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Zhug (Skhug) Recipe: Yemeni/Israeli Hot Sauce
This simple recipe, with photos, demonstrates how to make the popular Israeli spicy condiment, zhug (skhug). Originally from Yemen, this Mediterranean hot sauce is easy to prepare, has a vivid green color, and has a garlic/cilantro aroma that is entrancing.
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Oral Probiotics Review: Probiora3/EvoraPlus, GanedenBC30, & Prodentis
In this article, I review three popular oral probiotics: Life Extension's Advanced Oral Hygiene, GUM's PerioBalance, and Oragenics's EvoraPlus. I also share my dentist's impressions.
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What's the Difference Between Nasonex and Flonase? My Preference
The biggest difference between Nasonex and Flonase might be price, since the effectiveness is virtually the same. Read on for my full review and comparison.
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Best Alternative to Time Capsule
Losing my data got me to look at backing up with Time Machine, and reliability concerns prompted me to look at Time Capsule alternatives. Research brought me to Western Digital's My Book Live Duo, which has a number of big benefits over the Time Capsule.
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Nazook Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions and Video
This article contains a recipe for nazook (nazouk/nazuk), an Armenian pastry that's traditionally served around Easter. Follow along with these step-by-step instructions, and watch an instructional video of my Aunt Aida, master nazook baker, showing you how it's done!
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Easy Coffee Cake Recipe: Armenian Nutmeg Cake
A recipe for the most delectable coffee cake ever: the Armenian nutmeg cake. It is incredibly easy to make and so delicious! Video and pictures included.
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Pricing and Design Info for 6 Prefab Cabin and Cottage Firms
Learn about 6 US companies' takes on prefabricated (modular) cottages and cabins with pricing information and photos. These structures from traditional log cabins to strikingly modern, innovative designs. This article is updated for 2019.
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2019 Prefab/Modular Home Prices for 20 U.S. Companies
Updated for 2019: Revise the price per square foot for 20 prefab (modular) home companies' products, including Blu Homes, Proto Homes, ideabox (Ikea), weeHouses, and many others.
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What does Leviticus REALLY say about homosexuality?
Two verses in Leviticus (18:22 and 20:13) are frequently cited by people who condemn homosexuality and claim Biblical support. But are these verses (and others) really about homosexuality? An honest exegesis (critical analysis) of the text suggests otherwise.
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Light Brown Contact Lenses for Dark Eyes
Can you lighten dark brown eyes? Sure...with the right contact lenses. There are special lenses that will turn coffee-colored eyes to a light-brown, almost hazel, quite convincingly. Here are the most readily available lenses, and pictures of what to expect.
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Is There a Connection Between Tofu, Soy, Tempeh, and Estrogen?
Is there a connection between estrogenic activity and popular soy foods like tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk? Research suggests soy has health implications for both women and men.
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Gwen Stefani as a Brunette (with Dark/Brown Hair)
Pictures and videos of No Doubt's Gwen Stefani with dark hair. Yeah, she's actually a brunette - shocking!
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How to Make Edible Candy Hair for Cupcakes or Cakes
Want to make edible hair as decoration for cupcakes or another type of dessert? Use this easy technique to transform corn syrup (or another sugar syrup) into thousands of strands of hairlike candy. You can dye it, too!
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100% Einkorn Bread Recipe - surprisingly delicious!
How do you make bread with einkorn flour, and how does it taste? I've found a tried-and-true recipe that makes the most delicious, malty, nutty bread I've ever had.
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How to Make Croissants--homemade & delicious! (recipe w/pictures)
Step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on how to make homemade croissants. I've included nutritional information and some helpful tips for croissant-baking newbies.
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Best No Clog, High Flow Toilet Brands
Do you have a toilet that clogs? Read on to learn about the best high-flow toilets on the market today!
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How to Replace a Broken Toilet Handle: Step-by-Step Instructions With Pictures
Ever have to replace a broken toilet handle? I have! I have pictures to prove it. With these instructions, I'm going to show you how to do it yourself in about 5 minutes. All you need is a wrench and a new toilet handle.
