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By Thomas Maxwell Published November 10, 2024 | Comments (2) | Ticketmaster users keep finding tickets have been swiped from their accounts by strangers. Drew Angerer / Getty If you havent changed the password on your Ticketmaster account recently, you probably want to. The online ticket sales company is continuing to deal with the fallout from a data breach earlier this year affecting over 500 million customers, and customers are taking the brunt of impact. Business Insider reported yesterday about a string customers checking their emails only to discover that someone had broken into their Ticketmaster accounts and transferred their tickets away: In September, Vashti-Jasmine McKenzie noticed an event had mysteriously vanished from her Google Calendar. It was a reminder for an Usher concert in Dallas on October 5, synced with her Ticketmaster account. McKenzie opened her email to a shock: The night before, a stranger had broken into her account, accessed McKenzies two tickets, which she had paid $550 for, and transferred them out of her account. McKenzie was eventually able to get her tickets returned to her by Ticketmasters customer support. Others havent been so lucky: Business Insider identified another individual who had their tickets stolen, returned to them by Ticketmaster, only to visit their concert and encounter two individuals who discovered their tickets had been swiped only once they got to the gate. Reddit, similarly, is home to many complaints from users saying similar things had happened to them.Ticket scalping is big business these days, and so its no surprise that Ticketmaster accounts are of high value. Its unclear how exactly customer accounts are being accessedfollowing Ticketmasters breach, security experts said that it didnt appear passwords had been compromised. And you would think any tech company today uses hashing rather than storing passwords in plaintext. Either way, hackers seemingly have been able to run wild through Ticketmaster accounts, adding even more headache to a rough few years for the company.Live Nation, Ticketmasters parent company, was sued in May by the Department of Justice for antitrust, with the agency alleging the ticketing giant is behaving anti-competitively by requiring performers use Ticketmaster at venues it operates. Besides handling ticketing through Ticketmaster, Live Nation handles promotions for most major concert venues in the U.S., and also operates hundreds of venues on its own. Basically it offers the whole soup to nuts package. Its not just the Justice Department mad at Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Concertgoers have been frustrated with the companies for years over the poor handling of ticket sales, including using frustration virtual lines and dynamic pricing to jack up the prices of in-demand tickets. Its gotten to the point that some have been put off from even going to concerts at all if they have to deal with Ticketmasterwhich is most of the time.The argument against these companies is that, because they control ticketing for nearly 70% of major concert venues in the U.S., they do not have incentive to improve, and have used their control to gouge venues and artists. In 2023, a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation concluded that Ticketmasters exclusive contracts create significant barriers to entry for competitors. Licensing, permits, and other regulatory barriers favor players like Live Nation and Ticketmaster that can handle the costs. From an NPR article written at the time: Klobuchar sees three main issues with Ticketmaster, as she explained in both the interview and her opening statement at the hearing: It controls more than 70% of the market for ticketing and live events, it controls much of the promotion of those events, and it either owns or has yearslong exclusive contracts with many large venues. Live Nation was permitted to acquire Ticketmaster back in 2010 after signing a consent decree saying, among other things, it would not retaliate against venues that chose other ticketing providers, meaning they can still promote through Live Nation. But again, Live Nation controls a vast swath of major venues, where it requires the use of Ticketmaster. Live Nation for its part, has argued that its operating in a free market, pointing to competitors like AXS and SeatGeek, and says that its scale has allowed it to offer better technology and lower prices to consumers. Its market share has declined somewhat since 2010 and its prices are comparable to to other ticket marketplaces, it has said.However things play out going forward, especially under another Trump administration, today the reality is that Ticketmaster is still dominant, so if you have to use it, we recommend changing your password, enabling two-factor authentication, and turning on account alerts for any attempted ticket transfers.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Matt Novak Published October 22, 2024 By Matthew Gault Published September 5, 2024 By Matt Novak Published September 5, 2024 By Maxwell Zeff Published June 17, 2024 Laura Bratton, Quartz Published May 30, 2024 William Gavin, Quartz Published May 23, 2024

Son Tra Art Exhibition Center / Ho Khue ArchitectsSave this picture! Hiroyuki OkiArchitects: Ho Khue ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:1600 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Hiroyuki Oki Lead Architects: Ho Khue More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Son Tra Art Exhibition Center serves as both a public space and a new cultural icon. The project was designed as an elevated walking park and exhibition space. It's like a green-winged bird soaring over the central sports complex, combining nature and artistry in the heart of the city. Its multi-use design is perfect for photographs and memories.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Son Tra district People's Committee commissioned Ho Khue Architects to design an exhibition center that would preserve and showcase local artwork while also serving as a vibrant hub for artists from the region to network and engage. Within the sprawling sports complex, the design team reinvented the concept of public space. Visitors experience exhilaration while exploring a garden elevated above the city and walking along a twisting bridge that appears to float amidst the treetops. As they take in the panoramic views of the Han River at sunset it creates a romantic and beautiful experience. This raised garden setting converts the project into a place of delight, inviting both locals and visitors to reconnect with nature and culture in a unique, elevated setting. It provides for a flurry of selfies as well as a meditative place to relax and unwind.Save this picture!Save this picture!Traditional exhibition spaces often adhere to simple, geometric forms. But must they always? In contrast to the formality that characterizes public buildings in Vietnam, the design team intended to inject a new, vibrant architectural expression into the city's surroundings. The project was inspired by the image of a seagull, which is a familiar bird among the coastal dwellers of Son Tra District, where the project is located. This vision was realized with a flowing, multi-functional concrete ribbon that threads throughout the space, creating the pavilion's form and structure. There is a seamless flow throughout including the sports center. The specially designed pillars perform many functions. This architectural element serves a variety of roles, including effortlessly transitioning from a roof to a wall, an entrance canopy to steps leading to the rooftop, and even structural columns in some areas. This adaptable design embodies the spirit of freedom and fluidity, reimagining what a public exhibition space may be.