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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,
Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson
Printer-friendly version By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news. In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee
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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