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Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. Story continues below video WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
When Donald Trump secured his return to the White House – not only in the state-by-state Electoral College count but also, if – America’s East Asian allies were rattled not merely by the outcome itself but by the ahead. Having experienced the whirlwind of Trump’s first tenure, Japan and South Korea knew all too well the changes his second term would bring. Their concerns are rightly placed. The president-elect’s past and recent remarks hint at a more assertive and unpredictable approach to the region than he took in his first term. In an , Trump described South Korea as a “money machine,” asserting, “We saved them during the Korean War and protected them for decades, but we got nothing in return.” Trump was alluding to the fact that Seoul should bear a significantly larger portion of its own defense burden. In May, Time magazine that Trump suggested the US might withdraw its troops from South Korea if the country should fail to provide more support for those troops’ mission. South Korea is not alone. During his first term, Trump often Japan of free-riding on American security guarantees, insisting that Tokyo pay more for the US bases in Japan that host some 54,000 US troops. In an interview in 2019, Trump grumbled over the lack of reciprocity in the bilateral relationship, , “If Japan is attacked, we will fight World War III.... But if we are attacked, Japan doesn’t have to help us at all.” It’s also been that Trump at one point mused over pulling out of the post-war defense treaty with Japan. Beyond the security realm, Trump has slapping tariffs of between 10% and 20% on most imports (even from close East Asian allies) and 60% on goods imported from China. The president-elect has also the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act, raising the possibility of halting these policies on which export-driven companies in East Asia have come to rely since their passage in 2022. While President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea have taken steps to “Trump-proof” existing security and economic frameworks, policymakers understand well that many of these measures could easily be altered or even reversed at Trump’s discretion. Amid such uncertain prospects, American allies in the Far East must recognize that while Trump may leave after a four-year tenure, MAGA ideology is here to stay. Trump’s historic return to the Oval Office, along with Republican control of both houses of Congress, is a mandate bestowed by the American voters. It’s a mandate for fundamental change, as many Americans are fed up with Washington itself and are seeking an exit from the traditional political landscape. To that end, if Trump delivers on his rhetoric, he will usher the nation into an era of “strategic engagement.” The US would operate strictly in line with core MAGA principles, scrutinizing every decision — be it domestic or international — through the lens of its potential to further America’s national interests. Indeed, Trump’s series of unconventional cabinet picks reflects his resolve to finish what he failed to in his first term. Early signs of this shift are already becoming evident to U.S. partners in East Asia. In a rather , Trump declined requests for pre-inauguration meetings from South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, opting instead to meet Argentinian President Javier Milei. The decision likely signals a realignment in US diplomatic priorities. Japan and South Korea – long considered bulwarks to America’s Asia-Pacific strategy – may now occupy diminished roles in Washington’s broader agenda. The question is how the two East Asian democratic states, now confronting new realities, should navigate the MAGA world order to their advantage. The answer is that officials in Seoul and Tokyo must reassess and recalibrate their strategies toward Washington and the region. First, values-driven diplomacy, the staple of the rules-based international order, is unlikely to resonate with the new president. While the Biden administration helped elevate the US-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationship to the and fostered close coordination with its partners on pressing issues, this kind of broad, working-level ideological consistency may soon be a thing of the past. On the other side of the Eurasian landmass, Trump has threatened to leave NATO if the alliance members don’t pay their fair share for Europe’s defense. Similar upheavals can be expected in East Asia. Besides pushing for greater burden-sharing, Trump could, for instance, insist that Seoul and Tokyo cover the cost of trilateral military drills or else risk discontinuing the exercise altogether. He may also seek to downgrade the Quad partnership or withdraw from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. But love him or hate him, Trump is, at his core, a dealmaker — one who rarely sees the world as a zero-sum game. When a deal is on the table and America stands to gain, Trump is unlikely to walk away. For Japan and South Korea, this means negotiators must approach him not as traditional diplomats but as savvy businessmen. They must not only highlight the values underpinning their policies but also frame them as clear to advancing Trump’s MAGA agenda. Second, Trump’s return offers Japan and South Korea an opportunity to further overhaul and expand their military capabilities. The lessons from NATO’s struggles in times of crisis — marked by ill-preparedness and over-reliance on US military support — should serve as a cautionary tale. More resilient and self-sufficient armed forces are demanded to manage an increasingly unstable regional environment. A good starting point would be to increase military budgets and continue revitalizing defense industries. Along these lines, the among South Korean politicians over potentially acquiring nuclear weapons or developing nuclear latency are both timely and necessary. Similarly, in Japan, the newly elected prime minister has floated the idea of an and potentially the country’s long-standing three non-nuclear principles. Of course, this is not to suggest that these ideas are entirely realistic or that the American military presence will no longer be welcomed. However, discussions about Japan and South Korea charting a path forward free from external