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Buy Local In Charleston Save Some Green, While Living Green During The Holidays Become The Ultimate Cookie Exchange Host Expert Tips To Ensure Your Beauty Out Last The Businest Day Gift Cards Make The Perfect Presant This Holiday Seasaon Staycations: Discover Something Close To Home Carolina Girls Know About Breast Cancer Apple Pie Signature Golf Spotlight on Roberts of Charleston Office of Cultural Affiars Launches New Website 10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now! Commerical Real Estate Time To Refinace or Buy Neighborhoods About Downtown Charleston Charleston Calendar of Events Kids Eat Free Downtown Charleston Shopping Dining & Entertainment Travel & Tourism Churches, Schools, and Religious Supplies Professional Services Clothing Stores & Accessories House & Home Personal Care Medical Real Estate Automotive Banking and Finace Speialties
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1. Buy Local -- Support yourself and Charleston. Many studies have revealed when you buy from an independent, locally owned business in the your own area, rather than a nationally owned businesses, considerably more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses. Local businesses continue to strengthen the economic base of the local community. These include case studies showing that local local owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.
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3. Keep Your Area Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind local businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character. Local tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust.
4. Reduce Environmental Impact: Locally owned businesses in your area can make more local purchases requiring less transportation. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
5. Create Additional Jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in the community, provide the most jobs to local residents. 6. Receive Better Service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products and services they offer, and take more time to get to know customers. Cont. next page www.Charleston.Downtown.sc Online Magazine | 2009 5
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Save some green while living green during the holidays (ARA) - Many people perceive a high cost associated with a "green" lifestyle. However, this holiday season, you can embrace eco-friendly living while actually saving money. Below are a few easy tips to make this holiday season green and cheery.
Give green holiday cards
Holiday cards are supposed to be from the heart, so take some extra time and attention and make them earth-friendly. Send holiday cards by using recycled paper which can be purchased on sites like HolidayCardsUnlimited.com, or, even better, use e-cards like those from 123greetings.com for a paper-free option.
Give gifts that promote green living
There are many perfect, green gift options for everyone on your list. Look into things like bamboo cookware for the chef, hand-cranking flashlights for outdoor enthusiasts and all-natural baked goods for foodies. Organic bath products will be popular with the women in your life and eco-friendly clothing made from hemp, organic cotton and bamboo is perfect for the fashionistas. WhiteApricot.com makes it easy to be eco-friendly while saving money. Browse through fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, which are all featured with discounts of up to 70 percent off.
Power up with rechargeable batteries
With all the electronics and toys that find their way under the tree and the millions of digital pictures sure to be taken over the holiday season, Americans will spend nearly $700 million on batteries during this time. Rechargeable batteries can be used in any electronic device and save both money and space in landfills. One rechargeable battery can replace up to 1,000 disposable batteries. Rayovac, the nation's fastest growing brand of rechargeable batteries, offers affordable rechargeable options for digital cameras, which tend to use batteries faster than any other device, and costs less than other rechargeable brands. Plus, Rayovac offers Hybrid rechargeable batteries which come precharged and hold their charge for up to six months when not in use, unlike other rechargeable batteries. This makes rechargeable batteries a great option for all devices.
Share a piece of yourself
Sometimes the best gifts are not about the monetary value, but about the sentimental value. Save money and resources by skipping to the local mall, and instead give gifts of you. Create coupons that are redeemable for your time whether it be baby-sitting, a date or shoveling snow.
Get creative when wrapping gifts
Don't rely on the standard tradition of opening a new roll of wrapping paper just for the holidays. Get creative and use materials found around the house like magazines, newspapers and fabric. Re-using old gift bags or purchasing reusable bags are great options for reducing your waste as well. If you still prefer traditional wrapping paper, this year opt for purchasing recycled gift wrap. Look for some earth-friendly options at Greenraising.com.
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(ARA) - Cookie exchange parties are a holiday tradition that provides a fun-filled reason for friends and family to enjoy each other's company and fill up their holiday cookie trays. This season, bakers and holiday entertainers can visit www.kissescookies.com to find a one-stop shop for receiving and sharing holiday baking and party planning tips that are sure to sweeten any holiday get-together. For those looking to create the ultimate cookie exchange, the experts at Hershey's Kisses Brand Chocolates offer the following tips to turn any holiday party into a sweet success. The iconic chocolate treat also will serve as the party-planning partner for holiday hosts by sponsoring 1,000 cookie exchange parties nationwide. To apply to host a Hershey's Kisses Chocolates Cookie Exchange and for recipes and additional party tips visit www.kissescookies.com.
