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- Diane Keaton has created a tabletop collection for Bed, Bath & Beyond Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:15PMDIANE Keaton still maintains a busy schedule as an actress, but in recent years the Oscar-winner has devoted considerable time to another area of interest: Architecture and design.
- Critic's Notebook: A design that's bold, restrained and secure Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:12PMRogers Marvel's winning submission to redesign the area south of the White House deals with a 9/11 reality: security as cityscape fixture. Last month, at the end of a walk along the edge of the National Mall, I tried to reach the section of E Street that runs south of the White House grounds and has been closed to car traffic since the Sept. 11 attacks. No such luck. A policewoman on horseback ...
- Architectural turning point Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:00PMAlso on the dais at the Town Hall event were B.M. Khaitan, the chairman of KMOMA, and artist Jogen Chowdhury, who gave the vote of thanks.
- California Is Celebrating The 100th Birthday Of Iconic Architect John Lautner Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:44PMThe Californian landscape wouldn’t be the same without the photogenic, iconic buildings of architect John Lautner; his soaring glass and concrete mansions, imbued with playfulness and optimism of the mid-century spirit, are as much a part of the state’s architectural heritage as the Golden Gate bridge.
- Perfectly Palatable: bb's kitchen, Aspen, Colo., Designed by Rowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Design Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:47PMRowland+Broughton Architecture and Urban Design sets the scene at bbâs kitchen in Aspen, Colo., where inspired food, function, and flair are on the menu
- The Charles Hotel Launches Corbu, Cambridges Newest Spa Named After Famed Architect Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:18AMCambridge, MA July 14, 2011: For heads of state, academic leaders, celebrities, college students, their families, and more, Corbu Spa Salon at The Charles Hotel will be a sanctuary from the fast pace of Americas intellectual hub when it opens late summer this year. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Corbu offers a luxurious spa experience and a harmonious escape from the stresses of urban...
- Protecting our heritage buildings is important Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:12AMIS OUR GIFT TO THE FUTURE WORTHWHILE? Have you ever really thought about what we human beings are doing to our heritage buildings? The Collingwood and District Historical Society, shortly after it was organized, had as speaker at one of its meetings R.A.J.[...]
- Three tours of local architecture will revisit the era of TV’s ‘ Mad Men ’ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMSPRINGFIELD — A drive down South Fountain, across East High or past the Bushnell Building on Main is a continual reminder of yesterday’s greatness.But scattered throughout Springfield are those structures that, despite their age, still entice us to consider tomorrow’s possibilities.
- When Flying Saucers Landed: Remembering Space Age Design "The Space Age left a sleekly modern mark on everything from ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:43PMThe Jetsons. Even today, if you drive around Los Angeles, you'll see relics of Space Age architecture, including the flamboyantly futuristic Los Angeles International Airport and a nearby coffee shop called Pann's."
- 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8® Offers the Ultimate Combination of World-Class Luxury and Performance Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15PM-
- KU Students Design Sustainable Building Project Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:08PMSince 1912, the Chamney (CHAMM-nee) Dairy Farm has been a Lawrence landmark. In the 1970s, the University of Kansas bought the property...and now, it's getting a decidedly modern makeover by a group of KU architecture students.
- Balaji's heritage dream takes a step forward Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:13PMMr Gaurang Khemka of URBNarc and Mr Robert Greg Shand of Robert Greg Shand Architects came up with the winning design for the centre. -myp
- New Gateway notebook takes users to new levels of creativity Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:40AMGateway recently introduced the NV Series Notebook, designed to meet the demands of the urban professional environment and match the pace of the modern-day business world.
- IGNOU to offer courses on traditional knowledge systems Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:03AMNew Delhi, July 12 : The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the Shruti Foundation NGO inked a pact Tuesday to develop modules for the study of traditional knowledge systems and indigenous wellness therapies.
- Empty downtown Palm Springs storefronts get artistic makeover Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:27AMStorefront windows that were once empty along Palm Canyon Drive are filled with artwork through the efforts of Volunteer Palm Springs.
- ISV Software helps software companies reinvent products. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:56AMUtilizing TLM® 6 modernization platform, ISV Suite enables independent software vendors to revitalize product offerings. Make Technologies conducts analysis of legacy product and determines which functionality can be slimmed down, reused, or eliminated. ISVs can leverage TLM Application Design and Collaboration tools to define and build new features and modules of modernized product. By creating ...
