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This version of the streamlined 50/50 tournament has lead in one case to the status quo being resumed, and in the other case, a hoodoo being overcome.

The Northern Rail Cup's 2nd round of group fixtures were played last weekend, with some high - and low - scoring games.

Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.

Legions were heavy infantry units which formed the backbone of ancient Roman armies. Their systematic approach to war gave them a great advantage over their enemies.

In the 1st Century BCE the Roman Consul Marius introduced a series of reforms to the Army of the Republic. The army became more efficient, and Roman society changed.

The England cricket tour of South Africa in 2009 / 2010 will comprise of two Twenty20 internationals, five one day internationals and four Test matches.

Genghis Khan masterfully ruled an empire that occupied one fifth of the world's land area.

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Organising home video and DVD collections is easy with this comprehensive and inexpensive home inventory software from Collectorz.com.

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Paul Collingwood wrote his own script with a commanding all-round performance to give England a crushing win in the second one day international at Centurion Park.

South Africa have drafted the experienced Herschelle Gibbs and bowler Morne Morkel into their squad for the remainder of the one day international series with England.

Valeria Messalina has become synonymous with the vices of womankind. Married at fifteen and only twenty two when she died, how did she achieve such a reputation?

England's one-day players restored some pride after their humiliation against Australia, as they became only the third side to win a one-day series in South Africa.

Norma, a tragic Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: Norma plot summary, Norma character list, and other Bellini opera information.

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After drawing the Twenty20 series 1 - 1, focus is now drawn to the 50-over format. South Africa will want to get back to winning ways but England will have other ideas.

Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington took first place in the women's 200m Freestyle at the British Gas Scottish National Championships.

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Examples of ghostly apparitions in the northwest of England

Recent excavations at Isca have revealed much more of the interior of what was one of only three permanent Roman military fortresses in Britain

Over the course of Roman history, the legion evolved from a force of citizen-soldiers to a state-funded standing army comprised of non-Roman soldiers.

The hit series which reinvented the original 1970's sci-fi classic, Battlestar Galactica is back for the first half of its final season, with 10 action packed episodes.

Caprica is a spin-off from Battlestar Galactica taking place 58 years before the Cylons wiped out most of humanity, starring Eric Stoltz and Esai Morales.

The transformation of the Roman Empire took several centuries and was the effect of numerous causes traced back to the 2nd Century but did not include Christianity.

Moving can have an adverse effect on children, but not all children experience moving as a negative event. Parents can help children cope by using certain strategies.

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As winter sets in in the UK, some red-hot cricket action has been taking place around the world to keep fans entertained.

Roman military fiction takes to the waves in the first of a new series by debut author John Stack.

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Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup driver based on results and performance.

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Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on results and performance.

Every week, Suite 101 ranks the top 16 NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers based on performance and results.

It may not be the biggest Punisher film. It made not be the best. But Punisher: War Zone follows the Marvel Comics version of the vigilante hero better than prior films.