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Dialog launches SmartHome

Dialog Broadband Networks launched SmartHome, an all-in-one communication solution for households. SmartHome is a simple and cost effective communication solution that integrates voice, broadband internet and email into a single package.

SmartHome is a convergence of technology and offers a multitude of benefits for the domestic internet and fixed voice-line user. The ability to connect a fax line to the SmartHome system is another advantage of this communication solution. SmartHome gives the customer the convenience of a single bill for total voice, broadband internet and email services, and this comes in addition to the cost benefits offered through the SmartHome connection.

"Convergence is about building simple yet effective solutions, and this is what SmartHome presents to users - a single communications device that takes care of your every need," said Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Fixed-Telephony and Broadband Services Suren Goonewardene.

Customers could choose from two SmartHome packages; SmartHome and SmartHome Plus, and enjoy internet speeds of up to 512 Kbps and 1Mbps. The video feature on SmartHome voice adds a whole new dimension to standard voice communication. It is designed to enhance the user-experience allowing them see who they speak with, like a video-call on mobiles. SmartHome voice has a host of value-added features including call forwarding, call return, call waiting and three-way calling. Dialog Broadband Networks offers a single contact point for troubleshooting and maintenance, plus, round-the-clock, technical support throughout the year.

Good grooming begins with preventing body odour

Affinity for hair care, clothing and grooming are popular interests among Sri Lankan youth, but one area that is generally overlooked is under arm hygiene, according to the research findings conducted by Unilever Sri Lanka's Rexona anti-perspirant deodorant.

The findings reveal that approximately only three percent of Sri Lankans use a deodorant or anti-perspirant with consumption growing only gradually. This indicates that there is a low awareness among Sri Lankans about the negative aspects of sweating. The process of sweating alone itself is completely natural, but over a period of a few hours, this wetness, combined with body heat, offers an optimum breeding ground for bacteria. The respiratory waste of these microscopic organisms in turn is the cause for the offensive smell - which we commonly refer to as body odour.

"This scientific process is a common misconception amongst consumers", said Beauty Consultant, Salon Gayathri, Gayathri Dias. "Even a bath or a shower is not a guarantee that we are completely 'safe' from the embarrassing problem of body odour that we experience in buses, trains, gymnasiums, tuition classes, crowded shopping complexes or any public place for that matter" she said.

Women, because of their biological formation, tend to sweat more when under stress or triggered emotionally, while men tend to sweat more when they are physically active. Yet, general levels of hygiene, the usage of scented products such as perfumes and talc are options that are resorted to by the market, in its attempt to maintain freshness.

Heladiv "Gotta" goes to Cannes:

Gold win for Triad at Chillies

Receiving the award

Heladiv, a leading tea manufacturer in the country won a gold metal in the Non-Traditional Media category for their creative and innovative tea packaging design done by Triad at the recently concluded Chillies 2009.

The entry caught the eye of the jury and their special commendation due the fact that a very simple retail insight has created the inspiration for a unique, cost effective and modern design which makes the pack shout out on the shelf. This packaging has the additional dimensions of using recycled bulk tea packing as the primary material and the unique conical shape which has proven to be a revolution in compact packing which assures lasting freshness of the tea contained within while minimizing air vacuums as is prevalent in conventional square packaging. Being a 100 per cent environmentally packaging design, as "ying-yang" packaging, it offers a convenient, space saving solution for display. For the consumer, it offers the added benefit of buying in small measure and re-using due to its special plug-lid feature.

The Chairman of the innovative tea brand Heladiv, Rohan Fernando expressed his satisfaction in winning Gold for the "Gotta" in the packaging category and Silver for the "Ice Tea Strainer" in the point-of-sale category at Chillies 2009.

"We are extremely proud to have won metal for Heladiv at the Chillies which we think truly deserved the recognition that it received. We are also hopeful that the Gold award winning "Gotta" entry will do well at Cannes and bring fame to Triad, Heladiv and Sri Lanka," said COO of Triad Sarva Amarasekere.

Discounts at ODEL in May-June

The new promotion Spring Fever by ODEL offers shoppers in May and June an opportunity to win discounts for the following five months.

ODEL’s main outlet

From May 16 to June 16, every customer who purchases goods to the value of Rs. 3,500 or above will become eligible to participate in a draw at which lucky winners will receive discounts for their future purchases at ODEL.

The draw, which will take place in the last week of June, will produce 156 winners.

The first prize winner will receive a discount of 20 percent on purchases for the rest of the year. Another two winners will receive 15 percent discounts and three others 10 percent discounts as second and third prizes. In addition to these, 150 winners will receive discounts of five percent as consolation prizes.

These prizes will come in the form of discount cards valid till November 30, 2009 which the winners would be required to produce at the cashiers counters to obtain their discounts.

"This promotion will bring a new spark to shopping at a time when spirits are running low due to the global economic downturn," ODEL's CEO Otara Gunewardene said.

"It will also enhance customer loyalty while providing a reduction in price at this time of need," she said.

The Lowe LDB Media team with the award, with Chalaka Gajabahu and Lilamani and Terry Benson.

Lowe LDB wins at Chillies 2009

Lowe LDB won the 'Media Innovation of the Year' award for Elephant Brand Soft Drinks at The Chillies this year.

Lowe LDB was the only agency to have received an award in this category. This is the first time that The Chillies introduced a category for media innovation.

"We are pleased and proud our initiative has been so well recognized, at a time when innovation is extremely difficult in the highly saturated media market in this country" said Media Director Rimzan Farook.

Abans introduces LG X Series 3G Netbook

The LG X110 is the next step in technical evolution from the smart phone, featuring trendy design and embedded with 3G HSPA connectivity. The 3G embedded features combined with WLAN 802.11 b/g and 10/100 Ethernet for stable and fast connections means that users can communicate and share information anytime, anywhere, any place. Wherever you may roam, you are always online.

Unless you live in a country with Wi-Fi coverage as extensive as mobile services, chances are your Netbook is not likely to get any Internet action outside your home or office. It can certainly become very frustrating when you have to wait for five minutes or more for an email to load or retrieve important files in a hurry. The LG X110 also differentiates itself from other competitors with advanced features such as a five-fold increase in storage capacity through its 160GB hard disk drive and its modern and chic design.