Columns
East County Magazine
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link above to see all current and past columns.
THE WILL POWER REPORT – Bad Political Theater
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power January 23, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) — Arnold “Terminator” Swartzenegger, the cinema millionaire, thinks it is amusing to cut payments to
The Rolling Reviewer: Show Me the Money! Wait, Bring It Back!
Printer-friendly versionFebruary 1, 2009 (San Diego) — The tide of economic prosperity seems to be in the ebb-phase of the cycle as insecurity and doubt flows swiftly in, and millions
SIMPLE WISDOM — Are you having trouble keeping your New Year’s Resolutions?
Printer-friendly versionTrouble keeping resolutions? By Penelope Young Andrade February 1, 2009 (San Diego) — Are you having trouble keeping your New Year’s Resolutions? For many, February finds you slinking back
MEDIA WATCH – OBAMA APPOINTS JULIUS GENACHOWSKI AS FCC CHAIRMAN
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 14, 2009 (Washington D.C) — President-elect Barack Obama plans to appoint Julius Genachowski, a key technology advisor and top fundraiser for his campaign, to be
SIMPLE WISDOM –” Is Your Past Interfering with Your Future?
Printer-friendly versionBy Penelope Andrade January, 2009 (San Diego) — Is your past getting in the way of your future? Like most of us you’ve probably based your notions of the
THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY: YARD LINES — NO, I’M NOT TALKING ABOUT FOOTBALL!
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 15, 2009 — January is the season for two kinds of yard lines—those scrutinized by SuperBowl fans and those frequented by bargain hunters at yard
BLEU BOHÈME, A PLACE TO SHARE WITH A FAVORITE FRIEND –TRES BIÉN!
Printer-friendly version (Leon Thompson) 4090 Adams Avenue Kensington, CA 92116 619-255-4167 www.blueboheme.com January 10, 2009 (Kensington) — Is there life east of I-15? Oui, and great food too. I’ve shown
THE WILL POWER REPORT – Hawaii Blackout?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power January 11, 2009 (San Diego) — I imagine lot of people have had Hawaii Blackouts after a few too many Mai-Tais. But I’m
COMPUTER BIZ WIZ– MAKING COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Printer-friendly versionTop 5 IT Mistakes Small Businesses Make By Michael Natter It is deceptively easy to see what the five top small business mistakes in IT are. They are pervasive,
Good Money–Retirement Plan Limits, Reminders & Required Minimum Distribution Changes for 2009
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® This is the time to make sure you are contributing the maximum amount the IRS
Search by Specific Date
Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link above to see all current and past columns.
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
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “RAMONA AND BEEZUS” SWEETENED BY SUNNY DISPOSITION, HONEST CHARACTERS
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty I will admit going into Ramona and Beezus fearing the filmmakers would somehow screw it up. I remember reading all the Beverly Cleary books in
Columns
East County Magazine
CLICK TO READ ALL CURRENT AND PAST COLUMNS BY THESE COLUMNISTS:
Scroll down to see the most recent column entries by all columnists, or click your favorite columnist’s link below to see all current and past columns.
Advancing Healthy Communities
Destination East County
Earth Talk ®
East County Eater
From the Chief’s Corner
Media Watch
Archived Columns(Columnists no longer active.)
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