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GOP, Democrats share dyspepsia over IRS

An unscientific effort by a news organization to see what political issues interest students on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, revealed that many of them didn’t know the name of the current vice president. A similarly large number of students admitted they hadn’t heard of Benghazi.

June 11, 2013

SB 641: Investing in California’s business future

Every year, each member of the California State Senate recognizes an outstanding business in his or her district as Small Business of the Year. This year, I had the distinct honor to name AAA Imaging in Lemon Grove as Small Business of the Year in my district.

June 11, 2013

Great Father’s Day gifts

Father’s Day is Sunday, so I’ve assembled a list of some gift ideas, ranging from $30 to $1,000. I’ve reviewed each of these products, so that I can wholeheartedly recommend them from personal experience.

June 10, 2013

Are ‘pocket listings’ in a home seller’s best interest?

What San Diego home sellers wouldn’t want their house promoted to the universe of buyers? Putting a house “out there” is the best way to get the market exposure, take advantage of the competition and achieve the highest selling price.

June 10, 2013

GM makes an impressive turnaround

Last week's stock market correction was interrupted Friday when a perfect jobs report was released.

June 7, 2013

Out of sight, out of mind

Once again, clichés clearly exist to remind us of universal truths. I was treated to a personal experience of this axiom, accompanied by a large dollop of embarrassing irony, while giving a talk to fellow human resources professionals last night.

June 7, 2013

How much more should non-doctors do?

One thing is certain as California heads for a new health insurance era under the Affordable Health Care Act, better known as Obamacare:

June 7, 2013

Mayor shares his side of city disputes

Mayor Bob Filner is full of surprises. I often find them to be confrontational and disruptive. Last week he surprised me again by being informative, candid and even entertaining.

June 6, 2013
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