Posts by Katie Beck
What is Wisdom? How Truly Wise People Act—and What You Can Do to Become More Like Them
April 27, 2022
By Mike DuBose The Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of wisdom is “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.” When it comes to ourselves (and those around us), however,…
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How to Buy a Car in 2022: Navigating The Automobile Shortage
January 14, 2022
By Mike DuBose The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic and wide-ranging impacts on the United States and the world as a whole. Most people are traveling, going to events, and…
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Entrepreneur Mike DuBose offers free books on finding and writing successful grants
December 6, 2021
Citing a desire to help others in need, the founder of two grant-related businesses is now providing free online access to two of his books dealing with finding and applying…
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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part II: How To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy
October 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose In the previous segment of this two part-series, I shared current information about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has swept the US and now makes up…
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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part I: What It Is—and Why It’s So Dangerous
October 7, 2021
By Mike DuBose As we moved into the summer of 2021, I, like many others, had high hopes that the US was winning its fight against the novel coronavirus. Although…
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Overcoming Bitterness: Choosing Healing and Happiness Over Misery and Anger
July 19, 2021
By Mike DuBose As explained in the previous segment of this two-part series, bitterness is a deadly trap that poisons the mental and emotional health of those who fall into…
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Are Anger and Resentment Ruining Your Life? Recognizing—and Releasing—Bitterness for Greater Happiness
July 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose It may be surprising to those who know me now, but I was once a bitter person. Like many others who fall into the trap of bitterness,…
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We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet! Continuing Safety Measures for Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19
May 11, 2021
By Mike DuBose If you’re one of the more than 56% of American adults who has received your first COVID-19 shot, congratulations! You have seen through the misinformation and conspiracy…
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Honest Columbia-area homebuyers return forgotten coins worth $15,000
November 11, 2020When an Irmo, SC couple recently sold their house to James and Clarrisa Munford, they were sure they had tied up all the loose ends before the sale. Repairs had…
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Coronavirus: Facts You Should Know
March 23, 2020
By Mike DuBose A fast-spreading illness called COVID-19 is sweeping across the world, bringing with it waves of fear and misinformation. Despite dire warnings from doctors in areas first…
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church to Host Free Conference on Serving the Disabled – February 1
January 13, 2020February 1 Event Will Provide Information and Inspiration for Individuals, Families, and Church Groups On Saturday, February 1, 2020, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will host a conference to address ways…
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DuBose Fitness opens State-of-the-Art Personal Training Gym in Columbia
March 4, 2019A fresh opportunity to optimize overall health and athletic performance has arrived with the opening of DuBose Fitness at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Located next to Zorba’s…
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DuBose Fitness opens State-of-the-Art Personal Training Gym in Columbia
March 4, 2019A fresh opportunity to optimize overall health and athletic performance has arrived with the opening of DuBose Fitness at 6169 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Located next to Zorba’s…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, retail, sports
How to Find, Interview, and Hire Great Employees
December 17, 2018By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose When it comes down to it, businesses are defined by the quality of their staffs. Steve Jobs, the late cofounder of Apple, once…
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How to Find, Interview, and Hire Great Employees
December 17, 2018
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose When it comes down to it, businesses are defined by the quality of their staffs. Steve Jobs, the late cofounder of Apple, once…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, on-the-move
Candidates for Governor and Their Plans for South Carolina
October 17, 2018Interviews by Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose The citizens of South Carolina have a big vote coming up in 2018’s midterm elections. In November, they will choose either Henry…
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Candidates for Governor and Their Plans for South Carolina
October 17, 2018
Interviews by Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose The citizens of South Carolina have a big vote coming up in 2018’s midterm elections. In November, they will choose either Henry…
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What Impacts Car Insurance Rates?
September 11, 2018By Mike and Blake DuBose Have you ever wondered why your automobile insurance rate is what it is? Even if you were to find a person with the same…
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What Impacts Car Insurance Rates?
