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Is Prom Too Expensive? Three Great Ways to Save MoneyBelieve it or not, you can still get your hair done by professionals, wear an amazing gown, and dance the night away in style without breaking the bank. Just follow the following tips to keep your prom glamorous without breaking the bank.
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Shopping for a Sexy Prom Dress? Three Things You Need to Know!Finding a sexy prom dress that doesn't push the limits of good taste too far can be tricky, so follow these three tips if you want to find the perfect sexy dress, without having a wardrobe malfunction!
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Back Away from the Clip-art: The Dos and Don'ts of Making Homemade CardsFollow these tips when making handcrafted greeting cards for friends and family to be sure that your work is simple, sophisticated, and sends the right message.
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Three Reasons Why You Should Study LatinLatin is an ancient, complex, and influential language. If you are a student, or an adult looking to study something new, you may wonder, why should I learn Latin? This article provides three good reasons to explore this wonderful ancient language.
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The Easiest Way to Work Extra Fiber into Your DietMaybe you like eating grain-based products made exclusively with whole grain, or mixing tall glasses of nasty orange fiber beverages, but if you don't there are a host of new solutions for the fiber-conscious.
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Prom Hair and Makeup: Why You Shouldn't Go it AloneYou've got your ballgown and glass slippers, and your look really won't be complete without a gorgeous up-do and fresh face to match. Here are the top reasons why you should get your hair and makeup professionally done for prom.
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Britney Spears: Media Trainwreck, or Role Model?A respectable recording artist, artistic innovator, and boundary-busting celebrity, Britney spears has recently fallen on hard times, and is struggling against the raging tide of the news media and pressures from the public.
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Is Russian a Good Language to Study?Many students will likely be turned off by Russian's foreign alphabet, variety of new sounds, and lengthy alphabet, but Russian is easy to pick up, and the study of Russian has advantages to the average student, that make it a very intelligent choice.
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How to Get Your Money's Worth in College!College is expensive these days, and it's very important to be sure you're getting your money's worth! Here are three simple ways to keep ahead of the curve in college, and make sure your experience is as productive as possible.
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How to Keep Your Babysitters Coming BackAs a former babysitter, I have had a variety of good and bad sitting experiences, and hope that these tips will make your family a delight to sit for.
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Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Shells: A Cook's Best FriendPuff pastry is one of the most impressive things a cook can prepare. This article will tell you how to make amazing puff pastry at home, with very little effort!
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Huckleberry Finn and American ReconstructionAn essay in which America's post Civil War Reconstruction era is described and analyzed through the context of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.
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Ginger: Delicious and Good for You Too!An extremely accessible and healthy food, this article uncovers all the ways in which adding a little more ginger to your diet can contribute to your overall health.
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Excellent Children's Books to Share with Your KidsIn this article, I'll share some of the most beloved books from my childhood, and hopefully you and your kids will enjoy them as I did.
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Out of Gift-Wrap? Try These Clever Substitutes!If you run out of gift-wrap, or simply don't have the money to go buy a whole new slew of gift-wrapping ingredients, here are some easy ways to wrap a respectable gift without settling for the newspaper comics!
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How to Maintain Proper Etiquette at a Fancy DinnerEtiquette is extremely important, but largely under-appreciated in modern society. Here are 5 simple ways to conduct yourself admirably at your next fancy dinner or high-class party.
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How to Choose the Perfect Footwear for an Elegant Night OutGoing to a party? Follow these useful tips to find the most flattering, comfortable footwear for the perfect night out!
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Partying with Pantyhose: Easy Fixes for Common ProblemsPantyhose is a great way to add a layer of warmth on a chilly night, or control unwanted bulges under your favorite little black dress. These tips will help you make the most of your nylons, and keep them from ruining your evening!
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Hair Highlights: Reasons Why You Should Not Do Them YourselfHigh salon prices may tempt you to try one of those drugstore do-it-yourself kits for your next highlight job, but there are plenty of good reasons why getting your hair highlighted by a professional is a safer, smarter choice!
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Boundless Culinary Variety and the Plight of the Modern CookThis article discusses the wide variety of gourmet and specialty foods on the market, and how exasperating they can be to the ordinary household cook.
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Robinson Crusoe: A Social ExperimentThis essay analyzes Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe as a social experiment, exploring the roles cannibalism, morality, and culture affect social cohesion on the island.
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Cinnamon: Five Things You Don't KnowYou might know it as a spice cabinet staple, but cinnamon has a myriad of other uses, and has been around for centuries. With its historical importance and medical potential, cinnamon might just be one of the most interesting ingredients in your pantry.
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5 Tips and Tricks for Decorating the Perfect CakeLove to decorate cakes but hate the hassle and frustration? Here are some tried-and-true tips to make your next cake a showstopper, and to make decorating it fun and easy.
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Top Five Ways to Make Your New Year's Resolution LastTired of making and breaking your health-conscious resolutions? Here are 5 great tips for making this year's resolution stick, and for meeting your fitness and weight loss goals once and for all.
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Honey: Is it the Most Dangerous Thing in Your Pantry?Honey is one of the world's miracle-foods: it lasts forever, contains antioxidants, and has antibacterial properties. However, it could also be one of the most dangerous things in your pantry.
