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In this weeks Arts my guest is New York-based landscape architect Martin Barry who last year launched a new festival and conference in Prague called reSITE, focussing on urbanism and rethinking the public space. To this aim, he and organisers involved everyone from internationally recognised designers and urban planners, to students of arts and architecture, and last, but not least, politicians.

Martin Barry, photo: archive of reSITE festival Speaking to Martin Barry on a line to New York, I asked him what first brought him to Prague.

I came to Prague in August of 2011 on a Fulbright scholarship. My field is landscape architecture and I am a practising designer in New York. I took a year off from my job there and the intention of the Fulbright was to teach in Prague and expand the understanding of contemporary landscape architecture and urban design in the Czech Republic. As it stands, in practice and education landscape architecture is really a garden profession in the Czech Republic, whereas the things I have been involved in around the world have really been improving waterfronts, improving urban plans - more of an urban profession.

But you also founded reSITE...

Thats right. We were talking about contemporary practice and expanding on that and as part of the mission, rather than just teaching at the Faculty of Architecture, I began talking to people about the issues of public space and realised that it wasnt be discussed that much. There was a budding interest but it was a matter of re-phrasing the questions. The initial idea was only to have a small symposium to address the issues in the region but the interest was so great that within five months we went from holding a half-day symposium to a six day festival and three conferences looking at public space, complete with all kinds of events, a free pavilion and screenings and so on.

Do you take, as sort of a launching point, the fact that are always elements of living in cities that can be improved or should be changed?

Yes. I think that the city is an organism that is always evolving and as designers, politicians, financiers, community members... we always need to be re-thinking the cityscape and making sure that it is keeping up with contemporary demands, be they ecological, economic or development demands. Cities always need to be changed and I think that all those groups that I mentioned have a stake in it.

reSITE festival, photo: archive of reSITE festival Many problems probably overlap some are unique to certain areas... but before we get to that, what kind of city is Prague positives first?

Well there is no question that Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Being in the centre of Europe it benefits from an amazing amount of energy and architecturally it is exquisite. Prague sees itself as an architectural gem, with centuries of different styles preserved as it was minimally bombed during the World War. It has intact its medieval core and I think that people really enjoy this. It is easy to walk through this medieval centre and this is definitely very attractive. Its not surprising visitors fall in love with it and come from all over the world to experience it. There is an amazing amount of intellect in the city, always has. So I see the city very positively in this respect.

Of course, it has also gone through many trials, being occupied, 40 years of communism... which was a disaster. It has taken almost 20 years how to get out of it in terms of forming a modern city. The good thing is that the new generation which has no experience with communism that is determined to introduce change and have a positive impact on the city.

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"Baby Boomers" arrival to the senior years is creating more interest in something called "universal design." It has a lot to do with barrier-free living. East Texas News talked to an award-winning interior designer and author who is in Nacogdoches to promote the concept.

Ynthia Leibrock is the rock star among interior designers.

The internationally known expert on barrier-free living is in Nacogdoches during Fair Housing Month promoting universal design.

"Universal design means design for all people," Leibrock said.

It's an idea Leibrock wants future designers, like the ones learning at Stephen F. Austin State University, to use automatically on all projects.

"They allow a person to build a new home, raise a family in the home, and then age in the home and never have to be transplanted," Dr. Mitzi Perritt, an SFA Human Sciences professor, said."I'm not trying to encourage people to target a product for elderly and disabled people. I'm encouraging them to design one product that works for people of all ages and abilities."

The tall, very able-bodied woman has more than 200 barrier-free ideas in her home. She said they don't require "tight grasping, pinching, or twisting."

Need an example? How about a walk-in, sit-down shower for young and old alike?

"I don't need a seat in this stage of my life, but it's great to be able to put your legs up, you know if you want to wash your feet," Leibrock said.

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Here's some of what's happening this afternoon in entertainment headlines:

Molly Ringwald releases jazz album; actress Besedka Johnson dies; Kenny Rogers to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame; Disney begins layoffs; and more.

Actress Besedka Johnson, whose film debut was two years ago in 'Starlet' at the age of 85, has died at age 87 in Glendale, California after suffering complications from a bacterial infection.

