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Stock woes hit biotech
When August began, the stocks of eight of the region's 20 publicly traded life sciences companies were trading below $1 per share. Five of them are still dwelling below the share mark that's required for listing on the Nasdaq stock market that's made up heavily of biotech and technology stocks.
One company, Immunicon Corp., was sold for $31 million in a bankruptcy proceeding. Another, Isolagen Inc. of Exton, climbed over the $1 threshold after posting positive last-stage test results of its lead product.
Neose Technologies, PhotoMedex, Hemispherx, PolyMedix, Protalex and Velcera remain with shares trading in cents rather than dollars.
Crossing that $1 per share threshold is particularly important for life sciences companies seeking capital needed to develop experimental drugs, drug-delivery systems and medical devices.
Nick Landekic, CEO of PolyMedix, said there is a "psychological component" tied to stock prices.
"It's one of those cases where perception is reality," Landekic said. "If your price is less than $1 a share you are for many investors not as attractive as you would be if you are above a dollar."
PolyMedix temporarily hit the $1 per share mark last week, about a week after the Food and Drug Administration approved its application to begin human clinical testing of its anticoagulant reversing agent, which sets out to prevent blood clots. Its stock has since slipped back to 91 cents a share.
The company, which raised $15 million in an equity financing last month, has traded its stock on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) for the past two years after completing a reverse merger with a publicly traded shell company on the exchange.
The OTCBB consists largely of thinly traded stocks and has no minimum share price requirements.
Landekic said becoming publicly traded strengthened PolyMedix's ability to get investments from different sources, such as institutional investors, hedge funds and a broader range of individual investors.
PolyMedix of Radnor chose the reverse merger over raising funds from venture capital firms, he said, because the company was not comfortable with terms the firms demanded.
"Reverse mergers are becoming more popular, especially in the biotechnology industry," he said. "There have been 300 reverse mergers involving biotech firms during the past two years."
Landekic is hopeful PolyMedix's stock will reach $2 per share, the minimum for inclusion on the American Stock Exchange, or $4 per share, the minimum needed to qualify for an initial listing on NASDAQ, within the next year. The achievement, he said, would help the company attract additional interest from investors that only put money into companies on the major exchanges.
Part of a powerhouse
Tom Morr, president and CEO of Select Greater Philadelphia, promotes the region as, in his words, a "life sciences powerhouse." He noted the area's life sciences industry boasts 56,000 direct jobs and another 352,000 jobs at companies supported by the industry.
Morr doesn't see the low stock prices of the eight life sciences companies as an impediment for future growth of the local biotech industry or a sign of trouble for the industry as a whole.
"I think people understand the process of bringing a discovery to market is very difficult," he said. "Entrepreneurs in this industry have much higher hurdles than, say, a software company. At a software company you can have an idea in the morning and a product by the end of the week. … Biotech companies have to go through the entire FDA approval process, and that's very daunting.
"You have to recognize it's a long road [to get a new drug to market]. People who invest in the sector do recognize that."
Morr said that money from the venture capital community continues to pour into the life sciences sector. He cited a PriceWaterhouseCoopers study from 2007 that found $566 million — 41 percent of all the funds invested by venture capital firms in the 19 counties around Philadelphia — went into life sciences.
Two in jeopardy
Two companies trading at less than $1 per share are facing the possibility of being delisted.
Neose received a delisting warning in February from the NASDAQ, which requires companies to have a minimum share price of $1. The Horsham company had until Aug. 18 to regain compliance. PhotoMedex of Montgomeryville received a delisting warning in May and must regain compliance by Oct. 22.
Neose's delisting was delayed last week after the company filed a request for a hearing on the matter in front of a NASDAQ listing qualifications panel.
Neose CEO George J. Vergis, speaking with analysts earlier this month, said the company continues to make progress on two products it is developing with foreign drug companies: a treatment for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, in a partnership with BioGeneriX of Mannheim, Germany; and a next-generation hemostatis compound, with Novo Nordisk of Denmark. The new drug candidates target treatment markets with combined annual sales of $8 billion.
PhotoMedex has had an active summer taking actions that have yet to boost its stock price.
The Montgomeryville company markets the Xtrac laser system to treat psoriasis, and has steadily expanded its dermatology business with product offerings ranging from an eyelash conditioner introduced last year to a skin renewal cream unveiled in June.
This month it signed a deal to acquire Photo Therapeutics Ltd., a California-based developer of nonlaser light-therapy devices for skin conditions, for $13 million. PhotoMedex also finalized the $3.5 million sale of its surgical services business, a fee-based procedures business that uses mobile surgical-laser equipment operated by company technicians at hospitals and surgery centers, to PRI Medical Technologies of Sun Valley, Calif.
"We believed that economies of scale to make this business more profitable could not be achieved with the current level of resources dedicated to this effort," said Jeff O'Donnell, president and CEO of PhotoMedex.
O'Donnell said the company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pursue "faster-growing, higher-margin dermatology opportunities."
Out of the woods
Isolagen Inc. narrowly averted being delisted from the American Stock Exchange when its plan for compliance, rejected earlier in the year by AMEX, was accepted and a scheduled Aug. 19 delisting hearing was canceled.
The developmental-stage biotechnology company was facing delisting because it failed to meet AMEX's minimum levels for stockholder equity, which start at $4 million.
AMEX, according to Isolagen, indicated that its decision was based on the company's announcement of positive late-stage test results for its wrinkle treatment that involves using a patient's own collagen-producing cells.
The development sent the company's stock, which was trading at 52 cents before the announcement, soaring. It opened this week at $1.53.
Isolagen plans to seek FDA approval for the treatment next year. Declan Daly, the company's CEO, said the results have put the company in a stronger position to raise additional funds, which was a key component of its compliance plan for AMEX.