constraints as sovereign states are long overdue. Finally, Japan and South Korea should leverage Trump’s unorthodox diplomatic style as a template for rekindling ties with Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang. While both East Asian democracies should continue to champion and defend liberal democracy when possible, the threats posed by China, North Korea, and Russia are unlikely to dissipate anytime soon. Moreover, the geopolitical disposition makes it impossible for the two countries to fully decouple or detach from what Washington dubs the “new axis of evil.” With the war in Ukraine edging closer to becoming a between the two Koreas, South Korea has ample reasons to reopen serious dialogues with the so-called Axis countries. As for Japan, the government there has yet to normalize diplomatic relations with North Korea and Russia, with the latter of which Japan remains embroiled in a . Reaching out to unpalatable neighbors would also be an opportunity for Japan and South Korea to restore diplomacy on the , which has stalled for far too long due in part to over-dependence on Washington. Whether Japan and South Korea share political rapport or common values with these or other nations is irrelevant. What matters is finding a modus vivendi in a rapidly changing, geopolitically flattening world. Besides, if Trump, who seems to have an affinity for strongmen, seeks to engage in one-on-one dialogues with the authoritarians of East Asia, Japan and South Korea could find themselves caught off guard. By then, it may be too late to initiate a meaningful exchange. America’s confidantes in East Asia will be in for a for sure. But as long as they adapt and navigate wisely, the turbulence of MAGA could be turned into tailwinds of opportunity.
Young star Zion Williamson has said nothing but positive things about his tenure with the Pelicans. Still, according to a new report out of New Orleans, Zion's heart is with the Knicks and he still resents his representation for not helping him get there. “Even before the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery sealed Williamson's fate as the Pelicans' No. 1 overall pick, he had long made it clear to the agency that he wanted to play in New York. After beginning his career in New Orleans, Williamson expected more from his representation regarding pursuing a trade to New York. This was one of the two driving factors that resulted in the split," wrote Kris Pursainen . Williamson, 24, recently parted ways with Creative Arts Agency after years of being his top representation. The former Duke star had worked with CAA since being drafted first overall in 2019 but things have not been so great for him over the past few years and he decided it was best to sever ties with the agency once and for all. The 2x All-Star is one of the best young wings in the game, with career averages of 24.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game on 58.7% shooting. This season, through 6 games, Zion is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game on 45.2% shooting. So, while the natural talent and skillset are there, Williamson's extensive injury history has made it hard for him to stay consistent on the floor and it's had a similar impact on the Pelicans , who have failed to gain any kind of traction in the West standings. To make matters even worse, Williamson never wanted to be a Pelican in the first place. Leading up to the draft, Zion was hoping to become a Knick, and he instead had to watch as his Duke teammate, RJ Barret, got picked by the Knicks with the third overall pick. New York City is perhaps the biggest sports market in North America, and a star like Williamson would have gotten maximum media exposure while donning a Knicks uniform. If they continued to add other players like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and others, the Knicks might have been competing for a top spot in the East. Unfortunately for both Zion and the Knicks, a trade never panned out and he stayed with the Pelicans, where he remains today. He's still young enough to change his career trajectory but Zion may very well have to leave the Pels before he achieves any lasting playoff success. With a new sports agency, Zion's quest to join the Knicks may get another spark of life but only Knicks President Leon Rose knows how much he'd be willing to give up in a trade for the injury-prone Zion Williamson. With a potential championship core already in place, it's unlikely that the Knicks would risk breaking up the team right now to take a risk on Zion. But if Williamson ever gets the opportunity, he'll be happy to join the Knicks and it might just unlock a whole new level to his game. Until then, he'll just have to work hard to increase his value and prove that he still has the superstar potential everyone thought he did before the draft. Related: 3 Trade Packages For Zion Williamson The Pelicans Would Immediately Accept Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News . We appreciate your support.
Bethany Handley, who is also a poet, was named as one of the ten most influential disabled people working in politics, law and media in the UK. She was recognised for her impact, innovation and influence in changing the perceptions and stereotypes of disability. Her award-winning writing, poetry and campaigning calls for better access to nature for disabled people. Bethany is an ambassador for Country Living’s Access for All campaign, for Wales Coast Path and for Ramblers Cymru. Bethany said: “I’m honoured to be featured on this year’s disability power 100 list alongside so many disabled change makers I look up to. "I’m looking forward to continuing campaigning for better access to nature, ensuring we can all help to create equality in the outdoors.” “When I became a wheelchair user, I found myself padlocked out of a lot of our countryside. I’ve since learnt that the physical and attitudinal barriers the most marginalised in our society face when accessing nature are removable. We can all help to open up the countryside to more people.” Head of Disability Power 100, Alona De Havilland, said: “The Disability Power 100 is all about creating change, it celebrates ambition and achievement, and plays a role in challenging society’s perceptions of disability by recognising the strengths, contributions and successes of 100 disabled individuals each year. “We all need role models. People who are pioneers and changemakers. This year we witnessed our Team GB Paralympians rightly celebrated for their elite athleticism, sporting prowess and determination to succeed. "The Disability Power 100 celebrates disabled roles models with the same determination, expertise and ambition in all sectors from architecture to construction; finance to healthcare; transport to music. It is a rallying cry to future generations of leaders and a call for employers and society to recognise the talents and skills of disabled people.” The awards are publicly nominated and judged by a panel of 25 disabled champions including international leader Dr Shani Dhanda, chief executive of Paralympics GB, David Clark and Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston.Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup plotNo. 25 UConn working on climbing back up poll, faces No. 15 BaylorThere are lots of reasons some people who want to get into the stock market never actually start buying shares. One is a lack of funds. But in reality it is possible to invest with just a few hundred pounds (or even less). Another is a lack of knowledge. But, although experience can help, the way I am buying shares now is the same way I would if I had my first stock market moment all over again. How I invest £500 When I have £500 to invest, what I do with it depends on how much else I may already have invested. That is because an important risk management principle is diversifying across different shares in case one (or more!) is disappointing. So, as I already have a portfolio of different shares, I am happy to put £500 into a single share. But I do not – ever – put all of my money into one company. If £500 was all I had, therefore, I would spread it over different shares. I want to invest efficiently, so I use a . In some situations, I use a or may consider using a . What I am looking for Before I start buying shares, I want to make sure I know as well as I can what I am getting into. So I stick to areas I think I understand, meaning I am better able to assess a company’s position and prospects. If I do not understand an area, I can always take time to do some research and improve my knowledge of it before investing. Next, I look for companies I think have a competitive advantage and a target market I expect to remain sizeable over time. One mistake new and experienced investors alike can make is not paying enough attention to a company’s accounts. If it has lots of debt on the balance sheet, that can make it unattractive. Profitable companies have gone bankrupt before now simply because they cannot repay their debt. I also look at . A good business can make for a poor investment if I overpay for its shares. Putting my money where my mouth is One share I think exemplifies my approach is my holding in asset manager ( ). The market for asset management is large and I expect that it will remain that way for the long term (which is my , by the way). With a strong brand, long asset management experience, and millions of customers in multiple markets, I see M&G as having competitive advantages. It aims to maintain or raise its dividend per share each year (although in practice that is never a sure thing). With a 10% dividend yield, the share is a lucrative source of for me. Will that last? One risk I see is that customers pulling more funds out than they put in could hurt profits. In M&G’s non-Heritage business, that happened in the first half of the year. I will be keeping an eye on that risk, as I do like the !
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S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stock markets mixedPowering Inner Growth Through Design HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 November 2024 – Presented by PMQ and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), deTour design festival will take place from 29 th November to 15 th December 2024 at PMQ, Central. This year, the exhibition has been extended to seventeen days, free of charge, and is open to all design enthusiasts, students, and the public. Through large-scale exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and Creative Voice design forums, deTour 2024 showcases the creative works among the local and international creative communities, exploring the underlying meaning of the connection between design and one’s inner strength! The Theme of deTour 2024: Having→Being: Designing Inner Worlds Design has long been seen as an instrument for solving problems. Adonian Chan, Curator of deTour 2024 was inspired by the book To Have or To Be by Erich Fromm, a psychologist. He found that with the advancing production methods and material abundance, design has gradually become a tool to produce desire, and a person’s worth is judged based on their possessions. This change echoes Erich Fromm’s concept of the “mode of having” in his book To Have or To Be . Fromm argues that society frequently judges a person’s worth based on their possessions. Yet he asserts that true value lies not in what we “have” but in who we “are”— the “mode of being”. In deTour 2024, the Curator and designers will uncover underexplored possibilities in design, emphasising how design enriches one’s inner power. Not only does design present the outlook of an environment or a product, but it is also a catalyst for one’s inner growth, well-being, and creative expression. Through careful consideration and curation, as well as the environment, product, and experience provided in deTour2024, it aims to help people create a space and a tool that reflects their inner true self and provide inspiration for a deeper dialogue and connection. Starting from the Courtyard: Opening a Dialogue and Connections with 17 Installations and Exhibitions deTour2024 exhibits a total of 17 installations from local and overseas designers throughout PMQ. Walking through the entrance tunnel to the courtyard, a feature exhibition of “ Air-Scape “, “ Capturing Qi ( 氣 ) “, and “ Passage to the Lake “, from three groups of local and overseas young designers, unveils the path to reflection. Other installations are displayed through the courtyard, Hollywood Garden, and the specific levels in Block A. Every installation is a dialogue to inner growth, allowing us to rethink how design has influenced our lives and environment, including experimental works that explore new possibilities through deTour 2024. In addition, the seventeen-day design festival has 40 workshops and 13 Creative Voice sessions, bringing a series of free