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The official nomenclature of Spain is the Kingdom of Spain. Spain is located in Southern Europe and has two enclaves, territories surrounded by other countries in North Africa. The origin of the names Espania and Spain is said to be rooted in the Roman name 'Hispania'. Here are some interesting facts about Spain.

Spain is bound by the Mediterranean Sea on the south and the east. It shares it borders with the Bay of Biscay on the north and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It's terrestrial borders are shared with Morocco, Gibraltar, Andorra, Portugal and France. Spain is the largest of all the sovereign states making up the Iberian Peninsula.

The Iberians, Basques and the Celts were the original inhabitants of Spain. It became a part of the Roman Empire in 206 B.C. It was later ruled by Visigothic rulers, Muslims, the Franks and the Christians.

In the 1600s, Spain ruled the entire Iberian Peninsula, a number of Caribbean Islands, most of central America, South America and parts of North America. The Spanish Empire, as it was known then, also included Austria, parts of France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

Spain is the country nearest to Africa. Spain has contributed a lot to world history and culture. In ancient times, the Pheonicans traded with Spain for minerals. When Spain was ruled by Islam, it was famous for its learning. Cordoba in Spain became the global centre for studying literature, philosophy, medicine and science. Eusaska, the language spoken by the Basque population, is one of the oldest living languages in the world. The Basque people live in the Pyrenees in North Central Spain.

Spain has been instrumental also in the discovering of places and other important landmarks in the extension of the globe. Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer was the first to complete a circumnavigation of the globe. He was financed by Spain.

Christopher Columbus was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who then ruled Castille and Aragon in Spain for his journey to America. Spanish Explorers also have claimed a number of countries in the early sixteenth century. Francisco Pizarro invaded Peru, while Pedro de Mendonza colonized Argentina and Hernan Cortes annexed Mexico.

The Spanish have contributed a lot towards literature as we know it today. Ernest Hemingway wrote the famous novel 'For Whom The Bells Toll' about the Spanish Civil War. 'Don Quixote', which is considered by some to be the first modern novel, was written by the Spanish Miguel de Cervantes. The oldest known Spanish poem is about the Eil Cid, an eleventh century hero from Castille.

Today, Spain is an constitutional monarchy consisting of a parliament with two legislative chambers and a hereditary monarch. A council of Ministers is presided by the President of Government for the executive branch, whereas the legislative branch consists of a Congress of Deputies. The President of Government post is equivalent to the post of a Prime Minister in other countries.

The Congress of Deputies consists of three hundred and fifty members, all of them elected by popular voting. They serve a four year term. The Senate in the legislative branch is consists of two hundred and fifty seats. Two hundred and eight seats are elected by popular vote, whereas the other fifty one are elected by the regional legislatures. They serve a four year term.

Spain is the eighth largest economy in the world. The purchasing power parity as of 2006 is estimated to be more than one thousand billion dollars. The real growth rate as of 2005 is estimated to be about three percent. The purchasing power parity per capita is about twenty six thousand dollars.

COST OF SPENDING A PENNY IN ALMERIA

Anyone now caught in the act is liable to a fine of 150 euros

During the first six months of the year Almeria’s Local Police have collected 4650 euros in fines from members of the public caught urinating in the street. This amounts to 3 times the amount collected during the same period last year.

The vast majority of offenders were caught in the area around la plaza del Educador, Puerta Purchena and las 'Cuatro Calles' where residents say the constant smell of urine is disgusting.

One individual told us that he is fed up of members of the public using the area as a latrine. A police spokesman said said they relieve themselves anywhere that takes their fancy with no regard whatsoever of those people who live locally. It can be up against somebody’s house, in doorways, arcades, plaza’s, anywhere in fact that is convenient to them.

Neither do they seem to have any regard for other people who might be passing, often not even having the common decency to turn away.

The spokesman said that anyone now caught in the act is liable to a fine of 150 euros. Indeed a number of offenders who have appeared before magistrates have recently been ordered to return to the area with buckets of bleach and water to clean up the mess they have caused.

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The knight goes through the front door

MURCIA.
With the same financial ruin because of the scarcity of public, which on Tuesday was held on Sunday the second and last bullfight of Cieza Bullfighting Fair.
This time made up the poster on rejoneador Sergio Galan, Salvador Cortes, who did double in this cycle, and Javier Benjumea. It was a run on plywood grappled San Marcos, just lackluster presentation and for their behavior. Secondly, a hat of Torrehandilla grappled.
The gentleman Sergio Galán was not successful in the approach of his first work.
Excessive capotero greeting by his helper and the two excessive punishment spears the bull no strength left for more. Rejoneador Lack of view of Madrid, because when the first iron nail was already known that the bull would not be able to withstand another.
So, the bull burst and had to be female. " With his second was brilliant, gorgeous curdling a task in which he left the club and rightly leaving the embroque adorned with brilliant dressage exercises. After he walked back rejonazo two ears.

The second of the afternoon was returned after the jab at the request of Salvador Cortés because "supposedly" the bull did not see. Two bulls a knacker's yard in less than five minutes. What a way to charge the National Party, and from inside, it hurts more.
Fortunately, from there the afternoon it began to soar and the second was a Salvador Cortés in another attitude. Seville's most dedicated faced this enrazado Torrehandilla hat of a complete work, mainly based on the bullfighting calendar. Lying and fatally stab the animal, which was applauded in the trawl, quickly fell. Cut off his ear after notice.

With the fifth searched the link, but the lack of animal strength made it difficult the task. With the steel was not successful, leaving the entire thrust the fifth attempt. Greeted by a standing ovation. For its part, accused the short Javier Benjumea baggage that carries this season. The young matador faced first bull to attack a dilapidated and without class.
After a tentative first round took his crutch with his left hand, but the wind and conditions were not favourable opponent.
He played three times and greeted by a standing ovation. His task to show that closed square and did not look bad. It seemed the best bull of San Marcos and estimable Benjumea passes left with bias. The boy was sung together and got a trophy. Finally, the rejoneador left shoulder just for the front door.

Ed Zachary Disease

A woman was very distraught at the fact that she had not had a date or any sex in quite some time.
She was afraid she might have something wrong with her, so she decided to seek the medical expertise of a sex therapist.Her doctor recommended that she see the well known Chinese sex therapist Dr. Chang.
So she went to see him. Upon entering the examination room Dr. Chang said 'OK take off all your crose.' The woman did as she was told. 'Now get down and craw reery, reery fass to odderside of room.' Again the woman did as she was instructed. Dr. Chang then said 'OK, now craw reery, reery fass back to me.' So she did.
Dr.Chang shook his head slowly and said, 'Your probrem vewy bad. You haf Ed Zachary disease.Worse case I ever see.
Dat why you not haf sex or dates.' Worried the woman asked anxiously, 'Oh my God Dr.Chang what is Ed Zachary Disease?' Dr. Chang sighed deeply and replied, 'Ed Zachary Disease is when your face look Ed Zachary like your arse.'

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.


I just couldn't help but sending this along. Too funny.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
No dodo, really? Ya think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
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Golf Balls ..

A man entered the bus with both of his front pockets full of golf balls and sat down next to a beautiful blonde.


The puzzled blonde kept looking at him and his bulging pockets.


Finally, after many such glances from her, he said, "It's golf balls".


Nevertheless, the blonde continued to look at him for a very long time, deeply thinking about what he had said.


After several minutes, not being able to contain her curiosity any longer, she asked...






"Does it hurt as much as tennis elbow?"

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