Targeted this year to promote energy-saving lamps 150 000 000 - energy saving lamps, lamps, lighting
Although the original nationwide promotion 150 000 000 3 years Energy Saving Lamp The task has already exceeded at the end of 2009, but the new round of high Illumination Product Promotion Tender Work still has launched, this is my mode of subsidies through government procurement to promote efficient lighting products in the third year. Learned from relevant departments, completed in 2008 to promote energy-saving lamps over 60 million in 2009 to promote capacity more than 120 million. To further promote energy conservation and emission reduction, promotion of energy-saving lamps this year, the number will hit a record high, aiming for 150 million. Then work with the deepening of energy saving, high efficiency lighting to promote a new round of tendering in turn showing what features? Tendering supplier agreement Person in charge, according to the relevant departments, to promote efficient lighting tender has been strictly followed government procurement model. Energy-saving products list Government Procurement (hereinafter referred to as energy saving list) is an important reference for government procurement and the basis for energy-efficient products also participate in government procurement threshold. The tender requires that all bidders must be cast by the Ministry of Finance Product Development and Reform Commission issued treasury 2010 17 energy conservation requirements document list (seventh), the and of the product by China Energy Conservation Product Certification certificate shall be provided in the tender documents the tender period remain in effect. The same time, taken to promote efficient lighting in government procurement agreement is the supply mode. I understand that this tender is to promote efficient lighting to determine the financial subsidies to promote energy efficient lighting products businesses, products and supply agreement price (the price of installation of the home). Then winning business by winning price minus supply agreement after the price of financial subsidies Sell To end users, end users and beneficiaries of large urban and rural residents. Turning to the Government Procurement Agreement supply, the relevant department head said that the Government Procurement Agreement supply pattern of the promotion and implementation to make even more open and transparent, but also improve efficiency. Raise the standard mercury Itself is energy efficient lighting products Environmental protection Products. However, two rounds of this year compared with the previous tender, the tender in addition to required energy-saving products to be the seventh addition to the list of products, also has further requirements for environmental protection. This is mainly reflected in the mercury and clean production requirements. Person in charge, according to the relevant departments, compared with the previous two rounds of bidding, the tender of this efficient lighting to promote greater emphasis on environmental protection, technical standards before the product is not listed in the mercury content requirements, which are made in this tender a clearly defined and directly affect the ratings results. Product specific requirements for the bid must be solid mercury or mercury package, and the content is not more than 5mg minimum requirement. The tender to encourage low-mercury, for 5W-24W, to varying degrees less than 3.5mg a plus. In addition, bidders in this tender in the ability of extension services with particular emphasis on cleaner production capacity, which has never occurred before bidding. Waste Recycling attention Depth with the work of energy saving, waste recycling more seriously. This tender document in this "Service capacity of bidders," an evaluation of the factors reflected. Previous tender for the recycling of waste lamps only factors in the evaluation of "other commitments and conditions (such as promises or commitments lamp recycling and have recovered conditions, etc.)" A list, and in this year's tender is more refined. Specifically made two demands: First, commitment to recycling waste indicator lamp (with promises that the program can be assessment. Performance targets under the following three categories: Promotion of the amount of more than 30%, 20%, 10%.); Second, tube processing equipment should be worn. This, a promotion of the responsible persons told reporters, lamp recycling requirements of waste is very necessary for enterprises, not only the specific requirements of energy conservation, but also the social responsibility of enterprises should fulfill.
2011年5月16日 星期一
Lightning jump out on Bruins
Doing it dramatically is the order of the days as use of special effects in wedding is catching the fancy of the people. Right from setting up LED walls ,laser lights to the use of hydraulics people are going for all possible means to play up the weddings.
"Doing it differently being the mantra of today so it reflects everywhere including the weddings where the use of technology is helping to get the right effect .Earlier it was merely through the materials like the fabrics, flowers we played up the decor but now it has been replaced by use of lights. Now different kinds of lights are being used to create a dramatic effect. Special occasions during the weddings is being given a special treatment through the use of technology. For instance the entry of the bride at the venue of the wedding is given a special feel where a head light traces her movement making her the cynosure of all eyes. Similarly at the time of jaimala a stream of light descends from above , created through an effect called the Niagara Falls in a bid to bless the couple which makes it a very dramatic moment," says Manish Srivastava, who runs an event management company.
