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10 Amazing Facts About The Pacific Islands

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Duration: 1:41
Updated: 18 Aug 2013

The Pacific Islands comprise 20000 to 30000 islands in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are also sometimes collectively called Oceania,[1] although Oceania i...

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Atolls of the South Pacific

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Duration: 12:29
Updated: 20 Aug 2013

Join Steve and Manjula in the South Pacific. Natural beauty, meets bird and sea life, in the wilds of the South Pacific atolls.

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Aitutaki - Cook Islands, South Pacific

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Duration: 4:25
Updated: 02 Jul 2013

Aitutaki is listed in some books as one of the 50 places everyone should see before they die. The island and its stunning, turquoise blue lagoon has been the...

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Kiritimati - Christmas Island Documentary - Between Sky and Ocean

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Duration: 27:02
Updated: 13 Aug 2013

Kiritimati or Christmas Island is a Pacific Ocean raised coral atoll in the northern Line Islands, and part of the Republic of Kiribati. The island has the g...

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Pacific Islands - Palau

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Duration: 2:48
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines and 2000 miles (3200 km)...

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Do's and Don'ts with Pacific Islanders

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Duration: 4:16
Updated: 18 Aug 2013

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Marshall Islands, Pacific Islands travel destination video

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Duration: 12:57
Updated: 24 Jul 2013

View more travel videos from all over the world; find information on destinations, hotels, attractions and more at videoglobetrotter.com.

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Wonderful Chill Out Music - South Pacific Islands [HD]

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Duration: 3:14
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

The pearls of South Pacific.... Video footage: BBC Documentary 'South Pacific', Episodes 'Ocean Of Volcanoes' and 'Strange Islands'. Music: Secret Garden - N...

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Micronesian Films Trailer for Pacific Islanders in Communications

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Duration: 2:00
Updated: 17 Aug 2013

http://shirleythompson.net http://piccom.org Trailer highlighting documentary films about Micronesia funded by Pacific Islanders in Communications, produced ...

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Video of Secretary Kerry presented at Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Climate Change Roundtable, Majuro

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Duration: 3:03
Updated: 02 Sep 2013

Video: Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Climate Change Roundtable in the Republic of Marshall Islands Hello, everyone, and thank you to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for hosting this year's Pacific Island Forum, and this important discussion on climate change. As President Loeak recently wrote to me, "the risks and threats posed by climate change are common to both of our countries, and our history and bonds run deep." Pacific nations like ours are on the front lines of a changing climate. In the United States, we had one of the driest years on record -- more than 9.3 million acres were charred by wildfires. The Pacific Islands have experienced both historic droughts and the highest rates of sea-level rise in the world. In places like Manila, Koror and Guam, the seas have risen upwards of 1 centimeter every year, on average, since the early 1990's. The science is clear. It is irrefutable. And it is alarming: If we continue down our current path, the impacts of climate change will only get worse. Without strong -- and immediate -- action we can all expect new threats to critical infrastructure, regional stability, public health, economic vitality, and, in some cases, even long-term viability of states. I applaud the steps Pacific Island nations are taking to adapt to and address climate change. And let me assure you that the United States is committed to doing our part also. This summer President Obama unveiled his Climate Action Plan, which will drive more aggressive action than ever before and help us meet our commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 17 percent from 2005 levels. And this will happen by administrative order from the President -- we don't have to wait for Congress to take action. But we also know that no single nation can take on this challenge alone -- and few have the resources to even try. Climate change is a global crisis, and it will require a global solution -- one that includes shared resources, shared responsibility and a shared sense of urgency above all. If we act together, there is still time to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. But the people of the Pacific Islands know as well as anyone that we also need to prepare communities for the impacts that are already being felt. Through the UNFCCC, the United States and the Alliance of Small Island States have already made progress in implementing a very promising framework for adaptation. I stand with you in the fight against climate change, and I look forward to continuing to work together to ensure a more secure future for the Pacific family of nations and the entire planet.

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Pacific Islands Forum kicks off in the Marshall Islands

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Updated: 03 Sep 2013

The Pacific Islands Forum kicks off in the Marshall Islands with a colourful ceremony. Some of the world's smallest nations will use the summit to push the globe's biggest polluters to finally act on climate change, an issue that threatens their very existence. Host nation the Marshall Islands wants the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to kickstart stalled international efforts to tackle global warming and rising seas.Duration: 00:45

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44th Pacific Islands Forum - Plenary address by Christiana Figueres

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Duration: 4:08
Updated: 03 Sep 2013

Christiana Figueres addresses the plenary meeting of the 44th Pacific Islands Forum, held in Majuro, Marshall Islands on 3rd September 2013.

