http:// 2012-02-04T08:55:46Z 2012-02-04T08:55:46Z important-facts-about-website-design

Before you venture into the market of web design there are a few things that you must know about this business. This is fairly easy and there are tones of professional courses available that will teach you web design. Website design these days don’t just merely consist if drawing up a plan and designing. With increasing competition website design companies are providing services like optimization etc.Things to know about web design Optimization is when a particular set of words are used as keywords and repeated often to make it more likely to appear when searched for on the internet. The web design expert can insert such kind of keywords and ensure that his customer gets good exposure to its prospective customers. The style of the website should also be according to the message that the site wants to give to the people visiting it. The website design should be done in accordance with the theme of the site. You can use flash to make it look more professional.  The basic function of the website also goes a long way in determine the website design. You need to know whether it is for personal, professional or informative purpose. Each type has its way of design. An informative site should give information in a very non biased way whereas if it is for professional purpose then you can use keywords and make sure the site appears more often than others in search engines. The website design should be user friendly with all popular browsers. The popular browsers being internet explorer, Mozilla fox, Google chrome. If the website is not accessible in any one of the browser than you should provide information as to which browser the visitor should open. Making an awesome website design is of no use if it is not browser friendly. Another very important aspect is maintenance. You must have an idea s to what the future of the website will be and what kind of traffic it will handle. The website needs proper maintenance for smooth running.

2012-02-04T08:32:50Z easy-ways-to-start-a-website-design-company

If you are looking for good money and you have a creative mine then web design can be a very profitable business for you. There are different professional degrees that teach you website design. All you need is basic knowledge of internet, creativity and added knowledge of programming language. Web design is indeed a very profitable business as every organization both big and medium are using internet to connect to more customers. More than often the organization sorts for professional website design experts to design their official websites.Easy ways to set up your web design companyThe first and foremost thing that you need to do is have your own website. Make sure that the website design is flawless and attractive. This will be your first interaction with your prospective customers, so you must take every possible measure to make it impressive. You should make it user friendly and your website should have all required information. After this, you need to research other website design layout. You need to see what the competitors in the market are offering and think of ways to offer better service than them. You also need to gain knowledge about site maintenance and navigability. Also make a research on what exactly the organizations require in terms of web design. You should offer extra services along with web design like optimization and marketing and trafficking. You will find that most of your clients are unaware of these very important aspects of internet and will be more than willing to hire such services from you. You should then start building a good portfolio of your web design work. Remember that this port folio is very important when you meet clients and offer to do their work. They will want to see your experience and this is when the port folio will help you. You can start work by freelancing and working as team. This way you will not only increase your contacts but also increase your experience.And in case you don’t want to do all this on your own, you always have an option to hire one of the reputed companies who can design your webpage.

2012-02-04T06:48:59Z polycoat-announce-new-product-for-waterproofing-1

A New Urethane Mortar Trowel / Slurry System Santa Fe Springs, CA – December 15, 2011- American Polymers Corporation (dba Polycoat Products), announces PC-CRETE® U (trowel and slurry) is a 3-part, heavy duty, 100% solids, aromatic, cementitious urethane mortar system typically applied at between 1/8” (3.17mm) and 3/8” (9.52mm) dry film thickness. It has a textured matte finish and can be used to form containment beams, integral cove bases for seamless wall to floor protection or to slope floors in horizontal applications. PC-CRETE® U is custom formulated to provide a strong barrier against hydrostatic pressure and thermal shock while delivering a quick turnaround cure time. It is extremely receptive to decorative aggregate broadcast and acts as an aggressive barrier against chemicals, abrasive wear and heavy impact. PC-CRETE® U has proven its protective strength in cold rooms, freezers and commercial kitchens and is especially well suited for tough, harsh environments that require application below 40°F,” stated Ashish Dhuldhoya, Senior Vice President, Polycoat Products, “It is the product we recommend to all of our flooring contractors who are looking for a cost-effective urethane mortar system solution that will limit operational downtime.” WaterproofingPC-CRETE® U FEATURES: ● Trowel or slurry applied ● No blistering or chipping ● Quick return-to-service (4-6 hrs.) ● Can be applied below 40°F ● Excellent thermal shock and impact resistance ● Superior protection against hydrostatic pressure ● Meets California VOC and SCAQMD requirements TYPICAL FLOOR USES: ● Cold Rooms/Freezers ● Commercial Kitchens ● Pharmaceutical ● Food and Beverage ● Manufacturing ● Metal Processing ● Warehouse/Storage ● Electronic Assembly Industrial CoatingsAbout Polycoat Products Polycoat Products is a division of American Polymers, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The company manufactures high performance, monolithic, protective polyurethanes, polyurea, and polyaspartic coatings for the construction and waterproofing industries. Its waterproofing product application specialties include Vehicular Parking Decks, Pedestrian Decks, Below Grade Membranes and Caulking Compounds with a special selection of elastomeric deck coatings with Class A and Class B fire ratings. Polycoat Products coatings can be applied by spray, roller, trowel, slurry, and brush for easy application. Polycoat Products brand names include: PC-Crete®, Polydeck®, Poly-I-Gard®, Polycoat-Aquaseal®, Poly-Aquatight®, Polyeuro®, Poly-Caulk®, and Polyfil®. For more information about Polycoat Products call 562-802-8834 or visit www.polycoatusa.com Polycoat Products Contact Bob Parsons, Marketing bobparsons@polycoatusa.com

