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"I wanted to do a show that showcased the best of American design" Berkus told the Chicago Tribune, "I also really wanted people who were established in their own communities, people who were total professionals and who had reputations that they wanted to protect. For me, that really raised the stakes because these people were not fighting to become the next big thing; in their minds, they already are."

Critic David Hinckley is unconvinced by the new show, writing in the New York Daily News, "We see personalities emerge, some helpful and some obnoxious. We see people who made bad decisions try to lay off the blame. We see designers who don't understand practical considerations like time. We see builders who don't accommodate design.We see people who have been assigned to work together show no ability to do so," - which should make the show irresistibly addictive, then. 

More: Nate Berkus is engaged.

More: Nate Berkus underwent surgery for appendicitis. 

Viewers of the show will be encouraged to submit a photo or video of a home project and enter a competition for the chance to win a $100,000 in products and services from Lowe's, as well as a consultation from the winner of 'American Dream Builders.'

Will you be watching 'American Dream Builders' tonight?

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Shailene Woodley, American actress, is not shy about sharing her affection for an alternative lifestyle. “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” starlet revealed that she spent time as a child testing her survival skills in the wild. But besides for knowing how to make shelter out of some sticks and leaves, the 23-year-old revealed that she aims to live an eco-friendly life.

Woodley said, “My biggest fear is that people aren’t going to realize in time that we are nature, and that we need to think about that fact and respect that fact. People talk about global warming, the oceans, and the rainforest, and we need to be talking about it, but nothing’s going to change unless we change ourselves.” Woodley believes change begins with us, and that if human beings don’t work on their own mental, emotional and physical well-beings, then the future of the planet is uncertain.

She also admitted to not owning a cell phone, calling it a “crutch” and divulging that she is not a “big technology person”. She said, “I’m talking to people more than I’ve ever talked to in my life because I no longer have that crutch. The more you get away from all the technological buzz, the more freedom you have.” Woodley is wise beyond her years and is one young Hollywood star walking the eco-friendly talk.

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Dario Franceschini, Italy’s culture minister, urged the Illinois-based company to withdraw the advertisement after images promoting the $3,000 rifle appeared on several Italian media websites over the weekend. The statue of David, on display at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance and was created in the early 1500s.

According to BBC, Franceschini's translated tweet said: "The image of David, armed, offends and infringes the law. We will take action against the American company so that it immediately withdraws its campaign."

According to a local news agency, Cristina Acidini, the superintendent of the State Museums of Florence, said that the copyright for the image of David is owned by Italy and that it cannot be used without legal permission. She also reportedly issued a legal notice to ArmaLite to withdraw the image.

Angelo Tartuferi, director of the gallery, told Repubblica newspaper: "The law says that the aesthetic value of the work cannot be distorted,” and added: "In this case, not only is the choice in bad taste but also completely illegal."

According to The Guardian, Sergio Givone, Florence's Councillor of Culture, called the advertisement "an act of violence towards the sculpture; like taking a hammer to it and perhaps, actually, even worse.”

Here are comments by some Facebook users who wrote on the U.S. company’s page about the advertisement, which was originally published in May 2013 but caught the Italian media's attention over the weekend after it went viral among Italian social media users.

"Why don't you use your own bloody monuments work of art?" posted one person.

Another user wrote: "Art is untouchable and can't be use to spread death. If you want to enrich your wallets use your own monuments, you have many."

According to reports, ArmaLite is yet to comment about the controversy.

News Source: www.ibtimes.com

City cab riders flagged “American Hustle” as most likely to win Best Picture in the Academy Awards on Sunday in a back-seat survey conducted by the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

They also predicted that Jennifer Lawrence, who plays a con man’s wife in the film, would catapult past Lupita Nyong’o of “12 Years a Slave” for Best Supporting Actress — giving her 45 percent of passengers’ votes compared with 23 percent for Nyong’o.

Between Feb. 3 and Friday, almost 120,000 riders used Taxi TV to cast their votes.

For Best Actress, Sandra Bullock scored 35 percent of the vote for her role as an engineer on her first shuttle mission in the space thriller “Gravity” — beating out Amy Adams, who got 24 percent for her con-artist role in “American Hustle.”

Riders also expected “The Wolf of Wall Street” to do well, and voted for Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill as most likely to score Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for their performances.

DiCaprio was a clear winner with 40 percent of the votes. But riders also liked Bradley Cooper in “American Hustle” as a close runner-up to Hill, with the two earning 23 and 24 percent, respectively.

Steve McQueen was also a favorite with the back-seat crowd and considered most likely to win the Best Director award for “12 Years a Slave.”

He squeaked past close competitor Alfonso Cuarón, who directed “Gravity.”

More than half of voters picked “Frozen” for Best Animated Feature, followed by “Despicable Me 2,” which got 29 percent.

Conan Freud, the TLC’s chief operating officer, told The Post that taxis and the movies go together — from “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “Scrooged,” “Taxi Driver” and “Home Alone 2.”

His favorite cab cameo is Eddie Murphy’s ride to Queens in “Coming to America.”

“Of course, a real taxi can’t handle that much luggage, but I have absolute confidence that our cabbies are every bit as willing to go the extra mile as Jake Steinfeld’s character was,” he said of that film.

Freud said that despite riders’ penchant for “American Hustle” and “Gravity” star Bullock, he will be rooting this Sunday for “Captain Phillips” and Cate Blanchett, nominated for Best Actress in “Blue Jasmine.”

“I think that part of the fun for some survey participants may have been thinking about how taxis and cabbies have earned their place in movie history while they voted,” he said.

The TLC began surveying riders for the first time last year.

They predicted “Lincoln” would scoop up the Best Picture award — but it was beaten out by political thriller “Argo.”

Riders did correctly pick Daniel Day-Lewis as Best Actor for “Lincoln,” as well as “Brave” for Animated Feature.

News SOurce: nypost.com

Another is the message "#JUSTin SAY NO."

What with Bieber's recent $20,000 egg-throwing stint, vandalism, drag racing under the influence arrest and other legal complications that concerns controlled substances, the community's concern is understandable.

The community members are planning to stage the protest right outside of Bieber's prospected mansion at 6 a.m. on Monday.

Bieber's move into the area, reportedly close to where his mentor Usher lives, is due to his wish to get closer to the thriving Atlanta rap community which is home to T-Pain, T.I. and Rick Ross, among others.

The protest has a Facebook page that contains people's complaints regarding Bieber, as highlighted in the following.

"As a community here in Buckhead, we have worked hard to achieve our goals and get to where we are. Justin Bieber's relocation to Atlanta can be nothing but bad for our children, as well as the community."

"Some can't even let their children play in the driveway without fear; he has raced vehicles under the influence before. What's to say he won't do it again?"

"As a homeowner down the street from this residence, one can assume many people will be contacting real estate agents soon enough. Please do not allow a child to ruin what we have worked so hard to obtain. Thanks for the support"

Currently, 136 people have committed to the event, although not everyone in the community is planning to go, such as Buckhead Neighborhood Coalition president Sam Massell.

Massell, himself having been protested against by the community back in the 1970s, says that while he does not plan to attend, he will not welcome Bieber as well.

He believes that picketing is an "American form of expressing yourself" and that the community members' protest is a right, but so is Bieber buying a home anywhere he wants, NBC 11 reports.

According the Facebook page, the Coalition was formed to "protect the character and heritage of the Buckhead community" as well as to preserve "Buckhead's historic look and feel by fighting damaging influences from within and without."

News Source: www.fashiontimes.com