We’ve seen piezoelectric systems that harvest energy from roads, subways, and even umbrellas — now researchers have announced that they are on the brink of unlocking an energy grid composed of capillaries, arteries, and veins. Heralded by advancements in piezoelectric nanowires, the development may one day harness the flow of blood to power ipods, cellphones and other portable electronics. How’s that for an alternative take on plasma power?

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Are your teenage daughters taking way too long in the shower?

Teenagers are known for their lavish morning rituals, and lengthy showers. When Australian Trevor Murphy saw his water bill skyrocketing on account of his daughter, he decided to create a device that would stop the shower after a certain amount of water had been used. His ingenious Aqualim requires no electrical parts and can be retrofitted to any existing showerhead.

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. One of the newest shopping mall in KL. It was officially opened on 20 September 2007. Situated in Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur which is one of the top location in Kuala Lumpur Shopping Area. With over 450 retail outlets spread across 7 levels of retail complex, making Pavillion KL is one of the largest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. It is basically consists of 4 major components; a retail mall, an office tower, two towers of residences and a hotel. The 1,400,000 square feet (130,000 m2) of retail space is divided into 6 precincts : Bintang Circle, Gourmet Emporium, Couture, Connection, Home and Seventh Heaven.
Historically, the site where Pavilion KL stands now is used to be a school. The school name is Bukit Bintang Girls’ School, one of the oldest school in Kuala Lumpur. The school was vacated in 2000 and moved to its new location in Cheras and had renamed itself as Sekolah Seri Bintang Utara.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur basically is occupied by many of the major brand name boutique stores and is dedicated to high class shoppers. The uniqueness of Pavillion KL is its double-storey flagship outlets that surrounded the shopping mall. The double-storey flagship outlets are located on the ground floor and are street-fronting. Among them are: Hermès, Versace, Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Montblanc, Burberry Prosum, Hugo Boss, Esprit and many more.
Beside that, there are other international fashion boutiques such as Calvin Klein, DKNY, Ermenegildo Zegna, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mikimoto, Ralph Lauren, Rolex, Stuart Weitzman, TAG Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger, Tiffany and Co, Yves Saint Laurent, Adidas, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, G2000, GAP, Guess?, Levi’s, Massimo Dutti, Nike, Quicksilver, Roxy and more.
Some of the anchor stores include Parkson, Tangs, Golden Screen Cinemas and Harvey Norman.
For food enthusiasts, in Pavilion KL, there are many restaurants and cafés inside the shopping mall. Among them are Starbucks, Gloria Jean’s, Coffee Bean, Tea Leaf, T.G.I. Friday’s, YO! Sushi, KFC and Carl’s Jr.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping

Amenities are also strategically located within the shopping centre. These include:ATMs, Surau, Banks, Cobbler, Laundrette, Money Changers, Public Phones, Restrooms / Baby Rooms and Strollers / Wheelchairs.

Opening hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily, seven days a week.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Shopping Mall is definitely a must visit shopping place in KL if you are a high class shopper since all the major brand names in fashion are there under one roof.