Table of ContentsTable of ContentsStacked roster with a deep benchIndustry became its own show in season 3Industry writes itself into a corner and never holds backCreators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay wanted to start season 3 of HBOs Industry on a lavish yacht in the Mediterranean. The duo would use the boat as a storytelling vessel for flashbacks featuring Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and her father. Charles (Adam Levy). The scenes would showcase their tumultuous relationship plagued by Charles affinity for sex, drugs, and power. How did the creators convince HBO to let them film the debauchery on the boat? They wrote an email to HBO titled Coke and Boats. If that doesnt scream enticing television, what does?Cocaine and boats elicit attention, but Industryis so much more than a salacious headline. Industrybegan as a drama about five graduates fighting for permanent jobs at an esteemed London investment bank, Pierpoint & Co. Think of season 1 as if the cast ofSkinsand Euphoriatried working in finance. Its sex, drugs, and drama on the trading floor.Recommended VideosDown and Kay smartly knew that the premise would run its course, so they expanded their world in season 2 to include viewpoints on life outside Pierpoint. These two seasons were building to season 3, whichIndustry from very good to great and helped cement it as one of the best shows of 2024.RelatedHBOIndustrystarted with five graduates in season 1. That number has now dwindled to three: Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Abela), the rich girl trying to build her own legacy; Harper Stern (Myhala), a brilliant trader with a killer instinct; and Robert Spearing (possible future James Bond star Harry Lawtey), the working-class Oxford graduate with deep-seated emotional issues.Each character runs the gamut of emotions during season 3. Abela makes the poor little rich girl an empathetic character in the wake of her fathers death. Myhala resurrects Harper from the dead as the self-starter rises from unemployment to the head of a new fund by the season 3 finale. Finally, Lawteys Robert goes from a lost puppy dog with no direction to a confident and relentless man.The tensest moment in Industry ? - BBCMost shows would kill for one of those characters, let alone three. Yet, Industry is unafraid to bring its supporting cast into the light.Industry is like an NBA All-Star game everyone can be the top player when the balls in their hands. First up is Eric, played by the brilliant Ken Leung, who gives one of the best supporting performances on television. Eric starts the season in a teacher-versus-student matchup against Harper and finishes it with the betrayal of his best friend, proving hes still a shark when he smells blood in the water.Rishi (Sagar Radia) is the dopamine addict who received an entire Uncut Gems-esque episode dedicated to his degeneracy. Even Kit Harington gets to have fun as Henry Muck, the cocky CEO who runs with the elites of society. The trust to shine a light on the stars teammates and let them cook paid dividends in season 3.Industry Season 3 | Official Trailer | HBOWhenever a great show emerges, its natural to try and make a comparison to other elite programs. Industry is constantly mentioned along with shows like Euphoria, Succession, andMad Men.The amount of drugs and sex done by Pierpoints employees makes Euphorias characters look like saints. The dog-eat-dog and cutthroat nature in the financial sector of Industryrivals the Roy family in Succession,though Logan would never pick up his phone to speak with Harper like Jesse Bloom (Jay Duplass) did in season 2. Industrys best comparison is arguably Mad Men, an office drama with uneasy mentorships, political maneuvering, and an environment that breeds sexism and racism.Industry clearly shares similarities with these three shows, but at the end of the day, this HBO dramaRob believes that hard work and merit will bring him to the top. However, he eventually realizes the financial world is not a meritocracy. The rich will say and do what they want. When the rich get into trouble, theyll call wealthy friends to eradicate the damage. Rob has earned his spot on the CPS desk, and yet his season 3 job is to babysit a childish CEO.HBORobs not the only one who deals with class issues. Harper, a Black American woman, and Eric, an Asian American man, constantly feel like outsiders who need to work twice as hard to prove their worth. Rishi, a foul-mouthed, money-hungry market maker, battles not-so-subtle racism while living in a predominantly white upper-class neighborhood.Even Yasmin finds herself at the bottom of the social ladder this season because of her dads nefarious transgressions. Yas would love nothing more than to settle down with Robert, but she knows financial security and the ruling class are more important than happiness.Nick Strasburg / HBODown and Kay are not afraid to write themselves into a corner. Every episode feels final. Where will they go next? is a question constantly muttered by viewers when the end credits roll. Down and Kay have a bravery that resembles their characters when the opening bell rings. Its sink or swim at the trading desk and in the writers room.Look atHouse of the Dragon, a show with a literal road map on how to get from the beginning to the end. While season 2 included a spectacular battle scene at Rooks Rest, House of the DragonSeason 2 was building toward a battle between the Greens and the Blacks. Yet, when the finale came, the two rival factions were stillpreparing for battle. Its like the creators said, Hey, you know that battle weve been teasing in season 2? Well, we cant wait to show it to you in season 3! If Down and KayHouse of the Dragon, the BattleAbove theGods Eye would have been the season 1 finale.HBOAfter three seasons, Down and Kay have earned the right to end each season with a seeming finality only to find a new path forward the next season. The season 3 finale could have been a series finale. Yasmin is getting married, Harper is moving to New York, Rob has a new job, and the London trading floor at Pierpoint is closing.Its a finite ending for an excellent show. But Down and Kay have more pitches in their arsenal. With plans for a Michael Claytoninspired season 4, Industrysfearlessness will continue.Stream Industryon Max.Editors Recommendations

