It's a great time of year to enjoy outdoor art, including a new exhibit in Downtown Brooklyn that you can really be a part of. NY1's Stephanie Simon filed the following report.

A colorful wind chime by artist Sam Falls is artwork you can hear and C, as in a 'C' scale because that's what you'll be hearing. And don't worry about that paint chipping, that's part of the experience and a reminder of the passage of time.

"It's kind of the same way you experience the sculpture and it leaves, you know, an impression on you, you leave an impression on the sculpture," says Falls.

Falls has five works of art on view at Metro Tech Commons. The colorful interactive pieces are inspired by everything from minimalist art to contemporary playgrounds. And you can easily leave an impression on a bench too. It's made with thermo-chromatic tiles so it reacts to temperature like a mood ring.

"Once you get up and there's this impression by the heat of your body that's left where you were sitting. So you know, it might not tell you your future but it can at least tell you where you were," explains Falls.

The exhibition is called "Light Over Time." It's organized by the Public Art Fund and Forest City Ratner Companies, which developed this area.

"So Forest City was really interested in Sam Falls' work because it's fun and interactive as you can see. So we've already seen children and the new residents here in Downtown Brooklyn coming interacting with the work playing with it," says Forest City Ratner Companies Senior Vice President Ashley Cotton.

"So we are inside Sam's light room and it has a stained glass ceiling above us that actually shines light from above at different points in the day. So every moment you're here is a completely different experience because the light changes above us," says Public Art Fund Curator Andria Hickey.

The exhibit is up through next May.

For more information, visit http://www.publicartfund.org.

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Southern Theatres completed its second all Christie entertainment complex, at the new Southern Theatres Movie Tavern 8 in Covington, Louisiana. The eight-screen cinema eateryis powered exclusively by Christie Solaria Series projectors and Christie Vive Audio cinema systems, comprised of Christies line-array wall and ceiling surround speakers, purposely crafted and built for the cinema environment.

Christies Professional Services team provided complete design, integration and installation services and will continue to provide 24/7 remote monitoring and ongoing technical support through Christies Network Operations Center (NOC).

The new complex includes a Movie Tavern Xtreme (MT-X), an enhanced entertainment auditorium featuring a three-story silver screen, 2D and RealD 3D capability, Christie 4K DLP Cinema projection, the Dolby Atmos audio format, and a Christie Vive Audio immersive cinema system.The setups feature the LA5S, LA3C and LA3S for wall and ceiling surrounds, the LA3 for screen channels, and the S215 subwoofer.

The remaining seven auditoriums are configured for the Dolby 7.1 audio format and feature the LA1 and LA3 configuration for screen channels and the LS3S for wall surrounds. They are also equipped with Christie CP2215, CP2220, and CP2230 DLP Cinema projectors.

Were excited to continue to bring the latest developments in cinema projection and audio technology to our patrons at the Movie Tavern 8 in Covington. The exclusive use of Christie digital projection was never in doubt, but weve also chosen to equip every auditorium with Christie Vive Audio because we believe its revolutionary speaker design provides the benefit of improved sound coverage to every seat in the house, said Danny DiGiacomo, director of marketing at Southern Theatres.

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Christies Professional Services team provided complete design, integration and installation services and will continue to provide 24/7 remote monitoring and ongoing technical support through Christies Network Operations Center (NOC).

The new complex includes a Movie Tavern Xtreme (MT-X), an enhanced entertainment auditorium featuring a three-story silver screen, 2D and RealD 3D capability, Christie 4K DLP Cinema projection, the Dolby Atmos audio format, and a Christie Vive Audio immersive cinema system.The setups feature the LA5S, LA3C and LA3S for wall and ceiling surrounds, the LA3 for screen channels, and the S215 subwoofer.

The remaining seven auditoriums are configured for the Dolby 7.1 audio format and feature the LA1 and LA3 configuration for screen channels and the LS3S for wall surrounds. They are also equipped with Christie CP2215, CP2220, and CP2230 DLP Cinema projectors.

Were excited to continue to bring the latest developments in cinema projection and audio technology to our patrons at the Movie Tavern 8 in Covington. The exclusive use of Christie digital projection was never in doubt, but weve also chosen to equip every auditorium with Christie Vive Audio because we believe its revolutionary speaker design provides the benefit of improved sound coverage to every seat in the house, said Danny DiGiacomo, director of marketing at Southern Theatres.

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The structural work on the metro rail station at the Chennai airport, the second in the country after New Delhi to have such connectivity, has been completed, and now the interior work is on, according to officials of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).

