What was the name of the Liberian oil tanker that was wrecked off the coast of the Isles of Scilly in 1967?

The 13 largest oil spills in history | MNN - Mother Nature Network MNN.com > Earth Matters > Wilderness & Resources The 13 largest oil spills in history Here's a look at the largest spills in world history and how the Gulf oil spill and the Exxon Valdez disaster compare. 24 U.S. Navy craft are anchored along the shoreline as Navy and civilian personnel position hoses during oil clean-up efforts on Smith island after the Exxon Valdez spill. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico on April 22, 2010, no one was prepared for the massive environmental disaster that followed. We can see how the Gulf oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, stacks up against the world's worst oil spills. 13. The Torrey Canyon Oil Spill When: March 18, 1967 Where: Scilly Isles, U.K. Amount spilled: 25-36 million gallons The Torrey Canyon was one of the first big supertankers, and it was also the source of one of the first major oil spills. Although the ship was originally built to carry 60,000 tons, it was enlarged to a 120,000-ton capacity, and that’s the amount the ship was carrying when it hit a reef off the coast of Cornwall. The spill created an oil slick measuring 270 square miles, contaminating 180 miles of coastland. More than 15,000 sea birds and enormous numbers of aquatic animals were killed before the spill was finally contained. Toxic solvent-based cleaning agents were used by Royal Navy vessels to try to disperse the oil, but that didn't work very well and instead caused a great deal of environmental damage. It was then decided to set fire to the ocean and burn away the oil by dropping bombs. 12. The Sea Star Oil Spill When: Dec. 19, 1972 Where: Gulf of Oman Amount spilled: 35.3 million gallons The South Korean supertanker, Sea Star, collided with a Brazilian tanker, the Horta Barbosa, off the coast of Oman on the morning of Dec. 19, 1972. The vessels caught fire after the collision and the crew abandoned ship. Although the Horta Barbosa was extinguished in a day, the Sea Star sank into the Gulf on Dec. 24 following several explosions. 11. Odyssey Oil Spill Where: Off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada Amount spilled: 40.7 million gallons This large oil spill occurred about 700 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland and spilled more than 40 million gallons of oil into the ocean. 10. M/T Haven Tanker Oil Spill When: April 11, 1991 Where: Genoa, Italy Amount spilled: 45 million gallons This oil tanker exploded and sank off the coast of Italy, killing six people and leaking its remaining oil into the Mediterranean for 12 years. The source of the explosion was thought to be the ship’s poor state of repair — supposedly the Haven was scrapped after being hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, but was put back into operation. 9. ABT Summer Oil Spill When: May 28, 1991 Where: About 700 nautical miles off the coast of Angola Amount spilled: 51-81 million gallons This ship exploded off the coast of Angola, discharging massive amounts of oil into the ocean. Five of the 32 crew members on board died as a result of the incident. A large slick covering an area of 80 square miles spread around the tanker and burned for three days before the ship sank on June 1, 1991. Subsequent efforts to locate the wreckage were unsuccessful. 8. Amoco Cadiz Oil Spill This oiled beach in Brittany is the result of the Amoco Cadiz oil spill. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons ) When: March 16, 1978 Where: Portsall, France Amount spilled: 69 million gallons The massive Amoco Cadiz was caught in a winter storm that damaged the ship’s rudder. The ship put out a distress call, but while several ships responded, none were able to prevent the ship from running aground. On March 17, the gigantic supertanker broke in half, sending its 69 million gallons of oil into the English Channel. The French later sunk the ship. 7. Castillo de Bellver Oil Spill When: Aug. 6, 1983 Where: Saldanha Bay, South Africa Amount spilled: 79 million gallons The Castillo de Bellver caught fire about 70 miles north west of Cape


What is the capital city of Southern Sudan?

New capital for Southern Sudan - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan New capital for Southern Sudan Save By Jacob K. Lupai April 27, 2009 — Suggesting a new capital for Southern Sudan is most likely to raise a number of questions. One is about the feasibility of such a project and of course the imagined enormous cost that may be prohibitive. The other question is why a new capital when there is already one. The last but not the least by all means is who is that somebody suggesting a new capital. If that somebody happens to be an Equatorian there may be uproar. However, a place called Ramceil was proposed as the location of the new capital of Southern Sudan. It is assumed to be equidistant from the three regions of greater Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile. One interesting feature of Ramceil is that it is considered to be located where the three greater regions meet. This may mean that the area of Ramceil is made up of a piece of land from each of the greater regions. It is therefore likely that none will claim that Ramceil is specifically located in one region. The strategic location of Ramceil as a capital demonstrates the wisdom of the choice of a capital that is all embracing for a nation in progress and hopefully Southern Sudan is. The feasibility of the location of a new capital may best be left to experts in urban planning. However, suggesting the transfer of a capital to another location may not after all depend on urban planners but on local politics. For example, suggesting that the capital city of Southern Sudan should relocate somewhere else may be received with mixed feelings by those who may assume they are the target. Twenty-six year ago the then Southern Region was decentralised into three regions of Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile. The majority of people of Equatoria welcome the decentralisation of the Southern Region but not so for the many people from Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile. The non-Equatorians perceived that they were the target to remove them from Juba and from Equatoria altogether. However, that was not the case. Many remained in Juba and in Equatoria. We are a people that cannot be divided by imaginary boundaries. On 27 February 1972 in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia an agreement was concluded between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Sudan and South Sudan Liberation Movement, ending a 17-year old protracted civil war that sparked off on 18 August 1955 in Equatoria against the perceived northern domination. The agreement that became known as the Addis Ababa Agreement gave what were known as the southern provinces of Bahr el Ghazal, Equatoria and Upper Nile a regional self-government. The geographical Southern Sudan that was composed of the three southern provinces became known as the Southern Region. For the capital of the Southern Region nowhere in the Addis Ababa Agreement was Juba mentioned specifically as the capital. The closest Juba was ever mentioned and it was more or less an allusion when on Resettlement, Article I, the Addis Ababa Agreement said, “There shall be established a Special Commission for Relief and Resettlement under the President of the Interim High Executive Council with headquarters in Juba and provincial branches in Juba, Malakal and Wau”. Juba was assumed to be the capital of the Southern Region without a formal endorsement by the Addis Ababa Agreement. Probably Juba gained prominence in people’s minds as the capital of Southern Sudan because of that historic conference supposed to map the way forward for Southern Sudan. The conference was held in Juba in 1947 and became famously known as the 1947 Juba Conference. Unfortunately the1947 Juba Conference was cunningly used as a rubber stamp for the unity of Sudan after gaining independence from Britain. It is not also clear whether the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 9 January 2005 has mentioned anything specifically about Juba being the capital of Southern Sudan. I couldn’t gather any evidence. I would appreciate if anybody could point out the evidence in the CPA th


What was the name of the oil tanker that split into three after running aground off the coast of Brittany in 1978?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 24 | 1978: Tanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two About This Site | Text Only 1978: Tanker Amoco Cadiz splits in two Violent seas have split the Amoco Cadiz super tanker wrecked off the coast of France, destroying any hopes of salvaging any remaining oil and threatening an ecological disaster. Experts hoped 30,000 to 50,000 tons of oil left in the holds could have been pumped out but this morning's split, off the north coast of Finisterre, means all the 220,000-ton cargo will have escaped into the sea. Strong tides and winds are driving the oil slick westward raising fears it will affect the Channel Islands and the western coast of the Cherbourg peninsula in France. The oil spill is now covering 800 square miles (1,287 sq km) since it ran aground on Portsall Rocks, three miles off the coast of Brittany, France, eight days ago, en route from the Gulf to Le Havre. The French Navy announced 30 ships are working to contain the oil slick. They include five Royal Navy tugs, two ships from Norway and a vessel from Holland equipped with mechanical shovels. Officers are working around the clock spraying detergent to disperse the oil slick, and helicopters have been commissioned to assist with this. Experts said the best form of removing the oil is by sucking it off the sea from another vessel but this is currently not an option as the weather and sea is too volatile. The slick is being monitored by planes using infra-red cameras and the Landsatt satellite will shortly be taking pictures of it from space. Environmental damage The Amoco Cadiz's cargo is already forming a "chocolate mousse" - a dangerous mix of oil and water that forms naturally - which will pollute all life forms it drifts across. Its damage to the environment is coupled with the long-term effect the oil slick will have on the local economy of shellfish and oyster fishermen. According to some sources bombing or burning the ship is still being discussed as an option but no decisions have been taken yet. In 1967 Britain bombed the hulk of the Torrey Canyon for several days but the wreck was destroyed only after all the oil had leaked out.


Also the name of the dominant ethnic group, what is the most commonly spoken language in Southern Sudan?

