Judith Culpepper
A general hobbyist by nature, Judith collects. Doesn't really matter what, but her favorite collections include obscure vocabulary words, recipes, and little-known/little-cared-about facts. She reads voraciously and is always up for suggestions.
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Telling Teenagers that Eating Chocolate Causes Acne is Hurtful and UntrueAlthough widely dispensed as true advice, the assertion that chocolate causes acne has never been proven and inappropriately blames teenagers for causing their own acne.
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Advice to Beginning Exercisers: Act like a Beginner. There's No Shame in ThatBeginning exercisers should act like beginners without shame or pretense - because there's nothing shameful about exercising intelligently.
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Myasthenia Gravis: It's Not Easy Getting a Doctor to Believe YouNot a well-known "popular" disease, myasthenia gravis can easily go undiagnosed for years. One of the first hurdles a sufferer faces in reaching a diagnosis and starting treatment is finding a doctor who believes you have a problem.
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How to Save Your Child's December Birthday from Being Eaten by ChristmasDecember birthdays often struggle to maintain a separate identity from the larger Christmas hubbub. These tips will help.
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Lottery Hoax Drags Out the Ugly at Burlington Coat FactoryThis hoax shows how quickly a good thing can turn bad, highlighting the ugly portions of human nature.
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Asperger's Syndrome and Self-Diagnosis: Tread CarefullySelf-diagnoses of Asperger's Syndrome are more likely to be over-indulgent than accurate. Think twice before you label yourself.
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Things to Consider when Planning a Moonlight GardenPlanting a moonlight garden allows you to enjoy the atmosphere even if you're more of a night person, or have to be away most of the day. -
Items to Consider when Enhancing Trees with a Blooming GroundcoverBlooming groundcovers minimize lawnmower damage to trees and beautify the area around roots. Before planting, consider these questions. -
How to Add a Color Wheel of Flowers to Your LandscapingAvailable in every color imaginable, flowers offer a great color wheel learning opportunity. Or just use this project for a whimsical landscaping feature.
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Use Mulch as an Inexpensive, Attractive Lawn EdgingLawn edging enhances both the lawn and the flower beds which border it. And with mulch, it doesn't have to be distracting or expensive. -
Use Empty Cookie Tins to Create Unique Gardening PotsEmpty cookie tins don't have to be useless clutter - turn them into unique, personalized gardening pots for yourself or your friends! -
Convert a Child's Little Red Wagon into a Playful Potted GardenLittle red wagons look adorable as potted gardens. Best of all, the wagon can remain play-ready - in case kids come to visit. -
Planting a Winter Container Garden with EvergreensA container garden of evergreens provides landscaping interest throughout all four seasons. Even renters with anti-gardening landlords can participate. -
Create Rustic Gardening Containers from Galvanized Steel TubsConverting a galvanized steel tub into a container garden is simple, and the effect is charming. -
Keys to Determining an Auto Insurance Company's ReliabilityBuying auto insurance from an unreliable company isn't any better than skipping insurance entirely. Find out how to know which company will best serve you. -
Annin Tofu Recipe - Japanese Creamy Almond Gelatin DessertAnnin tofu epitomizes delicious desserts. This recipe will transport you to realms of untold bliss. -
Man Bashing is Sexist...to WomenInsulting men simultaneously insults every woman who's ever loved a man, or tried to win his affection. Because what intelligent woman pursues an idiot, jerk, or troglodyte? -
I'm Atheist, Not ImmoralAtheists don't want to harm your children, destroy your marriage, or bathe in blood. We understand morality, too.
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Encourage Your Lilac Bushes to Bloom MoreLilacs require a bit of special care to bloom their best. Enjoy prolific flowers each spring with proper maintenance. -
How to Grow Square Watermelons - It's Easy!Supplying great novelty value and easier fridge storage, square watermelons are amusing and easy to grow. -
How to Plot an Attractive & Productive Vegetable GardenA vegetable garden shouldn't sabotage your beautiful landscaping. Follow these tips to improve your garden's attractiveness this summer...without sacrificing productivity.
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Victory Gardens: The Survivalist's Next StepVictory Gardens went out of vogue in 1946 - but this Recession may bring them back. Improve your self-sufficiency now! -
Low Maintenance Vegetable Gardens for Busy PeopleGarden fresh vegetables taste heavenly compared to bland mass-produced grocery store vegetables. Enjoy the flavor without the massive time commitment with these strategies. -
How Hoarding Information Derails Your LifeHoarding too much information detracts from your quality of life before you even know there's a problem. -
Edward Cullen: Too Old for Bella. Much, Much Too OldBeing 86 years older then Bella, Edward Cullen is an unsuitable boyfriend. He's obviously up to no good.
