August 2011
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Monocle reviews cities that succesfully integrate... →
Miami is not featured in Monocle’s list, but are we on the right track? Programs like “Roots in the City” make it seem so. They have brought gardening and fresh markets to run down areas of Overtown, thereby creating jobs, beautifying the neighborhood and providing its residents with fresh produce. It’s a step in the right direction.
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"Miami Alumni" tshirt highlights the magic city's...
Brian Wood designed this trendy tee for the Shoe Gallery Miami. Wear your fellow miamians proud. It’s definitely a welcome break from the “I’m in Miami Bitch” shirts.” The faces are limited to the entertainment industry. It would be interesting to see an alumni tee of Miami’s behind the scenes major players. Who would be on it?
Stop by the Shoe Gallery to...
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Swedish rockers offer a night of music and free...
First of all, getting Peter Bjorn and John to Bardot is exciting news enough. The night, however, just got a little more interesting. As part of their “All You Can Eat” Tour, PB&J will offer free grub. Every city they go to they partner up with a local food truck and organize an even to treat their loyal fans with a complimentary meal. The exact details of Miami’s PB&J...
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Library to loan "living experts"
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photo from write is never wrong
As reading books (the ones with pages and binding) are more and more on the decline, one library in Surrey has decided to introduce “living books” and make them available for rent.
Residents of the community are encouraged to volunteer and share their knowledge across different fields and professions. Library patrons are then able to...
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Just Fix it! Newsweek asks readers to provide... →
Today is the second day of Newsweek’s “Just Fix it” series. Yesterday, hundreds of responses were sent in on how to create more jobs in local communities. Readers provided some extremely creative ideas like reclaiming abandoned buildings, job sharing, and investing in craftsmanship. We like where this is going…
Today’s problem is education. With funding running low,...
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Miami's own star architect, Chad Oppenheim,...
Sometimes the most exciting projects come from the most unlikely collaborations. After meeting in Art Basel Miami, Pharrell Williams and Chad Oppenheim were itching to find something to work on together. Pharrell Williams is known for his trend-setting music and fashion, while Chad Oppenheim is known for his innovative and sustainable architecture. Finally, they figured out a way to combine...
New study shows that family and community are what... →
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A great mix compiled by 99% to keep the...
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"Why creative teaching is essential for the...
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“Our modern information age needs curious, humble minds—people willing to absorb new knowledge, think critically and put information into context. Abandoning a narrow, one-size-fits-all approach to curriculum standards would help students develop the curiosity they need to become the innovators of the future. That matters more than the ability to recall an answer on the...
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In Miami’s artist-run spaces, the unexpected is... →
A great article in the Miami Herald detailing all the artist-run spaces in Miami. They include Locust Art Projects, Bridge Red Project Space and 6th Street Container amongst others.
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