Spain Madrid Plaza Moncloa Trip (Photo Album)
Photos from my trip to Plaza Moncloa, with a view of the Victory Arch Arco de la Victoria in Madrid, Spain
???? FCE Description of a Photo 6 - Victory Arch Moncloa - ESL British English Pronunciation
Description of a photograph of a triumphal arch in Madrid for First Certificate FCE students.
Patuxai - Vientiane
Patuxai: el Arco del triunfo de Vientiane (Laos)
En plena avenida principal de la capital Laosiana, Vientián, se encuentra Patuxai, también conocido con el nombre del arco del triunfo de Vientian o Puerta de la Victoria de Vientián.
Moncloa
Adam in front of the Faro de Madrid and Victory Arch
IV EDICIÓN DE LA REGATA VICTORY MO&MO CUP parte 5ª
IV Copa MO&MO Campeonato de España. (08/09/2007). CADIZ (Rota) Lago Inferior de Costa Ballena.
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how to do a rainbow easy soccer tips and tutorial
the soccer rainbow kick (also called the reverse flick-over, the rainbow flick USA, the Carretilha or the Lambreta Brazil as well as in Italy the Lambretta, the Ardiles flick UK, arco iris Spain, the Okocha-Trick in Germany and coup du sombrero in Franceis a trick used in association football, in which a player steps over the ball and flicks it off the ground from behind them, and forward over their head in an arc. The trajectory of the ball gives this trick its name. The trick is usually performed while running forward with the ball, and is done by rolling the ball up the back of one leg with the other foot, before flicking the standing foot upwards to propel the ball forward and over the head.
The trick is an impressive show of skill, sometimes seen in street soccer. It is rarely used in modern professional football, as it has a relatively low success rate, but players with high confidence and skill may attempt it from time to time. Brazilian players such as Pelé, Djalminha and Robinho are among those who have used this trickThe rainbow kick was performed at the 2002 FIFA World Cup when Turkey's İlhan Mansız, in what was described as a sombrero move of outrageous skill, flicked the ball over both his head and the head of Brazil's world-class side-back Roberto Carlos, forcing Carlos into a foulSometimes the use of tricks like the rainbow kick are seen as showboating and disrespectful to the opposing team. In March 2008, the Sheffield Wednesday player Franck Songo'o, on his debut loan appearance for the Championship side against Queens Park Rangers, attempted the trick in the closing minutes of the game, which Wednesday were leading, with one match report commenting that the referee quickly called a halt to proceedings as Rangers players piled in threatening to lynch the Frenchman
The rainbow kick appears in a famous sequence in the 1981 film Escape to Victory, when the trick is used by the character played by Ossie Ardiles, which led to the name of Ardiles flick. One review described it thus: the all time special effects highlight being when Ossie Ardiles flicks the ball over his head
The trick has also been featured in football computer games, including FIFA 08, where it is described as One of the most famous soccer moves
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Napoleon (Part 2) - The Conquest of Europe (1805 - 1812)
This is part two of our video series on the history of Napoleon. In this video, we cover the period from the Napoleonic wars until the invasion of Russia.
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COSMOBELLEZA + HAUL / COMPRAS - Una Pucelana en Barcelona 1
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Valencia vs Bayern Munich 1-1 20-11-2012 The Champions League All Goals Highlights Photos
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The Estadio Mestalla in Spain was visited by the club Bayern Munich in the dispute of the Champions League 2012 at the premises of Valencia.
In the first time the two teams failed to get a touchdown, but the dispute was fierce and the threat was low both arches partner.
Until the second time the player Sofiane Feghouli could score the first goal for Valencia partial victory in the 77th minute, but the Munich responded in the 82nd minute and Thomas Müller scored the tying goal for the 1-1 final result .
Las mejores imagenes del partido.
El Estadio Mestalla en España recibió la visita del club Bayern Munich en la disputa de la Liga de Campeones 2012 ante los locales de Valencia.
