Monthly Archives: August 2007

Encinitas Oktoberfest: Oompah!

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Encinitas will be hosting its 13th Annual Oktoberfest on September 23, 2007. It is generally a sell-out event that allows everyone to be a fun-loving German for just one day. And why would someone want to do … Continue reading →

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No Butts on Oceanside Beaches?

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Near-naked butts are fine, but the smoking kind are now off limits at almost all San Diego beaches. The most recent prohibition against smoking on beaches comes from San Diego’s northernmost city, Oceanside. And although tickets are … Continue reading →

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Del Mar's Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy There couldn’t be a finer place than Del Mar to spend a sunny Labor Day weekend! Fortunate visitors to this classy yet casual beach town may wish to enjoy the wide sandy beaches in Del Mar, take … Continue reading →

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San Diego Autism Resources

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

Editor’s Note: Carlsbad, CA–Dione Lamm is one of the brightest women I have ever met. In addition to having been a simultaneous translator for the United Nations, she is a wonderful mother and wife, an interior designer, a quick wit … Continue reading →

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North County Wine Company: Fine Wine Tasting in Your San Marcos Neighborhood

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Eve Sieminski Can anything located between a Tom Thumb Nursery and an R.V. Storage facility be worth visiting? The resounding answer is YES! The NORTH COUNTY WINE COMPANY is definitely a wine lovers destination.This North County find stocks over … Continue reading →

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San Diego School Lunches Win Top Honors

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy When it comes to serving healthy school lunches, San Diego’s are the healthiest in the nation, second only to Pinellas County Schools in Florida. This honor comes directly from an annual report issued by the Physicians Committee … Continue reading →

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Merrill Lynch: Countrywide Bankruptcy Possible?

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Merrill Lynch Analyst Kenneth Bruce suggests that Countrywide Financial could be headed toward a Chapter 11 filing. “Effective insolvency,” he says, could result if Countrywide is forced by creditors to sell assets at barn sale prices, or … Continue reading →

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San Diego Real Estate Market Wearing a Halo?

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy Carlsbad, California–While the San Diego real estate market isn’t exactly heavenly, it’s faring the best of Southern California’s six counties–and may be leading the charge to an eventual recovery. According to the San Diego Union Tribune and … Continue reading →

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Carlsbad Coffee Spots

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Roberta Murphy I love the rich smell of coffee beans and their brew–and the hissing sounds of expresso machines at work. And what could be more fun than meeting a friend, finding a free table and spending a half … Continue reading →

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The Pampered San Marcos Home

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Roberta Murphy

by Eve Sieminski Once upon a time, a persnickity home buyer decided to compete with every model home in San Diego County. She felt she could improve on their offerings, and decided to create a real estate masterpiece of her … Continue reading →

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