw milk? A: Yes, with a nod to those folks whom it just doesn't suit, but there are a few important exceptions. For infants, there's absolutely no substitute for mother's milk, however, should that be unavailable for some unfortunate reason, baby formula with raw milk as a base can fill in nicely. Individuals with a compromised immune system, whether due to illness, medication, chemo-therapy or genetic malfunction, may be able to drink it, but should consult with a raw milk-friendl


What company was co-founded by Steve Wozniak?

Apple co-founder criticises company over Apple Watch | Technology | The Guardian Apple Apple co-founder criticises company over Apple Watch Steve Wozniak said device has taken firm into ‘jewellery market’ and that it is no longer ‘the company that really changed the world a lot’ Steve Wozniak in 2011 at Britain’s IP Expo. Photograph: News Pictures/Rex Shutterstock Thursday 17 March 2016 05.40 EDT Last modified on Friday 11 November 2016 07.07 EST Close This article is 10 months old The Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he no longer recognises the company he built, thanks to creations such as the Apple Watch . H e wrote in an interview on Reddit : “I love my Apple Watch, but - it’s taken us into a jewellery market where you’re going to buy a watch between $500 or $1,100 based on how important you think you are as a person. The only difference is the band in all those watches. Twenty watches from $500 to $1,100. The band’s the only difference? Well this isn’t the company that Apple was originally, or the company that really changed the world a lot.” Fitbit Blaze: the fitness tracker with some of Apple Watch's perks Read more Wozniak’s answer came in response to a question about what he thought of the chief executive Tim Cook’s performance. But while he had critical words for the Apple Watch, overall, he voiced his approval of Cook, saying: “He is continuing a strong tradition that Steve Jobs was known for of making good products that help people do things they want to do in their life, and not taking the company into roads of, ‘Oh, we’ll make all our money like by knowing you and advertising to you.’ We’ll make good products. And you know, I started out as a hardware product guy, so I’m glad to see that.” Wozniak also had strong words of support for the company in its ongoing battle with the FBI over encryption and security on iPhones. “I come from the side of personal liberties. But there are also other problems,” he said , referring to the FBI’s proposed solution of writing a special version of iOS to bypass iPhone security features. “Twice in my life I wrote things that could have been viruses. I threw away every bit of source code. I just got a chill inside. These are dangerous, dangerous things, and if some code gets written in an Apple product that lets people in, bad people are going to find their way to it, very likely.” Wozniak originally left Apple in 1981, after a traumatic plane crash as a pilot left him with anterograde amnesia – the inability to form new memories. He opened up about the accident in the interview, writing “I didn’t come out of an amnesia state for five weeks, where I didn’t know time was passing. “When I came out of the amnesia I realised that the Macintosh team (they were my favorite, most creative thinking team at Apple, and I was on that team), would be fine without me.” He returned to the University of California, Berkeley, where he had previously dropped out just one year before graduation and finished his degree. After that, he returned to Apple for a short period before leaving again in 1985. He said at the time that the company had “been going in the wrong direction for the last five years” and selling most of his stock as he exited. But now, the unsung co-founder of Apple looks back on his time with a more rosy view. “Apple is the most important thing ever in my life … no matter what I might go off and try to do outside … I would only say one thing, I am Apple. “Somehow I grew up with these values that seem kind of incredible, so I always was on good terms with Apple and they always liked me, I’m always welcome. I could come by, Steve Jobs would always make sure I had a badge that could get me into any building. I didn’t use it much, but I can go there. The only trouble is I’ll get mobbed.” When it comes to Apple’s current plans, Wozniak expressed support for the company’s reported self-driving car division . “The car market makes total sense to me for Apple, but the important thing is that I hope if they get off on a product, something that they could sell and make a lot of money f


What career did Adolf Hitler pursue before getting into politics?

