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PEARLS: THE UNEMPLOYMENT CIRCUS
Printer-friendly versionBy Charlavan Hart I made a bold attempt today to find out some answers for a great many people right now about unemployment checks. It always seems to be
SIMPLE WISDOM: ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED?
Printer-friendly versionBy Penelope Andrade June 2009 (San Diego)–Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? If you’ve got some chronic ‘itis’ like sinusitis, dermatitis, cystitis, gastritis, colitis, arthritis,
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly versionInternal Customers’ Interaction with External Customers: The Ultimate Marketing Tool By Rama Beerfas June 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) –In our previous installment, we looked at how important
WILL POWER REPORT: CALIFORNIA TO SELL COLISEUM?
Printer-friendly versionNothing but the Truth! California’s Governor “Terminator” Arnold Swartzenegger is now so frightened about California’s deficit that he now wants to sell off California landmarks like San Quentin and
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: A NEW SOCIAL BUTTERFLY TAKES FLIGHT
Printer-friendly versionOur Guide to the Best Disability-Based Websites on the Net By Janelle Eckardt May 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–The concept of having a “social life” doesn’t exactly
Good Money – Environmental risk in mutual funds
Printer-friendly versionYour guide to profitable and socially responsible investing By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® Groundbreaking Report Released Environmental risk in mutual funds TruCost, an environmental research firm, just released
POLICY MATTERS: OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE DAMAGE FROM A PRIOR ACCIDENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Dennis Volz A client called me yesterday with an interesting dilemma. He said that recently, when his car was parked on the street, it was hit by another
MARKETING MATTERS: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH
Printer-friendly versionTHE INTERNAL CUSTOMER–MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MAY THINK> By Rama Beerfas May 1, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) –In our previous installment, we looked at customer service as your
“EATER” EVENT A VORACIOUS SUCCESS—AND FUN FOR ALL
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Ballroom dancers Peggy Diamond and Peter Tworoger April 21, 2009 (Alpine)—East County Magazine’s guests were all winners at our “On the Road With the East County
SIMPLE WISDOM: HOW OTHERS VIEW YOU
Printer-friendly versionMay 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Do you worry about what others think of you? Of course everyone likes to be well regarded. Having some sense of how you’re viewed is
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ON THE SILVER SCREEN: UNEVEN SCRIPT MAKES “THE BOUNTY HUNTER” THE HUNTED
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 19, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — The Bounty Hunter has, on paper, an interesting concept for a romantic comedy: a journalist (Jennifer Aniston)
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: HUNKERING DOWN
Printer-friendly version by: Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve Increase your enjoyment of living "A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing
GOOD MONEY: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUNDS OUTPERFORM BENCHMARKS
Printer-friendly version “Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing” By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group Although past performance is not an
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: MATT DAMON, DIRECTOR PAUL GREENGRASS IN THE ZONE WITH “GREEN ZONE”
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty March 14, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — Green Zone is relentlessly exciting from beginning to end. We know there never were weapons of mass
CRAFTING WITH MARY: ROCK POTS BRING SPRINGTIME INDOORS
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser March 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Want some spring decorations that really rock? These ornamental rock pots are ideal garden accessories to brighten
FREEBIE ALERT: WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN
Printer-friendly version March 11, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – One of East County’s treasures is The Water Conservation Garden. Sunset Magazine calls it one of the “Top 10
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY! GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
Printer-friendly version By Nancy and Dawn Clement Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! March 10, 2010 (San Diego’s
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: THE GOOD IDEA FOR HEALTHCARE FROM REPUBLICANS–& HOW IT GOT TURNED ON ITS HEAD
Printer-friendly version By Sylvia Hampton March 7, 2010 (San Diego)–When the health reform discussion turned into a three ring circus last summer on the wave of words and
MARKETING MATTERS: DEFINING THE BENEFITS IN YOUR PRODUCT
Printer-friendly version TIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas March 1, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – We’ve talked about the concept of selling benefits
POLITICAL WRANGLING
Printer-friendly version By Buck Shott A Roundup of the latest national, state and local political news March 1, 2010 — As filing deadlines fast approach, who’s in, who’s out,
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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