Eyes on the enterprise

Article Abstract:

Many of today's most successful movies are heavily reliant on futuristic gadgets and props. To make these props believable, designers ensure that they are subject to the laws of nature but in more advanced versions. Movie studios rely on craftspeople at custom prop studios to come up with realistic-looking gadgets that will stand the scrutiny of lingering close-ups on film. Two of the best-known studios are NeoTek (Burbank, California) and Studio Art & Technology (Sun Valley, California).

United States, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Design and construction, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Movie set design

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A green light at the end of the tunnel: plans for New York city's second avenue subway line are back on track-this time, with an environmental push

Article Abstract:

The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and New York City Transit expect to begin the Second Avenue subway's first phase of an eventual $16.8 billion, 8.5-mile span of track from 125th Street in East Harlem to Hanover Square in Lower Manhattan by Spring 2005. The new 'T' line, once completed will relieve overcrowding on the Lexington line.

New York, Buildings and facilities, Subways, Urban transportation

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Really cold mountain

Article Abstract:

New modern mountaineering gears that make climbing the snow capped mountains much safer and more faster are described. Details about self healing technology mending scuffed boots, torn sleeves and cracked shovels are also presented.

Equipment and supplies, All terrain cycling, Mountaineering

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