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My husband and I went from the US to Berlin for a work opportunity two years ago.Renting in Berlin was incredibly difficult, and the city would get a bit too packed with tourists.We moved south to Dresden and have been so happy with its greenery, architecture, and nightlife.Two years ago, my husband and I (along with our two cats) made the big move from Massachusetts to Berlin for a work opportunity.We were excited to live in a capital city for the first time, as we'd always resided in the suburbs around Boston. Although the German city was beautiful, we had a tough time living there.In February, we left Berlin and moved about two hours south to Dresden. It's been one of the best decisions we've made since arriving in Germany.Here are a few things that pushed out of Berlin, plus a few ways Dresden really won us over.Rent in Berlin skyrocketed, and finding housing became incredibly competitiveBerlin is known to be fairly affordable, especially compared to other European capitals like Paris or Amsterdam.Still, over the last few years, it's become one of the most expensive cities for renters in Germany as housing costs have gone up.Many projects to build more housing have been placed on hold as renters struggle to find apartments the German capital had a vacancy rate of less than 1% as of 2023.We've had far better luck finding a place to live in Dresden, probably because it's not a major city. Rental prices have also been more affordable for us.Dresden gets less crowded with tourists Dresden's Christmas markets can get a bit crowded but usually the city isn't too bad to navigate. Allan Baxter/Getty Images Berlin is one of the most visited cities in Europe, attracting millions of visitors each year. While we lived there, popular areas like Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, and Museum Island appeared to be constantly bustling with tourists.During peak travel seasons, this led to overcrowded trains, buses, and trams along with delays for regular commuters like us.In comparison, Dresden draws millions fewer visitors a year. We still get some tourists (particularly for its famous Christmas markets) but at a smaller volume.Plus, since we can now afford to live in the city center, we can walk to most placesand avoid crowded public transit and traffic congestion.Dresden offers us better access to nature and its architecture is beautifulAs nature lovers, we appreciate the green spaces and large parks in Berlin, but they don't compare to what we have in Dresden.More than half of our city is covered in green spaces and forests. We love the beautiful Elbe River, which goes right through Dresden.Plus, we're only about an hour from the gorgeous Saxon Switzerland (Saxony) National Park a trip there could take about three hours from Berlin.We also have access to paved paths along the river for biking, plus many beautiful hiking trails.The city holds its own when it comes to architectural ambiance, too. While Berlin has many impressive landmarks, Dresden is also renowned for its architecture and cultural monuments, like Zwinger Palace and the Saxon State Opera.We especially enjoy walking through its Old City to admire the intricate and opulent buildings with lavish sculptures and terraced gardens.Berlin has a famous nightlife scene, but Dresden's is a better fit for us Dresden has been a good fit for us. Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images Berlin's nightlife is legendary and filled with variety, especially compared to what you might find in Dresden.Its techno clubs like Berghain and Sisyphos draw in international crowds with their parties and long opening hours some go entire weekends without closing.We're not big club people, so we prefer Dresden's laid-back bars and slightly quieter nightlife scene. Our smaller city has fewer clubs, and many of the ones we have feel more intimate.Overall, we're happy with our choice to moveDresden has been more affordable than Berlin, and our access to nature and stunning architecture has blown us away.It feels like home to us now, and we're happier living in such a beautiful city.

