Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Corrupt Saudi King wants America to bomb Iran

The Wilkileaks saga is proving to be rather uncomfortable for the Kings of Bling in the Middle East as it reveals what two faced crooks and cowards we all know them to be.

I doubt anyone is really surprised that the tyrant and pervert Abdul in Saudi who hilariously calls himself the custodian of the two holy mosques has secretly been urging the Americans to bomb Iran. What I do find revealing however is the corrupt tyrants of the Middle East seem to agree with Israel's policy towards Iran and would happily do all they can to see a fellow Muslim nation attacked. The fact that Saudis do this in secret is indicative of why they are cowards.

The House of Sinners fear Iran because Iran is their biggest nightmare in terms of what will happen to their own family dynasties. Sadly Abdul has managed to get up from his deathbed in America however, I give him and his family no more than 10 years before we see the death of his Saudi regime when true Saudi Muslims liberate their country from this debauched family.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Preston Muslims: Realise your duty, defend the Ummah and victory against the EDL will be yours

This article by the Lancashire Evening Post might well have been written by the EDL for all the gushing supportive coverage of tomorrow's march by the EDL in Preston. The article's portrayal of the EDL as a bunch of OAP's fighting against extremism is a travesty of the truth as much as the subliminal heading appearing to call the march a "a spirited defence".

While the LEP seem only concerned about their Xmas shopping on Saturday being disturbed LM urges all Northern Muslims from across the North West of England to show your true worth and valour by coming out on a cold day to defend the House of Allah (swt) which is under threat. Ignore the Preston establishment who will tell you to stay indoors and let the Police defend the community and our property. Muslims only have to look at this coverage of the EDL runing riot in Leicester to realise every Muslim must be out on the streets defending their property and people.

Be warned this demo has been called to coincide with the visit of sadly our own southern scum Millwall FC so Muslims be prepared. The Police will probably kettle you into one area outside the main Mosque while mobile units of EDL and Millwall have freedom and flexibility to run riot in different parts of Town.

Once again Northern and in particular Preston Muslims from the Fishwick and Deepdale gangs don't listen to the comedians and cowards who would have you stay at home while Nazis come to town, get off your backsides, join the UAF and MDL, defend the Ummah and a famous victory against the EDL will be yours inshallah.

Muslims under "greater threat" living in the suburbs of UK

A depressing report has indicated how Muslims in the UK face the constant threat of racism and Islamophobia while living in the suburbs of the UK.

The number of women who wear the Niqab that have been punched or verbally assaulted has increased with Mosques also facing a growing threat of criminal damage since 9/11 in isolated communities.

LM believes the picture this report paints is consistent with the cowards who carry out attacks on a minority community rather than where we Muslims are more in number like London.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Muslim MEP Saj Karim claims he is the victim of a BNP "hate campaign"

Saj Karim the Lib Dem MEP turncoat who jumped ship and joined the Tories has claimed he is the victim of a BNP inspired hate campaign as a result of his opposition to labelling Halal meat.

I don't like Muslim politicians like Karim who have relatively little loyalty to any political party and seem keen on power over principle so I'm cautious on the race hate allegations from this publicity seeking political rat. However, if the allegations do prove correct then I think its unacceptable for his family to be the victims of racial abuse particularly his kids.

The Queen wearing a Hijab on state visit to Abu Dhabi

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Shocking sexual abuse and grooming of young girls by Derby Muslim gang


LM has highlighted a number of recent horrific sexual abuse cases involving Northern British Pakistani Muslims.

The latest abuse case again appears to involve a British Muslim Pakistani gang who have been convicted of a number of charges involving sexual abuse including sexual assault and rape. The two ringleaders were married with kids

Once again silence from the British Muslim Pakistani community in the area and once again it would not surprise me if they and their families are pillars of the local community and regular attendees of their local Mosque run presumably by an Imam from Pakistan or is it Pornistan. With some Mosques run by sick perverts like this is it any wonder the growing issue of sexual and drug abuse within the British Pakistani Muslim community up north is never addressed.

British Jewish leader attacks Israel

Mick Davis a senior Jewish leader has in a welcome development expressed moral repugnance over Israel's policies and conduct.

LM believes this to be welcome because while Muslims have correctly been criticised for not aggressively and consistently denouncing the munafaqeen (hypocrites) within our midst I fear the same accusation can and should be levelled at Jews who refuse to also take a stance on Israels occupation and theft of Palestinian land.
Israel is a pariah state it is engaged in occupation and oppression which requires the Jewish diaspora to take a moral stand and denounce Israel just like we expected Germans to take a stand and denounce its Nazi regime.

