June 2010



I NEED CESAR MILLAN!

“He’s a Maneater….Tra-La-La-La” My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate…
Author:Maggie Washo



The Smile Factor: Cosmetic Dentistry Helps You Smile With Intensity!

WHAT IS A SMILE? According to Wikipedia, “a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing those muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth and is customarily an expression denoting pleasure, happiness or amusement.” Okay, we all know that. But what does it mean…
Author:Dr. Bonnie Rothwell



Home Away From Home - SOUTHPAW PET RESORT Is More Than A Kennel

Hilton Head is a world-class resort environment with plenty of business catering to the luxury-loving human. So what about an indulged dog? Is cell-block row really satisfactory when it comes time to board that precious pet? This was the question raised by Brecken and Stuart Campagna,…
Author:Michele Roldán-Shaw



Telemedicine

Let’s talk about health care for a minute. No specious statistics. No opinion poll numbers. Just a little bit of the common sense and market realities that are severely lacking in much of the public discourse on the subject, and a concept that could be…
Author:Frank Dunne, Jr.



Soldiers, Islanders And A Sense Of Community

They were here for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were here for the Heritage of Golf as parking lot guards, saving the Heritage Classic Foundation serious money. They were also over there—Iraq, Afghanistan—the soldiers of Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. They were here…
Author:Paul deVere



ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL: A School Comes Of Age

Children—they’re the world’s greatest natural resource and their parents’ greatest treasure. The decision of where to educate a child is among the most important choices a parent is called upon to make. Parents must entrust a school, not only to instill a solid academic foundation…
Author:Teresa Fitzgibbons



Butter or Bacon? Paula Deen Answers The Really Tough Questions In Life

I’ll admit I’ve been one of the hungry souls standing in line along West Congress Street in Savannah, amid hundreds of other revelers, mouth watering, waiting for a taste of what The Lady & Sons are servin’ up. As a native Yankee, with a healthy Food…
Author:Courtney Hampson



What A Dog Wants, What A Cat Needs: TAIL-WAGGERS: Every Pet's Favorite Place To Shop & Hang Out!

Olive relaxes by the door, intent on her chew bone, but with one eye trained on the parking lot. Expecting a few friends for cookies and drinks, the two-year-old basset hound, a Hilton Head Humane Association adoptee, frequently plays hostess at Tail-Waggers, Hilton Head Island’s…
Author:Linda S. Hopkins



Protect Your Skin! DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

EAU D’ WHAT? Not all things French are sexy and sophisticated. Take the term “p’eau d’orange,” for instance. P’eau d’orange means “like the skin of an orange,” which is basically what your face looks like with sun damage—raised, bumpy, tough, less than attractive. Sun damage is…
Author:Courtney Hampson



Western Hospitality - LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE Serves It Up!

We’ve all heard of Southern hospitality, but how about Western hospitality? As defined by the Longhorn Steakhouse, Western hospitality is inspired by the ideals of the American West: individuality, freedom, simplicity, trustworthiness, confidence and the sense of fulfillment at the end of a day’s hard…
Author:Michele Roldán-Shaw



Vying for Tying the Knot On HHI - Get Hitched on Hilton Head Introduces Three Semi-Finalist Couples!

A panel of six celebrity judges struggled to narrow down dozens of contestants to just three semi-finalists for the last round of competition in the wedding giveaway, Get Hitched on Hilton Head. The judges wrote “so many compelling stories to choose from,” and “these all…
Author:SPECIAL to CH2



TIPS FROM A PRO - Golf Shafts: What You Might NOT Know

It has often been said that the golf shaft is the engine of the club. We have talked about fitting an individual for a shaft in prior articles but would like to educate our students/readers on how shafts are manufactured and some common myths concerning…
Author:Pete Popovich



