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WILL POWER REPORT: TAX CREDITS FOR CLEAR CUTS?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power September 28, 2009–American Banks and Brokers are so desperate for new financial instruments that they invent entire new commodities to trade-
FIX THE MEDIA! MEDIA POLICY REFORM PANEL IN SD SEPT. 26
Printer-friendly version Media Reform Panel at San Diego Grassroots Democratic Convention Saturday September 24, 2009 San Diego)– The topics of, “Why do cities like San Diego have five or six talk
FREE SMOKE ALARMS!
Printer-friendly version The Burn Institute Senior Smoke Alarm Program is for people 55 and over who own their own homes. All smoke alarms, batteries and maintenance direction are provided
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE ADMISSION TO 18 S.D. MUSEUMS SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
Printer-friendly version One Day Only! Saturday, September 26, 2009 is Museum Day, and you can enjoy free general admission for you and a guest to enjoy 18 of San
EAST COUNTY EATER: FABULOUS FEASTING AT TIRAMISU TRATTORIA
Printer-friendly version Tiramisu Trattoria 8273 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619)698-0096 http://www.tiramisutrattoria.com/ By the East County Eater September 20, 2009 (La Mesa)–This is a tough job.
FREECYCLE: SAVE MONEY WHILE SAVING THE EARTH
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! September 17, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–According to the
DOLLAR-WI$E DIVAS: SAVE UP TO 90% ON COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
Printer-friendly version By Nancy Clement & Dawn Clement September 8, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Any college student will tell you that textbooks are expensive, and the cost
WILL POWER REPORT: ANOTHER EXPENSIVE FIRE?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! September 4, 2009– Big surprise! Another fire in LA County will cost millions to extinguish. Firefighters come from Shasta County to get in
EAST OF THE LINE: PARTISAN POLITICS ARE THE POISON PILL OF DEMOCRACY—EVEN IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
Printer-friendly version By Billie Jo Jannen September 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Which is more important to the health of a region or a nation: a government that responds to
MARKETING MATTERS: PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING PART 3–THE WHAT, WHERE & WHEN
Printer-friendly versionTIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas September 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve covered the why (the goal) and the who (target
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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