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RGOD2: From exclusion to inclusion, making Catholicism truly universal

Pope Benedict’s statements on March 9 attracted significant media attention as the Roman Catholic Church in the United States prepares for battle to defend “traditional marriage” in several states while thwarting same gender marriages. His comments were seen by the LGBT community as another direct attack on us claiming we are “injurious to society.”

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BUSINESS PROFILE: At 2dates2.com, your friends are the benefit

If I had a dollar for every awkward first date I’ve been on, I could retire tomorrow. Comfortably.

COMMENTARY: What's up with all these kids in the neighborhood?

Have you noticed that Uptown neighborhoods are loaded with little kids these days? Morley Field is swarming with pre-K soccer teams. You can hardly walk down a South Park sidewalk without being sideswiped by a stroller. Rambunctious rugrats are running roughshod in respectable restaurants.

Well, you can thank me, among others, for what most Uptownies I’ve talked to agree is clearly a trend around these parts: raising children in our decidedly un-suburban environments.

Uptown Planners elect new board members

SAN DIEGO -- At the Uptown Planners meeting on March 6, an election was held to determine the new board of directors, which will serve for four years. Of the nine candidates, seven were elected to the board and there were 184 votes cast.

The new board will consist of: Ernestine Bonn of University Heights, Thomas Fox of Bankers Hill, Beth Jaworski of University Heights, Jim Mellos of Mission Hills, Joe Naskar of Mission Hills, Christopher Ward of University Heights and Matt Winter of Hillcrest.

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Hedy's Hints: How long are you on the hook for a tax assessment?

Taxpayers often ask: How long does the IRS have to question and assess additional tax on my tax returns?

For most taxpayers who reported all their income, the IRS has three years from the date of filing the returns to examine them. This period is termed the statute of limitations.

But wait – as in all things taxes, it is not that clean cut. Here are some complications: 



UPDATE: San Diego's beloved Charissa Kolich, 36, loses her battle with inoperable brain cancer | VIDEOS

SAN DIEGO -- Charissa "Chazzy" Kolich, a beloved, bright light in the San Diego community for over a decade, died peacefully in her Hillcrest home on Tuesday. She was 36.

Surrounded in the care of her devoted longtime partner Cortney, loving parents Nina and Steve Kolich, and brother Jeff at the time of her death, Charissa had fiercely battled inoperable brain cancer with grace and an interminable smile, for nearly two years.

Her glowing spirit, open-handed generosity and fun-loving charisma was cherished by adoring friends and casual acquaintances, alike.

San Diego Gay Men's Chorus seeks executive director

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Gay Men's Chorus (SDGMC) is looking for an individual to fill the role of its first executive director.

After 26 years, the organization has finally gotten to the point where it wants to hire a person to lead the organization's short- and long-term planning, finances, fundraising and community engagement.

The ideal candidate, according to the SDGMC, is someone familiar with the arts community, has a passion for music and social justice, and has a proven track record in nonprofit management.

The salaried position will require 30 to 32 hours per week.

TONIGHT: Congressmember Susan Davis to address Hillcrest Town Council

SAN DIEGO -- Congressmember Susan Davis will be the featured guest at tonight's Hillcrest Town Council (HTC) meeting, starting at 6:30 pm.

Davis, who has represented the 53rd congressional district since 2000, will update the group on various community issues and answer questions from the crowd.

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Brandon Tate-McWilliams

Brandon Tate-McWilliams is an up-and-coming leader in San Diego, who has immersed himself in the community since moving here six years ago.

The 27-year old from Baton Rouge, Louisiana came to San Diego to accept a job opportunity and hasn't looked back since!

Tate-McWilliams married his partner Kyle on August 7, 2011. The couple flew to New York to get their official marriage license, but then hosted a wedding reception with friends and family at the Top of the Park -- the same location they'd been in 2008 when they learned Proposition 8 had passed.

Popular South Korean actor throws open closet door in nation not accepting of homosexuality

SEOUL, South Korea -- Hong Seok-cheon stands beaming before an adoring studio audience. It's a place he has always felt at home — basking in the celebrity spotlight.

For years, the veteran actor has been an instantly recognizable media personality here, famous as the onetime host of a children's show that was South Korea's version of "Sesame Street" and costar of a popular 1990s sitcom.

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