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It's late. For whatever reason, I'm too excited to go to sleep. BlackBerry 10 is only 68 days away and there's just **so much** going on these days in our Mobile Nations world that I'm having trouble walking away from my desk and putting my computers, tablets and phones down.
But I was just cruising the CrackBerry forums, and came across this thread that was just posted by member rhimself who suggested he'd eat three raw onions for a BlackBerry 10 phone (I guess my onion eating to grow a moustache escapade inspired him).
This of course got me thinking back to our epic What You Do For a BlackBerry Storm Contest? of 2008 which attracted so many insane and awesome entries, my favorite of course being the Pudding Wrestling in Time Square entry which you can view above. If you have never watched this one before, you need to NAO!
In 2008 there was definitely a lot of excitement in the community leading up to the launch of the Storm. Fast forward to 2012, and I'm definitely feeling that community excitement again as BlackBerry 10 approaches. I can't help but wonder what kind of entries we'd see if we did up a What Would You Do for BlackBerry 10? contest. I know this time around I'd definitely participate (even if I can't win.. lol).
So what would you do for BlackBerry 10? Drop a comment and let us know...if I see any ideas that top pudding wrestling in Time Square, we'll get this contest launched and running ASAP. We have 68 days to kill. Might as well have some fun doing it. ;)
MoPiou Nov 23, 2012 at 1:37 am
Ah ah what can i do ?
I don't know. Eating oignon i can do that.
Doing some catch in Paris, Under the Eiffel Tower, why not :)
But actually i'm not a crazy person. But i'm definitely looking forward BB10 devices.
I hope BB10 will be a success !
I live in Paris, France and i saw less and less blackberries in the metro while i was seeing quite a lot of BlackBerry curve juste a year before.
I used to have a bold 9000 then a Torch 9800 but i sold both and got a HTC ONE X instead. If RIM make things right maybe i will come back to their side.
If you release these apps i will get a BlackBerry BB10 on Day One :
Instagram / LastFM radio or scrobbler / a good spotify / deezer player / draw something / angry birds / SONG POP / ...
I miss my BlackBerry keyboard and user interface.
I'm not missing the internet browser at all though.
SDTRMG Nov 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I'd smash my iPhone live on camera for a blackberry 10 device. I'd drop kick a random person for a blackberry 10 device. I'd make my brother (unknowwilling drink a dog shit smoothie for a blackberry 10 device lol. And get em all on camera too
Greasy.Spectre Nov 23, 2012 at 1:35 am
Shave Kevin's head.
matthewaugh Nov 23, 2012 at 1:39 am
I'll do the cinnamon challenge. #TEAMBLACKBERRY
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 1:46 am
Kevin, you don't want to even know the things I would do.
hoob15 Nov 23, 2012 at 1:49 am
If those girls didn't win, I have lost faith in this site.
That bum... wow.
I just feel bad they did all that for the Storm :S.
Bring this contest back.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm
They didn't win. They lost by 2 votes. A guy that got a massive tattoo of a blackberry storm phone up his arm didn't win either.
xbhowex Nov 23, 2012 at 1:51 am
I will shoot my 4s and send you what's left over I have always have bb I messed up and got a iPhone I still have my play book
rngeek Nov 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm
You should shoot your 4S either way. LOL :)
dtuivs Nov 23, 2012 at 1:59 am
Who do you want me to Kill? I',m ready and waiting for you to say the word.
DaedalusIcarusHelios Nov 23, 2012 at 2:12 am
That was awesome.
fetende Nov 23, 2012 at 2:14 am
They did that for a Storm? :s Kevin, I think it's pretty fair that those girls receive one free BB10 each, courtesy of CrackBerry. They really deserve it!
PS: Cheers from Argentina to the whole Mobile Nations community! I don't even sorry for my english. :)
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 2:37 am
The one in the blue deserves a lot more than a blackberry storm
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Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:55 am
I think she looks like she's asking for a sureTap more then a surePress
fetende Nov 23, 2012 at 11:01 am
SureTap +10 :D
fetende Nov 23, 2012 at 11:02 am
Both deserve a lot more!
FoxxBerry Nov 23, 2012 at 1:11 pm
They absolutely do
msaterj Nov 23, 2012 at 2:20 am
I'll eat 10 scotch bonnet peppers in 1 minutes
grreyes24 Nov 23, 2012 at 2:23 am
Just point to something in the room...
Hopefully that doesn't offend anyone. Funny, just adult language (my disclaimer).
Superfly_FR Nov 23, 2012 at 2:29 am
If I can afford it, I'd cross the ocean, for sure. I'd bite to be in Canada the 30th.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 2:36 am
Wow someone out there is walking around with a blackberry storm tattoo according to the last contest...
Mr.C05 Nov 23, 2012 at 2:50 am
I would get in the ring with ANY MMA Pro and go for 2 rounds. 1st round: Ground fighting, take downs and submissions only. 2nd Round: Stand up fighting only. The Pro's goal is either TKO or Submission. If I can last both Rounds, I get my BB10 and possibly a free night in a hospital. If I don't, I still get the free night in the hospital and a T-Shirt that says "I fought 2 rounds for a BB10".
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Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 2:52 am
We don't support violence here at crackberry.
Mr.C05 Nov 24, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Hmmmm.. You wouldn't support a harmless MMA exhibition but you DO support sexual exploitation? You might want to look at that Times Square video again and rethink what you said.
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itr themes Nov 23, 2012 at 2:52 am
Clicking through the sponsors page on that old contest is fun!
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 2:55 am
Is that craig johnston's voice saying "what would you do for a blackberry storm"???
Magickal Nov 23, 2012 at 3:01 am
Bring back the scavenger hunt by GooseChase that was soooo fun!
