Chirstmas around the world

Christmas In AUSTRALIA
For the majority of Australians, Christmas Downunder has all the glitter, tinsel and razzmatazz of a Christmas in New York, London Paris or Vancouver. The major difference is one of WEATHER....Christmas Down Under is never White. Snow has rarely fallen if ever on this date, Down Under. We have during past Christmases experienced all the seasonal variations of a Summer Down Under.....electrical storms, floods, hailstorms, cyclones and bushfires. But 80% of the time we are blessed with blue skies and depending on our Australian location, temperatures ranging from 25-38 degrees centigrade. Currently it is Summer Down Under and daily temperatures range from 30-40 degrees centigrade on the mainland. Tamania is always slightly cooler.
Christmas is special to the majority of Australians for it is our Summer Holiday season and students especially are "wrapping" up their school year. That means sitting for end of Semester tests or exams and waiting for their results, as well as getting ready for the Summer Holidays. For the majority of Australian students this means ...SUN....SURF....SHOPPING. For students it means an end to homework and school studies and the beginning of lots of time for family, relatives and "mates". Our neighbours, the "Kiwis" or New Zealanders are actually the first ones to really celebrate the joyous day of Christmas. New Zealand is the first country immediately west of the international date line. So we're sorry most of American friends have to wait an extra day for Christmas.
So how do we REALLY celebrate Christmas? You must remember that Australia, though huge in size, has a population of just over 18 million people. Our country is a harmonious mix of many ethnic groups. Our backgrounds are very varied....our people have connections with England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Europe, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Middle East, Vietnam, China, Japan, Thailand as well as North and South America. So you can imagine that each of these national groups brings the colour ,customs and festive rituals of the Christmas celebrated in their respective homelands. As Australians we are able to appreciate culturally diverse Christmas celebrations.
However, up until 30 years ago, our Christmas celebrations were heavily influenced by our original Anglo-Celtic influences. The English style of Christmas served as our model for celebrating Christmas.......right down to the traditional roast turkey and steamed pudding in over 35 degree heat. Today with the huge influx of overseas migrants our Christmas celebrations are heavily influenced by the ethnicity of families involved. Common sense is prevailing today in terms of weather. Traditional dinners have been replaced with family gatherings in back yards, picnics in parks, gardens and on the beach. For many, it is the occasion to be with friends and relatives, to share love and friendship and not to forget, the exchange of gifts in the traditional manner. For many, it is of course a time to enjoy and consume massive quantities of food. A typical Christmas menu could include seafood, glazed ham, cold chicken, duck or turkey, cold deli meats, pasta, salads galore, desserts of all types, fruit salad, pavlovas, ice-cream plus Christmas edibles of all varieties such as mince pies,fruit cake, shortbread, chocolates etc.
There has been a suggestion that "Swag Man" take over Santa's franchise Down Under!!! There is a lot of concern about Santa Claus perhaps suffering heat stroke whilst Down Under. "Swag Man" wears a brown Akubra, a blue singlet and long baggy shorts. He spends all winter under Uluru with his merry dingoes and then at Christmas time, he gets in his huge four-wheel drive and sets off through the red dust to deliver his presents.
For those interested, the first official Christmas Down Under was celebrated on the 25th December,1788 at Sydney Cove by Reverend Johnson. After the service, Governor Arthur Phillips and his officers dined heartily, toasting the King of England and his family. But for the majority of the first white inhabitants...the convicts....there was no change to their regular menu... bread rations only. The only goodwill which seemed to have been displayed was to Michael Dennison. He was a convict who stole a pound of flour from Martha Pugh. He was sentenced to 200 lashes by the whip. But since it was Christmas, only 150 were delivered.
Currently everyone is beginning to get ready for the "silly season". Everyone is busily planning Christmas break-up parties. Children are writing letters to Santa Claus. Decorations are being bought and set up. Shopping centres and malls are experiencing record breaking crowds. In homes, many of the traditional Christmas rituals are being followed. Many children are helping to decorate the family Christmas tree. We have yet to follow the American ritual of getting "real" Christmas trees......though some do use gum tree branches. Children are learning Christmas Carols so that they may be sung at festive occasions such as public "Carols by Candlelight" and school concerts. Christmas stockings are being hung in homes....though fireplaces are in short supply. Cards galore are being written and posted. Everyone awaits.......the anticipation is high!
It must also be mentioned that with all the glitter, tinsel and razzmatazz.......Australians consider Christmas a time for remembering the true meaning of Christmas.........a time for remembering the birth of Jesus and the spiritual meaning of Christmas . For many, Christmas will begin with families attending a mid-night mass. 70% of Australians are either Catholic, Anglican or Lutheran. After the mid-night Mass, a little sleep is attempted. For many, the children in various households, wake up the family at dawn. Gifts are unwrapped and the joy of Christmas begins. For many with relatives and friends overseas, it is a mad scramble to get an early phone call to relatives worldwide.
Christmas In BETHLEHEM
The little town where Jesus is said to have been born is the site of the Church of the Nativity, which is ablaze with flags and decorations every Christmas. On Christmas Eve natives and visitors alike crowd the church's doorways and stand on the roof to watch for the dramatic annual procession. Galloping horsemen and police mounted on Arabian horses lead the parade. They are followed by solitary horseman carrying a cross and sitting astride a coal-black steed. Then come the churchmen and government officials. The procession solemnly enters the doors and places an ancient effigy of the Holy Child in the church. Deep winding stairs lead to a grotto where visitors find a silver star marking the site of the birth of Jesus.
Christian homes in Bethlehem are marked by a cross painted over the door and each home displays a homemade manger scene. A star is set up on a pole in the village square.
 Christmas In SOUTH AMERICA
Throughout South America Christmas is celebrated in a deeply religious way. The main focus of the season throughout the continent is the presepio ("the manger"). Often a whole room is devoted to the presepio display, complete with landscape and tiny figures made to scale. Though the central feature is the manger at Bethlehem, elaborate scenes will include hills full of shepherds gazing upon the heavenly host, the Wise Men crossing the desert on their camels, water mills, grottos, electric trains, and even sailboats on the sea.

