A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... May 20, 2009
The school said Tuesday that Julie Shannan graduated from Texas State Technical's virtual digital media design program in a ceremony on May 6, complete with a processional, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, the standard cap and gown and the traditional tassel change. The audience included reps from Linden Lab, the San Francisco company that runs the Second Life virtual community, and school dignitaries. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Bridge girder crack affects I-190 travel May 16, 2009
Kevin Goeden, state bridge design program manager, said the bridge is still safe to use and is not at risk of failing. Installation of steel plates, a splice that will span the crack and reinforce the girder, will not affect users. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
GUTHRIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION May 15, 2009
Guthrie Center Times. The amount is more than double the amounts available for granting as recently as three years ago. (The Guthrian, IA)
From wind turbines to bridge building, this class has it all May 15, 2009
Scott Turvold s favorite is the CAD module, in which the computer-aided design program lets us design our own house, said the 13-year-old. At the alternative energy lab, a fan simulating wind and a mini-turbine provide instruction on pitch and velocity. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Angels and Demons Star Ayelet Zurer Captivates the Fashion World and Steals the Show at Premiere in Rome May 14, 2009
Request info on our Fashion Design program offered in San Francisco. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
State battle shapes up over 'Who's a designer?' May 12, 2009
The does accredit interior design programs in colleges around the country, and the administers an exam to establish standards of competence in interior design. However, participation in either program is not required to practice, just as home appraisers do not need to be licensed in the state. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
A rosy future for H.B. floral designer May 8, 2009
Rose Catapano says she can create floral designs for any bride’s budget (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Merck first quarter profit plunges May 8, 2009
Search For San Francisco Graphic Design Programs. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Consumer Reports: Low-Cost Coatings Top Exterior Paints and Stain Ratings May 5, 2009
Many manufacturers offer online design programs that let consumers view a variety of palettes on a sample house or even on a downloaded image of your own abode. If you want to change from a dark color to a light one, you'll almost definitely need to apply two top coats, so budget accordingly. (PR Newswire)
Louisville Technical Institute wins award May 5, 2009
Louisville Technical Institute graphic design program wins award - Business First of Louisville ... Louisville Technical Institute graphic design program wins award ... The graphic design program at has been awarded the 2009 Outstanding Technical Program award by the. (Louisville Business First, KY)
American Colleges Flunk Economics Test as Harvard Model Devastates Budgets May 3, 2009
She might find the art design program at Northwestern a better fit, her father says. The family would spend $10,848 at Michigan compared with $53,608 at Northwestern. (Bloomberg)
Model bridges taken to limit May 2, 2009
POCATELLO -- David Smout will graduate from the computer-assisted design program at Idaho State University's College of Technology on May 9, but as part of the program's tradition, Stout and his companions squared off in the annual bridge design competition on Friday. "It exceeded my expectations," Smout said of his bridge's capacity to withstand pressure. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Tory Burch, Jeff Goldblum, Ted Danson, and Cast of Broadway's 'Reasons to be Pretty' Lend Support in Creating the World's Longest Handbag Apr 29, 2009
Proceeds from the making of the bag serve a dual purpose: (1) to send at least one deserving student to Fashion Camp NYC this summer and (2) to raise funds for New Design High School's fashion and design programs, helping to educate and support tomorrow's top artists and designers. The handbag will be created using hundreds of vivid, multicolored "zpstrips" individually signed and decorated by the students and celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, television and stage. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Security Consulting Company Creates Church Security Program to Protect Religious Institutions Apr 20, 2009
Mr. Enright concluded that " as with all of the services our firm provides to clients, we do not subscribe to a cookie cutter version of one size fits all, rather we design programs that are geared to the specific institutions and communities that engage our services. Church leaders will find that the program we design for their Church will be "their" program, designed around their culture and the congregation they serve.". Mr. John Enright, President of Enright iates, Inc. and Mr. Larry Amaker,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
McCaskill opens up for questions Apr 14, 2009
She said the government is trying to design programs for people who are not underwater yet. "Some homes will be lost, but for people who are at or above the water, the program is there," she said. (University News, MO)
LEEDers in design Apr 14, 2009
Property owners in Kentucky have been relatively slow to adopt the popular green building practices advocated by the s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. But that fact has not stopped Louisville-area architects from preparing for what they see as an inevitable trend toward using LEED and other sustainability practices in design and construction. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Panhandle Flight Academy plans picking up speed Apr 12, 2009
8 million still needed to outfit the academy flight simulators aren't cheap and to design programs. "We need to do this so we can inspire kids in science, technology, engineering and math," said the gung-ho fundraiser-in-chief, retired Navy Vice Adm. (The Palm Beach Post)
New big-box store may get 'green' certification Apr 11, 2009
The company expects to qualify for certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. The council, a private, nonprofit group made up of building industry and environmental advocates, says the decision to build green is still relatively rare in the retail sector. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cat Financial earns LEED certification Apr 10, 2009
