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Etiquette Lady Elaine Swann Answers Wedding Questions

by Glen A. Beres - 05/02/2008

If you're getting married, you know that tricky situations arise - situations where even the smallest perceived slight could impact relationships with family and friends for years to come. This is why uncertainty concerning who to invite (and not invite) to the wedding, who to include in the engagement party, the proper way to send thank-you notes and similar sticky social questions have perplexed brides and grooms for ages...

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San Diego Sofia Hotel - Haute Spot During Winter Chill

by Lisa Wilson - 02/16/2008

Although seasonal snow resorts and winter lodges are virtually non-existent in San Diego County (albeit a handful that exist atop Mount Laguna and the outskirts of Julian), the Sofia Hotel downtown offers a warm, retreat-like setting amidst a backdrop of urban, chic sophistication - offering fair-weather birds and winter warriors a lavish nest to chill out this season in style...

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A Local Spin on 2008 San Diego Padres Season

by Nick McCann - 03/17/2008

The 2007 Padres ended the season like the beginning of a sports movie: The aging face of the franchise loses the big game and the public perception carries over into the next season that he is done and the team is doomed. The 2008 San Diego Padres have everything they need to win their division and make a hopeful playoff run. From the player to watch to the player we hope will prove everyone wrong, discover what to expect in the 2008 San Diego Padres season starting, of course, with Opening Day parties...

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From Recipes to Festivals - Cinco de Mayo in San Diego

by Christiana Gauger - 04/28/2008

The 1862 Battle of Puebla? Don't ask questions - just grab your sombrero and go. Join your friends and family on May 5th to indulge in margaritas, beer, and burritos - just don't ruin the festivities by asking why. When you're surrounded by good food and drink it's best to just surrender to the flow of the party. Head out to local festivals or leave the crowd behind and host your own. We have suggestions for everything you need to plan your very own party, as well as a list of San Diego Cinco de Mayo festivities and hot spots for when you're ready to kick the party out of your pad...

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A San Diego Vacation to La Quinta in Palm Desert

by Nadia Ibanez - 04/22/2008

Although we hate to admit it, sometimes we all need a break from America's Finest City. Rather than taking the short, yet treacherous ride to Mexico, or blowing all your cash, not to mention morals, away in Sin City, a perfect weekend getaway is just over the mountain range at La Quinta in Palm Desert. At the base of the 74, La Quinta is just a few miles away and offers quaint Old Town shopping and dining, beautifully landscaped accommodations and spas that will impress even the most knowledgeable beauty aficionado...

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San Diego Hotel Guide: Hotel Circle in Mission Valley

by Michael Naval - 09/13/2007

Whether you're heading to the Wild Animal Park to the north, Sea World and the beaches to the west, Qualcomm Stadium and the San Diego Zoo to the east, or the Gaslamp District and the San Diego Bay to the south, Hotel Circle is a safe bet for finding a bevy of San Diego hotels close by. . .

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2008 New Year's Resolutions

by Craig Slike - 12/31/2007

At the beginning of every New Year we all make resolutions. The stereotypical self improvements fall under the fitness or financial categories. These have become so common in San Diego - and around the world - they are now the norm and the nonchalant. To conquer the cliché and discover what locals really want, we searched for the quirky, the heart warming, the heart wrenching and the just plain bizarre...

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