While others in order to make it a memorable moment are making use of hydraulic machines. "Through these machines the couple were lifted twenty feet above the stage where they garlanded each other that won great appreciation from the guests at the wedding. In another wedding the groom stood on the stage while the bride emerged from under the ground in a very dramatic manner for the jaimala," says Sumit Srivastava who is technical adviser working for a event management company.
Even the most natural of rituals like showering of flowers or display of fireworks is now mechanically driven. Shekhar Agarwal had wanted that flowers should rain at the time of the jaimala during his son's wedding. "Since it was not possible by hands so nearly twenty four machines were installed that showered petals on everyone , says the young businessman.
Similarly Rakesh Agarwal wanted to say is through the fire crackers during his son's wedding. "I wanted that special ceremonies during the wedding should be made into a statement with the dazzle of the fireworks when I told this to the event management company, managing the wedding they suggested computer programmed fireworks that ensure that the crackers bursted at the right time," he says.
"Doing it differently being the mantra of today so it reflects everywhere including the weddings where the use of technology is helping to get the right effect .Earlier it was merely through the materials like the fabrics, flowers we played up the decor but now it has been replaced by use of lights. Now different kinds of lights are being used to create a dramatic effect. Special occasions during the weddings is being given a special treatment through the use of technology. For instance the entry of the bride at the venue of the wedding is given a special feel where a head light traces her movement making her the cynosure of all eyes. Similarly at the time of jaimala a stream of light descends from above , created through an effect called the Niagara Falls in a bid to bless the couple which makes it a very dramatic moment," says Manish Srivastava, who runs an event management company.
While others in order to make it a memorable moment are making use of hydraulic machines. "Through these machines the couple were lifted twenty feet above the stage where they garlanded each other that won great appreciation from the guests at the wedding. In another wedding the groom stood on the stage while the bride emerged from under the ground in a very dramatic manner for the jaimala," says Sumit Srivastava who is technical adviser working for a event management company.
Even the most natural of rituals like showering of flowers or display of fireworks is now mechanically driven. Shekhar Agarwal had wanted that flowers should rain at the time of the jaimala during his son's wedding. "Since it was not possible by hands so nearly twenty four machines were installed that showered petals on everyone , says the young businessman.
Similarly Rakesh Agarwal wanted to say is through the fire crackers during his son's wedding. "I wanted that special ceremonies during the wedding should be made into a statement with the dazzle of the fireworks when I told this to the event management company, managing the wedding they suggested computer programmed fireworks that ensure that the crackers bursted at the right time," he says.
2011年5月11日 星期三
Albeo Introduces LED High Bay Replacement for 1000 Watt HID Lightin
Albeo Introduces LED High Bay Replacement for 1000 Watt HID Lighting
Albeo Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and commercial solid-state lighting systems, introduces the H-Series LED high bay for general illumination. A modular LED lighting system, the H-Series to replaces 400W to 1000W HID (high intensity discharge) and 4 to 8 lamp T5/T8 HIF (high intensity fluorescent) high bay lighting. The ability to deliever over 50,000 lumens at 100 lm/W is a new benchmark in the lighting industry.
The H-Series LED fixtures can be configured with two to twelve field-replaceable modules delivering 11,000 to over 70,000 "hot" lumens. Top tier, LM-80 certified LEDs driven at conservative currents enable efficacies up to 100 lumens per Watt. Each module is constructed of cast aluminum and highly engineered for maximum heat dissipation. Combined with Albeo's high performance TEMPR technology the entire system's thermal resistance is less than 6.5 degrees C/W junction to ambient. Lifetimes over 70,000 hours are guaranteed based on in-situ temperature and LM-79 testing. Each module can support more than 70 Watts thermal dissipation. H-Series modules include an intelligent temperature sensor to modulate drive current at high ambient temperatures. The H-series is rated for up to 55 degrees C operation. Replaceable lenses of 20 degrees, 40 degrees, and 120 degree allow quick in field configuration. Other options including CCT, CRI, mounting and input voltages are explained on specification sheets at www.albeotech.com/products.html
"Our new H-Series is Albeo's brightest, most efficient high bay light fixture. The H-Series offers the best value in solid-state lighting for industrial or commercial spaces," said Jeff Bisberg, Albeo CEO. "The 1000 Watt HID market has been waiting for a viable LED alternative and Albeo has delivered the product that will set a new benchmark."