My concern about Jewish silence is that if you vacate a debate or issue, ultimately you run the risk of allowing the political equivalent of squatters to move in. My regular readers will know that this blog has no hesitation in criticising the actions of fellow Muslims however, in the best traditions of being an equal opportunity slagger offer where appropriate, I also do not hesitate to highlight the actions of Jews, other faiths or secularists both good and bad.

What I hope the comments of Mick Davis do is start a more critical analysis of Israel's conduct by Jews and a refreshing self awareness rather than a self introspection where burying ones head in head in the sand is completely counterproductive.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

British Farmers should look to the Islamic and Halal market

A new report published about the Halal market provides a revealing insight into the red meat industry in England.

The Muslim population in England is approaching 3% yet we consume almost 20% of the lamb slaughtered. Now that there is for the first time authoritative and qualitative research on the Halal habits of the Muslim community the agricultural sector namely British farmers need to urgently accommodate the demands of this important and valuable customer base.

This excellent article in Herald Scotland by Rog Wood correctly underlines the importance of British Farmers readjusting their marketing strategies to take into account the Muslim market which accounts for almost 30% of all sheep meat eaten in Europe. Unless UK farmers want to be eclipsed by French or New Zealand Farmers then someone needs to urgently provide them with a calender that highlights the Muslim religious festivals of Eid when sheep and lamb demand is at its height.

Study finds Muslims in France are facing discrimination

A depressing although not altogether surprising study by the National Academy of Sciences has shown that Muslims in France face greater discrimination in the French job market than Christians.

The researchers sent off CV's of a Christian and a Muslim to companies and perhaps given the political discourse in France about Niqab's etc the Christian received considerably more favourable responses than the Muslim.

More generally the Muslim population in France is about 4 million which is roughly 6% with over 2000 Muslim religious sites so clearly France has a considerable and important job in ensuring its Muslim citizens are fully integrated into society and not segregated as a result of racist attitudes and sentiment that sadly still prevail which presumably could be a legacy of France's colonial past.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Muslims in Indonesia protest against Saudi abuse of domestic workers

A number of Indonesian groups led by the FUI and FPI have staged demonstrations outside the Saudi embassy in Jakarta protesting at the appalling abuse and torture, Indonesian migrant workers face at the hands of their tyrannical and sick Saudi employers.

The situation now appears to be escalating diplomatically as Indonesia's President has also waded into the controversy about the Saudi torture of maid Sumiata bini Salan Mustapha whose body was burned and cut with scissors.

I do hope the Saudis are shamed into taking action although frankly given the contemptuous and debauched lifestyle of their House of Sinners LM finds this as unlikely as Indonesia's President talking to the Saudi King who is currently on his deathbed in America.

Thugs throw Bacon and Beer then urinate on Kingston Mosque

A shocking incident in Kingston has understandably left the Muslim community outraged after a number of thugs urinated on the walls of Kingston Mosque before throwing Bacon and Beer at cars in the area.

What LM found almost as equally shocking has been the reporting of Martin George at the Surrey Comet who described the white march that preceded this grotesque incident as "protesters marching against Muslim extremists". George then shockingly underlined his appalling article highlighting his own prejudices by explaining how the march was "peaceful" and the protesters "dispersed quietly". With regard to the attack on Kingston Mosque Martin George simply describes the attacking scum as "masked men", reserving the term "extremists" for Muslims.

How appropriate that the march was organised by the interestingly named Ben Baty.

Amnesty condemn Saudi abuse of Indonesian Migrant workers

LM has highlighted the Saudi Gay Prince who murdered his slave in London.

However there is also growing and shocking levels of abuse by Saudi and Gulf families towards Indonesian migrant workers as well as those from Sri Lanka which Amnesty International has highlighted.

Clearly some Saudi and Gulf Muslims seem to think they have a divine right to treat domestic workers with abuse and contempt while in severe cases sick Saudi scum have hammered nails and also killed their vulnerable domestic workers. I think its frankly outrageous but not surprising that these well heeled rich Muslims think they can abuse with impunity without punishment.

LM believes there should be an international register which Interpol should establish that enables countries like Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka etc to issue arrest warrants the moment these ghastly Saudi and Gulf creeps step out of their country on business or holiday trips with requests to deport them for trial to the country of the domestic worker who has been abused.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

BBC Panorama Investigate Muslim schools

The papers this morning in the UK are currently engaged in a orgy of stories about Muslim weekend schools apparently teaching Muslim youngsters amongst other things how to chop off a persons hand.