in Nashville has been awarded gold certification for an exisiting building under the s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. The certification makes the center the first building in the Caterpillar family and the first privately owned, existing commercial building in Tennessee to become LEED certified. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
State, feds offer more help for the jobless Apr 9, 2009
Each board works with employers, community colleges, adult schools and others to design programs for the local workforce. They can pay for tuition, on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs for individuals or groups. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Evans Farm Apr 8, 2009
Under the program, USDA will make grants available to state, local and regional agencies and other private and public organizations to design programs to help beginning farmers and ranchers. The projects will be limited to three years and USDA is looking for proposals in a number of areas, including whole farm planning; diversification and marketing strategies; and the acquisition and management of agricultural credit. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Run away with change Apr 7, 2009
Sponsored by Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and College of Visual and Performing Arts' Fashion Communications Milestone, the show was produced by VPA's fashion design program at SU. The Milestone program is a concentration curriculum that allows students to focus on fashion and beauty as the means of communication. The overarching theme of the show was more of change than communicating. (Daily Orange, NY)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities' lab sets new LEED standard Apr 4, 2009
That s the second-highest rating under the USGBC s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, which uses points to evaluate a property s design, construction and operations. Utilities officials had conservatively hoped the offices off Billy Graham Parkway would achieve silver status. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Palm seeking applications for Pre smartphone Apr 3, 2009
Developers can apply online at to get a Mojo software developers kit (SDK) that lets them design programs for Pre devices. A small number of developers will initially get kits, which will be eventually be widely available, according to Palm. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Newhouse/VPA fashion show gives revolution a style with student designs Apr 3, 2009
The show is produced by VPA's fashion design program and is sponsored by the Fashion and Beauty Communications Milestone, a collaborative course series between Newhouse and VPA's fashion design program that gives students a concentration in fashion and beauty as communication. Each year, the media-related theme of the show changes - previous themes included the opening of Newhouse 3 and the introduction of the Milestone program. (Daily Orange, NY)
A healthy expansion for GE Apr 3, 2009
The new building, on a 30-acre site, is going through the process of qualifying for LEED gold certification, the second-highest level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council. Throughout the construction process, waste materials were recycled, the steel and aluminum used in the structure were made of recycled metals, and all materials came from within a 500-mile radius. (Albany Times Union)
Mirrors can remake, open up a room Apr 2, 2009
Featured on some home design programs, the product found its way into upscale hotels before interior decorators took notice of it as a way to "hide" the TV. Tim Gilbertson, Seura's president, says that even given today's ravenous appetite for technology, "we still may not be willing to compromise atmosphere, or give up the comfort of a calm, sophisticated environment.". Mirrored finishes also are turning up on dressers, shelving, backsplashes, candlesticks, even fireplaces as a relatively... (AZCentral -- Home)
Architects set sights on survival, not skylines Apr 1, 2009
In San Francisco alone, 30 building projects as of January had received a stamp of approval from the U.S. Green Building Council and its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Even better, more are being certified all the time - including the local offices for the Energy Foundation, designed by TannerHecht Architecture, which received the top Platinum rating for commercial interiors this month. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Productivity should entail investing in tomorrow Mar 25, 2009
"That's where my point about productivity comes in. Taking three hours out of a busy workday to attend a school career fair may be the most productive thing a business or professional organization can do in the month.That small amount of time may be what plants the seed to nurture future engineers, gerontologists, teachers or computer programmers.The president acknowledged that it's one thing to channel funds, design programs and set policies to "open the doors of opportunity for our children.... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
After the layoffs Mar 25, 2009
Design programs that produce lots of small, immediate successes. Be compassionate and transparent. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Career fairs continue to pay off for employers Mar 25, 2009
The president acknowledged that it's one thing to channel funds, design programs and set policies to "open the doors of opportunity for our children. But it is up to us to ensure they walk through them.". The doors may be stuck on economic thresholds, but it's no less crucial to shove them open for workers of tomorrow. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Globe doesn't get Obama's intent Mar 24, 2009
Also, the president's education agenda, according to the White House website states, "Obama and [Vice President Joe] Biden will promote new and innovative ways to increase teacher pay that are developed with teachers, not imposed on them. Districts will be able to design programs that reward with a salary increase accomplished educators who serve as mentors to new teachers. Districts can reward teachers who work in underserved places like rural areas and inner cities. And if teachers... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Checketts going to CSI Mar 23, 2009
