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LUXADD Express T5 Retrofit Kit for T12 Receives UL Approval

Express T5 Retrofit Kit with LUXADD logo

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

LUXADD has received approval from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for Express T5 Retrofit Kit.

UL granted the coveted mark to the only labor free Express T5 Retrofit Kit for T12 available on the US market. After 3 years of development, testing and evaluation LUXADD is able to provide the first and only solution that retrofits outdated T12 fixtures to the use of modern T5 lamp technology without changing or rewiring the ballast. No electrical knowledge is necessary. Retrofitting becomes as easy as changing a light bulb.

“The UL stamp of approval gives our customers one more assurance that they are purchasing a professionally built, high-quality and safe product,” says Thomas Hoffmann, Partner of LUXADD LLC. “Because the LUXADD Express T5 Retrofit Kit series is designed for end users it was critical to ensure safety every step of the way.”

The UL mark indicates compliance with industry safety standards throughout the nation. The UL mark is an internationally recognized seal of quality and professional manufacturing. It certifies that UL has thoroughly evaluated a product and found it to comply with all of its applicable safety requirements.

LUXADD is a leading innovator in energy efficiency and conservation and is entering the US market because simultaneously interest in energy saving technologies in linear fluorescent lighting systems has grown in the Unites States and is starting to become popularized. Moreover, extremely inefficient lighting products i.e. T12 are being abandoned by law. LUXADD offers a smart and simple to use retrofit solution providing the highest ROI in the market. This LUXADD technology has been available and used in Europe since 2001.

“LUXADD’s mission is a business that is going after sustainability and customer convenience, because often not the innovation, but the adaption is the most important step towards more sustainability” states Katrin M. Mehler, President of LUXADD.” The retrofit kits are perfect for all residential and commercial applications. But true sustainability is more than just a product, to us it means creating new green jobs, promoting a sustainable supply chain and ensuring quality control by producing in the Unites States.”

T12 “Phase-out”

As of today, about 500 million T12 fluorescent tubes are still illuminating US buildings every day and are waiting to be replaced according to The National Lighting Bureau (NLB). The “T12 phase-out” government legislation is the strongest driver in the existing buildings lighting retrofit market. The upcoming Department of Energy (DOE) regulations will eliminate the most common T12 lamps starting in July 2012.

In the US, the three most popular technologies currently available in tubular linear fluorescent lighting are:

T12 = old (80 years) and inefficient

T8 = younger (30 years)and higher efficiency

T5 = youngest (10 years) and highest efficiency

The letter ‘T’ in the lighting industry stands for “tubular.” The number directly following the letter “T” indicates the thickness or diameter of that particular tube in eighths of an inch.

T12 = twelve eighths of an inch in diameter or one and one-half inches thick

T8 = eight eighths of an inch in diameter or one inch thick

T5 = five eighths of an inch in diameter or five eighths of an inch thick

LUXADD’s advanced retrofit technology is focusing on customer convenience by entirely eliminating the transition process of retrofitting less efficient T12 & T8 linear fluorescent lighting systems to T5, the most advanced lighting technology available. T5 is a modern, proven 10 year old fluorescent lighting technology that leads over the other lighting solution in every aspect: Energy efficiency, lighting quality and leaves less of a carbon footprint. Price wise T5 and T8 are the same.

LUXADD has been successfully selling a similar T5 retrofit kit for T12 designed for the German and Swiss market from 1998 to 2008, where linear fluorescent T12 tubes have already been taken off the market. Some of the clients were Kraft Foods (Toblerone, Bern), John Deere (Germany) and the City of St. Gallen (Switzerland).

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (http://www.ul.com) is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing standards for safety more than a century. UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems annually with 21 billion UL Marks appearing on 72,000 manufacturers’ products each year.

LUXADD LLC (http://www.luxadd.com) is a leading innovator in energy efficiency and conservation. LUXADD offers easy adaptable retrofit solutions in linear fluorescent lighting that are providing the highest ROI in the market. Thriving for sustainability, LUXADD’s products are “made in the USA” in effort to create new “green” jobs, promote a sustainable supply chain and ensure quality control. The LUXADD technology has been available and used in Europe since 2001.

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Schick® Quattro for Women® an Official Partner of the Katy Perry California Dreams Tour, Announces Winners of Katy Perry Look A-Like Contest

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Schick® Quattro for Women®, an official partner of Katy Perry’s California Dreams Tour, is proud to announce today the four winners of the Katy Perry Look A-Like Contest. Schick Quattro for Women challenged fans this past October to flaunt their favorite Katy Perry iconic style for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas and dance on stage with the pop star.

