The Varangian Guard ( Greek : Τάγμα των Βαράγγων , `` Tágma tōn Varángōn '' ) was an elite unit of the Byzantine Army , from the 10th to the 14th centuries , whose members served as personal bodyguards to the Byzantine Emperors .

The Varangian Guard ( Greek : Τάγμα των Βαράγγων , `` Tágma tōn Varángōn '' ) was an elite unit of the Byzantine Army , from the 10th to the 14th centuries . Their members served as personal bodyguards to the Byzantine Emperors .


The Varanidae contain the living genus `` Varanus '' and a number of extinct taxa .

Varanidae contains the living genus `` Varanus '' and some extinct groups .


On 16 July 2013 Vikernes and his wife , a French national , were arrested in Corrèze , France , on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism after his wife purchased four rifles .

On July 16th 2013 , Vikernes and his wife , a French national , were arrested in Corrèze , France , on suspicion of planning acts of terrorism because his wife had purchased four rifles .


The two were later released with no charges after police failed to identify any terrorist plans or targets .

They were released with no charges after police could not identify any terrorist plans or targets .


Supernovae can result from the death of an extremely massive star , many times heavier than the Sun .

Supernovae result from the death of an extremely massive star , many times heavier than the Sun .


For this reason variability due to eruptions and mass loss is fairly common among giants and supergiants .

Variability due to eruptions and mass loss is fairly common among giants and supergiants .


This collapse `` bounces '' and causes the star to explode and emit this enormous energy quantity .

This collapse `` bounces '' and causes the star to explode and emit an enormous amount of energy .


The supernova explosion is caused by a white dwarf or a star core reaching a certain mass/density limit , the Chandrasekhar limit , causing the object to collapse in a fraction of a second .

The supernova explosion is caused by a white dwarf or a star core reaching a certain mass/density limit , the Chandrasekhar limit . Then the star collapses in a fraction of a second .


Most protostars exhibit irregular brightness variations .

Most protostars show irregular brightness variations .


Protostars are young objects that have not yet completed the process of contraction from a gas nebula to a veritable star .

Protostars are young objects that have not yet completed the process of contraction from a gas nebula to a true star .


Supernovae . Supernovae are the most dramatic type of cataclysmic variable , being some of the most energetic events in the universe .

Supernovae are the most dramatic type of events in the universe .


A variable-width encoding is a type of character encoding scheme in which codes of differing lengths are used to encode a character set ( a repertoire of symbols ) for representation in a computer .

A variable-width encoding is a type of character encoding scheme in which codes of different lengths are used to encode a character set for representation in a computer .


In probability theory and statistics , variance measures how far a set of numbers is spread out .

The variance in probability theory and statistics is a way to measure how far a set of numbers is spread out .


The town has excellent telecommunication facilities , an average-rated water supply system , fire station , several post offices and a police station .

The town has great telecommunication facilities , an average-rated water supply system , fire station , several post offices and a police station .


Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil , a resin , and a thinner or solvent .

Varnish is traditionally a combination of a drying oil , a resin , and a solvent .


It is not used for outdoor surfaces or where it will come into repeated contact with water , such as around a sink or bathtub .

It is not used outdoors or where it will come into repeated contact with water such as around a sink or bathtub .


Most resin or `` gum '' varnishes consist of a natural , plant - or insect-derived substance dissolved in a solvent , called `` spirit varnish '' or `` solvent varnish . ''

Most resin or `` gum '' varnishes consist of a natural substance dissolved in a solvent .


A varsity letter ( or monogram ) is an award earned in the United States for excellence in school activities .

A varsity letter ( or monogram ) is an award in the United States for excellence in school activities .


Vartofta is a locality situated in Falköping Municipality , Västra Götaland County , Sweden .

Vartofta is a locality in Falköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County in Sweden .


Consequently , varves commonly form under anoxic conditions .

Therefore , varves usually form under anoxic conditions .


The classic varve archetype is a light / dark coloured couplet deposited in a glacial lake .

The classic varve archetype is a light/dark-coloured couplet deposited in a glacial lake .


It debuted in 1922 and has been a part of Worldloppet as long as Worldloppet has been around .

It started off in 1922 and has been a part of Worldloppet as long as Worldloppet has been around .


The competition is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .

The compeition is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .


Vasaloppet Japan is a cross-country skiing event held around Asahikawa on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan .

Vasaloppet Japan is a cross-country skiing event held around Asahikawa on the island of Hokkaidō in the northern parts of Japan .


The main event is 58 kilometers long , and the competition is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .

The main event is 58 kilometers long . The competition is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .


The first race was held in 1973 , and the race is held the first Saturday each February .

The first race was held in 1973 , The race is held each February .


Vasaloppet de la Sergerie is a cross-country skiing event held around Le Norvégien in the Quebec Province in Canada .

Vasaloppet de la Sergerie is a cross-country skiing event . It is held around Le Norvégien in the Quebec Province in Canada .


The event was first held in 2007 Held in February or early March . , the event is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .

The event was first held in 2007 The event is held in February or early March . The event is named after Vasaloppet in Sweden .


Vascular tissue is a complex conducting tissue , formed of more than one cell type , found in vascular plants .

Vascular tissue is a complex tissue found in vascular plants . Complex means that it is composed of more than one cell type .


A vase ( , , or ) is an open container , often used to hold cut flowers .

A vase is a container , often used for flowers .


The bridge links the suburb of Mankhurd in Mumbai with Vashi in Navi Mumbai , the satellite city of Mumbai .

The bridge links Mankhurd in Mumbai with Vashi in Navi Mumbai , the satellite city of Mumbai .


It was simultaneously decided to construct a new bridge to replace the faulty one .

It was then decided to construct a new bridge to replace the faulty one .


The Vashi Bridge , also known as Thane Creek Bridge , is a bridge , built across the Thane Creek that connects the city of Mumbai to the Indian mainland at Navi Mumbai .

The Vashi Bridge , also called Thane Creek Bridge , is a bridge that connects the city of Mumbai to the mainland of India at Navi Mumbai . It is built across the Thane Creek .


The first bridge to connect Mumbai to Navi Mumbai was built in 1973 .

The first bridge to connect Mumbai to Navi Mumbai was made in 1973 .


The writer 's talent and the moral courage that permeates his writings earned him endorsements for the Nobel Prize nomination from , among others , Nobel Prize laureates Joseph Brodsky and Czesław Miłosz .

The writer 's talent earned him endorsements for the Nobel Prize nomination from , among others , Nobel Prize laureates Joseph Brodsky and Czesław Miłosz .


Vasil Uładzimiravič Bykaŭ ( often spelled Vasil Bykov , , ) ( June 19 , 1924 -- June 22 , 2003 ) was a prolific author of novels and novellas about World War II , is a monumental figure in Belarusian literature and civic thought .

Vasil Uładzimiravič Bykaŭ ( June 19 , 1924 - June 22 , 2003 ) was an author of many novels and novellas about World War II . He is a big figure in Belarusian literature and civic thought .


Vasile Blaga ( ; born 26 July 1956 ) is a Romanian politician and former Speaker of the Upper Chamber of the Romanian Parliament , the Senate , also a former Minister of Regional Development and Housing and twice former Minister of Administration and Internal Affairs .

Vasile Blaga ( b. 26 July 1956 , Petrileni ) is a Romanian politician . He was a Speaker of the Upper Chamber of the Romanian Parliament , the Senate , a former Minister of Regional Development and Housing and twice former Minister of Administration and Internal Affairs .


Zhupikov made his debut for USSR on September 7 , 1977 in a friendly against Poland .

Zhupikov made his debut for USSR on September 7 , 1977 in a game against Poland .


Vasili Mikhailovich Zhupikov ( ) ( 16 January 1954 -- 7 June 2015 ) was a Soviet football player and a Russian coach .


From 1975 until 1990 , he conducted the TV programme `` In the World of Animals '' on Soviet TV .

From 1975 until 1990 he conducted the TV programme `` In the World of Animals '' on Soviet TV .


Vasiliy Mikhailovich Peskov ( March 14 , 1930 -- August 12 , 2013 ) was a Russian writer , journalist , photographer , traveller and ecologist .

Vasiliy Mikhailovich Peskov ( March 14 , 1930 -- August 12 , 2013 ) was a Russian writer , journalist , photographer , traveler and ecologist .


He worked in the Russian tabloid newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda since 1956 .

He has worked in the Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda since 1956 .


Vasily Grigoryevich Zaytsev ( ; 23 March 1915 -- 15 December 1991 ) was a Soviet sniper and a Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II .

Captain Vasily Grigoryevich Zaytsev ( 23 March 1915 -- 15 December 1991 ) was a Soviet sniper during World War II .


Vaskojoki is a river of Finland in the Finnish Lapland .

Vaskojoki is a river in Finnish Lapland .


VIP has a half-life ( t 1/2 ) in the blood of about two minutes .

VIP has a half-life in the blood of about two minutes .


In humans , the vasoactive intestinal peptide is encoded by the `` VIP '' gene .

In humans , the vasoactive intestinal peptide is encoded , or transforming information from one format into another , by the VIP gene .


Drugs that cause vasodilation are termed vasodilators .

Drugs that cause vasodilation are called vasodilators .


In essence , the process is the opposite of vasoconstriction , which is the narrowing of blood vessels .

The process is essentially the opposite of vasoconstriction , which is the narrowing of blood vessels .


Vassalboro is a town in Kennebec County , Maine , United States .

Vassalboro is a town in Kennebec County , Maine .


However , he soon recanted on this decision .

However , he soon recanted this decision .


`` Chucky '' , as Ivanchuk is called , has been described by Anand as the most eccentric player in the chess world .

Chucky has been described by Viswanathan Anand as the most eccentric player in the chess world .


