Curators and select Museum staff
available for brief interviews. The itinerary
includes visits to the tiny principality of Monte Carlo, Monaco; Livorno,
Italy for excursions to Florence and Pisa; Gaudi and Picasso's mesmerizing
Barcelona, Spain; the island of Palma de Mallorca, Spain; La Goulette,
Tunisia; Sicily's intriguing Palermo; and Naples, Italy with optional
excursions to Capri, Pompeii or Sorrento.
Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence
enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food + Wine magazine -- a state-of -the-art onboard show
kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts will
provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by the
New York Times , teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities
highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds.m.

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COLLAPSE? Exhibition Media Preview - 4/29/05

Jared Diamond Scheduled to Appear

What: Members of the media are invited to attend an exclusive preview
of COLLAPSE? the major exhibition inspired by the ideas in Jared
Diamond's latest bestselling book, Collapse: How Societies
Choose to Fail or Succeed (published in 2005 by Viking Penguin)
produced by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Natural pearls are also found, particularly in
Byzantine jewelry.

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Continental breakfast will be served. Sharing a passion to please each
guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide
range of lifestyles and budgets.
There are also figures of gods, including a gilt silver statuette
of the Egyptian god Khnum, dating from the beginning of the first
millennium B.

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Major Exhibition Inspired by the Ideas in Jared Diamond's Latest Bestseller
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Dr.

Where: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Special
Exhibits Gallery
900 Exposition Blvd. Greek rhyton with fluted body and scenes in chasing
technique, and a Hellenistic Greek gold cup with scenes of fishermen
in relief work, from the 2nd - 1st century B.

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org, (213) 763-3532
YOU MUST APPLY FOR CREDENTIALS TO ATTEND

The Noordam's 16 -day
transatlantic cruises start at just $1,999.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc
(NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
With the introduction of the 1,918-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006,
Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises
from more than 25 home ports.com

"All of the remarkably preserved pieces feature such innovative
techniques as granulation, chasing, gilding and relief work that are
virtually impossible for today's jewelers to recreate, even with
modern technology. One striking theme is the
reverence for gold and silver, which have fascinated and appealed to
mankind for millennia.
Vessels are also prominently featured, including a 5th - 4th
century B.30 p.

This category lists sites and pages devoted to the Ancient world, from the dawn of civilization to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE (including the so-called 'Antique' or 'Classical' periods of Europe).

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The Noordam makes her
European debut starting with a 16-day Atlantic crossing from New York to Rome
followed by a full summer of 10-day cruises exploring the romantic and
beautiful Mediterranean round trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) from May through
September. These objects are all individual testimonies to the
extraordinary levels of craftsmanship achieved by ancient cultures,
and their technical ability to produce artistically exquisite and
unique works of art," said Ali Aboutaam, president of Phoenix Ancient
Art.

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Visitors will
* Travel through present-day Montana (not as pristine as it
may seem)
* Investigate the fate of ancient Maya civilization
* Look to the radical, and successful, solutions of 17th and
18th century Japan
* Examine contemporary Australia's ongoing search for a
balanced approach to its environment
* Explore the Five Factors that contribute to societal
failure or success as identified by Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90007
*Please park in the staff overflow parking lot off Menlo, just
north of Vermont at Exposition Boulevard.com.

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The ms Noordam also will offer
Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City, followed by
a full summer season sailing the Mediterranean round trip from Rome.

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The exhibit displays a variety of wearable items--including rings,
necklaces, earrings, and bracelets--such as a gold torque necklace
originating from Western Europe in the 2nd millennium B.phoenixancientart.com

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16-day Transatlantic Big Band Cruises
Departing April 15 and September 28, 2006, the Noordam's 16-day
transatlantic cruises feature the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count
Basie and Benny Goodman, to name a few.

Food and Wine Experts Headline the Noordam's Culinary Arts Center
Holland America Line welcomes acclaimed culinary experts Gerald Dawes and
Charles Dale aboard the Noordam this summer to headline the Noordam's Culinary
Arts Center, a state-of-the-art "show kitchen at sea.C.

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This groundbreaking exhibit examines how human societies have
recognized or ignored -- and solved or failed to solve -- key
environmental issues, including those that concern our
contemporary global society. Cruises depart May 1 and 21, June
10 and 30, July 20, August 9 and 29 and September 18, 2006. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer
exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.
Featuring 150 breathtaking pieces dating from approximately the
4th millennium B.

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When: Friday , April 29, 2005 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
*Photo opportunity at 10:30 AM promptly followed by Dr. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and
visit all seven continents, including new Australia /New Zealand and Asia
sailings, a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the
Caribbean , Alaska, Mexico and Europe. made from a
hammered bar of gold. that is especially notable since Egyptian silver is
extremely rare; and a Classical Greek gold ring with a spectacularly
fine engraved figure of a beardless Hercules.

