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Évosges
Évosges Country      France Région Rhône-Alpes Départment Ain Arrondissement Belley Canton Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey INSEE 01000 Postal Code 01230 MayorCurrent Term ?2001-2008 Intercommunality Longitude Latitude Altitu..
VOS
VOS is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: In linguistic typology, VOS denotes Verb Object SubjectStratus VOS - a fault-tolerant computer operating system, developed by StratusVirtual Object System - a free and open platform for multiuser 3D virtual reality and i..
Vos
Vos could refer to: Willem Vos, a Dutch scientistGeerhardus Vos, a Calvinist theologianVos, Morrowind, a city in a video gamevos, a Spanish pronoun equivalent to tú notable for its widespread use in Latin Americathe three-letter-abbreviation VOSIn linguistic typology, VOS stands for Verb Object S..
Vos, Morrowind
Vos is a town in the video game [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind]] (2002). This town was built in the Velothi style. When it was taken by House Telvanni, however, they planted one of their great mushroom plants under its temple, giving it a unique mix of Velothi and Telvanni architecture. Vos i..
Vosburgh Stakes
The Vosburgh Stakes is a race for thoroughbred horses three-years-old and upward. The race is at a distance of six furlongs for what will be a purse of $300,000 in 2006 for its 67th Running. The race is a Grade I event and given its timing (October0 the race is a major prep to the Breeders' Cup Spri..
Vosburg v. Putney
Vosburg v. Putney, 80 Wis. 523, 50 N.W. 403 (Wisc. 1891), is a famous Wisconsin Supreme Court battery case personifying the eggshell skull rule of tort law. The case is often taught to first-year law students as an introduction to intentional torts. Contents 1 Facts and Procedural History2&..
Vose's Regiment
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Vosegus
In Gallo-Roman religion, Vosegus was the patron god of the Vosges in eastern Gaul. His name is attested in about five inscriptions from western Germany and eastern France, twice in the form Vosego Silv(estri) and once as Merc(urio) Vos(ego).Nicole Jufer & Thierry Luginbühl. 2001. Les dieux gaulois ..
Voseo
A movie poster in Buenos Aires shows usage of vos. Voseo is the use of the second person singular pronoun vos in several dialects of Spanish, instead of tú, which is often considered the standard. Vos is used extensively as the primary spoken form of the second-person singular in various cou..
Vosges
Vosges Details Information Number 88 Region Lorraine Prefecture Épinal Subprefectures NeufchâteauSaint-Dié-des-Vosges Density Ranked 60th380,95265/km² Area 5874 km² Arrondissements 3 Cantons 31 Communes 515 President of the General Council Christian Poncelet Locatio..
Vosges mountains
} The Vosges mountains are range of mountains in central-western Europe, stretching along the west side of the Rhine valley in a NNE direction, from Basel (Switzerland) to Mainz (Germany). Geographically, the Vosges mountains are completely located in France with the Col de Saverne separating it ..
Vosgulov class submarine
Type carrier submarine Length 270 meters Armament anti-air missile launcher x12 torpedo launcher x12 Mobile weapons general purpose/aerial mobile suits x 6 amphibious mobile suits x 8 Linear catapults 3 Underwater catapults 4 Ships of the class Vosgulov, Cousteau, Nyi..
Voshimasfalhuhuraa
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Voshon Lenard
Voshon Kelan Lenard (born May 14 1973 in Detroit, Michigan) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. Since being drafted in the second round of the 1994 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, he has played for the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors, with a career scoring average of 11...
Vosk
Mean anomaly (M) Physical characteristics Dimensions Surface area Volume Mass Density (ρ) Surface gravity Escape velocity Rotation period Rotation velocity Obliquity Right ascensionof north pole Declination Absolute magnitude Albedo..
Voskhod
Voskhod may refer to: Voskhod programme, the Soviet programme of human spaceflightVoskhod spacecraft, a spacecraft used in that programmeVoskhod rocket, a rocket that was used to launch those spacecraftVoskhod (urban-type settlement), a closed urban-type settlement in Moscow Oblast, RussiaVoskhod (c..
Voskhod-M
The Voskhod-M is an audio subsystem on the International Space Station (ISS) designed to provide radio communications between crewmembers and the ground or nearby Soyuz spacecraft. ..
Voskhod 1
Voskhod 1 (Russian: ) was the first spaceflight to carry more than one person into space and the first flight without space suits. The Soviet mission was specifically planned to beat the U.S. Gemini program to this milestone. As a further propaganda coup, the spacecraft was claimed to have carried..
