Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Parfait

  August 29, 2014

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Fresh blueberries, oatmeal, vanilla yogurt and granola come together beautifully in this delicious breakfast parfait. Enjoy at home or use disposable cups to…

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Goodbye Summer – It’s Labor Day Weekend Again

  August 29, 2014

By Brian Maynor   It’s hard to believe summer is already on the way out.  Didn’t it just begin? Labor Day weekend has long been seen as the culmination of…

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Classic Carolina Road Trips

  August 28, 2014

Editor’s note: Classic Road Trips From Columbia can be found at Uptown Gifts, Mast General, and Books A Million.   By Tom Poland Explore South Carolina. Find Her Hidden Gems.  …

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Wordless News

  August 7, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio     Low Vitamin D level could double Alzheimer’s risk, study finds See the related story here. . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…

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Wordless News

  August 7, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio     Low Vitamin D level could double Alzheimer’s risk, study finds See the related story here. . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…

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Spaghetti Squash Skillet

  August 7, 2014

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking     1 Spaghetti Squash 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1/4 red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup green or black sliced olives…

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Spaghetti Squash Skillet

  August 7, 2014

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking     1 Spaghetti Squash 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 1/4 red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup green or black sliced olives…

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I’m So Craftsy

  August 7, 2014

ByJillian Owens     No I’m not.  That’s a lie.  A big wet-felted lie.   Hi all!  When last we spoke, I was just telling you about the interesting time…

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I’m So Craftsy

  August 7, 2014

ByJillian Owens     No I’m not.  That’s a lie.  A big wet-felted lie.   Hi all!  When last we spoke, I was just telling you about the interesting time…

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Look What I Found!

  August 7, 2014

By Amy Coward   The little girl came up to me at the pool and said, “Look what I found!” I didn’t know the child, but peered into her tiny,…

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Look What I Found!

  August 7, 2014

By Amy Coward   The little girl came up to me at the pool and said, “Look what I found!” I didn’t know the child, but peered into her tiny,…

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Why Blend?

  August 7, 2014

  By Kaitlin Ohlinger   An observation: somewhere in the early stages of wine interest, people often become fixated with wines that are blends of different grapes in the same…

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Wordless News

  July 31, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio   Deadly Skin Cancer Cases Jump 200 Percent Since 1973 See the related story here. .. . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…

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Wordless News

  July 31, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio   Deadly Skin Cancer Cases Jump 200 Percent Since 1973 See the related story here. .. . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…

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Chomp!

  July 31, 2014

By Ron Aiken   Chomp! goes to Charleston!!!   After some recent setbacks on the grill and in need of someone else to do the cooking, Chomp! and his family…

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Chomp!

  July 31, 2014

By Ron Aiken   Chomp! goes to Charleston!!!   After some recent setbacks on the grill and in need of someone else to do the cooking, Chomp! and his family…

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Healthy Fried Green Tomatoes

  July 10, 2014

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   1 large green tomato, washed and sliced into 1/4″ rings 1 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 Tsp. garlic…

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Healthy Fried Green Tomatoes

  July 10, 2014

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   1 large green tomato, washed and sliced into 1/4″ rings 1 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 Tsp. garlic…

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Wordless News

  June 12, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio   Paraplegic to Kick Off Soccer World Cup After Medical Miracle See the related story here.         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Wordless News

  June 12, 2014

By Maria Fabrizio   Paraplegic to Kick Off Soccer World Cup After Medical Miracle See the related story here.         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Reflections of South Carolina, Vol. 2

  May 17, 2014

Robert Clark and Tom Poland’s Book Debuts at the SC Book Festival May 17   “This is essential reading for all South Carolinians. Reflections of South Carolina is a gorgeous tour of…

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Artists’ Passions Lead to Beauty

  May 9, 2014

By Tom Poland May 9, 2014   And We’re the Better for It   Author’s Note: None of the photos here appear in Reflections of South Carolina, Vol. 2. It is…

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Artists’ Passions Lead to Beauty

  May 9, 2014

  By Tom Poland May 9, 2014   And We’re the Better for It   Author’s Note: None of the photos here appear in Reflections of South Carolina, Vol. 2.…

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The Lost Art of the Thank You Note

  April 1, 2013

Deborah O’Connor April 2, 2013 I cannot emphasize the importance of sending a thank you note, in business as well as in your personal life. Simply put, it shows that…

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Introductions and Handshakes

  March 26, 2013

Deborah O’Connor March 26, 2013 There are many rules that govern business introductions and proper handshakes and everyone should know the basics: Always rise when greeting someone. Both women and…

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Business Dining Etiquette can make or break a deal

  March 13, 2013

Deborah O’Connor March 13, 2013 Some of the most successful business meetings are conducted over lunch or dinner. Knowing how to dine with decorum can determine whether you get the…

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