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THE LOAN DOC: TIPS TO AFFORD YOUR DREAM HOME
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2009 — Reality….Buying your first home can be intense, but still can be FUN with the right people. There are many professionals out there that are
CRAFTING WITH MARY: ELEGANT EGGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary Genser April 1, 2009 (La Mesa)—These elegant eggs are beautiful enough to display year-round. They can be displayed throughout the home or given as treasured gifts. Start with
WILL POWER REPORT: HEALTHCARE–RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY
Printer-friendly versionCOLUMN: THE WILL POWER REPORT: Nothing but the Truth! *Restrictions May Apply June 6, 2009 (San Diego)–The US Private Health Insurance companies have started their TV blitz to stop
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: HOMEOWNERS REVOLT AGAINST HOA’S LAWN RULES AMID WATER SHORTAGE
Printer-friendly versionLearn How to Weather the Water Challenge at Earth Day April 19 By Sylvia Hampton April 1, 2009 (San Diego)–San Diego County’s biggest environmental challenge is WATER. We live
SIMPLE WISDOM: ARE YOU CAUGHT IN A TRIANGLE?
Printer-friendly versionBy Penelope Andrade April 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Are you caught in a relationship triangle? Everyone is familiar with two people having an affair without the knowledge of a spouse
EAST COUNTY EATER – THE VINE WINE BAR & BISTRO: VINTAGE CHARM IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version 2502 Alpine Blvd., Alpine CA 91901 (619)722-7046 www.visitthevine.net April 1, 2009 (Alpine) — Let me recommend a sure-fire place to unwind. The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
THE RENO REPORT: SDSU BASKETBALL RE-ENTERS THE ARENA
Printer-friendly versionViejas invests in a gem By Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine March 23, 2009 (San Diego)–As a wide-eyed young journalism student making my way across the San
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: BRACE FOR OUR NATIONAL IMPACT
Printer-friendly versionBy Sylvia Hampton March 15, 2009 (San Diego)–When the Hudson River landing pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ordered "brace for impact" he was in the process of doing his
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
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: THREE CHEERS FOR “RED”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 17, 2010 (San Diego)–There isn’t a lot in Red that is original. We get the usual shootouts, chases, and other typical action movie staples.
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GERRYMANDERING” DRAWS UP AN INFORMATIVE, COMPELLING ARGUMENT AGAINST REDISTRICTING
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty October 15, 2010 (San Diego)–I didn’t do great in my Introduction to Political Science class but there was one thing that stuck with me:
EAST OF THE LINE: THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
Printer-friendly version ‘Downzoning’ is actually ‘upzoning’ when it comes to property values By Billie Jo Jannen October 15, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The debate over the
FREEBIE ALERT: NEW! FREE 411 SERVICE FROM MICROSOFT
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement October 15, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Have you ever needed to look up a phone number from your cell phone
MILITARY VOTING BY INTERNET BALLOTS CANCELLED AFTER HACK REVEALS SECURITY FLAWS
Printer-friendly version Update: Chinese and Iraqi hackers also attempted to hack this election, a startling report today reveals. By Miriam Raftery October 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) —
WILL POWER REPORT: REDEVELOPMENT SCAMS
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power October 9, 2010 (San Diego) — As voters watch scandal after scandal rip apart state and municipal politics.
SIMPLE WISDOM: LONGING TO BELONG
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Young Andrade October 9, 2010 (San Diego) — Are you longing to belong? Most likely, consciously or sub consciously, the answer is yes. As a
GOOD MONEY: CREDIT CARD REFORM—HOW WILL THE NEW REGULATIONS BENEFIT YOU?
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Wealth Management October 5, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: YOU WON’T MEET INTERESTING CHARACTERS IN AVERAGE WOODY ALLEN FARE “YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 3, 2010 (San Diego)–You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger features a lot of great actors. Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Freida Pinto
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: CRITIC LIKES “THE SOCIAL NETWORK”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty October 5, 2010 (San Diego)–The Social Network is one of the year’s best films. That is not a label I apply to just any good
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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