Grandma’s Weapon Of Choice
January 18, 2019
By Tom Poland In Sunday drives’ heyday, air conditioning was gaining momentum but you’d be hard pressed to find air-conditioned stores and homes in rural areas. Oh, you might…
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Health is Wealth
January 18, 2019
In the End, a Good Report is All That Matters By Tammy Davis Cleaning and Kettle Chips I recently had to have some minor surgery. Everything went well,…
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New Year. New Gig.
January 18, 2019
By Amy Coward They call it the “gig economy.” Just hip slang for working a little here, a little there and cobbling together a paycheck. I know plenty of…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 14
January 14, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/11/2019 to 01/17/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Upside PG13 STX Entertainment 1 3,080 $20,355,000 $20,355,000…
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Accepting the fact that we are enough
January 11, 2019
By Brian Maynor The fact that we are alive and being ourselves is enough. It’s impossible to have any contact with society, especially this time of year, without being…
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The Things We Keep
January 11, 2019
By Tom Poland Hollywood props, of all things, took me back to family roots in Georgia. I was bored, a rare malady, for which the cure is a Clint Eastwood…
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever: 10 Tips to Help You Manage Your Stress, Sleep Better and Be Healthier
January 11, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health The beginning of a new year means a fresh start. It is an opportunity to tackle new projects, set new goals…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 31
January 2, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/28/2018 to 01/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,125 $52,140,000 $189,375,000 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 24
December 24, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/21/2018 to 12/27/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4125 $68,000,000 $68,000,000 2…
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What’s next? Maybe it’s deciding what to be when I grow up
December 20, 2018
By Reba Hull Campbell Who knew that hundreds of papers in file folders, thousands of emails and digital documents, scads of photos, and boxes filled with old thank you…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 17
December 17, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/14/2018 to 12/20/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse PG Sony 1 3,813 $35,363,376…
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Maintain, not Gain is the Strategy for the Holidays, plus a Sweet Meringue Cookie Treat
December 14, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Thinking about all the rushing around over the next couple of weeks and how to get everything done, some of healthy…
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Tips to make the workplace festive
December 14, 2018
By Brian Maynor Tis the season to be jolly! To say the holiday season is festive would be an understatement, but how do you know when it’s too much?…
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Winter Warmth
December 14, 2018
By Tom Poland The cold season is upon us. The need for heat is upon us. What type heat do you prefer? As long as I can remember, my…
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My Kind of Christmas
December 14, 2018
By Tammy Davis There’s always music in our school cafeteria. I love that. This time of year, it’s Christmas music. Even better. When I first arrive for my early…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 12
December 11, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/07/2018 to 12/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distriboutor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 3 3795 $16,253,831…
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Grandma’s Singer Sewing Machine
December 7, 2018
By Tom Poland Back around 1965 a fashion craze swept through high school. Cranberry, button-down shirts emerged as “the” shirt to have, and like other young bucks I had…
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The 7 cornerstone skills of life
December 7, 2018
By Brian Maynor There are seven skills we all need to master when it comes to life. Recently I read an article by the renowned Leon Ho, founder and…
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‘Tis the Season to Be Healthy: Helpful Tips for Smart Holiday Eating
December 7, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Family feasts. Office parties. Casual get-togethers. Whatever the celebration during this festive time of year, there’s one thing that just about…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 3
December 3, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/30/2018 to 12/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 2 4,017 $25,566,945…
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Deal Breakers and Dating
November 29, 2018
By Tammy Davis Deal breakers. All single folks have them. A list of things that cause immediate expulsion from the dating game. But sometimes we get a surprise. Sometimes…
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What kind of happiness are you chasing?
