Main Entry: mi�as�ma Pronunciation: mI-'az-m&, mE- Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -mas also mi�as�ma�ta /-m&-t&/ Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, defilement, from miainein to pollute Date: 1665 1 : a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease; also : a heavy vaporous emanation or atmosphere <a miasma of tobacco smoke> 2 : an influence or atmosphere that tends to deplete or corrupt <freed from the miasma of poverty -- Sir Arthur Bryant>; also : an atmosphere that obscures
****** Referring to definition #2, is there a Minneapolis Miasma? If there is then is it the old-school DFL that is responsible or someone else? Tom Welling CARAG _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
