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MEDIA WATCH – PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: HOW TO SEPARATE SPIN FROM FACTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) –Sorting out truth from fiction in political races is challenging. If you didn’t watch the first presidential debate, for
EAST COUNTY EATER – MEDITERRANEO BISTRO BAR & GRILL: A DELIGHTFUL FIND IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly versionMediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill 1347 Tavern Road, Alpine 91901 (619)445-9902. October 1, 2008 (ALPINE) – Dining at the Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill, one can almost imagine oneself
THE ROLLING REVIEWER – AN ANTIQUE STORY
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — When considering a place and/or attraction in the East County to highlight from my perspective as a 20-something woman in
GOOD MONEY: MARKET CRISIS? 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO NOW!
Printer-friendly versionGOOD MONEY: Your guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® October 1, 2008 (La Mesa) — The crisis on Wall Street caused by
Citizens “Take Action!” Guide
Printer-friendly versionWhose interests are your elected officials representing: the people–or the special interests? Too many voters haven’t got a clue—so East County Magazine is shedding light into those smoke-hazed back-rooms
Vines and Steins – Gio Wine Bar
Printer-friendly versionEditor’s note: Gio’s has gone out of business, however a new restaurant has opened in its place. By Richard Noel If you’re out and about in East County and
Sylvia’s Soapbox – Duncan the great white Hunter
Printer-friendly version Wildebeest hunt bags a Congressman By Sylvia Hampton Our congressman Duncan Hunter (R-52nd district) is leaving his congressional seat to his son. Sort of an inheritance or royalty
Voter’s Watchdog – Protecting Your Right to Vote
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery “We know where the fix is in this year. If I were in San Diego, I’d be afraid. I’d be very afraid.” – Bob Fitrakis, national
East County Eater – Superb Sushi in Santee
Printer-friendly versionOISHII JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE 10251 Mast Blvd., Santee 619-596-4852 www.oishiisantee.com September 1, 2008 (Santee) — Santee Sushi? If you thought East County only has cowboy and biker bars,
Good Money – Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is becoming main-stream
Printer-friendly versionBy Judith L. Seid, CFP ® September 1, 2008 (San Diego’s East County) — When you invest, your money works towards achieving two objectives. By aligning your investments with your values,
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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