Mio GPS FREE 2008 Map

July 02nd 2008 Posted to Telecommunication

mio gps free mapMio Australia is offering a FREE 2008 map and software upgrade on selected Mio GPS models purchased between 1 May – 31 July 2008.

To be eligible to claim, individuals must purchase either a new: (a) Mio C220; (b) Mio C320 or (c) Mio GPS C520 or (d) Mio C720t from any participating store between 01/05/08 and close of business on 31/07/08.

Mio Technology Corporation is one of the leading players in the mobile GPS industry. With cutting-edge products  for people on the go, Mio has become synonymous with mobility, navigation, quality and innovation.

A little Bit information about Mio :
Since 2002, Mio Technology has followed one direction that has led them to develop some of the most advanced personal navigation products available today. It has  explore new technologies that help people explore the world around them.

Leveraging PDA engineering experience, mio developed and released the world’s first GPS-integrated PDA back in 2003. The success of this breakthrough product in highly competitive markets such as Taiwan and South Korea quickly established Mio Technology as one of the fastest-growing GPS navigation companies in the world. The Mio DigiWalker brand was launched in Europe in 2004, soon followed by expansion to Australia, Japan and the United States. Supported by easy-to-use software and integrated hardware functionality, Mio quickly captured market share in these new segments.

Today, Mio Technology is an industry-leading company with operations in Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, United States, and Europe. Mio’s product range includes personal navigation devices (PND), personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones.

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Australia Next Top Model 2008

July 01st 2008 Posted to Celebrities

Demelza Reveley has been selected as this year’s Australia’s Next Top Model

Demelza Reveley swimsuit
About Demelza Reveley
Age: 16 (19/09/91)
Lives: Wollongong, NSW
Height: 178cm
Weight: 60kg
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue

At just 16 years of age, Demelza is the ‘baby’ of the house. She is in year 11 this year, and has taken her school work with her, studying at the house in between challenges and photo shoots. Her parents are very supportive of her entering the house despite her age and the fact she will be missing school.

Demelza has no formal modelling experience, but says she brings her absolute commitment and a winning smile to Australian Next Top Model. Her perfect day is waking up after she’s won the competition and realising it’s not a dream. (Read the article)

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Qantas Frequent Flyer now bigger and better

July 01st 2008 Posted to Travel

Qantas said today it would make a decision on the future ownership structure of Qantas Frequent Flyer program in August. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Geoff Dixon, said the Board would assess options for the program at its next meeting. Mr Dixon said the program had undergone major restructuring and enhancements over the past 12 months.

“Under active consideration for the future of the program is a partial Initial Public Offering (IPO), potentially for completion in 2008.

“The improvements to the program over the past 12 months have reinforced our view of the value of the Qantas Frequent Flyers program as a stand alone business.”

Mr Dixon said should the Board approve the partial IPO, UBS, Citi and Macquarie had been appointed as Joint Lead Managers. Morgan Stanley, who has been working with Qantas on the program since November 2007, would continue to provide financial advice ahead of a potential Offering. (Read the article)

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Telstra acquires stake in Chinese online advertising businesses

July 01st 2008 Posted to News

Today, Telstra Australia acquired 55 % of 2 Chinese internet businesses with leading positions in the fast growing online auto industry and digital device advertising sectors. Telstra acquired the controlling stakes in the two businesses, Norstar Media and Autohome/PCPop, for an undisclosed amount. Both businesses are cash flow positive. Norstar, founded by Chairman Mr Lan Jiang, operates the popular auto site Che168.com and leading digital device site IT168.com. Autohome/PCPop, founded by successful young Chinese entrepreneur Mr Li Xiang, operates the leading auto site Autohome.com.cn and popular digital device site PCPop.com.

Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo said that the acquisition were consistent with Telstra strategy of creating a media comms footprint in Australia and also internationally. (Read the article)

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Australians are no longer the holiday loving

June 12th 2008 Posted to Travel

Australians are no longer the holiday loving, laid back and relaxed workers they used to be. Online travel company Expedia has released its annual global vacation deprivation survey, which says that Australians are the least likely people in the world to use up their annual leave.The survey, which includes countries such as the United States, France, Canada, Britain, and Spain , says it is the second consecutive year Australia has come up last. Rather than family or logistic problems, 32% of Australians blame the credit crunch for their lack of holidaying, while 34% said they just couldnt afford to stop working.

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Arthur Hoffman, managing director of Expedia.com.au, says: The results of this survey encourage Australians to take more holidays in line with the rest of the world.

Macquarie University organisational psychologist Ben Searle told The Age that the survey results are more than just worrying. If people delay vacations for too long and push themselves too hard, they can affect health and relationships, and in extreme cases has been linked to premature deaths.

Source: expedia.com.au

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