A conversation with Rick Tobin, President and CEO of Tao Emergency Management Consulting, and host of Road to Ready on Voice America.

The Council for Supplier Diversity, established in 1999, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to bring corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs) together for the economic benefit of both. The Council for Supplier Diversity represents the regional corporate outreach to MBEs in the greater San Diego region. It is our purpose to facilitate business opportunities and market share growth for minority business enterprises through the interaction of corporate members and certified suppliers.

Each year they celebrate and honor the achievements of companies and individuals that have made significant contributions in advancing supplier diversity in San Diego. We honor Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), local corporations and minority advocates for their extraordinary efforts in strengthening the local economy and improving economic opportunities for the local minority community.

2008 VIP Reception, Awards Ceremony and Benefit Jazz Concert is Thursday May 22nd, 2008 Featuring Gerald Albright and special guest Phil Perry. More information is available at www.supplierdiversitysd.org. Contact Ron Garnett at: rgarnett@supplierdiversitysd.org

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research, including more than $137 million in FY2007. In FY2007, the Foundation funded 700 centers, grants and fellowships in 20 countries.

San Diego Renewable Energy Society, Inc., a nonprofit membership organization, is the San Diego County regional chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. The organization is dedicated to increasing the intelligent use of renewable and sustainable energy technologies in San Diego County.

 · Educate the public about the near and long-term applications and benefits of renewable energy, conservation and energy efficiency.

· Provide expertise for public and government institutions regarding sustainable, renewable and non-polluting energy resources and projects

· Develop networking opportunities for solar educators, researchers, advocates and business people

· Support legislative initiatives for alternative energy technologies Active

SDRES members will be encouraged and supported to develop and create new technology and applications for alternate energy.

On this edition of Living Better in San Diego, we discuss the prevalence of chronic pain, implications of various treatments, and to offer information about the non-medication chronic pain study we are conducting through UCSD/VA (non-profit) for the benefit of SD community members! The interview focuses on the significance of the necessity for the further the establishment of safe, alternative treatments and long term management of chronic pain, how common related symptoms (including depression, insomnia, and anxiety) are affected by pain and how pain in turn affects these co-morbid conditions, and finally, inform the public about the study and how residents of the greater San Diego area can participate in and support such research. For more information regarding the study, contact Brittany C. Solomon, B.A. Project Coordinator, Chronic Pain Project VA San Diego Healthcare at (858) 552-8585 ext. 2904.

Evening In The Sky - American Lung Association

CIWMB

Fire Fighter Hiring Event

Shade Trees for Free

Colitis Foundation Marathon

Got Milk Campaign

CACI

San Diego Forclosure Crisis

Keep California Beautiful

Thresholds

challengecenter.org

Medicare

Hallmark Builders

Audiologist

Auto Theft

Identity Theft

Hire A Hero Part II

Principal For A Day

A Show On Mental Health

March of Dimes

Allstate Foundation interview

Rotary Wine Taste Chula Vista

Street Smart - Traffic Congestion

Photo Charity Homeless Youth

Foreclosure Prevention

Flex Your Power

Kids Included Together

Building Industry Association

Vital Gift

San Diego Quilt Show

San Diego Countr Water Authority

San Diego Blood Bank

Scleroderma Foundation

Hire A Hero

Greater San Diego Business Development

Call Box Program 511

Universal Waste

Score Learning Centers

This Living Better in San Diego segment features a conversation with Marcia Faller, executive vice president of operations and chief nursing officer for AMN Healthcare. The organization is the largest temporary healthcare staffing company in the United States and one of the largest public companies in San Diego. AMN Healthcare employs hundreds of local nurses in San Diego hospitals, and celebrates nurses this month during National Nurses Week. You can learn more about nursing as a career choice on this edition of Living Better in San Diego, or visit AMN Healthcare at www.amnhealthcare.com.

This Living Better In San Diego segment features information regarding the San Diego Family Justice Center’s 3rd Annual Wine & Breezes event on Sunday May 20th. At this special afternoon event, hosted by Police Chief William Lansdowne and Fire Chief Tracy Jarman and benefiting the San Diego Family Justice Center and Camp HOPE, premier wines will be provided by several Temecula wineries. Live Latin/jazz entertainment and specially prepared hors d'oeuvres will complement and enhance the wine-tasting experience. More information can be found at http://www.sandiegofamilyjusticecenter.org

This Living Better in San Diego segment features a conversation with Trudy Snell Publicity Chair for the Vista Garden Club. The Vista Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and holds an annual competition open to all gardeners and designers. The Jewels from the Garden 73 rd annual Flower Show and Plant Sale is a free event and took place on the weekend of May 5th.

