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Smugglers in Star Wars Galaxies get the goods that the people of the galaxy want to them without interference from the Galactic Empire.

The diversity of cross border smuggling boggles the mind, not only with the variety of contraband but also with the varied methods employed to deceive border officials.

Emancipation began as a gradual process that culminated in Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, starting a path toward full social and political equality.

By 1915 American bankers and merchants kept the Allied cause viable through loans and war material, leading to speculation entry in the war was motivated by investment.

ASPCA and BAD RAP wlll help a federal judge decide if these victims of the dog fighting world have been doomed from birth or if they can be safely rehomed. October update

Although most Westerners associate slavery with a previous era, the global slave trade is thriving.

200 million scent receptors in the dog olfactory system help sniff out drugs and explosives, locate termites, gas pipeline leaks, and other things you may not know about.

Thinking about what to bring to your college dorm room freshman year? Here is a list of things you should not bring.

How the first amendment helps fight banned books and ensure our freedom to read freely.

As the corrupt mayor of the underground city of Ember, Murray's character leads his people into darkness.

After fifteen years of recording and rumours, Guns N' Roses have announced that their new album is set to be released in November, 2008.

Packing smart for Spring Break doesn't just mean having the hottest swimsuit on the beach. Here's a practical guide to things you don't want to forget.

Robin Hood probably never visited this part of Yorkshire, and the smugglers are long gone. Now,visitors come for the clean sandy beach and a stay in the pretty village.

How the enclosure of an area of Hampshire heath land paved the way for the creation of a large seaside town on the south coast of Dorset.

Labs are sturdy, reliable, energetic, and intelligent dogs. With more than 137,000 registered to the AKC in 2005, they undoubtedly, make wonderful pets.

ADV will release 3 animated titles (Macross: When Worlds Collide, Michel: The Forest and the Fog, Nanaka 6/17: Nanaka versus Nanaka) on September 12.

Deborah Kerr, nicknamed "The English Rose" died in October 2007. She leaves a magnificent contribution to English, European and American film and theatre history.

You don't have to be a veterinarian to have a high paying career in the canine world. Animal behaviorist and other professional positions also earn big bucks.

Creepy crawly bugs are put to good use by forensic entomologists, who use flies and beetles to help law enforcement officials catch criminals.

East Sussex coastline has many fascinating tourist attractions. William the Conqueror landed here and the Prince Regent built the Royal Pavilion here.

The great designer, Givenchy, once stated that Madame Grès was one of his 'geniuses'. She was one of the most famous French couturiers of the twentieth century.

Deep in the sweltering heat of the Bolivar Department, Mompox is a current day Colonial relic and backwater. A new road may change this, visit it now in its sleepy glory

George Washington assumed the presidency as Europe began a long period of strife begun by the 1789 French Revolution, events balanced by crucial domestic problems.

The Grand Illusion is something of a rarity these days- a war movie that isn't about decrying war. Rather, it's about aristocrats, commoners, and the death of nobility.

The Iranian ban on barbie dolls represents another move by Iran to become less Westernized. The youth in Iran is unmoved, and dissent is growing within society.

The text of Lincoln's December 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty & Reconstruction represents a detailed plan of Presidential Reconstruction to swiftly readmit Southern states.

Louisiana is a diverse state with many cultural influences and a unique pocket of Cajun French culture. Some of the greatest minds and food originated from Louisiana.

Dress comfortably for the plane, and simply for the security checkpoints. You'd be surprised what can set off those metal detectors.

Set on the Paraná river, Argentina's lesser-known city of Rosario is known as both the Cradle of the Flag and City of Open Doors. But why?

New and fast, the Zhemchug was a bright star in the Russian Imperial Navy during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905

Often overlooked by travellers to South America, the islands of San Andres and Providencia offer visitors sun, eco-tourism and shopping.

Students at the University of Chicago and the University of Iowa are assisting Iranian protesters in getting their stories out to the world.

Using Timbits to lure unsuspecting Americans, Canadians set aboot saving the endangered species: AmLibs.

Only a Constitutional Amendment would guarantee an end to slavery in every state for all time despite earlier legislative acts and presidential proclamations.

Poodles are popular as companion pets and you may see them wearing many different haircut styles. But what's with all those weird Poodle do's?

Enjoy Uruguay's most scenic village and wander around the fortress where cobbled streets line the waterfront, and join locals watching the sunset and drinking a "mate".

Forensic entomology is the use of insect knowledge in legal issues. Forensic entomologists are now coming into their own.

An approaching ice storm advances on American research scientists, when a dead ice-covered body appears out of nowhere in this action thriller set in the South Pole.

If you look up the definition of multi-talented in the Oxford dictionary, you will find a little picture of Jared Joseph Leto - that's actually not true

From teaching fundamentals to anti-American rallies, American basketball players have a lot of cultural differences to overcome in Iran.

In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.

Many couples keep their relationship on track with a weekly, structured meeting that promotes romance, intimacy, teamwork, and respectful conflict resolution.

The Fell pony from the north of England is one of Britain's rarest native breeds. It numbers approximately 1500, with fewer than 300 running loose on the hills.

Dog owners can ease the challenge of traveling or renting a home by utilizing an easily prepared Good Dog Resume. Here's how to build a resume that works.

During its years as a Soviet satellite, East Germany created and maintained an organization called the Stasi. Their mission: "to know everything".

Over the past few months, there have been many persistent rumors about the escalating dissension within Velvet Revolver. It has now culminated with an apparent firing.

It was my privilege to accompany a family member through the citizenship process this month. It is an amazing and emotional experience.

With its talons dug deep into Italy's social structure, the Mafia endures; unrelenting, it continues to suckle on those who can afford it least.

Latin American commission calls to legalise drugs as former President Cardoso admits "the war on drugs is a failed war"