L. Shepherd
Living in Madison, AL
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Published Content: 86
Fans: 28
On AC since: 10.14.06
Bio:
L. Shepherd is a former reporter now working as a freelance writer. She specializes in PR writing and web content.
L. Shepherd is a former reporter now working as a freelance writer. She specializes in PR writing and web content.
Education/Experience:
BA, journalism
BA, journalism
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This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 4/9/2008 | Read more »
This year, the much-anticipated Super Bowl commercials were a yawn, though there were a few exceptions.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/4/2008 | Read more »
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?
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/9/2008 | Read more »
Many 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?
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
Colloidal silver causes argyria- a condition that turns the skin anywhere from light gray to dark blue.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/31/2007 | Read more »
Many 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Bee 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/19/2007 | Read more »
Orthorexia 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Using a combination of scientific method and too much free time, the exact mental state of Britney Spears has finally been solved.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
There 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 9/28/2007 | Read more »
Article 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?
By L. Shepherd | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
The 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
If 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 5/14/2007 | Read more »
Here'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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 5/13/2007 | Read more »
At 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
Everyone thinks they want to work at home, but do they have what it takes? believe me, it takes a lot.
By L. Shepherd | Published 4/25/2007 | Read more »
Paris Hilton has a kinkajou, so what the heck are they?
By L. Shepherd | Published 4/25/2007 | Read more »
For 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 4/25/2007 | Read more »
It 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 3/19/2007 | Read more »
In 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?
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
Garage 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
Oress 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
Tourism 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
Dragon 9 is a vast improvement over the other Dragon versions. This version actually works.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
Having 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 2/6/2007 | Read more »
There 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
Blood is one of the worst offenders to fabric, rarely coming out completely and always looking gross.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
These are the developmental stages that children go through from birth to age 5.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
The violin is small, inexpensive, and less annoying than many other instruments in the hands of kids.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/29/2007 | Read more »
You don't have to buy imbeds to make an interesting candle. Making wax imbeds is easy and can make interesting candles.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/27/2007 | Read more »
One of the big obstacles to working at home is often the lack of benefits. But, there are benefits out there to be had.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/12/2007 | Read more »
Some 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/12/2007 | Read more »
If you want to sell your house quickly, it's important to present it in the best possible light.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/11/2007 | Read more »
The 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/11/2007 | Read more »
Lamaze 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?
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/10/2007 | Read more »
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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 1/9/2007 | Read more »
Gall 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/30/2006 | Read more »
After 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/27/2006 | Read more »
Moon missions have captured the public's imagination like no other space missions. So why aren't we there now?
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/26/2006 | Read more »
For 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/21/2006 | Read more »
There 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/19/2006 | Read more »
Huntsville 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/11/2006 | Read more »
Gall bladder cancer often masks itself as other things until it is too late for effective treatment.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/7/2006 | Read more »
There are several excellent Christmas light displays in Huntsville, and all are very different in style and format.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/2/2006 | Read more »
Here are some practical gambling tips. These are not blackjack tips or craps odds, but tips that you may actually kep you out of trouble.
By L. Shepherd | Published 12/1/2006 | Read more »
White 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
Tom Cruise is certainly plotting his New Year's resolutions as we speak. They are wrong- I know exactly what it is he needs.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/27/2006 | Read more »
Somehow she fascinates me, though more for her innate flaws than for her "music."
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/27/2006 | Read more »
Everyone needs to make resolutions, and W. is no exception.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/27/2006 | Read more »
Attachment 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/26/2006 | Read more »
Should we vote for a woman just because she is a woman?
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/25/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/22/2006 | Read more »
Childbirth pain comes from few different directions during childbirth, but there are many different ways to cope with the pain.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/22/2006 | Read more »
Millions 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/22/2006 | Read more »
These are a few good series for getting beginning readers interested in chapter books.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/13/2006 | Read more »
Most people have clothes around the house that they don't want anymore- here's how to turn them into cash.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/12/2006 | Read more »
Scams 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/11/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/10/2006 | Read more »
Here are a few ways to make children learn to make healthy food choices.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
This is a guide to the easiest candle making basics. These are candles that you don't need any specialized knowledge to make.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
This is a review of the much-hyped new movie for little girls, Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
This is an article about a huge cave system in North Alabama, which has the largest cave entrance of any cave in the world.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
This is a satire of travel guides, with a guide to Canadian travel from a xenophobic American perspective.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
This is a guide to some of the easiest house plants to care for. These plants are hearty and take little maintenance.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
This is a description and review, along with a little history, of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, in Huntsville, AL.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
This is a short piece on how to size yourself for a violin. Violins come in many sizes for many different ages and body sizes.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
This is an editorial about how to spot, and avoid, crazy people in everyday life.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/2/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/2/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
This is a review of where to find the best thrift store shopping in the Huntsville and Madison areas of Alabama.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
This is an article about the best ways to combat morning sickness, including preemptive moves to keep it at bay.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/30/2006 | Read more »
This is a product review of the Epson R320, a fairly new photo printer that has been popular this year.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/30/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/26/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/26/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
This is a review of the best current cartoons for preschoolers, and which ones should be avoided due to content or tense situations.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/24/2006 | Read more »
This 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.
By L. Shepherd | Published 10/24/2006 | Read more »
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