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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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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
SIMPLE WISDOM: NURTURE YOUR IMAGINATION
Printer-friendly version August 27, 2010 (San Diego) — Do you know how to take responsibility for your creativity? Like many, you may have trouble nurturing your imagination. Facing the blank
A CONVERSATION WITH LOCAL FILMMAKER VERNON MORTENSEN
Printer-friendly version The Kid: Chamaco, which he produced, opens Friday for a one-week engagement By Brian Lafferty August 26, 2010 (El Cajon)–“The quality of writing will get you through
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “PATRIK, AGE 1.5” OVERCOMES FORMULAIC SCRIPT WITH ROMANCE, HUMOR, AND FINE ACTING
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Patrik, Age 1.5 is formulaic, super-sweet, and very sentimental but I liked it. The movie opened on Friday and is playing
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “CAIRO TIME” A ROMANTIC AND VISUAL WONDER
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 22, 2010 (San Diego)–Cairo Time is a film best appreciated as art. Forget the simplistic, nearly nonexistent plot involving a budding affair between an
POLITICAL WRANGLING: EAST COUNTY MAYOR & COUNCIL RACES: HERE’S THE LINEUP
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott August 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – The races are on for mayor and council positions in East Couny. Two local mayors’ seats are up for reelection
THE DOG BLOG: VACATION PET CARE OPTIONS
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino August 12, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Do you want to take a vacation this summer, but can’t make plans
WILL POWER REPORT: LONGEVITY AND INCOME
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power August 13, 2010 (San Diego)–Gerontologists have come up with startling news. The length of your life is dependant not
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: $AVE MONEY! KIDS EAT FREE
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy and Dawn Clement August 13, 2010 (San
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “AGORA” IS A SUCCESSFUL THINKING PERSON’S EPIC
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 8, 2010 (San Diego)—Don’t go into Agora, which was released to theaters on July 30, expecting something along the lines of 300. It is
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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