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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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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “GET LOW” IS HIGH ON ACTING
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 8, 2010 (San Diego)–Felix Booth (Robert DuVall) is an older, grouchier Boo Radley. It’s fitting, given that DuVall’s first movie role was the enigmatic
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: DON’T OVERLOOK “THE OTHER GUYS”
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty August 7, 2010 (San Diego)–The Other Guys works best when it focuses on Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. I found their scenes droll because of
POLITICAL WRANGLING: SMOKE SIGNALS
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott August 4, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – This week, our Political Wrangler brings you the lastest from those smoke-filled rooms in Washington and San
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS
Printer-friendly version Petition calls on City to help residents start community gardens By Sylvia Hampton August 3, 2010 (San Diego) — I remember the Victory Gardens promoted by the government during
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS” SERVES A FINE COMEDIC MEAL
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 30, 2010 (San Diego)–Intelligently dumb may sound like an oxymoron but it is the best phrase I could use to accurately describe Dinner for
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTINGS IN EAST COUNTY FOR FREE OR ALMOST FREE
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! By Nancy Clement July 30, 2010 (San Diego’s East
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “CHARLIE ST. CLOUD” GIVES UP THE GHOST
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 30, 2010 (San Diego)–Charlie St. Cloud is one of those movies that made me wonder if it should have even been made. The two
DATE NIGHT IN POWAY: THAI FOOD AND HAWAIIAN ICE CREAM
Printer-friendly version By the (North) East County Eater July 28, 2010 (Poway)–Did you ever wonder where to eat in Poway that doesn’t serve a happy meal? I have
KELLLY’S TRAVEL TIPS & TRIPS: CLASSIC TRAIN TRIPS
Printer-friendly version All aboard for the most scenic and relaxing train rides in North America–and beyond… By Kelly Wieboldt Are you ready for a unique experience? A
BEST OF MIDDLE EAST COUNTY: GARDEN FRESH GRILL & SMOOTHIE
Printer-friendly version GARDEN FRESH GRILL & SMOOTHIE 6165 El Cajon Blvd., Suite F, San Diego 92115 (corner of College Ave. and El Cajon Blvd.) (619)287-2373 www.gardenfreshsd.com Review by the East
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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