Are aging and the economic slowdown linked?

  August 21, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   An aging America reduces the economy’s growth — big time. That’s the startling conclusion of a new academic study, and if it withstands scholarly scrutiny,…

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Are aging and the economic slowdown linked?

  August 21, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   An aging America reduces the economy’s growth — big time. That’s the startling conclusion of a new academic study, and if it withstands scholarly scrutiny,…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: headlines, op-ed

Driven to distraction

  August 21, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   OXFORD, Md. – Reflexively, I type “Dru” and The Drudge Report pops up. I hate myself for going there but as a columnist ever in search…

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Driven to distraction

  August 21, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   OXFORD, Md. – Reflexively, I type “Dru” and The Drudge Report pops up. I hate myself for going there but as a columnist ever in search…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: headlines, op-ed

A Throne Fit For A…King’s Car?

  August 16, 2016

By David Jones EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events   The King’s car needed a throne. A unique backdrop to frame the feat. Something worthy of…

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A Throne Fit For A…King’s Car?

  August 16, 2016

By David Jones EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events   The King’s car needed a throne. A unique backdrop to frame the feat. Something worthy of…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc   Category: headlines, marketing-and-communications, sports

Top Grossing Movies – August 15

  August 15, 2016

  Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 08/12/2016 to 08/18/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Suicide Squad PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,255  $43,536,013…

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Top Grossing Movies – August 15

  August 15, 2016

  Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 08/12/2016 to 08/18/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Suicide Squad PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,255  $43,536,013…

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Are KPIs Right for YOUR Business?

  August 14, 2016

By Larry Ventimiglio Periodic financial reporting is generally the foundation for reporting performance results for most businesses.  Corporate management teams, hopefully, pay close attention to this information, and utilize the information…

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Is student debt ruining the recovery?

  August 12, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Maybe the college student debt burden isn’t so crushing after all, a new study argues. Maybe the college student debt burden isn’t so crushing after…

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Is student debt ruining the recovery?

  August 12, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Maybe the college student debt burden isn’t so crushing after all, a new study argues. Maybe the college student debt burden isn’t so crushing after…

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26,000 new jobs forecasted over the next 5 years

  August 11, 2016

An update to the region’s Talent Demand Study forecasts 26,000 new jobs in the next five years. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce presented the update to more than 400…

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Top Grossing Movies – August 8

  August 10, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 08/05/2016 to 08/11/2016 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Suicide Squad PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,255  $133,682,248  $133,682,248…

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Top Grossing Movies – August 8

  August 10, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 08/05/2016 to 08/11/2016 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Suicide Squad PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,255  $133,682,248  $133,682,248…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 25

  July 25, 2016

Week of 07/22/2016 to 07/28/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Trek Beyond PG13 Paramount 1 3,928  $59,253,211  $59,253,211 2 The Secret Life Of…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 25

  July 25, 2016

Week of 07/22/2016 to 07/28/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Trek Beyond PG13 Paramount 1 3,928  $59,253,211  $59,253,211 2 The Secret Life Of…

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Is job insecurity overstated?

  July 25, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   If you’ve got an OK job, don’t let go, because you may not be able to find another. The conventional wisdom is widely shared —…

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Is job insecurity overstated?

  July 25, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   If you’ve got an OK job, don’t let go, because you may not be able to find another. The conventional wisdom is widely shared —…

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You know what they say …

  July 25, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   CLEVELAND — Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but plagiarism, not so much. This is especially so if you’re Melania Trump on opening night…

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You know what they say …

  July 25, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   CLEVELAND — Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but plagiarism, not so much. This is especially so if you’re Melania Trump on opening night…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 18

  July 18, 2016

Week of 07/15/2016 to 07/21/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Secret Life Of Pets PG Universal 2 4,381  $50,838,355  $203,426,220 2 Ghostbusters PG13…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 18

  July 18, 2016

Week of 07/15/2016 to 07/21/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Secret Life Of Pets PG Universal 2 4,381  $50,838,355  $203,426,220 2 Ghostbusters PG13…

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The Trump treatment

  July 18, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   The Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week ought to be interesting, but whether it will be informative is another question. Barring a last-minute surprise,…

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The Trump treatment

  July 18, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   The Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week ought to be interesting, but whether it will be informative is another question. Barring a last-minute surprise,…

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Who will keep us safe?

  July 18, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Nice, France. Of all places. But of course a terrorist in love with death would choose one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities to mow…

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Who will keep us safe?

  July 18, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Nice, France. Of all places. But of course a terrorist in love with death would choose one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities to mow…

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South Carolina REALTORS® release May market reports

  July 13, 2016

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its May housing market data and as predicted, there has been plenty of healthy sales activity during the second quarter of 2016. New listings were…

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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree

  July 11, 2016

By Aaron E. Graham, CFP®    We make decisions constantly.  Where do I eat?  What should I buy?  Should I attend an event?  We often make many decisions on the…

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Feeling Stumped? Use the Decision Tree

  July 11, 2016

By Aaron E. Graham, CFP®    We make decisions constantly.  Where do I eat?  What should I buy?  Should I attend an event?  We often make many decisions on the…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: banking-and-finance, headlines

Top Grossing Movies – July 11, 2016

  July 11, 2016

Week of 07/08/2016 to 07/14/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Thr Secret Life Of Pets PG Universal 1 4,370  $104,352,905  $104,352,905 2 The Legend…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 11, 2016

  July 11, 2016

Week of 07/08/2016 to 07/14/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wk Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Thr Secret Life Of Pets PG Universal 1 4,370  $104,352,905  $104,352,905 2 The Legend…

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Getting globalization right

  July 10, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Can we get globalization right? It has emerged as an all-purpose scapegoat for our economic woes — lost jobs, depressed wages, large trade deficits, greater…

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Getting globalization right

  July 10, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Can we get globalization right? It has emerged as an all-purpose scapegoat for our economic woes — lost jobs, depressed wages, large trade deficits, greater…

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For whom Trump tolls?

  July 10, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Perusing the wires on a deadline morn, I was struck by a constellation of intellectuals struggling to translate the relative meanings of Brexit, Donald Trump and…

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For whom Trump tolls?

  July 10, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Perusing the wires on a deadline morn, I was struck by a constellation of intellectuals struggling to translate the relative meanings of Brexit, Donald Trump and…

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Bill-gate, again

  July 10, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   But of course Bill Clinton wants his wife to become president of the United States and make history as the nation’s first female commander in chief.…

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Bill-gate, again

  July 10, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   But of course Bill Clinton wants his wife to become president of the United States and make history as the nation’s first female commander in chief.…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 5, 2016

  July 5, 2016

Week of 07/01/2016 to 07/07/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Finding Dory PG Disney 3 4,305  $41,817,176  $381,785,985 2 The Legend Of Tarzan PG13…

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Top Grossing Movies – July 5, 2016

  July 5, 2016

Week of 07/01/2016 to 07/07/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Finding Dory PG Disney 3 4,305  $41,817,176  $381,785,985 2 The Legend Of Tarzan PG13…

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Double-trouble for Trump

  July 4, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Watching Hillary Clinton beaming sidewise on stage as Elizabeth Warren took her text on Donald Trump brought the Wrigley twin ditty to mind: Double your pleasure,…

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