Up Against the Wall at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
September 16, 2016
By Temple Ligon One of America’s most sophisticated periodicals, The New York Review of Books, arrived on my front porch last week. Always a good read and sometimes a…
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Healthy Hands Cooking: Egg Drop Soup
September 16, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 4 cups organic chicken broth 2 large eggs Chopped green onion (2 to 3 Tbsp.) Salt and pepper Soy Sauce –…
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Wordless News
September 16, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: The ‘harvest moon’ rises Friday. And it might be a supermoon. And there’s an eclipse. Wordless News is a…
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Wordless News
September 16, 2016By Maria Fabrizio The story here: The ‘harvest moon’ rises Friday. And it might be a supermoon. And there’s an eclipse. Wordless News is a…
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Back to School Guide: Getting Back on Track
September 15, 2016
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Whether or not we want to accept it, summer is over and school is back in session. I can practically feel…
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Something filling for when the weather gets cooler: Brunswick Stew
September 15, 2016By Kay MacInnis As the weather begins to change, you’ll see my favorite recipes change as well. In the fall, I start turning to dishes that are a little…
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Are word lovers called “wordies?” Some thoughts on books about words
September 15, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell The end of summer means cleaning out the beach leftovers from my car…the orphaned flip flop, a broken beach chair, fraying towels, empty sunscreen bottles.…
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A Little Breathing Room
September 15, 2016
By Tom Poland Georgetown, SC, Sept. 7 —We were on a mission and there we stood at the dead end of a long Lowcountry road in searing heat. Anonymous…
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A Little Breathing Room
September 15, 2016
By Tom Poland Georgetown, SC, Sept. 7 —We were on a mission and there we stood at the dead end of a long Lowcountry road in searing heat. Anonymous…
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Does Your Bag Match Your Career?
September 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor A while ago I wrote an article about how your bag reflects your personality, but today I want to look at how to make sure your…
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6 Simple Steps to A Lean, Mean You!
September 9, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Ever feel like you spend hours in the gym, day after day, week after week, only to see…
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Baked Meatballs
September 8, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Baked meatballs are easy and versatile. 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 1 egg 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black…
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A healthy alternative to potatoes: Mashed Cauliflower
September 8, 2016By Kay MacInnis I’ve received lots of questions lately about the best strategies for weight loss. Of course, there is no one answer – different plans work for different…
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Five Ways To Dress Down Your Workday Suiting For The Weekend
September 8, 2016
By Brian Maynor Suiting and tailoring are expensive, so you definitely want to get your money’s worth in wear, but sometimes finding the right balance is hard. When we…
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Five Ways To Dress Down Your Workday Suiting For The Weekend
September 8, 2016
By Brian Maynor Suiting and tailoring are expensive, so you definitely want to get your money’s worth in wear, but sometimes finding the right balance is hard. When we…
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Cedars & Cemeteries
September 2, 2016
By Tom Poland So there I was on the phone driving through peach country near Johnson, South Carolina. Anonymous Mysterious Florida Woman (AMFW) and I were talking books and…
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Tips To Make Your Favorite Trends Age Appropriate
September 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Runways are great for checking out your favorite designer’s latest offerings, but they aren’t the only place we see looks we want to adopt. Now that…
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Tips To Make Your Favorite Trends Age Appropriate
September 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Runways are great for checking out your favorite designer’s latest offerings, but they aren’t the only place we see looks we want to adopt. Now that…
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Quick 10 Minute Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
September 1, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance Working out doesn’t have to be a big drawn-out production. You don’t have to go to the gym and lift weights or…
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
September 1, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Easy and Nutritious Ingredients: 1 – 10 oz. bag of crinkle cut sweet potatoes (found in fresh produce section) 1 Tbsp. olive…
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Something light from the grill: Mediterranean Shrimp
September 1, 2016By Kay MacInnis Shrimp used to be on the list of restricted foods, due to the cholesterol content. But good news! There have been many studies recently that indicate…
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Good buildings come from good architects; that is, if you know who it was
August 26, 2016
By Temple Ligon Tuesday night, July 12, PBS broadcast a two-hour documentary on the history of the White House. It began with mostly physical building history – when construction…
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Fall Prep – Feeling Confident Discarding Common ‘Essential Pieces’
August 26, 2016
By Brian Maynor As anticipation for cooler weather starts to build, now is a great time to take stock of your wardrobe. Not only should you pull out any…
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Fall Prep – Feeling Confident Discarding Common ‘Essential Pieces’
August 26, 2016
By Brian Maynor As anticipation for cooler weather starts to build, now is a great time to take stock of your wardrobe. Not only should you pull out any…
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Five Great U.S. Golf Destinations for Those Seeking a Vacation with a Side of Golf
August 26, 2016Golf is a multi-billion industry with a significant economic impact on leisure travel, beyond the challenging layouts of rolling greens. Since the 41st Ryder Cup will take place next month, Travel Leaders…
