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WILL POWER REPORT: RFID AND THE ELECTRONIC NAZIS
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! June 14, 2009 — The implantation of tiny RFID (radio frequency identification devices) devices on practically anything has been promoted as “anti-shoplifting” and “inventory control”.
PEARLS: THE UNEMPLOYMENT CIRCUS
Printer-friendly versionBy Charlavan Hart I made a bold attempt today to find out some answers for a great many people right now about unemployment checks. It always seems to be
SIMPLE WISDOM: ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED?
Printer-friendly versionBy Penelope Andrade June 2009 (San Diego)–Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? If you’ve got some chronic ‘itis’ like sinusitis, dermatitis, cystitis, gastritis, colitis, arthritis,
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly versionInternal Customers’ Interaction with External Customers: The Ultimate Marketing Tool By Rama Beerfas June 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) –In our previous installment, we looked at how important
WILL POWER REPORT: CALIFORNIA TO SELL COLISEUM?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! California’s Governor “Terminator” Arnold Swartzenegger is now so frightened about California’s deficit that he now wants to sell off California landmarks like San Quentin and
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: A NEW SOCIAL BUTTERFLY TAKES FLIGHT
Printer-friendly versionOur Guide to the Best Disability-Based Websites on the Net By Janelle Eckardt May 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–The concept of having a “social life” doesn’t exactly
Good Money – Environmental risk in mutual funds
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® Groundbreaking Report Released Environmental risk in mutual funds TruCost, an environmental research firm, just released
POLICY MATTERS: OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE DAMAGE FROM A PRIOR ACCIDENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Dennis Volz A client called me yesterday with an interesting dilemma. He said that recently, when his car was parked on the street, it was hit by another
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly versionTHE INTERNAL CUSTOMER–MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MAY THINK> By Rama Beerfas May 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) –In our previous installment, we looked at customer service as your
“EATER” EVENT A VORACIOUS SUCCESS—AND FUN FOR ALL
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Ballroom dancers Peggy Diamond and Peter Tworoger April 21, 2009 (Alpine)—East County Magazine’s guests were all winners at our “On the Road With the East County
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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