EOFYS or End of Financial Year Sale are absolutely all over Australia. It is the season of huge bargains and discounts. If you’re a parent like me or simply an early Christmas shopper it is a good time to take advantage of the big savings you can get from the Myer’s Toy Sale. It’s up now until the 26th of July.
With a minimum purchase in toy products you’ll get this big Mr. Potato Head reusable bag (89 x 78cm) for free.
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About a couple of decades ago, the presence of telephone directory or similar listings is so important. It is probably one of the most (if not the most) important way of reaching out to people. Nowadays, there is an obvious alternative: a web directory. Such will prove to be handy in a lot of situations. In our case, when we moved to Australia, we had to rely on such listings to be able to find key services including schooling, suburb information, etc. It is close to being priceless if you are new to a place. There surely are far more things or areas where these directories can be of help. Planning for a kiddie party? Going out on a weekend escape? You don’t have to look too far. There are even specialized online directory listings. In that way one can benefit from listings compiled by experts in a particular field. There are further variations to such and if read this article about Article Directories Versus Web Directories Which is best
I could not imagine doing a lot of things without such directories. While it may still be true that printed telephone directories are still being published and distributed because it has its use (other than for recycling purposes), I believe there is a lot more to be offered by what I shall call as ‘rainbow pages’.
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It’s a netbook. With the current economic challenges, it seems that computer manufacturers have given a low-cost alternative without sacrificing functionality. As the price of these netbooks fit well into the economic stimulus in Australia, it may not be surprising if these new lean but mean machines take some serious sales spike. Portability, cost, and the ability to meet basic computing needs are surely key ingredients to its apparent success. With a quick trip around your favorite Sydney electronics shops, this miniature is not hard to find.
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Over the last two months or so, I have noticed one new product or service which is showcased along shopping mall halls around Sydney. I am referring to services that promises to make one’s teeth really white. I am not really sure how it works. Though I have seen some people who have availed of the service and they seem to simply lie down with an equipment having some bluish light is fitted in their mouth. It could be less complex than what full dental offices like Orange New Jersey cosmetic dentis could offer. But either way, if it is something one is after, it can’t be too bad to make teeth sparkling white while shopping.
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I was in a shopping mall last weekend and happened to stare at this poster saying that ‘it’s a buyer’s market’. If you do look around, almost every shop has some sort of sale going on. One one you may see ’stocktake sale’ while another would promote it as ‘end of year clearance sale’.
End of year? Yes, June is the end of the year in Australia. Financial Year, that is. That is probably the reason why there is this hype to attract buyers to shop. Online stores are no exception. But for web based sites, the method for bringing in visitors would require good SEO in order to surfers to land on the desired spot. The importance of search engine marketing in that business category cannot be understated.
So is it really a buyer’s market? Well, if you did plan something to buy, then perhaps the answer could be a yes. But if you’re going out there and be simply lured into impulse buying, then think again. The benefits that one can get could vary from person to person.
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Australia without rail tracks is almost unthinkable. This form of public transportation is very important here. In Sydney, it may be impractical for many to drive to their work places especially if their office is in the CBD. The reason: parking. Anyway, the more viable option is to drive to the closest train station and let the rail network do the driving. The rail network is just massive. A delay in one station can easily create ripple effects to stations far far away. Any major disruption will definitely hit the news. You can almost say that living in the city without rails is impossible
Photo taken at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Beach Australia, 2008
Mahirap isipin kung walang mga riles sa Australia. Ang transportasyong pampubliko na ito ay napakahalaga sa dito. Sa Sydney, kadalasan ay hindi praktikal na gamitin ang kotse upang pumunta sa opisina lalu na kung ito ay nasa CBD. Ang rason: parking. Mayroon namang mas maiging paraan at iyon ay ang mag-drive tungo sa pinakamalapit ng himpilan ng tren at sumakay na lamang ng tren. Talagang napakalawak ng rail network dito. Magkaroon lamang ng kaunting abala sa isang himpilan ay tiyak na magkakaroon ito ng epekto kahit sa mga malalayong himpilan. Kaya naman kung may matagalang abala ang nangyari, tiyak na ito’y mailalathala sa balita. Halos maaari nang sabihin na ang mabuhay sa syudad na walang riles ay imposible.
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Financial Year 2008-09 is about to come to an end. Financial year in Australia ends in June. One of the ‘interesting’ events happening during this time of the year is the rising promotions for EOFYS or End of Financial Year Sale. EOFYS are simply all over the place. From clothing to electronic goods or even a tv stand , it is almost certain that one will bump into some form of EOFYS. It sure will be interesting to find out whether all of these EOFYS promotions will bring some extra push during this challenging economic times.
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I think it is safe to say that basketball is not on top of the list when it comes to figuring out what is the most popular sport in the country. Though obviously, with the NBA Finals currently ongoing, the sport does get into the spotlight. On free to air television, one is now able to get a glimpse of these world famous teams and athletes. It seems like the basketball fever rubbed on with my husband and some of our friends. Earlier this week, they decided to brave the cold and play a game in an outdoor court. It is a great option for those who are not keen on the best diet pills. Of course for women, well, there’s always the netball.
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City 2 Surf 2009 is set for the 9th of August. Done in Sydney, it is a 14 kilometer run from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. It is certainly a popular event with 70,000 runners last year. I know of a few people who do join the run. I guess people join for a variety of reasons. Some may join it for health reasons. It sure is a good way to do some serious exercise as one will probably have to do some preparations before the run. It can also surely go head to head with Lipovox when it comes to stripping off some flab. Of course there is the charity angle for doing the run. To those people who do it for a cause, they are surely worthy to be called heroes.
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