This week, Daily Intel is taking a peek inside the lives of summer interns. Today, the Serial Intern Who Counts Straws and Hauls Trash: Female, 20, marketing major from Delaware working two unpaid internships: one at a fashion label, the other at a fashion PR firm.
9:30 a.m. First intern to arrive at the fashion label and I'm instantly remembered. This is a great start.
9:33 a.m. New Intern No. 2 arrives, so that calls for a tour. We also learn our dos and don'ts, then sign our lives away. Does anyone really read those forms?
9:47 a.m. New Intern No. 3 and Old Interns No. 1 and No. 2 have arrived. I instantly label the old interns "Super Interns," simply because they are asked to do something.
9:52 a.m. My first task of the day is to count cups, lids, and straws. Scratch that. My first task of the day is to count the cups, lids, and red straws. Forget the twelve boxes of green and yellow straws. There are 56 red straws.
10:56 a.m. Task: Take the subway to Union Square to buy more red straws. The 56 red straws we already have will not be used.
11:47 a.m. Super Intern No. 1 advises me to sew tags on garments. Super Intern No. 2 tells to organize the hangers. Where's my internship coordinator? Why are interns delegating to other interns?
1:18 p.m. Office Starbucks run. Typical intern duty. The only downside: My two hands held six coffees and none of them were for me.
4:36 p.m. The bathrooms are dirty. Super Intern No. 1 suggests I clean them, and then take out the trash.
5:55 p.m. Intern coordinator stops by to inform us that Thursday's call time is 7 a.m.! I don't work Thursdays.
8:45 a.m. After being told I arrived too early for my initial interview (fifteen minutes) at the fashion PR firm, I do a few laps around the block. At 8:53 a.m., I decide it's okay to head to the office.
10:18 a.m. I learn how to check in sample clothes that were sent out. I'm warned about looking too available. Free time is prohibited here.
11:43 a.m. Sitting around, pretending to do something. I also look around at the other interns to see what they are or are not doing. Should I ask? Apparently I shouldn't.
12:07 p.m. Another intern asks if I'd like to learn more about returning clothes. I reluctantly follow her. A lot of rules go into maintaining the showroom, all of which revolve around uniformity. One slip and the employees get angry.
12:19 p.m. I make my rounds of asking interns if they need any assistance. At this company, you always ask the interns what to do and not the employees.
12:33 p.m. I head back up to the showroom and help a girl Windex everything in sight. She keeps looking for more surfaces to clean to avoid going back to work. I get the not-so-subtle hint that she doesn't care for this internship very much.
1:45 p.m. Head out to get coffee, my lunch of choice.
2:17 p.m. I'm back to working on our online server. I'm faster than any other intern. I'm also the only one who notices.
2:58 p.m. We're being yelled at. The clothes in the showroom are messy and we are incompetent at answering the phone. I am then instructed to learn how to answer the phone. Ten times in a row.
3:35 p.m. Every time I'm alone with another intern, they give me survival tips. Of my seven internships to date, this is a first.
4:44 p.m. My boss addresses me for the second time all day. Did I look too available? No. I hadn't printed my contact sheet, which contains my contact information and photo. Name, number, e-mail? Done.
4:49 p.m. WRONG. The font size is wrong. What? It looks perfect!
4:50 p.m. WRONG. Okay. Does she not see what I see?
4:51 p.m. WRONG. "How do you not understand how to do this?" My perfect vision has failed me. Or her sanity has failed her. She obsesses over the intern contact-sheet board and demands they all look identical. I nod and head back to my desk.
4:53 p.m. I begin to tack up my contact sheet when I'm told my tacks are the wrong color. After the font-size fiasco, I'm really holding back laughter. Who has time to care what color the tacks are? My new task is to run to Duane Reade and buy tacks. Clear tacks.
4:59 p.m. Of course Duane Reade doesn't have clear tacks. I try another location. No luck. I'm told to try the hardware store.
5:12 p.m. Finally, a store with clear tacks! Twenty blocks away, but who cares? I have the tacks.
5:30 p.m. I'm back and no one seems to notice I was gone or that I have returned with the now-perfect tacks to hang up my now-perfect contact sheet.
5:37 p.m. Everyone seems hard at work. Either they're better at faking it than I am or they really were given work to do. I begin to organize hangers by color, size, and type.
6:05 p.m. The font-crazed employee brings us chocolate. Is it poisoned? Just kidding. The gesture was kind and the chocolate sweet.
6:46 p.m. Facebook. Twitter. E-mail. I've exhausted all of my resources and no one has anything for me to do.
9:20 a.m. My boss at the fashion PR firm calls for me by name to deliver something uptown. I'm impressed.
10:47 a.m. Working for a public-relations company, I'm learning how to clip press on our clients. I thought I was getting really great press. Instead, my boss informs me that I wasted my time because they had probably already been done.
11:02 a.m. Still searching for press.
1:27 p.m. I witness an intern roll her eyes and get severely annoyed when another intern misunderstands her. I guess she assumes her French accent is easy to comprehend. It's not.
1:41 p.m. I volunteer with another intern to deliver some samples to a showroom a few blocks away. We both decided that we would never want to work for the company we're interning for.
6 p.m. I volunteer to do my first showroom pull all by myself. My boss appreciates this.
6:34 p.m. My boss leaves and says she'll send us more work to do once she's gone.
7:39 p.m. The employee who previously complained about the intern contact sheets says they all have to be redone.
7:42 p.m. The office's two remaining employees pour themselves a glass of wine and begin watching music videos.
7:45 p.m. A fellow intern is asked to join them for wine. If you're thinking this is inappropriate, so am I.
8:03 p.m. I overhear the intern who is drinking wine say the "F" word. Now I know everything surrounding this girl is inappropriate.
8:05 p.m. If you listen closely you can hear the three of them complaining about other interns.
8:07 p.m. Take out the trash. Black bags for garbage, white for recycling.
8:14 p.m. Dismissed! I've also noticed that one of the interns conveniently stays behind to use the bathroom each day as we all leave. It's standard for all interns to leave together. Wine girl also stayed. Maybe staying after is the way to the employees' favoritism-filled hearts?
9:38 a.m. Back at the fashion label. I'm learning how to make labels for the garments we send abroad. I assume Super Intern No. 1 has already had enough of Intern No. 3's face. She's being very short with her and couldn't be nicer to me. I'll take it.
10:07 a.m. I'm sent to the office supply store to pick up a box of file folders.
10:16 a.m. I'm return with the files and am immediately sent back out. They're the wrong size. I'm making great friends at the office-supply store this morning.
2:29 p.m. Super Intern No. 1 is nowhere to be found, so I am asked to run to the fabric store for color swatches.
2:46 p.m. I return with the swatches; they're pleased!
9:43 a.m. I read through the papers at the fashion PR firm to see if our clients are mentioned. Have you read about the freak zombie incidents going on?!
10:41 a.m. The employee that criticized my contact cards has asked for a volunteer. I jump at the chance. I need to look up press on one of our clients, but I find only two things. I'm an absolute Google Queen so I'm not sure why this is so difficult.
2:41 p.m. I'm still Googling this client. I find press, but nothing reputable.
5:08 p.m. My boss asks for all of the press I've found today. At least she said please.
5:49 p.m. I just found one more article so I send her a total of three. Let it be known I have found tremendous amounts of press on our client, but they're old or they've already been sent in.
5:50 p.m. "That's all you've found?" I expected this.
7:31 p.m. As all the interns are leaving, I am told I need to find more clips—now. I decide to send her everything; the good, the bad, the ugly, the really ugly.
8:02 p.m. I'm searching this client so quickly and I've managed to find five more articles. How many did she want? I dare not ask.
8:07 p.m. I'm up to six.
8:32 p.m. Nine. I'm hesitant to stop looking but I cannot find anything else. I send them in.
8:33 p.m. "Are you sure that's it?" Yes. "Are you 100 percent sure?" I start to look up more.
8:42 p.m. I'm dismissed but she is not pleased. She says she has found pieces that I have not and she simply does not understand why I can't find them. She says she'll find someone else who can do it. Ouch.