Consumers snapped photos of themselves dressed up in one of four Katy Perry iconic looks – “California Gurls”, “E.T.”, “Last Friday Night” and an optional choice of any Katy Perry moment, and uploaded them onto Schick Quattro for Women’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/schickquattroforwomen). Fan’s then had the opportunity to vote on their favorite look-alikes to create a top 10 group for each category. The photos were then sent to Katy who selected each winner herself.

The four winners of the Katy Perry Look A-Like contest are:

    Winner of California Gurls – Michelle H, 26 yrs old, Ballston Spa, New York
    Winner of E.T. – Lily L, 21 yrs old, Kissimmee, Florida
    Winner of Last Friday Day Night – Sara A, 30 yrs old, La Vergne, Tennessee
    Winner of Other – Meagean M, 22 yrs old, Southlake, Texas

The four winners, plus a friend, are now headed to Las Vegas to see the November 19th concert and dance their hearts out on stage during one of Katy’s final U.S. performances!

“Working with Katy Perry throughout the California Dreams tour has been incredible,” says Schick Quattro for Women Brand Manager, Christine Galotti. “This final contest was so fun and really challenged our fans, as well as Katy’s, to show off their spontaneous style and have fun. We are thrilled with the number of entries from the Look A-Like competition and are excited to announce the lucky winners.”

Schick® Quattro for Women® razors ensures women have a shave so smooth they can skip a day or two.

Schick® Quattro for Women® razors and Schick® Quattro for Women® Disposable razors are manufactured by Energizer Personal Care. A leading manufacturer of razors and blades around the world, Energizer Personal Care is a division of Energizer Holdings Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It ranks as the world’s second largest manufacturer and marketer of wet shave products for men and women under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword brands.

For more information on shaving and the new Schick® Quattro for Women®, visit quattroforwomen.com, facebook.com/schickquattroforwomen and twitter.com/quattroforwomen.

©2011 Energizer. Schick and Quattro for Women are trademarks of Energizer or its affiliates. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Abt Adds Dell & Nine Other New Tech, Kitchen and Car Accessory Brands

Glenview, IL (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

Abt Electronics has added 10 new technology, kitchen and car accessory brands, including Dell, to the 5,000+ products in its 65,000-square-foot showroom and online store (http://www.abt.com). The additions expand the offerings that have made Abt, based in Glenview, IL, the largest independent single-store operation of its kind in the country.

Joining Abt and Abt.com are:

    Axxera – single and double DIN car stereo receivers for use with Apple iPod and iPhone.
    Bazooka Bass Tubes – a family of mobile audio products for cars, marine and motorcycles.
    Dell – the well-known brand of personal computers including laptop, desktop, tablet models and Alienware products.
    Drobo – an award-winning line of data storage products for individuals and small businesses, ranging from 4-bay storage arrays to 5-bay network and 12-bay SAN storage.
    Fagor – an energy-saving portable induction cooktop burner ideal for on-the-go cooking.
    InCase – a bag and case brand specializing in protective accessories for Apple devices.
    Kingston – a wide selection of high quality flash drives, memory cards, memory upgrades and solid state drives.
    New West KnifeWorks – quality kitchen and chef knives that have earned the label ‘knife art’ from Fine Cooking magazine.
    Premier Accessory Group – car and travel chargers that ensure your electronics have power wherever you go.
    Zoku – patented Quick Pop™ Makers that freeze ice pops in as little as seven minutes on the kitchen counter without electricity.
All products are available both in the Abt showroom and at Abt.com.

About Abt Electronics

Founded in 1936 to sell radios and other small electronics, Abt Electronics is today the largest independent single-store appliance/electronics retailer in the country with a 65,000-square-foot showroom in Glenview, IL, that delivers to customers in four states every week and a nationwide presence at Abt.com. The store – known as the ‘Bellagio of retail’ for accoutrements ranging from a Bellagio-style fountain to a 75,000-gallon aquarium – carries more than 5,000 products including many that are introduced at Abt before gaining wider distribution. The business has garnered dozens of awards from vendors and retail associations and has established itself as a role model for customer service by fulfilling the long-time motto: “The answer is always yes to any reasonable request.” For more information, visit http://www.abt.com.