Sudan - SOCIETY Sudan - SOCIETY Sudan THE FIRST AND OVERWHELMING impression of Sudan is its physical vastness and ethnic diversity, elements that have shaped its regional history from time immemorial. The country encompasses virtually every geographical feature, from the harsh deserts of the north to the rain forests rising on its southern borders. Like most African countries, Sudan is defined by boundaries that European powers determined at the end of the nineteenth century. The British colonial administration in Sudan, established in 1899, emphasized indirect rule by tribal shaykhs and chiefs, although tribalism had been considerably weakened as an administrative institution during the Mahdist period (1884- 98). This loosening of loyalties exacerbated problems in governmental structure and administration and in the peoples' identification as Sudanese. To this day, loyalty remains divided among family, clan, ethnic group, and religion, and it is difficult to forge a nation because the immensity of the land permits many of Sudan's ethnic and tribal groups to live relatively undisturbed by the central government. The Nile is the link that runs through Sudan, and influences the lives of Sudan's people, even though many of them farm and herd far from the Nile or its two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile. Not only do nomads come to the river to water their herds and cultivators to drain off its waters for their fields, but the Nile facilitates trade, administration, and urbanization. Consequently, the confluence of the Blue Nile and the White Nile became the administrative center of a vast hinterland because the area commanded the river, its commerce, and its urban society. This location enabled the urban elites to control the scattered and often isolated population of the interior while enjoying access to the peoples of the outside world. Although linked by dependence on the Nile, Sudan's population is divided by ethnic, linguistic, and religious differences. Many Sudanese in the north claim Arab descent and speak Arabic, but Sudanese Arabs are highly differentiated. Over many generations, they have intermingled in varying degrees with the indigenous peoples. Arabic is Sudan's official language (with Arabic and English the predominant languages in the south), but beyond Khartoum and its two neighboring cities of Omdurman and Khartoum North a variety of languages is spoken. A more unifying factor is Islam, which has spread widely among the peoples of northern Sudan. But, once again, the Sunni Muslims of northern Sudan form no monolithic bloc. Some, especially in the urban centers, are strictly orthodox Muslims, while others, mostly in the rural areas, are attracted more to Sufism, an Islamic mystical tendency, in their search for Allah. Within this branch and tendency of Islam are a host of religious sects with their own Islamic rituals and syncretistic adaptations. The Sudanese of the south are of African origin. Islam has made only modest inroads among these followers of traditional religions and of Christianity, which was spread in the twentieth century by European missionaries, and Arabic has not replaced the diverse languages of the south. The differences between north and south have usually engendered hostility, a clash of cultures that in the last 150 years has led to seemingly endless violence. The strong regional and cultural differences have inhibited nation building and have caused the civil war in the south that has raged since independence, except for a period of peace between 1972 and 1983. The distrust between Sudanese of the north and those of the south--whether elite or peasants--has deepened with the long years of hostilities. And the cost of war has drained valuable national resources at the expense of health, education, and welfare in both regions. Sudan Population information for Sudan has been limited, but in 1990 it was clear that the country was experiencing a high birth rate and a high, but declining, death rate. Infant mortality was high, but Sudan was expected to continue its rapid


What was the name of the former Taoiseach of Ireland who died in May 2011?

Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies | The Independent Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies Thursday 19 May 2011 07:29 BST Click to follow Tributes as former taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald dies 1/2 2/2 Niall Carson/PA Wire The leaders of Britain and Ireland have paid tribute to former taoiseach Dr Garret FitzGerald who has died after a short illness. The politician, journalist and economist, who led two governments in the 1980s and fought tirelessly to cement close ties between the two states, died in a Dublin hospital. Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who had an early-morning meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron in the Irish capital, said Dr FitzGerald's only concern was for the people and the country of Ireland. "Garret FitzGerald was a remarkable man who made a remarkable contribution to Irish life," he said. "His towering intellect, his enthusiasm for life, his optimism for politics was always balanced by his humility, his warmth, his bringing to public life of a real sense of dignity and integrity, and his interest being focused entirely on his people and on the country. "He will be judged as being a true republican who was an icon of decency and high honour in public life. The fluency of his economics was always balanced by the humility and generosity and warmth of his personal and family life. "He had an eternal optimism for what could be achieved in politics. You could not tire him out and his belief that politics and democracy would work for peace." Mr Kenny also said his former Fine Gael party leader would have been happy to hear the Queen address Ireland last night as part of her state visit. "To see the work that he had done over very many years, and indeed his father (Desmond) before him, have played their part in putting the jigsaw of peace together." Mr Cameron, who attended the Queen's speech at a state dinner in Dublin Castle last night, said he watched Dr FitzGerald when he was a student of politics, rather than someone involved in politics. "He always struck me as someone who was a statesman, as well as a politician, someone who was in politics for all the right reasons and someone who made a huge contribution to the peace process and bringing reconciliation for all that had happened in the past," the Prime Minister said. "I hope today of all days, with the state visit and the warm relationship between Britain and Ireland that he can see, that some of his work has been completed." Referred to as "Garret the Good" by colleagues and opponents alike, his death was announced in a short family statement from his children John, Mark and Mary. "The family of Dr Garret FitzGerald are sad to announce that he has passed away this morning after a short illness," it said. He had been undergoing treatment in the Mater private hospital over the last few weeks. Funeral details are to be released at a later date, his family said. The Irish Tricolour was flying at half-mast over Leinster House parliament building today. Dr FitzGerald died two months after his Fine Gael party returned to power with a resounding electoral success. His name will go down in history for striking the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement with former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, which tied the two countries to closer co-operation on Northern Ireland. President Mary McAleese said he was the Renaissance man of our time and a national treasure. "Above all, Garret FitzGerald was a true public servant. Steeped in the history of the State, he constantly strove to make Ireland a better place for all its people," she said. "Garret was a persuasive voice for progressive reform. As minister for foreign affairs, he anchored Ireland's place at the heart of Europe and enhanced our national reputation in the world, and, as taoiseach, he courageously led the debate for a more tolerant and inclusive Ireland. "His crowning achievement in politics was his negotiation of the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985, which was a key milestone on the road to peace and partnership politics in Northern Ireland." She added: "I offer my deepest condolence


According to Greek mythology, who was the father of Zeus?

Zeus Zeus See More Zeus Pictures > Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. He overthrew his father, Cronus , and then drew lots with his brothers Poseidon and Hades , in order to decide who would succeed their father on the throne. Zeus won the draw and became the supreme ruler of the gods, as well as lord of the sky and rain. His weapon was a thunderbolt which he hurled at those who displeased or defied him, especially liars and oathbreakers. He was married to Hera but often tested her patience, as he was infamous for his many affairs. Zeus , the presiding deity of the universe, ruler of the skies and the earth, was regarded by the Greeks as the god of all natural phenomena on the sky; the personification of the laws of nature; the ruler of the state; and finally, the father of gods and men. Using his shield, the Aegis , Zeus could create all natural phenomena related to the air and the sky, such as storms, tempests, and intense darkness. At his command, mighty thunders would flash and lightnings would roll, wreaking havoc; or the skies would open to rejuvenate the earth with life-giving water. As the personification of the operations of nature, he represented the grand laws of unchanging and harmonious order, by which both the natural and the spiritual world were governed. He was the god of regulated time as marked by the changing seasons and the regular succession of day and night, in contrast to what his father Cronus represented before him; absolute time, i.e. eternity. As the ruler of the state, he was the source of kingly power, the upholder of all institutions connected to the state, and the friend and patron of princes, whom he guarded and assisted with his advice and counsel. He was also the protector of the people, and watched over the welfare of the whole community. As the father of the gods, Zeus ascertained that each deity perform their individual duty, punished their misdeeds, settled their disputes, and acted towards them on all occasions as their all-knowing counsellor and mighty friend. As the father of men, he took a paternal interest in the actions and well-being of mortals . He watched over them with tender solicitude, rewarding truth, charity, and fairness, while severely punishing perjury and cruelty. Even the poorest and most forlorn wanderer could find a powerful advocate in Zeus , for he, as a wise and merciful paternal figure, demanded that the wealthy inhabitants of the earth be attentive to the needs of their less fortunate fellow citizens. Zeus Is also called Jupiter, Dias.


Ferenc Madi, who died in May 2011, served as President of which country between 2000 and 2005?

Former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl dies Former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl dies RSS A portrait of the former Hungarian President Ferenc Madl is seen at the gate of the presidential office in Budapest, Hungary on May 29, 2011. Ferenc Madl, who served as Hungarian president between 2000 and 2005, died on May 29 at the age of 80. (Xinhua/Yang Yongqian) BUDAPEST, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Former Hungarian President, Ferenc Madl, died on Sunday at the age of 80. Hungarian President Pal Schmitt expressed his deep pain at news of Madl's death, the presidential office said in a statement. Schmitt personally expressed his condolences to Madl's family, the statement said. "We are shocked to hear the news. May he rest in peace," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote on his Facebook page. Madl's life and work in service of the nation and the country stands as an example to them all, said the governing Fidesz party in a statement. The leader of Hungary's main opposition Socialist party, Attila Mesterhazy said in a statement that the nation would preserve the memory of Madl in its heart. Madl was born on Veszprem on Jan. 29, 1931. He graduated in 1955 in the public-administration and law faculty of Budapest's ELTE university before completing a law degree in Strasbourg between 1961 and 1963. He was nominated to the presidency by the center-right Fidesz party in June 2000, and assumed office on Aug. 4. He served as president of Hungry between 2000 and 2005. He was recognized abroad as a legal scholar. Editor:                yan


Which 2010 biographical film, starring James Franco, centred on 'Aron Ralston', a mountain climber who became trapped by a boulder in Utah in April 2003?

