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Wired New York Forum http://wirednewyork.com/forum/ Wired New York Forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:03:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://wirednewyork.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Wired New York Forum http://wirednewyork.com/forum/ Remix Video Festival http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22834&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:33:53 GMT For everyone's enjoyment: All are invited to post links to Great Remix Vids.

The more artful the better, like this one:

ALICE

Quote:

The music video for my song 'Alice', an electronic piece composed using sounds recorded from the Disney film 'Alice In Wonderland'.

]]> Anything Goes lofter1 http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22834 Croatia http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22833&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:16:56 GMT Dubrovnik: Image: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/1360491770_40bc2ba1bb.jpg Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3081705331_568d4b18e1.jpg Image: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/515117914_fb7427500a.jpg Image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4081608802_83f82129b7.jpg Dubrovnik:

]]> World Skyscrapers and Architecture Alonzo-ny http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22833 <![CDATA[New York's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade]]> http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22831&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:31:54 GMT Bonjour a vous tous, cela faisait longtemps que je n'etais pas passé, je rentre de mes vacances annuelles new yorkaise et comme d'habitude, c'etait grandiose.
Hello all of you, it was time that I was not passed, I returned from my vacation New York and as usual, was magnificent.

c'était ma première grande parade d'Halloween à NYC, et j'ai adoré (ainsi que mon ami Amedée, qui est toujours du voyage). c'était délirant.
It was my first Halloween parade in NYC, and I loved (well
Amedée my friend who is always traveling). it was crazy

Amedée le Playboy :)

]]> Photos and Videos of New York Comelade http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22831 Fort Totten, Queens http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22823&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:38 GMT *Fort of Solitude * Long inaccessible Fort Totten prepares for new public park. Image: http://www.archpaper.com/uploads/image/NOS_FortTotten_Bioswale_Ren.jpg North Park, a new 8-acre section of Fort Totten park designed by Nancy Owens... Fort of Solitude

Long inaccessible Fort Totten prepares for new public park.

North Park, a new 8-acre section of Fort Totten park designed
by Nancy Owens Studio, will open this spring.

One of the most impressive New York sites you may have never heard of, Fort Totten is a 149-acre peninsula jutting off the coast of Bayside, Queens, with Civil War–era fortifications, meditative grounds, and views of Long Island Sound. But over the last half-century it has had few visitors, being home to a U.S. Army installation and largely barred to the public until 2005, when the first limited access opened to 50 acres acquired by the New York City Parks Department.

Now the next stage of the fort’s public debut is at hand: a new, eight-acre park known as North Park, set to open in the spring. Designed by landscape architecture firm Nancy Owens Studio, which also created a masterplan for the fort, the project came with its share of challenges, not least of which was the setting. “I wanted everything to be the right scale,” said principal Nancy Owens, “but there was a lot of competition with the shore and the military architecture.”

A 149-acre peninsula off Bayside, Queens, Fort Totten is being
converted piece-by-piece from a fort into a public park.

Owens responded by recalling the site’s long and layered military history, which includes a fortification known as a water battery that sits along the waterfront. As a gesture to this and another battery buried on the grounds, Owens built a 200-foot-long ridge rising eight feet. Dubbed King Battery Mound, this sculptural landscape will provide visitors with views of Long Island Sound. Meanwhile, planting strategies focus on the site’s natural history, restoring native vegetation with 200 new trees and 10,000 grasses. The subtly structured approach and soft design lines make the park about more than just military geometry.

Since parts of Fort Totten fall under the jurisdiction of different agencies—including the Coast Guard, the U.S. Army, and the New York City Fire Department—implementation of more ambitious designs has been difficult. A proposed pedestrian promenade along the waterfront, for instance, would cross Coast Guard property, but until the Coast Guard grants approval, visitors must walk along a paved road that runs through the middle of the peninsula. Owens addressed the property boundaries in her design, using the King Battery Mound to obscure views of Coast Guard property to the west, and positioning a bioswale as a natural demarcation between the park and the Fire Department’s property.