Cookie exchange tips: * When sending out invitations, include a unique cookie recipe for each guest as a suggestion. Also ask your guests to RSVP with the recipe they plan to make so that you can be sure not to double up on a specific type of cookie. You can find a variety of creative recipes at www.kissescookies.com. * Once you have all the RSVPs, inform your guests how many cookies they need to bring. One dozen per guest is a good start, but if you're having a large party, it might be a good idea to reduce this quantity to only a half-dozen cookies so that guests aren't overwhelmed with baking. * Encourage your guests to bring copies of their recipe for everyone. Also ask them to bring along sealable containers for the cookies they're taking home. Have a few extra containers on hand in case someone forgets.
* To give your party added fun, set out gift tags, gift bags, ribbons and pens so that your guests can create gifts for co-workers, neighbors, teachers and friends. * Play holiday music and offer simple refreshments like hot cocoa, warm apple cider, coffee, tea and eggnog to keep the holiday ambiance going. To get your party planning started, consider the following recipes for your cookie exchange:
Kisses Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes four dozen cookies
Ingredients Cookies: 48 Hershey's Kisses Brand Milk Chocolates 1 cup softened butter ¹/³ cup granulated sugar ¹/³ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup Hershey's Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolates Chocolate drizzle: ¼ cup Hershey's Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolates 1 teaspoon shortening Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and remove the wrappers from the milk chocolates. Beat together butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well blended. Add flour and blend until smooth. Stir in the mini chips. Mold scant tablespoons of dough around the milk chocolates, covering completely. Shape into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
Prepare chocolate drizzle by placing the mini chips and shortening in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium heat for 30 seconds and stir. If necessary, microwave at a medium heat for an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth when stirred. Drizzle mixture over each cookie.
Chocolate Almond Thumbprint Cookies Makes three and one half dozen cookies
Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup softened butter ²/³cup sugar 2 egg yolks ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour ¼ cup Hershey's Cocoa ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped almonds Chocolate filling: 42 Hershey's Kisses Brand Milk Chocolates with Almonds ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon Hershey's Cocoa 1 tablespoon softened butter 2 ½ teaspoons milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and remove the wrappers from the milk chocolates. Beat together butter, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla extract together until well blended. Stir together flour, cocoa and salt in a separate bowl and mix into the butter mixture. Roll dough into one-inch balls and roll in chopped almonds. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and press thumb gently into the center of each cookie. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet and cool completely. Prepare chocolate filling by combining powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Beat mixture until smooth. Spoon or pipe about ¼ teaspoon of the chocolate filling into each thumbprint on the cooled cookies. Gently press one milk chocolate into the center of each cookie.
Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they do when they stick together.
EXPERTENSURE TIPS TO YOUR BEAUTY EFFORTS
OUTLAST THE BUSIEST DAYS
(ARA) - What woman doesn't dream of looking as fresh at the end of the day as she did when she looked in the mirror that morning, with perfect hair and makeup? Invariably, however, by the end of the day, hair goes flat, mascara smudges and manicures chip. As a result, women hunt for tips to maintain a beautiful look that will outlast a full day and still look great into the evening. Ying Chu, beauty and health director for "Marie Claire" magazine, sees this dilemma first-hand. "Women are busier than ever these days juggling multiple commitments," she says, "and as a result it has become a priority to seek out beauty buys from trusted brands that are not only long-lasting, but budget friendly."
Follow her beauty tips to achieve a fresh look that will outlast even the busiest schedule:
* Before applying your makeup, use a mattifying primer first. Because it absorbs oil throughout the day, it prevents oil from breaking down your makeup, making it last longer. * To help face and eye makeup last throughout the day, apply a cream formula first, then layer on a powder over top to set it, like CoverGirl TruBlend MicroMinerals Finishing Veil.
* Fresh breath and a sparkling smile are always a must to top off your look. New Scope Outlast mouthwash and Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste feature Outlast technology that delivers a cool, minty sensation for a fresh breath feeling that lasts up to five times longer than brushing alone with ordinary toothpaste. * Long, full eyelashes can enhance any look. To ensure your lashes remain lengthy and curled, start by layering a waterproof sealant, like Clarins Double Fix mascara, or any waterproof mascara over your regular mascara. It will make your mascara last without being impossible to remove. * Keep your nails in tip-top shape and extend the life of a manicure or pedicure by adding a clear topcoat to your nails every other day like Essie Good To Go! Topcoat. This will help avoid chipping as you go about your busy schedule. * Fragrance is a way for a woman to express herself. To make sure your signature scent lasts, choose fragrances that have high concentrations, such as a parfum, over an eau de toilette. Fragrance will last longer on well-moisturized skin, so layer a complementary body cream or oil on your skin before spraying. With these long-lasting insider beauty tips, you will be sure to outlast any whirlwind of events and still look fresh.