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Apple sells several different iPad models, but you can find cases for all of them.
We've tested iPad cases ever since the first iPad arrived about 10 years ago, and these are our favorite ones.
Whether you want a rugged case or a super slim one, there's an iPad case for you in our guide.
Protecting your iPad is a smart move. Whether you're looking for full, wrap-around coverage and heavy-duty protection or just want a thin cover to keep dirty hands from making a mess, we have a case for you.
The number of iPad models has grown a lot over the years, so you'll want to pick a case that's made for your iPad. Currently, Apple sells the following iPad models:
11- inch iPad Pro
7.9-inch iPad Mini
It's worth noting that while the iPad and the iPad Air have the same width and height dimensions, they are different in depth (thickness) so most fitted cases likely won't be interchangeable between the two.
Because the iPad is a compact and portable computer, most people generally don't want to put it in a case that adds too much weight or bulk. The two goals of an iPad case should be protection and function. A case should protect the iPad from scratches, dents, dirt, and other damage. It should also add some utility, like providing a way to prop it up in some way for video watching or offer a keyboard for typing.
The best general use iPad cases are able to provide a mix of both while keeping the tablet thin and light. As you encounter more specific needs for your iPad, a case can help make the iPad the best device for the job.
We have been testing and using iPad cases for the past 10 years. We've been covering tech products for nearly a decade, and in that time, we've seen a lot of great designs and some pretty bad ones.
Recent iPad cases have come a long way, so we've rounded up some of the best iPad cases based on testing and research.
Here are the best iPad cases:
Best iPad cases overall: ESR iPad Cases
Best protective iPad cases: OtterBox iPad Cases
Best iPad cases from Apple: Apple iPad Cases
Best iPad keyboard cases: Logitech iPad Keyboard Cases
Best iPad cases for watching video: Speck Balance Folio iPad Cases
Best leather iPad cases: Pad & Quill iPad Cases
Best iPad cases for the Apple Pencil: Soke iPad Cases
Prices and links current as of 4/24/20. Added all new picks based on research and testing. We look forward to testing new iPad cases for all the new iPads models throughout 2020.
The best iPad cases overall
I've used several ESR cases over the years on different iPad models and each has done what I needed it to do: protect my iPad.
The materials hold up well enough over time and don't feel too cheap in the hand either. The rubber-like TPU plastic probably won't prevent a dent if you drop the iPad from higher than a few feet, but it has protected it from minor dings when I've bumped it on a door handle in the past.
ESR cases aren't the most expensive or fancy iPad cases, but you won't feel embarrassed putting your iPad in them either. They're simple, utilitarian cases that protect the iPad from the hazards of daily use.
ESR's Rebound Slim Smart Case is the one I recommend for most people because it's affordable and offers protection from scuffs and scratches. It has a scratch-resistant, transparent back cover and a three-fold front flap so you can prop your iPad up at multiple angles for watching movies or joining conference calls.
Flip the case around and the shallow angle is perfect for typing on the iPad. The case has a cutout for the second-generation Apple Pencil so you can attach it to the side of the tablet and charge it without removing the case.
There are Rebound Slim cases to fit all the different iPad models, but ESR also makes other case variants like the Yippee Trifold or the Urban Premium Folio that should match your needs if the Rebound Slim doesn't.
Pros: Affordable price, variety of styles and models, great mix of functionality and protection
Cons: Quality doesn't match cases from Apple and other more expensive brands
$15.99 from ESR
OtterBox gained its reputation for protecting Apple devices, and its iPad cases are the best for people who want stronger drop protection for their tablet. Whether you want the extra sturdy Defender Series cases or something that looks a bit nicer like the Symmetry Series, OtterBox likely has an iPad case for you.
All of the company's cases have also been drop tested and are backed by OtterBox's lifetime warranty. You can get cases for all of the current iPad models. The Defender cases are extra protective, but a bit bland looking. However, if you want top-notch drop protection, they're a good choice.
The Symmetry Series cases are nicer looking, and many of them are folio style cases that include a front cover for your iPad.
For the iPad Pro models, we like the Symmetry 360 cases because they completely surround the tablet in sturdy plastic and other scratch-resistant materials to protect it from every angle.
When you open the front cover, the iPad Pro auto-wakes and when you shut it, it goes to sleep. The case can be used to prop up the tablet in various positions for viewing or typing. The clear back is nice because it allows you to show off your selected iPad Pro color instead of hiding it.
The case has a locking strap for a secure closure, and it guarantees the front magnetic flap cover stays in place at all times. This is extremely helpful for keeping the iPad protected when you need to quickly shove it into a bag. If you do have an Apple Pencil attached to the side of the iPad for charging and storage, the locking strap will cover the Pencil and keep it secured as well.
If you're looking for a case that will guard against minor and major bumps, there's very little downside to the OtterBox Symmetry Series 360. The case comes in gray and purple, and while the colors are tasteful, they are also a bit unusual and may not appeal to everyone.
Even though OtterBox cases are made to be tough and protective, I appreciate that they still have an attractive, fun design. I have talked to a friend who has been using the case regularly and he confirms it's very protective but also stylish and functional. More people are likely to pick a cool looking case over one with a protective design, but with OtterBox, you don't have to choose between the two.
Pros: Complete protection, shock absorbent, lifetime warranty
Cons: Expensive, limited color options
$69.95 from OtterBox
Logitech's new Combo Touch Keyboard Case is pictured above.
Logitech is well known for making great computing accessories like keyboards and computer mice. Its iPad keyboard cases offer just as good of a typing experience as many of the company's full-size keyboards.
For those with a newer iPad (7th generation) or iPad Air (3rd generation), Logitech's new Combo Touch Keyboard Case provides a keyboard and trackpad using the iPad's smart connector, so you don't have to mess around with Bluetooth or batteries.
The new Apple Magic Keyboard only works with iPad Pro models so for the other iPads, this new Logitech case is a great option. If your iPad works with it, this is the best keyboard because it has a backlit keyboard with function keys, an integrated trackpad for mouse support, and it uses Apple's smart connector for easy pairing, data transfer, and power.
The case is made of two separate parts that can be used together or apart. That way, you can detach the keyboard when you don't need it and your iPad will still have a protective case on the back.
Having a backlit keyboard with a built-in trackpad will run you $149, but that price looks affordable compared to the $299 starting price of the Apple Magic Keyboard.
For other iPad models, Logitech has a Slim Folio Case with Integrated Keyboard that starts at $119. It also features backlit keys for use in the dark. Instead of a seamless experience, however, this case still requires pairing with Bluetooth and you'll have to charge the keyboard's battery every few months.
Pros: Backlit, function keys, native trackpad support on some cases, great typing experience, more affordable than Apple's keyboard cases
Cons: Thicker and heavier than some other keyboard cases
$149.99 from Logitech
Most people use their iPads to watch video, so why not choose a case that's ideal for viewing?
Speck's Balance Folio is a great choice for binge watchers because of its one-piece, flat foundation. You can get this case for the 9.7-inch iPad, 10.5-inch iPad, iPad Air, and most iPad Pro models. It comes in a handful of colors, too.
The case offers 4-foot drop protection, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day guarantee, so if you're not happy with it or something goes wrong, you can send it back.
The folio case wraps around the iPad and the front cover can be used to prop the iPad up for video viewing. It's stable enough to set on your lap, a table, or most other surfaces.
Speck's Balance Folio can even overcome uneven surfaces to provide a stable foundation for the tablet, whereas Apple's folio case doesn't work as well on a lap or a soft surface like a bed.
The case offers at least six viewing angles, which is key for movie watching. The multiple positions are also great for video calls and can help you stay in frame no matter where the iPad is propped up.
For added protection, the case has molded cutouts for the iPad's buttons, connectors, and ports. The main downside to these cutouts is that they may limit you to thinner cables and adapters because ones with wider connectors won't fit. The Balance Folio is also thicker than other folio cases, but not so much that it should dissuade you from considering it.
If the folio isn't for you, Speck has a lot of other cases that are simple, protective, and colorful.
Pros: Multiple viewing angles, flat surface works on uneven locations, complete protection
Cons: Thicker case
$39.95 from Speck
Pad & Quill has been making iPad cases since the first model launched and the company has been refining its case-making process since. All of its artisan-made leather cases are classy, beautiful, and well made. The company makes a few different case styles, including the Oxford Leather folio and a few cases that work with Apple's keyboard cases.
You can get the Oxford Leather case for most iPad models, and it comes in Whiskey, Chestnut, and Black finishes. Each case is crafted from a single piece of full-grain bridle leather. The folio-style case uses an elastic band to keep it closed and it really gives off the feel of a Moleskine notebook.
To attach the case to your iPad, you'll use Pad & Quill's special "3M locking adhesive." You can remove and reattach the iPad multiple times without leaving any residue behind on your device.
You can use the case to prop up your iPad for video viewing or use with a Bluetooth keyboard. The case also accommodates the Apple Pencil 2 and it has an interior pocket to carry a few papers or other documents.
When you open the folio, the iPad automatically wakes up, and when you close it, the screen turns off. The Pad & Quill case features edge protection with edges that rise just above the screen to protect it from drops and scratches. Pad & Quill also offers a 25-year warranty and 30-day "Money-Back Promise" so you can return it if you're not satisfied with it.
The Oxford Leather case does have some downsides. For one, the back camera is obstructed by the elastic strap when you have it closed, and the case does add some bulk. It's not the most protective against drops, either.
Pros: Crafted from single piece of American leather, can prop up for video viewing, has a 25-year warranty
Cons: Camera obstructed when closed, not the best drop protection
$99.95 from Pad & Quill
The best iPad cases from Apple
Apple's own iPad cases come in many forms, including keyboard cases, and strike a compelling balance between protection and minimalism.
Although Apple iPad cases are almost laughably expensive, costing more than most of the other options in our guide, they are still excellent. If you want a case that has a perfect fit and sleek look, you can't go wrong with one of these. Whether you want a basic folio or a keyboard case, Apple has an option.
The most popular version of Apple's iPad cases are its Smart Folio cases. The folio wraps around the entire iPad to cover the front and the back from scratches. It utilizes magnets on the front and back to keep the case securely in place, but can be removed at a moment's notice with a little extra force.
Unfortunately, Apple's Smart Folio lacks complete protection, so for the price, you're still not completely covered. The bottom and side remain exposed so your iPad won't escape dents if it's dropped on a hard surface. You'll want to select Apple's option if you don't need a heavy-duty case, but prefer the minimal cover to keep food, dirt, and random objects from messing up the tablet.
Apple's Smart Folio Keyboard case works with its iPad Pro models and the Smart Keyboard case works with the iPad Air and standard iPad. Both are stellar keyboard options, even though they're very expensive — ranging from $159 on the low-end to $199 for the 12.9-inch Pro version.
