http:// 2012-10-11T01:50:07Z 2012-10-11T01:50:07Z swimwear-shack-family-fun-day

Swimwear Shack in Brisbane is having a Family Fun Day on the 20th of October 2012.  The Fun Day marks the anniversary of its opening a year ago. Over the past year  Swimwear Shack has experienced extreme growth  online and in store, it includes a full range of mens' and ladies'and childrens' swimwear including bathing suits, bikinis, one piece suits, plus size swimwear, swimming togs, rashies and even wetsuits.   The online swimwear range is second to none and includes some of the hottest swimwear brands including Speedo, Funkita, Funky Trunks, Eyeline, Rip Curl, Skins, Aropec and Adrenalin.  Recently the store has expanded the range with swimming equipment for swimming lessons, hydrotherapy, and swim training. The Family Fun Day will start from 9am and will include super specials with swimwear starting from $9.  At 10am 2012 London Olympian Kylie Palmer will be available for photographs and signings.  There will be random giveaways throughout the day and major prize packs to be won every hour if you spend at least $50 in store.   The whole prize pool is worth well over $1000 with all the leading brands including Vorgee, Funkita, FunkyTrunks, Skins and Speedo. Swimwear Shack hopes you can come down to the Family Fun Day to enjoy everything that is going on and to everyone who is a fan of Swimwear Shack but not in Brisbane there will be plenty of excellent specials online all weekend.Click here to see Melissa giving a run down what you can expect on the day.

2012-09-28T07:22:11Z how-to-use-a-solar-charger-for-your-mobile-phone

Having a solar charger means that you have power for your mobile gear, anywhere the sun shines. No more flat battery inspired disasters - and when your family carries one, no more excuses that "But my battery was dead, and I couldn't call to say I was running late!" too.Solar power for your mobile devices also means you are taking less power from the grid - saving the planet AND saving money one recharge at a time.Here are some tips for getting the most out of your solar charger:A great way to use a solar charger for your mobile phone or tablet while camping or bushwalking is to WEAR IT! Strap it to your backpack and recharge your portable battery anywhere you go. Then its on hand to charge up your phone, camera, GPS or the kid's iPod (so you can enjoy the serenity a bit longer).Pop it onto the car console or dashboard while driving to catch some rays. Leave it on the windowsill at home through the day so you can recharge off the grid at night. If you are charging through a window, windscreen, etc, be aware that the charging times will be increased especially if your windows are tinted.The power of the sun's rays depend on the season, as during summer the earth faces more directly towards the sun. So charge times can vary depending on the season where you are.To increase the efficiency of your solar charger, make sure the panels directly face the sun at all times. As the sun moves across the sky throughout the day, adjust your solar charger accordingly. The time of day is also an important factor to consider when using your solar charger. You will get the best performance when the sun is at the highest point in the sky, usually at noon. In fact, an hour charging at Noon will give better charge than a few hours later on the same day.Extreme weather can affect your solar charger's efficiency, so if its baking hot, protect your charger from until its a little cooler, ideally less than 45deg C.About the author Pia Argiratos is the marketing manager and owner of Powered Life www.poweredlife.com.au, an Australian company that helps people enjoy their mobile technology wherever they are. Powered Life is an online store with the best brands for solar chargers, portable power packs and protective, tough cases for mobile devices all in one place.Powered Life has solar chargers from leading brands including Powertraveller. From pocket sized Powermonkey Explorer to family sized Powergorilla + Solargorilla, from waterproof Powermonkey Extreme to the brand new all in one Solarmonkey Adventure, we have a solar charger to suit your lifestyle and mobile devices. 

2011-08-07T07:28:11Z update-on-oceans-left-out-of-political-climate-debate-in-australia

10 minutes.Link Belowwill give you the http://ten.com.au/video-player.htm?movideo_p=41949&movideo_m=122665Media Enquiries Ron Smith Earthwatch Australia 613 98185700

2011-08-02T11:28:19Z international-environmental-pioneer-to-visit-australia-next-week

