Archive for "Jul 2009"

Tough love for fat people: Tax their food to pay for healthcare

When historians look back to identify the pivotal moments in the nation’s struggle against obesity, they might point to the current period as the moment when those who influenced opinion and made public policy decided it was time to take the gloves off.

HOSPITALS: Tri-City hit with $130K in late-reporting fines

Tri-City Medical Center faces $129,500 in fines for failing to promptly
report four “adverse events” at the hospital, including a patient death, in 2008
and early 2009, according to state records.

Be Prepared! Are you?

Teams of first responders from 55 fire agencies and as many as 3,000 volunteers will rally at Qualcomm Stadium Saturday before fanning out to neighborhoods to deliver the packages.

SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Patrol program is designed to draw upon the experience of senior citizens from our community. The men and women participating in the program provide valuable assistance to existing staff as it strives to increase the quality of life in the community.

Hot Home Composting

  
 
Learn from a Master Gardener with 12 years of composting experience!
Container tips for hot home composting:

Containers should be nothing less than one cubic yard in size
Commercial containers are often too small and don’t allow for easy pile turning.
A segmented container is very useful when it comes to turning the pile; build one yourself out of [...]

Conserve Water While Keeping Your Garden Green!

 
With no end in sight to a statewide drought, there is a greater need than ever to conserve water.  The County Television Network’s (CTN) “Down to Earth” program offers several episodes that will help you make the most of moisture.
Water-Saving Irrigation for Your Garden  (Watch it!)
Without much rain, garden sprinklers play a key role in your [...]

Want a healthy diet? Think Mediterranean

Nicci Micco, a nutrition editor at EatingWell magazine, said the common sense (and delicious) Mediterranean diet not only is packed with healthy nutrients, but also is great for your waistline.

The 4th annual Summer Shorts at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside

New Vision Theatre Company presents the 4th annual Summer Shorts (a collection of 8 ten minute unpublished plays) at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 North Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA. Performances are July 17 – August 2, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM. This collaborative effort of local writers, directors, and acting talent will ensure fun for all viewers as the production is comprised of different genres.

Keep Your Barbecues and Picnics Safe

Before you light up the barbecue or lay out your picnic basket, take a few moments to refresh yourself on food safety.

Transforming the Way We Address the Economic Needs of Older Californians

Seniors in California and across the nation are struggling to make ends meet. Their fixed incomes do not cover their ever-increasing costs, and our public policies do not close the gap. Seniors who have spent their entire lives being productive members of society, working and paying into the system, deserve better. As a nation, and [...]