September 11, 2018
By Mike and Blake DuBose Have you ever wondered why your automobile insurance rate is what it is? Even if you were to find a person with the same…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, insurance, life
How to Improve Your Credit Score–And Why You Should Try
August 28, 2018By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose When’s the last time you checked your credit report? Although they may seem boring, these reports contain an important little number: your credit…
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How to Improve Your Credit Score–And Why You Should Try
August 28, 2018
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose When’s the last time you checked your credit report? Although they may seem boring, these reports contain an important little number: your credit…
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How to Find a Competent, Honest Mechanic–And Avoid the Rotten Ones
July 23, 2018By Mike DuBose After a home, cars are usually one of the most expensive possessions a person or family owns. Many people rely on them for important tasks like…
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How to Find a Competent, Honest Mechanic–And Avoid the Rotten Ones
July 23, 2018
By Mike DuBose After a home, cars are usually one of the most expensive possessions a person or family owns. Many people rely on them for important tasks like…
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Bad Office Behavior: The Worst Workplace Jerks
June 20, 2018By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Americans spend a large chunk of their days at work: typically, 8 hours per workday, 5 days per week. This adds up to…
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Bad Office Behavior: The Worst Workplace Jerks
June 20, 2018
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Americans spend a large chunk of their days at work: typically, 8 hours per workday, 5 days per week. This adds up to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, life
Preventing and Treating Anxiety
June 11, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Some anxiety is natural, and it can even help us make wise decisions. Unchecked worry, however, can take over one’s life!…
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Preventing and Treating Anxiety
June 11, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Some anxiety is natural, and it can even help us make wise decisions. Unchecked worry, however, can take over one’s life!…
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What’s worrying you? Anxiety and its causes.
June 8, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Occasionally feeling worried, stressed, and fearful is a part of human life. Some stress can even be healthy because it can…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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What Causes Migraine Headaches?
January 31, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize how serious migraines can be…until they have one! Migraine headaches, whether occasional or regularly endured as a…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Barcelona, Spain: A City Like No Other
December 13, 2017By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Blending history and Modernism, Barcelona is a clean, beautiful, friendly, and fun city. It draws 32 million visitors each year to…
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Barcelona, Spain: A City Like No Other
December 13, 2017
By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Blending history and Modernism, Barcelona is a clean, beautiful, friendly, and fun city. It draws 32 million visitors each year to…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move
Tips for Extending Your Smartphone’s Battery Life
November 29, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Today’s smartphones are extremely versatile and powerful. However, although technology has advanced drastically, one area that still presents a challenge is extending a…
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San Antonio, Texas: A Fun Place to Visit
November 15, 2017By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose San Antonio, Texas is a clean, well-planned, and safe city notable for its strong cultural background, inspiring historic sites like…
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San Antonio, Texas: A Fun Place to Visit
November 15, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose San Antonio, Texas is a clean, well-planned, and safe city notable for its strong cultural background, inspiring historic sites like…
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet
October 19, 2017By Mike and Debra DuBose Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet
October 19, 2017
By Mike and Debra DuBose Losing a pet is a devastating event that can cause major emotional pain. All animal owners will go through the process of grieving their…
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Your Confidential Information Has Been Stolen! Urgent Actions to Take Now
October 3, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Almost every week, a new report comes out: another computer system’s security has been compromised, and sensitive information about millions—or even billions—of people and…
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Your Confidential Information Has Been Stolen! Urgent Actions to Take Now
October 3, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Almost every week, a new report comes out: another computer system’s security has been compromised, and sensitive information about millions—or even billions—of people and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, headlines, hi-tech-information-tech, life
The Dangerous New Legal Scam Targeting Your Website
September 12, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose with Andy McCormick The legal threat came to one of DuBose Web Group’s customers via Federal Express. It consisted of a letter from…
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The Dangerous New Legal Scam Targeting Your Website
September 12, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose with Andy McCormick The legal threat came to one of DuBose Web Group’s customers via Federal Express. It consisted of a letter from…
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How to Stop Annoying Telemarketers, Scammers, and Robocalls
August 29, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Telemarketers, scam artists, and automated “robocalls” are a growing frustration for many Americans. How many times have you seen an unfamiliar number pop…
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