127 Hours    - Dramastyle   Reporting the video problem? Share Video :   127 Hoursis a 2010 biographical  survival  drama film co-written, produced and directed by Danny Boyle . The film stars James Franco as mountain climber  Aron Ralston , who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost , Utah in April 2003. The film, based on Ralston's autobiographyBetween a Rock and a Hard Place, was written by Boyle and Simon Beaufoy and produced by Christian Colson and John Smithson (both Beaufoy and Colson had previously worked with Boyle onSlumdog Millionaire). The music was scored by A. R. Rahman , who had also previously worked with Boyle onSlumdog Millionaire. The film was well-received by critics and was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco). On April 25, 2003, Aron Ralston ( James Franco ) prepares for a day of canyoneering in Utah 's Canyonlands National Park as he drives to the trailhead at night. The next morning he bikes through the park, aiming to cut 45 minutes off the guide book's estimate for the time needed to reach his destination. He is on foot, running along a bare rock formation when he sees two hikers, Kristi ( Kate Mara ) and Megan ( Amber Tamblyn ), apparently lost. Ralston convinces the pair that he is a trail guide and offers to show them a much more interesting route than the one they had been trying to find. He leads them through narrow canyons, including a blind jump into an underground pool, where the three film themselves repeating the plunge using Ralston's video camera. As they part company, Kristi and Megan invite Ralston to a party they're holding the next night, and he promises to attend. However, they doubt he will show. Ralston continues into Blue John Canyon , through a narrow passage where boulders are suspended, wedged between the walls of rock. As he descends, one boulder is jarred loose, falling after Ralston to the bottom of the canyon and pinning his arm against the canyon wall, trapping him. He initially yells for help, but nobody is within earshot. As he resigns himself to the fact that he is on his own, he begins recording a video diary on his camera and using his pocket multi-tool to attempt to chip away at the boulder. He also begins rationing his water and food. As he realizes his efforts to chip away at the boulder are futile, he begins to attempt to cut into his arm, but finds his knife too dull to break his skin. He then stabs his arm, but realizes he will not be able to cut through the bone. He finds himself out of water and is forced to drink his own urine. His video logs become more and more desperate as he feels himself dying. He begins dreaming about relationships and past experiences, including a former lover ( Clémence Poésy ), family ( Lizzy Caplan , Treat Williams , Kate Burton ), and the two hikers he met before his accident. After reflecting upon his life, he comes to the realization that everything he has done has led him to this ordeal, and that he was destined to die alone in the canyon. After five days, Ralston sees his unborn son through a premonition. He gathers the will to apply enough force to his forearm to break it and severs his arm with the dull knife, fashioning a crude tourniquet out of the insulation for his CamelBak tube and using a carabiner to tighten it. He wraps the stump of his arm and takes a picture of the boulder that trapped him as he leaves it behind. He then makes his way out of the canyon, where he is forced to rappel down a 65-foot rock face and hike several miles before, exhausted and covered in blood, he finally runs into a family on a day hike. The family sends for help and Ralston is evacuated by a UHP helicopter. The film ends with shots of the real Aron Ralston from his life after his ordeal — including several of Ralston's further adventures in climbing and mountaineering, which he continued following the accident — and of Ralston with his wife, whom he met three years later, and their son, Leo. A title card that appears before the closing credits say


Which late 17th and early 18th century British architect designed Brighton Pavilion, Marble Arch, and the plan for London's Regents Park?

Buckingham Palace - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Palace Did you know ... the city hall Hamburg Rathaus (pictured), constructed from 1886 to 1897, has 647 rooms, six rooms more than Buckingham Palace , and still functions as the seat of the government of Hamburg ? Encyclopedia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For an earlier house owned by the Dukes of Buckingham and also called Buckingham Palace, see Macclesfield Castle . Buckingham Palace. This is the principal façade , the East Front; originally constructed by Edward Blore and completed in 1850, it was redesigned in 1913 by Sir Aston Webb . Queen Victoria , the first monarch to reside at Buckingham Palace, moved into the newly completed palace upon her accession in 1837. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch . [1] Located in the City of Westminster , the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a rallying point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was subsequently acquired by George III in 1761 [2] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte , and known as "The Queen's House". During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore , forming three wings around a central courtyard. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The last major structural additions were made in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the East front which contains the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally congregate to greet crowds outside. However, the palace chapel was destroyed by a German bomb in World War II; the Queen's Gallery was built on the site and opened to the public in 1962 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection . The original early 19th-century interior designs, many of which still survive, included widespread use of brightly coloured scagliola and blue and pink lapis , on the advice of Sir Charles Long. King Edward VII oversaw a partial redecoration in a Belle epoque cream and gold colour scheme. Many smaller reception rooms are furnished in the Chinese regency style with furniture and fittings brought from the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and from Carlton House . The Buckingham Palace Garden is the largest private garden in London. The state rooms, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public each year for most of August and September, as part of the Palace's Summer Opening. Contents 7 External links History Buckingham House, c.1710, was designed by William Winde for the 1st Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. This façade evolved into today's Grand Entrance on the west (inner) side of the quadrangle, with the Green Drawing Room above. Advertisements The site In the Middle Ages , Buckingham Palace's site formed part of the Manor of Ebury (also called Eia). The marshy ground was watered by the river Tyburn , which still flows below the courtyard and south wing of the palace. [3] Where the river was fordable (at Cow Ford), the village of Eye Cross grew. Ownership of the site changed hands many times; owners included Edward the Confessor and his queen consort Edith of Wessex in late Saxon times, and, after the Norman Conquest , William the Conqueror . William gave the site to Geoffrey de Mandeville , who bequeathed it to the monks of Westminster Abbey . [4] In 1531, Henry VIII acquired the Hospital of St James (later St. James's Palace ) [5] from Eton College , and in 1536 he took the Manor of Ebury from Westminster Abbey. [6] These transfers brought the site of


Which 19th century French composer wrote the national anthem of the Vatican City, but is perhaps best remembered for his 'Ave Maria'?

Charles Gounod Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Musicians Charles Gounod Biography Charles Gounod was one of the most brilliant French composers of the 19th century. Know more about his life in this biography. Quick Facts Conservatoire de Paris Image Credit http://www.andina.com.pe/agencia/noticia-compositor-frances-charles-gounod-nacio-un-dia-como-hoy-510510.aspx Charles Gounod was one of the most brilliant French composers of the 19th century, in the same league as Jules Massenet and Jacques Meyerbeer. Gounod had a bent for both music and painting, both of which he inherited from his parents. However, one fateful day, Charles Gounod went with his mother to a performance of Rossini's âOthelloâ, which fomented his passion for music and consequently tempted him into choosing music over painting. His highly acclaimed work âFaustâ gained immense popularity and became the most frequently staged operas of all time, so much so that it was performed around 2,000 at the Paris Opera alone. On the other hand, there are many operas and sacred music of Gounod that have fallen into obscurity and are seldom performed. The entire gamut of Gounodâs work includes numerous operas, oratorios, symphonies as well as several chamber music. Charles Gounod’s Childhood And Early Life Charles Gounod was born in Paris on 17 June 1818. He was the second son of Louis Francois Gounod, painter and draftsman, and Lemachois Victoire, a pianist and daughter of a former lawyer. He received his first lessons in piano from his mother. In 1823, his father Louis Francois Gounod died when he was just four years old. Gounod displayed talent in both art and music in his childhood. Charles Gounod once went with his mother to a performance of Rossini's “Othello”, with Malibran portraying Desdemona. The performance stirred Gounod so much that he left art for music and started composing at a tender age of twelve. He went to study at Paris Conservatoire in the year 1836 under Fromental Halévy and Pierre Zimmermann.   Personal Life Gounod married Anna Zimmerman, daughter of Pierre-Joseph Zimmerman, a professor who taught him at the Conservatoire. Then he went to live in Saint Cloud, where he built a cottage on the property of his in-laws. He fathered two children. His son Jean was born on 8 June 1856 and his daughter Jeanne was born in the September of 1863. Later in his life, Gounod became enamored by amateur English singer Georgina Weldon. The seemingly platonic relationship ended with great bitterness and acerbic litigation.   Career Three years later, in 1839, after joining Conservatoire, he won the highly prestigious Prix de Rome for his cantata Fernand following the footsteps of his father, François-Louis Gounod, who had won the second Prix de Rome in painting in 1783. While in Italy, Gounod developed a keen interest in Rome. On 5 December 1839, he left for Italy to study the music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and devoted himself to the study of religious music of the 16th century. Owing to his remarkable liking for sacred music, he even contemplated joining the priesthood around 1846-47, and he was in a quandary as to whether to join church or to continue with secular music. Gounod arrived at Paris in the year 1843 and took the position of organist of Mission Etrangères. However, in the state of a persistent religious dilemma, Gounod entered the Carmelite monastery as a noviate in 1847. He was perhaps not suited for religious profession, and was often referred to by some as "the philandering monk." Later, he abandoned his religious quest and devoted himself whole-heartedly to music. On May 30 in 1852, Gounod was appointed as the Director General of the teaching of singing in schools of Paris, and director of the Brass band, choral movement of the working classes.   One of Gounod’s most significant works, “Messe Solennelle” was completed in the year 1854, which is popularly as the “Saint Cecilia Mass”. This work, which exalted Gounod’s career, established him as an illustrious composer. It was first performed in Paris on Saint


As of 1st. June 2011, who is the only Swiss Tennis player, other than Roger Federer, to be ranked in the Men's top twenty?