Hemispherx is not in any immediate danger of being delisted because its stock has traded above $1 per share several days last month and is trading at 67 cents. The Philadelphia company has a new drug application for Ampligen, its experimental chronic fatigue syndrome drug, under review by the FDA. Last month, Hemispherx completed patient enrollment in a midstage test evaluating Ampligen as a seasonal flu vaccine enhancer.
Velcera and Protalex, which are also trading under $1 per share, both became publicly traded through reverse mergers with OTCBB companies, Protalex in 1999 and Velcera in 2007. Both share aspirations of moving to larger exchanges in the future.
New Hope-based Protalex's lead new drug candidate, PRTX-100, is a potential treatment for a rare bleeding disorder known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Velcera of Yardley is developing new animal medicine products in easier-to-administer spray formulations.


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I totally just fell in love with a font (is that even possible)?
I thought I had our fonts for our invitations all nailed down (and implemented for that matter), but then I found this today, without even looking.
I have a secret obsession with downloading new fonts. I do this mostly because I love to have a HUGE library of fonts to choose from when I'm designing things, so I check up on the coolest available free fonts from time-to-time. That was when "Circled Font" came along and made me realize we HAVE to use this font. The name says it all. It alone fits our theme. And then, it had to go all "circle-y" on me and would be the perfect font for our names on the invite.
And so it's done.
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I love that font too. And I also am obsessed with downloading them. I do it at work all the time when I need a break, make it way easier when I need to design something.
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I am obsessed with downloading fonts and I am always amazed at how much I used them! I deliberated FOREVER when making my bridal binder…I wanted the tabs to look PERFECT!


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Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR) announced its Arria(TM) GX FPGA family now offers support for transceiver speeds up to 3.125 Gbps, additional serial protocols and reduced static power. Based on the proven Stratix® II GX technology, Arria GX FPGAs are designed to deliver robust signal integrity at a low price for higher volume applications. The increased transceiver speeds, expanded protocol support and reduced static power enables the Arria GX family to deliver greater value in communications, broadcast, computer, storage and industrial markets.
The Arria GX family includes increased performance and function of the transceivers to drive serial interfaces at speeds from 600 Mbps up to 3.125 Gbps and a reduction in static power of up to 20 percent. In addition, Arria GX FPGAs provide support for more protocols, including XAUI, SDI, CPRI, OBSAI and SerialLite II, along with the ability to develop proprietary, serial-based IP using its Basic mode. The Arria GX family continues to support PCI Express (PCIe), Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and Serial RapidIO® (SRIO) protocols. The upgraded device also includes performance-enhancing features such as channel equalization. Arria GX FPGAs utilize flip-chip packaging technology that provides superior signal integrity compared to wire-bond packages.
"We've expanded our initial Arria GX product offering to address an increasing number of applications requiring additional transceiver performance," said Luanne Schirrmeister, director of marketing, low-cost products at Altera Corporation. "We've enhanced an award-winning FPGA family by expanding the serial protocol support to focus on higher volume applications."
The Arria GX family is comprised of five devices ranging in density from 21K to 90K LEs, up to 4.5 Mbits of embedded memory and up to 176 multipliers. The family is built on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC's) established 90-nm process.
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Arria GX FPGAs utilize the industry-leading Quartus® II design software to accelerate compile times, helping users expedite time to market. With outstanding software tools, verified intellectual property (IP) cores, complete characterization reports, reference designs, and excellent support, customers can begin designing immediately with Arria GX devices.
An advanced version of the Arria GX datasheet can be downloaded at http://www.altera.com/literature/hb/agx/agx_5v1_01_advanced_copy.pdf. Quartus II software version 7.2 is available at www.altera.com/download. An upgraded version of Quartus II software will be available soon; designers can complete their Arria GX design using Quartus II v7.2 software, and then port the design to new software version.
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Sophisticated craftsman-style luxury townhomes and free standing ranch homes located in the center of Old Delmar. Maintenance free lifestyle just steps to Four Corners. Beautiful natural light pours into these architect-designed homes. Incl:Hardwood floors, granite and marble counters, Schrock cabinetry, gas fireplace in great room, California closets. Full basement, two car attached garage. Quick delivery (60 days) available on some units. GPS or Mapquest 451 Delaware Ave. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS 12-2pm!
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Deadstring Brothers, Pearls Mahone, The Ditchrunners
1000 N Rohlwing Road #13
Lombard, IL, 60148
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
This event is 21 and over
It may be a surprise to hear the country rock sounds of Detroit's Deadstring Brothers coming from a city better known for loud rock and roll, but disillusionment can take many channels. Desolation, frustration and regret have always been present where great country music was played, and from its bombed-out inner city to its sterile suburbs, Detroit has its share.
Deadstring Brothers began in fall 2003. Since then, the band has worked to develop their own take on the American Sound, drawing influences from a variety of sources. Its all in there somehow, declares Kurt, but blues and country music just feel the most natural.
Not unlike Exile-era Stones, Deadstring Brothers deliver a menacing sound that draws equally on the melancholy of country ballads and the abandon of rock and blues. The bands music is deeply rooted in the storytelling and instrumental traditions of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and the American Outlaw Movement, but is also informed by the song structure and understated aggression commonly associated with Detroit bands. Their haunting melodies reveal the influence of early 70s rock icons like The Band and Gram Parsons and The Faces. Deadstring Brothers live performances have the energy of guitar rock, but sophisticated arrangements, Hammond Organ and a focus on traditional American music separate them from many of their Detroit contemporaries.
The band has been touring steadily since the 2004 release of their eponymous debut and have shared the stage with acts ranging from Shooter Jennings, Cat Power and Jesse Sykes to Giant Sand, My Morning Jacket, Drive by Truckers and the Mekons.