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Rugby in the Pacific Islands Total Rugby

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Duration: 4:52
Updated: 16 Aug 2013

RUGBY IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS - Following the Cook Islands' success in the recent Oceania Cup to keep their RWC 2015 dreams alive, we look at the state of the...

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Giff Johnson on the 44th Pacific Islands Forum in Majuro (PMC)

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Duration: 11:56
Updated: 01 Sep 2013

AUCKLAND (Pacific Media Watch): More than 50 members of the media will this week be present at the 44th Pacific Islands Forum hosted in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro. "Having the Pacific Islands Forum is a great way to promote (the country), and according to the list of media people coming in there are over 50 visiting media, TV, radio, print media coming in," said Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal. Climate change will be the most important issue on the Forum's agenda, according to Johnson. In an interview with Pacific Media Watch he said that the Marshall Islands government has been "pumping up the call for climate action" in the months leading up to the Forum. "It's (the Marshall Islands government) been pushing the key countries like Australia, New Zealand and the US to get on board with a very strong climate action declaration, which they hope will be a stand-alone document coming out of the Forum."

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Moby - Porcelain Video (Islands in South Pacific) (HD)

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Duration: 4:11
Updated: 13 Aug 2013

HD Video with islands and underwater life.

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Islands of the South Pacific

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Duration: 6:05
Updated: 15 Jul 2013

From Polynesia in the East across the South Pacific to Melanesia in the West. Visit the islands of French Polynesia before moving west to American and Wester...

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44th Pacific Islands Forum Wraps Up In The Marshall Islands

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Duration: 3:52
Updated: 11 Sep 2013

The 44th Pacific Islands Forum officially wrapped up in Majuro last week with development partners pouring in funds for climate change action and regional programs. At the end of the Post Forum Dialogue meeting between development partners, the United States, which flew in a delegation headed by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel, announced its new Pacific American Climate Fund. Mainland China's special envoy made an announcement that in addition to the $32.6 million dollar International Cooperation Project for clean energy, China will provide addition assistance to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the Pacific Islands Trade & Invest, and to the Pacific Regional Environment Program. In addition to the two big developed nations, Papua New Guinea through Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced a special regional assistance program with various island nations. O'Neill announced a $1 million dollar grant assistance to help the Marshall Islands with Forum costs as well as to respond to the drought disaster in the northern parts and the recent flooding in Majuro. The Post Forum Dialogue concluded on September 6th wrapping up this year's Forum.

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The islands of the South Pacific

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Duration: 2:04
Updated: 03 Jun 2013

The islands of the South Pacific Oceania Melanesia Micronesia Polynesia.

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Sailing South Pacific Pt.1 - Hawaii to Fanning Island - The Voyage Of Emerald Steel

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Duration: 3:47
Updated: 19 Aug 2013

This is a clip from Hawaii to Fanning Island, Kiribati in the Line Islands. Emerald Steel is a 38' steel gaff rigged cutter. We, Jules and Suzie, built her i...

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Avoiding a warmer world for the future of the Pacific Islands

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Duration: 1:39
Updated: 04 Sep 2013

The Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change and natural hazards. These countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. Global efforts must be undertaken to avoid further warming and to provide support to Pacific Island countries so that they can continue to live on their islands.

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South Pacific's Tuvalu Island Confronts Climate Crisis

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Duration: 3:12
Updated: 25 Jul 2013

Of all countries with an interest in addressing climate change at the upcoming climate conference in Cancun, Mexico, no one stand to lose more than the Pacif...

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Majuro cleans up for the Pacific Islands Forum

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Duration: 1:06
Updated: 29 Aug 2013

The capital of Majuro has put up thousands of dollars and countless hours of work to clean up the streets, refurbish and repaint buildings in preparation for the 44th Pacific Islands Forum next week. The Marianas Variety reports that dozens of people in Majuro lent a hand in cutting grass, trimming shrubs, sweeping sand off the road and picking up debris in the streets. Foreign Minister Phillip Muller expressed appreciation to the community for their assistance saying, "we are thankful to the community and community leaders for doing their part." Businesses are also taking part by renovating and repainting their facilities. The Variety reports that the activities have been ongoing for the past three weeks following a meeting with community leaders and local businesses. About a dozen thatched roof huts are also being built for the arrival of Forum leaders and their delegations. Palau President Tommy Remengesau Junior, First Lady Debbie Remengesau and a delegation from the national government are expected to attend the annual leader's meeting. The Northern Pacific last hosted the Forum in 1996, when the Marshall Islands hosted the meeting for the first time.

