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“FREE DAY” AT NATIONAL FORESTS TO HONOR VETERANS DAY!
Printer-friendly version San Diego, CA, November 5, 2009 – As a thank you to Veterans and Armed Services Personnel, Veterans Day, November 11 has been declared a “Fee
WILL POWER REPORT: INSTANT REPLAY FOR BASEBALL
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! Instant Replay for Baseball October 23, 2009 — I love baseball- in spite of the drugs, the drinking, the cheating, and the high
TRICK OR TREATING IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Printer-friendly version Does the thought of going house-to-house Trick or Treating make you feel uncomfortable? How about mall Trick or Treating? Mall Trick or Treating is an easy way
DOLLAR WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY, CREATE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR LESS!
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 22, 2009 (San Diego’s East
“SPINNERS” SPARKLES: A SAVORY NEW KIND OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
Printer-friendly version Spinners Fresh Mediterranean Salads & Grill 2654 Jamacha Rd., Suite 101 El Cajon, California 92019 www.ilovespinners.com 619-825-5151 Open daily 11am-9pm By Leon Thompson The East County Eater
CRAFTING WITH MARY: THESE PUMPKINS ROCK!
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser October 14, 2009 (La Mesa) –Hand-painting pumpkin stones make delightful additions to your home during Halloween and throughout the fall holiday season. You can use
VOTER’S WATCHDOG: TOP TEN PROBLEMS WITH EXPANDING ABSENTEE VOTING
Printer-friendly versionAbsentee voting has been expanded in 25 states. This reduces public controls and expands opportunity for election fraud. By guest columnist Bev Harris, Founder www.BlackBoxVoting.org October 13, 2009 —
FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING SATURDAY
Printer-friendly version October 13, 2009 (El Cajon)- To help prevent identity theft, San Diego County Credit Union has announced that free shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. to
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: SENATOR MAX BAUCUS GIVES AID AND COMFORT TO….THE INSURANCE COMPANIES
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton October 11, 2009 (San Diego)–After all the right-wing screaming at town hall meetings that “government run health care“ would kill granny and throw the country
FREEBIE ALERT! CALLING ALL KIDS–FREE ADMISSION TO SAN DIEGO ZOO & WILD ANIMAL PARK IN OCTOBER
Printer-friendly version KIDS FREE DAYS for children 11 years old and younger has been expanded and is now available all during the month of October. Everybody loves our World famous
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: MOVIE MAY BE CALLED “HEARTBREAKER” BUT IT MAY LEAVE YOU FEELING GOOD
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 24, 2010 (San Diego)–My favorite scene in the French film Heartbreaker comes towards the end. Alex (Romain Duris), who is tasked with breaking up
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: GREAT ANIMATION BUT UNWISE APPROACH TO OWL STORY “LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 24, 2010 (San Diego)–I watched Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole in a packed theater. Much of the audience consisted of parents
MARKETING MATTERS: IS GIVING HOLIDAY BUSINESS GIFTS A NECESSITY?
Printer-friendly version Tips and tricks for business success and growth By Rama Beerfas September 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Anyone who has known me professionally for at
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: CLICHES, UNORIGINALITY HOLD UP ROMANCE IN “THE TOWN”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 17, 2010 (San Diego)–The Town opens with Ben Affleck and his crew robbing a bank. The action here is standard but one shot stands
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: TOO MUCH PLOT OVERCOOKS “SOUL KITCHEN”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 17, 2010 (San Diego)–A lot happens in Soul Kitchen. Too much, actually. Just as a film can rarely survive on the flimsiest of plots,
WILL POWER REPORT: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power September 13, 2010 (San Diego) — Since it is clear banks and brokers would rather lay people off then hire them,
OFF THE SILVER SCREEN: CANCER IN THE FAMILY NO MATCH FOR CRITIC’S LOVE FOR FILM
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 13, 2010 (San Diego) — Today I will venture out into the Realm of the Off Topic. What follows is not exactly movie-related but I
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “I’M STILL HERE” GOES WAY OUT THERE IN JOLTING, COMPELLING PORTRAIT OF JOAQUIN PHOENIX
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 13, 2010 (San Diego)–“I don’t want to play the character of Joaquin Phoenix anymore,” says Phoenix, the subject of this documentary. “I want to
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: SHADOW OF COENS’ “BLOOD SIMPLE” LEAVES “A WOMAN, A GUN AND A NOODLE SHOP” IN THE SOUP
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 12, 2010 (San Diego)–A Woman, a Gun, and a Noodle Shop is not a bad movie per se but an unnecessary one. I could
FREEBIE ALERT! DO YOU HAVE MORE TASKS THAN TIME?
Printer-friendly version By Nancy Clement September 12, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — It’s back to school time and for many Moms that means more of your time
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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