The allegations center around an investigation by the BBC's Anti Islam correspondent Jon Ware who in tonight's Panorama show at 8.30 pm will seek to outline depending on which paper you read that these schools teach kids how to chop off thieves hands, a bit of Homophobia , Jews taking over the world, and anything not caught by the above then just general all round hate for youngsters.

LM has not seen the programme so clearly its rather premature to comment in detail about the allegations which have been so painstakingly leaked to the press however, I am to say the least very sceptical about anything from John Ware. John Ware is a bit of a comedian with considerable form who is part of the growing industry if not army within the BBC that specialise in Anti Muslim programmes and all on the back of Muslim license fee money.

However, notwithstanding the above as my regular readers know I oppose all faith schools including Muslim ones so taking into account the Catholic sex abuse stories I do hope people of reason begin to understand that all faiths schools are wrong and divisive not just the Muslim ones Panorama highlights.

Monday evening should be interesting viewing because if you wanted a starter then C4 have a disturbing programme about Pakistani Muslim suicide bombing at 8pm.

The Mecca Metro

Has Mezhgan Hussainy, Simon Cowell's Muslim girlfriend been dumped?



Looks like the latest reports indicate that Simon Cowell may no longer be hooking up with his Muslim girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy.

Ah well if true at least our Si has had his fun and Mish like many before her has proved to be a bit of a dreamer if she thought Mr Nasty was really serious about finally committing and settling down with an Afghan Muslim divorcee.

Muslim religious leader Jailed for sex attack on girl


Yet another sick pervert "Muslim religious leader" has been jailed for sexually abusing a young girl.

The overseas Pakistani Imam, over here with the requisite overgrown beard is yet another good reason why some overseas Imams particularly from Pakistan should be deported.

This pervert was supposed to be teaching her the Quran but as many Muslims know a significant proportion of overseas Pakistani Imams are illiterate backward buffoons who should not be let anywhere near a British Mosque or left alone with children.

I would urge Muslim parents and the authorities to campaign for a OFSTED type accreditation system before any overseas Pakistani Imam is let anywhere near a child because sexual abuse is just one hidden aspect of a more wider toleration of general child abuse by Pakistani Imams that is forcing British Muslims to take the law into their own hands.

Friday, November 19, 2010

The EDL are not creating "Islamic Extremism"

The Keystone Cops up in Brum aka the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit (WMCT) have claimed that the EDL "feed Islamic Extremism".

Notwithstanding the fact that the EDL are simply referred to as right wing and Muslims as extremists in Jamie Mackie's report the claim is as usual nonsense from a Unit who appeared to have their grubby paws over the preposterous attempt to spy on all Muslims in Birmingham.

What seems to be upsetting the WMCT who currently seem to be engaged in a major charm offensive is far from extremism being the issue amongst Muslims, for the first time with the creation of organisations like the Muslim Defence League, Muslim youth are getting their act together and uniting with others including the UAF to defend our community from the Nazi EDL. Moreover, given the success of Muslim unity and our ability to dismiss the EDL threat the concern appears more to do with Muslim unity and strength on the street which is a model the Establishment fear and as a result put out out spoilers about so called Muslim extremism. I cant think of a better way to get Muslims out of prison than news that the EDL are marching and they are needed to defend their communities.

My message to the Brum boys in blue is what creates a fertile ground for extremism is when you spy on innocent Muslims by the use of your CCTV spy cameras which indicates how you really view all Muslims.

Divorce rates up amongst Muslim Malaysian and Indonesian married couples

According to the local chief Minister of Borneo the Island state that is administered by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei the divorce rate amongst Muslims is rapidly rising with some estimates indicating the divorce rate may be as high as 50%.

Clearly the Minister is absolutely correct that Muslims couples are marrying far to early and as a result are unable or unwilling to take on the responsibilities that marriage entails. Going down the route of pre marriage courses may help but the bigger picture is the age factor which is why they seem to divorce within the first five years of marriage.

Oklahoma's Sharia Amendment

Oklahoma is a State in the USA that one often associates with the terrorism and extremism of its infamous bomber Timothy McVeigh who carried out the worst atrocity in America before 9/11 that killed approaching 200 people.

