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Swamp Boat Footage

11 Ft. Alligator that I saw on swamp boat tour.

History Timeline: 1950- Present

 

“History has informed us that bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible of the spirit of tyranny”---Thomas Jefferson

Element List Atomic Number, Element Symbol & Element Name

2 - He - Helium
3 - Li - Lithium
4 - Be - Beryllium
5 - B - Boron
6 - C - Carbon
7 - N - Nitrogen
8 - O - Oxygen
9 - F - Fluorine
10 - Ne - Neon
11 - Na - Sodium
12 - Mg - Magnesium
13 - Al - Aluminum, Aluminium
14 - Si - Silicon
15 - P - Phosphorus
16 - S - Sulfur
17 - Cl - Chlorine
18 - Ar - Argon
19 - K - Potassium
20 - Ca - Calcium
21 - Sc - Scandium
22 - Ti - Titanium
23 - V - Vanadium
24 - Cr - Chromium
25 - Mn - Manganese
26 - Fe - Iron
27 - Co - Cobalt
28 - Ni - Nickel
29 - Cu - Copper
30 - Zn - Zinc
31 - Ga - Gallium
32 - Ge - Germanium
33 - As - Arsenic
34 - Se - Selenium
35 - Br - Bromine
36 - Kr - Krypton
37 - Rb - Rubidium
38 - Sr - Strontium
39 - Y - Yttrium
40 - Zr - Zirconium
41 - Nb - Niobium
42 - Mo - Molybdenum
43 - Tc - Technetium
44 - Ru - Ruthenium
45 - Rh - Rhodium
46 - Pd - Palladium
47 - Ag - Silver
48 - Cd - Cadmium
49 - In - Indium
50 - Sn - Tin
51 - Sb - Antimony
52 - Te - Tellurium
53 - I - Iodine
54 - Xe - Xenon
55 - Cs - Cesium
56 - Ba - Barium
57 - La - Lanthanum
58 - Ce - Cerium
59 - Pr - Praseodymium
60 - Nd - Neodymium
61 - Pm - Promethium
62 - Sm - Samarium
63 - Eu - Europium
64 - Gd - Gadolinium
65 - Tb - Terbium
66 - Dy - Dysprosium
67 - Ho - Holmium
68 - Er - Erbium
69 - Tm - Thulium
70 - Yb - Ytterbium
71 - Lu - Lutetium
72 - Hf - Hafnium
73 - Ta - Tantalum
74 - W - Tungsten
75 - Re - Rhenium
76 - Os - Osmium
77 - Ir - Iridium
78 - Pt - Platinum
79 - Au - Gold
80 - Hg - Mercury
81 - Tl - Thallium
82 - Pb - Lead
83 - Bi - Bismuth
84 - Po - Polonium
85 - At - Astatine
86 - Rn - Radon
87 - Fr - Francium
88 - Ra - Radium
89 - Ac - Actinium
90 - Th - Thorium
91 - Pa - Protactinium
92 - U - Uranium
93 - Np - Neptunium
94 - Pu - Plutonium
95 - Am - Americium
96 - Cm - Curium
97 - Bk - Berkelium
98 - Cf - Californium
99 - Es - Einsteinium
100 - Fm - Fermium
101 - Md - Mendelevium
102 - No - Nobelium
103 - Lr - Lawrencium
104 - Rf - Rutherfordium
105 - Db - Dubnium
106 - Sg - Seaborgium
107 - Bh - Bohrium
108 - Hs - Hassium
109 - Mt - Meitnerium
110 - Ds - Darmstadtium
111 - Rg - Roentgenium
112 - Cn - Copernicium
113 - Uut - Ununtrium
114 - Uuq - Ununquadium
115 - Uup - Ununpentium
116 - Uuh - Ununhexium
117 - Uus - Ununseptium
118 - Uuo - Ununoctium

Poker Hands

 

 Poker Slang

A-A – American Airlines, bullets, pocket rockets

A-K – Big Slick, “Walking back to Houston”

A-J -- Ajax

K-K – Cowboys

K-Q – Marriage

K-J – Kojak

K-9 -- Canine

Q-Q – Dames, divas, ladies, the Hilton sisters, Siegfried & Roy

Q-J – Maverick, Oedipus Rex

Q-7 -- Computer Hand

Q-3 – A San Francisco Busboy (a queen with a trey – har har)

J-J – Jokers, hooks

J-9 – T.J. Cloutier.