 

Corny facts about popcorn

Fun Popcorn Facts

Corny Facts

• Americans consume some 16 billion quarts of this whole grain, good-for-you treat. That’s 52 quarts per man, woman, and child.
• Compared to most snack foods, popcorn is low in calories. Air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories per cup. Oil-popped is only 55 per cup.
• Popcorn is a type of maize (or corn), a member of the grass family, and is scientifically known as Zea mays everta.
• Of the 6 types of maize/corn—pod, sweet, flour, dent, flint, and popcorn—only popcorn pops.
• Popcorn is a whole grain. It is made up of three components: the germ, endosperm, and pericarp (also know as the hull).
• Popcorn needs between 13.5-14% moisture to pop.
• Popcorn differs from other types of maize/corn in that is has a thicker pericarp/hull. The hull allows pressure from the heated water to build and eventually bursts open. The inside starch becomes gelatinous while being heated; when the hull bursts, the gelatinized starch spills out and cools, giving it its familiar popcorn shape.
• Most U.S. popcorn is grown in the Midwest, primarily in Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri.
• Many people believe the acres of corn they see in the Midwest during growing season could be picked and eaten for dinner, or dried and popped. In fact, those acres are typically field corn, which is used largely for livestock feed, and differs from both sweet corn and popcorn.
• The peak period for popcorn sales for home consumption is in the fall.
• Most popcorn comes in two basic shapes when it's popped: snowflake and mushroom. Snowflake is used in movie theaters and ballparks because it looks and pops bigger. Mushroom is used for candy confections because it doesn't crumble.
• Popping popcorn is one of the number one uses for microwave ovens. Most microwave ovens have a "popcorn" control button.
• "Popability" is popcorn lingo that refers to the percentage of kernels that pop.
• There is no such thing as “hull-less” popcorn. All popcorn needs a hull in order to pop. Some varieties of popcorn have been bred so the hull shatters upon popping, making it appear to be hull-less.
• How high popcorn kernels can pop? Up to 3 feet in the air.
• The world’s largest popcorn ball was created by volunteers in Sac City, Iowa in February, 2009.  It weighed 5,000 lbs., stood over 8 ft. tall, and measured 28.8 ft. in circumference.
• If you made a trail of popcorn from New York City to Los Angeles, you would need more than 352,028,160 popped kernels!

Hot Tub facts

Hot Tub Facts What is the difference between a hot tub, spa, whirlpool and Jacuzzi®? A hot tub is an open-topped tank filled with circulated, filtered and chemically treated water. A hot tub is considered portable, as it is a totally self-contained unit that is typically found outdoors.  On average, the water in a hot tub is drained once a quarter for regular maintenance purposes. A spa typically refers to an in-ground unit that is constructed on-site, and is most often  part of a pool/spa combination. A whirlpool tub is commonly found indoors in the master  bathroom or in other indoor facilities. Whirlpool tubs are filled and drained after each use and are not chemically treated. Jacuzzi® is a brand name that describes only those products manufactured by the Jacuzzi Company. How do I know what type of hot tub to purchase? Evaluate what the hot tub will be used for. If exercise and therapy will be the focus, consider  a hot tub with depth and room for movement. If the hot tub will be used recreationally, choose a model with four or more seats. HotTubLiving.com’s interactive “Your HotTub Profile” program allows users to learn about the variety of hot-tub options and features that are available to best suit their needs. How should I prepare the location where I plan to install my hot tub? There is very little site preparation for a self-contained hot tub. Decide on a strong, level area that can support the heavy weight of the  unit once it’s filled with water. If you’re placing the hot tub outdoors, do not place the unit within 10 feet of overhead power lines  and ensure that the installation meets all city and local safety codes. Homeowners will also require a dedicated electrical outlet (110- or 220-volt outlet) and a nearby garden hose. Many people choose to install tile, gazebos, custom wood decking or flora around their hot tubs to create a private oasis. If you install indoors, pay close attention to flooring and wall construction as it could possibly cause moisture damage. To ensure adequate ventilation and safe use, you must also ensure that you comply with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) / ASHRAE (American Society of Heating,  Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Standard 62-2001. Are there any hidden costs? A local retailer should specify all of the costs associated with the purchase of the hot tub  unit, any necessary equipment or parts, installation, shipping and delivery. Ask a local retailer for an estimate on maintenance costs to ensure the hot tub is being kept in optimal condition. How will the addition of my hot tub affect my electric bill? While electrical costs vary by region, model and quality of insulation, a recent study found that the average hot tub costs only $10 to $30 per month to operate. A local retailer can provide more specific information. Will it be difficult to maintain the proper chemical balance in my hot tub? With just a little reading, users can easily and quickly maintain the proper chemical balance in their hot tub. Most manufacturers recommend chlorine tablets be used about once a week. A local retailer can aid in chemical selection. I have small children and I’m concerned about installing a hot tub in my home.  The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) recommends that all portable hot tub owners have a safety cover that locks. Check to see if such a cover is included in the price of the unit, and make sure the cover meets the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) F1346-91 safety standard. A local retailer can identify options that complement specific hot-tub models.  And, always remember that there is no substitute for constant adult supervision  when children are around water. Are outdoor hot tubs limited to certain seasons? Outdoor hot tubs can be used year-round in any climate. For especially cold climes consider a winterizing kit. A winterizing kit is comprised of insulation for the unit, pipes and equipment, an insulated cover to retain heat and a device that is monitored by a thermostat or timer that will protect the hot tub from freezing. Are hot tubs difficult to clean or maintain? How often should I clean my hot tub? In a recent survey conducted by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, 77 percent of current hot tub owners said they think their hot tubs are easy to clean and maintain. In addition to quick and easy water testing before each use,  hot tub manufacturers recommend using sanitizing or chlorine tablets once a week. The filter should be cleaned at least once a month with a hose and, if needed,  filter cleaning solution. The safety cover should also be wiped down about once a month. Drain and refill the hot tub with fresh water once every three months. Wipe down the hot tub skirting with a sponge as needed. To prolong the life of the hot tub follow the manufacturer’s instructions  for water and filter maintenance.

Music Devices

The years music devices came out

1877

Thomas Alva Edison, working in his lab, succeeds in recovering Mary's Little Lamb from a strip of tinfoil wrapped around a spinning cylinder.

He demonstrates his invention in the offices of Scientific American, and the phonograph is born.

1878

The first music is put on record: cornetist Jules Levy plays "Yankee Doodle."

1881

Clement Ader, using carbon microphones and armature headphones, accidentally produces a stereo effect when listeners outside the hall monitor adjacent telephone lines linked to stage mikes at the Paris Opera.

1887

Emile Berliner is granted a patent on a flat-disc gramophone, making the production of multiple copies practical.

1888

Edison introduces an electric motor-driven phonograph.

1895

Marconi achieves wireless radio transmission from Italy to America.

1898

Valdemar Poulsen patents his "Telegraphone," recording magnetically on steel wire.

1900

Poulsen unveils his invention to the public at the Paris Exposition. Austria's Emperor Franz Josef records his congratulations.

Boston's Symphony Hall opens with the benefit of Wallace Clement Sabine's acoustical advice.

