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Jan 22, 2012

OPINIONS, Jan 22, 2012

GET A LIFE: A time for family and the less fortunate
New Straits Times
Sometimes I feel I am angry all the time because I feel I have to defend my opinions, I have to fight for my rights — to speak and be heard. I feel all knotted up inside and I just wish I can relax. I need fixing or I will suffer a breakdown. ...
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All men are equal–but some are more equal than others!
Pakistan Observer
Hack writers in this part of the world are having a field day. Anything by way of 'opinion' goes. Open any newspaper and you will find a myriad of opinions on what is not right with the world at large and the region in particular. ...
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Robert Rector: Whack week for travel and GOP
Pasadena Star-News
Imagining yourself plunging towards a cold, watery grave in the middle of the Atlantic is a pretty horrific thought, but they seemed very blas about it." One also wonders what other recordings they have cued up on the flight deck. ...
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Gary man was one of Tuskegee Airmen who inspired new movie
nwitimes.com
Instead, his life was cut short nearly 20 years ago when he was shot responding to a call as a member of the Lansing Police Department. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Novak family. Theopinions are solely those of the writer. ...
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BRIAN HOWEY: Daniels gives an emphatic endorsement of Lugar
nwitimes.com
His comments tonight I thought underscored so clearly why Dick Lugar is a man of the future. Seeing things that others aren't able to see, having insights about what is facing this country, and the constructive ways forward that are just invisible to ...
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What webs we weave
Khaleej Times
It is ominous too that the polymath Bertrand Russell said as late as 1961 “... opinions that are held with passion are always those for which no good ground exists; indeed the passion is the measure of the holders' lack of rational conviction. ...
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Report: Heidi Klum to file for divorce from Seal
Ninemsn
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Giles Fraser: 'I've spent my life on the naughty step'
The Independent
But his outspoken opinions have made him such a divisive figure in the Church of England that he knows he will struggle to get another senior job. "It may be that in career terms this has made me a difficult figure for the church to know how to deal ...
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Why Abusive Comments Don't Form Good Arguments
WhatCulture!
In a similar matter, readers cannot justifiably say that I am uneducated in the world of comics or an A-1 Nutjob because they disagree with me. The two just don't follow logically (yes, I am channeling my inner Spock right now). My opinion piece was on ...
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Climate skeptics gathering influence in Tory Senate seats
Montreal Gazette
“It was like a shotgun of inconsistent arguments,” said Weaver, noting that evidence from research must be proven by science, without opinions involved. Paul Boothe, deputy minister for Environment Canada, has defended scientists in the department, ...
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In the crosshairs
Times of India
With the author staying away from Jaipur Lit Fest, India's image as an upholder of free speech has taken a battering The world's biggest democracy is a country of a million paradoxes . Salman Rushdie is not present at the Jaipur Literature Festival, ...
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Free spirit was one of the good guys
Irish Independent
Sometimes I thought his ideas were off-centre but they were always refreshing and made you think. Most of the time I wondered was he just winding everyone up, as his brain seemed to turn over at a thousand miles an hour, throwing off opinions and ...
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Europe: Staring Into The Abyss
Seeking Alpha
With that in mind, here are my thoughts. The European Union works, mostly much more than less. Keep the free trade zone. There are countries that work just fine that are not in the euro. We live in the world of computers. ...
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Draft Policy Paper: Insaf For Our Children
GrandeStrategy
Their approach often included refutation of the philosophers where the (opinions of the) latter differed from the articles of faith, because, in most respects, there is a relationship between the opinions of the innovators and the opinions of the ...
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Posted On Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 07:22:22 AM
Pune Mirror
Choudhari says, “Citizens have started to realise and voice their opinions. There is this certain confidence coming in the common man and now they know how to portray their patriotism on days other than August 15 and January 26. ...
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'US failed to criticize anti-democratic e-memo by turkish military'
Today's Zaman
She recently responded to questions from the Cihan Magazine, sharing her opinionson various aspects of Turkish politics and life. Çongar began her career in journalism after she met journalist-writer Müşerref Hekimoğlu at a dinner. ...
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Today's Zaman
Brothers still have pages in common
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sam and Joel have different opinions about the future of the book business. While Sam takes the view that bookstores are coming to an end, ready to be replaced by digital books, e-readers and mail order, Joel believes there will always be a place for ...
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The Conway Column: Hydrogen… place your bets, gentlemen
TheChargingPoint.com
The idea is that, by the end of this year, we'll have a report that will give us a thorough evaluation of the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles in the UK (to be honest, I thought we'd already done that). But the bit that really leaps off ...