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Lost World Of The Pacific - History Documentary

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Duration: 45:10
Updated: 16 Aug 2013

Lost World Of The Pacific - History Documentary Lost World of the Pacific For years, elders on Easter Island have claimed their ancestors fled from a land ca...

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photo: White House / Pete Souza

File - President Barack Obama, looks up at the ceiling of the Cabanas Cultural Center before a trilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon at the North American Leaders' Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Aug. 10, 2009.

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Mexico demands US answers on German media reports of spying

New Straits/Business Times

21 Oct 2013

MEXICO CITY .Mexico has demanded answers from Washington following a report in a German weekly that US agents hacked into former president Felipe Calderon’s email account. Der Spiegel cited documents provided by former National Security Agency  contractor Edward Snowden as the source of its report, which claimed that the NSA has spied on the Mexican government for years. ... ... ... ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)

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Australia battles to contain bush fire

The Times of India

21 Oct 2013

MOUNT VICTORIA. Firefighters were racing to tame an enormous blaze in southeastern Australia Monday with officials warning it could merge with others to create a "mega-fire" if weather conditions worsen. Crews have been battling fires that flared in high winds and searing heat across the state of New South Wales last week with more than 200 homes so far destroyed and many others damaged ... ....(size: 3.9Kb)

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Right relies on lousy arguments to undermine Obamacare

The Irish Times

22 Oct 2013

Just now, the big news about Obamacare is the debacle of HealthCare.gov, the web portal through which Americans are supposed to buy insurance on the new healthcare exchanges ... So, a bit more slowly, does California ... You are immediately led to the tale of certain Pacific islanders who long believed that having lice made you healthy, because they observed that people with lice were, typically, healthier than those without....(size: 4.7Kb)

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Future Pacific islander leaders come to Taiwan

Taipei Times

21 Oct 2013

A group of young professionals from Pacific Island nations yesterday said that they are “excited” about undertaking a leadership program in Taiwan. The Pacific Islands Leadership Program, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the East-West Center, a US think tank, has 21 participants aged between 20 and 40 from 10 countries who began the one-month training program yesterday....(size: 2.0Kb)

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Pre-European gout in Maori

Otago Daily Times

21 Oct 2013

Photo by Linda Robertson ... ''While lifestyle, particularly diet, can contribute to the likelihood of developing gout, there is also a genetic component, which seems particularly strong among Maori and Pacific Islanders.'' ... The latest data showed that 7.7% of Maori and 8.6% of Pacific Islanders living in New Zealand suffered from gout, compared to 2.3% of New Zealand Europeans ... ....(size: 1.9Kb)

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“Lifestyle diseases” are new threat to Asia: WHO

Khaleej Times

21 Oct 2013

Asia-Pacific countries face serious challenges from 'lifestyle' diseases and ageing populations even as they overcome more traditional illnesses, the World Health Organisation’s regional director said Monday ... Shin said countries such as some Pacific island nations were experiencing diabetes among 40 percent of adults while 75 to 80 percent were suffering from obesity....(size: 2.0Kb)

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New Otago research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout (University of Otago)

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21 Oct 2013

She believes there needs to be more awareness that gout is a disease which has affected Māori and Pacific peoples since very early on - probably since before they first arrived on the shores of New Zealand. "While lifestyle, particularly diet, can contribute to the likelihood of developing gout, there is also a genetic component, which seems particularly strong among Māori and Pacific Islanders....(size: 4.3Kb)

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FIJIAN PRESIDENT TO VISIT REGIONAL COUNTRIES (Government of the Republic of Fiji)

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21 Oct 2013

10/19/2013 Fiji's President and Head of State, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is visiting Pacific Island countries to continue strengthening relations at the highest levels in the region....(size: 1.0Kb)

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Leisure tourism growth spurs backpacker lodge sale

