Detroit and other communities also have set up cooling centers so people can escape the heat. Detroit Public schools officials have closed 102 schools and two adult education buildings today because of the heat and humidity predictions.
The Detroit Zoo is letting visitors into air-conditioned attractions for free through Sunday. The attractions usually require an additional admission fee to visit. Animals will receive icy treats, cool showers, pools and watermelon.
To help avoid losing power, Austerberry recommends people close their blinds and keep their air conditioning running — but at a temperature higher than usual.
"Boost the thermostat up to 80 degrees or as comfortable as they can stand it," he said.
Turning the air conditioning off and on could require more power because the humidity is difficult to alleviate.
Any elderly people without power should seek facilities with cooler air such as a library, mall or a nearby cooling center, Austerberry said.
An excessive heat warning was to end at 10 p.m. tonight, and there won't be much of a break through the weekend as temperatures are expected to hit highs at or near 90 Friday through Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid to high 80s on Monday.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Blade Runner Pistorius Runs Closer to Olympic Dream
Blade Runner Pistorius Runs Closer to Olympic Dream
South African double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has qualified for the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics after clocking 45.07 seconds in the 400 meters to meet the 'A' standard qualifying time at a meeting in Lignano, Italy.
Known as the Blade Runner,ncaa jerseys Pistorius runs with carbon fiber prosthetic running blades. "The fastest man on no legs", who was born without fibula in both legs,,MLB JERSEYS,,Jogos Quentes Gold, set world records in the 100, 200 and 400 meters events at the 2008 Paralympics despite failing in his final opportunity to qualify for the 400 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics by 0.70 seconds.
This was Pistorius' final chance to attain the 'A' qualifying standard of 45.25 which could seal his spot at the World Championships next month in Daegu, South Korea.,Ray Ban Sunglasses, The 24-year-old eventually ran 0.18 seconds inside the 'A' standard time and is now able to compete with able-bodied athletes on his carbon fiber blades at a major international event for the first time.
"It was just a dream race. 'See you in Daegu' sounds so wonderful," Pistorius, the multiple Paralympic gold medalist said after his win.
"I am sure tomorrow when I wake up it is going to hit me. It is really humbling to know I have gotten so much support from everyone."
The time put Pistorius on track to achieve his ambition of being first amputee sprinter to be eligible for selection for South Africa at the London Olympic Games.
South African double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius has qualified for the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics after clocking 45.07 seconds in the 400 meters to meet the 'A' standard qualifying time at a meeting in Lignano, Italy.
Known as the Blade Runner,ncaa jerseys Pistorius runs with carbon fiber prosthetic running blades. "The fastest man on no legs", who was born without fibula in both legs,,MLB JERSEYS,,Jogos Quentes Gold, set world records in the 100, 200 and 400 meters events at the 2008 Paralympics despite failing in his final opportunity to qualify for the 400 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics by 0.70 seconds.
This was Pistorius' final chance to attain the 'A' qualifying standard of 45.25 which could seal his spot at the World Championships next month in Daegu, South Korea.,Ray Ban Sunglasses, The 24-year-old eventually ran 0.18 seconds inside the 'A' standard time and is now able to compete with able-bodied athletes on his carbon fiber blades at a major international event for the first time.
"It was just a dream race. 'See you in Daegu' sounds so wonderful," Pistorius, the multiple Paralympic gold medalist said after his win.
"I am sure tomorrow when I wake up it is going to hit me. It is really humbling to know I have gotten so much support from everyone."
The time put Pistorius on track to achieve his ambition of being first amputee sprinter to be eligible for selection for South Africa at the London Olympic Games.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Solar Decathlon Europe exhibits of 20 participants in 2012 edition
Solar Decathlon Europe exhibits of 20 participants in 2012 edition
This Monday saw models of the 20 houses that will compete for the Solar Decathlon Europe competition exhibited in Barcelona.
As many as 20 universities from 15 countries, including Germany, Spain, China, Egypt, Norway, the United Kingdom and Japan are competing in the event, which will conclude in Madrid in the summer of 2012.
It will be the most international edition of the event ever to be held and shows how the message to use sustainable resources is spreading across the world.
The teams have to build sustainable houses that run just on solar energy and which have to pass 10 separate tests in order to win the prize.
Although there is still a year to go before the full size houses are built, this week people have the chance to see the models of the designs that have made it through to the final.
Solar Decathlon Europe is organized by the Spanish Ministry of Public Works with the cooperation of the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and the support of the U.S. Department of Energy.
This Monday saw models of the 20 houses that will compete for the Solar Decathlon Europe competition exhibited in Barcelona.