BBC - History -   World Wars: The Rise of Adolf Hitler The Rise of Adolf Hitler By Jeremy Noakes Last updated 2011-03-30 How did Adolf Hitler rise from an aimless drifter and failed artist to become the most destructive politician of the 20th century? Professor Jeremy Noakes examines a remarkable transformation. On this page Print this page The drifter Before embarking on a political career in September 1919 at the age of thirty, Adolf Hitler had been a nonentity. With no formal qualifications, he had become an aimless drifter and failed artist before joining the army on the outbreak of war in August 1914. There he was not considered worthy of promotion because of 'a lack of leadership qualities', although his award of the Iron Cross First Class showed that he did not lack courage. Yet during the next 26 years he succeeded in gaining and exercising supreme power in Germany and, in the process, arguably had more impact on the history of the world in the 20th century than any other political figure. The explanation for this remarkable transformation lies partly in Hitler himself, in his particular personal qualities and gifts, and partly in the situation in which he found himself, with a nation in deep crisis. Before embarking on a political career...Adolf Hitler had been a nonentity. Hitler's political career began in Munich when he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), a tiny group of extreme nationalists and anti-Semites who saw their role as trying to win over German workers from the internationalist Social Democratic Party and, in the aftermath of defeat and revolution, to persuade people that Jews were primarily responsible for Germany's plight. In July 1921, he took over the leadership of the party, by then renamed the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), and, less than 12 years later, it had become the largest party in Germany and Hitler was Reich Chancellor. Why then did Hitler choose to join the NSDAP and effectively adopt politics as a career, and what personal qualities, abilities and political opinions did he bring with him from his previous life, which may help to explain his choice and his subsequent career? Top The early years Adolf Hitler as a schoolboy (top row centre) in 1899    © Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn on the Austro-German border on 20th April 1889. His family background has given rise to much psychological speculation. His father, a customs official who died when Hitler was 13, was cold and strict, while his mother was gentle and loving and pampered her son, who adored her. Hitler was clearly intelligent but bored by much of his formal education, except for history, which was taught with a strong German nationalist bias. His family background has given rise to much psychological speculation. He was growing up at a time when the German-speaking parts of the Austro-Hungarian (Habsburg) empire were saturated with Pan German ethnic nationalism. Although extreme ethnic nationalism was a general feature of early 20th century Europe, it was particularly virulent in Austria because of the growing threat to German dominance posed by the rise of other nationalities within the empire, in particular the Czechs. Hitler's school career ended in failure, but the death of his father had removed the pressure on him to get a job. By now he had developed the self-image of an artist, a superior being above mundane employment, who would one day create great works of art or architecture. He spent his time in his home town, Linz, reading, drawing, attending the theatre or opera; he had developed a particular passion for Wagner. Invariably polite and well turned out, his behaviour was marked by a combination of arrogance and insecurity not unusual in adolescence, but in his case extreme. He was particularly gauche in his relations with girls; indeed, his only relationship during this period was a fantasy one. But there is no suggestion from anyone who knew him then that he was homosexual. Top Drifting in Vienna Having moved to Vienna in 1907, his failure to get into Art school came as a major blo


Misanthrope | Define Misanthrope at Dictionary.com misanthrope [mis-uh n-throhp, miz-] /ˈmɪs ənˌθroʊp, ˈmɪz-/ Spell [mis-an-thruh-pist, miz‐] /mɪsˈæn θrə pɪst, mɪz‐/ (Show IPA). Origin of misanthrope 1555-65; noun use of Greek mīsánthrōpos hating humankind, misanthropic. See mis- 2, anthropo- Le Misanthrope [French luh mee-zahn-trawp] /French lə mi zɑ̃ˈtrɔp/ Spell a comedy (1666) by Molière. Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for misanthrope Expand Contemporary Examples Portrait of the Artist as a Young Jerk Lizzie Stark May 4, 2009 Historical Examples The misanthrope once more retired to the pantry for shelter, and the rest of the guests were evidently disconcerted. Major Frank A. L. G. Bosboom-Toussaint And this was Montfort the misanthrope—Montfort the socialist—Montfort the agrarian. The misanthrope and the reckless are neither agitated nor agonised. Vivian Grey Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli But, though he was slow to make close friendships, he was no misanthrope. British Dictionary definitions for misanthrope Expand a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general Derived Forms C17: from Greek mīsanthrōpos, from misos hatred + anthrōpos man Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for misanthrope Expand n. "one who hates mankind," 1560s, from Greek misanthropos "hating mankind," from misein "to hate" (see miso- ) + anthropos "man" (see anthropo- ). Alternative form misanthropist is attested from 1650s. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


"What song's lyrics are sometimes misheard as ""Hold me closer, Tony Danza""?"

Most Misheard Song Lyrics Include 'Blinded By the Light,' 'Purple Haze,' 'Rock The Casbah' And, Yes, 'Tiny Dancer' | The Huffington Post Most Misheard Song Lyrics Include 'Blinded By the Light,' 'Purple Haze,' 'Rock The Casbah' And, Yes, 'Tiny Dancer' 07/11/2013 10:46 am ET | Updated Jul 13, 2013 4.8k Misheard song lyrics are the stuff of legend, with Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" being a canonical example of what happens when inflection doesn't go as planned (no, it's not "hold me closer, Tony Danza"). Spotify tried to lend a touch of science to our collective inability to hear certain lines as musicians intended them, and conducted a poll to identify the most misquoted song lyrics of all time. Coming in at No. 1 on the list is Manfred Mann's Earth Band, whose "Blinded By the Light" is often mistaken as including the line "wrapped up like a douche when you're rollin' in the night." The actual line? "Blinded by the light, revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night." Take a look at the Spotify's Top 10 Misquoted Song Lyrics below and stream a playlist of the mistakenly catchy tracks. What lyrics do you struggle with the most? 1. Blinded by the light...wrapped up like a douche when you're rollin’ in the night / Blinded by the light, revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Blinded By the Light) – 52% 2. ’Scuse me, while I kiss this guy / ‘Scuse me, while I kiss the sky (Jimi Hendrix, Purple Haze) – 19% 3. Rock the cat box / Rock the Casbah (The Clash, Rock The Casbah) – 14% 4. Hold me closer Tony Danza / Hold me closer tiny dancer (Elton John, Tiny Dancer) – 13% 5. There’s a bathroom on the right / There’s a bad moon on the rise (Credence Clearwater Revival, Bad Moon Rising) – 12% 6. Take me down to a very nice city / Take me down to paradise city (Guns N’ Roses, Paradise City) – 10% 7. Animal! / Panama! (Van Halen, Panama) – 9% 8. Like a cheese stick / Like a G6 (Far East Movement, Like a G6) – 8% 9. Don't go Jason waterfalls / Don’t go chasing waterfalls (TLC, Waterfalls) – 7% 10. I blow bubbles when you are not here / My world crumbles when you are not near (Macy Gray, I Try) – 4% Grammy Awards 2013