Vassos Lyssarides ( born 1920 ) is a Cypriot politician who has been a central figure in Cyprus politics since the island 's independence .

Vassos Lyssarides ( born May 13 , 1920 ) is a Cypriot politician . He has been an important figure in Cyprus politics since the island 's independence .


He was born in 1920 in the village of Lefkara .

He was born on May 13 , 1920 in the village of Lefkara .


The `` Just a Frisbee '' 7 '' cover artwork was drawn by Rob Zombie , founder and lead singer of White Zombie .

The cover artwork on the `` Just a Frisbee '' 7 '' was drawn by Rob Zombie , founder and lead singer of White Zombie .


Later members included Dave Hower , Mike Pollock , and Matt Craig .

Later band members included Dave Hower , Mike Pollock , and Matt Craig .


Vatican Commandos is a hardcore punk band formed in Darien , Connecticut .

Vatican Commandos are a hardcore punk band from Darien , Connecticut .


The band went on to release the `` Just a Frisbee '' 7 '' EP later in 1983 and `` Point Me to the End '' 12 '' EP in 1984 .

They put out their next record , the `` Just a Frisbee '' 7 '' EP , later in 1983 . The `` Point Me to the End '' 12 '' EP came out in 1984 .


Richard Hall ( Moby ) is credited as `` M.H. '' on the back cover of the release .

Richard Hall ( Moby ) is listed as `` M.H. '' on the back cover of the record .


This may be based on an alleged sighting by a British sailor in 1939 .

This may be based on a claimed sighting by a British sailor in 1939 .


According to `` Guinness World Records '' ( `` GWR '' ) , Vatnajökull is supposedly the object of the world 's longest sight line , from Slættaratindur , the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands .

According to Guinness World Records Vatnajökull is the object of the world 's longest sight line , 550 km from Slættaratindur , the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands .


The average thickness of the ice is , with a maximum thickness of . Iceland 's highest peak , Hvannadalshnúkur ( ) , is located in the southern periphery of Vatnajökull , near Skaftafell National Park .

The average thickness of the ice is 400 m , with a maximum thickness of 1,000 m. Iceland 's highest peak , Hvannadalshnúkur ( 2,110 m ) , is located at the southern tip of Vatnajökull , near Skaftafell National Park .


Vaudevant is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Vaudevant is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Vaudringhem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vaudringhem is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vaughan was the fastest-growing municipality in Canada between 1996 and 2006 , achieving a population growth rate of 80.2 % according to Statistics Canada having nearly doubled in population since 1991 .

Vaughan was the fastest-growing municipality in Canada between 1996 -- 2006 , achieving a population growth rate of 80.2 % according to Statistics Canada , having nearly doubled in population since 1991 .


Vaughn O. Lang Vaughn Olin Lang ( November 10 , 1927 -- October 2 , 2014 ) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army .

Vaughn O. Lang Vaughn Olin Lang ( November 10 , 1927 -- October 2 , 2014 ) was an American lieutenant general in the United States Army .


General Lang died on October 2 , 2014 , at his home in Vienna , Virginia , aged 86 .


Vaugines is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Vaugines is a commune . It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Vaucluse department in the south of France .


Vault ( French `` voûte '' , from Italian `` volta '' ) is an architectural term for an arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof .

`` bóveda '' ) is an architectural term for an arched form used to provide a space with a ceiling or roof .


Vaulx is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vaulx , Pas-de-Calais is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vaulx-Vraucourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vaulx-Vraucourt is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vaux-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Vaux-en-Bugey is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Vauxhall rail station is served by South West Trains to and from London Waterloo .

Vauxhall rail station is served by South West Trains services to and from London Waterloo .


The station is on the boundary of zones 1 and 2 of the London Travelcard area and , although a through station , it is a central London railway terminus for ticketing purposes .

The station is on the boundary of zones 1 and 2 of the London Travelcard area .


It 's also the main town of Vavuniya District .

It is also the main town of Vavuniya District .


Multiple animal welfare organizations , who strongly focus on factory farming , attempt to educate consumers about several veal production procedures they consider to be inhumane .

Many animal welfare groups , who strongly focus on factory farming , try to educate consumers about several veal production procedures that they consider to be inhumane .


A vector graphics editor is a computer program that allows users to compose and edit vector graphics images interactively on a computer and save them in one of many popular vector graphics formats , such as EPS , PDF , WMF , SVG , or VML .

A vector graphics editor is a computer program that lets users make and change vector graphics images and save them in one of many popular vector graphics formats such as EPS , PDF , WMF , SVG or VML .


It is true that every vector space has a basis .


Vedène is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Vedène is a commune . It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Vaucluse department in the south of France .


It has been hailed as the first definitive physical proof that representatives of some of the groups of modern birds lived in the Mesozoic .

It has been hailed as the first definite physical proof that birds from some of the modern groups lived in the Mesozoic .


Among modern birds , `` Vegavis '' is most closely related to ducks and geese ( Anatidae ) , but it is not considered to be a direct ancestor of them .

Among modern birds , It is most closely related to ducks and geese ( Anatidae ) .


CT scans were utilized to gain a clearer picture of the bone structure without running danger of damaging or destroying the fossil .

Tomography ( CT ) scans were used to get a clearer picture of the bone structure without damaging or destroying the fossil .


The city of Vehari is the capital of the district .


Vehari Tehsil ( ) , is an administrative subdivision ( tehsil ) , of Vehari District in the Punjab province of Pakistan .

Vehari Tehsil is an administrative subdivision ( tehsil ) of Vehari District in the Punjab province of Pakistan .


A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes .

A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate on a motor vehicle or trailer . It is used for official identification purposes .


In some countries , the identifier is unique within the entire country , while in others it is unique within a state or province .

In some countries , the identifier is unique in the entire country . In other countries , it is unique in a state or province .


Vekoma Rides Manufacturing is a Dutch amusement ride manufacturer .

Vekoma Rides Manufacturing is a Netherlands-based manufacturer that builds amusement park rides .


Velafrons ( meaning `` sailed forehead '' ) is a genus of lambeosaurine hadrosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Mexico .

Velafrons ( meaning `` sailed forehead '' ) is a genus of hadrosaurid dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of Mexico .


Its fossils were found in the late Campanian-age Upper Cretaceous Cerro del Pueblo Formation ( about 72 million years old ) , near Rincon Colorado , Coahuila , Mexico .

Its fossils were found in the Upper Cretaceous Cerro del Pueblo Formation ( about 73.5 million years old ) , near Rincon Colorado , Coahuila , Mexico .


He was the Minister of Defence in the Yugoslav government from 1988 until his resignation in 1992 , which made him the `` de facto '' commander-in-chief of the JNA during the Ten-Day War in Slovenia and the initial stages of the Croatian War of Independence .

He was the Minister of Defence in the Yugoslav government from 1988 until his resignation in 1992 , which made him the `` de facto '' commander of the JNA during the Ten-Day War in Slovenia and the initial stages of the Croatian War of Independence .


Veljko Kadijević ( ; 21 November 1925 -- 2 November 2014 ) was a general of the Yugoslav People 's Army ( JNA ) .

Veljko Kadijević ( 21 November 1925 -- 2 November 2014 ) was a general of the Yugoslav People 's Army ( JNA ) .


Vellerat is a municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .

Vellerat is a municipality of the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .


If vellum is stored in an environment with less than 11 % relative humidity , it becomes fragile , brittle , and susceptible to mechanical stresses ; if it is stored in an environment with greater than 40 % relative humidity , it becomes vulnerable to gelation and to mold or fungus growth .

If vellum is stored in an environment with less than 11 % relative humidity , it becomes fragile , brittle , and susceptible to mechanical stresses ; if it is stored in an environment with greater than 40 % relative humidity , it becomes vulnerable to mold or fungus growth .


In the usage of modern practitioners of the artistic crafts of writing , illuminating , lettering , and bookbinding , `` vellum '' is normally reserved for calfskin , while any other skin is called `` parchment '' .

In the artistic crafts of writing , illuminating , lettering , and bookbinding , `` vellum '' is normally reserved for calfskin , while any other skin is called `` parchment '' .


A modern imitation is made out of cotton .

A modern vellum-like alternative is made out of cotton .


Veltheim is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Veltheim is a municipality of the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Vendin-le-Vieil is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vendin-le-Vieil is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vendin-lès-Béthune is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vendin-lès-Béthune is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vendlincourt is a municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .

Vendlincourt is a municipality of the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .


In the United States , many of Venevisión 's popular programs can be seen on Univision .

In the United States , many of Venevisión 's programs can be seen on Univision .


The National Olympic Committee for Venezuela was created in 1935 .

The National Olympic Committee for Venezuela was formed in 1935 .


Venezuela has also participated in the Winter Olympic Games since 1998 .

Venezuela has also been in the Winter Olympic Games since 1998 .


Vengeance ( 2001 ) was the first Vengeance professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) .

Vengeance ( 2001 ) was the first annual Vengeance professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) .


Vengeance ( 2002 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on July 21 , 2002 , at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit , Michigan .

Vengeance ( 2002 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on July 21 , 2002 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit , Michigan .


Vengeance ( 2003 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) and presented by Eidos Interactive 's '' '' , which took place on July 27 , 2003 at the Pepsi Center in Denver , Colorado .

Vengeance ( 2003 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view ( PPV ) event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on July 27 , 2003 at the Pepsi Center in Denver , Colorado .


It was the fifth annual Vengeance event .


Vengeance ( 2005 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) and presented by THQ 's `` Juiced '' , which took place on June 26 , 2005 , at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas , Nevada .

Vengeance ( 2005 ) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on June 26 , 2005 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas , Nevada .


Venison may be eaten as steaks , tenderloin , roasts , sausages , jerky and minced meat .

Venison may be eaten as steaks , tenderloins , roasts , sausages , jerky and minced meat .


