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By now, it’s well known that circulating outdoor air in buildings is safer than recirculating indoor air. That point was driven home by the pandemic. Problem is, it’s just not cost-effective.
That may soon change. Purdue University engineers have proposed a system that combines new membrane technology with the latest HVAC systems to make 100% outdoor air systems more energy-efficient and economically feasible – especially in warm, humid climates. They say their system could save up to 66% in energy costs for large buildings that choose to use the safer outdoor air.
Previous research at Purdue has shown that HVAC systems (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) are a key factor in spreading airborne diseases like COVID in indoor environments like office buildings, restaurants and airplanes.
Most people don’t realize the complexity of a modern HVAC system, said James E. Braun, the Herrick Professor of Engineering and director of the Center for High Performance Buildings at Purdue. There’s a specific sweet spot for humidity in an indoor environment — between 40% and 60%. Any drier than that, and people aren’t comfortable; any more humid, and you’re at risk for mold and other problems.
So, simply opening windows is not a solution.
If you introduce outdoor air, the humidity levels of a building can fluctuate wildly. It’s an incredible challenge to maintain the right balance between temperature, humidity, human comfort and overall cost.
In a typical HVAC system, Braun says, almost 40% of the energy is used to dehumidify the air. That makes the heating or cooling of outdoor air even more energy-intensive and costly.
To solve this problem, Braun teamed up with David Warsinger, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, who specializes in using membranes for water filtration and desalination. They have proposed a system called the Active Membrane Energy Exchanger, which integrates specialized membranes into the HVAC system to reduce the energy required to dehumidify the outside air. Large buildings like hospitals could reduce their energy costs up to 66% with such a system, compared to current fully-outdoor air systems.
Their research has been published in Applied Energy.
The membrane is the key, said Andrew Fix, a Purdue doctoral student in mechanical engineering and lead author of the paper. We use membranes that are vapor selective, meaning they only allow water vapor to pass through when a pressure difference is applied but block air. By passing the air over these membranes, we can pull water vapor out of the air, reducing the load on the motors and compressors that run the refrigeration cooling cycle.
To gauge the system’s effectiveness, the team used computer models created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory of hospitals in different climate conditions. Hospitals are ideal test beds because they are large indoor environments, which often require a higher percentage of outdoor air in their HVAC systems for safety purposes. The computer models showed an overall reduction in energy usage for all locations using the Active Membrane system. The more hot and humid locations – Tampa, Houston and New Orleans – showed the greatest energy savings.
The more hot and humid it gets, the better our system works, Fix said. This is a key finding, because as the climate continues to warm around the world, locations that want to use 100% outdoor air will now be able to economically afford it.
The researchers are working toward building a physical prototype to validate their computer models. But there’s now more at stake than simply saving energy.
I think COVID was a wake-up call for all of us, Fix said. Heating and cooling our buildings is not just a matter of temperature and humidity, but it can actually be a matter of life and death. Hopefully, this work will help to make all of our indoor spaces safer.
Patent applications for this system have been filed via the Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization. This research is supported by the Center for High Performance Buildings at Purdue University (project number CHPB-50-2020).
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Tune In THIS MORNING To See Them Perform Dustland Together Exclusively On The Today Show
The Killers and Bruce Springsteen have been something of a mutual appreciation society for several years but have never recorded together — until now. Today, the band and Bruce Springsteen release the track Dustland, a collaborative remake of Bruce’s favorite Killers song, A Dustland Fairytale, from 2008’s acclaimed Day & Age, on Island Records.
This morning, The Today Show will air an exclusive interview and performance of Dustland with both artists.
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How did it happen? Killers frontman Brandon Flowers told the story via the band’s socials.
The Killers are headlining Firefly Festival in Dover, Delaware on September 24th. All tour dates HERE.
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Today TIDAL, in partnership with influential politico, lawyer and advocate Angela Rye, is announcing the premiere of Triumph Over Trauma: Black Wall Street Then and Now – a one-hour long special commemorating the centennial of one of the worst attacks of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. The special will premiere on Saturday, June 19 at 6 pm ET to also honor the Juneteenth holiday, which celebrates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
The Tulsa Race Massacre devastated the prosperous African-American business community in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District known as Black Wall Street and claimed hundreds of lives. Viewers will hear from three living survivors of the massacre – Mother Fletcher, Mother Randle, and Uncle Red – who will discuss memories of Black Wall Street, escaping the night of the massacre, their legacy, and much more. The hour-long special will also feature local politicians, business leaders, Black youth of Tusla, activists, writers, and more reflecting, learning, inspiring, and growing – and most importantly shedding light on untold history.