What book's characters included two pigs named Napoleon and Snowball?

SparkNotes: Animal Farm: Character List Character List Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Napoleon -  The pig who emerges as the leader of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Joseph Stalin, Napoleon uses military force (his nine loyal attack dogs) to intimidate the other animals and consolidate his power. In his supreme craftiness, Napoleon proves more treacherous than his counterpart, Snowball. Read an in-depth analysis of Napoleon. Snowball -  The pig who challenges Napoleon for control of Animal Farm after the Rebellion. Based on Leon Trotsky, Snowball is intelligent, passionate, eloquent, and less subtle and devious than his counterpart, Napoleon. Snowball seems to win the loyalty of the other animals and cement his power. Read an in-depth analysis of Snowball. Boxer -  The cart-horse whose incredible strength, dedication, and loyalty play a key role in the early prosperity of Animal Farm and the later completion of the windmill. Quick to help but rather slow-witted, Boxer shows much devotion to Animal Farm’s ideals but little ability to think about them independently. He naïvely trusts the pigs to make all his decisions for him. His two mottoes are “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” Read an in-depth analysis of Boxer. Squealer -  The pig who spreads Napoleon’s propaganda among the other animals. Squealer justifies the pigs’ monopolization of resources and spreads false statistics pointing to the farm’s success. Orwell uses Squealer to explore the ways in which those in power often use rhetoric and language to twist the truth and gain and maintain social and political control. Read an in-depth analysis of Squealer. Old Major -  The prize-winning boar whose vision of a socialist utopia serves as the inspiration for the Rebellion. Three days after describing the vision and teaching the animals the song “Beasts of England,” Major dies, leaving Snowball and Napoleon to struggle for control of his legacy. Orwell based Major on both the German political economist Karl Marx and the Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Ilych Lenin. Read an in-depth analysis of Old Major. Clover -  A good-hearted female cart-horse and Boxer’s close friend. Clover often suspects the pigs of violating one or another of the Seven Commandments, but she repeatedly blames herself for misremembering the commandments. Moses -  The tame raven who spreads stories of Sugarcandy Mountain, the paradise to which animals supposedly go when they die. Moses plays only a small role in Animal Farm, but Orwell uses him to explore how communism exploits religion as something with which to pacify the oppressed. Mollie -  The vain, flighty mare who pulls Mr. Jones’s carriage. Mollie craves the attention of human beings and loves being groomed and pampered. She has a difficult time with her new life on Animal Farm, as she misses wearing ribbons in her mane and eating sugar cubes. She represents the petit bourgeoisie that fled from Russia a few years after the Russian Revolution. Benjamin -  The long-lived donkey who refuses to feel inspired by the Rebellion. Benjamin firmly believes that life will remain unpleasant no matter who is in charge. Of all of the animals on the farm, he alone comprehends the changes that take place, but he seems either unwilling or unable to oppose the pigs. Muriel -  The white goat who reads the Seven Commandments to Clover whenever Clover suspects the pigs of violating their prohibitions. Mr. Jones -  The often drunk farmer who runs the Manor Farm before the animals stage their Rebellion and establish Animal Farm. Mr. Jones is an unkind master who indulges himself while his animals lack food; he thus represents Tsar Nicholas II, whom the Russian Revolution ousted. Mr. Frederick -  The tough, shrewd operator of Pinchfield, a neighboring farm. Based on Adolf Hitler, the ruler of Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 1940s, Mr. Frederick proves an untrustworthy neighbor. Mr. Pilkington -  The easygoing gentleman farmer who runs Foxwood, a neighboring farm. Mr. Frederick’s bitter enemy, Mr. Pilkington represents the


What is the closest relative of the damselfly?