SCrid2000 Nov 23, 2012 at 3:18 am
If I could find around 100 people willing to help, I'd stage an impromptu scene from a musical (complete with song and dance) in the busiest part of SLC (or NYC if someone will fly me there :D) and film the reactions of the people there.
jamiepage1000 Nov 23, 2012 at 4:00 am
I would eat ten pounds of blackberries in ten minutes! #bb10believe
SuperionMaximus Nov 23, 2012 at 5:42 am
That would be a lot of nutritious goodness! I know I couldn't eat 10 pounds of anything so I'd be impressed if you could pack away that many Blackberries.
livejam Nov 23, 2012 at 4:22 am
Ok fine, I'll lick off all the pudding from those two girls for bb10.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 9:31 am
I'd GIVE someone a bb10 to do that
TheHunadora Nov 23, 2012 at 4:36 am
I'd get i Rim tattoo or a BB10 type tattoo. Heck kevin could even design it!
See if they wanna do again in HD for 2 BB Londons
G-bone Nov 23, 2012 at 4:50 am
Well, I'm already growing my hair for BB 10 (which nobody understands ), and a moustache for Movember (and I really ,really hate having a moustache ), so I don't know...I would definitely pudding - wrestle Ashley Esqueda!
I would be willing to have a "who can eat the hottest food " contest with Kevin.
I could tell you some other things I'd do, but I'd probably get fired for "conduct unbecoming..."
I've already proven that I can wait a long time and not lose faith despite the idiocy of the media.
Bottom line - whatever it takes...it will be worth it!
Long live The Nation!!!
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 7:51 am
There is atleast one that understands
SuperionMaximus Nov 23, 2012 at 6:16 am
Well, if you really want to do it right.
First you've got to email Frank, get RIM to endorse it, and then find some one to sponsor it.
Then you've got to track down those girls. Fly them up to wrestle in BlackBerry Jam for the ultimate BlackBerry Jam Session. Give them each a BB 10 phone for their participation. But they are just there to show their undying love fro BlackBerry and cause they are both attractive young daring girls. Everyone loves a show.
But, for the real contest, you need to engage the CrackBerry Nation. Have users submit videos showing their love for BB 10 and how they can't wait for it. Then we the CrackBerry nation get to vote for the finalists, who get flown to the location of the event (thus why you need a sponsor) and compete in a final challenge of some sort for a BlackBerry 10 prize pack. The challenge may depend on who you find to sponsor it or what RIM is willing to include in their grass roots campaign to encourage existing BlackBerry Customers to upgrade to BB 10. Since RIM is planning on using allot of grass roots marketing and social networking to connect with BlackBerry users around the world you might just be able ot get them to officially endorse the contest and furnish the prizes as part of their campaign.
JAGWIRE Nov 23, 2012 at 6:27 am
Honestly I have no clue what I'd do for a BB10. I've been waiting on the edge of my seat since the rumors started. Right now being a Starving Student, damn you higher education, I'm rallying my friends n family to help me buy one. But what would I do for a free one? Idk almost anything.
coaltowking Nov 23, 2012 at 6:35 am
I'd skip the ENTIRE lenth of Boubon street in New Orleans in a speedo while my friend wears a pink bunny suit and pelts me with eggs... And I'd do it twice to compare my torch 9810 video to a 10 video.
I would wrestle both of them for a BlackBerry Storm today.
HardTalk Nov 23, 2012 at 7:07 am
I hardly ever post, but please, Kevin and the rest of the Crackberry team, please - you have GOT to stop putting up articles like this time and again. There have got to be more interesting ways to keep up your website's traffic which must have significantly gone down after RIM limped out. Listen, I like blackberry, I use one, and I'll probably get BB10 when its out. But the blackberry focused tech-blog you guys had once become has been reduced to articles like "What would you do for BB10".. or "What shirt should I wear to BB JAM" or "BB10 Pictures here - and no, they aren't real BB10 pictures".
Come one guys. Pick it up please. The community must have more to offer than this.
Best wishes.
green_ember Nov 23, 2012 at 11:49 am
I see a LOT more community involvement here than over at the other Mobile Nations sites, so apparently you're in the minority for people who don't like this stuff. I'm guessing there's a damn good reason that Kevin is editor in chief of Mobile Nations instead of Rene or Phil and that's because even with slumping popularity of the platform, CB was still doing better than the others...
biohazard79 Nov 23, 2012 at 7:35 am
for me it is not ... What should you do for BB10 phone but what will you do for a BB10 phone...
As soon as they come out I'll drive 883 km towards my preferred shop in Italy to get it there...
Why? just because in that small town where the shop is located the people are verry kind and the service at the shop is AWESOME
vgorous Nov 23, 2012 at 7:53 am
anyone here lucky enough to have bought stock at $6.18? Because you have just doubled your earnings.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 7:53 am
I would run down philip street past all of the RIM buildings in a speedo. I live in waterloo. Anyone dare me?
thirteenthviper Nov 23, 2012 at 8:15 am
I really want a BB 10! Planning to buy that smartphone as a birthday gift (to myself lol).. My birthday's on January 13.
I'm like, closing my eyes and ears to all the people around me that are pushing me to buy an android or apple phone. I keep telling myself, "No. I'll wait for the BB 10. No. No. NOO!"
So yeah, what I'd do for BB 10? ANYTHING really.
I'd stand on a block of ice the whole day without wearing any footwear.
GTiLeo Nov 23, 2012 at 8:24 am
kevin this is not right you can't post videos like this when i've spent all week sharing a hotel room with two guys and working nights
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 9:28 am
Jergens - 2.99
Hotel wifi - 5.00
Getting caught - priceless
jaymck Nov 23, 2012 at 8:45 am
Well you can have my second born son no not the first as he is actually very well behaved! He's a ginger which is probably part of the issue with his insane attitude and defiance. Sounds like a fair trade to me :D
And yes I am kidding just having some Friday fun so, all you people upset about the video - you don't/didn't have to watch it!
pushfan Nov 23, 2012 at 9:17 am
Not a thing. I have no confidence in anything RIM promises until it is actually on the market and working. I hope I am wrong but have quit drinking the koolaid. I just spent 5 days with people with all different makes of phones and tablets and was chagrined at how poorly and slow my 9930 and Playbook performed compared with the competition. The broken Playbook promises still hurt especially the lack of native notes and the other pims that cannot be synced and maintained on PB without bridge. The lack of a desktop manager that can be viewed as to show what is on devices such as on outlook or the old Palm Desktop is ridiculous. I am also tired of these devices telling me they do not support email attachments. Also upsetting is all of the developers that will not make the effort to program their apps to work on BB because of lack of current market and projected future market demand. What would make me think BB10 is going to be any different based on hype and promises. I need to actually see the results.
