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OPINION . Ours

Loose Canon
Local design costs less to maintain.
by Bruce Schimmel
No matter how many throw rugs and designer tchotchkes you buy, if you have a ratty couch, your living room will always look like a dump. The same for holds true for Philly and its bus shelters.

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"Maybe you should spend five years ruminating on how big a douchebag you look like for writing that article."

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I lived in Austin for about twenty years until recently. I think I tried every BBQ joint in Central Texas and am convinced its the best BBQ in America. »»
Robert Mellin on
Percy Me
6 hours ago

I was there last night and i have to say that a lot of money was raised for The Leather Heart Foundation. I think it is such a shame that others not »»
Tami N on
Strapped for Cash
9 hours ago

It is good that transit workers have a union with the heart ,stomach and balls.the bloated beauracracy ,inept or unwilling management and patronage hacks »»

After reading all of the comments, I think there is some confusion on what FDA regulates and doesn’t regulate. This can be very confusing to understand, »»
Regulatory Clarity on
Medical Tourist
13 hours ago

I would like to add my perspective as a medical researcher who has been involved in stem cell studies for the past 5 years. The fact is, the only difference »»
MD Freeman on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

Dear Profit in Unregulated Clinics. The ICMS is a nonprofit organization. It is not interested in profit. By law, it can't make a profit. What it is interested »»
Allen on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

Dear Profit in Unregulated Clinics. The ICMS is a nonprofit organization. It is not interested in profit. By law, it can't make a profit. What it is interested »»
Allen on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

I applaud Mr. Ford for his clarity of mind and courage. Even if you look at this from a pure science standpoint, I think what everyone is forgetting »»
Science? on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

The FDA has about as much authority over the practice of medicine as the FAA or the Federal Reserve (i.e. none). At the end of the day, terminally ill »»
Reality Check on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

I am the person profiled in the article. Thank you for all of the supportive comments. My decision to travel to China was not made without much research »»
A. Rahman Ford on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

ICMS defenders seem to me just as interested in profit, much like plastic surgeons operating under the radar and in 3rd world countries. This is a complex »»
Profit in Unregulated Clinics on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

do it to it
DO IT TO IT on
Joker
2 days ago

Concerned, I think we share your general "concerns". ICMS definitely doesn't want to see people exploited and as a result already has a complete list »»
Tim A. on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Of course I am sympathetic to this patient, but also very concerned that stem cell therapies are being sold around the world before they have been proven »»
Concerned about Fraud and the Exploitation of Hope on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

The negative comments made here are from people who are power and greed motivated. There can be no other reason to try to block the way for safe adult »»
Barbara Hanson on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

The editors made a great error by not including the website authored by Mr. Ford. He has made outstanding contributions to this world and it is hoped »»
Andrea Marcus on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

To the comment by Underground Medicine:

You are obviously mis-informed about stem cell research and treatments, they do work to heal diseases which »»
P.Neisman on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Has everyone lost perspective here? This story is about a grad student who is having to go abroad for a medical treatment. When did this become personal? »»
James on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Get a grip, I have a simple question: Do you think that in vitro fertilization is the use of a drug? My cells are taken from my body, treated and then »»
Erin on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

ICMS is a physician professional organization with strict lab and clinical guidelines as well as a treatment registry. There are no "charlatan's" allowed. »»
David on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Julia Harte, did you do any research on this underground Dr. Centeno? If you did, you would have found the FDA letter to him at »»
Get a Grip on Reality on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

"Dr." Chris Centeno is a snake oil salesman
The FDA doesn't "claim" the authority to regulate adult stem-cell treatment as a "biologic drug", the FDA »»
Underground Medicine is Dangerous Medicine on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

I'm pro-union, but Brown is a hypocrite to say "big business and the media have done a good job of turning people against each other". The TWU's full »»

I saw their last cabaret and they both are amazing performers! Their song selections were awesome and enjoyed some great songs I haven't heard in years. »»
Trixie on
Pop Revisited
3 days ago

I am in what is considered "end stage" COPD. My doctor wants me to have a lung transplant which will cost my insurance company and myself over $1 million »»
Jeannine Richardson on
Medical Tourist
3 days ago


Recent Comments From Other Issues:
I lived in Austin for about twenty years until recently. I think I tried every BBQ joint in Central Texas and am convinced its the best BBQ in America. »»
Robert Mellin on
Percy Me
6 hours ago

I was there last night and i have to say that a lot of money was raised for The Leather Heart Foundation. I think it is such a shame that others not »»
Tami N on
Strapped for Cash
9 hours ago

It is good that transit workers have a union with the heart ,stomach and balls.the bloated beauracracy ,inept or unwilling management and patronage hacks »»

After reading all of the comments, I think there is some confusion on what FDA regulates and doesn’t regulate. This can be very confusing to understand, »»
Regulatory Clarity on
Medical Tourist
13 hours ago

I would like to add my perspective as a medical researcher who has been involved in stem cell studies for the past 5 years. The fact is, the only difference »»
MD Freeman on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

Dear Profit in Unregulated Clinics. The ICMS is a nonprofit organization. It is not interested in profit. By law, it can't make a profit. What it is interested »»
Allen on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

Dear Profit in Unregulated Clinics. The ICMS is a nonprofit organization. It is not interested in profit. By law, it can't make a profit. What it is interested »»
Allen on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

I applaud Mr. Ford for his clarity of mind and courage. Even if you look at this from a pure science standpoint, I think what everyone is forgetting »»
Science? on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

The FDA has about as much authority over the practice of medicine as the FAA or the Federal Reserve (i.e. none). At the end of the day, terminally ill »»
Reality Check on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