2012-02-04T06:46:34Z polycoat-announce-new-product-for-waterproofing

A New Urethane Mortar Trowel / Slurry System Santa Fe Springs, CA – December 15, 2011- American Polymers Corporation (dba Polycoat Products), announces PC-CRETE® U (trowel and slurry) is a 3-part, heavy duty, 100% solids, aromatic, cementitious urethane mortar system typically applied at between 1/8” (3.17mm) and 3/8” (9.52mm) dry film thickness. It has a textured matte finish and can be used to form containment beams, integral cove bases for seamless wall to floor protection or to slope floors in horizontal applications. PC-CRETE® U is custom formulated to provide a strong barrier against hydrostatic pressure and thermal shock while delivering a quick turnaround cure time. It is extremely receptive to decorative aggregate broadcast and acts as an aggressive barrier against chemicals, abrasive wear and heavy impact. PC-CRETE® U has proven its protective strength in cold rooms, freezers and commercial kitchens and is especially well suited for tough, harsh environments that require application below 40°F,” stated Ashish Dhuldhoya, Senior Vice President, Polycoat Products, “It is the product we recommend to all of our flooring contractors who are looking for a cost-effective urethane mortar system solution that will limit operational downtime.” WaterproofingPC-CRETE® U FEATURES: ● Trowel or slurry applied ● No blistering or chipping ● Quick return-to-service (4-6 hrs.) ● Can be applied below 40°F ● Excellent thermal shock and impact resistance ● Superior protection against hydrostatic pressure ● Meets California VOC and SCAQMD requirements TYPICAL FLOOR USES: ● Cold Rooms/Freezers ● Commercial Kitchens ● Pharmaceutical ● Food and Beverage ● Manufacturing ● Metal Processing ● Warehouse/Storage ● Electronic Assembly Industrial CoatingsAbout Polycoat Products Polycoat Products is a division of American Polymers, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The company manufactures high performance, monolithic, protective polyurethanes, polyurea, and polyaspartic coatings for the construction and waterproofing industries. Its waterproofing product application specialties include Vehicular Parking Decks, Pedestrian Decks, Below Grade Membranes and Caulking Compounds with a special selection of elastomeric deck coatings with Class A and Class B fire ratings. Polycoat Products coatings can be applied by spray, roller, trowel, slurry, and brush for easy application. Polycoat Products brand names include: PC-Crete®, Polydeck®, Poly-I-Gard®, Polycoat-Aquaseal®, Poly-Aquatight®, Polyeuro®, Poly-Caulk®, and Polyfil®. For more information about Polycoat Products call 562-802-8834 or visit www.polycoatusa.com Polycoat Products Contact Bob Parsons, Marketing bobparsons@polycoatusa.com