Venison is the meat of a game animal , usually referring to that of a deer .

Venison is the meat of a game animal , especially a deer .


The combined area of sets A and B is called the `` union '' of A and B , denoted by .

The combined area of sets A and B is called the `` union '' of A and B , denoted by A ∪ B .


This example involves two sets , A and B , represented here as coloured circles .

The following example uses two sets , A and B , represented here as coloured circles .


The sheltered location on the cliff of the Island 's south coast means the area experiences a microclimate with more sunny days than much of the British Isles , and fewer frosts .

The sheltered location on the cliff of the Island 's south coast means the area experiences a microclimate . It has more sunny days than much of the British Isles , and fewer frosts .


Ventnor ( ) is a seaside resort and civil parish established in the Victorian era on the south coast of the Isle of Wight , England .

Ventnor ( ) is a seaside resort and civil parish on the south coast of the Isle of Wight , England . It was established in the Victorian era .


Ventura County comprises the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Los Angeles-Long Beach , CA Combined Statistical Area .

Ventura County includes Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach , CA Combined Statistical Area .


It is also considered as the southernmost county along the California Central Coast .

It is the southernmost county along the California Central Coast .


Ventura ( officially the City of San Buenaventura ; commonly called San Buenaventura before 1891 ) , or Shisholop in Chumash is the county seat of Ventura County , California , United States , incorporated in 1866 .

Ventura ( officially the City of San Buenaventura ; commonly called San Buenaventura before 1891 ) , or Shisholop in Chumash is the county seat of Ventura County , California , United States . It was incorporated in 1866 .


A venule is a very small blood vessel in the microcirculation that allows blood to return from the capillary beds to drain into the larger blood vessels , the veins .

A venule is a very small blood vessel . It lets blood return from the capillary beds to the larger blood vessels called veins .


Venus Consoling Love is a painting by François Boucher , from 1751 .

Venus Consoling Love or The Bath of Venus is a painting by François Boucher .


`` Venus as a Boy '' is a song by Icelandic musician Björk .

`` Venus as a Boy '' is a song from Björk .


At this point she was being featured on records released by dance bands including those of Loss and of Charlie Kunz .

At this time she was being featured on records released by dance bands including those of Loss and of Charlie Kunz .


When she began performing publicly at the age of seven , she adopted her grandmother 's maiden name ( Lynn ) as her stage name .

When she began performing in public at age seven , she adopted her grandmother 's maiden name ( Lynn ) as her stage name .


Her other popular films include `` The Wrong Man '' , `` The Searchers '' , `` Follow Me Boys ! ''

Her other popular movie include `` The Wrong Man '' , `` The Searchers '' , `` Follow Me Boys ! ''


Most of the Verbandsgemeinden were established in 1969 .

Most of these Verbandsgemeinden were established in 1969 .


There are 163 Verbandsgemeinden in Rhineland-Palatinate , which are grouped into the 24 districts and subdivided into nearly 2200 Ortsgemeinden ( singular Ortsgemeinde ) .

There are 163 Verbandsgemeinden in Rhineland-Palatinate , which are grouped into the 24 districts and subdivided into nearly 2200 Ortsgemeinden .


Most of the functions of municipal government for several municipalities are consolidated and administered centrally from a larger or more central town or municipality among the group , while the individual municipalities ( Ortsgemeinden ) still maintain a limited degree of local autonomy .

Most of the functions of municipal government for several villages are consolidated and administered centrally from a larger or more central village among the group , while the individual villages ( Ortsgemeinden ) still maintain a limited degree of local autonomy .


A Verbandsgemeinde ( plural Verbandsgemeinden ) is an administrative unit in the German Bundesländer ( federal states ) of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saxony-Anhalt .

A Verbandsgemeinde ( plural Verbandsgemeinden ) is an administrative unit unique to the German Bundeslands ( federal states ) of Rhineland-Palatinate and , since 2009 , Saxony-Anhalt .


Verchin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Verchin is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Verchocq is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Verchocq is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Verdilly is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France .

Verdilly is a commune . It is in the Picardy region in the Aisne department in the north of France .


Verdins occasionally try to obtain tidbits of dried sugar water from hummingbird feeders .

Verdins occasionally try to get tidbits of dried sugar water from hummingbird feeders .


It is the only species in the genus `` Auriparus '' and the only species in the family to be found in the New World .

It is the only species in the genus `` Auriparus '' , and the only species in the family found in the New World .


Verdins are permanent residents of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico , ranging from southeastern California to Texas , throughout Baja California and into central Mexico , north of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt .

Verdins always have and will live in southwestern United States and northern Mexico , ranging from southeastern California to Texas , throughout Baja California and into central Mexico , north of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt .


It is gray overall , and adults have a bright yellow head and rufous `` shoulder patch '' ( the lesser coverts ) .

It is gray overall , and adults have a bright yellow head and rusty `` shoulder patch '' ( the lesser coverts ) .


Vergeletto is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

Vergeletto is a municipality of the district Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


Vergies is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

Vergies is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


Service is offered in some areas of the United States by Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications .

It is offered in some areas of the United States by Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications .


Verizon FiOS is a bundled Internet access , telephone , and television service that operates over a fiber-optic communications network to over 5 million people in 13 states .

Verizon FiOS is a bundled internet access , telephone , and television service that works over a fiber-optic network .


It is derived from the Ukrainian word meaning `` top '' .

It is derived from the Ukrainian word '' верх '' meaning `` top '' .


Verlincthun is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Verlincthun is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vermelles is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vermelles is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vermes is a former municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .

Vermes is a municipality of the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .


`` Vermilion '' is a song by American metal band Slipknot . The song is released as the second single from their third album , '' '' .

Vermilion is the second single from the album '' '' by metal band Slipknot .


Other studio facilities are located in Montpelier , Manchester and Norwich .

Other studios are located in Montpelier , Manchester and Norwich .


Vernon Adair Benson ( September 19 , 1924 -- January 20 , 2014 ) was an infielder/outfielder , coach , scout and interim manager in American Major League Baseball .

Vernon Adair Benson ( September 19 , 1924 -- January 20 , 2014 ) was an American baseball player . He was an infielder/outfielder , coach , scout and interim manager in American Major League Baseball .


Vernal , the county seat and largest city in Uintah County , is located in northeastern Utah about east of Salt Lake City and west of the Colorado border .

Vernal is the county seat and largest city in Uintah County . It is in northeastern Utah about 175 mi east of Salt Lake City and 20 mi west of the Colorado border .


Laverne Clarence `` Verne '' Gagne ( ; February 26 , 1926 -- April 27 , 2015 ) was an American professional wrestler , football player , wrestling trainer , and wrestling promoter .

Laverne Clarence `` Verne '' Gagne ( February 26 , 1926 -- April 27 , 2015 ) was an American professional wrestler , football player , wrestling trainer , and wrestling promoter .


On the night of April 27 , 2015 , Gagne died in Bloomington at the age of 89 .

On the night of April 27 , 2015 , Gagne died in Bloomington , Minnesota at the age of 89 from dementia .


Lundquist was born in Duluth , Minnesota .

Lundquist is a native of Duluth , Minnesota .


Merton Laverne `` Verne '' Lundquist , Jr. ( born July 17 , 1940 ) is an American sportscaster , currently employed by CBS Sports .

Merton Laverne `` Verne '' Lundquist , Jr. ( born July 17 , 1940 ) is a longtime sportscaster with CBS Sports and formally with Turner Sports and ABC Sports .


He is best known for playing Mini-Me in the `` Austin Powers '' series of comedy films .

He is best known for playing `` Mini-Me '' in the `` Austin Powers '' movies .


In 1930 , he won the Vasaloppet competition .


Walters was born in New York City , New York .


Most notably , he served from 1972 to 1976 as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence , from 1985 to 1989 as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and from 1989 to 1991 as Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany during the decisive phase of German Reunification .

He served from 1972 to 1976 as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence , from 1985 to 1989 as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and from 1989 to 1991 as Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany . Other websites .


Vernon A. Walters Vernon A. Walters ( January 3 , 1917 -- February 10 , 2002 ) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat .

Vernon A. Walters Vernon A. Walters ( January 3 , 1917 -- February 10 , 2002 ) was an American politician . He was a member of the United States Army .


When he graduated high school , he went to Paducah , Kentucky with his uncle .

When he graduated from high school , he went to Paducah , Kentucky with his uncle .


This all occurred during the middle of the great depression , so they moved to Nashville , Tennessee to see if they could get better business there and secure their financial future .

This all happened during the middle of the great depression , so they moved to Nashville , Tennessee to see if they could get better business there and secure their financial future .


Vernon Carver Rudolph ( June 30 , 1915 - August 16 , 1973 ) was the founder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts , Inc. .

Vernon Carver Rudolph ( June 30 , 1915 , Marshall County , Kentucky - August 16 , 1973 ) was the founder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts , Inc. .


In 1933 , Rudolph 's uncle bought a doughnut shop and recipe for yeast-raised donuts from a French federal employee named Joe LeBeau .

In 1933 , Rudolph 's uncle bought a doughnut shop and recipe for yeast-raised donuts . He bought them from a French federal employee named Joe La-beau .


Shaw left office on 1 October 2003 , and was succeeded by Nicholas Liverpool .

Shaw left office on October 1 , 2003 , and was succeeded by Nicholas Liverpool .


Vernon Lorden Shaw ( 13 May 1930 -- 2 December 2013 ) was the fifth President of Dominica , in office from 1998 to 2003 .

Vernon Lorden Shaw ( May 13 , 1930 -- December 2 , 2013 ) was the 5th President of Dominica .


The show closed quickly , but the couple was then hired as a dance act by the Café de Paris .

The show closed quickly , but the couple were hired as a dance act by the Café de Paris .