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How to Make Nocino: Green Walnut Liqueur Recipe
Easy-to-follow guide with pictures on how to make nocino, or Italian green walnut liqueur (also known as orahovica or orahovac in Croatian, or liqueur de noix in French).
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Green Walnut Preserves Recipe (With Pictures)
You might be able to find preserved fresh walnuts in some Armenian, Greek, or Middle Eastern markets, but it's also not terribly hard to make them at home. Here are step-by-step instructions.
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Sorority Reputations and Stereotypes
Learn sorority reputations and stereotypes for ten of the world's largest sororities, including Kappa Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, and more!
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Make Gmail My Homepage [Easy Gmail Instructions]
Simple step-by-step instructions on how to make Gmail your home page on Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer (IE), or Safari.
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Afternoon and Evening Bloating and Gas
Have bloating or gas in the afternoon or evening? How do you deal with it? Here's how to diagnose the source of the problem. The culprit is usually something you ate for breakfast or lunch.
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How to Make Bamboo Charcoal Soap (Recipe with Pictures)
Easy step-by-step instructions (with pictures) on how to make bamboo charcoal soap at home. Much easier than you might think!
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Why Water Can Give You Heartburn (and How to Prevent It)
Learn why water can cause acid reflux ... and how to stay hydrated without suffering discomfort.
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Mexican Ice Cream/Paleta Flavors (and English Explanations)
English translations and explanations of Mexican ice cream (nieve/helado) and popsicle (paleta) flavors.
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Get Rid of Oily Skin...Forever
As a person who has always battled oily skin, I can completely sympathize with anyone trying to reduce or get rid of really greasy skin. It's shiny, makes you look and feel unclean, and can lead to zits. Although the luck of the (genetic) draw has a...
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COFFEE DRIPPER! Ceramic | Abid Clever | Beehouse | Hario | Frieling Cilio
Want to make a cup of drip coffee for yourself but don't want to break out the electric coffee maker? Single-serve coffee using coffee drippers (or filter cones, pour-over drip makers, or coffee filter holders) are becoming more and more...
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How to Make Delicious French Macarons: Easy Recipe
Impossible to make macarons, you say? No! This recipe has always worked beautifully for me, and I'm no kitchen whiz. I'll show you how to do it right with step-by-step instructions, pictures, and a video.
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Best Identity Theft Protection: Unbiased Reviews
Is identity theft protection worth it? If so, which company's service is best?
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How to Treat and Heal a Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek
We all know how bad it hurts to bite your own mouth. But thankfully, the mouth is one of the fastest places in the body to heal. If you've bitten your tongue, lip, or inner cheek, here's what to do to get your mouth feeling better—fast.
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How Much Does It Cost to Skydive?
How much can you expect to shell out for a skydive? Read this article to see the average price ranges for a solo or tandem jump and a breakdown of what you're paying for.
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23andMe Review
My review of 23andMe, which I used to get important & interesting information about my health and ancestry. Includes screenshots and a discussion of features.
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DeCODEme Review
I recently received the results of my $2,000 (now $1,100) DecodeME test one year ago, so I'd like to share a review of my experience with the product.
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Gummy Removable Glue Used to Attach Credit Cards to Paper
Learn about the glue that's used to attach credit cards to paper and how you can find it.
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DecodeMe & 23andMe - Comparison Review
I have used both 23andMe and DecodeMe and would like to share my experiences with both. While both have substantially similar offerings (both health and genealogical background snapshots), the devil is in the details, details substantial enough to bridge the $1,500 price difference.
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Simple and Delicious Broccolini Recipe
This quick and tasty recipe for broccolini with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes is sure to hit the spot.
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Crack Pie - Step-by-step Recipe with Pictures
Have you heard of crack pie? Anderson Cooper sings its praises, as do Martha Stewart and countless other people who are willing to pay $44 for one at New York's Momofuku Bakery and Milk Bar (they do deliver, too). Fortunately, you don't have to...