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Gift cards make the perfect present this holiday season
(ARA) - Tired of spending way too much on holiday gifts that end up shoved in the back of the recipient's closet? Still blushing after buying a size 14 for your size 8 cousin last year? Dread the idea of your thoughtful present ending up regifted? This year try giving everyone on your list - from the do-it-yourselfer to the one who has everything - just what they want while saving time and sticking to your budget.
Giving the gift of choice Gift cards that carry the name of a payment network such as Visa can be a great solution to gift-giving dilemmas. They can be used anywhere that brand's payments cards are accepted, so the recipient can shop for just what they want.
Giving gift cards can also help you stick to your holiday budget. Gift cards are available in a range of both set and selectable denominations so they are the right price whether giving a colleague a little something or splurging on someone special. It's easy to create a personalized gift card giving experience by getting creative with your presentation. For example, give your shopaholic sister a gift card wrapped in a shoebox so she can pick out the perfect new pair to go with her favorite dress. Gift cards are also great to have on hand during the holidays for last minute host and hostess gifts. A few tips can help shoppers present the perfect holiday gift this season: * One stop shop. Avoid long holiday lines and the last minute rush by picking up as many cards as needed in one convenient location. Quick shops, grocery stores, banks and online sites, like www.visa.com/gift, provide easy access to fulfilling gift card needs. * Seek security. Look for cards that offer protections to ensure a card can be replaced if lost or stolen. * Share information. No matter how you wrap it, a gift card should be given with all the materials that came with the card at time of purchase, including terms and conditions. This information helps explain how to best use the card and what to do should it become lost or stolen.
Using the perfect gift Recipients of open loop gift cards will love the added convenience and flexibility that comes from being able to spend their gift card however, and wherever, they choose. If you receive a gift card this holiday season, you can get the most out of your gift card experience by following these helpful hints: * Activate. As soon as you receive your card, activate it by phone or on the Web, following the instructions in the materials that accompanied the card. Be sure to register it too if that's an option. * Know the balance. Before heading out the door, be sure to check your balance by calling the card issuer or logging on to the Web. * Keep it handy. Hang on to your card - even after the balance is depleted - just in case a retailer needs it to process any returns or credits. Likewise, be sure to keep the information you received with the card, such as the terms and conditions, card number and issuer's 1-800 number, in the event you need to report a lost or stolen card. From simplicity to security, gift cards that allow the recipient to choose where to shop have benefits for the giver as well as the receiver all wrapped up. For more information about Visa gift cards, visit www.visa.com/gift.
Staycations Discover Something Close to Home Because of the economy, and the possibility of the return of high gas prices, you may decide to make this year summer a stay at home vacation or as it is now being called -- a staycation. So you get on the internet and search out some not so distant and inexpensive attractions you and your family can discover and enjoy. The State of South Carolina has hundreds of unique and fascinating areas filled with history, fun and enjoyment, that there is sure to be something for everyone in your family. Here are some ideas:
Everyone has friends with homes other places in South Carolina.
The next time they go out of town, offer them your services to check their mail, keep the dog, and house sit in a different city. Not only are you doing a favor, you are giving yourself and your family the opportunity to see another area of the State, that you may never have seen. This could be within 50 miles of where you live right now and you’ll have enjoyed a little staycation from your everyday grind. Folks that live in Greenville
can go up in the Hills. If you live near the water, ask a friend that lives on the water, or in a golf community.
Learn to experiment a little.
If you have never gone fishing, try it. South Carolina has some of the best fresh and salt water fishing in the country. Have you ever done any backpacking? The hills in the western part of the State are wonderful for all day or half day backpacking adventures. You can also experiment by doing things like surfing, canoeing, camping, hunting, and even bird watching.
Try a Bed and Breakfast.
You may be surprised how much you can learn by staying in a B&B because the people running the home generally love to share their knowledge, and they are never shy about telling you about their experiences. This is especially good in areas where there is a lot of history. The B&B may also have many tours lined up for the residents, so you may want to ask in advance.
Try going on tours.
The tour industry in South Carolina is a very large industry, and many of us would be surprised to learn about some of the history in the towns where they live. Whether you go on a ghost tour, or a plantation tour, there will be something that you can learn about our forefathers.
Take a trip to our Capital, Columbia. Whether or not the Government is in session, you can learn a lot about one of the first States in the Union, and visit the Museums, The Capital Building, and the University of South Carolina. You may be able to catch a Football or Basketball game with the Gamecocks. No matter what you do, a Staycation is still an opportunity to be with your family and enjoy some of the best restaurants in the South. Whether you like seafood or steak, South Carolina has such a variety that you will always be able to find a great assortment of places to dine, for reasonable prices.
I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.