The special will be broadcast simultaneously on TIDAL’s YouTube channel as well as in-app – both members and non-members alike will be able to view. You can find a preview here.
Highlighting the historical moments that impact society is an integral part of TIDAL’s DNA. By celebrating how integral all voices are to culture and community, TIDAL continues its commitment to providing its members with culture-shifting content.
As Europe begins opening its borders to international travelers, Zürich Tourism has launched a travel campaign in partnership with 75 of the city’s hotels. The campaign, titled Zürich Weeks, started with a bang: a group of hoteliers gathered for a swim in the city’s favorite pool, Lake Zürich, in a display of optimism and solidarity.
VACCINATED AMERICANS CAN VISIT SWITZERLAND FROM JUNE 28
As part of the campaign, Zürich hotels are offering discounted nightly rates, inviting holiday-goers from across Europe (and, as of June 28, vaccinated Americans) to experience the city’s summer season. Through August 31, 2021, 75 hotels, including the Widder Hotel and Storchen Zürich, are offering four-night stays in four price categories, from CHF 499 to 1499 (approximately US$556 to $1,671)*.
In addition to discounted nightly rates, travelers can expect many warm-weather appeals in the Swiss metropolis. These include water activities (such as outdoor swimming pools, paddleboarding on the river, and boat cruising); and active pursuits, such as hiking through the spectacular landscapes accessible just beyond the city limits. Foodies can sample Zürich’s iconic ice cream parlors and lakeside restaurants, and visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate, which opened its doors last fall.
For more information, please visit the Zürich website.
*The price applies for 4 nights in a double room for 2 people, incl. breakfast and VAT. The local tourist fee of CHF 2.50 per person per night is not included, and must be paid locally at the hotel as an additional charge. Booking period: 1 June to 25 August 2021 Travel period: 3 June to 31 August 2021 (final arrival day is 27 August 2021) The offer is limited and subject to availability.
As a continuation of the highly successful Seasons in the Town and Country programming, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston ushers in the latest seasonal offering – Summer in the Town and Country in celebration of the Summer Equinox. This seasonal update highlights the very best scenic destinations in Boston and New England throughout the summer with a dedicated Summer Insiders’ Guide, curated by the One Dalton Hotel team.
As the second of three seasonal offerings throughout the year, Summer in the Town and Country includes a seasonal welcome amenity on arrival; a personalised picnic for two including a bottle of wine; complimentary overnight valet parking and a curated Summer Insiders’ Guide designed to maximise the fun and enjoyment of exploring some unknown locations in the city and surrounding countryside during the warmest time of the year in New England.
Renowned for being one of the most scenic destinations within the country, New England boasts a stunning Atlantic coastline, rugged mountain ranges, and quaint seaside towns. The city of Boston sits at the heart of New England and acts as the cultural hub within the region. Boston is a charming and extremely walkable city and offers a fascinating window into the nation’s history, making it an ideal base for exploration.
The team at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston has thoughtfully curated a selection of their favourite destinations in the city of Boston and the surrounding New England Area in the Summer Insiders’ Guide. Local city highlights include kayaking on the Charles River, day trip to Boston Harbor Islands, a visit to Fenway Park with a behind-the-scenes tour, and treasure hunting and antiquing at the SoWa Art + Design District.
For guests interested in exploring a little further afield, some great options include a day trip to Newport, Rhode Island to explore The Cliff Walk and the Gilded Age mansions; a drive to Walden Pond to see the nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau; a beautiful day out in Newburyport and Plum Island to taste some of the best seafood the coast has to offer; and a day or overnight trip to Nantucket to enjoy idyllic beaches and luxury shopping on a quintessential New England island.
