The Vietnam War: 50 Years On
September 3, 2015
By Temple Ligon Writer Norman Mailer joined the military to fight the Second World War in Europe. Harvard-educated Mailer also was putting together the Great American Novel of World…
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Classic Chicken Salad for One with Yogurt Dressing
September 3, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Ingredients 1/2 green bell pepper, washed, dried, and hollowed out 1/4 cup chicken breast, canned, no preservatives, made with sea salt, packed in water (such as…
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What to Do, See, and Eat in Charleston, South Carolina
August 31, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Debra and Blake DuBose Charleston, SC is a fun, historical city filled with southern charm and warm hospitality. It is one of our favorite destinations…
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The trend to end trends
August 28, 2015
By Brian Maynor One of the hottest trends sweeping the fashion world is the mantra of ‘breaking the fashion rules’ in order to find your own sense of self-worth,…
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The trend to end trends
August 28, 2015
By Brian Maynor One of the hottest trends sweeping the fashion world is the mantra of ‘breaking the fashion rules’ in order to find your own sense of self-worth,…
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Wordless News
August 28, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Zoo Welcomes 2 Panda Cubs Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday…
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Wordless News
August 28, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Zoo Welcomes 2 Panda Cubs Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday…
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Garage Sale Addiction
August 28, 2015
By Amy Coward I have a genetic condition few know about. I got it honestly from my grandmother and there appears to be no overcoming it. It’s an attraction…
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The Sport Of Kings
August 28, 2015
By Tom Poland The setting for the sport of kings seemed promising, a meadow edged by woods. Three men, three beagles, and a Harris’s Hawk were afield. We…
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Let’s Not Be Friends
August 28, 2015
By Jillian Owens When we were kids, most of our friendships were formed due to geography, rather than any actual common interests. You were friends with…
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Fifteen years of lectures
August 28, 2015
By Temple Ligon Beginning on the second Friday of February 2000 at the Columbia Museum of Art, I have given monthly lectures on architecture and urban design, and every…
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God and Faith
August 28, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several months ago, when I began kicking-around the idea of a new series on “God and Faith,” I wondered how as a layman I…
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Love Where You Live: Why I Go ‘Round in Circles’!
August 28, 2015
From JoAnn Turnquist: I’m delighted to introduce Dr. Benjamin Dixon, our first guest blogger in our “Love Where You Live” series. Dr. Dixon is the founder and President of COLA…
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
August 27, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This recipe is one that can easily be used as appetizer with pita chips or as a salad. It is much healthier than the versions of…
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Something out of nothing…a great Detroit experience
August 21, 2015
By Reba Hull Campbell One of the best parts of my job is getting to really experience the cities I visit for meetings and conferences. Working for an organization…
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Freak Show
August 21, 2015
By Tom Poland The Carnival Sideshow Goes Mainstream It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s dead now. Suicide most likely. I just saw him once but that was enough. It…
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Freak Show
August 21, 2015
By Tom Poland The Carnival Sideshow Goes Mainstream It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s dead now. Suicide most likely. I just saw him once but that was enough. It…
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Wordless News
August 21, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Now, There’s a Pop-Tart Beer Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…
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Wordless News
August 21, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Now, There’s a Pop-Tart Beer Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
August 21, 2015
By Jan Pinnington This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist and flavorful. Nonstick spray 1 cup white flour + 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp.…
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
August 21, 2015
By Jan Pinnington This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist and flavorful. Nonstick spray 1 cup white flour + 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp.…
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5 Reasons Why High School Athletes Need a Performance Specialist
August 21, 2015
Nader Tannir, MS, USAW, FMS Performance Specialist at Elite Nutrition & Performance High school sports have already begun. Is your athlete prepared? What your child is practicing at school…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: food, health-care, life
Craving something new? – Now there are 210 new Pantone shades to try
August 20, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all know the color wheel can produce endless shades and color variations, but the experts at Pantone have selected a group of 210 shades to…
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Craving something new? – Now there are 210 new Pantone shades to try
August 20, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all know the color wheel can produce endless shades and color variations, but the experts at Pantone have selected a group of 210 shades to…