The chances that you will get breast cancer has a lot to do with your genetic disposition (you’re more likely to get breast cancer if your grandmother or another relative was diagnosed with it), but it also has to do with your environment. The incidence of breast cancer varies greatly around the world, lessening in less developed countries and increasing in more developed countries. In South Carolina, your chances are 124.1 in 100,000 if you are Caucasian, and 109.7 if you are African American, according to a 2004 report by the American Cancer Society. Chances go up with age, with 77% of breast cancer incidences occurring in women over the age of 50. Leading risks for breast cancer include a family history, atypical hyperplasia, delaying pregnancy until after age 30 or never becoming pregnant, early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after age 55), current use or use in the last ten years of oral contraceptives, and daily consumption of alcohol.
Early detection is important! Early detection of breast cancer, through your monthly self examination and your yearly mammogram after the age of 40 are your best chances for surviving breast cancer if you are diagnosed. About 96% of women who find and treat breast cancer early will be cancer free in five years. You are never too young to start checking for breast cancer. Although over 80% of breast lumps are not cancerous, regular self-examinations starting at the age of 20 will help you become familiar with your breasts and help you in detecting early-forming lumps.
Carolina Girls Know About Breast Cancer Prevention There are plenty of ways to help prevent your risks for breast cancer, and most of those are things you should already be doing, like exercising, eating healthy food and not drinking in excess. If you at risk for breast cancer because of family history or you are over the age of 50, here are a few suggestions to help keep you fit and cancer free: 1) Maintain a BMI (Body Mass Index) below 25 throughout your life. Overweight individuals are at a much higher risk for breast cancer than average or underweight individuals. 2) Minimize your consumption of alcohol. A recent Harvard Nurses Health Study reported that more than one alcoholic beverage a day increases your chances for breast cancer by 20 – 25%. 3) Eat your fruits and veggies! 4) Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes five times a week. This could be a nice, brisk walk with the dog or a jaunt up to the corner store. If the president of the United States can find 30 minutes a day to exercise, so can you. 5) Minimize your exposure to pharmacological and xeno-estrogrens. Estrogen can be found in more than just your birth control pills: poultry, red meat and dairy products are all quite likely to have estrogen in them unless they’re labeled organic. Be sure to thoroughly wash all of your fruits and veggies before eating them, since common pesticides and industrial chemicals are likely to contain chemically-created estrogen.
A pple Pie Leeanne O'Neel | Aiken, South Carolina INGREDIENTS
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work of crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
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Spotlight on Roberts of Charleston Charleston is a city renewed for its beauty, its history, its Southern hospitality, its culture, its annual Spoleto Festival of music and theater, its luxury accommodation, and its fine dining. In a petite building tucked back away on one of the its main streets, Robert’s of Charleston supplies a unique blend of haute cuisine and music: piano music during dinner, and songs by host Robert Dickenson, who entertains between courses and while his guest enjoy disserts. An Evening at Robert’s is not just a sumptuous feast but an event, suitable for celebrating important occasions. At the end of a jewel box of a room, between the diners and the kitchens, stands a large reproduction of Botticelli’s Venus rising from the sea, a reminder that Robert’s is not just a restaurant but an establishment devoted to art -the art of fine dining and the art of fine music. Robert himself is trained to provide both. After studying at the Culinary Institute of America, when it was located in New Haven, he pursued an early love by going to London to study opera. When he returned, he faced a dry period in the hiring of opera singers, and he had a family to support. By the time an invitation arrived to join the company of the New York City Opera, he was committed to the restaurant he had started. Today Robert’s is a family affair, his daughter MariElena also a CIA trained chef, her husband Joseph Raya manager of the
house. Robert’s offers one sitting a night with a fixed menu of multiple appetizers and dessert, and a choice among three main courses. On the night we were there, we dined on pate maision, a sea scallop mousse, and a savory pear and goat cheese turnover. We chose the duck rather than fish or beef, ending with a cake filled with fruit and covered with a bourbon caramel sauce. All the while, red and white wines flowed freely. During the leisurely repast, Robert came “on stage” three times, his high lyric baritone filling the room with a variety of operatic and show tunes, some popular Italian songs, and a medley from My Fair Lady. This was not background music, but a show, and the smiles of Robert’s guest revealed their pleasure. One afternoon on our visit to Charleston we walked along it’s main shopping street, stopping at a store with a sign exhorting passers=by to keep alive the art of live music. Alas, whatever performing venue had existed there was now permanently closed. Charleston offers live music, not only during the Spoleteo Festival, but in many restaurants from which a hybrid of jazz, pop, and rock wafts out on the streets. For those who love cabaret however, Robert’s is the place to go.