2024-12-29T13:16:01Z Read in app Angle down iconAn icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. As a Miami local, I think the city should definitely be on your radar if you're looking for your next favorite travel destination. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I've lived in Miami for more than six years, and the area has so much to offer visitors.As a Miami local, I enjoy exploring the culture and history in Little Haiti and Liberty City.North Miami Beach has some great outdoor activities, but South Beach can get crowded.Miami is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States, and for good reason.Its proximity to the tropics ensures warm weather almost any day of the year, and Dade County's eastern border has miles of coastline.Plus, there's so much more to experience in Miami than expensive cabanas, parties, and Cuban food, especially if you want to support local social, cultural, and economic diversity,Having lived here for over six years, here are some of my favorite parts of Dade to visit and one you may want to skip. Immerse yourself in culture in Little Haiti.Little Haiti has some beautiful murals, too. India Amos Before moving to Miami, I didn't realize Southern Florida was home to such a large Haitian and Haitian-American population.If you're unaware like I was, do yourself a favor and spend a day immersing yourself in Little Haiti. Stroll through the Little Haiti Cultural, Complex, soak in the neighborhood's murals, and eat some pikliz and Haitian patties.Be sure to stop into Libreri Mapou, a bookstore that sells French and Creole titles year-round. Or, if you're a literary enthusiast, plan your trip in the spring so you can swing by the Little Haiti Book Festival, which has tons of booksellers, authors, and more. Allapattah has some incredible Dominican food.Allapattah is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami. India Amos You'll know you're officially in Allapattah when you see lampposts and street corners adorned with signs depicting alligators."Allapattah" is the Seminole word for "alligator," and the name stuck even though these reptiles mostly live in the Everglades now.It's one of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami, and many locals consider it one of the best places to order Dominican food in Dade. Club Tipico Dominicano is a popular pick.Plus, Allapattah is home to Rubell Museum and SuperBlue, two destinations where you can enjoy a renowned art scene. Liberty City and Brownsville have some of the city's best-preserved African American history.Learn some history in Liberty City. India Amos Liberty City and Brownsville are historic neighborhoods within Miami.Take a step back in time when you visit the Historic Hampton House in Brownsville, a converted hotel that once hosted the likes of Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr.Then, stop into the Joseph Caleb Auditorium or the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center to enjoy a local show from some of the neighborhood's most talented performers.Finally, end your day by ordering food from some of Liberty City's best restaurants, like World Famous Theo's Seafood and Pasta or World Famous Rib Shack. There's a lot to do in Downtown Miami.Downtown Miami has walkable areas. India Amos Situated on Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami is an expansive neighborhood bustling with activities.This part of the city technically includes Brickell, Miami's Financial District, but I want to focus on all the attractions just north of the Miami River.This part of Miami is one of the few walkable places in the city, so ditch your car and spend time on foot or exploring via the free Metromover.Definitely take time to explore HistoryMiami Museum, Frost Museum of Science, Prez Art Museum, and Bayside Marketplace. Stay in the county but leave the city with a visit to North Miami and North Miami Beach.Visitors can kayak in Oleta River State Park. India Amos North Miami and North Miami Beach technically aren't part of the City of Miami, but they're part of Miami-Dade County and worth a visit on your next vacation.Outdoor activities are popular in these areas. If you have a day to spend in nature, hike or kayak through Oleta River State Park.Alternatively, if you only have a few hours to spend here, drop by Greynolds Park or the Ancient Spanish Monastery to enjoy an afternoon surrounded by sun and palm trees. Consider skipping South Beach.Miami Beach is just outside of Miami proper. India Amos Similar to North Miami, South Beach isn't technically in the City of Miami. It's part of Miami Beach, the official name for the city that lies just to the right of Miami proper.You have to cross one of Dade's many bridges to get to Miami Beach, and South Beach is one of the most popular parts of the beach you can visit.If you've never been to Miami, by all means, pass through South Beach. Its beaches, architecture, and nightlife are famous for a reason.However, I don't think it's the best beach in Dade. From a resident's perspective, South Beach often gets too crowded, and the amenities aren't as nice as you can find on other stretches of sand.Plus, parking is expensive on South Beach. Whether you want to book a hotel on Ocean Drive or spend a day on the sand, expect to pay a decent chunk of change.If you're looking for something quieter, try North Beach or Hollywood instead. FloridaTravelClose iconTwo crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.

