Vacation Continued – Sightsee The Chic Way
July 26, 2013By Brian Maynor July 26, 2013 This is the second installment in our vacation series that looks at packing smarter so that you get the most number of wardrobe options…
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Wordless News July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013Click here for the story. About Maria Fabrizio Each weekday, Maria’s love for news and habit of predawn doodling converge for an editorial…
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Despicable Me 2, Monsters University and the Virtue of Cleverness
July 26, 2013By Kevin Hyde July 26, 2013 Children’s movies do not have to be all that good to be huge hits these days. Exhibit A: Despicable Me 2; Exhibit B:…
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He shall cover you
July 26, 2013Cathy Monetti July 26, 2013 I wish you could see the time stamp on the photos. That’s how unbelievable the phenomenon has become, this raining of feathers, this prayer answered…
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Chomp!
July 26, 2013By Ron Aiken July 26, 2013 A Gourmet Steak & Salad Meal For $30!!! What??? Yes!!! Chomp! knows you don’t have all the money in the world and yet want…
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A Horse For All Seasons
July 26, 2013By Tom Poland July 26, 2013 The steadfast Carolina marsh tacky holds a unique place in our state’s heritage and in the hearts of the riders who value them as…
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie
July 26, 2013By Jan Pinnington July 19, 2013 Healthy Hands Cooking That’s right, dust off your blender! Smoothies are complete meals in a cup and a great breakfast on the go for…
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Wordless News July 20, 2013
July 20, 2013Click here for the post of the week. About Maria Fabrizio Each weekday, Maria’s love for news and habit of predawn doodling converge…
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The Wedge Salad: Summertime Perfect
July 20, 2013By Tracie Broom July 20, 2013 It’s not the least labor-intensive salad in the world, but once you’re gathered around a table with friends for a midsummer lunch with cold…
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The Subtropics Mean Rain – How Quickly We Forget
July 19, 2013By Tom Poland July 18, 2013 Columbia’s planetary address is 34.0007 degrees north, 81.0348 degrees west. That places it between the equator and the 38th parallel, and that places…
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Let’s Go On Vacation – The Trick To Packing Light While Maximizing Options
July 19, 2013By Brian Maynor July 19, 2013 Summer is far from over, and so are the vacations. However, if your idea of packing is strewing clothes all over your bedroom to…
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Fresh Watermelon Salad
July 19, 2013By Jan PinningtonJuly 19, 2013Healthy Hands Cooking 1/2 watermelon, scooped into balls (save the shell) 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 stalks celery, chopped fine 2 green onions, chopped fine 10…
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Chomp!
July 19, 2013By Ron Aiken July 19, 2013 A Few Words About Crust(s) Last week, Chomp! revealed his strong feelings against bad pizza crusts, demonic breadsticks and basically the utter pathos of…
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Day 17: Purple Martins at Bomb Island
July 19, 2013Cathy Monetti July 18, 2013 In the three hours we cruised Lake Murray, we saw four—five maybe?—other boats. So it should not have struck me as particularly noteworthy that our…
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Is Heaven Real?
July 19, 2013By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose July 19, 2013 Will our souls go on to Heaven, or will all of our thoughts and emotions simply cease with our last breath?…
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Dear Debby and Jerry: Advice on Dating in a New World
July 19, 2013Dear Debby and Jerry, I met Mr. Right online about four weeks ago. In so many ways he’s truly just that — Mr. Right! He’s a gentleman, he’s self-sufficient, he’s…
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Auldbrass
July 19, 2013By Temple Ligon July 19, 2013 Auldbrass, Frank Lloyd Wright’s working farm near Beaufort, will open for tours on the first weekend in November. This is a rare event and…
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Wine Knowledge: Wine Confusion
July 18, 2013Robert Sox July 18, 2013 Buying wine is confusing. Whether you are in a retail store or at a restaurant, there are so many factors to consider. Most people can…
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Pacific Rim: Godzilla vs. Badass Robots
July 18, 2013By Kevin Hyde There was so much I liked and appreciated about Pacific Rim, the new film by the wondrously imaginative Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, I left the theater…
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Day 10: Just For Fun
July 13, 2013Cathy Monetti July 9, 2013 What I feared might be true is true, as it turns out. I’m too busy to work a little fun into every day. It’s not…
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Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan
July 13, 2013By Kevin Hyde July 12, 2013 Filmmaker Jeff Miller is having quite a year. The Columbia native and University of South Carolina graduate who made low-budget yet memorable horror movies…
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Chomp!
July 13, 2013By Ron Aiken July 11, 2013 Let’s All Go to LaBrasca’s! People have strong feelings about LaBrasca’s Pizza, Chomp! has discovered. Chomp!’s mom, in fact, is one of them. When…
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The Bum Plant
July 12, 2013By Tom Poland July 12, 2013 I grew up in Georgia near a country store. In 1961 I worked there as a boy stocking shelves and pumping gas. I heard…
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Summer Drabs – A Great Way To Shake Up Your Summer Wardrobe
July 12, 2013By Brian MaynorJuly 12, 2013 Muted colors tend to take a hiatus over the summer months for various reasons: they are contrary to the light, bright and cheerful attitude of…
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Dear Debby and Jerry: Advice on Dating in a New World
July 12, 2013July 12, 2013 Dear Debby and Jerry, Online dating has been a good experience for me. I’ve been at it for about a year now and I’ve met some really…
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Whole Foods. Whole Paycheck? Think Again!
July 12, 2013By Clare Morris July 12, 2013 To all you non-foodies out there who have avoided really shopping at Whole Foods Market since they opened last fall, you are totally missing…
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Frogmore Stew: Winter or Summer?
