Silldorf & Levine LLP recently filed a complaint with the San Diego Superior Court alleging that homes in the Meadows Del Mar, located in Carmel Valley, were built with defective French doors and windows that allow water to seep in, causing damage to the interior walls and finishes. The defendants listed in the complaint are Davidson Communities, International Window Corporation, International Aluminum Corp. and J&B Manufacturing Corp.
A representative from Davidson Communities, based in San Diego, said the company could not comment on the lawsuit at this time.
The plaintiffs own single-family homes, which were built in 2001. They allege claims of strict liability, negligence, breach of implied warranties and breach of express warranties.
Local attorneys recognized
Attorneys with Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps are honored in the 2009 edition of Chambers USD in the area of Family Wealth and Exempt Organization Practice and were selected by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America for 2010.
For the third consecutive year, Luce Forward was ranked nationally in the "Wealth Management" category with partner Louis Mezzullo, based in the Rancho Santa Fe office, ranking individually in the No. 1 tier.
In addition to the 2009 Chambers USA recognition, seven of Luce Forward's FWEO Practice attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America for 2010. This list includes San Diego-based attorney Mary Gillick and Mezzullo. Best Lawyers also ranked Luce Forward's FWEO Practice No. 1 in the Trust and Estates category in both California, with seven attorneys, and Rancho Santa Fe, with four attorneys.
Club receives equipment
The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito received Patch fitness equipment through the Egoscue Foundation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the donation was held on Sept. 1 at the Barbara Harper Branch in Solana Beach.
Groups interested in applying for a donation can visit www.egoscuefoundation.org.
Kelts joins Windermere
Windermere Exclusive Properties recently welcomed Lucy Kelts to its Rancho Santa Fe office. Kelts brings 20 years of real estate experience and education to the agency.
"I joined Windermere Exclusive Properties because I am a firm believer in locally owned and operated businesses. Rancho Santa Fe has always been a community that prefers the local boutique style shops as opposed to corporate chains and I believe the real estate industry is no different," said Kelts, who was previously with Prudential California Realty.
Get Inspired On The Inside And Out:
Integration Fitness to Hold Open House to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation
San Diego, CA (September 15, 2009) - You are invited to become inspired to improve your body and soul when fitness and charity come together at a unique open house event held at Integration Fitness Center in Sorrento Valley on Wednesday, October 7. The fitness center will open its doors to athletes, shoppers, and all San Diegans to host a night of cocktails, food, vendors, and inspirational talks by physically challenged athletes Travis Ricks and Andy Bailey. The event will benefit local nonprofit organization the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Integration Fitness Open House-Event Details:
11839 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 39E
San Diego, CA 92121
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
20% of vendor sales go to CAF
Integration Fitness, owned by Ann Rockemann and Vicki King, specializes in private and semi-private group strength training, yoga, and treadmill and indoor spin classes. The fitness center focuses on all aspects of a life of vibrant health, including nutrition, resting metabolic testing, and personal goal-setting.
Their private, beautiful setting overlooks Torrey Pines Reserve and allows for relaxed, personalized sessions. Nutritional counseling and corporate presentations are also available, and all programs are open to beginners and experienced athletes alike.
To Benefit: The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a nonprofit organization that raises funds for physically disabled individuals to ensure they have the same freedoms and opportunities to be physically active as the able-bodied community. CAF awards grants for adaptive sports equipment, specialized training, and competition expenses for physically challenged athletes of all ages and abilities. It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with
physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.
CAF believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem encourages independence and
enhances quality of life.
SCORE SAN DIEGO ELECTS 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley Residents Elected to Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO - Sep. 28, 2009 - SCORE San Diego, Counselors to America's Small Business, will have a new board of directors effective Oct. 1.
SCORE San Diego's board of directors oversees the organization's free small business counseling services, which are conducted via the phone, Web, and face-to-face as well as the low-cost workshops to local small business owners and entrepreneurs.
"Over the past two years, our board of directors has introduced free Web counseling for El Centro-area based businesses, provided more than 300 workshops to more than 5,000 local small business owners and continued to add new workshops, including our Internet marketing workshop series," said Jack Philbin, SCORE San Diego president-elect.
"These accomplishments helped our chapter win the 2009 National SCORE Chapter of the Year award," said Philbin. "Our new board of directors will continue to find innovative ways to educate and guide local small business owners."