We are now focussing on the installation of false ceiling and plastering, electrical and plumbing work. The sheeting work for the roof is in progress. The installation of lifts and escalators will begin soon, said an official of the CMRL.

In the Chennai Metro Rail, built at a cost of Rs. 14,600 crore, the airport is the last station of corridor-II, which links the 23-km stretch from Washermanpet to the airport. Corridor-I is a 22-km stretch between the Chennai Central and St. Thomas Mount.

The station at the airport comprises a five-level terminal sprawling over 17,300 sq. m, and is built in such a way that it provides a link for commuters to new terminals of the airport. Similar to the one in New Delhi, there will be a check-in facility at the Chennai Central metro rail station for passengers to complete the procedures and board a train to the airport.

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Eric Wheeler strummed the notes of The Cure's The Drowning Man as his 15 students lay in a corpse pose on their mats, looking up at the ceiling and paintings of sports heroes and grapefruit.

"I've only been playing for a year and half," said Wheeler, 44, of Tampa. "I always like to play during Shavasana because I've got a captive audience."

The melancholic tune was one of many used to help move bodies during Wheeler's weekly Dark Wave Yoga class at Tempus Projects, a Seminole Heights non-profit gallery dedicated to hosting local artists.

Bands on the continuous playlist can include Joy Division, Morrissey and Nine inch Nails. Wheeler mixes a new playlist every week.

"He's an excellent mixer because he knows the music and just knows how to create that energy for the class," said Erin Wheeler, Eric's wife and co-founder of their company, Lucky Cat Yoga.

Both Wheelers teach yoga in a variety of settings all over the Tampa Bay area from studios to libraries. It was one such class at a library last year that gave birth to Dark Wave Yoga. Students approached Erin and showed her a clip of dark wave yoga from another city.

'They asked me if we could have a yoga class with this sort of music," Erin recalled. "I said sure, because we love this type of music. We're formerly sullen and formerly moody."

Thinking that such an atmospheric class would need a different setting, the Wheelers reached out to friend, Tracy Midulla Reller, 40, of Tempus Projects, to see if it would be possible to hold a weekly class there. Lucky Cat had hosted a yoga class in the space before, but weekly was something different altogether.

"I thought it was a great idea because I'm sort of a shut-in," Reller said. "I joked that I'm too self-centered to go to yoga, so yoga had to come with me."

After Christmas, Dark Wave Yoga began and a core group of music fans and Seminole Heights residents began populating the group.

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A darker path tolightness

July 30, 2014 - Suited for new construction applications, ENERGY STAR-certified LED Architectural Recessed Downlights offer flexible installation options and quick connect LED module that facilitates electrical installation. Non-IC LED downlights are dimmable and can replace 50 W halogen, 39 W ceramic metal halide, and 100 W HID fixtures. Available in 3,000K and 4,000K CCTs, 4 in. model comes in 15 and 26 W versions, while 6 and 8 in. styles come in 15, 26, and 34 W ratings with up to 2,145 lm delivered. MaxLite, Inc 12 York Ave. West Caldwell, NJ, 07006 USA Press release date: July 25, 2014

West Caldwell, N.J. MaxLite has launched a new line of ENERGY STAR-certified LED Architectural Recessed Downlights for new construction applications that require superior lighting performance, flexible installation options and an extended, maintenance-free lifetime.

An energy-efficient alternative to HID, fluorescent and traditional incandescent fixtures, the downlights come in a variety of aperture sizes, color temperatures and wattages. They install like a traditional recessed fixture and are supplied with a quick connect LED module, which simplifies the electrical installation after the ceiling is finished. The architectural fixtures provide up to a five-inch vertical adjustment.

Our downlight fixtures are the obvious choice for commercial applications, said Ken Charton, MaxLite product marketing manager. Customers benefit by significantly reducing maintenance and energy costs, while enjoying high quality, controllable light by upgrading to LED.

The non-IC LED downlights are energy-efficient replacements for 50-watt halogen, 39-watt ceramic metal halide, and 100-watt HID fixtures. Available in 3000K and 4000K correlated color temperatures (CCTs), the four-inch model is available in 15 and 26 watts while six- and eight-inch styles are offered in 15, 26 and 34 watts, with up to 2145 lumens delivered.