The H-Series LED high bay is fully compatible with Albeo's intelligent Zigbee-based open-source wireless mesh control network. This wireless system provides granular control and monitoring of your lighting system. The system accommodates a wide range of sensors, scheduling, and dimming protocols to maximize energy conservation and provide real-time energy measurement and control. Details available at www.albeotech.com/products/wirelesscontrol.html
To learn more about Albeo and the H-Series product line, visit the web site at www.albeotech.com, or speak with a sales representative at 1-866-825-5420.
Albeo Technologies, Inc. manufactures high quality, long-lasting LED lighting products for commercial and industrial facilities. Albeo has won 10 independently-judged product and company awards including 5 from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Albeo's C-Series, Surface Mount, and S-Series sealed fixtures are designed for general lighting applications. Other products include T8LED Conversion Kits and T8LED Troffers for retail, office and school lighting.
Albeo Technologies Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and commercial solid-state lighting systems, introduces the H-Series LED high bay for general illumination. A modular LED lighting system, the H-Series to replaces 400W to 1000W HID (high intensity discharge) and 4 to 8 lamp T5/T8 HIF (high intensity fluorescent) high bay lighting. The ability to deliever over 50,000 lumens at 100 lm/W is a new benchmark in the lighting industry.
The H-Series LED fixtures can be configured with two to twelve field-replaceable modules delivering 11,000 to over 70,000 "hot" lumens. Top tier, LM-80 certified LEDs driven at conservative currents enable efficacies up to 100 lumens per Watt. Each module is constructed of cast aluminum and highly engineered for maximum heat dissipation. Combined with Albeo's high performance TEMPR technology the entire system's thermal resistance is less than 6.5 degrees C/W junction to ambient. Lifetimes over 70,000 hours are guaranteed based on in-situ temperature and LM-79 testing. Each module can support more than 70 Watts thermal dissipation. H-Series modules include an intelligent temperature sensor to modulate drive current at high ambient temperatures. The H-series is rated for up to 55 degrees C operation. Replaceable lenses of 20 degrees, 40 degrees, and 120 degree allow quick in field configuration. Other options including CCT, CRI, mounting and input voltages are explained on specification sheets at www.albeotech.com/products.html
"Our new H-Series is Albeo's brightest, most efficient high bay light fixture. The H-Series offers the best value in solid-state lighting for industrial or commercial spaces," said Jeff Bisberg, Albeo CEO. "The 1000 Watt HID market has been waiting for a viable LED alternative and Albeo has delivered the product that will set a new benchmark."
The H-Series LED high bay is fully compatible with Albeo's intelligent Zigbee-based open-source wireless mesh control network. This wireless system provides granular control and monitoring of your lighting system. The system accommodates a wide range of sensors, scheduling, and dimming protocols to maximize energy conservation and provide real-time energy measurement and control. Details available at www.albeotech.com/products/wirelesscontrol.html
To learn more about Albeo and the H-Series product line, visit the web site at www.albeotech.com, or speak with a sales representative at 1-866-825-5420.
Albeo Technologies, Inc. manufactures high quality, long-lasting LED lighting products for commercial and industrial facilities. Albeo has won 10 independently-judged product and company awards including 5 from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Albeo's C-Series, Surface Mount, and S-Series sealed fixtures are designed for general lighting applications. Other products include T8LED Conversion Kits and T8LED Troffers for retail, office and school lighting.
2011年5月9日 星期一
the ongoing discovery of new methods for producing electricity.
One do-it-yourself benchmark for this era is the ongoing discovery of new methods for producing electricity.
One such invention is not only affordable it provides a great way to spend idle time while producing clean and portable electricity that can be used. Called the Pedal-a-Watt, this stationary bicycle stand that generates electricity while functioning as a sound fitness device.
The bicycle power-generation stand has been created by Convergence Technologies, based in Pleasantville, NY. The power the stand generates can be used for lights or other small appliances, such as laptops, cell phones, fluorescent or LED lights.
On its website, Convergence Technologies states that any bicycle in decent shape can be used with the Pedal-A-Watt Stand because the stand will adjust to fit any wheel size including children’s bikes.