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IDEAS Boston Announces Speaker Lineup

Boston, Mass (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

A lineup of 16 provocative, inspiring, and leading-edge thinkers has been set for the 2011 IDEAS Boston conference. The forum invites innovators from Boston and the surrounding region to share their next big idea. This year’s forum will take place on Oct. 20 at IDEAS Boston’s new permanent home, the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Speakers range from a surgeon who uses music to aid patients and physicians, to an evolutionary biologist who advocates barefoot running, to an entrepreneur who is working to commercialize the recently developed technology enabling wireless electricity.

The speakers are:

    Chef Jody Adams
    Climate change specialist James Anderson
    Poet and activist Marjorie Agosin
    Inventor and entrepreneur Nathan Ball
    Financial strategist and author Daryl Collins
    Filmmaker Chico Colvard
    Surgeon and musician Claudius Conrad
    Museum curator Elliot Davis
    Environmental Policy Expert Joan Fitzgerald
    Entrepreneur Eric Giler
    Physician and medical IT expert John Halamka
    Legal scholar and ethicist Lawrence Lessig
    Evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman
    Digital communications expert Andrew Lippman
    Education economist Bridget Terry Long
    Professor of Law Jeannie Suk

The day-long conference will be moderated by award-winning journalist Tom Ashbrook, host of NPR/WBUR’s national news-talk show On Point.

“Our speakers represent such an incredible diversity of thought, talent, and experience, and I know they’re going to stir up fascinating conversations,” said Chancellor J. Keith Motley.”

Conference-goers will also surely be talking about the special performance by the Boston Typewriter Orchestra, a group of six who make music with manual typewriters.

For individuals who register before September 10, tickets are available for $ 200 – a savings of $ 50. Group tickets are $ 225 each, with non-profit and student tickets available for $ 100.

To register, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or read up on this year’s IDEAS Boston speakers, visit http://www.ideasboston.com.

IDEAS Boston is sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Boston, Plymouth Rock Assurance, Ambit Creative Group, Bank of America, the Barr Foundation, and Weil. This year’s media partners are The Boston Globe, WBUR radio, WCVB-TV Channel 5, and MassINC.

About UMass Boston

With a growing reputation for innovative research addressing complex issues, the University of Massachusetts Boston, metropolitan Boston’s only public university, offers its diverse student population both an intimate learning environment and the rich experience of a great American city. UMass Boston’s eight colleges and graduate schools serve more than 15,000 students while engaging local, national, and international constituents through academic programs, research centers, and public service activities. To learn more about UMass Boston, visit http://www.umb.edu.

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FaceBook www.facebook.com Main Channel www.youtube.com Alternative Channel www.youtube.com One ofalmost 300 Airsoft War videos filmed in the UK you can see more at www.youtube.com or Google “Scoutthedoggie” Over 30000 people are subscribed to my FaceBook page at www.facebook.com Filmed in between near Falkirk in central Scotland, if you wish to play here the game dates and directions etc are on the POW website at www.playersofwar.co.uk UK based retailers that I buy from, as far as I know they only ship guns inside the UK, but contact them for more info on where they will mail to. www.airsoftworld.co.uk http www.shootnscoot.co.uk “FOR BREN AND STEN GUNS” http www.actionhobbies.co.uk www.wolfarmouries.co.uk www.airsoftarmoury.co.uk For more information on playing Airsoft in the UK and elsewhere I recommend you use the forum on the following website www.arniesairsoft.co.uk You will need to set up a login to use the forums, its free. Filmed using a Canon 550D Rebel DSLR type camera, recorded at 1080p HD, edited and converted to 720p HD using Apple iMovie 09, edited on an Apple MacBook Pro
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Question by Handsome guy: What does” but one action-packed roll in the sack doesn’t make you the heir to Ares’ mantle” mean?
That saying, it’s a quotation from Xena The warrior princess. please I need someone to explain to me every word in that saying) that in advance.

Best answer:

Answer by Terry C
“One hot and crazy time having sex doesn’t make you the best there is to be placed on an pedestal (specifically Ares’ the god of war/passion).”

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Park Slope Small Business Owner Shares Tips on How To Increase Website Traffic

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

Being the premiere fertility specialist in Park Slope doesn’t mean you don’t need to worry about search engine optimization (SEO). New customers need to be able to find your business easily among thousands of competitors. As a small business in Park Slope, Brooklyn, here’s what Garden Acupuncture does to keep their schedule booked. These simple steps will help your business too!

