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Toshiba REGZA LCD TV launched

TOSHIBA 46 and 52 inch (High Definition) LCD Large Screen Televisions come with unique Power Meta Brain Pro Technology which projects smooth motion, sharp detail and vivid colours for ultra-pleasure viewing, exclusively for those who want only the best. And for the first time in Sri Lanka, Abans is introducing the Toshiba LCD TV with in-built DVD.

“REGZA” is the first unified global brand for Toshiba’s large-sized flat panel televisions. With its new global brand Toshiba will underline the clear advantage of its televisions - an unsurpassed level of image quality. The first Regza Television was launched in Japan on March 1, 2006 and was quick to capture overseas markets in North America, Europe, China and other Asian countries.

“REGZA” was coined from the literary German word “regsam” which expresses vibrant, dynamic qualities. It also captures Toshiba’s intent of “Real Expression Guaranteed by Amazing Architecture,” the superlative picture quality Toshiba achieves with its advanced expertise. Regza Green, a rich dark green, will be adopted in advertising and marketing the new brand, used to convey the superiority, authenticity and high-quality of Regza products.

Toshiba Regza is born to deliver the best picture quality by making full use of its advanced proprietary technologies in digital image processing and over half a century of know-hows in TV imaging technologies. The Toshiba “REGZA” range consists of 32”, 42”, 46” and 52” LCD with unique features that include Full HD Panel, Dynamic Contrast 10000:1, 3D Colour Management, 2 HDMI Terminals, RGB PC Terminal, SRS WOW, Super Slim Speaker System, Piano Black Cabinet, Swivel Stand (15 Left / 15 Right) and Hotel Mode.

The Toshiba REGZA range of LCD Televisions are now on view and available for sale at all Abans Elite Showrooms.

Leeds Metropolitan University teams up with Mobitel

Mobitel had a historic signing with the Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK in bringing Leeds Metropolitan quality education to Sri Lanka.

Leeds Metropolitan is one of the largest and most popular universities in the United Kingdom where over 30,000 students study. Leeds Met has links with employers and industry professionals - locally and internationally. These links ensure that the courses on offer provide students with skills required by today’s employers, and real job opportunities upon graduation.

With this signing, Sri Lankan students will now have the option of following Leeds Met Masters courses and Phd courses.

Mobitel already has the mLearning platform in place to support the live link for lectures from Leeds Met to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Telecom and Mobitel, Chairperson, Mrs. Leisha De Silva Chandrasena said “mLeraning is a transformational endeavour that we have undertaken. We have developed this platform with passion and commitment because we believe mLearning would be the vehicle that could leapfrog Sri Lanka to a new economic equilibrium.

The simplicity for the user and the ability to cross boarders will make mLearning a powerful vehicle for Sri Lanka to cut time in catching up with the rest of the world to become a formidable country”. mLearning is an innovative mobile learning solution designed by Mobitel and built on a Microsoft platform, that provides extensible collaboration features where customized components can be built to provide a comprehensive learning management solution.

mLearning facilitates uploading of course materials, submission and marking of assignments and conducting of interactive live lectures. Currently University of Colombo courses are offered through mLearning.

Discounts for ComBank card holders at Abans and Damro

More than 1.6 million Credit, Debit and Shopping cardholders of the Commercial Bank can now enjoy discounts at Abans and Damro outlets with the launch of a new promotion by the benchmark private sector bank.

Valid till December 31, 2009, the new promotion allows cardholders to enjoy discounts up to 20 percent on purchases at any Abans outlet for upfront payments and 15 percent on the purchase of goods on the zero - interest easy payments scheme. Damro is offering a discount of five percent on upfront payments.

In addition to these discounts, the cardholders would also be entitled to overseas promotions carried out by Mastercard and VISA during this period. “This is an opportunity for our cardholders to save substantially on their purchases at Abans and Damro,” Head of Commercial Bank’s Card Centre Lakshman Perera said.

“Although some cardholders may be put off by the stamp duty of one percent applicable to Credit cards, these discounts will more than offset the tax.”

A spokesman for Abans said: “This is an opportunity for Commercial Bank Cardholders to upgrade their old appliances with the latest energy saving appliances from the world’s best brands of electronics and home appliances. We also have the widest range from globally famous and nationally trusted guaranteed brands of Oven and Bakeware, Cookware, Glassware, Crockery, Cutlery and a range of gift items for every occasion.”

Chevron Lubricants partners Delo

Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, and Delo in Sri Lanka, launched a new dimension in engine oil technology. The new Havoline comes with a deposit shielding mechanism formula which is a state-of-the-art technology solution to create a protective coating with fighter molecules that shields the engine against the deposits that lead to poor engine performance.

This product modification reduces wear and friction at high temperatures; whilst preserving and protecting the engine, offering superior viscosity control that helps maintain engine power and preserve fuel economy.

Under the umbrella of Chevron Corporation, Havoline Motor Oils was born in the 1900s and ended the era of automobiles idling in garages because of cold weather. Havoline is a technically advanced engine oil which helps protect your engine against harmful deposits, maximizing fuel economy and preventing costly repairs. Every Havoline product builds on over a century of innovation and proven performance. Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, as a member of the world renowned Chevron Corporation, is committed to introducing new technology and superior quality lubricants to the lubricant industry of Sri Lanka.

CDB schols for three – wheeler owners’ children

Citizens Development Business Finance Ltd (CDB) awarded scholarships to children of three-wheeler owners who obtained the highest results at the 2008 Grade five scholarship examination and the 2007 GCE O/L exam. Chief Guest was Founder Dean of the Medical Faculty of the University of Kelaniya and author of “Towards a Peaceful Sri Lanka”, Prof. Carlo Fonseka.

Some 19 boys and 12 girls from different socio income groups gathered at the BMICH with their happy parents to receive these scholarships as part of “CDB Sisudiri - Season two”, Sri Lanka’s first ever such scholarship program.

Each children were given scholarships whereby the Grade five winners will receive cash on an annual basis until they complete their O/L exam. The O/L winners will also receive cash on an annual basis until they complete their A/L exam.

Citizens Development Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Nanayakkara said the Company was happy to continue this program for the benefit of the children of three - wheeler owners. “Three wheeler owners render a great service to society at large. Just as any of us, they too have dreams of meaningfully educating their children and seeing them doing better in life. We at the CDB are gratified that this is the first ever such project of its kind which assists these children in their education. We’re happy to join hands with their parents and help them realize that dream”, he said.