2012-02-04T06:39:58Z checklist-for-website-design

Things to keep in mind for a website design expert:There is little online principle that needs to be considered by the website design expert while working. The web design must be done in such a way that it comes on the very first page of poplar search engines. You can do so by optimizing, that is, by using special keywords in the content of the website so that it appears often. The content of the website is also of utmost importance. The web design should be done in such a way that the information provided is of relevance. Also make sure that the website design is extremely user friendly. You can also make the website interactive by using some special programming language.  Make sure that the web design has as much as substance needed for its popularity. There are many different temples available for web design. You can choose them according to your need. These temples are available in the market and you can buy them and design accordingly. They provide a basic idea of the website and help you to easily design. The very next things that you need to take care of while you do website design are the navigation. The site must offer easy navigation. Basically web design is a perfect blend of technology and creativity. You need to select the product that the website will cater to. You also need to register the URL and do web hosting. You will also need to optimize your website to get maximum chances of traffic. You should have backup for the website design. Just in case your website crashes, you need to have an immediate backup. This is when you need to maintain the site. You can do your own webs design if you familiar with some programming languages. On the other hand, if all this matter about web design seems confusing, you can get professional help at very affordable rates. These helps not only create web pages for you, but also provide you guidelines on how to utilize your website at up to the fullest. Do try them once! Checklist for website design

2012-02-04T05:12:51Z sigma-infotech-the-pioneers-in-the-world-of-web-design

“Sigma Infotech” is one amongst the several private website design organizations, which does the ever complicated job of designing a webpage. It provides web portal solutions to all its clients which help them to earn various objectives on the wide world of the Internet. Sigma always designs their websites in a simple fashion. It is done to enable quick loading and providing easy navigation facilities to its users. Designing a website using much of the complexities would lower its loading speed and often the users found to be confused regarding the navigation options. The company offers a vivid range of web portal services to its clientele. Website designing solution is one of the major services it provides.Apart from that, Sigma Infotech has an expert panel of web designers who are skilled enough to provide quality services while designing a website. Apart from rendering website design services it also provides other high quality web solutions like building integrated websites, e-commerce web sites and also has an upper hand in providing web based maintenance solution. How we work?•    We, at Sigma, drive ahead to provide the most cost effective websites. The websites are simple yet highly effective.•    Designing a website is done in such a way that it matches all the needs of the client and at the same time provides positive returns on his investment.•    Innovation is our key which lets our clients stand in an altogether separate league.•    We always go for designing a website which is search engine friendly. It helps to gain high ranking in the SERP.•    As the sites contain prime keywords, it maintains a high rank in the search result pages.•    Apart from the aspect of web design, the company also provides effective solutions in software development and other web development services.Some essential points to have a great website:-•    Go for a fixed colour scheme•    Don’t forget to use templates •    Navigation system must be user friendly•    Do not fill your webpage with unusual special effects and flashes•    Have descent backgrounds•    Provide external links•    Do provide site map and the most important of all search feature is to be enabledThus, if you wish to gain high reputation for your company in the web world, then opt for the website design services rendered by Sigma Infotech.

2012-02-04T00:41:18Z betchoice-is-offering-super-bowl-super-exotics-list

SYDNEY, Australia - 4 February, 2012 - It’s America’s biggest sporting event, so Australian bookmaker, Betchoice, is offering a lengthy list of bets with over 100 exotics for Super Bowl Sunday (Monday, 6 February AEDST) when the NY Giants take on the New England Patriots.Markets include the flip of the coin, Individual Rushing, Receiving, Tackling, Sacks, Quarterback Statistics, punting statistics, the usual Touchdown side bets, team side bets and many more.Betchoice Executive Chairman, Mark Morrissey, said: “We have a huge number of markets on the Super Bowl but if there’s something punters want to bet on that’s not listed, they can request it and we’ll see what we can do... As long as their name isn’t Bill Belichick or Tom Coughlin.”Betchoice is available on a range of devices including PCs, laptops, tablets and mobiles.  For the full range of markets, to register or place a bet, visit www.betchoice.com or call 13 PUNT (13 78 68).To request a market on the Super Bowl, punters are encouraged to leave a comment on Betchoice’s Facebook page.Market courtesy of Betchoice.comNY Giants                    $2.25                +3.0 @ $1.83                 Total Over        55.0 @ $1.95New England Patriots     $1.69                -3.0 @ $2.03                  Total Under      55.0 @ $1.87All prices are subject to change; please check the website for updated prices.- ENDS -About BetchoiceBetchoice is an Australian based online gambling portal that offers a full and diverse range of wagering products, including racing, sports and novelty betting.  Betchoice was founded in 2001 with Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd launching in October 2006 after obtaining a license in the Northern Territory.  Betchoice is a privately owned company with around 40 staff and has an annual turnover of around $200 million.  www.betchoice.com