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10-day Mediterranean cruises are priced from $1,749 and depart between May
1 and September 18, 2006." On September 28,
2006, the Nick Ross Orchestra will perform each night of the cruise with a
line-up of classic Big Band sounds of the 1940s." Gerald Dawes will
share his expertise on Spanish food, wine and culture aboard the Noordam's
July 20, 2006 Mediterranean cruise and Charles Dale, culinary visionary and
founder of Aspen's Range and Rustique, will entertain and enlighten with his
expertise on rustic yet modern cuisine aboard the Noordam's September 18, 2006
Mediterranean sailing.hollandamerica.

Business Editors/Art Writers

NEW YORK-- --Phoenix Ancient Art,
one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities
from Western civilizations, today announced that its latest exhibit,
"6000 Years of Jewels: Fine Metalwork and Jewelry from Antiquity" was
unveiled at its Geneva gallery on April 20, 2005, and will remain on
view until June 3.

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Roman Empire Sails Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles
Medieval art and architecture, magnificent ruins of ancient temples and
baths, dazzling white houses clinging to 1,000 foot-high cliffs -- these are a
few of the highlights of a 10-day cruise featuring the Eastern Mediterranean
and Greek Isles aboard the Noordam.

Mary Schimmelman or Rose Abello both of Holland America, +1-206-301-5318,
or cell, +1-206-313-7673, or fax, +1-206-262-5934 , or pr@hollandamerica.C. - 6.

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com.
Located at 6 rue Verdaine, 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland, the gallery
will be open Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.

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org, (213) 763-3538
Lauren Clark, lclark@nhm.
The Noordam offers two itineraries for guests to choose from: the
Mediterranean Enchantment, which features the Western Mediterranean, and the
Roman Empire, which showcases the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles. The itinerary includes visits to
enchanting Dubrovnik, Croatia; the idyllic islands of Corfu, Katakolon and
Santorini, Greece; the ancient wonders of Kusadasi, Turkey; Valletta, Malta;
and sailing the Strait of Messina off Italy's southern tip.hollandamerica., New York, at (212) 288 -7518;
www.

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For a 2006 Europe cruise brochure or for more information, consult a
professional travel agent, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit http://www. The show also focuses on pieces accented with
precious stones from antiquity, including safire, carnelian, agate,
sardonyx, and emerald.

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Enter through staff
entrance

Expected to attend: Author: Dr . For more
information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or
visit http: //www. The necklace's simple, linear design makes it
appear very contemporary.

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Lifestyles of Ancient Aristocrats from Western Civilizations Come Alive at Jewelry Exhibit in Geneva April 20 - June 3; Phoenix Ancient Art's Exhibition Showc

Originating from
cultures throughout Western civilization--including Spain, Germany,
Central Europe, the Balkans, Greece and Rome, Anatolia, the Levant and
Mesopotamia -- the pieces showcase various artistic styles and
impeccable craftsmanship.C.

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On April 15, 2006 , Guy Lombardo's
Royal Canadians with Al Pierson will share their distinctive style with over
500 hit songs to their credit including "Auld Lang Syne.m.

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Holland America Line's New ms Noordam Makes Her European Debut With a Full Season of 10-Day Cruises Featuring the Mediterranean

Each
10-day cruise may be combined back-to-back for a 20-day complete Mediterranean
adventure. Cruises depart
May 11 and 31, June 20, July 10 and 30, August 19 and September 8, 2006.D, and starting in value
from CHF 2700 (US$2,200), the exhibition offers a fascinating look at
superb metalworks and jewelry in ancient times.

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Jared
Diamond's media briefing.

Mediterranean Enchantment Sails Western Mediterranean
The works of Gaudi, Picasso and Michelangelo, ancient cities and lost
civilizations, bustling markets of Italian leather and north African
treasures -- these are just a few of the highlights of a 10-day cruise
featuring the Western Mediterranean aboard the Noordam . Combination 20-day Eastern and Western
Mediterranean cruises start at $2,999.

World 's Leading Cruise Lines
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line
is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise
Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises .C. Appointments for
Saturday can be made by calling (011) 41 22 318 8010, or Phoenix
Ancient Art , 47 East 66th St.

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Jared Diamond
Natural History Museum: Jane Pisano, President +
Director
Vanda Vitali, VP, Public Programs

SAVE THE DATE
Jennifer Westfall, jwestfal@nhm. SEATTLE, With Europe , an ever popular cruise
destination, Holland America Line is adding a fifth ship, the new ms Noordam ,
to sail the Mediterranean throughout the summer.C.

The civilizations of ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece and Macedonia (including Minos and Mycenae), Mesopotamia (including Sumeria, Babylonia, and Assyria ), and Persia (including Media, Pathia, and Sassania) are included here.

Other Bronze Age civilizations , such as the ancient civilizations of the Americas, Africa, and the Orient, are linked to this category as well.

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Diamond

The exhibit concludes with a virtual newsroom presenting current
issues facing Los Angeles and Southern California, which serves
as a forum for the ongoing debate over our relationship with the
environment and our possible futures. to the 13th century A.
The collection presents an intriguing display of how the various
civilizations used metallurgic techniques.