Damselfly (Zygoptera)  Do a Little Dance with Damselflies These insects have aliases across the world; adults are known   as sewing needles, snake doctors, horse stingers, and mosquito   hawks, and the nymphs are called water lizards.  These   names come from fables in cultures that talk about damselflies   sewing people.  It no surprise that there is a wide variety of names for   damselflies because there are about 2,838 named species   worldwide!  There are close to 5,740 named damselfly and   dragonfly species worldwide, while more than 410 damselfly   species call the United States and Canada home.  It is important   that we take care of the damselflies’ habitats because scientists estimate there are 500 – 1500   species that are unnamed; scientists now recognize damselflies   as indicators for environmental conditions such as water flow,   pollution, and vegetation type and abundance.  ATTENTION! Damselflies are harmless to humans; contrary to   some cultural beliefs, they do not bite or sting. The following characteristics can help identify damselflies   in nature: Adults: Adult   damselflies can be red, brown, yellow, green, blue, black, or a   combination of these.  They usually have clear wings with   the exception of a stigma which is a spot near the end of the   wing that varies among the Zygopteran species; however, the   damselfly’s coloration changes as it ages and fades quickly   after the insect dies. Since   damselflies are insects, they have 6 legs, 2 antennae, and 3   body segments.  Unlike other insects, though, they are long   and narrow, commonly measuring about 1.5 inches but can grow to   be 2 inches long. This length should be as long as or longer   than the wings.  Damselflies hone two pairs of wings which   they usually fold above their bodies instead of folding them   over the body like most insects.  Their antennae are short and   are difficult to see unless you specifically look for them.  Since damselflies are predators, they use mandibles to help capture and chew their prey after the hunt;   some people use them as live pest control in because they are   carnivorous and agile hunters.  Damselfly   heads are large, but two compound eyes tend to dominate much of the space.  Their   body is larger near the front and narrows toward the tail end,   and the abdomen is made of 10 segments.  Both males and females   have clasping organs toward the end.  Females lay eggs   using an ovipositor located under segments 9-10 while males have   a second pair of genitalia on segments 2-3. Wing Venation: Scientists commonly use wing venation to classify   damselflies, but describing the wings can become very technical,   so here is a short introduction.  Zygopterae have three   major structures in wing venation: nodus, quadrangle, and   pterostigma.  When describing veins, the antenodal veins   are closest to the nodus, while the postnodal veins are farthest   away.  Wing venation is useful in distinguishing between   two species.  For example, the Coenagrionidae family has an M3   vein just behind the nodus, but in the Lestidae family, this   same vein is closer to the wing base. Naiad (Larva): Naiads are damselfly larva, and   they are completely aquatic until they hatch into the adult   form.  They are easy to spot because they look similar to   adult damselflies, but they do not have wings.  Each naiad   has three feathery gills on its anterior end that help the naiad gather   oxygen so it can breathe under water.   The coloring for   naiads is not nearly as eye catching as adult damselflies   because they begin a light tan color and darken each time they molt. Naiads have a slender body and long legs that they use to   move slowly through their aquatic habitats.  These long   legs are also useful when clinging to rocks or vegetation.  Like their adult form, naiads are also carnivorous, and they can   be quite voracious when hunting small a


What breed of dog does Queen Elizabeth II famously own?

Blimey! Queen's beloved Corgi breed may be deemed 'vulnerable' - TODAY.com Today.com Blimey! Queen's beloved Corgi breed may be deemed 'vulnerable' 2013-11-05T20:22:00.000Z Today Queen Elizabeth II is pictured with one of her many Corgis in 1970. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the type of dog favored by the Queen of England, is not just going out of style — it might become a “vulnerable” native breed for the first time ever, according to Britain’s Kennel Club. The stout and sometimes toffee-colored canine has been placed on the organization’s watch list; only 239 such dogs have been registered this year. The Kennel Club doesn’t expect registrations to surpass 300 by the end of 2013, the threshold required to keep the dog off the list of vulnerable breeds. Today In July 1936, 10-year-old Princess Elizabeth played with two Corgis at her home in London. The Corgi is a royal mascot of sorts; Queen Elizabeth II has had one by her side for decades. Her father, King George, brought a Corgi named Dookie home from a local kennel in 1933, according to the website of the British Monarchy. On her 18th birthday Elizabeth received a Corgi named Susan that eventually bred several other royal Corgis. The Queen currently has four pooches: Willow and Holly, both Corgis, and Candy and Vulcan, a mix of Corgi and dachshund known as a Dorgi. If the Queen’s taste in pups is less trendy, the Kennel Club said celebrities and their pocket dogs of foreign origin may be to blame. "Small dogs are becoming much more popular,” Kennel Club Secretary Caroline Kisko said in a statement , “and whilst in some cases this is because they may be a better fit for particular lifestyles, it is also because people are buying on impulse and going for the most obvious or fashionable choices.” Take, for example, the French bulldog, which ranked in the Kennel Club’s list of top 10 breeds for the first time this year. The number of registrations rose by 50 percent in the first three quarters of 2013 compared with the same time period last year. With more than 4,800 registrations, the French bulldog is now the seventh most popular breed in the UK. Today Queen Elizabeth II, left, arrives at King's Cross railway station in London with her four Corgi dogs on Oct. 15, 1969. According to Kennel Club, the French bulldog’s surging popularity may have to do with star power: Reese Witherspoon and Hugh Jackman have reportedly owned the small, muscular breed. Though the purse-sized smooth-coated Chihuahua and Boston terrier haven’t cracked the Kennel Club’s top 10 list yet, they are quickly rising through the ranks, while British breeds like the West Highland white terrier and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are falling out of favor. Today Could things turn around for the Corgi? Possibly, based on past Kennel Club statistics. But there may be hope yet for the Queen’s treasured Corgi. The registration numbers for breeds like the Old English Sheepdog and the English Setter went up in 2013 after decreasing in recent years. The Kennel Club didn’t say whether either breed had been photographed walking alongside Hollywood royalty. Slideshow View images from the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II. Life of a Queen of The life of Queen Elizabeth II - Queen Elizabeth II has reigned as the constitutional monarch of the Commonwealth for more than 60 years. See photos from the queen's life and long reign. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Rome for an official visit on April 3, 2014. Queen Elizabeth flew to Rome to meet Pope Francis for the first time. AFP - Getty Images / AFP - Getty Images Life of a Queen of High horse - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Philip and Prince William, unveil the Windsor Greys statue, which was made to mark the anniversary of the queen's coronation, in Windsor, England on March 31, 2014. AFP - Getty Images / AFP - Getty Images Life of a Queen of Think pink - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip watch dancers perform during a visit to the Rambert dance company on March 21, 2014 in London. WPA Pool via Getty Images / WPA Pool via Getty Images Life


