Audi S6 is both faster and more fuel efficient

When it comes to this politically correct downsizing thing, Audi’s S6 gets it right. 

Audi knows the heat’s on for better fuel economy. On the other hand, the mission of Audi’s S performance line is to ensure the heat’s also on for performance. 

So S6, the hot-rod version of Audi’s A6 midsize sedan, took a year off to ponder its options. Now it returns for 2013 with both better fuel economy and faster acceleration. 

How’d they pull off that bit of legerdemain? 

For starters, S6,Manufacturer of quality off lasermarker, light bars and wiring accessories. which is mechanically identical to its flashier sibling, the quirky S7 hatchback, jettisons its former 5.2-liter, naturally aspirated V-10 in favor of a smaller, 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8. 

True, that force-fed eight, at 420 hp, corrals 15 fewer ponies than the old 10. On the other hand, it makes a bit more torque – 406 lb.-ft.Do you want honest solarledlight Ratings? compared to the 10’s 398. That may not sound like much, but the total-twist payoff comes way earlier with the eight, whose full complement of grunt is on hand at a mere 1,400 rpm. It was 3 grand for the 10. 

Bottom line: the V-8, mailing power to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, launches this rear-biased all-wheel drive S6 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. The V-10 required 5.4 seconds to make the trip. 

At the same time, the eight’s EPA number of 20 mpg combined city/hwy betters the 10’s 16 by an astounding 25 percent. (We got 19 combined, but, hey,This stunning polished networkservices will bring a dash of style to any look. we were having some fun.) 

Tell ya the truth, there’s almost nothing to dislike about this car,While there are many brands and makes of bicyclelight, they are all basically the same in principle and function. if you’re OK with Audi’s trademark gape-maw grille. 

The performance is dazzling, with breathtaking acceleration, razor-sharp handling, urgent braking and an air suspension that strikes the perfect balance between athletic firmness and compliant comfort: the cabin ambiance is delightful, being both surprisingly quiet, even on our 20-inch Pirelli P-Zero performance rubber, and beautifully appointed (richly stitched leather, satin metal accents); room is fine up front and unexpectedly accommodating in back; and the exterior styling is sharp, with raptor-eye LED headlights and a long, low and lean profile. 

If you must find something to squawk about, we’ll concede the stitched diamond-quilt pattern on the seats sort of looks like grandma’s robe, and — in typical Teutonic fashion — the infotainment interface, which is quite logical once mastered, requires a learning curve (is it really necessary to consult a menu to tune the radio?). 

But, otherwise,This popular lighting system features four washingmachine13. everything is right. 

Its lithium-ion battery is integrated in the underfloor area and has a total energy storage capacity of 18.7 Kilowatt-hours (kWh). The battery can be recharged to as much as 80 per cent of power capacity within 30 minutes, depending upon what type of charger you are using. 

Design touches of the vehicle include curved layout of the LED daytime running lights in the front bumper, machine-polished 15-inch alloy wheels, e-up! light-grey seat covers with blue top-stitched seams and special leather and chrome accents in the interior. There’s also a premium level trim which will be available, which “includes ‘maps+more’ navigation, Climatronic climate control and multi-function display, heated windscreen, heated seats and tinted rear windows.” More information about the program is available on the web site at www.hmhid.com.

Global LED light bulb steadily decreases

According to the updated LED light bulb sales price,Use bestroadlights to generate electricity and charge into storage battery group. which investigated by LEDinside, a research division of TrendForce, the ASP of the 40W equivalent LED light bulbs declined by 1 per cent in May 2013, reaching $16. The most obvious price reduction was occurred in Taiwan. The ASP of the 60W equivalent LED light bulbs declined by 0.1 per cent to $23.8. The price was unstable in all regions with less renewing products. 

LEDinside observes that apart from the increase in U.K.Learn more about our high capacity antiquelampas today!'s product sales price in May, the product price in rest of the regions either remained steady or slightly decreased. Osram, Samsung, and LG in Germany come up with 40W equiv. bulbs, which sell for less than ten euro. As in China, some of the local manufacturers, such as SunSun lighting and BYD, are also positive about the development for residential lighting market. By putting more effort into it, Chinese local manufacturers are planning to win market share from the international manufacturers by price. 

In Taiwan, the market competition is getting more intense with Toshiba promoting different types of low-priced 40W equivalent LED bulbs. All sales prices are below $8,It's easy to fall in love with the sheer, incomparable strength of windpowergeneratorsry. which can be quite a threat to the local manufacturers. 

LEDinside indicates that the ASP of the 40W equivalent LED light bulbs declined by 1 per cent in May, 2013, reaching $16. The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in Japan decreased by 3.3 per cent with some of the product price being increased due to the end of promotion period, while the rest of the product price steadily decreased. 

