Avatar News September 20, 2007

Written By:: Steph Kendall
Edited By:: Tara Topliff
Published By:: Avatar Ltd

Greetings Web Fiends,

This month's round up includes the low-down on CMS Web sites. Find out what the pros and cons of this style are and more about the Joomla! powered CMS offered by our good selves. You can also check out our latest projects and view the latest snippets of news from this weird and wonderful world of ours.

CMS Web Sites - Are They For You?
You're A Winner!
Tidbits
Sites of Interest

CMS Web Sites — Are They For You?

CMS or Content Management System Web sites are a popular style of Web site, as they can be updated quickly (independently of a Web company), can include a range of nifty features such as polls, forums, e-cards, calendars, photo galleries and, if they're designed with search engines in mind, can be search engine friendly. Find out more about CMS sites, decide whether they're for you and learn more about Joomla! (Avatar designed CMS Web sites).

View details of our CMS Web Sites - Are They For You?.

THIS MONTH'S OFFER: With every Joomla! CMS Web site commissioned this month, a free review of your home page text including proof reading and copy-editing suggestions. This offer is valid until 21st October 2007 only.

You're A Winner!

Thanks to all the recipients of Avatar News who confirmed their subscription last month. Yippee! You're still on board. The winner of our iPod Shuffle is Jim from Streats Ahead, who no doubt will be boogie-ing away on the streets of Christchurch.

Tidbits

Tax break for R & D. New Zealand businesses conducting systematic, investigative and experimental research and development will be eligible for a tax credit of 15 per cent of allowable expenditure.
When camel love goes bad. A woman has been killed in Queensland after her 60th birthday present, a male camel, became a little too amorous. (We couldn't make this stuff up!)
Health warning for gaming addicts. A man in China has died after playing online games for 3 days. Local reports said that he died from exhaustion brought on by too many hours on the Internet.
What a wonderful world. If you've ever made a bird-shaped shadow with your fingers, you'll appreciate Raymond Crowe's mastery of his digits — a shadow show like no other.
Give your mo' a grow. Last November was dubbed 'Movember' as men teased their facial hair into stylish and not so stylish mo's (moustaches) all in the name of charity. Get inspiration for mo-growing from these bearded wonders.
Step back in time. Explore online history with the Wayback Machine's archive of Web pages from 1996 to present day.
Star Wars memorabilia 'defaced'. A Star Wars fan has cast his own face in the iconic carbon casting taken of Han Solo. (Some people have way too much time on their hands!)
How to keep an idiot busy. It's silly but we couldn't resist this one. Click on the page to find out more.
Where not to go. If you're planning an overseas trip, don't head for Sumgayit in Azerbaijan. According to a recent poll, it's one of the 10 most polluted places in the world.

Sites of Interest

Here's a selection of projects we've worked on recently...

Anglican Aged Care (Web design and Web writing)
This static style Web site was written and designed to help Anglican Aged Care promote three Christchurch retirement village complexes online. The site has a clear navigation enabling easy access to information about the organisation, facilities and admissions.
U Save Car & Truck Rentals (Web update)
Family owned and operated business offering short or long term car and truck rentals in New Zealand.
Fine Wine Tours (Web update)
Personalised wine tours in the Auckland wine region including door-to-door service, tasting notes, lunch and commentary.
Rocket Global (Web design)
Administrative and online marketing services for the Rocket Network of sites.
Shining Star (Web update)
Motels, cabin and holiday park accommodation on the West Coast of New Zealand.
Great Ponsonby B & B (Web update)
A delightful, small bed and breakfast hotel in a 1890s style villa in Auckland.