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Resveratrol & Weight Loss - Reviews
Can resveratrol really make you lose weight? Learn what resveratrol really can and can not do about weight loss.
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Dr. Oz and Resveratrol Nutritional Supplement
Which resveratrol pill does Dr Oz recommend? NONE. Please read this important article and don't get swindled!
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How to transfer iTunes songs from one computer to another
How to move your iTunes music from one computer to another (and no, you can't use your iPod or iPhone - stupid, yes, I know).
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Wasp Knife - Information, Pictures, Videos
The Wasp Knife, which the news media has been reporting on recently, is extremely deadly. This is the way it works: in the knife handle, there is a small canister of 24 grams of compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) there is a small tube running from...
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Herniated Disc Pain Relief
I had a herniated disc for 5 months before I finally got a discectomy. In the month prior to surgery, I tried many different ways (including various painkillers) to get relief from the pain. Here's insights from my experience that might help any discussions you're having with your medical provider.
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Herniated Disc Treatment Options and My Experience
I had a herniated disc (L5-S1) and suffered for five grueling months of different treatments before I got surgery. Here I explore those options I tried; others share their experiences in the comments.
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Prejudice Test | Racism Test | Are you Racist?
A comment by elleissa left on this Hub mentioned an online test created by a team at Harvard that looks at a person's automatic biases towards some groups over others. Most of us have automatic, knee-jerk reactions towards different characteristics...
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I Ching Reading: A Step-by-Step Guide
Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to give yourself an authentic I Ching reading! These readings are lots of fun, and full of insightful advice!
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Aronia - highest-antioxidant berry juice
Aronia is the name for a very dark berry, native to the Americas, but far more popular in Eastern Europe, where its juice is known to help people with heart conditions. When I lived in Poland, it was a fairly popular juice drink, and people commonly...
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Lipstick Recall - is there lead in my lipstick?
Information on the status of lead-containing lipstick and recalls. L'Oreal and other brand-name lipstick statements and coverage.
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DNA Testing Comparison: DNA Tribes, DNA Heritage & GeneTree
If you're curious about your racial/ethnic background, nowadays you don't have to rely on what your relatives have to say. Now for less than $300 you can get fairly conclusive indications from DNA tests which you can order and take at home. I've tried 3 of them (GeneTree, DNA Heritage, and DNA...
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How to Geocache: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Geocaching (GEE-oh-cash-ing) is a great outdoor recreational activity similar to a scavenger hunt. There is a hidden object, and you're given clues and GPS (global positioning) coordinates to help you find it. It's incredibly fun.
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How to get from LGA (LaGuardia) to JFK (Kennedy), or vice versa
There are 3 ways to do this, depending on how much time you have and how much money you're willing to spend. A taxi cab will run you about $26-28 (depending on traffic, mostly) and will take anywhere from 20-30 minutes, only very rarely worse than...
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Shoe Pastry Recipe (Choux Pastry)
Choux (pronounced "shoe") pastry, or puff pastry, is the basis of a number of great pastry delicacies, including cream puffs (profiteroles), eclairs, and some types of turnovers (others use phyllo dough). Here's a simple recipe you can use: Choux...
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The Three Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Orange County, CA
Whether you're a vegetarian/vegan like myself, or just in the mood for a vegetarian meal, check out these O.C. vegetarian favorites!
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How to call a phone number in London from the United States
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to dial from a landline or cell/mobile phone to reach someone in London, England.
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Sicko review (Michael Moore documentary)
A review of Michael Moore's SICKO, including additional statistics on relative costs of healthcare systems that the film should've included.
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What Does Yerba Mate Taste Like?
Yerba mate, a South American herb related to the holly whose leaves are drunk much like tea elsewhere, has a taste that is different from tea, even green tea.
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What Does White Tea Taste Like?
As a tea fanatic, white tea is a prominent member of my tea repertory. And, along with green tea, black tea and red tea (rooibos), it's also chock-full of antioxidants. But what does it taste like? First, the flavor is not strong. White tea has a...
