Walcher is principal public relations counsel to JWalcher Communications.

“Way back in ’07, I noted the many noteworthy apologists of the time: Don Imus, Michael Richards, Shinzo Abe (Japanese prime minister), Paris Hilton, Paul Wolfowitz, Mel Gibson, George Allen, Rosie O’Donnell. To offset personal depression, I’d rejected the idea of an annual review; yet, given our current qualifiers, I’ve given in. It’s time.

Item: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau changes its name to San Diego Tourism Authority.