The battery, a section of North Park that was once home to canons
protecting the city from Long Island Sound.

Subsequent phases of construction, which are not currently funded, call for rebuilding the deteriorating sea wall, which would enable public access to parts currently off-limits without a guide, including the water battery and the shoreline. Another proposal would introduce a step-stone wall that would meander through the park and terminate in an expanse of stones that would serve as both an amphitheater and a Native American memorial.

Owens would also like to see electrical wires buried and outdoor lighting installed, design elements not implemented in the first phase of construction, possibly because nearly a third of the project’s $3.8 million budget went to the demolition of 19 abandoned houses on the site. That work, at least, offered a chance to incorporate the foundations into the design. “We tried to keep the house pads as memory zones to retain some of the historical energy,” Owens said.

The North Park is quite a young park in its current condition, and will require the passage of time for the new flora and fauna to settle in, as well as to knit together elements of the park’s complicated past. “We hope that everything looks seamless,” said Owens. “We’re trying to restore history and make it sustainable.”

http://www.archpaper.com/e-board_rev.asp?News_ID=4041 ]]> New York City Guide For New Yorkers Merry http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22823 Oprah to Sign Off. http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22822&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:28:08 GMT www.fancast.com (News & Gossip)

The end of an era is about to happen. The most powerful daytime TV talk show will end its run in '2011. :(

Long-time TV talk show host queen, Oprah Winfrey, says that her production co will announce sometime today, that she will end her show sometime in 2011.

She has hosted the long-running talk show since around mid '86. Reporters say that even if she decides to retire, that she'll still be able to live comfortably. She's worth an estimated $2.7b.

She's also said to be one of the most powerful woman in America. She campained with President Barack Obama when he ran for the White House. On her show, she gave away keys to new cars, and overseas, she help to form a program and home for poor disadvantaged children so that they can have a better life and a much brighter future. Some of her guests included Obama, powerful celebs and most recently, former Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin.

She DOES have her own production co which will NOT end, and she also plans to launch her own cable network sometime next year. Guess in two more years, she will not be getting with the program. ]]> News and Politics Daquan13 http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22822 <![CDATA[Sorry just doesn't cut it]]> http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22818&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:14:12 GMT "Sorry, you are not permitted to have a signature."

When can these be added? ]]> Forum Issues hbcat http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22818 678 Lexington Ave. http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22817&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:29:37 GMT In July of 2009, therealdeal.net reported the following transaction:

Midtown East package map Development site ING Clarion n/a Berkshire Capital n/a $13.5M ING Clarion reportedly bought out Berkshire's stake in seven lots, located at 131, 13 and 135 East 56th Street, and 678, 680, 682 and 684 Lexington Avenue, for $13.5 million. ING Clarion was an equity partner in Berkshire's $52 million purchase of the properties last year. July 2009

Today, Curbed.com reported that these parcels are all empty (except for one). Hopefully, demolition is imminent, and hopefully, something nice will be built there. ]]> New York Real Estate londonlawyer http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22817 Nyc gdp? http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22816&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:46 GMT what is it? not the metro, but the city what is it? not the metro, but the city ]]> Questions and Answers about New York City ricownage http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22816 What is the suggested admission fee? http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22815&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:34 GMT is it same with donation?
or mandartory admission fee?

in the museum of the city of the NY, they ask suggested admission fee.
but in MOMA they ask admission fee.
are they different?
I'v been here in NY recently. plz let me know. ]]> Questions and Answers about New York City rara http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22815 Computer Access http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22782&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:44 GMT Does anyone know of anywhere, preferably UWS/midtown, where I could get access to a computer and printer?

I'm going to need to print off some e-tickets, which wont be available until I've left the uk.