SparkyBC Nov 23, 2012 at 10:28 am
So go to Apple, trolls are not allowed here. Be a isheep, because it's so amazing. Bahhhhhhh
Comparing your old phone to a new Bb10 phone is mute. That's like comparing the original iphone to the iphone5. Of course the old one will Suck.
As for anything in app world how do know what's there? The public hasn't seen the real app world for anything bb10 powered. That goes for the playbook as well. As for attachments unless you're emailing yourself some idiotic extension no mobile platform is suppose to open, that's another pointless point.
Rootbrian Nov 24, 2012 at 5:20 pm
*waves hand*
*shakes head* don't let the door hit your assistance on the way out.
We will build another Death Star, The Rimpire strikes back!
steve911 Nov 23, 2012 at 9:46 am
See if Crackberry can find these two again and let's give them another chance to win a BB10 each!
SparkyBC Nov 23, 2012 at 10:16 am
Before you all get excited remember that video is from 2008. A lot can change in 4 years, just saying....lol
rhimself Nov 23, 2012 at 10:25 am
I will eat 10 raw onion and lay in a pit with rats, snakes, or bugs for 10 minutes!
Sparro Nov 23, 2012 at 10:37 am
LMFAO!!! I remember that! That was classic Kevin! You should give those two hot chicks a BlackBerry 10 phone just for being so hot!
GlowingBlue Nov 23, 2012 at 10:40 am
I would write a BB10 Song.
Working on it it now !
Jimberry Storm Nov 23, 2012 at 10:42 am
If the ladies would be so kind and do it again, I would drink the shower pudding and shave my bb10 mullet
feldmen01 Nov 23, 2012 at 10:41 am
I will eat a bran muffin.......
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 10:59 am
Omg r u serious. That's gross!! Eww!!
feldmen01 Nov 23, 2012 at 1:14 pm
I'm crazy like that!
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:15 pm
You would at least have a glass of juice ready to chase it right??
SDTRMG Nov 23, 2012 at 4:24 pm
black.rhino Nov 23, 2012 at 10:47 am
Crash the Apple Store! For a BB10 I would:
Plan and execute a BlackBerry Flash Mob in my local Apple store. I'm thinking music, blackberry t-shirts, cardboard BBM icons, the ideas are still flowing in. Not in a jerk-way, just a lot of fun!
Best part? That's in Winnipeg! So Kevin, you can join in, and we can get the other local CrackBerry members involved as well.
Koolthug Nov 23, 2012 at 11:00 am
Thats the sexiest ever!!!! They both deserve a BlackBerry 10 device ;-)
#BB10 #Believe
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 11:01 am
AfroZepher Nov 23, 2012 at 11:02 am
. . .I'd just buy one when it come out. . .if you asked what I'd to to wrestle two girls in pudding. . .then you get the good stuff. . .just redo the contest so they can wrestler again. . .lol
sicz24 Nov 23, 2012 at 11:18 am
I'd go into the packed Apple store on a Sat afternoon in the Eaton centre wearing just a speedo with BB logos covering my nipples.
Actually come to think of it, that may do more harm than good for RIM.
Koolthug Nov 23, 2012 at 11:36 am
hahahahahaha!! Thats funny n_n!
grunt0300 Nov 23, 2012 at 11:35 am
Absolutely nothing. I'll stick with my SGSIII.
feldmen01 Nov 23, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Good for you!
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Thanks for sharing
RazrRob Nov 23, 2012 at 11:52 am
I would put on a unitard, cover my self in peanut butter (chunky), have my partner cover me with mice then vacuum them off using a shop-vac while Rick James' Super Freak is playing in the background
EsJayDee Nov 23, 2012 at 12:11 pm
I thInk that's animal cruelty
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm
That would cost about 200€ here in amsterdam
Buy it for pete's sake! I'm not going to go crazy to get it (grin)
BlackBerry Storm ... Biggest Fail in BlackBerry History ... grrrrrrrrr
They had better not do the same with BB10
feldmen01 Nov 23, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Worse than the pearl flip??
Joking aside, I liked my Storm 2. It was decent and underrated thanks to the bum-holiness of the first iteration.
BB12MX Nov 23, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I think I will talk and talk to people about BB10 and make them come back so they will buy a BB10 and make the BB community growup more and more :) ...
I know is not crazy as eating something but I guess will be something better for the bussiness
NFLPLAYBOOK Nov 23, 2012 at 2:22 pm
How about a write a review contest. Pick any app that you use frequently and submit a review on it. The top 10 reviews will be posted on the main page and from the responses a winner will be chosen. The winner will receive a new BB10 and the runners up will receive a little something too. Be on your game because just like BB10 you have to be the best.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Nov 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm
No. That sounds like crackberry idol all over again. Speaking of which maybe if ashley from crackberry idol got in on that pudding match it could win this? Pudding wrestling part 2. Three girls. She was 18 right
SEAWARRIOR Nov 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm
looks like these girls have done this b4,,, i bet saturday nights @ thier place is a grrreat time...
Solidus433 Nov 23, 2012 at 6:56 pm
I would take every non BlackBerry mobile device in my possession, attached a 1 pound dose of taneryte, set it at 100 yard and blow it all to hell with an M1 Garand.