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Renesme Cullen & Vampire Births Kill Thousands of Women Each YearRenesme's birth may lead to a world-wide pandemic of vampire men fathering children on human women to satisfy the vampire couple's desire for a child.
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Silly Barbie Ban Attempt in West Virginia Accomplishes NothingThe attempted Barbie ban in West Virginia doesn't seem based in reality or understand cause and effect.
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Twilight's Jacob Black: Better Boyfriend Than Edward CullenIf Bella Swan had any sense, she'd see that Jacob Black is hands-down a better boyfriend than Edward Cullen.
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Japanese Diet for Weight Loss - My Experiment 200950 lbs weight loss in 10 months following a Japanese diet - will I succeed? Follow my progress here!
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Creatine Fat Loss - is it Possible?The quest for a fit body harbors innumerable myths - is creatine fat loss one of them? Find out if creatine supplementation may help you.
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Five Tips to Re-Ignite Your Love SparkRe-igniting love spark takes time, but is oh so worth it. Bring back the halcyon days of first love. These tips show you how.
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Fat Acceptance Encourages Healthfulness, Not Thinness, as GoalThe fat acceptance movement encourages individuals to focus on health, rather than reaching a certain weight or size. Is it possible to be fat and healthy?
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Asexual Dating Vs. Just Friends - Defining the Difference to a Sexual WorldSexual thinking insists asexual dating equals Just Friends. By that logic, sexual romantic relationships equal Friends with Benefits, an equivalence sexual people reject. Other key relationship factors differentiate asexual dating from Just Friends.
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Find Out What Your Parents Fear When You Leave For CollegeFirst generation college students face a unique challenge: excessive parental fears. Discover common parental fears & how to combat them.
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Helping Your First Generation College Student: Tips for ParentsCongratulations on raising a first generation college student! Whether you attended college or not, your child values your opinion and support - share it! As you guide your child, these tips for parents can guide you.
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National Merit Scholarship: College Tuition Assistance for FinalistsAs a National Merit Scholarship finalist, paying college tuition and fees never posed a problem, despite not being selected for one of the $2500 National Merit Scholarships.
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Resources Available to Future First Generation College StudentsA first generation college student faces daunting challenges when preparing for college, especially without parental experience to rely on. These resources will help fill that void.
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That Umami Taste for Vegetarian FoodAdding the Umami taste to the four basics of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter poses a unique challenge to vegetarians, but it's worth it.
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Wool Fabric: Far Better for Military Uniforms Than Synthetic FibersThe United States Military requires so much wool fabric for its uniforms that it holds a place as one of the largest markets for domestic production. What makes wool fabric superior to synthetic fibers for use in military uniforms?
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Henry Fitzroy: The Forgotten Child of Henry VIIIHenry VIII openly acknowledged fathering Henry Fitzroy with his mistress while married to his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. Courtiers speculated the king was grooming the child for the kingship, but popularly history has largely ignored him.
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Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Renamed Amid Financial TurmoilMichael Jackson's former home, Neverland Ranch, seems to lie in the hands of the Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC after years of financial problems. How did that happen, and what happens now?
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Tips for Reducing Stress When Weaning Calves in a PenReducing stress when weaning calves results in healthier, more profitable animals. A combination of simple practices ensures optimum herd health when weaning calves in a traditional pen-enclosure situation.
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How to Ruin Your Health in 10 Simple StepsYour health is your most precious possession. And as Tyler Durden pointed out in Fight Club, "The stuff you own ends up owning you." To break the choke-hold your health has on your life, follow these 10 easy steps to ruin it forever.
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In Defense of Male Unbifurcated Garments or "Man Skirts"Man Skirts, or 'Male Unbifurcated Garments' for those who like to differentiate themselves from the social stigma of wearing women's clothing, actually lend themselves well to male attire. Let me explain.
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So Many Women and So Few Names: Tudor Women's NamesWith all the Mary's associated with Henry VIII - a sister, daughter, niece, and mistress, not to mention his niece's four playmates - it seems impossible to keep Tudor women straight. Why so many women and so few names?