J-5 – Jackson Five, Motown

10-5 – Five and dime

10-2 – Doyle Brunson. (He won two World Series of Poker titles with this hand.)

9-9 – Meat hooks


8-8 – Snowmen, Octopuses

7-7 – Hockey Sticks, walking Sticks

7-2 – The Hammer

5-5 – Nickels, presto, speed limit

5-4 – Jesse James, for his Colt .45

4-4 -- Sailboats

2-2 -- Ducks

                                                      Ten Best  Starting Hands 
 Ace-Ace
This is the best Hold'em poker hand you can hope to have. It's the best of the best, and will win more than any other hand.


 King-King
This 2nd-best hold'em hand is still incredibly strong and will win you a good chunk of change. Two kings, or "cowboys" are only dominated by aces.

 Queen-Queen
Two queens, or "ladies" are a very good hand. Sure, kings and aces will beat you, but you've got the upper hand on jacks and below.

 Ace-King
Ace-king is a strong but tricky hand. It is the strongest of the drawing hands, but the flop needs to work with you to give you a pair of aces or kings for it to really pay off. Suited it is slightly stronger than unsuited, as then you can also make the nut flush much more easily..

Jack-Jack
A pair of jacks, ten-handed, will win almost 20% of the time. If the flop shows a queen, king, or ace, watch out, but otherwise, it's smooth sailing.

 Ace-Queen
Ace-queen is the second best drawing hand, and when suited, will win about 20% of the time as well.

 King-Queen
King-queen, especially suited, is a great drawing hand that is only afraid of an Ace falling on the board.

 Ace-Jack
Ace-jack is another great drawing hand. Suited is always better here, but unsuited is still playable.

 King-Jack
King-jack, especially in later positions, is a fine hand to play, but can be beat by any of the hands listed above and should be folded to big raises. Statistically, suited it will win just under 19% of the time, but unsuited that drops to just 15%.

 Ace-Ten
Ace-ten is still a good hand -- you've got the ace, and can make a straight if the miracle J-Q-K falls on the board. But be wary of playing it too strong, especially unsuited, as if all you end up with is a pair of aces, you may be out-kicked.


                                        Ten Worst Starting Hands  


 2-7
 7-2 off suit is considered the worst hand in Texas Hold'em. They are the lowest two cards you can have that cannot make a straight (there's 4 cards between 2 and 7). Even if they are suited, they will make you a very low flush, and if either pairs, it's an awfully low hand. Because it is the worst, some players will play it for fun and in online games, it is known as "the hammer."

 2-8
This is the same basic problem as above, only you've got an 8 instead of a 7. Still pretty bad for a high card. Suited or not, this is a fold'em hold'em hand.

 Tie: 3-8 & 3-7The 3 makes this hand able to beat the two above it, but with the 3-8 you still can't make a straight and the 3-7 still, well, just sucks. 

 2-6
While if the board gives you a miracle flop of 3-4-5, you will have a straight, someone with a 6-7 will have a higher straight. If you get a flush, someone will probably have a higher flush. Against even 4 players, this hand will lose about 90% of the time. 

 Tie: 2-9, 3-9, & 4-9
The only thing these three hands have going for them over the hands above is the 9. If the 9 pairs, you'll have a middle pair that could still be beat by anyone holding pocket 10s, jacks, queens, kings, or aces, yet you might be fooled by a board filled with low cards into thinking you have the best hand and losing a lot of money. No straights can fill the gap between these cards, either. Beware.

