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Entertaiment News

Highjink
26/01/2012 | Administrator

Prof. of Computer Science:
A kiss is a few bits of love compiled into a byte.
What is a Kiss?
Prof. of Algebra:
A kiss is two divided by nothing.

Prof. of Geometry:
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Anniversary Mistake
26/01/2012 | Administrator

Ed was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry.

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Tips for Creating a Strong Password
26/01/2012 | Administrator

10 New Reasons to Virtualize Your Infrastructure:  The cost savings that comes with virtualization makes an easy selling point, but there are other reasons the technology makes sense.

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Palau Current News

PNG ex commander says seized control of military
27/01/2012 | Administrator

A former military commander in Papua New Guinea Thursday claimed to have seized control of the country's armed forces and demanded that ousted prime minister Michael Somare be reinstated.

The dramatic  [ ... ]


Fiji declares disaster as flood toll rises to six
27/01/2012 | Administrator


Fiji declared flood-hit areas of the main island Viti Levu a disaster zone Thursday, as the death toll from the deluge lashing the Pacific nation rose to six.

A family of four, including two children,  [ ... ]


Reorganization in HOD rumored
27/01/2012 | Aurea Gerundio-Dizon

A re-organization in the House of Delegates is reportedly looming, according to a member of the lower chamber who refused to be named.

The HOD member, who was reportedly invited to two previous meeting [ ... ]


House urges creation of climate change committee
27/01/2012 | Aurea Gerundio-Dizon

The House yesterday adopted a House Joint Resolution urging President Toribiong to create a Climate Change Committee made up of his ministers to establish a clear policy and program of action for the  [ ... ]


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Damage may cause temporary shutdown of power plant

The road leading up to the Aimeliik Power Plant collapsed during the weekend as a result of series of heavy rains.

As the road collapsed, telecommunication and power cables and a water pipe buried underground become at risk of being severed.{reg}

Personnel from Palau Public Utilities Corporation, Capital Improvement Program and Palau National Communications Corporation are on site until yesterday to ensure protection of exposed cables and water pipe.

PPUC Information Officer Tmetuchl Baules told Island Times that the corporation has come up with temporary access for the APP to get its supplies such as the lube oil.

“What is more concerning, however, is that the collapsed road has exposed a pipe that supplies water to the APP.  If this pipe were to break, the power plant would need to be shut down.  Thanks to the Aimeliik State Government for the use of their crane, PPUC may be able to construct a temporary bridge to supply APP with lube oil and other power plant materials,” Baules stated.

In the meantime, Baules said that PPUC is considering different options in order to prevent the pipe and road from further damage. 

As to the string of outages over the weekend, Baules said that these were mostly due to strong winds and rains.

PPUC reminds customers to secure any electrical appliances or any sensitive equipment during storms and rainy seasons in order to prevent any permanent damage. 

“Because of stormy weather, customers may from time to time experience power fluctuations throughout the stormy days,” Baules said.

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Sports News

Stingers, Surangel Kings score win in IP&E ABL
26/01/2012 | Peter Erick Magbanua

Team Stingers and Surangel Kings nailed respective victories after beating separate opponents Wednesday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau Nation [ ... ]


PFA after school camp opens at track and field
26/01/2012 | Peter Erick Magbanua

More than 50 kids came to the opening of the Palau Football Association (PFA) after school camp at the Palau National Track and Field.

The camp is open for youth ages 5 to 12 years old and will run fo [ ... ]


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Regional News

Three killed in Indonesian rainstorms
27/01/2012 | Administrator

At least three people were killed and 35 injured as heavy rains lashed Indonesia, bringing down trees and powerlines and damaging hundreds of homes, according to an official.

"Storms on Wednesday kille [ ... ]


Landslide hits Papua New Guinea, deaths reported
27/01/2012 | Administrator

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea  — A landslide struck villages in mountainous central Papua New Guinea, and local media reported Wednesday that 40 bodies have been recovered and 20 people are still  [ ... ]


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World News

Thunderstorms pound Texas; tornado hits Austin
27/01/2012 | Administrator

AUSTIN, Texas  - A tornado hit Austin, Texas, and thunderstorms pounded San Antonio, Dallas and Houston on Wednesday, bringing the parched Lone Star State drenching rains and destructive winds that k [ ... ]


1th child seized in Mexico trafficking case
27/01/2012 | Administrator

MEXICO CITY — Prosecutors in Mexico say they have seized an 11th child in the case of an apparent child-trafficking ring in the western city of Guadalajara that aimed to supply babies to Irish coupl [ ... ]


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