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Abraham Lincoln was the only American president elected from Illinois. Here are some comparisons of the state's two latest presidential candidates: Obama and Stevenson.

Along with his famous novels, poems, and essays, Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osborne are responsible for the first English account of a modern wargame.

Results from the three matches on the Ultimate Fighter Finale card that weren't Team UK Vs Team US.

This delightful, illuminating and entertaining book brings together for the first time in one volume the collected love poems of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of the first psychological thrillers. Set in Victorian London, the novella tells of the dark side of humanity.

Sherk against Stevenson, Florian against Pulver, who's going to the finals and who's fighting for third place.

Stevenson uses David Balfour and Alan Stewart's friendship in Kidnapped as a catalyst for David's character growth as well as a subtle response to political conflict.

Ultimate Fight Night saw Lightweights take the Main Event, as Joe Stevenson squared off against Melvin Guillard.

Pamela Nagley Stevenson, a ceramics artist based in the Slocan Valley, BC, Canada, creates pots & ceramic paintings as rich as her own life & inner spiritual experience.

The Punisher is back - this time played by Rome star Ray Stevenson. The new Marvel film has Frank Castle facing his very scarred foe, Jigsaw.

Biographical notes on Robert Louis Stevenson from his Edinburgh upbringing to his death from tuberculosis in Samoa

Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh homes interest those visitors to Scotland who hold the author in high esteem

The finals are set, Sean Sherk takes on Kenny Florian. Meanwhile, Joe Stevenson battles it out with Jens Pulver to determine third place.

This suspenseful, coming-of-age novel gives the reader a glimpse of Scottish history from within a touching story of character development and true friendship.

Dwight Eisenhower television commercials established guidelines for decades of campaign advertising. First Adlai Stevenson spots illustrated what not to do.

Dwight Eisenhower, a career military officer who rose to the rank of five-star general and led U.S. troops in World War II, was first elected president on Nov, 5, 1952.

Margo Lanagan has some simple but good advice for aspiring writers. And she's read some good books, too.

The presidential nominating conventions of 1952 were the first to be nationally televised. They were the last in which the nominees were not foregone conclusions.

The Writers' Museum celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's three most famous poets and writers - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture takes on Gabriel Gonzaga, Georges St. Pierre faces Josh Koscheck and Joe Stevenson takes on Kurt Pellegrino

Some researchers believe that although our bodies die, our souls live on and are born again.

After an exciting first round, eight fighters look to make the leap into the final four.

Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.

Self-esteem and self-efficacy are inter-related. One affects the other, but which should be emphasized in today's schools.

When women come into battle, many good things come out of it.

3 Ceramics instructors and 9 graduate professional artists from the Kootenay School of Art present a landmark group exhibition of pottery, clay paintings and sculpture.

British Airways is the record holder for Most Lost Luggage. A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of affected airline passengers, claiming recklessness.

Machida retain his Lightheavy wieght title in a controversial decision victory

This is the first ever UFC Lightweight Grand Prix. There are 16 Lightweights battling it out for supremacy. Here's some of the first round results.

With Sean Sherk defeating Hermes Franca at UFC 73, he holds on to the top spot in the UFC Lightweight division. But who fills the rest of the top five?

As a fundraising event in New York, Comedy Strip Live held the longest Stand-up comedy show in the world. Guiness Book of World Records was there to officiate the event.

The classic novella endures as the model for psychological thrillers in literary works and inspiration for movies.

Despite its flaws and the fact it flopped when it opened on Broadway, the shortened version of Seussical is a great show for young and old alike.

Deep in central France, the Cévennes are an unspoilt mountain area perfect for nature lovers, with food and wine to match.

Here are the first stirrings for DreamWorks' non-sequel movie for 2008, Kung Fu Panda, to star Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie

Kung Fu Panda is incredibly formulaic, and you can spot its plot twists a mile away, but it's still a fun and funny ride. 8/10

Everybody loves puffins, with their stubby wings and technicolor beaks. And one of the best places to see them is on the Isle of May, in Scotland. All 100,000 of them!

In Part #4 of this exclusive interview, puppeteer Bob Baker talks about working at Disney after Walt's death and why Pinocchio is a classic film.

ABC's new comedy Surviving Suburbia features several sitcom veterans, including Bob Saget, but fails to deliver laughs or a single memorable moment.

Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...

It takes ability, personality, support, and luck to become President. Some who had much to offer never made it over the electoral hurdles.

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.

The Bass Rock and the other natural island havens of the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh can be viewed by remote control cameras from a mainland visitor attraction

Subjective well-being among women and men in industrialized countries is going down, but it's dropping faster among females.

Edinburgh wll be organising many literary events throughout the year. The first is One Book - One Edinburgh featuring Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped.

The culinary map of Ecuador is as rich as its socio-ethnic roots, New and Old World converging during the colony.

In an all Brazilian main event the Lightheavy Weight title is on the as well as Lyoto Machida's 15-0 uneaten record when he faces Mauricio Shogun Rua

This is part one of a five part series on the weight classes in the UFC. First up is the Lightweights

What the 2000 NBA Draft might've looked like if teams could do things over.

In only her seventh attempt on the ITF/USTA Pro Circuit, former University of Florida Gator, Alexis Gordon, beat the odds to claim her first professional title.