Pearls Mahone & The One-Eyed Jacks combines strong heart wrenching vocals, rockin guitar riffs, a sexy bass line, and a rhythm that just won't quit. Embracing a passion for rockabilly music, moonshine, ratrods, rhythm & blues, bad boys, outlaw and traditional country, PBR, and good tattoos--their music tells tales of love, hardship, and vice. Unlike any other band out there, Pearls Mahone & The OneEyed Jacks, are undoubtedly one of the most exciting up and coming rockabilly bands out today.
Add the dark gospel of Pearls Mahone & The One-Eyed Jacks to your friends, your playlist, and family today!
Face Melting, High Octane Country!
"The Ditchrunners are beginning to make a ripple, no a cannonball, in the Great Lakes music scene. If you are wondering what kind of music to expect from these boys, think the opposite of radio stars such as Kenney Chesney and Toby Kieth. I would think more along the lines of Central Wisconsin rebel-rousing, whiskey-fueled, high-octane country." -Adam Greuel, HOOPLA Magazine
"From Stevens Point, these five guys must have had a love hate relationship with the country music they grew up with. They kept the country twang, and sometimes a bit of the hoe-down beat, but added a hard edge in the guitar work and palpable rebel-rousing attitude. Its more than Toby Keith country, but less than gritty southern metal, settling in a rebellious bluegrassy middle ground. Singing about whiskey, trucks, guns and girls, they sure know how to occasionally throw in some top notch vocal harmonies, without losing that outlaw edge." -City Pages
"A first listen to these northern Wisconsin boys and its clear that they were influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and many of the other bad ass country playing pioneers of the genre." -Tom Jordan
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A 57-year-old Roca man has died four days after being hit by a falling tree.
Wade Wunderlich's wife found him lying injured on the ground Saturday on their 100-acre property west of Roca. A chain saw was idling nearby. The couple had been working for months to remove the tree from the property.
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The Legend of Korra is an upcoming third-person beat 'em up video game being developed by Platinum Games and published by Activision, based on the animated television series The Legend of Korra. It is to be released on 21 October 2014 for all major platforms.
Players will control Korra, the series' eponymous heroine, as she fights villains from the first two seasons of the series[4] with the bending arts, a spiritual and physical practice similar in appearance to Eastern martial arts by which practitioners move and alter the elements of water, earth, fire and air. The events of the game occur between the second and third seasons of the series, which aired in 2013 and 2014 respectively. The villain will be a "chi-blocker" who, at the start of the game, strips Korra of her bending abilities, which she has to regain in the course of the game.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Movie of David Sipos. Introduced in cinemas in 2014, with production teams of Slovenia. You can watch Kresnik: The Lore of Fire online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Slovenian at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
Rating: 5 by 36 users./
Runtime: 22 minutes
Cene Skrt, Dare Valic, Assija Sultanova, Aljaz Simunic and Domen Jancic.
Short film, Fantasy, Adventure.
22-minute film (full movie) directed by David Sipos.
The original audio of Kresnik: The Lore of Fire has dialogues in or Slovenian, it was produced in Slovenia.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2014.
Screenplay written by Brandie Coonis and Jernej Kastelec.
Marko Kocevar.
Klemen Zumer, Jacob LaMendola, Ruben Sipos, Mojca Pernat, Christine Kovac, Neza Peterle, Eric Kovac and David Sipos.
This film was produced and / or financed by Haritude Ventures, Snaut and Film association Film Factory.
Composed by Danilo Kapel and Tim Zibrat.
Haritude Ventures.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Kresnik: The Lore of Fire has a duration of 22 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or Slovenian in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
See the page of this full movie, Kresnik: The Lore of Fire in FULLTV Movies.


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What are isopropyl alcohol canisters?
I've never heard of isopropyl alcohol being used in camping, except to put on bug bites.
My Bad. One rough week OK3 weeks if you include Matthew.. My brain is fried. I meant Isobutane-propane.
Also I know that there are alcohol stoves that are authorized if they are not hand made.One of our ASMs who is an ultralite backpacker was not happy he could not use any of his "cat food can" stoves he made, so he bought a Trangia alcohol stove. Funny thing is, he showed th DIY cans and they reminded me of the ones in tHE CUB SCOUT LEADER HOW TO BOOK.
That's what the G2SS states now, but what was it 10 or 15 years ago? I know that my Troop growing up switched from white gas to propane, and I swear it was required, not optional, because it was a significant investment to replace equipment - money our Troop didn't really have at the time, so I doubt this was done on a whim. Anyone have a hard copy G2SS from ten or fifteen years ago to see whether this was fact or myth?
To the best of my knowledge there has never been a "ban" on white gas / Coleman fuel, back at least 10 years, circa 2006.
Some councils have banned white gas on their properties. My council has white gas as a prohibited item. Thankfully, the one time I took my white gas stove to a council event, it was on private property. Seriously, I didn't know about the council ban until I was reading the sumemr camp leaders' Guide.


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I like the way SubMagic corrects errors and show me the stats. More.
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Everyday we are surrounded by thousands of ads telling you that you will be better off with their product rather than without it. These ads appear on television, buses, billboards, online, and it's come to the point that ads will follow you wherever you go.
These ads are always portraying a beautiful skinny young woman or a tall, dark, and handsome man who's also buff. They want you to believe that you will benefit from their product and that you will be closer to becoming whoever they are depicting in their ad.
As humans we are always striving to be better than we are and that's the bait the advertisement companies use to lure us in. People can't be perfect and to me that means that our possibilities in life are limitless.
Who would have thought that the annoying commercials screaming for our attention everyday could symbolize limitless possibilities in life. They tell you that you aren't perfect and once you realize that perfection isn't possible you realize that their claims are dramatically exaggerated. There is no product that can change who you are, but only what you have.
Persuasion and manipulation are advertisements weapons, it's up to you to remember that all of these ads hire models who make a living off of their looks. Appearance is something you are (usually) born with and products may claim to benefit your overall look, but it's the identity that remains the same. It's your personality that makes you who you are.