SCORE San Diego's 2010 board members bring a wealth of small business knowledge including experience in financial services, nonprofit organizations, marketing, sales and operation management.
SCORE San Diego 2010 Board of Directors President Jack Philbin
Immediate Past President Monty Dickinson
Vice President - Administration Sigmund Penn
Vice President - Counseling Steve Eisold
Vice President - Marketing Susie Sides
Vice President - Programs Greg Bowcott
Vice President - Women's Programs Laurie Ramsey
Secretary Sally Broff
Treasurer/CFO Lawrence Johnes
Director-at-Large Tom Nichols
District Director Rod Means
SCORE is a national association of active and retired businessmen and women who volunteer to share their expertise with small businesses, as well as new business startups. The association's objective is to help America's small businesses grow and prosper. SCORE San Diego offers its services to the entire local small business community and consists of more than 90 counselors from a diversity of age groups, ethnicities and business backgrounds. For more information regarding SCORE San Diego's workshop series and locations, call 619/557-7272 or visit www.score-sandiego.org, for online registration.
2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BIOGRAPHIES
Jack Philbin (Carlsbad) spent 30 years in management at Kodak Co. in a wide variety of positions. Subsequently, he was a consulting and global account manager for Fourth Shift, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provider. He retired for the second time in August 2000, and currently serves as the Southern California state director of Tax-Aide for the elderly.
Monty Dickinson (Scripps Ranch) was president and chief operating officer for Key Safety Systems; chief operation officer for United States Marine Repair; and president and general manager of Southwest Marine Repair. Through acquisition, he joined Lockheed Martin and organized the Aeronautics Material Acquisition Center. He retired from the company as a corporate vice president.
Sigmund Penn (Vista) has more than 45 years experience in areas of corporate management, where the majority of his career was in the food industry. From 1972 to 1996, he created, developed, marketed and successfully directed many Texas food chains, including Ziggy's Healthy Grill, The Vegetable Bin, Scooter's Hamburger Grill & Bar, Thomas Bar BQ, Cattle Company and A.J.'s Iron Kettle.
Steve Eisold (Carmel Valley) most recently served as chief executive officer of Brendan Technologies. Eisold has more than 25 years marketing, business development and fundraising experience in both large and small companies. Prior to joining Brendan, he served as chief executive officer at Axiom Biotechnologies and was chief operating officer at Cypros pharmaceutical.
Susie Sides (Poway) served 25 years in the utility industry working in strategic planning, sales and marketing, customer service, energy conservation and green technology. She also owned her own business consulting practice where she assisted small business owners with their business plans.
Greg Bowcott (Poway) has more than 30 years experience in the financial services arena, serving as chief executive officer for several mortgage banking and consumer lending organizations. At these financial institutions, Bowcott supervised production, operations, servicing and numerous administrative functions. In addition, he has a successful mortgage banking consulting practice.
Laurie Ramsey (Del Mar) has more than 25 years experience as a senior level executive experienced in building and nurturing companies and nonprofit organizations through start, growth and turnarounds. As vice president of operations and educational services at the Learning Annex, Ramsey helped to expand its operations to 12 regional centers throughout the United States and Canada.
Sally Broff (Fallbrook) spent more than 35 years in the electronics industry. She worked for several small companies in sales, product management, and quality assurance. Broff has founded, owned and sold two entrepreneurial businesses as a 50 percent partner.
Lawrence Johnes (Mira Mesa) worked for CBS in mergers and acquisitions and then with Citibank as an operations controller. Johnes left Citibank to help start-up a leasing subsidiary for Manufacturers Hanover Bank. He was then recruited to join Thyssen-Bornemisza, Inc. After moving to San Diego, he joined Equitable Life Leasing Corp., a $1.5 billion asset subsidiary of Equitable Life Assurance Company, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and was later promoted to president.
Tom Nickols (Rancho Santa Fe) was president and owner of Flex Metal Components, and divisional manager of the Electric Shaver-Personal Care Products Division at Sunbeam Corp. At Schick Inc., he was senior vice president of marketing; at McGraw-Edison, he was group vice president of the Portable Appliance and Tool Group.
Rod Means (La Jolla) began his career working for Texaco and in 1970 he purchased the El Capitan Oil Co. and shortly thereafter founded the TRICK Racing Team. In 1978, he started the Plant Care Co. Shortly after divesting his interest in El Capitan and Plant Care, he founded TRICK Enterprises, a nationally recognized firm marketing specialty fuels for competitive motor sports.
