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Healthy hearts, happy hearts By Wendy Pollitzer I hate to remind everyone so early in February that bathing suit weather is right around the corner. While we’re all thinking about Valentine’s Day, let us also remember that it’s never too late to start taking care of our own hearts (and bodies).
FEBRUARY 3-10, 2011
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POLITICS
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson: S.C. is moving forward. see page 4
So, it’s time to get in shape! It’s starting to get warmer, and we’re all ready to exercise outdoors again. There are a number of upcoming events in the spring that promote healthy living. It’s definitely time to register; and more importantly, it’s time to start training. Make a small, attainable goal and sign up now for one of these races. Once you’re registered, there’s more of a chance that you’ll actually participate. Trust me, I know. HEARTS continued on page 2
VOICE
Women’s secrets are Southern as grits, silent as the sandbar. see page 9
BFT Daily Deals are creating quite a buzz
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ouldn’t it be great if you could discover a new way to save every day as soon as you wake up? With BFT Daily Deals you can! When you sign up for free with this web site, you will get an email every morning describing the new Deal of the Day. These deals range from amazing discounts at local restaurants to outrageous savings for services like pet grooming or yoga classes. But the deals are only good for one day, so you have to take advantage of the savings while it lasts. The savvy women behind this venture, sisters Kim and Elizabeth Harding, know that everyone in this beaufort economic climate is looking for ways to save. “We want to make saving money easy and fun, and this is DAILY DEALS also a way to support local businesses,” said Kim. Elizabeth admitted that her favorite deal so far was $99 for an entire day at Celadon The Spa, a $215 value. “Who doesn’t love a spa day?” See the super deals you missed last week on page 7, and remember BFT Daily Deals’ mantra: “Deal Today, Done Tomorrow.” Then go directly to bftdailydeals.com to find what all the buzz is about, and start saving instantly.
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Guide to the film festival
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PROFILE
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