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Oakley Introduces New Concept Store at UTC
Oakley Inc., the world’s leading sport performance eyewear brand, opened its latest concept store, located at the University Town Center mall in San Diego at 4485 La Jolla Village Drive. The new location is a modern retail museum celebrating the brand’s 37-year heritage. In-store displays feature iconic advertising campaigns and products introduced since the launch […]
ASPCA National Hay Bale-Out for San Diego’s Sanctuary Horses
Horses of Tir Na Nog was recently selected to receive a grant to help supply winter hay for the 47 equines at Horses of Tir Na Nog. The horses consume 32 bales of hay each week. The $5,000 grant will allow us to purchase 330 bales, and feed the horses for about 10 weeks. “The […]
What Now? We’ve Been Floored!
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t do, domestically speaking, it’s buying new carpeting. Just keep the carpeting you’ve got, y’know? Never mind the age, its stains, the wear, the kids, the dog. Especially the dog. In our case, Barney. Don’t go listening to your kids: “Maaaaaa, your old carpeting is to embarrassing!” Just go out […]
Baci Ristorante – An Unforgettable Old Friend
New Year’s celebrations have come and gone. The haunting strains of “Auld Lang Syne” have faded from hearing. By now, the year’s business has begun in earnest. “In with the new, out with the old” is a common theme, coupled with resolutions to do better, to be better. The New Year, to many, begins exciting […]
The Buddy Advantage
The temptations of the holiday season – baked goods, candy canes, cocktail parties and large social gatherings centered on food – can lead you down the path of weight gain, irritability and inactivity during the cold, dark winter months. To overcome these temptations and stay focused on consistently working out and eating healthy during the […]
Dementia: More Than Just a Family Matter
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia. This includes 5.2 million people over age 65, most of whom are women. That’s roughly one in eight older Americans, and about one half of all those over age 85. I’m not trying to scare you, but […]
Of Politics & Principles
If we know a nation is capable of enduring continuous discussion, we know that it is capable of practicing with equanimity continuous tolerance. • Walter Bagehot Physics and Politics (1872) You will read this after that fact, when the dénouement of the “fiscal cliff” is known; whether the president or speaker prevailed; but deadlines are […]
A New Year and a New Home
My landlords called and said they would like to meet with me in person. Not good, I thought. They could tell me on the phone if they were raising my rent or changing their minds about the new carpet. Wanting an in person meeting could only mean one thing, they are selling and I will […]
A Jog-A-Thon Inspires Students and Staff
Old Town Academy Charter School (OTA) held its second-annual Jog-a-thon on Friday, November 2, 2012, to raise funds to continue to supplement its academic programs. OTA’s motto is “Equity and Excellence for All Students” and the spirit of that motto was ever-present throughout the day. Beginning with the Star Spangled Banner sung by the student […]
Western Slopes Community Association Launches at November Event
This past November, Western Slopes Community Association (WSCA) held its official launch event at El Indio’s Garden Patio on India Street in Mission Hills. The WSCA is a voluntary association of Mission Hills’ western slopes including portions of Uptown and Middletown. Property owners, business owners and residents involved with WSCA are dedicated to maintaining and […]
