1.
Politics 2012: Ron Paul strategy keeps things interesting
ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Greek antiquities experts are preparing for the delicate transfer of exhibits from the old Acropolis museum to a new facility.
The Athens News Agency said a practice run Thursday was successful, with three industrial cranes maneuvering a container carrying a 2.5-ton block of marble a quarter mile from atop the Acropolis hill to the new glass and steel facility.
The cranes will transfer of a section of the western frieze of the Parthenon Temple from the old museum to the top floor of the new Parthenon Hall Sunday, ANA said.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Additional Top News Stories | |
WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) --
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama honor America's war dead Monday, the White House said.
|
'Men in Black' leads U.S. box office ... Michelle Obama, daughters see Beyonce ... Lady Gaga cancels Jakarta gig for security ... Madonna asks for pool at Israel venue ... News from United Press International.
|
To avoid a meltdown in 2006, Ford Motor Co. mortgaged the farm putting up its assets – including its Blue Oval logo, and F-150 pickup and iconic Mustang trademarks – to secure $23.5 billion in credit.
|
Wedding parties told to quiet down ... Jersey falcons put up a squawk ... Man charged in drive-through gun incident ... iCloud sends pics of suspected phone thief ... Watercooler stories from UPI.
|
| Stories | Photos | People | Comments |
View Caption