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Charleston’s Office Of Cultural Affairs launches www.CharlestonArts.sc, as thier new arts Web Site From: Charleston Currents The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs has launched http://www.CharlestonArts.sc, a companion Web site to the OCA’s primary page at the city’s official site. CharlestonArts.sc will be updated daily with information and features, including an arts calendar that users can search by date, artist, presenting group or venue; social networking widgets; and a directory of local arts and cultural organizations and venues. “We are hopeful that CharlestonArts.sc will be a major benefit to local artists and arts organizations by disseminating information about their events with the most up-to-date information to a broader public,” said Ellen Dressler Moryl, director of the Office of Cultural Affairs. Other options for users at CharlestonArts.sc include the following: • Arts organizations can download forms from the Office of Cultural Affairs, submit events, update contact information and compare performance dates with other area organizations. • The Tools for Professional section of the Web site features job listings for arts professionals, including full time and part time work as well as internships and volunteer opportunities with arts and cultural organizations in the tri-county area. • Updated grant opportunities for arts organizations, with detailed information, including deadlines, application and contact information. • Call for Submissions and Call for Auditions pages with details about the location, deadlines, fees and additional requirements. The new Web site also hosts connecting pages for general information on the Office of Cultural Affairs and its projects: the Charleston Farmers Market, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park, Holiday Magic, Happy New Year Charleston!, the Holiday Parade of Boats, the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program, Piccolo Spoleto and the MOJA Arts Festival. The Web Site was developed and is being hosted by Carolina Media Services ( www.ONLY.sc) .
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48 Laurens Street, Charleston Community Ansonborough Bed 4 Bath 5.5 SqFt 3,300 Price $1,195,000 Exquisite Charleston single, The Simon Chancognice House, circa 1810 with unique orginal interior features including floors, staircase, plaster, federal marble mantle, period metal fireplace, and more! The original house includes LR, DR, stair hall, parlor, 3 bedrooms, and a bath. The modern addition includes a kitchen, 1/2 bath, another bedroom, 4 more baths, and another staircase! The 3rd floor has three bedrooms each with its own bath. The second floor has the parlor, master bedroom, and his and her master baths. The kitchen has all new appliances including double ovens, gass cook top, warming drawer, ice maker, wine cooler, and subzero refrigerator. There is also a secret trap door to the cistern which could be a fantastic wine cellar! The house sits on a double corner lot offering privacy and a wonderful garden that was featured in The Private Gardens Of Charleston By Louisa Pringle Cameron published in 1992. There is even off street parking! It has ideal east/west orientation with sunshine brightening the house in the mornings and shade in the afternoons on the piazzas and patios. This house is gorgeous, practical, and fun. It works just as well for a cuople with occasional guest as it does for a family with kids. New exterior paint job just completed. Need handicap access? This house will easily accommodate an elevator.
9 George Street, Charleston Community Ansonborough Bed 4 Bath 4.5 SqFt 3,500 Price $1,195,000 A completely renovated Charleston single house with an 1,200 sq ft addition housing a new master bedroom, bath, and a new family room with wet bar. The original 1812 house and the new addition hall all new wiring, plumbing, insulation, and 4 HVAC systems. This is a double lot with fantastic potential for a magnificent garden and landscaping. A new buyer can still choose paint colors, plumbing fixtures, and cabinate pulls. Square footage taken from architect. 1 Murphy’s Court, Charleston Tagged with: Murphy’s Court Community Radcliffeborough Bed 2 Bath 1 SqFt 1,038 Price $375,000 Well priced, two story Charleston single house just off Calhoun St. and within walking distance to MUSC and College of Charleston. This is not a duplex or condominium. THe master bedroom is upstairs and has a full bath and lundry room attached. THe second bedroom is also upstairs just across the center stair hallway. The living room and dining room are downstairs and the eat-in kitchen with a built-in breakfest booth is on the back of the house. Off the kitchen there is a raised wooden deck that overlooks the fenched backyard which has wonderful shade. THere are 3 masonry fireplaces (dining room, kitchen, master bedroom.
39-A & B Chapel Street, Charleston Tagged with: Chapel Street Community Wraggborough Bed 2,2 Bath 2,2 SqFt 1,000 , 1,000 Price $295,000 / $295,000 Charleston single house 1st floor unit.The same space as upstairs but with an extra bedroom and bath. Small galley kitchen, coulbe be renovated like upstairs, or just updated. Owner will paint the exterior and interior of entire building. Homeowner’s and wind and hail insurance for the entire house is $4,275/year. Flood insurance for the entire house is $267/year. Insurance cost would be split between owners of units A & B.