CSI Beaufort: This Is NOT A Television Show

Having spent three hours in the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office new forensics lab, I suppose my DNA is all over the place. The good news is I have no prior record, so I don’t believe I will end up in the suspect pool. However, if…
Author:Courtney Hampson



He Says / She Says: Male Vs. Female Boss

HE SAYS: KEITH KELSON The modern workplace can be a relatively pleasant place, or it can be a battlefield with landmines scattered about waiting to detonate with your every misstep. I’ve had some wonderful bosses, and I’ve had some horrible ones. Now, when it comes to…
Author:Keith Kelson & Jean Wharton



Training Tips For Dog Owners: Answers To The Six Most Common Complaints

I was asked to write about the five most common dog owner complaints, but there are six so here goes. They are: leash pulling, jumping, puppy nipping and chewing, poor housebreaking, not coming when called and excessive barking. Following are training tips to help you…
Author:Alison Armao



Editor’s Note: June 2010 - I NEED CESAR MILLAN!

My dog, Woody Brisby, bites people on occasion. Last month, he bit me for the first time. I know some of you are probably wondering why this dog is still alive—especially those of you who were his victims. I inherited Woody from a roommate and very…
Author:Maggie Washo



Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times - WILD WING CAFE Celebrates 20 Years Of Success

She was a marketing guru who loved to cook. He was a business owner and promotions expert who considered great golf, cold beer and tasty chicken wings among life’s utmost pleasures. And while Dianne and Cecil Crowley were enamored with each other, and co-owned a…
Author:Blanche T. Sullivan



Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Today

I have had a career in small animal veterinary medicine for 37 years. The changes in the discipline I have seen along the way have been dramatic just as they have been in human medicine. When I started, the most common services provided by a general…
Author:Will Fuller, DMV



NO LIE! C2 Exclusive: Interview With Joe Wilson

South Carolina’s Second Congressional District runs from the suburbs of Columbia down to Hilton Head Island and the Georgia state line. It has been a Republican enclave since 1965. Currently, it is Congressman Joe Wilson’s territory and has been since 2001. A native of Charleston,…
Author:Paul deVere



Dog Days On Hilton Head

It’s not only human visitors and those who have chosen to live in the Lowcountry who find excitement, fun, beauty and interest wherever we go. Our four-legged doggie friends also think living here and visiting with their owners is pretty special! We are an amazingly…
Author:Abby Bird (aka Alphadog)



ORTHODONTISTS IN PARADISE: Brace Yourself For A Better Experience

Show of hands; how many of you had to wear braces on your teeth when you were a kid? Yep. Me too, and I was unfortunate enough to have endured the metal-mouth rite of passage back in the day, 1980-82 or thereabouts. I’m guessing that…
Author:Frank Dunne, Jr.



SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES: Innately Extroverted The Life Of The Party. FUN.

Just a small collection of photographs from some of the most recent social events on Hilton Head! YACHT HOP RELAY FOR LIFE SUPERIOR HEATING & AIR CONTEST WINNER HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FEST GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY OF URNGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ART MARKET ********** Are you a “Social Butterfly?” Send us photos…
Author:SPECIAL to CH2



Hot Tips & Cool Solutions - FOSKEY HEATING & AIR Says Honesty Is The Best Policy

Even in the best of times, starting a new business is a challenge. Five years ago, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a powerful personal motivation (a baby on the way), Michael and Christine Foskey stared boldly in the face of impending economic decline. Without…
Author:Linda S. Hopkins



WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT - Long-Term Care

I purposely left the word “insurance” out of the title to this article, because, insured or not, there is a good chance you are going to need long-term care. So, how are you going to manage it? Here’s what you need to know. DEFINITIONS The U.S. Senate…
Author:Lew Wessel



The Effects Of Technology On Vision

Let’s look at this scenario: Most of us work eight hours a day. During this time, many of us spend five to six of those hours staring at a computer screen. Now we get home, and what do we do? Check our e-mails, pay bills…
Author:Dr. Janvier




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