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Glastonbury Tor is the highest point in the Isle of Avalon, a place of ancient mysticism and linked with the legend of King Arthur.

Walking the grounds of Robinson Jeffers' Carmel, California home is one of the best ways to better appreciate one of the United States' most under-appreciated poets.

It may be the resting place of the Holy Grail, or simply home to many varied historical sites. Either way, it's a dramatic sight on the horizon.

Jordan Pettle, Glengarry Glen Ross at Soulpepper, and why Mamet speaks to female audiences in today's dog-eat-dog corporate rat race.

In the first part in a series of short interviews with prominent sf/speculative authors, Suite101 recently fired away some questions to writer and futurist Brenda Cooper.

GIMP is a a powerful and full featured application that can have even more features added through the use of Plug-ins.

Glastonbury is an interesting town with a strong New-Age/Alternative living feel to it, and the pilgrims have been coming to the Abbey and Tor for generations.

Suite101 shoots six questions at fantasy and romance writer Laura Resnick and finds out why she'd like to be Xena for a day.

In one of his last interviews prior to his death in 2003, hard science-fiction pioneer Hal Clement discusses his final book, "Noise," and his approach to world building.

Following the footsteps of the characters in Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Jamaica Inn' shows how much remains unchanged on Bodmin Moor.

Situated in the enchanting Somerset, Glastonbury is a special place where legend has been merging with Christianity, folklore and history for more than 1,000 years.

Julia Gregson offers readers a different perspective on the English women who journeyed to India and made it their home in the 1920s and 30s.

No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen of the Nationals top the Phoenix Desert Dogs roster for the AFLalong with a two Japanese pitchers and Jemile Weeks.

Remnants of a devastating history now enhance the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Bodmin Moor in the English westcountry.

Suite101 fires six questions at prolific science fiction author L.E.Modessit, Jr.

"A Voyage to Arcturus" is an adventure that starts on planet Earth and goes to the planet Tormance, where the hero Maskull encounters various alien intelligences.

Marcus Yallow - aka W1n5t0n or M1k3y - becomes a teenage victim of his government's War on Terror after a terrorist attack on San Francisco in this fine YA novel from Tor

Robinson Jeffers is an important and still-neglected American poet. His ecological and literary vision of the land was prophetic. He died on January 20th, 1962.

Tor House, a stone cottage at land's end in Carmel, California, was built by Robinson Jeffers with his own two hands and became the place where he died.

2010 rule change has consequences for Toro Rosso and Super Aguri. Red Bull look to offload their junior team

Hundreds of baseball players have their contracts expire at the end of each baseball season. 2010 will be no different - here a list of those available.

Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.

A quirky mix of Josephine Tey's Brat Farrar, Agatha Christie and hardboiled detective fiction, The Edge is one of Francis' most unusual novels, and is a memorable read.

The finest indicator that perhaps enough time had passed to allow Doctor Who to be truly re-invented was with Dalek

Glastonbury is the mystical heart of England and legendary birthplace of King Arthur. This heritage is reflected in lovely range of New Age, Wiccan and Mystical shops.

The Finger Lakes Region of New York offers plenty of flat-water paddling opportunities with more than 35 ponds and small lakes and over 370 miles of streams and rivers.

This new novel by a Wyoming based author places him firmly in the tradition of Vernor Vinge and other practitioners of a sub-genre also known as Wide Screen Baroque

This pleasant walk through the streets and parks of the banking area of Frankfurt am Main, Germany passes by top sights, shops, as well as numerous cafés and restaurants.

The fourth nominee available from Anticipation, the 67th World Science Fiction Convention is a retelling of The Last Colony from a YA perspective.

Here are the world's tallest soccer players currently playing top-flight professional soccer. These tallest soccer player height profiles are for outfield positions only.

2007 Fantasy Baseball team owners' seasons rise and fall on making the right picks in their Fantasy Draft. Here are the Top 100 Fantasy Players, led by Albert Pujols.

What do Tor, Elfmeter, Abseits mean? Not only for followers of the German Bundesliga, this list of German football terms will come in handy when watching the next game.

Something stalks the moors of England. There have been sightings of Alien Big Cats and spectral hounds, but few have been photographed. This mystery animal has several!

Somerset in SouthWest England has lots of good things to do and places to visit including Bath, Wells, Exmoor, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, and Minehead.

Drink the Chalybeate Waters of the Chalice Well and absorb the Peace and Restfulness of this Spiritual Sanctuary.

Some people said the events were a fraud created to make money. Police, a minister and parapsychologists investigated and concluded something paranormal happened.

Not only is aspargaus nutrious it is also a very versatile vegetable, it can be eaten fresh, cooked and even made into jelly and ice cream! Green, good and flavoursome!

Nominees include Robert J. Sawyer, John Scalzi, Charles Stross, Stephen Baxter, Nancy Kress, Gene Wolfe, Ted Chiang, Greg Egan, and almost inevitably, Connie Willis.

Make your baseball fantasy draft or auction the best ever by paying close attention to the rankings and auction values of the fifty "second best" fantasy baseball players

20th Century Fox Animation will produce movie based on William Joyce's children's book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. Author will adapt novel with Jim V. Hart.

Enjoy the diverse landscapes of England by taking a stroll in the country - or climb a mountain in a single day.

Stephen Savile talks about the process of creating Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.

There's the mysterious curse of Yazoo City's witch and the ghostly residents of the Chapel of the Cross. Legends, facts and ghosts co-exist on Mississippi's coast.

With the way the winds blow in Kansas, I'm wondering if I should have skipped the Japanese laceleaf maple and planted a Black Lace Sambucus.

Richard Rahl finally saves the world but not without enveloping everything learned and everyone met from the first ten books of the Sword of Truth series.

A hike in North Yorkshire requiring moderate fitness and combining panoramic scenery, limestone bluffs, local history and native wildlife with a classic glacial valley.

It's possible to eliminate the cable bill, the cost of DVD rental, and trips to the bookstore, and still keep your entertainment options rich and varied.

This article will discuss the digital offerings of Baen Books, including the Webscriptions service and the Baen Free Library.

Eating healthier at work may be a goal for some individuals. These consumers can enjoy salads, sandwiches, soups and stews with fruits and vegetables.

It was there for five million years, but somehow they missed it until now: a pink iguana in the Galapagos Islands!