Microsoft announce “Surface” tablet

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Microsoft Surface tablet to be released with Windows 8Microsoft have released details on their new tablet to compete against Apple’s iPad and the range of Android based tablets on the market.

The new Microsoft made hardware will be released with Windows 8 and Windows RT later this year.

Two models will be available – one running an ARM processor featuring Windows RT, and one with a third-generation Intel Core processor featuring Windows 8 Pro.

The Windows 8 Pro model is expected to take off in the corporate sphere, with integration with Windows server platforms it will fill the gap between tablet and Ultrabook.

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Free e-waste drop off in Clare

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Zero Waste SANow is the time to clear out the clutter and recycle your old computers and office equipment.

During the month of May, unwanted computer and electrical equiment can be dropped off for recycling at the Clare Transfer Station, Benny’s Hill Road, free of charge. Your e-waste can then be recycled into many components, instead of going into landfill.

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NAR Design presents Country Business Mums’ Brunch 25th May 2012

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NAR Design's Country Business Mums' Brunch at Artisans Table, ClareCome and enjoy a relaxing morning and delicious brunch with like-minded women at the beautiful Artisans Table.

Our two speakers will ensure you come away with some new life and business skills while telling their own personal stories of being a mum in business.

A great way to form new friendships and business contacts but most of all – have fun!

Tickets for only $38 are available before the event – contact Meg on 0433 205 661 or email meg@nardesign.com for details.

Keep in touch with this event via the NAR Design Facebook page.

Download the flyer to send to other Mums.

A bit about Country Business Mums:

Being a mum in business has a lot of unique challenges whether you own your own business, have a partnership, a hobby business at home or if you’re the woman behind your husband’s success.

Country Business Mums provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other mums in business, share stories and experiences, get advice, promote your business and build a support network.

If you are working for somebody else or not a mum but feel the stress of ‘doing it all’ and want to get some advice and learn some life skills then come along and have some fun!

NBN rollout plan announced

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NBN rollout Clare South Australia March 2012Yesterday Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced stage one of the National Broadband Network’s wide-scale rollout plan.

Over the next three years, construction of the fibre optic component of the NBN will be underway or completed in areas containing 3.5 million premises, in 1,500 communities across every state and territory in Australia.

Towns around the Clare Valley region announced for connection starting within three years include Clare, Balaklava, Riverton, Saddleworth and Burra.

NBN Co plans to rollout fibre optic broadband designed to offer speeds of up to 100 megabits per second to 93% of Australia. The Clare Valley can expect connections at these speeds in the towns listed above, with wireless and satellite services at 10 megabits per second provided in other locations.

NAR Design provide broadband consulting services to clients, connecting ADSL2+, mobile and fixed wireless and satellite services.

Find out more about the NBN rollout.

Introducing Sarah Johnson – our Guest Speaker for the Quick Contacts for Country Business Mums event

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Sarah Johnson to Speak at NAR Designs Quick Contacts event in ClareIntroducing our Guest Speaker for the Quick Contacts for Country Business Mums event – Clare-based PR professional – Sarah Johnson from Clerestory Communications.

Who better to speak at an event that’s all about communicating?

Make sure you RSVP to this event by the 16th of March by contacting Meg Mader – meg@nardesign.com – 0433 205 661.

Keep in touch with this event via the NAR Design Facebook page.

A bit about Country Business Mums:

Being a mum in business has a lot of unique challenges whether you own your own business, have a partnership, a hobby business at home or if you’re the woman behind your husband’s success.

Country Business Mums provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other mums in business, share stories and experiences, get advice, promote your business and build a support network.

Country Business Mums’ Lunch a success

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NAR Design Country Business Mums Lunch 17th FebruaryNAR Design’s Country Business Mums’ Lunch on the 17th of February in Clare was a huge success.  Originally we aimed for 20 women but had almost 40 attend so it was a fantastic turnout.

This event was aimed at mums who are in business, wanting to get into business or even working mums.  The event provided a way of networking, promoting business, forming new friendships and sharing stories and experiences to help each other achieve and know we are not alone in our struggle to raise a family and a business at the same time.  It was also a lot of fun!

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NAR Design presents Quick Contacts – 20th March 2012

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NAR Design presents Quick Contacts at the Clare Hotel on the 20th March 2012

Come along to Quick Contacts, presented by NAR Design at the Clare Hotel on the 20th March 2012.

A fast-paced, fun way to create new contacts, form friendships and promote yourself in a welcoming environment.

There will be a guest speaker and prizes for the most enthusiastic players.

A glass of bubbly or soft drink and light nibbles provided.

Buy dinner afterwards and stay a while to get to know your new contacts better.

Make sure you RSVP to this event by the 16th of March by contacting Meg Mader – meg@nardesign.com – 0433 205 661.

Keep in touch with this event via the NAR Design Facebook page.

A bit about Country Business Mums:

Being a mum in business has a lot of unique challenges whether you own your own business, have a partnership, a hobby business at home or if you’re the woman behind your husband’s success.

Country Business Mums provide a fantastic opportunity to meet other mums in business, share stories and experiences, get advice, promote your business and build a support network.