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Electric scooter from KTM

KTM presented the "E-Speed", a new zero-emissions electric scooter, at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was also designed by Gerald Kiska's studio, who is responsible for the appearance of all KTMs here and 20 years.

Based on the technology that powers the Freeride E dirt play bike, the E-Speed ​​prototype brings the Austrian company within striking distance of the urban commuter market, i.e. the two-tracks intended exclusively for limited urban movements, when and if it blooms.

Positioning the impressive scooter as a sporty two-wheeler, KTM states that its engine produces almost 15PS, when that of the Freeride E did not surpass them 10. Also the lithium ion battery now has capacity 4,36 kWh, when in Freeride he had barely 2,1. The maximum torque is stated in 3,6 kg.

The upgraded performance of the liquid-cooled "modern" electric motor gives the E-Speed ​​ultimate 80 km per hour via belt final drive.

The battery is fully charged in 2 hours from a household power outlet.

As for its more "conventional" features, the scooter uses a lattice frame and premium suspension from WP, with which the Austrian company has been working closely since the 90s and shortly after joined its fleet.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer stated: "We at KTM are absolutely convinced of electric propulsion, as the perfect complement to conventional drive systems. In the long term, electric motors will prevail in the use of limited routes and especially where environmental protection will be the regulatory factor, as in nature or in densely populated metropolises".

“Vehicles like the E-Speed ​​and Freeride E can help two-wheelers, increasing their acceptance by society. Not only thanks to their environmentally friendly features, but also because they offer ease of use, time saving and fun".

However, it appears that Pierer's "faith" in electric two-wheelers is a fluctuating quantity. A few weeks ago, speaking to the Italian Motociclismo he had stated that he does not see much future in electric two-wheelers, not at least as long as current battery technology is used, which he described as "very dangerous (means lithium ion) and expensive, with low efficiency and very long recharging time".

If these negatives are not changed through technological development, he said it is not worth dealing with electric two-wheelers, completed, effectively announcing that the "Freeride E Design" has been shelved.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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Eleonora Zouganelis – Christoforos Papakaliatis: The new partnership- surprise;

A surprising partnership is likely to be seen next season.

According to a publication by HELLO!, Christoforos Papakaliatis and Eleonora Zouganelis have accepted an offer to participate in the historical "Cabaret" which will be directed by Stamatis Fasoulis on the "Pallas" stage. Eleonora Zouganelis will have the leading role of the show, while Christophers Papakaliatis will play the role of the British student who delivers English lessons.

Still, for the role of compere, the name of Takis Zaharatos is strongly heard, as well as after the great success he achieves on the stage of the "Alice" theater this season, the production company Hellenic Theamaton wishes to continue the cooperation with him.

Source : yupiii.gr

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Thomas Protopapas: The opinion of the English doctors and the new data

On Tuesday afternoon, the opinion of the English doctors on the situation and the future path of Tomas Protopapas arrived at the KAT.

"The truth is that the English doctors did not speak of 'a miracle', as the Americans had reported - but without this necessarily making things more optimistic. They agreed to the course of action followed by Thomas so far, by which his cerebral pressure was noticeably reduced, but still not at the normal level. That is, from 70 which was in the beginning, dropped to 50-although normal is at 20. We are talking about such discrepancies... That is why they cannot say anything with certainty yet. As do the Americans, so do they, they are talking about a difficult case" says a Yupiii source and continues "The big bet is that there will be some sign of brain activation. That's why, the English doctors gave a new medication - much stronger than the one given to Thomas. Its first results are expected after 72 hours and the goal is to lower the brain pressure even more, for the brain to give some signs, such as some eye or body movement. However, we are all keeping calm and waiting for the results of the new treatment. Especially his parents, Thomas's brother and girlfriend, who are never missing a moment from his side, they have placed their hopes in god. They hope and wait".

Source : yupiii.gr

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Audi Concept bike

H Audi is a company for which several two-wheeled prototypes have been presented from time to time. Last in the series is the creation of the French brothers Devauze.
The possibility that the German company will present its own motorcycle seems greater than ever, now that Ducati belongs to the VW group and has come under the control of the Audi Group and specifically Lamborghini.

The prototype you see in the photos is the creation of Frenchmen Thibault and Marc Devauze. It strongly resembles an electric motorcycle, it's called Etron, which also refers to it but according to the Autoevolution website, where the news of its motion comes from uses a Ducati twin-cylinder engine capacity 850 κ.εκ. Beyond the full coverage offered by plastics (another element that refers to electric motorcycles) the front suspension is also impressive, which is of the Hussar type.

We don't know if Audi is seriously considering introducing a motorcycle in the near future, however thanks to Ducati he now has the required know-how to proceed with this move facing few technical challenges.