Kenny Rogers is among this year's batch of inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Layoffs at Disney have begun; 150 employees are being let go ironically as the company's stock hits a record high.

Justin Timberlake's latest album 'Suit and Tie' remains at the top of the Billboard charts for the third consecutive week.

Writers of E! Network's Fashion Police are suing Joan Rivers for back pay.

Celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus is engaged.

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Lizette is one of a select group of Bay Area Interior Designers given the opportunity to design a reserved lounge seating area for ten called The Lounge Act.

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Polished Chaos: The juxtaposition of structure with randomness blended in a manner that creates provocative beauty out of the interplay of two perceived opposites. The lounge environment will be framed by a structure allowing the space to feel like a living room in a home. Bold geometric wallpaper will be balanced by an original Klari Reis sculpture: an antique apothecary rack holding dozens of apothecary bottles filled with meandering bright layers of her signature epoxy polymer. A modern and tailored armless sectional will provide seating around a custom designed coffee table featuring a series of four different borderless video loops projecting down onto the tabletop. Creepy crawlers on high speed, swarm of moths to a light, shattering effects, and a voyeuristic street view from above all provide a dash of discord to the organizational elements in the space. The room will be anchored by a bold rug and feature a piece of artwork overhead hanging from the beams of the lounge structure. The adept mix of chaos with structure mimics Lizettes residential design expertise of playing up textures, materials, colors, patterns and light to create bespoke living environments that reflect the dynamic personality of the clients for which each space is masterfully designed.

Young and passionate, designer Lizette Bruckstein burst into the San Francisco interior design scene less than ten years ago. Forgoing the traditional route of apprenticing in a prestigious design firm, Lizette founded her high-end residential design firm, Lizette Marie Interior Design, right out of design school. In the years since, Lizette has evolved into a well-respected designer with loyal list of clients that span San Francisco to the peninsula. Lizettes philosophy is simple, to create custom spaces for her clients that are a reflection of the clients best self. From provocative to playful, colorful to serenely neutral, Lizettes designs are expertly crafted as she plays up the use of scale, texture & pattern. A big proponent of custom design, incorporating it into floor coverings and case goods, Lizette strives to give each space she creates its own signature focal point. Her use of color and geometrics in large-scale projects has also garnered attention from local and national shelter magazines, as she was most recently featured as one of the San Francisco Chronicles Stylemakers in their weekly spotlight article.

When not designing homes locally, Lizette has turned her eye to the international market, most recently completing a series of high-end turnkey units in Jakarta similar to San Franciscos One Rincon. Her other recent project of note is a full-scale renovation in Pacific Heights that is slated for national publication later this year.

Lizettes portfolio can be viewed online at http://www.lminteriordesign.com.

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SolveForce now brings its services of Home Energy and Security Automation solutions to the State of Texas.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) April 09, 2013

SolveForce now provides Texas with smart home security solutions such as home alarm systems, security windows, home security doors and locks, and also wireless home surveillance cameras. The complete home security offering introduced by SolveForce includes the most technologically advanced solutions for home alarm systems around the house at a very competitive and affordable price. The ability to control all of these home system functions even while away from the residence is a plus, because the home security and energy products are customized to help secure the home even while the tenants are away.

For more information on smart home energy automation products in Texas visit: http://www.smarthomeenergyautomation.com

Smart home security alarm service monitoring and energy automation is a residential and commercial service introduced by SolveForce that helps families, businesses, and individuals in Texas stay in control of their home safety even when they're away from their home base. With this type of home energy and security solution installation, taking vacations or stepping away from the home is not a time to stress anymore, but a time to relax in the peace of mind that the home is safe and secure and being looked after. The energy and security devices can be controlled by using smart phones, notepads, or the traditional computer or laptop.

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Reducing your home expenses every month has become an important endeavor in the lives of many individuals and SolveForce recognizes this. This is why they have aligned themselves with Smart Home Security and Utility Automation providers who install home alarms, energy automation systems, and smart home lighting products and services.

With such innovative products, one can program their thermostat or lights to go off and on at any time they want while controlling the heating or air conditioning, changing the lighting remotely, and selecting a the right ambience at programmable times. The home energy and security management products marketed by SolveForce are provided by innovative leaders in the energy and security industry and are competitively priced for the home owners welfare.