2012-02-03T12:36:52Z sunbury-kids-timber-bed

The transition in a child's life from sleeping in a crib or cot to having a bed that is all their own is always exciting, but there is also a good deal to consider when preparing to take this step. Every parent wants to be sure that the new addition to his or her child's room is attractive, durable, and affordable. Finding a combination of all three can be a challenge. A large piece of furniture like a bed should be made to last as long as your child has need of it and, at the same time, should be reasonably priced. This is a significant purchase and, when the bed is bought from a trusted supplier of beautiful furniture, it will be a purchase that remains a part of your home for years to come. Bambino Home is a proud supplier of unique, exciting and long lasting furniture for your child's room. For three years we have been providing a hassle free experience for parents throughout Brisbane and are proud to introduce a new collection to our customers. The Sunbury Kids Timber Bed is a gorgeous product featuring whitewashed, quality New Zealand pine that will stand up to years of bouncing, tumbling, and climbing. Its design is modern with clean lines that will breathe air into any room. For parents looking to buy a bed that will intermingle with butterflies or dinosaurs just as easily as it does with the trappings of teenage hood, this is an obvious choice. It isn't clunky or somber but it is dignified enough to continue pleasing your child as he or she matures. In order to provide the best possible shopping experience we have also hand selected a bed side table, a chest of drawers, and a trundle that perfectly compliment the Sunbury Kids Timber Bed. Childrens beds are often the defining element of the room and finding the perfect bedroom set to accompany them can be a challenge. At Bambino Home we want to make sure that you have everything you could possible need before you leave the store. No one wants the worry of driving all over town, especially when you have young children in the back seat. When you shop with us, we do everything we can to ensure that outfitting your child's room is a pleasure. With the purchase of the Sunbury Kids Timber Bed, bedside table, chest of drawers, and trundle you know that your storage needs will be met and your child's room will look beautiful. 

2012-02-03T10:38:29Z different-aspects-of-web-design

Your website design must be appealing and also cater to the need of its product. There are a few very important aspect of website design that needs to be taken into consideration before the actual website is launched. If your website gets enough attraction of the visitors, then half of the game is in your hands. The rest will be done by other respective departments.Various aspects of web designYou should interact with the business personnel before you go ahead with the web design. You should take a note of all the information that they divulge to you. Think for the organization while you go ahead with the website design. Inquire into which particular product and services the company wants to highlight. Also take into consideration the brand name of the company before going ahead with the web design. The next important perspective of web design would be the advertising. It is important that you meet the head of advertising and talk to the PR of the company. You should as to how you can increase the customer for the company. You can use funky and attractive tag lines and banners and pictures in the website design to attract more customers. Your web design should take care of all the aspects of marketing and improve the products. You should take a list of which products that the company wants to highlight. Use attractive and catchy punch lines. The next aspect that you need to take into consideration is research. You must make a thorough research of the kind of services provided by the company. You also need to take into consideration its competitors as well. Your web design must be better in all aspects than the company’s competitors. The next and probably the most important way to make sure the website design that you have made is best is by seeing it from the point of view of the customer. Be a customer and try to evaluate the website. See if the speed, navigation is of your satisfaction. You should see for yourself if the website is user friend and the web design is attractive and informative.

2012-02-03T09:31:11Z why-you-need-redesigning-website

Does your website appear unprofessional? Why redesign the site now? Why do it at all? If you want answers to these and many more website redesigning related questions, this piece of information will surely be of great use to you. There is every reason for you to get your website redesigned if it looks a little tired, old, or still boasts of old, outdated technologies. The fact that the web is maturing and website designers are developing better understanding of what web visitors want are two more reasons for you to opt for website redesign. Thirdly and most importantly, your site has to make an impact to stay ahead of the competition and a site with old technologies cannot do the trick for you. If you do not pay heed to these issues now, your site may lose valuable customers. This is primarily because your site is a reflection of your company and an outdated site means outdated appearance for your business in the eyes of your customers, which you surely cannot afford at any point of time. One of the other reasons why a web redesign may be required is that fresh web content and appearance are important to encourage people to visit and revisit your site on a regular basis. If you persist with an old feel of your site, it suggests a reflection of where you have been instead of where you are heading. Remember, it is easy to build a basic site but difficult to build a website that actually performs in the long run. Rewards do not come by achieving easy tasks. If they were so easily attainable, every one would have be building a site, ignoring it, and still making money. But that is not the case and you should realize this fact sooner or later. It is therefore suggested that you select a professional company with expertise in the segments of website application development, website  designing, and e-commerce software development so that all your needs can be taken care of by it; this will also help you avoid all tensions and concentrate completely on core activities of your business. Last but not the least, a website redesign gives you a unique opportunity of contacting your existing customers, attracting new customers, and third parties besides helping you convey to them what is new and how things will be in the future to keep them interested. In short, it is time to think about a site redesign if your site is not focusing on expectations of visitors and your business objectives.For more details about Website Design, Web Design, Web Development, Website Development. Please Visit: http://www.broadwayinfotech.com.au/website_design.html

