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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: 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
DOG BLOG: TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG (JACK’S BLOG)
Printer-friendly version Jack guest blogs for his owner, Dawn Celapino this week September 9, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — After getting back from a great road trip
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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