Vernon is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Vernon is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


In 2005 , on an episode of `` The Early Show '' , Vernon was ranked as one of the top six most desirable communities to retire to in North America by `` Consumer Reports '' .

Vernon was named one of the top six most desirable communities to retire to in North America by Consumer Reports in 2005 .


Vernosc-lès-Annonay is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Vernosc-lès-Annonay is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


The cliff face has been estimated to be from 5 kilometers ( 3 mi ) to 10 kilometers ( 6.2 mi ) high , which makes it the tallest known cliff in the solar system .

The cliff has been estimated at 5 kilometers ( 3 mi ) and 20 kilometers ( 12.4 mi ) high , making it the tallest known cliff in the solar system .


Veronica A. Cartwright ( born 20 April 1949 ) is an English-born American actress who has worked mainly in American film and television in a career spanning six decades .

Veronica A. Cartwright ( April 20 , 1949 ) is an English born American actress who has worked mainly in American television series and movies .


Lake won both popular and critical acclaim , most notably for her role in `` Sullivan 's Travels '' and for her femme fatale roles in film noirs with Alan Ladd , during the 1940s .

Lake is most notably for her role in `` Sullivan 's Travels '' and for her femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s .


Veronica Lake ( November 14 , 1922 -- July 7 , 1973 ) was an American film , stage , and television actress .

Veronica Lake ( November 14 , 1922 -- July 7 , 1973 ) was an American movie actress and pin-up model .


She married Italian actor Adolfo Celi in 1966 and had two children with him , director Leonardo Celi and actress Alessandra Celi .

She married Italian actor Adolfo Celi in 1966 . They had two children , director Leonardo Celi and actress Alessandra Celi .


Her last role was in Bertolucci 's `` Me and You '' ( 2012 ) .

Her last role was in `` Me and You '' ( 2012 ) .


Verquin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Verquin is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Verscio is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

Verscio is a municipality of the district Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


Versonnex is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Versonnex is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Verton is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Verton is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Much of the site and its environs is now classed as a scheduled ancient monument .

Much of the site and its environs is now a scheduled ancient monument .


Verulamium was a town in Roman Britain .

Verulamium was an ancient town in Roman Britain .


It is the location of the martyrdom of the first British martyr saint , St Alban , who was a Roman patrician converted by the priest Amphibalus .

It is the location of the martyrdom of the first British martyr saint , St Alban , who was a Roman patrician converted to Christianity .


There are a few remains of the Roman city visible , such as parts of the city walls , a hypocaust still in situ under a mosaic floor , and the theatre , which is on land belonging to the Earl of Verulam -- as well as items in the Museum ( below ) .

There are a few remains of the Roman city visible , such as parts of the city walls , a hypocaust ( heating system ) still in place under a mosaic floor . Remains of the theatre are on land belonging to the Earl of Verulam .


In this pre-Roman form , it was among the first places in Britain recorded by name .

It was among the first places in Britain recorded by name .


It was sited in the southwest of the modern city of St Albans in Hertfordshire , Great Britain .

It was in the southwest of the modern city of St Albans in Hertfordshire .


Vervins ( ) is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France .

Vervins is a commune in the Picardy region in the Aisne department in the north of France .


The VLIW approach , on the other hand , executes operations in parallel based on a fixed schedule determined when programs are compiled .

The VLIW approach , on the other hand , executes operation in parallel based on a fixed schedule determined when programs are compiled .


A processor that executes every instruction one after the other ( i.e. a non-pipelined scalar architecture ) may use processor resources inefficiently , potentially leading to poor performance .

A processor that executes every instruction one after the other ( i.e. a non-pipelined scalar architecture ) may use processor resources inefficiently , leading to poor performance .


Before executing any operations in parallel the processor must verify that the instructions do not have interdependencies .

Before executing any operations in-parallel , the processor must verify that the instructions do not have interdependencies .


As a result , VLIW CPUs offer significant computational power with less hardware complexity ( but greater compiler complexity ) than is associated with most superscalar CPUs . Design .

As a result , VLIW CPUs offer significant computational power with less hardware complexity but with greater compiler design complexity .


Since determining the order of execution of operations ( including which operations can execute simultaneously ) is handled by the compiler , the processor does not need the scheduling hardware that the three techniques described above require .

Since determining the order of execution of operations ( including which operations can execute simultaneously ) is handled by the compiler , the processor does not need the complex hardware required by ILP techniques described above .


For example , if a first instruction 's result is used as a second instruction 's input then they can not execute at the same time and the second instruction ca n't be executed before the first .

They clearly can not execute at the same time , and the second instruction can not be executed before the first .


Very long instruction word ( VLIW ) refers to processor architectures designed to take advantage of instruction level parallelism ( ILP ) .

Very Long Instruction Word or VLIW which refers to a CPU architecture designed to take advantage of instruction level parallelism ( ILP ) but at minimum level of hardware complexities .


The date varies from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar , but usually falls in April or May .

The date varies from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar . It usually falls in April or May .


In Theravada countries following the Buddhist calendar , it falls on a full moon Uposatha day , typically in the 5th or 6th lunar month .

In Theravada countries following the Buddhist calendar , it falls on a full moon Uposatha day . This is typically in the 5th or 6th lunar month .


Neighbour municipalities are Keitele , Konnevesi , Rautalampi , Tervo , Viitasaari and Äänekoski .

The municipalities next to it are Keitele , Konnevesi , Rautalampi , Tervo , Viitasaari and Äänekoski .


Vesanto is a municipality in Northern Savonia , Finland .


However , she is secretly a double agent working for Quantum , the very terrorist organization MI6 is trying to stop .

She is also a double agent working for a terrorist group named Quantum , which the MI6 are trying to stop .


The members of this group are known as wasps and ants .

The members of this group are wasps and ants .


Vesseaux is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Vesseaux is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Vesta ( ) is the virgin goddess of the hearth , home , and family in Roman religion .

Vesta was the virgin goddess of the hearth , home , and family in Roman mythology .


Vesta 's presence is symbolized by the sacred fire that burned at her hearth and temples .

Her presence was symbolized by the sacred fire that burned at her hearth and temples .


Vestavia Hills is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in the State of Alabama .

Vestavia Hills is a city in Jefferson and Shelby Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama .


Vestfold is a county in Norway , bordering Buskerud and Telemark .

Vestfold is a county in Norway . It borders Buskerud and Telemark .


The district also includes some of the best farmland in Norway .

The district also has some of the best farmland in Norway .


Vestfold is mostly dominated by lowland and is among the best agricultural areas of Norway .

Vestfold is mostly lowland areas . It is among the best agricultural areas of Norway .


Veszprém lies on both sides of the Séd creek , approximately from Budapest ( via the M7 highway and Road 8 ) .

Veszprém lies on both sides of the Séd creek , approximately 110 km from Budapest ( via the M7 highway and Road 8 ) .


Veszprém ( ; , ) is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary , and a city with county rights .


Another town of this municipality is Llano de las Vírgenes .

Another town in this municipality is Llano de las Vírgenes .


It has an area of 142 km ² occupying 0.18 % of state territory .

It has an area of 142 km ² with 0.18 % of state territory .


Vetagrande Municipality is one of 58 municipalities of Zacatecas , Mexico .

Vetagrande is town and one of 58 municipalities of Zacatecas , Mexico .


Veurne ( ; , ) is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders .

Veurne is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders .


Milk chocolate was invented in Vevey by Daniel Peter in 1875 .

Milk chocolate was invented in Vevey by Daniel Peter in 1857 .


Vevey is home to the world headquarters of the food giant Nestlé , founded here in 1867 .

Vevey is the site of the world headquarters of Nestlé , founded in 1867 .


Vex is a municipality and capital of the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland .

Vex is the capital city of the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland .


The album title comes from the term for the study of flags and their symbols .

The name of the album is from the study of flags and their symbols .


Veyras is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Veyras is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Vezia is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

Vezia is a municipality of the district Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


With the fall of Napoleon and Baciocchi , Viareggio was the centre of several acts of violence .

With the fall of Napoleon , Viareggio was the centre of several acts of violence .


Therefore , since frequency characterizes the pitch , the sound produced is a constant note .

As frequency characterizes the pitch , the sound produced is a constant note .


Usually a vibrating string produces a sound whose frequency in most cases is constant .

A vibrating string mostly produces a sound with constant frequency .


Vic Cathedral ( , ) , officially the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle ( , ) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vic , Catalonia , Spain .

) , officially the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle ( Catalan : `` Catedral de Sant Pere Apòstol '' ) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vic , Catalonia , Spain .


Everett Joseph `` Vic '' Firth ( June 2 , 1930 -- July 26 , 2015 ) was an American musician and the founder of Vic Firth Company ( formerly Vic Firth , Inc. ) , a company that makes percussion sticks and mallets .

Everett `` Vic '' Firth ( June 2 , 1930 -- July 26 , 2015 ) was an American musician . He was the founder of Vic Firth Company ( formerly Vic Firth , Inc. ) , a company that makes percussion sticks and mallets .


Victor Edward Hadfield ( born October 4 , 1940 ) is a retired professional ice hockey player .

Victor Edward Hadfield ( born October 4 , 1940 in Oakville , Ontario ) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player .


He studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran .

He went to at Colegio de San Juan de Letran .


Victor William Venasky ( born June 3 , 1951 ) is a retired professional ice hockey player .

Victor William Venasky ( born June 3 , 1951 in Thunder Bay , Ontario ) is a retired professional ice hockey player .


The Vice President of Afghanistan is the second highest political position obtainable in Afghanistan .

The Vice President of Afghanistan is the second highest political position in Afghanistan .


The Vice President of Angola is the second highest political position in Angola ; it is the deputy head of state .

The Vice President of Angola is the second highest political position in Angola . It is the deputy head of state .


In some countries , the vice president is called the `` deputy president '' .