1. Keep your website updated. A clean, modern look and current information shows prospective patients you are professional, informed and organized.

2. Use common keywords and phrases. The more popular your keywords are, the more likely your information is to show up higher on search engine rankings.

3. Your website should include links to other relevant websites. Exchanging links with other reputable businesses creates more access to your information. More connections means more business. But don’t go overboard. Too many links make it confusing for the reader.

4. Make sure your website is visually stimulating. Video capabilities give new viewers a fast and interesting introduction to your business. In fact, websites with video keep customers on your site for approximately 6 minutes; in comparison to text only websites, which hold customers attention for less than 1 minute.    

5. Make sure your company is integrated into the social media circuit. With every person owning a smart phone and the days of mobile apps people want quick and easy access to absorb their information. Get your business associated with Facebook, Twitter, start a Blog, create a Citysearch page, and don’t forget about the power of YouTube.

The two owners of Garden Acupuncture have just launched their new website with video capability. They are currently creating proprietary videos for their website ranging from demonstrations to how to incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine into your daily life.

Garden Acupuncture is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn next to the Food Co-Op.

790A Union Street (between 6/7th Ave)

http://www.GardenAcu.com

Specializing in fertility medicine and pain resolution using acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy and nutritional counseling.

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City of Lewisville, Texas Implements SIRE Technologies’ Electronic Plan Review System

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

SIRE Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of electronic document management, agenda automation, and electronic plan review software, has implemented its electronic plan submittal, review, and approval solution, ActiveReview at the City of Lewisville, Texas. The system went live September 1st, 2011.

ActiveReview will be used primarily by the Lewisville Department of Community Development. Divisions comprising this department are: Engineering, Fire Prevention, and Building. Users from Planning and Zoning, a division within the Department of Economic Development, will utilize ActiveReview as well. City officials have designated three Permit Technicians to administer projects throughout the process until approval.

ActiveReview is also available to Lewisville citizens through an online portal on their existing website. The system has been set up to allow for any homeowner projects to be submitted for city approval, to allow architects to submit plans, and to allow engineers to submit plats and site plans. Additionally, City of Lewisville’s Franchise Utilities staff will be able to review projects through ActiveReview that may affect their easements and can accurately locate their equipment through the system.

According to Cleve Joiner, Certified Building Official, the agency’s main purpose in implementing electronic plan review software was simply to lower its storage, use, and cost of paper, while saving on printing costs as well. As with several government organizations throughout the US, Lewisville is required by law to retain plans and permits, and several external customers were requesting that the city look into acquiring electronic plan review software. As a result of these things, the City Council-directed staff made a goal to work toward “paperless” operations and processes.

The City was awarded a grant for the purpose of acquiring the electronic plan review system, and larger viewing screens and additional equipment were purchased in order to facilitate the project. By implementing ActiveReview, officials are able to demonstrate a new revenue stream for the City while providing savings for the external customer as well. The elimination of paper, printing and fuel costs, saving time away from jobs, and the cost of courier services will result in significant benefits for all parties using the solution.

Joiner said that a few key factors in City of Lewisville choosing SIRE ActiveReview over the competition were the overlay and measurement tools, as well as ActiveReview’s compatibility with all file types including PDF, TIFF, CAD, etc.

“Simply put, SIRE was superior by application, which no other software we reviewed could match up to,” Joiner said.

About SIRE Technologies, Inc.:

SIRE Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of document management, agenda automation, and electronic plan review solutions specifically designed for state and local government agencies. SIRE’s comprehensive suite of solutions allows you to accelerate document recording, simplify business processes, and entirely automate your records and agenda management cycle. SIRE’s time-tested results help create excellence in local governance by increasing productivity, decreasing workloads, and reducing overhead while improving access to information and service levels for the public.

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Question by Ghost Opera: What did Ares, the greek God of War, have to do with the renaissance?
Thanks.
I need as much info on him as possible for my essay.

Best answer:

Answer by leightonmowbray
Ares was, in Greek religion, the god of war or, more properly, the spirit of battle. I don’t think he had much to do with the renaissance. There is some information on him at this link.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Question by Melissa Reys: What ares music of business should I major in?
I want to open a spa with tanning beds, Brazilian waxing, facials, massages, nails, hair, indoor pool, hot tub, and much more. I need to know what are of business should I major in. Please be SPECIFIC

Best answer:

Answer by Sup
they have a great happy ending school at yale

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