The average rider can produce between 125 and 300 watts using the Pedal-A-Watt. While this amount of power isn’t huge, many pieces of equipment draw very little power and can be powered for long spans of time with small amounts of electricity. A laptop, for example, draws 70 watts, meaning one 20-minute workout could run the laptop for over an hour.
According to Convergence Technologies, the Pedal-A-Watt comes with the bicycle stand, generator, a 20-amp blocking diode, an adjustment knob and instructions for use. The company says its Pedal-A-Watt is built with off-the-shelf components to reduce waste and weighs 23 pounds.
The assembled Pedal-A-Watt sells for $399. The company also sells other products of interest, such as a bright LED light strip that is a great visual demonstration for the classroom or a corporate event.
This information from Convergence Technologies will help in understanding the device’s capacity:
First, the difference between watts and watt-hours: If a person is pedaling and creating 200 watts of power and he or she keeps pedaling for 2 hours, that person will create 400 Watt-Hours, or 200 watts x 2 hours = 400 watt-hours. This means a person can power:
One such invention is not only affordable it provides a great way to spend idle time while producing clean and portable electricity that can be used. Called the Pedal-a-Watt, this stationary bicycle stand that generates electricity while functioning as a sound fitness device.
The bicycle power-generation stand has been created by Convergence Technologies, based in Pleasantville, NY. The power the stand generates can be used for lights or other small appliances, such as laptops, cell phones, fluorescent or LED lights.
On its website, Convergence Technologies states that any bicycle in decent shape can be used with the Pedal-A-Watt Stand because the stand will adjust to fit any wheel size including children’s bikes.
The average rider can produce between 125 and 300 watts using the Pedal-A-Watt. While this amount of power isn’t huge, many pieces of equipment draw very little power and can be powered for long spans of time with small amounts of electricity. A laptop, for example, draws 70 watts, meaning one 20-minute workout could run the laptop for over an hour.
According to Convergence Technologies, the Pedal-A-Watt comes with the bicycle stand, generator, a 20-amp blocking diode, an adjustment knob and instructions for use. The company says its Pedal-A-Watt is built with off-the-shelf components to reduce waste and weighs 23 pounds.
The assembled Pedal-A-Watt sells for $399. The company also sells other products of interest, such as a bright LED light strip that is a great visual demonstration for the classroom or a corporate event.
This information from Convergence Technologies will help in understanding the device’s capacity:
First, the difference between watts and watt-hours: If a person is pedaling and creating 200 watts of power and he or she keeps pedaling for 2 hours, that person will create 400 Watt-Hours, or 200 watts x 2 hours = 400 watt-hours. This means a person can power:
As technology increases, new bulbs shine way to saving energy, money
As technology increases, new bulbs shine way to saving energy, money
(Aiken Standard (SC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 09--1"CFLs are growing in popularity because of energy efficiency. They use less energy, less wattage but have the same light quality," said Lowe's spokesperson Jackie Pardini. "And technology advances over the years will make LEDs more popular in the home." But what's the difference between the three? The Aiken Standard breaks it down for you.
Incandescent bulb phase-out Next year, incandescent light bulbs will begin to phase out under federal legislation passed in 2007. Under the measure, all light bulbs must use 25 percent to 30 percent less energy than today's products by 2012 to 2014. The phase-in will start with 100-watt bulbs in January 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in January 2014. By 2020, bulbs must be 70 percent more efficient.
According to EnergyStar, if every American home replaced just one light with an EnergyStar CFL, enough energy would be saved to light 3 million homes for one year, to save about $600 million in annual energy costs and to prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.
Incandescents Creates light by passing electricity through a metal filament until it becomes so hot that it glows Pros -- Familiar to most people -- Typically the most inexpensive option. A pack of four 60-watt bulbs is $1.27 at Home Depot.
-- Produces a warm and steady light -- Comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes -- Produces light immediately when provided with electricity Cons -- Not as energy efficient, lasting only 700 to 1,000 hours -- Emits 90 percent of its energy as heat -- Will be phased out starting in 2012 CFLs An electric current is driven through a tube containing gases. This reaction produces ultraviolet light that gets transformed into visible light by the fluorescent coating on the inside of the tube.