What does that price get you? The best in class wrap-around case that attaches with magnets for a slim and sleek design. The keys are completely covered in fabric so there's no way for food or liquid to seep underneath and create problems typing.
Probably the biggest feature is that the keyboard case doesn't require any pairing or charging. It connects through the contacts on the iPad and transmits data and power. As soon as the iPad is opened into the typing position it's active and ready to go and as soon as it's folded, it's deactivated and won't register unwanted key presses.
Of course, the new Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pad Pro costs $299, making all of these other Apple keyboards seem much more affordable. However, it may be worth its high price because of its features. It offers a great keyboard and trackpad, but its unique hinge that doesn't fold completely back ultimately makes it less of a case than the Keyboard Folio and more of a keyboard stand.
Pros: Well made, designed to fit perfectly, attractive designs, auto-wake and sleep features, keyboard case connects seamlessly to iPad
Cons: Expensive, limited colors for each season, no backlit keys on the non-magic keyboards, expensive
$49.00 from Apple
The best iPad cases for the Pencil
Soke's fully enclosed, rubberized iPad cases have a special spot to keep the Apple Pencil close, charged, and ready to go.
Soke's iPad cases come with a special Apple Pencil holder, making them a great option for anyone who also has the stylus. The cases have a dedicated slot for the Pencil that keeps it secure, protected, and easily accessible.
The case covers the iPad completely and has a rubberized back to keep the metal free of scratches. Soke sells versions of this case for most iPads in Apple's lineup, including the 7th generation iPad and 3rd generation iPad Air.
On the version of the case that's for the iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil is held on the right side where the charging magnet sits so it can still charge. The front, including the Apple Pencil slot, is covered by a folding top flap that sticks in place, thanks to the front magnets.
While other cases leave an opening for the Pencil on the side of the case, we like this case because the Pencil is fully enclosed inside so it won't be knocked off easily when you're pulling it in and out of a backpack or another bag.
The case can also be propped up at a shallow angle that is ideal for drawing. When it's in this orientation, you can put the Apple Pencil in the provided hole so that the Pencil stands upright and accessible for drawing or notetaking.
The case is fairly affordable, in the $10 to $15 range, but it should still be fairly protective against scratches, minor dings, and other marks. The materials won't be as premium as more expensive cases, and the drop protection isn't as strong, but it's a reasonably protective case for the price.
Pros: Great for Apple Pencil users, rubberized back, covered completely, inexpensive
Cons: Not the best drop protection or the nicest design
What else we considered
A foldable Moshi case is pictured above.
The selection of iPad cases is vast and there are plenty of great options available. Beyond our top picks, these considerations didn't quite make the list, but they may work well for some iPad owners.
Urban Armor Gear Cases ($40 to $150): Urban Armor Gear makes sturdy, durable cases for rugged environments, but we prefer the more varied designs offered by Otterbox.
Moshi Cases ($55 to $105): Moshi makes beautifully designed tech accessories, but they are expensive. The Versa, an origami-like case is really neat because you can fold it quickly to prop up your iPad. However, some people have reported that the folds can also prevent the case from fully closing. Others have said quality has decreased over the years.
Incipio Cases ($35 to $50): If you like very simple cases that are fairly affordable, Incipio is a great place to shop. They can be a bit plain and there aren't a ton of options, but they're still a great choice.
Zagg Keyboard Cases ($50 to $130): Zagg's keyboard cases are really great, though they are expensive, and we think Logitech's perform better.
Native Union Stow Sleeve ($59.95): A sleeve or carrying case is great for added protection when you're taking your iPad on the go. They're not cases, but the Stow Sleeve is well made and can accommodate an Apple keyboard, Pencil, and a few pieces of paper.
ZUGU Alpha Case ($39.99 to $69.99): There's a lot going for the ZUGU Alpha case, including its multiple viewing angles, pencil holder, and beefy exterior. Comparatively, though, it is more expensive and the aesthetics may not appeal to everyone.
Casetify Cases ($72): If you want a fun, colorful iPad case that you can even customize with your favorite photo, you may want to check out Casetify's cases. They are expensive, but the leather construction, fun design, and interior pockets may make them worth it to some people.
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Stateside: Abandoned cities that bounce back
By Stateside Staff • Feb 25, 2013
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The Detroit Future City plan, released by Detroit Mayor David Bing's Detroit Works Project, offers both short term action and long term plans to rebuild the city.
The report, created over a two year period, intends to improve the quality of life and business in Detroit and also sets goals for the future.
What could cities facing similar situations learn from Detroit? And what has been done in cities outside of Michigan?
June Manning Thomas and Margaret Dewar are professors of urban and regional planning at the University of Michigan and are editors of the book "The City after Abandonment," a collection of essays from top urban planning experts.
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Thomas and Dewar about the next steps outlined in the plan for Detroit and what its future will hold.
You can listen to the full Stateside interview above.
Stateside: Metallica on Belle Isle for Orion Music + More Festival
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The second annual Orion Music + More Festival will take place on Detroit's Belle Isle on June 8 and 9.
The festival, created and headlined by the hard rock group Metallica, debuted in 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Festival lineup includes 30 acts on five stages, including groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bassnectar.
Gary Graff is the music writer for the Oakland Press and is a dedicated observer of the music scene in Detroit and in Michigan.
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Graff about Orion Music + More and the Festival's influence in Southeast Michigan.
Stateside: Conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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The sounds of Beethoven have been ringing through Detroit's Orchestra Hall.
Starting tonight and running through the weekend, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra tops off its Beethoven Festival in magnificent style: with Beethoven's Symphony Number 9 in D-Minor.
These performances are the culmination of three weekends' worth of Beethoven.
Music Director Leonard Slatkin has been leading the DSO through all nine of Beethoven's Symphonies.
It's worth noting that it has been 36 years since the DSO served up all nine symphonies in one complete "serving", if you will.
Maestro Leonard Slatkin joined us to talk about Beethoven's 9th and what it takes to be a maestro.
Stateside: How to resist Netflix and get outside this winter
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Frida Waara is an instructor in the upcoming Becoming an Outdoors Woman event this weekend in the Upper Peninsula's Big Bay, sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources.
The event will help women - even the most devoted Netflixers - develop skills that encourage and maintain an active lifestyle during a Michigan winter.
So, how does Waara get women to be active outdoors when the weather drops below zero?
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Waara about the program and the importance for women to be active year round.
Stateside: Implications of international student enrollment
The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above.
The amount of international students from China who have enrolled at Michigan State University is 385 times greater than it was a decade ago.
How does this impact instate students applying to schools like MSU and the University of Michigan? How big of a factor does out-of-state tuition play in an institution's decision to accept more non-Michigan or international students?
Michigan writer Ron French wondered, "is a student from China taking my kid's college slot?" His story appeared in today's issue of Bridge, from the Center for Michigan.
Stateside for Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Stateside for Thursday, February 21st, 2013.
On today's show, as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra tops off its Beethoven Festival, we'll speak with the Orchestra's Music Director Maestro Leonard Slatkin. And, as temperatures continue to remain below freezing, we'll speak to the instructor of the "Becoming an Outdoor's Woman" event, being held this weekend in the Upper Peninsula.
But first on today's show, Governor Rick Snyder met with reporters in downtown Detroit today answering questions about the report he got from a state financial review team. Nobody was particularly surprised when, earlier this week, that review team announced Detroit is in a state of financial emergency and that its current leaders "lack a plan" to deal with it.
Even as Mayor Dave Bing protests that a host of roadblocks have kept his plan from being put into place, most Detroiters and Detroit-watchers are now resigned to the fact that it's likely a matter of when, not whether, Governor Snyder will appoint an emergency manager for the city.
Cyndy spoke with Karen Dumas. She is watching these developments with intense interest and insight. She grew up in Detroit has worked in Detroit. She is the former Chief of Communications for Mayor Dave Bing and the City of Detroit.
Stateside: Insight into Synder's emergency manager appointment
Photo courtesy of the Snyder administration
Governor Rick Snyder met with reporters in downtown Detroit on Thursday to discuss the report he received from a state financial review team earlier this week.
The report announced that Detroit is in a state of financial emergency and that the city's current leaders "lack a plan" to deal with it. Mayor Dave Bing's insisted that he did have a plan, but numerous obstacles made it difficult to put it in place.
Now, Detroit residents and those who have been following the crisis are merely waiting for Governor Snyder to appoint an emergency manager.
Karen Dumas, a native Detroiter, is the former Chief of Communications for Mayor Dave Bing and the City of Detroit. Dumas has worked at Detroit's City Hall over the past decade, and is closely following the process.
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Dumas about Detroit's state of financial emergency and the upcoming process the city will undergo.
Stateside: The future of online education
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The state of Michigan is quickly becoming a leader in online education with the support of Governor Snyder.
K-12 schools, colleges and universities throughout the state are realizing the potential online learning offers to students.
A recent education study conducted by The Center for Michigan found that residents are less enthusiastic about online learning.
As a new form of education, there are still unanswered questions about the advantages and disadvantages of online learning for students.
Michigan Virtual University, founded in the late 1990's by the State of Michigan is now one of the largest virtual schools in the country.
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with Jamey Fitzpatrick, the President and CEO of Michigan Virtual University.
Stateside: Future challenges facing institutions of higher education
As funding for higher education experiences drastic cuts, tuition continues to increase nationwide.
Now, colleges and universities are looking at how they have contributed to the economic situation facing institutions of higher education.
Michigan Radio's Cynthia Canty spoke with James Duderstadt concerning the economic climate among institutions of higher education.
James Duderstadt,a former president of the University of Michigan, is an important voice in the national conversation among higher education institutions. Mr. Duderstadt currently serves on the National Academies Commission on the Future of the American Research University.
Stateside for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
Stateside for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013.
Today on Stateside, Michiganders, you have spoken.
A new report is out today about how you think we can move the economy forward.
We'll find out more on today's show, and we'll speak to a former University President who says universities themselves might be contributing to some of the economic crunch they're facing.