Tennis / Useful Notes - TV Tropes     open/close all folders      Current ATP Players  Bob and Mike Bryan (USA) 1995-present: Twin brothers who were the No. 1 men's doubles team for practically the whole period from 2005 to early 2016, and hold virtually every record in the book for men's doubles teams. Their most notable team records are Grand Slam titles (16), tournaments won (109), most weeks at No. 1 (nearing 440), and most year-end No. 1 rankings (10). Named by ATP fans as their favorite team in each year since that award was created in 2006. They have a career Golden Slam in doubles after winning Olympic gold in London in 2012, and their win at Wimbledon in 2013 made them the first men's doubles team in the Open era to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once. Finally, they are the only men's doubles team in history to win every major title in the sportï¿½all four Grand Slam events, Olympic gold, every Masters 1000 event,note There have been 10 Masters 1000 events, but only nine in any given season. The former Hamburg event moved to Shanghai in 2009; the Bryans won in Hamburg in 2007 and Shanghai in 2014. the YEC, and Davis Cup. Marin Čilić (Croatia) 2005-present: Won the 2014 US Open in his first-ever Grand Slam final, taking down Federer along the way. While long a solidly competitive player, he had previously made it to the semifinals in only one Slam and the quarterfinals in three more. It remains to be seen whether his first Slam win is the start of bigger things. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 2003-present: Has held No. 1 for 223 weeks and won 12 Grand Slams and an Olympic bronze medal in singles. Was constantly overshadowed by Federer and Nadal early on in his career despite being World No. 3 , until he went on a spectacular 43-0 game winning streak in 2011. Is also known as " Djoker " for his sense of humor and impersonations of other players. In 2016, he became the first men's singles tennis player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four consecutive Slams, also earning the career Slam in the process. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1998-present: Has held No. 1 for 302 weeks (longer than any other ATP player) and won an Open Era ATP record of 17 Grand Slams including a record-tying 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open and 4 Australian Open titles (and 1 French Open, but that's not a record). Also has an Olympic gold medal in men's doubles with Stan Wawrinka (below) and a silver in singles. Is often cited as the greatest tennis player of all time. If one were to look up ATP tennis records on the Other Wiki , one would find his name on 90% .note Unless we're talking doubles records, in which case one would find the Bryans' names on about 99.9%. During his 2012 Wimbledon run he broke a record in every match he played after the second round. Andy Murray (UK) 2005-present: Current No. 1, beginning in November 2016. Has won 3 Grand Slams. In his earlier years, he was constantly known as "the best tennis player to never win a Grand Slam" because he did well enough in Slams to reach four finals yet wasn't able to win any of them. He broke a 76-year national hoodoo in 2012 by becoming the first male Brit to win a major — the US Open — since Fred Perry in 1936. He then broke a similar national drought the very next year by becoming the first male Brit to win Wimbledon since — you guessed it — Fred Perry in 1936, and then won it the second time in 2016. He's won not only one Olympic silver medal in mixed doubles, but two back-to-back gold medals in singles, making him the first tennis player to win two singles gold medals in a row. He also led Great Britain to a Davis Cup title in 2015, breaking a 79-year drought in that event. Guess who was Britain's leading player back then... Rafael Nadal (Spain) 2001-present: Has held No. 1 for 141 weeks, and also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 2 . He has won 14 Grand Slams. One of only four people to achieve a singles Career Golden Slam, which entails winning all four Grand Slam championships and the Olympic gold medal. Known as the "King of Clay", he has won a record nine French Open championship


Missouri shares the vast majority of its eastern border with which other state?

Missouri | history - geography - state, United States | Britannica.com state, United States Alternative Title: Show Me State Missouri (2010) 5,988,927; (2015 est.) 6,083,672 Total area (sq mi) "Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)" State bird Seats in U.S. House of Representatives 8 (of 435) 1Excluding military abroad. 2Species not designated. Missouri, constituent state of the United States of America. To the north lies Iowa ; across the Mississippi River to the east, Illinois , Kentucky , and Tennessee ; to the south, Arkansas ; and to the west, Oklahoma , Kansas , and Nebraska . With the exception of Tennessee, Missouri has more neighbouring states than any other U.S. state. Bisecting the state is the Missouri River , flowing from Kansas City in the west, through the state’s capital, Jefferson City , in the centre, to just above St. Louis in the east, where it joins the Mississippi. Missouri was the name of a group of indigenous people who lived in the area at the time of European settlement; the French named the river after the native community , and the river, in turn, gave its name to the state. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The Missouri River at St. Albans, eastern Missouri, U.S. Jack Zehrt—Taxi/Getty Images Located near the centre of the conterminous United States, Missouri is the meeting place of the eastern timberlands and western prairies and of the southern cotton fields and the northern cornfields. It has represented the political and social sentiments of a border state since its admission as the 24th member of the union on August 10, 1821. The question of its admission as a slave state or as a free state produced in the U.S. Congress the Missouri Compromise (1820), which regulated the spread of slavery in the western territories. Missouri was the westernmost state of the union until the admission of Texas in 1845, and for decades it served as the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. For the western territories, St. Louis , one of Missouri’s largest cities, long was the closest contact with the culture and more settled society of the eastern states. For the eastern United States, Missouri had a reputation as the chief gateway to points west. Gateway Arch framing downtown St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. © Kelly-Mooney Photography/Corbis Sara Teasdale Missouri embodies a unique but dynamic balance between the urban and the rural and between the liberal and the conservative . The state ranks high in the United States in terms of urbanization and industrial activity, but it also maintains a vigorous and diversified agriculture. Numerous conservative characteristics of the rural life that predominated prior to the 1930s have been retained into the 21st century; indeed, Missouri’s nickname, the Show-Me State, suggests a tradition of skepticism regarding change. Area 69,707 square miles (180,540 square km). Population (2010) 5,988,927; (2015 est.) 6,083,672. Land Relief The part of Missouri that lies north of the Missouri River was once glaciated. In this area the land is characterized by gently rolling hills, fertile plains, and well-watered prairie country. South of the Missouri, a large portion of the state lies in the Ozark Mountains . Except in the extreme southeastern corner of Missouri—including the southern extension, commonly called the “Bootheel”—and along the western boundary, the land in this region is rough and hilly, with some deep, narrow valleys and clear, swift streams. It is an area abounding with caves and extraordinarily large natural springs. Much of the land is 1,000 to 1,400 feet (300 to 425 metres) above sea level, although near the western border the elevations rarely rise above 800 feet (250 metres). About 90 miles (145 km) south of St. Louis is Taum Sauk Mountain ; with an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 metres), it is the highest point in the state. In far southeastern Missouri lies a part of the alluvial plain of the Mississippi River , where elevations are less than 500 feet (150 metres). On the southwestern edge of this region is the


Who was the Roman Emperor at the time of Christ's crucifixion?

Ancient Crucifixion - Background Bible Study (Bible History Online) Ancient Crucifixion Ancient Manners and Customs, Daily Life,   Cultures, Bible Lands Crucifixion was commonly practiced   among the ancient Romans Crucifixion was not a   punishment that originated with the Jews or their judicial laws.   Crucifixion was a brutal form of punishment that was common among   the Romans. The Romans chose this mode of capital punishment to put   fear in everyone who would stand against Rome and Roman laws.   Crucifixion was common in first century Israel and this fact is well   documented in the writings of Josephus. The Romans would choose a   popular place in clear view, lest anyone else violate Roman law.   What was abstract horror was the fact   that scourging almost always preceded crucifixion,  where the   Centurion would order his Lictors to scourge the prisoner to the   point of "near death" using the brutal flagrum which was designed to   speedily remove flesh, even with a single lash across bare flesh. Crucifixion in Biblical Times Once the condemned prisoner was   scourged he was brought naked to his cross beam, which he would   carry publicly to the place of execution. Nails would then be   pounded into his hands and feet and he would be raised up to an   upright position, usually around 10 feet above ground. Jesus was brought outside the city   gate and crucified at a place known in first century Israel as   Golgotha (Calvary). Hebrews   13:12 - Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people   with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Crucified Victim on Ancient Amulet History of Crucifixion Crucifixion did not begin with the   Romans, but it was a method of execution that had developed   centuries earlier in the ancient near East. The Medes and the   Persians practiced this gruesome torture method as well as the   Carthaginians and the Egyptians, and later it was adopted among the   Greeks and finally the Romans in the first century. Crucifixion was   mentioned in history from about the 6th century BC to the 4th   century AD. In 519 BC Darius I, king of Persia,   crucified 3,000 political opponents in Babylon; The Roman Cross The Romans called it by its Latin   word crucifixus which means to "fix on a cross". The first   century Roman cross consisted of two large wooden beams, a stake and   a crossbeam (patibulum). The crossbeam was locked into place at the   very top of the perpendicular stake, or near the top. Extreme Torture Since the body needed air in the   lungs, and blood circulating in the heart the victim would have to   push himself up with his nailed feet, and pulled himself up with his   nailed hands. Breaking the Legs To hasten a prisoner's death the   Roman soldier would break the prisoner's legs with an iron club (crurifragium).   This would also assure that the prisoner was indeed dead. The Place of Execution The place of crucifixion was   usually in a very public place where the bodies were left to rot. In   Israel crucified prisoners were taken down in observance of the   Sabbath. Announcement of the Crime As the condemned prisoner was led   bearing a crossbeam to his place of execution, he would be preceded   by a public crier who would announce his crime. His primary charge   was written on a tablet (titulus) which also preceded him and   finally fixed to the cross that he was crucified on. Roman Crucifixion It was indeed the Romans who   practiced crucifixion as a common method of execution. According to   Roman law a Roman citizen could not be crucified, crucifixion was   for slaves and extreme criminals, political or religious agitators,   pirates, or those who had no civil rights. Julius Caesar and Crucifixion Julius Caesar in his youth was   captured by pirates, being held for ransom. He later found them and   crucified them all, but he also slit their throats first to hasten   their deaths. Augustus Caesar and Crucifixion The Emperor Augustus once made a   boast that h


One of the circuits for the 2011 Formula One season, the Sepang International Circuit can be found in which Asian city?

Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit - Photo | Red Bull Motorsports Circuit Guide: Sepang International Circuit We guide you round the Sepang International Circuit, the first F1 track designed by Herman Tilke. Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia © Mark Thompson/Getty Images By Matt Youson Known for: Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang 1000KM Type: Street / Mixed The form Malaysia’s Sepang Circuit joined the Formula One calendar as the penultimate round of the 1999 Championship. It kept and end-of-season date for the first two years of its F1 life but moved to its now traditional March slot in 2001. The first of F1’s Hermann Tilke-design super circuits, it was at the time of construction right at the cutting edge of racing in terms of facilities and design. By 2010, however, it had, according to Bernie Ecclestone, become “like an old house that needs a bit of redecorating”. The circuit organisers have been hard at work and a number of uprated spectator and team facilities are due to be unveiled this season. As for the track itself, Tilke’s first major F1 design presents teams with a number of challenges. Basically two massive straights bookended by tight corners and with a fast flowing section on between it’s a set-up conundrum for engineers and often sees teams adopt a compromise approach which foregoes ultimate speed on the straights for good aerodynamic grip and balance in the flowing sections. Overtaking, however, is mostly done at the end of those long straights, especially into turn 15 at the end of the lap or into turn one. Alonso has won the race for three different teams © Lotus F1 Team Although the track surface is smooth, high ambient temperature and heavy-braking into those tight corner mean that tyres wear here is on the high side. Indeed, 17% of the lap is spent under braking.  The final piece of the puzzle is the weather. The current late-afternoon start sees the cars take to the grid at a time when storms are frequent and often torrentially heavy, as we found out in 2009 when the race had to be abandoned at just 31 laps. It was the first time half points had been awarded in a grand prix since the 14-lap Australian GP of 1991. Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso have the most wins here, Schumacher taking victories in 2000, ’01 and ’04 and Alonso in '05. '07 and 2012. Kimi Raikkonen took his maiden F1 win here in 2003 and then claimed the top step again in 2008, while Sebastian Vettel won in 2010 and 2011. The location Sepang Circuit is located 60km outside the centre of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and is located beside Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The two facilities were almost built simultaneously and construction of the track was completed in March 1999, seven months before its F1 debut. While removed from the city it is linked, via the airport, to the city centre by a high-speed train. Most of the teams stay close the circuit with drivers tending to congregate at the airport hotel. For fans it’s the mix of on-track action and the attractions of downtown KL that are the big draw. As with the Australian Grand Prix, the twilight race causes a few scheduling headaches and because of the high temperatures and humidity the large paddock area can sometimes feel a little empty as team personnel keep to the air conditioned comfort of the team hospitality buildings. MotoGP also race at Sepang © Repsol Honda Other series Sepang is blessed with the attention of the biggest four and two-wheel series, playing host to Formula One in March and MotoGP in October. The demands on the motorcycles are actually much the same as for Formula One with heavy tyre degradation from the heat and heavy braking slow speed corners making life difficult for the riders. The 2011 MotoGP race will also unfortunately be remember for the tragic accident in which Italian rider Marco Simoncelli was killed. Aside from the major international events, Sepang also hosts a number of local events, including the 1000kms of Sepang endurance race, which now attracts entrants from across the Asia


Who was the Roman Emperor at the time of the crucifixion of St. Peter?

Archeologists find evidence of St Peter's prison - Telegraph World News Archeologists find evidence of St Peter's prison Archaeologists have discovered evidence to support the theory that St Peter was imprisoned in an underground dungeon by the Emperor Nero before being crucified. The Crucifixion of St Peter by Michelangelo  By Nick Squires in Rome 6:00AM BST 25 Jun 2010 The Mamertine Prison, a dingy complex of cells which now lies beneath a Renaissance church, has long been venerated as the place where the apostle was shackled before he was killed on the spot on which the Vatican now stands. It been a place of Christian worship since medieval times, but after months of excavations, Italian archaeologists have found frescoes and other evidence which indicate that it was associated with St Peter as early as the 7th century. Dr Patrizia Fortini, of Rome's department of archaeology for Rome, said: "It was converted from being a prison into a focus of cult-like worship of St Peter by the 7th century at the latest, maybe earlier. "It was a very rapid transformation. We think that by the 8th century, it was being used as a church. It would have been wonderful to find a document with his [St Peter's] name on it, but of course that was always going to be extremely unlikely." St Peter and St Paul are said to have been incarcerated in the jail by the Emperor Nero. The two apostles are said to have caused an underground spring to miraculously rise up from the ground so that they could baptise their guards and their fellow prisoners. Peter was then crucified, upside down, in AD64. He was buried on a low hill on which, 250 years later, the Emperor Constantine built the first Basilica of St Peter. The hellish prison in which the founder of the Roman Church supposedly spent his final days consisted of two levels of cells, one on top of each other. The lower cell could only be reached through a hole in its roof and was purportedly where the Romans imprisoned their most formidable enemies, including a Gaulish chieftain, Vercingetorix, who had fought against Caesar in 52BC. Some prisoners starved to death and their bodies were tossed into the Cloaca Maxima, the city's main sewer. In the 17th century a church – St Joseph of the Carpenters – was built over the Mamertine Prison and it still stands today, overlooking the ruins of the Roman Forum. Its exterior bears the words "The Prison of the Apostolic Saints Peter and Paul" and a marble carving of the two bearded martyrs peering glumly through prison bars. When Charles Dickens visited the site in the 19th century he described "the dread and gloom of the ponderous, obdurate old prison". Hanging on the walls he found "rusty daggers, knives, pistols, clubs, divers instruments of violence and murder brought here fresh from use". Historians have long believed the dungeon was built in the 5th century BC, under Servius Tullius, one of the kings of Rome before it became a republic.


One of the circuits for the 2011 Formula One season, The Marina Bay Street Circuit can be found in which Asian city?

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Relish private viewing on the main straight, world-class Hospitality, gourmet catering and Champagne Open Bar!

 As a guest in the Sky Suite, you will enjoy some of the most extensive views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer panoramic views of the main straight and the pit lane, placing you at the heart of the Grand Prix. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounges as well as from the rooftop terrace. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.

 You will enjoy access to the luxurious Sky Suite lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. A deluxe menu, including reception snacks and drinks as well as a gourmet dinner, will be served in the glass-fronted dining suites. Drinks are served on an open-bar basis and include premium Champagne, a selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks.

 A limited edition lanyard, a 3-day VIP pass and a pair of ear plugs are complimentary. This prestigious package also grants you access to all 3 days of post-race entertainment concerts.

The Sky Suites are located along the Pits Straight and Turn 1; your exact allocation is subject to availability.
 Club Suite -  (Fri-Sun)     Relish close-up views of the Main Straight, premium Hospitality, gourmet catering and Champagne open bar!

 As a guest of the Club Suite you will enjoy some of the finest views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer close-up viewing of the main straight and the pit lane, placing you at the heart of the Grand Prix. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounges as well as from the outdoor private areas of the Suite. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.

 You will enjoy access to the luxurious Club Suite lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. A deluxe menu, including reception snacks and drinks as well as a gourmet dinner, will be served in the glass-fronted dining suites. Drinks are served on an open-bar basis and include premium Champagne, a selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks.

 A limited edition lanyard, a 3-day VIP pass and a pair of ear plugs are complimentary. This prestigious package also grants you access to all 3 days of post-race entertainment concerts.

The Club Suites are located at the Pits Straight. Green Room -  (Fri-Sun)     As a guest of the Green Room, you will enjoy some of the finest views of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lounges offer close-up viewing of the first corner and the action across turns 2 and 3, where overtaking will inevitably happen - particularly throughout the first few laps of the race. The action can be viewed from the indoor lounge as well as from the outdoor area. The lounges also include several TV screens that will be broadcasting the race action live.

 You will enjoy access to the luxurious Green Room lounges from 15:30 to 23:30. Inside, you will be served an all-day dining menu in buffet style while enjoying access to an all-day open bar with wines, beers and a wide range of soft drinks.

 This prestigious package also grants you access to all three days of post-race entertainment concerts.

