2012年3月22日 星期四

Soho Staple Stays Put Inside $8.6 Million Renovation

For now, the 9,150 square feet of space the institution has on the ground floor, half of the second and in the basement will have to suffice. The center began the $8.6 million project last July and aims to reopen in September.

"Moving upstairs harkens back to our time as a Soho pioneer, when Martha Beck left MoMA and opened up here on the top floor of a fifth-floor walk-up," Mr. Littman said.

The director added that Soho can offer a unique, inviting viewing experience, one attuned to the ebbs and flows of New Yorkers: maybe a little brunch, some shopping,An goodledbulbs brings you both practicality and a sense of fashion. an hour at the Drawing Center, then coffee or drinks, all within a few blocks. "I hate going to Chelsea," he said, by way of explanation. He also shared fond recollections of gallivanting in the neighborhood as a teenager, when Soho was still wild.

Venturing inside the space now, hard hat firmly in place, one discovers barren bricks, rough rafters and floorboards, all of which appear to date to the building's origins in the middle of the 19th century, one of the first on the block. The basement is nothing but mounds of dirt.

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The main floor will look closer to the previous iteration of the Drawing Center, with a book store at the entrance and two galleries beyond. The one in back, where the old offices used to be, is called the Drawing Room. It will have an unusual skylight: a concave drop ceiling will hang a few feet below the glass, directing light against the wall. An inch-wide slit will filter light into the space, creating an effect halfway between Louis Kahn's Kimmel Art Center and a James Turrell piece.

"You won't be able to see the sky, but you will be able to sense the passage of time," Claire Weisz, a principal at WXY, the firm undertaking the renovations, said during the tour. Light may well be the most important feature of the renovations. A brand new, state-of-the-art LED system will be installed, giving the greatest level of control, and providing access to fragile collections the Drawing Center might not previously have been able to borrow because of inferior environmental conditions (the heating and cooling systems have also been upgraded for this reason). "Those old light bulbs were incredibly expensive and difficult to deal with," Mr. Littman said.

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And by drawings he does not necessarily mean drawings, either. "Drawing is no longer practiced only on paper, it's no longer just wall work," Mr. Littman said. "A lot of what's going to happen here is based on the space itself and how it's configured." Ms. Weisz said the space has been designed like that of a museum, with all the same
environmental controls in every space, and the ability to build it out however. If someone wants to combine galleries or put on a show in the office space, they easily can. There is also ample opportunity for digital work—the gallery no longer houses an archive onsite, though everything will be accessible on computers.

Dirk Nowitzki Leads The Dallas Mavericks In Victory Over The Denver Nuggets

Dirk Nowitzki has perfected the one-leg fade away shot that now several All-Star players are trying to duplicate, such as Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. Kobe said Dirk's might be better, but it's ugly and his is sexier and Durant gave homage to Dirk in trying to copy his signature shot; but no matter what, Dirk is the Uber German with the infamous shot that is always a thing of beauty and he demonstrated how good it is tonight and as a lot of people will attest to, his shot is practically unguardable.

Dirk scored 19 of his 33 points in the first half, again getting off to a good start and in just the first quarter alone,The fluorescentlights2011 that we carry are designed to accomplish this. he hit 5 of his 5 shots and the Mavericks ended the quarter shooting 62.5%.

Denver drew first blood on their first shot and actually got a 4 point lead when Dallas said, "don't think so" and they took over. It was a back and forth game for some time, but Dallas had extended their lead before the Nuggets started on a comeback and made the first quarter a 4 point difference with Dallas leading 33-29 and then ended the half with a 63-56 lead.

Dallas then in the third went on a frenzy and let everyone know they were not done yet and scored 29 points to gain a 14 point advantage with a 92-78 lead on the scoreboard. Dallas finished the fourth quarter strong and gave the Mavericks a 112-95 win.

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Dallas was again without Brendan Haywood and Shawn Marion, which Haywood is supposed to be out 4-5 games, but Marion is on a day-to-day basis and he stayed back in Dallas to receive treatment on it. Hopefully the Mavs will get him back soon because it's always good to have another defender of his caliber, but can also fight in the paint for points and rebounds.

