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Shepherd is a former reporter now working as a freelance writer specializing in PR writing and Web content.
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Why You Should Avoid DirectBuyThis opinion is my personal opinion about something that I have formed an opinion about, based on concrete fact that may or may not be colored by opinion. In other words, DirectBuy, don't bother suing.
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Best 2008 Super Bowl XLII CommercialsThis year, the much-anticipated Super Bowl commercials were a yawn, though there were a few exceptions.
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Is the Internet Becoming a Pyramid Scheme?Web 2.0 is running around in circles chasing information and page views, and it may someday reach a saturation point. If that happens, are we looking at a new dot com bust? -
Vitamin C to Avoid Colds and Other IllnessesMany people take vitamin C in the winter to avoid catching the common cold, and studies show that the immune system can be boosted by the vitamin. But, are vitamin C supplements really necessary?
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Argyria and Colloidal SilverColloidal silver causes argyria- a condition that turns the skin anywhere from light gray to dark blue. -
Bee Movie Review: Unfunny, PointlessBee Movie utilized none of Jerry Seinfeld's wit and all of his annoying hubris. Despite having three kids, he has no idea what kids would be interested in seeing.
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How to Sell on EBay for a ProfitMany sellers look at their monthly sales figures and think they are making a nice profit on their items. The reality is that often they are making very little, or even nothing at all.
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Orthorexia Nervosa and the Danger of Fad DietsOrthorexia Nervosa is an illness characterized by the obsessive intake of only the foods that the sufferer perceives as being healthy. In the absence of sound medical or scientific evidence, many of these diets can cause malnutrition and even death.
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Is Britney Spears Crazy?Using a combination of scientific method and too much free time, the exact mental state of Britney Spears has finally been solved.
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100 Million Blogs and GrowingThere are now more than 100 million blogs making the internet rounds. Virtually everyone you see either has a blog or had one at one time.
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How to Use Article Spinning for SEOArticle spinning has been used for the past few years as a way to get additional backlinks and raise the page's search engine rankings. Is it really worth doing?
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Review: The Pitney Bowes MailStationThe Pitney Bowes MailStation is a handy postage meter for printing your own postage at home. It does have a few drawbacks, but for some users the convenience will outweigh the problems.
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An Excellent Entry to Freelance Writing: Writing Press ReleasesIf you are interested in freelance writing, press release writing is one way to get started. It's a learned skill, like any other, but with practice it can be a lucrative one.
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How to Make Votive CandlesHere's a simple step-by-step method for making votive candles. They don't have to be expensive to make, and they don't have to end up looking like abstract art.
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Questions for the Government: Where Our Tax Dollars Are Actually SpentAt one time or another, most of us wonder where exactly our tax dollars are going. They are used to build roads, pay city employees, fund a war or two, but where does the rest go? I recently found out just that.
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Working at Home VS. Keeping Your Day Job: How to DecideEveryone thinks they want to work at home, but do they have what it takes? believe me, it takes a lot.
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What is a Kinkajou?Paris Hilton has a kinkajou, so what the heck are they? -
How to Work at Home with Noise and DistractionsFor people who work at home, those pesky people who live in your house can be a major distraction. Here's how to deal with the noise and still get work done.
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The Pros and Cons of Being Self-EmployedIt seems like everyone wants to be self-employed, even if they don't exactly what it is they want to do. The "no boss" thing sounds tempting I'm sure, but it's not always the carefree life people expect it to be.
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How to Act like You Know a Lot About ComputersIn this day and age, it's hard to get anywhere without a healthy knowledge of programming and apps. So what is an app? I have no idea. Did I sound like I did? -
How to Get the Best Deals at Garage SalesGarage sales are well known places to get cheap items. But there are a few ways to find the best stuff you can for as cheap as possible.
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How to Bring Tourism to Your AreaTourism is extremely important to the economy of any area. But tourists can be a tricky group to attract. Here are a few pointers on attracting people who will come, give you some money, and then leave.
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How to Write a Press Release that Actually WorksOress releases that actually work are not written from a free template. There is no software that can do it for you, and they should not cost $10. If any of the above are true, your press release is worthless.
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Review of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Voice Recognition SoftwareDragon 9 is a vast improvement over the other Dragon versions. This version actually works. -
Inexpensive Crafts for KidsHaving plenty of craft supplies on hand doesn't have to cost much. There are plenty of household objects that can be used to make interesting crafts that cost pennies or less. -
Why it Takes so Long to Be Seen in the Emergency RoomThere are dark forces at work in the U.S. to keep the status quo- keeping doctors rich, patients poor, and everyone wondering where the heck the doctor went. -
How to Get Blood Out of FabricBlood is one of the worst offenders to fabric, rarely coming out completely and always looking gross. -
The Stages of Early Childhood Development, Ages 0-5These are the developmental stages that children go through from birth to age 5. -
The Benefits of Violin Lessons for KidsThe violin is small, inexpensive, and less annoying than many other instruments in the hands of kids.