Acupuncture clinic opens in Del Mar
Point Del Mar Acupuncture opened in August under Valerie Ning Beckwith, L.Ac., a member of the American Association of Acupubcture and Oriental Medicine and the California State Oriental Medical Association.
Beckwith received her training at South Baylo University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou, China. She worked with several medical and wellness groups, including Elite Performance Institute, where she treated various athletes for performance enhancement and sports injuries. She also treats patients who suffer insomnia, anxiety and stress, as well as patients who suffer from excessive back pain and headaches.
Three associate practitioners have joined Beckman at Point Del Mar Acupuncture to offer specialties including fertility treatments, pediatrics, sports medicine and natural medicine.
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Contact: Teresa Warren or Kelly Largey
TW2 Marketing, Inc Fish & Richardson
(619) 582-5750 (800) 818-5070
Fish & Richardson Named Top IP Law Firm
Representing America's Largest Corporations
Boston, MA, September 28, 2009 - Fish & Richardson today announced that it has been named the top intellectual property law firm for America's largest corporations in Corporate Counsel's eighth annual "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies?" survey. Fish was listed as primary outside IP counsel for nine Fortune 100 companies including 3M Company, Bank of America Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, and Target Corporation.
Corporate Counsel, a leading in-house legal counsel magazine, examined public records to determine the outside counsel most frequently used by Fortune 100 companies for five different practice areas, including intellectual property. Thomson Reuter's Monitor Suite also was used to compile data on intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. The results are based on data from 2008.
"We are honored to be named the law firm of choice among Fortune 100 general counsel," said Peter J. Devlin, President of Fish & Richardson. "Companies trust us to protect their most important assets, which is why we continue to be the premier high-stakes patent litigation and prosecution law firm for the biggest companies in the world."
Corporate Counsel, which is published by Incisive Media, is a monthly publication written for chief legal officers and in-house counsel at corporations throughout the nation.
Fish & Richardson is a leading global law firm unlike any other law firm in the world. With over 425 lawyers practicing intellectual property, litigation, and technology law, Fish has redefined IP law for a market that values IP as a fundamental business asset. The firm offers unique expertise to help clients maximize the value of their intangible assets. Fish was named one of the leading IP law firms in the United States by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine, with top rankings in eleven categories, including Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Life Sciences, and the International Trade Commission (MIP, February 2009). Fish handles more patent litigation than any other law firm (IP Law & Business, September 2009; IP Law360, January 2009), is the number one IP firm for America's biggest companies (Corporate Counsel, September 2009), and was recently named to the 2009 Appellate Hot List (The National Law Journal, April 2009).
Hospitality conference happens Oct. 13, 14 in Del Mar
The region's leading hotel and financial experts will present strategies and solutions for navigating and succeeding in the hospitality industry in this economy on Oct. 13 and 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The conference, "Solutions for the Hospitality Industry In the Inhospitable Economy," features a panel of experts who will use data to provide economic forecasts for the hotel industry. The speakers will also give strategies and solutions for buying and selling distressed assets, managing distressed hotel assets and dealing with special servicers in this economic environment. The evening before the briefing, the speakers will be hosting a cocktail reception free to attendees who prepay for the event.
Robert Rauch, President of R.A. Rauch and Associates, Inc., assembled a panel, which includes M. Guy Maisnik, P.C of JMBM law firm, Steve Hanover, principal of Sequoia Capital Partners, and Rauch.
Fusion Academy Announces California Expansion in 2010
One-to-One School in Solana Beach Celebrated 20 Years of Education with Community Event and Unveiled Plans for Shaping the Future of Education in Southern California
SAN DIEGO - September 28, 2009 - Fusion Academy and Learning Center, a Solana Beach-based school that provides customized one-to-one academic and life skills education, hosted a twentieth anniversary event on September 24, 2009 and revealed plans to open two more Southern California schools in 2010. Michelle Rose Gilman, Founder of Fusion, recounted the history of started in her garage, during her address to more than 100 attendees. After a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, Gilman announced that Fusion was identified by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest- growing businesses in America this year and will replicate in Los Angeles this coming March and in Orange County during Fall of 2010.