But in the first part of our show, we turn to the question of just how much support the state of Michigan should give to the film industry and filmmakers.
Governor Snyder's recent budget proposal contained $25 million in tax credits for film makers. That's a 50 percent cut from the present film credit cap of $50 million, and some lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, a fellow Republican, say that is one bad plan that he says will drive the film industry out of Michigan.
Stateside: What do Michigan residents think should happen to restore the economy
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There is certainly no shortage of reporting, discussion and conversation about what should happen to breath new life into Michigan's economy.
Most of this conversation seems to revolve around the thought of legislatures, policy makers, and Governor Snyder.
But what do Michiganders think should happen to help restore the economy and what do you want to see as a Michigan citizen?
Stateside: Supporting the film industry in Michigan
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How much support should the state of Michigan give to the film industry and filmmakers?
Governor Snyder's recent budget proposal contained $25-million in tax credits for film makers.
That's a 50 percent cut from the present film credit cap of $50 million.
Some lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, a fellow Republican, say that is one bad plan.
He says it will drive the film industry out of Michigan.
Take a listen to our interview with the Director of the Michigan Film Office, Margaret O'Riley, above.
Stateside: Mayor of Flint talks about the future
The Mayor of Flint says it's time to say goodbye to its emergency manager and make Flint the first city in Michigan to have a transition team appointed under the new emergency manager law, a team that would guide Flint back to being run by its mayor and city council
That was one of the key messages as Flint Mayor Dayne Walling delivered his State of the City message last night - his fourth State of the City address.
Mayor Dayne Walling joined us from Flint. You can listen to our interview with him above.
Stateside for Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Stateside for Tuesday, February 19th, 2013.
On today's show, medical marijuana dispensaries - we spoke with a Republican lawmaker who wants local communities to decide whether or not dispensaries should be allowed.
And demographer Kurt Metzger has crunched the numbers and says Michigan is in the middle of an "anti-baby-boom." We'll find out what this means for us as a state.
But first, we spoke with the Mayor of Flint who says it's time to say goodbye to its emergency manager, and make Flint the first city in Michigan to have a transition team appointed under the new emergency manager law, a team that would guide Flint back to being run by its mayor and city council.
That was one of the key messages as Flint Mayor Dayne Walling delivered his State of the City message last night. It was his fourth State of the City address.
Stateside for Monday, February 18th, 2013
Stateside for Monday, February 18th, 2013.
The state has kicked off a new, one-year study to find out if Michigan is on track to meet it's benchmark of getting 10 percent of it's energy from renewable sources by 2015.
On today's show, we take a look at the state of renewable energy in Michigan.
And the subject of minimum wage is on the front burner these days, both nationally, and in Lansing.
President Obama announced in his State of the Union address that he wants to raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour, and there's a proposal afoot in Lansing to boost the state minimum wage to $10 an hour. MPRN's Lansing reporter Jake Neher and MSU's Charley Ballard talk with us about minimum wage in Michigan.
Stateside: Representative Mike Callton talks about the 'dispensaries bill'
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Earlier this month, the State Supreme Court handed down a ruling that is being interpreted as making medical marijuana dispensaries illegal.
That February 8 ruling has marijuana users and the dispensaries essentially going "underground," relying on word of mouth.
Now comes a new chapter in Michigan's Medical Marijuana story.
State Representative Mike Callton, a Republican from Nashville in Southwest Michigan is sponsoring a bill that would let local communities decide whether or not to allow medical marijuana dispensaries.
His House Bill 4271 is being called "The dispensing bill".
State Representative Mike Callton joined us over the phone to tell us more about the bill and why he is supporting it.
Stateside: What the emergency review means for Detroit
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Today is the day the State will released the results of its emergency review into Detroit's finances.
Since late last year, a six-member team has taken what's been called "a deep dive" into the city's records to determine just how massive Detroit's money troubles are.
Is getting this report card going to lead to any better cooperation between Mayor Bing and City Council members?
Does the review team offer suggestions for action, or does it just present "the facts" and let the Governor draw his own conclusions?
Michigan Public Radio Network's Lansing bureau chief Rick Pluta talked to us about what to expect from the report.
Stateside: Wikepedia's place in academia and cultural institutions
Almost everyone who goes online and searches for some bit of information knows about Wikipedia.
For a lot of us it is a great way to answer trivia questions, or settle those friendly arguments among friends over any topic.
But this free encyclopedia that anyone can edit has not been widely accepted in the world of academia. Largely because it is a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.
In recent years, Wikipedia has gained a new respectability in the world of academia and cultural institutions.
Why is this, and what might it mean in bringing the treasures of those cultural institutions to a wider audience?
We sat down with Professor Cliff Lampe from the School of Information at the University of Michigan and Michael Barerra, who became one of the first "Wikipedians" in residence at the Gerald R. Ford Library.
They told us what this means for the way we gather information in the digital age.
Stateside: Michigan needs more babies
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Michigan needs babies and it needs the women who are willing to have them.
That's the takeaway after demographer Kurt Metzger crunched the numbers and analyzed the state's birthrate.
What is going on with this "anti-baby boom," and what might this mean for us as a state?
Kurt Metzger is the director course at Data Driven Detroit. He joined us from his Detroit office to tell us about the drop in the birthrate and how it affects our state.
You can listen to our interview with him above.
Stateside: Michigan site to research unmanned aircraft
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When you hear about unmanned aircraft your first thought might be "drones."
There is plenty of debate about using unmanned aircraft for spying and lethal attacks, but there are other uses for unmanned aircraft, and that's what we are going to take a look at right now.
The University of Michigan is teaming up with the Michigan Unmanned Aerial System Center Project in Alpena, Michigan.
The Michigan Economic Development recently pledged a half million dollars to the research test site and fly zone for unmanned aircraft systems.
Michigan Radio's Lester Graham spoke with Professor Ella Atkins of the University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering about the new site.
Stateside: Using waste to power your home
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Here's an alternative energy source you may not think about everyday - sour milk, rejected batches of baby food, restaurant grease, hog and pig manure.
You get the picture, but when you mix all those ghastly ingredients together you can get energy.
In this segment of Stateside, we interviewed Dana Kirk from the Anaerobic Research and Education Center at Michigan State University.
He spoke with us about the prospects for being able to power your house with waste.
Stateside: Beer, microbreweries and brew pubs in Michigan
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The 8th Winter Beer Fest is happening in Grand Rapids this weekend.
Tickets sold out in only about 13 hours. That got us wondering about the craft beer industry in Michigan.
After some research, we discovered that Michigan ranks fifth in the nation in number of breweries, microbreweries and brew pubs.
We had President and CEO of Founders Brewing Company, Mike Stevens join us and speak on the subject of beer.
Stateside: The impact of increasing minimum wage
The subject of minimum wage is on the front burner these days nationally, and in Lansing.
President Obama announced in his State of the Union address that he wants to raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour.
And now, there's a proposal afoot in Lansing to boost the state minimum wage to $10 an hour.
We had MPRN's Jake Neher and Michigan State University economics professor Charley Ballard tell us just what would the impact be on Michigan's economy, its businesses and its workers, if the minimum wage was boosted.
Stateside: Stories for Valentine's Day
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We now bring you stories for Valentine's Day from Michigan storyteller, Allison Downey.
Allison Downey is an associate Professor at Western Michigan University.
Jo Feldman and Mike Marunowski wrote and performed our fictional bar scene.
The young children you heard at the beginning of the segment are students from the Learning Village Preschool in Kalamazoo.
Zak Rosen produced our segment.
Special thanks to Kyle Norris and Peggy Watson for their production help.
Stateside: Marvin Gaye's little sister talks about 'My Brother Marvin'
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We talked with Marvin Gaye's little sister about a stage performance ("My Brother Marvin") on his life.
Take a listen to our conversation above.
Stateside: Gender neutral housing at universities
Universities across the country are opening up campus housing to transgender students and it's happening right here in Michigan.
The University of Michigan housing has announced it will set aside a block of gender neutral rooms for transgender and gender non-conforming students in the fall of 2013, as a part of the gender inclusive living experience.
We speak with Amy Navvab, a student at the University of Michigan and Chair of the Open Housing Initiative, and Amanda Hobson, Residential Coordinator at Ohio University where gender neutral housing is already available to students.
Listen to the interview above.
Stateside: Mayor Bing talks 'State of the City'
Last night, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing reaffirmed the city's financial troubles, outlined some of the ways his administration has worked to cut costs and still maintain basic city services and introduced programs to demolish the Brewster projects and establish a Detroit Blight Authority.
The Mayor said the story of Detroit is not all doom and gloom and quote, "we can't – we won't give up on our city," he said.
Mayor Bing joined us today.
And we talked with Michigan Radio's Detroit reporter Sarah Cwiek about Bing and his speech.
Take a listen to our conversation with him above.
Stateside for Thursday, February 14th, 2013
Stateside for Thursday, February 14th, 2013.
On today's Stateside:
Last night Detroit Mayor Dave Bing reaffirmed the city's financial troubles, outlined some of the ways his administration has worked to cut costs and still maintain basic city services. He introduced programs to demolish the Brewster housing project and establish a Detroit Blight Authority. The Mayor said the story of Detroit is not all doom and gloom and quote, "We can't – we won't give up on our city."
And universities across the country are opening up campus housing to transgender students and it's happening right here in Michigan. We'll talk about gender inclusive campus housing.
And, we'll be talking with Marvin Gaye's little sister about a stage performance on his life.
And, it's Valentines Day! We'll bring your stories of love and disappointment.
Stateside: A conversation with a Syrian opposition leader
The Syrian conflict seems distant to most of us, but one of the opposition leaders lives here in Michigan.
She's one of the few women within the effort seeking to overturn the Assad regime.
Click the audio above to hear our conversation with her.
Stateside: Talking 'State of the Union' and 'State of the City'
Lester Graham fills in for Cyndy. He talks the "State of the Union" and global warming with Donald Scavia, Donald Scavia is the Director of the University of Michigan Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute.
And he talks "State of the City" of Detroit with Daniel Howes of the Detroit News, and Michigan Radio political analyst Jack Lessenberry.
Click the audio above to hear their conversation.


