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Elders try to restore Rosemeadow peace
Aboriginal and Pacific Islander elders will try to calm tensions in a Sydney public housing estate now under police guard following a massive family brawl.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:18:21 GMT - (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)

Taxi company to pay damages for driver's racial insult
A taxi company in far north Queensland has been ordered to pay damages to a Torres Strait Islander after one of its drivers racially insulted him.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT - (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

Elders try to restore Rosemeadow peace
Aboriginal and Pacific Islander elders will try to calm tensions in a troubled Sydney public housing estate now under police guard following a massive family brawl.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:24:31 GMT - (The West Australian)

Tim Madden sworn in as new state representative
State Rep. Tim Madden, a Nantucket Democrat, was sworn in yesterday as the first islander in the state Legislature since Martha?s Vineyard and Nantucket lost their seats in a redistricting more than 30 years ago.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:43:50 GMT - (The Inquirer and Mirror)

Islander's eight year quest completed
News is now out that the wreck of HM Schooner, the "Mermaid", a ship with a huge and relatively unsung role in Australia's maritime exploration history, has just been located after it foundered and sank on Flora Reef, 13 km east of the Frankland Islands off Cairns 180 years ago.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:13:19 GMT - (Magnetic Times)

Nantucket lawmaker takes Statehouse oath
BOSTON ? State Rep Tim Madden, D-Nantucket, was sworn in yesterday as the first islander in the state Legislature since Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket lost their seats in a redistricting more than 30 years ago.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:09:06 GMT - (Cape Cod Times)

Madden takes oath at Statehouse
BOSTON ? State Rep. Tim Madden, D-Nantucket, was sworn in Wednesday as the first islander in the state Legislature since Martha?s Vineyard and Nantucket lost their seats in redistricting more than 30 years ago.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:32:36 GMT - (Cape Cod Times)

Power Outages in Rhode Island
Tuesday night's blast of winter weather left many Rhode Islander's without power... Please post your full name and city on comments.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:31:15 GMT - (ABC 6 Providence)

Family's new plea over lost son
The father of an islander says someone holds information that could solve the mystery to his disappearance.
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:57:12 GMT - (BBC News)

Surf?s up
Islanders and friends pose for a group photo after braving a cold wind to welcome the New Year by plunging into Lake Washington at Clarke Beach Park on the South end of Mercer Island, Jan. 1. The event, in its 42nd year, is organized by Islander Nile Clarke (center, black shirt).
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:47:48 GMT - (Mercer Island Reporter)

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Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population
Quality Counts 2009: Portrait of a Population January 8 This year's Quality Counts report focused on the growing population of English-Language ... and 13 percent are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent When it comes to achievement, the national
Posted on 2009-01-08 16:47:50 GMT

blog: The Hall MonitorSchools Led by Obama's Education Secretary Designee Failed No-Child-Left-Behind Standard for Five Years
(CNSNews.com) '“ The Chicago Public Schools, whose superintendent, Arne Duncan, ... for all subgroups of students'“White, Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Multiracial
Posted on 2009-01-08 14:55:17 GMT

blog: American Patriot Journal book report: The Cay by Theodore Taylor
My wife picked out an excellent children's book on CD for our drive to Lake George, The Cay by Theodore Taylor ... up on a life raft with an old islander, Timothy. As his frustration grows Philip lashes out with his learned
Posted on 2009-01-08 13:36:00 GMT

blog: The UmBlogConversation I heard at the shops.
On the way home from grocery shopping, I heard this conversation going on behind me: Girl: God, she's a bit jelly ... the same heritage! Guy: No we're not! I'm Torres Strait Islander! Girl: My Dad is Torres Strait Islander! Guy: Oh. We're the same heritage! Girl: That's what I said! Guy: That's what I said, bitch!
Posted on 2009-01-08 12:12:45 GMT

blog: Peter C. Hayward's Livejournal.Trip to Gold coast australia [Part 2]
hello earthlings.I'm here to update about part 2 of my trip.(:so yea.after 8 hours in the plane ... houses.so we reached the hotel.we stayed at Islander Resort hotel at surfers paradise.since the rooms
Posted on 2009-01-08 11:39:00 GMT

blog: ze unique candy lover and her crazy rainbow life !Social Networking for Business: Does it Really Work?
More than anyone, I despise spam, unwanted messaging, and relentless commercialism ... season, I connected with a new friend through a grassroots Asian Pacific Islander political group
Posted on 2009-01-08 10:00:34 GMT

blog: Women On BusinessYes 2009, coolest thing.
Posted by: Weenah on: January 8, 2009 In: EntriesComment! Listening to: Craig David - InsomniaTell you what. Are you curious about our coolest thing? ... $3 for entry. Oh well. Having Islander card is really cool and trendy. Haha! She say she likes paying
Posted on 2009-01-08 09:33:25 GMT

blog: Come aliveA Case For Mark Streit
We're not going to get into the whole debate over the balloting process for the All-Star Game; we've already covered this a million times ... . I thought he was the one player the Islander should throw their checkbook at, and he's proven well
Posted on 2009-01-08 05:15:16 GMT

blog: The RivalryKnow Howe
by Louise Southerden, ASTW Travel Writer of the Year - Responsible TourismFirst Published: G Magazine, April 2008It's hard not to be swept off your feet by Lord Howe Island. After two hours of flying over featureless blue, suddenly there it is, an oasis of natural beauty:
Posted on 2009-01-08 04:02:00 GMT

blog: Traveloscopy travelblog: stories, tales and yarns from the world of travelObtain Helpful Tips About Dr. Phillips Homes For Sale
Why live in Dr. Phillips? The area of Dr. Phillips is named after Dr. Phillip Phillips, a Central Florida citrus magnate ... Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were
Posted on 2009-01-08 01:56:06 GMT

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