Cheers, Nick ]]> New York City Guide For Visitors SparkyUK http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22782 Why do European cities have no skylines? http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22776&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:22:43 GMT Even the important ones, such as London and Paris, have no skylines compared to relatively unimportant Asian cities like Kuala Lumpur... and nothing in Europe compares to Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai...etc. thoughts? Even the important ones, such as London and Paris, have no skylines compared to relatively unimportant Asian cities like Kuala Lumpur...
and nothing in Europe compares to Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai...etc.

thoughts? ]]> World Skyscrapers and Architecture ricownage http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22776 East River Waterfront http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22774&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:27:50 GMT Its time to start a discussion about this project that will improve the neighbourhood downtown (FIDI)... http://www.nycedc.com/ProjectsOpportunities/CurrentProjects/Manhattan/EastRiverWaterfront/Pages/EastRiverWaterfront.aspx The City of New York has proposed an ambitious plan for improving... Its time to start a discussion about this project that will improve the neighbourhood downtown (FIDI)...

http://www.nycedc.com/ProjectsOpport...aterfront.aspx

The City of New York has proposed an ambitious plan for improving the East River Waterfront, a two-mile-long, City-owned public open space extending from the Battery Maritime Building in the south to Montgomery Street in the north.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Borough: Manhattan
Piers 15 and 35 designed for public use
Continuous waterfront bikeway/walkway connecting to the Manhattan Greenway
New public open spaces
New lighting, landscaping, and seating

The East River Waterfront Esplanade and Piers Project (ERW) seeks to improve access to the waterfront, enhance pedestrian connectivity and create waterfront amenities for public use and enjoyment. The existing esplanade will be enhanced, new sections of esplanade will be created and several piers will be renovated and redeveloped.

As part of the continued revitalization of Lower Manhattan, the ERW Project is a bold and ambitious plan for a stretch of the New York City waterfront that currently suffers from weak connections, a lack of amenities, and underutilization. The project will contribute greatly to improved quality of life for local residents, workers and visitors alike.

The ERW project has received critical acclaim and recognition in national and international award ceremonies. In 2006, the project received the Excellence on the Waterfront Award from the Waterfront Center, which recognizes high quality waterfront plans and projects from all over the world. In 2008, SHoP Architects received the 55th Annual P/A Award for the project.

PLANNING: A TEAM EFFORT

In 2004 as a result of the Mayor’s Vision for a 21st Century Lower Manhattan, NYCEDC, the Department of City Planning, Department of Transportation, and Department of Parks and Recreation, with funding from LMDC, undertook a year-long study of the East River Waterfront in Lower Manhattan. The design team included architects, urban designers, landscape architects and engineers. All worked closely with the local community, area elected officials, City and State agencies, and civic associations to develop a waterfront concept plan.

The planning was a participatory and interactive process comprising over 70 separate meetings with community boards, tenant associations, civic leaders, maritime experts and local elected officials.

KEY FEATURES OF THE EAST RIVER ESPLANADE

In response to input from the various groups, the East River Esplanade plan features:

A comprehensive vision for a continuous waterfront esplanade;
Improved connections to adjacent neighborhoods;
New waterfront amenities; and
New community, cultural, and recreational uses.
The plan includes bold new architectural and landscape architectural design ideas flexible enough to adjust to local conditions and respond to the diverse neighborhoods and communities adjacent to the East River.

The project will showcase NYCEDC’s continued emphasis on and innovation in sustainability through a variety of initiatives regarding open space, air and water quality, energy, climate change, and congestion. For example, lighting will be upgraded to low energy, long life cycle fixtures; recycled materials will be used for the project wherever feasible; regional, low maintenance plants will be used for landscaping; and rainwater harvesting will reduce the stormwater runoff into the existing system.

