Urban Times

Preserving Cultural Heritage: The Iraq War and its Aftermath

Sam Walker — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:34 +0000

Iraq cultural heritage was damaged when the Baghdad National Museum was looted and continues to be eroded by looting at Sumerian archaeological sites. Even though legislation exists against importing artifacts, more needs to be done to protect Iraq's ancient artifacts.

Solar Skylight Harnesses the Power of Daylight

Green Futures — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:55:00 +0000

By Roger East Californian start-up Enfocus brings a new design to market which combines photovoltaics with cool natural light, in a cost effective way. Is it a skylight, or a solar panel? A Californian outfit called Enfocus has come up with something to combine the merits of both – but bring in far more usable light than [...]

Mixing Gaming and Good

Daniel Zuidijk — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:56:53 +0000

The ad itself is actually quite unpleasant - at least to these ears. A folksy American wannabe-indie jingle soundtracks a rather corporate ad that leaves next to no doubt it was produced by a large company with access to a lot of funds. However, it is the larger context of “The Click Song” from Toyota that [...]

HPV Vaccinations Shockingly Under-Received

Jude Kamal — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:35:28 +0000

Why are women not taking the full schedule of their HPV vaccination? Despite the overwhelming benefits, and relatively small side effects, most women take only one of the three necessary shots. This article explores the benefits when the full schedule of the HPV vaccination is taken and the proposes some reasons why women only take one.

SUL Episode 2: OPeX Studios

Charlie Hilton — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:01 +0000

For Episode @ of Series 2 StartupLab we interview Mark and Salomé Reeves about OPeX Studios - an architectural design company with a child centric focus on environments and products.

Beloved Children’s Author Maurice Sendak Dies

Erik Underwood — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:07 +0000

Maurice Sendak, best known for his renowned children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, passed away Tuesday at the age of 83. Sendak’s long time editor, Michael di Capau, told the New York Times that he died from complications after a recent stroke in Danbury, Connecticut.

Europe 2012-2013: Hot Spots And Cooling Points

Nicolas Sampson — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:35 +0000

A list of ten political hot spots and topics that are likely to play a major role in European affairs over the coming 12 months, followed by ten cooling points that will help you deal with them.

Buy Locally, Sustain Globally

Christine Organ — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:16 +0000

We have all heard the buzz word “sustainability.” But what does it really mean to be sustainable? Why is it so important to promote sustainability? And what can we, as consumers, do to promote sustainability? As the term has come to be used in modern lexicon, sustainability refers to efforts by individuals, business, governmental entities, [...]

The Health Pantry: Power Smoothies

Kristen Schmitt — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:23 +0000

Smoothies, the somewhat forgotten breakfast of champions, start to make a comeback once the weather warms and windows stay open overnight, welcoming fresh air into houses that were shuttered against the winter cold. But here’s a secret: you can drink smoothies year-round. They don’t have to be reserved for hot summer mornings. In fact, these [...]

The Weird World of Neonita: Street Artist

Global Street Art — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:21:06 +0000

Although I first saw Neonita on walls around London, she’s also an accomplished illustrator and works in a variety of different materials. As a trained fine artist her skills in life drawing are clear. However, Neonita is best known for her odd, colourful, bizarre, but seldom threatening characters.

Ethical and Empowering Lingerie: Charini

Nina Foroutan — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:36 +0000

Sri Lankan native Charini Suriyage is the mastermind behind sustainable lingerie line Charini. She is an inspiring member of the fashion world who understands a woman can be sophisticated, provocative and ultra feminine without harming the environment. Now living in London and fresh off showing at Estethica during London Fashion week, we got the honor of speaking with Charini to learn more [...]