A unique optic allows high lumen transmission and diffusion for even illumination while concealing the LED light source, resulting in efficient lighting and minimal glare. The versatile housing is designed to accommodate a half-inch electrical metal tubing (EMT) conduit, C channel, T-Grid or concealed spline ceilings for a cleaner look on the ceiling plane. An optional hanger bar kit is available for standard grid and drywall ceilings.

The fixtures operate on universal 120 to 277-volt power supply systems, with full-range triac dimming capabilities down to five percent when used on a 120-volt circuit. The fixtures are damp listed and suitable for use in most ceilings, soffits and eaves.

The LED Architectural Recessed Downlights join MaxLites extensive list of ENERGY STAR certified products, which includes more than 250 lamp and fixture offerings.

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July 24, 2014 - Replacing for 1,000 W traditional HID high-output fixtures in 120277 V and 347480 V, high ceilingapplications, Vigilant high-output LED High Bay delivers 125 lm/W and is UL1598 and CSA C22.2 certified for dry location use. Custom narrow optics maximize light levels and uniformity, and mounting options include ceiling and pendant. Offering ~60,000 lm output from one 480 W power supply, fixtures operate from -40 to +65C ambient, have glass lenses, and measure 24 in. dia x 18 in. tall. Dialight Corp. 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ, 07727 USA Press release date: July 21, 2014

At 125 Lumens per Watt, Groundbreaking New High Output LED High Bay Addresses the Need for a Viable, Efficient and Maintenance-Free HID Replacement Light for Indoor Industrial Applications; Sleek, Durable Design Features Dialight's Proven Integrated Power Supply, All Backed by the Industry's Only 10-Year Full Performance Warranty

FARMINGDALE, N.J. and LONDON -- Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovation leader in LED lighting technology, today announced the launch of its high-output LED Vigilant High Bay offering the first truly, viable replacement for costly and inefficient 1,000W traditional HID high-output fixtures. Delivering 125 lumens per watt at less than half the power consumption of conventional HID products, the new Vigilant high-output LED High Bay is a true innovation, offering approximately 60,000 lumen output from a single 480W Dialight-designed power supply, in a sleek, durable and lightweight package.

The new Vigilant High Bay is now UL1598 and CSA C22.2 certified for dry location use and backed by Dialight's exclusive 10-year full-performance warranty covering the entire fixture, drivers and power supply.

Designed to provide exceptional visibility and clarity specifically for high ceiling, high ambient temperature industrial applications such as steel, automotive, aircraft and other industrial and manufacturing facilities, the Vigilant High Bay features custom narrow optics for maximum light levels and uniformity. An ambient temperature rating of -40C to +65C ensures reliable performance in the harshest indoor environments. At just 18 inches tall and 24 inch diameter-and weighing less than 32 pounds, the Vigilant High Bay is significantly smaller and lighter than other available LED high-output fixtures on the market, for superior ease of installation.

"The high cost associated with operating and maintaining HID light fixtures is amplified significantly when 1,000W fixtures are required," said Roy Burton, Group Chief Executive of Dialight plc. "Between the tremendous energy costs and frequent maintenance requiring tall boom lifts and production shut downs 1,000W high bays are a huge drain on power and resources. Previously, there were very few available LED solutions on the market, providing a truly viable replacement for these high-light output requirements. But now, Dialight's new Vigilant High Bay represents a great opportunity for facility managers to replace antiquated HIDs with the most advanced technology and get the output they need, while realizing a rapid ROI and savings that will continue to add up for more than a decade."

The easy-to-install high output Vigilant LED High Bay features multiple mounting options, including ceiling and pendant mount and high-durability glass lenses for maximum reliability and performance, even in harsh conditions. The product will be available for both 120-277V and 347-480V applications.

The high-output Vigilant LED High Bay will soon be available with CE compliance as well as with multiple controls platforms including industry standard IEEE 802.15.4 compliant Jennet wireless and DALI wired, and simple 0-10V dimming models. For more information about Dialight's Vigilant LED High Bay including IES files, photometric reports and technical datasheets, visit http://www.dialight.com.

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Older European cities like Rome or Paris are famed for their seamless integration of walkable streets, public art and human-scaled, lushly detailed architecture. Such a rich urban matrix, built up by deep-pocketed popes and spendthrift royals over the centuries, has been hard for modern cities to emulate, or even approach.

Credit the good folks of Bellevue for trying. Unusual in the region for the number of permanent public artworks in the city core (upward of 120), the city authorities also sponsor a major, every-other-year summer sculpture exhibition, with this years edition installed in two high-profile locations downtown. This way, the Bellwether 2014 exhibition brings art into a realm otherwise dominated by huge corporate headquarters and busy streets that do not encourage looking and lingering.

