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Suri Cruise sits up and drools! (Never mind ... this blog is about Paris Hilton)

Posted by elizfarrell at 12:12 pm, Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
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Not since Freedom Fries have we had such a strong political message. US Weekly has taken off the gloves of diplomacy, for sure. They've banned Paris!

There is absolutely no mention of Miss Hilton on any of the magazine's pages this week (except on the cover where the red-button declaration "100% Paris Free" pats itself on the back). Instead, this week's featured story focuses on the future of America. That is, the burden of our next generation ... Suri Cruise and other celebrity babies. Come see who's made "the Adorable A-list"!

A biblical tale

Posted by dlauderdale at 10:56 am, Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
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Your morning look around the Lowcountry:

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Buy the land

Posted by dlauderdale at 12:22 pm, Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
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A quick update on our recent discussion: Lowcountry for sale - to right buyer.

Hugh C. Lane Jr. wrote:
Dear David:

A friend of mine sent me your thoughtful and flattering column on East Edisto. I certainly want to thank you. Everything like this really helps and is appreciated.

Cuzzin Arthur\'s Mouth

Posted by dlauderdale at 10:34 am, Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
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Your morning dash around the Lowcountry:

  • Lowcountry legend: Anyone surprised at Arthur Ravenel's blunt remarks this morning about his son's problems ain't from around here.

    Cuzzin Arthur told the AP's Jim Davenport this about his son, the suspended state treasurer who faces criminal charges:

    He's in pretty bad shape, you know. He's got a drug problem. We suspected it.

    Maybe it's honesty. Maybe it's ill-advised. But it's pure Arthur.

    • Seafood dives

    Posted by dlauderdale at 12:49 pm, Monday, June 25th, 2007
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  • She dunnit (again): Hilton Head Island's own Kathryn Wall got a rave review in The State paper Sunday for her latest (7th) Bay Tanner mystery, "Sanctuary Hill."

    The headline: "Series about female Lowcountry P.I. gets better with each book"

    Kay's Web site says ...

    • 'Grey's Anatomy' star gives doctors and nurses another thing to worry about

    Posted by elizfarrell at 12:56 am, Monday, June 25th, 2007
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    In an unusual fashion alliance, Katherine Heigl (you know her as Dr. Izzie Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy") has teamed up with a medical uniform company and will release her very own line of clinic couture this fall. The stylized scrubs are meant to give medical workers a sense of individuality while they work tirelessly to save lives.

    "I wanted to create a line of scrubs that would allow women to infuse some of their personality and style into their work apparel. When you feel good about how you look, you are more confident, more motivated and it can lift your spirits," Heigl said.

    Summertime!

    Posted by dlauderdale at 1:19 pm, Sunday, June 24th, 2007
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    Seven ways to tell it's the first weekend of summer in the Lowcountry:

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    1. Tomato Sandwiches: Nothing, but nothing, yea nothing, can match the first slurpy tomato sandwich of the year.

    Unless you've got some sweet corn to go with it. And a slice of watermelon to top it all off.

    And, yes, it requires smushy white loaf bread and gobs of Duke's mayonnaise. Duke's is a South Carolina original, created 90 years ago by a Greenville woman who had children to feed.

    Lightning on the beach

    Posted by dlauderdale at 7:36 am, Sunday, June 24th, 2007
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    Your mornng zap of Lowcountry fear and loathing:

  • Lightning in a seashell: The Sun News reports that the beach CAN invite lightning strikes.

    Jason Rodriquez reports: "From 2000 to 2006, show 23 of the 306 lightning-related deaths across the nation occurred in the Carolinas.

    "Of those 23 deaths, 11 were outside in the open, five were under a tree, three were on a boat and four were in the 'unknown' category."

    • Sorrow and respect

    Posted by dlauderdale at 9:47 am, Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
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    Your morning glimpse into the Lowcountry:

  • Saluting the 'Brave Nine': The Post & Courier offers a wonderful glimpse into Friday's memorial service for the nine fallen firefighters.

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    In this photo by Mic Smith, Charleston Fire Department Chief Rusty Thomas hugs Chaplain Jimmy Gallant before the start of the procession in downtown Charleston leading to the memorial service Friday.

    • Sinking in sin at Myrtle Beach

    Posted by dlauderdale at 11:37 am, Friday, June 22nd, 2007
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    Your daily Lowcountry spin:

    Horry County has kicked out floating casinos. But first this:

  • Ready for the weekend: Pat Patterson has been plugging away on 104.9 FM to get everybody up to the Fresh Water Coast Festival this weekend.

    It's a great chance to get in your mandatory Lowcountry shag dancing. But this event also will help the genre of Beach Music that Pat does such a good job with.