November 29, 2018
By Brian Maynor In the constant pursuit of happiness have we ever stopped and asked ourselves, what kind of happiness we’re after? When we stop to think about it,…
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My Boyhood Blacksmith
November 29, 2018
By Tom Poland Here’s a tale of a horseshoe that cracked yours truly in the head, a tale that began long ago near the handsome old shack you see…
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What’s Really Kosher in a Sea of Salt? Plus a recipe for Arroz con Pollo
November 29, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health So what is the scoop on salt? Is sea salt better than regular salt? Well….there is not much of a difference…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 26
November 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/23/2018 to 11/29/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 1 4,017 $56,237,634…
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A Thanksgiving Reminder for Myself
November 20, 2018
By Tammy Davis Moshier It’s All About the Attitude I wrote this essay for Thanksgiving right after the flood of 2015. I am finding it harder than ever to keep…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 19
November 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/16/2018 to 11/22/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fantastic Beasts: Crimes Of Grindelwald PG13 Warner Bros. 1…
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A Star Is Born
November 16, 2018
A review by Tammy Davis Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough A Star Is Born is a must-see movie, but ladies, be forewarned: wear waterproof mascara and take a box…
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Clean eating tips in time for the Holidays, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Rolls
November 15, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health What exactly is clean eating and what does that mean? Here are a few guidelines to help make it easier. Avoid…
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Paula’s Journey, Part Three
November 15, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine.…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 12
November 12, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/09/2018 to 11/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch PG Universal 1 4,141 $67,572,855…
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Paula’s Journey, Part Two
November 8, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine.…
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Author Tom Poland receives Order of the Palmetto
November 8, 2018
South Carolina author, editor, and speaker Tom Poland has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. First awarded in 1971 by Gov. John C. West, the…
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Wordless News
November 8, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Midterm Results Show Health Is Important To Voters But No Magic Bullet Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Tips to Monitoring your Blood Sugars, plus a recipe for Roasted Vegetable Soup
November 8, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health November is National Diabetes Month and November 14 is celebrated around the world to raise awareness about Diabetes. According to information…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 5
November 5, 2018
Week of 11/02/2018 to 11/08/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Bohemian Rhapsody PG13 20th Century Fox 1 4,000 $51,061,119 $51,061,119 2 The Nutcracker And…
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The Magi and The Star – Military expert presents a timeless Christmas audio-story
November 2, 2018By Chris Carter In a uniquely told version of the 2,000-plus-year-old Christmas story of the wise men and the star, writer and military technical consultant W. Thomas Smith Jr.,…
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Cancer Prevention Tips, plus a recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables with Balsamic Maple Glaze
November 2, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Nutrition impacts many areas of our health and there are some new recommendations from a landmark report from the American Institute…
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Mementos, The Best Kind of Art
November 2, 2018
A review by Tammy Davis Scrapbooks, photo albums, plastic containers packed to the rim. Moms tend to hold on to everything. It’s too much. I’m as sentimental as the…
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Paula’s Journey, Part One
November 2, 2018
By Tom Poland An Uncommon Passage Down The River Of Life Author’s Note: Paula Deen’s story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine. This…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 29
October 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/26/2018 to 11/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 2 3,990 $31,419,070 $126,075,470 2 A…
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2018 Gervais Street Bridge Dinner: A True Best of Columbia
October 26, 2018
A review by Tammy Davis Words don’t do the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner justice. Organizers describe it as a marquee celebration of the Columbia region. I’m describing it…
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Wordless News
October 26, 2018By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A New Prescription For Depression: Join A Team And Get Sweaty Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Things to Do: Schedule some time for yourself! Plus a recipe for Greek Salad with Feta and Artichokes
October 26, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Do you ever feel like you are going in too many different directions? Is there any down time? What are you…
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The Beetles, Performing Near You
October 26, 2018
By Tom Poland Beetles. They’re coming and they need no introduction. Southern pine beetles that is. For years now, I’ve watched one pine after another turn reddish-yellow-brown as it…
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Teal Pumpkins Mean Understanding and Safety
October 25, 2018
By Mark Mozingo Halloween kicks off the holiday season and for most families, it is a fun, active time. But for some, especially the families in our special needs…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 22
October 22, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/19/2018 to 10/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 1 3,928 $76,221,545 $76,221,545 2 A…
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Add Body and Color to your Fall Soup, plus a recipe for Autumn Soup
October 19, 2018By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Looking for a great way to add lots of flavor and body to your soup? Try butternut squash soup. Butternut squash…
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The John de la Howe School
October 19, 2018
By Tom Poland A Story About Change When I first heard that aristocratic four-word name, “John de la Howe,” I sensed something monumental, a nobleman, perhaps. Later, I heard…
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Using crisis management skills to be a better friend
October 19, 2018
By Brian Maynor Friendships aren’t, or shouldn’t be, compared to crises very often, but they are often the people we turn to when the you-know-what hits the fan. Euripides…
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