Remember next time you see a commercial that you aren't perfect. You will never be perfect and that's what makes life so AMAZING. Since perfection is out of reach, there is always room for improvement.
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I too purchased this ammo thinking it would shoot well in my sig 238. NOT!!! This ammo is the least accurate of all the 12 manufacured 380 acp I have tried. It is more expensive and least dependable to hit the target. The search continues.....
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Havar said that establishing the 100,000 limit was wrong, because this way, developers would change their initial planning in order to meet the price boundaries and would deliver apartments that within five years would probably be worthless.
For instance, many developers could build two adjacent apartments, one for 100,000 euros and another one at a different price. This, however, would not be the smartest solution, as two apartments require two parking spaces.
"The government's decision will encourage residential developers to deliver poor planned projects. Furthermore, the ordinance is valid this year only, when the financial crisis will keep home buyers on sidelines. When people will be able to buy homes again, developers will remain with small apartments, to which it would not be applied the same regulation and nobody would buy anymore", said Reuven Havar.
In residential segment, the group plans to develop AFI Towers projects in the former location of Inox manufacturing facility, AFI Golden City in the former location of Laromet, AFT Gardens in Pipera, AFI Village in Buftea and AFI Green City in Magurele.
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AFI Cotroceni Park will open doors before Christmas, and Reuven Havar sees no real competition in the market. Head of AFI Europe says the leverage of his project consists in the leasable area (76,000 sqm) for a rent that he finds low, but also in the power of the brands, such as Mango, Zara, Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, InterSport, Mark and Spencer or Levi's.
"When we will open AFI Cotroceni Park, we will be the most powerful mall developer in Romania. After inauguration, AFI Cotroceni Park will value around 500 mln euros. It is well-positioned which is a major advantage to clinch financing for the first office building, nearby the mall," said the manager of AFI Europe Romania. He added he received takeover offers for AFI Cotroceni Park on a weekly basis, offers from people who think the group's in distress. However, negotiations ended when it came to figures.
In Ploiesti, in an effort to cope with the competition, AFI Europe rethought its retail planning, the shopping mall concept being turned into a street mall, with all stores under an immense tent.
"The project is at eight-minute walk from central city, and the new concept will cost less and this way I will be able to charge low rents. Nevertheless, we haven't yet received the zonal town planning and therefore, it will last a year and a half more until the construction works start", Havar added.
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Long Beach Poly (Calif.) has not just one but two legitimate high major Div I prospects in the secondary. Everyone knows about safety Vaughn Telemaque but his sidekick Herman Davidson has tremendous upside as well.
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Davidson has one offer on the table and is hearing from a handful of other schools as well.
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By Tom on Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,500overall rating 10 of 10rating details
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"I purchased my GTI in February 2013 and currently have 7500 miles on it. I am really enjoying it. It's less horsepower than my previous car (Saab) but very fun to drive. The turbo helps and it has really nice steering and handling. It hugs the road and feels very stable taking turns at higher speeds. The interior is also very nice - the red stitching and plaid seats give it some personality. Two features that I think should be standard on this car but are not include - radio controls mounted on the steering wheel and automatic climate control. I miss both, particularly the steering wheel mounted radio controls. That being said, I could not be happier with this car."
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By Joey on Friday, March 27, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 25,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "Refined Agression."
Cons: "Not as sharp as some of its competitors."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"When the Golf GTI came out in the late 1970s it was a game changer. It was the first of its kind, a new breed. They called it a Hot Hatch. Its agile short chassis could out handle some of the best sports cars of the time, not to mention out accelerate. It was well made, fuel efficient, beautifully made, and most of all a pleasure to drive. Through the years though Volkswagen lost sight of what made the GTI great. They forgot that it was a drivers car. In 2005 VW had a change of heart with the new Mk5 GTI. It was a rebirth for the brand. And they did it. It received car of the year from many coveted sources including Top Gear (Uk). It really doesn't get much better than that. Short after that they gave the car a new body and upgraded nearly everything to create the Mk6. Now that the history lesson is over, lets get down to business. The Mk6 spanned from 2010-14 in the US. It features one of THE best 4-cylinder engines very made. Its a brilliant 2.0 200bhp little rascal. Amazingly this car with a weight of 3,300 lbs can accelerate to 60 in 6.3 seconds with a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox Auto). Being able to do that with a mere 200bhp is an amazing feat. The interior is one you would find in a car that is much more expensive. In truth i've yet to be in any car under $50,000 that has materials that are as well made as this GTI. Everything is thought out so well that it just makes sense. You never fumble around looking for switches or knobs, they are just where you expect them to be. There are some negatives however. Its brakes are subpar for this performance car. They have almost zero feedback and feel very mushy. It stops well, don't get me wrong, but you don't have the confidence to brake late that you would in say a Mini Cooper S, or Ford Focus ST. Its stopping distance is also longer than its main competitors. Handling is also softer and less responsive than the Focus ST. This has been done on purpose because Volkswagen sells the GTI to a wide range of people from young boy racers to your more mature buyer who wants a pleasant ride. GTI's emergence changed the world of cars when it erupted out of Wolfsburg in the 70s. It inspired countless spin offs and forced the rest of the automakers to really turn of perforce and quality while keeping costs down. This new model is a worthy successor to the namesake. It may not be the fastest or most hardcore of its rifles but that is why its perfect. Its refined luxury with the heart and soul of a supercar. You would be hard-pressed to find a more complete and perfect car as this, at any price range."
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By Steve on Monday, September 21, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 15,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "DSG Transmission, classic looks, great bargain!"
Cons: "Interior is tight from left to right, week stereo."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought this car new almost 2 years ago. I have the 2014 Driver's Edition GTI. I needed a small car that got great gas mileage as my commute increased significantly. I have enjoyed driving this car and get 30+ mpg on the highway. It's been easy to own, just wash it, change the oil every 5k and gas it. It's been very reliable, much better than my daughter's Mini Cooper. It handles great and I love driving it aggressively every now and then, it's a ton of fun!"