exciting experiences to the public. International Collaboration: Kimchi and Chips —— “ REWORLD Type 2 ” Founded in 2009 by Seoul-based artists Mimi Son and Elliot Woods, Kimchi and Chips is acclaimed for merging art, technology, and philosophy. Their large-scale installations explore the intersections of light, space, and perception, creating immersive experiences that blur reality and illusion. “REWORLD Type 2” is an innovative urban screen that constructs images not with traditional LEDs, but by remixing fragments from the surrounding cityscape. Urban screens have become a principal material of the built environment, and are used to communicate ideas, convey ambitions, provide instructions, and contribute to the creation of a city’s aesthetic and mythology. Kimchi and Chips quote Donna J. Haraway, “It matters what stories make worlds, what worlds make stories.” REWORLD is a screen that generates images solely from the city’s existing elements, reimagining and recycling reality into new messages and ideas. This screen operates using more than 1,000 of micro-prisms actuated by precision motors, which selectively refract the surroundings to form new images, showcasing a stunning “reworld”. Feature Exhibitions: About Living Attitudes – Balance, Feng Shui, Penjing and Lakes 1. Wich Chau, Match Chen — “ A place of Being ” Wich Chau is a Hong Kong designer who adopts an experimental approach to designing furniture, public spaces, and installation art, delving into the potential of urban environments through thought-provoking inquiries. His work “Wave of Growth” was featured in the MoMA-published book “Uneven Growth@2015”. Since 2020, he has tried oil painting, drawing on elements of science fiction, surrealism, and futuristic imagination to provoke contemplation about the universe and existence. Match Chen, co-founder of KaCaMa Design Lab in Hong Kong, has rich experience in sustainable and community-focused design and is dedicated to promoting local craftsmanship and artistic creation. His works, “Flawless Failure” and “Bamboo-Copter Pavilion”, have been showcased in PMQ, the Hong Kong Museum of History, etc. “A place of Being” is an interactive installation that explores the intricate balance between “Having” and “Losing”, as well as “Balance” and “Imbalance”, through participants’ personal experiences and interactions. At the heart of this installation lies a scale, set against a blue carpet. Participants, in groups of one to three, take turns adding wood to the scale, aiming to maintain a sense of inner calm and equilibrium. If too much wood is piled on or if the centre of gravity shifts, everything on the scale will tip over. The team hopes that this straightforward interactive experience will illuminate abstract yet tangible concepts in life, such as “Inner”, “Outer”, “Accept”, “Reject”, “Balance”, and “Imbalance”. The team anticipates that this experience will encourage participants to reflect on their journey toward “being” and finding balance in their lives. 2. Future Soil X Laurence Lee — “ Air-Scape ” Formed in 2023 by Arthur Cheung, Carolyn Tam, and Yvonne Wong, the team explores the relationship between traditional plant cultivation and emerging technologies, combining material exploration and digital fabrication to design bio-receptive structures integrated with plant species. Their project, exhibited at the deTour 2023 – design festival, showcased how lifeforms can influence computational design, offering a fresh perspective on the interaction between nature and the built environment and encouraging us to rethink how we shape our surroundings. Laurence Lee King Man has studied penjing under several masters in Hong Kong since 2000. Now Chairman of the Penjing Association of Hong Kong, he promotes penjing culture. Lee is also a Chinese ink painter and curates art exhibitions. Penjing is a fascinating art form that grows and transforms over time. “Air-Scape” integrates soilless foam with perforated 3D-printed forms, allowing for customisable vessel shapes that support diverse plant species. This holistic approach bridges traditional penjing with computational design and digital fabrication, offering new geometric possibilities for the art form. 3. Yoojin Chung — “ Capturing Qi ( 氣 ) ” Yoojin Chung is an interdisciplinary Korean designer whose works encompass a wide array of media, including objects, installations, and speculative research. Following her studies at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, she earned her MA in Contextual Design at Design Academy Eindhoven. Yoojin integrates conceptual exploration with innovative design methodologies to reimagine the dynamic interplay between materiality, form, and human experience. Her work challenges conventional notions and encourages fresh perspectives on everyday interactions. She promotes discussions around social, cultural, philosophical, and psychological themes, and creates platforms for critical reflection, and she continues to investigate new avenues in art and design across diverse contexts. “Capturing Qi (氣) ” offers a satirical critique of the evolving customs surrounding post-modern feng shui, questioning how feng shui influences Asians’ living, landscape and culture. This device “captures” Qi inside transparent capsules, serving as a physical, vision-oriented tool offering a new perspective on controlling success in life with the invisible substance, Qi, to combine the concepts of Eastern and Western feng shui, presenting a unique cultural dialogue and design perspective. 