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TheChargingPoint.com
Atheism in Indonesia obviously isn't going to work
The People Speak Out
If you don't like the thought of atheism, keep believing in God, but certainly don't try to convert someone or criticize them for not believing what you believe. The only way to world peace is accepting others' opinions, and religion is a good place to ...
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India's irreversible march back into Fascism again…
Rupee News
He correclty says that “Fascism is a major source of human rights' violations the world over.” Savarkar one of the icons of Hinduist thought today, vocally defended the notion of Hindu uniqueness and separateness from the Muslim populace. ...
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UK basketball notebook: SEC divided on 18-game schedule
Lexington Herald Leader
To Southern California Coach Kevin O'Neill. The former Tennessee coach turns 55 on Tuesday. Jerry Tipton covers UK basketball for the Herald-Leader. This article contains his opinions and observations. Reach him at jtipton@herald-leader.com.
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Darren Bent celebrates Photograph: Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd ...
The Guardian
"As a Stoke fan I have a few opinions on Woodgate at Right Back. Most of them aren't printable but I will share that Andy Wilkinson must be livid about being behind him in the pecking order. Any winger with any pace scares the living daylights out of ...
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The Guardian
Amazon: "Primed" to disrupt Apple's textbook plans?
ZDNet (blog)
Disclaimer: The postings and opinions on this blog are my own and don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. I own no investments or direct financial instruments in the companies I write about. Jason Perlow, Sr. Technology ...
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Scientology Viscosity: Commenters of the Week!
Village Voice (blog)
But Gloria Idda is not allowed to be Gloria Idda on these forums, or to converse normally or give her actual opinions. She has to become this fake, unpleasant, combative persona with pat, Church-approved statements. The burnout rate on these people is ...
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Learning from people & experiences
Philippine Star
All sorts of people have surrounded me all my life and it is just now that I realize that I love getting to know the endless characters out there and the opinions that each one has. I find it amazing and nothing short of miraculous how there can be ...
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OCEANIA News, Jan 22, 2012

NZ gathers Oceania football qualifiers from Fiji
Stuff.co.nz
The Oceania Olympic men's football qualifying tournament is heading to New Zealand – probably Auckland – and the unexpected bonuses might not end there. The legal dispute between OceaniaFootball Confederation (OFC) secretary-general Tai Nicholas and ...
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Soccer: Mt Smart or North Shore tipped for Jamaica clash
New Zealand Herald
With the Oceania champions set to play the fourth-placed North-Central American (Concacaf) team in the final round of World Cup 2014 qualifying next year, Herbert is keen to pitch the All Whites against teams from that part of the world. ...
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New Beverage Packages for Oceania Cruises
CompareAway
By Chris Bradley There are two new beverage packages being introduced by Oceania Cruises for their 2012 voyages. They have been specially put together to make sure that guests have a better culinary experience but also have better value for money and a ...
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Pillars of distinction
The West Australian
Oceania Cruises has announced it will be introducing 1000 new tours and excursion packages to its cruise itinerary options as part of the third phase of the Pillars of Distinction Initiative. The excursion offerings will allow cruise guests to ...
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The West Australian
Ericsson's Saba heads to Indonesia
Register
By Natalie Apostolou • Get more from this author The outgoing CEO of Ericsson Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, Sam Saba, will be moving to Asia to take on the role of as President and Director of Ericsson Indonesia within the Southeast Asia and Oceania ...
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ASTELLAS PHARMA : Astellas Asia-Oceania Foundation Supports Philippine Typhoon ...
4-traders (press release)
Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2012 - The Astellas Asia-Oceania Foundation announced that it donated US dollar 20000 to the Philippine Urological Association for relief efforts in the Philippines after the recent Typhoon Washi. The Astellas Asia-Oceania ...
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PHL netters Huey, Patrombon score wins abroad
Philippine Star
Huey, who will spearhead the country's Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group II campaign against PacificOceania next month in Iriga City, teamed up with Australian Carsten Ball in turning back power-serving Croatian giant Ivo Karlovic and German Frank Moser, ...
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Home advantage will ease path to London
Stuff.co.nz
OPINION: New Zealand Football has got plenty to thank Oceania Football Confederation secretary general Tai Nicholas for. Nicholas' issues with Fiji authorities appear to have been the major reason that country has lost the rights to host the Olympic ...
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Tyack setting the pace
Ninemsn
Tyack, 20, was the standout competitor at the Oceania qualifying tournament in early January, which ensured Australia earned an individual men's quota position in London. Tyack's training partner Elisa Barnard also led a clean sweep in the women's ...
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Design college faces audit fallout
The Australian
The report says Melbourne-based Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education substituted its name in the audit documents of Moore Theological College, but left references to a staff chaplain and seminars on Old Testament commentaries. ...
