Amazon Announces Best-Selling Books of 2014
December 12, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon announced its best-selling books of 2014, best-selling Kids & Teens books, as well as the Most Gifted and Most Wished For books of the year–just in…
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Winter Layering – Easy As 1-2-3
December 11, 2014
By Brian Maynor As or temperatures fluctuate, sometime dramatically, it becomes all to clear that successfully dressing for winter is all about layering. The goals of layering are two-fold: …
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Cherry Cinnamon Quinoa
December 4, 2014
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1-cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/4 cup raw or toasted sunflower seeds 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. dried…
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Can I Wear That? – Confidently Tackle All Of Your Fashion Questions
December 4, 2014
By Brian Maynor We all the festivities and reunions happening during the next few weeks we all want to look our best, and I attribute that fact to the…
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Wordless News
November 28, 2014By Maria Fabrizio Ugly Christmas Tree Will Be Replaced In Pennsylvania Town See the related story here. . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Be a Winter River Ninja!
November 26, 2014By Jillian Owens “I have something to show you.” I don’t know what your life experiences have been, but 9 times out of 10 nothing good happens following the…
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Holiday Travel – It Is Possible To Be Comfortable And Presentable
November 20, 2014
By Brian Maynor As I was packing and planning for my first holiday-related trip I started thinking about the tons of other people doing the same thing. It wouldn’t…
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Holiday Party Preview – You Can’t Put It Off Any Longer
November 12, 2014
By Brian Maynor It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and with it the kick-off of the holiday party season. Is your wardrobe ready? With…
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Metabolic Damage: Are You Starving Yourself Fat?
October 29, 2014Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Has this ever happened to you? You follow a diet, lose a significant amount of weight, end the diet, gain all the…
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Metabolic Damage: Are You Starving Yourself Fat?
October 29, 2014Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Has this ever happened to you? You follow a diet, lose a significant amount of weight, end the diet, gain all the…
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Celebrate Yourself Every Day
October 10, 2014
By Brian Maynor October is a month that celebrates triumph over adversity shining a light on both breast cancer and domestic violence, and at the epicenters of those triumphs…
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Celebrate Yourself Every Day
October 10, 2014
By Brian Maynor October is a month that celebrates triumph over adversity shining a light on both breast cancer and domestic violence, and at the epicenters of those triumphs…
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Absinthe: Dance With The Green Fairy
September 17, 2014
By Tom Poland Hemingway Did Growing up in a dry county left me somewhat unworldly regarding adult beverages. Absinthe was a word I never heard until late in…
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Wordless News
September 11, 2014By Maria Fabrizio Prince William, Kate Middleton Are Expecting Second Child See the related story here. . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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The Absence Of Green
September 11, 2014
By Tom Poland The Fall Color Forecast A buddy of mine lived in Florida for a few years and what he missed most were the seasons, especially fall…
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Chomp!
August 29, 2014
By Ron Aiken Let’s All Hate On Robert Irvine Except We Can’t! You ever go to a place just knowing you’re going to hate it and maybe even…
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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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Astral Inspiration – Is Your Fashion Sense Written In The Stars?
August 21, 2014
By Brian Maynor . Last weekend was the grand opening of the SC State Museum’s BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium. I was out of town so I missed the…
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Proper Funeral Attire – Lax Society Or Not There Are Still Rules
August 14, 2014
By Brian Maynor Death has featured prominently over the past few weeks, both personally and in the news, so consequently I have seen some very interesting choices in…
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Proper Funeral Attire – Lax Society Or Not There Are Still Rules
August 14, 2014
By Brian Maynor Death has featured prominently over the past few weeks, both personally and in the news, so consequently I have seen some very interesting choices in…
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Wordless News
August 7, 2014By 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, 2014By 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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Late Summer Casual – It’s All About Being Relaxed Both Day & Night
August 7, 2014
By Brian Maynor Between the pre-fall clothes and back-to-school sales smacking you in the face every time you walk into a store, there seems to be a panicked rush…
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Late Summer Casual – It’s All About Being Relaxed Both Day & Night
August 7, 2014
By Brian Maynor Between the pre-fall clothes and back-to-school sales smacking you in the face every time you walk into a store, there seems to be a panicked rush…
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Spaghetti Squash Skillet
August 7, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014ByJillian 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, 2014ByJillian 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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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Are You Ready For Pre-Fall? – Start Planning Your New Wardrobe Now
July 31, 2014
By Brian Maynor I know it’s only the first of August, but summer is rapidly coming to a close and that means it’s time to starting thinking about…
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Are You Ready For Pre-Fall? – Start Planning Your New Wardrobe Now
July 31, 2014
By Brian Maynor I know it’s only the first of August, but summer is rapidly coming to a close and that means it’s time to starting thinking about…
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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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2014Robert 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, 2014By 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, 2014By 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, 2013Deborah 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, 2013Deborah 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, 2013Deborah 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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What Do Employers Want in a Candidate? Integrity, for Starters
March 4, 2013Deborah O’Connor March 4, 2013 What are employers looking for in a job applicant? In these tough economic times, that’s a question that business owners and job seekers both need…
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