Given the history and actions of a white male Catholic fanatic in Oklahoma and registered Republican voter who do the usual motley crew of Rednecks and Tea Party Sympathisers focus their attentions on, well naturally Muslims of course.

70% of Oklahoma voters recently passed an amendment to the state constitution that bans any consideration of Sharia law although the State Judge in her wisdom delayed the implementation of the law. LM believes that Americans are currently going through a drug junkie phase where Islamophobia is the fix when in reality what they need to do is go Cold Turkey.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Video of US Muslim TV boss who executed Wife claiming Cops have mistreated him

US Muslim TV boss who executed Wife claims he is unsafe in Jail

The Muslim boss of a US based Islamic TV Station who was having a bad day at the office so he decided to chop his wife's head off is alleging his jail keepers are treated him badly. All together now ahhh you poor thing.

Apparently Muzzamil Hassan from Pakistan (where else) who established his station Bridges TV to promote cultural awareness and this is the best bit to counter negative stereotypes of Islam seems miffed that anyone might consider him in a poor light after doing an Ann Boleyn beheading of his Mrs.

Muslim Kid gang threatens boy on Armistice Day

The Daily Mail is frothing about a few Muslim kids out of their nappies who wrote some badly spelt messages on Facebook threatening to kill a fellow classmate over his remembrance messages.

The non story seems to be exciting the Mail and its readers in order to continue the Poppy issue which has already been highlighted at length. My advice to the Muslim kids is go back to your Lego sets or pick up a dictionary and learn to spell.

George Galloway attacks Canada over policy on Israel and Afghanistan

I've often accused Canada's Muslims of being the most incompetent in the West and sleepwalking into political oblivion, well what better way to wake them up by sending George Galloway on a tour of Canada.

Gorgeous George a former MP in the UK overturned a pathetic attempt to ban him from entering Canada by Immigration Minister Jason Kenny which ironically has turned his books into bestsellers.

Canada's Muslims please put on your thermals and go and listen to George who described Gaza as a concentration camp. When Harper's Govt tried to ban Galloway the Muslims of Canada should realise the attempt to muzzle him was to keep you Muslims pacified and ignorant of the political truth so with 10 speeches on the Tour you are duty bound to listen and learn about how to make a political difference.

Do Muslims in Canada want to build a "parallel society"

I'm always slightly amused if a report published about Muslims is called an "intelligence report" when in reality the one thing it lacks is intelligence in every form of that word, eg sexed up dodgy documents.

In Canada a report published by - wait for it the "Integrated Threat Assessment Center" claims Muslims want to build a "parallel society". The report could frankly have been written by a kinder garden pupil or Quilliam because it  regurgitates standard Neo Con words like "hard-line Islamic groups", "violence", "self imposed isolation", "extremism", "Islamist" etc, in other words the usual narrative and a cobbled together conclusion that contains no evidence.

Canada's establishment has sadly embarked on a journey to vilify Muslims taking their lead from the Israelite PM Stephen Harper which is not helped by Canadian Muslims being politically the most incompetent in the West. I despair at the political ignorance of Canada's Muslims who struggle to distinguish between a politician and a snowman let alone understand the significance of secret reports that seek to make Muslims the Enemy of the State.

My advice to Canada's spooks is when it comes to Muslims creating a "parallel society" or living in "self imposed Isolation", take a trip to Northern England and the Jewel in the Crown of British Muslim society Bradistan, a ghetto where Pakistani Muslims dump themselves and marry their first Cousin's. The only threat I can think of is to pedestrians trying to avoid Muslim female driving Instructors who teach with their Niqab's on or bearded wonders tripping over their beards not to mention overcrowded houses with Bradford Muslims producing like rabbits.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Phil Woolas Judgement delayed as Judges split

A long awaited judgement in the case of Phil Woolas has been delayed because of what the High Court claims are "difficult questions to resolve" which I've been advised is legal speak for the 3 Judges being split 2-1.

Sadly we have not yet seen the back of this rotten racist MP and what way the 2 judges are siding with is not clear although should the High Court decide on a majority rather than unanimous basis it seems clear a further appeal on the pending High Court judgement may also be likely.

Fundamental Nursing Skills

Fundamental Nursing Skills Chapter 1 Breathing


Fundamental Nursing Skills


Chapter 1

Breathing

Penelope Ann Hilton

Introduction, Common terminology, Assessing an individual’s ability to breathe, Monitoring respiratory rate, Monitoring peak flow. Maintenance of an airway, Monitoring expectorant, Disposal of sputum/oral secretions, Obtaining a sputum specimen, Administration of oxygen, Artificial respiration (rescue breathing).