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Adrienne Montani – Lifelong advocate for Women & Children
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The 2016 BC Child Poverty Report Card has just been published. Packed with facts and real-life stories of BC families, it's a valuable and poignant record of the reality that since the first report card was published in 1995 one in 5 children in BC still live in poverty.
First Call is the non-profit organization that spearheads this project and at its helm is Adrienne Montani, a woman whose finger is on the pulse of everything to do with children and youth in BC. It wasn't always that way but changed, she says, when she had children.
Adrienne has been a social activist since 1976 and began her career in BC with the Surrey-Delta Immigrant Society. She has worked with Big Sisters, the Vancouver School Board and was elected to School Trustee, a position she held for five years and from which she derived some of her most fulfilling accomplishments:
"Our board prioritized protecting the most vulnerable students. We successfully mobilized and supported parents and educators to stop planned cuts to inner city school funding and put in place policies and practices to better support LGBTQ students and teachers in Vancouver schools."
As a Child and Youth advocate for the City of Vancouver she worked with street youth, aboriginal and LGBTQ+ kids, and liaised with the Youth Council to foster initiatives to herald change. Now, with First Call for the past 10 years, she has dedicated herself to working for policy changes in legislation & government.
When asked what projects she has in mind for the coming year, she said this:
"In 2017 I will be working on the urgent need to improve BC's protections for children and youth in the workforce. Too few people are aware that since 2003 BC's child labour standards have been dramatically lowered, putting the health and safety of these young workers at greater risk. BC lowered the unpermitted minimum work age to 12 from 15, and the government is not monitoring where 12 to 14-year-olds are working. When people hear about this and realize how negligent our government is in tracking children's safety in the workplace, they are shocked and question why we lowered our standards. This can be easily fixed by a provincial government that is really committed to children's best interests."
A recent initiative at the University Women's Club of Vancouver – study circles for Youth Aging Out of Care – was made possible by the collaboration of the Canadian Federation of University Women BC Council, First Call and the Vancity Community Foundation. "Social justice advocacy requires perseverance over the long haul, so finding kindred spirits to work with helps sustain us through the times when it feels like we're not making progress."
This is certainly true at the University Women's Club of Vancouver where a number of committees work on various projects to create improvement in the lives of women and children.
Adrienne Montani has this to say about advocacy: "When women are motivated by their life experiences and/or a fire in their belly to challenge injustice — whatever their chosen issue — I encourage them to go for it! A question we can all ask ourselves is — if not me, who will step up? The rewards of engagement and advocacy for reducing inequality and fighting injustice are continual learning, purpose in your life and, ultimately, a better world for future generations. Who doesn't want to be a part of that? "
Author: Marlene Adam, UWCV member
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In an exclusive BasketballBuzz interview, Philip Scrubb gave us a chance to dig deep and find out what the back-to-back CIS men's basketball MVP thinks about the current Ravens dynasty, his ambitions for this upcoming season, as well as a breakdown of his time with the Canadian Men's National Team this summer. As the star player for the Carleton Ravens, a perennial CIS basketball powerhouse, Philip Scrubb is as cool and humble as they come. From his high school days at a competitive all-boys school, Vancouver College, the modest 21-year-old did not become an instant overnight success. He nurtured his natural athletic ability with a variety of other sports such as swimming, soccer, as well as football.
After his grade 10 year, Philip began pushing himself to become an accomplished basketball player under the guidance of his father, who was Vancouver College's varsity basketball coach. While schools like New Mexico State, Portland and Cornell came calling, it was Carleton Ravens head coach, Dave Smart who promised to develop Philip into an outstanding player. With his older brother Tommy already redshirting in the nation's capital, the choice was a simple one for Philip. The Ravens had landed a highly sought-after recruit.
With Philip Scrubb, The Carleton Ravens have been nearly unbeatable. Since the Saskatchewan Huskies dethroned the Ravens in the 2010 CIS Men's Final 8 semi-finals in Ottawa, the Ravens have lost only two games against CIS opposition with Philip Scrubb in the line-up. For a guy who generally sits out the fourth quarter of lopsided wins, number 23 has been a constant provider for Dave Smart's program.
In just three seasons, Philip Scrubb has made his name synonymous in the debate about who is the greatest Carleton Ravens basketball player of all time. With former players such as Osvaldo Jeanty, Aaron Doornekamp, Mike Smart and Jafeth Maseruka, who made some big impacts with the program, Philip says that he still has lots to prove.
"I'm not done yet. I'm nowhere near them. I've got to get a lot better by the time I finish". Scrubb says it is unfair to compare himself to some of Carleton's greatnesses considering that he never really got to see any of those guys play at Carleton. He did admit that he and Osvaldo Jeanty have had some competitive one-on-one games in the past though. So who would come out on top if they played today?
While Philip concedes that Oz came out on top most of the time last season, he enthusiastically suggests, "It might be a different story this year!"
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Philip Scrubb's rise to CIS greatness has been aided with a recent placement on the Canada Basketball's senior men's team. Philip enjoyed learning from some of the country's best talent.
He mentioned that it was encouraging having a former Ravens player, Aaron Doornekamp on the court representing Canada as well. "It was just good to have him there as a role model and as Carleton and CIS players we can still play at the [national] level against NBA guys and other pros."
When asked what he could do to secure a place on the senior men's team in the future, Philip replied, "I've got to get bigger and stronger. As a point guard, if I want to play that position, I need to get more vocal for sure." With a growing cast of Canadian basketball talent, it will certainly be a challenge for Philip to make the senior men's team. However, his most recent experience representing Canada is definitely a positive step forwards.
Philip's ultimate goal is to match the five championships that Osvaldo Jeanty captured during his time as a Raven. With Coach Dave Smart at the helm and a very talented group back for another championship run, it won't be a surprise to see Philip and the rest of the Ravens lifting the W.P. McGee trophy once again this March in Ottawa at the 2014 CIS Men's Final 8.
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What sort of car should the artistic director of THEATREWORKS drive? A question to be asked. Something classy and something small, befitting my position with the classiest little theater in town. Something cooler than my magic iphone, cooler even than the iphone 4g which I have not got. Something zippy, something that corners like a dream and goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, like my mind. Something green, and something future oriented. A very quiet car so I can hear myself talking. A chick magnet car (I need all the help I can get these days, and the director's couch is so passe). And of course a car that perfectly suits our current sensational season. Finally, a company car that will exhaust no more than 25% of our endowment. I have found such a vehicle,and last weekend I flew to Milwaukee to take possession. Here I am with my luggage being loaded in the trunk. Look on my new set of wheels: the 2010 Tesla of course. The only car the THEATREWORKS Artistic Director should drive. Passenger resumes are now being accepted.
July 27, 2010: OMG - Fantastic! I'm feeling pretty crappy about my 50mpg TDI right about now :^). I was just in Palo Alto and stopped by the Tesla store and saw the prototype - awesome.
Anyway, put me on the list.
Khris Lewin, July 28, 2010: Great, Murray! I'm just glad that you weren't writing a show about Nicolas Humvee.
Jon, August 10, 2010: That is too awesome. I was going to say the Chevy Volt when that comes out, but this is FAR better.
Good choice! Although I was going to suggest my 568 rear wheel HP 1993 Torch Red (inside & out) Corvette Coupe. But it's loud exhause may not suit you. Certainly it's faster, but not as economical as the Tesla. Mine does get 27mpg on the highway.