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What Can Tea Do for You? Discover Some of Its Major Health BenefitsIn this article we'll discover which varieties of teas pack the healthiest punch, and how best to enjoy them.
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Get a Jump on Winter Fashion! Learn How to Layer like a ProThe winter months invite all kinds of new clothing choices, but the art of layering can be a tricky one to master, so here are some tips to help you layer like a pro during these cold winter months.
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Easy Cake Decorations: Chocolate Drizzle, Dried Fruit and Nuts, Web Designs and MoreWhy should we be forced to settle for boring cakes? In this article we'll discover five simple ways to dress up a boring cake, making it the centerpiece of your next special occasion.
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Five MORE Ways to Design Your Own T-shirtsNeed a unique gift, want to make shirts for a school group, or just feel like standing out? Here are five MORE of the greatest ways to make a fashion statement with an ordinary T-shirt.
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Five Simple Ways to Design Your Own T-shirtsNeed a crafty present, want to make shirts for a sports team, or just feel like making a fashion statement? Here are five of the easiest ways to make a bold statement with an ordinary T-shirt.
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How to Prepare for a Foreign Language Oral ExamOral examinations are often a big component of foreign language classes, and to many they are the most intimidating part of learning a new language. Don't let yourself be defeated by an oral test! If you're having trouble, consult these tips.
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So, You're Going to Jail: What to Look Forward to on Your Trip to AlcatrazA brief description of some of what to look forward to when going to Alcatraz besides the historic prison. -
Short on Funds This Holiday Season? Try These Easy & Inexpensive Homemade Holiday Gift IdeasFeel like getting crafty for the holidays? Run out of gift ideas? This article will jump-start you on the road to holiday-gifting inspiration!
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How to Relieve Stress with a Personal CalendarThis is an easy way to cut down on stress by adding a fun and playful calendar to your life.
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Easy Holiday Desserts: How to Dress Up Ordinary Vanilla Ice Cream for the HolidaysFeeling stressed about the holidays? Here are a few simple dessert short-cuts to make unexpected guests and last-minute parties more bearable.
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Wisdom From a 18-year-old: Things I KnowA short list of things that define my world at 18.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Translucent Polymer ClayIf you've ever played with polymer clay you know that the fun that comes from stamping, cutting, and shaping designs is out of this world. -
The Lowdown on the Best and Cheapest Nail Polishes, and Where to Find ThemAn overview of my favorite polishes, and some tips on how to make them look their best.
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Five Things You Didn't Expect to Find at the Thrift StoreI frequently shop at thrift stores and am always astonished by the amazing deals they deliver. In this article I'll share some of the amazing finds I've discovered, and tell you which Thrift stores consistently have the best bargains.
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A Look at Society Through Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's TravelsThe exaggerated, zany lands Gulliver visits in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels satirize the pompous, ridiculous nature of 18th century English royal courtiers.
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An Analysis of Candide, and Voltaire's Controversial ConvictionsAn essay discussing the novel Candide, and the controversial opinions held by it's author.
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Gifford Pinchot: Leader of the ProgressivesAn essay on why Gifford Pinchot may have been the Progressive Movement's most influential figure.
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Sense and Sensibility: An Analysis of Pretense, Propriety, and PainAn analysis of social norms through Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility
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Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a HeroA critical and literary analysis of William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair.
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Persecution, Persistence, and Piety: The Literature of the PuritansAn analysis of Puritan literature in a historical and ideological context.
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Cheap and Easy Dorm Food: The Wonders of Instant Mashed PotatoesAre you a starving student? Instant mashed potatoes can be an easy, inexpensive, and delicious way to supplement your meals! Check out my tips on how to turn ordinary instant potatoes into dinnertime miracles!
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Where to Find the Best Recipes on the WebDiscover the three best places to find quality recipes on the web, and the unique features that make them amazing.
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How to Find the Perfect BraFinding the right bra can be tricky! This article tells you where to shop, what to look for, and de-mystifies the process of locating the bra that's perfect for you.
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Shameless Lies: An Analysis of Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's CradleA literary analysis of Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle.
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Best Places to Find Free Games on the InternetA list of some of the best places to find, fun, free, exciting internet games!
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Knitting Help for the Instructionally ImpairedDescribes a helpful website for novice and experienced knitters.
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BurdaStyle: The Best Place for Free Online Sewing PatternsBurdaStyle is a small online sewing community, which offers numerous free downloadable Sewing patterns and a lovely community of seamstresses of all skill levels, sharing photos of their creations and friendly tips.
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Celebrity Gossip Does Not Belong in the NewsA brief rant, in which I express my outrage over the fact that respectable newspapers are treating the exploits of attention-craving celebrities like they are legitimate news.
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Weight Watchers Cakes: Good for Dieters, Good for EverybodyIn this article we'll focus on Weight Watchers cakes. Yes, they're delicious, but are they good for you? The article concludes with fun and satisfying serving suggestions for each type of cake, so you can have a decadent dessert or snack without feeling guilty.
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The Most Entertaining Films of 2007I'm an 18 year-old college student, and these are my picks for the greatest films of 2007, listed here in no particular order. -
My RoommateA poem about the worst roommate ever.
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I'm from California: A Poem About RainA poem about a California-native lamenting the foul northern weather.
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Family of SandA poem about sand and interconnectedness.