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MEDIA WATCH: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AND COMMON CAUSE SCRUTINIZE “MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY” MARCH 19
Printer-friendly versionMarch 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Channel 10 News Director J.W. August joins Jon Bartholomew of Common Cause on Thursday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tom Ham’s
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: A PRICK OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt March 1, 2009 (El Cajon) — Hello friends! Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you poop out at parties? The answer to all your problems is
Good Money – Is it a good time to convert to Roth IRAs?
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® If your retirement assets took a beating in the recent stock market decline, converting an
9 Ways That “Waiting For Mortgage Rates to Fall” Can Come Back To Haunt You
Printer-friendly versionBy Jim Copeland February 2009 (San Diego) — At the end of 2008, as mortgage rates fell to around 5%, homeowners helped to start a mini-refinance boom. Recently, self-doubt
EAST OF THE LINE: LOCAL ECONOMY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM FROM BORDER OPERATIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Victor Leon of Potrero and Rudolfo Reyes of Campo put a raked finish on the drying concrete at the base of the border fence in
WILL POWER REPORT: LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION!
Printer-friendly versionThe Will Power Report: Nothing but the Truth LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION! February 17, 2009 (San Diego) — The use of layoff warning letters as an excuse to terrify
EAST OF THE LINE: NEW PLANNING GROUP CHAIRMEN HAVE THEIR WORK CUT OUT
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Planning groups countywide have seated their newly elected members since the first of the year and Campo’s changing of the guard does nothing to dispel
CRAFTING WITH MARY: HOLIDAY BOUQUETS
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary Genser February 8, 2009 (La Mesa) — It’s easy to create festive floral arrangements to suit any occasion–all on a minimal budget. Start with a simple container
Good Money – What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Laid Off
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® It’s your worst nightmare. You come into work thinking it’s just like any other day
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX — SNAP
Printer-friendly versionSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Stamps are a “SNAP.” But Not in San Diego County By Sylvia Hampton February 1, 2009 (San Diego) — After the embarrassing front-page news
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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
LEFT HOOK: TEA PARTY—MISPLACED HOPE
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis August 28, 2010 (San Diego) — The Glenn Beck “Restore our honor” rally at the National Mall recently illustrated the continued short-sighted view
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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