The Syrians have long used the camps as a sort of strategic waiting-room for groups that might come in handy as future allies or fall-guys.

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The house will have a larger exhibition space and an interactive learning room for school groups featuring costumes from the operas.

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Organizations like Virgin Unite, the Virgin Group's non-profit foundation , and the Carbon War Room have joined with groups like the Earth Day Network to tackle tough social and environmental problems and to raise awareness in the next generation.

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