"What genre of music was prominently featured in the movie ""Saturday Night Fever""?"

Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing - YouTube Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Apr 15, 2010 "You Should Be Dancing" is a single by the Bee Gees, from the album, Children of the World, in 1976. The single hit number one for one week on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number one for seven weeks on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, and in July the same year, reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.The song also peaked at number four on the Billboard R&B chart. It was this song that first launched the Bee Gees into disco stardom, although rock-oriented drums and guitars can be heard in the background. It was also the only track from the group to top the dance chart. The song was their third Billboard Hot 100 number-one and their sixth number-one in Canada. It ended up the year as the #31 song of the year on the Hot 100. It also hit number four in Ireland. In Australia, where the brothers spent a number of years in their youth, it managed only to nick the top 20. "You Should Be Dancing" is known today as the first chart-topper in which Barry Gibb uses his now-trademark falsetto (he had previously used it on the top-10 "Nights on Broadway" and on "Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)". Earlier songs, such as Jive Talkin', had Gibb use a melodic blue-eyed soul vocal style. The song was prominently featured in the movie Saturday Night Fever and appears on its soundtrack album. Live performances of "You Should Be Dancing" during the 1979 Spirits Having Flown tour featured the Bee Gees' younger sibling, Andy Gibb, on backing vocals. This song and the scene from the movie containing the song were seen and heard in the film Short Circuit. Other movies where the song is heard are Donnie Brasco and Despicable Me. The Boston Celtics also play this song when they are about to win a basketball game accompanied by the ever popular "Dancing Gino" video from the television show American Bandstand. Recently, the Tampa Bay Rays have started playing the song at home games between innings. Category


What commodity represents over 40% of the tonnage shipped on American freight trains?

Freight Rail Today | Federal Railroad Administration   The Freight Rail Network Today, the U.S. freight rail network is widely considered one of the most dynamic freight systems in the world. The $60 billion industry consists of 140,000 rail miles operated by seven Class I railroads [1] (railroads with operating revenues of $433.2 million or more ), 21 regional railroads, and 510 local railroads. [2] Not only does the 140,000 mile system move more freight than any other freight rail system worldwide but it also provides 221,000 jobs [3] across the country and numerous public benefits including reductions in road congestion, highway fatalities, fuel consumption and greenhouse gases, logistics costs, and public infrastructure maintenance costs. The U.S. freight railroads are private organizations that are responsible for their own maintenance and improvement projects. Compared with other major industries, they invest one of the highest percentages of revenues to maintain and add capacity to their system. The majority of this investment is for upkeep to ensure a state of good repair while 15 to 20 percent of capital expenditures, on average, are used to enhance capacity. [4]    The documents Freight Railroad Background and Impact of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980  offer more information about the current state of the U.S. freight rail industry. In addition, FRA's Railroad Geographic Information System provides an interactive tool that allows users to view various aspects of freight rail infrastructure in the U.S. Public datasets are available in the National Transportation Atlas Database . [1] The seven Class I freight railroads are: BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, Grand Trunk Corporation, Kansas City Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern Combined Railroad Subsidiaries, Soo Line Railroad, and Union Pacific Railroad.  [4] Federal Railroad Administration, " National Rail Plan Progress Report ", September 2010.   How Freight Moves Freight is moved by rail, water, pipeline, truck, and air. The rail network accounts for approximately 40 percent of U.S. freight moves by ton-miles (the length freight travels) and 16 percent by tons (the weight of freight moved). [5] On the rails, in general, bulk freight, such as grain and coal, ships in rail cars and consumer goods, such as items found at a neighborhood store, ship in containers or trailers called intermodal traffic. Intermodal traffic refers to the transport of goods on trains before and/or after transfers from other modes of transportation such as planes, vessels, or trucks. It has been the fastest growing segment of the freight rail industry since 1980.  [5] Federal Railroad Administration, " National Rail Plan Progress Report ", September 2010.   What Freight Moves Almost anything can be shipped by rail. Since each person in the U.S. requires the movement of approximately 40 tons of freight every year, many of the goods people use daily are either wholly shipped or contain components shipped by rail. Of rail freight, 91 percent are bulk commodities, such as agriculture and energy products, automobiles and components, construction materials, chemicals, coal, equipment, food, metals, minerals, and paper and pulp. The remaining 9 percent is intermodal traffic which generally consists of consumer goods and other miscellaneous products. [6] Rail is efficient at moving heavy freight over long distances, as are water and pipeline freight services. Trucks excel in providing time-sensitive delivery services for high-value goods being transported over medium- and short-haul distances. Raw materials and heavy freight going long distances are likely to continue their journey by rail, or some combination of truck, rail, and water. With the future growth in freight, it is anticipated that freight rail will continue to make investments in the capacity required to move heavy and long-distance shipments. [7] [6] Association of American Railroads, “ Class I Railroad Statistics ”, May 2012. [7] Federal Railroad Administration, "National Rail Plan Progress Report", September 2010.   Where Freight


