Nationals say NBN broadband plan inadequate

Nationals say broadband plan inadequate
22 Feb, 2010 01:30 PM
THE RUDD Government's broadband plan will still bypass towns and villages of less than 1000 people in the New England area, according to The Nationals Duty Senator for the electorate, John Williams.

Sen Williams said he has identified 14 localities in New England including Ashford, Moonbi and Bundarra that will not receive the much-trumpeted high speed broadband, yet towns like Mt.Isa which is ‘already well served by broadband will get the new service’.

“In the meantime Attunga, Gilgai, Tingha and Deepwater have been waiting for more than two years for Labor to make good on its election promises,” he said.

"The so-called National Broadband Network is an uncosted $43 billion plan that is seemingly going nowhere and being run by a Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, who is trying to deflect criticism of other issues in his portfolio.

“By admitting it will only reach 90 percent of the population, the Rudd Government is neglecting residents in Bendemeer, Delungra, Nundle and Emmaville and telling them there is no equity of service.

“In fact, given that the network will take eight years to build there is every likelihood larger towns and cities like Tamworth, Armidale and Inverell will be at the end of the list.”

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Benefits of Retweeting

June 7th, 2009 | Author: TwitterWatchDog

-By Al Ferretti and Skeeter Hansen
3 Benefits of Retweeting

Let’s begin with an example of how to retwee
“RT @originalpostername A great tip to lose weight fast (link)

1. A Retweet Provides Value to Your Follower(s)
One of the most important reasons why people follow you is for value. If you can provide value to your followers you will not only make your followers happy, you will most likely attract more followers. Providing quality content is always a great way to provide your followers with value. The first thing that comes to mind is sharing a link to relevant information that is from you or another person.

2. A Retweet Can Benefit Your Personal Brand
Retweeting will help build your personal brand as well as your follower’s loyalty. If you point a follower to an external source that is truly relevant and beneficial to them, the amount of trust that person has in you will increase. The next time you post a link, whether it’s to your website or to an external source, the chances of that person clicking that link are higher than before.

3. A Retweet Can Help You Build Relationships with Others
Retweeting someone else’s content is an act of kindness, and others are likely to do the same for you. This doesn’t mean that you should expect someone to retweet your content just because you retweet theirs. Remember, retweeting is all about providing value to your followers, typically people will not retweet a post of yours unless it’s perceived as informative or helpful.

If you retweet incorrectly (sending Spam), this can actually hurt your personal brand and future traffic. If done right, a retweet can provide value to your followers, build your personal brand, increase future traffic, and build relationships with a lot of people in your niche. Happy Retweeting~

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you with “3 benefits of retweeting.”

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10 Responses to “3 Benefits of Retweeting”

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BlaqRubi BlaqRubi:
July 2, 2009 at 10:10 am

So when you REPLY it is not the same as a RETWEET? Thanks I will follow you both on twitter.
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TwitterWatchDog TwitterWatchDog:
July 2, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Here you go….

Twitter replies Explained
http://twitterwatchdog.com/2009/06/29/twitter-replies-explained/

How to Retweet and Get Retweeted
http://twitterwatchdog.com/2009/06/01/how-to-retweet-and-get-retweeted-on-twitter/

Thanks for the comment~

@alferretti
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Phaoloo Phaoloo:
July 4, 2009 at 7:33 am

Sure the more you rt, the more friends you have and of course the more followers you will gain.
Some always tweet, they are usually spammers and it is easy to understand why there’s no one rt their tweets. It’s a fail.
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TwitterWatchDog TwitterWatchDog:
July 4, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Thanks for the comments.

Theres been a lot of talk recently about spammers and marketers on Twitter.
To magic happens when people engage, build relationships and provide value…

-Al
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Percival Percival:
July 8, 2009 at 7:16 pm

There is really nothing more to say but “Thank you” for your post. You have taught me how I can be more valuable to my followers. I never realized this before. Thanks!
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TwitterWatchDog TwitterWatchDog:
July 8, 2009 at 7:59 pm

Thank you. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Glad to here that you have found twitterwatchdog.com valuable.

Stay tuned~ The best of the best is yet to come..

-Al
@alferretti
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rosie rosie:
August 1, 2009 at 11:56 pm

Just like life OFFLINE, relationships take time and effort. But the investment you make can yield a great return. Thanks for this post
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TwitterWatchDog TwitterWatchDog:
August 2, 2009 at 1:58 am

You are so right~

Its not about the quantity of followers but the quality of followers.

Twitter Success is Enaging, Building Relationships and Providing Value.

How is it working for you Rosie?

Thanks for the comment~

-Al
@alferretti
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OperaDiva OperaDiva:
September 22, 2009 at 7:45 am

Great advice. Thanks.
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Multifunction Printer

All for one, and one multifunction printer for your wallet

By Joseph Sassine

NEWS.com.au

April 23, 2009 08:50am

Printer savings ... multifunction inkjets are cheaper and can be more cost-effective than laserjets / Katrina Tepper

MULTI-function inkjet printers are extraordinarily useful in the home and a lot cheaper then their laserjet counterparts.

While multi-functions were originally designed to do the work of four machines – copy, fax, print and scan - recent models do a whole lot more.
Here is an overview of multi-function inkjets that will give you more bang for your buck. Click on the links to get more product information.
HP Photosmart Premium C309a
Boasting a lot of features, the HP Photosmart Premium C309a will cover everything you need out of a multi-function.
While it does the usual print, copy, scan and fax, the Photosmart offers double-sided printing, direct printing from various memory devices and has wireless connectivity, although the Wi-Fi is limited to existing networks.
The machine's print speeds are quite fast - it prints draft colour documents in 16.9 seconds and 5.6 pages per minute (ppm) when using normal quality. Printing standard 4x6-inch photos take a quick 26 seconds, while an A4 photo took roughly 1 minute 9 seconds.

