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Announcing a state workshop June 30
San Diego County Water Authority, the regional water boss, will vote on water rate increases for 2010 at June 25 meeting.
Link to OCRegister story, with the quote:
Final supply water cuts are set, and city figures cutting watering days will meet the numbers. But look out for the neighbors!
An exploration of the provisions of the Credit CARD Act that no one is talking about but could have a bigger impact on consumers than the more popular parts.
Ignore the credit card industry threats. Passage of the Credit Card Reform Act will change nothing except sneaky tactics.
Credit card legislation imposes new requirements for fees, disclosures, and interest rate changes on consumers.
The San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, or SD-CAB, could be a serious threat to the oil industry. Algae is an alternative source for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and a huge income opportunity for San Diego citizens. How? By harnessing the power of algae, we will soon be producing gasoline for as little as $2 a gallon. Full Story
If you live in the 760 area code (soon to be the 760/442 area code overlay), you can practice dialing the area code and number on all calls beginning May 2, 2009. You must dial the area code and number on all calls beginning October 24. Those who currently have 760 numbers should keep the same area code. New overlay area code 442 numbers will become effective on November 21.
If you want to keep your home phone number private, you must PAY ATT for the privilege of not selling it to every advertiser, telemarketer, and scam artist they can find. Now, a new law, SB437 will force AT&T to respect your privacy and the California Constitution.
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