2012-02-03T05:58:44Z the-biggest-property-myth-of-2011

Probably the biggest property myth of 2011 was the claim that Australia was in a “property bubble” that was about to burst according to leading property commentator Michael Yardney, of Metropole Property StrategistsDespite all the doomsayers and the overseas economists predicting that our property markets would suffer a similar fate to the American real estate markets, the Australian market dropped less in a year than the share market falls in a typical day, according to Yardney.In his latest Australian property market commentary http://propertyupdate.com.au/the-biggest-property-myth-of-2011/ Yardney expects Australian housing market will be a "tug-of-war" this year with low interest rates pulling hard on one end of the rope and economic uncertainty joining forces with subdued prospects for economic, income and employment growth at the other.Yardney expect the economic side of the equation to win out in the near-term, influenced in the first half of 2012 at least by continuing global financial turbulence. This is likely to cause the RBA to drop interest rates once or twice in the first half of the year and this should underpin our property markets.

2012-02-03T04:34:41Z strengthen-your-online-business-get-reliable-it-support-services

If you are wondering that IT support services are required only for smooth running of IT companies, then you are absolutely wrong. But in the present day, even online businesses are highly depended on IT support. In the initial period, this was particularly meant for promoting products and services. But lately, IT Services are provided in all forms and through different ways. It is has certainly boosted and taken online business to new heights. Today globally, we are strongly connected with the vast and sprawling web internet. Whether it is US, UK, China, France, Australia or any part of the world, internet has made enabled companies to promote their businesses far and wide and also to build up business clients and partners. It cannot be denied that the success of any business online depends entirely on IT Support. Sydney, too, is the base for many big IT firms which have a significant presence in the world of online business. However, to make a business successful in other countries and to increase the consumers, it is required to have strong internet service support that could help in smooth running of the company. If you are looking for reliable and robust IT support in Sydney, then you will find a host of companies that will give you valuable service within your limited resources. You may have a user-friendly online business website showcasing all your kinds of products and services. But it is worthless, if it does not reach the right and numerous clients around the world. In such case, you can take the aid of remote IT support services in Sydney. The advantage of it is that you do not have to shell out extra amount for hiring highly paid IT technicians. You can use the save the amount for some productive use. All your problems will be solved by remote IT support companies without spending additional cost. Such IT support companies in Sydney will access your system and find solution to your problem in less possible time. If you are worried about your data theft, then you should certainly not worry. The IT service providing companies in Sydney not only secures your system from all possible threats but also updates with latest security measures that could affect your online business, directly or indirectly. Therefore, with so many benefits to be enjoyed by leading IT service providers in Sydney, it is worth to take their support for smooth-running of your online business. 

