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LANGUAGE BARRIERS ENDANGER PATIENT HEALTH; NEW STANDARDS FOR PATIENT RIGHTS ANNOUNCED

By Miriam Raftery April 14, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – At the “Collaborating for Healthy Communication” conference held April 9 at Cuyamaca College, medical and social service providers heard horror stories of patient care jeopardized by language issues–and potential solutions. The conference was sponsored by the San Diego Refugee Forum, which assists the growing number of refugees in our region

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ALPINE VETERANS WALL OF HONOR FUNDRAISER: APRIL 21

Viejas pledges challenge grant to match community donations April 14, 2010 (Alpine) – “This has been a dream of ours—to honor or veterans with the great respect and admiration they all deserve,” says Dan Foster, chairperson of the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor committee, which is raising funds to create a monument to Mountain Empire area military veterans. “It is

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ARTIFACTS ALIVE: MUSEUM SEEKS ARTISTS FOR NEW EVENT AT SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL

  April 14, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – Heritage of the Americas Museum, in partnership with the Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture Department and the Water Conservation Garden will host the Spring Garden Festival to be held on campus April 24. As part of the festival, the Museum will hold a special event entitled “Artifacts Alive”. The museum seeks participants to

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RELIEF CARAVAN FROM SAN DIEGO REACHES QUAKE EPICENTER

  April 11, 2010 (San Diego) — Yesterday, volunteers from San Diego were met with gratitude by earthquake survivors , delivering food, water, tents, toys and hope for thousands left homeless near the epicenter in Mexico—including a one-day-old infant christened “America.” “Thanks to all that have so generously donated and supported Border Angels so we can help the Mexicali Valley/Calexico

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EAST COUNTY EARTH DAY APRIL 25 ON MT. HELIX

  April 13, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – The first annual East County Earth Day will be held on Sunday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ampitheater on the top of Mt. Helix. In addition to learning about sustainability and eco-friendly practices, visitors can enjoy live music and presentations ranging from falconry to aquatic animals.

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DON’T MISS THE BEST PARTY IN TOWN! EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE’S VIP PARTY & CONCERT THURSDAY

 VIP PARTY, COMMUNITY AWARDS, & CITIZEN BAND CONCERT You’re invited to the best party in town! Join our journalists, readers, and community leaders as we party hearty and honor amazing citizens making a positive difference in our community, plus enjoy a benefit concert by Citizen Band, one of the top musical groups in our region. Fun * Food * Festivities*Fabulous prizes! WHEN: Thursday, April 29 

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WILL POWER REPORT: PAPAL INFALLABILITY

Nothing but the Truth!   April 12, 2010 (San Diego) — Generally, I don’t write too much about religion. I always felt it was none of my business. When Descartes answered the argument "Is there a God?" with "Why not?", I agreed. But the mumbo-jumbo and dogma accompanying most "organized" religion has nothing to do with morality. "What did the Pope know

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VIEJAS CASINO HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL ULTIMATE MUSIC CHALLENGE

  39 cover bands compete for $40,000 in cash prizes April 11 through June 20 April 9, 2010 (Alpine) – It’s southern California’s biggest cover band smack-down, as Viejas Casino hosts the 4th annual Ultimate Music Challenge.   Thirty-nine of the area’s best cover bands will compete at Viejas Casino’s DreamCatcher Lounge every Sunday night from April 11th through June 20th

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SD REFUGEE FORUM HOSTS “COLLABORATING FOR HEALTHY COMMUNICATION” CONFERENCE

  Event Friday, April 9 at Cuyamaca College will address language barriers healthcare access April 8, 2010 (Rancho San Diego) – Refugees from around the world are building new lives in San Diego County after fleeing war and persecution in their homelands. They speak many languages and for some, lack of English language skills or translators also limits their access

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WILL POWER REPORT: PAPAL INFALLABILITY

Nothing but the Truth!   April 12, 2010 (San Diego) — Generally, I don’t write too much about religion. I always felt it was none of my business. When Descartes answered the

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