Pros -- Can last up to 10 times longer than incandescents -- Uses up to 75 percent less energy than incandescents -- Can save more than $40 in energy costs over its lifetime -- Comes in a variety of shapes Cons -- Contains a small amount of mercury, an average of four milligrams -- More expensive than incandescents. A pack of two 14-watt (equivalent to 60 watts) CFLs is $15.97 at Home Depot -- The bulb can take a few seconds to produce light as the gas warms up "The Aiken Electric Co-op feels the amount of mercury in the bulbs is far outweighed the cost savings," said spokesperson Muriel Carter. "The amount of mercury is the size of the tip of a pencil." Both Lowe's and Home Depot accepts unbroken, spent CFL light bulbs for recycling.
LEDs Use light-emitting diodes to produce light. The movement of electrons through a semiconductor material illuminates the diodes.
Pros -- Uses at least 75 percent less energy -- Lasts at least 15 times longer than an incandescent bulb -- Allows for precise placement of light due to the directional nature of LEDs -- Produces light immediately Cons -- More expensive than incandescents and CFLs. A 8.6-watt LED bulb (equivalent to 40 watts) is $17.97 at Home Depot South Carolina Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act The bill would ensure that incandescents burn on in South Carolina if the bulbs are manufactured and sold only in this state. That would keep them in the stream of intrastate commerce and not subject to federal regulation.
Sponsors Rep. Bill Sandifer, Rep. Dwight Loftis and others have said their motivation in introducing the bill was not just light bulb preference but protection of the 10th Amendment. The 10th Amendment states the federal government has power only over areas specifically given to it by the Constitution; all other rights belong to the states.
The bill passed the House on April 7 and a Senate panel unanimously approved it with a voice vote Wednesday. The act now moves to the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.
(Aiken Standard (SC) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 09--1"CFLs are growing in popularity because of energy efficiency. They use less energy, less wattage but have the same light quality," said Lowe's spokesperson Jackie Pardini. "And technology advances over the years will make LEDs more popular in the home." But what's the difference between the three? The Aiken Standard breaks it down for you.
Incandescent bulb phase-out Next year, incandescent light bulbs will begin to phase out under federal legislation passed in 2007. Under the measure, all light bulbs must use 25 percent to 30 percent less energy than today's products by 2012 to 2014. The phase-in will start with 100-watt bulbs in January 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in January 2014. By 2020, bulbs must be 70 percent more efficient.
According to EnergyStar, if every American home replaced just one light with an EnergyStar CFL, enough energy would be saved to light 3 million homes for one year, to save about $600 million in annual energy costs and to prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.
Incandescents Creates light by passing electricity through a metal filament until it becomes so hot that it glows Pros -- Familiar to most people -- Typically the most inexpensive option. A pack of four 60-watt bulbs is $1.27 at Home Depot.
-- Produces a warm and steady light -- Comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes -- Produces light immediately when provided with electricity Cons -- Not as energy efficient, lasting only 700 to 1,000 hours -- Emits 90 percent of its energy as heat -- Will be phased out starting in 2012 CFLs An electric current is driven through a tube containing gases. This reaction produces ultraviolet light that gets transformed into visible light by the fluorescent coating on the inside of the tube.
Pros -- Can last up to 10 times longer than incandescents -- Uses up to 75 percent less energy than incandescents -- Can save more than $40 in energy costs over its lifetime -- Comes in a variety of shapes Cons -- Contains a small amount of mercury, an average of four milligrams -- More expensive than incandescents. A pack of two 14-watt (equivalent to 60 watts) CFLs is $15.97 at Home Depot -- The bulb can take a few seconds to produce light as the gas warms up "The Aiken Electric Co-op feels the amount of mercury in the bulbs is far outweighed the cost savings," said spokesperson Muriel Carter. "The amount of mercury is the size of the tip of a pencil." Both Lowe's and Home Depot accepts unbroken, spent CFL light bulbs for recycling.
LEDs Use light-emitting diodes to produce light. The movement of electrons through a semiconductor material illuminates the diodes.