1901

The Victor Talking Machine Company is founded by Emile Berliner and Eldridge Johnson.

Experimental optical recordings are made on motion picture film.

1906

Lee DeForest invents the triode vacuum tube, the first electronic signal amplifier.

1910

Enrico Caruso is heard in the first live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, NYC.

1912

Major Edwin F. Armstrong is issued a patent for a regenerative circuit, making radio reception practical.

1913

The first "talking movie" is demonstrated by Edison using his Kinetophone process, a cylinder player mechanically synchronized to a film projector.

1916

A patent for the superheterodyne circuit is issued to Armstrong.

The Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPE) is formed.

Edison does live-versus-recorded demonstrations in Carnegie Hall, NYC.

1917

The Scully disk recording lathe is introduced.

E. C. Wente of Bell Telephone Laboratories publishes a paper in Physical Review describing a "uniformly sensitive instrument for the absolute measurement of sound intensity" -- the condenser microphone.

1919

The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) is founded. It is owned in part by United Fruit.

1921

The first commercial AM radio broadcast is made by KDKA, Pittsburgh PA.

1925

Bell Labs develops a moving armature lateral cutting system for electrical recording on disk. Concurrently they Introduce the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, "Credenza" model. This all-acoustic player -- with no electronics -- is considered a leap forward in phonograph design.

The first electrically recorded 78 rpm disks appear.

RCA works on the development of ribbon microphones.

1926

O'Neill patents iron oxide-coated paper tape.

1927

"The Jazz Singer" is released as the first commercial talking picture, using Vitaphone sound on disks synchronized with film.

The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) is formed.

The Japan Victor Corporation (JVC) is formed as a subsidiary of the Victor Talking Machine Co.

1928

Dr. Harold Black at Bell Labs applies for a patent on the principle of negative feedback. It is granted nine years later.

Dr. Georg Neumann founds a company in Germany to manufacture his condenser microphones. Its first product is the Model CMV 3.

1929

Harry Nyquist publishes the mathematical foundation for the sampling theorem basic to all digital audio processing, the "Nyquist Theorem."

The "Blattnerphone" is developed for use as a magnetic recorder using steel tape.

1931

Alan Blumlein, working for Electrical and Musical Industries (EMI) in London, in effect patents stereo. His seminal patent discusses the theory of stereo, both describing and picturing in the course of its 70-odd individual claims a coincident crossed-eights miking arrangement and a "45-45" cutting system for stereo disks.

Arthur Keller and associates at Bell Labs in New York experiment with a vertical-lateral stereo disk cutter.

1932

The first cardioid ribbon microphone is patented by Dr. Harry F. Olson of RCA, using a field coil instead of a permanent magnet.

1933

Magnetic recording on steel wire is developed commercially.

Snow, Fletcher, and Steinberg at Bell Labs transmit the first inter-city stereo audio program.

1935

AEG (Germany) exhibits its "Magnetophon" Model K-1 at the Berlin Radio Exposition.

BASF prepares the first plastic-based magnetic tapes.

1936

BASF makes the first tape recording of a symphony concert during a visit by the touring London Philharmonic Orchestra. Sir Thomas Beecham conducts Mozart.

Von Braunmühl and Weber apply for a patent on the cardioid condenser microphone.

1938

Benjamin B. Bauer of Shure Bros. engineers a single microphone element to produce a cardioid pickup pattern, called the Unidyne, Model 55. This later becomes the basis for the well known SM57 and SM58 microphones.

Under the direction of Dr. Harry Olson, Leslie J. Anderson designs the 44B ribbon bidirectional microphone and the 77B ribbon unidirectional for RCA.

RCA develops the first column loudspeaker array.

1939

Independently, engineers in Germany, Japan and the U.S. discover and develop AC biasing for magnetic recording.

Western Electric designs the first motional feedback, vertical-cut disk recording head.

Major Armstrong, the inventor of FM radio, makes the first experimental FM broadcast.

The first of many attempts is made to define a standard for the VU meter.

1940

Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is released, with eight-track stereophonic sound.

1941

Commercial FM broadcasting begins in the U.S.

Arthur Haddy of English Decca devises the first motional feedback, lateral-cut disk recording head, later used to cut their "ffrr" high-fidelity recordings.

1942

The RCA LC-1 loudspeaker is developed as a reference-standard control-room monitor.

Dr. Olson patents a single-ribbon cardioid microphone (later developed as the RCA 77D and 77DX), and a "phased-array" directional microphone.

The first stereo tape recordings are made by Helmut Kruger at German Radio in Berlin.

1943

Altec develops their Model 604 coaxial loudspeaker.

1944

Alexander M. Poniatoff forms Ampex Corporation to make electric motors for the military.

1945

Two Magnetophon tape decks are sent back to the U.S. In pieces in multiple mailbags by Army Signal Corps Major John T. (Jack) Mullin.

1946

Webster-Chicago manufactures wire recorders for the home market.

Brush Development Corp. builds a semiprofessional tape recorder as its Model BK401 Soundmirror.

3M introduces Scotch No. 100, a black oxide paper tape.

Jack Mullin demonstrates "hi-fi" tape recording with his reconstructed Magnetophon at an Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) meeting in San Francisco.

1947

Colonel Richard Ranger begins to manufacture his version of a Magnetophon.

Bing Crosby and his technical director, Murdo McKenzie, agree to audition tape recorders brought in by Jack Mullin and Richard Ranger. Mullin's is preferred, and he is brought back to record Crosby's Philco radio show.

Ampex produces its first tape recorder, the Model 200.

Major improvements are made in disk-cutting technology: the Presto 1D, Fairchild 542, and Cook feedback cutters.

The Williamson high-fidelity power amplifier circuit is published.

The first issue of Audio Engineering is published; its name is later shortened to Audio.

1948

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) is formed in New York City.

The microgroove 33-1/3 rpm long-play vinyl record (LP) is introduced by Columbia Records.

Scotch types 111 and 112 acetate-base tapes are introduced.

Magnecord introduces its PT-6, the first tape recorder in portable cases.

1949

RCA introduces the microgroove 45 rpm, large-hole, 7-inch record and record changer/adaptor.

Ampex introduces its Model 300 professional studio recorder.

Magnecord produces the first U.S.-made stereo tape recorder, employing half-track staggered-head assemblies.

A novel amplifier design is described by McIntosh and Gow.

1950

Guitarist Les Paul modifies his Ampex 300 with an extra preview head for "Sound-on-Sound" overdubs.

IBM develops a commercial magnetic drum memory.

1951

The "hot stylus" technique is introduced to disk recording.