This Living Better In San Diego segment features a conversation with Ellen Smoak the co-founder and executive director of Consciously Social, the company who hosts Jeans For Justice. Consciously social is a San Diego based Cause Marketing Agency that is setting new trends in philanthropic campaigns and creative productions. On this edition of Living Better in San Diego, we learned about the Jeans for Justice fashion show that took place on May 5th, 2007. The event features selected artists and designers from San Diego and Los Angeles will put their creativity into motion in a high energy fashion extravaganza in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This Living Better In San Diego segment features a conversation with Commissioner of the Cal Dept of Insurance Steve Poizner. The Commissioner discussed the new low cost auto insurance program that is available to San Diego residents. The program provides coverage to good drivers that otherwise cant afford insurance.

This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Karyl Carmignani Public Relations director of Canine Companions for Independence. Canine Companions for Independence is a national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. San Diego is invited to take part in WOOFSTOCK: A Festival for Dogs & People on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Balboa Park. Admission to the Festival, which opens at 9:00 AM is $5 and includes an opportunity drawing ticket for groovy hourly prizes. Parking is free all day. There’s fun dog demo’s, vendor booths, live music, Kid’s Fun Zone, Best Dog Trick & Best ‘60’s Costume contests and all sorts of far out activities. Peace, Love and Walk ‘n Roll fun dog walk is a healthy mile walk in the park that starts at 8:00 AM. Registration is $35 and includes WOOF tie-dye tee, sWAG bag with cool surprises and admission into the Festival. All proceeds benefit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), which provides assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Fundraising help and registration brochure available by calling 760-901-4300 or online at www.cci.org/woofstock2007.

This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Herb Johnson, president & CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission. San Diego Rescue Mission exists to spread the good news of salvation through Christ by serving the needs of the poor, addicted, abused, and homeless, thus improving the quality of their lives. They believe in the inherent worth of every homeless man, woman, and child, and provide rehabilitation and discipleship programs that lead to permanent change and independent living. The San Diego Rescue Mission invites you to make a difference by participating in Sleepless in San Diego, on the evening of April 28. This all-night, open-air fundraising event is a community sleep-out at the San Diego Community Concourse in front of City Hall. All sponsorship dollars go to support the San Diego Rescue Mission's Continuum of Care for the Homeless. For more information or to register, please visit www.sleeplessinsandiego.org or call the San Diego Rescue Mission at 619 819 1853.

This edition of Living Better in San Diego features a conversation with Deborah Linderholm, Founder and Executive Director and Jane Asher, publicity director of the Foundation for Women. The Foundation for Women (FFW) is dedicated to nurturing, educating and supporting women of all ages, nationalities and spiritual backgrounds by creating connections and offering compassionate service. The Foundation serves impoverished women and those with disease by embracing microcredit and creating wellness connections.

This Living Better In San Diego segment features the Rescue Task Force.  They are a San Diego bassed non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate suffering and provide developmental aid to those who have been marginalized by geography or economic deprivation.   They often go where others do not go to help those who are outside the scope of conventional relief providers.  Rescus Task Force  responds rapidly with medical and other immediate aid to victims of man-made and natural disasters world-wide. Rescue Task Force projects are made possible by the contributions of our supporters to whom we are fully accountable.  This show features Executive Office Andrea Stone and the Founder of Rescue Task Force Gary Becks.

This San Diego Update features conservations with Michael Kerr, founder of the Snowball Express. The organization does more than providing entertainment to the widows/guardians and children of our fallen heroes.

This edition of Living Better In San Diego features the California Conservation Corps. The CCC hires young men and women for jobs throughout the state. For young people unsure about their career plans, the Corps provides a chance to explore different types of work. Benefits include developing a strong work ethic and basic skills that are an asset in any workplace. Lenny B speaks with Kris LeCourt, recruiter for the California Conservation Corps.

San Diego Resident Keith Buckner has overcome the burdens associated Juvenile Diabetes. This San Diego update includes a story of how Keith has percevered to realize his dream and will be playing INFL (Indoor Arena Football) in Los Angeles as a team member of the LA Lynx. The show also includes infromation on the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Kelly Focht, Chief Executive Officer for the Glenner Centers. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. is San Diego’s community resource leader for dementia-specialized adult day health care, family support services, and community and career-building educational programs. This show also featuresKathy Crockett, who's mother currently attends the daycare at Glenner Centers. More information can be found at www.alzheimerhelp.org

This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Nancy Mercurio, National Spokesperson for the The Breast Cancer 3-Day. The event is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. 3-Day participants commit to fundraising, training and dedicating an entire weekend to the cause. The event will be held in San Diego November 9-11.

This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Scott Congdon of Amor Ministries. The Organization is dedicated to provides educational and mission experiences that radically change people. They also give hope to those who are struggling to survive, through dynamic mission experiences in Mexico.

This Living Better In San Diego features a conversation with Louise McClain, Calif. Student Aid Commission, Acting-Chair and San Diego-based financial aid administrator. This interview is part of their campaign launch for Cal Grants. It’s part of their statewide effort to make college education financially accessible to all Californians.