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THE LOAN DOC: TIPS TO AFFORD YOUR DREAM HOME
Printer-friendly version April 1, 2009 — Reality….Buying your first home can be intense, but still can be FUN with the right people. There are many professionals out there that are
CRAFTING WITH MARY: ELEGANT EGGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Mary Genser April 1, 2009 (La Mesa)—These elegant eggs are beautiful enough to display year-round. They can be displayed throughout the home or given as treasured gifts. Start with
WILL POWER REPORT: HEALTHCARE–RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY
Printer-friendly versionCOLUMN: THE WILL POWER REPORT: Nothing but the Truth! *Restrictions May Apply June 6, 2009 (San Diego)–The US Private Health Insurance companies have started their TV blitz to stop
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: HOMEOWNERS REVOLT AGAINST HOA’S LAWN RULES AMID WATER SHORTAGE
Printer-friendly versionLearn How to Weather the Water Challenge at Earth Day April 19 By Sylvia Hampton April 1, 2009 (San Diego)–San Diego County’s biggest environmental challenge is WATER. We live
SIMPLE WISDOM: ARE YOU CAUGHT IN A TRIANGLE?
Printer-friendly versionBy Penelope Andrade April 1, 2009 (San Diego)–Are you caught in a relationship triangle? Everyone is familiar with two people having an affair without the knowledge of a spouse
EAST COUNTY EATER – THE VINE WINE BAR & BISTRO: VINTAGE CHARM IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version 2502 Alpine Blvd., Alpine CA 91901 (619)722-7046 www.visitthevine.net April 1, 2009 (Alpine) — Let me recommend a sure-fire place to unwind. The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro
THE RENO REPORT: SDSU BASKETBALL RE-ENTERS THE ARENA
Printer-friendly versionViejas invests in a gem By Jamie Reno Exclusive for East County Magazine March 23, 2009 (San Diego)–As a wide-eyed young journalism student making my way across the San
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: BRACE FOR OUR NATIONAL IMPACT
Printer-friendly versionBy Sylvia Hampton March 15, 2009 (San Diego)–When the Hudson River landing pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ordered "brace for impact" he was in the process of doing his
EAST COUNTY EATER: OY VEY! BEST DELI IN TOWN: DZ AKINS
Printer-friendly version Photos of celebrities who have dined at DZ Akins Editor’s Note: Due to a family member’s illness, the East County Eater has been eating mostly hospital food for
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LEFT HOOK: SYMBIOTIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis January 2010 (San Diego’s East County) — It is unlikely that many in this country would intentionally choose to deposit waste material in their water and then drink
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVAE TIME & MONEY! CREATE A HOUSEHOLD BINDER
Printer-friendly version By Dawn and Nancy Clement Share creative ideas to assist people of all ages with tips to save money and improve their lifestyle! December 28, 2009 (San
CRAFTING WITH MARY: FESTIVE FABRIC PROJECTS TO DRESS UP YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Printer-friendly version By Mary Genser December 20, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Looking for some quick ways to deck your halls and dress up your holiday dinner table? Here
LEFT HOOK: THE DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICA
Printer-friendly version By Walter Davis December 23, 2009 (San Diego)–Richard struggles with the large blue recycling receptical in his effort to find plastic bottles or treasured aluminum cans to
FREEBIE ALERT: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH—TAKE A WALK WITH YOUR COMMUNITY DEC. 30
Printer-friendly version By Nancy Clement December 22, 2009 (La Mesa and Spring Valley) — Start the New Year off right by walking your way to health! Live Well invites
ON THE SILVER SCREEN: “INVICTUS” IS ROUSING, WELL-WRITTEN, AND WELL-ACTED
Printer-friendly versionBy Brian Lafferty December 21, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–Invictus is a movie that brought out a lot of the fan in me. It is a feel good film
WILL POWER REPORT: DOCTORS CHARGE “FACILITY FEE”
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the truth! By Will Power December 21, 2009 — If you are like me and get incomprehensible MD billing statements prepared in India by Urdu-speaking
NEW COLUMN! ADVICE FROM THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: Reflections, Tips & Recipes from East County’s Backcountry
Printer-friendly version by Sharon Courmousis, Sacred Rocks Reserve The Gift of Today The land is getting ready for winter. Flowers have died back mostly. The leaves have changed
FREEBIE ALERT! WINTER SOLSTICE WALK DEC. 21
Printer-friendly version Cowles Mountain is the site of a Kumeyaay Indian solstice site and the Canyoneers are conducting a free walk up the mountain on December 21 at 6 am
DOLLAR-WISE DIVAS: SAVE MONEY – BE CREATIVE WITH GIFT WRAP
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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