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August 28, 2008

December 2006

Cover Story
Stress Takes a Holiday

Stress Takes a Holiday

Our Holiday Survival Guide rounds up a crew of helpers who'll feed your guests, mail your cards and deck your halls - so you can have yourself a merry little Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa.

By Julia Spalding

Features
Ship Shape

Ship Shape

In true Navy spirit, this successful remodel was the product of great teamwork.

By Deirdre O'Shea
The Other Circus

The Other Circus

Step right up for the Technomania Circus, where the performers work without a net - and send expectations cartwheeling.

By S.D. Liddick
Hitting the Hall

Hitting the Hall

Tony Gwynn is a shoo-in for the Baseball Hall of Fame, thanks to his eight league batting championships. But he's already hit a permanent home run in San Diego's heart.

By Tom Cushman
Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Whether you throw the parties or go to them, these fashions are ready to dazzle.

By Heather Eubanks (In charge of coordination)
Someone's Gotta Give

Someone's Gotta Give

How San Diegans spread their wealth for the common good.

By Bob Rowland

Departments
Restaurant Reviews: Apertivo Archive »

Apertivo Italian Tapas & Wine Bar makes good on word-of-mouth promises of great fare at affordable prices.

By Robin Kleven Dishon
Foodie Gossip: Hot Stuff Archive »

Food-speak, lost in translation; the so San Diego dining scene; and Bravo for local chef Frank Terzoli.

By David Nelson
Wine Reviews: Giving Gifts of Good Taste (And Smell!) Archive »

Wines can add new sensations to any holiday meal.

By Tom Gable
Tom Blair's I on San Diego: It All Adds Up... Archive »

The pain of public-access television; the politically incorrect Promenade; and the Padres' initial game.

By Tom Blair
Northern Exposure: Coastal Carlsbad Crunch Archive »

Hope afloat in downtown Carlsbad; the supersizing of Solana Beach; and Carmen Miranda spices up Escondido's city council race.

By Thomas K. Arnold
Holiday Gift Guide Archive »

Inside: Your Holiday Plan Archive »

Looking ahead to help readers survive - and thrive - during the holidays.

By Ron Donoho
Letters Archive »

Not-so-fine spine; kudos for content; and more Borrego pride.

Front Pages Archive »

Identity thieves don't take a holiday. Plus: Eric Clapton's nod to Escondido; Imperial Beach's starring TV role; and a few of the Grinch's favorite things.

By Julia Beeson
Profile: Nikki Dunnan Archive »

As cofounder of Eveoke Dance Theatre, Nikki Dunnan moves fluidly between several roles.

By Ondine Brooks Kuraoka
Dialogue with Tom Blair: Joe Wambaugh Archive »

Best-selling author and ex-cop Joe Wambaugh talks about his new novel and a return to his LAPD roots.

By Tom Blair
Journal: A Tale of Two Cities Archive »

Illegal immigration is broached in two different - yet equally archaic - ways in Escondido and National City.

By Ron Donoho
Business: Driving the Agenda Archive »

Insurance commissioner John Garamendi busts ZIP codes and signs up the uninsured, but will auto insurance rates go up anyway?

By Rich Acello
Health: Keeping PACE with Eldercare Archive »

A new health program aims to serve older San Diegans who need assistance but want to maintain independence.

By Eilene Zimmerman
San Diego Style Archive »

Scentual ways to warm up the season, and the lowdown on getting decked out for the holidays.

By Heather Eubanks and Lori Bergamotto
Seen Archive »

Checking up on Top docs; pretty in pink at Denim & Diamonds; and Chargers on the hunt for a cure.

By Julia Beeson
Perform: Woody and Friends Archive »

The joyous side of Woody Allen. Really.

By Marcia Manna
Stage: Standing Ovations Archive »

The theatrical year in review.

By Don Braunagel

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