In some countries , a vice president is called a `` deputy president '' .


The name comes from the Latin `` vice '' meaning ` in place of ' .

Vice is comes from Latin meaning ` in place of ' .


Vicente Pío Marcelino Cirilo Aleixandre y Merlo ( April 26 , 1898 -- December 14 , 1984 ) was a Spanish poet who was born in Seville .

Vicente Pío Marcelino Cirilo Aleixandre y Merlo ' ( April 26 , 1898 -- December 14 , 1984 ) was a Spanish poet . He was born in Seville .


He died in Madrid from tuberculosis in 1984 .


Vicente Aranda Ezquerra ( ; 9 November 1926 -- 26 May 2015 ) was a Spanish film director , screenwriter and producer .

Vicente Aranda Ezquerra ( ] ; 9 November 1926 - 26 May 2015 ) , was a Spanish movie director , screenwriter and producer .


Vicente Ehate Tomi ( born 1968 ) is an Equatoguinean politician who is Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea since May 21 , 2012 .

Vicente Ehate Tomi ( born 1968 ) is an Equatoguinean politician . He became Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea on May 21 , 2012 .


He has sold over 50 million copies worldwide .

He had sold over 50 million copies worldwide .


Vicente `` Chente '' Fernández Gómez ( born February 17 , 1940 ) is a Mexican recording singer , actor , and film producer .

Vicente Fernández Gómez ( born February 17 , 1940 ) is an Mexican singer and actor .


Since leaving the presidency , Vicente Fox has been involved in public speaking and the development of the Vicente Fox Center of Studies , Library and Museum .

Since leaving the presidency , Vicente Fox has been involved in public speaking and the construction of the Vicente Fox Center of Studies , Library and Museum .


Fox was elected President of Mexico in the 2000 presidential election , a historically significant election that made him the first president elected from an opposition party since Francisco I. Madero in 1910 and the first one in 71 years to defeat , with 42 percent of the vote , the Institutional Revolutionary Party ( PRI ) .

Fox was elected President of Mexico in the 2000 presidential election , a historically important election that made him the first president elected from an opposition party since Francisco I. Madero in 1910 . He was the first opposition party member in 71 years to defeat the Institutional Revolutionary Party ( PRI ) .


After serving as president of Mexico for six years , President Fox returned to his home state of Guanajuato , where he resides with his wife and family .

After being President of Mexico for six years , President Fox returned to his home state of Guanajuato . He lives there with his wife and family .


He is also the Co-President of the Centrist Democrat International , an international organization of Christian democratic political parties .

Fox is currently co-president of the Centrist Democrat International . It is an international organization of Christian democratic political parties .


Vicente Gil Ros ( born January 5 , 1976 in Carpesa , Valencia ) is an S5 swimmer from Spain .

Vicente Gil Ros ( born January 5 , 1976 in Carpesa , Valencia ) is a swimmer from Spain .


He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 50 meter 20 Points medley race at the 2008 Games .

He finished third in the 4 x 50 meter 20 Points medley race at the 2008 Games .


In 2010 , Gil raced at the Tenerife International Open .

In 2010 , he raced at the Tenerife International Open .


Vicente Javier Torres Ramis ( born June 14 , 1974 in Palma de Mallorca , Balearic Islands ) is an S5 swimmer from Spain .

Vicente Javier Torres Ramis ( born June 14 , 1974 in Palma de Mallorca , Balearic Islands ) is a swimmer from Spain .


Before the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championship in the Netherlands , he went to a swimming camp with the national team that was part of the Paralympic High Performance Program ( HARP Program ) .

Before the 2010 Adapted Swimming World Championship in the Netherlands , he went to a swimming camp with the national team that was part of the Paralympic High Performance Program ( HARP Program ) .


Vicente Lucio Salazar ( 20 December 1832 -- 14 February 1896 ) was Acting President of Ecuador between 16 April 1895 and 1 September 1895 .

Vicente Lucio Salazar ( 20 December 1832 -- 14 February 1896 ) was President of Ecuador between 16 April 1895 and 1 September 1895 .


Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano ( May 1 , 1783 -- May 16 , 1847 ) was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics and President of Ecuador from September 10 , 1834 to January 31 , 1839 .

Vicente Rocafuerte y Bejarano ( May 1 , 1783 -- May 16 , 1847 ) was an influential figure in Ecuadorian politics . He served as President of Ecuador from September 10 , 1834 to January 31 , 1839 .


He was born into an aristocratic family in Guayaquil , Ecuador , and as a youth , was sent to Madrid to finish his education .

Rocafuerte was born into an aristocratic family in Guayaquil , Ecuador on May 1 , 1783 . During his youth , was sent to Madrid to finish his education .


Vicente Trueba Pérez ( 16 October 1905 in Sierrapando , Cantabria -- 10 November 1986 ) was a Spanish professional road racing cyclist .

Vicente Trueba Pérez ( October 16 , 1905 in Sierrapando , Cantabria -- November 10 , 1986 ) was a Spanish professional cyclist .


Its wings feature an orange and black pattern , and over most of its range it is a Müllerian mimic with the monarch butterfly ( `` Danaus plexippus '' ) .

Its wings have an orange and black pattern , and over most of its range it is a Müllerian mimic with the Monarch butterfly ( `` Danaus plexippus '' ) .


Vich is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland .

Vich is a municipality in Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland .


The Plainisphare record label is based in Vich .

The Plainisphare record label is in Vich .


She is the widow of professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero which has been occasionally incorporated into WWE storylines .

She is the widow of professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero .


Vico Morcote is a municipality in the district of in the Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

Vico Morcote is a municipality of the district Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


Vicovu de Jos is a commune located in Suceava County , Romania .

Vicovu de Jos is a commune found in Suceava County , Romania .


Vicques is a former municipality in the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .

Vicques is a municipality of the district of Delémont in the canton of Jura in Switzerland .


Was n't she saying , ` Come into my parlor ' , said the spider to the fly ? ''

Was n't she saying , ` Come into my parlor , said the spider to the fly ? ' ''


At the outbreak of the French Revolution , Victor Amadeus III allowed his two sons-in-law , the Counts of Artois , Provence and the Princesses Marie Adélaïde and Victoire to stay in his kingdom under his protection .

At the outbreak of the French Revolution , Victor Amadeus III allowed his two son 's in law , the Counts of Artois , Provence and the Princesses Marie Adélaïde and Victoire to stay in his kingdom under his protection .


Victor Peter Chang , AC ( born Chang Yam Him ; 21 November 19364 July 1991 ) , was a Chinese-born Australian cardiac surgeon and a pioneer of modern heart transplantation .

Victor Peter Chang , AC ( born Chang Yam Him ; 21 November 1936 -- 4 July 1991 ) was an Australian heart surgeon . He was a pioneer of modern heart transplantation .


Chang had three children with his wife : Vanessa , Matthew and Marcus .

They had three children : Vanessa , Matthew and Marcus .


Victor Lonzo Fleming ( February 23 , 1889 -- January 6 , 1949 ) was an American film director , cinematographer , and producer .

Victor Lonzo Fleming ( February 23 , 1889 -- January 6 , 1949 ) was an American movie director , cinematographer , and producer .


His most popular films were `` The Wizard of Oz '' ( 1939 ) , and `` Gone with the Wind '' ( 1939 ) , for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director .

His most popular movie were `` The Wizard of Oz '' ( 1939 ) , and `` Gone with the Wind '' ( 1939 ) . He won an Academy Award for Best Directing in 1939 .


Victor G. Atiyeh Victor George `` Vic '' Atiyeh ( February 20 , 1923 -- July 20 , 2014 ) was an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987 .

Victor G. Atiyeh Victor George `` Vic '' Atiyeh ( February 20 , 1923 -- July 20 , 2014 ) was an American politician . He was the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 until 1987 .


He was re-elected against future Governor Ted Kulongoski with 61.6 % of the vote in 1982 , the largest margin in 32 years .

He was re-elected against future governor Ted Kulongoski with 61.6 percent of the vote in 1982 , the biggest margin in 32 years .


As of 2013 , he lives in New York with his partner Rainer Andreesen , whom he has been with since 2000 .

As of 2013 , he lives in New York with his partner , Rainer Andreesen since 2000 .


Victor Joseph Garber ( born March 16 , 1949 ) is a Canadian film , stage and television actor and singer .

Victor Joseph Garber ( born March 16 , 1949 ) is a Canadian movie , television , voice , and stage actor .


Most notable are the `` Magasins Waucquez '' , formerly a department store , now the Brussels Comic Book Museum and four of his private houses ( `` hôtels '' ) , which were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site : List of works .

Most notable are the `` Magasins Waucquez '' , formerly a department store , now the Brussels Comic Book Museum and four of his private houses ( `` hôtels '' ) , which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites :


Hugo began planning a major novel about social misery and injustice as early as the 1830s , but it would take a full 17 years for `` Les Misérables '' to be realized and finally published in 1862 .

Hugo began planning a major novel about social misery and injustice as early as the 1830s , but it would take a full 17 years for `` Les Misérables '' , to be realized and finally published in 1862 .


The novel was not as successful as his previous efforts , and Hugo himself began to comment on the growing distance between himself and literary contemporaries such as Flaubert and Émile Zola , whose realist and naturalist novels were now exceeding the popularity of his own work .

However , the novel was not as successful as his previous efforts , and Hugo himself began to comment on the growing distance between himself and literary contemporaries such as Flaubert and Émile Zola , whose realist and naturalist novels were now exceeding the popularity of his own work .


Hugo 's novels as well as his plays have been a great source of inspiration for musicians , stirring them to create not only opera and ballet but musical theatre such as `` Notre-Dame de Paris '' and the ever-popular `` Les Misérables '' , London West End 's longest running musical .

