Archive for March 2012
Antacids are a type of medication that is taken to relieve the symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion. The most common form of tablet antacids are taken after being dissolved in water. However, ready-to-drink liquid preparations are also popular. Some of the best known brands of antacids are Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Gaviscon, Rolaids, Tums and Mylanta. The formula for each brand of antacid can vary, but calcium carbonate, milk of magnesia, aluminium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate are commonly used. Continue reading if you want to know how antacids help to relieve heartburn, reflux and acid indigestion.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the best known landmarks in Australia. It’s unique design and prominent location in Sydney Harbour make it a popular tourist attraction and one of the most famous performing arts centers in the world. It is estimated that 7 million tourists visit the site each year. The venue has a number of performance venues and hosts more than 1,500 performances each year. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. If you have ever wondered who built this unique building, keep reading to find out.
The National Basketball League (NBA) is the top professional basketball league in the world. It consists of 29 teams from the United States and 1 team from Canada. In this history of the league only 23 players have played with a listed height of 5 feet, 9 inches (1.95 m) or shorter and many of these players played fewer than 100 games. If you have ever wondered who was the shortest player to play in the NBA, keep reading to find out.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a celebrity actor best known for his work on the hit television series “Grey’s Anatomy.” He began acting in the 90’s and had mostly small roles in film and television. His career blossomed after “Grey’s Anatomy” and this had led to further important film and television roles. He is due to take more leading roles in the future and with a little bit of luck could become a genuine star. The following is a list of movies that Jeffrey Dean Morgan has acted in during his career so far.
Lipids is the name given to a group of molecules that are naturally occurring. This group includes fats, waxes, fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K, sterols, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides and phospholipids. Whilst many essential lipids can be made by the human body, some need to be obtained from food and beverages. The main function of lipids is the storage of energy within the body. Lipids also carry out a number of other functions such as vitamin absorption, energy production, cell lubrication, hormone production and play a role in sending signals throughout the body.
Iran is the world 18th largest country and it is located in the Middle East. With a land area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi) Iran is home to approximately 74,700,000 people. The capital city of Iran is Tehran which is also its largest city. Iran shares a border with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, and Iraq and Turkey to the west. It also borders the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the south. Iran has had a long and interesting history and it is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Lemurs are a group of primates only found on the island of Madagascar. There are about 100 species of lemurs, which range from a 30g (1.1 oz) through to 9kg (20 lbs). Many of these species are considered to be endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. Fortunately, the lemur’s food sources of food remain widely available on the island. Let’s take a closer look at the diet of the lemur.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, commonly known simply as Pebble Beach, is considered to be one of the most famous and most beautiful golf courses in the world. The course is located in Pebble Beach, California and many of the holes are located directly on the coastline with views of Carmel Bay. It was ranked as the number one golf course in America by Golf Digest in 2001 and was the first course open to the public to receive this distinction. It currently costs $495 to play a round of golf at the course, which makes it one of the most expensive courses in the world. If you have ever wondered who designed this magnificent golf course, continue reading to find out.
The Home Depot is a well known retailer of home improvement products. The company began in the United States, but now operates more than 2,200 stores in more than 5 countries. Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States. The stores operate on a big-box format with large warehouse style buildings. The company reported revenue of just under $68 billion in 2011 and employs about 320,000 people. Its headquarters are located in Cobb County, Georgia. If you have ever wondered who founded this successful company, keep reading to find out.
Louisiana is a state located in the south east of the United States. It shares a border with Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi. The area now known as Louisiana was originally inhabited by Native Americans from at least 3400 BC. Europeans arrived in the area in the 16th century and by the 17th century the French had begun to colonize the area. The Spanish took most of the territory after the Seven Years War, but in 1800 it was purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte for France. After a failed military campaign in Haiti Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States, which was split up into the Territory of Orleans (modern day Louisiana) and the District of Louisiana. The state of Louisiana is the only state in the country that has subdivisions called parishes, instead of the more commonly used county. If you have ever wondered why this is the case, keep reading to find out.