- Jackson sports blahg: Two golf courses close in proximity are worlds apart in style Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:47AMOlder the better: Played two golf courses out of town last week that are five miles apart on the map and worlds removed in style. It was an interesting study in course architecture.The first course celebrated its 100th anniversary a...
- Book Review: In Pursuit of Silence: Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise by George Prochnik Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:23AMshare: digg facebook twitter An interesting chapter in In Pursuit of Silence covers the author's experience among contemplative Trappist monks in a desert monastery in winter, where he went seeking mindfulness, and reaching the silence that facilitates our inner quiet. In Pursuit of Silence stays with you, as you recall your own aversion to noise in public places. Since the early uses of Muzak ...
- Human spaceflight, and the reason for (almost) being there Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:46AMWhen is it appropriate to send humans to other worlds versus sending robotic probes? Dan Lester argues a key factor in future human spaceflight may be the degree of latency needed to successfully perform telerobotics.
- Alpina Unveils Pilot Watches with Cessna and PrivatAir Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:52PMDuring the 1920s and 1930s, the Geneva, Switzerland-based watch brand, Alpina, was known for manufac
- AAP NYC executive director aims to enhance presence in the Big Apple Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:52PMAs the new executive director of AAP NYC, Robert Balder '89 intends to expand the College of Architecture, Art and Planning's academic and alumni programs in New York City and foster professional development for students, through dialogues with AAP alumni and commissioner-level civic leaders.
- Asia boom attracts cutting-edge architects Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:12AMBEIJING (AFP) - China and other rapidly developing Asian nations are attracting cutting-edge international architects as their increasingly futuristic skylines offer the chance to push design boundaries.
- TIF approves funding for downtown Waco projects Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:00AMA flurry of downtown Waco projects worth $7.8 million won public incentives from the Tax Increment Finance Zone board Wednesday, signaling strong investor interest in the area.
- Talend open-source approach provides holistic integration capability across, data, devices, services Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:41PMWith extending your back-end data systems to the consumer, these overnight batch systems are really not meeting the expectations of the consumers. They're demanding that their information be...
- First Friday Art Walk list for July 1 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:31PMBegin your July 4th weekend with a stroll through Old Town for First Friday Art Walk this Friday night from 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Enjoy the art, music, food, fashion and more!
- Make Technologies Inc. Announces New ISV Suite Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:17PMNew Module Development, Cloud enablement and easier Customer Rollout are part of this new suite Visit website for full story...
- CoA Paris study abroad program suspended Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:08AMThe College of Architecture (CoA) has decided to suspend the operation of its Paris Program for the 2011-12 academic year.
- Palm Springs Art Museum acquires midcentury landmark Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:25AMThe Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan building, a landmark of midcentury design in downtown Palm Springs, has been acquired by the Palm Springs Art Museum.
- Student demo over university cuts Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:49AMInterior architecture students at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, (Uwic) are staging a protest about the closure of the course.
- IMAGES: World's 13 amazing architectural marvels Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:23AMThirteen buildings have received the RIBA International Awards for architectural excellence.
- Shipshape IT joins Star2Star Dealer Network Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:19AMShipshape IT brings Mid-Atlantic business phones into the Internet Age (PRWeb June 22, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8591088.htm
- MEADS Partner Nations Approve Flight Test Demonstrations of Advanced System Capability Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:00AMThe National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States have approved a revised set of development objectives for the Medium Extended Air Defense System program, including two intercept flight tests by 2014.
- Reflections on a patriotic legend of our times Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:47PMDr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has been recognized as a ‘born leader’ as he has exercised effective leadership as the Defence Secretary. Think of all the millions of innocent people who died in this bloody century because democracies reacted too late to evil and aggression.
- Unfinished Spaces: Film Review Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:43PMTodd McCarthy The documentary, from Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray, centers on an unfinished architectural project that reflects the Cuban experience of the past 60 years. read more
- Legendary and Emerging Contemporary Artists Bring to Life the World of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:00PMSquare Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today the lineup of esteemed artists from the street art, visual, graffiti, and photography space who will debut original works in New York City, on July 11 at 28 at the Wooster Street Social Club to bring to life the world of DEUS EX®: HUMAN REVOLUTIONâ¢.