Hugo 's novels as well as his plays have been a great source of inspiration for musicians , stirring them to create not only opera and ballet but musical theatre such as Notre-Dame de Paris and the ever-popular Les Misérables , London West End 's longest running musical .


Additionally , Hugo 's beautiful poems have attracted an exceptional amount of interest from musicians , and numerous melodies have been based on his poetry by composers such as Berlioz , Bizet , Fauré , Franck , Lalo , Liszt , Massenet , Saint-Saëns , Rachmaninoff and Wagner .

Additionally , Hugo 's beautiful poems have attracted an exceptional amount of interest from musicians , and numerous melodies have been based on his poetry by composers such as Berlioz , Bizet , Fauré , Franck , Lalo , Liszt , Massenet , Saint-Saëns , Rachmaninov and Wagner .


The latter played Beethoven in Hugo 's home , and Hugo joked in a letter to a friend that , thanks to Liszt 's piano lessons , he learned how to play a favourite song on the piano -- with only one finger .

The latter played Beethoven in Hugo 's home , and Hugo joked in a letter to a friend that thanks to Liszt 's piano lessons , he learned how to play a favourite song on the piano -- even though only with one finger !


His most famous poem is probably `` Demain , dès l'aube '' , in which he describes visiting her grave .

One of his most famous poem is probably `` Demain , dès l'aube '' . In this poem , he describes visiting her grave .


Although for various reasons the opera closed soon after its fifth performance and is little known today , it has enjoyed a modern revival , both in a piano/song concert version by Liszt at the Festival international Victor Hugo et Égaux 2007 and in a full orchestral version presented in July 2008 at Le Festival de Radio France et Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon .

Although for various reasons the opera closed soon after its fifth performance and is little known today , it has been recently enjoying a revival , both in a piano/song concert version by Liszt at the Festival international Victor Hugo et Égaux 2007 and in a full orchestral version to be presented in July 2008 at Le Festival de Radio France et Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon .


`` Le Dernier jour d'un condamné '' ( `` The Last Day of a Condemned Man '' ) would have a profound influence on later writers such as Albert Camus , Charles Dickens , and Fyodor Dostoevsky .

`` Le Dernier jour d'un condamné '' ( `` The Last Day of a Condemned Man '' ) had a big influence on later writers such as Albert Camus , Charles Dickens , and Fyodor Dostoevsky .


`` Les Misérables '' proved popular enough with the masses that the issues it highlighted were soon on the agenda of the National Assembly of France .

`` Les Misérables '' proved popular enough with the masses that the issues it highlighted were soon on the agenda of the French National Assembly .


Every inch and detail of the event was for Hugo ; the official guides even wore cornflowers as an allusion to Fantine 's song in `` Les Misérables '' .

Every inch and detail of the event was for Hugo ; the official guides even wore cornflowers as an allusion to Cosette 's song in `` Les Misérables . ''


Between 1829 and 1840 he would publish five more volumes of poetry ( `` Les Orientales '' , 1829 ; `` Les Feuilles d'automne '' , 1831 ; `` Les Chants du crépuscule '' , 1835 ; `` Les Voix intérieures '' , 1837 ; and `` Les Rayons et les ombres '' , 1840 ) , cementing his reputation as one of the greatest elegiac and lyric poets of his time .

He published five more volumes of poetry ( `` Les Orientales '' , 1829 ; `` Les Feuilles d'automne '' , 1831 ; `` Les Chants du crépuscule '' , 1835 ; `` Les Voix intérieures '' , 1837 ; and `` Les Rayons et les ombres '' , 1840 ) between 1829 and 1840 . This helped his reputation as one of the greatest elegiac and lyric poets of his time .


He shares a crypt within the Panthéon with Alexandre Dumas and Émile Zola .

He shares a crypt within the Panthéon with Alexandre Dumas , père and Émile Zola .


The book was well received , perhaps due to the previous success of `` Les Misérables '' .

Nonetheless , the book was well received , perhaps due to the previous success of `` Les Misérables '' .


He is buried in the Panthéon , in Paris .


The celebrations began on 25 June when Hugo was presented with a Sèvres vase , the traditional gift for sovereigns .

The celebrations began on the 25th when Hugo was presented with a Sèvres vase , the traditional gift for sovereigns .


After that point , Hugo never lost his antipathy towards the Catholic Church , due largely to what he saw as the Church 's indifference to the plight of the working class under the oppression of the monarchy ; and perhaps also due to the frequency with which Hugo 's work appeared on the Church 's Index Librorum Prohibitorum ( Hugo counted 740 attacks on `` Les Misérables '' in the Catholic press ) .

Hugo never lost his antipathy towards the Roman Catholic Church , due largely to what he saw as the Church 's indifference to the plight of the working class under the oppression of the monarchy ; and perhaps also due to the frequency with which Hugo 's work appeared on the Pope 's list of `` proscribed books '' ( Hugo counted 740 attacks on `` Les Misérables '' in the Catholic press ) .


Within a brief period , he suffered a mild stroke , his daughter Adèle was interned in an insane asylum , and his two sons died .

Within a brief period , he suffered a mild stroke , his daughter Adèle 's internment in an insane asylum , and the death of his two sons .


`` Claude Gueux '' , a documentary short story about a real-life murderer who had been executed in France , appeared in 1834 , and was later considered by Hugo himself to be a precursor to his great work on social injustice , `` Les Misérables '' .

It is a documentary short story about a real-life murderer who had been executed in France . Hugo himself considered it to be a precursor to his great work on social injustice , `` Les Misérables '' .


For example , Hugo 's novel against capital punishment , `` The Last Day of a Condemned Man '' , was adapted into an opera by David Alagna , with a libretto by Frédérico Alagna and premiered by their brother , tenor Roberto Alagna , in 2007 .

For example , Hugo 's novel against capital punishment , The Last Day of a Condemned Man , has recently been adapted into an opera by David Alagna ( libretto by Frédérico Alagna ) .


Victor J. Stenger Victor John Stenger ( January 29 , 1935 -- August 25 , 2014 ) was an American particle physicist , atheist , author , and religious skeptic .

Victor J. Stenger Victor John Stenger ( January 29 , 1935 -- August 27 , 2014 ) was an American particle physicist , educator , philosopher , writer , and religious skeptic .


He was also a regular featured science columnist for the Huffington Post .

He was also a science columnist for `` The Huffington Post '' .


Victor Alexandrovich Kostetskiy ( ; 12 April 1941 -- 6 November 2014 ) was a Russian and Soviet actor .

Victor Alexandrovich Kostetskiy ( Ви́ктор Алекса́ндрович Косте́цкий 12 April 1941 -- 6 November 2014 ) was a Russian and Soviet actor .


Kostetskiy died on November 6 , 2014 at the age of 74 .

Kostetskiy died on November 6 , 2014 at the age of 74 in Saint Petersburg , Russia .


Additional seaports are at Westernport , Geelong , and Portland .

Additional seaports are at Westernport Bay , Geelong , and Portland .


Victoria is the home of Australian rules football , with ten of the eighteen clubs of the Australian Football League based in Victoria , and the traditional Grand Final held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground usually on the last Saturday in September .

Victoria is the home of AFL , with ten of the sixteen clubs of the Australian Football League based in Victoria , and the traditional Grand Final held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the last Saturday in September .


Victoria Abril ( born Victoria Mérida Rojas ; 4 July 1959 ) is a Spanish film actress and singer .

Victoria Abril ( born Victoria Mérida Rojas , 4 July 1959 ) is a Spanish actress and singer .


Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment , a road and river-walk along the north bank of the River Thames in London .

The Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment , a road and walkway along the north bank of the River Thames in London .


Also located on the bridge is the Shearwater bungee jump including a bungee swing and zip-line .

Also located on the bridge is the Shearwater 111 m bungee jump including a bungee swing and zip-line .


Concerns about safety of the attraction were raised in late 2011 after the bungee 's cord snapped and a young Australian woman fell into the fast flowing river .

Concerns about safety of the attraction were raised in late 2011 after the bungee 's cord snapped and a young Australian woman fell 24 m into the fast flowing river with many crocodiles .


Victoria Jackson Gray Adams ( November 5 , 1926 -- August 12 , 2006 ) was an American civil rights activist from Hattiesburg , Mississippi .

Victoria Gray Adams ( November 5 , 1926 -- August 12 , 2006 ) was an American civil rights activist . She was born in Hattiesburg , Mississippi on November 5 , 1926 .


The western third of the island belongs to the Inuvik Region in the Northwest Territories ; the remainder is part of Nunavut 's Kitikmeot Region .

The western third of the island belongs to the Inuvik Region in the Northwest Territories and the rest is part of Nunavut 's Kitikmeot Region .


Victoria Dawn Justice ( born February 19 , 1993 ) is an American actress and singer .

Victoria Dawn Justice ( born February 19 , 1993 ) is an American singer-songwriter , dancer , rapper and actress .


It is also known as Mount Austin , and locally as The Peak .

It is also called Mount Austin and The Peak .


They have two children , Grace ( born 1988 ) and Henry ( born 1992 ) .

They have a daughter , Grace ( born 1988 ) and son Henry ( born 1992 ) .


For many years there have been proposals to extend the line one stop southwards from Brixton to Herne Hill .

For many years there have been proposals to extend southwards from Brixton one stop to Herne Hill .


The idea was looked into , but Network Rail owns the necessary land and needs it for its own expansion plans .

The idea was looked into but Network Rail own the necessary land and need it for their own expansion plans .


There have been station closures for safety reasons , when both escalators have been unserviceable .

In addition , there have been station closures for safety reasons , when both escalators have been unserviceable .


When the Victoria line was built , budget restrictions meant that station infrastructure standards were lower than on older lines and on later extension projects .

When the Victoria line was built , there were severe budget restrictions . As a result the station infrastructure standards were lower than on older lines and on later extension projects .


