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WILL POWER REPORT: THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! The Social Contract By Will Power July 10, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–The neo-con ninnies disagree with the neo-liberals about the role of government. Anything that
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly version Planning for Effective Marketing By Rama Beerfas July 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—It takes many different components coming together to make a marketing campaign successful:
MEDIA WATCH: 2 NEW STATIONS TO AIR PROGRESSIVE TALK AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version Plus popular East County liberal and conservative talk show hosts return to airways in resurgence of localism July 4, 2009 (San Diego)—Alpine resident and East County radio personality Stacy
CRAFTING WITH MARY: SISAL POTS FOR SUMMER
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser July, 2009 (La Mesa)—Beautiful and versatile, these decorated pots have a variety of uses. Add flower arrangements or plants, store magazines, display a seashell collection,
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: JET SETTING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY STYLE
Printer-friendly version By Janelle Eckardt July 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Wake up in Hawaii and take a deep breathe of sea-scented air; go to sleep in New York and
EAST COUNTY EATER: SIAMESE WINS–BASIL THAI BISTRO AND BASIL THAI DINER
Printer-friendly version By the East County Eater June 30, 2009 (East County)–Watching “Anna and the King of Siam” is the closest I’ve come to visiting Thailand. But if dining at Basil
POLICY MATTERS: ONE PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND DOLLAR$
Printer-friendly versionJuly 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Yes, I know a picture is worth a thousand words, but it could also be worth a thousand (or THOUSANDS OF) dollars! I
POLICY MATTERS: HOW TO REVIEW YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE RENEWAL STATEMENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Dennis Volz June 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–For most of us, our home is our single largest and most important investment. Many of us have poured thousands of
POLICY MATTERS: HOW TO REVIEW YOUR AUTO INSURANCE RENEWAL STATEMENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Dennis Volz May 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–You can save TONS OF MONEY by just taking a few minutes to look over that annoying little renewal statement that
WILL POWER: ULTERIOR MOTIVES
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! June 21, 2009–As California lurches towards insolvency, the supply-siders who wrecked the system now propose to turn over the state’s assets to private parties. The
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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
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “CENTURION” A BLOODY GOOD TIME AT THE MOVIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 6, 2010 (San Diego)–Neil Marshall is a British writer/director renowned for the amount of blood and gore he includes in his films. Sometimes he’s
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1” A SATISFYING CONCLUSION TO THE MESRINE SAGA
Printer-friendly versionON THE SILVER SCREEN: PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1 A SATISFYING CONCLUSION TO MESRINE SAGA By Brian Lafferty September 6, 2010 (San Diego)–Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1, released
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: RANDOM THOUGHTS TO IMPACT OUR PLANET
Printer-friendly version Increase your enjoyment of living by Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve "Don’t blow it – good planets are hard to find.” ~ Quoted in Time “There is a
THE DOG BLOG: PACK A PICNIC FOR YOUR PET
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino August 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)– It’s that time of year when having a barbecue is a good idea, especially with how spectacular the weather has been
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GOING THE DISTANCE” GOES A LONG WAY
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty September 3, 2010 (San Diego)–I normally try to give every movie I see the benefit of the doubt but I will admit, based on such
LEFT HOOK: ROSA HINSON DAVIS
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis Editor’s note: This memoir, submitted this week, provides eyewitness insights into turbulent times in our nation’s history as well as the strength of
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “MESRINE: KILLER INSTINCT” BRINGS OUT THE BIG GUNS
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 27, 2010 (San Diego)–Jean-Luc Godard, that great French filmmaker, once said, “The best way to criticize a movie is to make another movie.” When
DOLLAR-WI$E DIVAS: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS
Printer-friendly version By Nancy Clement & Dawn Clement Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages on tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! August 28, 2010 (San
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “TAKERS” TAKES THE AUDIENCE FOR A RIDE
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 27, 2010 (San Diego)–The movie may be called Takers but “Sharp Dressed Men” would be a more apt title. The Takers in this movie
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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