| Cooling and calm, Japanese style
In these times of bustle, pressure
and stress, our home should be a haven of tranquillity,
a place of peace and calm.
For centuries, the Japanese have enjoyed this wonderfully
relaxing atmosphere in their own homes. It's called rakusan
rakusui - a new dialogue with nature and the meaning of
living.
One such example is the waterfall garden and pond, which
can transform a conventional backyard into an oasis of
natural serenity.
It becomes a permanent feature and extension of the home,
connecting the harmony and attractiveness of a time-honoured
Japanese garden with contemporary Australian living.
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Text & photographs
courtesy of
Urbanscorpe Australia
87/515 Kent St., Sydney NSW
Tel: (02)9283-8833
www.urbanscope.com.au
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New Superbike has Yamaha riding high
Yamaha Motor Australia
In 2006 motorcycling enthusiasts have seen Yamaha dominate
Australian racetracks. On the back of its high-tech 2006
YZF-R1 supersport bike, Yamaha Race Team pilot Jamie Stauffer
is currently leading the national road race series and
took line honours at all six Phillip Island races.
Looking to stay ahead of the pack in 2007, Yamaha Motor
Australia has unveiled its new 1000cc four-cylinder YZF-R1.
A bike available in three slick colours, and showing off
futuristic styling, the new R1 suits both competition
and street riding, and is set to hit Yamaha stores early
next year.
Taking its cue from Valentino
Rossi's world championship winning YZR-M1 race bike, the
2007 R1 sports a strapping four-valve engine, a fifth
generation 'controlled flex' aluminium chassis and swingarm,
and 'fly-by-wire' throttle - the YCC-T system providing
instant response and smooth performance.
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The new R1 has radially mounted
front brake calipers ensuring rider control. It also features
the world's first variable air funnel intake on a motorcycle,
electronically maximizing combustion efficiency for a
more linear power curve.
www.yamaha-motor.com.au
Or telephone your local Yahama dealer
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Nocria - Automatic self-cleaning filter system
FUJITSU
Delivering outstanding energy savings
is Fujitsu's Nocria ceiling wall range. Unit sizes range
from 4kW to 8kW, making it suitable for small bedrooms
through to large open-plan living spaces.
The Nocria AWTZ18LBC achieves a six-star energy rating
in both cooling and heating. Coupled with its R410A refrigerant,
which has zero ozone depletion potential, it is among
Australia's most energy efficient domestic air conditioners.
Clean and pure air flow
is ensured with Fujitsu's advanced filtration technology.
The world first automatic self-cleaning filter makes highly
efficient operation possible, while the UV filter disinfects
and deodorises the air.
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Other features of Fujitsu's Nocria
ceiling wall range include the elegant, discreet design
that sits 40mm below the ceiling; reverse cycle operation;
and heat/cool auto changeover mode.
There is also a day timer and multi-directional louvres
to ensure the widest possible air flow.
Fujitsu's Nocria ceiling wall range is truly a product
of the future.
www.fujitsugeneral.com.au
Tel: 1300-882-201
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