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CHEAPSKATE GUIDE – TIPS FOR SURVIVING HOLIDAYS IN HARD TIMES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 1, 2008 Holiday season can be a major budget-buster. Short of morphing into Ebenezeer Scrooge and avoiding gift-giving or merrymaking, how can you survive the
THE WILL POWER REPORT – A BLANKET PARDON?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! By Will Power December 1, 2008 (San Diego) — When I was about five years old, my father was a US Air Force Officer. He
THE RENO REPORT – Good Luck, Chuck!
Printer-friendly versionAn Iowa native & SDSU Alum on the Firing of Chuck Long By Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine November 25, 2008 (San Diego) — The announcement this
SIMPLE WISDOM – NOVEMBER
Printer-friendly versionGratitude for Hard Times By Penelope Young Andrade LCSW Are you grateful for hard times? Although you may welcome reminders to be grateful, you probably don’t strive to be
THE ROLLING REVIEWER — A TRAIL FIT TO BE WHEELED
Printer-friendly versionBy Janelle Eckardt Dec. 1, 2008 (San Diego) — Native San Diegans are quick to admit that we enjoy arguably the best weather in the entire country – boasting
VINES AND STEINS – ORFILA VINEYARD & WINERY
Printer-friendly versionBy Richard Noel Orfila employee Dolores Castaneda pours a generous taste for Shari Zollo (right) of Vista, who enjoyed the festivities with Barbara Deuel and Drea Zollo Bush (both
THE CHEAPSKATE’S GUIDE TO LIVING WELL IN EAST COUNTY – Hot Tots and Cool Kids
Printer-friendly versionResale Clothes & Toys for Children of All Ages By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2008 – In today’s cost-conscious times, parents are rediscovering the jobs of resale shopping. By
VOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote!
Printer-friendly versionVOTER’S WATCHDOG – Be a Good Citizen: Vote! By Penelope Young Andrade, LCSW, guest columnist Are you ready to be a good citizen? Like many of us, you may
‘East of the Line’ debuts this week
Printer-friendly versionA new column by award-winning rural journalist Billie Jo Jannen makes its exclusive debut this week in East County Magazine. The column, dubbed East of the Line, will deal
East of the Line – 50 PERCENT OF MY SDG&E BILL IS SUPPOSED TO GO FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE — SO WHAT AM I GETTING FOR MY MONEY?
Printer-friendly versionBy Billie Jo Jannen Once upon a time, our power in many parts east of the line, was provided by a cooperative formed, as many were in the wake
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THE WILL POWER REPORT: HIGH FREQUENCY TRADING
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! By Will Power May 25, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Earlier this month, the U.S. Stock Market burped big-time, sending blue-chips down
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “SHREK FOREVER AFTER” AN UNHAPPY ENDING TO ILLUSTRIOUS FRANCHISE
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty May 22, 2010 (San Diego)–In 2001 Dreamworks released Shrek. Based on a children’s book, the movie was an inventive, clever, and witty satire of
TIPS FOR THE BUDGET-MINDED BRIDE: SAVE LOTS OF MONEY AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clemens, Dollar-Wise Divas columnists May 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Brides come in all ages, shapes, and sizes yet, they all have
WILL POWER REPORT: LIAR’S POKER
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! May 20, 2010 (San Diego) — The Annual California Budget Mess has started -again! Arnold "Terminator" Swartzenegger has proposed a budget which guts welfare, healthcare.
PEARLS: NINETY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Printer-friendly version By Charlavan Baker Hart May 20, 2010 (El Cajon) — It looks like this $93,000. That is a nine, a three and three zeros! It is also
WILL POWER REPORT: ROCK & HARD PLACE–MINERALS MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the truth! By Will Power May 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — In the alphabet soup that makes up the Federal Government, few people have
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “ROBIN HOOD” LESS THAN MERRY
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty May 14, 2010 (San Diego) — Robin Hood is the year’s first big disappointment, considering the people involved in making it. Directed by Ridley
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! MAY’S BARGAINS AND BEST BUYS
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 May 7, 2010 (San
POLITICAL WRANGLING: VULTURES, SHEEP & PORK BARREL POLITICS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott May11, 2010 – This week, we bring you a ringside seat for the latest political knock-down, drag-out fights in state and local races. MISSING IN
FREE SCREENING TONIGHT OF “ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM” AT LESTAT’S COFFEEHOUSE TONIGHT; Q & A SESSION, BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
Printer-friendly versionMay 9, 2010 (San Diego)—Almost ten years ago, Enron Corporation went bankrupt. In 2005, Alex Gibney directed a documentary entitled Enron: The Smartest man in the Room. Today, there
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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