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Der Fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman), a romantic German opera by Richard Wagner. The opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

The Flying Dutchman, ghost ship of legend, was seen in the Cape of Good Hope by reliable witnesses. Why does it sail? Is it a haunting? Illusion? Hallucination? Mirage?

Also known as Queen of the Night, this common name is used to describe several genera of night blooming cactus flowers.

Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?

Does the ghost of the Canadian freighter Bannockburn still sail the stormy waters of Lake Superior, trying to find a safe harbour for her doomed crew ?

April is the usual month for those exotic beauties known as the "spring ephemerals", fragile wildflowers that pop up in a brief window of opportunity.

The Superstition Mountains, located near Phoenix, Arizona, offers both hikers and treasure-seekers hours of fun and excitement.

Brief biography of Richard Wagner, inlcuding his vices, leitmotif and operas. Famous for Der Ring des Nibelungen and Die Valkürie.

This quiz tests your knowledge of the nicknames of some of major league baseball's greatest and most colorful players.

For a refreshing tangy flavor, cocktails made with gin are perfect cooling off drinks. Combine gin with juices such as grapefruit and pineapple to add bite to cocktails.

These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.

These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.

Thinking about growing a pink or purple heirloom tomato? See this information on days to maturity, common uses and fruit description.

Spring in Andalucia brings an unsurpassed wildflower display from January to its climax in May. See Mediterranean wildflowers at their best in the Alpujarras and Axarquia

The Old Gray Mare, Lady Suffolk, campaigned for 16 seasons to the title "Queen of the Turf". She was a champion Standardbred under saddle and to sulky in the 1840s.

Set inside a Victorian Warehouse and Biscuit Mill, with fresh food, flowing champagne and bales of hay, where better in Cape Town to spend a Saturday than Woodstock?

Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.

A furniture gouge, dent or depression is usually repairable. Expect results to be imperfect. Mended wood wounds resemble bodily injury scars: some vanish, but most don't

Details of the draw for the quarter-finals of the European Champions League, including brief reports from the last-sixteen round matches.

The tropical island comprised of the French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten is a famous destination full of history, culture, and world-class amenities.

The dangerous sands claimed many vessels. Lady Lovibond was the most famous of the phantom ships there. Some speculate that the sandbar is the legendary island, Lomea.

Chelsea have sacked their struggling manager Scolari and have brought in Guus Hiddink until the end of the season to try and get Chelsea's season back on track.

A popular and charming cottage garden plant that adds grace to partly shaded gardens, the bleeding heart is a long-time beloved plant in heirloom gardens.

While UB-65 was being constructed, inexplicable deadly incidents happened. No natural cause was found. Were these omens of impending doom?

The last of the trilogy, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" has its faults but turns out to be one of this summer's can't miss films.

The Cyclops disappearance is the single largest loss of life on a ship not involved in combat. There were theories, but no answers. Her wreckage has never been found.

For the Indians of Delaware their land was a paradise. The waters abound with game, fish, and fowl, the woodlands with fruit, berries and nuts. Then the Europeans came.

Morel Mushrooms are a delightful delicasy and not always easy to find. Locate the right habitat and growing conditions for this fantastic fungus.

Opera Colorado, offers ticket discounts to Denver college students and young adults. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, in downtown Denver, is the home of the company's events.

Carowinds, an amusement park located on the North Carolina and South Carolina border, offers a wide variety of rides, shows, concerts, shopping, food, and more.

Food is prominent in holiday celebrations. Imagine special days and their feasts.... Visualize the food, smell the aroma.... Share in a unique holiday cuisine....

From the first eight "glasse-men" who came to America in 1608 to the dozens of skilled craftsmen who were making glass in 1776, glassmakers never gave up their quest.

Graham Hill won the first race of the Grand Prix season for BRM, but Jim Clark soon stamped his authority on the title chase.

Michael Schumacher once again demonstrated his brilliance in wet conditions at the British GP, while his title rival Mika Hakkinen struggled to keep up.

The BMW powered Williams turned out to be one of the revelations of the F1 season, in the hands of Schumacher and Montoya.

Premiership leaders Liverpool could only manage a point at the Emirates after Adebayor gets a red card. Chelsea will go top tomorrow if they beat Everton.

The Bluebells are smiling as the team from south Wales have claimed their first piece of silverware in 15 years.

Take a family vacation to northern Georgia and try panning for gold or digging for gemstones. It's a great family activity that could pay off big.

Manchester United suffered elimination at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup as manager Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a virtual second-string side.

Looking for a unique vacation in Argentina? Local travel agency Heart of Argentina organises tailor-made trips in accordance with the traveller's budget and wishes.

This Year's Best Fantasy of 1981 is the last such to be edited by the late Terry Carr, but with several award winning stories, ends the series on a high.

Dutchman Frank Rijkaard has returned to football management as the new coach of Turkish side Galatasaray.

Rafael Benitez takes his Liverpool team to face Fulham at the Cottage this weekend with his first team falling apart.

Borussia Moenchengladbach returned to the well and finally hired former coach Hans Meyer as its replacement for the sacked Jos Luhukay. But how long will he last?

Sunderland are looking to maintain their imposing record at the Stadium of Light while Arsenal try to stay in contention to win the Premier League title race.

A difficult week for Rafa Benitez' Liverpool side begins with a trip to the north-east to face an in-form Sunderland side at the Stadium of Light.

The Keeshond is a medium sized, non sporting dog that originated in Holland and has gained popularity in the United States as both a show dog and family companion.

A visual rendition of the traditional American Christmas poem attributed to Clement Clarke Moore.

Fernando Torres dispelled doubts concerning his form with two goals and a man of the match winning performance in Liverpool's win at West Ham on Saturday.

Shipshewana and Middlebury, Indiana, offer a great look at America's heartland. This picturesque area features the best of Amish and contemporary travel destinations.