Shadberry Bold Nov 23, 2012 at 8:39 pm
I would wait until Q1 2013....sorry to say. Nothing more. Theses phones are 2 years over due.
pat-wallace Nov 23, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I would quit my job to promote blackberry 10 ! @patwallace
Dave Hong Nov 23, 2012 at 10:22 pm
For a BB10 device with a keyboard, I'd donate all of my phones to charity - even the ones I could make bank on :)
Rootbrian Nov 24, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Live Stream or blog all night? :D
Apple store, or Sony android store Bollywood-style flash music mob?
bldshd Nov 26, 2012 at 12:41 am
Anything.. Well almost anything.. A CrackBerry tatoo.. Shave BB10 in my hair.. I'd also do the MMA idea!! So just about anything.. I lost a good job recently but I'd quit the one I just started for 1.. Or maybe you guys can pick 3 things people said they would & I'd do all 3.. Jus no funny business
rajdeep.malhi Nov 28, 2012 at 12:36 pm
What would I do for a BlackBerry10 is not the question you should be asking me.
I want to work for RIM and I'm hoping something like this gets a message across without having to make someone read a long message, email or resume.


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Ductless Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump products offer wide versatility in solving your cooling and heating requirements. The Indoor unit (evaporator) is mounted inside the room, and usually goes very unnoticeable. It is connected to the outdoor unit (condenser) via refrigerant lines & inter-unit wiring through a 3-1/2" opening in the wall. Since no ductwork is required, installation is simple, fast & efficient. There is no need to use up window space or cut large openings in existing walls, which could undermine the integrity of your structure, and even pose security risks. Since the Rotary compressor is located in the outdoor unit, compressor operating noise is virtually eliminated from the indoor. The indoor unit has been uniquely designed to provide Whisper Quiet operation while delivering comfort throughout the room(s). In addition, rotary compressors provide efficient, powerful cooling at the lowest noise levels in the industry.
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MOORE, Okla. — Ten children are dead, and Mayor Glenn Lewis wants tornado shelters in all new homes built in Moore. A proposed ordinance would require a shelter either inside or outside each new residence.
"We haven't talked about this," Lewis said Wednesday. "We don't want it to be so expensive that our homes aren't affordable."
Lewis said he believes most people whose homes were destroyed in Monday's tornado will rebuild with a shelter or safe room. The tornado's winds, exceeding 200 mph, destroyed or damaged more than 12,500 homes in this suburb of 56,000 people.
The tornado killed two dozen, injured more than 350, and caused between $1.5 and $2 billion in damage. It destroyed two Moore elementary schools - Plaza Towers and Briarwood, the latter of which is physically located in Oklahoma City.
At Plaza Towers, seven children were killed while taking refuge inside one of the oldest schools in the district.
About 10 percent of Moore's homes had safe rooms or shelters before the storm, said the city's emergency management director, Gayland Kitch, during an interview earlier this spring.
Many of those shelters were added after an EF-5 tornado hit the Moore and nearby communities in 1999, killing 43 people.
Money is the biggest obstacle to installing safe rooms, which cost upwards of $3,000. But in many cases, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will reimburse homeowners up to $2,000 of that expense.
That FEMA program has been the source of controversy in Moore in recent days. Many residents of Cleveland County, which includes Moore, were selected in a local lottery to receive money to help build safe rooms. But they learned in January that FEMA would not be making the reimbursements.
Officials here said they were told Cleveland County hadn't had a significant tornado in the prior year, and therefore wasn't eligible.
It is unclear if Moore will apply for FEMA's help should it require safe rooms in new construction.
Also unclear is whether officials here plan to include shelters or safe rooms in designs for two new elementary schools and one junior high school to be built by a $126.4 million bond recently approved by residents.
"Outfitting schools with shelters is certainly something we'll look at," said Moore School Superintendent Susan Pierce. "We're hoping there may be FEMA money available for that purpose."
Schools recently built in nearby Norman include several safe rooms. Kelly Elementary, a new school in Moore, was among the first in the country with a shelter area, the mayor said.
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Just as I was beginning to feel caught up on paperwork after Thanksgiving, the mail dropped through the slot in my front door. The enormous thud actually made me groan. In December, the constant stream of catalogues, bills, invitations, solicitations from charitable organizations, holiday cards and packages is relentless, leaving even the most organized among us wondering what to do with it all.
The key to making it through the month without feeling like you're buried in paper is to take time to "process" your mail each day. Here are some tips for how to manage almost everything your mail carrier delivers.
Even though we all receive fewer catalogues than in the past, the stacks still pile up daily in December. Take a quick look at each day's arrivals. Recycle as many as possible and set aside only those that you know you will look through. Many people are nostalgic about holiday catalogues and find them difficult to discard, but try not to get too attached. Many retailers send almost the same catalogue each week, and you can always find what you need online. To reduce the flow of catalogues in the New Year, go to www.catalogchoice.org to opt out of mailings from specific retailers or simply call the number on the back of each publication and ask them to stop sending to your home.
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Cards are definitely the most fun thing to open this time of year, but they also pile up quickly. After you admire your cousin's new baby, make note of the return address and recycle the envelope. All of the cards should be kept in one place. You can hang them or place them in a basket, but don't leave them scattered throughout the house.


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Over the last three decades, a growing number of public "percent for art" programs have transformed commercial design projects into city cultural stewardship projects. How?
The concept is simple: for major commercial design projects (capital improvement projects and new developments), an increasing number of major cities require funders to earmark a set percentage of the overall budget for the purchase and installation of public art. Effectively, property developers become the arts benefactors and beautifiers of the cities within which they build.
While not all public art pieces are universally a hit, most would argue they certainly intrigue. Pictured above is Cradle, a 2010 installation by Ball-Nogues Studio for the Santa Monica Place shopping mall in Santa Monica, California.
One of the earliest adopters of the percent for art concept, Chicago began asking developers to earmark 1.33% of project costs back in 1978. Weighing in at 100 tons, Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate (nicknamed "The Bean") is a favorite in Millennium Park.