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A Lesson from the Food Shortage in Japan in WWIIThe nation-wide food shortage which affected Japan in WWII
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Fondant Icing Recipe for Petit FoursPerfect for frosting the miniature cakes known as petit fours, this fondant icing recipe is so fun to make it's almost like playing. Unfortunately, it's temperamental, no two ways about it. The deliciousness and beauty make up for it.
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Tips for Coloring Edible Popcorn Christmas GarlandColoring popcorn for Christmas garland and retaining its edibility for birds are not mutually exclusive. Three bad ideas into an evening, we finally hit on a couple keepers.
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Uses for Origami Chinese Lucky StarsBeautiful and easy to fold, Chinese lucky stars make excellent gifts, crafts, or decorations. Presented here are ten ways to use the Chinese lucky stars you've folded.
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How to Make Chinese Lucky StarsA gift of Chinese lucky stars reminds the recipient that he or she is loved or admired. They are sometimes known as Origami Dream Stars or Wishing Stars. No matter what you call them, these origami stars are easy to fold.
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Halloween Icing Colors: Blood, Midnight, Ichor and PumpkinFor creepy Halloween colors that turn out perfect every time, use this handy guide. Make seeping blood red, oozing green ichor, or dark as midnight icing to entrance your friends and associates. Pumpkin orange provides a less haunting alternative.
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How to Graph a Pattern for a Filet Crochet Name DoilyWhip out your family name in filet crochet, or make one up as a gift for a newly married couple. After creating your own pattern with graph paper, you could crochet the Gettysburg Address if it struck your fancy.
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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Poundcake with Luscious Pumpkin Toffee Sauce RecipeThis recipe improves on pumpkin pie's traditional great flavor with a scrumptious toffee sauce and fewer calories.
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Decorating Stairs Safely for ChristmasAvoid endangering your disabled or elderly guests for the sake of Christmas decorations on stairs. Keeping a few simple tips in mind ensures that your beautiful holiday decorations will not compound your guests' struggle for mobility and independence.
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Quilt Piecing BasicsNo matter how many times the beginning quilter sews and re-sews the pieces, some quilts just never come together right. With these tips, that doesn't have to happen to you.
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Tips for How to Develop Creativity: Yes, You CanThis article covers how you can develop creativity in yourself. It's never too late.
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Edible Gifts: How to Mail FoodShipping food as homemade gifts can cheer a friend or loved one living a remote distance from you. This article contains tips on how to mail food so it arrives safely.
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Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce RecipeForget boxes of pasta with powdered "cheese" sauces of questionable origin. To know what's actually in your food, rely on this easy homemade cheese sauce.
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Folding Chinese Lucky Stars: Pictorial InstructionsChinese Lucky Stars are also known as Dream Stars or Wishing Stars. This tutorial demonstrates how to easily fold these origami stars.
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Anne Boleyn: The Reproductive Problems of Henry VIII's Second Wife - Rh Negative or Just Stressed?Queen Anne suffered up to 5 miscarriages over the course of her marriage to Henry VIII. Only her first child survived childbirth. Was Anne's blood Rh negative? Or did the stress of her uncertain situation account for the children's deaths?
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Tips to Increase Your Home's Energy Efficiency & Decrease Your Energy Bill This WinterWinter can be especially brutal on the wallet. Follow these tips to ensure your home retains as much heat as possible, resulting in a lower energy bill.
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Ideas for Decorating Thanksgiving Gourd BasketsThanksgiving gourd baskets offer a creative holiday craft with a decorative but functional product to complete with your family. This article contains ideas to get you thinking about how to personalize your own holiday centerpiece.
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Authentic Recipe for Nikujaga, or Japanese Beef StewNikujaga is the Japanese adaptation of western beef stew recipes. It is a healthy and filling meal in the Japanese Home-style cooking repertoire. This article contains an authentic Japanese recipe for the dish.
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Recipe for Japanese Cold Shabu ShabuCold Shabu Shabu is a Japanese homestyle recipe that is low-calorie, nutritious, and delicious. Not to mention easy to prepare.
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Decorating Tips for Your Thanksgiving Gourd BasketThanksgiving gourd baskets are a rewarding holiday craft. They provide a creative release and add a touch of warmth to your Thanksgiving table.
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Giving Charitable Christmas Gifts in Martin, South DakotaCharitable giving in Martin South Dakota is easier than ever during the Christmas season. Make someone's day with an unexpected kindness and spread holiday cheer.