Source : mototriti.gr

Book

Lazopoulos And The Book Of Revelation! "Main characters: from Rouvas and Psinakis to Menegaki "

I met Lakis Lazopoulos about six years ago, when I got him the first of a series of interviews for the newspaper I was working for at the time. From time to time I have been told various facts, knowing over’ all that I would not expose him by making them public.

Today and without fear that I will put him in a difficult position, I am writing about a book that he is preparing which will surely provoke a lot of discussions. I know it will contain excerpts from his life -it will not be an autobiography-, which will definitely feed for days on canals, magazines and newspapers.

The good, also, is that some of the chapters will give a different perspective on events that marked him, the way it was, e.g., the story with the boat "Therapin" in Mykonos. The episode that was told to me one night starring him, Sakis Rouvas and Psinakis, having the canals look for them on the island, is indicative of his humor, even in such a difficult time, when everyone was saying their long and short.

The bad thing is that Lazopoulos works so hard and deals with so many different projects, I do not know when this book will end and how many of the stories he has told me from time to time will include. For’ I can not go into specific details, as much as I would like it.

The protagonists, however - except for him- will be enough: by Sakis Rouvas and Elias Psinakis, I mentioned before, to Eleni Menegaki and his favorite best man, Mirka Papakonstantinou, if in the end he does not leave some ap’ outside. All of them seen from his own point of view in moments and periods that left something intense in his memory.

I know that the good thing about Lazopoulos is that he writes as he speaks in his company, simple and understandable, but in a way that can make you fall under the laughter, even if some of his famous friends may not laugh so much…

Source : yupiii.gr

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15the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival: The triumph of a greengrocer!

The public loved Dimitris Koutsiabasakou's documentary and gave him his award

The film "The Greengrocer" by Dimitris Koutsiabasakos that "To Vima" first highlighted in July 2012 before it is even fully completed, finally won the audience award for Greek film over 45′ at the 15th Thessaloniki documentary festival. Koutsiabasakou's film is sensitive and realistic, records the course of a street vendor in the villages of Diodytiki Pindos during the four seasons of the year (see related report entitled "The mountain grocer").
The awards of the 15th Thessaloniki documentary festival were awarded on Saturday night at the Olympian in Aristotelous Square. Best Foreign Documentary Production Over 45′ is for the public of Thessaloniki the "blood brother" («Blood Brother») of the American Steve Hoover, the story of Rocky a man who decided to dedicate his life to caring for children suffering from AIDS in India.
In movies under 45′ "A heritage" was considered the best Greek: With the soul in the mouth" by Kyriaki Malama in which the actor Akyllas Karazisis appears: Kyriakos Poimenidis gives a shocking account of his terrible days 1920 in Kavac, on the outskirts of Samsounda, and the painful wandering of the Greek Orthodox women and children of the village on the streets of exile to the South of Turkey, near the border with Syria.  
Best Foreign Production Under 45′ the "High Price of Gold" was judged, a DRC/UK co-production directed by Ross Domony. The film points out that Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is the most dangerous place in the world for a woman and that every hour that passes, about 48 women are being raped in a country famous for its mineral wealth.
At the awards of the international committee of film critics FIPRESCI, the film "They Glow in the Dark" directed by Panagiotis Evaggelidis was judged the best Greek film over 45′  and the “Parts of a Family| (Netherlands, Mexico) directed by Diego Gutierrez, best foreigner.
ERT3's television viewing award in a documentary in the "Society and Environment" section was awarded half-way to the films "Little Land" (Hellas, France) directed by Nikos Dayatas and "Winter Nomads" (Switzerland) directed by Maniel von Stirler. The ERT "Doc on Air" award for the best film project proposed by the Pitching Forum of the European Documentary Network EDN and corresponds to a cash prize 7.000 euro was awarded to "Playing With Fire" (Hellas) of Anneta Papathanasiou and the international award for the documentary "Lege me Koutsou" (USA) directed by Kathryn Fairfax Wright and Malika Zuhali- Warroll.
Source : tovima.gr
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Musicbox: Depeche Mode confirm their legend

David Bowie was worth the wait, Justin Timberlake releases one of the albums of the year

What a great month; It's not a small thing to hear Bowie's new album after ten years, The,what this might mean for each, the best Justin Timberlake you could imagine, Depeche Mode on form and a new artist like Assaf Avidan to move you. That's all!

Justin Timperlake – «20/20 Experience»

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I declare myself a fan of Justin right off the bat, but that doesn't mean I accept that he effortlessly pitches to me.. But how can I remain unmoved in this storm of ideas and inspiration that came upon me from the first moment I heard this news, his third album.

I had a fear because I thought his relationship with Timbaland would end in fiasco, since the latter has long since run out of ideas, in addition to the fact that his very good works bear the signature of the beloved Missy Elliott. But Justin is a smart guy.