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The Anti-Estrogenic Diet - avoid estrogen foods
An exploration of the principles outlined in Ori Hofmekler's book, the Anti-Estrogenic Diet. Includes lists of estrogenic and anti-estrogenic foods, the 3 stages of the diet, and commentary on some of the more unusual aspects of the regimen and its rationale.
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Kelly Videos - Shoes & Text Message Breakup
Kelly is the brainchild of Liam Sullivan. Enjoy these campy videos, and sing along if you feel so inclined. Intro: Happy birthday, twins. A computer! And a car! Thanks, Mom and Dad! Kelly, go ahead and open your present. What the hell?! What'd you...
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Most Difficult Languages - Polish
I've read about the supposed difficulty of many languages. Some I don't know at all (like Chinese or Arabic, which I'd imagine are difficult), but I did have the opportunity to learn one of the hardest, and supposedly the most grammatically-complex...
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All About Erythritol (an All-Natural, Low-Calorie Sugar Substitute)
Looking for the best sugar substitutes? I first found out about erythritol when I bought Honest Tea's Tangerine Green Tea, which has only 10 calories but is all-natural. How? It uses a little-known, natural low-calorie sweetener called erythritol.
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How to Make Yogurt: Step-by-Step Guide With Pictures
Making yogurt at home is easy and does not require any special equipment. I've made yogurt dozens of times using this method, which I describe below. Step-by-step photos are included, as well. Save money and have fun making your own yogurt!
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Philosophical Quizzes - Philosophy Quiz
Here are some great sources of intriguing philosophical quizzes that you can do alone, or with a small group of friends. I've enjoyed them both ways. Morality Play: A fascinating quiz that determines how you weigh truly difficult ethical...
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Manufacture your own Energy Drink or Shot - Make Your Own
Energy drinks are getting more and more popular, and many contract manufacturers make it relatively easy to formulate and bottle your own. If you're interested in manufacturing your own energy beverage, here's some useful starting points.
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Avoiding Germs on Public Transportation
As much as I love public transportation (cheap, pretty reliable, can read or zone out, no traffic headaches, environmentally-friendly), sometimes I feel like I've walked into a giant petri dish when I enter a BART train on my way to work. The...
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Winter Itch - itchy skin when it's cold outside
Winter Itch (winter pruritis, or xerotic eczema) is that type of itchy skin you get when it's cold and dry outside. It's caused by dehydration. Wintertime makes the problem worse for a few reasons: the air is dry outside, drying your skin out more...
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Old people jokes
My elderly aunts love telling jokes like these. I hope you enjoy them, too. Three old guys, all hard of hearing, were playing golf one sunny spring morning. One says to another, "Windy, isn't it?" "No," the second man answers, "it's Thursday." The...
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What does agnostic mean?
What does it mean to be "agnostic"? Although often confused with "atheist", it means something quite a bit different. The term derives from the Greek roots "a" (not or without) and "gnosis" (knowledge). An agnostic does not know enough about the existence of a higher being to make a judgment about...
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Tattoo Idea Sites Worth Checking Out
Before you plunk down several hundred bucks for a tattoo, get inspired. Here are three sites you might want to visit for some designs you can bring to your tattoo artist.
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Gaydar Secrets
What are the signs and signals you should be looking for to see if someone's gay or lesbian? It takes some practice to fine-tune gaydar, but these tips and tricks should help you suss out "members of the family" from their heterosexual brethren. Have fun!
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Swiss Chard with Potatoes Recipe - blitva s krumpirom
In 2004, we visited my family in Croatia, and my aunt shared recipes that we enjoyed at her summer-house on the island of Brač. This is intended for my friends and family members (I was appointed to transcribe what Biserka was saying) but if...
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What Are Resveratrol Supplements?
Information about resveratrol, a naturally-occurring antioxidant in red wine. Research is demonstrating its ability to extend lifespan, counter the effects of obesity and Alzheimer's disease, and increase endurance.