 2-10
This hand has a legendary quality because Doyle Brunson captured two World Series of Poker Bracelets with it. But it's not a good hand -- Doyle Brunson is one of the all-time best in the game and unless you're a Texas road gambler who's logged thousands of hours at the table, you shouldn't try and win with the Doyle Brunson.

 5-9
Another hand people play because it's fun is the old 9 to 5, the "Dolly Parton." If you're playing to win, it's not a good idea to play hands because they have a funny name. That may be how you pick the winning horse in a race, but poker's a marathon, not a sprint, and over the long term there's no doubt this hand is a statistical loser.

 Tie: 4-7, 4-8, 5-8, 3-6...All these hands will rarely win, especially unsuited. Toss 'em. Just toss'em. Yes, even in the little blind. If you see two low cards in the hole, unless you're in the big blind and you can see the flop for free, fold.

 Face card + low card, unsuited.
They're junk that may win a few pots, but more often will lose you huge cash when you find the other player has a higher kicker and the winning hand

 Ace + low card, unsuited

This is another common beginner mistake, playing any ace. Again, it may win occasionally, and heads-up it's a fine hand, but at a table of 4 or more, this hand shouldn't be played if there's a raise in front of you. 

Benefits of Garlic

        Extensive tests on humans have concluded that a regular intake of garlic can:

* Lower total cholesterol (but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol

* Produce more “natural killer” cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours

* Lower blood pressure

* Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes)

* Destroy infection causing viruses and bacteria

* Reduce the risk of certain cancers, in particular, stomach cancers.

* Garlic is best eaten raw. Cooking can destroy some of the “allicin” compound which is responsible for the powerful healing effects of garlic

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

                                                                          Besides helping flavor foods when cutting back on salt, fat and sugar, herbs may offer additional benefits of their own. Researchers are finding many culinary herbs (both fresh and dried) have antioxidants that may help protect against such diseases as cancer and heart disease. A general guideline when using fresh herbs in a recipe is to use 3 times as much as you would use of a dried herb. When substituting, you’ll often be more successful substituting fresh herbs for dried herbs, rather than the other way around. For example, think potato salad with fresh vs. dried parsley! Herbs

Purchase herbs close to the time you plan to use them. When growing herbs in your own garden the ideal time for picking is in the morning after the dew has dried but before the sun gets hot. This helps ensure the best flavor and storage quality.
How to Store Herbs

Fresh herbs can be stored in an open or a perforated plastic bag in your refrigerator crisper drawer for a few days. If you don’t have access to commercial perforated bags, use a sharp object to make several small holes in a regular plastic bag.

To extend the freshness of herbs, snip off the ends of the stems on the diagonal. Place herbs in a tall glass with an inch of water, like cut flowers. Cover them loosely with a plastic bag to allow for air circulation. Place them in the refrigerator and change the water daily. Herbs may last a week or more stored this way. NOTE: The flavor of herbs may diminish the longer they’re stored.


Wash herbs when you are ready to use them. Wash smaller amounts of herbs thoroughly under running water. Shake off moisture or spin dry in a salad spinner. Pat off any remaining moisture with clean paper towels.

If you’re washing a larger amount of herbs at one time, treat them as you would salad greens. Place in a clean sink or deep bowl filled with cold water and swish around. Lift from the water and transfer to another bowl so dirt and grit remain in the water. Pour out the water and repeat the washing process in clean water until dirt and grit are gone and the water is clear.

NOTE: If you plan to harvest a large amount of herbs from a home garden, consider washing them down with a hose the day before to help remove any large particles of dirt or grit that might be on the leaves.