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Fiji set to unveil men's football squad
Boxscore News
National team director Tarunesh Reddy says the Fiji squad to compete in the Oceaniaqualifying tournament for the London Olympics will be finalised and released in February. A large training group has been put through its paces this month during a camp ...
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Boxscore News
Young players called up
Fiji Times
KEY Fiji Under-23 players have been eyed to join the national men's football team after the OceaniaFootball Confederation Olympic playoffs in New Zealand in March. They include Esava Samudere (Suva), Archie Watkins (Suva), Peniame Drova (Rewa) and ...
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Hockey duo hit heights
The Reporter
ROCKHAMPTON'S hockey stars Jordan Edwards and Jarrod Truscott featured in the two finals at theOceania Pacific Cup in December, but only one team returned from Fiji victorious. Truscott, the Rockhampton silver medallist, captained the Australian ...
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Young stars keen to prove worth
Waikato Times
The year 12 Hamilton Boys' High School students, Vinny Harris and Khalid Gilbert, are part of the New Zealand Diamondblacks team that will travel to Guam tomorrow to take part in the under-18Oceania Championships against teams from Australia, ...
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Hanlen heads off Joseph in mountain bike duel
Stuff.co.nz
Whakatane's Karen Hanlen signalled her London Olympics intentions on Dunedin's Signal Hill, beating Oceania champion Rosara Joseph for elite women's line honours in the opening cross country mountain bike race of the NZ MTB Cup. ...
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Aussie judo squad will be battle-hardened
Ninemsn
Unlike previous years, when the majority of Australian judo players - called a judoka - secured their spots at the Oceania championships, this time they have had to compete on the world circuit and earn points over a two-year period. ...
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Sony Australia to outsource after sales service from April 2012
Current.com.au
By Patrick Avenell Sony Australia has confirmed to Current.com.au that from April this year, its electronics division will outsource its service and support business to InfoTeam Oceania, a Sydney-based after sales service and logistics agency. ...
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Sport: Amicale seeking revenge in O-League final rematch
Radio New Zealand International
Amicale FC have revenge on their mind ahead of tonight's Oceania Champions League group match at Auckland City. The two teams haven't met since last year's grand final which Auckland won 6-1 on aggregate. Vanuatu's Amicale sit in second place in Group...
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Radio New Zealand International
Video: Tour Down Under still popular without Armstrong
Cyclingnews.com
While Turtur is the race director of the Tour Down Under, since 2008 he has also acted as theOceania representative on the UCI board. For some, this has prompted suggestions of a conflict of interests in simultaneous promoting a race within Oceania, ...
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We, the people – I, Winston; you, Winston
Budapest Times
We are here, citizens of Orwell's 1984 Oceania and only now are we beginning to recognise where we are. We are not completely sure how we got here and we know of no way out. It's every man for himself, whether that means stealing from you, ...
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Champs a winfest for hosts
Timaru Herald
The South Canterbury Skating Club won five of the major trophies up for grabs and had 14 speed skaters selected for the Oceania Championships, which will be held on Caroline Bay in April. The club took out the coveted Unity Trophy for the most speed ...
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Timaru Herald
McFarland new coach of Junior Football Ferns
Stuff.co.nz
McFarland replaces Tony Readings who has relinquished the role to focus on the Football Ferns' Olympic campaign given that the Oceania under-20 qualifiers - postponed from this month - could now potentially clash with the senior programme when ...
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Soccer: Auckland City look to continue O-League run
New Zealand Herald
The Ramon Tribulietx-coached Auckland side went on to represent Oceania in last month's Fifa Club World Cup. In matches this season City won 4-1 over Koloale FC in Honiara and beat previous O-League winners Hekari United 2-0 at Kiwitea St. Amicale have ...
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New Zealand Herald
Carbon Management for Local Government
eco-business.com
Net Balance Foundation Limited (Net Balance), the Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Oceania) are collaborating to provide a two day training course on 28&29 Feb in Sydney to assist local ...
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Matthew on target to shoot to the top
Bayside Bulletin
YOUNG shooter Matthew Smith, 16, of Wellington Point, is celebrating a win in the OceaniaChampionships (junior division) 50m prone rifle event. Using the same small bore .22 calibre rifle his father Alan Smith used to win gold medals in the same event ...
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Heads targets Olympic dream
Stuff.co.nz
The competition at the Olympic trials is expected to be tough for Heads but, if he can produce a good day of boxing and win the heavyweight division, he could book a ticket to the OceaniaChampionships in Australia in March. The Oceania Championships ...
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Fiji to suffer as tourney shifted
Fiji Times
FIJI soccer's 2012 London Olympic bid has suffered a major setback with the Oceania Football Confederation Under-23 qualifiers being shifted from the country. The OFC Olympic men's playoff has been moved to New Zealand while the women's playoff has ...
