American Meteorological Society: An organization whose membership promotes the education and professional advancement of the atmospheric, hydrologic, and oceanographic sciences.

 

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American Meteorological Society: An organization whose membership promotes the education and professional advancement of the atmospheric, hydrologic, and oceanographic sciences.

Dietary Guidelines For Americans: Dietary recommendations for healthy Americans age 2 and older about food choices that promote health, specifically with respect to prevention or delay of chronic diseases. These guidelines, . . . View Full Definition

Caffe Americano: An espresso lengthened with hot water.

Ginseng, American Wild (Panax quinquefolia): An adaptogen (helps the system adapt to a variety of changes), increases energy, decreases blood pressure. contraindicated during pregnancy.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than minima specified for visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Meteorological Astrology (Astro-Meteorology): The use of astrology for forecasting the weather conditions, earthquakes, and severe storms. Also called natural astrology.

Building Society: 'Mutual' non-profit-making institutions set up to lend money to their members for house purchase. Building societies are 'mutual;' because they are owned by their members, and their members . . . View Full Definition

Healthy Meals For Healthy Americans Act Of 1994: P.L. 103-448 (November 2, 1994) Amendments reauthorizing several expiring programs under the National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Amendments of 1966 through FY1998. Required that fe . . . View Full Definition

Americans With Disabilities Act (AWD) Of 1990: The is a federal anti-discrimination law which prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individual . . . View Full Definition

American Women In Radio And Television (AWRT): An association in Washington D.C., of women who work in all areas of broadcasting.