Vincent van Gogh - Biography - IMDb Vincent van Gogh Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trivia  (6) | Personal Quotes  (7) Overview (4) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Vincent Willem van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands. His father, named Theodorus van Gogh, was a Protestant minister. His mother, named Anna Cornelia Carbentus, was a daughter of the "book-binder to the King" Willem Carbentus; who had bound the first Consitution of Holland. Vincent Van Gogh was given the name of his elder brother, who had died at birth a year before Van Gogh was born. He had two junior brothers and three sisters, and was strongly attached to his brother Theo. Young Van Gogh was brought up in a religious and strict atmosphere. He was severely punished by his grandmother at one time. He had a very uncontrollable temper, was highly emotional, and lacked self-confidence. From the age of 7 to 11 he was taught at home by a governess. Then from the age of 11 to 15 he was sent to boarding schools in the Netherlands. His first art teacher was Constantijn Huysmans, a professional artist, who taught the young Van Gogh basic drawing and composition. From 1869-1873 Van Gogh worked for an established art dealer, Goupil & Cie, in the Hague. Then he worked in London and Paris until 1876, when he was fired for showing resentment to the customers. Van Gogh went to England as a minister's assistant. Then he studied theology at the University of Amsterdam for one year, but gave up. He tried to follow his father's profession and become a preacher in Belgium, but was dismissed after a year for "underminig the dignity of the priesthood." He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in Brussels for six months in 1880 and 1881. In the summer of 1881 Van Gogh fell in love with his widowed cousin, Kee Vos, but was cruelly rejected by her. He became upset and resentful. This led to a violent quarrel with his father on Christmas, and he moved in with an alcoholic prostitute for a year. In 1884 Van Gogh had a romance with a neighbor's daughter, who shared his interest in art, but their marriage was opposed by both families. This and the death of his father in March of 1885 caused depression. At that time Van Gogh made his first major work, "The Potato Eaters". In September of 1885 he was accused of making one of his sitters, a young peasant girl, pregnant and was ostracized by the local Church. He moved to Antwerp, where he studied color theory and painting at the Antwerpen School of Arts, and matriculated in January of 1886. While he was away, his mother and sister moved. They left behind almost all of his paintings, of which 70 were bought by a junk dealer and some were burned. From March 1886 to February 1888, Van Gogh lived in Paris. There he met the Impressionists: Claude Monet , Auguste Renoir , Edgar Degas , Alfred Sisley, Paul Signac, Georges Seurat , and brothers Lucien and Camille Pissarro. The Impressionist's use of light and color inspired Van Gogh on updating his own palette. During the Paris years, his color scheme became brighter and lighter. His use of complementary colors in proximity produced remarkable decorative effects. He wrote: "I want to use colours that complement each other, that cause each other to shine brilliantly, that complete each other like a man and a woman." Van Gogh also adopted some ideas of pointillism, but developed his own technique with stronger brush-strokes, sharp composition, and his own color scheme using complementary colors. He created about 200 oil paintings during his two years in Paris. In February of 1888 Van Gogh moved to Arles with a plan to found an art colony. His friend Paul Gauguin joined in October. Van Gogh presented him several paintings of sunflowers, but their cooperation lasted only for two months. Their arguments about art and life were exacerbated by drinking and rivalry for prostitutes. Van Gogh's mental state was alternating between fits of depression and lucidity. At times, his madness led to aggressive actions. In December of 1888 he attacked Paul Gauguin with an open razor, was sto


During which Catholic service would one receive a wafer?