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21 Oct 2013

The opening of two major new tourist attractions and the growing popularity of deep space star-gazing are being seen by a long-time South Island tourism operator as the ideal catalyst to retire from the business ... increase visitor numbers to the Central South Island region ... We also cover the real estate markets in Fiji and other Pacific Islands....(size: 7.2Kb)

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University raises tuition fees ahead of inflation yet again

Scoop

21 Oct 2013

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 9.15 am. Press Release .. University of Auckland raises tuition fees ahead of inflation nine years in a row ... For many students this is an increase of several hundred dollars per annum[P1] for their 2014 fees ... “Increases in tuition fees generally have a greater impact on women, Māori and Pasifika students,” says Hannah Williams, Auckland University Pacific Island Students’ Association (AUPISA) President ... ENDS ... ....(size: 2.7Kb)

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World's Cheapest Airlines: Which Ones Top The List?

Huffington Post

21 Oct 2013

The world's cheapest airline is Ryanair, correct?. According to some research conducted by WhichAirline.com, Ryanair is actually only the fourth cheapest airline in the world. So which airlines will fly you for the least amount of money? ... 1. Pegasus Airlines ... $86.34. 2 ... 3 ... 10 Of The Worst Traffic Cities In The United States - www.babble.com 5 Tips For Packing A Puppy Bag - www.babble.com How To Choose A South Pacific Island - Lonely Planet . ....(size: 3.0Kb)

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Fall Is Beautiful And Instagram Knows It, Too

Huffington Post

21 Oct 2013

Oh, the chomping of the leaves, the perfect sweater weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, and the calm just before the crazy holiday season. It’s definitely fall, all right ... We’re in love and Instagrammers are, too.. Loading Slideshow ... Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 ... 4, 2011 ... 45k ... 10 Of The Worst Traffic Cities In The United States - www.babble.com 5 Tips For Packing A Puppy Bag - www.babble.com How To Choose A South Pacific Island - Lonely Planet....(size: 2.9Kb)

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Childhood illness prompts research

Otago Daily Times

21 Oct 2013

A childhood encounter with rheumatic fever was to play a pivotal part in defining Prof John Tagg's career. Prof Tagg, the founding scientist of Dunedin company Blis Technologies, has dedicated much of his life to exploring ways to fight the disease ... It was hard to pinpoint why it was a particular concern in Maori and Pacific Island ethnicities, where there was a big disparity with the number of cases, compared to European children ... ....(size: 3.3Kb)

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In-state lenders made $1B in mortgages to minorities last year

The Business Review

21 Oct 2013

New Mexico’s in-state lenders made more than $1 billion in mortgages to minorities in 2012, according to federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. By Mark Fogarty, Special to Albuquerque Business First. New Mexico’s in-state lenders made more than $1 billion in mortgages to minorities in 2012. That’s about a quarter of the $4.2 billion in-state total ... Loans to Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders came to $10 million ... Page 1 . ... ... ....(size: 4.4Kb)

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Last throw of the dice for former Toyworld site

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21 Oct 2013

Monday, 21 October 2013, 2.44 pm. Press Release .. Last throw of the dice for former Toyworld site. Click for big version. In the property game and up for sale… the former Martin’s Toyworld shop in Eruera Street. The building which housed landmark central Rotorua retail outlet Martin’s Toyworld for two decades has been placed on the market for sale ... ENDS. New Zealand ... We also cover the real estate markets in Fiji and other Pacific Islands ... ....(size: 4.2Kb)

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Christiana Figueres

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Born	Karen Christiana Figueres Olsen (1956-08-07) August 7, 1956 (age 55) San José, Costa Rica
Spouse(s)	Konrad von Ritter
Children	Naima, Yihana
Alma mater	Swarthmore College London School of Economics
Profession	Global climate change analyst
Website	FigueresOnline.com

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Date of birth	August 7, 1956
Place of birth	San José, Costa Rica
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List of islands [link]

See also [link]

Pacific islands by continent [link]

Antarctica [link]

Asia [link]

Central America [link]

North America [link]

Oceania [link]

European islands in Oceania [link]

U.S. islands in Oceania [link]

South America [link]

Islands of adjacent oceans [link]

Footnotes [link]

References [link]

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Early life [link]

Professional experience [link]

Center for Sustainable Development in the Americas (CSDA)[link]

International negotiator [link]

Programmatic CDM [link]

Private sector [link]

Lectures [link]

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change [link]

Leadership [link]

References [link]

External links [link]

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