Jungs work explores Amsterdams Red Light district. Photo by Rae Kuhlman

Behind the velvet curtains that cover its windows, the Smith Gallery is bathed in a seductive rouge glow for Seeing Red, a minimalistic installation by studio art major Elli Jung 16. Three long, rectangular panes of glass hang from the ceiling at right angles to each other, forming a sort of open box. A projector plays a loop of a nighttime street scenea bustling commercial district, apparently seen from across a small body of water, where swans are at play. Apart from the title and Jungs name on the wall, there is no text to describe the piece.

Jung, however, is happy to open up about the background of her installation. The piece is a follow-up to the research project she conducted during her off-campus study program in Amsterdam last semester in which she investigated the past, present and future of the citys famous Red Light District.

Prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, but this has by no means resolved the many issues associated with prostitution.

I did a lot of writing, a lot of journaling and [made] observations, meeting with sex workers, talking with women who were previously sex workers, looking at the lives of sex workers in a place where sex work is decriminalized, Jung said. Theyre still stigmatized.

The Dutch government has also been gradually trimming the number of the Red Light Districts windowssmall storefront cabins where sex workers stand to attract clients, and can negotiate by opening the window, in actuality a door that opens only from the inside. Jung said that by 2020, there will only be 50 such windows in the Red Light District, out of the 500 allowed by the government in 2000.

Thats a concern because the women are going to be out of jobs, Jung said. And when they apply for a job they face stigma from their prior work.

Jung says that sex trafficking still remains a problem in Amsterdam, though it has been eliminated in the Red Light District.

What Ive discovered is that [with legalization,] theres more to promote healthier practices, safer practices, having police support and government support, to the industry to make sure [sex workers] are protected. I think thats very important, Jung said.

With her sparing use of materials, Jung attempted to recreate the Red Light Districts sensuous atmosphere, which she analogizes to an erotic amusement park.

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MANILA The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has started the rehabilitation of the comfort rooms in the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).

In a statement, the transportation department said the toilet rehabilitation project started on February 26 and will continue until September.

The project covers all 63 comfort rooms in all 13 MRT-3 stations. It involves tile replacement, installation of new fixtures, ceiling improvements, repainting, electrical and mechanical upgrades, and plumbing and declogging works in the comfort rooms.

The DOTC will first work on the comfort room for men and persons with disabilities (PWDs). This will take about four months.

Rehabilitation of the comfort rooms for women shall then take another 3 months.

DOTC spokesman Atty. Miguel Sagcal said the project is a response to the call of commuters for better comfort and convenience.

One of the basic necessities of an MRT-3 rider are functioning and decent comfort rooms. Alongside our improvement projects for train operations is this toilet rehabilitation project, which responds to the call of our commuters for better passenger comfort and convenience, he said.

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Tyler, Texas (TISD) As spring nears, significant completion phases also near for Tyler ISD BOND 2013 construction projects. Projects include the new Career and Technology Center (CTC), two new middle school campuses at the existing Moore MST Magnet School and Boulter Middle School locations, the new Three Lakes Middle School and renovations and additions to Dixie and Rice elementary schools. All projects are on schedule to be completed before the 2015-2016 school year.

At the CTC, crews are now in the Punch List phase in the architectural, landscaping/exterior, food services and TV/studio areas.

At Three Lakes Middle School, permanent power supplies as well as the HVAC system installation is complete. Millwork and ceramic tile installation is underway in the classroom wing as well as fixtures in the classroom wing restrooms. The gym is receiving a coat of paint and site work is progressing with sidewalks and grading of the islands. At Moore MST Magnet School, drywall and painting phases continue on the second and third floors and roofing over the classroom wing is now complete. Sound panels and millwork installation is underway in the Fine Arts area and the three-story curtain wall framing the classroom wing is complete. At Boulter Middle School, work continues in the basement, gymnasium, main hallway and Fine Arts areas. In the basement, plaster ceilings have been completed and ceramic tile is going down in the restrooms. The HVAC installation continues in the gym. In the main hall, framing of the interior walls has begun and ceiling rough-ins for fire protection, plumbing and electrical is complete. Brick work and roofing work are also in progress.

At Dixie Elementary, crews have begun hanging steel to connect the main building to the annex. Painting continues in the administrative areas and tile installation in the new restrooms will begin soon. At Rice Elementary, ceiling tile installation is underway, as is the stripping and waxing of the floors in the remodeled areas.

