Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Electric Superbike by students

Two students of the American University of Purdue, they presented an electric Superbike, with a top speed approaching the 200 km/h and with an impressive autonomy.
It seems that electric motorcycles will have their due in 2012, since there are already enough fresh proposals in high-performance motorcycles, with electricity. From the big companies in the field, Brammo and Zero definitely stand out, as both have presented models with high performance, but also satisfactory autonomy.
Nevertheless, until we see these motorcycles stealing sales from their petrol counterparts, we will have to wait a little longer. But beyond the big companies, the individual proposals made by independent engineers are also of particular interest, or even… students. So, while a few days ago, we had presented the electric streetfighter Brutus 2, now two students of the American Purdue University have released their own proposal for an electric Superbike. Naturally, due to scarcity of financial resources, the students did not build their motorcycle from scratch, but they "borrowed" a Yamaha YZF 600R, which they converted to electric.


Sean Kleinschmidt and Jim Danielson have a history with electric vehicles, since the 2009 they had converted a Porsche 924S into an electric one – with lukewarm performance though, since they had used a lead acid battery and motor from a forklift. Alongside, the two founded the 2010 along with a friend the "Purdue Electric Vehicle Club".
But back to their attempt at an electric Superbike, after they bought the YZF 600R cheaply (the box was damaged), they stripped it of its gearbox and engine, and proceeded to replace them with a powerful electric motor. Friends were lucky, as Kleinschmidt did his internship at Tesla Motors (electric super-cars), so he managed to get a sponsorship 1.512 lithium ion batteries, to make a 10.6kWh/117V battery. The 2 students also collaborated with Delphi and AllCell Technologies, with the latter donating PCM materials (Phase Changing Material), that surround the batteries and keep the temperature low, so as not to affect battery life. And when the electric YZF 600R was prepared, its technical characteristics were more than impressive. Horsepower 100 horses, top speed 193km/h, and autonomy that exceeds 160 kilometers!
Source : mototriti.gr
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New Harley-Davidson Softail Slim

A new version for the Softail was presented by Harley-Davidson. It's called Slim and it's essentially an aesthetically renewed Softail, stripped of everything unnecessary.
The small changes, to which the motorcycle was subjected, for the sake of the new version, they give it a look more retro and old school than custom. He has contributed to this, including, the removal of chrome parts and other small changes that will entice all those who wish for a return to the basics.
According to Harley-Davidson, if you take a Softail and strip it down to the bare essentials, then you have a Slim. Purpose of the company, according to the Head of the Planning Department, Casey Ketterhagen, was to return our attention to the most basic feature of the motorcycle: the engine. For this reason, the Softail Slim features a narrower rear tire and a shorter fender, to bring our attention back to where it should be. Additional, there is a gap between the saddle and the tank, so the rider can see the engine!
In a few words, Harley-Davidson and its designers took our attention from the (admittedly impressive in Softails so far) back to front, where the engine dominates. Several other Softail features are absent here, within the same logic, as a result we see a model with only the absolute essentials, in terms of aesthetics.
Source : mototriti.gr
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Opera Chaotique return to Half Note Jazz Club

After their successful appearances inHalf Note, theOpera Chaoticreturn to present the most chaotic, comic opera themMondays 6, 13, 20 & 27 February on 21:30 at night.
In the middle of the 19th century in a dark theater in the center of Paris, the Tenorman played the Phantom of the Opera and the Voodoo Drummer played percussion in the orchestra. The show went down immediately. So they created Opera Chaotique and now present a unique show that combines different types of music such asOpera, Jazz, Cabaret, Musicaland more, all through a comedic story, in a combination of improvisation and instant audience interaction that already won the favor of the Berlin press and beyond.
Don Juan and Carmen in three acts, the Phantom of the Opera, Figaro and Charles Bukowski with Faust, they get involved in adventures and star in a surreal comic-tragic story.
From the Opera of the 18th and 19th to the genesis of Jazz in New Orleans in its beginnings 1900, to the Berlin Cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s.
Tenorman : Vocals / Piano & Mystery
Voodoo Drummer : Drums & Tricks
Source : culturenow.gr
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“He left” from the life of the actor Nikos Apergis

He left ,on Saturday 4 February, from the life of the actor Nikos Apergis, as he lost his battle with cancer in the last period of time. At 4 on Tuesday afternoon, 7 February, the actor will be buried from the First Cemetery of Athens.

Nikos Apergis served for many years as a municipal councilor in the municipality of Athens.

He was born in Athens 1947. He studied Theater at the Higher Drama School of the National Theater from which he graduated 1969. He was professionally involved in the theater, the radio, television and cinema. Alongside, from 1982 was active in the field of marketing and advertising, while he was awarded as a writer for his play "Sponges".

Source : protothema.gr
Athens Concert Hall

The Symphonic Music of Mikis Theodorakis at the Athens Concert Hall

TheAthens Concert Hallpresents one concertwith thesymphonic musicofMiki Theodorakisher Friday 10 February 2012.
THEMikis Theodorakis has devoted a large part of his creative activity to symphonic music. The work of the composerTheodorakisis an important point of reference for its planning Music Hall: this concert is a part of his full presentation, which is planned for the next artistic periods.
Mikis Theodorakis:
– Adagio
– Piano Concerto no. 2
 
Dmitri Shostakovich:
– Agreement no. 6, work 54
Soloist: Kyprianos Katsarispiano
State Orchestra of Athens
Music direction: Loukas Karytinos

Co-production:
Organization of the Athens Concert Hall & State Orchestra of Athens

Source : culturenow.gr

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Opera Chaotique return to Half Note Jazz Club

After their successful appearances inHalf Note, theOpera Chaoticreturn to present the most chaotic, comic opera themMondays 6, 13, 20 & 27 February on 21:30 at night.
In the middle of the 19th century in a dark theater in the center of Paris, the Tenorman played the Phantom of the Opera and the Voodoo Drummer played percussion in the orchestra. The show went down immediately. So they created Opera Chaotique and now present a unique show that combines different types of music such asOpera, Jazz, Cabaret, Musicaland more, all through a comedic story, in a combination of improvisation and instant audience interaction that already won the favor of the Berlin press and beyond.
Don Juan and Carmen in three acts, the Phantom of the Opera, Figaro and Charles Bukowski with Faust, they get involved in adventures and star in a surreal comic-tragic story.
From the Opera of the 18th and 19th to the genesis of Jazz in New Orleans in its beginnings 1900, to the Berlin Cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s.
Tenorman : Vocals / Piano & Mystery
Voodoo Drummer : Drums & Tricks
Source : culturenow.gr
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"Έφυγε" from the life of the actor Nikos Apergis

He left ,on Saturday 4 February, from the life of the actor Nikos Apergis, as he lost his battle with cancer in the last period of time. At 4 on Tuesday afternoon, 7 February, the actor will be buried from the First Cemetery of Athens.

Nikos Apergis served for many years as a municipal councilor in the municipality of Athens.

He was born in Athens 1947. He studied Theater at the Higher Drama School of the National Theater from which he graduated 1969. He was professionally involved in the theater, the radio, television and cinema. Alongside, from 1982 was active in the field of marketing and advertising, while he was awarded as a writer for his play "Sponges".

Source : protothema.gr