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Chicago's inner-city schools are known for gang violence and low academic performance. One school is different. At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School most students graduate.

Puerto Rico is best known for its beaches, lively nightlife, spicy cuisine, and spectacular architecture, but the island also houses a number of excellent outlet stores.

Brief biography and works of French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas the elder or père, famous for swashbuckling adventure stories.

The vibrant city of Marseille has plenty of tourist attractions from the most picturesque harbour in Provence to heritage trails and sailing trips to the islands.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

That leftover ham isn't just for ham sandwiches. Make Potato Ham Casserole, Monte Cristo Sandwiches, or a lucious ham and swiss quiche.

"A far far better show" goes to "a far far better rest." Reviewing the Dickens-based Broadway musical about identity and redemption, and thinking about its early closure.

Napoleon was given a garden of Eden by the victorious allies that had defeated him in 1814. He soon turned it into the most heavily armed outpost on the planet.

Miss Garnet's pilgrims travel to Venice to find the Church of the Archangel Raphael, the Ponte de Cristo and other significant sites from Salley Vickers' beautiful novel.

When the Knights Templar were disbanded by the Pope, Portugal's king formed the new Order of Christ, and invited them to join. Several castles and sites tell their story

One of the most celebrated French authors in the world, Dumas produced many tales of adventure, including the famous 'Three Musketeers'.

A side trip from the Bahuichivo Station of the Chihuahua Pacific Railway takes one to the Cerocahui Valley, on the edge of the Copper Canyon, Mexico's Grand Canyon.

Popular, glamorous or quiet, choosing the right resort on the Costa del Sol is the key to a successful holiday on this world famous stretch of the Mediterranean.

The wines of Lourensford have quickly become some of the region's best.

Marseille boasts numerous gardens, ancient Greek and Roman ruins, and spectacular coastal views giving the city a distinct, timeless air.

It was Rudolf Steiner's opinion that the task of contemporary men and women is to discover the 'Christ - impulse' in themselves. But what did he mean precisely?

Those looking for a rewarding and authentic travel or holiday experience in the south of France may enjoy spending time in Allauch - a tiny but charming French village.

Colombia's third city and the world capital of salsa entices tourists into its balmy climes to enjoy late nights, fine dining and an impressive arts scene.

Brief biography of Spanish author and Nobel Laureate Camilo José Cela, famous for his book La Familia de Pascual Duarte.

A great story begins with great characters. Creating memorable characters that readers can relate to is the first step to writing great fiction

Encantado means "enchantment," and the desert resort and spa creates some of that magic through ancient energies. This Auberge resort straddles vortices of primal power.

Cats and authors often share a special bond. These famous authors had a definite soft spot for felines.

In the spring of 1862 the Confederacy's incursion into the New Mexico Territory had reached its high point.

National park visitors enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding and sand adventures at North America's tallest sand dunes in southern Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Theme and Variation on a bistro staple: Ham and Gruyere on Good French Bread

What musical shows are opening - or might be opening - in London's West End during the 2010 theatre year?

Starring Choi Min-sik, Kang Hye-jeong and Yu Ji-tae, Oldboy is the most famous film of director PCW's Korean vengeance trilogy

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico, a Commonwealth of the United States of America. It offers tourists beautiful beaches, unlimited shopping and historic tours.

Fields of sand dunes all around the country, many of them national parks, recreation areas or monuments, or state parks, offer unique outdoor fun.

In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.

The Beard went from being the nearly only universal item in every army to being prohibited nearly everywhere and is now making a resurgence.

The Final Cut, a 2004 science fiction film directed by Omar Naim, is great in concept but dull in execution.

By familiarizing yourself with the underlying structures of the best stories, you can create stronger, more compelling plots in your own work.

As was largely expected, BBC show The Tudors, as well as the Steve McQueen-directed Hunger, were the big winners at this year's Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs).

When visiting Taos, New Mexico an interesting 30 minute side trip is west, across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, to the unique community of Tres Orejas. Way "Off the grid."

Young Adult fiction was once considered a kind of void between engaging children's books and sophisticated adult fare. But not anymore, 'cause YA has a new attitude.

The winners of the 2009 Audie Awards have announced. Winners include some bestsellers as well as one or two surprises.

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.

In the last decade, one out of five Catholic schools closed their doors. Who gets hurt the most when a neighborhood parochial school closes?

Vengeance trilogy puts bloodthirsty revenge onscreen. Part Two is superb in execution. Oh Dae Su finds the man who imprisoned him for 15 years with appalling consequences

The Wachowski Brothers, famous for the much discussed Matrix Trilogy, return to the big screen with a live action rendition of the popular 1960's Japanese cartoon. 7/10

We think of the Moorish culture of Spain as limited to the south of the country and Andalusia. But the north is also full of Arab monuments and influence.

In the 1930's Errol Flynn starred in Captain Blood and became the natural successor to Douglas Fairbanks, the man who had pioneered the swashbuckler.

The Moors who ruled Spain in the early Middle Ages left some splendid architecture and townscapes behind them. Here are ten of the best.

L'Osservatore Romano warned about Real Madrid's spending policies and the risk to push European clubs into the hands of organized crime.

Each food purveyor in Picton offers a different taste experience though they all follow the County's mantra of using delicious fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

A half dozen ski resorts and towns that offer wonderful events and ambience for the Christmas holiday season.

Life in medieval times was full of disease and despair. Prophecies predicting the coming of the Antichrist and the end of the world spread terror and despondency.