I am the person profiled in the article. Thank you for all of the supportive comments. My decision to travel to China was not made without much research »»
A. Rahman Ford on
Medical Tourist
1 day ago

ICMS defenders seem to me just as interested in profit, much like plastic surgeons operating under the radar and in 3rd world countries. This is a complex »»
Profit in Unregulated Clinics on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

do it to it
DO IT TO IT on
Joker
2 days ago

Concerned, I think we share your general "concerns". ICMS definitely doesn't want to see people exploited and as a result already has a complete list »»
Tim A. on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Of course I am sympathetic to this patient, but also very concerned that stem cell therapies are being sold around the world before they have been proven »»
Concerned about Fraud and the Exploitation of Hope on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

The negative comments made here are from people who are power and greed motivated. There can be no other reason to try to block the way for safe adult »»
Barbara Hanson on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

The editors made a great error by not including the website authored by Mr. Ford. He has made outstanding contributions to this world and it is hoped »»
Andrea Marcus on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

To the comment by Underground Medicine:

You are obviously mis-informed about stem cell research and treatments, they do work to heal diseases which »»
P.Neisman on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Has everyone lost perspective here? This story is about a grad student who is having to go abroad for a medical treatment. When did this become personal? »»
James on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Get a grip, I have a simple question: Do you think that in vitro fertilization is the use of a drug? My cells are taken from my body, treated and then »»
Erin on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

ICMS is a physician professional organization with strict lab and clinical guidelines as well as a treatment registry. There are no "charlatan's" allowed. »»
David on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

Julia Harte, did you do any research on this underground Dr. Centeno? If you did, you would have found the FDA letter to him at »»
Get a Grip on Reality on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

"Dr." Chris Centeno is a snake oil salesman
The FDA doesn't "claim" the authority to regulate adult stem-cell treatment as a "biologic drug", the FDA »»
Underground Medicine is Dangerous Medicine on
Medical Tourist
2 days ago

I'm pro-union, but Brown is a hypocrite to say "big business and the media have done a good job of turning people against each other". The TWU's full »»

I saw their last cabaret and they both are amazing performers! Their song selections were awesome and enjoyed some great songs I haven't heard in years. »»
Trixie on
Pop Revisited
3 days ago

I am in what is considered "end stage" COPD. My doctor wants me to have a lung transplant which will cost my insurance company and myself over $1 million »»
Jeannine Richardson on
Medical Tourist
3 days ago

i just wana have fun and fuck and date
joey on
Fuck, American-Style
2 days ago

i've seen the kss stab, and nearly kill, people at shows because they were of color or were friends with those of color. i've been spit at and called »»
anon on
Kinder, Gentler Skinheads
4 days ago

Maybe they aren't writing about that because the area under the El is 30-30% vacant and continuing to hemorrhage jobs and neighbors. As you criticize »»
RW on
Party's Over
4 days ago

Excellent comments! As for the album "review," it is sad that the writer offers no real insight here. My take on "Joy" is that it is a mature album »»
Mr. Miner on
Epic Phail
5 days ago

It can no longer be denied that race is an issue in this city. This article plays on that issue, big bad (black) Darrel Clarke wants to get rid of these »»
bgirl on
Party's Over
5 days ago

Disregard my previous comment. Back to the drawing board.
Charles on
Party's Over
5 days ago

Darrell Clarke is an f-wit, everyone knows that... The irony is that in trying to improve conditions for his neighbors, he's essentially just condemned »»
Anon on
Party's Over
6 days ago

Dear Jose, real bourbon drinkers order their bourbon, Rye, and Scotch by the "fingers high" and not by the ounce. The selection is not as awe inspiring »»
Just some guy in Philly on
Big Whiskey
6 days ago

By now, you missed it, but you should have seen it. If you liked Sound of Music, you have to love this show. Well, if you have any sense of humor you »»
John on
Fräulein Maria
6 days ago

You are an idiot. Did you even put 2 minutes of thought into your "review"- if you can call it that? And why Rift now? I can't say it enough, you are »»
Fritz Manning on
Epic Phail
6 days ago

To me, the past couple of articles in this column prove to highlight something happening all over Philadelphia; local political associations in these »»
Aliosa on
Party's Over
6 days ago

Well, instead of feeling hostile, I am simply confused. Why was this a "Rift" review? Were you going for some sort of nostalgic twist that unfortunately »»
Truth on
Epic Phail
6 days ago

Most likely you never had a steak from Pat's nor Jim's before. If you had then you would realize what a ridiculous statement you are making.
Joe Vento »»
Ruben Horta on
Joey Vento
6 days ago

Is the news industry advocating the government to pay for the news industry because it thinks it is good policy or because it is something they want?

The »»
Adam Lang on
Armageddon Question
7 days ago

what beef isnt "sustainable" and "farm-raised"? god philadelphia, you really can be an idiot. the burger is not at all one of the best in the city, the »»
philly greg on
Big Whiskey
7 days ago

I kind of think this guy is out of control. I agree people are people and they will do what ever they want. Not to mention names, but some of the comments »»
Dionte Latty on
Party's Over
7 days ago

Ed - Please check your history before ranting. SEPTA was created back in the early 1960s because private transit companies were on the verge of collapse. »»
SickTransit on
Planet SEPTA
7 days ago

Charles,
How does that change the fact that the councilman has all but preserved the fact that the area under the El will remain a dump?

Also, your »»
Pete D on
Party's Over
8 days ago

It's sooooo Kevin! The spirit of the article also pay notice to the realistic need for creative people to 'diversify'.
rae on
Kevin Glaccum
8 days ago

Your report on the SEPTA fire gives the impression that passengers were forced to kick open the windows to escape for their lives from flames. I'm told »»
Ben on
A Million Stories
8 days ago


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