Click here for the latest construction update video produced by TISD-TV. For updates or more information on BOND2013 construction projects, please visit http://www.tylerisd.org.

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TYLER As spring nears, significant completion phases also near for Tyler ISD BOND 2013 construction projects. Projects include the new Career and Technology Center (CTC), two new middle school campuses at the existing Moore MST Magnet School and Boulter Middle School locations, the new Three Lakes Middle School and renovations and additions to Dixie and Rice elementary schools. All projects are on schedule to be completed before the 2015-2016 school year.

Tyler ISD Career and Technology Center (CTC)

At the CTC, crews are now in the Punch List phase in the architectural, landscaping/exterior, food services and TV/studio areas.

At Three Lakes Middle School, permanent power supplies as well as the HVAC system installation is complete. Millwork and ceramic tile installation is underway in the classroom wing as well as fixtures in the classroom wing restrooms. The gym is receiving a coat of paint and site work is progressing with sidewalks and grading of the islands.

At Moore MST Magnet School, drywall and painting phases continue on the second and third floors and roofing over the classroom wing is now complete. Sound panels and millwork installation is underway in the Fine Arts area and the three-story curtain wall framing the classroom wing is complete. At Boulter Middle School, work continues in the basement, gymnasium, main hallway and Fine Arts areas. In the basement, plaster ceilings have been completed and ceramic tile is going down in the restrooms. The HVAC installation continues in the gym. In the main hall, framing of the interior walls has begun and ceiling rough-ins for fire protection, plumbing and electrical is complete. Brick work and roofing work are also in progress.

At Dixie Elementary, crews have begun hanging steel to connect the main building to the annex. Painting continues in the administrative areas and tile installation in the new restrooms will begin soon. At Rice Elementary, ceiling tile installation is underway, as is the stripping and waxing of the floors in the remodeled areas.

Click here for the latest construction update video produced by TISD-TV. For updates or more information on BOND2013 construction projects, please visit http://www.tylerisd.org.

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. Power management company Eaton today announced the introduction of the Corelite RZL light-emitting diode (LED) Suspended Luminaire. The energy efficient linear direct/indirect LED continuous row system provides a cost effective solution in large open ceiling environments, offering up to 55 percent in energy savings over fluorescent luminaires.

The Corelite RZL products propriety LED platform offers customers a high-performing solution for new and retrofit open offices, retail and educational spaces, said Mark Eubanks, president, Eatons Cooper Lighting Division. The luminaires compact profile, aesthetically pleasing low glare design and powerful performance provide high efficacies, surpassing 100 lumens per watt, while also offering low power consumption.

The versatile RZL luminaire features a refined, industrial style with a choice of five different shielding variations to fit different architectural styles and preferences. The highly advanced LED technology provides beautiful, crisp white light with high color accuracy and uniformity. Five light level options ranging from nominal 3,000 lumens (30 watts) to over 8,000 lumens (84 watts) provide the flexibility to satisfy exact requirements for different mounting heights and spacings. The product can be suspended by aircraft cables or with a rigid pendant or can be surface mounted.

The RZL fixture is available in 4-, 8- and 12-foot modular sections and is designed for easy installation to save time and labor costs. The luminaire features numerous standard options from easy access to LED driver to onboard occupancy and daylight sensors to a proprietary internal joining sleeve for seamless connections for the continuous runs. An integral emergency battery backup option allows the RZL luminaire to illuminate a path of egress in the event of a power failure. In many cases, this eliminates the need for secondary emergency light sources, simplifying design and reducing cost.

The luminaires LED design allow for greater than 70 percent of the initial light output maintained after 60,000 hours of operation, nearly 14 years when used an average of 12 hours per day.

The RZL product is equipped with a zero to 10 volt continuous dimming driver for easy and flexible integration with lighting control panels, occupancy sensors, daylighting and room controllers. The luminaire is also available with a native Fifth Light Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) driver option for complete digital energy management.

For more information on Eatons lighting solutions, visit http://www.eaton.com/lighting.

Eaton delivers a range of innovative and reliable indoor and outdoor lighting solutions, as well as controls products specifically designed to maximize performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. Eaton lighting solutions serve customers in the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility and other markets.

Eatons electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer todays most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2014 sales of $22.6 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit http://www.eaton.com.

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