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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
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WILL POWER REPORT: MORE CORPORATE CORRUPTION?
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! January 22, 2010 (San Diego) — The US Supreme Court this week decided it is a violation of the First Amendment to prohibit
ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: A THINKING TIME OF YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Sharon Courmousis "Perhaps dreams are like seeds. Some take hold and produce fruit, some are barren, and some spurt and then die. What lessons are
MEDIA WATCH: THE REALITIES OF OUR TOXIC FOOD & MEDIA INDUSTRY
Printer-friendly version Over 81% of corn in America is genetically modified–and can cause organ damage in mammals, a shocking new scientific study shows. So why hasn’t our media sounded the
THE DOG BLOG: 5 TIPS FOR WORKING OUT WITH YOUR DOG!
Printer-friendly versionBy Dawn Celapino January 19, 2009 (San Diego’s East County — It is New Years Resolution time and although, taking rover for a walk is GREAT exercise—most people need
WILL POWER REPORT: THE LAW’S DELAY MAY BE MY DEATH WARRRANT
Printer-friendly version “It is imperative the [health care] bill pass soon. If it doesn’t, we will be stuck with the status quo. For me personally, it will mean a death
WILL POWER REPORT: FAR-RIGHT SHOCK JOCKS HATE HAITI
Printer-friendly version “Nothing But the Truth” By Will Power January 17, 2010 — Conservative shock-jocks are not noted for political sensitivity. But Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson have
NEW! LOOK UP STATE LEGISLATORS’ VOTING RECORDS ONLINE
Printer-friendly version January 13, 2010 (Sacramento) – The Sacramento Bee has launched a new database where you can look up the voting record of every state legislator in California. Wondering
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: HEATH LEDGER’S SWAN SONG, “DOCTOR PARNASSUS,” A VISUALLY SUMPTUOUS, WELL-ACTED TREAT
Printer-friendly version By Brian Lafferty January 12, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–While watching The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus I could not help but remember a film with elements similar
FREEBIE ALERT! FREE MEDICAL INFO AND CLASSES AT COMMUNITY HEALTH LIBRARY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Are you facing a health issue and want reliable, up-to-date medical information? There is a free resource available for you, The Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care
SIMPLE WISDOM: PREPARING FOR A NEW YEAR
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Andrade January 1, 2010 (San Diego)–Are you ready for a new year? As you prepare to enter a new year, you may find yourself
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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