En el primer tiempo las dos escuadras no pudieron conseguir una anotación, pero la disputa fue reñida y la amenaza bajo ambos arcos estuvo pareja.
Hasta el segundo tiempo el jugador Sofiane Feghouli pudo anotar el primer gol del partido para la victoria parcial del Valencia en el minuto 77, pero el Munich respondió y en el minuto 82 Thomas Müller anotó el gol del empate para el 1 a 1 como resultado final.
Independiente del Valle ???????? CAMPEÓN ???? COPA SUDAMERICANA 2019
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Independiente del Valle ???????? CAMPEÓN ???? COPA SUDAMERICANA 2019 - El camino que llevó al humilde equipo ecuatoriano a hacer historia en la Copa Sudamericana 2019.
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0:32 Unión 2 Independiente del Valle 0 (Primera Fase)
1:10 Independiente del Valle 2 Unión 0
1:27 Tanda de penaltis
1:40 Independiente del Valle 5 Universidad Católica 0 (Segunda Fase)
2:23 Universidad Católica 3 Independiente del Valle 2
2:34 Caracas 0 Independiente del Valle 0 (Octavos de Final)
2:42 Independiente del Valle 2 Caracas 0
2:56 Independiente 2 Independiente del Valle 1 (Cuartos de Final)
3:53 Independiente del Valle 1 Independiente 0
4:24 Corinthians 0 Independiente del Valle 2 (Semifinal)
5:18 Independiente del Valle 2 Corinthians 2
6:23 Final Copa Sudamerica 2019 (Independiente del Valle 3 Colón 1)
6:40 1-0 Gol de León
7:00 2-0 Gol de Jhon Sánchez
7:27 2-1 Gol de Olivera
7:34 3-1 Gol de Dájome
7:46 Celebración Independiente del Valle Campeón Copa Sudamericana 2019
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ESPAÑA 4: Edad Media (3ª parte) - El Reino de León vs. el Califato de Córdoba (Documental Historia)
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ESPAÑA 4: Edad Media (3ª parte) - El Reino de León y los Condados Catalanes vs. el Califato de Córdoba
Continuamos con la Historia de España. El Reino de León, el Reino de Pamplona y los Condados catalanes se van a enfrentar contra Abderramán III y su Califato de Córdoba. Con Almanzor los reinos cristianos se cagarían de miedo, al menos hasta que Alfonso V y sus tropas lograron derrotarle. El califato se disgregará en los Reinos de Taifas.
Además, el conde de Castilla Fernán González logró hacer heredable su cargo, y se haría tan importante que Castilla pronto se convertiría en un reino con soberanía propia. Algo similar pasó en los Condados catalanes bajo Borrell II. Sancho III el Mayor será el gran monarca que aunará a todos los reinos cristianos, pero durará muy poco. Con él empezó a entrar el feudalismo en la península y también se creó el Reino de Aragón de la mano de su hijo Ramiro I.
Fernando I, otro de los hijos de Sancho, heredará grandes zonas del norte peninsular, pero la división tras su muerte acabará con Alfonso VI acumulando mucho poder. Es la época del Cid Campeador.
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Pero eso es otra Historia es una serie documental semanal emitida a través de Youtube que busca ser un resumen divertido de toda la historia de la humanidad, desde la creación de la Tierra hasta la actualidad. Si buscas curiosidades sobre la Historia, este es tu sitio.
Si eres estudiante de historia o estás haciendo las oposiciones para geografía e historia estos resúmenes te van a venir genial. No te olvides de compartirlos con tus compañeros. Resúmenes para la carrera de Historia, resúmenes UNED, resúmenes para selectividad, esquemas, gráficos, animaciones, mapas, ilustraciones... todo lo que necesitas para aprobar.
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FLAMENGO ???? Campeón COPA LIBERTADORES 2019
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FLAMENGO ???? Campeón COPA LIBERTADORES 2019 - El camino del Mengao en la Copa Libertadores 2019. Tras 38 años de espera, el Flamengo se impuso en la final al vigente campeón River Plate, y era el nuevo el Rey de América.