What are Communion Wafers Made of? (with pictures) What are Communion Wafers Made of? Last Modified Date: 19 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Adorable animal families that will make you "aww" The traditional communion wafers served during Roman Catholic services are made out of two ingredients, wheat flour and water. In fact, during the earliest years of the Christian church, there was an entire ritual surrounding the process of creating the wafers, beginning with the selection and cleansing of the wheat. Once the wheat had been properly washed and ground, only a baker sanctioned by the local church council could produce communion wafers in a ceremonially shielded iron-plated oven. Eventually, certain orders of nuns assumed the responsibility of creating communion wafers, which often became a source of income for their convents. The standard ingredients still remained wheat flour and water, with no seasoning or leavening permitted. The wafers were intended to melt in the recipient's mouth as he or she reflected on the sacrifices made by Jesus Christ . During the Eucharist service, a form of wine or natural grape juice is also served along with the bread or wafers. Modern wafers may be embossed with religious symbols or perforated for easier dispensation. The priests who serve holy communion may have to consume larger wafers, also called hosts, than those placed on the tongues of congregants. There are also larger sheets of wafers designed to be broken along pre-scored lines. Religious supply stores often carry several different varieties of communion breads to address the needs of different Christian denominations. The use of plain wheat flour and water does give communion wafers an air of humility, but some find the bland taste to be very unappealing. Some Christian denominations which observe holy communion have opted for other types of bread, such as unleavened pita bread , table crackers, leavened loaf bread or even flour tortillas . Some manufacturers of communion wafers also offer gluten -free varieties made from soy or potato flour. While acceptance of these alternative breads may vary from denomination to denomination, the symbolism of the bread as the body of Christ still remains. The appeal of communion wafers as a snack food may remain elusive to many of us, but there are a number of places in the world where a form of communion wafer can be found next to pretzels, corn chips and peanuts. Since these crackers are fat-free by nature, and generally free of any unnatural preservatives or salt, they may be popular. Since these particular wafers have not been consecrated by the Catholic church, their religious significance is considered nominal. Other forms of unleavened "Bible bread" can also be found in a number of grocery stores. Ad anon989338 Post 18 Does anyone know who makes the communion bread? I would like to contact someone who does. Thank you in advance for any replies or thoughts on this. anon972778 Why does anyone want to know if communion wafers are kosher? anon967095 Post 16 You need both the bread and the wine to represent the body and blood of Jesus! It is inappropriate to believe the Eucharist to be complete in you if you don't take the wine. anon930646 Post 15 Actually, Catholic doctrine holds that Christ is indivisible, thus at the moment of consecration the substance of the bread and the substance of the wine equally and fully changes into the substance of the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ. The wine, as such, is not necessary for general communion and is usually reserved for priestly consumption. Wine is used because Christ used it at the first Eucharist, and it does represent his blood, but after consecration is not merely the blood of Christ. anon347366 Post 14 @ZipLine: You could just ask God for healing of your gluten condition so you can take the wafer. Right before taking communion, the congregation says, "Lord, I am not worthy to receive You, but only say the word and I shall be healed." Next time, say that phrase like you mean. Mark 11:24 says "Therefore I sa


optimism - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Random Word optimism Optimism is all about seeing the bright side of things. If you think it’s going to be a great day, even though the bills are due, you lost your wallet, and you forgot your lunch, then you're full of optimism. Optimism is expecting that the best will happen. It comes from the Latin word optimus, which means "best." Even if you don’t think the very best thing will always happen, if you're generally given to optimism, you think things will get better instead of worse. The opposite of optimism is pessimism, which is the expectation that everything will go wrong, or is wrong.


What term is used to describe strong winds between 50 and 102 kilometers per hour?