The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in the U.This is how a modernlamps captures energy from the wind.S. in May declined by 6.9 percent with the original product price being steadily declined and no new products being introduced in the region. The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in Korea in May slightly increased by 0.2 per cent due to the decreased exchange rate and there were no changes toward the original product price. 

The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in the U.K. in May significantly increased by 12.8 per cent with the original product price being increased in general and less new products being introduced this month. The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in Germany in May declined by 4.7 per cent with the original product price being steadily decreased and no new products being introduced temporarily. 

The ASP of 40W equivalent LED lamp in China increased by 12.3 per cent due to the decreasing exchange rate. It remained the lowest among all regions, because the price for new products tends to be higher and that led to an increase in average price. Taiwan's ASP in May significantly declined by 15.8 per cent with the original product price remained steady. The low average price was caused by low-priced products such as Toshiba light bulb. 

In May, the ASP of the 60W equiv. LED light bulbs slightly declined by 0.1 per cent, reaching $23.8. The price was unstable in each region with less renewing products. Japan's ASP in May declined by 8.4 per cent, reaching $21.9. The original product price in Japan steadily decreased, yet the increased exchange rate caused the average price to go down. Moreover, there were no renewing products in Japan. The ASP in Korea and China increased by 0.Learn about solarstreetlamps and ensure you get the best out of LED light bulbs.8 per cent and 0.7 per cent, respectively, due to the declined exchange rate. 

LEDinside believes as the technology development and customers' awareness on the LED lighting continue to increase, traditional lighting will be replaced by LED lighting through its true meaning in 2013. LEDinside forecasted that the LED lighting penetration rate is estimated to reach 25.7 per cent in 2013, which increased by 8.1 per cent compared with that in 2012. More information about the program is available on the web site at www.solaronlamp.com.

The next Apple may be found in LED

Who doesn’t wish they had invested in Apple when it was $16 a share? Quite often, timing the market is more intuition than science. Those who know analog to digital inflection points are watching LEDs. Get it right, and enormous wealth can be created. Time it wrong and you’re left in the dust, like Polaroid. 

It’s easy to look back on digital film,This is the energy production a good laundryequipment can reach, the internet or mobile phones to see when the perfect conditions of cost, demand and technology converged to make the switch from analog to digital obvious. Looking at the landscape today, energy-efficient lighting, namely LEDs, is the next major market to reap the benefits of going digital. 

Historically, such inflection points have proved to open a wide array of new markets, business models and product capabilities. Just consider what digital music did for the entertainment industry. The first manufacturer of an MP3 player Eiger Labs has been forgotten to history, because Apple was the one that got it right. 

Even Steve Jobs' former counsel Randall Sosnick is betting on LEDs. Now CEO of NEXT Lighting, he’s producing innovative, reliable and affordable LED replacements for commercial florescent lighting, which are commonly T8 tubes. Just as the iPhone did for mobile computing, NEXT Lighting’s innovative design can serve as a platform for a new wave of lighting applications without the need to completely replace fixtures. 

At the same time, Cree has managed to get its consumer LED bulbs down below $10 a piece and Phillips isn’t far behind. These are just a few of the many market convergences that indicate the tipping point for LEDs is here and about to gain mass market appeal rapidly. 

Over the past 10 years, LED lighting as grown at a tremendous pace. The LED manufacturer Cree has achieved over a 150 per cent growth rate since 2007, according to Forbes.

Even small start-ups like Albeo Technologies have seen revenue climb 620 per cent since 2009, to over $10.5 million in 2011. Its recent acquisition by GE Lighting is just another indicator that the tipping point is near. When the big bulb manufacturers get in the game, you know something’s about to go up. 

Since 2011 alone, the LED industry has seen a nearly 30 per cent drop in prices. Couple that with increasing market demand, higher energy costs, and improved technologies and you have a perfect storm,Solar energy employs streetlighting to supply electricity to devices or charge batteries.Men's ledparlight are very sturdy and will stand the test of time. symbolic of classic inflection points. 

Niche LED markets like automotive, exit signs, flashlights and stage lighting have already hit the S-curve and hold majority market share. This benefits other markets such as architectural lighting and street lighting. Both are just now trending upward, with around 45 per cent and 25 per cent market share respectively, according to Vrinda Bhandarker’s report LED: Lighting the Clean Revolution.Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, bestlasercutters use wind to make electricity. 

Street lighting is considered a gateway application. Its deployment is critical to unlocking the energy saving benefits of LEDs and driving overall market adoption. The potential energy savings of LED is upwards of 40 per cent for most municipalities, according to Bhandarker. Plus, the cost of installing an LED street light is very similar to sending a bucket truck to change a bulb. It’s numbers like these that Pike Research says will cause unit shipments of LED street lights to rise to more than 17 million by 2020. 