Voskhod 2
Voskhod 2 (Russian: Восход 2) was a Soviet manned space mission. It set another space milestone as one of the cosmonauts on board became the first person to "walk in space". Contents 1 Crew1.1 Backup crew2 Mission parameters3 Mission highlights4 Voskhod 2 EVA time..
Voskhod motorcycle
Voskhod (Восхо́д) was the name of several types of motorcycles produced at the Degtyarev plant in the Russian town of Kovrov since 1965. All Voskhod motorcycles had a displacement of 175 cm³. ..
Voskhod programme
Voskhod 1 The Voskhod programme (Russian: , translated as "Sunrise") was a Soviet human spaceflight project. Voskhod development was both a follow-on to the Vostok programme, and a recycling of components left over from that programme's cancellation following its first six flights. The two mis..
Voskhod rocket
Voskhod 11A57 Stages 3 0 - Strap-on Boosters Engines 4 x RD-107-8D74K Thrust 4 x 101,500 kgf (995 kN) = 406,000 kgf (3.98 MN) Burn time 119 seconds Fuels Lox/Kerosene 1 - Core Stage Engines 1 x RD-108-8D75K Thrust 941.4 kN Burn time 301 seconds Fuels Lox/Keros..
Voskhod spacecraft
The Voskhod (Восход, translated as "Sunrise") was a spacecraft built by the Soviet Union's space program for human spaceflight (see Voskhod programme). It was a development of and a follow-on to the Vostok spacecraft. The craft consisted of a spherical descent module (diameter 2.3 meters), wh..
Voskopoja
A Moscopolean church built in 1721 Murals inside the church Voskopojë, Voskopoja; Aromanian: Moscopole, Moscopolea; Romanian: Moscopole; Greek: Μοσχόπολις, Moscopolis or Moschopolis; Macedonian: Moskopole; Serbian: Moskopolje) is a small village in south-eastern Albania. In..
Voskresenie
For other meanings, see Voskresenie (disambiguation). The Voskresenie was a left-leaning, quasi-Masonic sect, which existed in Petrograd between 1918 and 1928. The group sought to support the Bolsheviks' economic policy but oppose their atheistic culture, and in so doing to 'renew humanity and the ..
Voskresenie (disambiguation)
Voskresenie (воскресение) is a Russian word for resurrection. In slightly other spelling (voskresenje, воскресенье) it also means Sunday. As a name, it can mean: Voskresenie, a famous rock band [link]Voskresenie, a sect which existed in Petrograd between 1918 and 19..
Voskresensk
Voskresensk was also the name of the town of Istra before 1930. Voskresensk (Russian: ) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia. Town status since 1938. Population: 77,871 (2002 Census); 79,900 (2000 est;); 81,400 (1991 est.). ..
Voskresenskiy (crater)
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Voskresensky District
Voskresensky District is the name of several places: Voskresensky District, a district in Moscow Oblast, Russia. Voskresensky District, a district in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia. Voskresensky District, a district in Saratov Oblast, Russia. This article consisting of geographical locations is a..
Vosloorus
Vosloorus is a township situated in Boksburg just east of Katlehong on the east Rand, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1963 when africans were removed from Stirtonville because it was considered by the apartheid government too close to a white town. Stirtonville, renamed Reiger Park, has..
Vosne-Romanée
Vosne-Romanée Country      France Région Bourgogne Départment Côte-d'Or Arrondissement Beaune Canton Nuits-Saint-Georges INSEE 21714 Postal Code 21700 MayorCurrent Term Maurice Chevallier2001-2008 Intercommunality Longitude 0..
Vosol
Vosol is an antiseptic used to treat otitis externa, a problem of the ear canal. The active ingredient in this antiseptic is benzethonium chloride. Acetic acid is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal; propylene glycol is hydrophilic and provides a low surface tension; benzethonium chloride is a surface ..
Vosough od-Dowleh
Hasan Vothuq al-Dowleh was a Prime Minister of Qajarid era Iran. He was the older brother of Ahmad Ghavam. He died in Tehran in 1950 at the age of 80 See also Pahlavi DynastyList of Prime Ministers of Iran References used The following reference was used for the above writing: "Iran in the last 3..
Vosper
Vosper may refer to: People*Cyril Ronald Vosper, a British Scientologist and, later, critic of Scientology*Dennis Forwood Vosper, Baron Runcorn, a British Conservative politician*Tessa Ann Vosper Blackstone, Baroness Blackstone, a British Labour politician*Frederick Charles Burleigh Vosper, an Aust..
Vospers Oak Villa A.F.C.
Vospers Oak Villa A.F.C. is a football club based in Plymouth, Devon, England. Formerly known as Weston Mill Oak Villa, they first moved from local football to a more senior level in 1987 when they joined the South Western League under the simplified name of Oak Villa. After only two seasons, they ..