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First make sure that the area you have chosen is right for your intended business. If you plan on expanding, take that into consideration. Do you need to be close to an expressway, or the local airport? Before you decide, think ahead, because you may be getting into a long term commitment. Make sure that any space you’re considering is big enough for both your current needs, and your foreseeable growth. Be realistic and never over-commit. Do your homework beforehand. Investigate traffic patterns; tour the area and building. Find out who the previous tenant was, and why the business left. Learn what kinds of marketing the location does in support of its tenants (if any) and whether cooperative marketing funds are available to you. Weigh the benefits of guaranteed foot traffic at a mall location against premium rent. Some malls require that all tenants stay open during mall hours, and pay for common area usage as well as the store’s own space and upkeep. Stores may also be asked to pay a percentage of sales to the mall. Identify your closest competitors. Also check out neighboring businesses with an eye for complementary products or services. If you are locating in a mall, check the lease
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Evaluate whether the physical location and space is a good fit with your product line. Do you need a large, bright space or is an office warehouse sufficient? Investigate any restrictions on signage. Signs are vitally important to retail businesses, yet many landlords decide on what a store can and cannot do. The rules may be even stricter in a mall, which closely monitors its physical appearance. Negotiate the terms of your lease aggressively. Think about consulting a realtor that is familiar with the area. Never accept wording that’s confusing or that leaves you wondering who is liable for what. Ask for the right of first refusal on adjacent space in case you need to expand. Negotiate for free improvements, free rent, and other incentives before signing your lease. Hire a real estate attorney who not only specializes in lease negotiations, but knows your area and, preferably, has dealt with your kind of business before. A lease negotiation can cover tens, if not hundreds, of terms, and you want someone in your corner who has seen it all before. Know who is responsible for maintaining the heating, air-conditioning and other systems, as well as keeping up the parking lot and building exterior. This can be critical in older buildings. Who pays for the utilities and trash pick-up? The time has probably never been better to start a new venture if you have a business that is not being adversely affected by this economy. Just make sure you get the right location……
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Don’t buy the house, buy the neighborhood. Russian Proverb
1. Neighborhoods are where we all grew up a long time ago. Today, because of golf courses, shopping areas, subdivisions, jobs, schools, and a transient society, a neighborhood means different things to different folks. 2. Neighborhoods can be as small as a dozen or so houses, and be as many as thousands of homes. 3. Neighborhoods are common, and perhaps close to universal, since most people in urbanized areas would probably consider themselves to be living in one. 4. Neighborhoods are convenient, and always accessible, since you are already in your neighborhood when you walk out your door. 5. Successful neighborhood action frequently requires little specialized technical skill, and often little or no money. Action may call for an investment of time, but material costs are often low.
7. Visible and swift results are indicators of success; and since success is reinforcing, the probability of subsequent neighborhood action is increased. 8. Because neighborhood action usually involves others, such actions create or strengthen connections and relationships with other neighbors, leading in turn to a variety of potentially positive effects, often hard to predict. 9. Over and above these community advantages, neighborhood activity may simply be enjoyable and fun for those taking part. But in addition to these benefits, considerable research indicates that strong and cohesive neighborhoods and communities are linked –quite possibly causally linked – to decreases in crime, better outcomes for children, and improved physical and mental health. The social support that a strong neighborhood may provide can serve as a buffer against various forms of adversity. Sometimes a neighborhood isn’t a neighborhood until an event occurs, which draws people together, to become “neighbors”.
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rate with the tax advantages of a mortgage, and you have an incredibly cheap way to build wealth, but you better act now.
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Right now, mortgage rates are at their lowest level since 1971. Think about that. Twenty-five years ago, homeowners were paying as much as 18% on a 30-year fixed. Today it’s just a little over 5%.Combine that
Real estate guru Barbara Corcoran has already seen a tremendous surge in refinance applications – more than triple the average – and the number of people getting approved is astronomically higher as well, she says. But that doesn’t mean the low rates are a panacea for the ills of the housing market. It is only once home prices start to go up that we will finally see a light at the end of tunnel, Corcoran says. Until that happens, we are still going to have to crawl out of this mess. “[Low interest rates are] a not a lifesaver,” Corcoran says. “This is just a helping hand.”
David Kittle, chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association, has this advice to homeowners looking to refinance: Do it. Don’t get greedy searching for another quarter-point. Lock in rates now. He is seeing applications soar over 125% just since Thanksgiving due to the low rates. Of course, you should only refinance if it saves you at least 3/8 on the rate and if you plan on staying in your home for at least four years, Kittle says. Along with good credit, proof of income and money by means of a down payment or equity in the home, there are certain things every homeowner needs regardless of interest rate levels.
