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The Nigerian money scam is one of the most widely-known online scams. Becoming a target of fraud via the 419 scam may be easier than a potential victim might think.

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.

The rise of an American crime-fighting institution through the eyes of a new recruit - sorry, Bob, it's been done before

Rejoicing all around as one of the best sitcoms of the last 10 years throws its satirical light on more government department mishaps in a slightly sub-par opening.

The federal government plans a hiring push through 2012. The application process is considered difficult with much competition and a need for applicants to stand out.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon joins John Hurt in a drama about Quentin Crisp's later years of celebrity as a 'resident alien' in New York.

Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.

Alex Salmond is the leader of the Scottish National Party, and is the First Minister of Scotland. He is also the Member of Parliament for Banff and Buchan.

BTW is a term that helps those new to the religion understand important differences between traditional and eclectic Wicca.

There is more to Las Vegas dining than gargantuan buffets. Next visit to Sin City, skip the self serve line and eat in one of the local's favourite restaurants.

The DPJ's recent election victory is a landmark in the country's post-war history, but it remains to be seen if PM-elect Yukio Hatoyama can bring real change.

Tasked with proposing new laws and implementing decisions ratified by Parliament and the Council, the Commission represents the interests of the EU as a whole.

FDA officials awarded a contract to a public relations firm with ties to in the Agency. It has been suspended while Congress investigates the non-competitive award.

The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand.

The English Game is either an important play about the state of Britain - or a cleverly observed portrait of male friendship and failings.

Geoffrey Chaucer is best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales, one of the most famous poems of medieval times and one which is still acclaimed in the 21st century.

A massive study of British men has revealed the increased levels of mortality among those who don't follow simple, healthy lifestyles.

Brief biography of 19th century author William Makepeace Thackeray, best-known for his works Vanity Fair and The Book of Snobs.

Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

A brief history of the Christmas card, from its Roman origins to the first Christmas card produced in Victorian England

A brief biography and works of E.T.A. Hoffmann, a German romantic author, popularized by Offenbach as the subject in his opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann."

In order to be eligible to stand in a British general election, potential candidates must satisfy a number of criteria.

Brief Biography and work of English writer Elizabeth Gaskell who set the social wrongs she witnessed into her novels.

Stories of people abusing their expense account privileges are prompting managers to keep a closer eye on how senior staff is spending money.

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Woman in the Dunes possesses its viewers. Its fantastic landscape is fresh and abyssal; its characters are earnest and real; and its quandaries urgent and bizarre.

The works of Woody Allen, Tom Wolfe, Walt Whitman and George Templeton Strong help define the capital of the world.

A lack of government funds and attention force volunteers to take the lead in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Local fire fighters personally rebuild their stations.

The Athenaeum Club once brought together great minds such as Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens. With so many brilliant minds in one place, conversation was never dull.

Six years after Britain joined the United States in the invasion of Iraq, the war, its causes, conduct and aftermath remain highly controversial.

Brief biography of John Dryden, prominent poet and playwright of the late 17th century during Cromwell and King Charles II. Translated works of Chaucer, Virgil, Ovid.

Traces the early life and later influences of Maria Montessori, leading to the Montessori Method she pioneered.

A discussion of two more phrases which appear frequently in British political discourse, used both by journalists and politcians: "politics as usual" and "spin."

The Simpsons Movie is gleefully formulaic, and still very funny. 8/10.

A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.

In Zambia, one in every five adults is infected with HIV. In the last few years, this southern African country has worked to create policies to curb the epidemic.

Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles to keep his nobles and government officals under his control. Versailles became a symbol of absolutism throughout Europe.

Westernization was on Peter the Great's agenda for Russia's course in history. He reformed government, made changes in the church, and influenced Russian society.

Dementia is a growing problem. Whilst the search is on for a drug cure there is much we can all do to lessen the risk of developing this condition.

The Tang Dynasty was golden age in China. Art, philosophy, literature and technology all flourished during this period. International trade grew along the Silk Road.

The history and composition of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.

The inquiry hears that the UK had the possibility to resist the war but something in British diplomacy failed

Each September, the Walloons of Belgium celebrate regional pride and traditions through the grand 'Fêtes de Wallonie.'

The British Heart Foundation's through another UK study show again that smokers' high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels will shorten male lives by 10 years.

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Ben Elton's dystopian novel Blind Faith satirizes the modern celebration of belief over reason. Despite timeliness and humor, it remains in the shadow of George Orwell.

A government with its political base in oil-producing provinces is reluctant to get serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hordes of edgy predawn shoppers line up for hours outside stores on the day after Thanksgiving for deals, deals, deals!