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| contents BALLANTYNE Published by Bissell Companies Inc.
Publisher JJ Bissell
Creative Director Larry Preslar
Ad Design Tony Cole
Contributors Shane Baskin Nan Bauroth Randi Kitts
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WIRE ...................... 13 Ballantyne stays on the go.
See the latest in news and announcements.
FACES .............. ....... 27 This issue's personalities happen to all be business leaders. But more importantly, whose theme song is anything other than Dora the Explorer, the Wiggles, etc.?
DATE NIGHT ............... 48 From having babies to becoming fast friends, our Date Night couples check in.
FAB FARE .................. 55 See how The Blue Taj is popularizing a cuisine that too often tips the tastebud scale.
STYLE POINTS ............. 68 Now Playing: "When Michael Met Lilly."
SOCIAL SEEN .............. 74 From AdamFest to Teal Next Year, check out a host of happenings.
ONE TANK TRIP. ............ 88 The Pinehurst area's allure is golf — and much more. Learn about the retooling of fabled Course No. 2.
TEE IT UP ................. 93 Perfect your golf swing this winter with three easy steps.
BIRD'S-EYE VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . 96 See the shimmer of Ballantyne at night — and yes, mountains in the background.
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Marc Lapointe Jessica Milligan Sean O'Connell
Mary Elizabeth Robertson Regina Robertson Ann Saari Ray Sepesy Shelly Spencer Christina Thigpen Cameron Triggs Tufts Archives Diane Vachon
Editing and Proofing Susan Shackelford
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perceptions of contributors or advertisers. Winter 2011-2012 Vol. 11 No. 4
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