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Charleston Calendar of Events December Art Discovery Walking Tours Saturdays The Twentieth Annual Charleston Farmers Market Every Saturday April 11 – December 20 Holiday Festival of Lights November 15 - January 4 Charleston Trident Fishing Tournament November 1 – October 31 Christmas on the EastSide December 1
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The Nutcracker Ballet December 13-14 Saturdays with Santa December 13 & 20 Ceremonies of the Cultures December 13 Bingo with Santa December 16 and 19 Charleston County Parks Holiday Nature Crafts December 20 Saturdays with Santa December 13 & 20
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Kwanzaa Festival December 29 Happy New Year, Charleston! December 31
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Captain Daniel Moore Marine Services 164-D Market St Charleston, SC 29401
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Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales 3 Lockwood Dr, Ste 204 Charleston, SC 29401
Mellow Mushroom 309 King St Charleston, SC 29401
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Philip Simmons Children’s Garden 727-729 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29406
Hotels, Motels, Inns, & Bed & Breakfast 36 Meeting Street 36 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401 The Barksdale House Inn 27 George St Charleston, SC 29401 Charleston Marriott 170 Lockwood Blvd Charleston, SC 29406 Comfort Inn Riverview 144 Bee St Charleston, SC 29401 French Quarter Inn 166 Church St Charleston, SC 29401
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Lavender and Lace 136 Tradd St Charleston, SC 29401 Merhaven Bed No Breakfast 16 Halsey St Charleston, SC 29401 Renaissance Charleston Hotel 68 Wentworth St Charleston, SC 29401 Wentworth Mansion 149 Wentworth St Charleston, SC 29401
Museums
Theater
American Military Museum 360 Concord St, Ste 9 Charleston, SC 29401
Pure Theatre 150 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry 25 Ann St Charleston, SC 29406 Nathaniel Russell House 51 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Perservation & Historical Socities The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation 108 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
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Churches & Synagogues First Baptist Church 61 Church St Charleston, SC 29401
Professional Services Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations Chain Breaking PR Rhodes Dahl 180 East Bay St, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29401
Attorneys
Second Presbyterian Church 342 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29406
Douglas Barker, PA 171 Church St, Ste 160 Charleston, SC 29401
St Michael’s Church 71 Broad St Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston Academy of Music 189 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29406 College of Charleston 66 George St Charleston, SC 29401 Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art 54 St Philip St Charleston, SC 29406 Medical University of South Carolina 179 Ashley Ave Charleston, SC 29425 Old City Jail/American College of the Building Arts 21 Magazine St Charleston, SC 29401
Exchange Factor 283 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Coping & Printing Mail Boxes Etc 164-D Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Lock Companies Jantzen Lock & Safe Co 276 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Photography, Digital Printing, & Video J7 S Audio Visual 387 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Shipping & Packing FedEx Kinko’s Office & Print Center 73 St Philip St Charleston, SC 29406
Signs & Graphics Ink Signs & Banners 56 Broad St, Ste 2D Charleston, SC 29401
Wedding & Event Services Event Dynamics, Inc 62 Brigade St Charleston, SC 29406
Clothing Stores & Accessories Bridal LulaKate Boutique 324 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Children’s Clothing Designs By Jane 188 Meeting St, Ste 9 Charleston, SC 29401 Kids on King 195 1/2 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Saks Fifth Avenue 211 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Glasses & Sunglasses SEE 355 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Handbags & Luggage Brookstone 122 Market St Charleston, SC 29401
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Church, Professional & Fashion
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Biton 275 King St Charleston, SC 29401 So Good Jewelry 290 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Lingerie Bits of Lace 302 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Men’s Clothing Billy Reid 150 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Grady-Ervin & Co 313 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Shoes Affordables 305 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Brookstone 122 Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Women’s Clothing Anne’s Downtown Charleston 312 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Biton 275 King St Charleston, SC 29401
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Antique Shops Carlton Dailey Twentieth Century 208 King St Charleston, SC 29401 English Rose Antiques 501 King St Charleston, SC 29406 Helen Martin Antiques 169 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques 120 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Period Antiques 194 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Bedding & Bath Urban Outfitters 371 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Contractors & Remodelers Pelican Improvements, LLC 164 Market St, Ste 193 Charleston, SC 29401
Carpets, Rugs & Flooring Mescons 484 King St Charleston, SC 29406
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Fashion & Home Guide
Jewelry Stores & Watch Makers
Massage
Artizome Frame Gallery 334 East Bay St, Ste J Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston Therapeutic Massage 310 Broad St, Ste 8 Charleston, SC 29401