"The fusion team is not one to sit on our laurels for too long," said Gilman at the event. "We thrive as we grow and we grow in order to thrive. As we witness, year after year, the enormous success in our San Diego children, it makes sense for us to reach more kids in need of our unique one-to-one model of education. There are students who need an alternative education model in every community of our nation. For now though, we will focus on changing the education of our youth in Southern California by opening two more Fusions."
Grace Colman Losada, a former teacher at Fusion, will be head of school at Fusion's Los Angeles location. Prior to opening its doors in March, Fusion Los Angeles will have a community meeting in October, followed by several parent meetings.
To learn more about Fusion Academy and Learning Center in San Diego and its one-to-one teaching method, visit http://www.fusionsandiego.com.
About Fusion Academy and Learning Center:
Fusion Academy and Learning Center offers students an alternative to the traditional classroom setting through one-to-one teaching and customized academic programs. Fusion Academy is a WASC accredited private school for grades six through twelve. Through individual mentoring, teaching, and custom-tailored programs, each student's unique talents are both recognized and encouraged in a positive environment. Fusion Learning Center offers one-to-one tutoring, mentoring, independent studies and test preparation, as well as a rich music and art program. For more information, visit http://www.fusionacademyworks.com.
PIMCO BOND MARKET SEMINAR OCT.13, THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE
Where California's bond markets stand and where they're going will be discussed at a public financial seminar presented by financial advisors Robert J. O'Connor and Leslie Rodes Monteath Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.
A leading bond manager, Robert Fields, senior vice president and product manager for municipal bonds at PIMCO, will be the speaker. Light snacks, beverages and wine will be provided.
Seminar sponsors O'Connor and Monteath are financial advisors at the Rancho Santa Fe office of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
The seminar is open to the public, but reservations are required because of limited seating. Reservations may be made by calling Michael Holl at 858-613-8162 or Andrea Sperduto at 858-613-8159 in the Morgan Stanley offices.
Fields' talk is entitled "PIMCO's Update on California Municipal Bond Markets." PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Co.), based in Newport Beach, is regarded as one of the world's premier bond managers.
A Complete Solution for Organizing, Preserving & Sharing Inspiration from Great Books
San Diego, Calif., September 16, 2009 - Book lovers will delight this fall season when they discover A Life Well Read in the pages of the Fall 2009 Bas Bleu catalog. "Champion of the odd little book...and your source for inspired gifts and accessories", the Bas Bleu catalog calls A Life Well Read "...the perfect gift for a bibliophile who has everything!" It's a truly unique gift idea under $30.
A Life Well Read-My Personal Journey Through Books® is a complete solution for organizing, preserving and sharing inspiration from great books. It is the ideal reader's companion, combining the intimacy of a diary and the organization of a Rolodex. "A Life Well Read is just what readers have been waiting for," said Debra Schonfeld, co-creator of A Life Well Read. "Our one-of-a-kind system helps capture the special moments you experience in the books you read and save them for years to come. It's the ideal gift for anyone who loves to read", adds co-creator Deborah Razo.
"We are honored that Bas Bleu has included us in their prestigious catalog" said Razo. "Both companies are committed to offering a little extra something to book lovers and together we hope to enhance the reader's experience" said Schonfeld.
Pricing and Availability
Priced at an SRP of $29.95, A Life Well Read is available at BasBleu.com and Amazon.com.
About A Life Unplugged
A Life Unplugged (dba D&D Creations) was founded by Debra Schonfeld and Deborah Razo, two busy, working moms, whose vision is to help others reclaim their free time and relax, enjoy, capture and share life's simple pleasures in the "unplugged" world. A Life Well Read is the first of a series of gift products of exceptional beauty, quality and creativity to be launched by ALifeUnplugged.com and is a complete solution for book lovers of all ages who wish to preserve, organize and share their personal insights about great books as they "unplug" into the transformational experience of reading.
Contact:
D&D Creations, LLC
Phone: 858-777-9813
info@alifeunplugged.com
Team Pardee Homes Raises Nearly $28,000 for MS Research
San Diego, September 23 - Pardee Homes reports that nearly $28,000 was raised by employees for research into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis, as Team Pardee Homes completed the recent Challenge Walk MS: Southern California. Nine Pardee Homes employees and associates joined the team and walked 50 miles over three days, along the San Diego coastline from Carlsbad to downtown San Diego. The Challenge Walk MS raised $875,000 overall.
