Hu Holds Web Chat With Citizens
21 June 2008, 07:07 No comments
China’s President Hu Jintao talked to Internet-users on Friday via a news portal, the first time that he has gone online to chat. Mr. Hu was speaking through a forum of people.com.cn, the news portal of the People’s Daily.
Since the time the forum told its members of Mr. Hu’s visit, about 300 questions have been [...]
Rates rise set to hit Southlanders
26 March 2008, 21:09 No comments
Councillors signalled in February they could go to stakeholders and ratepayers as part of the annual planning and budgetary process for the additional money needed to meet obligations arising from unprecedented growth in the region.
That money will go towards monitoring and managing natural resources, in response to community concern about water quality and allocation, the [...]
Volusia teacher of the week is Joseph Harrod
31 January 2008, 01:01 No comments
Reason for teaching: I decided to become a teacher during my second year in college. I was teaching for volunteer hours for college credit. I learned during this time that there is an urgent need for teachers throughout the state and country. Greatest moment as a teacher: One of the [...]
Riding shotgun
27 January 2008, 05:05 No comments
My brief is simple. I am to ride shotgun with officers on duty in the Southland Rural Police District, observe how they work and what they deal with. The rest lies in the hands of fate.
First up, a noise complaint in Durham St, Winton, requires a gentle warning. The occupants of the house have been [...]