This would improve the football ground 's transport links , seen as essential if the club 's wish to redevelop their ground and increase its capacity is to become a reality .

This would provide an improvement in transport links , seen as essential if the club 's wish to redevelop their ground and increase crowd capacity is to become a reality .


Examples include narrower than usual platforms and undecorated ceilings at Walthamstow Central , Blackhorse Road and Tottenham Hale , adversely affecting lighting levels .

Examples of these lower standards include narrower than usual platforms and undecorated ceilings at Walthamstow Central , Blackhorse Road and Tottenham Hale . This also affects lighting levels .


Supporters of Tottenham Hotspur ( and the club itself ) have campaigned for a surface station to be built next to Northumberland Park Station , adjacent to the line 's depot , supported by Haringey Council .

Supporters of Tottenham Hotspur ( and the club itself ) have campaigned for a surface station to be opened next to Northumberland Park Station , next to the line 's depot .


At most stations there is still a concrete staircase between the up and down escalators , where an additional escalator could be installed .

At most stations between the up and down escalators there is a concrete staircase where an additional escalator could be installed , but has not been fitted .


Northumberland Park Depot is the service and storage area for trains on the Victoria line of the London Underground , as well as the only part of the line above ground .

Northumberland Park Depot is the service and storage area for trains on the Victoria Line . It is the only part of the line not in tunnel .


Herne Hill station would be on a large reversing loop with one platform .

This station would be on a large reversing loop with one platform .


However , in recent years an additional escalator has been installed in place of the fixed stairway at Brixton ( 2004 ) and Vauxhall ( 2006 ) .

This has been remedied at Brixton in 2004 and at Vauxhall in 2006 where an additional escalator has been installed in place of the fixed stairway .


Angels is one of Victoria 's Secret 's lingerie lines , which was launched in 1997 , with a commercial featuring Helena Christensen , Karen Mulder , Daniela Peštová , Stephanie Seymour , and Tyra Banks as well as rock star Tom Jones .

Angels is one of Victoria 's Secret 's lingerie lines . It was started in 1997 with a commercial featuring Helena Christensen , Karen Mulder , Daniela Peštová , Stephanie Seymour , and Tyra Banks as well as rock star Tom Jones .


Victoria ( sometimes called Port Victoria ) is the capital city of the Seychelles and is situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé island , the archipelago 's main island .

Victoria ( sometimes called Port Victoria ) is the capital city of the Republic of Seychelles . It is on the north-eastern side of Mahé island , which the main island of the archipelago .


The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government .

The city was first created as the capital of the British colonial government .


The middle of the 19th century saw The Great Exhibition of 1851 , the first World 's Fair , which showcased the greatest innovations of the century .

In the middle of the 19th century saw The Great Exhibition of 1851 , the first World 's Fair , and showed the greatest creations of the century .


The period saw many changes in fashion , including changes in clothing , architecture , literature , and the decorative and visual arts .

The period saw many changes in fashion , including changes in clothing , architecture , literature , and visual arts .


Lace machinery made lace at a fraction of the cost of the old .

Lace machinery made lace at a fraction of the cost of the old hand-made lace .


By 1905 , clothing was increasingly factory-made and often sold in large , fixed price department stores .

By 1907 , clothing was increasingly factory-made and often sold in large , fixed price department stores .


Victorian fashion comprises the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and developed in the United Kingdom and the British Empire throughout the Victorian era , roughly 1830s to 1900s .

Victorian fashion refers to the various fashions and trends in British culture in the United Kingdom and the British Empire throughout the Victorian era , roughly 1830s to 1900s .


The Tigres won the President 's Cup in 2002 and went to the 2002 Memorial Cup finals , which they lost to the Kootenay Ice .

The Tigres won the President 's Cup in 2002 . They also competed in the Memorial Cup finals in 2002 but lost against the Kootenay Ice .


The series premiered on March 27 , 2010 after the 2010 Kids ' Choice Awards .

The show aired for the first time on March 27 , 2010 after the 2010 Kids ' Choice Awards .


On August 10 , 2012 , Victoria Justice stated that the series would not be renewed .

On August 10 , 2012 , Victoria Justice said that the series would not return for a fourth season .


The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega ( portrayed by Victoria Justice ) , a teenager who attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School , after taking her older sister Trina 's ( Daniella Monet ) place in a showcase while getting into screwball situations on a daily basis .

The show is about a teenage girl named Tori Vega ( played by Victoria Justice ) who wants to become a singer . She attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School , which she got accepted into after taking her older sister Trina 's ( Daniella Monet ) place in a showcase .


Vidal Sassoon , CBE ( 17 January 1928 -- 9 May 2012 ) was a British hairdresser , businessman , and philanthropist .

Vidal Sassoon ( 17 January 1928 - 9 May 2012 ) was a British hairdresser .


Video projectors are widely used for many applications such as conference room presentations , classroom training , home theatre and concerts .

Video projectors are widely used for conference room presentations , classroom training , and home theatre applications .


A video projector is an image projector that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system .

A video projector takes a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a screen using a lens system .


Common display resolutions for contemporary ( as of 2012 ) portable projectors include SVGA ( 800 × 600 pixels ) , XGA ( 1024 × 768 pixels ) , 720p ( 1280 × 720 pixels ) , and 1080p ( 1920 × 1080 pixels ) .

Common display resolutions for a portable projector include SVGA ( 800 × 600 pixels ) , XGA ( 1024 × 768 pixels ) , and 720p ( 1280 × 720 pixels ) .


Vidja is a locality situated in Huddinge Municipality , Stockholm County , Sweden with 682 inhabitants in 2010 .

Vidja is a locality in Huddinge Municipality in Stockholm County in Sweden . In 2010 , 682 people lived there References .


Vidkun Abraham Lauritz Jonssøn Quisling ( ; 18 July 1887 -- 24 October 1945 ) was a Norwegian politician .

Vidkun Quisling ( 18 July 1887 -- 24 October 1945 ) was a Norwegian politician .


Vieil-Moutier is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vieil-Moutier is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vieille-Chapelle is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vieille-Chapelle is a commune . It is found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vieille-Église is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vieille-Église is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Vienna Bend is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish , Louisiana , United States .

Vienna Bend is an census-designated place in Natchitoches Parish , Louisiana United States .


The Vienna Secession ( ; also known as `` the Union of Austrian Artists '' , or `` Vereinigung Bildender Künstler Österreichs '' ) was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists who had resigned from the Association of Austrian Artists , housed in the Vienna Künstlerhaus .

The Vienna Secession ( also known as the `` Union of Austrian Artists '' , or `` Vereinigung Bildender Künstler Österreichs '' ) was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists who left the Association of Austrian Artists , housed in the Vienna Künstlerhaus due to its conservatism .


In 1919 it merged with the Tonkünstler Orchestra .

In 1919 it joined with the Tonkünstler Orchestra .


The Vienna Symphony ( ) is an orchestra in Vienna , Austria .


Vietnam Airlines ( ) is the flag carrier of Vietnam .

Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier and largest airline of Vietnam .


The People 's Army of Vietnam ( also known as the North Vietnamese Army , NVA ) engaged in a more conventional war , at times committing large units to battle .

The People 's Army of Vietnam ( also known as the North Vietnamese Army ) engaged in a more conventional war , at times committing large units to battle .


An undated NSA publication declassified in 2005 , however , revealed that there was no attack on 4 August .

In 2005 an undated National Security Agency ( NSA ) publication was declassified which stated that there was no attack on 4 August .


It is one of three known paintings of Delft by Vermeer , along with `` The Little Street '' and the lost painting `` House Standing in Delft '' .

It is one of three paintings of Delft by Vermeer . The others are `` The Little Street '' and the lost painting `` House Standing in Delft '' .


Viggo Peter Mortensen , Jr. ( ; born October 20 , 1958 ) is a Danish American actor , poet , musician , photographer and painter .

Viggo Peter Mortensen , Jr. ( born October 20 , 1958 , in New York City ) is an American theater and movie actor , poet , musician , photographer and painter .


Vigilante 8 is a vehicular combat video game developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision , originally released on the PlayStation in 1998 .

Vigilante 8 is a vehicular combat video game published by Activision and developed by Luxoflux .


Vigne Glacier is a glacier in Gilgit -- Baltistan , Pakistan near Gondogoro Glacier and Baltoro Glacier .

Vigne Glacier is a glacier in the Northern Areas , Pakistan near Gondogoro Glacier and Baltoro Glacier .


Viitasoo is a village in Hiiu Parish , Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia .

Viitasoo is a village in Kõrgessaare Parish , Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia .


He has won three major championships ( The Masters in 2000 and the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004 ) and was the leading PGA Tour money winner in 2003 , 2004 and 2008 .

He has won The Masters in 2000 and the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004 and was the leading PGA Tour money winner in 2003 , 2004 and 2008 .


In 1978 , Kumaranatunga married Chandrika Bandaranaike , daughter of the late Sri Lankan Prime Minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike and late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike .

In 1978 , Kumaranatunga married Chandrika Bandaranaike , daughter of the late Sri Lankan Prime Minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike and former Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike .


Some of the most important trading ports during the period include both existing and ancient cities such as Aarhus ( Denmark ) , Ribe ( Denmark ) , Hedeby ( Germany ) , Vineta ( Pomerania ) , Truso ( Poland ) , Bjørgvin ( Norway ) , Kaupang ( Norway ) , Skiringssal ( Norway ) , Birka ( Sweden ) , Bordeaux ( France ) , York ( England ) , Dublin ( Ireland ) and Aldeigjuborg ( Russia ) .