By Ed Cara Published December 29, 2024 | Comments (0) | The researchers' MouseGogles being worn by a mouse. Cornell University Humans arent the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realisticallyand adorablyexperience VR in the lab. Researchers at Cornell University developed the tech, which theyve aptly named MouseGoggles. In experiments with mice, the rodents appeared to vividly respond to simulated stimuli while wearing the goggles. The innovation should make it easier for scientists to run animal studies involving VR. As funny as the idea of rodent VR sounds, there are actual applications for it. Ideally, VR can allow scientists to simulate naturalistic environments for mice under more controlled conditions. Right now, though, the most commonly used set-ups are pretty clunky, with mice often being placed onto a treadmill while theyre surrounded by computer or projection screens. These screens cant cover a mouses entire field of view, however, and it can take a long time for the animals to react to the VR environment, if they ever do at all. The Cornell researchers think that their MouseGoggles are a substantial step up from standard mice VR. Rather than trying to create a mini-Oculus Rift from scratch, they built their system using tiny, low-cost parts borrowed from smartwatches and other existing devices. Like other VR systems, the mice are placed onto a treadmill to use the MouseGoggles. Their heads are kept fixed to the goggles while theyre fed visual stimuli. It definitely benefited from the hacker ethos of taking parts that are built for something else and then applying it to some new context, lead scientist Matthew Isaacson, a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell, told the Cornell Chronicle, an university news outlet.The perfect size display, as it turns out, for a mouse VR headset is pretty much already made for smart watches. We were lucky that we didnt need to build or design anything from scratch, we could easily source all the inexpensive parts we needed.To confirm the viability of their system, the researchers exposed the mice to various stimuli, all the while measuring their brain activity and observing their behavior. Across a series of tests, the researchers found that the mice truly did seem to see and respond to the VR as hoped. In one condition, for instance, they tracked how the mice reacted to a gradually approaching dark blotch that could have represented a potential predator. When we tried this kind of a test in the typical VR setup with big screens, the mice did not react at all, Isaacson said. But almost every single mouse, the first time they see it with the goggles, they jump. They have a huge startle reaction. They really did seem to think they were getting attacked by a looming predator.The teams findings were published earlier this month in the journal Nature Methods. The development of more realistic VR for mice could have all sorts of benefits down the road, the researchers say. Accurate VR experiments might allow scientists to better map and understand the brain activity of mice modeled to have Alzheimers, for instance, particularly the regions tied to spatial navigation and memory; it might also improve basic research studies testing out potential treatments for brain disorders.Issacson and his colleagues arent the only researchers who have recently created VR systems for mice. But they say theirs is the first to incorporate tracking of the eyes and pupils. And theyre already developing a lightweight, mobile VR set-up that could be used with larger rodents like rats or tree shrews. Theyre also hoping to include more upgrades in a future iteration, such as finding a way to simulate taste and smell.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Kyle Barr Published December 9, 2024 By Kyle Barr Published October 19, 2024 By Kyle Barr Published October 10, 2024 By Kyle Barr Published October 4, 2024 By Kyle Barr Published October 2, 2024 By Florence Ion Published September 25, 2024

Hotel Welt Wien / BaukooperativeSave this picture! Tobias KaserAfghanistanArchitects: BaukooperativeAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2575 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Tobias KaserManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Ferm Living, Gierer Terrazzo, MARAZZI, Object Carpet Interior: StillesMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Hotel Welt Wien was designed with the aim of bringing the spirit of the "Wiener Werksttte" into the present. The building, a turn-of-the-century tenement, is located at a prominent corner in Vienna's 12th district. The design emphasizes respecting tradition while incorporating modern design, reinterpreting historical style elements in a contemporary way.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Close collaboration with local craftsmen allowed for the creation of unique details, including custom-made pattern rollers, carpets, as well as distinctive door grilles with brass spheres and brass floor plates. These features shape the hotel's design, giving it a unique identity. Upon entering the hotel, the influence of Viennese Modernism and Art Nouveau is immediately apparent. Geometric patterns and elegant accents run throughout the interior design. The challenge was to blend historical design elements with a modern approach while preserving the original character of the building.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!For the interior, materials were carefully chosen for both their aesthetic appeal and durability. Wood, brass, and glass play a key role in creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. Each piece of furniture was thoughtfully designed to combine functionality and beauty, giving the spaces a distinct personality. Attention to detail is evident in every room, reflecting our belief that small touches make a significant impact. The result is a space that respects the historic legacy of the existing building while embracing modern design solutions. With flexible furniture and carefully considered spatial concepts, we created an experience that highlights both the architecture and the needs of the guests.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeBaukooperativeOfficePublished on December 29, 2024Cite: "Hotel Welt Wien / Baukooperative" 29 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024240/hotel-welt-wien-baukooperative&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

In the world of My Hero Academia, quirks and heroes remain the main focus of the story's narrative, leading to one significant element being overlooked quite often hero names. Despite seeming like a rather simple concept, hero names hold considerable weight in the series. This is evident from the fact that most characters in My Hero Academia are better known by their hero names instead of their actual names, and the same goes for fans who remember their favorite characters by their hero names.

Siren Isle is a zone introduced in patch 11.0.7 of The War Within, offering various activities and rewards for players. To unlock and access Siren Isle, players must speak to Dawn in the Foundation Hall of Dornogal to begin the introductory questline.

There's nothing quite like the pedigree of Rockstar Games in the industry. While the company once put out tons of beloved games, including Midnight Club and Bully, its focus over the past few years has dwindled to a couple of powerhouse IPs: Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto. Red Dead Redemption 2 became an instant classic, and Grand Theft Auto 5 became the most profitable entertainment product of all time. That alone has built up a ton of hype for Grand Theft Auto 6to the point that fans have treated it as a matter of when, not if, well before Rockstar ever confirmed it was in development.

Hi all,I am trying to do shadow mapping in vulkan however, the result I am getting is not correct. For shadow mapping we can use a sampler2DShadow and textureProj which is what I am doing but the result comes out incorrect.I have verified that my LightSpaceMatrix is correct. I have implemented shadow mapping my doing the depth comparisons myself and the result was correct but I want to use textureProj and a sampler2DShadow for smaller code for shadow mapping.Wondering if