The "Percent for Art" idea traces back domestically to the early 1960s and then chairman of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority Michael von Moschziskerhe. As von Moschziskerhe explained to TIME magazine in 1962, "I said to the other four members that maybe we could let it be known that we would look with favor on bidders who offered to spend 1% of construction costs on frescoes, murals, bas-reliefs, mosaics, stained-glass windows, and fountains with statuary in or around them...Psychologists and efficiency experts now find that beauty increases productivity. It necessarily follows that true functionalism in man-made edifices must include artistic expression."
Visitors to Los Angeles will recognize the "pylons" at LAX. This kinetic installation of multi-color lights by Paul Tzanetopoulos is the result of the city's 1% for art program.
The distinctive pylon look can be adapted to the home with torchiere floor lamps.
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Public art can be seen as a talking point, an eyesore, or a design centerpiece, as with Eclipse, a 40 foot high, 12-sided dodecahedron by artist Charles O. Perry located in the atrium Hyatt Regency in San Francisco's Embarcadero. I love the string lights hanging from the ceiling in the background. They remind me of the droplets on some of my favorite crystal chandeliers.
In the case of some public art, it can be so formally driven that it verges on looking functional. Can you tell which of the below is sculpture and which is a chandelier?
(Hint: One is the Bowling Ball Curtain sculpture by Eung Ho Park; the other is the Possini Euro Floating Bubble 6-Light Round Ceiling Fixture)
Public art infuses public spaces with color and interesting forms which inevitably become the common social and cultural bonds of a city.
Images: Ball-Nogues Studio, Art Observed, Daily News, Hyatt Regency, DM Contemporary
When we study eco-friendly architecture and landscape, it's not often that we come across a landscaped structure. Architect Andrew Maynard designed "Hill House" in Melbourne, Australia to be the exception. This once single structure residence has been turned into, not only a much larger home, but a study on combining architecture and building.
Melbourne is predominantly flat. This could be why Melbourne's architecture is ambitious. There's no landscape to confine structure design, therefore buildings are free to become landscape.
The design goal was for a family of five to have a long-term residence, which could meet the requirements of three small children and their transformation into young adulthood. Above is the evolution of design toward that goal, starting with the just original building (white).
Fundamental issues offered Maynard a starting point and he noticed that the original structure faced North which relegated the backyard, where the family spent much of their time, to shadow throughout the year. This was not ideal.
The proposal was to build a new structure on the rear boundary, which was once the back yard.
The new structure now faces the sun and the pure cantilevered box above acts as the passive solar eave, cutting out summer sun, while letting winter sun flood in.
Upon entry, you can see (below) how the structure effects the interior, creating a lowered dining area. The change in floor level creates a bench seat for the Maynard designed "Zero Waste Table".
Despite structural efforts outside, there are ways for any interior to circulate aire and keep cool in the summer. There are some great modern ceiling fans the accomplish this without detracting from the decor. This fan below is our suggestion for achieving Maynard's design aesthetic.
Turbina Oil-Rubbed Bronze Ceiling Fan
Much of the color in Maynard's design comes from the landscape outside, but he had a little fun with the dining room. Multi-colored modern dining chairs is a great way to add personality to a minimally designed space. We suggest this red Eames-style dining chair.
Zuo Spire Red Dining Chair
Wouldn't it be fun to have a well designed attractive home that is also your playground? Apparently, Maynard is the go-to architect for innovative, fun and smart design. "Environmental issues and responsible, intelligent solutions are trademarks of his work, utilising clever concepts for a dynamic output. Clients come to Maynard when they're seeking a unique and challenging solution..." Alaana Fitzpatrick, DQ magazine.
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Interior Designer Rachel Horn and her husband Justin Kreizel combined their skills to renovate this 1969 Airstream. They are now ready for the great outdoors, but more importantly, they can spend their time camping in luxury.
The interior is just as functional as it is beautiful. The built-in daybed is wrapped in glamorous fabrics and Moroccan accents, making it almost too beautiful to sleep in. The geometric mirrored coffee tables add a touch of glamour to the space.
This table (below) will help you bring modern lines and a little glam into your own home.
Zuo Tyrell Stainless Steel and Black Glass Coffee Table
Although this wasn't the typical 10,000 square foot project Horn was used to designing, she didn't treat it any differently and carefully considered all the details.
Mixing modern home decor with Moorish, Turkish or Persian details creates something Horn decribes as "Luxe Nomadic".
This modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a cappuccino maker, water filter, and all the amenities typically found in a luxurious home kitchen. Horn and her husband have everything they need to be comfortable while camping.
Modern wall light fixtures are great for casting a nice glow onto counters and surfaces below, perfect for cooking those late night meals. Directional wall lights are great for kitchens without upper cabinets. This light (below) would also work perfectly in this type of setting.
Satin Nickel 8" High LED Spotlight Wall Sconce
The bedroom is separated from the rest of the space with Moorish arches and curtains, tied back for easy access. The headboards mimic the arches of the overall structure and are covered in elegant fabrics. After a long day hiking in the rough outdoors, who wouldn't want to jump into these comfortable beds?
For those of you who shy away from the rough outdoors and don't typically like the idea of camping.... Maybe it's time you give "glamping" a try!
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Central Los Angeles High school features dramatic modern architecture designed by Wolf D. Prix and the Austrian firm Coop Himmelblau. There's no doubt this high school holds a place in debates over urbanism, planning, and architectural patronage in Los Angeles.
Fifteen years ago, LAUSD launched a $20 billion construction campaign, which included a new high school along Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood where existing schools had grown incredibly overcrowded. How important should architecture be to a city's urban development, and the design of schools specifically? Shouldn't campuses be both economical and appealing in design, rather than one or the other?
Katherine Harrison, the school's executive director puts it like this, "The striking character of the buildings attract a great deal of attention to the school which is alternately welcome and unwelcome. Either way, we run the risk of the building somehow defining the school's mission rather than the educational needs of students and the community we serve."
Despite the continuing debates over design and budget, the beauty of both the interior and exterior architecure is hard to ignore.