After street lights, commercial/industrial applications will follow. Here light bulb maintenance and down time is a major pain point. Rising energy costs also eat into profits. LED can save this market 80 per cent or more on energy. 

Once commercial markets make the switch the residential market will blow the space wide open.Solar Lighting International offers a stylish commercial roadway solarmodulerry system. The less than $10 bulbs from Cree, and soon from Phillips, coupled with the availability of the Next Lighting T8 commercial replacements are early signs savvy investors are acting on today to get in on this pending technology revolution. 

Lighting represents 19 per cent of global electricity. According to McKinsey & Company nearly $25 billion (conservatively) is expected to go LED by 2020. Palatable consumer bulb prices might just be the juice the industry needs to rocket up the S-curve. Unlike the sheer luck of investing in Apple when it was $16 a share, the writing is on the wall for LED market expansion. That is, if you are willing to look.

Tri-County students aid the Franklin Food Pantry

Tri-County students Emily Scannell, of Franklin, and Jimmy McCarthy, of Walpole, presented the Franklin Food Pantry with a donation of freshly-picked produce courtesy of the school's very own heirloom vegetable garden.

Scannell, a junior, and McCarthy, a sophomore, earlier this month delivered freshly picked green, purple, banana, and jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, and eggplant to Franklin Food Pantry Manager and Director of Operations Linda Sottile.

"It's with the support of organizations like Tri-County and local farmers, who offer us fresh produce, that we are able to offer healthy options to our clients. It's neighbors helping neighbors," said Sottile of the donation.

The donation marks the third delivery Tri-County students have made to the Franklin Food Pantry as a result of the bounty from the Tri-County heirloom vegetable garden. "It makes me feel good to know that the produce is going to help people," said Jimmy McCarthy, who has helped to water and maintain the garden over the summer in partnership with a group of other students, teachers, and faculty members.

The Tri-County vegetable garden was made possible by a school wide fundraiser organized by members of the Student Council and inspired by a meeting with a representative from National Grid about the benefits of energy conservation. Students raised $2,000 selling compact fluorescent light bulbs and advanced powerstrips, which funded the garden set up.

Tri-County environmental science teacher and TC Green Club advisor Nancy Sibilia and culinary arts instructor and Student Council advisor Nancy Haney volunteered as the garden coordinators. Peter Hefele, a Tri-County English teacher, stepped forward to donate the heirloom vegetables for planting, and herbs for planting were donated by special education teacher Jane Baldi and adult cosmetology instructor Barbara Perron.

During the months of May and June, the garden was prepared and planted in earth boxes around the back of the school building through the cooperative efforts of students in the Facilities Management Career Program, Culinary Arts Career Program, Grade 12 Environmental Science classes, and members of the Student Council and TC Green Club.

During the summer months, Sibilia, Haney, and Lynn Wencus, secretary to the vocational director, took turns tending and watering the garden daily with the help of Tri-County students Scannell and McCarthy, as well as sophomore Sean Duren of North Attleboro, juniors Katherine Cornell of North Attleboro, Joseph Galligan of Medway and Jack Greene of Walpole, and senior Bridget McHugh of Medway.

 "It's been great to see the students involved in a project like this. It's another opportunity for them to apply classroom knowledge to a real world experience, especially an experience that includes service to the community," said Nancy Sibilia. "We have many more visits to make to the Food Pantry this summer. Our tomatoes are starting to ripen and we have other types of peppers that are nearly ready as well," she added.

Tri-County RVTHS was honored with a 2012 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education at the Massachusetts State House in May, which recognizes schools, teachers, and students involved in school-based programs that promote environmental and energy education.

Carrera spot on

Just take a quick look at the newest 911, codenamed 991, as tested in Life this week. It looks just like before, especially with that iconic frog-like profile.

But the moment you see it on the road, it feels instantly new. The slimmer rear lights, clearer circular headlamps with a row of LED lights below them play to that effect.

It may look like a facelift of the old model, known internally as 997, but truth be told, it is evolution at its best, which is hardly surprising then.

In spite of that familiar shape, the package has been slightly enlarged. The wheelbase, for instance, has grown by 100mm. And if you thought you can now move around another three persons from place to place, think again.

Yes, space up front now feels airier and accommodates people of most sizes.

But the rear perches remain pathetic to sit in: you still sit down with your knees up and try looking for head or legroom which is hardly there. Even children are inclined to complain.

Equally pointless are the backrests that fold down to create a shelf rather than a usable boot _ like before. And speaking of cargo space, the most that can be taken up front is a not-too-big suitcase. That's the 911's usual tradition and its compromise.

The driving environment is all too familiar, as well. The classic panel dial set-up remains intact and the concept of the centre console has been lifted from the Cayenne and Panamera.

Fortunately, the switches in the 911 don't feel as fussily scattered as in those niche-diversifying Porsches, but you still need some lessons in rocket science to truly understand how all of those functions work.