An "Ultra-Linear" amplifier circuit is proposed by Hafler and Keroes.

Pultec introduces the first active program equalizer, the EQP-1.

The Germanium transistor is developed at Bell Laboratories.

1952

Peter J. Baxandall publishes his (much-copied) tone control circuit.

Emory Cook presses experimental dual-band left-right "binaural" disks.

1953

Ampex engineers a 4-track, 35 mm magnetic film system for 20th-Century Fox's Christmas release of "The Robe" in CinemaScope with surround sound.

Ampex introduces the first high speed reel-to-reel duplicator as its Model 3200.

1954

EMT (Germany) introduces the electromechanical reverberation plate.

Sony produces the first pocket transistor radios.

Ampex produces its Model 600 portable tape recorder.

G. A. Briggs stages a live-versus-recorded demonstration in London's Royal Festival Hall.

RCA introduces its polydirectional ribbon microphone, the 77DX.

Westrex introduces their Model 2B motional feedback lateral-cut disk recording head.

The first commercial 2-track stereo tapes are released.

1955

Ampex develops "Sel-Sync" (Selective Synchronous Recording), making audio overdubbing practical.

1956

Les Paul makes the first 8-track recordings using the "Sel-Sync" method.

The movie Forbidden Planet is released, with the first all-electronic film score, composed by Louis and Bebe Barron.

1957

Westrex demonstrates the first commercial "45/45" stereo cutter head.

1958

The first commercial stereo disk recordings appear.

Stefan Kudelski introduces the Nagra III battery-operated transistorized field tape recorder, which with its "Neo-Pilot" sync system becomes the de facto standard of the film industry.

1959

EMI fails to renew the Blumlein stereo patent. Hello - anybody home?

1961

3M introduces the first 2-track closed-loop capstan-drive recorder, the M-23.

The FCC decides the FM stereo broadcast format.

1962

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) sets the standard for the time code format.

3M introduces Scotch 201/202 "Dynarange," a black oxide low-noise mastering tape with a 4 dB improvement in s/n ratio over Scotch 111.

1963

Philips introduces the Compact Cassette tape format, and offers licenses worldwide.

Gerhard Sessler and James West, working at Bell Labs, patent the electret microphone.

The Beach Boys contract Sunn Electronics to build the first large full-range sound system for their rock music concert tour.

1965

The Dolby Type A noise reduction system is introduced.

Robert Moog shows elements of his early music "synthesizers."

Eltro (Germany) makes a pitch/tempo shifter, using a rotating head assembly to sample a moving magnetic tape.

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass tour with a Harry McCune Custom Sound System.

1967

Richard C. Heyser devises the "TDS" (Time Delay Spectrometry) acoustical measurement scheme, which paves the way for the revolutionary "TEF" (Time Energy Frequency) technology.

Altec-Lansing introduces "Acousta-Voicing," a concept of room equalization utilizing variable multiband filters.

Elektra releases the first electronic music recording: Morton Subotnick's Silver Apples of the Moon.

The Monterey International Pop Festival becomes the first large rock music festival.

The Broadway musical Hair opens with a high-powered sound system.

The first operational amplifiers are used in professional audio equipment, notably as summing devices for multichannel consoles.

1968

CBS releases "Switched-On Bach," Walter (Wendy) Carlos's polyphonic multitracking of Moog's early music synthesizer.

1969

Dr. Thomas Stockham begins to experiment with digital tape recording.

Bill Hanley and Company designs and builds the sound system for the Woodstock Music Festival.

3M introduces Scotch 206 and 207 magnetic tape, with a s/n ratio 7 dB better than Scotch 111.

1970

The first digital delay line, the Lexicon Delta-T 101, is introduced and is widely used in sound reinforcement installations.

Ampex introduces 406 mastering tape.

1971

Denon demonstrates 18-bit PCM stereo recording using a helical-scan video recorder.

RMS and VCA circuit modules introduced by David Blackmer of dbx.

1972

Electro-Voice and CBS are licensed by Peter Scheiber to produce quadraphonic decoders using his patented matrixes.

1974

D. B. Keele pioneers the design of "constant-directivity" high-frequency horns.

The Grateful Dead produce the "Wall of Sound" at the San Francisco Cow Palace, incorporating separate systems for vocals, each of the guitars, piano and drums.

3M introduces Scotch 250 mastering tape with an increase in output level of over 10 dB compared to Scotch 111.

DuPont introduces chromium dioxide (CrO₂) cassette tape.

1975

Digital tape recording begins to take hold in professional audio studios.

Michael Gerzon conceives of and Calrec (England) builds the "Soundfield Microphone," a coincident 4-capsule cluster with matrixed "B-format" outputs and decoded steerable 2- and 4-channel discrete outputs.

EMT produces the first digital reverberation unit as its Model 250.

Ampex introduces 456 high-output mastering tape.

1976

Dr. Stockham of Soundstream makes the first 16-bit digital recording in the U.S. at the Santa Fe Opera.

1978

The first EIAJ standard for the use of 14-bit PCM adaptors with VCR decks is embodied in Sony's PCM-1 consumer VCR adaptor.

A patent is issued to Blackmer for an adaptive filter (the basis of dbx Types I and II noise reduction).

3M introduces metal-particle cassette tape.

1980

3M, Mitsubishi, Sony and Studer each introduces a multitrack digital recorder.

EMT introduces its Model 450 hard-disk digital recorder.

Sony introduces a palm-sized stereo cassette tape player called a "Walkman."

1981

Philips demonstrates the Compact Disc (CD).

MIDI is standardized as the universal synthesizer interface.

IBM introduces a 16-bit personal computer.

1982

Sony introduces the PCM-F1, intended for the consumer market, the first 14- and 16-bit digital adaptor for VCRs. It is eagerly snapped up by professionals, sparking the digital revolution in recording equipment.

Sony releases the first CD player, the Model CDP-101.

1983

Fiber-optic cable is used for long-distance digital audio transmission, linking New York and Washington, D.C.

1984

The Apple Corporation markets the Macintosh computer.

1985

Dolby introduces the "SR" Spectral Recording system.

1986

The first digital consoles appear.

R-DAT recorders are introduced in Japan.

Dr. Gunther Theile describes a novel stereo "sphere microphone."

1987

Digidesign markets "Sound Tools," a Macintosh-based digital workstation using DAT as its source and storage medium.

1990

ISDN telephone links are offered for high-end studio use.

Dolby proposes a 5-channel surround-sound scheme for home theater systems.

The write-once CD-R becomes a commercial reality.

3M introduces 996 mastering tape, a 13 dB improvement over Scotch 111.

1991

Wolfgang Ahnert presents, in a binaural simulation, the first digitally enhanced modeling of an acoustic space.