It wasn t too far from home, and it has a graphic design program, which is what I wanted to do. And I really liked the coaches and the girls. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The miracle of PlayhouseSquare Mar 20, 2009
The Cleveland Institute of Art has one of the finest industrial design programs in the country, yet many of its graduates leave town and are recruited by other major corporations, says Falco. So PlayhouseSquare began thinking about finding a way to keep some or all of those graduates in Cleveland. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
More green from feds could mean more green at Banks Mar 20, 2009
The project is already hoping to achieve certification status from the , the lowest of four ratings offered under the council s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. A Feb. 25 proposal from Carter Senior Vice President Bill Morrison estimates the cost of basic LEED certification at $933,000. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Major extended to freshmen after complaints Mar 18, 2009
SPD's curriculum will be integrated into the school's interior design and fashion design programs. "Our students are passionate about their work and the existing program, and it is understandable that many of them see what is happening as a loss rather than a venture into new directions," Clarke said in the statement. (Daily Orange, NY)
Two dogs on a leash: A parable for our times Mar 13, 2009
We elected people to design programs to get out of the mess we created. They come up with renewal packages. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
No more condos: Horizon PILOT approved Mar 11, 2009
Cotton Mills Apartments will be certified through the U.S. Green Building Council s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, according to the company s PILOT application. The 12 one-bedroom units will rent for $900 a month, while the 38 two-bedroom units will rent for $1,100. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Reversal of fortune Mar 8, 2009
One was Carr s ambitious goal of achieving high-level sustainability certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program of the U.S. Green Building Council. To meet LEED requirements, the project incorporated recycled materials, high-efficiency energy systems and a living roof, with vegetation plantings designed to soak up rainwater. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Local briefs Mar 7, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Developers seek tax freeze for apartments Mar 7, 2009
The apartment building will be certified through the U.S. Green Building Council s Leadership in Energy and Environmentally Friendly Design program, according to the company s PILOT application. The 12 one-bedroom units will rent for $900 a month, while the 38 two-bedroom units will rent for $1,100. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Students dismayed, angry at VPA administration over program cut Mar 6, 2009
Heated exchange and impassioned speeches overwhelmed a meeting Wednesday when officials from the College of Visual and Performing Arts announced they are cutting the school's surface pattern design program. The announcement was made at a mandatory 11:30 a.m. meeting for the 20 students in the SPD program in 232 Shaffer Art Building. (Daily Orange, NY)
National Security: Walking Softly Vs. China's Big Stick Mar 6, 2009
The Pentagon's 2008 report on Chinese military power noted that "China has an active aircraft carrier research and design program." The Russian press recently reported that China was negotiating to purchase as many as 48 SU-33 fighter aircraft. They are built to operate from carriers and can be refueled in flight. (Investors Business Daily)
Surface pattern design major in VPA to be cut Mar 5, 2009
SU's surface pattern design program is more than 70 years old. Students in the major design any sort of product that has repeated patterns, including printed and woven fabrics, dinnerware, linens, tile and wallpaper. (Daily Orange, NY)
New Tools for Teaching Mar 5, 2009
In another room of the Satellite Center, Raeanna Poplus, who is the Satellite Facilitator for the engineering and design program at the center, waited for the her prospective pupils, accompanied by other teachers and current students of the program. After a brief introduction, she let the students demonstrate some of the projects on which they were working. (L Observateur, LA)
Legislating sustainability: All levels of government are finding ways to encourage and require environmentally friendly ways Mar 1, 2009
Jacksonville, for instance, is poised to become one of only two cities in Florida Gainesville is the other to offer and fast track financial incentives for builders who construct buildings certified by the the s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. A LEED certification is the industry s Good Housekeeping seal, of sorts, meaning a building uses key resources such as water and energy more efficiently than conventional buildings. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
California's video game law ruled unconstitutional Feb 24, 2009
Video game design program to help you launch an exciting new career. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cranes are being folded for world peace Feb 19, 2009
Growing up in Westerly, he attended Westerly High School and later graduated from St. Bernard High School before moving on to a graphic design program at Rhode Island College. He remembers teachers being very supportive of his natural artistic abilities. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Focusing on being a home Feb 17, 2009
That approach came along as part of a fundamental innovation design program. Part of that program, Culver said, is "to encourage facilities to either renovate the existing building or add on" to it. (Niles Star, MI)
Recession resistant careers Feb 17, 2009
Take Matthew Beck, a student in the University of Calgary's master of environmental design program. The program combines some of the more traditional aspects of environmental science with architecture, urban planning and industrial design. (Globe and Mail)
Leading the Pack: UCLICK® Emerges as #1 Distributor of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels on iPhone and Now Targets Mobile World Congress Feb 16, 2009
Request info on our Graphic Design program offered in San Francisco. Find an impressively extensive selection of all the new releases in manga graphic novels and much more. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
JFK Middle School principal introduced Feb 14, 2009
In addition to working to get a new middle school built, Daniels said his goals include continuing to support the developmental design program, integrating new technology, stressing the importance of community service and character education, and encouraging students and staff to keep striving for higher goals. "I want to maintain the high quality education already in place at JFK," he said. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Despite cuts, sustainability still on UI agenda Feb 12, 2009
At the UI, there are six new campus buildings under or set for future construction that are expected to be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Zuhair Mased, a senior engineer in UI Facilities Management, said cutting energy costs can garner financial incentives from MidAmerican Energy. (Daily Iowan, IA)
USU design students certified ‘green’ Feb 9, 2009
Published: Monday, February 9, 2009 1:03 AM CST Four Utah State University students all juniors and seniors in the school s interior design program are the first Aggies to sit for a test demonstrating knowledge of green building and sustainability ... Most design professionals do not attempt to sit for the exam until they have worked in the profession for several years, said JoAnn Wilson, head of USU s interior design program. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
JAL First Class Chopsticks Pick Up Good Design Award Feb 8, 2009
The Museum's historic GOOD DESIGN program was founded in Chicago in 1950 by some of America's most important designers, and it remains one of the world's oldest and most important Awards Program. The JAL First Class chopsticks won a 2008 Good Design Award in the category of Tabletop for their elegant aesthetics and ergonomic functionality. (JCN Network, Japan)
Businesses, individuals boost efforts to turn the desert green Feb 8, 2009
Leaning on guidelines developed by the U.S. Green Building Council for its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, architects and builders have found ways to capitalize on green building in the desert. The whole green industry is evolving, said Robert Sty, an associate with in Phoenix. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Triad architecture program considered Feb 8, 2009
A program that allows students that are enrolled in interior design and other design programs to get a first professional architecture degree in the region would be of enormous benefit in attracting and retaining design talent for the architect firms in the Piedmont Triad, she said. The consultants are due to make recommendations in May. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Social gaming picks up momentum Apr 1, 2008
The momentum has been building since last year, when Palo Alto's Facebook started to allow outside developers to design programs for the popular social-networking site, kicking off a trend that has inspired thousands of applications, from photo slide shows to virtual gifts. Other social networks quickly followed suit, with Google, Yahoo, MySpace and others teaming up to form OpenSocial, a move to simplify the process for developers so they can create programs that run on multiple networks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Social networking boosts popularity of online games Apr 1, 2008
The momentum has been building since last year, when Facebook started to allow outside developers to design programs for the popular social-networking site, kicking off a trend that has inspired thousands of applications, from photo slide shows to virtual gifts. Other social networks quickly followed suit, with Google, Yahoo, MySpace and others teaming up to form OpenSocial, a move to simplify the process for developers so they can create programs that run on multiple networks. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Having an impact: 'Stay the Hand' Mar 31, 2008
We basically started out following up on the idea of the influence of ancient Persian culture on biblical traditions, said Yadegari, who heads the sound design program at UCSD. Studying the Dead Sea Scrolls, the scholars found out that the concepts of good and evil, heaven and hell, these dichotomies were introduced into biblical traditions from the contact of, at that time they weren't called Jews, they were Israelis, with Persian culture. For Yadegari, it's more than a Bible story: He was born... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
American Girl doll skates into computer game Mar 28, 2008
You will help her to select music, secure costumes, design programs that comply with the competitions' requirements, practice and compete. As Mia, you walk around her town and meet its inhabitants, including her parents, three brothers, friends, the town's librarian, her skating coach and store owners. (USA Today -- Tech)
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NTBG s Botanical Research Center was designed to be not only hurricane resistant but also was certified through the U.S. Green Building Council s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Though the NTBG building isn t yet completely furnished, it does already have a conference table made of salvaged Kaua i wood and a high-tech freezer that will later serve as a pesticide-free way to rid plants of insects. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Tech Center students place at state contest Mar 27, 2008
Several students who are enrolled in the Business and Information Technology program and the Web Development and Graphic Design program placed in their respective contests ... Tami Frascht is the instructor for NWTC s Web Development and Graphic Design program. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Mar 26, 2008
He received his bachelor s degree from University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1994 and began teaching in the mechanical design program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake, Wis. in 1996. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Media lab waltzes onto campus scene Mar 25, 2008
With 12 new Mac Pro desktops that include the newest technologies and 30-inch screens, students will be able to create original pieces using multimedia, including word processing, a dance floor where they can videotape their choreography, audio recording equipment and graphic design programs. "The computer revolution has evolved over the years from mundane business to a creative source of endeavors," Fordham said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