Brandon Wright and Ian Mahinmi filled up the center position in Haywood's absence and they played the tandem well with finishing the night with 15 and 11 points respectively,which for Wright was a season high and providing the athleticism of blocking that Dallas needed in the middle. Roddy B added 14 points in his 36 minutes of play and again was everywhere on the court on both ends and slicing and dicing through the defense as he needed.

The Nuggets tried to battle from the beginning and suffered 2 key injuries; one to Andre Miller who had done a pump fake to draw a foul on Mahinmi, ended up hurting his right shoulder during the process and had to leave the game. Also,We've just finished our latest round of mountain ledonsale reviews, which involved testing 27 sets, both ...With my magicshines I could barely see much more than a few metres ahead of me. Danilo Gallinari had gone up for a block and hit the backboard and broke a bone in his thumb and even though he tried to play through it,See our full range of Flying lanterns, Paper lanterns, ledlightbulbs, Chinese lanterns, Floating lanterns, Hanging Paper lanterns, Chinese sky ... was unable to do so and had to leave as well.

Quick Spin: 2013 Ford Mustang GT

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It is, however, a model that has been around for quite some time and like any model with such a shelf life, there have been a few goats here and there and most recently, the car has gone back to its roots in the styling department.

We won't be getting an all-new car in 2013—we'll probably have to wait until 2015 or so for that—but a few significant styling and feature changes address some nagging issues from the 2012 model.

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Up front, new head lights with LED running lights and a new front splitter provide a more aggressive look. And, rather than just being eye candy, the front splitter (along with a new array of hood scoops) is functional and provides the 2013 model with the best downforce (and with it,We have the best bestledlight for grow project. better handling) ever on a GT. Basically, air rushing over the front splitter does cause more speed-sapping drag. To counter this, the GT's five-litre Coyote V8 now makes 420 horsepower, up eight over the outgoing model.

It can really be felt, too. We didn't have the chance to put the car through its paces on the track, but the great roads outside of Portland can push a car like this to its limits. And really, you'll find Mustangs on track throughout North America but this is a sports car that many can afford, and that ostensibly can be used as a daily driver. So its performance on these roads speaks volumes and the '13 model has an answer.

The engine still sounds great—Mustang engineers actually found a way to channel the engine noise more directly into the cockpit—and it remains a car where you want to just sit in the parking lot with the clutch depressed and flex your right foot a little. Then, when the time comes, you grab that awesome chromed short-throw shifter, select first with a nice, positive throw into the well-defined gate and you're off, probably with a little wheel spin to get the fizz going.

If you tick the Track Apps box on your Mustang order, what you get is a whole range of info displayed on the LCD screen nestled between the speedometer and tach. There, you'll find the max speeds you attained, how many g-forces you endured throughout your lap and, thanks to the turn display, you can see where you can carry more speed,With my bluebright I could barely see much more than a few metres ahead of me. and where you need to scrub some off. The feature is a stock item on the Boss 302 and Shelby GT500, and an option on the V6 and GT.

"The best part about Track Apps is, it isn't just something where we give you a bunch of random, useless information that doesn't co-ordinate." said Seaman. "This is really like you go out on the track, and it will make you a better driver," said Seaman. "It's putting it out on the table. You read what the 0-60 time is, now you can measure it. Go out on the track and prove it to yourself."

2012年3月21日 星期三

Porsche GT3 Cup Series Races Into Record Books In Qatar

The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East will create its own chapter of motor racing history when the region's headline series makes a spectacular night-time debut at Qatar's Losail International Circuit next month.

It will be the first Porsche GT3 Cup night racing event staged anywhere in the world since the one-make championship was introduced seven years ago, running initially in Brazil, New Zealand, and the US.

At the same time, a guaranteed starting line-up of at least 18 cars for Rounds 9 and 10 on March 2-3 will be the biggest since the Middle East version of the Porsche GT3 Cup series was launched in December 2009.At ledbright LED Lights Australia, we only deal with the best value ...

The Losail circuit's permanent outdoor lighting will add a new dimension to the 12-round championship as the 2011-12 season heads towards its climax, and there is plenty of excitement in store for competitors and spectators alike.

"All of the drivers, and everyone else connected with the Porsche GT3 Cup series, are genuinely excited about our first visit to Qatar," said Walter Lechner, owner of Lechner Racing, who run the championship on behalf of Porsche Middle East and Africa.

"This is something that we've been looking forward to ever since we started planning this championship several years ago, and we're especially pleased to be racing at night for the first time, thanks to the fantastic lighting system at Losail."

