Strengthen Your Heart With Giving
February 26, 2015By JoAnn Turnquist During the month of February, our hearts get lots of attention. Between Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month, we can’t ignore the importance of this organ. Our…
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50 Shades of Blue Collar?
February 26, 2015By Jillian Owens . By now, no matter who you are, you’ve at least heard about this Twilight fanfic-turned-mommyporn novel-turned-movie-turned the greatest literary annoyance I’ve encountered in years. . .…
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Workout Video: 10 minute Circuit on the TRX Suspension Trainer
February 20, 2015Kristen Tice -Ziesmer MS, RD, CSSD, LD Elite Nutrition & Performance This is our latest workout video, a quick 10 minute Circuit on the TRX Suspension Trainer. One…
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La Boheme
February 19, 2015By Temple Ligon Opera, especially grand opera, is always a big deal. And the opera regulars are addicted to the art, that is, the combination of high drama and…
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Flying in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber
February 19, 2015By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose World War II was a fascinating time in history, and the events that took place during that conflict have helped shape American society…
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The Daily Grace: Life is hard.
February 19, 2015
By Cathy Monetti [row] [col col=8] It’s the sentiment that came to me this morning, the thought that woke me and insisted I turn toward the clock to see “4:42.” It…
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Wordless News
February 19, 2015By Maria Fabrizio . The story here: A Regal Beagle Seizes the Spotlight . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday…
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Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower
February 19, 2015
By Kay MacInnis Rumor has it that cauliflower is on the rise to be one of the up-and-coming vegetable rock stars! Cauliflower is becoming one of the most used…
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Run. Princess. Run.
February 19, 2015
By Amy Coward I first went to Walt Disney World when it opened in 1971. I grew up in Florida and fortunately for me, I lived less than an…
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Asian Noodle Stir-Fry
February 19, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This authentic style dish can be made easily at home and so much healthier for you than take-out. No MSG or artificial ingredients.…
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Nobody Talks Anymore
February 19, 2015By Tom Poland The first time I heard the phrase, “the Information Age,” I wasn’t sure what it meant. The best I could figure it meant an explosion in…
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The Pre-Spring Itch – It’s Time To Warm Up Your Wardrobe
February 19, 2015
By Brian Maynor February is winding down, which means many of us are feeling the pre-spring itch. With Mardi Gras over, Lent starting and award season wrapping up…
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Wordless News
February 13, 2015By Maria Fabrizio . The story here: Sam Smith Wins 4 Grammy Awards, Including Song Of The Year . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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A Matchmaker for Philanthropy
February 13, 2015By JoAnn Turnquist What do Match.com, eHarmony and Central Carolina Community Foundation have in common? The answer? We are all dating sites. Yes, believe it or not, Central Carolina Community Foundation has been a matchmaker…
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Break The Mold This Valentine’s Day & Embrace The Unexpected
February 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, which means dining out will be a nightmare, florists will be packed and card racks will be depleted, but is something being…
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Granola Baked Cinnamon Apples
February 12, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Granola, cinnamon, apples, and maple syrup – YUM! Nonstick cooking spray 2 Apples, washed and dried (Gala apples in picture) Pinch of…
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Her Last Book
February 12, 2015By Tom Poland Clearing away the receipts, letters, and documents that cover my desk I came across my own business card with a woman’s name, Pat, and phone…
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Red Velvet Cake, with Cream Cheese Frosting
February 12, 2015By Kay MacInnis Here is a healthy version of Red Velvet Cake—just in time for Valentine’s Day. This is one of those recipes you use for a special…
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A Special Gift – It Only Took 27 Years
February 12, 2015By Margie Taylor January 1, 1984 was the worst day of my life. That morning at 3:30 a knock on my front door jolted me from a…
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Five Tips to Improve your Relationship with your Sweetheart
February 12, 2015By Sherry Williams – Certified Life Coach Yes, it’s that time of year. Women generally love Valentine’s Day and men, well, not so much. Therefore, I’m offering some…
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With love from Willie
February 6, 2015
Ruth Varner . Twelve winters have passed, and now there are things I’d like to say. Thanks for building me a cozy house filled with straw when the nights grow…
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Weight Loss Supplements Part 1: Green Tea Extract
February 6, 2015By Anna Catherine Caldwell Elite Nutrition and Performance There are thousands of miracle pills, gels, and diets out in the world that promise to help you lose weight,…
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Necessities
February 6, 2015By Temple Ligon Every once in a while you gotta just blow it out. When in doubt, pig out. Life is too short for bad wine. Hang the…
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The Power Of A Positive Attitude – Can It Overshadow Size?