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By GTI Guy on Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,500overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Loads of fun to drive"
Cons: "Cannot think of anything bad about the GTI"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"If you are in the market for a fun car that can serve as a daily driver and great utility, then this is the car for you. On the freeway it is fantastic, it has the horsepower to get you into a tight fit and do it in a hurry but that is nothing compared to what it can do in the twisty bits, it can corner on rails and has plenty of torque to accelerate through the apex with very little turbo lag. BTW, the max torque shows up at just 1750 RPMs! The seats are great, holds you in place nicely and are very comfortable on long trips. I have the bi-xenon lights that light up the sky! I got as many options as I could up to but not including the leather seats, the plaid is just, well, GTI what else can be said. I also have the six speed manual gearbox, would not have it any other way, it is butter smooth and allows me much more control of the car. I cannot speak highly enough about the GTI, it is for the money, a phenom! The fit and finish is miles above the competition. I looked at the Mazda Speed 3 and the Ford Focus STI, both have some things that are better, but overall, neither comes close to the GTI. If you are considering a new purchase, don't walk, run and get yourself into one of these, you will not have any regrets!"
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By Deeeej on Monday, October 20, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Safety, economy, customization, reliability"
Cons: "FWD, heavy, value"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"Where to start. I have been driving VW vehicles for years now. This is actually my third GTI and have had a few Audi's as well. When it comes to reliability there is no need to worry. Being a VW, prices for maintenance are not high surprisingly, very easy to work on, and will give you relief knowing it won't let you down. The MK6 generation in my humble opinion is one of THE best looking GTI models that has been released. That was actually my first draw to the vehicle. It has a very aggressive look from the front and rear. And every body line starts at one corner of the vehicle and can be followed all the way around the car. Something that I love. Compared to the MK7 which has body lines that just drop off in random places and end suddenly. Not to mention the amount of customization you can do to make the car look that much more unique (ie. LED tails, Xenon headlights, R bumpers, etc.) Inside the vehicle is very well equipped with bluetooth, optional RNS headunits, sunroof, and interlagos/leather depending on the edition GTI. Mine is constantly streaming Spotify through the bluetooth via my Premium 8 headunit. And not to mention the hands free wheel controls for any phone calls and music controls. I could not live without that now. My GTI in particular has the interlagos as well, and I love the look of it. Actually, everyone that has ever seen it or been in my car has complimented it. Heated seats are a great touch especially in the Chicago winters. The "bucket" style seats up front are very comfortable and have lots of adjustment, however I feel the bolstering is a little too wide so hard cornering does make you slide in the seat a little unless you have an extremely wide back and huge thighs to keep you hugged and planted. The rear offers plenty of room for my son's Recaro seat and the 60/40 split is a great feature to give you plenty of cargo room for hauling boxes or small furniture. I'm still amazed at how much room there is inside. Something that I started noticing a week into driving is how quiet it is compared to all the previous models and other makes. There is A LOT of sound deadening and reduced whistle noise at high speeds thanks to redesigned mirrors and doors. Along with that, I kept finding more and more storage compartments and cup/bottle holders all over the front. So, if you like to keep a lot of stuff in your vehicle there is definitely adequate room for everything. Also, having 4+ star crash ratings overall was another selling point for me. You can definitely feel the rigidity of the vehicle with the extra steel in the pillars and the seam welded roof. I dare you to open any door on this car, and stand on the window frame or even the door handle/controls and jump on it. The door won't go anywhere. Do that with any other competition car and you'll see a quality difference without a doubt. Trust me, I've done it... The power delivery from the 2.0 is more than enough stock. And you can definitely feel the torque as well. And with some simple APR modifications you can definitely have a FWD hot hatch that can keep up or walk away from V8 counterparts in totally different leagues. It's a great feeling and no one would suspect it from such a small hatch. Definitely a sleeper vehicle with the right driver. Overall the car has been great to me. I love the customization you can achieve with the vehicle while still keeping the reliability. The comfort inside has been great and you feel safe and cocooned in your little shell. I've gotten to know many people in the VW community thanks to this car. Anyone from their teens and some married couples in their 50s who just want a fun and economical car. You can't put this vehicle with a certain demographic because, well, everyone I've came across loves it. Try one out, I can almost certainly guarantee that you'll find some attachment to the vehicle and want to take it home."
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MSMQ uses the standard Windows security model. You can configure queues to permit only senders and receivers with appropriate security privileges. The tradeoff for including Windows security in messaging is that it takes about 2.5 times as long to send the same messages. By configuring MSMQ not to send the security descriptors associated with the sending application, you can obtain significant performance gains. To configure MSMQ not to send a security descriptor with the message, set the message property AttachSenderID to False (the default is True).


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To that end, I though I'd be nice enogh to start one for Performics.
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*) I hate the double accounting of GRD transactions as previously noted. Not only is a non standard accounting procedure which destroys and audit trail for affiliates, it impacts our ability to see what link an order was made on behalf of unless it clears.
Suppose I have a $900 for company x and it's in GRD status. This order could be from a number of different sections from my site. I can't tell where it's from because the actual link it's associated with is not shown until it's cleared.
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Dog Of Man
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The dog...
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That is the feeling i get from this.
"It wasn't supposed to be like that..."
ScissorMan: Episode 2
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Funny :D
First episode i've seen, I liked it :D. (even though you're not the best at drawing ^^)


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Geocaching in School. What the heck is geocaching anyway?! Ah, you've come to the right place. Geocaching.com states, "Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location." So what does this have to do with school? A lot!
Geocaching is a great way to address a multitude of standards all at once. As good curriculum designers, you address the lesson planning in the following way:
- Dig into the standards. What are the content standards? What are performance standards asking you to do?
- Determine evidence of mastery.What evidence will you accept?
