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NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper

washington square news Vol. 40, No. 47

WEDNESday, DECEMBER 5, 2012

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New York City transforms pay phones to tablets By Nicole Brown

Courtesy of Ed Yorba

Greenhouse GASES REACH RECORD LEVELS: A recent report dubs 2011 the dirtiest year. STORY on PG. 3

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Touch screen tablets will offer free Wi-Fi, news and emergency services to New York residents.

By the end of the week, Manhattan will receive 10 modernized pay phones. City24/7, a media company that focuses on providing information to the New York City community, has partnered with Cisco and LG Electronics to install a total of 250 touch screen tablets throughout the five boroughs. City24/7 CEO Tom Touchet said all the screens will be installed by March 2013. He added that the purpose of the new tablets is to inform, protect and revitalize the city. “That’s our focus — to build a community network that promotes efficiency, public safety and helps streamline services,” Touchet said. In April, the company placed 25 pilot products in New York City. Two weeks ago, it announced that more are ready to be installed — some of which have been installed in pay

PHONES continued on PG. 3

Target, Neiman Marcus launch holiday collection By Stephanie Beach

WSN EDITORIAL: The NY Post front page picture insensitive. STORY on PG. 7

Glitter for glam: For a shimmery finish, add some glitter to your apparel. STORY on PG. 4

VIA STYLE.com

Finding the perfect gift no longer has to be a source of stress this season, no matter who you’re shopping for. Target has partnered with Neiman Marcus to launch a new limited collection in time for the holidays. The collaboration, which hit stores on Dec. 1, features 50 products from 24 of the country’s top designers such as Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg, among others. The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection includes an eclectic assortment of gifts. Prices for the products range from $7.99 to $499.99, with most items costing less than $60 and products being sold in both Neiman Marcus and Targets across the country. “We are thrilled to be collaborating to offer a spectacular and special collection of one-of-a-kind items for the holidays,” Karen Katz, president and CEO of The Neiman Marcus Group, said in a

press release. “These will be the ‘must-have’ gifts, whether you are a loyal Neiman Marcus customer, a devoted Target guest or a fan of American design.” The collection features a variety of products that are perfect for everyone on your gift list at every price bracket. The Caroline Herrera stationary set ($19.99) and the Judith Leiber compact mirror ($59.99) make great stocking stuffers for everyone from friends to younger siblings to grandmothers. For your health nut of an aunt, try the fashionable DVF blackand-white print yoga mat ($49.99), and for your techie cousin who is never far from his or her iPad, Proenza Schouler makes an affordable and fashionable iPad sleeve ($39.99) that brings new meaning to geek chic. For the perfect housewarming gift, Tracy Reese has designed a set of four stylish ceramic dessert plates ($39.99) each with its own brightly colored print and trimmed in 18k gold.

And because fashionable gifts should not stop short of your fourlegged furry friends, for your pet or the pet lover in your life, grab the pink leather Oscar de la Renta pet collar and leash ($39.99). For a complete set, Oscar de la Renta also offers a white ceramic embossed lace floral pet bowl ($29.99). For a little holiday self-indulgence, you can now add a piece of the de la Renta iconic style to your wardrobe with the white floral detailed canvas tote ($59.99), featuring his traditional etched hardware. Looking for the perfect party dress to get you through the season? Tracy Reese has designed a fully sequined, bold blue and beige blouse ($79.99) that will be sure to make your season even brighter. “I would love to receive the Marc Jacob’s scarf this season,” CAS freshman Stacy Rappaport said. “It’s stylish and the perfect winter accessory, and it would be a great gift to get for my close friends — plus the designer tag at a lower price doesn’t hurt either.” The

extra-large black wool-cashmere blend scarf runs at $69.99. If you are willing to shell out a little bit more, the highest priced object on the list is the brightly colored floral Alice + Olivia bike ($499.99); the perfect gift to splurge on for yourself to get to class in style. And to kick off the holiday season, the partnership includes a $1 million donation to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. “I can think of no better finale to CFDA’s 50th Anniversary celebration than through this extraordinary designer collaboration,” CFDA president von Furstenberg said in a press release. “As designers, creativity is our best gift, and with the generous support of Neiman Marcus and Target, we are happy to have created specially designed products as a thank you to share with our consumers and friends.” Stephanie Beach is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.


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