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The pavilion's roof is planned as a park surface with varying elevations, resulting in a dynamic landscape that invites exploration. This creates expansive areas below for public usage. Different layers of the landscapes create distinct outdoor spaces for recreation, walking, and sightseeing. This combination of exhibition space and elevated park combines art and community in a welcoming, natural setting.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!A wide variety of native plant and tree species were carefully chosen to ensure the growth of the green spaces in Central Vietnam's tough environment. Plantings were carefully chosen so that, as the trees develop, their shade will not hinder the establishment of natural grass on the paths leading to the rooftop park. To support the steeply sloped green roof and avoid soil erosion during heavy rains, the landscape team at Ho Khue Architects used a terraced strategy comparable to mountainous farming. This approach protects the roof slope, resulting in a lush, long-lasting landscape that mixes in with the surroundings. Some of Vietnam's most beautiful and iconic areas are high country terraces.Save this picture!Save this picture!The Son Tra Art Exhibition Center is an ethereal meeting place that allows imaginations to soar. The sustainable design is both structural and living and will endure in the minds and photographs of visitors. It's a structural and aesthetic dream.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Da Nang, VietnamLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeHo Khue ArchitectsOfficeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on November 11, 2024Cite: "Son Tra Art Exhibition Center / Ho Khue Architects" 11 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023317/son-tra-art-exhibition-center-ho-khue-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide UpskillingSponsored ContentSave this picture!Courtesy of HolcimBy now, most people in the construction industry know that addressing the carbon emissions that come from the built environment is key to solving the climate challenge. Yet, knowing where to start can be a challenge for many professionals. That's why education and upskilling across the value chainfrom architects to urban planners, and real estate developers to engineersare essential to fostering sustainable construction practices.Holcim has launched the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy, an open-access online training program on circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and regenerative design concepts. Developed by Holcim experts together with professors from University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, architects and engineers from ARUP, Ramboll, Zaha Hadid Architects, Henning Larsen and more, the Academy focuses on topics including upfront to operational emissions, circular construction and building materials innovation."To decarbonize the built environment, we need all stakeholders to embrace and commit to sustainable building practices. The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy is a great place to start," notes Kritika Kharbanda, Head of Sustainability, Henning Larsen Architects.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Academy's 10-module curriculum will enable professionals to consider the impact of their projects from an early stage of the design process, to more in-depth understanding of construction materials, knowledge of the latest design and material innovations in the industry, and systems that support circularity in the construction industry. The program is CDP-certified and upon finishing the modules, participants will receive a shareable certificate. Every engineer, construction planner and architect should be enrolling. It's free, it's accessible, it's got fantastic industry experts that you would not be able to access normally, including academics. It's a one-stop-shop for everything in sustainable construction, from circular economy to embodied carbon to LCA's and regenerative cities. It really covers everything. Brogan MacDonald, Head of Sustainability in Building Structures, Ramboll Save this picture!As the construction industry reaches a pivotal moment, Holcim aims to make sustainable construction the normbuilding a future that benefits both people and the planet. This free online program is just the beginning; Holcim also plans to host a series of in-person workshops based on the curriculum."As a leader in sustainable construction, we are launching the Academy to empower built environment professionals by providing resources to accelerate the shift to low-carbon, energy-efficient and regenerative buildings and cities," says Nollaig Forrest, Chief Sustainability Officer, Holcim.Save this picture!Creating a net-zero built environment requires commitment from every part of the construction value chain to integrate the principles of sustainability throughout the whole building lifecycle. The Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy calls on design professionals to lead this transition by exercising their influence in the industry and making informed decisions from very early on in the design process.Image gallerySee allShow lessCite: "Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling" 11 Nov 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023262/shaping-a-sustainable-built-environment-through-industry-wide-upskilling&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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SummaryThis podcast episode discusses optimizing Niagara effects for performance in Unreal Engine. The episode covers the impact of visual effects on performance, outlining how excessive particle systems can strain hardware and lead to lower frame rates. It provides best practices for optimization, including reducing particle counts, implementing Level of Detail (LOD) systems, and utilizing dynamic and static effects strategically. The episode also highlights the importance of profiling and diagnosing performance issues using tools like the GPU Visualizer and Niagara Profiler. Finally, the episode shares a real-world example of Fortnite as a successful case study of optimized VFX.

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