An Ode to George Carlin
 
I listened to my first George Carlin album in 1972 when I was 16 years old.  I never knew comedy could be this funny.  From then on, I was hooked and followed the man’s career until his death of a heart attack on June 22nd, 2008.   He was my old friend [...]

is this really the end for the newspaper?
A moment of silence, please, for the passing of the daily paper.
Silence — to dramatize the loss of the public voice, the tangible evidence of the First Amendment.  As newspapers across the country continue to downsize, I am among those mourning  the industry’s imminent demise.
“But you can read [...]

THE OLYMPICS ARE OVER - NOW WHAT?
Another four years have quickly come and gone, and another Summer Olympics is over.
It really didn’t have a big impact on my life.  Oh, of course I knew that Michael Phelps won all those gold medals, which I think made Mark Spitz spitting mad.  I knew that Kara Lawson [...]

HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE
No matter who wins the election this November, history has been made.  The Democrats have nominated an African American to carry their banner into the Presidential election in November. 
However it played out this year, America was bound to reach a milestone, since the other viable contender for the nomination was a woman.   [...]

My New Life as a Dad.
There are the little things now, as a new dad, that make my day. Last night my 15-month-old son spoke his first phrase. What were these words?   “All Done!” As most of us know or have heard, children’s early words and actions mimic those of the adults they’re close to. [...]

 What Does it Take to Feel Safe These Days?
 Unless you’ve been hibernating, in a coma or simply don’t care about America’s politics, you are acutely aware that 2008 is an election year and the Democratic and Republican conventions are now heating up.
With all of the hype, I have to wonder what kind of security measures [...]

Do we really need to be picture PERFECT?
Long after the Closing Ceremony, the world may remember the
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.    Unfortunately, the spectacle may be remembered more for China’s sleight of hand than for its perfectly synchronized showmanship.   The digitally enhanced fireworks.   The diaper-clad cast.   And most memorable of all, the masking of [...]

 The Honey Bee Crisis - What You Can Do to Help
Do you enjoy biting into a crisp, juicy apple?  Or do you prefer a freshly-picked, sweet summertime peach?
If researchers do not get a handle on the alarming disappearance of the honeybee, your favorite fruits and vegetables may be a thing of the past!
Honeybees are disappearing [...]

Using 3G Technology to Get the Most from your Advertising Dollar
As the Digital World continues to evolve, it’s revolutionizing the way companies do business as well as the way consumers purchase products and services. Advertisers need to constantly recreate themselves in order to keep up with the newest trends in digital media.  Successful marketers will [...]

Who Else Needs to Get Away?
If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, you might recognize me…I’m the dude from SoCal!   However, I’ve spent over half my life in beautiful Northern California.  Truth be told, California should be divided into two separate states; I mean, who needs Los Angeles, right?    A great place to visit…but [...]