Voss
See Voss (surname) for people named Voss. See Voss (novel) for the book by Patrick White. Voss kommune County Hordaland District Municipality NO-1235]] Administrative centre Vossevangen Mayor (2003) Bjørn Christensen (Ap) Official language form Nynorsk Area - To..
Voss-strasse
Voss-strasse (or Voßstraße: see ß) is a street in central Berlin, capital of Germany. It runs east-west from Ebertstrasse to the Wilhelmstrasse in the borough of Mitte, one street north of Leipziger Strasse. In the 18th and 19th century, the area was the site of several mansions owned by membe..
Vossa Senhoria
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Vossbarg
In 1778 Rencke Janßen, the son of a farmer's daughter from Strackholt and a Lengener servant, Johan Rencken, for the purpose of attaining an inheritable lease, requested a survey of a tract of virgin land in the size of 3 Diemat (15,000 m²) 1/2 mile (800 m) east of Strackholt. Leasing agent vo..
Vosselaar
Location of Vosselaar in Antwerp province Vosselaar is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Vosselaar proper. On January 1 2006 Vosselaar had a total population of 10,142. The total area is 11.85 km² which gives a population..
Vossem
Vossem is a suburb of Tervuren, in Belgium. It is located in the valley of the Voer creek (small river, tributary to the Dijle). There is small nature reserve in Vossem, the Twaalf-Apostelenbos ("Forest of the twelve apostles"), a swamp. ..
Vossevangen
Vangskyrkja at Vossevangen Vossevangen is the centre of Voss municipality in Hordaland, Norway. The population is about 5500. ..
Vossische Zeitung
The Vossische Zeitung (more precisely: "(Königlich Privilegierte) Berlinische Zeitung von Staats- und Gelehrten Sachen") was the well known liberal German newspaper that was published in Berlin (1721–1934). Its predecessor was founded in 1704. Among the editors of the "aunt Voss" were Gottho..
Vossius Gymnasium
Vossius Gymnasium is one of the three categorial gymnasia in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, the other two being Barlaeus Gymnasium and Ignatius Gymnasium. It is named after Gerard Johann Vossius. ..
Vossloh
Vossloh AG is a large German transport technology manufacturer based in Werdohl (near Düsseldorf). It acquired another German manufacturer, Maschienenbau Kiel (MaK) in 1998. [Vossloh.de] MDAX companies of Germany Aareal Bank AG | AMB Generali Holding AG | AWD H..
Vosstaniya Square
Vosstaniya Square (literally the Uprising Square; Russian: Площадь Восстания) is a major square in the Central Business District of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The square lies at the crossing of Nevsky Prospekt, Ligovsky Prospekt and Vosstaniya Street, in front of the Moskovsky Ra..
Voss (novel)
Voss is an epic novel by Patrick White, first published in 1957. It is based upon the life of the nineteenth-century Prussian explorer and naturalist Ludwig Leichhardt who disappeared whilst on an expedition into the Australian outback. Voss has also been transformed into an opera that was perfo..
Voss (surname)
Voss (also as Voß in German) is a surname, and may refer to Ada von Voß (1884 - 1941)Andrew VossBrett VossCarl VossCay Dietrich Voss (1910 - 1970), German TV hostChristian Daniel Voß (1761 - 1821)Christian Friedrich Voß (1722 - 1795)Gerhard Johann Vossius (Voss) (1577 - 1649), German classical ..
Voss (water)
Voss is a Norwegian brand of bottled water. ..
Vostervatnet
Vostervatnet is a lake in the municipality of Strand in Rogaland county, Norway. See also List of lakes in Norway ..
Vostok
Vostok (Russian: , translated as "East") may refer to one of the following. Spaceflight The Soviet Vostok programme of human spaceflight.The Vostok spacecraft used in that programme and also the basis of a reconnaissance satellite.The Vostok rocket, used to launch the Vostok spacecraft.Vostok, a c..
Vostok (crater)
Vostok Crater |- Location Meridiani Planum Diameter ~20 metres Depth Effectively zero - the crater is buried by sand Discoverer Opportunity rover Naming This article is about the impact crater on Mars. For other uses, see Vostok. The location of Vostok crater as shown on t..
Vostok 1
Vostok 1 Mission Insignia Mission Statistics Mission Name: Vostok 1 Call Sign: Кедр (Kedr - Siberian Pine) Number of Crew Members: 1 Launch: [Annotated transcript of Gagarin's radio conversations with ground stations, starting 2hrs (4:10 UTC) before launch] (in Rus..
