by Dennis Beaver | lawyers, medicine
October 13, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver For anyone having a low image of the legal profession, today’s story provides justification for taking that view several notches lower. We do not make that statement lightly. An awareness of what many believe...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
October 06, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver One job in all of North America has the highest turnover and lowest employee satisfaction rate based on government and industry surveys, and we have all met at least one such unhappy person. So, what’s that...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
September 29, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Today we begin a series that will be of special interest to a group of people who have some of the most difficult jobs in the world and whose work is often underappreciated by their customers, as well as by...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer
September 22, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Last week we began our look into airport parking. We revealed something that few people are aware of when they park at hotels near major airports, such as LAX, expecting to be promptly taken to the airport...
by Dennis Beaver | Article, consumer
September 15, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Unless we are familiar with parking rates at major airports, airport parking is often one of the last things most of us think of when planning a vacation. Then, our anticipation of a nice trip takes a dive...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer
September 08, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Do you know what is both the most popular and most used types of home exercise equipment? Treadmills — probably the most straightforward exercise machines — account for more than 55 percent of the home...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer
September 01, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I’ve always been a big boy, but then it was clear that I had to do something about my out of control weight,” Greg’s email stated. “I’ve got a real problem. I’ll be in Bakersfield in a few days, and need...
by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, insurance claim
August 25, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Slowing down, about to stop for a red light, perhaps doing one or two miles an hour, Patricia’s 2007 Toyota Camary was rear-ended in December 2011, leaving “the rear bumper scratched and pushed in slightly,”...
by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, fraud, insurance claim
August 18, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all seen the excellent University of Farmers Insurance commercials featuring a lovable, yet gruff Professor Nathaniel Burke, played by character actor J.K. Simmons. The professor adds humor and a touch...
by Dennis Beaver | air conditioning, consumer
August 11, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver In August of 2008, Christina Couture of Hanford spent close to $9,000 for two energy-efficient Tappan air conditioner units. Less than four years later, both failed because the refrigerant leaked out of the...
