Monday, January 3, 2011

Ring in 2011

【Lucky bags or Grab bags】

Despite of hte gloomy prospect for Japanese economy and weaker consumer spending in the new year by the government's expectation '' the lucky dips discount would keep the cash register ringing up the sales, the retailer hopes. '' CNN reported.

【Floods in Australia】

According to BBC ,over 20 towns have been flooded across an area larger than France and Gerany with more than 200,000 people affected . Especially Rockhampton was badly hit and almost isolated by the flood. Flood waters are expected to reach 9.4 meters on Wedesday.It would affect the nation economy , especially agriculture and tourism.It will take a vast amount of time to recover because this is a major natural disaster they've had for the past 50 years.

from the BBC website