- Create learning experiences. What activities will you create that will allow students to reach mastery?
I am proposing the idea that geocaching can be a learning experience that will allow students to demonstrate mastery in many areas across the curriculum.
So first, let's examine Geoaching.
The Geocaching.com website does a fantastic job teaching you almost everything you need to know about Geocaching, but you really need to consider safety. Here's a short article that will help you understand the cautions. The video below corresponds with this article.
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I would use a walkie talkie to talk to your team. If you don't have that, at least use Voxer to communicate to your travel group if you aren't together the whole time.
After you've really captured what geocaching entails, now it's time to consider how it can be a multi-disciplinary tool.
Geography, Grade 4 (Wisconsin).
A.4.1 Use reference points, latitude and longitude, direction, size, shape, and scale to locate positions on various representations of the earth's surface
A.4.4 Describe and give examples of ways in which people interact with the physical environment, including use of land, location of communities, methods of construction, and design of shelters
A.4.6 Identify and distinguish between predictable environmental changes, such as weather patterns and seasons, and unpredictable changes, such as floods and droughts, and describe the social and economic effects of these changes
A.4.8 Identify major changes in the local community that have been caused by human beings, such as a construction project, a new highway, a building torn down, or a fire; discuss reasons for these changes; and explain their probable effects on the community and the environment.
History, Grade 4 (Wisconsin).
B.4.3 Examine biographies, stories, narratives, and folk tales to understand the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people, place them in time and context, and explain their relationship to important historical events
B.4.5 Identify the historical background and meaning of important political values such as freedom, democracy, and justice
B.4.7 Identify and describe important events and famous people in Wisconsin and United States history
B.4.8 Compare past and present technologies related to energy, transportation, and communications and describe the effects of technological change, either beneficial or harmful, on people and the environment
Political Science, Grade 4 (Wisconsin).
C.4.6 Locate, organize, and use relevant information to understand an issue in the classroom or school, while taking into account the viewpoints and interests of different groups and individuals
Behavioral Science, Grade 4 (Wisconsin).
E.4.1 Explain the influence of prior knowledge, motivation, capabilities, personal interests, and other factors on individual learning
E.4.5 Identify and describe institutions such as school, church, police, and family and describe their contributions to the well being of the community, state, nation, and global society
E.4.7 Explain the reasons why individuals respond in different ways to a particular event and the ways in which interactions among individuals influence behavior
And that's just Social Studies!
If you include the Common Core State Standards, you'll have other considerations. For example, if your students are geocaching near a historical site, there are probably several related non-fiction or historical fiction pieces to integrate. When we were Geocaching in West Salem, WI, I discovered that we were going to find the grave of Hamlin Garland, the man I wrote about in my senior capstone paper back in college. That find spurred oodles of discussion!
You can also generate several quality writing experiences from any geocaching adventure. Actually, when I look at the Common Core, my mind floods with great ideas. Unlike the Wisconsin Social Studies Standards, the Common Core State Standards give you direction at every grade level.
As I went through the Social Studies standards, I found myself wanting to justifying almost all of them. Really, depending on how you frame the experience, Geocaching offers multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of many standards.
Besides Social Studies and the Common Core, you can also examine technology standards like the ISTE Technology standards or state standards.
Regardless of what standards you address, I hope you consider using Geocaching as a mean to reach standards across the curriculum. When done safely, there are many opportunities for authentic learning.
For more information, please consider the ISTE book GPS and Geocaching in Education.


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We all have heard wedding horror stories, but how many times have you heard it being the Maid of Honor?! Leave it to Florida to bust out with this story.
Amanda Willis got drunk nearly 20 minutes into the reception, off of an entire bottle of Fireball! She ended up taking the best man's car and almost running him over. Then she got violent, and starting chugging a bottle of Captain Morgan. How did she ever even become a Maid of Honor? Did the bride seriously not ever party with her to know how she gets?
Crazy right? No one knows the motive yet, but the police were called. They arrested her and charged her with battery, larceny, grand theft of a vehicle and apparently she was violating probation. It's her 9th arrest as well…. You can see the story here.


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June 2017 Meeting of ChicagoLUGon June 17, 2017
We'll take a look at Minishift, a workstation-based setup for OpenShift, and SecureDrop.
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We'll take a look at Minishift, a workstation-based setup for OpenShift, and SecureDrop.
Learn about the actor model library for GNU Guile, 8sync, via an 8sync-powered multiplayer game.
Get an overview of Flatpak and using Flatpak apps, & learn about the security-focused Copperhead OS.
Talks on FLOSS in physics engineering and on securing our computers from advanced attacks
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Hello. I am 30 yrs. old and suffer from migraines. I take imitrex which helps them but the side effects are pins & needles in my chest and heart-burn like feeling. Lately I have had to take ALOT of imitrex for the migraines and now the side effects won't stop. I have a squeezing feeling on the left side of my chest and sometimes its feels itchy like I wish I could scratch it. I have had a recent EKG which came up fine. I have had EKG's, Echo's, & thallium stress tests since I was 18. I've been to the ER once or twice in the past couple years and they say its unidentified chest pain. Some doctors said I had a MVP some said I didn't. All the tests came back ok the last time I had them (last year) but that was BEFORE i had been taking so much imitrex for the migraines. I saw on tv about how an MRI can detect heart troubles better thatn EKGs, Echos, etc. DOES ANYONE HAVE AN OPINION OR HAVE HAD AN MRI ON THE HEART? This pain keeps me up all night and doesn't go away. I started taking Kava Kava thinking its stress related and I need to relax but thats not working. Can ANYONE please give me some advice on what to do? I feel like I'm going crazy! I want to start a family soon but I'm afraid I'll burst something in my heart when it comes to delivery. I'm terrified of that!! The wierd thing is I can't tell if its my heart or maybe even my lung. Its the whole left side under and on the side of my breast. Sometimes I slap my chest lightly to "scratch" what feels like an itchy feeling. I am so tired of feeling like this. I really would appreciate anyones help. You can email me if you'd like. Thank you very much!!