Which naturally means that the 911 isn't free from ergonomic faults. The steering wheel _ even in its highest setting _ slightly obscures some information readouts on the panel. The same goes for the long paddle-shifters for the PDK automatic gearbox.

But all this aside, it's such a nice place to be, the 911. Like with all other Porsches, there's a great sense of bullet-proof quality in the car.

But here's the best bit of the 911 and, perhaps, the part to practically eclipse the 911's flaws entirely and make it a winner against any possible conceivable rival within the 15 million baht bracket of sports cars in Thailand.

It's none other than the driving experience, which isn't surprising again because the 911 was always about that.

The most notable improvements in the Boxer flat-six came with the 997, so Porsche has sat back comfortably and forwarded it into the 991 _ with tweaks in power outputs, of course, to keep potential buyers from moaning.

The basic Carrera, for instance, has a more powerful 350hp (despite a smaller 3.4-litre capacity) and the go-faster Carrera S 400hp (via an unchanged 3.8-litre displacement).

As you all well know now, Porsche's latest engines not only became more powerful but also more frugal, thanks to energy-saving devices like automatic stop/start. Plus, the 991 weighs around 40kg less than the 997.

Aldermen debate pedestrian warning signals

Aldermen voted 6-3 this week to recommend purchasing flashing lights to be installed at pedestrian crossings at East Grant Street and Maple Avenue and just east of the West Adams Street and Wigwam Hollow Road intersection.

“This discussion goes back to last year,” said City Administrator Dean Torreson at Tuesday’s city council committee of the whole meeting. “It was not in the budget, but it is in this year’s budget.”

The council’s public safety committee recommended purchase of light poles from the Wisconsin-based Traffic & Parking Control Company (TAPCO) at a cost of $13,880. Each pole would feature an LED-framed pedestrian crossing symbol which would be button-activated by pedestrians wishing to cross the street.

Alderman Dave Dorsett noted that there have been no pedestrian accidents reported at either intersection in at least a year, and that Illinois law already requires motorists to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. “I think this will give people an artificial sense of security,” he said.

Alderman Tom Koch also expressed concern about the purchase. “We have signs that are very visible now,” he said, “but people don’t stop.”

Speaking in support of the new lights, Alderman Lou Gilbert said, “I think it’s tough to put a dollar value on one of our children.”

“I don’t think we need to wait until an incident to do something,” said council member Kay Hill. “I think these lights will attract attention.”

Alderman Don Wynn joined Koch and Dorsett in voting against the purchase recommendation. He later said he isn’t sure the pedestrian lights will be that effective in stopping traffic.

Also this week, aldermen discussed equipment purchases for the Macomb Public Works Department. “I feel we got some pretty good prices this time,” said Public Works Director Jason Bainter in discussing price quotes for a wheel loader and for a tractor and mower.

Bainter recommended the purchase of a John Deere wheel loader from Martin Equipment for $127,000 plus the trade-in of the department’s 1988 model.

The department had been using two tractors with its mowers but Bainter said they would only use the new one, which he recommended purchasing from Heritage Equipment for $48,500 plus a tractor trade-in.

Bainter said mowers would be purchased from Martin Equipment for slightly more than $36,000. Martin has agreed to attach the mowers to the Heritage tractor. He said the equipment purchases are well under the amounts budgeted.

Dorsett asked for a delay in purchase until the Illinois General Assembly adjourns. Other aldermen agreed that the money should not be spent until the city knows whether there will be any change in anticipated state revenues.

Every day can be be Earth Day at MSTC

Mid-State Technical College, and Wisconsin's 15 other technical colleges, are leading the way for a sustainable future. In addition to educating students for careers in renewable energy occupations, such as geothermal, wind and solar, Wisconsin's Technical Colleges are incorporating the principles of sustainability into the coursework of traditional occupational programs.

MSTC offers a variety of programs centered in sustainability, much of it the first of its kind in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Associate degree programs at MSTC include biorefinery technician, energy efficiency technician, renewable electricity technician, renewable energy specialist and renewable thermal energy technician. Countless graduates will help business and industry integrate sustainable practices into everyday operations.

We promote sustainability by purchasing recycled paper products, recycling paper and plastic bottles, reusing office supplies and using biodegradable products like cups and trash bags. Unique new water stations encourage the use of refillable water bottles and provide a digital tally of the number of plastic bottles saved from disposal. Urban forestry students have planted thousands of trees, shrubs and flowers as a part of their learning experience.

One MSTC club, Students Environmentally United for a Sustainable Society, or SEUSS, promotes environmental sustainability by engaging students, employees and members of our communities in activities, education and a proactive lifestyle of sustainability.