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The Dangers of Hiring the Wrong Personal Trainer
August 26, 2016
By Joel DuBose and Mike DuBose In a 2015 USA Today article, Nicole Auerbach reported, “We are in the midst of a fitness explosion; working out—or looking good…
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Chocolate Smoothie (No Sugar)
August 26, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This no sugar smoothie is smooth and creamy. 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk 1/2 cup ice 1 small…
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Chocolate Smoothie (No Sugar)
August 26, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This no sugar smoothie is smooth and creamy. 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk 1/2 cup ice 1 small…
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The Saw Shop Blues
August 26, 2016
By Tom Poland When I was twelve, my first regular job was working in Dad’s saw shop on Saturdays. Back then the shop was a tin building with no…
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Hydrating Your Summer Training
August 25, 2016By Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern There is, perhaps, no better sign of a great workout than sweat. As a runner in the South, nothing gives me…
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A healthy bit of something sweet: Almond-Butter Chocolate-Chip Granola Bars
August 25, 2016By Kay MacInnis I’m not sure whether to call this a dessert or a snack – but it’s a great recipe to take to a tailgate! When you need…
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A Conversation with Bill McDonald, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
August 19, 2016
Mike Dojc gets Gamecocks Golf Coach, Billy Mac, to wax wise and erudite on everything from analytical freak factors coaches look for while recruiting to how to counsel golfers post-apocalyptic-hole-meltdown.…
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An unnatural draw for Finlay Park
August 18, 2016
By Temple Ligon Last Tuesday afternoon, August 16, Columbia City Council reviewed plans for Finlay Park. Realized in the Patton Adams administration and designed by Walterboro landscape architect Robert…
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What to See and Do in New York City
August 18, 2016
By Mike DuBose, Debra DuBose, and Blake DuBose Every year, over 50 million tourists flock to New York City to experience its extensive, diverse culture, arts, food, shopping, and…
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BLT Lettuce Wraps
August 18, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients 3 large Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried 1 Tbsp. GMO-Free or avocado (Paleo) real mayonnaise 3 strips bacon, cooked –…
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The French Huguenot Connection
August 18, 2016
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: August 7, I had the privilege of speaking to the Huguenot descendant’s reunion at John de la Howe School near McCormick. This column, in…
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Healthy Charcuterie Board
August 18, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Not much in life gets me more excited than a plate full of meat. In this blog post I want to talk…
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Summer is Just Peachy
August 18, 2016
By Amy Coward I just bought peaches the size of a baseball. Maybe even a softball. I’m not kidding. The basket called to me like a siren and I…
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Don’t worry about the cholesterol: California Shrimp Stack
August 18, 2016By Kay MacInnis This one is impressive, but fairly easy to make. And it’s a nice, light meal for these hundred-degree days. I like it best when quinoa…
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Cardigans – Essential Transition Pieces
August 18, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may still be August, but I know I’m not the only person thinking about, and looking forward to cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes and apple…
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Cardigans – Essential Transition Pieces
August 18, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may still be August, but I know I’m not the only person thinking about, and looking forward to cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes and apple…
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Travelogue: The Grand Canyon and some thoughts on joy
August 18, 2016
By Reba Hull Campbell “The really wonderful moments of joy in this world are not the moments of self-satisfaction, but self-forgetfulness. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon…
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The Making of a Beauty Queen
August 12, 2016By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance Sit down with Kristen and Miss South Carolina Pageant contestant Sophie Keyes…
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An age-old, healthy spice in a colorful salad: Turmeric Mango Slaw
August 12, 2016By Kay MacInnis You might have guessed that I love any kind of salad. This one’s beautiful color is attributable to turmeric – an age-old spice that is…
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Drought Busters
August 12, 2016
By Tom Poland Writer’s Note: Stay with me on this column. Where it begins “Nary a drop of rain at my house in weeks” is its original start. I…
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Challenge Is Often The Catalyst To Improvement
August 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, a lot of the articles I’ve read shared a single theme; challenging yourself and others consistently leads to improvement. This has been…
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Challenge Is Often The Catalyst To Improvement
August 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, a lot of the articles I’ve read shared a single theme; challenging yourself and others consistently leads to improvement. This has been…
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From Seed to Seat: The Culinary Happening You (Probably) Missed Out On
August 12, 2016
By Jillian Owens *All Photos by Alyssa Nelson The greater Columbia area is no stranger to culinary events that sometimes evolve to qualify as being Happenings. It’s…
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Perfect Meatloaf
August 12, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This perfect meatloaf is also Paleo approved. Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. grass fed organic ground beef 2 large eggs…
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Perfect Meatloaf
August 12, 2016By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This perfect meatloaf is also Paleo approved. Ingredients 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. grass fed organic ground beef 2 large eggs…
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