Pros -- Uses at least 75 percent less energy -- Lasts at least 15 times longer than an incandescent bulb -- Allows for precise placement of light due to the directional nature of LEDs -- Produces light immediately Cons -- More expensive than incandescents and CFLs. A 8.6-watt LED bulb (equivalent to 40 watts) is $17.97 at Home Depot South Carolina Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act The bill would ensure that incandescents burn on in South Carolina if the bulbs are manufactured and sold only in this state. That would keep them in the stream of intrastate commerce and not subject to federal regulation.
Sponsors Rep. Bill Sandifer, Rep. Dwight Loftis and others have said their motivation in introducing the bill was not just light bulb preference but protection of the 10th Amendment. The 10th Amendment states the federal government has power only over areas specifically given to it by the Constitution; all other rights belong to the states.
The bill passed the House on April 7 and a Senate panel unanimously approved it with a voice vote Wednesday. The act now moves to the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.
2011年5月3日 星期二
Henry Youth Perform in Cultural Celebration
Henry Youth Perform in Cultural Celebration
“I have never been a part of something like this before. It was amazing,” related 16-year-old Elsie Mobley of McDonough. She had just performed before an audience of several thousand at the Atlanta Civic Center with a group of thirty of her fellow teens, all members of the Stockbridge congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the "Mormon Church."
Their weekend performance was part of the cultural celebration and musical extravaganza entitled “Southern Lights,” staged in honor of the re-opening of the Atlanta Temple. The theme for the celebration was taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:5, which reads in part, “Ye are all the children of light.”
Originally completed and dedicated in 1983, the Atlanta Temple has been closed for extensive renovations since July 2009. It was rededicated on Sunday, May 1, by Church President Thomas S. Monson.
In front of a packed house, including Monson, over 2,700 young people ages 12 – 18 performed a variety of dance and musical numbers honoring the South’s rich cultural heritage. Thousands of other Church members and friends, unable to crowd into the Civic Center, nevertheless enjoyed the festivities via satellite in dozens of church meetinghouses located throughout Georgia.
Said Mobley, “At first, I thought ‘I don’t know if I really want to do this,’ but when I realized that I would be performing for President Monson, I knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and so I went ahead with it.”
The Henry County youths were assigned to learn the Virginia Reel, a folk dance popular in the South in the mid-1800s. According to Mobley, “It was kind of scary, because we weren’t sure if we’d have enough time to learn the dance very well, but then it just came together really good after all. At the performance, the spirit was so strong.”
To open the event, Monson congratulated the youth involved in the celebration, along with the hundreds of adult volunteers, for their many talents and hard work. By participating in the program, he said, they were “eliminating the weakness of one standing alone and substituting the strength of many working together.”
“As you celebrate Southern Lights,” Monson concluded, “you will feel the light that emanates from each one of you. Truly, ‘ye are the children of light.’”
The two-hour program that followed included over 20 musical selections and 12 different dance numbers—everything from the waltz to beach music, from country line dancing to salsa, from ballet to swing, all performed by young people of the Atlanta Temple district, which includes all of Georgia and small portions of some surrounding states.
The 112-member youth choir included Emily and Jacob Beach, 18-year-old twins from McDonough, who were selected by application from among the 100-plus congregations participating. The choir led off with an inspiring interpretation of the Negro spiritual, “Waitin’ for the Light to Shine,” while the rest of the 2,754 performers lined the aisles of the Civic Center and sang along.
Then it was time for the dancing, as brightly-clothed waltzers filled the stage, followed closely by the Virginia Reel dancers, 1920’s-style “flappers” doing the Charleston, swing dancers from the Big Band era, and Motown hipsters “getting down” to the Jackson Five. A group of young men nearly brought down the house as they performed a hip-hop flavored “stomp” routine featuring expert tumbling and break-dancing.
Another group acted out a scene from a high school football game under the “Friday night lights,” complete with uniformed players, cheerleaders, flag corps, and marching band. Yet another, continuing the band motif, displayed military precision while swinging their gold-painted PVC “instruments” in time to “Seventy-Six Trombones.”
Fittingly, the evening also included a tribute to the Civil Rights movement, with a quartet of young people from the metro area reciting passages from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.”
“I have never been a part of something like this before. It was amazing,” related 16-year-old Elsie Mobley of McDonough. She had just performed before an audience of several thousand at the Atlanta Civic Center with a group of thirty of her fellow teens, all members of the Stockbridge congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the "Mormon Church."