The auditorium (above) is a show stopper in itself. The 950-seat theater is state-of-the-art and features a tower rising from its iconic roof. Bold, colorful seating provides any modern space added character. Give this chair a try in your modern home for the same effect.
Eclipse Red Vinyl Club Chair
Minimal lighting, with just the use of downlights, allows for the interior architecture to have the main spotlight. Here is a suggestion for achieving this simple, yet effective lighting aesthetic.
Juno 4" Low Voltage Chrome Adjustable Recessed Light Trim
Prix's decision to design the whole composition in concrete and aluminum panels no doubt makes the school stand out in Los Angeles.
This image demonstrates its proximity to the downtown freeway system, the featured character in the story of Los Angeles should its urban development be turned into a script.
Despite the difficulty completing this project and the debates that continue to hover around it, there is no questioning the noteworthy appeal of the architecture and the impact it has on the city's overall design development.
Images: Coop Himmelblau
Quote: Metropolis Magazine
The 20-room Grace Santorini Hotel, which is a member of the award winning Grace Hotels Group, is carved into the cliff-face 300m above Santorini's volcanic caldera. Athens-based studio Divercity Architects, in collaboration with MplusM, accomplished this amazing coastal hotel design. They created an environment with a luxurious combination of elegance and serenity.
From the first steps into the lobby (above) you know you're in for a treat. Oxidized steel, concrete, and stone combine to create a look that's modern and intriguing, making you want to reach out and touch everything, but not stay too long. A place where you won't sit and lounge forever, but that's going to get you excited about the comfort that awaits you within this beautiful resort.
Black modern accent chairs add a bold detail to any space. If you want this look in your space, we believe this black leather weave chair can get you there!
Zuo Prospect Park Black Leather Lounge Chair
The guestrooms' all-white interiors & furnishings, combined with brushed concrete floors, personify the trademark whitewashed houses of the Cyclades.
Bright pink accents provide an electrifying element to the decor while classic, modern design pieces such as the Eames Shell Chair add softness to the stark room. The soft curves play nicely off the sleek lines and concrete floors.
We suggest this idea (below) for bringing this feeling into your home.
Zuo Spire White Dining Chair
This built-in daybed mimics the architecture of the Cyclades. Integrated side tables are a very clever solution and create a strong grounding element for the sleek coffee table. Minimal coffee tables are a great way to keep a space open while still functional.
The lightweight white table lamp perched beautifully next to the rocking chair casts a subtle glow down onto the pure white surface. This modern table lamp (below) would work great in the space as well!
Lights Up! Virgil White Linen Shade Table Lamp
Outside, the magnificent infinity pool's jagged outline echoes the zigzag paths that criss-cross Santorini's sheer mountain cliff terrain.
Meanwhile, outdoor patios offer majestic views of the famous sunset cast across the Aegean sea and the Cyclades Islands, as well as a romantic atmosphere for visitors. You could sit here, relax, and just wait for that sunset all day.
Can you imagine a more beautiful and romantic place that you would want to spend your vacation? The Restaurant in Santorini is out of this world as well! Time to start saving your pennies now!
Images: Grace Santorini
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Buccaneers ORT Jeremy Trueblood was arrested in a suburb of Indianapolis Tuesday night for public intoxication, according to reports.
Bucs hoping OLT Penn will show up for training camp
Buccaneers RFA OLT Donald Penn has yet to sign his $3.168 million tender and he hasn't said whether he'll show up on time for training camp July 30, leaving the Bucs with a question mark at a ...
Bucs banking on improvement from Freeman
The Buccaneers wrapped up minicamp Tuesday, but PFW caught up with QB Josh Freeman shortly after his break began and discussed his development heading into Year Two.
Bucs sign seventh-round pick Lorig
The Buccaneers signed seventh-round pick Erik Lorig to a four-year contract.
Bucs sign rookie Bowden, release Bradley
The Buccaneers announced they signed sixth-round pick Brent Bowden and released WR Mark Bradley on Wednesday.
Bucs sign third-round pick Lewis
The Buccaneers announced they signed third-round pick Myron Lewis to a four-year contract on Monday.
Bucs playing hardball with OLT Penn
Tampa Bay has threatened to reduce its tender offer to unsigned OLT Donald Penn, but, according to "Whispers," the team doesn't have a suitable replacement for him on its roster.
Barber may be entering final season with Bucs
Ronde Barber has yet to decide when he'll retire, but there's a good chance this will be his last year with the Buccaneers, even if he doesn't call it quits after the season.
Report: Glazer family $1.6 billion in debt
Malcolm Glazer and his sons, who own the Buccaneers and Manchester United, an English soccer team, are $1.6 billion in debt, according to a BBC report.
Bucs sign fourth-round pick WIlliams
The Buccaneers announced they have signed fourth-round pick WR Mike Williams to a four-year contract.
Pass-rush concerns linger in Tampa
After filling other needs in the draft and free agency, the Buccaneers are gambling that an unimpressive collection of defensive ends will be enough to get them through this season.
Report: Bucs TE Winslow recovering from knee surgery
Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow did not attend Tampa Bay's organized team activity Monday and is recovering from offseason knee surgery.
Bucs GM Dominik mulling more changes to front office
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik's comment that Doug Williams' decision to step down as coordinator of pro scouting was part of a front-office restructuring that is not yet complete set off speculation about who could be next to go in ...
Bucs RB Williams signs tender
Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams signed his restricted free-agent tender Wednesday, the team has announced.
Williams leaving Bucs' front office
The Buccaneers announced Tuesday that director of pro personnel Doug Williams was leaving the organization.
Rams rookie guard Roger Allen III tore a ligament in his left knee in the season finale, spoiling his first career start.||||||| Allen signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent from Missouri Western, a Division II school, in April. He was inactive for 13 games and made his debut at Arizona in week 16. Allen was injured in the first half of Sunday's 28-6 loss to San Francisco.