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City bids for Davis Cup tie again
The Border Mail
The complex missed out on hosting Australia's Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 tie against China from February 10-12 to Geelong Lawn Tennis Club but is hoping to secure a fixture in April. If it beats China as expected, Australia is scheduled to play the ...
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Winnipegger speeds to the top
Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg's Brittany Schussler won the women's 3000-metre race with a time of 4:08.25 at the North American and Oceania Regional Qualifier competition at Calgary's Olympic Oval. Schussler, 26, edged USA's Jilleanne Rookard, second at 4:09.73, ...
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Safety and Security Advantages of Small Nuclear Reactors
OilPrice.com
While there are no nuclear plants in Western Europe, North America, or Oceania which are designed so badly or operated so irresponsibly as Chernobyl was -- thus offering nothing like the Chernobyl disaster experience -- the public is still concerned. ...
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Pugilist Hooper gets Olympic head start
Ninemsn
Unlike all the other Olympic contenders in the other weight divisions, Hooper has been spared the demanding selection process, which begins with next month's national championships in Hobart followed by the Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament in ...
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Ericsson Australia CEO Indonesia bound
ZDNet Australia
In a statement, Arun Banal, president of Ericsson South-East Asia and Oceania, praised Saba's leadership in Australia, highlighting the company's deals with NBN Co and New Zealand's Chorus. "Sam has made significant contributions to the Australian, ...
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Blaming China won't solve US problems
China Daily
The department is in charge of diplomatic affairs with 18 countries in North America andOceania including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the island countries in the South Pacific. Xie made the remarks after he was asked about China bashing ...
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China Daily
Vacation.com Launches 2012 Culinary Collection Cruises
Travel Agent
This includes: Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, OceaniaCruises, Paul Gauguin Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Clients booking a cruise from the collection will receive extra amenities at no additional cost while certain...
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Tennis campaign moves on
Fiji Times
Pacific Oceania team coach Gene Ridgway said Alesi played very strong and consistent tennis to win both finals. "Alesi and Annie defeated two other Pacific players Thea Minor and Lorish Puluspene in their respective semi-finals," Ridgway said. ...
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Baseball: Melancon pitching in
New Zealand Herald
Now he's back with San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley to run a five-day camp and prepare the national junior team for the Oceania Championships later this month. "New Zealand is the most beautiful country I've been to and has the nicest people," he ...
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Exports to Europe holding steady
Lloyd's List Daily Commercial News
by Sineva Toevai — last modified Jan 18, 2012 11:47 AM Box exports to Europe from Australia andOceania was the only major trade to post an increase in November, according to Container Trades Statistics (CTS). Exports on that trade rose to 14600 teu ...
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Conserving an ancient culture
Northern Rivers Echo
They founded The Oceania Project which is dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and the oceans and both Wally and Trish are using their research as the basis for a PhD through Southern Cross University. ...
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snom technology Names Alloy Computer Products Platinum Distributor in Australia
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Alloy is one of only nine distributors worldwide that have been awarded Platinum Partner status and the only one in Oceania. Platinum status under the snom Partner Program brings with it a number of partner benefits, including additional channel ...
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Southland bowman triumphs at champs
Stuff.co.nz
This year's nationals essentially resembled an Oceania meet with many leading Australian and Pacific Island archers heading to Masterton to compete. Peterson shone in the target event, shooting a personal best of 654 from a possible score of 720,...
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Stuff.co.nz
Met Museum spotlights American Indian art
Reuters
"The exhibit honors Coe and the role he played in the acceptance and understanding of the Native American work," said Julie Jones, head of the museum's Department of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The show includes about 40 objects ...
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Ice climbing courses – Australia vs NZ? Any Advice? : Oceania and ...
By huwj
Ice climbing courses – Australia vs NZ? Any Advice? Regional discussion and conditions reports forOceania and the Pacific Islands. Please post partners requests and trip plans in the Plans & Partners section. 1 post • Page 1 of 1 ...
SummitPost.org - News
New Zealand announces Roster for 18U Oceania Championship
Following a five-day trials and training evaluation period, Baseball New Zealand has announced the names of the 20 players who will make up the 2012 ...
www.ibaf.org/.../d9638491-c133-4ad8-bc97-2c3f752127e8
IUCN - Oceania
All news by region ... Oceania is geographically one of IUCN's largest regional programmes, covering over 100 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean.
www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/oceania/?...
Australia Day 'most important' for nation - Topix
Local News: Mountain View, CA. |. Sign Up ... Email me Oceania news. Learn more ... This will search the titles of the threads in the Oceania forum. Search the ...
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