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The Role of The Nurse

The Role of The Nurse


Cliff Evans and Emma Tippins


This introductory chapter includes a reflective account of nursing education and practice written by Penny Russell, a friend and colleague, who during her 40-year nursing career has lived through and partaken in many of the changes that have resulted in the modern nurse. Penny discusses how many external and internal influences have heralded dramatic transformation in both nursing education and the very act of nursing, thereby revolutionising modern healthcare delivery. This section provides the reader with insight into why a theory/practice divide exists and how, throughout recent times, many have tried to
bridge this divide.

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The Nervous System

The Nervous System


Susie Scott

Introduction

The nervous system is truly remarkable. It seems to effortlessly exert the most profound control and regulation over every aspect of life. Every thought, feeling or action reveals its fascinating activity; consequently, malfunction of the nervous system can have a devastating effect on life.

This chapter addresses the core of the nervous system, specifically the brain, the structures and systems within it, and the spinal cord. It begins with an overview of the structure and function of the brain itself, revealing anatomical features and physiological activity.


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Tory anger over Halal in the House of Commons

The usual suspects on the Tory backbenches Greg Knight, Andrew Rossindale and the Lizard Phillip Hollobone have expressed outrage at the provision of halal food in the House of Commons.

LM is not amused that right wing white men in suits continue to highlight and target halal slaughter under the guise of animal welfare yet presumably are not vegetarian or oppose Angling the favourite English "sport" because its what some white English Male constituents enjoy doing ie causing pain to animals as "sport".

The best way to establish the hypocrisy and racism of these MP's who claim animal welfare as their defence is to examine what they do when presented with a free vote to repeal the 2004 Hunting Act which all appear to have indicated they will not vote against.

Blair Calls Islam "great" and a "Faith of Peace"

No not that one but Ian Blair the former Commissioner of the Met Police has said Islam is being "demonised" by the "distorted" actions of a few.

LM could not agree more and welcomes this timely intervention so soon after MAC the Muslim equivalent of the EDL decided to burn a Poppy on Armistice Day.

Islam Channel to appeal OFCOM's ruling


Islam Channel have decided to appeal against OFCOM's ruling that they breached the Broadcasting Code which I highlighted previously.

While the Channel is perfectly entitled to appeal what I found disappointing is the accompanying comments calling into question the objectivity of the regulator.

As I've mentioned of course the regulator is biased but sadly and more importantly the Channel has allowed itself to be completely outmanoeuvred by comedians at Quilliam like Talal Rajab (pictured) who resembles the child actor Gary Coleman from Different Strokes.

The issue here is compliance so rather than digging a deeper hole for themselves and crying foul the strategy needs to be finessed in order to adapt and respond effectively to continued attacks by those who use inexperienced presenters to mask their wider and deeper hostility towards a Channel that is a voice for the voiceless.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Alhabib Islamic Web Service Blog

Alhabib Islamic Web Service Blog


Eid Wishes Collection

Posted:

Eid Wishes Collection Eid celebration, be it Eid ul Fitr or Eid ul Adha, is one of the best times for muslims. The first one marks the end of fasting month Ramadan while the latter is the culmination of the Hajj where sacrifice animals are slaughtered, eaten and distributed among poors. Below are several eid wishes that may [...]

Eid time is here

Eid Khutbah

Monday, November 15, 2010

7 Amazing Places That Look Out of This World

7 Amazing Places That Look Out of This World


1. The Stone Wave (The Wave is located on the Colorado Plateau, near the Utah and Arizona border)




2. Horsetail Fall (Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California)




3. Caño Cristales – The Five Colors River (The National Natural Park, in the south end of the department of Meta, Colombia)




4. The Salt Pans at Maras (Forty kilometers from Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru)




5. Socotra Island (Isolated from continental land masses for 18 million years, Yemen’s Socotra Island showcases)




6. Antarctica Dry Valley (The McMurdo Dry Valleys are a row of valleys in Antarctica located within Victoria Land west of McMurdo Sound)




7. The Lava Lake of Erta Ale Volcano in Ethiopia (Erta Ale is an active shield volcano located in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia)



Source : upha.com



Eid Mubarak

Quilliam report on Westminster's "dinosaur attitudes" to Race

The sell outs at Quilliam have produced a report (NB large PDF doc) which although I have not read in detail appears on a mere skimming of some conclusions to have correctly highlighted "the outright racism" that exists in Westminster Politics.