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Making blankets, cooking dinner, enjoying seeing the kids in their school plays.. those are all things that my Mother in Law loved to do, and wouldn't miss for the world. She can't do any of that now. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago, and now she can't heat a cup of coffee, much less know what the microwave is.
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Day 54 of the Kilpatrick corruption trial and a mystery has been solved. Yesterday's testimony ended with a cliffhanger. A key piece of evidence brought in by the defense. But would the prosecution be allowed to challenge it -- as a fake? The judge's response to that question is yes.The prosecution claim that Bobby and Mayor Kipatrick were scheming to get a big payday out of a major sewer disaster. The proof, a text message from Bobby saying he had an idea how to move in. But the defense says their evidence shows Bobby was already on the job way before that text message was sent.This was the big disaster, the Sterling Heights sinkhole. Bobby Ferguson's attorney, Mike Rataj, says his client was already on the job, way before that incriminating text message was sent. He could not have been scheming to get a job he already had. Or could he?But EPA Special Agent, Carol Paskiewicz, dug up the original document and found some problems. In fact, Bobby wasn't on the job until three weeks later. And this guy laid any questions to rest. This is Walter Rozycki. The guy who was on the site every day. He told the jury in no uncertain terms Bobby wasn't' was not there.When prosecutors put the two documents side by side it was clear, they were identical except for one thing: the date on the version the defense was using had been changed. But if defense attorneys are worried, they did a good job hiding it. The apparent forgery could be a major blow to Ferguson and Kilpatrick's credibility. It could even be a turning point as prosecutors get ready to rest their case.There was another uncomfortable development in court, this one affecting the jury. The judge announced that their meeting room may be infested with bed bugs. While no one likes bugs, Bernard Kilpatrick can think of something he likes even less: wire taps.
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Lillian Rocchi, 99, died March 7, 2013, at Mountain View Genesis Center.
She was born in Sicily, April 6, 1913, daughter of Santos and Maria (Sabatino) DiGangi.
Lillian was a 1929 graduate of West Rutland High School.
She was a member of St. Dominics Church.
She was employed by Vermont Marble Co. for many years.
Surviving are a brother, Leonard Leo DiGangi and his wife, Gladys, of West Rutland, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Manlio Rocchi, in 1984; three sisters, Mary Morgan, Frances Nash, Josephine Sabatino; two brothers, Victor and Joseph DiGangi.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in St. Dominics Church in Proctor.
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The Angels decided against extending a qualifying offer to Torii Hunter by Friday's deadline, which means they won't get Draft-pick compensation if the free-agent outfielder signs elsewhere this offseason.But it's also a reminder of just how far apart the two sides are in the early part of this offseason. Monetarily, a sizable gap still sits between them -- and it may not narrow unless the Angels can save money by trading Vernon Wells. Reached by phone shortly after general manager Jerry Dipoto confirmed that the Angels didn't extend the $13.3 million one-year offer, Hunter said he remains hopeful of a return to Anaheim, but admitted that his confidence of it happening is "pretty low." "There's still a chance that I can be there, so we'll see what happens," Hunter added. "But right now, it's the business side of baseball and my agent, Larry Reynolds, and I, we're going to just come up with a game plan because it's also a business for me. This is my business, this is my company, this is my job -- me. And I have to take care of that company, so that's what I'm going to do to the best of my ability." Hunter didn't want to comment on specifics with regards to the discussions with Dipoto, but Reynolds admitted that not getting the qualifying offer makes Hunter's return to the Angels "more of a challenge, without question."
Dipoto said he'll "never shut the door on anything," but sounded like a man who's ready to move on.
"The decision was not simply that we didn't see the ability to fit Torii Hunter's salary to a payroll structure -- it was Torii Hunter's 2013 salary number in conjunction with where he was going to play on the field," Dipoto said. "Clearly, we made a choice, at this moment in time, to situate ourselves to allow Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout and Peter Bourjos the ability to get out there and play on a regular basis. Vernon Wells and Kole Calhoun become part of a support staff that allow us a five-man depth in the outfield that we'll address as we get into the offseason a little deeper."
Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, teams can offer their own free agents a one-year, $13.3 million deal, which is an average of the top 125 player salaries from the previous year. Those who get the offer have seven days to accept it. If they don't, their former teams will obtain a compensatory-round (between first and second) Draft pick if he signs somewhere else.For Angels free agents like Maicer Izturis, LaTroy Hawkins and Jason Isringhausen, this was a non-issue because they made far less than $13.3 million in 2012 and will make far less than that in 2013. For Zack Greinke, acquired from the Brewers in July, it also doesn't apply because qualifying offers can only be extended to players who were on the same team all year. For Hunter, though, it's significant because he could command something close to that number in free agency, and not having a Draft pick attached makes him more attractive to suitors. The 37-year-old right fielder, who sported a career-high .313 batting average with 16 homers in 2012, said he will only go to a contending team and is open to playing center field again if needed. But he's still hopeful of a return to Anaheim. "All is not lost, and you never know," Hunter said. "[Owner] Arte [Moreno] knows what he's doing, he's a business man, and when you think something's not going to happen with him, it happens. I still think there's a shot, but at the same time, there's going to be a lot of teams with shots. I have to do that." The Angels, a source said, didn't tender the qualifying offer to Hunter for a couple of reasons: 1. They believe he would've taken it anyway, making it a moot point. 2. The presence of Wells, along with the desire to address the pitching staff and the concern that Hunter won't duplicate his 2012 season, makes that figure far too high. Reynolds understands the Angels have things they have to iron out and hasn't ruled out a return for Hunter, but added: "We have to move forward." Hunter shares that notion -- but he's staying positive. "Moving on doesn't mean I have to stray away from the Angels," he said. "Yeah, I have to move on. I have to go out there and see what's out there for me. But as a free agent, the Angels are a part of that, too. Like I said, there's still love in my heart for the Angels. Don't get it twisted. But I have to be ready to take care of my company, which is me."
