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Musing with Muscat: The reality of Long Term Care insurance

David M. Muscat
February 16th, 2011

Throughout my week, I encounter clients with many different needs. Lately, it seems the topic they are most concerned about is the care they will need in their later years.

Some are gay couples that have chosen not to have children, others that have kids but don’t want to burden them with caring for an elderly parent, and many are singles who are planning for their own futures.

No matter the case, the reality of the costs involved with caring for a loved one in the twilight years is daunting.

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VIDEO: San Diego's newest Subaru dealership, Frank Subaru succeeds without pesky car salesmen

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 15th, 2011

NATIONAL CITY, Calif. -- Driving a new car off a dealership lot is somewhat of a magical moment. The car smells great, it's spotless, and you feel a mixture of emotions; mostly pride and happiness, but all too often relief.

Relief because the car-buying experience is finally over, and God willing, you will never have to see that salesperson again. In fact, some car buyers bounce from dealership to dealership deterred not by the car model but by the sales staff.

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Business profile: Dan DiCarlo of San Diego Tax Solutions knows ins and outs of tax preparation

Margie Palmer - Special to SDGLN
February 14th, 2011

Many people see tax season as a time to cringe. And with the ever-mounting number of annual changes to federal tax law - who has time to keep up?

For those of you who choose to have a professional tackle the mess of receipts, tax documents, mortgage interest deductions and education tax credits, Dan DiCarlo of San Diego Tax Solutions is just the guy you’d want to call.

Born in Boston but raised in San Diego from the time he was 4 months old, DiCarlo is a Kearny High School graduate and a University of San Diego alumni.

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Hollywood Tans debuts Feb. 18 as Hillcrest's newest tanning destination

Margie Palmer - Special to SDGLN
February 11th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- The countdown to White Party and Dinah Shore Weekend is officially on, and alongside the pre-Palm Springs diet and kicked-up gym regimen, comes a tanning package.

This year, residents of the 92103 ZIP code have another option to consider. Hollywood Tans, located quite conveniently beside 24 Hour Fitness in the heart of Hillcrest, is the gayborhood’s newest tanning destination.

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Lambda Archives honoree George Murphy says he has simply done what needed to get done

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 10th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- They make a difference in our lives. Some are well-known activists in San Diego's LGBT community and others are working tirelessly outside the spotlight.

Thirteen key players in the LGBT community will be honored Friday Feb. 11 at the 2011 Heroes, Pioneers and Trailblazers gala. The event takes place at the Center and is sponsored by Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD).

In the days leading up to the gala, SDGLN will profile each of these individuals and provide our readers with an inside peek at what this award means to each honoree.

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Transformations: Dignity and respect

Melinda Harris - SDGLN Social Contributor
February 9th, 2011

Editor's Note: Some of the information below was compiled from multiple expert sources available online. An important authority and source for all transgender issues is the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Wow – there’s been a lot of upheaval in the world since my last column, and for better or for worse, I decided that this week, I’d take a moment to talk a little bit about two concepts that mean a great deal to me with regards to how they affect our community – dignity and respect.

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Jennings uniquely qualified to speak at upcoming conference advocating LGBTQI student issues

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Copy Editor
February 8th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- This week the Center for Excellence in School Counseling (CESCal) and the Harvey Milk Foundation announced this week that the opening keynote speaker for the 2nd annual international conference for school counselors and educators regarding LGBTQI issues will be Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education, Mr. Kevin Jennings.

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Lambda Archives Honoree Carol Pierce genuinely enjoys helping others

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 7th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- They make a difference in our lives. Some are well-known activists in San Diego's LGBT community and others are working tirelessly outside the spotlight.

In the days leading up to the gala, SDGLN will profile each of these individuals and provide our readers with an inside peek at what this award means to each honoree.

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Lambda Archives honoree Doug Case discusses the gay fraternity brotherhood, and politics

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 5th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- They make a difference in our lives. Some are well-known activists in San Diego's LGBT community and others are working tirelessly outside the spotlight.

Thirteen key players in the LGBT community will be honored Friday, Feb. 11, at the 2011 Heroes, Pioneers and Trailblazers gala. The event takes place at The Center and is sponsored by Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD).

In the days leading up to the gala, SDGLN will profile each of these individuals and provide our readers with an inside peek at what this award means to each honoree.

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Lambda Archives honoree Gloria Johnson wants to see young women and lesbians get involved

Esther Rubio-Sheffrey - SDGLN Staff Writer
February 4th, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- They make a difference in our lives. Some are well-known activists in San Diego's LGBT community and others are working tirelessly outside the spotlight.

In the days leading up to the gala, SDGLN will profile each of these individuals and provide our readers with an inside peek at what this award means to each honoree.