Designed by the culinary team at One Dalton and perfectly packaged to enjoy while exploring by bike or foot in the city or by car for those longer distances, the Summer Picnic Menu includes a delicious seasonal selection of salads and sandwiches or wraps, accompanied by a variety of sides. Salad options include farfalle pasta salad, watermelon and feta salad, arugula salad and a five-bean salad. Sandwich options include a Maine lobster cobb wrap; turkey and Vermont cheddar on a brioche bun; local Massachusetts meats muffuletta; grilled organic chicken breast and crumbled feta with zucchini, red pepper flakes, cucumber and mint on local ciabatta. Every Spring Picnic hamper includes Natalie’s handcrafted lemonade, house-made spiced potato chips and One Dalton’s own pistachio-cherry-chocolate cookies.
Spring in the Town and Country is available for stays from June 21 to August 31, 2021 with rates starting at just USD 745 per night. Bookings can be made online.
Finnair will introduce a totally new Business Light ticket and renew its other ticket types on 15 June, addressing the increasing trend for personalization of the travel experience.
Customers can choose a ticket for their needs from three ticket types – Light, Classic and Flex – that are available for both Business and Economy Class for all short-haul and most intercontinental journeys. When booking a ticket, customers select the travel class experience they prefer and the level of flexibility for making reservation changes – along with some additional services included in the ticket. The rest of the experience can be tailored with a wide selection of travel extras.
There is an increasing need to personalize the travel experience, and our new ticket types offer opportunities for choice and tailoring says Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer, Finnair. We want to offer our customers journeys that look like them, and we will be adding more choice and personalization opportunities to our offering as we re-introduce services and prepare for ramp-up of our operations.
Business Light is a totally new ticket type designed especially for leisure travelers who want to travel light and affordably while enjoying Business Class comfort. Business Light includes carry-on baggage only. Reservation changes, refunds, airport priority services, lounge access and onboard internet are not included in the ticket price. Customers can always elevate their experience by choosing the travel extras that matter most for them.
The Classic ticket is the most popular option allowing ticket date changes and including one piece of checked baggage. With a Classic ticket bought on 15 June or later, customers can make travel date changes flexibly, paying only the possible fare difference between the original and new tickets. A refund is not possible in the case of a customer cancelling their reservation.
The Flex ticket is a fully flexible and refundable ticket option serving those whose plans can change. When changing travel dates with a Flex ticket, customers only pay the possible fare difference between the original and new tickets. In case a customer wants to cancel their trip, the ticket will be refunded. Flex tickets include checked baggage and advance seat reservation. A Flex ticket bought after 15 June doesn’t include airport priority services.
Customers who purchased their tickets before 15 June will travel with their original tickets and the benefits that were included with them. Due to the coronavirus situation, Finnair offers all customers with bookings made latest on 31 August 2021 extra flexibility for travel date changes.
More information is available at FinnAir’s website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Finnair is a modern premium network airline, specialising in passenger and cargo traffic between Asia and Europe. Helsinki’s geographical location gives Finnair a competitive advantage, since the fastest connections between many European destinations and Asian megacities fly over Finland. Finnair is the only Nordic network carrier with a 4-star Skytrax ranking and a member of the oneworld alliance. In 2019, Finnair’s revenues amounted to EUR 3,098 million and it carried over 14.7 million passengers. Finnair Plc’s shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
Last night, Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe winning musician Jon Batiste gave the first musical performance back in the Ed Sullivan Theater on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he serves as bandleader and music director.
Batiste performed an epic rendition of his single FREEDOM from his album WE ARE, which featured the Harlem Gospel Choir, seven trumpeters including GRAMMY-winning Keyon Harrold, Batiste’s band Stay Human, and dancers with choreography by Emmy-winning Jemel McWilliams. Watch the performance HERE.
There is no better time for Jon Batiste’s song of the summer FREEDOM, a funk-driven 70s-pop banger that Entertainment Weekly called an exhilarating, horn-heavy celebration of independence. Last Thursday, Batiste released the official music video for his single FREEDOM – WATCH HERE – an electrifying love letter to his hometown of New Orleans. The video has already surpassed 10MM views across Facebook and YouTube.
In the video, Batiste leads the ultimate second line through the streets, linking with the legendary St. Augustine High School Marching 100, the Joyful Choir of New Orleans, Queen Tahj of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian Tribe, dancers, musicians, and residents alike.