4. Moon Seop Seo — “ Passage to the Lake “ Moon Seop Seo is a Korean designer living in Eindhoven, Netherlands, graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2021 with projects such as “Passage to the Lake” and “The Ephemeral Wall”, earning cum laude honours. Shortly after graduation, he established his own design studio, collaborating with various design museums and galleries. He often navigates the intersections of Eastern and Western cultures, philosophies, and aesthetics. He takes pride in his poetic ability to evoke specific atmospheres that convey messages and resonate with audiences. He describes his design concept as: “I would like for my works to spark our imagination and leave exclamation marks in our daily lives.” “Passage to the Lake” takes inspiration from the soothing effect on the mind of standing by a lake. He aims to honour the essence of living water and harness its potential in urban settings by crafting a spatial experience that allows people to enjoy a moment of relaxation. He invites visitors to witness a droplet falling into a puddle, where it comes to life again, allowing them to experience the calming rhythm of water amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. Selected Entries: 12 Artworks Selected through Open Recruitment 1. URBAN PROJECTION — “ Being Between Inner and Outer ” URBAN PROJECTION is a workgroup founded by Junxiang Zhang and Xiaoxu Zhao, which explores the gap between humanity and the built environment. Moving beyond traditional spatial design, the group focuses on the intangible aspects of life—perception, consciousness, and the unseen forces that shape our reality through text, image, and space to reconstruct a new understanding of our life. “Being Between Inner and Outer” is a spatial installation. The prototype features a U-shaped wall that delineates both inner and outer spaces. Positioned between these spaces, the wall serves as a spatial metaphor for the self. From the outside, the installation resembles a sculpture. Its polyhedral form presents multiple identities, shifting with each perspective. Within the U-shaped enclosure, an intimate space is created for personal interaction. Between inner and outer space, there exists a quiet place for solitude amidst the surrounding crowd, enhanced by a reflection of greenery. The phrase “Flowers in the mirror, moon in the water” (鏡中花, 水中月) evokes the idea that everything in the world is an illusion. Yet, these illusions—like the reflections in the mirror—may serve as gateways to a deeper, metaphysical realm, leading the audience to reflect upon the interactive relationship between one’s inner self and the outside world. 2. Sandy Choi — “ Being Transferred ” Sandy Choi, a Hong Kong graphic designer graduated from London with a degree in Graphic Design from Saint Martin’s School of Art, has been working and active for the past two decades and has garnered numerous local and international awards. He established his own design consultancy, Sandy Choi Associates (now Sandy Eddie Tommy Associates) in 1997. In recent years, in addition to adjudicating various international design competitions, Sandy has also been a part-time lecturer in graphic design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and HKU Space, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of designers. As Anaïs Nin, a famous American author, once said, “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” The same can be said about collectables and possessions: “We don’t buy things for what they are. We buy things for what we are.” As a designer, Sandy Choi has been collecting for many years, and over the past five years, he has shared some of these items on Instagram, pairing them with personal reflections. “Being Transferred” displays 33 items from his collection alongside their corresponding Instagram posts, exploring a shift from “having” to “being”—an invitation for viewers to take some of these meanings and ideas with them, integrating them into their own sense of being. 3. Studio Anthony Ko — “ Casa Destruct ” Studio Anthony Ko primarily engages in architecture, spatial designs, installations, and community projects, approaching the world with a theoretical lens. Through manifestos, the studio explores the provocative aspects of architecture, experimenting with themes such as place attachment, environmental psychology, and cultural preservation. Recently, Studio Anthony Ko has focused on designing spaces in remote and exilic environments, with a strong emphasis on well-being and emotional connection. The studio’s conceptual approach to embedding meaning in spaces is evident in projects such as “Station by the Sea” (Oku-Noto Triennale), “Disintegration” (SMACH Biennale), Fragile World (Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival), After Seventeen Days (detour 2022). “Casa Destruct” replicates the aftermath of a home belonging to anonymous hosts, left in ruins after an unknown catastrophe. The remains, “Casa Destruct”, provoke us to reflect on life in this simulated state of destruction. Does the ghost or being of the home endure, defending the idea that a certain matter lingers (Or retains) or is even revived after the destruction of its physical form... Or is everything lost when the house collapses? This work allows people to think deeply about the state of “being” into a state of “having” and reinterpret the idea of “home”. 4. Ford Cheng, Vinzan Leung — “ DIVINE ” Ford Cheng is a promising young spatial artist who graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and gained a master’s degree from the University of Hong Kong with a focus on architecture. His keen interest lies in fusing architecture, art, future technologies, and artificial intelligence. Ford believes this integration can result in designs that are not only interactive but also emotionally impactful, making spaces a vital part of people’s lives. His work fosters innovation in spatial art and encourages audiences to imagine what the future of living could look like. Vinzan is an imaginative young spatial artist currently enrolled in the Master of Architecture programme at the University of Hong Kong. She is dedicated to creatively blending architecture with interactive design, seeking ways to seamlessly unite art, technology, and human-centred design. With a passion for mechanical and artificial intelligence applications, Vinzan explores new avenues to enhance user experiences, transforming spaces into emotional expressions rather than merely functional environments. “DIVINE” features a fundamental framework along with multiple mirrors, each representing a unique aspect of the self. The installation’s movement varies in speed based on the distance between viewers and the sensors. As viewers draw near, their reflections engage in a dialogue with their own identities. The shape of the installation shifts dynamically with audience participation, celebrating the joy of “being”. Each audience’s interactive experience is unique. It is hoped that this experience inspires viewers to contemplate the difference between “having” and “being”, ultimately leading to a redefined understanding of life’s meaning. 