Category: General news

Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on

Train level crossing trial to send warnings to cars

admin /21 May, 2012

This may curb the mentality of drivers who are impatient and think they can beat the train. Speed humps on approaches to level crossings  would also be an option. Train level crossing trial to send warnings to cars By Stephanie Anderson Posted May 21, 2012 11:20:46 Photo: The technology has already been tested in regional Continue Reading →

Guatemala volcano belches ash, lava

admin /20 May, 2012

News 9 new results for volcanoes Guatemala volcano belches ash, lavaHerald SunTHE Fuego volcano in Guatemala has begun shooting lava and columns of ash into the air, and authorities have raised the alert level in the area. The volcano overlooks the tourist city of Antigua and is one of Central America’s most active volcanoes.See all Continue Reading →

Pollution teams with thunderclouds to warm atmosphere

admin /20 May, 2012

Pollution teams with thunderclouds to warm atmosphere Posted: 19 May 2012 05:28 PM PDT New simulation study shows that atmosphere warms when pollution intensifies storms. How much the warming effect of these clouds offsets the cooling that other clouds provide is not yet clear.

Intricate, often invisible land-sea ecological chains of life threatened with extinction around the world

admin /19 May, 2012

ScienceDaily: Earth Science News Intricate, often invisible land-sea ecological chains of life threatened with extinction around the world Posted: 18 May 2012 10:27 AM PDT Intricate, often invisible chains of life are threatened with extinction around the world. A new study quantifies one of the longest such chains ever documented. Unparalleled views of Earth’s coastal Continue Reading →

Rail bosses will have to ask for their jobs back

admin /19 May, 2012

I have seen previous situations where senior staff have been made to justify their positions. This will result in severe union chaos. It will also weed out unnecessary positions. Neville Rail bosses will have to ask for their jobs back Jacob Saulwick May 19, 2012 Read later “This is our opportunity to start from scratch Continue Reading →