The Green Room Lounge is located by Turn 1. Lounge @ Turn 3 -  (Fri-Sun)
Get a superb race-viewing and prime hospitality experience at the Marina Bay Circuit! The Lounge at Turn 3 will give you an unforgettable day at the track, with access to an air-conditioned marquee lounge to relax in along with exclusive grandstand seating right next to the VIP facility. The Lounge enjoys an ideal location close to the Village Stage and the F1 Village, and features an open bar with wines, beers and soft drinks. Each guest of the Turn 3 Lounge will also relish a cushioned seat in the comfortable Turn 3 Premier Grandstand with terrific views of the circuit’s initial three turns.

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At which Roman Catholic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Castile region of Spain could you visit the tomb of 'El Cid'?

Burgos Cathedral| AFAR.com Burgos Cathedral   See the Glory of Burgos! Hands down, my favorite Cathedral in all of Spain , the Burgos Cathedral is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site and with valid reason. Everywhere you look, there is hard work and dedication to the art of decoration. From the intricately carved statues to the simple homage of the tombs, to the whimsical addition of a cuckoo clock this is certainly a one of a kind atmosphere. The beautiful kaleidoscope style stained glass windows adds a filter of fun and otherworldly atmosphere into this unique cathedral. Be prepared to have a neck ache after you leave as the ceilings offer some of the best murals and ceiling details one can find anywhere outside of The Vatican! By Brandy Bell , AFAR Local Expert Have you been here? Share a tip or a photo with fellow travelers. add it now The Cathedral of Burgos On a trip to Spain , we wanted to visit Burgos, the city of "El Cid Campeador" who is Spain's national hero. The city of Burgos, founded in 884, is located in northern Spain and is the historic capital of the Spanish region of Castile. The historic center of this ancient city is beautifully laid out. There are parks, monuments, and little streets to wander through. There are monuments of "El Cid". Don't neglect a walk along the Paseo of Espolon with its unique plane trees on either side of the walkway. Try a sidewalk cafe for lunch and take advantage of a people watching opportunity. One of the popular attractions in the city of Burgos is the grand Gothic Roman Catholic Burgos Cathedral. Construction began in 1221 by order of King Ferdinand III and carried on through the 13th century until the 15th century. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984). The cathedral is huge with an ornate facade. There are turrets, pointed towers and statues. The interior is vast and splendid with many extraordinary works of famous sculptors and architects. There are 19 chapels with ornate altars. There is much gold leaf, granite, marble, valuable paintings, and the famous double golden staircase. "El Cid"s coffer is found in a chapel and his bones rest there under the dome of the cathedral. We enjoyed wandering through this church. We took about 3 hours, but could not take in all of the splendor. I would definitely would go back. For info: www.cathedraldeburgos.es El Cid Campeador Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (1043-1099) is best known as El Cid Campeador. Rodrigo was a Castilian nobleman who became a great military leader and was called "El Cid" which means "Lord". The name was given to him by the Moors. The Christians called him "El Campeador" meaning "The Champion". El Cid is the national hero of Spain . He headed military campaigns against the Muslims in Andalucia that were huge successes. He was well-known for his military prowess. After a falling out with the king, he was exiled and fought for the Moors to protect them from Aragon. In his final years, the king recalled him and he battled the Berbers. According to legend, he was killed in a battle in Valencia in 1099. His body was propped up on his huge white horse as though he were still alive and the battle went on with the enemy believing he lived. His remains lie under the dome in Burgos Cathedral and his coffer is located high on a wall in the Corpus Christie Chapel there. I kept waiting for Charlton Heston to ride up on his huge steed with his men as he did in the old movie "El Cid". The story of THE CID came alive and I could picture the hero standing there while the locals admired him. We also visited Vivar where Rodrigo was born in 1043. There were remains of the wall that surrounded the family property. Vivar is located about 6 miles from the city of Burgos. Stop in Burgos if you get a chance. This great historic city is very beautiful. By Connie Hand El Colacho - The Baby Jumping Festival In what might win as the weirdest festival in all of Spain - or Europe, for that matter - the Baby Jumping festival is held annually in Castrilla de Murcia in Burgos, where all the babies under 1 year old are laid o


Mississippi shares its eastern border with which other state?

Boundaries of Georgia | New Georgia Encyclopedia Challenges to Georgia's Northern Boundary The boundary lines that define the state of Georgia are significant for a variety of reasons, such as ownership of physical territory, jurisdiction for the state's laws , and the state's rights within the federal system. The determination of Georgia's boundaries over time has been fraught with conflict, controversy, and uncertainty. Trustees' Charter Boundaries, 1732 Georgia Territory as Defined in Its Charter King George II granted James Oglethorpe and the Trustees a charter in 1732 to establish the colony of Georgia. This charter provided, among other things, that the new colony would consist of all the land between the headwaters of the Savannah and the Altamaha rivers, with its eastern boundary formed by the Atlantic Ocean and its western boundary by the "south seas," a reference to the Pacific Ocean. The latter designation encompassed a tremendous amount of land, most of which was unexplored and unclaimed. As early as 1683 French explorers claimed land west of the Mississippi River, which they called Louisiana, but the boundaries of this territory were not fully delineated. Over the next several decades, the French were primarily active in Canada, developing a fur trade with the Indians there, and establishing settlements in present-day Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. From the 1730s until 1783, they caused problems for the Georgia colonists by migrating eastward from the Mississippi River to claim additional land and to trade with the Cherokee , Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Indians . By the 1730s the Spanish were organized in Florida and had claimed land as far west as the Mobile River in present-day southwest Alabama and had missions west of the Mississippi River in what is now Texas and New Mexico. They caused a constant military problem for the British colonies by moving north from St. Augustine, Florida, but after Oglethorpe's victory in 1742 at the Battle of Bloody Marsh , on St. Simons Island , they no longer posed a threat. The French and Indian War Georgia's  Georgia Colony Boundaries, 1763 original boundary remained the same from the founding of the colony until 1763, when the French and Indian War ended in a major territorial victory for the British. England, France, and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763, and for the first time since Christopher Columbus discovered the New World, England gained complete control of all the land in North America east of the Mississippi River, from Canada to the tip of the Florida peninsula. Georgia  Colony of East Florida, 1763 took on a new shape as a result of that treaty, with its western boundary becoming the Mississippi River rather than the Pacific Ocean. The rivers in colonial America were the superhighways of the time, providing routes for commerce and transportation. Having a presence on the Mississippi River opened up the western part of the colony to new settlers, facilitating trading w Colony of West Florida, 1763 ith Indian tribes in that region. In 1763 the British divided what had been Spanish Florida into the two new colonies of West Florida and East Florida, with the Apalachicola River serving as the dividing line between them. West Florida, with Pensacola as its capital, extended west to the Mississippi River. East Florida included all the land east of the Apalachicola River, with St. Augustine as its capital. At the same time, Georgia's royal governor James Wright received permission from the king of England to expand the boundaries of Georgia to include the territories between the Mississippi and Chattahoochee rivers not granted to the Florida colonies. As a result, Georgia's southern boundary was extended down to the northern boundary of East Florida. Aftermath of the Revolutionary War The Georgia State Boundaries, 1783  1783 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War (1775-83), fixed the 31st latitude north as the southern boundary of the new United States. The line extended from the Mississippi River eastward to the Chattahoochee River, moved


What is the name of the Pakistani town in which Osama Bin Laden was shot and killed in May 2011?

Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces - May 02, 2011 - HISTORY.com Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces Share this: Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces Author Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 2011, Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, is killed by U.S. forces during a raid on his compound hideout in Pakistan. The notorious, 54-year-old leader of Al Qaeda, the terrorist network of Islamic extremists, had been the target of a nearly decade-long international manhunt. The raid began around 1 a.m. local time, when 23 U.S. Navy SEALs in two Black Hawk helicopters descended on the compound in Abbottabad, a tourist and military center north of Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. One of the helicopters crash-landed into the compound but no one aboard was hurt. During the raid, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, five people, including bin Laden and one of his adult sons, were killed by U.S. gunfire. No Americans were injured in the assault. Afterward, bin Laden’s body was flown by helicopter to Afghanistan for official identification, then buried at an undisclosed location in the Arabian Sea less than 24 hours after his death, in accordance with Islamic practice. Just after 11:30 p.m. EST on May 1 (Pakistan’s time zone is 9 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.), President Barack Obama, who monitored the raid in real time via footage shot by a drone flying high above Abbottabad, made a televised address from the White House, announcing bin Laden’s death. “Justice has been done,” the president said. After hearing the news, cheering crowds gathered outside the White House and in New York City’s Times Square and the Ground Zero site. Based on computer files and other evidence the SEALs collected during the raid, it was later determined that bin Laden was making plans to assassinate President Obama and carry out a series of additional attacks against America, including one on the anniversary of September 11, the largest terrorist attack ever on U.S. soil, which left nearly 3,000 people dead. Shortly after the 2001 attack, President George W. Bush declared bin Laden, who was born into a wealthy family in Saudi Arabia in 1957 and used his multi-million-dollar inheritance to help establish al Qaeda and fund its activities, would be captured dead or alive. In December of that year, American-backed forces came close to capturing bin Laden in a cave complex in Afghanistan’s Tora Bora region; however, he escaped and would continue to elude U.S. authorities for years. A break in the hunt for bin Laden came in August 2010, when C.I.A. analysts tracked the terrorist leader’s courier to the Abbottabad compound, located behind tall security walls in a residential neighborhood. (U.S. intelligence officials spent the ensuing months keeping the compound under surveillance; however, they were never certain bin Laden was hiding there until the raid took place.) The U.S. media had long reported bin Laden was believed to be hiding in the remote tribal areas along the Afghan-Pakistani border, so many Americans were surprised to learn the world’s most famous fugitive had likely spent the last five years of his life in a well-populated area less than a mile from an elite Pakistani military academy. After the raid, which the U.S. reportedly carried out without informing the Pakistani government in advance, some American officials suspected Pakistani authorities of helping to shelter bin Laden in Abbottabad, although there was no concrete evidence to confirm this. Related Videos


Which stategic computer game, in which the player takes control of the members of a suburban household, is the best-selling PC video game of all time?

Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games Of All Time | Guns Lot Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games Of All Time images The PC gaming industry is a multi billion dollar business where video game titles can become household names, products, and movies. Some of the most successful PC games have sold millions of copies generating hundreds in millions in revenue. Following are the Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games of All Time. By: blackpearl Posted: July 29, 2007 Filed under: video games Headline:  The PC gaming industry is a multi billion dollar business where video game titles can become household names, products, and movies. Some of the most successful PC games have sold millions of copies generating hundreds in millions in revenue. Following are the Top Twenty Five (25) Selling PC Games of All Time. 25. Battlefield 2 (2.09 million) - Battlefield 2 (abbreviated as BF2) is a computer game in which players fight in a modern battlefield using modern weapon systems. Battlefield 2 is a first-person shooter with some strategy and RPG (Role-Playing Game) elements. Battlefield 2 was developed by Digital Illusions CE (DICE) with a custom game engine. During development, Trauma Studios contributed to the development of the game after it was acquired by Digital Illusions CE 24. Battlefield 1942 (2.44 million) - Battlefield 1942 is a 3D World War II first-person shooter (FPS) computer game developed by Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows (2002) and Apple Macintosh (2004). The game can be played in singleplayer mode against computer game bots or in multiplayer mode against players on the Internet. 23. Diablo (2.5 million) - Diablo is a dark fantasy-themed hack and slash action role-playing game developed by Blizzard North and released by Blizzard Entertainment in December, 1996. 22. Anno 1602 (2.5 million) - Anno 1602 - Creation of a New World (in the USA, Canada and Australia released as 1602 A.D.) is a game with both real time strategy and city building elements, developed by Germany-based Sunflowers Interactive Entertainment Software company. 21. Cossacks 2: Napoleonic Wars (2.5 million) - Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars is the fourth computer game in the Cossacks series of real-time strategy games, released in Spring 2005 to mixed reviews. This game focuses exclusively on the Napoleonic era, meaning it has a much shorter time span than others in this series, which spanned several centuries. 20. Age of Empires I (3 million) - The Age of Empires series became a popular franchise of real-time strategy computer games based on the success of Age of Empire I. It was started in 1997, developed by Ensemble Studios, and published by Microsoft Game Studios. There are seven titles in the series (four of which are expansions) and a spin-off titled Age of Mythology. 19. Command & Conquer: Red Alert (3 million) - Command & Conquer: Red Alert is a landmark real-time strategy video game in the Command & Conquer series, released by Westwood Studios in 1996. The events of Red Alert take place in an alternate history, where Allied Forces defend Europe against an aggressive Soviet Union. It was initially available for PC (MS-DOS & Windows 95 versions included in one package), and was subsequently ported to PlayStation. 18. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (3 million) - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, or Oblivion, is a single player fantasy-themed action-oriented computer role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary 2K Games. 17. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (3 million) - Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (War3 or WC3) is a real-time strategy computer game released by Blizzard Entertainment in July 2002. It is the second sequel to Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, the third game set in the Warcraft Universe. The game proved to be one of the most anticipated and popular computer game releases ever. 16. EverQuest (3.5 million) - EverQuest (or colloquially, EQ) is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing


The CIA Agent 'Stan Smith' is the title character of which American animated TV series?

American Dad! (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The random escapades of Stan Smith, an extreme right wing CIA agent dealing with family life and keeping America safe, all in the most absurd way possible. Creators: Stan and Francine are left behind after the Rapture, and wind up playing critical roles in Jesus Christ's war against the Antichrist. 8.9 Stan journeys through a post apocalyptic world in search for his family. 8.7 Stan and Steve accidentally shoot and kill Santa Claus, but he is brought back to life by his elves and is hell-bent on getting revenge against the entire Smith family. 8.6 2017 Golden Globe Nominees: In & Out of Character Get a closer look at this year's Golden Globe Award nominees in real life and in the roles that earned them fame. Don't miss our live coverage of the Golden Globes beginning at 4 p.m. PST on Jan. 8 in our Golden Globes section. a list of 49 titles created 10 Jul 2011 a list of 49 titles created 17 Jun 2013 a list of 21 titles created 26 Oct 2014 a list of 21 titles created 06 May 2015 a list of 21 titles created 27 Oct 2015 Search for " American Dad! " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The Smiths rescue Steve after he's kidnapped and taken to the North Pole, where Santa Claus is using children to mine for precious stones needed for an ancient ritual. Previous Episode Nominated for     2     Primetime Emmys. Another    1 win & 24 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Family Guy (TV Series 1999) Animation | Comedy In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green Fry, a pizza guy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out New Year's Eve 2999. Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal The Simpsons (TV Series 1989) Animation | Comedy The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield. Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner South Park (TV Series 1997) Animation | Comedy Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes The adventures of the Family Guy (1999) neighbor and deli owner, Cleveland Brown. Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011) Animation | Comedy Bob Belcher, along with his wife and three children, try to run their last hope of holding the family together, which is running Bob's dream restaurant. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman A straight laced propane salesman in Arlen, Texas tries to deal with the wacky antics of his family and friends, while also trying to keep his son in line. Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke Covert black ops and espionage take a back seat to zany personalities and relationships between secret agents and drones. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family. Stars: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization. Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly Robot Chicken (TV Series 2005) Animation | Comedy From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, 'Robot Chicken' is stop-motion animation with a demented twist. Stars: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer Edit Storyline Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantl


What is the name of the Icelandic volcano which erupted in May 2011 causing disruption of flights around northern Europe?

Iceland volcano 2011: Incredible pictures of volcanic ash released as dozens of flights are axed | Daily Mail Online President Obama cuts short Ireland stay to avoid effects of ash cloud Aviation sector says it is better prepared than last year British officials warns of further disruption in the week ahead Click here to see live video of volcano eruption viewed from space These amazing images show why tens of thousands of families are facing air travel chaos as a thick cloud of volcanic ash descends over Britain. The towering plume of Icelandic ash, smoke and steam hit Scotland and Ireland last night, bringing disruption to airlines. U.S. President Barack Obama flew from Ireland to London last night - a day early - to ensure the cloud does not delay his state visit. Electrical storm: Ash is hurled miles into the air by the eruption, creating thunderstorms around the volcano Ash from the Grimsvotn volcano hanging in the sky over Iceland. The cloud has spewed 12 miles into the atmosphere Stunning: As the volcano erupts, huge dark ash and storm clouds gather across the Icelandic skyline The Irish visit was the first stop on a six-day European tour - and he left as British Airways cancelled all flights between London and Scotland until 2pm today. Between 30 and 40 BA flights will be affected from airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and London City to and from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The airline runs 80 flights a day between these airports. Royal Dutch Airlines KLM cancelled the 16 flights scheduled for this morning to and from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle. The airlines said customers on any cancelled flights will be able to claim a full refund or rebook on to alternative flights – and that all other flights will operate as scheduled. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share At least 36 flights were cancelled in Scotland last night and today, as airports across Britain were put on stand-by for imminent disruption. By noon today, the Met Office forecasts that the cloud will have swept south, covering most of England and Wales with low concentrations of ash. Medium concentrations of ash – the level where aircraft need permission to fly from the CAA – may affect Newcastle airport. The warnings come a year after debris from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano spread across Europe, creating the biggest no-fly zone since the Second World War. But the Civil Aviation Authority has stressed that, unlike last year’s six-day ban, a complete shut-down of British airspace will not happen this time. Looking up to the darkened sky because of the ash cloud, Sunna Agustdottir, seven, carries a new-born lamb to shelter at the family farm in Longumyri, Iceland Wearing a face mask, Anna Hardadottir, a farmer of Horgsland, leads a horse through the ash pouring out of the erupting volcano. It has spewed an ash cloud about 15 miles into the sky A footprint outside a petrol station giving an indication of how deep the ash is and, right, a dead bird lies on Higway One near the town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur in the  south-east of the country Farmers hurry to get their sheep into shelter. The thick cloud of ash blocked out daylight at towns and villages at the foot of the glacier where the volcano lies and covered cars and buildings This is because tests following the experience of last April have shown that many flights can still take place when the ash is in ‘low’ or ‘medium’ density. There will be a blanket ban on all flights only when the cloud is at its highest concentration of ash. Andrew Haines, chief executive of the CAA, said: ‘Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of people both onboard aircraft and on the ground. THE NEW RULES ON AIRSPACE CLOSURES DUE TO ASH New procedures will govern the closure of UK airspace this time. A CAA spokesman explained that interested parties had agreed on a system whereby ash levels are graded as low, medium or high. 'Airspace will not be closed and we will notify airlines when the Met Office predicts there are medium or high levels of ash present,' the spo


Which car-racing simulation game is the best-selling video game of all time on both Playstation and Playstation 3?