Wireless home security alarms is one of the current forms of home protection services. Using this security technology, SolveForce helps home owners all over the country to help secure their homes using wireless security technology that can be commanded remotely. Smart home thermostats introduced by SolveForce also help home owners to control energy usage in their homes and eventually the amount of money expended on utility bills.

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The leading security system review site, SecuritySystemReviews.com, has finally revealed its Best Home Security Systems list for 2013. Among the companies that have made it to the shortlist, Protect America came in at second, beating all other security system companies in the market. According to the websites Protect America review, the company offers one of the lowest up-front costs and low monthly fees in the market to date.

Over recent years, home security systems have grown in demand because of the growing crime rates. With this, more and more companies that offer security services enter the market and promise to offer the best systems and technologies. Focused on offering consumers the latest in home security services, SecuritySystemReviews.com released this years list of the best security systems to help consumers make the right choice in employing the right systems for their homes. It aims to provide consumers a guide on which service to useone of which is Protect America.

One of the best features of Protect America is its affordability. According to SecuritySystemReviews.com, the security company offers one of the lowest up-front costs and monthly fees in the market. Setting itself apart from all other companies in the market, Protect America offers consumers free equipment packages. Clients can choose from five different packages with different sensor options, all of which come with zero up-front costs. It also offers one of the lowest monitoring, remote access and home automation system monthly fees in the market.

Even with its low monthly fees and zero up-front costs, Protect America still offers state-of-art wireless security system equipment. The service employs General Electric (GE) technology, making sure that the systems will be durable and dependable. Protect America makes use of GEs Simon XT control panel and Wireless Security Sensors. It also employs top of the line pan/ tilt security cameras, GPS vehicle tracking devices and X10 home automation systems.

The company has also shown great improvement in its customer service over recent years. It has been ranked number one in customer service by the Consumer Digest. Its customer service staff provides detailed and helpful support to clients, making troubleshooting a breeze.

I chatted online with customer service and was very pleased. They answered my questions and got my problem resolved very quickly, Shanna from Keysville, GA.

With its great service, very affordable costs and reliable customer service, Protect America proves that they deserve a place on SecuritySystemReviews.coms Best Home Security Systems list.

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6Webs.com releases the final results of their in-depth reviews of the top home security system providers conducting business in the state of Georgia. 6Webs.com goes into detail on what Georgia residents favor when deciding on a home security monitoring company.

Columbus, GA (PRWEB) April 11, 2013

Tim Smythe from 6Webs.com states, "The 6Webs.com staff found out that Georgia consumers were worried about reliability and many homeowners preferred cellular monitoring services simply because there aren't any wires vulnerable outside the home. The team at 6Webs.com has seen a large interest in cellular home security systems due to their increased reliability and safety."

FrontPoint Security was awarded as the top home security system provider in the state of Georgia. FrontPoint Security provides home security services throughout the United States and Canada by supplying their customers with wireless home security equipment from GE Security. FrontPoint Security's ability to continue to keep an excellent customer service rating coupled with their cutting-edge technology has made them a favorite among consumers. Close to FrontPoint Security, the two other leading home security companies are Protect America and ADT Security. Protect America has brought an incredible amount of value to the home security system market by providing free upfront equipment. ADT Security has over 6 million customers nationwide, keeps an excellent Better Business Bureau rating and provides their customers professionally installed home security systems.

6Webs.com found mobile features were an essential determining factor when Georgia consumers were purchasing a home security system. Security companies such as ADT Security offers customers mobile access to remotely arm and disarm the home security system from anywhere there is an Internet connection. Moreover, wireless home security cameras supply usefulness for customers to remotely stream video directly to an iPhone or Android device. Consumers of Georgia can read more information on the top security system providers online at:

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6Webs.com is dedicated to delivering homeowners with the best home security system information available. Consumers can easily do a comparison of the leading home security system companies on 6Webs.com to help them buy the best security system for their household. 6Webs.com also published educational information about safety and security on their home security blog. Visit 6Webs.com for the most up-to-date comparisons and reviews of the top rated security system providers.

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