We are all too familiar with the economic headwinds facing the U.S. and Europe. The larger, more mature economies of the U.S. and Europe are being held back by low growth, high unemployment, housing downturns and massive deficits.  Most economists don’t see this changing much in the coming quarters. The consensus seems to be that the possibility …

In California, the age of majority is 18. Once a young man or woman reaches 18 years of age, he or she is considered an adult for all purposes other than drinking alcohol. How does this impact the young person and the parents? One of things that often surprises parents is that the young person’s …

My partner and I were having a business discussion. We share the same philosophy when it comes to obtaining good information. “You don’t know something is true until you see it with your own eyes,” I said. Elrod replied, “You mean humint.”  “What?” I asked.  “Humint,” Elrod repeated. “It’s a military term for human intelligence.” The technology …

The holidays are filled with parties, family get-togethers, and special events. This holiday season try something fun to make you feel extra special like; blush shimmers, sparkle eyeliners, or jewel tone lip-glosses. These are just some beauty pick-me-ups to feel pretty and to look sensational this holiday season! Blush shimmers are in big demand this …

Each day I find several new ones. They’re long, coarse and wiry in places I can’t even seem to reach anymore with the tweezers. As I enter into a new stage of life, the stage of gray (or is it grey?), I’m left with no other resolve but to write about it. Like that will …

The holiday season kicks into full force this month, commencing with a very special meal on Thursday, November 24. Since Thanksgiving dinner is designed to showcase nature’s bounty, shopping at the farmers’ market makes more sense than ever. It is also a very important way to give thanks to the people who grow the food …

Summer is considered the “in” time to visit Europe. One can be on a beach, either nude or covered, pay top dollar for two and three star hovels, and elbow one’s way down a variety of boardwalks and main streets. You are exposed to professional pickpockets, persistent vendors, and long waits for expensive restaurants. Why …

The condition known as Sciatica is one of the most common conditions that we treat at Align Healing Center. Some of the common symptoms of Sciatica are sharp pain in the low-back and/or buttocks accompanied by numbness, tingling, and aching or burning in the back of the legs. In severe circumstances, weakness in the legs …

Great column last month on old time radio. We really do hint at our age when we profess to listening to radio every night in the 40′s and 50′s. TV changed all that, but we have great memories. Jack Benny would continually enter a train station. The train announcer would announce a train leaving on …

Has your time come to ignite an eight-cylinder supercharged super luxury sedan? Have you had enough of the beautiful yet abundant Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus models that are in every other driveway? Are you looking to stand out in a crowd and show your neighbors, co-workers and the rest of the world that you have …