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How to Make Your Own Candle ImbedsYou don't have to buy imbeds to make an interesting candle. Making wax imbeds is easy and can make interesting candles. -
Finding Health Insurance when You Are Self-EmployedOne of the big obstacles to working at home is often the lack of benefits. But, there are benefits out there to be had. -
The Best and Worst Dog Breeds for Homes with Young ChildrenSome dog breeds are better than others when there are young children in the home. Choosing the wrong dog breed can place either the dog or the children in danger. -
Tips for Getting a House Sold QuicklyIf you want to sell your house quickly, it's important to present it in the best possible light. -
Movie Review: The SecretThe Secret is a movie sold exclusively online that everyone seems to be talking about. It is possibly the weirdest thing I've ever seen, but it makes absolutely perfect sense. -
The Bradley Method Vs. LamazeLamaze is the classic technique to lessen pain during childbirth. The Bradley Method is not as well known, but has been gaining in popularity. Which of these methods can stand up to the pain of labor? -
What is an Affiliate Network, and Why Does Everyone Have One?A network of affiliates is the way ecommerce has begun to arrange itself. The biggest websites got on board early, but now even miniscule sites look for affiliates. -
Gall Bladder Disease SymptomsGall bladder diseases go beyong just gallstones. There are several problems that can occur with the gall bladder, resulting in half a million gall bladder removal surgeries each year.
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Biloxi Gambling ReturnsAfter hurricane Katrina, the gambling boats that brought so many tourists into the city were largely destroyed. Gambling is coming back to Biloxi now, as the city rebounds from the devistation. -
History of Space TravelMoon missions have captured the public's imagination like no other space missions. So why aren't we there now? -
Huntsville, Alabama AttractionsFor the many people moving into Huntsville, AL, there are a number of attractions in the area that may make the transition a little more fun. The attractions include museums, parks and cultural outings, as well as children's activities.
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Gall Bladder Cancer TreatmentsThere aren't many treatments that can be effective with gall bladder cancer, but the prognosis can be extremely good if the disease is caught early.
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Huntsville and the Space Race: How a Small Alabama Town Put People on the MoonHuntsville was a small cotton town in the 50's. After the coming of some of the world's foremost scientists, the city was transformed into the bustling technology center it is today. -
Gallbladder Cancer: Know the Warning SignsGall bladder cancer often masks itself as other things until it is too late for effective treatment.
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Best Christmas Light Displays in HuntsvilleThere are several excellent Christmas light displays in Huntsville, and all are very different in style and format.
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Gambling TipsHere are some practical gambling tips. These are not blackjack tips or craps odds, but tips that you may actually kep you out of trouble. -
White Elephant Gift IdeasWhite elephant gifts don't have to be good, they don't have to be attractive, but they shold serve some function. Here's how to put the funk in functional.
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10 New Year's Resolution Suggestions for Tom CruiseTom Cruise is certainly plotting his New Year's resolutions as we speak. They are wrong- I know exactly what it is he needs.
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10 New Year's Resolution Suggestions for President BushEveryone needs to make resolutions, and W. is no exception.
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Top 10 New Year's Resolution Suggestions for Britney SpearsSomehow she fascinates me, though more for her innate flaws than for her "music."
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When Attachment Parenting Isn't Right: Rebutting Dr. SearsAttachment parenting isn't right for everyone- no parenting method is. The problem is that too many parents are willing to be told how to be the "best" parent. -
How Important is it to Vote for Hillary Clinton?Should we vote for a woman just because she is a woman? -
Book Review: The Outlaw Sea: A World of Chaos, Freedom and CrimeThis is a review of the fascinating look at the shipping industry, and the piracy that is committed by both modern-day pirates and by legitimate govenments. -
Childbirth Pain: What it is and How to CopeChildbirth pain comes from few different directions during childbirth, but there are many different ways to cope with the pain. -
Tubal Ligation Syndrome- the Silent EpidemicMillions of women have undergone tubal ligation surgery- most without knowing the risk of developing post-tubal ligation syndrome. This life-changing disorder is often diagnosed as other conditions, or dismissed outright. -
Great Book Series' for Beginning ReadersThese are a few good series for getting beginning readers interested in chapter books.
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How to Sell Clothes on EBayMost people have clothes around the house that they don't want anymore- here's how to turn them into cash.
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eBay Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid the Most Common OnesScams change rapidly on eBay, here are the most prevalent ones that have stood the test of time because people still fall for them. You don't have to.
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The Hidden Danger that Bats Leave Behind: GuanoThis is an article about the dangers of bat guano. As the winter is coming on, bats are nestling in attics and eaves, and the guano that they leave behind causes serious eye damage in humans. -
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in Your ChildHere are a few ways to make children learn to make healthy food choices. -
Easy Candle Making for Lazy PeopleThis is a guide to the easiest candle making basics. These are candles that you don't need any specialized knowledge to make.