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Bell, Cordero, Madson, Dotel are also attractive options
The extensive list of free-agent relievers includes a lot of "name" closers, and that will be part of the problem facing tempted teams in need. In baseball, it takes years of performance to get a name, as it does in most endeavors. The caveat for baseball relievers, however, is that soon after reaching the top of the hill, many are found sliding down on the other side of it.That conundrum is particularly challenging this time around. Six potential free-agent closers (some bound by club options that had to be triggered within three days after the conclusion of the World Series) had 25-plus saves this season; four of them are 34 or older. That list is topped by Jose Valverde, who was perfect (49-for-49) in leading the Majors in saves. The Tigers have already picked up the 34-year-old's $9 million option, leaving fellow 34-year-old Heath Bell and a couple of 31-year-olds -- Jonathan Papelbon and Ryan Madson -- as top gets. Age will be a big concern throughout this market segment, guaranteeing that a lot of these relievers will end up signing Minor League make-do contracts as we near Spring Training. This is not a young man's club. Granted, you must have some tread-wear before even qualifying for free agency, but there are a lot of bald tires in this group. Of the 59 relievers in the pool, more than half (35) will be 34-plus by Opening Day 2012. Yet the elders are among the most effective, and will be the most attractive, of the bunch. Shopping for relief pitching is like picking out a spare tire, no disrespect meant: It doesn't have to take you a long way, only across a short haul. No segment of the modern baseball team is as vital, or as variable, as its bullpen. The 2010-11 Tampa Bay Rays proved that case. The track record of relievers signed to long-term contracts is extremely poor. However, with the growing emphasis on reliable bullpen chains keeping demand high, proven arms still figure to cash in handsomely.
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Looking to buy: Whether it's a new deal for Papelbon or a deal for a new closer, the Red Sox and new general manager Ben Cherington will be front-and-center. ... The Mets may not be willing to commit to any of the three who shared closing duties after Francisco Rodriguez's departure, and the co-National League East hopeful Marlins will have to change closers if they can't just change the name of Leo Nunez. ... The Rays are again looking to reload, and will again be creative, so don't look for high-profile moves from them. ... Ordinarily, the Twins would be viewed as top shoppers, as they declined their option on Joe Nathan and Matt Capps could potentially leave via free agency. But they're in transition mode, and GM Bill Smith may not see the wisdom of paying big for 'pen help.Top dog: With Valverde off the board, Papelbon becomes the bottleneck among closers. Teams needing a top-flight stopper that are willing to pay a premium for him won't budge while he is still available. As it did for most of the Red Sox, his season ended on a sour note, but Pap rebounded strongly from a mediocre 2010, posting his highest strikeout rate (12.2 per nine innings) since 2007. He seems obsessed with going down as one of history's all-time best, so at an age at which Mariano Rivera had only 165 of his 603 saves, the right-hander still has a huge upside. Best of the rest: Teams are wary of long-term projections for Bell, but it's hard to find fault with his track record (43 saves in 2011, 132 in the three seasons since succeeding Trevor Hoffman). ... The same can be said for Francisco Cordero, who has led the league in saves with three different teams (Texas in the American League, the Brewers and the Reds in the NL), meaning that a couple of them have already been wrong. ... Madson was lights out in his first full season as a closer (32-of-34) for the Phillies. ... Octavio Dotel clearly likes pitching for high stakes and he would be a valuable setup guy for another contender. ... Jeremy Affeldt (2.63 ERA in 67 appearances for the Giants) is the best of the left-handed setup bunch. Worth a shot: Francisco Rodrigue would would bring fresh energy to another shot at closing. He doesn't turn 30 until January, despite being only nine saves shy of 300. ... Jonathan Broxton, only 28 and just two years removed from being an absolute monster for the Dodgers (36 saves, 114 strikeouts in 76 innings), needs to regain his confidence. ... Juan Cruz has been a reliable setup man wherever he's been, which is a lot of places (six teams in 11 seasons). ... Joel Zumaya is a very long shot, and teams would have to be willing to take a flyer on a still-young (27) guy who was the right-handed Aroldis Chapman (102-mile heater) before years of injuries. ... A couple of 41-year-olds can still be dynamite setup lefties -- Darren Oliver (.227 lefty opponents average, 23 punchouts in 88 at-bats) and Arthur Rhodes (.245 lefty opponents average). Potential class of 2013: Joakim Soria will be an arresting target, but only if he reverses his serious tailspin of 2011. Colorado's Huston Street and Seattle's Brandon League figure to be elsewhere by then, perhaps also affecting their status. Headlining the setup ranks will be Mike Adams and left-hander Sean Burnett, who between them have 104 holds over the last two seasons.
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Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a wide-ranging bill that'll allow state officials to push forward on a third Chicago area airport.
Efforts on the project have been stalled for decades because of disagreements about local control.
"I think we have to invest in our roads, our bridges, our rail system, our water systems and our airports," Quinn said. "And that creates jobs, which creates income that gives tax revenue to the State of Illinois. You can't forget that."
Some might argue with his economics, but none did in the crowd that gathered at Governor's State University to watch Pat Quinn sign Senate Bill 20 into law.
The bill authorized the Illinois Department of Transportation to spend about $70 million to continue land acquisition. The construction will be a public-private partnership and Quinn's office estimates it'll create 14,000 jobs when operational.
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"Being the representative of the third airport, I can't wait to get the first shovel in and see the planes get off the ground," Kankakee Rep. Kate Cloonan says.
Many obstacles remain, though, for a project that has languished on the drawing board for decades. The state has acquired only about half of the 5,800 acres needed for initial work. Hoping to acquire the rest, IDOT will spend $71 million by next year. The state's counting on private investors and airlines to finance the actual construction.
Already in campaign mode for next spring's Democratic primary election, the governor is selling it as a big boost for a part of the state devastated by disinvestment and double digit unemployment.
"The South Suburban Airport is where job creation takes flight. That's what we believe in," Quinn hyped.
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