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A Conversation with with Liz Wright, Abuse in Later Life Advocate
August 13, 2015
Today, we look at a difficult but important issue that threatens millions of our parents, grandparents and friends: elder abuse. It is a growing crisis that knows no geographic…
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Wordless News
August 13, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: I’m An Obstetrician And I Failed At Breast-Feeding Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Wordless News
August 13, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: I’m An Obstetrician And I Failed At Breast-Feeding Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Shelling Peas
August 13, 2015
By Amy Coward She laid the neatly folded newspaper clipping on my desk and said, “Look what I got in the mail today!” My co-worker was standing there smiling,…
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Shelling Peas
August 13, 2015
By Amy Coward She laid the neatly folded newspaper clipping on my desk and said, “Look what I got in the mail today!” My co-worker was standing there smiling,…
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Chocolate Chip Strawberries
August 13, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Just two simple ingredients make this a yummy, sweet summer treat. 20 Strawberries 40-50 dark chocolate chips Directions Wash and dry strawberries.…
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Chicken Salad with Pecans and Dried Craisins
August 13, 2015
By Kay MacInnis Here’s one of our recipes from this month’s Providence Cooks! class on Healthy Lunches. At our Aug. 4 class, we took one chicken and made…
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Chicken Salad with Pecans and Dried Craisins
August 13, 2015
By Kay MacInnis Here’s one of our recipes from this month’s Providence Cooks! class on Healthy Lunches. At our Aug. 4 class, we took one chicken and made…
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Weekends should be spent with your real friends – not your office ones
August 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Office friendships are inevitable, after all you spend more time with your coworkers than you do anyone else in your life, but you shouldn’t treat…
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Weekends should be spent with your real friends – not your office ones
August 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Office friendships are inevitable, after all you spend more time with your coworkers than you do anyone else in your life, but you shouldn’t treat…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Love Where You Live
August 13, 2015
By JoAnn Turnquist There’s a lot to love about the Midlands. From vibrant festivals and weekend events to beautiful parks and places to gather, our community offers much…
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67 Tips for a Happy Marriage
August 6, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Debra DuBose Like a garden, a marriage requires daily attention and care, as well as the right nourishment. In happy marriages, two people flourish in…
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Wordless News
August 6, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Jon Stewart, Sarcastic Critic of Politics and Media, Is Signing Off Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
August 6, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Jon Stewart, Sarcastic Critic of Politics and Media, Is Signing Off Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Rice, Quinoa and Edamame Salad
August 6, 2015
By Kay MacInnis Try this salad, which is a great way to get some edamame – tender, shelled soybeans – into your diet. I love to keep edamame in…
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Hold Up On The Suede, Sweaters & Scarves – Summer’s Not Over Yet
August 6, 2015
By Brian Maynor Every August focus and attention turns to back-to-school and fall previews, but here in the South we have plenty of summer days left to endure. With…
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Hold Up On The Suede, Sweaters & Scarves – Summer’s Not Over Yet
August 6, 2015
By Brian Maynor Every August focus and attention turns to back-to-school and fall previews, but here in the South we have plenty of summer days left to endure. With…
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Chasing A Legend
August 5, 2015
By Tom Poland The Lost Confederate Gold My latest Southern adventure below the gnat line came about in an unlikely way and involves a strange mix of geographies. For…
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“Watermelon” Sherbet Cake
July 30, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is an impressive dessert! It also has the benefit of being light and refreshing. It may look as though it takes a lot of time…
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Black From Tula & The Mortgage Lifter
July 30, 2015
By Tom Poland Derrick Gunter & Radiator Charlie Knew A Good Thing When They Saw It Robert Clark and I were on the road running down a story,…
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Black From Tula & The Mortgage Lifter
July 30, 2015
By Tom Poland Derrick Gunter & Radiator Charlie Knew A Good Thing When They Saw It Robert Clark and I were on the road running down a story,…
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Zucchini Hashbrowns
July 30, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 10 fresh Basil leaves, chopped 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed Salt & Pepper to taste 1…
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Zucchini Hashbrowns
July 30, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 10 fresh Basil leaves, chopped 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed Salt & Pepper to taste 1…
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The Difference Between a Trainer and a Good Trainer
July 30, 2015
Kristen Tice-Zeismer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance For the last few years I have had the pleasure of talking to, meeting and working with trainers from many different…
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