Weather Glossary | Commonly Used Weather Terms & Definitions A ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY A type of humidity that considers the mass of water vapor present per unit volume of space. Also considered as the density of the water vapor. It is usually expressed in grams per cubic meter. AIR This is considered the mixture of gases that make up the earth's atmosphere. The principal gases that compose dry air are Nitrogen (N2) at 78.09%, Oxygen (O2) at 20.946%, Argon (A) at 0.93%, and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) at 0.033%. One of the most important constituents of air and most important gases in meteorology is water vapor (H2O). AIR MASS An extensive body of air throughout which the horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics are similar. AIR POLLUTION The soiling of the atmosphere by contaminants to the point that may cause injury to health, property, plant, or animal life, or prevent the use and enjoyment of the outdoors. ALTIMETER An instrument used to determine the altitude of an object with respect to a fixed level. The type normally used by meteorologists measures the altitude with respect to sea level pressure. ALTITUDE Height above Mean Sea Level ("MSL"). Temperature compensated pressure (barometric) altimeter requires accurate reference barometric pressure to produce maximum absolute accuracy. Both accuracy specs corresponds to a reference pressure anywhere from 850 to 1100 mBar.  The operational range for altitude for Kestrel Meters is -6,000 to 30,000ft.  ANEMOMETER An instrument which measures wind speed. ANTARCTIC Of or relating to the area around the geographic South Pole, from 90 degrees South to the Antarctic Circle at approximately 66 1/2 degrees South latitude, including the continent of Antarctica. Along the Antarctic Circle, the sun does not set on the day of the summer solstice (approximately December 21st) and does not rise on the day of the winter solstice (approximately June 21st). ANTARCTIC OCEAN Although not officially recognized as a separate ocean body, it is commonly applied to those portions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans that reach the Antarctic continent on their southern extremes. ARCTIC Of or relating to the area around the geographic North Pole, from 90 degrees North to the Arctic Circle at approximately 66 1/2 degrees North latitude. ARID A term used for an extemely dry climate. The degree to which a climate lacks effective, life-promoting moisture. It is considered the opposite of humid when speaking of climates. AURORA It is created by the radiant energy emission from the sun and its interaction with the earth's upper atmosphere over the middle and high latitudes. It is seen as a bright display of constantly changing light near the magnetic poles of each hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is known as the aurora borealis or Northern Lights, and in the Southern Hemisphere, this phenomena is called the aurora australis. AUTUMN The season of the year which occurs as the sun approaches the winter solstice, and characterized by decreasing temperatures in the mid-latitudes. Customarily, this refers to the months of September, October, and November in the North Hemisphere and the months of March, April, and May in the Southern Hemisphere. Astronomically, this is the period between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. B BALL LIGHTNING A relatively rare form of lightning consisting of a luminous ball, often reddish in color, which moves rapidly along solid objects or remains floating in mid-air. Also known as globe lightning. BAROGRAPH An instrument that continuously records a barometer's reading of atmospheric pressure. For an example, see aneroid barometer. BAROMETER An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. Two examples are the aneroid barometer and the mercurial barometer. BAROMETRIC PRESSURE The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at a given point. Its measurement can be expressed in several ways. One is in millibars. Another is in inches or millimeters of mercury (Hg). Also known as atmospheric pressure. BEAUFORT WIND SCALE A system of estimating and reporting wind


What notorious Milwaukee serial killer was known for eating his victims?

10 of America's most notorious serial killers FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest 10 of America's most notorious serial killers Juan Corona was convicted of the 1971 murders of 25 itinerant laborers in California, whose bodies were found in shallow graves in fruit orchards in Sutter County, Calif. He was sentenced to life in prison. He supplied workers to ranchers as a labor contractor and maintained a bunkhouse for the laborers. Post to Facebook 10 of America's most notorious serial killers Juan Corona was convicted of the 1971 murders of 25 itinerant laborers in California, whose bodies were found in shallow graves in fruit orchards in Sutter County, Calif. He was sentenced to life in prison. He supplied workers to ranchers as a labor contractor and maintained a bunkhouse for the laborers. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1wh82E0 CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs 10 of America's most notorious serial killers None Juan Corona was convicted of the 1971 murders of 25 itinerant laborers in California, whose bodies were found in shallow graves in fruit orchards in Sutter County, Calif. He was sentenced to life in prison. He supplied workers to ranchers as a labor contractor and maintained a bunkhouse for the laborers. AP None Aileen Wuornos was convicted of killing six men and executed in 2002 in Florida. She had been supporting herself as a prostitute and said she had acted in self defense. Peter Cosgrove, AP None File - In this undated file photo, Robert Hansen leaves court in Anchorage, Alaska. Hansen, a convicted Alaska serial killer who hunted down women in the Alaska wilderness in the 1970s as Anchorage boomed with construction of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. He was 75. AP/ The Anchorage Daily News None Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal,'' was convicted of sexually assaulting, killing, dismembering and eating some of his victims and preserving body parts. He was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life in prison in 1992. He was convicted of an additional murder in Ohio. Dahmer died in prison in 1994, beaten to death by another inmate. Mark Elias, AP None Wayne Williams was blamed for a string of Atlanta child murders in 1979-1981. He was convicted in 1982 of killing two men and sentenced to life in prison. Atlanta police later said he was responsible for at least 23 of 29 child murders in the city, but he was not charged and maintains innocence. AP None David Berkowitz, "Son of Sam'' killer, terrorized New York City in 1976 and 1977 when he killed six victims and wounded seven others using a .44 caliber revolver. He was the object of a massive manhunt and left brazen letters taunting police and promising more slayings, describing himself as "Son of Sam.'' He is serving life in prison. AP None Dennis Rader was known as the BTK serial killer responsible for the deaths of 10 people in the Wichita area between 1974 and 1991. He signed notes with the letters BTK, which stood for "bind, torture, kill.'' He was convicted in 2005 and sentenced to life in prison. Travis Heying, AP None John Wayne Gacy, known as the "killer clown,'' was accused of killing at least 33 boys and young men between 1972 and 1978. Many of the victims were buried beneath his Chicago home. He was known for entertaining children dressed in a clown costume. He was executed in 1994. AP None Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was convicted of 48 murders and later confessed to more, killing women and girls in Washington state and California in the 1980s and 1990s. He got the nickname because five victims were found in the Green River. Most of his victims were strangled. He was spared the death penalty in return for information and was sentenced to life without parole. Greg Gilbert, AP None Ted Bundy confessed to 30 killings in seven states between 1974 and 1