Michael Benninger
Writer | Editor
Freelance word wrangler living in sunny San Diego. Here's some of my stuff.
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CNBC
Sarah Kruse Joins 4Blooms.Guru As Brand Architect and Strategist
4Blooms.Guru announced today that research expert Sarah Kruse has joined the agency as brand architect and strategist. She brings with her more than two decades of experience earned at corporations including BBDO, Leo Burnett, Marlboro, Michelob, and Subaru to name a few.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Blind Date: SUP to No Good
Alyssa and Kyle don’t know it yet, but they’ve got quite a bit in common. They’re both entrepreneurs, they both make money by motivating people and they’ve both been avoiding the dating scene for the better part of two years.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Things to Do in July 2018
Sixty-plus splash-happy canines carve waves along the coast in the original surf dog competition, which also includes a beer garden, awards ceremony, and SurFUR Expo raising funds for the San Diego Humane Society.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Full Plate: July 2018 Food & Drink Events
Blending good vibes, mellow beats, and vibrant views, this beer festival showcases world-renowned artists and up-and-coming DJs alongside full bars, incredible food, and one-of-a-kind interactive experiences.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Three Ways to Celebrate your 4th on San Diego’s Waterfront
With Independence Day less than a week away, now’s the time to plan a Fourth you won’t soon forget. And among the most happening hot spots in San Diego is downtown’s Manchester Grand Hyatt, where there’s not just one, but three exciting ways to celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: July 2018 Movies
After a debilitating drunken-driving accident, a middle-aged man finds purpose in the power of art and overcomes his injuries by creating controversial cartoons.
blinkist.com
Dear Leader: What Life Is Really Like Inside North Korea
If you’re courageous enough to keep up with the news these days, you’ve likely been seeing a lot of hubbub about North Korea and the country’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Blind Date: Build and they will come
Usually, with PACIFIC blind dates, our team seeks out sexy singles to enjoy the adventurous dates our behind-the-scenes staff dream up. Sometimes, however, unsolicited locals reach out to us, asking to be set up with someone new. That’s the case with tonight’s daters, who will soon find out, after meeting in an EPIC Limo, that they share a surprising connection.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: June 2018 Movie Releases
When a once-dormant volcano threatens to destroy what remains of Jurassic Park, a fearless dino-trainer and the former operations manager are tasked with rescuing the last of the lizards.
blinkist.com
Increase Your Efficiency with Today’s Top Productivity Books
There’s no denying that we live during an incredible time. Yet for all of the advances made in recent decades, we’ve yet to figure out how to cram more than 24 hours into a day. And thanks to innumerable distractions surrounding us and the fast-paced nature of the modern workplace, many of us struggle to stay on top of projects both at work and at home.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Things to Do in June
Unleash your inner fan at this intimate event where you can nerd out without the anxiety that generally accompanies next month’s colossal con.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Full plate: June Food & Drink Events
Honoring distillers and mixologists — and including complimentary admission to the County Fair — this liquor-lovers event touts 180 spirits and grants guests an intoxicating 10 pours apiece.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: June Movie Releases
A Luddite living in the tech-flooded future faces his fears after a brutal mugging leaves him paralyzed, and his only hope for revenge is an experimental implant that installs an operating system in his brain.
blinkist.com
The Life-Changing Magic of Failure
No one likes making mistakes, but falling flat on your face in front a captive audience can instantly elevate you to a whole new level of humiliation. Yet that doesn’t mean failure can’t forge you into a more exceptional individual. That’s what Jeff from Massachusetts learned after crashing and burning during one of the most important moments of his life.
blinkist.com
Become a Better Boss by Managing with Compassion
Being a boss isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, but when you find a value to bind your business to, it can have a transformative effect across your entire organization. That’s what Anoop learned while watching a documentary about an entrepreneur he admires.