Archive for January 25th, 2012
Seaweed could become alternative to oil, coal
THE humble seaweed could become a real biofuel alternative to coal and oil as scientists say they have unlocked the secret of turning its sugar into energy. A newly engineered microbe can do the work by metabolising all of the major sugars in brown seaweed, potentially making it a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum fuel, said [...]
Logan couple did ‘everything together’
IN life, great-grandparents Don and Patricia Logan were inseparable, and fate determined they would be together until the very end. The mid-north coast couple, married and in love for more than 60 years, died beside each other yesterday in the horror crash at Menangle south-west of Sydney. Their son and full-time carer, Calvyn, who was [...]
Curfew in flood-hit Fiji town
Fiji’s major tourist town of Nadi is under a 6pm to 6am curfew as severe flooding continues to hammer the western part of the nation. The death toll in nearly a week of torrential rain remains at two, Fiji’s Ministry of Information said in its latest bulletin. The man-made resort island of Denarau has been [...]
Govt officials to decide on state of disaster
Senior government officials are meeting this hour to decide on whether a State of Disaster should be declared in the Western division. Reports are coming in from various areas in Ba, Nadi, Lautoka and Rakiraki that the current situation is worse than the 2009 January floods which was also caused by a low pressure system. [...]
Air Pacific still maintain schedule
Flooding in the Western Division failed to deter flight services provided by Air Pacific. Manager public relations and communications Shane Hussein says the Air Pacific, Fiji’s International Airline, wishes to advise customers and the public that its international flights are operating as normal. He said the Nadi International Airport remains open to traffic and flight [...]
Fold-up car unveiled in Europe
A tiny revolutionary fold-up car designed in Spain’s Basque country as the answer to urban stress and pollution has been unveiled before it hits European cities in 2013. The “Hiriko”, the Basque word for “urban”, is an electric two-seater with no doors. Its motor is located in the wheels and it folds up like a [...]
Water levels still rising in Nadi
Looking at Nadi, the District Officer Peni Koro said some people are stranded in Nadi as they cannot cross the Namotomoto Bridge in Nadi and with the high tide, water levels are expected to rise again. Navakai Nadi resident, Naushad Ali said water levels are still rising and more than 50 houses have been affected. [...]
Obama to appeal for a ‘fair shake’
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama will today set out to convince Americans he is worthy of a second White House term. Mr Obama is expected to detail new jobs programs, plans to boost manufacturing and to call for a renewal of American economic values of fairness and opportunity in the annual showpiece State of the Union [...]
Clinton wishes us a happy Australia Day
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has wished Australians “a safe and happy holiday celebration” on Australia Day. “On behalf of President (Barack) Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the Australian people as you celebrate Australia Day this January 26,” Ms Clinton said. “As we mark more than [...]
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