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0:32 San José 0 Flamengo 1 (Fase de Grupos)
0:42 Flamengo 3 Liga de Quito 1
1:16 Flamengo 0 Peñarol 1
1:38 Flamengo 6 San José 1
2:30 Liga de Quito 2 Flamengo 1
2:56 Peñarol 0 Flamengo 0
3:24 Emelec 2 Flamengo 0 (Octavos de Final)
4:04 Flamengo 2 Emelec 0
4:35 Tanda de Penaltis
4:54 Flamengo 2 Internacional 0 (Cuartos de Final)
5:30 Internacional 1 Flamengo 1
6:00 Gremio 1 Flamengo 1 (Semifinal)
6:53 Flamengo 5 Gremio 0
7:59 Flamengo 2 River Plate 1 (Final Copa Libertadores)
8:08 0-1 Santos Borré
8:42 1-1 Gabigol
8:57 2-1 Gabigol
9:11 Flamengo campeón Copa Libertadores 2019
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Bayern Múnich vs. Borussia Dortmund 2-1 25-05-2013 The Champions League All Goals Highlights Photos
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In good football match, Croatian Mario Mandzukic ahead of the Bavarians, when at 60 minutes pushed the ball, but then came the partial tie through Ilkay Gundogan, maximum penalty to 68.
When it seemed that the extra time would dispute appeared Arjen Robben in the 89th minute for the victory of Bayern, who thus won his fifth Champions in its history (1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 2000 - 01 and 2012-13).
The meeting began with two teams that were ever lost something and shared domain during the first 45 minutes. In a surprising way, for some, was the Borussia Dortmund starting the charge attacks on arch rival.
The BVB showed dynamic front and before the first quarter of an hour, through Polish striker Robert Lewandowski gave the first warning with a shot from outside the area, well stopped by Manuel Neuer.
Las mejores imagenes del partido.
En buen partido de fútbol, el croata Mario Mandzukic adelantó a los bávaros, cuando a los 60 minutos empujó el balón, aunque después llegó el empate parcial por conducto de Ilkay Gundogan, de pena máxima, al 68.
Cuando parecía que disputarían los tiempos extras, apareció Arjen Robben a los 89 minutos, para lograr la victoria del Bayern, que de este modo se adjudicó su quinta Champions en su historia (1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 2000-01 y 2012-13).
Comenzó el encuentro con dos escuadras que jamás dieron algo por perdido y compartieron dominio durante los primeros 45 minutos. De manera sorpresiva, para algunos, fue el Borussia Dortmund, el encargado de comenzar con los ataques sobre el arco rival.
El BVB mostró dinámica al frente y antes del primer cuarto de hora, por conducto de su goleador polaco Robert Lewandowski, dio el primer aviso con remate desde afuera del área, bien detenido por Manuel Neuer.
Words at War: Headquarters Budapest / Nazis Go Underground / Simone
Nazi Germany, also known as the Third Reich, is the common name for Germany when it was a totalitarian state ruled by Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). On 30 January 1933 Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, quickly eliminating all opposition to rule as sole leader. The state idolized Hitler as its Führer (leader), centralizing all power in his hands. Historians have emphasized the hypnotic effect of his rhetoric on large audiences, and of his eyes in small groups. Kessel writes, Overwhelmingly...Germans speak with mystification of Hitler's 'hypnotic' appeal...[4] Under the leader principle, the Führer's word was above all other laws. Top officials reported to Hitler and followed his policies, but they had considerable autonomy. The government was not a coordinated, cooperating body, but rather a collection of factions struggling to amass power and gain favor with the Führer.[5] In the midst of the Great Depression, the Nazi government restored prosperity and ended mass unemployment using heavy military spending and a mixed economy of free-market and central-planning practices.[6] Extensive public works were undertaken, including the construction of the Autobahns. The return to prosperity gave the regime enormous popularity; the suppression of all opposition made Hitler's rule mostly unchallenged.