Our building automation systems are designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint. We take advantage of off-peak electricity to make ice at night that then is used in air conditioning during the day. Computer labs are cooled with outdoor air rather than air conditioning whenever possible. We also reduce energy usage through LED and other energy-efficient light fixtures, solar tube lighting, extra insulation, motion balance sensors, carpooling and modified hours of operation.

Faculty and students in our five renewable energy programs are using Wisconsin Rapids campus facilities as learning laboratories and testing grounds, their hands-on learning an investment in making the college more energy efficient. Solar panels one day will feed directly into our Wisconsin Rapids campus, reducing our need for electricity from fossil fuel sources.

Thermal energy collectors will provide primary heat for several large areas. A buyback meter will capture electricity produced from classroom solar panels, an ethanol generator, wind turbines and bio-diesel fuel generator when they are not being used as teaching tools.

The new Center for Sustainability and Energy Technology, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifiable building, eventually might have a green roof -- a layer of vegetation that provides additional insulation and lessens runoff.

Personal Best Performances Galore at Cornell

The biggest meet of the season for the track and field teams is right on the horizon: the Mid-American Conference championships. Judging by the team's performance this weekend at Cornell, it's peaking at just the right time in preparation for it.

The Bulls traveled to Ithaca to compete in the Marc Denault Invitational, which would serve as a tune-up for the Bulls in preparation for the championship meet next week. Buffalo traveled light for this trip – leaving behind most of its roster – but the competitors that made the trek had career days.

Junior thrower Kristy Woods led the way for Buffalo, earning Field Athlete of the Meet honors. Her highlight came in the weighted throw, where she tossed a personal best 61-10.50 feet, blowing past her previous best by over four inches.

Woods was not finished setting personal records either, as she later would go on to win the women's shot put, throwing 50 feet. Sophomore thrower Rachael Roberts finished second in the event, throwing for a personal best of 47-10 feet.

The Bulls' throwing prowess wasn't limited to the women's squad either. All–MAC performer Rob Golabek has led the way for the Bulls for much of his career, and this meet was no exception. The senior finished on top of the shot put once again for Buffalo.

The invitational was not a scoring meet but there were several teams there and they were served noticed on Saturday, as the Bulls had a great showing in other events besides throwing.

Junior Tomarris Bell had his best performance of the season in the triple jump. He shattered his previous best by four feet when he jumped 46-10.25 feet. Bell also competed in the men's 60-meter dash and finished seventh.

Coach Vicki Mitchell feels as if the dedication and focus during practice time is what has led to some Bulls breaking out and really doing well in the later stages of the season.

"I think the team is really seeing the results of the hard work and are really coming together," Mitchell said. "The harder they want to work the better they are, and I know the coaches are very pleased with the team and how it is progressing."

Even though the Marc Denault Invitational had no technical winner, the Bulls can count this as a victory in several respects. The invitational served as an opportunity for struggling members to regain confidence, and for others to work out some flaws in their technique. And while some were getting back into the groove others were getting much needed rest before next week's big competition.

"For the athletes that didn't compete today that rested this weekend, that just means they are extra fresh, hungry, and prime for next week's competition," Mitchell said. "It's good for the several people who were competing weekend after weekend to just have a mental refresher so they can go into that conference meet refocused and ready to work hard."

The Bulls have never won the MAC Indoor Championship before, but with the team hitting its stride so late in the season, Mitchell and the rest of the Bulls are hoping that changes this year.

Senior Living: Thoughtful gifts are always appreciated

There are two kinds of people. Those who are ready for Christmas by noon on Black Friday, and those who are not.

This column won't be of much use to those who have their lights up, holiday decorations artfully placed throughout the house, Christmas cards addressed, stamped and ready to mail, and last but not least, presents wrapped and under the tree or already dropped off at the post office. Keep reading if you still have shopping to do.

It's easy to shop for kids who make detailed Christmas lists and teenagers who love gift cards and electronic gadgets. It gets harder as people grow older. We hear a lot of wives complain that their husband just goes out and purchases what they want (or think they need) without regard to timing of a special occasion such as a birthday or Christmas. Husbands are perplexed when their wife seems like a professional shopper whose bargain hunting skills can't be matched.

Seniors may be the most difficult to shop for at Christmastime. After all, seniors have lived through many Christmases. Selecting gifts that can be appreciated can be a daunting task. Dietary restrictions or physical limitations may make the gift inappropriate or just awkwardly received.

People value gifts differently. Some believe a gift is the thing that represents a thoughtful expression of love — taking the time to select the right item and spending hard-earned money. Others would like the gift of yourself — giving your time to show your love, rather than giving a thing.

We have some ideas for those who want things, and those who value the gift of your time.

Food items — keep in mind dietary restrictions. Candy, nuts, salty snacks, specialty coffees may be difficult to consume for those who suffer from diabetes, digestive issues, tooth problems, high blood pressure, etc. Instead, give herbal teas, hot cocoa, mints, hard candy or home-baked goods that fit within their dietary restrictions.

