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All-star Fiction by Robert Silverberg, Kate Wilhelm, Lucius Shepherd, Elizabeth Hand, Joe Haldeman, Geoff Ryman, Ron Goulart, M. Rickert, Robert Reed and Carol Emshwiller

When the Ruger firearms company opened in 1949, big names like Remington, Winchester, Colt, and Smith & Wesson dominated. Few expected Sturm & Ruger to succeed.

Creation of The Baby, or Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine, which started the era of modern computers, was a great step in the history of computer development.

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.

Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit ended without a consensus on more combat troops for Afghanistan. The alliance also named a new leader.

Palestine played its first football friendly on European soil, facing off against a second division Brussels team as part of celebrations for a UN refugee organization.

Israeli settlers are out of control again, murdering Palestinian civilians against a background of disturbing world silence.

Throughout the Cold War the United States worked with its allies to contain the Soviet Union's expansion; it's much the same today with regard to China.

As Catholics can we rely on the findings of biblical archaeology?

There are a wide range of free romance ebooks available for download. These can be read using an Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, laptop, mobile phone or many other devices.

April 15, 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's memorable debut in the major leagues.

The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards came off as a boring broadcast with no clear purpose.

This bizarro film noire, with its unforgettable climax, still casts an hypnotic spell after all these years

A new initiative to end the practice of music as a means of torture has been welcomed by musicians and human rights action groups.

Tips on how to use difficult Scrabble tiles and remember two letter words to increase chances of winning this popular family board game.

Dresses and gowns worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II during royal tours are on view at Buckingham Palace. The display also includes over 100 gifts received during such visits.

Celebrate a milestone anniversary as a married couple or a special year together with these wedding anniversary gifts for her.

Toymaker Hasbro will mark Candy Land's birthday in 2009 with a special edition game and a full-length feature film.

This ultra-costly 1963 epic has never been properly reviewed - for a variety of reasons

From October 15 to 19 Frankfurt will be the focus of the literary world: For the 60th time the Frankfurter Buchmesse opens its gates to business visitors and audience.

The stories of West Indians living in Britain during the First and Second World Wars are told through personal memorabilia, photos, documents, music and film footage.

U.S. visitors heading to China can easily fill out a travel visa application for China online and get their visa through one of the many Internet visa agencies.

China remains one of the biggest repressors of information for its citizens.

The Beatles are legendary for their artistic contributions in music, however their pop culture influence extends to the art collection created by John Lennon.

More than twenty classic motorcycle clubs have taken the opportunity to join in the fun at the established Classic Motor Show on November 14-16.

The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.

Joe Nuxhall made history as the youngest player in the modern era, and then surpassed that achievement with his success as a color analyst in the radio broadcast booth.

A prototype of modern computers, and world's first programmable computer, was created in 1948, and named Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM), or The Baby.

Germany's central Holocaust Memorial is a stunning monument dedicated to six million Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide. It is a place for remembrance and reflection.

A successor to Kim Jong-il is something that North Korean officials have long avoided, yet, it appears that leaders in Pyongyang are finally ready to tackle the issue.

Although formed as a non-profit organization in 1949, the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) has played an important role in bioethics.

How many women fantasize over owning a Fendi? The bread and butter of this designer range - the distinctive Fendi Baguette - is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Placed in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, the Books of Remembrance honour the soldiers who sacrificed all for others.

B.J. Daniels crafts a story that includes all the elements of a suspenseful murder mystery - love, drama, twists, turns and surprise. It's a book anyone can enjoy.

An interesting mixture of classic motorcycles and trade exhibitors came together for the inaugural Classic Bikes Show at the NEC; an important addition to the calendar.