2012-02-03T04:21:35Z ricoh-announces-ricoh-lens-a16-for-the-gxr

Ricoh has announced the release of the RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, a new camera unit exclusively for the GXR interchangeable camera system. Featuring a newly developed 24-85mm 3.5x optical wide angle zoom lens, a 16 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Ricoh’s Smooth Imaging Engine IV, the RICOH LENS A16 provides high image quality, greater power of expression and increased flexibility in shooting. Ensuring photographers can capture a diverse range of scenes – from landscape photos to snapshots and portraits – the new unit produces clear, sharp results from wide-angle to medium telephoto. Equipped with the 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, the unit delivers vividly detailed images from edge to edge. RICOH LENS A16 also features a new Dynamic Range Compensation function, which reduces overexposure of highlights and underexposure of dark areas. This makes it possible to achieve images which match those seen by the naked eye when shooting subjects in backlit and high-contrast scenes which could not otherwise be handled with exposure compensation. The GXR’s superior operability and portability has been further enhanced with the RICOH LENS A16’s new electronic level indicator, which now detects both horizontal and front-back tilting. A convenient ‘keep shooting conditions’ mode also debuts, allowing the photographer to continue shooting with the same settings such as focus, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance. RICOH LENS A16 also introduces some new shooting functions and scene modes, improving the power of expression in photography which has become the hallmark of the GXR series. New modes include Cross Process, High Contrast Black and White, Bulb shooting and ISO sensitivity setting interval. About the Ricoh GXR Introduced in December 2009, the GXR is a revolutionary interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit. In addition to the RICOH LENS A16, five interchangeable camera units are currently available for the GXR system: 1.      GR LENS A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO 2.      RICOH LENS S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 3.      RICOH LENS P10 28-300 mm F3.5-5.6 VC 4.      GR LENS A12 28mm F2.5 5.      GXR MOUNT A12 (M Mount) Availability and pricing The RICOH LENS A16 will be available in Australia from selected camera specialists from late March 2012.  GXR + RICOH LENS A16 - RRP AU$999 RICOH LENS A16 (unit only) – RRP AU$799 For customer enquiries contact Ricoh’s Australian distributor, CR Kennedy on 03 9823 1555 or visit www.ricohcameras.com.au Become a fan of Ricoh Cameras on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RicohCamerasAus Follow Ricoh Cameras on Twitter: www.twitter.com/RicohCamerasAus *** Main features of RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 1. Newly developed 24-85 mm wide-angle zoom lens with an APS-C size CMOS sensor with approximately 16.20 million pixels ·         This newly developed lens features a 9-group, 11-element configuration. The utilisation of three double-sided aspherical lenses as well as high-refraction lenses effectively reduces various types of distortion across the entire zoom range. The result is high resolution and imaging power from edge to edge. ·         The configuration of nine rounded aperture blades enables both highly precise aperture settings and beautiful bokeh. ·         This camera unit features a 23.6 mm x 15.7 mm (APS-C size) 16M CMOS sensor. In combination with the image processing engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV, this image sensor makes it possible to shoot high-quality images with smooth tonal gradations as well as low noise and high-resolution. 2. Diverse shooting functions and high operability Dynamic range compensation reduces overexposure of highlights and underexposure of dark areas. For backlit and high-contrast scenes that cannot be handled with exposure compensation, doing the dynamic range compensation in specific portions of the image makes it possible to shoot the subject at a brightness level close to that seen by the naked eye. ISO sensitivity can be set in 1EV or 1/3EV steps. With the new ISO bracketing function, the photographer can shoot and record three images with different ISO sensitivities. When the new function for maintaining the same shooting settings is set on, by keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway after taking a picture, the photographer can continue to shoot with the same settings (focus, exposure, white balance, etc.). The function for recording a JPEG image simultaneously with the RAW image has been expanded so that it is now possible to record only the RAW image. This is suitable for a work flow based on the premise that image finishing is to be done on a PC after shooting. Since a JPEG file is not simultaneously recorded, this option is also useful when the photographer wants to increase the number of images which can be recorded on the memory card. It is now possible to turn ON/OFF the white saturation display that shows areas where bright portions will be rendered white and where colour shade gradations will be lost. The tilt indicator function has been enhanced. In addition to the conventional horizontal indicator, this function can now also detect camera movement direction tilting. Copyright information such as the photographer’s name can be entered and written to the image Exif data. The recorded information can be checked on the playback screen detailed information display.3. Highly precise focusing possible For the AF area size for spot AF, either normal or pinpoint can be selected. A focus-assist function has been included in an effort to raise the accuracy of manual focusing. The photographer can select from two modes and check the focus by strengthening outlines and contrast. The shooting screen can be magnified for convenience in focusing. The magnified area can be displayed in the centre or across the entire screen. In addition, the image quality for 4x and 8x magnification has been further enhanced. The area to be magnified can be moved using the direction pad. 4. The power of expression that is a hallmark of the GXR series Picture settings for image quality and colour can be customised with nine levels for easy creation of a diverse range of images. My Settings enables the settings for a wide range of shooting functions to be recorded in advance and specified in an instant when needed. For the setting storage, now six patterns can be stored in the body’s My Settings Box and six patterns can be stored in the SD card. This expands the world of photo expression by enabling GXR users to exchange their shooting settings. B (bulb) and T (time) can now be selected as the shutter speed in manual exposure mode. With “B,” the exposure continues while the shutter release button is pressed, and with “T,” the shutter release button is pressed to start and end the exposure. For both, the exposure is forcibly ended when 180 seconds have elapsed. New scene mode options have been added for the easy enjoyment of a wide range of photo expression. The five new options are soft focus, cross process, toy camera, miniaturise, and high contrast B&W. The photographer can create a unique image by just pressing the shutter release button. An image flag function has been added to enable the quick display of specific images from among those in the camera. Up to 20 images can be flagged. It is possible to shoot 1280 x 720 pixel HD movies.* Note: When shooting movies of 1280 x 720 size, the use of an SD/SDHC memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. 5. New options added A newly designed lens hood (LH-2) especially for this camera unit. A lens cap (LC-3) that opens and closes simultaneously with the movement of the lens. It does not need to be removed when shooting. A wrapping sheet (WS-1) that can wrap the GXR when the camera unit, external viewfinder, and other options are attached.* All of the focal lengths in this release are converted to the equivalent values for a 35 mm film camera. MEDIA NOTE: View the image gallery at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/writeaway/sets/72157629139075367/