Every time I fly — which amounts to three or four round trips per year — I think about how much fuel planes use to transport people and/or goods from one place to another. Combined with the fact that one plane takes off somewhere in the world once every second, I can only shake the thought out of my head lest I get paralyzed by in considering how many gallons of carbon being spewed continuously into the atmosphere. Ditto when I eat a banana — which happens most days of the week — and the thought of huge cargo ships bringing my breakfast from South America all the way to New York City.
At least I know I'm not alone. The Architectural League is putting on two "Transportation: Connection and its costs" discussions this week as part of its The Five Thousand Pound Life initiative. Both events are moderated by designer Jesse LeCavalier (author of The Rule of Logistics) and sociologist Daniel Aldana Cohen. Below are details on the two discussions.
The development of air travel has been a primary contributor to globalization by collapsing distance and time. Since the mid-twentieth century, demand has consistently grown as flying has come to be perceived as a right of modern society. Global economies rely on transferring people, goods, and ideas with rapid speed, but what are the environmental costs of air travel?
Modern aviation is propelled by fossil fuel, consuming 5 million barrels of oil a day. The industry contributes to 2.5% of total carbon emissions and could rise to 22% by 2050 as other sectors emit less. Although aircraft are becoming more fuel-efficient and some airlines have introduced carbon offset programs, there is currently no green way to fly 8 million people a day.
As part of The Five Thousand Pound Life: Transportation series, this session will explore the future of air travel in the context of climate change. Experts in climate science, the global tourism economy, and airport design will share their work and ideas on what the possibilities are for personal and business travel with a radical reduction in greenhouse gases.
Although generally hidden from consumers, international maritime transport is the backbone of the globalized economy and accounts for approximately 2.2% of the world's CO2 emissions. Despite its significant carbon output, international shipping and aviation emissions are not addressed by global climate-change agreements including the Paris Agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions from shipping are increasing despite improvements in operational efficiency for many ship classes and increasing emissions are being driven by rising demand for shipping and the associated consumption of fossil fuels.
The industry is likely to be affected by wide-ranging and potentially devastating climate change impacts associated with rising sea levels and increased frequency/intensity of extreme weather events. Shipping policies must be applied worldwide to be effective, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which regulates international shipping, is engaging — slowly. Last month member countries agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, but some members believe it's not enough to combat climate change in smaller island nations.
This session will analyze how the shipping industry impacts and will be impacted by climate change as well as where architects—and consumers – can accelerate innovation and change.
Tickets for both events can be purchased via the event links above.