Racism, especially antisemitism, was a main tenet of society in Nazi Germany. The Gestapo (secret state police) and SS under Heinrich Himmler destroyed the liberal, socialist, and communist opposition, and persecuted and murdered Jews and other undesirables. It was believed that the Germanic peoples—who were also referred to as the Nordic race—were the purest representation of the Aryan race, and were therefore the master race. Education focused on racial biology, population policy, and physical fitness. Membership in the Hitler Youth organization became compulsory. The number of women enrolled in post-secondary education plummeted, and career opportunities were curtailed. Calling women's rights a product of the Jewish intellect, the Nazis practiced what they called emancipation from emancipation.[7] Entertainment and tourism were organized via the Strength Through Joy program. The government controlled artistic expression, promoting specific forms of art and discouraging or banning others. The Nazis mounted the infamous Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art) exhibition in 1937.[8] Propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels made effective use of film, mass rallies, and Hitler's hypnotizing oratory to control public opinion.[9] The 1936 Summer Olympics showcased the Third Reich on the international stage.
Germany made increasingly aggressive demands, threatening war if they were not met. Britain and France responded with appeasement, hoping Hitler would finally be satisfied.[10] Austria was annexed in 1938, and the Sudetenland was taken via the Munich Agreement in 1938, with the rest of Czechoslovakia taken over in 1939. Hitler made a pact with Joseph Stalin and invaded Poland in September 1939, starting World War II. In alliance with Benito Mussolini's Italy, Germany conquered France and most of Europe by 1940, and threatened its remaining major foe: Great Britain. Reich Commissariats took brutal control of conquered areas, and a German administration termed the General Government was established in Poland. Concentration camps, established as early as 1933, were used to hold political prisoners and opponents of the regime. The number of camps quadrupled between 1939 and 1942 to 300+, as slave-laborers from across Europe, Jews, political prisoners, criminals, homosexuals, gypsies, the mentally ill and others were imprisoned. The system that began as an instrument of political oppression culminated in the mass genocide of Jews and other minorities in the Holocaust.
Following the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the tide turned against the Third Reich in the major military defeats of the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk in 1943. The Soviet counter-attacks became the largest land battles in history. Large-scale systematic bombing of all major German cities, rail lines and oil plants escalated in 1944, shutting down the Luftwaffe (German Air Force). Germany was overrun in 1945 by the Soviets from the east and the Allies from the west. The victorious Allies initiated a policy of denazification and put the Nazi leadership on trial for war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials.
Rick Steves' Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain
Join Rick as he weaves Andalucía's rich mix of culture, cuisine, history, and natural wonders into a 60-minute special. The hour includes the major cities of Sevilla, Córdoba, and Granada; flamenco, sherry, and horses; dramatic white-washed hill towns; and fun in the Costa del Sol sun — plus a dash of Britain in Gibraltar.
© 2010 Rick Steves' Europe
GTA V ONLINE - EL BARCO HUNDIDO!! #4
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Barcelona | Wikipedia audio article
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Barcelona ( BAR-sə-LOH-nə, Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə], Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona]) is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.
Founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. After merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona continued to be an important city in the Crown of Aragon as an economic and administrative centre of this Crown and the capital of the Principality of Catalonia. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean are located in Barcelona. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe, 24th in the world (before Zürich, after Frankfurt) and a financial centre. In 2008 it was the fourth most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with GDP amounting to €177 billion. In 2012 Barcelona had a GDP of $170 billion; and it was leading Spain in employment rate in that moment.In 2009 the city was ranked Europe's third and one of the world's most successful as a city brand. In the same year the city was ranked Europe's fourth best city for business and fastest improving European city, with growth improved by 17% per year, and the city has been experiencing strong and renewed growth for the past three years. Since 2011 Barcelona has been a leading smart city in Europe. Barcelona is a transport hub, with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe's principal seaports and busiest European passenger port, an international airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which handles over 40 million passengers per year, an extensive motorway network, and a high-speed rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.