Stage 5 Full Motion Racing Simulator Stage 5 Full Motion Racing Simulator < SimXperience Stage 5 Motion Simulator Ships to Your Door, Ready to Run Stage 5 NASCAR Simulator in Suite at Bristol Motor Speedway Stage 5 Racing Simulator In Standard Trim with three 47 Inch LED TV's $26,000 USD Delivered in the Continental U.S. with On-Site PC Setup Financing now available in the US! Requirements The SimXperience Stage 5 Motion Racing Simulator is simply everything you need to enjoy professional racing simulation in your home or facility and it's delivered ready to run. Whether your interested in preparing for an upcoming race or just want to have some fun the SimXperience Stage 5 will exceed your expections. Our team of of software, harware and electronics engineers have crafted one of the most advanced, customizable and immersive simulations available at any price point. When compared feature by feature with the competition, the Stage 5 is a clear winner. Unparalleled Motion Quality & Realism Simulates Rear Traction Loss and Rear Wheel Hop (key component of race driver training programs)!! Excellent road surface perception via 250 motion updates per second Inline Dampeners make motion more fluid and less digitized. Based On Olympic Training Principles SimXperience Exclusive SimVibe Technology Compliments Motion With True Physics Based Vibratory / Tactile Feedback At All Four Corners  Realtime customizable motion profiles can be custom tuned to represent any vehicle with ease! Simulates vehicle weight transfer in addition to road texture and G-Forces Powerful 500W Dolby 5.1 Surround System with Wireless Remote Powerful Custom Simulation PC (external for easy maintenance and upgrades) Three 55 inch Low Latency Commercial Display Screens Compatible with a variety of VR systems such as the Oculus Rift Power Height Adjudstable (push button) Rigid Triple Screen Mount Power Adjustable (push button) Pedal Distance Telescoping Wheel Custom SimXperience Seat Optimizes Lateral G Sensation AccuForce Pro Sim Steering System Professional HPP 3-Pedal Set for Realistic Braking Pressure Provides Touch Capable Virtual Gauges, Charting, Realtime Motion Adjustments and Realtime Tactile Adjustments Modular Design (Easily Bolt On Future Simulation Modules) Structural Rigidity (Built From 2" Tube Steel) Powder Coated Finish Industrial Grade Construction Suitable for Racing Centers and Frequent Use Scenarios. Simple as a single button click to get started. Driver Training Packages Available It's everything you need to obtain an incredible motion simulation experience in an easy to use package SimXperience simulators create the ultimate immersion by employing a variety of techniques. First and foremost we manipulate your inner ear / sense of balance to create a sense of motion. We combine this with minute body pressure cues by creating just enough roll and pitch to utilize your body weight to create these pressures. Finally, we combine the the body pressure and sense of balance manipulation with kinesthesia (skeletal and muscle pressure manipulation). Our simulators are designed to optimize the principles of kinesthesia and proprioception . This concept is often applied in advanced Olympic training programs. The fact is that no simulator can provide the full G-Forces, torque, etc.. that an actual vehicle can, therefore a simulator must fool the brain into perceiving these effects in an immersive manner. We achieve this with the three concepts described above, emphasizing muscle pressures. The key to creating the properly scaled muscle pressures lies in the fact that we choose not to move the wheel and pedals, and only the occupant. You can easily see how under braking, for example, that we can apply the same pressure to the muscles in your wrist and forearms as would be applied in an actual vehicle. Simulators that attempt to move the entire cockpit (wheel included) could only create these pressures if they were able to create the exact same G-Forces as the real vehicle AND sustain them. Simple vibrating seat paddle simulators can create neither the


Which common component of antacids and laxatives is a suspension of Magnesium hydroxide in water?

Magnesium Hydroxide for Horses | EquiMed - Horse Health Matters Milk of Magnesia Description Magnesium hydroxide is a compound of magnesium, which is a naturally occurring mineral, combined with hydroxide. As a suspension in water, it is known as Milk of Magnesia. Magnesium hydroxide is a common component of antacids and laxatives. Usage Magnesium hydroxide is used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and also as a laxative. In some cases, it is prescribed to help relieve mild colic. Magnesium hydroxide will reduce stomach acidity for a short period of time, but needs to be given every two hours to be effective. For this reason, some veterinarians prefer using amitidine, ranitidine, or omeprazole because of their longer-acting effectiveness and better time compliance on the part of the person administering the drug. Dosage and Administration NA Notes: Extra-label use of drugs in treating animals is allowable only by licensed veterinarians within the context of a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and does not include drug use in treating animals by the layman (except under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian).   None noted if used according to directions. Precautions Diarrhea caused by magnesium hydroxide carries away much of the body's supply of potassium. With prolonged use, extra potassium should be given to prevent cramping of muscles. Interactions Allow at least two hours between other drugs and administration of magnesium hydroxide. Overdose More pronounced diarrhea occurs with overdose. Images


The former England captain Bobby Moore had two middle names. One was Frederick; also the name of a football team, what was his other middle name?

Legends: Bobby Moore :: Total Football Magazine - Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Non-League News Features > Legends > Legends: Bobby Moore Legends: Bobby Moore Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore, a name that may not be instantly recognisable to football fans, however change the Robert to Bobby and drop the middle names and he becomes the biggest icon English football has ever known. The late great Bobby Moore. Born in Barking, London on April 12, 1941 Moore was marked for greatness at an early age, he made his debut for West Ham at 17 against Sir Matt Busby's Manchester United, replacing his mentor Malcolm Allison and to be honest he never looked back from that moment. He went on to make a then club record 544 appearances for the Hammers during his 15 seasons with the East London club, and captained the side for more than ten years. As a defender he brought real style to a position that had previously been left to the hard tackling, strong, high jumping rugged players. Moore did not have much pace and he wasn't considered to be the best header of the ball, what he could do though was read the game like no other player, he had an almost mystical positional sense and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Tackler Throw in the fact that he was the finest timer of a tackler that the game has seen (no doubt you have seen Moore's block tackle against Pele in the 1970 World Cup) and you begin to get a realisation of how good Bobby Moore was. It was not only as a defender though that Moore made his name, it was also as a captain. Bobby earned his first England cap shortly before the 1962 World Cup in Chile, so impressive was his debut that went on to be an ever present throughout that tournament, and by the time he reached his 12th cap in May 1963 Moore captained England for the first time. On that occasion it was a stand-in for the injured incumbent Jimmy Armfield however, one year later Walter Winterbottom was replaced as England manager by Alf Ramsey and Ramsey quickly announced that Moore would become England's new skipper. All this at the grand old age of 23. Moore did not look back as England skipper, he went to equal Billy Wright's record of 90 appearances as England captain, and in all won 108 caps for his country which at the time was a record. That record has since been overtaken by goalkeeper Peter Shilton, and the outfield record has been taken by David Beckham, although it should be remembered that Bobby Moore played every minute of 108 caps. Bobby Moore's career though will be remembered for more than just setting records for England as a captain and a player. Golden period Moore led his club side West Ham United and his country in the most golden period either has known. In a three-year period Moore lifted three major trophies in succession at Wembley Stadium, firstly West Ham defeated Preston North End to win the 1964 FA Cup Final. The Hammers then went on to win the 1965 European Cup Winners Final with a 2-0 defeat of TSV 1860 Munich. Moore's finest hour though came on July 30th 1966, after a dramatic final where West Germany made the score 2-2 with what was almost the last kick of the game, Geoff Hurst (Moore's West Ham team-mate) added two goals in extra-time to secure England's first and as yet only World Championship. A vivid memory for many people who have seen footage of that epic game, is of Bobby Moore attempting to clean his hands before accepting a handshake and the Jules Rimet Trophy from the Queen, a moment that really showed Moore's class as a man. He went on to win the prestigious BBC sports personality of the year award for 1966. It is always tricky to compare players from different eras, as the game and the conditions it is played under have changed so much, but there is little doubt that Bobby Moore is one player who would have made his mark no matter what era he was playing in. In 1974 Moore ended his association with West Ham and joined Division Two side Fulham, however in an ironic twist of fate West Ham United would still continue to play a leading role


How were 'Mistress Ford' and 'Mistress Page' collectively known in the title of a Shakespeare play?

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Shakespeare in quarto British Library copies of Merry Wives of Windsor contains detailed bibliographic descriptions of all the quarto copies of the play. Shakespeare’s sources Shakespeare could have used several sources for The Merry Wives of Windsor. Barnaby Riche, ‘Of Two Brethren and Their Wives’, in Riche His Farewell to Militarie Profession (1581). Shakespeare could have drawn on this for Falstaff’s wooing of Mistress Ford and his escapes from her jealous husband. ‘The Tale of the Two Lovers of Pisa’ in Tarltons Newes Out of Purgatorie (1590). This is another possible source for Falstaff’s entanglement with Mistress Ford and its consequences. A                                                                                Lover's                                                              Misfortunes.                                                              Tarlton's                                                                                Newes                                                                                out                                                                                of Purgatorie,                                                                                1590.                                                                                British                                                                                Library,                                                                                C.40.c.68,                                                                                p. 47. Larger              image Ser Giovanni Fiorentino, Il Pecorone. (1558) The second novella from the second day of stories is closest to the plot involving Fal