MOVING THE PROJECT FORWARD

NYCEDC is currently implementing the East River Waterfront Esplanade project, working with partner City agencies in connection with the project design and construction. Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and environmental review were completed in Fall 2007. Design is currently underway, led by SHoP Architects, PC, and Ken Smith Landscape Architects, along with a joint venture of HDR and Arup engineers. Schematic Designs were completed in Fall 2007 and Design Development and Construction Documents are almost complete. The project will be built in two phases:

Phase I
Construction will include improvements to the existing esplanade to enforce continuity along the edge and connect a major broken link in the proposed Manhattan Greenway. It will include elements such as integrated lighting, paving, furniture and other programming. Additionally, small pavilions will be built under the FDR Drive for community and commercial uses. Pier 15 will be built as a two-level pier with educational programming and open space, and Pier 35, currently inaccessible to the public, will also be redeveloped into a destination pier with open space and an innovative habitat restoration project. A Class I Bikeway will be built along South Street, which will also be narrowed and reconstructed to improve traffic flow improvements.

For reasons of design, schedule, and cost, and as a result of the large project size, the ERW project will be constructed in stages. Construction of the esplanade from Wall Street to Maiden Lane is the first construction package, which began in Spring 2009. This portion of the project will showcase the Esplanade design including the seating, planting, paving, railing, and lighting that are proposed for the entire Esplanade. In these two blocks, there will also be unique amenities including steps that lead to the water’s edge at Wall Street. Future construction stages will begin throughout the rest of 2009 and into 2010, including Pier 15 and Pier 35.

Phase II
This phase will include completion of the esplanade, an urban beach at Pier 42, and a new Battery Maritime Building Plaza. Phase II is not yet funded. ]]> New York City Guide For New Yorkers Sherpa http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22774 <![CDATA[Your Countries Art & Art Galleries]]> http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22772&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:48:31 GMT *LONDON -* *List of UK Art Museums -* *http://www.artcyclopedia.com/museums/art-museums-in-the-uk.html* *London - Art Museums and Public Galleries * *Royal Academy of the Arts - Burlington House, London* LONDON -

List of UK Art Museums -

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/museums...in-the-uk.html

London - Art Museums and Public Galleries

Royal Academy of the Arts - Burlington House, London

Courtauld Gallery - Somerset House - London

National Gallery - London

National Portrait Gallery - London

British Museum

Tate Britain - London

Tate Modern - London

Serpentine Gallery - Kensington Gardens London

Frank Gehry's 2008 Serpentine Gallery Extension

Hayward Gallery - London

Saatchi Gallery - London

Maritime Art Colection - NMM - Greenwich

Imperial War Museum (War Art Collection) - London

Victoria and Albert Museum, Kensington, London

Design Museum - London

Dali Universe - County Hall - London

The Geffrye Museum -Shoreditch - London

Barbican Arts Centre & Gallery - City of London

Guildhall Art Gallery - City of London

The Queen's Gallery (Royal Collection) - London

The Institute of Contemporary Art - London

Sir John Soane´s Museum

Whitechapel Gallery - London

The Wellcome Collection, Euston Road, London

Topolski Century, South Bank, London

]]> Anything Goes Codex http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22772 NYC skyline and Shanghai skyline comparisons http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22762&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:06:50 GMT NYC is always rated above Shanghai But Shanghai has both the Pudong skyline (the one described as space-like) and the Puxi one on the other side of the river NYC has Manhattan, and none of the other boroughs really have substantial skylines what do you think? NYC is always rated above Shanghai
But Shanghai has both the Pudong skyline (the one described as space-like)
and the Puxi one on the other side of the river
NYC has Manhattan, and none of the other boroughs really have substantial skylines
what do you think? ]]> World Skyscrapers and Architecture ricownage http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22762 <![CDATA[NY "Novelty" ID & Social Sec Card Need help...NOTHING ILLEGAL]]> http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22757&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:57:49 GMT Anyone know where i can get or make/get me a fake NY license & s sec card?(ASAP)
i live in australia, and this is not for any illegal activity as such, and so, doesnt have to be an exact copy...
just gotta look legit. must look like a legit id.
(doesnt have to resemble the original ny drivers license or social security card %100, so no legal issues).
any help appreciated mate. cheers ]]> Questions and Answers about New York City estoyaqui http://wirednewyork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22757