Alesis unveils the ADAT, the first "affordable" digital multitrack recorder.

Apple debuts the "QuickTime" multimedia format.

Ampex introduces 499 mastering tape.

1992

The Philips DCC and Sony's MiniDisc, using digital audio data-reduction, are offered to consumers as record/play hardware and software.

The Nagra D is introduced as a self-contained battery-operated field recorder using Nagra's own 4-channel 24-bit open-reel format.

1993

In the first extensive use of "distance recording" via ISDN, producer Phil Ramone records the "Duets" album with Frank Sinatra.

Mackie unveils the first "affordable" 8-bus analog console.

1994

Yamaha unveils the ProMix 01, the first "affordable" digital multitrack console.

1995

The first "solid-state" audio recorder, the Nagra ARES-C, is introduced. It is a battery-operated field unit recording on PCMCIA cards using MPEG-2 audio compression.

Iomega debuts high-capacity "Jaz" and "Zip" drives, useful as removable storage media for hard-disk recording.

1996

Record labels begin to add multimedia files to new releases, calling them "enhanced CDs."

Experimental digital recordings are made at 24 bits and 96 kHz.

1997

DVD videodiscs and players are introduced. An audio version with 6-channel surround sound is expected to eventually supplant the CD as the chosen playback medium in the home.

1998

The Winter Olympics open with a performance of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," played and sung by synchronizing live audio feeds from five continents with an orchestra and conductor at the Olympic stadium in Nagano, Japan, using satellite and ISDN technology.

Golden Anniversary celebration held in New York on March 11, the exact date of the first AES meeting in 1948, with ten of the original members present.

MP-3 players for downloaded Internet audio appear.

1999

Audio DVD Standard 1.0 agreed upon by manufacturers.