2012-02-03T03:47:37Z auctioneer-s-youtube-plan-makes-mature-wine-buyers-see-red

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – February 3, 2012 -- Wickman's have begun talks with a number of private wine collectors to develop a broader offering of wine related YouTube videos to encourage more people to purchase their wine online by reducing risk and making them more comfortable about the pedigree and history of their collections."A significant issue that most people have when buying any fragile, older wine at auction is the 'drinking window' and the surety that it has been stored well." said wine auctioneer Mark Wickman. "We intend to give our wine buyers as many visual clues as possible about its storage and history by videoing the actual processes we normally undertake when evaluating wine." Wickman said.Videos of the actual cellars the wine have been stored in for the last few decades will accompany the lot description online as well as the opening and inspection of original cartons as they are presented to us, right down to organised tasting panels consisting of respected members of the wine community to establish if the wine in question is still within its drinking window. "As far as we are aware, we are the first to offer this type of service for wine auctions in Australia if not for the world", Wickman said.Wine Tasting Panel to determine drinking windows:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3gLAFN9Wh0  Wine inspection for Various 1971 & 1970 Penfolds Grange + 1982 & 1977 Lakes Folly Cabernet:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPjqgrizM7s Wine inspection for an unopened case of 1972 Penfolds Grange:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W3WDeDD6nU  ### Visit Wickman’s online at www.wickman.net.au Notes for Editors:About Wickman Fine Wine Auctions;Distinguished by innovation and driven by passion, Wickman’s Fine Wine Auctions has been a lively and profitable meeting ground for wine buyers and sellers since 2003. A family business based in South Australia, Wickman’s prides itself on its position as a reliable resource with a well-spring of extraordinary values and opportunities.Over the years, Wickman’s has continued to launch unique initiatives in an attempt to set the company apart from traditional online wine auction websites, introducing guaranteed provenance into Australian wine auctions and holding regular wine tasting events and dinners for its members.

2012-02-03T03:42:42Z veda-to-absorb-ppsr-charges-for-its-clients

Sydney, 3 February 2012 - Veda, Australasia's leading provider of commercial and consumer data intelligence and insights, today announced that they will absorb all Attorney-General's Department (AGD) PPSR charges incurred by their clients on Day 1 and 2 of the new legislation.Veda's CEO, Nerida Caesar said "This has been a challenging week for everyone. The AGD, Veda and our clients have all experienced some degree of inconvenience while transitioning to the new system and as a gesture of good faith we will not be passing on any Day 1 and 2 PPSR charges to our clients.""The launch of the new PPSR has been one of the biggest changes to affect our industry in recent history.  We knew that PPSR would have a significant impact on our clients' business and our team worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to enhance our current systems and help our clients absorb the new processes into their operations."  "Thankfully it looks as though most of the teething problems associated with the PPSR have now been resolved and we are looking forward to working with our clients over the coming weeks to help them take advantage of the positive impact that the new legislation can have on their business."