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MEDIA WATCH: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AND COMMON CAUSE SCRUTINIZE “MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY” MARCH 19
Printer-friendly versionMarch 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Channel 10 News Director J.W. August joins Jon Bartholomew of Common Cause on Thursday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tom Ham’s
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: A PRICK OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt March 1, 2009 (El Cajon) — Hello friends! Are you tired, run-down, listless? Do you poop out at parties? The answer to all your problems is
Good Money – Is it a good time to convert to Roth IRAs?
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® If your retirement assets took a beating in the recent stock market decline, converting an
9 Ways That “Waiting For Mortgage Rates to Fall” Can Come Back To Haunt You
Printer-friendly versionBy Jim Copeland February 2009 (San Diego) — At the end of 2008, as mortgage rates fell to around 5%, homeowners helped to start a mini-refinance boom. Recently, self-doubt
EAST OF THE LINE: LOCAL ECONOMY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM FROM BORDER OPERATIONS
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Victor Leon of Potrero and Rudolfo Reyes of Campo put a raked finish on the drying concrete at the base of the border fence in
WILL POWER REPORT: LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION!
Printer-friendly versionThe Will Power Report: Nothing but the Truth LAY-OFF NOTICES ARE EXTORTION! February 17, 2009 (San Diego) — The use of layoff warning letters as an excuse to terrify
EAST OF THE LINE: NEW PLANNING GROUP CHAIRMEN HAVE THEIR WORK CUT OUT
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Planning groups countywide have seated their newly elected members since the first of the year and Campo’s changing of the guard does nothing to dispel
CRAFTING WITH MARY: HOLIDAY BOUQUETS
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary Genser February 8, 2009 (La Mesa) — It’s easy to create festive floral arrangements to suit any occasion–all on a minimal budget. Start with a simple container
Good Money – What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Laid Off
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® It’s your worst nightmare. You come into work thinking it’s just like any other day
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX — SNAP
Printer-friendly versionSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Stamps are a “SNAP.” But Not in San Diego County By Sylvia Hampton February 1, 2009 (San Diego) — After the embarrassing front-page news
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SALT” CONTAINS NO SPICE
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 23, 2010 (San Diego)–The scenario of Salt is gleefully implausible, with twist after twist and sequences of events that go way beyond the valley of
MARKETING MATTERS: IS SOCIAL NETWORKING A SUCCESSFUL MARKETING TOOL?
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas July 23, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Social networking seems to be the
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “INCEPTION” DREAMS UP A RICH SCRIPT
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty "This is one of the best movies of the year." — Brian Lafferty July 22, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Dreams have always been part of cinema.
GOOD MONEY: INTERNET USE, GREENPEACE & YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Printer-friendly version In short, Google U.S. alone is emitting the same quantity of CO2 every year as 28,823 average U.S. homes. “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing”
DOG BLOG: TIPS FOR A HAPPY DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino July 18, 2010 (San Diego) — Most dogs don’t get enough mental stimulation to be satisfied or happy, and behavior problems are often a result.
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SORCERER’S APPRENTICE” CASTS A CHARMING SPELL
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty July 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–The Sorcerer’s Apprentice takes a ten-minute animated segment and stretches it out to a nearly two hour live-action film
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! JULY’S BARGAINS & BEST BUYS
Printer-friendly version Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! “A perfect summer day is when the sun
GOOD MONEY: LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE RATE INCREASE LOOMING; TAX DEDUCTION UPDATE
Printer-friendly version Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Wealth Management July 9, 2010 (La Mesa) —
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: OUR DIEGUITO RIVER PARK IS IN DANGER
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton July 9, 2010 (San Diego) — One of our most prized regional achievements and treasures in San Diego County is the San Dieguito River
THE DOG BLOG: TRAIL SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR DOG
Printer-friendly version By Dawn Celapino July 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County)–Take severe caution when walking your dog on the trails this summer! Make sure you always keep your dog
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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