Some of the most important trading ports during the period include both existing and ancient cities such as Jelling ( Denmark ) , Ribe ( Denmark ) , Roskilde ( Denmark ) , Hedeby ( Denmark , now Germany ) , Aarhus ( Denmark ) , Vineta ( Pomerania ) , Truso ( Poland ) , Kaupang ( Norway ) , Birka ( Sweden ) , Bordeaux ( France ) , Jorvik ( England ) , Dublin ( Ireland ) and Aldeigjuborg ( Russia ) .


The end of the Viking Age is traditionally marked in England by the failed invasion attempted by the Norwegian king Harald III ( Haraldr Harðráði ) , who was defeated by Saxon King Harold Godwinson in 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge ; in Ireland , the capture of Dublin by Strongbow and his Hiberno-Norman forces in 1171 ; and 1263 in Scotland by the defeat of King Hákon Hákonarson at the Battle of Largs by troops loyal to Alexander III .

The end of the Viking Age is traditionally marked in England by three major events : the failed invasion by Haraldr Harðráði , who was defeated by Saxon King Harold Godwinson in 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge ; in Ireland , the capture of Dublin by Strongbow and his Hiberno-Norman forces in 1171 ; and in Scotland by the defeat of King Hákon Hákonarson at the Battle of Largs in 1263 .


Later on , Vikramaditya invaded Ujjain and drove away the Sakas .

Later on Vikramaditya invaded Ujjain and drove away the Sakas .


To commemorate this event , he started a new era called the Vikrama era .

To commemorate this event he started a new era called the Vikrama era .


Being a defender , he has represented several club teams , and played in the SSL .

He is a defender , he has represented several club teams . He has played in the SSL .


He was the first chairman of the Gazprom energy company and the longest-serving Prime Minister of Russia ( 1992 -- 1998 ) .

He was the first chairman of the Gazprom energy company . Chernomyrdin was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Russia serving from 1992 to 1998 .


Viktor Alexandrovich Hartmann ( Russian : Ви́ктор Александро́вич Га́ртман ; 5 May 1834 , St Petersburg - 4 August 1873 , Kireyevo near Moscow ) was a Russian architect and painter .

Viktor Alexandrovich Hartmann ( 5 May 1834 , St Petersburg - 4 August 1873 , Kireyevo near Moscow ) was a Russian architect and painter .


Viktor Mikhailovich Kozin ( ) ( born February 22 , 1953 ) is a Russian naval engineer , ship designer and inventor of a new method of icebreaking , called the resonance method of ice destruction .

) ( born February 22 , 1953 ) is a Russian naval engineer , ship designer and inventor of a new method of icebreaking , called the .


Viktor Mikhaylovich Sukhodrev ( ; 12 December 1932 -- 16 May 2014 ) was a Soviet Russian personal interpreter for among others , Nikita Khrushchev and Leonid Brezhnev , Mikhail Gorbachev and Alexey Kosygin .

Viktor Mikhaylovich Sukhodrev ( 12 December 1932 -- 16 May 2014 ) was a Soviet-born Russian personal interpreter . He worked among others , Nikita Khrushchev , Leonid Brezhnev , Mikhail Gorbachev and Alexey Kosygin .


Viktor Aleksandrovich Zinger ( October 29 , 1941 -- September 24 , 2013 ) was an ice hockey player who played goaltender in the Soviet Ice Hockey League .

Viktor Aleksandrovich Zinger ( 29 October 1941 -- 24 September 2013 ) was an ice hockey goaltender who played in the Soviet Hockey League .


He was Vladimir Putin 's First Deputy Prime Minister during the Presidency of Dmitry Medvedev .

He was Vladimir Putin 's First Deputy Prime Minister during the Presidency of Dmitri Medvedev .


Vilhelmina BK was a sports club in Vilhelmina , Sweden .

Vilhelmina BK was a sports club in Vilhelmina in Sweden .


Vilhelmina Municipality ( ) is a municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden .

) is a municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden . The seat is in Vilhelmina .


Old Norse means `` will '' . Old Norse refers to a type of Germanic shrine ; a vé .

In Old Norse , `` vili '' means `` will '' , and `` vé '' refers to a type of Germanic shrine .


It is located along Highway 45 , about 130 km south of Ciudad Juárez and 247 km north of the city of Chihuahua .

It is located along , about 130 km south of Ciudad Juárez and 247 km north of the city of Chihuahua .


Sugar , the commodity that the Cuban economy once relied upon , was primarily based in the plains in the north of the province , and several large mills provided employment to many people .

Sugar , the commodity that the Cuban economy relies upon , is grown in the plains in the north of the province , and several large mills provide employment to many people .


Its main cities are Santa Clara ( the capital ) , Remedios , Sagua La Grande , Camajuani , Caibarién , Ranchuelo , Placetas , and Manicaragua .

Its main cities are Santa Clara ( the capital ) , Sagua La Grande , Placetas , Camajuaní , Remedios and Caibarién .


Villa Lidköping BK is a bandy club in Lidköping i Sweden .

Villa Lidköping BK is a bandy club in Lidköping in Sweden .


The villa was built primarily between 1914 and 1922 , while the construction of the extensive elaborate Italian Renaissance gardens and the village continued into 1923 .

The villa was built mostly between 1914 and 1922 . The building of the extensive elaborate Italian Renaissance gardens and the village continued into 1923 .


Villa Vizcaya , now named the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens , is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering , of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune , on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami , Florida .

Villa Vizcaya , now named the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens , is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering . The house is on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove Miami , Florida .


Further , the dwellings of a village are fairly close to one another , not scattered broadly over the landscape , as a dispersed settlement .

The dwellings in a village are clustered fairly close to one another , not scattered broadly over the landscape .


In the past , villages were a usual form of community for societies that practise subsistence agriculture , and also for some non-agricultural societies .

Villages were a usual form of community for societies that do subsistence agriculture , and for some non-agricultural societies .


Villalba ( ) is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region , northeast of Juana Díaz ; south of Orocovis ; and west of Coamo .

Villalba ( vee-YAHL-bah ) is a municipality of Puerto Rico . It is in the central region , northeast of Juana Díaz ; south of Orocovis ; and west of Coamo .


According to the 2004 census ( INE ) , the municipality has a population of 1,161 inhabitants .

According to the 2004 census ( INE ) , the municipality has 1,161 people .


Villamanín is a municipality located in the province of León , Castile and León , Spain .

Villamanín is a municipality in the province of León , Castile and León , Spain .


Villarosa is a town and `` comune '' in the province of Enna , in the region of Sicily in southern Italy .

Villarosa is a town in the province of Enna , in the region of Sicily in southern Italy .


Villars-les-Dombes is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Villars-les-Dombes is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Villars-sur-Var is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Villars-sur-Var is a commune . It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the south of France .


Villebois is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Villebois is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Villedieu is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Villedieu is a commune . It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Vaucluse department in the south of France .


Villelaure ( ) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Villelaure is a commune . It is found in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the Vaucluse department in the south of France .


Villeneuve is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Villeneuve is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Villeneuve-Loubet ( is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France .

Villeneuve-Loubet is a commune . It is found in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the south of France .


The commune of Villeneuve-d'Ascq was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the communes of Ascq , Annappes and Flers .

The commune of Villeneuve-d'Ascq was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the three communes ( Ascq , Annapes and Flers ) .


Villeneuve-de-Berg is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Villeneuve-de-Berg is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Villers-Brûlin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-Brûlin is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-Châtel is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-Châtel is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-Cotterêts ( ) is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France .

Villers-Cotterêts is a commune in the Picardy region in the Aisne department in the north of France .


Villers-Sir-Simon is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-Sir-Simon is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-au-Bois is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-au-Bois is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-au-Flos is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-au-Flos is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-en-Ouche is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France .

Villers-en-Ouche is a commune in north-western France . It is in the Orne department .


Villers-l'Hôpital is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-l'Hôpital is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villers-la-Ville is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant .

Villers-la-Ville is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant .


Villers-lès-Cagnicourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Villers-lès-Cagnicourt is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Villes is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Villes is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Villevocance is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .

Villevocance is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France .


Villieu-Loyes-Mollon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France .

Villieu-Loyes-Mollon is a commune . It is found in the region Rhône-Alpes in the Ain department in the east of France .


Villigen is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Villigen is a municipality of the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Villmergen is a municipality in the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Villmergen is a municipality of the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


Villnachern is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

Villnachern is a municipality of the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


A number of Protestant and other Christian groups are represented in Vilnius , most notably the Lutheran Evangelicals and the Baptists .

A number of Protestant and other Christian groups are present in Vilnius , most notably the Lutheran Evangelicals and the Baptists .


At the end of 2007 , a new electronic monthly ticket system was introduced .

In the end of year 2007 a new electronic monthly ticket system was introduced .


Vilnius lies from the Baltic Sea and Klaipėda , the chief Lithuanian seaport .

Vilnius lies 312 kilometres ( 194 mi ) from the Baltic Sea and Klaipėda , the chief Lithuanian seaport .


Vilnius is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vilnius , with the main church institutions and Archdiocesan Cathedral ( The Cathedral of Vilnius ) located here .

Vilnius is the Roman Catholic center of the country , with the main church institutions and Archdiocesan Cathedral located here .


Once widely known as `` Yerushalayim De Lita '' ( the `` Jerusalem of Lithuania '' ) , Vilnius since the 18th century , was a world centre for the study of the Torah , and had a large Jewish population .

Once widely known as `` Yerushalayim De Lita '' ( the `` Jerusalem of Lithuania '' ) , Vilnius once was comparable only to Jerusalem , Israel , as a world center for the study of the Torah , and for its large Jewish population .


Vimy ( or ; ) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

Vimy is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


Scully received the Ford Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982 , and was honored with a Life Achievement Emmy Award for sportscasting and induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1995 .

Scully received the Ford Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982 . He was honored with a Life Achievement Emmy Award for sportscasting and induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1995 .