http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/08/09/2329786.htm ABC News buries the lede: five out of six members of “Rudely Interrupted” are physically or mentally disabled, but the story about them being invited to play at the UN avoids mentioning this until the eighth paragraph. (Their disabilities are part of their identity; the about page on their site mentions this pertinent fact immediately.) 22:59
Gulfstream
Entry Posted August 10, 2008
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happy chatter (happychatter.blogspot.com):
… compromise in their efforts to present exactly (and only) what they want the people to see. What I did love though, was that at the same time as China was condemning one girl to obscurity for her plump cheeks and crooked teeth, this band was beingchosen to performat the United Nation's celebrations to mark International Day of People with Disabilities in December. By any standard they are unique, different... disabled. I love that they are being recognised and honoured for having the courage to have a go, to …
Children (children.foreignpolicyblogs.com):
… said an official at the ministry of education, who declined to be identified. “The explanation from the children and their parents is that they see no need to pursue education when diamond panning can provide instant riches.”UN to host rock band Rudely InterruptedThe six-piece Australian rock band Rudely Interrupted will play at the United Nations for International Day of People with Disabilities, on December 3, 2008. Five of the band members have physical or mental disabilities, ranging from autism to Down …
Gulfstream – Beebo (beebo.org):
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Outside In (journals.aol.com):
… embarking on a world tour in December at the United Nations …
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