Entertainment items — keep in mind physical limitations such as sight and hearing. Give large print books and crossword puzzles, a full spectrum light lamp, a folding lap table or desk, books on CD, or a headphone designed to receive TV broadcasts. Purchase a CD featuring music from their era.

Clothing items — keep in mind mobility limitations. Some shoes with heavy treads can cause trips and falls. Leather soled shoes don't catch on carpeting, buttons, zippers and snaps may be hard to manage for those with arthritis. Look for garments with soft and stretchy fabric in the person's favorite color.

Create your own gift certificate for an event — accompany your loved one to lunch or dinner at a favorite restaurant, a trip to the mall, movies or Turtle Bay Museum.

Give a "Fix-It Ticket" — offer to fix something in their home such as a leaky faucet, crumbling step or wobbly hand rail. Install grab bars, a shower seat in the bathroom and place nonskid strips in the tub or shower. For those who aren't so handy, change the batteries in their smoke detectors and replace burned out light bulbs.

Verdict sparks debate on medical liability law

Heartland Nursing Home and its parent company, ManorCare Inc., have asked a circuit judge to review a $90.5 million verdict against it in an abuse and neglect case.

Charleston attorney Brian Glasser, hired by the care facility to handle any post-trial motions and appeals, said he filed a motion with Kanawha Circuit Judge Paul Zakaib Tuesday to consider whether the verdict complies with a state law capping such damages.

That law, enacted in 2003, sought to limit monetary awards in medical liability lawsuits to $500,000 and also limit punitive damages. But whether the recent case, which prompted a jury to grant a much larger compensation, fits the intention of the law is up for debate.

Glasser believes the law applies and will ask Zakaib to award the family of Dorothy Douglas not $90.5 million, but $500,000 plus an adjustment for inflation and a punitive damage percentage of that.

The jury reached its verdict Aug. 4 after two weeks of testimony concerning the care given to Douglas while she was a patient at Heartland in Kanawha City two years ago. The family contended Douglas was deprived of proper hydration and that led tube to her death.

Zakaib has not yet ordered a judgment on the jury's verdict and has scheduled a hearing Oct. 18 to hear post-trial motions, including Glasser's.

Glasser said, "Both parties say the caps somehow affect the verdict. They are saying 20 percent of the compensatory award is capped, and I'm saying all of it is capped."

Huntington attorney Paul Farrell, president of the West Virginia Association for Justice, whose members are plaintiff's attorneys, said the verdict has been discussed a lot recently in legal circles.