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Don't Be Liberal, Don't Be ConservativeThis is a political commentary about how Americans have allied themselves with political parties too strictly, and don't take the time to examine the actual issues.
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DVD Review: Barbie and the 12 Dancing PrincessesThis is a review of the much-hyped new movie for little girls, Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses.
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The Early Works Museum, Huntsville, Alabama: History that Caters to ChildrenThis is a review of the Early Works museum, the only museum in Huntsville, AL, that caters specifically to children. It is a large history museum with lots of exhibits and attractions.
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Cathedral Caverns- Alabama's Newest State ParkThis is an article about a huge cave system in North Alabama, which has the largest cave entrance of any cave in the world. -
A Guide to the Easiest House Plants to Care forThis is a guide to some of the easiest house plants to care for. These plants are hearty and take little maintenance.
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Canada Travel Guide: How to Find Canada and What to Do ThereThis is a satire of travel guides, with a guide to Canadian travel from a xenophobic American perspective. -
The Largest Space Museum in the World: The U.S. Space and Rocket CenterThis is a description and review, along with a little history, of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, in Huntsville, AL.
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A Crack at the Edge of the World: Simon Winchester's Latest Covers the SF EarthquakeThis is a review of Simon Winchester's latest book- A Crack at the Edge of the World. Currently ranked well at Amazon.com and other bookselling sites (on Amazon it is currently number 8K out of 4 million), it has been picking up steam via word of mouth.
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The Job Market Outlook for Financial AnalystsThis is an article on the current state of the demand for financial analysts, and what the outlook is for the position in the U.S. for the next 10 years.
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How to Find the Correct Violin Size for YouThis is a short piece on how to size yourself for a violin. Violins come in many sizes for many different ages and body sizes.
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So You Want to Go to Journalism School... Seriously?This is an article about the general curriculum of journalism schools are like, how the campus culture of them is and how the job market for the field is right now.
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How to Tell If Someone is CrazyThis is an editorial about how to spot, and avoid, crazy people in everyday life.
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Non-stop News About Paris Hilton: She Has a Friend, She Pumps Gas, She Goes to a ClubThis is a satire peice on the non-stop "news" stories about Paris Hilton, and how they are pretty much the same story over and over again. -
A Guide to Consignment Sales in Huntsville and MadisonThis is a guide to the three big consignment sales that have been growing in popularity in the Huntsville and Madison areas. They are for baby and children's items and are twice yearly.
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Top Secrets for Having a Successful VBAC ( vaginal birth after cesarean)This is a set of the best tips for going into the labor process and trying to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). This is mostly for hospital births, but I do touch on home births, which I do not recommend.
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Top Secrets of Beating Morning SicknessThis is an article about the best ways to combat morning sickness, including preemptive moves to keep it at bay.
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The Best Thrift Stores in Huntsville and Madison, ALThis is a review of where to find the best thrift store shopping in the Huntsville and Madison areas of Alabama.
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Crazy London: Some of the Weirdest Attractions London Has to OfferThis is a review of some of the stranger attractions that London, England has in store for a traveller. They are off the beaten path, but are definite experiences to write home about.
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Product Review: The Epson Stylus Photo R320 PrinterThis is a product review of the Epson R320, a fairly new photo printer that has been popular this year.
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Myths About the South - Or, Why I Don't Give a Crap About the Civil WarThis is a rubuttal piece against all of the unfair stereotypes about Southern people. There is even at least one AC article about how ignorant Southerners are, and that's a very small start of the prejudical pieces that I see.
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How to Open Your Own Bookstore BusinessThis is an article about how to get a small bookstore opened for business. It details the mistakes that I made and the things that should be done in the planning and execution of the store.
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Daddy Daycare: Eddie Murphy's Signal that Western Civilization is About to EndThis is a movie review of 2003's Daddy Daycare, starring Eddie Murphy. It is about the dumbing down of American society, and should be avoided by children at all costs.
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The Best Cartoons for PreschoolersThis is a review of the best current cartoons for preschoolers, and which ones should be avoided due to content or tense situations.
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Dogville, Nicole Kidman's Best Movie by FarThis is a review of Dogville, a 2003 movie starring Nicole Kidman, that did not get much press but is an excellent study in the nature of humanity and its darker side. It starts out in a hopeful vent, and grows darker so gradually that you barely notice.
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Raising Pagan Children in a Christian WorldThis article is about raising pagan children in a society that does is not open to paganism in general, and children being raised as pagans in specific. I have a few tips on how to negate the effects of Christianity in the home, and when to be silent.
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Drive Through Safari: Huntsville's Family-Friendly Wild AnimalsThis article draws attention to the little-known drive through safari on the edge of town. Local residents comstantly compain about the lack of anything to do, and very few people know about this park that has been here for 16 years.