5. JONO Craftspace — “ Hz Lab ” JONO Craftspace is a design studio founded by designers Paul Chung and Dino Cheung in 2019, with the concept of “A Space for CRAFTING and Crafting SPACE”. Initially established as a woodworking workshop, it serves as a platform to explore design ideas and create experimental prototypes, encompassing everything from small-scale woodwork to architectural explorations. “Hz Lab” is an experimental work that reminds us that the essence of music is found not in the instruments we own but in the moments we share. By embracing the concept of “being” rather than “having”, we open ourselves to a realm where creativity thrives, and connections deepen. This artistic exploration allows us to rediscover the transformative power of music and its profound impact on our lives. In a world that can feel increasingly fragmented, initiatives like “Hz Lab” inspire us to prioritise connection and creativity, fostering a sense of belonging and unity through sound. Ultimately, this project transforms our perception of music and our relationships, creating lasting memories that resonate far beyond the notes played. 6. Naonori Yago — “ Imitative Behavior: In the Footsteps of My Daughters ” Naonori Yago, born in Shizuoka in 1986, graduated from Musashino Art University with a degree in Visual Communication Design in 2008. He joined Hakuhodo in 2009 and has been affiliated with SIX since 2014. His notable awards include the Tokyo ADC, JAGDA New Designer Award, D&AD, NY ADC, and ONE SHOW. “Imitative Behavior: In the Footsteps of My Daughters” is a collaborative series from Naonori Yago and his daughter. They have always been creating drawings and paintings since his daughter was three years old. In this exhibition, Naonori Yago chooses some of his daughter’s drawings, scans them, and then traces her lines with dots on the computer. These works showcase the changes of the strength of her arm movements, resulting in lines that can be faint or bold. Through graphic designs, he tries to capture and express these features of the unexpected lines. To Naonori Yago, this experience has been incredibly enriching for him as a creator. While many artists draw inspiration from the past—histories, movements, or previous creators—he finds himself inspired by the future through his daughter’s creations. 7. Island Works — “ ISLAND LIGHTS ” Co-founded by Chi and Leroy, Island Works is a collaborative initiative, stemming from their shared fascination with Hong Kong’s islands. Island Works aims to document and archive these islands, ultimately creating a digital library dedicated to them. Through on-site visits, 3D scanning and photography, the project seeks to capture and preserve the essence of each island, transforming these elements into an engaging public platform. Supported by the Design Trust seed grant, Chi and Leroy are preparing for a public launch, fostering a connection between their creative vision and the natural landscapes that inspire them. Islands stir our natural curiosity to explore the unknown. In ancient times, our ancestors embarked on daring expeditions to reach these isolated lands, investing immense effort into charting maps, building ships, and constructing bridges to distant shores. Various forms of design and construction have not only reduced the distances between islands but, more importantly, created bridges of communication that connect us emotionally. Design facilitates connection. “ISLAND LIGHTS” highlights the approximately 200 islands of Hong Kong, comprising acrylic panels and each printed with point cloud data of an island to create an interactive archive installation reminiscent of a laboratory shelf. Through photographs and 3D scanning, they documented unique features such as striking rock formations and varied terrain. This work takes an archaeological and archivist approach to exploring the islands’ past, while also gesturing towards a speculative future through its digitised and technological aesthetics. This continuity between preservation and innovation reimagines how thoughtful design interventions might shape the islands’ evolving roles in the region—and, in turn, our lives. 8. Ng Chak Lam — “ The Club ” Chaklam Ng is a sound artist and inventor of musical instruments based in Hong Kong, with over 15 years of experience in design. He is the founder of the sound design collective Oblik Soundwork, exploring the intersection of sound, engineering, and interactive design. His recent work, “Pause Rec Play 2.0”, is an interactive sound installation that premiered at Clockenflap 2023. Chaklam’s projects often emphasise community engagement, and his public installations have been showcased at prominent venues such as K11 Musea, PMQ, and Central Market. “The Club” is an arcade-style pinball machine designed for up to four players. During gameplay, the pinball collides with various bumpers, generating a unique and dynamically evolving rhythmic pattern that varies with each round. To capture these one-of-a-kind sonic byproducts, the design utilises the kinetic interactions of the pinball to trigger a library of pre-recorded musical samples, such as drum hits, which are seamlessly integrated and looped within a digital turntable interface. This way, the seemingly random and unpredictable movement of the pinball transforms into a novel and engaging musical composition, with each machine featuring its own distinct set of sound samples to enhance the uniqueness of the experience. “The Club” effectively merges the excitement of arcade gameplay with the creative expression of music, allowing players to move beyond traditional gaming and engage in authentic musical creation. 9. New Common — “ The People’s Pavilion ” New Common is formed by a collective of alumni from the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London. Beyond their shared educational and professional background in architecture, they are deeply connected by a mutual passion for documenting architecture through diverse mediums—ranging from spatial design and visual communication to game design and interactive experiences. This open call of deTour 2024 has provided them with the opportunity to reunite and explore the possibilities of design together. “The People Pavilion” is designed as a space for self-discovery, reflection, and acceptance. Through a dynamic use of colours, each representing participants’ levels of satisfaction or “flavours” in different areas of life, the pavilion creates a vibrant metaphor for emotional complexity. These colours, interacting with mirrors and lighting, form a layered landscape, illustrating that emotional well-being is about finding balance across all feelings rather than prioritising any single one. Promoting emotional authenticity, the pavilion encourages visitors to explore and express their full range of emotions, even in moments of bitterness or disappointment. This collective installation captures participants’ internal thoughts through playful interaction, creating shared memories for the community. It showcases how a pavilion can act as both a reflection of the surrounding social and cultural environment, as well as a space for gathering and dialogue. By transforming individual emotions into a visual narrative, this work seeks to revolutionise the way communities express and strengthen their bonds by contributing their feelings to the evolving space. 