While LM does not say this often about Quilliam to be fair some of the points they make about the need for members from all political parties not to pigeon hole non white candidates into ethnic issues are valid.

Why so silent about the English fishing for pain?

Ever noticed how the English like to make out they love animals and it is only "barbaric" Muslims or Jews who carry out "inhumane slaughter" without stunning or the Japs who continue to Whale that show cruelty to animals.

You do have to admire the hypocrisy of until recently the Fox Hunting English who show rage towards Mary Bale for putting a cat in a bin and anger towards Halal slaughter but remain silent with some notable exceptions about their biggest sporting pastime Angling.

Lets be clear, their is irrefutable evidence that Fish feel pain yet, notwithstanding Catch and Release, the English who get on their high horse about Halal, manage to continue the charade that fish "don't have the brains to recognise pain" despite the fact that they have pain receptors like Humans.

I wonder if the animal lobby along with their new found mates in the EDL will join London Muslim in a campaign to ban the barbaric "sport" of Angling in order to highlight how their selective campaigns are not based on race, or prejudice but actually a genuine concern for the welfare of all animals which the Con Dem Govt through its latest policy has shown is a bit of a farce.

Baroness Jenny Tongue: "Israel is the root cause of Terrorism"

Baroness Jenny Tongue a Lib Dem Peer has said that "Israel is the root cause of Terrorism".

Jenny has been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause and like Sir Gerald Kauffman a Jewish MP has highlighted how "Holocaust guilt" allowed Israel's behaviour to be left unchallenged.

Sadly Nick Clegg and the Lib Dem's just like Labour previously have changed their tune on Israel now they are in Govt presumably as Jenny indicates because of the power of Israel's lobby getting to work.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Top 10 Amazing Earth Facts

Top 10 Amazing Earth Facts

As well known and well traveled as our planet is, there are still new things being discovered every day. In fact, most of our oceans haven’t even been explored yet which is why when new depths are located; they often come with hundreds of new species. Rain forests offer up new animals and plants as often as we can explore them. The Earth is constantly changing, shifting, and exposing new secrets for humans to marvel at. It took many years and many great minds to solve the problem of getting through Earth’s atmosphere into the wide expanse of space beyond. Here are ten amazing facts about our home that you may not be aware of.

10. The Atmosphere

Earths-Atmosphere

Many layers of atmosphere coat our planet including the mesosphere, ionosphere, exosphere, and the thermosphere, but it’s the troposphere, closest to the planet itself, that supports our lives and is, in fact, the thinnest at only about 10 miles high.

9. Deserts

Desert

Believe it or not, most of the Earth’s deserts are not composed entirely of sand. Much, about 85% of them, are rocks and gravel. The largest, the Sahara, fills about 1/3 of Africa (and it is growing constantly) which would nearly fill the continental United States.

8. The Big Blue Marble

Oblate Spheroid

The Earth is, in fact, not really round. It is called an oblate spheroid meaning it’s slightly flattened on the top and bottom poles.

7. Salty Oceans

Ocean

If you could evaporate all the water out of all the oceans and spread the resulting salt over all the land on Earth, you would have a five hundred-foot layer coating everything.

6. Lakes and Seas

Caspiansea-1

The largest inland sea (or, sometimes called a lake) is the Caspian Sea which is on the border of Iran and Russia.

Andes

5. Mountains

The Andes Mountain range in South America is 4,525 miles long and ranks, as the world’s longest. Second Longest: The Rockies; Third: Himalayas; Fourth: The Great Dividing Range in Australia; Fifth: Trans-Antarctic Mountains. For every 980 feet you climb up a mountain, the temperature drops 3-1/2 degrees.

4. Deep Water

Baikal

The deepest lake in the world is in the former USSR and it is Lake Baikal. It has a length of 400 miles, a width of roughly 30, but its depth is just over a mile: 5,371 feet down. It is deep enough, so is speculated, that all five of the next largest lakes: The Great Lakes could be emptied into it.

3. Shaky Ground

Earthquake

Earthquakes can be catastrophically destructive and many a year are deadly. However, the Earth releases about 1 million a year, almost all are never even registered.

2. Hot, Hot, Hot

Libya

Most people believe that Death Valley, California, U.S.A. is the hottest place on Earth. Well, occasionally it is, but the hottest recorded temperature was from Azizia in Libya recording a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.

1. Dust in the Wind

Space Dust