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En théorie des ensembles, un ur-element (ou urelement) est quelque chose qui n'est pas un ensemble mais qui peut être élément d'un ensemble.
Ainsi, si u est un ur-element, et X un ensemble, on peut avoir ou non :
u ∈ X,
mais
X ∈ u est impossible.
Ils partagent ainsi avec le seul ensemble vide le fait de ne posséder aucun élément, mais pour des raisons tout à fait différentes : rien ne peut appartenir à un ur-element parce que cela n'a pas de sens, alors que rien n'appartient à l'ensemble vide par définition.

Les ur-elements sont aussi appelés atomes, individus, éléments primitifs ....

Intérêt des ur-elements

La théorie des ensembles moderne a pu montrer que, pour développer l'ensemble des mathématiques, on pouvait complètement se passer d'atomes. Tous les ensembles utiles peuvent être construits à partir de l'abstraction mathématique qu'est l'ensemble vide.

Néanmoins les théories des ensembles avec ur-elements gardent leur intérêt, pour des théories des ensembles faibles, ou tout simplement parce qu'elles peuvent apparaître plus naturelles au prime abord. De façon imagée, si on veut prouver que tout homme résidant à Paris réside en France, on va utiliser les propriétés de la relation d'inclusion telles qu'elles sont définies en théorie des ensembles. Pourtant, on ne va pas affirmer pour le prouver que tel homme (ur-element) qui vit à Paris donc en France est construit à partir de l'ensemble vide.

Adjoindre à l'ontologie ensembliste des objets qui ne sont pas des ensembles permet d'étendre son application à d'autres domaines. Mais il faut bien sûr formellement s'assurer que les théorèmes acquis sur les seuls ensembles peuvent s'exporter hors de ce domaine. D'où l'intérêt d'une théorie des ensembles avec ur-elements qui peut le garantir formellement.

Théorie des ensembles avec ur-elements
Dans les théories des ensembles usuelles, comme la théorie ZFC, il n'y a pas d'ur-elements.

Syntaxiquement, leur introduction consiste à enrichir le langage ensembliste (ne comprenant que les symboles de relation binaire d'appartenance et d'égalité) de constantes d'individus.

Les quantifications présentes dans les axiomes de la théorie des ensembles sont alors généralement relativisées aux seuls ensembles et ne s'appliquent pas aux ur-elements.

Dans des axiomatiques comme la théorie des ensembles typée, les objets de type 0, ou atomes, peuvent être considérés comme des ur-elements.

Résultats

L'adjonction d'ur-elements au système des New Foundations de Quine (NF), a des conséquences surprenantes. En particulier, alors que l'on ne sait pas si la théorie NF est cohérente (relativement à ZFC et ses extensions), la théorie NF avec Ur-elements, notée NFU, se révèle cohérente relativement à l'arithmétique de Peano : une théorie bien plus faible que ZFC. De plus NFU plus l'axiome du choix est cohérente relativement à NFU, alors que NF démontre la négation de l'axiome du choix !

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New President Lorenzo Soria and Officers Elected for 2019-2020
Lorenzo Soria was elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 2019-2020 term which will commence on July 1. The news was announced at the organization's annual election meeting by outgoing president Meher Tatna.
"It's a privilege to once again be elected to serve as president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association," said Lorenzo Soria. "Together with my peers at the HFPA, I look forward to continuing our organization's mission of recognizing the best in film and television, ushering in the next generation of storytellers, and staying true to our roots of giving back through our philanthropic efforts. I've never been prouder of our organization's future and ready to get to work."
Soria will be joined by Ali Sar, Janet R. Nepales, Ruben V. Nepales, and Meher Tatna who were elected as vice president, treasurer, executive secretary, and chairman of the board of directors, respectively.
Lorenzo Soria was born in Argentina, and moved to Milan, Italy, at a young age. After completing his studies, Soria became a journalist for the most prestigious Italian newsweekly, L'Espresso, and has been working for the national daily La Stampa since 1988. Soria joined the HFPA in 1989 and has served in its administration for 24 years, including as president (2003-2005, 2015-2017). In the last two years, he was Chairman of the Board.
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Footage has emerged which apparently shows a Tasmanian Tiger roaming the wilds of southern Victoria in Australia.
The video, which was released by the Thylacine Awareness Group of Australia, shows close up footage of the animal, with experts very confident it is a Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine to give it its scientific title.
"I Googled how fox's urinate and they urinate like a normal dog. But this thing, backed up against one of those reeds there and just sprayed like a male cat would," the woman said.
The woman who filmed the footage says she happened to see a thylacine and a fox in the same area on one sighting, which let her distinguish further between the two and lead her to believe it was in fact a thylacine.
A number of people have claimed to have spotted the animal over the years but their claims have usually been debunked, with most failing to provide video evidence.
Earlier this month, Thylacine Awareness Group also released another video of a potential thylacine sighting near someone's house in Adelaide in South Australia.