Calories in popular fast food. This you may want to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McDonald's Biscuit (Breads) 1 ea (3.0 oz) (84 gm) 290 15 34 5 McDonald's Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit (Breakfast) 1 ea (5.5 oz) (157 gm) 540 34 35 18 McDonald's Breakfast Burrito (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.1 oz) (117 gm) 320 20 21 13 McDonald's Egg McMuffin(R) (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.8 oz) (136 gm) 290 12 27 17 McDonald's Ham, Egg and Cheese Bagel (Breakfast) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 550 23 58 26 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Hash Browns (Breakfast) 1 serv (1.9 oz) (53 gm) 130 8 14 1 McDonald's Hotcakes w/Margarine & Syrup (Breakfast) 1 serv (7.8 oz) (222 gm) 600 17 104 9 McDonald's Hotcakes, Plain (Breakfast) 1 serv (5.3 oz) (150 gm) 340 8 58 9 McDonald's Sausage Biscuit (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.5 oz) (127 gm) 470 31 35 11 McDonald's Sausage Biscuit w/Egg (Breakfast) 1 ea (6.3 oz) (178 gm) 550 37 35 18 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Sausage McMuffin(R) (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.0 oz) (112 gm) 360 23 26 13 McDonald's Sausage McMuffin(R) w/Egg (Breakfast) 1 ea (5.9 oz) (166 gm) 440 28 27 19 McDonald's Sausage Patty (Breakfast) 1 serv (1.5 oz) (43 gm) 170 16 0 6 McDonald's Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast) 1 serv (3.6 oz) (102 gm) 160 11 1 13 McDonald's Spanish Omelet Bagel (Breakfast) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 690 38 59 27 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Steak, Egg and Cheese Bagel (Breakfast) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 660 31 59 27 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Flat Bread Sandwich (Chicken) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 540 24 56 28 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Flat Bread Sandwich (no cheese) (Chicken) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 410 13 54 21 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Flat Bread Sandwich (no cheese, no sauce) (Chicken) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 340 7 52 21 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Flat Bread Sandwich (no sauce) (Chicken) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 460 16 53 28 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Chicken McNuggets(R) (Chicken Dishes) 6 pc (3.7 oz) (106 gm) 290 17 20 15 McDonald's Chicken McNuggets(R) (Chicken Dishes) 4 pc (2.5 oz) (71 gm) 190 11 13 10 McDonald's Chicken McNuggets(R) (Chicken Dishes) 9 pc (5.6 oz) (159 gm) 430 25 29 23 McDonald's Barbeque Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 45 0 10 0 McDonald's Caesar (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 160 14 7 2 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Croutons (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (0.4 oz) (12 gm) 50 1 9 1 McDonald's Honey (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 45 0 12 0 McDonald's Honey Mustard (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 50 4.5 3 0 McDonald's Hot Mustard (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 60 3.5 7 1 McDonald's Light Mayonnaise (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (0.4 oz) (12 gm) 40 4 1 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 pkt (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 50 0 11 0 McDonald's Baked Apple Pie (Desserts) 1 ea (2.7 oz) (77 gm) 260 13 34 3 McDonald's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Desserts) 1 ea (1.2 oz) (35 gm) 170 10 22 2 McDonald's McDonaldland(R) Cookies (Desserts) 1 pkt (1.5 oz) (42 gm) 180 5 32 3 McDonald's Apple Bran Muffin, Low Fat (Donuts, Danish & Muffins) 1 ea (4.0 oz) (114 gm) 300 3 61 6 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Apple Danish (Donuts, Danish & Muffins) 1 ea (3.7 oz) (105 gm) 340 15 47 5 McDonald's Cheese Danish (Donuts, Danish & Muffins) 1 ea (3.7 oz) (105 gm) 400 21 45 7 McDonald's Cinnamon Roll (Donuts, Danish & Muffins) 1 ea (3.4 oz) (95 gm) 390 18 50 6 McDonald's English Muffin (Donuts, Danish & Muffins) 1 ea (1.9 oz) (55 gm) 140 2 25 4 McDonald's 1% Low Fat Milk (Drinks) 1 ea (8 oz) (226.8 gm) 100 2.5 13 8 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Butterfinger(R) McFlurry(TM) (Drinks) 1 serv (12.3 oz) (348 gm) 620 22 90 16 McDonald's Chocolate Shake (Drinks) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 360 9 60 11 McDonald's Coca-Cola Classic(R) (Drinks) 1 super (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 410 0 0 0 McDonald's Coca-Cola Classic(R) (Drinks) 1 lrg (32 oz) (907.2 gm) 310 0 86 0 McDonald's Coca-Cola Classic(R) (Drinks) 1 med (21 oz) (595.4 gm) 210 0 58 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Coca-Cola Classic(R) (Drinks) 1 sml (16 oz) (453.6 gm) 150 0 40 0 McDonald's Coca-Cola Classic(R) (Drinks) 1 child (12 oz) (340.2 gm) 110 0 29 0 McDonald's Hi-C(R) Orange Drink (Drinks) 1 super (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 460 0 0 0 McDonald's Hi-C(R) Orange Drink (Drinks) 1 lrg (32 oz) (907.2 gm) 350 0 94 0 McDonald's Hi-C(R) Orange Drink (Drinks) 1 sml (16 oz) (453.6 gm) 160 0 44 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Hi-C(R) Orange Drink (Drinks) 1 med (21 oz) (595.4 gm) 240 0 64 0 McDonald's Hi-C(R) Orange Drink (Drinks) 1 child (12 oz) (340.2 gm) 110 0 32 0 McDonald's M&M(R) McFlurry(TM) (Drinks) 1 serv (12.3 oz) (348 gm) 630 23 90 16 McDonald's Nestle Crunch(R) McFlurry(TM) (Drinks) 1 serv (12.3 oz) (348 gm) 630 24 89 16 McDonald's Orange Juice (Drinks) 1 ea (6 oz) (170.1 gm) 80 0 20 1 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Oreo(R) McFlurry(TM) (Drinks) 1 serv (11.9 oz) (337 gm) 570 20 82 15 McDonald's Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 sml (16 oz) (453.6 gm) 150 0 39 0 McDonald's Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 med (21 oz) (595.4 gm) 210 0 56 0 McDonald's Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 lrg (32 oz) (907.2 gm) 310 0 83 0 McDonald's Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 child (12 oz) (340.2 gm) 110 0 28 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 super (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 410 0 0 0 McDonald's Strawberry Shake (Drinks) 1 serv (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 360 9 60 11 McDonald's Vanilla Shake (Drinks) 1 serv (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 360 9 59 11 McDonald's diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 super (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 5 0 0 0 McDonald's diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 lrg (32 oz) (907.2 gm) 0 0 0 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 child (12 oz) (340.2 gm) 0 0 0 0 McDonald's diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 sml (16 oz) (453.6 gm) 0 0 0 0 McDonald's diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 med (21 oz) (595.4 gm) 0 0 0 0 McDonald's Arch Deluxe(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (8.4 oz) (239 gm) 550 31 39 28 McDonald's Arch Deluxe(R) w/Bacon (Hamburgers) 1 ea (8.7 oz) (247 gm) 590 34 39 32 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Big Mac(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (7.6 oz) (216 gm) 570 32 45 26 McDonald's Big Xtra! (Hamburgers) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 710 46 51 24 McDonald's Big Xtra! With Cheese (Hamburgers) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 810 55 52 29 McDonald's Cheeseburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.3 oz) (121 gm) 320 13 35 16 McDonald's Hamburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (3.8 oz) (107 gm) 270 9 35 13 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Quarter Pounder(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (6.1 oz) (172 gm) 430 21 37 23 McDonald's Quarter Pounder(R) w/Cheese (Hamburgers) 1 ea (7.1 oz) (200 gm) 530 30 38 28 McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 380 5 76 10 McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) (n/a oz) (n/a gm) -2 n/a n/a n/a McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 380 5 76 10 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (w/o granola) (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 280 4 53 8 McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait (w/o granola) (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 280 4 53 8 McDonald's Hot Caramel Sundae (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (6.4 oz) (182 gm) 360 10 61 7 McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (6.3 oz) (179 gm) 340 12 52 8 McDonald's Nuts (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 serv (0.2 oz) (7 gm) 40 3.5 2 2 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Strawberry Sundae (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (6.3 oz) (178 gm) 290 7 50 7 McDonald's Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (3.2 oz) (90 gm) 150 4.5 23 4 McDonald's French Fries (Potatoes) 1 sm (2.4 oz) (68 gm) 210 10 26 3 McDonald's French Fries (Potatoes) 1 lrg (6.2 oz) (176 gm) 540 26 68 8 McDonald's French Fries (Potatoes) 1 med (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 450 22 57 6 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's French Fries, Super Size(R) (Potatoes) 1 super (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 610 29 77 9 McDonald's Hash Browns (Potatoes) 1 serv (1.9 oz) (53 gm) 130 8 14 1 McDonald's Herb Vinaigrette, Fat Free (Salad Dressing) 1 pkt (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 50 0 11 0 McDonald's Ranch Dressing (Salad Dressing) 1 pkt (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 230 21 10 1 McDonald's Red French Reduced Calorie Dressing (Salad Dressing) 1 pkt (n/a oz) (n/a gm) 160 8 23 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Garden Salad (Salads/Salad Bars) 1 serv (6.2 oz) (177 gm) 35 0 7 2 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Salad Deluxe (Salads/Salad Bars) 1 serv (9.1 oz) (257 gm) 120 1.5 7 21 McDonald's Crispy Chicken Deluxe(TM) (Sandwiches) 1 ea (7.9 oz) (223 gm) 500 25 43 26 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish(R) (Sandwiches) 1 ea (5.5 oz) (156 gm) 470 26 45 15 McDonald's Grilled Chicken Deluxe(TM) (Sandwiches) 1 ea (7.9 oz) (223 gm) 440 20 38 27 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) McDonald's Grilled Chicken Deluxe(TM), Plain w/o Mayo (Sandwiches) 1 ea (7.2 oz) (205 gm) 300 5 38

