August 2010
How To Get Your Car To 200,000 Miles
The little Chevy’s been a pretty good friend over four years. At slightly more than 50,000 miles, though, it’s showing signs of age. With some very minor bodywork and attention to a couple of interior trim issues, she’ll look good as new. The really important thing…
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Samuel C. Bauer, Attorney At Law (Bauer & Metro)
“Hopefully, you’ll never have to hire me,” said attorney Samuel C. Bauer of the Bauer & Metro law firm. It’s probably not the most effective sales pitch you will ever hear, but attorney is one of those professionals of which we vigorously avoid becoming customers.…
Celebrity Golf Celebrates 30 Years
Happy 30th birthday Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament. Congratulations on being a signature event on the island since 1979, associating yourself with athletes and entertainers from Johnny Bench to Johnny Unitas, Pat Boone to Paul Williams. You have raised more than $3 million through donations…
Q: What Do All Of These Items Have In Common? A: FUNKEY MONKEY
Looking for a bold piece of jewelry to make an outfit pop? Need a distinctive handbag that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? How about a unique accent for your home, an unusual gift or special souvenir? Head over to Pope Avenue and keep…
August 2010 - HEALTH NOTE: Allergy Myths...BUSTED
As if suffering from allergies isn’t enough, many allergy sufferers have to sift through conflicting evidence to separate fact from fiction. To set the record straight, here are some of the more common myths about allergies and the facts that debunk them: 1) “I have a…
August 2010 - HE SAYS / SHE SAYS: If Someone Gave You An Extra $1,000 A Month (And You Couldn't Pay Bills Or Save It) What Would You Spend It On?
HE SAYS: I tend to be very conservative when it comes to spending money. I wouldn’t say that I’m a cheapskate, but I always try to get the best value for my dollar. This month’s topic presents an intriguing challenge for me: what to do with…
Judge Tupper - In Search Of Innocence And Guilt
He was at the ripe old age of 37 (or was it 38?) when the five members of the Beaufort City Council asked him if he wanted to be a municipal court judge. That was 23 years ago. Part of his job (he shares this…
Beware Of Alligator
With the island bursting at the seams with tourists this time of year, we thought it was high time for a brush-up course on our favorite lagoon loungers: gators. Yes, we think they’re pretty special too, but common sense tells us to admire them from…
IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE - August 2010
August 2010 - MOST ADORABLE PET CONTEST
August 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The New Health Care Plan
Officially, it’s known as the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)” as amended by The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Or, as most of us call it, “ObamaCare.” I used to object to the latter title, but we’ve all been calling the Economic…
Death Penalty Certified
“My first death penalty case was back in 1990. My client was the first person in South Carolina to be executed by lethal injection after the demise of the use of electric chair. Oddly enough, I spent the last few hours with him in his…
The Player’s Amateur At Belfair
The warm wishes were written with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor. After tracking Jin Jeong’s final round on the Internet of the British Amateur Championship in June, Belfair resident, Dan Coll, fired off an e-mail to the young South Korean golfer. The 20-year-old, who trains in…
Meet The Magic Man: Q&A With Gary Maurer
C2 recently caught up with Gary Maurer, South Carolina’s top “magic man” and one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved entertainers. Find out what led him to his unique career and how he earned the title, South Carolina Magician of the Year! C2: You were named South…
August 2010 - EDITOR'S NOTE: Variety Is The Spice Of Life!
