Center for Psychological Studies sponsors art
Sheila Elias’ paintings, photographs and sculptures are on display at the “Expressions of the Creative Soul: Art and Psychology” exhibit in the second floor gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library. The exhibit runs through Jan. 28. It is free and open to everyone during regular library hours. Go to www.nova.edu/library/main for more information.
Concert pianist Damira Feldman visits NSU
“Culture Vultures Presents: A Celebration of Music” will take place on Dec. 12 in the second floor art gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feldman will interpret the work of 17th century Classicism and 20th century Modernism composers. The event is free, open to everyone and no reservations are required. Contact Kimberli Kidd at plsrefdesk@nova.edu for more information.
Miami Luxury hotels super-size to host NBA players
Last month, several luxury hotels in Miami renovated their rooms to fit the needs of visiting basketball teams. Hotels near the AmericanAirlines Arena added new package deals like “Live like LeBron” at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and “Turn up the Heat” at the Viceroy Hotel. The JW Marriott Marquis also changed its rooms to accommodate the players. It added longer beds, a media screening room to view recorded games and a gym with weights customized for larger biceps. There are also plans to install a shot clock and NBA-approved lines on the basketball court.
Murder and suicide in Disney residential community
On Nov. 29, Matteo Giovanitto, 58, was found murdered in his home in Cele-bration, Fla. The discovery marked the Disney-created town’s first homicide in its 14-year history. Three days later, Craig Foushee, 52, shot and killed himself in the same community after a standoff with police. There were no prior reports of violent crime in the community since it began accepting residents in 1996.
Google settles lawsuit
After launching Google Buzz for Gmail in February, a group of Buzz users sued Google over privacy concerns. Google reached a settlement that acknowledges they changed their service to address these privacy concerns.
World Cup locations announced
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association an-nounced the locations of its 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups last week. Brazil will host the tournament in 2014, Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. Brazil has hosted the cup in the past. However, the tournament has never been held in the Middle East or eastern Europe.
