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It was revealed on Monday 16th November 2009 that Edward Woodward, veteran star of British film and television, had died.

The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 trapped 25,000 inhabitants of Pompeii, many of whom left superb examples of everyday life in 1st Century Rome.

The speaker of sonnet 79 addresses his Muse directly, sorting out once again his own contribution from that of the muse.

"Astrophil" comes from the Greek for "star" and "love"; therefore, the lover in this sonnet sequence is a "starlover"; "Stella," his love object, is Latin for "star."

Octogenarians and septuagenarians shocked spectators proving their speed still exists in the 100m and 200m sprints at Sydney's Olympic Park during the World Masters Games

Toronto city workers have been off the job for almost one week. After five months of bargaining for a new contract, neither the city or the unions want to give in.

An article in a series of daily Advent devotions offers a short scripture reading and prayer for personal or daily devotion.

Older Canadians over age 60 can buy health insurance plans from $84 per year, while average premiums for prescription drug benefits become less expensive after age 65.

Two extraordinary F1 cars emerged during the 1978 Grand Prix season. The Lotus 79 and the Brabham fan-car. The Brabham only raced once before it was banned.

Michael Williams' spot in the NBA record books is safe after Toronto guard Jose Calderon's consecutive free throw streak ended at 87 for the second best mark in history.

Both teachers and substitutes have moments here and there when some students are at loose ends. Here's an enjoyable project they can retreat to while really learning.

The Romans had a variety of places where they went to eat out, buy snacks, drink and socialise. They even had hotels.

Since 2000, when the US borrowed Warsaw pact combat doctrine for squad level marksmen, the line between these men and snipers has blurred.

The small Roman town of Pompeii was buried alive on August 24, 79 A.D., following the violent eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

24,000 Toronto unionized workers remain on strike as their job action enters its second month. The strike has slowed ambulance service, and stopped garbage pickup.

Hot, dry conditions coupled with gale force winds challenged the cross country masters athletes at the World Masters Games Athletics in Parramatta Park.

Math is fun. A calculator, a pencil, and some free time are all that's needed to determine the best goal-scoring seasons in NHL history.

For 30 years William Safire made a lasting contribution writing on language in the New York Times. He was known as an arbiter of meanings, use, colloquialisms, and slang.

Long a practice of Warsaw Pact Soviet Battle doctrine, the US Army undertook development of a Squad Designated Marksmen program in the early 21st Century.

It has been almost 4 years since the proverbial bomb dropped, when the Prempro (combined Premarin and Provera) arm of Women's Health Initiative study was abruptly stopped

List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I

Perfect conditions in 15 degrees with no wind and overcast conditions allowed masters athletes to enjoy a fast paced 10km road race to commence the World Masters Games.

After eight previous Final Fours, Duke finally grabbed the first NCAA title in school history, cruising past Kansas 72-65 after beating defending champion UNLV in semis.

Arizona grabbed the first NCAA crown in school history by beating three No. 1 seeds, the final being defending champion Kentucky, 84-79 in overtime.

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.

Players 51-100 on the 2009 Fantasy Draft Rankings include some aging stars and some young up-and-comers.

Gold was the world's currency for ages, and is a very interesting element. Here are key facts about this most unique metal.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. When did Vesuvius last erupt and when is the volcano likely to erupt again?

Frugal skiers and snowboarders over 65 get cheap lift tickets especially at smaller winter resorts in the mid-Atlantic states.

The Justice League of America gathers the greatest heroes in the DC Universe onto one team. That team has appeared in more than just the static pages of comic books.

Paris is so rich in cultural wealth that it is impossible to see it all in one trip. The Rodin Museum is within walking distance of the Musee D'Orsay and well worth it.

Senior citizens and OAPs need travel insurance more than most and UK insurance specialist Insurefor.com has special medical policies for those over 60 and under 85.

Freshman center "Never Nervous" Pervis Ellison guided Louisville to the second NCAA title in school history by knocking off Duke 72-69.

Danny Manning guided Kansas to an unlikely run for its second NCAA title in school history by upsetting Oklahoma 83-79.

Interim coach Steve Fisher guides Michigan to the first NCAA championship in school history with an 80-79 overtime victory over Seton Hall.

Be sure that you have all of the necessary information for your Fantasy Baseball Draft. Here are the 2006 statistics and career averages for the 25 Best Outfielders.

California's unemployment insurance help the jobless who have been laid off or otherwise lose their job involuntarily with UI benefits.

An expert panel "recommends the use of aspirin" for men and women in particular age groups, but only if the benefits exceed the risks.

Humanoid robots, bug-like aliens, and soulless machines threaten to take over the world in December's collection of science fiction movies.

New Eurostar terminal and British rail network deal means fast times and cheap prices to Paris and Brussels from UK cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool.

Defending champion CSKA Moscow and fellow Final Four contenders from Greece and Spain cruise to victories as favorites avoid let-ups in Euroleague opening week.

Cut off from support, the 79 F-14 Tomcat fighters in the Iranian air force fought in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war and continue to fly 30 years later.

Liverpool achieved perhaps the most significant win of an increasingly convincing campaign by thrashing Newcastle on their own ground without some of their biggest names.

The Bulls easily win their seventh straight while St. Xavier had to go into three overtimes to win their ninth.

Player can make powerful pieces of amor if they reach the highest levels of the broadest crafting trade skill. All they have to do is collect the required gear.

Brabham's fan car won a Grand Prix before the technology was banned. Williams set incredible test times with their six-wheeler but it never raced in Formula 1.

One of the most elaborate houses in Herculaneum, the House of the Stags was designed to make the most of its sea views

Karlheinz Stockhausen, a composer whose experiments in electronic sound influenced several 20th century artists, died on December 5th.

Along with St. Brigid of Kildare and St. Columba, St. Patrick is one of the three patron saints of Ireland.