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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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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