San Diego Business Journal articles from November 2004

San Diego Business Journal archives from November 2004

Investors venture into biotech territory: three S.D. companies raise $124 million in venture capital funds.(San Diego)
November 1, 2004... Three San Diego-based biotechnology firms were among the 11 largest U.S. venture capital investments in the third quarter, despite a downward trend nationally in such funding, according to a quarterly survey released by VentureOne and Ernst &...

Firms steeling for price hikes: a booming China partly to blame for rising cost of metals.
November 1, 2004... A surge in metal prices is washing over San Diego companies that manufacture big, heavy things that move. Shipbuilding and aerospace companies say they are indeed affected by increased raw material prices, though they are more reluctant to...

New rules aim to ease truck traffic at border: operators unclear on changes despite the Nov. 15 deadline.
November 1, 2004... In an attempt to increase efficiency and security at the border, truckers traveling between San Diego and Mexico will begin to change the way they operate. Regulations, which will be enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and go...

Planners reach for summit: performance group has its focus on small stuff.(Entrepreneurs: event planners)(Summit Performance Group)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... After working apart for about 15 years, Richard McCann and Douglas Wheeler decided it was time to start working as a team again. Colleagues at Carlsbad's La Costa Resort and Spa in the late 1980s, McCann, 50, and Wheeler, 46, moved on from...

Stricter guidelines put boardrooms on notice: Costs could soar for many firms.(Law)
November 1, 2004... Directors in some San Diego boardrooms complain that recent compliance regulations are taking precious time and money that could be used to stoke their bottom lines. Still others contend that those rules are a "necessary evil." Either way,...

Developers look north for available property: Oceanside, Carlsbad have land for industrial, office projects.(Real Estate)
November 1, 2004... With a dwindling supply of land in the center of the region, office and industrial development is booming in North County. Developers have hundreds of acres in various stages, from entitlement to construction, according to local commercial...

Part of San Marcos road opens after 6-year process: new street to carry about 40,000 vehicles daily.(Transportation)
November 1, 2004... The first phase of a massive $100 million infrastructure improvement plan by San Marcos and Carlsbad and regional home developers has finally been completed--the culmination of a six-year process. A portion of San Elijo Road in San Marcos...

Titan reports revenues, names new spokesman.
November 1, 2004... San Diego-based Titan Corp. reported net income of $15.8 million on revenue of $526 million during the third quarter. In the year-ago period, the defense contractor reported net income of $15 million on revenue of $468.4 million. ...

Meritas brings home worldwide legal expertise: Sullivan Wertz marks 25th year by hosting election night bash in downtown.(Law)(Meritas Group)
November 1, 2004... If you're ever stranded in some foreign port--or even an unfamiliar state--and find yourself in a legal pickle, who are you going to call? If you're a client of Meritas, you'll have an international network of independent commercial law firms...

Heads up! Brainy group sets convention records here: More fish in the sea, thanks to SeaWorld.(Tourism)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A description of the largest event in the history of the San Diego Convention Center might make a glowing chapter in some small city's financial report--30,000 people generating a $102.7 million economic impact and producing tax revenue of $2.2...

More fish in the sea.(Tourism)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... More Fish In The Sea: A nonprofit marine research facility, which teamed up with the state Fish and Game Department to start stocking the coastline with fish more than a couple of decades ago, reached a milestone in mid-October. Officials...

A direct link to Maui.(Tourism)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A Direct Link To Maui: Aloha Airlines, based in Hawaii, plans to begin the only daily, direct flights between Lindbergh Field and Maui Kahului Airport on Dec. 15. In addition, the airline will operate the only daily nonstop service between San...

Air passenger count goes up.(Tourism)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Air Passenger Count Goes Up: Nearly 100,000 more passengers flew in and out of Lindbergh Field on domestic airlines in September than they did during the same month a year ago, according to a report from the San Diego County Regional Airport...

Local agency looking to help nonprofit with marketing plan: Schwarzenegger writing column targeting state's new ethnic organizations.(Media & Marketing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... For the second year in a row, Oster & Associates, a San Diego-based advertising agency specializing in brand development, is searching for a local nonprofit organization to help produce a premier advertising and marketing campaign for the...

The governor speaks.(Media & Marketing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Governor Speaks: In an effort to reach out to the state's diverse ethnic population, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will be writing a monthly column exclusively targeting the new ethnic organizations statewide. The column will be...

Clinical Research Institute opening 2nd facility: 4,300-sq.-ft. center in Chula Vista features sleep laboratory.(Biotech)
November 1, 2004... After a year in business, the Profil Institute for Clinical Research said it is responding to a rising demand by clients to test its new experimental drugs for obesity and diabetes by opening up a second facility in Chula Vista. Profil,...

Medical-device firm gains clearance from FDA: large German ophthalmology company acquires laser diagnostic technologies.(Biotech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... CryoCor Inc., a small medical-device firm in San Diego, said on Oct. 25 that it won pre-marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market a surgical cooling device for treating irregular heartbeat to surgeons. But CryoCor...

German technology back in German hands.(Biotech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... German Technology Back In German Hands: San Diego-based Laser Diagnostic Technologies, whose German-born founder Andreas Dreher led the development of a machine to detect glaucoma, was recently bought by Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, a large German...

Nanogen launches second-generation device.(Biotech)
November 1, 2004... Nanogen Launches Second-Generation Device: San Diego-based nanochip-maker Nanogen Inc. recently introduced a second-generation workstation to help researchers find gene mutations that can lead to disease. Nanogen showcased its NanoChip 400...

GA gets more mileage out of predator: Captiva, Cohu, Iomega set quarterly earnings.(High-Tech)(General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has outfitted one of its Predator drones with a heavy-fuel engine. In other words, it has turned out an unmanned aircraft capable of flying on diesel fuel or jet fuel. The company-funded experiment...

Captiva Software Corp.(High-Tech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Quarterly Earnings Announced: The following local tech companies recently released earnings announcements: * Captiva Software Corp. reported net income of $574,000 on revenue of $15 million in its third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. This...

Cohu, Inc.(High-Tech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Back to the earnings: * Cohu, Inc., which makes industrial equipment for the semiconductor industry, reported net income of $5.2 million on sales of $54.9 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30. In the same quarter last year, Cohu reported...

Iomega Corp.(High-Tech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... * Iomega Corp., a maker of computer storage products, reported a net loss of $15.9 million on sales of $77.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 26. One year ago, the company reported a quarterly net loss of $13.1 million on sales of $91...

Half SUV, half sports car, Chevy SSR is fun.(On The Road)
November 1, 2004... The image on the Chevrolet TV commercial is bold, even shocking: One by one, new Chevy models are driven onto a moving car carrier to be transported --presumably to a dealership. The final vehicle, finished in a dazzling coat of yellow, is the...

Side trips.(On The Road)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SUBARU IMPREZA WRX--Subaru doesn't just make cars for folks in cold-weather climates anymore. The Impreza WRX produces 227 horsepower and costs less than $25,000, making it a great choice for a budget high-performance car. It's also a...

Political party.(Sullivan Wertz McDade and Wallace)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Political Party: Sullivan Wertz McDade & Wallace plans to mark its 25th anniversary by hosting an election night bash Nov. 2 at its Downtown offices. Political law is one of the firm's specialties, along with corporate, real estate and...

On board.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... On Board: Liza Perkins-Cohen has joined Foley & Lardner LLP as an associate in the litigation department. Her primary practice involves bankruptcy-insolvency, financial restructuring, and creditors' rights. She also is experienced in...

Conventional appeal: meeting attendance is climbing at San Diego Convention Center.(Special report: conventions)(San Diego Convention Center)
November 1, 2004... The 2.6 million-square-foot San Diego Convention Center, which offers large groups ample space to hold meetings in contiguous rooms, is what appealed to the Emergency Nurses Association when it booked a four-day convention and trade show for...

ConVis expects new software to benefit local firms.(Special report: conventions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau is putting the finishing touches on a custom-designed software program that is expected to boost sales for area attractions and service companies that thrive on the meetings business. The pilot...

Meeting & convention facilities: ranked by total square feet of meeting and exhibit space.(Special Report)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... MEETING & CONVENTION FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting and exhibit space Space (sq. ft.): ** ...

Independent caterers: ranked by gross catering sales for fiscal 2003.(Special Report)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... INDEPENDENT CATERERS Ranked by gross catering sales for fiscal 2003 Gross catering ...

Convention Center activity picks up in Orange County.
November 1, 2004... It's taken almost three years, but Orange County's convention business looks to be on track to at least equal pre-terrorist-attack bookings. Anaheim Convention Center occupancy is at a post-renovation high of 81.8 percent (center expansion...

Title companies: ranked by total local mortgage dollars for 12 months ended July 2004.(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... TITLE COMPANIES Ranked by total local mortgage dollars for 12 months ended July 2004 Total local mortgage Name ...

San Diego public stocks.(Marketplace)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... Index Watch Index 10/26/04 10/19/04 Net Change %Change San Diego Business 1192.32 1245.37 -53.05 -4.26% Journal Index Dow Jones Industrial 9888.48 9897.62 -9.14 -0.09% ...

Sola International Inc.(Proxy)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... NYSE--SOL Sola International Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of spectacle lenses. Sola offers lens designs and plastic materials. In particular, it is focused on four product segments: progressive lenses, which arc lenses...

Condo converters enjoy big third quarter in S.D.: homes selling rapidly in Chula Vista's Otay Ranc.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... With hundreds of units sold, condominium converters developers who buy apartments then sell the units as condos--were among the list of San Diego County's top 25 home builders in the third quarter. San Diego-based MarketPointe Realty...

Big sales.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Big Sales: Otay Ranch set another record with more than 800 homes sold in the eastern Chula Vista master-planned community during the first nine months of 2004. Local builders include Oakwood Development, Pacific Coast Communities, Rimrock...

Groundbreaking development.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Groundbreaking Development: Sure to be some of Downtown San Diego's most unusual buildings, the Smart Corner project started construction at Twelfth Avenue and C Street on Oct. 25. San Diego-based Lankford & Associates is developing the...

Don't cut that line.(Real State)(Underground Service Alert)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Don't Cut That Line: Underground Service Alert of Southern California, based in Corona, was established to help contractors avoid cutting water, gas, telephone and electrical wires. Builders must call the nonprofit corporation at (800)...

Two offices.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two Offices: Windermere Real Estate opened two new Southern California offices in south Carlsbad, which has 35 associates, and Encinitas, with 40 associates. The residential and commercial real estate sales and leasing company is based in...

Senior housing change.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Senior Housing Change: As a result of last year's merger of Atria Retirement and Assisted Living with ARV Assisted Living, five local retirement communities are being renamed. Atria Senior Living Group of Louisville, Ky., operates 35...

New HQ.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... New HQ: San Diego-based Capstone Advisors, a real estate investment and advisory company, moved to a new 10,000-square-foot corporate headquarters at 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 300, in Sorrento Mesa. Alex Zikakis, the president of...

New HQ times two.(Real State)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... New HQ Times Two: Newport Beach-based John Laing Homes moved into a new San Diego County headquarters on Palomar Oaks Road in Carlsbad. The builder's 15,311-square-foot office is in the Cornerstone Corporate Center. Two years after hiring...

Sales.(Progress Report)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2004... Property: 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego. Seller: American Industrial Properties REIT. Selling agents: Brandon Keith of GVA IPC Commercial represented the buyer and Brad Bennett and Paul Lafrenz of CB Richard Ellis represented...

Leases.(Progress Report)
November 1, 2004... Property: 9381 Judicial Drive, No. 160, San Diego. Lessor: University Center East, LLC. Leasing agents: Mike Reidy of Nexus Properties represented the lessor and Steve Holland and Doug Lozier of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessee....

Bilbro Construction Co.(Construction Journal)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Bilbro Construction Co. renovated 4,200 square feet of laboratory space in the Powell Focht Bioengineering Hall on the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla. The contractor built a National Institutes of Health laboratory with cardiac systems,...

Environmental Business Solutions.(Construction Journal)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Environmental Business Solutions is providing environmental consulting services for the Hard Rock Hotel planned at the corner of Sixth Avenue and L Street in Downtown San Diego. The eight-story, 250-room hotel will have two bars, a restaurant...

Hensel Phelps Construction.(Construction Journal)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hensel Phelps Construction is building the Mark, a 32-story condominium tower two blocks north of Petco Park in Downtown San Diego. The project will have 220 condos, 13 penthouse suites and 11 townhomes ranging in size from 800 to 3,500 square...

Johnson & Jennings General Contracting.(Construction Journal)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Johnson & Jennings General Contracting completed a 13,349-square-foot tenant improvement for the U.S. General Services Administration on behalf of the Department of Defense at 401 W. Ash St., the First National Bank Building, in Downtown San...

Ninyo & Moore.(Construction Journal)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Services Consultants provided geotechnical services for the Del Mar Fairgrounds' proposed barn project south of Via de la Valle and west of Jimmy Durante Boulevard in Del Mar. The project includes a...

KPMG, where art thou?(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (accounting firm) )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Big Four accounting firm KPMG, hired to audit San Diego's 2003 books, isn't returning calls to the city, and San Diego City Manager Lamont Ewell said in a news conference Oct. 28 that he was "stunned, surprised and disgusted" by the lack of...

Lucky seven.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Sullivan International Group )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lucky Seven: Sullivan International Group of San Diego was ranked seventh on a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country by Inc., a publication for small and medium-sized businesses. The company, founded in 1998, is...

Quote of the week.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Foley & Lardner)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... 'The shareholders (complain) that they've spent too much money on auditing fees. But if the company doesn't and it opens the door to fraud, then the shareholders turn around and sue them for fraud.' --Michael P. McCloskey, partner at Foley...

Going American.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Halozyme Therapeutics Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Going American: San Diego-based biotech firm Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. announced on Oct. 25 that its common stock was approved for listing on the American Stock Exchange. Halozyme, which develops enzymes for various uses, including...

Sempra's solutions.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Sempra Energy Solutions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Sempra's Solutions: Sempra Energy Solutions, the retail marketing arm of Sempra Energy, along with the U.S. General Services Administration and the Food and Drug Administration, on Oct. 27 dedicated a combined heat and power generating plant at...

Insurance firm charged.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Universal Life Resources)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Insurance Firm Charged: A civil racketeering case was filed in federal district court against San Diego-based Universal Life Resources, a national employee benefit insurance consulting firm, and six of the country's largest insurance companies....

One in a million.(Top business news: October 22-28, 2004)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... One In A Million: San Diego has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to design and construct a permanent heliport for the Fire and Rescue Helicopter Program. The current location for the helipad has no developed access roads,...

Web connect directory.(Directory)
November 1, 2004... To advertise your website, call Lora at 858-277-6359 ext. 3134 Advertising Agencies/Marketing Communications Whitelaw Marketing www.whitelawmarketing.com info@whitelawmarketing.com 619.546.4348 WordsOut!...

New firm.(Media & Marketing)(Admanium Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... New Firm: Unlike traditional advertising agencies, Admanium, Inc., a newly formed advertising agency, employs no full-time employees and instead offers a network of freelance and contract professionals to its clients. Founded by John...

Post-election event.(Media & Marketing)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Post-Election Event: The San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association is hosting "Election Aftermath--Insights From the Gallup Poll," from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the San Diego Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino Del Rio S....

Calendar.(Business Events)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... If you would like your business event that costs less than $75 to attend included in the calendar section, make sure your press release arrives at our offices at least 15 working days before the event. Send requests to: Calendar Attn:...

A new owner ...(High-Tech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A New Owner... : Excape Partners, a private investment firm from Foothill Ranch, has acquired Lender Support Systems Inc. of San Diego. The local company makes software for the mortgage industry. Terms were not disclosed. Cary Burch, lead...

... And a new name.(High-Tech)(TDS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ... And A New Name: TDS, a New Jersey-based defense IT company with 69 employees in San Diego, is one of three affiliated companies that will now be known collectively as Centurum, Inc. Techplan, an affiliated company with a San Diego presence,...

A wireless firm to watch.(High-Tech)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A Wireless Firm To Watch: IDC, the Framingham, Mass.-based technology market research firm, has named San Diego-based SMS. ac, Inc. as one of the "10 Emerging Wireless Players to Watch" in 2005. SMS.ac lets users exchange short messages on...

Two Grand Sam Awards, one of the highest achievements in homebuilding throughout San Diego County, were presented to Magnolia at Windingwalk by Shea Homes and Davidson at Santaluz by Davidson Communities.(Awards & Recognition)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Two Grand Sam Awards, one of the highest achievements in homebuilding throughout San Diego County, were presented to Magnolia at Windingwalk by Shea Homes and Davidson at Santaluz by Davidson Communities. The two communities were honored for...

American Mortgage Network.(Banking And Finance)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Patrick Connolly joins American Mortgage Network as vice president, project standards. Connolly will be responsible for the company's initiative in cooperative and condominium lending. Connolly specializes in cooperative loan portfolio...

Urban Land Institute Foundation.(Construction And Design)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Robert B. McLeod has been named to the board of governors of the Urban Land Institute Foundation. McLeod is chairman of the board and CEO of Newland Communities and has been with the company since its founding in 1987. The ULI Foundation...

Grande Colonial Hotel's Nine-Ten Restaurant.(Hotels, Resorts And Restaurants)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... John King has been appointed the suns chef of the Grande Colonial Hotel's Nine-Ten Restaurant. King, whose culinary career began in 1999, will assist with the supervision of food production and all catering events along with menu development...

Current Analysis.(Media And Marketing)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Stan Schatt joins Current Analysis as senior research director, channels. Schatt has 20 years' experience working with IT vendors as well as marketing and strategic planning and will be responsible for consulting major retailers, e-tailers,...

Plan Handlers.(Miscellaneous)(The Plan Handlers Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Plan Handlers, a CenBen USA company, has promoted Anna Deering to director of claims and customer service. Deering has 23 years of account management experience and has been with the company for more than 11 years. Deering's new...

Coldwell Banker Commercial.(Real Estate)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Steve Fiorentino joins Coldwell Banker Commercial as a new sales associate for its Towne Centre location. Fiorentino brings more than 10 years of experience to his new role, specializing in retail leasing and sales brokerage throughout La Jolla...

Mossy Nissan, Waste Management of North County and the Oceanside Home Depot stores were the lead sponsors for Oceanside Supporting Urban Neighborhoods 2004.(Philanthropy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Mossy Nissan, Waste Management of North County and the Oceanside Home Depot stores were the lead sponsors for Oceanside Supporting Urban Neighborhoods 2004. The Oceanside businesses provided cash donations, in-kind services, tools and materials...

William Schellhase.(Executive Spotlight)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... William Schellhase has joined American Mortgage Network as vice president, national subprime sales manager. Schellhase will partner with AmNet's regional managers to build subprime sales through focused recruiting, training and marketing. With...

Playing games makes firm a big winner: Carlsbad Company earns 1st place at competition.(Trends)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... College buddies at UC Santa Cruz, Greg Otero and Dan Blumberg had a passion for board games. The two created and developed a game, similar to backgammon and Parcheesi, which they played with each other and their families for years. In...

Advice.(Trends)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Advice: SCORE, counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has been helping small businesses since 1964. Many of its clients are seeking advice on issues from as broad as how...

Business fair.(Trends)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Business Fair: Southwestern College will host its third annual Hispanic Business Fair and Expo from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 on the campus at the Student Union Cafeteria East. The free event will offer business owners and managers a...

Spotlight: Masson & Associates, Inc.(Small Busines)(Masson and Associates Inc.)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Masson & Associates, Inc., a civil engineering, land surveying and land development consulting firm based in Escondido, is expected to reach more than $4 million in revenue for 2004. A family-owned and operated business, Masson & Associates...

Harassment lawsuits can affect any firm.(Small Business Help Line)
November 1, 2004... Question: I've just heard that a new law has been signed into effect requiring employers to conduct sexual harassment training. Can you provide more details regarding the impact of this law? Answer: Organizations of any size can be involved...

Mats Granryd.(Executive Profile)
November 1, 2004... Signing up with a global telecommunications company has given Mats Granryd a chance to see a good chunk of the world in a still-young career. Granryd, 42, is the local man-in-charge for Ericsson, a Swedish company with $16.26 billion in sales...

State logs complaints from fire victims.(Executive Profile)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The California Department of Insurance received 22 times the normal amount of complaints from victims of the October 2003 wildfires in San Diego County compared with other lines of insurance. A report released by the department Oct. 25 said...

Prop. 72 no solution for health care.(Our Views)(Proposition 72)
November 1, 2004... Fair, affordable health care for all workers is a concept that's long overdue in this state. For California's economic engine to continue running, businesses must keep their workers healthy and productive. Proposition 72, however, is not...

Terror threat pales next to China's future.(Pacific Perspectives)
November 1, 2004... Here's a hot thought for you. It starts like this: "By 2025, or 2050 at the latest," according to French intellectual Roland Lew, "some experts predict that China may overtake Europe to become the United States' only rival." It's a...

An unfortunate incident.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Editor: I recently had the opportunity to attend the San Diego Business Journal's 11th annual Women Who Mean Business awards dinner. I have not attended this event before and felt honored to be in the presence of so many intelligent...

TV presents challenges for presidential campaigns.(Opinion)
November 1, 2004... In many respects, the 2004 presidential election has been a watershed in the annals of political advertising history. In sound bites of 30 or 60 seconds, TV commercials for the two presidential candidates have aroused hope, fear, anger,...