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Hundreds of Looted Iraqi Treasures Returned to Museum

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Posted by geri   
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
iraqi_national_museum.jpgIraq's National Museum celebrated the return this week of more than 700 ancient treasures looted during the outbreak of the invasion by US forces. In the years that followed Syrian authorities had seized the items as smugglers attempted to carry them over the border and  out of the country. (National Geographic story)

 

Top 10 Music Acts Who Are Going Green

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Posted by geri   
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
dmatthews.jpgHere are ten acts that have tried to make a difference to the environment by reducing their carbon footprint, recycling and charity:  Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Mana, KT Tunstall, Pearl Jam,  Radiohead, Missy Higgins, The Roots, former frontman of System of a Down, Serj Tankian.  (Reuters News)
 

Golfer Hits Two Holes-In-One in Single Round

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Posted by geri   
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Odds of 67 million to 1 didn't stop Ted Kemp from sinking two holes-in-one during a single round of golf an Iowa course. He is a 12-handicapper. (Associated Press via MSNBC)
 

Museums Sprout Green Architecture

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Posted by stevegh   
Sunday, 27 April 2008
leed-museum.jpg While going green may initially cost more, the costs are recouped within two years for the new wave of ecofriendly museums and public buildings, including the recently opened Grand Rapids Museum of Art. Read about the newest energy-efficient public buildings at the Christian Science Monitor.
 

Violinist Reunited with $4M Stradivarius Left In Back of NJ Cab

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Posted by geri   
Thursday, 24 April 2008
stradivarius-violin-museo.jpgA Newark cabbie was honored yesterday by the mayor with a special medallion for reuniting a touring musician with his $4 million violin after it was mistakenly left in the back seat of a taxi. When the Stradivari stringed instrument finally was returned to him, Philippe Quint fell to his knees and cried. (Read about the humble cabbie in Newsday)
 
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