Media Release ‘You can look at plenty of satellite pictures and see change in them, but until you get on the ground—in some cases down on your hands and knees—you can't fundamentally understand what climate change is all about."…..Brian Rosborough Melbourne August 3 2011 Brian Rosborough is the Founding Chairman of Earthwatch Institute who headed up the organisation for 25 years, is set to visit Australia early next month. Way ahead of his time in 1971, Brian was responsible for one of the most visionary approaches to supporting scientific research; involving the community in the research, to help them understand changes in the climate and the environment. Richard Gilmore, Executive Director of Earthwatch Australia has announced that Brian will be a special guest at Earthwatch’s 40th Anniversary to be celebrated in Melbourne on August 10 at a black tie gala event at Crown Palladium to raise funds for much-needed oceans research. A former investment banker, Brian Rosborough, launched Earthwatch in 1971 with the goal of providing ‘social venture capital’ to scientists by enlisting volunteers to do fieldwork. Now, one of the world’s largest private funders of field research, Earthwatch sends nearly 4,000 volunteers each year on join scientific expeditions in 60 countries. Since 1971 Earthwatch internationally through 100,000 global supporters, volunteers, scientists and educators have committed nearly 11 million hours to conservation research - equal to more than 5,000 years of work. Currently raising millions a year from the generosity of institutions, individuals, governments and corporations, Earthwatch has a global reach. Earthwatch is supported by more than 150 staff, locatedin our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, as well as in offices in Oxford, England, Melbourne, Australia, and Tokyo, Japan. Mr Gilmore said, Brian Rosborough has a significant history with Australia arriving with very few connections and little money to set up the Australian Earthwatch Institute some 30 years ago. “He soon gathered a small but esteemed group of prominent Australians. That group included legendary names like Sir James Vernon, Sir Jack Crawford, Sir John Proud and Sir Laurence Muir,who along with the Myer and Darling families chose to take a gamble on an untried and unproven idea.” Brian Rosborough Background Brian Rosborough serves as a Member of Advisory Board of CMarket; Inc. and serves as a Trustee of Deerfield Academy. He served as a special envoy to the United Nations, as well as serving on a wide variety of boards including PrincetonUniversity, the Fulbright Institute, Mt Holyoke College, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and numerous others Mr. Rosborough Founder Earthwatch Institute in 1971. Mr. Rosborough has been involved in social venture capital since ... leaving the investment banking business in 1971. Mr. Rosborough served as Director of EarthCare Co. since December 16,1998. He served as a Member of the Advisory Committee of CMarket, Inc. More Links Brian Rosborough CV Earthwatch Australia Earthwatch International About Earthwatch Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organisation that brings science to life for people concerned about the earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. This unique model is creating a systematic change in how the public views science and its role in creating environmental change. Today, Earthwatch recruits close to 4,000 volunteers every year to collect field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more. Through this process, we educate, inspire, and involve a diversity of people, who actively contribute to conserving our planet.

2011-05-19T06:06:05Z new-website-to-promote-newly-rebranded-welsh-australia

Welsh Australia, a leading importer and distributor, has launched a new website to consolidate the company’s four brands and provide customers with information on safety, crowd control, materials handling and storage products. The company’s goal is to create a user-friendly website for customers while integrating Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) techniques for better rankings on search engines. Developed by Exa Web Solutions, the website (www.welshaus.com.au) promotes the company's united brand and effectively represents the four existing areas of the business: TrolleyMaster, CrowdMaster, Skipper Barrier and Sliding Storage. Welsh Australia’s General Manager, Matthew Welsh said the website has a clean, crisp design and presents well to current and prospective clients. “The new website navigation makes it easier for customers to find the information they are looking for with fewer clicks, and coupled with the new features to the site, making it user friendly” Welsh said. “With strong branding and detailed product display, people are instantly aware of our broad range of products.” In spite of the new website and branding, the company offers extremely high quality products and delivery services as it did previously. The new site is designed to act as a one-stop shop for any businesses safety and material handling requirements. “We still sell TrolleyMaster, CrowdMaster, Skipper Barrier and Sliding Storage products at affordable prices” Welsh said. “The new site promotes our ability to offer free delivery Australia-wide and does so on time and in a professional manner”. Welsh said the website has been optimised not only ensure fast accessibility for all users, but also to make it easier to find on major search engines like Google. About Welsh Australia:Welsh Australia is a family owned and operated company, specialising in the import and distribution of high quality safety, materials handling and storage products for the Australasian markets. The company has over 30 years’ experience and offers products from TrolleyMaster, CrowdMaster, Skipper Barrier and Sliding Storage. For more information, please contact Matt Welsh on (03) 9646 0645 or email mattwelsh@welshaus.com.au. About Exa:As Australia’s largest and most successful Web Solutions Company, Exa has a full time staff of over 200 Web Designers, Web Developers and Online Marketing experts. Exa’s WebMagnet and Customised Web Solutions have helped improve the profitability and efficiency of more than 1000 organisations. Exa’s clients include some of the world’s biggest brands, leading banks, government, not for profits, multi-nationals and SME’s from various industries. Founded in 2000 Exa has sustained around 50% growth year over year. For more information about Exa contact Loris Toffano, Marketing Manager on 0413 387 382 or email loris.tofffano@exa.com.au.