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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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EAST COUNTY WINE-MAKING COMES OF AGE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery August 18, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Could East County someday rival Napa Valley as
MARKETING MATTERS: PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE MARKETING PART 2 – THE WHO
Printer-friendly versionTIPS AND TRICKS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AND GROWTH By Rama Beerfas August 18, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)—Last month, we started talking about how to plan for a
GOOD MONEY: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY! UNDERSTAND THE INCENTIVES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME PURCHASERS
Printer-friendly version Editor’s Note: Our columnist, Judith Seid, has been a featured guest on NBC and San Diego News Network recently, for those who want more of her "Good Money" advice.
THE ROLLING REVIEWER: LIGHT SABERS AND LINE JUMPERS–OH MY!
Printer-friendly version By Janelle Eckardt August 15, 2009 (San Diego)–A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Oh, wait, wrong introduction. Sorry. Not so long ago in a
FIXING WHAT’S BROKEN: CALL BROADENS TO HOLD A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery,, Voter’s Watchdog columnist August 4, 2009 (San Diego) – An overflow crowd packed the Mission Valley Library on Saturday, August 1st, when Common Cause hosted a
SYLVIA’S SOAPBOX: THE CALIFORNIA BUDGET MESS
Printer-friendly versionBy Sylvia Hampton August 2009 (San Diego) — I was born in Chicago and grew up in St. Louis Missouri. Back in “the day” I thought California was the coolest
ALPINE BEER COMPANY: AN EXCELLENT BREWERY JUST A HOP AWAY FROM HOME
Printer-friendly version By Ryan Lescure August 3, 2009 (Alpine) — I found Pure Hoppiness a month ago, largely by accident. I strolled into the local watering hole and attempted to
SIMPLE WISDOM: CAN YOU SAY NO WHEN YOU NEED TO?
Printer-friendly version By Penelope Andrade July, 2009 (San Diego) — Can you say no when you need to? It’s often hard to say no . . . especially to people
GOOD MONEY: WHAT IS A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER?
Printer-friendly version Your Guide to Socially Responsible Investing What Is a Certified Financial Planner™? By Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Financial Group July, 2009 (La Mesa)–The
WILL POWER REPORT: THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
Printer-friendly version Nothing but the Truth! The Social Contract By Will Power July 10, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–The neo-con ninnies disagree with the neo-liberals about the role of government. Anything that
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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