Their weekend performance was part of the cultural celebration and musical extravaganza entitled “Southern Lights,” staged in honor of the re-opening of the Atlanta Temple. The theme for the celebration was taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:5, which reads in part, “Ye are all the children of light.”
Originally completed and dedicated in 1983, the Atlanta Temple has been closed for extensive renovations since July 2009. It was rededicated on Sunday, May 1, by Church President Thomas S. Monson.
In front of a packed house, including Monson, over 2,700 young people ages 12 – 18 performed a variety of dance and musical numbers honoring the South’s rich cultural heritage. Thousands of other Church members and friends, unable to crowd into the Civic Center, nevertheless enjoyed the festivities via satellite in dozens of church meetinghouses located throughout Georgia.
Said Mobley, “At first, I thought ‘I don’t know if I really want to do this,’ but when I realized that I would be performing for President Monson, I knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and so I went ahead with it.”
The Henry County youths were assigned to learn the Virginia Reel, a folk dance popular in the South in the mid-1800s. According to Mobley, “It was kind of scary, because we weren’t sure if we’d have enough time to learn the dance very well, but then it just came together really good after all. At the performance, the spirit was so strong.”
To open the event, Monson congratulated the youth involved in the celebration, along with the hundreds of adult volunteers, for their many talents and hard work. By participating in the program, he said, they were “eliminating the weakness of one standing alone and substituting the strength of many working together.”
“As you celebrate Southern Lights,” Monson concluded, “you will feel the light that emanates from each one of you. Truly, ‘ye are the children of light.’”
The two-hour program that followed included over 20 musical selections and 12 different dance numbers—everything from the waltz to beach music, from country line dancing to salsa, from ballet to swing, all performed by young people of the Atlanta Temple district, which includes all of Georgia and small portions of some surrounding states.
The 112-member youth choir included Emily and Jacob Beach, 18-year-old twins from McDonough, who were selected by application from among the 100-plus congregations participating. The choir led off with an inspiring interpretation of the Negro spiritual, “Waitin’ for the Light to Shine,” while the rest of the 2,754 performers lined the aisles of the Civic Center and sang along.
Then it was time for the dancing, as brightly-clothed waltzers filled the stage, followed closely by the Virginia Reel dancers, 1920’s-style “flappers” doing the Charleston, swing dancers from the Big Band era, and Motown hipsters “getting down” to the Jackson Five. A group of young men nearly brought down the house as they performed a hip-hop flavored “stomp” routine featuring expert tumbling and break-dancing.
Another group acted out a scene from a high school football game under the “Friday night lights,” complete with uniformed players, cheerleaders, flag corps, and marching band. Yet another, continuing the band motif, displayed military precision while swinging their gold-painted PVC “instruments” in time to “Seventy-Six Trombones.”
Fittingly, the evening also included a tribute to the Civil Rights movement, with a quartet of young people from the metro area reciting passages from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech.”
2011年5月2日 星期一
Petrol-electric A3 E-Tron concept leads the charge for Audi in Shanghai
Petrol-electric A3 E-Tron concept leads the charge for Audi in Shanghai
Audi is set to unveil a stunning technical study – the A3 e-tron concept – in Shanghai. The four-seat notchback saloon integrates the full breadth of the brand’s technological expertise – from the enhanced MMI operating system, to the high-end infotainment system, to the drivetrain. And with its two powerplants and lithium-ion batteries that store enough energy to propel the car on electric power alone for up to 54 km (34 miles), the plug-in hybrid also delivers high fuel efficiency.
Design and body
The Audi A3 e-tron concept is a four-seat notchback saloon. It measures 4.44 metres long and 1.84 metres wide, but just 1.39 metres high – proportions that underscore its dynamic character.
The styling has all the features of the typical Audi design language. The single-frame grille is integrated into the front end, giving it a sculptured look. Its frame is made of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the transversely mounted, three-dimensional aluminium louvres emphasise the showcar’s width. The headlights merge with the bevelled upper corners of the single-frame, forming a transition that marks the starting point of the prominent lines of the bonnet.
The headlights represent a new stage of evolution in LED technology, a groundbreaking innovation from Audi. They become broader as they extend outward, and a line underneath makes them seem to float. Above the front spoiler is a full-length air intake, also made of CFRP, framed by a metal clasp. The spoiler features a splitter that increases the downforce on the front wheels.
