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International Jazz Day: Herbie Hancock Leads Inaugural Event
Charles J. GansAmbassador Herbie Hancock believes what the world needs is a little jazz diplomacy. The renowned jazz pianist's first major initiative since being named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador last July is to establish International Jazz Day to be held on April...Tags: Thelonious Monk
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U.S. effort for Mideast talks elicits praise, reservations
JERUSALEM — Wrapping up his fourth Holy Land trip in three months, Secretary of State John F. Kerry voiced optimism Thursday that his low-profile campaign to relaunch U.S.-brokered peace talks is making headway. But although the top American...Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Government, Iran, Israel
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Stolen-artifacts case has cost much, yielded little, critics say
When hundreds of federal agents raided four Southern California museums early one January morning in 2008, it set the art world ablaze, suggesting that even amid an international looting scandal, museums had continued to do business with the black...
Tags: Arts and Culture, University of Miami, Trials, Thailand, Arts
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The Frugal Traveler: St. Lucia offers serious adventure, strong vegetarian food selection
If you thought sunbathing and spa treatments were your only itinerary options on the island of St. Lucia, think again. This Caribbean destination boasts nature trails, rainforest zip-lining, interactive volcano experiences and a developing food scene with...Tags: Volcanoes, Tourism and Leisure, Vegetarian Diet, Dining and Drinking, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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The Frugal Traveler: Experience luxury for less in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Long discussed among international expats and indie travelers as a must-see destination, Colombia's Cartagena de Indias has remained somewhat off the mainstream vacation radar of North American tourists. Lately though, Cartagena seems to be coming into...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Transportation Industry, Restaurants, Travel
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New ships for the world's oceans on the horizon
Special CorrespondentLike supermodels sporting the latest on the runways of the world’s oceans, each year a group of new cruise ships debuts. Here are some noteworthy ones being launched in 2013: · MSC Cruises – The MSC Preziosa, a 139,400-ton, 3,502-...Tags: Charles Darwin, Tourism and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Fort Lauderdale, Restaurants
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Metropolitan Museum says it will return Cambodian statues
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has agreed to return two ancient statues to Cambodia after receiving convincing evidence they had been looted and smuggled out of the country illegally. The 10th century Khmer statues, known as the Kneeling Attendants,...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Auction Service, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Arts, The New York Times
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Letters: Hawaii issue sets memories afloat
Mahalo nui loa ("thank you very much") for the Special Hawaii Issue [April 21]. Fabulous memories of several visits to the islands in paradise were made vivid by the stories, pictures and maps of Oahu, Molokai and the cruise with stops at the Big Island,...Tags: Interior Policy, Ernest Hemingway, Politics, Personal Data Collection, Hotels and Accommodations
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Cuba presenta sus avances sociales en examen de situación de derechos humanos
Ginebra, 1 may (EFE).- El Gobierno cubano presentó hoy sus avances en materia social, principalmente en lo relativo al acceso a la salud, a la educación y a la cultura, así como sus notables indicadores nutricionales, en una evaluación general que tiene...Tags: Cuba
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Mexico: AeroMexico to fly new route from LAX to La Paz
It will be easier to get from Los Angeles to La Paz, Mexico, after June 20, when AeroMexico launches a new route. The twice-weekly flights will allow passengers to leave LAX at 2:20 p.m. Thursdays and return about noon on Sundays. Or fly south to La Paz...
Tags: Aeromexico, Los Angeles International Airport
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Orlando Ballet students take 2 medals at Youth America Grand Prix
Orlando Ballet was the only American organization to bring home two medals from the annual Youth America Grand Prix competition, which took place in New York earlier this month. Youth America Grand Prix, the world's largest student ballet scholarship...Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Entertainment Events, Dance, Awards and Prizes
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World watch
Germany: Berlin will charge a 5 percent tax on overnight stays in hotels, hostels and campsites, starting July 1. The third most visited city in the European Union reported more than 20 million overnight hotel stays in 2010. The levy is expected to...Tags: Arts and Culture, China Earthquake (2010), Tourism and Leisure, U.S. Department of State, Punishment
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