As many as 20 universities from 15 countries, including Germany, Spain, China, Egypt, Norway, the United Kingdom and Japan are competing in the event, which will conclude in Madrid in the summer of 2012.
It will be the most international edition of the event ever to be held and shows how the message to use sustainable resources is spreading across the world.
The teams have to build sustainable houses that run just on solar energy and which have to pass 10 separate tests in order to win the prize.
Although there is still a year to go before the full size houses are built, this week people have the chance to see the models of the designs that have made it through to the final.
Solar Decathlon Europe is organized by the Spanish Ministry of Public Works with the cooperation of the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and the support of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Noting the government's restrictions on residential property purchases, Chen Jun, deputy chairman of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, said small and medium-sized enterprises in Zhejiang started shifting to the commercial and industrial property market as early as 2007.,Cheap Christian Louboutin,
"Inflation, the yuan's appreciation, along with the rising cost of labor and raw materials eroded our industrial enterprises' profit margin,,CVC Fabric, and we found commercial properties the best investment," Chen told China Daily.
Lu Qilin, research director at Shanghai Deovolente Realty in Shanghai, agreed with his counterpart that it is likely that commercial properties in first-tier cities will become the next investment focus. "Compared with the stock market or buying gold, property investment will provide higher returns, considering China's urbanization trend over the next three to five years. Meanwhile, small and medium-sized investors are more willing to invest in major cities because they are more familiar with the market there," Lu said.
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Noting the government's restrictions on residential property purchases, Chen Jun, deputy chairman of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, said small and medium-sized enterprises in Zhejiang started shifting to the commercial and industrial property market as early as 2007.,Cheap Christian Louboutin,
"Inflation, the yuan's appreciation, along with the rising cost of labor and raw materials eroded our industrial enterprises' profit margin,,CVC Fabric, and we found commercial properties the best investment," Chen told China Daily.
Lu Qilin, research director at Shanghai Deovolente Realty in Shanghai, agreed with his counterpart that it is likely that commercial properties in first-tier cities will become the next investment focus. "Compared with the stock market or buying gold, property investment will provide higher returns, considering China's urbanization trend over the next three to five years. Meanwhile, small and medium-sized investors are more willing to invest in major cities because they are more familiar with the market there," Lu said.
Investors turning to big-city business properties
Investors turning to big-city business properties
Restrictions on home purchases are spreading to more second- and third-tier cities, increasing the chance capital will flow back to first-tier cities' commercial properties, analysts said on Tuesday.
The central government said it will expand limitations on property purchases to more second- and third-tier cities, where real estate prices saw substantial growth through the influx of speculative money from first-tier cities.
"Due to the restrictions imposed on major cities' residential properties, many small to medium-sized investors in Shanghai municipality, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces chose nearby second- and third-tier cities to invest in. Consequentially, we have seen average rents and property prices in these areas surge in recent months," said Vicky Shen, director of DTZ's office department,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe East China.
Despite the overall cooling of property prices in June in the nation's 70 major cities, second- and third-tier cities have replaced Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen as leaders in home price increases, most of them registering a more than 5 percent growth rate year-on-year in June, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday.
"As more purchasing curbs are tacked on second- and third-tier cities, the speculative capital will roar back to the first-tier cities' commercial property market," Shen said. Many small and medium-sized investors flush with capital have been looking for opportunities in the commercial sector since the clampdown on residential investments in major cities, she said.
Restrictions on home purchases are spreading to more second- and third-tier cities, increasing the chance capital will flow back to first-tier cities' commercial properties, analysts said on Tuesday.
The central government said it will expand limitations on property purchases to more second- and third-tier cities, where real estate prices saw substantial growth through the influx of speculative money from first-tier cities.
"Due to the restrictions imposed on major cities' residential properties, many small to medium-sized investors in Shanghai municipality, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces chose nearby second- and third-tier cities to invest in. Consequentially, we have seen average rents and property prices in these areas surge in recent months," said Vicky Shen, director of DTZ's office department,The anime figure comes in various sizes and colors. Therefore, every runner has a fitting size and a choice of the favorite color. When you purchase this shoe East China.
Despite the overall cooling of property prices in June in the nation's 70 major cities, second- and third-tier cities have replaced Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen as leaders in home price increases, most of them registering a more than 5 percent growth rate year-on-year in June, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday.
"As more purchasing curbs are tacked on second- and third-tier cities, the speculative capital will roar back to the first-tier cities' commercial property market," Shen said. Many small and medium-sized investors flush with capital have been looking for opportunities in the commercial sector since the clampdown on residential investments in major cities, she said.
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