When viewed from the side, too, the A3 e-tron concept is instantly recognisable as an Audi – with its harmonious proportions, taut, muscular surfaces and a low roof dome with fluid lines flowing into a flat, coupe-like C-pillar. The shoulder area transitions elegantly into the tailgate. Characteristic of Audi design, the greenhouse accounts for one-third of the height, while the sheet metal makes up the remaining two-thirds.
Powerfully flared wings hint at the power of the engine. Two striking lines accentuate the flank: the undercut tornado line beneath the window edge and the dynamic line above the sills. The exterior mirrors, made of aluminium and CFRP, are perched on top of the window-channel strips. The door handles with their brushed-aluminium clasps are recessed flush with the door. When the driver touches them, they power-extend.
The intelligent interplay between surfaces and lines also defines the tail end of the A3 e-tron concept. The broad, flat tail lights are sculptured and culminate in a point on the inside, and the tailgate bears an elegant spoiler edge. The rear apron includes a diffuser insert of CFRP and metal, which in turn surrounds the two large tailpipes for the exhaust system.
Ultra-modern components, design methods and joining techniques keep the body weight low. One example of this are the custom-tailored blanks (panels of various thicknesses) in the floor area. The doors, bonnet and tailgate are made of aluminium. With its high levels of rigidity, the body provides the basis for the saloon’s precise handling, excellent vibrational comfort and low weight – the Audi A3 e-tron concept tips the scales at just 1,720 kg.
Audi is set to unveil a stunning technical study – the A3 e-tron concept – in Shanghai. The four-seat notchback saloon integrates the full breadth of the brand’s technological expertise – from the enhanced MMI operating system, to the high-end infotainment system, to the drivetrain. And with its two powerplants and lithium-ion batteries that store enough energy to propel the car on electric power alone for up to 54 km (34 miles), the plug-in hybrid also delivers high fuel efficiency.
Design and body
The Audi A3 e-tron concept is a four-seat notchback saloon. It measures 4.44 metres long and 1.84 metres wide, but just 1.39 metres high – proportions that underscore its dynamic character.
The styling has all the features of the typical Audi design language. The single-frame grille is integrated into the front end, giving it a sculptured look. Its frame is made of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the transversely mounted, three-dimensional aluminium louvres emphasise the showcar’s width. The headlights merge with the bevelled upper corners of the single-frame, forming a transition that marks the starting point of the prominent lines of the bonnet.
The headlights represent a new stage of evolution in LED technology, a groundbreaking innovation from Audi. They become broader as they extend outward, and a line underneath makes them seem to float. Above the front spoiler is a full-length air intake, also made of CFRP, framed by a metal clasp. The spoiler features a splitter that increases the downforce on the front wheels.
When viewed from the side, too, the A3 e-tron concept is instantly recognisable as an Audi – with its harmonious proportions, taut, muscular surfaces and a low roof dome with fluid lines flowing into a flat, coupe-like C-pillar. The shoulder area transitions elegantly into the tailgate. Characteristic of Audi design, the greenhouse accounts for one-third of the height, while the sheet metal makes up the remaining two-thirds.
Powerfully flared wings hint at the power of the engine. Two striking lines accentuate the flank: the undercut tornado line beneath the window edge and the dynamic line above the sills. The exterior mirrors, made of aluminium and CFRP, are perched on top of the window-channel strips. The door handles with their brushed-aluminium clasps are recessed flush with the door. When the driver touches them, they power-extend.
The intelligent interplay between surfaces and lines also defines the tail end of the A3 e-tron concept. The broad, flat tail lights are sculptured and culminate in a point on the inside, and the tailgate bears an elegant spoiler edge. The rear apron includes a diffuser insert of CFRP and metal, which in turn surrounds the two large tailpipes for the exhaust system.
Ultra-modern components, design methods and joining techniques keep the body weight low. One example of this are the custom-tailored blanks (panels of various thicknesses) in the floor area. The doors, bonnet and tailgate are made of aluminium. With its high levels of rigidity, the body provides the basis for the saloon’s precise handling, excellent vibrational comfort and low weight – the Audi A3 e-tron concept tips the scales at just 1,720 kg.
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