Jon Batiste has had a breakout year. The Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA winning musician’s hit song I NEED YOU reached #1 on the AAA Radio Charts, his album WE ARE debuted in the Billboard Top R&B Charts, Top Album Charts, and Top 200, his I NEED YOU music video surpassed 10MM views, he’s appeared on American Idol, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, CBS This Morning as guest and co-host, and of course the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
We Are represents a vivid turn from straight jazz to joyful, danceable pop and neo-soul…a bold declaration of conscience… – Vanity Fair
WE ARE, shows another side, with profound reflections on race and identity in America and a soul-stirring mix of gospel, jazz, funk and more. – NPR Music
[Batiste] displays a rich soul vision, evoking Al Green, modern R&B, and New Orleans jazz Rolling Stone
On WE ARE, Batiste presents a captivating musical experience to the world rooted in catharsis, joy, freedom, contemplation and sensuality. It’s a love letter to his southern roots and the heritage of Black Music with guest appearances by Mavis Staples, Quincy Jones, Zadie Smith, PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, St Augustine Marching 100, his father Michael Batiste, grandfather David Gauthier and many more. It is a meditation steeped in the sounds of the times with collaborators including POMO (Anderson.Paak), Ricky Reed (Lizzo), Jahaan Sweet (Drake, Eminem) and others.
I’m publicly known for some things already, says Batiste. But there’s so much more to know about me. It’s always been there. Now is the time to show the world my full artistry.
Batiste continues, WE ARE is a message of love for humanity, of humble reverence for our past, and of a hopeful future, in which we are the ones who can save us. The art reveals its motive to you. You just have to wait for the Spirit to tell you what it wants.
A special thanks to Coach for dressing members of the cast of the FREEDOM video.
One of the best-known musicians of his generation, virtuoso pianist, singer, bandleader, educator and television personality Jon Batiste has spent his career bringing that music back to where it started — that is, with the people. From his days at Juilliard, where he established his Stay Human band by playing around New York City’s subways and in street performances he called love riots, to his work since 2015 as the bandleader and musical director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the Kenner, Louisiana native has consistently channeled his superb technical skill and deep knowledge of jazz tradition towards a specific, intentional purpose: making people’s lives better and brighter, one harmonaboard (that’s harmonica and keyboard, combined) solo at a time.
Born into Louisiana’s legendary musical Batiste family, Jon has performed and recorded widely since his teens. His flexibility as an artist, his fluency in jazz as well as popular music of all stripes, has allowed him to collaborate with legends from Wynton Marsalis, a mentor since his Juilliard days, to Prince — as well as many of the widely-varied artists who appear on the Late Show.
Batiste’s marquee performances have ranged from the Grammys, to the Kennedy Center Honors, to the US Open and the NBA All-Star Game — in 2015, Batiste and the Stay Human Band became the first group to play the main stage at both the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals.
Batiste played himself on the HBO series Treme and appeared in director Spike Lee’s Red Hook Summer — most recently, his music was featured in the 2020 Disney/Pixar film Soul. Batiste won a Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice Award for his participation in the soundtrack alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and the trio are currently nominated for an Oscar and BAFTA for Best Soundtrack.
He’s been awarded the American Jazz Museum Lifetime Achievement Award, the Harry Chapin ASCAP Humanitarian Award and appeared on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list; Batiste also currently serves as the Music Director of The Atlantic and the Co-Artistic Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
Jon Batiste is devoted to the education and mentorship of young musicians. He has led his own Social Music Residency and Mentoring Program sponsored by Chase, as well as master classes throughout the world. He has also led several cultural exchanges, beginning in 2006, while still a teen, with the Netherlands Trust, which brought students from the USA and Holland to perform with him at the Royal Concertgebouw and Carnegie Hall.
Batiste balances a demanding performance schedule with public speaking engagements, masterclasses, brand partnerships, community activism and acting roles. His composing and songwriting will be featured in his large-scale, genre-melding symphonic work American Symphony, set to premiere at Carnegie Hall in 2021 and he has been developing a Broadway musical about the life of famed painter Jean-Michel Basquiat.
In just 2 weeks, the highly anticipated release of A Cinderella Story: Starstruck, will be coming to Digital from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. And you can’t have A Cinderella Story movie without the notorious stepfamily! For the first time in the franchise’s history, there are step siblings! Meet Kale (Richard Harmon) the demanding stepbrother, along with his vain stepsister Saffron (Lillian Doucet-Roche), and their cruel stepmother, Valerian (April Telek).
