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ABU DHABI // Do you have the birth certificate of a high-profile Emirati relative? A vintage family photo, perhaps? Or an old film of a significant historic event? Then archiving experts want to hear from you. The National Archives organisation has launched a campaign to collect copies of rare and important documents to create a record of the nation’s history – and researchers will pay for noteworthy items. Their value will be determined by a committee, but Dr Abdullah Al Rayes, director general of the National Archives, expects most families will be happy to donate. http://bit.ly/1AGMhkn http://bit.ly/1AGMhkn+ -- Peterk Dallas, Tx Save our in-boxes! http://emailcharter.org "The problems of our economy have occurred not as an outgrowth of laissez-faire, unbridled competition. They have occurred under the guidance of federal agencies, and under the umbrella of federal regulations." Senator Ted Kennedy, in defending trucking deregulation in 1978. Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra