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EAST COUNTY EATER: OY VEY! BEST DELI IN TOWN: DZ AKINS
Printer-friendly version Photos of celebrities who have dined at DZ Akins Editor’s Note: Due to a family member’s illness, the East County Eater has been eating mostly hospital food for
MEDIA WATCH: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AND COMMON CAUSE SCRUTINIZE “MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY” MARCH 19
Printer-friendly versionMarch 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Channel 10 News Director J.W. August joins Jon Bartholomew of Common Cause on Thursday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tom Ham’s
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: A PRICK OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt March 1, 2009 (El Cajon) — Hello friends! Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you poop out at parties? The answer to all your problems is
Good Money – Is it a good time to convert to Roth IRAs?
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® If your retirement assets took a beating in the recent stock market decline, converting an
9 Ways That “Waiting For Mortgage Rates to Fall” Can Come Back To Haunt You
Printer-friendly versionBy Jim Copeland February 2009 (San Diego) — At the end of 2008, as mortgage rates fell to around 5%, homeowners helped to start a mini-refinance boom. Recently, self-doubt
EAST OF THE LINE: LOCAL ECONOMY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM FROM BORDER OPERATIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Victor Leon of Potrero and Rudolfo Reyes of Campo put a raked finish on the drying concrete at the base of the border fence in
WILL POWER REPORT: LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION!
Printer-friendly versionThe Will Power Report: Nothing but the Truth LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION! February 17, 2009 (San Diego) — The use of layoff warning letters as an excuse to terrify
EAST OF THE LINE: NEW PLANNING GROUP CHAIRMEN HAVE THEIR WORK CUT OUT
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Planning groups countywide have seated their newly elected members since the first of the year and Campo’s changing of the guard does nothing to dispel
CRAFTING WITH MARY: HOLIDAY BOUQUETS
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary Genser February 8, 2009 (La Mesa) — It’s easy to create festive floral arrangements to suit any occasion–all on a minimal budget. Start with a simple container
Good Money – What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Laid Off
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® It’s your worst nightmare. You come into work thinking it’s just like any other day
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GAME” HAS RIVETING SECOND HALF BUT FIRST HALF IS TOO “FAIR” IN RETELLING OF PLAME AFFAIR
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty November 6, 2010 (San Diego)–I remember following the Valerie Plame scandal. I was astonished when I heard a CIA operative’s name was leaked to the
WILL POWER REPORT: GOP WINS, FED RELEASES MONEY
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power November 4, 2010 (San Diego)–For those of you that do not think the banking industry makes up the Fourth
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: IN “ENTER THE VOID” DIRECTOR GASPAR NOE’S BOLD USE OF CAMERA, IMAGERY BREATHES LIFE IN PSYCHEDELIC TALE ABOUT DEATH
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty WARNING: If you have epilepsy or are prone to seizures, do not see this film, as it contains frequent strobe effects. October 30, 2010
THE DOG BLOG: RAINY DAY TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino October 30, 2010 (San Diego) — Most dogs don’t care if it is raining, but some do. Most people do care if it’s, raining
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: ARE YOU IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME? FREE LOAN MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement October 27, 2010 (San Diego’s
FREEBIE ALERT! SAN DIEGO EARLY HISTORY CONFERENCE – FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement October 27, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Stan Rodriquez, Kumeyaay Community College instructor, will share ideas about the Kumeyaay lifestyle and their use of
QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY VOTERS
Printer-friendly version Today is last day to request mail-in ballot By Mary E. Paulet October 26, 2010 (San Diego) — Voters often have questions as Election Day draws near. Need help
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: CLINT EASTWOOD’S DIRECTION, PETER MORGAN’S SCRIPT GIVE “HEREAFTER” LIFE
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 23, 2010 (San Diego)–After the hilarious yet powerfully dramatic and tragic Gran Torino and the rousing Invictus, director Clint Eastwood has followed up with
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: TV SCRIPT, DIRECTION BUILD A CASE AGAINST LESS-THAN-CINEMATIC “CONVICTION”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Conviction has a well-told, if formulaic, story. The acting is OK, although I felt at times Hilary Swank was trying too
KIDS EAT FREE AT APPLEBEE’S ON HALLOWEEN
Printer-friendly version This is no trick…treat your children to a free meal at Applebee’s October 22, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Applebee’s, a family-friendly restaurant, is offering a treat
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Lemon Grove Forward Club announces annual Sock Drive for November
Printer-friendly versionSource: Lemon Grove Forward Club November 4, 2025 (Lemon Grove) – The Lemon Grove Forward Club is kicking off its annual sock drive, “Socktober,” a tradition that has made a