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The British Museum's exhibition, "Babylon: Myth and Reality", invites us to consider how artists, fascinated by the story for 2500 years, have combined fact and fantasy.

Barbara Hamby's third book of poetry, "Babel", observes the world as a highly disordered place that one can only begin to understand through artistic expression.

This is a review of the themes and plot of Babel, with reference to similar films; such as Amores Perros and 21 Grams by the same director; and Requiem For a Dream.

Clearly influenced by Marilyn Hacker, a successor to Frank Herbert's Dune, the story of poet Rydra Wong tied with Daniel Keyes' Flowers for Algernon for the SFWA's prize.

Isaac Babel uses his personal experience as a soldier during Russia's civil war and revolution in his short story "My First Goose."

An essay by James Grimmelmann remarks on the similarities between the Internet and The Library of Babel, but there are many things to be done to make that comparison apt.

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Rafa Benitez's Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-1 at Anfield giving the Spaniard his first win over the Red Devils after 4 years as Liverpool manager.

Over £50 million expenditure during the summer transfer window to make Liverpool competitive in the Premier League. Rafa Benitez will be under great pressure to succeed.

The 2008 International Kabbalah Congress aims to make unity and love beyond all differences possible, for the attendees, and later, for humanity.

This exhibition looks at the myths and realities of Babylon through art and archaeology. It also examines threats to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq.

"Babylon: Myth and Reality" shows how the legacy of ancient Babylon has survived into the 21st Century. It looks at the history, culture and religious life of the time.

While the gimmicky nude fight scene receives the most attention, David Cronenberg's latest film, "Eastern Promises," is a thoughtful drama full of character and suspense.

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The UEFA Under 21 Championship ended with hosts, the Netherlands, reclaiming their crown after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Serbia.

Fran Merida and Niklas Bendtner made a name for themselves with a goal apiece to beat Liverpool in the Carling Cup.

Roy Hodgson's Fulham side hammered three past nine man Liverpool and showed Rafael Benitez side how to create chances and finish them.

David Ngog scored one and created the other as Liverpool were awarded a controversial penalty to rescue a point against Birmingham City.

Liverpool fought back from an early Marseille goal to win their first Champions League group game 2-1 and earn themselves a valuable three points away from home.

A long-range bomb from left-back Assou-Ekkoto and a powerful header from debutante Sebastian Bassong were enough for Tottenham to defeat Liverpool at White Hart Lane.

Liverpool's title ambitions took a blow as they were humbled 2-1 at White Hart Lane in their opening league fixture.

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Since first appearing as the Virgin Queen in 1998's Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett has wowed audiences and won coveted awards with her varied and poignant performances.

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The second group games of the UEFA Under 21 Championships were completed this week, with the Netherlands and Serbia being the first teams to secure semi-final places.

As the UEFA Under 21 Championship got underway in the Netherlands this week there were few first round goals, but a shock as Serbia defeated five times champions Italy.

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Fulham gave Liverpool a lesson in how to score as the Reds slump to their fifth defeat in eleven games.

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