July 12, 2013By Tracie Broom I do a shrimp boil in my yard each December for a high school friend who lives in Italy now (I know, rough), so I associate Frogmore…
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Picking Produce
July 12, 2013Picking Produce By Kristen Tice, MS, RD, CSSD, LDJuly 12, 2013 If you’re looking for expert help and advice in creating a well-rounded sports nutrition plan…
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Optimists right on Bull Street
July 12, 2013By Temple LigonJuly 12, 2013 In the past two weeks Columbia City Council voted its approval of the 20-year agreement with Greenville developer Bob Hughes over his purchase and build-out…
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Across The Savannah – Down A Graveled Road, Part II
July 5, 2013By Tom Poland July 4, 2013 Shoals, Smoke, & Spirits They say growing old is not for sissies but age opens your eyes. I’m driving a road of youth where…
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Dear Debby and Jerry: Advice on Dating in a New World
July 5, 2013Dear Debby and Jerry,Most of the men my age (60+) who are now reaching out online to meet someone new are considered “old fashioned”. Times have definitely changed. Can I…
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Independence Day – Red, White, Blue Without Embroidery
July 5, 2013By Brian Maynor July 5, 2013 It’s a holiday weekend! The Fourth of July means cookouts with family and friends, enjoying fireworks while indulging in smores and marveling at the…
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Chomp!
July 5, 2013By Ron Aiken July 5, 2013 Road Trip Food!! Sometimes Chomp! hits the road. Sometimes Chomp! needs to see mountains, OK? Sometimes Chomp! Needs to breathe scorched diesel fumes, see…
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Hot Stuff to Do on July 4th Weekend in Columbia
July 5, 2013COLUMBIA, SC- July 5 – 9, 2013 – There’s so much going on this weekend in the Capital City; it’s hard to choose! Don’t miss Color Columbia, a mural competition on…
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American Flag Mixed Berry Pie
July 5, 2013By Jan PinningtonJuly 5, 2013Healthy Hands CookingAmerican Flag Mixed Berry Pie • 2 Frozen Pie Crusts (whole-grain if possible)• 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced• 2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries,…
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The Girls of Cabin 7
July 5, 2013By Cathy Rigg Monetti TheDailyGrace July 5, 2013 The summer before 7th grade, I went away to camp for five weeks. It was an extraordinarily long time to be away…
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Wordless News July 5, 2013
July 5, 2013Click here for the post of the week. About Maria Fabrizio Each weekday, Maria’s love for news and habit of predawn doodling…
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Wine Knowledge: Getting the Most Out of Your Wine
July 5, 2013Robert Sox July 5, 2013 Attention spans are short during the summer so here are some quick to-the-point wine tips. You spend good money on wine, so get the most…
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Beach Weekend – Pack The Perfect Ensemble For Sun, Surf & Sand
June 28, 2013By Brian Maynor June 28, 2013 No summer would be complete without at least one trip to the beach. Screaming children; suntan lotion; coolers; headphones; towels; flip-flops; hats; sunglasses; the…
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Getting Wild: Chanterelle Mushrooms
June 28, 2013By Scott Hall, Executive Chef, Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels and Scott Hall Catering June 28, 2013 You can find Scott Hall’s notorious Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels food truck…
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World War Z: Save me Brad Pitt!
June 28, 2013By Kevin Hyde June 28, 2013 I wish it was boring, so I could title the review, World War Zzzzzzz … Or maybe if it really sucked, I could call…
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Chomp!
June 28, 2013By Ron Aiken June 28, 2013 Columbia’s Most Under-Appreciated Dishes, Vol. I Back in April, Chomp! wrote about Two Items Your Sushi Chef is Most Proud of That You Never…
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Dear Debby and Jerry: Advice on Dating in a New World
June 28, 2013Q-Dear Debby and Jerry, I recently had an on-line date that was intelligent and fascinating. Unfortunately, it was a dinner date. I say this because he had horrible table manners.…
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Columbia Opera House, Part II
June 28, 2013By Temple Ligon June 28, 2013 The feasibility of a first-rate opera house in Columbia was discussed last week, but the term opera house might have been a bit misleading.…
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Down A Graveled Road, Part I
June 28, 2013By Tom Poland June 28, 2013 Hotels, History, & Huguenots Late May, a beautiful day. A blue-sky, cotton-ball cloud kind of day. Photographer Robert Clark and I are deep in…
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30 Days of Fun
June 28, 2013By Cathy Rigg Monetti TheDailyGrace June 28, 2013 This I believe about summer: It lasts about five days. Here’s why I say that: 1. You hardly notice June. Right? What…
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Grilled Cheese & Apple Sandwich
June 28, 2013By Jan Pinnington June 28, 2013 Healthy Hands Cooking Your kids will love this nutritious meal that is delicious and healthy and also packed with the cheesy goodness they crave!…
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The Vine That Eats The South
June 21, 2013By Tom Poland June 21, 2013 In Georgia, the legend says that you must close your window at night to keep it out of the house. The glass is tinged…
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Brunch – A Relaxing, Casual Weekend Institution Where You Are Bound To See Someone You Know
June 21, 2013By Brian Maynor June 21, 2013 Brunch is a weekend ritual I look forward to all week. There is nothing else quite like it. A time to sip coffee and…
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Preparing for your next endurance event
June 21, 2013By Kristen Tice, MS, RD, CSSD, LD June 20, 2013 You’ve probably noticed that triathlons, marathons, trail runs, mud runs and tough mudders are all the rage nowadays. You’ve likely…
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