Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category


Society: Burnham’s The Power to Cure gala

By Margo Schwab 10:21 AM November 19, 2009

Gala raises nearly $1 million for medical research for cures to cancer, diabetes, obesity, children’s diseases, and infectious and inflammatory diseases to name a few.


‘New Moon’ movie has this ‘Twilight’ addict jumping out of her seat

By Maryann Castronovo 10:30 AM November 18, 2009

Getting hooked on the “Twilight” series provided this adult an escape from everyday life and a refresher on high school love.


San Diego’s homeless embraced by community members

By Hoa Quach 8:10 PM November 17, 2009

Hundreds of San Diego’s homeless population see some helping hands Tuesday night.


SDSU protesters rally against budget cuts, forced furloughs

By Joseph Peña 4:19 PM November 16, 2009

The California State University, California University and California Community Colleges systems have been plagued by budget cuts that have impacted enrollment and class sizes, and forced professors into furloughs.


Gaslamp Gal: You’re invited to a wedding

By Lauren Clifford 9:05 AM November 16, 2009

Everyone is invited to the outrageously fun (and cheesy) Joey & Maria’s Italian Wedding.


Gaslamp Gal: Weekend highlights

By Lauren Clifford 8:49 AM November 16, 2009

Never been to The Silver Fox? You don’t know what you’re missing.


At 90, retired pediatrician hopes his genes will make a difference

By Arthur Lightbourn 8:44 AM November 14, 2009

Dr. Forrest Adams contributed samples of his DNA and his stem cells to two separate research programs to help unlock the genetic secrets behind lifelong good health.


OB People’s Market is food for thought

By Anthony Gentile 8:44 AM November 14, 2009

Eighteen delegates from the Chinese province of Jiangsu visited the market for a behind-the-scenes look at its operations and “green” philosophy.


Local had stake in Czech Republic’s Velvet Revolution

By Martin Jones Westlin 8:43 AM November 14, 2009

Twenty years ago Marketa Hancova, a Czech native and 10-year Point Loma resident, was one of a half-million protesters who took to the streets during the revolution.


Chronic fatigue patients fight ‘lazy’ label, support awareness

By Jennifer Reed 8:42 AM November 14, 2009

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex, mysterious and widely misunderstood illness characterized by profound fatigue.

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