- GrandLife Hotels Selects Property Management Solution by Agilysys Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:17AMCLEVELAND, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, today announced that GrandLife Hotels in New York City has selected the Guest 360(TM) property management system. The solution will be implemented at the Soho Grand Hotel and the Tribeca Grand Hotel, both located in downtown Manhattan ...
- HealthEdge and Click4Care Announce Integrated Administrative and Care Management Platform Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMBURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthEdge and Click4Care announce the availability of CareAdmin - a revolutionary software product that seamlessly bridges the gap between core administrative capabilities and care management.
- Bill Bush: I Shot Andy Warhol: This Artweek.LA (June 13-19) Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:33PMSanta Monica Auctions | Continuing a summer-season tradition of more than 25 years -- 27 in fact -- this conspicuously eclectic salon-style event is still full of surprises.
- Lumens.com Announces Giveaway for Exclusive Launch of Missoni Home’s Lighting Collection Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 4:18PMLumens Light + Living exclusively introduces the brand new Bubble Lamp by Italian fashion house Missoni Home. To celebrate the product’s launch, Lumens.com has partnered with popular design blog Design Milk in a giveaway for a Missoni Bubble Lamp, valued up to $1,425. The Bubble Lamp by Missoni home is a small and large pendant light covered in more than 15 of Missoni Home’s lively signature ...
- Top Unusual Things To Do In Denver Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:41AMSometimes you and your family or friends might just be looking something a little different to do. Denver has several options to choose from for unusual outings.
- Top Unusual Things To Do In Denver Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:41AMSometimes you and your family or friends might just be looking something a little different to do. Denver has several options to choose from for unusual outings.
- Hillsdale gets advice from national Main Street experts Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:19PMA team of experts from the national Main Street office presented its ideas for improving Hillsdale.
- Homeschool: Become an Expert on Paul Revere Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:15AMDid Paul Revere actually warn the British? Was it one if by land, two if by sea, or the other way around? It's no secret that Americans are pretty uninformed about our history. But, thanks to Sarah Palin, we all have the chance to give ourselves a little refresher course on the midnight ride. In this week's edition of Homeschool, we take a little three-step YouTube journey to help us learn just ...
- Modern Art Pyramid Contains 72,000 Bottles of Beer [Design] Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:32PM# design Gotta love modern art that makes a statement, looks impressive and invites user interaction. German artist Cyprien Gaillard hits all three points with his beer case pyramid that is painstakingly built and quickly destroyed by thirsty participants. More »
- White Paper: Scaling a Reliable and Extendable Virtualization Infrastructure Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:05PMDesktop virtualization is a hot topic throughout the virtualization industry. Organizations view desktop virtualization as a way to control costs and use limited resources to manage large-scale desktop infrastructures while increasing security and deployment efficiency. NetApp, VMware, Cisco, Fujitsu, and Wyse joined forces to create an architectural design for a 50,000-seat VMwareView ...
- Washington Dulles Airport Marriott Completes $9.3 Million Renovation Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:00PMNew hotel design concept based on Eero Saarinen’s original design of Dulles Airport.
- Temenos launches latest release of Temenos T24 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:32AMTemenos, the market leading provider of banking software, today announced the latest release of TEMENOS T24 (T24) R11 and the launch of a new componentised edition of the product, T24 Enterprise (T24E
- “The Modern Educator Is Not a Teacher”: Updating Learning for the 21st Century Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:10AMWhy do classrooms and schools operate almost the same way they did 100 years ago? A group of middle schoolers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area began asking themselves this question during a class discussion of Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel Ender's Game . More importantly, they began to wonder, "Could children, using the internet, have a dramatic impact on the world around them? Could ...
- Fashion School Instructor Nick Verreos of FIDM Designs Fantasy Wedding Gown for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ... Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:00AMFashion School Alumnus and designer Nick Verreos designs a fantasy gown for Kate Middleton’s royal wedding.
- QNX Ships Enhanced Version of QNX Neutrino RTOS Secure Kernel Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:00AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 05/25/11) - QNX Software Systems Limited , a global leader in operating systems and middleware for connected embedded systems, today announced the commercial availability of the QNX Neutrino RTOS Secure Kernel 6.5.0, an enhanced version of the company's Common Criteria-certified realtime operating system. Designed for power plants, defense systems, subway control ...