視力ブランド：ファンへの道を照明

視力ブランド：ファンへの道を照明いくつかの家庭用のアクセサリーは、電球として単調かなりいるようだ。あなたが1つのネジや照明の数百時間後まで、当然のそれを取る、それが燃え尽きる。次に、あなたはそれを交換してください。
しかし、謙虚な電球は、技術的に高度な部屋をよりエネルギー効率の高い照明の単純な行為をすることを約束してある種の革命を受けている - 少なくとも初期コストの観点から - はるかに高価。
そして、視力ブランドが（ティッカー：AYI）、ハイテク照明システムおよびコンポーネントのメーカーは、この照明革命の大きな受益者であることを目指しています。過去2年間で大きな利益をした株価は、特大の利益成長の裏に、来年にはさらにまともな利益を上げることができる。
''私たちは、会社がよく私たちはスマートビル開発のための堅牢な市場機会になると思うものを活用するために配置されていると信じて効果照明システムがある可能性がセクターでは、"ショーンセバーソン、クリーン技術分野のアナリストでThinkEquityは、昨年株式のカバレッジを開始するに書いている。
住宅のアプリケーションでは、照明の革命はステッカーショックの重篤なケースを誘発する可能性があります。照明企業は白熱電球を交換するフィラデルフィアでLightFairトレードショーで今週の製品をデビューされます - 通常、ドルや個々に二原価計算 - LED（発光ダイオード）$ 50以上の値札がついている電球と、彼らは最後のも5年近くに、彼らはより多くのエネルギーが効率的であるため、より環境に優しいとして表示され、最大40,000時間のために。
視力は、それがLightFairで紹介ですいくつかの製品を提供していますが、そう極端に彼らは自動車ショーでコンセプトカーの照明と同等と見られていることを高価と考えられています。
会社とそれはいいため、 - ではなく、住宅照明は - 商業ビルでは、システムとコントロール、照明の広い範囲の主な焦点です。
ThinkEquityによると、商業ビルの運用コストの30％が - オフィスビル、学校、倉庫 - エネルギー費用から来ている。エネルギーコストの、支出の38％を占めている照明。それが加熱し、建物を冷却コスト以上です。
だけでなく、その石臼 - それは視力ブランド'の機会でした。だけでなく、クーパーインダストリーズ（CBE）をとハベル（HUBB）などのライバル - - 商業不動産市場の誘導体としてセバーソンが言うように、投資家は視力を経験した。
視力の見通しは、4年前の商業用不動産は、練り上げていたときに罰金だった。視力は、2007年半ばに56ドルを共有するに取引されています。しかし、不動産市場は毒になってように、2009年3月に20ドルに落ちた視力の株式を、でした。
しかし、新しい商業建設が回復していないにもかかわらず - セクターの活動は2010年に20％減少 - 視力があります：株価は過去4週間で4％を緩和したが、株式は先月、60ドルを共有上に登った。改修、商業用不動産を、既存の - 投資家は視力自体が識別した市場機会を認識される利益が来た。
マグロウヒル建設の調査によると、プロジェクトを改造の値は、2014年までに500億ドルを先頭に予測されています。のアカウントを照明が1つの構築運用のコストの3分の1以上は、その投資のかなりの塊が照明製品に向かって導くことが期待されていることを考える。
視力のような会社は、プロパティの所有者が建物の改修からの投資に大きなリターンを実現することができることを実証することができます。視力の製品は、特に制御システム、照明のラインアップは、単に部屋を点灯しない。部屋は空いているとき、彼らは、自動的にライトをオフにするか、日当たりの良い窓の近くのエネルギー使用量を調整してください。 "照明システムを改良する投資収益率のための重要な機会を表し、"セバーソン氏は述べています。 "視力のように成功している企業だけでコンポーネントを提供していない、それは包括的なソリューションに入れている。"
このうちいくつかは価格で来ています。後、最近のアップ、これは、視力は17倍、来年の利益で取引されている倍以上の2009年3月の安値から在庫を見ている実行してください。それは、クーパーやハッベルに近い14回2012年の結果では、貿易以上です。
しかし、そのピーク収益の期間で、視力は、最大20倍の利益で快適に取引されている。そして、視力が良い収益プロファイルを持っている：これは、2011年約33％、来年までに利益の成長が見込まれている。インチ向けると予測されているライバルかのいずれかの2倍以上だ
ジョナサンDorsheimerは、Canaccordジェニュイティでのエネルギーおよび電力技術部門のアナリスト、20％以上は、現在取引のWHERE上記の$ 71で視力の目標価格をペグ。それは熟して複数のだが、Dorsheimerは、"我々は、この保険料は視力をリードする位置とその分布のネットワークによって保証されていると信じて"と言う。

Modular LED street lighting

Modular LED street lighting
Makers of LED optics are vying for business as streetlight buyers discover the benefits of solid-state lighting, writes Technology Editor Steve Bush.

It is not necessarily efficiency that make streetlight aficionados sit up, as starkly yellow old-tech low-pressure sodium lights offer 300 lm/W, compared with 100 lm/W from LEDs.

What is attractive, is long life.

LED luminairs have no vacuum or electrode-eating plasma and well designed example are expected to live for over 50,000 hours.

And the point-source nature of LEDs allows fine control of light direction and a consequent reduction of waste, spill and glare.

The challenge for streetlight makers is that hundreds of beam patterns are required illuminate different streets.

To keep their inventory simple, optical firms are taking a modular approach so that a few different components can be mixed and matched to suit any situation.
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Berkshire's Carclo Technical Plastics has both refractive ('optics') and reflective elements in its modular streetlight offering (see thumbnail above).

"It uses a combination to provide a solution for a variety of road geometries and light output characteristics," said Carclo. "An optic is employed to control the light distribution along the road while a reflector controls light distribution across the road."

Different reflectors and optics clipped into 290x80x40mm 10LED modules, then these are mounted side-by-side to get the required intensity.

What Everyone Should Know About Energy Saving Candle Bulbs

What Everyone Should Know About Energy Saving Candle Bulbs
People who are frustrated by the increasing high cost of home energy are continuously looking for ways of increasing the efficiency of their homes. People need to know that simple be the use of energy efficient products, they can make dramatic changes to the efficiency of their home and save energy. Not only that but they can also save a lot of money on their energy bills.

There really are a lot of energy efficient products available to us today and many more are being developed it seems every month. One of the energy efficient products that many people are familiar with and have begun to use are energy efficient light bulbs. These new generation bulbs include really all lighting systems that consume less energy than former incandescent light bulbs. One of these that are just catching on is the energy saving candle bulbs.

For anyone looking for a great idea on how they can save electricity these energy saving light bulbs are a great place to start as they are so easy to switch to. You may wonder how much electricity can they really save. Well let me assure you that they are a real energy saver. When you can cut the cost of energy on each bulb you use in your house by almost 80% you are making a real saving.

Many people are making a start by purchasing and using these energy efficient light bulbs. You can use these bulbs in any of your present lamps and light fixtures as well new fixtures are being manufactured as well as kitchen appliances etc. around the house that are specifically made to use these new bulbs to make them even more efficient.