Lechner confirmed that Qatar's Abdul Rahman Al Thani will make his Porsche GT3 Cup debut at Losail, joining Saadon Al Kuwari and Doha-based team-mates Rob Frijns and Manfred Ender on the starting grid.

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The full driver line-up for Qatar will be announced shortly, and it will be headed by leader Abdulaziz, and also feature Saudi drivers Bandar Alesayi and Saeed Al Mouri, currently lying second and third in the championship, and fourth-placed Clemens Schmid, who has three race wins to his credit this season.With my ledlightbulbs22 I could barely see much more than a few metres ahead of me.

"One of the big attractions of the Porsche GT3 Cup series is that we have gold, silver and bronze categories for each driver to fit into, depending on their level of experience and commitment to racing," said Lechner. "While it's a series that accommodates professional racing drivers at the top end, we also have two other levels, and the silver and bronze categories are equally competitive in their own right, making it a very exciting and interesting championship overall."

The "arrive and drive" nature of the series, which means competitors simply turn up at the track, swap their day clothes for a race suit, and jump behind the wheel of one of the latest Porsche GT3 Cup cars, is a major attraction for those who have limited time for race preparation or practice. "We have a first-class team of race engineers, technicians and mechanics, and we're looking forward to welcoming more Qatari drivers into the championship because we believe we have a great deal more to offer than any other race series in the region,With my bestbikelight I could barely see much more than a few metres ahead of me." said Lechner.Police brightstal play a crucial role in being seen while riding a bicycle, providing safety and security.

MK Electric and Convergent Home Technologies Join Forces to Offer Energy-Efficient, Affordable Home Automation

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Pot-smuggling tunnels in Tijuana grow more elaborate

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Harvested marijuana arrives in plastic-wrapped bales to a depot hidden among the rundown warehouses on the Mexican side of the concrete U.S. border fence.

Once enough marijuana is collected, workers drop the vacuum-packed bales through shafts leading to the ever-more-elaborate tunnels that cross underneath the border through the clay-laden soil.

U.S. agents have been waging war against the tunnels for years, using a range of high-tech devices from ground-penetrating radar to seismic sensors to find and destroy them. But despite the efforts, drug smugglers continue to build the tunnels, often spending $1 million to dig a single pathway equipped with lighting, forced-air ventilation, water pumps, shoring on walls and hydraulic elevators.

Lately, new tunnels have included railways. The bales move on electric mining carts with hand throttles that roll at up to 15 mph.

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"All that noise from the airport is a great advantage to them," said Victor Clark Alfaro, an anthropologist and human rights activist in Tijuana who also lectures at San Diego State University. "This border is perforated like an anthill."

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In a two-week span last November, U.S. agents shut down two sophisticated tunnels that led from an area near Tijuana's airport to the Otay Mesa industrial park on the U.S. side. Some 49 tons of marijuana were seized. The discoveries marked the second year in a row in which elaborate tunnels were found within a mile of the busy Otay Mesa border crossing.

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Silex targets big solar, resumes PV production

Silex Systems says it has begun resuming production at its mothballed solar module plant in Sydney's Homebush as it repositions its solar PV business to focus more on commercial and utilitiy scale projects.

The company says it has resumed limited production at the facility, which was suspended late last year following the dramatic slump in the rooftop solar market after the winding back of state and federal subsidies, and will gradually ramp up capacity as it unveils its new strategy. The decision to resume production comes as the Adelaide-based Tindo Solar also prepares to begin commercial production at its new facilities.

CEO Michael Goldsworthy said that solar PV business model is still being refined, but it will have a lower cost base. "There are quite a few angles to this plan," he told RenewEconomy in an interview. "Commercial and utility scale solar are starting to evolve in Australia and around the Asia Pacific basin, and our strategy is to position ourselves to take advantage of that."

Goldsworthy said there were numerous opportunities that the company was working on, and it would also likely be a bidder into the ACT Government's proposed reverse auction for utility scale solar.

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The company on Monday released its results for the December half, which showed a net loss of $16.6 million for the company as a whole, including a loss of $8 million from the Silex Solar business ($3.8 million before restructuring costs and inventory write downs). The division's revenues slumped to $4 million from $11.4 million in the same period a year earlier.

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