This morning, Morgan and I were enjoying a nice leisurely stroll (eight-mile power walk) when we happened upon a display of nature at its finest. A squirrel darted out on the bike path directly in front of us. How cute. No more than three seconds…
August 2010 - GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - PETE POPOVICH: How To Choose A Golf Instructor
Choosing a competent golf instructor can be a difficult task. The right instructor can raise your game and lower your scores. The wrong instructor can lower your game and raise your scores. A competent instructor should be well-versed in a number of ways that make…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Hot Sand + Cold Drinks + A Possible Squirrel And A Side Of Pickles = TIKI HUT
Now this is a math equation I can get behind. And no, that is not a typo. JoJo Squirrell and the Home Pickles is the “house band” at the Tiki Hut. Founded over a decade ago, they have been entertaining Tiki Hut revelers with their…
The little Chevy’s been a pretty good friend over four years. At slightly more than 50,000 miles, though, it’s showing signs of age. With some very minor bodywork and attention to a couple of interior trim issues, she’ll look good as new. The really important thing…
Justice For All - Lowcountry Legal Aid
The American ideal of equal justice for all is the foundation of our nation. Yet this basic principle is tested every day when representation is out of reach for people who are facing civil legal problems and are unable to afford an attorney. In 1998, recognizing…
Samuel C. Bauer, Attorney At Law (Bauer & Metro)
“Hopefully, you’ll never have to hire me,” said attorney Samuel C. Bauer of the Bauer & Metro law firm. It’s probably not the most effective sales pitch you will ever hear, but attorney is one of those professionals of which we vigorously avoid becoming customers.…
Celebrity Golf Celebrates 30 Years
Happy 30th birthday Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament. Congratulations on being a signature event on the island since 1979, associating yourself with athletes and entertainers from Johnny Bench to Johnny Unitas, Pat Boone to Paul Williams. You have raised more than $3 million through donations…
Q: What Do All Of These Items Have In Common? A: FUNKEY MONKEY
Looking for a bold piece of jewelry to make an outfit pop? Need a distinctive handbag that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? How about a unique accent for your home, an unusual gift or special souvenir? Head over to Pope Avenue and keep…
August 2010 - HEALTH NOTE: Allergy Myths...BUSTED
As if suffering from allergies isn’t enough, many allergy sufferers have to sift through conflicting evidence to separate fact from fiction. To set the record straight, here are some of the more common myths about allergies and the facts that debunk them: 1) “I have a…
August 2010 - HE SAYS / SHE SAYS: If Someone Gave You An Extra $1,000 A Month (And You Couldn't Pay Bills Or Save It) What Would You Spend It On?
HE SAYS: I tend to be very conservative when it comes to spending money. I wouldn’t say that I’m a cheapskate, but I always try to get the best value for my dollar. This month’s topic presents an intriguing challenge for me: what to do with…
Judge Tupper - In Search Of Innocence And Guilt
He was at the ripe old age of 37 (or was it 38?) when the five members of the Beaufort City Council asked him if he wanted to be a municipal court judge. That was 23 years ago. Part of his job (he shares this…
Beware Of Alligator
With the island bursting at the seams with tourists this time of year, we thought it was high time for a brush-up course on our favorite lagoon loungers: gators. Yes, we think they’re pretty special too, but common sense tells us to admire them from…
IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE - August 2010
COCKTAIL. LIBATION. BREW.
Whatever you call it, there’s nothing better than a cold drink with spirits to take the edge off of a hot summer day. Courtesy of local watering holes, we share a few of our favorite summer beverages.
Thank goodness Prohibition was repealed!
August 2010 - MOST ADORABLE PET CONTEST
CONGRATULATIONS TO SPIKE!
This lucky pooch had the most votes and will get a FREE photoshoot with Photography by Anne!
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AND HERE’S A FEW OF OUR RUNNER-UPS!
August 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The New Health Care Plan
Officially, it’s known as the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)” as amended by The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Or, as most of us call it, “ObamaCare.” I used to object to the latter title, but we’ve all been calling the Economic…
Death Penalty Certified
“My first death penalty case was back in 1990. My client was the first person in South Carolina to be executed by lethal injection after the demise of the use of electric chair. Oddly enough, I spent the last few hours with him in his…
The Player’s Amateur At Belfair
The warm wishes were written with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor. After tracking Jin Jeong’s final round on the Internet of the British Amateur Championship in June, Belfair resident, Dan Coll, fired off an e-mail to the young South Korean golfer. The 20-year-old, who trains in…
Meet The Magic Man: Q&A With Gary Maurer
C2 recently caught up with Gary Maurer, South Carolina’s top “magic man” and one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved entertainers. Find out what led him to his unique career and how he earned the title, South Carolina Magician of the Year! C2: You were named South…
August 2010 - EDITOR'S NOTE: Variety Is The Spice Of Life!
This morning, Morgan and I were enjoying a nice leisurely stroll (eight-mile power walk) when we happened upon a display of nature at its finest. A squirrel darted out on the bike path directly in front of us. How cute. No more than three seconds…
August 2010 - GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO - PETE POPOVICH: How To Choose A Golf Instructor
Choosing a competent golf instructor can be a difficult task. The right instructor can raise your game and lower your scores. The wrong instructor can lower your game and raise your scores. A competent instructor should be well-versed in a number of ways that make…
Something OLD, Something NEW, White Beach Borrowed Canopy Of BLUE?
We’ve narrowed down the list of venue options and now it’s up to the winning couple to decide WHERE to Get Hitched. “My Dad always hoped I’d be married on Hilton Head Island,” says Get Hitched Bride-To-Be Julie Klein. “We have so many fond memories…
Hot Sand + Cold Drinks + A Possible Squirrel And A Side Of Pickles = TIKI HUT
Now this is a math equation I can get behind. And no, that is not a typo. JoJo Squirrell and the Home Pickles is the “house band” at the Tiki Hut. Founded over a decade ago, they have been entertaining Tiki Hut revelers with their…
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