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A murder mystery that just won't die
Sixty years ago, an extraordinary reign began in England, one that would provide the nation with a comforting measure of stability and continuity during some of the most tumultuous decades of the 20th century and right on into the far-from-placid 21st....
Tags: Richard Attenborough, Celebrities, Music Theater, Music, Theater
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Spot the error-3
The Baltimore SunThis from a tweet: "In London, Big Ben will be renamed Elizabeth Tower." Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell in the clock tower at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster. The formal name of the tower is... -
Smiling Prince Philip leaves UK hospital after operation
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - A smiling Prince Philip, the 92-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, left hospital after 11 days on Monday, slightly earlier than expected, following an operation on his abdomen. Looking sprightly and in good spirits, the...Tags: United Kingdom, Imperial and Royal Matters, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Elizabeth II, Hospitals and Clinics
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Royal baby to give almost $400 mln bump to British economy
Reuters* 'Copy-Kate' factor seen boosting baby product sales * Analysts expect wellwishers to toast arrival, buy souvenirs By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - From Union Jack booties to "Born to Rule" sleepwear, the British royal family has...Tags: New Products, Imperial and Royal Matters, Elizabeth II, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Charles, Prince of Wales
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Royal baby to give almost $400 million bump to British economy
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - From Union Jack booties to "Born to Rule" sleepwear, the British royal family has joined retailers in offering baby products to mark the arrival of the royal heir. Analysts estimate the baby fever could boost the economy by 240 million...Tags: New Products, Imperial and Royal Matters, Elizabeth II, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Charles, Prince of Wales
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Concert review: Paul McCartney at Amway Center
As the world’s go-to Beatles ambassador (sorry, Ringo), Paul McCartney has been busy lately. In 2012, the still-cute ex-Beatle was a reliable fixture at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, the Summer Olympics in London and the “...
Tags: Summer Olympics, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Amway Center, Elizabeth II, Paul McCartney
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The 'purplexity' of epilepsy
JeromeEpilepsy. What is the first word you think of? Most people imagine someone foaming at the mouth, falling on the floor, and shaking all over. A full on seizure. However, that is not quite true. In many cases, epilepsy is an invisible illness that goes...Tags: Health Treatments, Elizabeth II, First Aid, Epilepsy, Holidays
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Banksy mural goes missing in London, for sale in Miami
North Londoners are furious over a missing Banksy mural that was torn off a building in the Wood Green neighborhood of the city and has since resurfaced online at Fine Art Auctions Miami. The high-profile mural features a young boy on his knees,...
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A Banksy mural, lost in London, is found in Miami
North Londoners are furious over a missing Banksy mural that was torn off a building in the Wood Green neighborhood of the city and has since resurfaced online at Fine Art Auctions Miami. The high-profile mural by the mysterious street artist, no...
Tags: Auction Service, Banksy, Arts, Slavery, Elizabeth II
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What's new in Great Britain in 2013
Rick Steves' EuropeGreat Britain will likely be taking a deep breath (and perhaps a sigh of relief) this year as it recovers from a busy summer, when it hosted both the Olympics and Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Despite the flurry of investment that swept Britain in...Tags: Renzo Piano, Kensington, Michael Phelps, BBC, Trips and Vacations
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Dave Barry's 2012 Year in Review
It was a cruel, cruel year — a year that kept raising our hopes, only to squash them flatter than a dead possum on the interstate. Example: This year the "reality" show "Jersey Shore," which for six hideous seasons has been a compelling argument...
Tags: Voting, Renewable Energy, 2012 U.S. Presidential Election, Michael Bloomberg, John Allen
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Book a fitting holiday gift for your children
Books for children and teens are not Snuggies. One size doesn't fit all. So when choosing books for young readers this holiday season, it helps to know their style. Maybe he likes roomy epic fantasy novels he can get lost in, whereas she prefers the...
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