Lincoln artifacts move from private collection to museum
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will display a 1500-item collection built over 35 years by Louise Taper. The private holdings include a stovepipe hat stained with Lincoln's blood, his gloves, and a childhood rhyme, plus letters and documents about Lincoln and his assassination. Led by executive director Rick Beard, the exhibit aims to show Lincoln as a real person with human flaws and grand achievements.
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Chicago
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First giant manta ray born in captivity in Japan
A female manta ray born late Saturday at Okina wa Churaumi Aquarium marks the first known captive birth of a manta. The 6 foot wide newborn emerged from its mother in a large tank, with officials noting the birth could yield valuable scientific data on manta reproduction. The mother mangled life since 1998 after a fishnet incident near Okinawa.
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Regents hopeful as University of Iowa presidential search nears
Regents Bonnie Campbell and Bob Downer expressed optimism that a new University of Iowa president will be announced soon after a closed session review of four finalists. Background checks by Heidrick & Struggles were presented, with Johnson noting the committee will be discharged once a hire is made to succeed David Skorton.
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Cornell University
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Writing program expands undergrad writing track at university
Patrick DeLoach spearheaded a short play festival in Kenilworth Michigan as graduate led workshops faced startup issues. The first year proved a test run while a Sunday Series brought in visiting writers. The learning community grew tighter and a writing track was added to the English major starting fall 2008, offering more advanced writing courses.
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Campers embrace tech gear boosting RV living
RV enthusiasts increasingly equip trailers with flat screen TVs high tech antennas and GPS units. Wi Fi and wireless laptops grow among snowbirds and families while park staff eye future wireless access though most campers already use aboard computers.
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Kansas City
John
Backbone State Park
Dundee
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