10. half AND half Studio — “ trans(RE)SONANCE ” half AND half Studio is an architecture and design studio based in Hong Kong, comprising Charles Kwan, Henry Au, and Aurora Wong as the project team. It offers a wide range of services that encompass innovative and integrative architectural design, spatial planning, interior design, and art installations. “trans(RE)SONANCE” presents an interactive experience that requires the active participation of the visitors. Visitors have to control the movement intensity of the connected ropes of the light-sensitive device through a flashlight in a quiet environment, achieving a design that is technically simple yet visually effective. It brings a special sensory experience and lets visitors think deeply about the relationship between actuality and potentiality. 11. Chang Hoi Wood & Tang Chi Tat & Li Hong Ting — “ Unfinished Project ” Chang Hoi-wood, Tang Chi Tat, and Li Hong Ting are Hong Kong creators who have professional background and creative experience in architecture, design, and philosophy respectively. Chang Hoi-wood studied Master of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, dedicated to coordinating place-making and arts technology projects; Li Hong Ting is a co-founder of the philosophy-promoting group Corrupt The Youth, studied Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Philosophy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; and Tang Chi Tat is a designer passionate about landscape and exhibition design, with a degree in Environment and Interior Design and recently completed his Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA). “Unfinished Project” seeks to explore the mutual influence between humans and objects. Things can shape our identities, and in turn, we can shape the things around us. Active users are creators; they reshape objects, integrating them into their identities. A pen, for instance, only exists as a pen when it is used to write; without that action, it is merely an object. This reveals how the unfinishedness of individuals and objects is intricately connected. 12. Victoria Dong — “ What if I had one more chance? ” Victoria Dong is a pioneering interdisciplinary designer who blends the thinking and design principles of both architecture and contemporary textiles. By exploring the intersection of material and space, she employs textile techniques to push design boundaries, championing inclusivity and creativity in all her projects. Through the fusion of architectural principles and textile art, her innovative designs establish a sense of unity between time and place, reflecting the fluid and multi-dimensional nature of identity. Currently based at Heatherwick Studio in London, she showcased her work at the Alveston Gallery in London, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists for the Prized Exhibition 2022 and created installations for the Hong Kong Museum of Art and K11 Art Mall. “What if I had one more chance?” uses the pinball machine as a metaphor, encouraging people to rediscover their authentic selves through play. It explores the question: How do “I” become “myself”? In this interactive experience, players are invited to imagine themselves as the ball, embarking on a journey filled with twists, turns, and obstacles. The racecourse, representing a space for ongoing self-reflection and inner exploration, is fully customisable—players can add or remove objects along the path. After each round, new insights may emerge, inspiring changes to the course and sparking further creativity. In this analogy, the ball symbolises one’s life, while the racecourse represents our life’s journey. The obstacles reflect the possessions we accumulate. Through playful engagement, we can embrace both our personal journey and the elements that shape it. A Whole New Parent-child Programme of deTour 2024 — “deTour Kids” To raise public awareness of the inspiration brought by design and creativity to a child’s development, deTour partnered with PMQ Seed and Creativekids launched a whole new parent-child programme, “deTour Kids”, includes “deTour Kids’ Morning tour” and “Family Crest Workshop”. “deTour Kids’ Morning tour” through interactive tours and engaging mini-games, introducing kids and parents to some selected works from deTour 2024 in an easy-to-understand way. In addition to guided tours, it also provides a parent-child design experience to create the unique “family crest”. Naonori Yago, the Japanese designer of the exhibition “Imitative Behavior: In the Footsteps of My Daughters” and his daughter will participate as guests in one public session on 30 Nov, encouraging parents and children to design together, gaining inspiration from each other! Workshops and Creative Voice Not only is deTour 2024 design festival showcases large-scale installations and exhibitions, but it also includes a variety of workshops, such as enamel painting, a unique small-scale coffee ground sculpture, accessory mould design, incense, collagraph printing, and planting. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to connect with international and local designers and cross-disciplinary industry professionals through Creative Voice, listening to their insights and understanding more about the connection between design and psychology, feng shui, nature, music, and more. All activities can be registered online, inviting the public to explore the unlimited possibilities of design together. Guided Tours X Diverse Tour Guides Various guided tours will be held during deTour 2024 such as, the Curator, Adonian Chan, and co-creators, Anthony Ko, Victoria Dong and Ng Chak Lam. Some designers and creators from different professions such as Kit Chan, the author of “Hong Kong Knowhere”, Corrupt The Youth, and Pan Tang, the founder of Midway, will become the tour guides. Through different perspectives and horizons, they bring visitors to explore the highlights in the exhibition and understand the behind stories and inspiration. Register to participate in the public programmes of deTour 2024. Attendees who complete the activities will have a chance to receive exclusive deTour 2024 souvenirs. For more information about deTour 2024 design festival and public programmes, please stay tuned for our social media updates, and visit the website: https://detour.hk/2024 deTour 2024 – design festival Date: 29th November 2024 – 15th December 2024 Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Venue: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong Admission: Free Entry Website: https://detour.hk/2024 Hashtag: #deTour2024 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. deTour is an annual design festival showcasing creative designs and concepts. Organised by PMQ and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the event offers a wide range of programmes that bring together designers and creative communities from Hong Kong and abroad. deTour serves as a unique platform for inspiring people through the latest in creative expression and cutting-edge design. It also fosters exchanges between up-and-coming talents and seasoned professionals. Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s SoHo district, PMQ is the landmark of creative and design industries housing over 100 Hong Kong emerging designers. In 2014, PMQ was revitalised and transformed into a creative hub with a variety of design studios showcasing a wide array of design products including fashion and accessories, gifts & premium, homeware, and small furniture as well as other lifestyle goods and creative products. PMQ has now become an interactive platform for supporting up-and-coming creative talents and fostering a community of patrons and lovers of creativity, design, and heritage. It is also one of the popular venues in town for international design, arts, and cultural events from Hong Kong and around the world. The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.Opposition MPPs slammed amendments to the Ford government's controversial bike lane bill Thursday, saying these changes would create legal protections for the province if cyclists are hurt or killed after lanes are removed. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, University-Rosedale NDP MPP Jessica Bell said new amendments to Bill 212 would make it so people could no longer sue the government if they are hurt on roadways as a result of bike lanes being taken out. "What this means is the conservatives want to remove themselves from any responsibility if someone is injured or killed in the future," Bell said. "It's heartbreaking, because someone will be injured or killed in the future." The Progressive Conservative government has been fast-tracking legislation that would require Ontario municipalities to ask the province for permission to install bike lanes when they would remove a lane of vehicle traffic. The bill also goes a step further and gives the province the power to remove the entirety of three major bike lanes in Toronto on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue, restoring them to vehicle traffic — moves that have been loudly decried by cycling advocates. WATCH | Cyclists rally for bike lanes: Toronto cyclists rally against Ford government’s plan to remove bike lanes 11 days ago Duration 2:24 Cyclists in Toronto rallied this weekend to protect bike lanes in the city. It comes as the Ford government announced plans earlier this month to tear up bike lanes across some major roads in The city. As Tyreike Reid explains, their fight is now being supported by some of Toronto’s top politicians. Reporters repeatedly asked Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria Thursday if the amended bill would, in fact, protect the government from lawsuits — and each time he did not answer the question and instead pivoted to government talking points about traffic congestion. "We believe bike lanes should be on secondary roads," Sarkaria said. Removing bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost Whether or not the entirety of all three bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University will be removed remains up in the air, as provincial officials have provided few specifics about their plans. Sarkaria did say more than once Thursday that the bill would give the province the authority to "remove the entirety of the lanes" on those three roadways. "People understand this has gone too far," he said. "We need to have some common sense and reasonableness on this." Amendments to the bill passed at the committee, but it still needs to be voted on in a third reading at the provincial legislature — though with a Progressive Conservative majority, it is likely to pass. Opposition MPPs also took aim at other amendments to the bill Thursday, including those focused on who will pay for the removal of bike lanes. WATCH | What bike lanes mean for this wheelchair user: How one wheelchair user feels about prospect of losing bike lanes 5 days ago Duration 1:45 Oda Al-Anizi outfitted his wheelchair with a special attachment that transformed it into a bike, allowing him to navigate the city as a cyclist. As he told CBC’s Talia Ricci, it’s been a gamechanger. Toronto City Manager Paul Johnson previously told CBC News that the province should be covering costs not just for the removal of the lanes, but also for their original implementation, considering staff and planning time. One amendment introduced Thursday specifically states the province is not required to reimburse municipalities for costs incurred when bike lanes were being installed. As the debate over this bill rages on, millions in taxpayer dollars are at stake. A Toronto city staff report from earlier this month concluded that work to remove the three bike lanes would cost more than $48 million and likely lead to only minimally faster commutes for drivers. Sarkaria previously said the province will foot the bill for removal costs, but also said he doesn't believe the city's estimate , as it is double the price tag of the initial installation. Speaking at the committee meeting Thursday, Oshawa NDP MPP Jennifer French accused the province of advancing a plan with the twofold distinction of being expensive and dangerous. "This is a political decision and people are going to be killed," she said.