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How to Avoid Accidental Plagiarism

College students often ignore warnings about plagiarism because they believe that it doesn’t concern them. They view plagiarism as some obscure academic crime committed by devious plotters who go to great lengths to create fake documents–or, more commonly, if they do know what it is, they believe they can get away with it. If you ...

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Bass Bugs

Fly fishing for bass is a great sport. But, the fly fisherman has to know what fly or bass bug to use because without the right bait, the bass may not be bite. There are many flies to use when fly fishing, but not all of them are bass bugs or ones preferred by bass. ...

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Jose Ole Steak & Cheese Burrito

On more than one occasion recently, I have purchased and eaten a frozen Jose Ole Steak & Cheese Burrito. One of Jose Ole’s Premium Burritos, the steak and cheese variety is an authentic tasting frozen Mexican item that is available at many American food retailers. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is ...

Rooting and Growing an Avocado Plant

Avocados make wonderful houseplants, and avocado plants are easy to root, grow, and maintain. With minimal care and occasional pruning, you can have a beautiful lush avocado plant for the price of an avocado from your local grocery store. Your avocado plant probably won’t bear fruit, but it will make a lovely addition to your ...

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Five Tips for Success in AP Classes

Here it is: your first day of school, and you’ve signed up to take an AP class (or two or three!). You’re understandably intimidated as the teacher launches off into a diatribe about DBQ’s, FRQ’s, how fast the class movies, how much material the course covers, and of course, the all important AP Exam in ...

The Controversy of Bloodroot as a Cancer Cure

The North American perennial Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis) has become one of the most controversial herbs in today’s society. This small to medium sized plant with it’s spring-blooming flowers of white petals and golden yellow centers has been debated much of late, because of it’s reported cures for certain types of cancers. According to Rodales Illustrated ...

5 Best Step Workout DVDs

Step workouts are some of the best ways to get a total body workout, and the step is versatile. It can be used for aerobics, toning and strength training workouts. Curvy women who carry their weight in their thighs and buttock benefit from step workouts because they lift the butt and reduce sagging. However, in ...