Friday, November 28, 2008

Luminescent Egress Systems Are Simple


Recent developments in technology and innovation have made it possible to replace yesterday's evacuation / egress lighting systems with energy saving photo luminescent systems. These systems consist of mainly high-tech glow in the dark materials that are used to outline hand railings, door frames, steps, lettering for emergency exits, stairwell exit signs, fire exit signs and more. Building emergency lighting regulations require that all exits in public buildings be clearly identifiable in the case of power outages, or smoky conditions due to fire. With today's technology these requirements can be met without the use of electronically powered signs, or self powered radioactive systems. This in turn creates a huge savings in energy costs and greatly reduces the cost of maintenance and the hazards of handling radioactive material.

Photo luminescent systems are simply the best choice for our planet. They require no electricity or power, which greatly reduces the carbon footprint left behind by the outdated systems of yesterday. Today's systems are Eco Friendly, and they utilize materials that allow the energy from daylight and interior lighting to be absorbed and stored. This stored energy is then released as light, just like those "glow in the dark" stickers or toys that you most likely have played with as a kid. The only difference is that the technology and materials have been greatly enhanced in resent years, providing much more useful light for longer period.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Online News Reading

The unique facility of the online news sites is becoming highly popular among the masses. The main reason behind this great popularity is its feasibility.

Any person can easily access the online news just by clicking few buttons on the computer. He need not have to buy the newspaper or run the radio or the television.

Another reason for its popularity is the variety of news that it provides. The news ranges from breaking news, local news, world news, current events, economic news etc. they even have the classifieds like the student classified etc.

Thus it can be seen that any Internet user can have his daily dose of news just by browsing the net. Moreover, every primary news association has their online editions for the viewers.

Several newspapers like The Washington Post, The New York Times etc have their articles on the Internet. Even ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), which is a radio broadcasting facility, has its radio reports circulated in the Internet.

Another news organization of Australia by the name of Channel Nine has even team up with the MSN for getting its articles on the net. The primary media organization of Arab by the name of Al Jazeera has a number of English news sites for the viewers to read. Though it is a controversial site but it is highly popular with the masses.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Los Angeles Tourist Attractions

Downtown L.A. has spectacular modern architecture in the swapping Walt Disney Concert Hall and the stark Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The music Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art make downtown the closest thing L.A. has to an arts hub. Business people flood downtown's cluster of skyscrapers and offices. Adventurous young people, artist, immigrants, and a concentrated homeless population lives in L.A. It's well worth getting out of car to explore, even if you don't think so at first sight.
Glitzy and tarnished, good and bad, fun and sad - Hollywood is just like the entertainment business itself. But they don't make many movies here anymore. The neighborhood have been slowly improving over the past decade. This brand of urban renewal mixes new with vintage: restorations of old movie palaces plus slushy new developments such as the Hollywood & Highland entertainment complex. And you can enjoy the reminders of the area's romantic past, like the Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese Theater, and the Hollywood Bowl.
Santa Monica is not Los Angeles and it plays by a different set of rules. The vibe here sets this city apart from L.A. proper. Stereotypical beach scenes play out almost every day, with skateboarders riding the rails, kids shrieking on the pier, and bikini babes on the sand. The Community is quite liberal and support a large homeless population. Venice, just south of Santa Monica along the coast, is more raffish mix of artist, beach freaks and yuppies, most of whom you'll see on the Venice Boardwalk. If you're not into shopping or 'the scene', take a leisurely drive up Pacific Coast Highway with the Eagles blaring on the stereo. Life is good in Malibu where the beach is king. The rich and famous hide away in their residential 'Colony ', but the rocky coves and amazing surf are open to all. And you can get a look at an extravagant residence of a different kind at the Getty Villa Malibu.