The 33-odd pieces in the show, created by several dozen artists mostly (but not entirely) from the area, are best visited by using the art commissions map to navigate the six blocks between city hall, at 110th Avenue Northeast, the location of the indoor art, and the Downtown Park, where most of the outdoor works are found. Both venues offer a variety of visual rewards and surprises, as well as a scattering of works that are awkward or underwhelming.

The Downtown Park basically a 20-acre open space with a water feature and ringed by paths presents a particular challenge to artists, as smaller or fussier pieces can easily be overwhelmed. Big and bold, on the other hand, is a suitable description for Allan Packers 20-foot robotic-looking coyote head, its vertical snout topped by a solar-powered beacon, and its plywood sides surfaced to resemble convincingly rusted iron. The animal-head association is far from obvious steam-punk lighthouse is more like it but once we decipher eyes, ears and nose, the wit of Packers hiding his coyote in plain sight makes it all work.

I wasnt so impressed by several nearby works, without such a strong, original concept and successful integration of idea and materials. A white, bulblike construction of steel rod and mesh by Mary Coss was both vague in form and unrelated to its pond and waterfall surroundings. A large, many-armed mobile with wind-powered wooden drones by Mike Rathbun suggested an amusement-park ride more than an artistically compelling statement.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself, on the other hand, in the jewel box of a glass pavilion a few blocks away at the far end of the City Hall Plaza. The curators have wisely contrasted two terrifically well-crafted installations, by two vastly different artists, in this perfectly scaled space for medium-sized works.

I am a big fan of Julia Haacks lively cluster of highly animated wooden arches, which suggest a group of dancers or athletes doing calisthenics, not to mention the odd bunny head, all clad in bold geometric stripes inspired by those of the medieval cathedral in Siena.

Alongside is what looks like the storage room of a fisherman, with white nets hanging from the ceiling all tangled up with red floats of various sizes and stages of repair. This ambitious arrangement by Connie Sabo is not at all what it seems; the entire array is crafted from recycled newspaper, which, once we catch on, raises a host of interesting issues about language, networks and the transformation of the familiar.

Many of the smaller works inside the city hall proper failed to hold up to their setting nearly as well. My suggestion to the exhibition organizers: Raise the bar by exhibiting fewer works and being more selective, with financial incentives for pieces whose size and ambition can better compete with the SUVs, sushi bars and smartphones of bustling and very non-European downtown Bellevue.

Gary Faigin is an artist, author, critic and co-founder/artistic director of the Gage Academy of Art.

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With the word "courthouse" etched into the building above him, Court Executive Shawn Landry toured his future office, pointing out numerous improvements from the old design.

"It was a long process," Landry said. "That is why it has been so rewarding. The building is finally taking shape."

The five-story, 163,000-square-foot building on the 1000 block of Main Street broke ground in April 2013 and completed the steel setting phase of construction at the beginning of January.

Reaching another milestone in July, all of the pre-cast concrete walls and columns have been put in place, giving the $161.4 million structure its shape.

Walking onto the construction site earlier this month, Landry said the new courthouse is a "good thing for judges, staff and all visitors."

The Yolo County Courthouse receives about 400,000 visitors a year at its seven scattered locations. The new courthouse will consolidate all court services, placing them under one roof for the first time since 1993.

One of the main issues with the current courthouse is safety. In-custody defendants are handcuffed together and brought across Third Street into the courthouse, using the same hallways as court staff, witnesses, jurors and judges.

"Gone are the days that we escort inmates down the hallway," Landry said.

With the new courthouse, inmates are driven from the jail to the basement and placed directly into holding cells. When they need to appear in court, inmates are brought to other holding cells, which are located in the center of the courtrooms.

The courtrooms themselves, 14 in all, are much bigger.

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Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 22, 2014

"I wanted to be able to use a ceiling fan outdoors so that I would always feel a cool breeze blowing by me," said an inventor from Blythewood, S.C. "I came up with this idea so that a ceiling fan can be set up where there is no ceiling."

He developed the BREEZE BRACKET to allow a ceiling fan to be set up outdoors. The unit provides a refreshing breeze. The device is adaptable for use on patios, decks and other areas. It extends a home's living space. The accessory is ideal for use on hot, sunny days. Furthermore, it is designed for ease of installation.

The original design was submitted to the Columbia office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 13-CBA-2401, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - http://www.pinterest.com/inventhelp/.

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