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At 21.2c per A4 page, the Photosmart is reasonably budget-friendly but isn't the cheapest inkjet multifunction when compared to other models.
Canon PIXMA MP980
One of the major issues you are most likely to come across with the Canon PIXMA MP980 is the agonisingly slow print speeds - but if you're willing to wait, it could pay off.
Normal black and white documents print at around 9.6ppm and colour documents print at 3.2ppm on average. This is very slow, especially when other multifunctions within this price range have faster speed.
A handy feature of the PIXMA P980 is the film negative/35mm scanning, which provides excellent quality digital versions, which is handy for photographic enthusiasts. It offers direct printing options from selected media and also comes with integrated Wi-Fi and touch screen panels.
The PIXMA is also quite expensive in the long term and will cost you around 22c a page.
Brother MFC-6490CW
The Brother MFC-6490CW is great for those who do not like being shackled to standard A4 sheets. If you have a yearning to print high quality A3 documents, then this is the printer for you.
While it is not the fastest A3 printer available, it has a host of features and is relatively cheap to run.
Printing speeds are on par with entry-level printers, with a mono document printing at 16.4ppm and a normal quality document printing at 8.1ppm. Colour documents were slower, at 14.9ppm using draft quality and 3.5ppm using normal quality. A3 mono documents averaged 6.3ppm; and normal quality at 3.4ppm. Colour A3 draft documents also ran at 6.3ppm, but using normal quality slows printing to 2ppm.
Epson TX700W
When you start using the Epson TX700W you will soon realise that the company has sacrificed quality for quantity, and lacks the essential features when compared to similar devices.
It has comprehensive connectivity, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, media card reader, and USB; but the TX700W lacks a fax function.
One good thing about this machine is that it prints quickly. Mono text documents in draft quality will print at an average of 24.2ppm and slows to 8.7ppm when using normal quality. Graphical documents print at 25ppm in draft and 8.9ppm in normal quality mode.
It may be fast, but the TX700W doesn't provide the greatest quality.
When choosing your multifunction it is essential to take the running costs into consideration, particularly in the long-term. Ink cartridge replacements can be expensive, particularly if you print a lot. So choose wisely for your needs, and your wallet will thank you later.

Invisible Speakers Story

Emo Labs wins DEMOgod gong for 'invisible speakers'

By staff writers and wires

NEWS.com.au

September 25, 2009 08:55am

The "invisible speaker" technology could turn a room of TVs into a wall of sound. Picture: AFP

Emo Labs boss Jason Carlson shows Mashable.com how it works.

• TV screens turned into stereo speakers
• Transparent film creates hi-fi sound
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TVs can be transformed into speakers with a new flat film that produces high-quality sound.
The see-through technology, pioneered by Emo Labs, can be "stuck on" to a TV screen and play stereo sound.
Emo Labs says its speaker system uses two piezo actuators - tiny devices that create fine vibrations - on either side of the transparent panel. The panel is mounted on the TV screen and then clamped in the middle for a stereo effect.
"Instead of pushing from behind, like a traditional cone speaker does, (our) speakers actuate a thin membrane along the side in a manner that creates an extremely efficient, piston-like motion in front."
This creates vibrations from the flat transparent panel, which does not appear to interfere with the screen quality.
The US-based firm is in talks with major electronics makers interested in layering its "Invisible Speaker System" on flat panel TVs to turn screens into giant speakers, Emo chief executive Jason Carlson said.

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Your Say

What excellent technology! This reduces the awkwardness of large speakers and moved when moving the TV! But I dont like the idea of it creating vibrations.

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Sam of Brisbane

The company won a DEMOgod and People's Choice Award at the DEMO technology conference this week.
"It's just possible that these companies are going to be stronger, bigger and more successful because they are launching in this economy," said Chris Shipley, who has reigned over more than a decade of DEMO conferences.
"Right now is the best time to be innovating; there is so much opportunity while a lot of people are scrambling for the hills."
- with AFP

AVAYA

Business communication vendor, Avaya, has built a finished goods distribution centre in Singapore as part of its new supply chain management strategy for Asia Pacific.
According to the telephony vendor, the first phase of the centre is estimated to see an annual turnover of over 500 tones of IT equipment worth around USD$100 million out of Singapore.Tim Barnes, director of operations APAC at Avaya told CRN, the centre will help Avaya to deliver products to business partners and customers across Asia Pacific, including Australia, much quicker than before. “We are expecting lead time for product delivery to go down from 14 days to as short as two days for most of the region. Shorter lead time translates to significantly reduced freight costs for our business partners. We foresee cost savings of over 80 per cent,” he said.According to Barnes, the centre is located at the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore and close to the Changi Airport - its location is in a Free Trade Zone – which ensures cost savings through tax benefits. “From our manufacturing facilities in China, Thailand and Indonesia, our products will now be consolidated and shipped from Singapore to our regional business partners and customers. This will include our customers and channel partners in Australia. Inbound traffic will be through ship freight while delivery to customers and business partners will be by air,” he said.Barnes claimed the new centre will help with faster product delivery times to Avaya’s channel partners and distributors. “We are expecting lead time for product delivery to go down from 14 days to as short as two days for most of the region. Shorter lead time translates to significantly reduced freight costs for our business partners,” he said.Global integrated logistics service provider DB Schenker will manage the finished goods distribution center for Avaya in Singapore, said Barnes. The distribution center is housed at DB Schenker Megahub, which is one of the largest integrated freight and logistics facility in the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS).

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