Furniture Stores Charleston Gardens 650 King St Charleston, SC 29406 Dwelling 474 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Personal Care Fitness Centers & Health Clubs
Spas & Day Spas Earthling Day Spa 245 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
Medical Chiropractors Charleston Chiropractic & Therapy, LLC 360 Concord St, Ste 104 Charleston, SC 29401
Doctors & Hospitals
Blue Turtle Yoga 69 Wentworth St Charleston, SC 29401
Richard Hagerty 5 Bedon’s Alley Charleston, SC 29401
Wellspring Fitness, LLC 207 Eat Bay St, Ste 311 Charleston, SC 29401
MUSC Children’s Hospital 171 Ashley Ave Charleston, SC 29425
Hair Salons
Roper St Francis Hospital 316 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
Eleven Eleven Salon 320 1/2 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Drug Stores
Salon Couture 420 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Piggly Wiggly Pharmacy 445 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29406
Stuart Laurence Salon 455 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Rite Aid 261 Calhoun St Charleston, SC 29401
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Professional, Personal, & Medical
Framing
Barbara Melton M Ed, LPC, NCC 215 East Bay St, Ste 306 Charleston, SC 29401
Eye Care Jackson Davenport Vision Center 379 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Real Estate Real Estate Apprasal Charleston Area Appraisals 255 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Real Estate Companies & Agents CBRE/Carmody, LLC 134 Meeting St, Ste 510 Charleston, SC 29401 The Commonwealth Company, Inc 171 Church St, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29401
The Masters Co. Real Estate 17 #401 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401 Mitchell Realty Company 631 King St Charleston, SC 29406 Read & Read Realtors, Inc 37 Broad St Charleston, SC 29401 Southeastern Management Group 151 King St Charleston, SC 29401 Tri-County Properties 15 Broad St Charleston, SC 29401
Automotive Gas Stations Medical Center Amoco 17 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401
Banking & Finance Accountants
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Real Estate 33 Broad St Charleston, SC 29401
Dixon Hughes, PLLC 525 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29406
Dunes Properties 214 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Hood & Selander CPAs, PA 198 East Bay St, Ste 100 Charleston, SC 29401
Handsome Properties 120 Church St Charleston, SC 29401
Thiem Jackson & Pace, CPA’s PA 171 Church St. Ste 230 Charleston, SC 29401
John Poston & Co 304 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Banks & Credit Unions Atlantic Bank & Trust 152 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401 BB & T 151 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401 Coastal States Bank 12 Gillon St Charleston, SC 29401 First Federal Savings & Loan 34 Broad St Charleston, SC 29401 First Reliance Bank 25 Cumberland St Charleston, SC 29401 Regions Bank 170 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401 Wachovia 177 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401
Investing Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC 4 N Atlantic Wharf, Ste 200 Charleston, SC 29401 Edward Jones Investment 272-A Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401 Meeting Street Management Company, LLC 177 Meeting St, Ste 470 Charleston, SC 29401
Real Estate, Cars, & Banking
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National Capital Advisors, Inc 49 Archdale St, Ste 2F Charleston, SC 29401 New York Life 200 Meeting St, Ste 202 Charleston, SC 29401
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Specialties
Cooking Shops
Fine China
Art Galleries
Charleston Cooks! 194 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
Vieuxtemps 180 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Catering
Gift Shops
Good Food Catering 17 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401
Banana Republic 247 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Cigar Shops
The Brass Pirate 40 N Market St, Ste 12 Charleston, SC 29401
Art & Craft Supply Stores Beads on Cannon 87 Cannon St Charleston, SC 29406 Knit 87 Wentworth St Charleston, SC 29401
Bakeries Baked Charleston 160 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401 Cupcake 433 King St Charleston, SC 29406 Kaminsky’s 78 N Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Bookstores Waldenbooks 120 Market St Charleston, SC 29401
The Smoking Lamp 401-B King St Charleston, SC 29406
Coffee Houses & Tea Houses
Brookstone 122 Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Market Street Bakery & CafĂŠ 188 Meeting St, Ste 11 Charleston, SC 29401 Teavana 340 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Convenience Stories Read Brothers Stereo & Fabrics 593 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Florist Charleston Florist 184 King St Charleston, SC 29401
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Quiksilver 299 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Bloom 150 Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Pet Supplies
Harris Teeter 290 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
Make It Personal 188 Meeting St, Ste 10 Charleston, SC 29401
King Street Grocery 435 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Three Dog Bakery 430 King St Charleston, SC 29406
Ice Cream, Gelato & Smoothies
Haagen Dazs 43 S Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Liquor Stores Tavern Liquors 120 East Bay St Charleston, SC 29401
Music & Record Stores Quiksilver 299 King St Charleston, SC 29401
Map Stores The World Traveler Map & Globe 169-B King St Charleston, SC 29401
Outdoor Supplies Continuum Skateshop 49-A Spring St Charleston, SC 29406 Las Olas 441 King St Charleston, SC 29406
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Personal Care Guide
Ben & Jerry’s 96 N Market St Charleston, SC 29401
Final Words
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr
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