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Considerable policy analysis has been devoted to bilateral strategic relationships between Pakistan and India, India and China, and China and the United States. But the strategic dynamics among these four nuclear powers cannot be understood or effectively addressed on a strictly bilateral basis. While Pakistan responds strategically to India, India responds both to Pakistan and China, which in turn responds both to India and the United States.
On December 17, 2016 Barnett Rubin made a presentation on the subject of "Security and Development Along the Belt and Road Initiative" at a conference hosted by the Belt and Road Building and Central Asian Studies Institute of Shaanxi Normal University in Xi'an, China.
On December 16, 2016, President Obama, speaking at his last White House press conference, suggested to Donald Trump that, "Since there's only one president at a time," the president-elect should wait "before he starts having a lot of interactions with foreign governments other than the usual courtesy calls."
Dr. Barnett Rubin recently gave a keynote speech entitled "Afghanistan's Road to Self Reliance" to the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan in Stockholm, Sweden on 9 December 2016. A video and summary of the speech is available below.
Fifteen years have passed since the international community's intervention in Afghanistan in 2001. Since the drawdown of international forces, Afghanistan has not been able to secure peace and stability. What are the principal domestic and regional factors that deter and enable achieving these objectives? How can the country move forward?
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This article examines the main cooperation fields between China and the US in Afghanistan and Pakistan in the post-NATO period. In doing so, this study looks at the initiation of various bilateral joint projects as a distinctive turning point in China-US relations. It argues that existence of such bilateral projects and cooperation in this region does not only produce added value for the countries in question but also have the potential to enhance the mutual relations between China and US.
The 71st UN general assembly (UNGA) session, unlike the somnolent affairs of the past, literally began with a bang. A couple of explosions and the discovery of crude bombs in New York and New Jersey, barely a week after the 15th anniversary of 9/11, revived the spectre of terrorism. The swift arrest of Ahmad Khan Rahami just two days later and his reported trips to Pakistan and Afghanistan focused attention on the region as a base of transnational terrorism.
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A Former Taliban Minister Senses a Growing Demand for Afghan Peace" (The Saturday Profile, Sept. 10), about Agha Jan Motasim, a former Taliban leader, reports that "an early attempt to seek reconciliation" between the Taliban and the Afghan government "through the governor of Kandahar was rejected, so the Taliban had no other choice but to fight."
PRAGUE, For more than two decades, Pakistan has been accused of creating and sustaining the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan as one of the biggest and most ruthless surrogate forces in modern times.
A leading Western expert of the region, however, says the reality of this opaque relationship is much more complex.
Afghanistan expert Barnett Rubin speaks with Qadir Habib about the outlook for Central Asia.
Watch the full interview.
Since 2009, the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University has supported the development of regional approaches to Afghanistan by co-convening a series of structured dialogues among regional stakeholders. Since the initial meeting in June 2009 in Dubai, CIC has co-convened seven meetings including Istanbul (January 2010), Dubai (December 2010, April 2011), Oslo (June 2011), Dubai (September 2011), Oslo (September 2011), and Abu Dhabi (January 2013).


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New EU Directive Could Break Banking Monopoly in Estonia ({{commentsTotal}})
A new EU directive on banking will make opening accounts in foreign banks much easier, which in turn could increase interest rates on deposits.
Estonian banks pay one of the lowest interest rates on deposits in the EU, ten times lower than in Romania or Bulgaria, Äripäev reported on Wednesday. Banks currently pay on average 0.38 percent interest on deposits of up to a year, the second lowest in the union after Luxembourg (0.27 percent). Romanian banks pay 3.57 percent.
The bill would require banks in the union to clearly display the cost of opening an account and its offered interest rates. If the bill is passed, clients will be able to switch banks without hassles and large penalties.
The new regulations will not come into effect overnight as the directive will have to be approved by member states, which will be followed by a two-year transition period.


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Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was seen entering an elevator at 1:20 am with an unknown woman the night before he allegedly tried to rape a hotel maid, the New York Times reported Friday.
It cited a law enforcement official as saying that video cameras picked up the two of them boarding the elevator. The official told the Times the woman was identified and located but declined to speak with investigators.
The Times also reported that two hotel workers told investigators that Strauss-Kahn had invited them to his suite the same night, and that they had separately declined.
In any case, on May 14, the morning of the alleged assault, Strauss-Kahn ordered room service breakfast for one, the newspaper said.
Strauss-Kahn resigned as head of the International Monetary Fund in May to battle the sexual assault charges and saw his promising political career in France -- where he was seen as a presidential contender -- virtually collapse.
But the case was dealt a major blow last week when prosecutors raised doubts about the credibility of the Guinean-born maid accusing him.
The reports that Strauss-Kahn had sought to seduce other women, if true, could support the prosecution's argument that he was sexually aggressive or play into his defense team's contention that any sexual encounter between him and the maid was consensual.


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NYCC 2011: 'The Avengers' New Footage and Panel Highlights
Last week saw the trailer debut for the biggest superhero movie to date: Marvel's The Avengers. In 24 hours, it was downloaded 10 million times—the fanbase is rabid and rightfully so. The scope is big, the action intense and the A-listers a plenty. Avengers is the movie to beat in 2012.
So you know expectations were high at New York Comic Con when President of Marvel Kevin Feige assembled his cast and touted brand new footage of the Iron Man/Thor/Captain America/Hulk team-up. Could it live up to the hype?
The new scene from the film opens in a Middle Eastern-looking town, following a young girl as she races through the streets and into a house. She finds a woman and begs for her help—she needs a doctor. Thankfully, Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) aka The Hulk stands right behind her, ready to snap into nerdy medical action.
