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I pride myself on seeing all of the Oscar-nominated films before the big night, often aided by my friends in the industry who get advance copies for viewing because they ...
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A carnival of capitalism is the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday. This is when retailer all around the country open befor... More »
February 29, 2012 / Arts and Entertainment
So, what is it that fascinates us so much about the Oscars? What was once a 50 minute show has now turned into an all-day event if you, like millions, tuned in at 3pm to ensure that you did not miss a single wave, exclamation of surprise, or catty remark about someone’s less-than-flattering gown. What a day! There were the Pre-Red Carpet shows with commentators telling us all about what was g...
February 3, 2012 / Arts and Entertainment
Sometime last year I was in Barnes and Noble looking for a new book to read. Not knowing what I was looking for I walked toward the young adult section to see if anything caught my eye. Of course, the Twilight books were plastered all over the place, but I had already read them, so that was not a solution. I was looking for something that was going to keep me intrigued. As I kept walking I noticed...
January 17, 2012 / Just For Fun
2012 is already on a roll and many of us, once again, committed to a list of resolutions to accomplish during this year. Here are is a list of 25 resolutions that have been sent to us via emails, twitters, voicemails and blog comments. If some of them seem worthy of your list, remember, it’s never too late to get started! 1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends 2. Create an Exercise Plan ...
December 21, 2011 / Arts and Entertainment
What are the Top 10 Christmas Songs, EVER! Ask 100 people and you will get 100 answers. Of course, some songs will probably show up on virtually everybody’s list…songs with lyrics like “…it’s Christmas time in the city”, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas”, and “…sleep in heavenly peace”. Songs that bring back great memories, son...
December 15, 2011 / Just A Thought...
For several years, I experienced Christmas through my windshield. This special day had been filled with all the "get-heres and get theres" that can become the definition of Christmas if we are not careful. I had to wake up at six in the morning, drag my boyfriend out of bed, rush around like a crazy person to get dressed and be out the door by seven. Then it's get in the car and start driving so...
November 21, 2011 / Just For Fun
Most of us have celebrated more Thanksgivings than we are willing to admit to...but our bet is that there are still a few things we don't know about this true American holiday! So, here is a list of 10 things You Don't Know About Thanksgiving: Number 10: Only 5% of Americans don't eat Turkey on Thanksgiving Number 9: The only interruption of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade occurred betwee...
November 8, 2011 / News
Whether this is your first visit or you have lived and worked here all your life, the Santee Chamber of Commerce is here to serve you. The Santee Chamber of Commerce office and website are great resources for local businesses and events. The Chamber also provides visitors with the information to make their visit more enjoyable. Marketing your business is a full-time job. Why do it alone? Why no...
November 8, 2011 / Business News
Gas or electric? Paper or plastic? Print or digital? In today’s world environmental protection is everybody’s issue and we at the Orange Book are actively involved in ensuring that what we do is consistent with that belief. We are often asked about the recyclability of our products and we are pleased to be able to demonstrate that the directories we print are 100% recyclable, meaning everythin...
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