Check out this never-before-seen clip from the original movie. Finley (Bailee Madison) has prepared lunch for her stepfamily, Kale (Richard Harmon, Saffron (Lillian Doucet-Roche and Valerian (April Telek), but the meal isn’t what Kale was expecting.
Watch a clip here!
Synopsis
Finley Tremaine, a small-town farm girl, longs to spread her wings and soar as an aspiring performer. When a Hollywood film crew arrives in her sleepy town, she is determined to land a role in the production and capture the attention of handsome lead actor Jackson Stone. Unfortunately, a botched audition forces her to change course. Now, disguised as cowboy Huck, Finley finally gets her big break. But can she keep the charade a secret from everyone, including her evil stepmother and devious step-siblings?
This is the sixth installment in the A Cinderella Story movie series. Other titles include A Cinderella Story (Hilary Duff), Another Cinderella Story (Selena Gomez), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (Lucy Hale), A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (Sofia Carson), A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (Laura Marano).
A CINDERELLA STORY: STARSTRUCK will be available on Digital June 29th, and on DVD July 13th.
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DJ/producer Rezz releases the music video for Taste of You feat. multi-hyphenate recording artist and actress Dove Cameron via RCA Records. The video is directed by Felicitiy Heath. Watch HERE.
Rezz says, The most fun I’ve personally had in a music video.
Dove Cameron says, The kind of nights I dreamt about when I was a kid as to how my job would look.
The track, which was released last month was declared …the best electronic collaboration of 2021 to date by EDM.com while Billboard stated Their combined efforts make for a catchy, fairly traditionally structured but nonetheless punch-packing track that demonstrates the skills of each artist…
Earlier this year Rezz released Sacrificial feat. PVRIS along with the video. Watch HERE. Alternative Press praised the track by calling it …the perfect blend of both artists’ strengths and distinct artistry while EDM.com said It’s both sinister and ethereal in tone, expertly combining elements of rock and electronica into one powerhouse single.
26-year-old Canadian DJ/producer Isabelle Rezazadeh AKA Rezz has racked up tens of millions of streams, sold out legendary venues and headlined top festivals around the world. She oozes originality and produces genre-bending electronic works, striking a sharp balance between bass-heavy and minimal tech compositions. Her first independent project – the adventurous Beyond The Senses EP – was released in 2019 and garnered praise from Alternative Press, SPIN and Billboard who called it her most impactful project to date and went on to receive The JUNO Award for Electronic Album of the Year in 2020. She graced the cover of Billboard’s 2019 Dance Issue and has been attributed as being at the forefront of the dance and rock music crossover. 2020 marked a banner year for the producer who released her first single through RCA Records Someone Else with Grabbitz which has garnered over 50 million streams worldwide and reached #15 on Alt Radio in the US and #1 in Canada. Alternative Press praised the song upon its release, including it as the lead track in their weekly playlist. They called the video another high point in Rezz’s canon, saying, …the song evokes a sinister groove that will appeal to dance music devotees as well as industrial rivetheads… Rezz is heavily featured in a documentary called Underplayed, available on Amazon Prime Video, which highlights the current issues female DJs face in the dance industry.
Twenty-three year old award-winning triple threat Dove Cameron launched her solo music career last fall with singles Waste and Bloodshot, which received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and more. Followed by the release of her first collaboration with rapper/singer/songwriter BIA. Dove released We Belong last summer, which is featured in the trailer for the highly anticipated film After We Collided. Most recently, she released her latest single LazyBaby which has over 10 million streams to date.
Dove has starred alongside Renée Fleming in The Light in the Piazza at the Los Angeles Opera, which followed their performance in London last summer. She also reprised her role as Mal in Disney’s franchise Descendants last summer. She starred as Cher in the Off-Broadway production of Amy Heckerling’s Clueless, The Musical produced by The New Group and in Netflix’s Dumplin’ with Jennifer Aniston. She’s appeared in Marvel’s Agents of Shield on ABC, NBC’s Hairspray Live!, as Amber von Tussle, and in the film Barely Lethal with Hailee Steinfeld, Jessica Alba and Samuel L. Jackson. Most recently, it has been announced that she will be playing Bubbles in the new Powerpuff Girls live action series. Dove got her start playing the dual twin role as both title characters in Disney’s Liv and Maddie, which went on to complete four seasons. Her double performance garnered her a 2018 Daytime Emmy.
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