February 6, 2015
By Brian Maynor Melissa McCarthy. Rebel Wilson. Erica Watson. These are all funny women who also happen to be plus size. Are they perpetuating a stereotype or just reflecting…
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A Dieting Pro
February 5, 2015
By Amy Coward I am a professional dieter. Or at least I should be considered professional. After all, I’ve been doing this since I was 15 and ahem,…
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Silky Chocolate Cream Pie
February 5, 2015By Kay MacInnis This is a super quick and easy chocolate cream pie. Believe it or not, it has tofu in it! But don’t tell anybody who thinks they…
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Left Sharks of the World: Unite and Take Over
February 5, 2015By Jillian Owens . Left vs. Right…why does it always seem to come down to this? Whether it’s politics, scissors, or that one lefty desk in your college classroom you…
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South Of The Border A Tourist Trap Trapped In Time
February 5, 2015
By Tom Poland First came the cars. Then the summer vacation stormed America in the late 1940s, becoming an institution. And it did something else. It fired up the…
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How My Life Changed Into a Wonderful Journey!
February 5, 2015By Mike DuBose A Presentation to the St. Andrews Rotary by Mike DuBose Nine years ago, at 56 years old, I decided to reinvent myself. Today, I…
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At the movies
January 30, 2015By Temple Ligon Last week this column carried a creative approach to film analysis. The Graduate was discussed in free-flowing language, while I was trying to make a point…
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Girls (SMH)
January 30, 2015By Leigh Thomas . B will tell you that I narrate my life (hellooo, I blog). For whatever reason (the storyteller in me, I guess), I walk around the house…
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Wordless News
January 30, 2015By Maria Fabrizio . The story here: Balloonists Break World Record with Pacific Ocean Crossing . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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Chocolate No Bake Drop Cookies
January 29, 2015
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Dried fruit, nuts, and dark chocolate make this a special treat that kids can help make at home. 2 cups dark chocolate…
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Turkey Chili
January 29, 2015By Kay MacInnis Looking for something special to serve family and guests during the Big Game Sunday? Or maybe you’d just like to get something warm and hearty…
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Midnight at the Bourbon Oasis!
January 29, 2015By Jillian Owens Those of us who have entered Bourbon (located at 1214 Main St.) on this blustery & chilly week might think they’re seeing a mirage. Its sleek modern-yet-sorta-vintage…
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5 Reasons You Need a Will, Today
January 29, 2015By JoAnn Turnquist Planning is a big part of our lives. We plan our days, our meals and our vacations. We make plans for lunches, business meetings and birthday celebrations. …
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Daydreams Of Warmer Days
January 29, 2015By Tom Poland To Get Us Through Winter As I write, that big, bad, ballyhooed winter storm bears down on the Northeast. If I’ve said it once, I’ve…
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New Insights On Retail Therapy – Can It Do More Harm Than Good?
January 29, 2015
By Brian Maynor We’ve all used retail therapy to combat feelings of regret, boredom, frustration or even excitement but earlier this week I ran across a recent study that…
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The Daily Grace: Word for the Year (v.4)
January 29, 2015
By Cathy Monetti [row] [col col=8] . It came to me easy this time, so obvious a choice my reaction was resist. It was still December, after all, and entirely too…
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Raspberry Mousse
January 22, 2015By Kay MacInnis Have you already eaten your vegetables? Yes? Good! Because this week’s recipe is a dessert, one that I enjoy from time to time without feeling…
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Wordless News
January 22, 2015By Maria Fabrizio . The story here: Is it finally morning in Obama’s America? . . Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is…
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The Path to a Happy, Healthy Hundred Years
January 22, 2015By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Vitamins and Supplements: Beneficial or Harmful? According to a 2013 Gallup poll, more than half of the US population…
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Such Devoted Sisters
January 22, 2015By Amy Coward “Sisters. Sisters. There were never such devoted sisters.” These lyrics from the 1954 movie, White Christmas are probably not familiar to many, but having grown…
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Muscle Building Myths Debunked!
January 22, 2015By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Are you fueling and training your body properly to maximize muscle gain? Chances are, no. Read on to learn how to…
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The Last Word
January 22, 2015By Tom Poland Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful,…
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The Morning Rush – There’s A Big Difference Between Efficient And Lazy
January 22, 2015
By Brian Maynor Earlier we established the fact that I’m not a morning person. I don’t pop out of bed before my alarm with a smile on my face…
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Heart-healthy Chicken Marsala
January 16, 2015By Kay MacInnis Registered dietitian . This is another one of our favorite Providence Cooks! recipes. This one’s a little more elaborate than last week’s easy Breakfast Cupcakes. This time,…
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What’s happening?
January 16, 2015By Temple Ligon This year, 2015, begins the 50th anniversary of the production and release of one of the last century’s top movies, The Graduate. Only a year or two…
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Moving
January 15, 2015By Jillian Owens . “Ugh. I have to move. I can’t keep dealing with this commute. WHY WON’T YOU PEOPLE JUST DRRRRRIVE?!?!” is my daily mantra as I head in…
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An Honest To Goodness Fly Swatter
January 15, 2015By Tom Poland My Grandmothers’ Weapon Of Choice The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “fly swatter” as “an implement used for swatting insects, typically a square of plastic mesh…
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