Main Street war story

  November 11, 2016

By Temple Ligon    In August 1986, I moved from Houston to Columbia to work in marketing for Stevens & Wilkinson, the Atlanta-based architecture and engineering firm. My wife was…

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Importance of Rest and Recovery

  November 11, 2016

By Jesa Culy, BS, ACE-CPT    Healthy living is a daily challenge to balance eating right, exercising, working, family, personal time, and fun.  The hustle and bustle of daily life…

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A great source of beta-carotene: Pumpkin Mousse

  November 11, 2016

By Kay MacInnis   Woohoo! It’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are a great source of beta-carotene, one of the plant carotenoids converted to Vitamin A in the body. There is some…

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Metamorphosis

  November 11, 2016

  By Tom Poland   Examine Your Life and Transform It   The day after my column, “The Working Years,” ran, I received several emails from readers who saw in…

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A gratitude reflection from the election 

  November 11, 2016

By Reba Hull Campbell   While settling in at home on election night to watch returns, I got a little nostalgic. I thought back on the friends, experiences, long days…

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Wordless News

  November 11, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio           Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative ritual starting at 4:45am. Maria…

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Wordless News

  November 3, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Believe it! Chicago Cubs end the curse, win 2016 World Series         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Wordless News

  November 3, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Believe it! Chicago Cubs end the curse, win 2016 World Series         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Low Carb Pancakes

  November 3, 2016

By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance   I love pancakes! Growing up, every Sunday after church, my father would make us a big stack of yummy, fluffy, hot pancakes…

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Big Sky Bill

  November 3, 2016

By Tom Poland   An Unsung Historian Makes A Difference If “Big Sky Bill” leads you to believe Bill Fitzpatrick hails from Montana, you’re wrong. Bill was born in Poughkeepsie, New…

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Big Sky Bill

  November 3, 2016

By Tom Poland   An Unsung Historian Makes A Difference If “Big Sky Bill” leads you to believe Bill Fitzpatrick hails from Montana, you’re wrong. Bill was born in Poughkeepsie, New…

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How Exercise Extends Your Life

  November 3, 2016

By Joel DuBose and Mike DuBose   With many jobs in the developed world performed using computers, individuals often spend extended periods seated at their desks, staring at screens. In…

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Wordless News

  October 27, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Poll: Cost Of Child Care Causes Financial Stress For Many Families         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…

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Wordless News

  October 27, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio   The story here: Poll: Cost Of Child Care Causes Financial Stress For Many Families         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

  October 27, 2016

By Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern   In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal…

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The Working Years

  October 27, 2016

By Tom Poland   Every Job You’ve Had, What Did It Teach You? A Friday evening. In a restaurant where soft music and hard drinks make good neighbors, the regular crowd…

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The Working Years

  October 27, 2016

By Tom Poland   Every Job You’ve Had, What Did It Teach You? A Friday evening. In a restaurant where soft music and hard drinks make good neighbors, the regular crowd…

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6 Essential Casual Pieces You Need This Fall

  October 27, 2016

By Brian Maynor     As we move deeper into fall, the cooler mornings and evenings are hopefully going to extend longer into the days so it’s time to start…

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6 Essential Casual Pieces You Need This Fall

  October 27, 2016

By Brian Maynor     As we move deeper into fall, the cooler mornings and evenings are hopefully going to extend longer into the days so it’s time to start…

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My Unforgettable Flood Moment

  October 21, 2016

Tammy Davis Moshier   A Phone Call Like No Other My daughter, Laura, and I have always participated with Families Helping Families or one of the angel trees or one…

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What’s all the hype about coconut oil?

  October 21, 2016

By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance   What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people all of a sudden cooking with coconut oil? Isn’t it high in…

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Making Something Out Of Nothing

  October 21, 2016

By Tom Poland   About a thousand years ago I ran across the word “alchemy.” The word fascinated me because it hinted that medieval magicians could turn ordinary metals into gold.…

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Making Something Out Of Nothing

  October 21, 2016

By Tom Poland   About a thousand years ago I ran across the word “alchemy.” The word fascinated me because it hinted that medieval magicians could turn ordinary metals into gold.…

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18 Simple Ways to Lose Weight

  October 21, 2016

By Joel DuBose and Mike DuBose   For many of us, the number on the scale starts creeping up with age. Fortunately, there are some easy measures that anyone can…

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The Rules of Email Introductions

  October 21, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Networking is all about making connections, and a key component in a connection is the introduction. In today’s constant-contact world email is often the quickest, easiest…

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The Rules of Email Introductions

  October 21, 2016

By Brian Maynor   Networking is all about making connections, and a key component in a connection is the introduction. In today’s constant-contact world email is often the quickest, easiest…

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Wordless News

  October 14, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio     The story here: Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize, Redefining Boundaries of Literature         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Wordless News

  October 14, 2016

By Maria Fabrizio     The story here: Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize, Redefining Boundaries of Literature         Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…

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Marathon runs

  October 14, 2016

By Temple Ligon   I recently updated a short single-sheet biography for a speech I’m giving next week to the Columbia East Rotary Club at the Fairgrounds. There’s the usual…

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The Great Wallenda Walk

  October 14, 2016

By Tom Poland   When the first cool morning of October serves notice that summer heat really is gone, I recall family trips to Highlands, Cashiers, and Brevard, North Carolina. Seeing…

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The Great Wallenda Walk

  October 14, 2016

By Tom Poland   When the first cool morning of October serves notice that summer heat really is gone, I recall family trips to Highlands, Cashiers, and Brevard, North Carolina. Seeing…

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The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season

  October 14, 2016

By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance   What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…

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The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season

  October 14, 2016

By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance   What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…

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Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

  October 14, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Just 2 ingredients and a bit of time make these potatoes easy, delicious, and nutritious!   Ingredients: 4 to 6 sweet potatoes Touch…

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Butternut squash, a versatile veggie

  October 14, 2016

By Kay MacInnis   Butternut squash is a pretty versatile veggie. First, it is a starchy vegetable, which means it is a carbohydrate. It is a rich source of beta-carotene,…

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Beauty is only skin deep

  October 13, 2016

By Jisoo Lee Special to MidlandsLife   What is beauty? The dictionary defines it as “that which is physically attractive.” And that’s true, and it’s a good thing; right? Not…

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Beauty is only skin deep

  October 13, 2016

By Jisoo Lee Special to MidlandsLife   What is beauty? The dictionary defines it as “that which is physically attractive.” And that’s true, and it’s a good thing; right? Not…

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Broaden Your Perameters of Success

  October 12, 2016

By Brian Maynor   It’s fall and while the weather is perfect and outdoor activities abound the end-of-the-year looms ahead pushing you to reach all of your annual goals.  This…

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Broaden Your Perameters of Success

  October 12, 2016

By Brian Maynor   It’s fall and while the weather is perfect and outdoor activities abound the end-of-the-year looms ahead pushing you to reach all of your annual goals.  This…

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Bacon Spinach Tomato Wraps

  October 7, 2016

By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking   Ingredients: 1 Package of All Natural Uncured Bacon (Hormel Natural Choice) ½ Package of Frozen Chopped Onions 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 3 Tomatoes…

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Tailgate Makeover: Recipe Makeovers for a Healthier Tailgate

  October 7, 2016

By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance   Ahhh…fall, my favorite season! Cool, crisp air, delicious apples and pumpkins abound and let’s…

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