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Posts tagged with "Snøhetta":
Ho,Ho, Home: Architects design a modern logistics center for Santa Claus
Competing for a place in holiday history—and a ten-week paid internship at the Oslo office of Snøhetta—entrants from fifty-nine countries submitted 243 proposals for a new logistics center for a very singular client: iconic global trading magnate, Santa Claus. The "Unbelievable Challenge" competition was organized by Finnish firm Ruukii Construction, the City of Oulu (Finland), Helsinki Design Week, and Snøhetta. Designs were evaluated not only for aesthetics, but for energy efficiency, sustainability, and suitability for the harsh climate conditions of the site, the Perävainio district of Oulu. The jurors were unanimous in their praise for the entries, and singled out several finalists for special mention. Of the winning project, titled Nothing is Impossible by Alexandru Oprita and Laurentiu Constantin of Romania (above), the panel stated, "The strength of this proposal is being able to exhibit an idea of surprise and magical character within the building itself. The magic happens at nighttime on the building's facade and there's a link to the investor—Mr. Santa Claus. It is feasible and innovative but not futuristic. It is also well thought through, from land use all the way to detailing." The five short-listed finalists (surely also on Santa's nice list)—whose projects, we notice, feature parking lots and loading docks instead of reindeer stables (below)—received that ever-reliable Christmas fallback gift: cash.
Presents with Presence: AN's 2014 Holiday Gift Guide sure to please all the designers on your list
For those in the A/E/C practices, there is little doubt about the greatest gift of all: time. While AN can't source that elusive asset for you, we have assembled a collection of material goods that are designed to make life a little more elegant, efficient, and even fun. Happy holidays to all! Elements Collection J. Hill's Standard A fresh take on Irish cut crystal, this barware is marked by cuts and textures of varying depth, creating a graphic language. Designed by Scholten & Baijings. Ossidiana Alessi Fabricated out of cast aluminum, this old-school, new-style espresso makers comes in three sizes. Designed by Mario Trimarchi. Bauhaus Chess Set Chess House No prancing steeds or earnest foot soldiers here: Wood cubes, spheres, and cylinders comprose this 1923 chess set. Designed by Josef Hartwig. Glass House Snow Globe The Glass House You'll never have to battle the traffic on I-95 or shovel the snow at this finely crafted miniature masterwork. Flo Bedside/Desk Light Lumina Italia Rotate the head of this minimalist light fixture to focus the LED beam where it's wanted. In varnish-coated aluminum and steel, the fixture is also available in clamp, wall, floor, and grommet styles. Designed by Foster + Partners. FollowMe Lamp Marset Cordless and rechargable via USB, this oak-handled lamp shines a diffuse light through its polycarbonate shade. Designed by Inma Bermudez. Prismatic Scarves notNeutral From the product-design branch of Los Angeles-based architects Rios Clementi Hale Studios, these thirty-inch-square silk scarves are based on color studies for a competition project. Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography Yale University Press Featuring more than 250 plates, this book by Philadelphia Museum of Art curators Peter Barberie and Amanda N. Bock chronicles the career of the seminal photographer. Louise Fili, Perfetto Pencils Princeton Architectural Press Graphic designer Louise Fili celebrates Italian typography with these two-tone pencils; related items include notecards and a book. Qlocktwo W Watch Biegert & Funk In this reactionary design to a digital world, a grid of 110 letters illuminates the time in text form. And it's multi-lingual: The watch communicates in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Arabic. Brut Nature 2006 Louis Roederer Of his design for the packaging for this vintage, Philippe Starck says, "The contents are so potent I decided to design a bottle that was stripped of any superfluous embellishment." Shape of Sound Artifice Books Architect Victoria Meyers examines the dynamic relationship between architectural forms and materials and acoustics in this amply illustrated book. Snøhetta Limited Edition, XO Contemporary Cognac Braastad Adding Scandinavian cool to a classic French product, the graphic design team at Snøhetta uses subtle metallic colors and hand-lettering to reinvigorate the image of the stodgy spirit. Archaeologist Chopstick Rests Spin Ceramics Impeccably details and finished, these glazed clay pieces are both naturalistic and abstract in form. Eight pieces to a set; designed by Na An.
David Chipperfield short-listed for Beethoven Concert Hall in Germany
Some of the biggest names in architecture have been whittled out of a competition to design a new Beethoven Concert Hall—or Beethoven Festspielhaus—in the composer's hometown of Bonn, Germany. When the competition's short list of ten proposals became an even-shorter list of three, the likes of Zaha Hadid, Snøhetta, JAHN and UNStudio were sent packing. David Chipperfield, however, made it through and is joined in the final three by Valentiny hvp architects from Luxembourg and Kadawittfeldarchitektur from Germany. The new hall, which is slated to break ground in 2016, is expected to host celebrations for Beethoven's 250th birthday in 2020, and the 200th anniversary of his death in 2027. Out of the three finalists, Chipperfield definitely presents the most conservative scheme with four stacked cubes made of glass and spun concrete columns. "Assembled at various depths, the four segments combine to create a whole of architectural virtuosity," explained the competition on its website. The actual concert hall is wrapped in a grained walnut veneer that can be seen through the structure's façade. Kadawittfeldarchitektur takes a more dramatic approach with an amorphous structure clad in rippling bands of stone. The main structure is separated from a landscaped seating area through a glass enclosure. Oddly enough, the plan from Valentiny hvp architects looks more like "Zaha" than what the Queen of Swoop submitted herself. The firm creates a series of "overlapping bands of waves" that are said to crest behind a massive, Rhine River–facing glass wall. You can see Zaha's proposal and the nine others that were short-listed on the competition's website. One of these three final proposals is expected to be selected next year, following a cost estimation. The project is being privately financed, but is getting an injection of 39 million euros from the German government. The concert hall is expected to open in 2019. [h/t DesignBoom]
Archtober Building of the Day #28> Snøhetta's Times Square Reconstruction
Archtober Building of the Day #28 Times Square Reconstruction Broadway and Seventh Avenue (West 42nd to West 47th Streets) Snøhetta "Looking for calm within the chaos," was how Nick Koster of Snøhetta, described the firm's design for the Times Square Reconstruction. Just then a topless woman dressed as a super hero sashayed past the Archtober tour group, which contained about a dozen school children. Snøhetta's plan for Times Square is successful because it doesn't assert itself as a piece of architecture or design. Instead, it serves as a foil for the craziness around it. At one of the brightest and loudest intersections in the world their goal was to create a space, "that's open and flexible and can be used by a lot of different user groups for a lot of things," said Koster. Broadway and 7th Avenue form a bowtie-shaped, four-acre space as they cross between 42 and 47 streets. Snøhetta's challenge was to design a public space along the closed two-acre portion of Broadway. The constraints were many and various, from the "guests of the street," as the city calls the utilities like Con Edison and Verizon whose cables lie beneath Broadway, to the Shuttle Train subway tunnel, which at some points is just three inches below the sidewalk. To unify the new public space the firm chose an iconic paving scheme anchored with fifty-foot stone benches, which are not yet installed. The dingy gum-covered sidewalk was demolished. What was once the street was raised to sidewalk level, and separated from the cross streets with a new granite curb. The former street and sidewalk were covered with a pattern of quartz-finished pavers punctuating by stainless steel bolts. "We wanted something really subtle that captures the light," said Koster. Claire Felman, of Snøhetta, explained that the bolts are reminiscent of the marquis lights of "the great white way," an older iteration of Times Square. Koster said a major objective was "the act of de-cluttering." Events and vendors who use the plaza need electricity, but Snøhetta wanted to do away with the droning generators and wires that line the pavement. The solution was subterranean wiring built into the benches. The monolithic benches are also intended to direct the flow of pedestrian traffic and create quieter sub-spaces, as Koster put it, "a place of rest that people need."
Tyler J. Kelley is a freelance journalist living in New York City. He also teaches printmaking at Parsons The New School for Design. Find more of his writing at the-jetty.com
Daniel Libeskind to Deliver Keynote Address for Dwell on Design in New York
On October 9, Daniel Libeskind marks the opening of Dwell on Design NY, a three-day event bringing together design luminaries for discussions and presentations on urban design and architecture. Other speakers at the conference include architect David Rockwell, Pentagram partner Michael Bierut, Designtex CEO Susan Lyons, Claire Fellman of Snøhetta, and many others. Highlights of Dwell on Design NY include self-guided tours of private residences in Tribeca, the Flatiron district, Harlem, and Soho; the curated retail Dwell Store; and CEU sessions. More information is available on the Dwell on Design website.
Pictorial> Shortlisted firms share their visions for San Francisco's Presidio
As AN just reported, five teams have shared their plans for the new Presidio Parklands, a 13-acre recreational site lying between Crissy Field and the Presidio's Main Post. The schemes follow on the heels of a the Presidio Trust's rejection last February of three teams' proposals for a nearby cultural center. The winner will be chosen this January. See below for slideshows of all the available renderings of the projects. The teams—invited to compete last March—took their proposals quite far in terms of detailing and strategy. Be sure to read more about the project here.
Snøhetta, Arcs and Strands
OLIN, Your Gateway Park
CMG, The Observation Post
WEST8, PRESIDI-O
James Corner Field Operations, Presidio Point
Snøhetta Creates Visual Identity for Oslo's 2022 Winter Games Bid
Snøhetta has created the visual identity for the Oslo's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. The design for the main logo takes repetitive, circular forms and casts them in colors inspired by the Olympic rings. These rounded forms appear throughout the city's application, which is bright and clean. In a statement, the designers said their work "honors the inherent simplicity and openness in Nordic culture," adding, "the identity represents both the celebration of the Games and the solid planning of the Norwegian bid."
Snøhetta's Lacy Envelope in Oslo's Barcode District
A custom designed, prefabricated panel system of white aluminum and glass brings a softer aesthetic to a new development in Norway.
For the Barcode district in Norway—a new, mixed-use high-rise development along the waterfront in central Oslo—the architectural arm of design firm Snøhetta recently completed a 215,000-square-foot building. Two retail levels and 12 levels of workspace for real estate firm Deloitte are wrapped in a prefabricated aluminum and triple-glazed glass facade. Designed to establish a new presence in the Oslo skyline, the firm developed the facade to stand out within the guidelines of the rectilinear master plan and maintains the overall rhythm of the district's high rises. Where most of the new buildings in Barcode feature rectangular volumes with facades that reach the ground levels, the Deloitte Office Building rests on a glass plinth that connects interior retail spaces to the ground level. The building's atrium is expressed through a perpendicular intervention of transparent glass at ground level that twists diagonally to nearly 45 degrees at the top. In addition to greater penetration of natural light, it also allows office views to the city's public streetscapes, and the fjord approximately 100 yards away. In concert with the lacey aluminum facade, the diagonal volume softens the building's impact. "It's been said our building looks more like a lace dress on a woman next to all the 'male' buildings," said Marianne Sætre, Snøhetta's lead architect on the project.
Facade Manufacturer FLEX, Schüco
Architects/Consultants Snøhetta, Schüco
Location Oslo, Norway
Date of Completion 2013
System custom white aluminum-and-glass panel system
Working with engineers from facade manufacturer FLEX and German envelope consultancy Schüco, the team developed a total of 650 aluminum profiles—350 of which were unique. "We were trying to develop a system that provided an opportunity to work with the surface instead of floor-to-floor decks and bands of windows," explained Sætre. To achieve the desired sculptural quality, a hand-drawn geometry that expresses light dappled through a tree canopy was divided into rectangular and tessellated shapes. The geometry is essentially the same but is flipped horizontally and vertically to avoid repetition. Each panel measures 6 ¾ feet by 12 feet. The height is defined by the deck-to-deck ratio, and the patterning on each panel is scaled to accommodate minor variations in programming height. The metallic components on the facade are made from white aluminum, to minimize reflectivity. "We wanted the aluminum to be more matte, like snow," said Sætre. The glass is also treated with a pearlescent finish to produce a glimmering quality. In total, the panel system reflects 23 percent of outside light and transmits 44 percent of natural light. The prefabricated panels were optimized for maximum performance with three layers of glazing for a U-value of 0.6. The challenge of eliminating leakage from panel joints was mitigated by a proprietary locking system that, with the help of pre-installed gaskets, covers each split. Each panel also has an overlapping profile that connects the neighboring panel with the deck lock.
Proposals Unveiled For Nobel Prize Headquarters in Stockholm
The Nobel Foundation, the body that administers all activities involved in the delivery of the prestigious Nobel Prize, has shortlisted 12 architecture firms to partake in an international design competition for the new headquarters in Blasieholmen, Stockholm. In addition to providing a global headquarters, the establishment will also include a visitors center where the public can explore the natural sciences, humanities, and peace efforts of the United Nations. One of the key factors for the Foundation in selecting the architects to participate involved "their ability to work in intricate urban environments where historical context and the natural environment must be considered with sensitivity." The 12 selected firms include: - 3XN, Denmark - BIG, Denmark - Herzog & de Meuron, Switzerland - Johan Celsing Arkitektkontor, Sweden - Lacaton & Vassal Architectes, France - Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter, Denmark - Marcel Meili, Markus Peter Architekten, Switzerland - OMA, Netherlands - SANAA, Japan - Snøhetta, Norway - Wingårdhs arkitekter, Sweden. - David Chipperfield Architects, England/Germany. At this stage of the competition, all submitted entries are anonymous, and the renderings are available in a public exhibition at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm. The winning design proposal will be announced during the spring of 2014. The design proposals:
Snøhetta and Architexas Make Leaves of Steel
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A Dallas pavilion's exposed structure demanded extremely tight tolerances of Irving, Texas–based fabricator, CT&S.
Ten years ago, the Dallas Parks & Recreation Department launched a revitalization project to update 39 decrepit pavilions throughout its park system. One of them—which was to be designed by the New York office of Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta in partnership with local practice Architexas—sat at the mouth of a meadow lined by old pecan and oak trees on the southern side of College Park. Speaking about the site, Snøhetta director Elaine Molinar said, "You're aware you've left the surrounding neighborhood and entered a more rural setting." This is the feeling that the team wished to encourage in its design for a new pavilion.
Fabricator CT&S
Designers Snøhetta, Architexas
Location Dallas
Date of Completion July 2013
Material 1/4-inch plate steel, bolts, green paint, anti-graffiti coating
Process Rhino, AutoCAD, water jet cutting, laser cutting, bolting, welding
The team looked to the surrounding foliage for inspiration. The pavilion super structure is made up of miter-joined steel wide flange sections that form continuous columns and rafters. The members feature a variety of angles that, in assembly, create a torqued and folded profile based loosely on shapes found in the park's tree canopy. The roof and two sides are enclosed with 1/4-inch plate steel bolted to the insides of the structural sections. To meet the city's visibility requirements for safety, the sides were water jet cut in abstracted leaf shapes of varying sizes and densities, resembling dappled sunlight falling through leaves. Though the pavilion is straightforward in design, its execution was a rewarding challenge for the architects and the fabricator. "The form was influenced by the shape of the tree canopies around," explained John Allender, principal at Architexas. Starting with an orthogonal form in Rhino, the architects pushed the angles to resemble the natural surrounding shapes. The exposed beams and columns on the structure's exterior magnify the twisted form. Since the canted framework is fully exposed, there was zero tolerance for error. "The unforgiving design is a difficult one to build," said Bruce Witter of Irving, Texas–based fabricator CT&S. "These were tight tolerances, far beyond AWS standards," he added. After translating the Rhino file to AutoCAD, CT&S laser cut mockups to test the angles. Following a workshop at the fabrication studio, the team took close to 12 weeks to craft the beams and panels, prepare bolt holes, paint the steel, and affix a special waterproof sheet to the ceiling panel. Installing the pavilion over a concrete slab also required considerable preparation and time. During the course of nearly a dozen site visits by designers at Architexas, the fabricators erected the columns and roof beams using 3D scans to ensure the fidelity of the final product. According to Witter, the canted angles injected errors into the digital layout, so hard templates were the most reliable method for a successful installation. "If you don't have the fixed angle, you won't get the reading right," said Witter. With the heavily collaborative nature of the design, Allender said working with a local fabricator—CT&S' facilities are located 15 miles from the job site—was essential to the success of the project. "There's no way this project could have been done by someone out of town," he said.
Product> The Comprehensive New York Design Week 2013 Roundup
New York's inaugural design week, held from May 10 through 21, was a comprehensive, two-week celebration of all things design across Manhattan island, as well as parts of Brooklyn. Showcasing the latest from industry stalwarts to emerging and independent designers—local, domestic, and international—AN culled its top picks of New York Design Week products from the ICFF show floor, Wanted Design exhibitions, showroom launches, and all events in between. The Low Collection 13&9 Design The multidisciplinary Austrian design studio debuted at Wanted Design with a collection of furniture, wearable fashion and accessories, a cinematic video, and a music album. With the Low Collection (pictured above), Corian is formed into several seating styles that combine with storage vessels, all at ground level. Suitable for outdoors, furniture heights can be modified to generate a unique landscape. Cartesian Chair Alexander Purcell Rodrigues Named for Descartes's coordinate system, the Cartesian chair is made from aircraft-grade aluminum with an anodized finish for extreme durability. Mathematically generated, subtle texture on the back is realized via parametric design tools. Stool 60 Special Editions Artek Originally designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933, Artek celebrates 80 years of production with special updates by guest designers including Mike Meiré, Tom Dixon, Commes des Garcons, Mads Norgaard, and Nao Tamura. Special Edition by Brooklyn-based designer Tamura features screen-printed tree rings directly onto the seat to unify the lifespan of a tree with the longevity of Stool 60. Regent Street Mirror Avenue Road Debuting its second collection with Avenue Road, Yabu Pushelberg launched seven new pieces with its production partner for 2013. Regent Street is a full length dressing mirror with a functional, glass-topped shelf, supported by a polished nickel frame. Minikitchen Boffi Made from Corian with a solid teak chopping board, Boffi's mobile, outdoor kitchen unit can be repositioned easily on swiveling castors. It also features space for a mini-refrigerator, small cutlery drawers, electrical appliance sockets, and a pull-out worktop. Maharam Shell Chair Project Carl Hansen Carl Hansen has collaborated with Maharam textiles on the Maharam Shell Chair Project to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CH07's design. For this special collection, 20 of Wegner's Shell Chairs will feature a range of re-edition designs from Wiener Werksẗatte and Alexander Girard, as well as collaborations with Hella Jongerius and Paul Smith. Tuareg Foscarini The frame of Ferruccio Laviani's Tuareg floor lamp is marked by three metal tubes that house fully adjustable LED light sources. At 82 inches in height and 50 inches in width, it is available in Orange and Black. Curl Luceplan Industrial designer Sebastian Bergne designed Curl with adjustable white, LED technology which allows users to change the light temperature quickly and easily. And with no established base, the fixture can be set in any position for endless configurations of ambient light. Pleat Box Marset Featured in the "Design: Istanbul–Turkey" showcase at Wanted Design, the Pleat Box lighting pendant is designed by Mashallah Design in collaboration with Barcelona ceramicist Xavier Mañosa. Recycling various enamels produces a white ceramic, brown, black, terracotta or gray exterior and is finished with a glossy white or gold interior. Røros Tweed Blanket Snøhetta Debuting this spring, Mountainfold, Color Noise, and Islandskap are Snøhetta-conceived patterns on Norwegian-manufactured Røros Tweed. On Mountainfold, the design was derived from the famous mountain peak in Dovre, Norway (and the firm's namesake), and is available in six colorways. Heze Trove Geometric, circular patterns are rendered in blurred strokes on wood veneer, matte foil wallpaper, PVC-free Type II Redeux, embossed Type II Marquee, or in bamboo and rice textures for windows. A 12-foot by 67-inch panel shows no vertical repeats. Exquisite Wink Wolf-Gordon For its booth at ICFF, Wolf-Gordon commissioned 10 leading designers and artists to demonstrate the benefits of Wink, a clear, dry-erase coating that can be applied to any smooth surface. Featured sketches and designs in the "Exquisite" installation came from Snarkitecture, Ali Tayar, karlssonwilker, Michael Graves, Boym Partners, Myles Karr, and Ben Katchor.
Snøhetta to Design Metro Station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Snøhetta has been selected to design the Qasr Al Hukum Downtown Metro Station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will operate as a transfer point between two metro lines and a bus network. The Norwegian architecture firm's design covers the station with a large stainless steel bowl, distinguishing it from the metropolitan framework, providing shade, and conducting light deep underground with its reflective surface through a central oculus. At night, light from retail shops and the subway platform shimmers across the metal's surface. A garden occupies the center of the main pedestrian circulation area, which includes concourses and escalators that connect the lower platforms to the street. This oasis is an effort to convey the value of natural resources in the country's desert environment. The station stands prominently above ground with distinct entrances at the center of the bowl and at the Eid Mosque to the southwest. These aspects are connected materially and spatially by palm trees and irrigation channels running toward Mecca. Zaha Hadid is also taking part in the Qasr Al Hukum Downtown Metro Station development and is designing the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) metro line. The Riyadh Public Transportation network is the world's largest urban transport program in development.


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