Another great thing about these bulbs is the fact that they burn cooler meaning they waste less energy in the form of heat. This fact also contributes to the fact that they last much longer which makes their original cost (definitely higher) very economical in the long run. In fact they are known to last ten to twelve times larger than incandescent bulbs.
When it comes to homes nothing will express class and real elegance better than chandeliers and candelabras. However, some people believe these light fixtures are very energy inefficient because of their many bulbs however that is no longer the case. With the new energy saving candle bulbs on the market, using these elegant fixtures in your home is now affordable.

These decorative lights are now able to grace your home, provide excellent light and saving energy at the same time. There are energy saving bulbs available for these fixtures in halogen, led, and fluorescent bulb types. They all come in the conventional shape to look like a candle flame and can be as small as 35mm and come in different colors, white, opal, pink, blue, red, yellow and more.

One question some people have about these bulbs is does turning them on and off repeatedly shorten their life? Well the experts say that in normal use, switching these low energy bulbs on and off should not shorten their life. At the same time they say that leaving them on for 10-15 minutes to stabilize will help it last to its longest potential.

All in all the benefits of these energy saving light bulbs is certainly an easy and attractive solution for your home, one well worth considering.

Nether Prov eyes streetlights

 Decision-making on the installation of more energy-efficient streetlights will hinge on the payback period, township officials say.

Money for changing of the lights would come from a loan Nether Providence plans to take out to cover the costs of replacing a small bridge on Woodward Road. That loan is expected to be finalized in the near future.

Currently on the table are proposals to replace the existing streetlights with either induction or LED lights.

Unlike a traditional bulb, induction lights use a magnetic field generator to electrically excite the phosphorous coating on the inside of a glass tube. LED, or light-emitting diode, lights are small light sources that become illuminated by the movement of electrons through a semi-conductor material.

The approaches were discussed by township commissioners at their March 7 meeting, and Commissioner Mike Dougherty said the payback period for induction lighting was estimated at about eight and a half years versus 17 years for LED lights.

Commissioner Matthew Sullivan said that kind of data would influence his vote.

“For me, it comes down to the one with the shorter payback period,” he said.

While LED lights would use less electricity, the township would not realize those savings since PECO charges a flat rate for street lighting, Commissioner Frank Noyes said.

Resident Soren Spring suggested inviting a firm to install new streetlights — either at no cost or a discount — in exchange for the ability to showcase and market it to other communities.

But Sullivan said any project costing more than $10,000 would, by law, have to go out to bid, which could rule out such a possibility.

FZLED Releases Energy-Efficient LED Tube Lights

High-performance LED lighting provider, FZLED has launched a new series of LED tube lights.
The T8 LED series is offered in two led tube sizes, four feet and two feet. It provides a direct alternative solution for conventional T8 tube lights and is suitable for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

The high-performance tube lights have a built-in dimming feature, which enables the lights to work at different light intensities; 100%, 50%, 25% and 12%. The T8 LED lights provide more than 50% of energy saving, easy to install and have an operating life of more than 35000 h. The longer led tube lifetime makes them ideal for architectural, flood, mood, and indoor lighting use. They can be fitted into standard G13 sockets.

The light source of the T8 series is Liteon 5050 SMD LED. With this source, the two-foot long tube light generates nearly 850 lm by using 12 W of power. The four-foot long tube light produces nearly 1700 lm by using 22 W of power.

FZLED’s T8 series does not radiate heat or IR light and does not contain mercury. It eliminates starters and traditional ballast removal. Hence, it makes the installation process quick and easy. The LED tube lights are ETL, CE and FCC approved.

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Features

1. LED Tubes are rated to last well over 50,000 hours. Standardfluorescent tubes are rated at 20,000 hours or less. LED fluorescentreplacements are perfect for difficult areas to change bulbs or where paid maintenance personnel replace bulbs.
2. LED Tubes consume up to half the power of a standard fluorescent tube.
3. LED Tubes have no flicker, hum or buzz.
4. LED Tubes contain no mercury like standard fluorescent tubes.
5. LED Tubes come on instantly. No annoying warm up.
6. LED Tubes require no ballast. No future ballast maintenance and replacement is a sizable cost and time savings.
7. And through various certifications, CE, ROHS, FCC, Certificate.

Paramter 

Model Name	FV-T8-2400
Base	G13
Input voltage	110V---240V AC
LED Type	SMD 3528
LED Quantity	336Pcs
Power consumption	38Watt
luminous flux	3600lumen
Color	WW: 2700K-3500K
	PW: 4000K-4500K
	CW:  5500K-7000K
Life time	50000hours
Operating temperature	-20ºC to + 50ºC
Storage temperature	-30ºC to + 60ºC
Certificates	CE . RoHS
Water proof	IP20

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