Archive for September, 2011
Judo Coach Master Walter Dean Inducted into Masters Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA – Master Walter Dean of Carlsbad, CA, formally from Stuart, FL, was recently inducted into the 2011 Masters Hall of Fame in a formal ceremony held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Dean was presented with the prestigious Platinum Life Time Achievement Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. Master Dean started his martial […]
Have we lost our Power to Speak?
Over the weekend of September 16-18, Business and Life Coach Fran Cannon held the first Mastering the Power to Speak seminar. This seminar marked the launching of a new series of self- and business-development programs. While Fran has a long history in the personal development field, one of the greatest challenges is to fill a […]
Is Unemployment Un-American?
Unemployment has become a major topic of concern and debate here in America. My worry is not about the people that use unemployment to get a new job or better yet use the opportunity to start a business. My fear is creating a sub-class of people that expect to be taken care of, with little […]
Bad News Good News on Foreclosures
I think we are all familiar with the BAD NEWS. As the first wave of foreclosures hit San Diego County, the reality probably struck fairly close to home with many neighbors, family members and associates losing their homes. San Diego Homeowners were witness to “Too good to be true” growth in property value that, of […]
Small Business Lending Fund Gains Ground – At End
The Small Business Lending Fund, one of the major provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act that President Obama signed into law a year ago, seems to have finally picked up some steam. Since September 1, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced a total of 111 banks have received money from the fund to use […]
Smart Real Estate Foreclosures Opens in Southern California
For Immediate Release… San Diego, CA – Smart Real Estate Foreclosures, a real estate investment company specializing in foreclosed properties, has now expanded its offerings to Southern California. Following its success in Arizona and the Las Vegas region, the company is evaluating properties in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties. Taking […]
Coronado Art Walk
A Two-day Extravaganza with Hundreds of Artists On Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., over 100 artists from around the country will display their work at the Coronado Ferry Landing, ranging from painting and photography to pottery, wood, glass and jewelry. Admission is free. Musical entertainment, interactive art […]
Bravo Mo`olelo
By Ilene Hubbs I hope most readers are aware of an innovative socially conscious theater that is getting rave reviews for their performances. Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company has been around since 2004 playing at various venues, including the first theater to be chosen as the inaugural resident theater company at La Jolla Playhouse. Now Mo`olelo […]
Using Your Nut
By Charlotte Tenney, MIH Coconut Water has finally reached its potential: It now has a law suit against it for “misrepresentation of nutrients.” Or, at least, a couple of specific brands have been cited for over-zealous advertising of the benefits. Considering how frequently with which it has been advertised as “better than a sports drink,” […]