                                   Culinary Herbs and Uses 

• Basil: Beef, Chicken, Dips, Dressings, Fish, Marinades, Pasta, Tomatoes, Shellfish. Vegetables (cooked & raw)

• Bay Leaf: Onions, Potatoes, Rice, Sauces, Seafood, Soups, Squash, Stews, Tomatoes

• Caraway Seed: Beets, Breads, Cabbage, Carrots, Dips, Pork, Potatoes, Salads, Soups, Turnips, Winter Squash

• Chervil: Chicken, Fish, Shellfish, Turkey, Vegetables (cooked & raw)

• Chives: Beef, Casseroles, Cheese, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Pasta, Salads, Sauces, Soups, Turkey, Vegetables

• Cilantro: Beans, Chicken, Fish, Mexican Dishes, Rice, Salads, Salsas, Shellfish, Tomatoes, Turkey

• Curry Powder :Chicken, Ham, Indian Dishes, Pasta, Rice, Turkey

• Dill :Beans, Beef, Beets, Bread, Cabbage, Carrots, Cheese, Eggs, Fish, Lamb, Peas, Salads, Sauces, Squash, Tomatoes, Veal

• Garlic: Beans, Beef, Bread, Casseroles, Cheese, Dressings, Eggplant, Eggs, Fish, Marinades, Potatoes, Poultry, Rice, Salads, Sauces, Stews, Tomatoes

• Lovage: Breads, Dressings, Potatoes, Soups, Stews

• Marjoram: Beans, Beef, Breads, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Potatoes, Salads, Soups, Spinach, Stews, Tomatoes, Turkey

• Mint: Beans, Fish, Jellies, Lamb, Salads, Tea

• Oregano: Artichokes, Beans, Beef, Breads, Cabbage, Casseroles, Eggplant, Eggs, Fish, Italian Dishes, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pasta, Salads, Sauces, Shellfish, Soups, Squash, Stews

• Parsley: Asparagus, Beef, Beets, Breads, Casseroles, Fish, Mushrooms, Pasta, Salads, Soups, Stews, Stuffing

• Rosemary: Beans, Beef, Breads, Broccoli, Butter, Casseroles, Chicken, Dips, Fish, Marinades, Parsnips, Pasta, Potatoes, Pork, Salads, Sauces, Soups, Spreads, Stews, Stuffing

• Sage: Beans, Chicken, Duck, Eggs, Fish, Gravy, Onions, Pork, Rice, Sauces, Soups, Spinach, Stews, Stuffing, Tomatoes, Vegetables

• Summer Savory: Beans, Breads, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Soups, Stews, Stuffing

• Tarragon: Asparagus, Avocados, Beans, Beef, Beets, Carrots, Casseroles, Chicken, Dips, Dressings, Fish, Mushrooms, Peas, Salads, Shellfish, Spinach, Squash, Stews

• Thyme: Beans, Chicken, Fish, Soups, Stews, Tomatoes, Turkey, Vegetables

                             

Morse Code

Military Phonetic Alphabet

Military Time Conversion Chart

Writing Military Time

The military, emergency services and hospitals usually write military time as hours and minutes without a colon and often add the word "hours" afterward. The format is:

hoursminutes

Example: 1331 or 1331 hours

When expressing time down to the second, they insert a colon between the minutes and seconds using the format

hoursminutes:seconds

Example: 1331:42 or 13:31:42 hours

In science and engineering, colons are usually inserted between the hours, minutes, and seconds. The formats used to express time are:

hours:minutes

Example: 13:31 and

hours:minutes:seconds

Example: 13:31:42

Tide Chart for Naples, FL

Astronomical Constants

astronomical unit (A.U.) 149,597,870.691 kilometers
light year (ly) 9.460536207× 1012 km = 63,240 A.U.
parsec (pc) 3.08567802× 1013 km = 206,265 A.U
sidereal year 365.2564 days
tropical year 365.2422 days
Gregorian year 365.2425 days
Earth mass 5.9736× 1024 kilograms
Sun mass 1.9891× 1030 kg = 332,980 × Earth
mean Earth radius 6371 kilometers
Sun radius 6.96265 × 105 km = 109 × Earth
Sun luminosity 3.827× 1026 watts