Video: Jean Prouve's Maison Tropicale goes up at the Tate

February 7th, 2008


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Wallpaper Video Screenshot via Archinect

Earlier we told you about hotelier Andre Balazs’ loan of his Jean Prouve Flat-Pack Home, La Maison Tropicale, to the Tate Modern in London. Today, Wallpaper Magazine has a time-lapse video detailing the assembly of the famous design, originally intentioned for Niger and the Congo in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
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Video of Jean Prouvé’s Maison Tropicale assembly [Archinect]
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La Maison Tropicale, Jeane Prouve [Wallpaper]

Weight-control tips.(Short Takes: Food allergy testing; weight control; periodontitis vaccine; leptospirosis)(Brief article)

Dog Watch May 1, 2007 As for another kind of diet–to reduce flab on the estimated 50 percent of middle-aged American dogs that are overweight or obese–the journal Veterinary Forum (Vol. 24, No, 1) has 12 weight-control tips for dog owners. Here are five that we’ve found useful in slimming down Moose, the short Takes mascot: go to website low calorie snacks

* Dedicate an eight-ounce measuring cup for dishing out food, so you don’t have to “eyeball it.” * Remember, snacks count toward the daily allowance. Yes, low-calorie snacks are available for dogs. For Moose, hand-feeding one piece of his reduced-calorie kibble is a fabulous treat. web site low calorie snacks

* New rule: All food goes into the bowl. The dinner table is for people, and begging in that vicinity is a no-no.

* Call it “increased activity” instead of “exercise.” * Keep a food diary.

Moose’s diary is kept at the vet’s office because he lives near enough for weekly weigh-ins. When he finally reached his ideal weight, everyone in the waiting room applauded.