"Team Pardee Homes is still going strong after six years of participation in this challenging event," said Judi Bruner, marketing coordinator and team captain for Pardee Homes. "Each member of our team agreed to raise at least $2,500 in pledges which will go to cutting-edge medical research and important local MS programs. We are proud to participate once again because we believe that one long journey over three days will ultimately shorten the road to the cure for MS."
Pardee Homes ranked fourth in overall top fundraising teams and also sponsored the last rest stop on the first day of the 50 mile walk, staffing it with employees and volunteers. The Pardee Homes' aid station was a hit with walkers who voted it the 'best rest stop' of the three-day walk. Walkers stopped for cold water and refreshing California Quivers® before beginning the final leg of their day-one effort.
"It was a welcome sight to see our colleagues cheering us on as we approached our final two miles on the first day of the walk," said Joyce Mason, vice president of marketing for Pardee Homes. "The challenging hills were behind us and the fun and excitement at Rest Stop 10 offered just the right combination of encouragement and excitement we needed to complete that last leg of a very challenging day."
This is the sixth year of participation for Team Pardee Homes who has also met the requirements to gain additional funding from The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation. Through its Making WAVES grant program, The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation adds to the funds raised through employee-led volunteerism.
"Corporate teams like Pardee Homes are vital to the Society because they inspire others to donate, volunteer and even join the walk themselves," said Rich Israel, president of the Pacific South Coast Chapter. "We value Pardee Homes' many years of participation in the Challenge Walk and thank them for serving as ambassadors of the National MS Society as they help increase awareness and move us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis."
The Pardee Homes team members were among some 260 walkers who participated in the challenge to help bring the National Multiple Sclerosis Society closer to a cure. The Society's research efforts have resulted in improved diagnosis, important new treatments and enhanced rehabilitation for all forms of MS.
"Pardee Homes' employees are known for working together to make a difference in people's lives," said Mike McGee, Pardee Homes' president and CEO. "Our team demonstrated incredible camaraderie and commitment, just like they do every day on the job for Pardee Homes. The Challenge Walk is one of many such efforts our workforce makes on behalf of those who struggle with serious illness, and everyone at Pardee Homes joins me in commending our team-they did a great job."
Tasha Manzano named to lead Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley
"I am pleased to announce that Tasha Manzano has been appointed branch manager of the Coldwell Banker office in Carmel Valley," said Rick Hoffman, President and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage San Diego and Temecula Valley.
Hoffman noted that Tasha is a recognized industry professional who has a rich heritage in the real estate business. She has excelled in all areas of the business from title, escrow, sales and real estate office management. She is particularly talented in the area of real estate training, business planning, and sales coaching.
"Being a long time resident of Carmel Valley made this opportunity particularly interesting to me," said Tasha. "I've been involved in most of the area schools with my three children and I attended Torrey Pines High School myself. I was also impressed with the substance behind the Coldwell Banker name. While many other firms promote themselves as high tech and high touch Coldwell Banker has the systems and platforms to excel in all of these areas."
Carmel Valley is a highly desirable area and a focus of attention for our company plan, noted Rick Hoffman. The agents in the Carmel Valley office are some of the most productive in the entire area and Tasha's leadership talent will help to continue the growth of this location.
Coldwell Banker Residential is a recognized national and local leader in providing a full service residential real estate experience. Anyone wishing to contact Tasha Manzano about the opportunities at Coldwell Banker can do so by calling (858) 259-0555.
Contact: Mary Tomlinson
Marketing Director
Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce
858.481.6577
210 Plaza Street
Solana Beach, California 92075
Solana Beach Chamber Hosts Third Thursday Networking Breakfast
Topic: "State of the City: Solana Beach Proposed Business Tax"
Solana Beach, CA - October 15, 2009 - The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce will host their Third Thursday Networking Breakfast on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Sam's Place at 151 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 9 a.m. An optional breakfast is available.
The speakers will be Solana Beach Mayor, Mike Nichols and Solana Beach City Manager, David Ott. The main topic of discussion will be the "State of the City: Solana Beach Proposed Business tax." The business community and the general public are invited. Come early to network!
Call the Chamber office at (858) 755-4775 for more information.
About the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce
Since its inception in 1947, the Solana Beach Chamber has been dedicated to our members' growth and our community's prosperity. Elected by its membership, the Chamber Executive Board and Board of Directors establish Chamber policies and set the goals and objectives of the organization. The Chamber is committed to improving the economic vitality of the city of Solana Beach through building a vibrant business environment for its members.
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