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The Medion GoPal PNA460 can be defined as a satellite navigator, that depicts style as well as functionality. It measures just about 130 x 90 x 20 mm in dimensions and weighs only 200 grams. This Medion GoPal PNA460 In-Car Satellite Navigator features a 4.3-inch touch screen display for reading the maps and routing information. It works on the Windows CE 5.0 platform and runs on a Samsung processor clocked at 400 MHz. It is equipped with an internal antenna that is integrated with a SiRFstar III GPS receiver that provides faster signal acquisition.



The device is powered by a rechargeable battery that provides a total life of up to 4 hours.

Medion GoPal PNA460 Satellite Navigator comes equipped with a 256MB MMC card that includes the maps of UK, Ireland and Western European countries. These latest Navteq mapping information is complemented by the Berlitz City guide that provides information to the best restaurants, shopping malls, tourist attractions, etc. amounting to more than 50 major European destinations. Navigational assistance includes accurate on-screen visual routing details and regular and timely voice directions. This feature helps the driver concentrate on the road and drive safely. Addresses can be located easily with a full postcode search facility. The device also includes information about the various speed cameras across a region. With the help of this information, the device notifies the user about the legal speed limit of a zone. In case the driver exceeds the speed limit, the unit notifies and alerts the user, thereby avoiding getting a speeding ticket.

Medion GoPal PNA460 Hand-Held Multimedia Satellite Navigator includes an in-built MP3 player and a picture viewer. Now viewers can listen to their favourite music tracks and watch the latest photographs when stuck in traffic or when the unit is not used for navigational purposes. Along with this portable satnav, a user gets a car holder with suction cup, a 12V car charger, a 256MB MMC memory card and an instruction booklet.

PRESS RELEASE

Iran Caravans for Peace and Freedom Join All Freedom Loving Iranians and World Citizens at the UN on September 23 to Protest the Illegal Presence of Mahmoud Ahamdinejad and to Demand Freedom and Democracy for Iranian People

Where: Dag Hammarsskjold Plaza, First Ave. and 47th St., Manhattan, New York
When: September 23, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Iranian people’s protests following the June 12 elections continue despite a government crackdown that has resulted in the death of dozens of protesters and the detention of hundreds more.

With Mahmoud Ahmadinejad scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd, thousands of Iranians from the United States, Canada and around the world are converging on New York City in a show of solidarity. What is that unites so many disparate groups: their love for the Iranian people and the cry for a free, democratic, prosperous and peaceful Iran.

As one of the groups converging on New York, the Iran Peace and Freedom Caravans, including a Caravan of former political prisoners under the Islamic Republic, are proud of the courage of their compatriots and determined to guard the flame of hope lit by the faith and sacrifice of the Iranian people, particularly Iran’s youth. Never again will we permit the future of Iran–the faith, spirit, life and love of our children–to be violated behind the Islamic Republic’s veil of duplicity and violence. Nor will we permit their life, their faces, their hopes and dreams to be extinguished.

Inspired by world renowned photographer, Reza Deghati, the protesters in New York will hold 1,000 images of Neda Agha Soltan during Ahmadinejad’s attendance and speech at the United Nations a number of times between 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The images will link the protests in New York to Paris and other capitals as a sign of global solidarity and support for protesters inside Iran.

Joined by many prominent Iranians, including Nazanin Afshin-Jam, the Canadian-Iranian beauty queen whose work on Stopping Child Executions in Iran has been recognized by governments and people around the world, Caravans will call on the Islamic Republic to release all political prisoners held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison as well as secret detention centers.

We also reject as contrary to the judicial practice and humanitarian teachings the coercion of false confessions, fabrication of evidence, torture and rape of the Iranian people for contesting fraud and rejecting falsehood: the results of the 2009 elections. We call on the United Nations to establish a special rapporteur to investigate allegations of rape and torture in Iran’s prisons as well as reports of secret burial of victims by security forces. Such practices are in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We urge world leaders to demonstrate their solidarity with the Iranian people by joining our Carvans in defending the sacred ideals that unite all of humanity in rejecting violence and aggression against the Iranian people. Iranians from all creeds and faiths, no matter what their race, gender, age or politics, stand united against tyranny and terrorism.

We believe that the surest way to secure peace and prosperity in the Middle East is to stand resolute in securing the civil and human rights of the Iranian people to an accountable democratic government elected by the direct vote of people whose leaders honor the oath of their office by protecting the life, reflecting the humanity and advancing the future of all Iranians as well as their neighbors.

Note About Caravans: We do not accept funding or support from any government and are not affiliated with any institution or organization. We wish to extend our gratitude to Omid for Iran as well as countless individuals for donations and tireless work. Together we strive for a better future for a free and democratic Iran that is secure, prosperous and at peace with the world.

The renowned Iranian composer, researcher and Santour-player, Parviz Meshkatian has died at the age of 54 in his home in Tehran.

The prominent musician passed away after going into cardiac arrest on September 21, 2009.

Born on May 15, 1955 in the historical city of Neyshabur, Parviz Meshkatian was a distinguished figure of Persian music who worked with many celebrated maestros including Mohammad-Reza Shajarian.


Meshkatian entered the conservatory of music at an early age and studied theory and technique with the masters Noor Ali Boroomand, Dariush Safvat, Mohammad Taghi Massoudieh, and Mehdi Barkeshli. He chose the Radif of Mirza Abdollah as his main topic of research. After finishing his academic studies, Meshkatian continued the study of music with such masters as the late Abdollah Davami, Saied Hormozi, and Yousef forootan. He has won the first prize of Barbad competition in the field of santur. Meshkatian taught santur at the Center for the Preservation and Dissemination of Music where he also served as ensemble leader.



Meshkatian was one of the founding members of Aref and Sheyda ensembles, and Chavosh Artistic and Cultural Foundation.

The veteran artist held numerous international concerts in Asian and European countries including France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark.

Meshkatian published four books on Persian music and the traditional instrument Santour. He published the book Twenty Pieces for Santour in the spring of 1982.