Baja Fresh Chicken Picado Steak Picado Side-by-Side Baja Ensalada Enchiladas Verano Bare Burrito Vegetarian Bare Burrito "Baja-Style" Taco with Chicken "Baja-Style" Taco with Wild Gulf Shrimp Mahi Mahi Ensalada Shrimp Ensalada Burrito Mexicano with Steak Burrito Mexicano with Chicken Baja Burrito with Steak Baja Burrito with Chicken Burrito Ultimo with Steak Burrito Ultimo with Chicken Bean and Cheese Burrito Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Burrito with Steak Bean and Cheese Burrito with Chicken Grilled Vegetarian Burrito Burrito Dos Manos with Steak Burrito Dos Manos with Chicken Any Burrito Enchilado Style Baja Style Taco with Steak Baja Style Taco with Chicken Baja Style Taco with Shrimp Baja Fish Taco Charbroiled Fish Taco Chicken with Rice Taquito Chicken with Beans Taquito Steak with Rice Taquito Steak with Beans Taquito Taco Chilito with Steak Taco Chilito with Chicken Baja Ensalada with Steak Baja Ensalada with Chicken Baja Ensalada with Fish Side Salad Olive Oil Vinaigrette Ranch Dressing Fat Free Salsa Verde Tostada with Steak Tostada with Chicken Vegetarian Tostada Fajitas: Steak with Corn Tortillas Fajitas: Steak with Flour Tortillas Fajitas: Chicken with Corn Tortillas Fajitas: Chicken with Flour Tortillas Steak Enchiladas Chicken Enchiladas Cheese Enchiladas Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Verdes Cheese Enchiladas Verdes Vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes Cheese Quesadilla Chicken Quesadilla Steak Quesadilla Vegetarian Quesadilla Cheese Mini Quesadita Chicken Mini Quesadita Steak Mini Quesadita Steak Mini Tostadita Chicken Mini Tostadita Cheese Nachos Chicken Nachos Steak Nachos Pronto Guacamole Chips and Guacamole 2 oz. Side of Guacamole 3 oz. Side of Guacamole 8 oz. Side of Guacamole Chips and Salsa Baja 8 oz. Salsa Baja 8 oz. Salsa Verde 8 oz. Salsa Roja 8 oz. Pico de Gallo Rice Black Beans Pinto Beans Cebollitas Onions, Peppers and Chiles Charbroiled Steak Charbroiled Chicken Wild Gulf Shrimp Breaded Fish Charbroiled Fish Taco 8" Flour Tortillas- 4 each 12" Flour Tortilla- 1 each Fresh Corn Tortillas- 5 each Tostada Shell Fresh Corn Tortillas Chips

Calories 650 840 520 310 580 650 560 180 190 280 180 900 840 900 800 930 840 850 1080 980 750 770 720 930 210 180 190 260 250 710 750 790 820 330 310 460 310 360 70 230 220 15 1230 1140 1010 1340 1500 1170 1330 880 770 840 30 770 830 710 1110 1240 1330 1160 610 660 690 630 570 1880 2010 2100 550 1320 70 110 290 1100 70 50 70 50 280 360 320 40 110 330 230 150 390 210 550 350 360 500 150

Fat 31 45 25 7 9 7 8 4 5 9 4 19 30 42 34 37 30 31 41 33 27 24 20 55 6 4 5 12 9 36 36 42 42 11 9 18 7 15 3 25 19 0 60 52 50 39 50 26 36 32 24 36 2.5 23 34 21 69 71 79 69 20 21 23 22 17 103 105 113 30 72 6 9 25 50 2.5 0 1 0.5 4 2.5 1 1.5 0 14 3.5 2 16 3 12 8 1 28 7

Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Biscuit (Breakfast) 1 ea (3.0 oz) (86 gm) 300 15 35 6 Burger King Biscuit w/Egg (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.7 oz) (132 gm) 380 21 37 11 Burger King Biscuit w/Sausage (Breakfast) 1 ea (4.6 oz) (130 gm) 490 33 36 13 Burger King Biscuit w/Sausage, Egg & Cheese (Breakfast) 1 ea (6.6 oz) (188 gm) 620 43 37 20 Burger King Cini-minis, w/o Vanilla Icing (Breakfast) 4 ea (3.8 oz) (108 gm) 440 23 51 6 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Croissan'wich(R) w/Sausage & Cheese (Breakfast) 1 ea (3.7 oz) (106 gm) 450 35 21 13 Burger King Croissan'wich(R) w/Sausage, Egg & Cheese (Breakfast) 1 ea (5.4 oz) (152 gm) 530 41 23 18 Burger King French Toast Sticks (Breakfast) 5 ea (4.0 oz) (113 gm) 440 23 51 7 Burger King Hash Brown Rounds (Breakfast) 1 sml (2.6 oz) (75 gm) 240 15 25 2 Burger King Hash Brown Rounds (Breakfast) 1 lrg (4.5 oz) (128 gm) 410 26 42 3 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Hash Brown Rounds (Breakfast) 1 lrg (4.5 oz) (128 gm) 410 26 42 3 Burger King Chicken Tenders(R) (Chicken Dishes) 4 pcs (2.2 oz) (62 gm) 180 11 9 11 Burger King Chicken Tenders(R) (Chicken Dishes) 5 pcs (2.7 oz) (77 gm) 230 14 11 14 Burger King Chicken Tenders(R) (Chicken Dishes) 8 pcs (4.3 oz) (123 gm) 350 22 17 22 Burger King A.M. Express(R) Dip (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 80 0 21 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King A.M. Express(R) Grape Jam (Condiments/Sauces) 1 ea (0.4 oz) (12 gm) 30 0 7 0 Burger King A.M. Express(R) Strawberry Jam (Condiments/Sauces) 1 ea (0.4 oz) (12 gm) 30 0 8 0 Burger King Barbeque Dipping Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 35 0 9 0 Burger King Bull'e Eye(R) Barbeque Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 20 0 5 0 Burger King Honey Flavored Dipping Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 90 0 23 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 90 6 10 0 Burger King Ketchup (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 15 0 4 0 Burger King King Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 70 7 2 0 Burger King Land O'Lakes(R) Whipped Classic Blend (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (0.4 oz) (10 gm) 65 7 0 0 Burger King Mustard (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (0.1 oz) (3 gm) 0 0 0 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Ranch Dipping Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 170 17 2 0 Burger King Reduced Fat Mayonnaise (Condiments/Sauces) 1 ea (0.75 oz) (21 gm) 70 6 3 0 Burger King Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 45 0 11 0 Burger King Tartar Sauce (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.5 oz) (43 gm) 260 29 0 0 Burger King Vanilla Icing for Cini-minis (Condiments/Sauces) 1 serv (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 110 3 20 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Dutch Apple Pie (Dessert) 1 ea (4.0 oz) (113 gm) 300 15 39 3 Burger King HERSHEY®'S Sundae Pie (Dessert) 1 ea (2.8 oz) (79 gm) 310 18 33 3 Burger King 2% Low Fat Milk (Drinks) 1 serv (8 oz) (240 gm) 130 5 12 8 Burger King Chocolate Shake (Drinks) 1 sml (10.8 oz) (305 gm) 330 7 58 9 Burger King Chocolate Shake (Drinks) 1 med (14.0 oz) (397 gm) 440 10 75 12 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Chocolate Shake, syrup added (Drinks) 1 med (16.0 oz) (454 gm) 570 10 105 14 Burger King Chocolate Shake, syrup added (Drinks) 1 sml (11.7 oz) (333 gm) 390 7 72 10 Burger King Coca Cola(R) Classic (Drinks) 1 med (22 oz) (660 gm) 280 0 70 0 Burger King Coffee (Drinks) 1 serv (12 oz) (360 gm) 5 0 1 0 Burger King Diet Coke(R) (Drinks) 1 med (22 oz) (660 gm) 1 0 1 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Sprite(R) (Drinks) 1 med (22 oz) (660 gm) 260 0 66 0 Burger King Strawberry Shake, syrup added (Drinks) 1 sml (11.7 oz) (333 gm) 390 7 72 10 Burger King Strawberry Shake, syrup added (Drinks) 1 med (16.0 oz) (454 gm) 550 9 104 13 Burger King Tropicana(R) Orange Juice (Drinks) 1 serv (10 oz) (300 gm) 140 0 33 2 Burger King Vanilla Shake (Drinks) 1 sml (10.8 oz) (305 gm) 330 7 56 10 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Vanilla Shake (Drinks) 1 med (14.0 oz) (397 gm) 430 9 73 13 Burger King Bacon Cheeseburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.9 oz) (140 gm) 400 22 27 24 Burger King Bacon Double Cheeseburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (7.3 oz) (206 gm) 620 38 28 41 Burger King Big King(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (7.7 oz) (218 gm) 640 42 28 38 Burger King Cheeseburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.7 oz) (133 gm) 360 19 27 21 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Ddouble Whopper(R) w/Cheese, w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (13.2 oz) (374 gm) 850 50 47 55 Burger King Double Cheeseburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (7.0 oz) (198 gm) 580 36 27 38 Burger King Double Whopper(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (12.3 oz) (349 gm) 920 59 47 49 Burger King Double Whopper(R) w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (12.3 oz) (349 gm) 760 42 47 49 Burger King Double Whopper(R) w/Cheese (Hamburgers) 1 ea (13.2 oz) (374 gm) 1010 67 47 55 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Hamburger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.2 oz) (120 gm) 320 15 27 19 Burger King Homestyle Griller (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.1 oz) (116 gm) 490 27 36 26 Burger King Smokehouse Cheddar Griller (Hamburgers) 1 ea (4.1 oz) (116 gm) 665 44 32 34 Burger King Veggie Burger (Hamburgers) 1 ea (6.8 oz) (193 gm) 360 13 46 13 Burger King Whopper Jr.(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (5.6 oz) (158 gm) 400 24 28 19 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Whopper Jr.(R) w/Cheese, w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (6.0 oz) (171 gm) 370 19 28 22 Burger King Whopper Jr.(R) w/Cheese (Hamburgers) 1 ea (6.0 oz) (171 gm) 450 28 28 22 Burger King Whopper Jr.(R), w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (5.6 oz) (158 gm) 320 15 28 19 Burger King Whopper(R) (Hamburgers) 1 ea (9.5 oz) (270 gm) 660 40 47 29 Burger King Whopper(R) w/Cheese (Hamburgers) 1 ea (10.4 oz) (295 gm) 760 48 47 35 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Whopper(R) w/Cheese, w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (10.4 oz) (295 gm) 600 31 47 35 Burger King Whopper(R) w/o Mayo (Hamburgers) 1 ea (9.5 oz) (270 gm) 510 23 47 29 Burger King Hot Fudge Brownie Royale (Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Toppings) 1 ea (4.0 oz) (113 gm) 440 19 62 6 Burger King French Fries, salted (Potatoes) 1 king (6.0 oz) (170 gm) 590 30 74 5 Burger King French Fries, salted (Potatoes) 1 med (4.1 oz) (116 gm) 400 21 50 3 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King French Fries, salted (Potatoes) 1 sml (2.6 oz) (74 gm) 250 13 32 2 Burger King French Fries, unsalted (Potatoes) 1 sml (2.6 oz) (74 gm) 250 13 32 2 Burger King French Fries, unsalted (Potatoes) 1 med (4.1 oz) (116 gm) 400 21 50 3 Burger King French Fries, unsalted (Potatoes) 1 king (6.0 oz) (170 gm) 590 30 74 5 Burger King Hash Brown Rounds (Potatoes) 1 sml (2.6 oz) (75 gm) 240 15 25 2 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Chicken Whopper (Sandwich) 1 ea (8.1 oz) (231 gm) 430 24 32 33 Burger King Chicken Whopper Junior (Sandwich) 1 ea (6.8 oz) (193 gm) 370 23 31 23 Burger King American Cheese, Processed (Sandwich Components) 2 sl (0.9 oz) (25 gm) 90 8 0 6 Burger King BK Broiler(R) Chicken Breast Patty (Sandwich Components) 1 ea (3.5 oz) (99 gm) 140 4 4 21 Burger King Bacon (Sandwich Components) 3 pcs (0.3 oz) (8 gm) 40 3 0 3 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Ham (Sandwich Components) 1 serv (1.2 oz) (34 gm) 35 1 0 6 Burger King Hamburger Bun (Sandwich Components) 1 ea (1.7 oz) (48 gm) 130 2 24 5 Burger King Hamburger Patty (Sandwich Components) 1 ea (1.9 oz) (53 gm) 170 13 0 14 Burger King Lettuce (Sandwich Components) 1 serv (0.8 oz) (21 gm) 0 0 0 0 Burger King Onion (Sandwich Components) 1 serv (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 5 0 1 0 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Pickles (Sandwich Components) 4 sl (0.5 oz) (14 gm) 0 0 0 0 Burger King Tomato (Sandwich Components) 2 sl (1.0 oz) (28 gm) 5 0 1 0 Burger King Whopper(R) Bun (Sandwich Components) 1 ea (2.8 oz) (78 gm) 220 4 39 8 Burger King Whopper(R) Patty (Sandwich Components) 1 ea (2.8 oz) (79 gm) 250 19 0 20 Burger King BK Big Fish(R) (Sandwiches) 1 ea (8.9 oz) (252 gm) 720 43 59 23 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King BK Broiler(R) Chicken (Sandwiches) 1 ea (8.7 oz) (247 gm) 530 26 45 29 Burger King BK Broiler(R) Chicken w/o Mayo (Sandwiches) 1 ea (8.7 oz) (247 gm) 370 9 45 29 Burger King Chick'N Crisp (Sandwiches) 1 ea (4.9 oz) (139 gm) 460 27 37 16 Burger King Chick'N Crisp w/Mayo (Sandwiches) 1 ea (4.9 oz) (139 gm) 360 16 37 16 Burger King Chicken (Sandwiches) 1 ea (8.1 oz) (229 gm) 710 43 54 26 Food Description Servings Calories Fat (gms) Carbs (gms) Protein (gms) Burger King Chicken w/o Mayo (Sandwiches) 1 ea (8.1 oz) (229 gm) 500 20 54 26 Burger King Onion Rings (Side Dishes) 1 king (5.3 oz) (151 gm) 600 30 74 8 Burger King Onion Rings (Side Dishes) 1 med (3.3 oz) (94 gm) 380 19 46 5