He knows and gets what he needs from everyone he works with, as all the greats of the past did, and so does his new co-producer Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon. But above all, he has a vision. In this album he manages in a magical way to bring together the great things from the past, see The Chi-Lites, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Prince with the so-called neo-soul of our day and to present a bold project for an artist of this scope.

Instead of presenting easy-to-digest sketches of three to four minutes and adding two or three rhymes from some well-known rappers and ending, he worked hard and blended almost everything in his personal blender.

Groovy Oriental and African rhythms on 'Let The Groove Get In', sweet seventilla on "Spaceship Coup", Prince's looks in 'Tunnel Vision'. No doubt, one of the albums of the year, and one of those that challenge you to explore them constantly. I didn't like it, when he answered about the long duration of the songs how: "I don't understand why Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd had the right and we didn't". A soul messiah was born. I hope the obsession with color stays in music and doesn't follow in Michael's footsteps!

9/10

Depeche Mode – «Delta Machine»

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If Delta refers to selling their soul to the devil in order to gain maximum inspiration for their music, perhaps Depeche Mode should try harder. On the other hand because I belong to those whose DNA has been watered by the Holy Trinity of their discography "Black Celebration" – «Music For The Masses» – "Violator" and I accept like a good boy any of their offers, especially in a period when we are not even shocked by innovations.

"Delta Machine" according to Dave Gahan is the last part of a trilogy, that no one realized, with producer Ben Hillier. But it magically contains all the elements and reasons why we loved this band from Britain. Maybe not, it's the first time their work takes on that dark dimension we loved in the Alan Wilder era, especially in songs like 'Angel' and 'Secret To The End'.

Electronic vignettes of high aesthetics and deep introspection as always happens with Martin Gore's speech. There are many reasons to love 'Delta Machine', I pick 'Should Be Higher' a twist, post-dance dynamite with vocals beyond imagination.

8/10

 David Bowie – «The Next Day»

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I wanted some time to die down with all this fuss about David Bowie's new release, already No. 1 in all countries of the world. I wanted to see more calmly not only if it was worth all this ten-year wait, but also if he finally had a reason to break his silence and release an album of new songs on 66 his years and after all he has done.

I'm not going to fall into the trap of ranking it, it has become boring to have every new album of his judged as 'the,what's better than the 70s" or "o,what better last ten, twenty or thirty years". We'd better make up our minds that with such an offer as he had throughout the 70s it's impossible for him to ever record anything like it. On the other hand, in the last thirty years, he has released albums that put the glasses on many newcomers, such as the excellent "1. Outside' or 'Heathen'.

In this context, "The Next Day" also moves and goes even further I would say. It is Bowie's attempt to read himself after the countless copies that have preceded him by others. His Bowie 2013 he opens his colorful palette and chooses the ones that make him happy or at least the ones that help him express himself today.

Starting with an inventive cover that takes us back to 'Heroes' as the title heralds the future, we are in the song of the same name whose intro is 'Repetition' from 'Lodger' to later become the,anything from "Scary Monsters". Valentine's Day is new-glam, becomes the crooner we loved in the past with 'Heat', "How Does The Grass Grow" with its chorus is reminiscent of "Soul Love", 'Dirty Boys' his collaborations with Iggy and 'Love Is Lost' his industrial vignettes '1. Outside».  Το «Where Are We Now?” was just the right introduction for this self-reading with the flashback to the Berlin days that everyone likes to refer to today. But nothing in "The Next Day" sounds outdated and outdated. Very neat production by Visconti as always and flawlessly performed music by experts like guitarist David Thorne and of course the beloved Earl Slick.

The 2004 after the health problem he had, very wisely he had said that he was not going to write warmly about o,what happened to him, he followed it and did well. The references to death now especially through the wonderful track "You Feel So Lonely You Could Die" are not so much about the shock of the fear of death but more about the awareness of mortality.

In short a solid piece of work from an Artist who has absolutely nothing to prove and still knows how to market some of the most adventurous music around like no other..

9/10

Asaf Avidan – «Different Pulses»

Universal

One of the biggest surprises of the year is without a doubt this awesome kid from Israel. The "spiritual child of Dylan and Joplin" as they call him did not come from heaven after he has recorded in recent years with his band Asaf Avidan & The Mojos and became known to the wider public both with the hit 'One Day / Reckoning Song" as well as for his participation in the Who tribute at Carnegie Hall and his support appearances with Bob Dylan.

The big asset in Asaf Avidan's case is his unique voice and that's what's interesting about his first solo album, that while it could remain in the ease of impressing us lists a dozen songs of excellent writing, mature verse and most importantly amazing choruses. Songs that you can identify with for one reason or another but mostly you can sing along _ a rare thing these days.

8/10

Source : tovima.gr