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Former U.S. vice president Al Gore. (AP Archives) Last update - 17:36 12/02/2008 Al Gore, Israeli author Amos Oz win Dan David Prize By Tamara Traubmann, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Al Gore, Dan David Prize  U.S. vice president turned green activist Al Gore and internationally renowned Israeli author Amos Oz were named Tuesday as two of the recipients of the annual Dan David Prize. Gore was awarded the prize for Social Responsibility with Particular Emphasis on the Environment over his international campaign to raise awareness on the effects of global warming. The prize's Web site called Gore "probably the single individual who has done most to create greater worldwide awareness of the detrimental effects that man's energy consumption has had on the environment, and the imperative for individuals and governments to take drastic action to avert climatic disaster." Advertisement Oz was awarded the prize for Creative Rendering of the Past, along with British Jewish playwright Tom Stoppard and Canadian-Armenian film maker Atom Egoyan. Gore was informed of the selection during a video conference with businessman Dan David, and said he would donate his entire $1 million prize to non-profit organizations that are seeking solutions to the climate crisis. The prize awards $1 million to recipients in three categories, pertaining to the past, present and future. Professors Ellen Moseley-Thompson, Lonnie G. Thompson, and Geoffrey Eglinton were awarded the prize for Geosciences. The Dan David Prize is an international enterprise run by the Dan David Foundation, Tel Aviv University, and the French Culture Ministry. "The prizes are granted to individuals or institutions with proven, exceptional, distinct excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities that have made an outstanding contribution to humanity," according to the prize Web site. "Laureates donate 10 percent of their prize money to graduate students in their respective fields, thereby contributing to the community and fostering a new generation of scholars." Gore said he would attend the awards ceremony, to be held at Tel Aviv University in May with the participation of President Shimon Peres Bookmark to del.icio.us   What's up, doc? Hamas airs TV show featuring 'Jew-eating' Bugs Bunny look-alikes. Gaza Trip Livni takes 70 ambassadors on a visit to the Gaza Strip as part of diplomatic campaign.   1.   Congratulations 15:45  |  Eldar 12/02/08   2.   I LOVE Amos Oz`s books 18:41  |  Sec. Catholic Reader 12/02/08   3.   Yeah, Al, congratulations! 20:12  |  hollingworth 12/02/08   4.   The Wizzard of Oz 20:29  |  Richard 12/02/08   5.   Al Gore got his Nobel Prize with the Global Warming con 20:32  |  Clickfool 12/02/08   6.   Richard 22:21  |  Connie 12/02/08   7.   Talkbackers last refuge 00:53  |  Eldar 13/02/08   8.   clickfool 01:11  |  Michael 13/02/08   9.   Clickfool 01:12  |  Michael 13/02/08   10.   algorism 01:46  |  gogo 13/02/08   11.   Al Gore, is he the one who invented the internet? 02:11  |  Not aGore Fan 13/02/08   12.   Two ranting and raving bores, 02:14  |  Y.S. 13/02/08   13.   The Dan David Prize 11:08  |  Dr. David Feigenbaum 13/02/08   14.   Ranting and Raving 12:23  |  Eldar 13/02/08   15.   Al - Not Lookin Too Good 14:00  |  Mike 13/02/08   16.   mozel tov 15:47  |  ed sacks 13/02/08   17.   Clickfool you are a fool 18:39  |  Me 13/02/08   18.   A Prize for a Huckster 20:53  |  MIKE 13/02/08   19.   Inconvienient is Rated R For "strong stupidity" 22:18  |  Marvin P Shnooks 13/02/08

Today Online Hezbollah terror chief killed in Damascus blast; Israel blamed Responses: 538 PM: Major progress possible on borders of Palestinian state Responses: 100 Barak says ministerial calls for action in Gaza are 'dangerous' Responses: 70 Amira Hass: Gazans wonder what's new about Israel wiping out neighborhoods Responses: 86 New Hamas TV show features 'Jew-eating' Bugs Bunny lookalike Responses: 80 Rosner's Domain Jewish vote in Maryland: Why was Clinton on top? Poll: Was killing Mughniyah both justified and wise? Israel should stop giving fuel/food to Gaza (WTR) Guest: Bush is a friend and a very wise and courageous leader Obama is gaining momentum - also among Jews More Headlines 21:59 Hezbollah terror chief Imad Mughniyah killed in Damascus blast 22:00 PMO denies Israeli role in Imad Mughniyah's death 21:34 U.S. Secretary Rice plans March visit to Israel, Palestinian Authority 20:18 Israel takes dozens of foreign ambassadors to Gaza border 21:06 New Hamas TV show features 'Jew-eating' Bugs Bunny lookalike 22:26 Iran: Mughniyah assassination is an example of state-run Zionist terrorism 20:58 Tel Aviv man sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for trafficking in women 17:45 Qassam strikes a Sderot house causing damage but no injuries 14:54 Jewish Agency envoy arrested over fraudulent conversions 22:41 Residents of north: Israel has declared Jihad on us 15:45 Court okays soldier's 15-month jail term for Hebron rampage 22:38 Hezbollah deputy leader was behind string of terror attacks Previous Editions Select Day 12 feb 11 feb 10 feb 08 feb 07 feb 06 feb 05 feb 04 feb 03 feb 01 feb 31 jan 30 jan

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