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San Diego Scene Feb 2010
February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The winning design by students David Mandel, Robbie Bennett and Jason Young. David Mandel, Robbie Bennett and Jason Yang, students at the San Diego NewSchool of Architecture and Design, won the inaugural competition in sustainable tensile architecture for their innovative design for a commercial carport that incorporates thin-film photovoltaic panels in a fabric canopy. The competition was sponsored by the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) and SKYShades of Southern California. The regional contest challenged architecture students to integrate tension fabric shade structures... [Read the full story]
Features
Insurance Market: What to Expect in 2010
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By Jeffrey W. Cavignac By this time, most companies have firmed up their budgets for 2010. A key budget item is insurance. Regardless of what direction the insurance industry is headed, each company will be affected not only by the type of business it is in, but also by its individual risk profile. Based on past history and current critical indicators, below are some educated guesses that will help you better estimate insurance costs for 2010. The Market in General The industry is characterized by fluctuations between what are commonly known as “hard markets” and “soft markets.” ... [Read the full story]
San Diego Scene
San Diego Scene Feb 2010
February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The winning design by students David Mandel, Robbie Bennett and Jason Young. David Mandel, Robbie Bennett and Jason Yang, students at the San Diego NewSchool of Architecture and Design, won the inaugural competition in sustainable tensile architecture for their innovative design for a commercial carport that incorporates thin-film photovoltaic panels in a fabric canopy. The competition was sponsored by the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) and SKYShades of Southern California. The regional contest challenged architecture students to integrate tension fabric shade structures wih renewable... [Read the full story]
Columns
‘This could be the Big Island!’ No, it’s Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa — a lot closer
February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Ann Figueroa The only downside of traveling for a living is that you are always in charge of planning family events that involve travel. At least that’s what my siblings explain to me each year when it comes time to organize our multi-generational family vacation. Some years, we have nieces in tow, but this summer’s sojourn was an all-adult affair focused on relaxation. That, I decided, called for an ocean backdrop. Hawaii beckoned, as did Mexico, but we rejected these options as too stressful for our 86-year-old dad. Where to find a beach environment that would provide a true getaway with... [Read the full story]
Side Stories
Scripps Survey Reveals San Diegans Top 5 Health Goals for 2010
January 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Priorities: More exercise/less weight/less stress As the calendar flips to a new year, a new survey from Scripps Health reveals the top five personal health goals for San Diegans in 2010. Topping the list of planned health improvements are more diligent exercise routines, followed by weight loss and stress reduction. The survey of more than 2,000 San Diego County adults asked respondents to name their single-most important health goal for 2010. Ranking No. 1 was exercise, as 30 percent said starting or intensifying an exercise regimen was their top priority. The second-most commonly cited response... [Read the full story]
Dining Column
The Linkery – Organically yours
January 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Chicken Cordon Bleu By David Rottenberg Every restaurant attempts to position itself in the minds of consumers as unique, offering dining experiences that stand out from the large mass of potential choices. Few are as successful doing so as The Linkery, in North Park. How? The Linkery stands out for serving “hand made” foods with products from small organic farms and small press wineries that are organically based. For example, The Linkery does not serve corn fed beef, only grass fed. “Cattle are ruminants that really can’t digest corn well,” Jay Porter, Linkery’s owner said.”As... [Read the full story]
Features
Insurance Market: What to Expect in 2010
By Jeffrey W. Cavignac By this time, most companies have firmed up their budgets for 2010. A key budget item is insurance. Regardless of what direction the insurance industry is headed, each company will be affected not only by the type of business it is in, but also by its individual risk profile. Based on past...
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The Duke: New Port Commission chairman Dukie Valderrama gets down to business
By Andrea Siedsma Dukie Valderrama Dukie Valderrama has fond memories of growing up on the west side of National City and playing on the once-vacant tidelands there. Today, much of that area has been commercially developed and is bordered with barbed wire. “The kids in National City today don’t have a lot of access...
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Italian real estate market: homeowners and investors keep their heads above water
By Bill Vivian It may still be “La Dolce Vita” in Italy today as it has been for decades. With the American real estate market in shambles for a good percentage of its inhabitants, it’s interesting to note that there are countries in the world where homeowners and investors are keeping their heads above water. One...
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San Diego Scene
The winning design by students David Mandel, Robbie Bennett and Jason Young. David...
Scripps Survey Reveals San Diegans Top 5 Health Goals for 2010
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Columns
‘This could be the Big Island!’ No, it’s Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa — a lot closer
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Digging for news and features no other media has time for Dennis Morgigno By Donna...
Here’s to Twenty Ten Like Obama’s Nobel prize, we’re not betting on the outcome
Regardless, let’s cast a positive note for our new year. With the exception of...
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January 2010 Issue
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In celebration of our 60th year anniversary, Junior Achievement of San Diego & Imperial Counties is looking for Junior Achievement alumni who have made a major impact in our region through their business, community and philanthropic efforts. With the help of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine and the University Club, we’ll honor the sixty individuals who best illustrate the Junior Achievement values of entrepreneurship, financial responsibility, leadership and community involvement. JA Alumni are those individuals who experienced Junior Achievement programs at some point in their K-12 education. Winners will be celebrated at a VIP Reception at the University Club and featured in the June 2010 issue of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine. Fill out application and submit it via the Junior Achievement, San Diego Metropolitan or University Club web sites, by fax (619) 682-5159 OR mail a hard copy to: Junior Achievement “Sixty for Success”, 4756 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA 92120. Deadline is April 15, 2010. For additional information, call (619) 682-5155 ext. 103.