Banner accompanies the girl to help her sickly father, quickly realizing that the request may be more than it seems. The girl jumps out the window and Banner turns back to the door, blocked by Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson). There have been two big worries post-Avengers trailer: Ruffalo stacking up to former-Hulks Ed Norton, Eric Bana and Bruce Bixby and if Johansson was just there to look pretty and kick goons. The scene clears all of it up: the two share some playful banter on S.H.I.E.L.D's careful tracking of Banner as he "avoided" society. Romanoff needs Bruce's help–the Tesseract (last seen in Captain America), is in the hands of a baddie (who we know is Loki, of Thor)
What followed was an assemblage of new shots: Stark Tower at the heart of New York City, shots of Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) in action. This is what I wanted to see from the first trailer. Perhaps its the difference between my computer and the big screen, but finally the movie looks BIG. The footage capped off with another soon-to-be-classic Tony Stark moment.
Captain America: "Is everything a joke to you?"
Iron Man: "Funny things are."
And just as a tease, the two and Banner are examining Loki's staff.
Who knows what's really going to go down in The Avengers, but this new footage was reassuring that director Joss Whedon is taking a character-first approach. But don't fret—there should be plenty of explosions too.
On hand for the panel were a few surprise guests: Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), Tom Hiddelston (Loki) and Cobie Smulders. Here are the highlights:
Mark Ruffalo called The Hulk, "his generation's Hamlet." That is, "everyone gets a chance to play the part."Ruffalo also coined a phrase with the group: Ruffalalize. Basically, Ruffalo bringing the goods.Clark Gregg sang the Avengers theme song (check back soon for video)!Apparently every woman on the planet now loves Tom Hiddelston. Makes sense—he's charming as hell and gun ho about Avengers. He teased a few of his battles and got everyone in the room pumped for his battle with The Hulk.The cast hung out a lot on set. One memorable moment: Chris Evans mass texted everyone to go out on the town one evening, with the simple message "Assemble."Oh, and Kevin Feige basically confirmed an after-credits scene for Avengers. They already have ideas for the next movie!And that's that. Now we wait, impatiently, for the next slew of footage!


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Prosperity and Opportunity in the Bay Area's Innovation EconomyBy Egon Terplan and Kathryn Mullins
The Bay Area's "innovation economy" — i.e., the high-tech sector — is thriving. Though longtime observers are right to wonder when the next crash will happen, the region's current boom has some fundamental qualities that hint prosperity will continue. This time of expansion is an opportunity to acknowledge some of the challenges associated with economic growth.
Urban Ag Incentive Proposals Spread in CaliforniaBy Eli Zigas, Food and Agriculture Policy Director
The idea of urban agriculture incentive zones has begun to spread within California. On February 10, both the City of Sacramento and Santa Clara County took official steps toward creating zones that would allow landowners to receive a property tax reduction in exchange for committing their land to urban gardening or farming for at least five years.
Top Analysts Predict Another Year of Growth for SF EconomyBy Jennifer Warburg
Each February, SPUR's Municipal Fiscal Advisory Committee brings together top economists and city staff to forecast what San Francisco's economy will do in the year ahead. The expertise of independent economists and experts from key sectors — including real estate, hospitality and retail — helps the city develop revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year. Here's a look at what they see ahead.
What San Francisco Needs to Do About Housing AffordabilityBy Kristy Wang, Community Planning Policy Director
Last week the San Francisco Planning Commission adopted the 2014 Housing Element. SPUR supports the housing element, but we believe the city needs to do much more to address the housing deficit. At a time when San Francisco is experiencing growth in jobs and residents, the city is not planning, approving and building enough housing. We have five suggestions for how to get things moving.
Changing the Rules of the (Development) GameBy Kristy Wang, Community Planning Policy Director
Long before the current housing crisis, SPUR and partners like the SF Housing Action Coalition and Livable City advocated for better planning codes and practices in San Francisco. Paying attention to code may not be as headline-grabbing as placing a measure on the ballot, but it's a key factor in shaping a city's development — and San Francisco has made some significant updates recently.
Lake Merritt: The Revival of Oakland's JewelBy Kathryn Mullins, SPUR intern
Oakland's Lake Merritt is one of our grandest and most beloved examples of great public space, unique in the region and deeply embedded in its community. And after a decade of thoughtful reinvestment, it is thriving.
Governor Brown Sets Ambitious Climate Agenda for CaliforniaBy Laura Tam, Sustainable Development Policy Director
In his fourth inaugural address , Governor Jerry Brown gave climate hawks cause to celebrate the new year by proposing an ambitious energy policy agenda that will keep California at the forefront of fighting global warming for more than a decade. Brown called for 50 percent of California's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030.
Unearthing the Gems in Oakland's Cultural HeartlandBy Ben Grant, SPUR Public Realm and Urban Design Program Manager
South of Lake Merritt, a challenging urban environment belies a wealth of assets and amenities that could form the raw material of a welcoming, integrated cultural district. SPUR has been engaged in discussions with the Oakland Museum of California ( OMCA ) and its neighbors about ways to shift community experience and perception of the area.
Stop, Pop and Stroll: PopUp Retail Successes in OaklandBy Allison Arieff, SPUR Editorial Director
It seems everyone's abuzz about Pop-Ups these days: those retail businesses that appear suddenly, operate for a day or two—sometimes for weeks—and then disappear. Pop-ups are temporary by definition, but they can have longer-term impacts on communities. That's becoming quite evident in Oakland, where pop-ups have proven to be a tool in the work of downtown revitalization.
What We Need to Get Right on VTA's BART Extension to Silicon ValleyBy Ratna Amin, Transportation Policy Director
It makes sense for Silicon Valley to have ambitions for world-class transit and great urban places. That's why extending BART service to the South Bay has been an aspiration for a generation leaders. But getting the next project phase funded has stirred up strong feelings — and provided a reminder of all we need to keep in mind when making decisions about infrastructure investments.