Failing College
Reason.com: The American higher education system is the envy of the world, or so the cliché goes. The sons and daughters of foreign potentates flock to our shores, while kids raised on apple pie and Sesame Street claw each others’ eyes out for the chance to attend a top university. With more than 18 million current undergraduates—who pay average annual tuition of $32,000 each—the market for higher education seems to be going gangbusters.
Shadow Art Sculptures by Diet Wiegman
TwistedSifter: Diet Wiegman is a Dutch artist that uses a combination of sculpture and light to create fascinating shadow art projected onto walls. Born in 1944, he began experimenting with light sculptures in the 1980s, inspiring a generation of artists after him to also explore the art style (e.g., Tim Noble & Sue Webster, Kumi Yamashita). For more artwork by Wiegman, be sure to check out his official site at dietwiegman.tumblr.com/ where you will find all of his light sculptures as well as drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics and more.
‘It’s a Bird ... It’s a Plane ... It’s Superman’ at City Center
NYTimes.com: Two-dimensional isn’t usually an adjective that any self-respecting musical would want attached to its name. But the show that opened at City Center on Wednesday night seems perfectly contented — no, make that downright delighted — to exist entirely on a flat surface. And therein lies the not-to-be-dismissed charms of the winning Encores! concert production of “It’s a Bird ... It’s a Plane ... It’s Superman,” which runs through Sunday.
Ultra Fest Underway Despite LED Screen Collapse
CBS Miami: Ultra Music Festival went on as planned Friday despite a stage-related accident that sent three people to the hospital Thursday night. Thousands of neon-clad revelers packed Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami for Ultra 15, the world’s largest electronic music festival. “The music makes you move. You just don’t want to stop moving. Once I walk in that gate. I’m going to just jump around,” Chris Chapman said. The man from Houston was visiting Miami for his 30th birthday. It was his first time attending Ultra.
Hydrophobic Nanocoating vs. Household Objects
Tested: Hydrophobic nano-coatings like Liquipel have the potential to be the Next Big Thing for electronics. We were impressed with Liquipel at CES 2013. Who wouldn't want a smartphone impervious to the threats of rain and an accidental drop in the ocean (or a toilet)? While Liquipel is focused on electronics, there are other companies selling waterproof nanocoatings for other purposes. Like--just for example--ketchup resistance.
Monday, April 01, 2013
NFTRW Weekly Top Five
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