The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Reg E honored both Kristen Kavanaugh and the Military Acceptance Project (MAP) with awards Friday, March 23. Kristen Kavanaugh was named “Up and Coming Social Worker” and MAP was designated “Hero Organization” of 2012.
VANCOUVER, Canada – A Canadian beauty pageant contestant who was disqualified after the Miss Universe Canada organizers discovered she was transgender has been allowed to compete. Jenna Talackova, a 6-foot-1-inch-tall blond model, was one of the 65 finalists selected to contend for the title of Miss Universe Canada and the honor of representing her country…
San Diego Unified School District has dedicated a new student drop-off/pick-up zone at Sessions Elementary School on Monday. Students, parents, staff and district leaders will mark the first day of use with an official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9 at 10 a.m. The safety project improves traffic and parking, and ensures safer conditions…
Bisexual, homosexual, and “swinging” dolphins have been discovered off the coast of Western Australia. Over 120 adult bottlenose mammals — one of nature’s most complex marine life – were studied as part of a larger sexual behavioral examination at Shark Bay, Discovery News is reporting. Researchers Srdan Randic, William Sherwin and Michael Krutzen concluded that…
San Diego District Attorney and mayoral hopeful Bonnie Dumanis has taken action to remove synthetic drugs – commonly known as “bath salts” – off hundreds of retail shelves throughout San Diego County following a new state law that bans their sale. Nearly 100 letters were sent out from Dumanis and Sheriff Bill Gore warning businesses…
God-Des & She may be best known for their debut on Showtime’s hit series, “The L Word”, but these ladies have come a long way since then. Since their appearance on the show, they’ve gone on to sell more than 40,000 albums, tour the nation, headline Pride festivals throughout the county, and give a voice…
Click to watch the video: Play Days Preview The San Diego Zoo Global’s national spokesperson, Rick Schwartz, and a group of animals practiced the opening ceremony for Play Days Wednesday. In a session that included a few mis-squawks, laughter and a lot of fun, the team prepared for an opening ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m….
Big Mike’s Sports Rub finished off an undefeated season by beating Baja Betty’s in the title game. The Closing Party was held at Pecs and was very well attended. The following awards were announced during the party: Best Big Man: Tommy Miles Best 6th Man: Samantha Raymer GQ Award: Tommy Miles Million-Dollar Move, 10-Cent Finish…
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble’s (THWE) next concert, Music for Winds and Percussion, is Saturday April 14 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave. San Diego at 7pm. This evening of music was written exclusively for wind ensemble and concert bands and includes “Jericho” and “American Salute” by Morton Gould and “Trittico” by Valclav Nelhybel. The…
WASHINGTON – A senior advisor to Mitt Romney recently admitted on CNN that Romney’s positions on an array of issues are akin to an Etch A Sketch, and that the beginning of the general election campaign was a clean slate for the candidate. The advisor made the remarks when asked whether Romney had moved too…