Vostok 2
Vostok 2 Mission Insignia Mission Statistics Mission Name: Vostok 2 Call Sign: Орёл (Oryol - "Eagle") Number of Crew Members: 1 Launch: August 6, 196105:00 UTCBaikonur LC1 Landing: August 7, 196107:18 UTC51° N, 46° E, near Krasny Kut Duration: 1 day, 1 hour, 18 minute..
Vostok 3
Vostok 3 Mission Insignia Mission Statistics Mission Name: Vostok 3 Call Sign: Сокол (Sokol - "Falcon") Number of Crew Members: 1 Launch: August 11, 196208:30 UTCBaikonur LC1 Landing: ..
Vostok 4
Vostok 4 Mission Insignia Mission Statistics Mission Name: Vostok 4 Call Sign: Беркут (Berkut - "Golden Eagle") Number of Crew Members: 1 Launch: August 12, 196208:02:33 UTCBaikonur LC1 Landing: ..
Vostok 5
Like Vostoks 3 and 4, Vostok 5 and 6 were joint missions in the Soviet space program, and like the previous pair, came close to one another in orbit and established a radio link. Cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky was originally intended to stay in orbit for eight days, but the mission details changed many..
Vostok 6
A joint flight with Vostok 5, Vostok 6 carried the first woman into space, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova. (See also: List of firsts) This was to some degree a publicity exercise on the part of Soviet government. The chief designer for the Vostok program was Sergei Korolev, Data was collected on th..
Vostok Airlines
Vostok Airlines (Vostok Aviation Company) is an airline based in Khabarovsk, Russia. It operates scheduled and charter passenger services, freight services, air ambulance, air patrol, firefighting and oil rig support. Its main base is Khabarovsk Novy Airport (KHV). Code Data ICAO Code: VTKCallsign..
Vostok Island
Vostok Island, also known as Staver Island, is an uninhabited coral island in the central Pacific Ocean, part of the Line Islands belonging to Kiribati. It is located at [10°05′S 152°54′W]. First sighted in 1820 by the Russian explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, who named t..
Vostok programme
The Vostok programme (Восто́к, translated as "East") was a Soviet human spaceflight project that succeeded in putting a person into Earth orbit for the first time. The programme developed the Vostok spacecraft from the Zenit spy satellite project and adapted the Vostok rocket from an existing..
Vostok rocket
Vostok 8K72K Stages 3 0 - Strap-on Boosters Engines 4 x RD-107-8D74-1959 Thrust 4 x 970.86 kN = 3,883.4 kN Burn time 118 seconds Fuels Lox/Kerosene 1 - Core Stage Engines 1 x RD-108-8D75-1959 Thrust 912 kN Burn time 301 seconds Fuels Lox/Kerosene 2 - Final St..
Vostok spacecraft
The Vostok (Russian: Восток, translated as East) was a type of spacecraft built by the Soviet Union's space programme for human spaceflight. The craft consisted of a spherical descent module (mass 2.46 tonnes, diameter 2.3 meters), which housed the cosmonaut, instruments and escape system,..
Vostok Stadium
Vostok Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Öskemen, Kazakhstan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Vostok. The stadium holds 12,000 people. ..
Vostok Station
Ice cores drilled at Vostok, with a portion of the station behind Vostok Station is a Russian research station located near the Geomagnetic South Pole (see South Pole), at the center of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Contents 1 Description2 History3 Ice Core Drilling4 ..
Vostok traverse
The Vostok traverse was an epic 3000 kilometre four month trip across Antarctica undertaken by ANARE the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition in 1962. Using two bright red painted 1943 WWII M29 Weasel tracked vehicles and two 1950 D4 Caterpillar Inc. tractors the 6-man expedition left W..
Vostok watches
The Vostok (Russian: Восток, meaning East) Watch Company produces mainly inexpensive, rugged military style and diver's watches at its factory in Chistopol, Russia. It also makes clocks and watch movements for other watch brands. The Vostok Company was founded in 1942 when one of the Mos..
Vostro Account
A Vostro Account is an account serviced by a bank on behalf of an account owner bank. It is an account a correspondent bank, usually U.S. or UK, holds on behalf of a foreign bank. Also called Loro Account. It is the counterpart to a "Nostro" account. These terms come from Italian. The word "Bank" ..
Vo sadu li, v ogorode
Vo sadu li, v ogorode (Russian: ; English translation: In the garden, in the crops) is a Russian folk song. John Field composed a piece titled Fantaisie sur un air favorit...avec accompagnement de l'orchestr based upon this song. According to the Library of Congress Citations entry for this, it was..

 


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