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Tuppy Glossop - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Tuppy has an extensive background in marketing, graphic design and communication. He enjoys writing on a variety of subjects.
Originally from England, he spent some 20 years living in the USA, and now lives in Israel. Married with 4 children, Tuppy is an avid music fan and reader. He particularly enjoys the books of PG Wodehouse.
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- Home Dehydrators and Nutrition - The Raw and the Cooked
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Recently we've had a food challenge to deal with in our family, and a nutritionist suggested that we should consider using a home dehydrator to prepare raw food. It's quite possible you're now having the same responses that we had: "What's a home dehydrator?" and "Who wants to eat raw food?" Let me start at the beginning.
- Gothic Dresses and Accessories For a Change of Pace
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Who knows, you may find that you won't want to remove your gothic clothes at all ... although it may be a challenge to find pajamas for goths!
- Packing Tips For A Hassle-Free Family Day Trip
[Travel-and-Leisure] If you're planning a day trip with your family, you're liable to bring either too much or not enough stuff. Planning ahead and packing carefully will make your day trip less stressful, and more fun.
- Five Things You Must Ask Before You Book At A Bed & Breakfast
[Travel-and-Leisure:Bed-Breakfast-Inns] Staying in a bed and breakfast is a lovely way to relax in a cozy and comfortable environment. By checking some basic issues before you travel, you can be sure that your trip will be the special experience you're hoping for.
- Earning An Online Degree - The Psychology of Distance Learning
[Reference-and-Education:Online-Education] The psychology of online learning is only just beginning to be studied. As you begin an online degree program your mindset needs to reflect this very different way of studying, and you may have to modify your approach as you progress.
- Earning An MBA Degree Online - Is It A Good Idea?
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] Whether you get your degree online, or in a traditional college program, the MBA degree has become the entrance ticket to corporate life. Without a Master's in Business Administration it will be difficult for you to be taken seriously as a candidate for management jobs; for promotions; or even for challenging assignments.
- Planning To Earn An Online College Degree? Maybe You Shouldn't
[Reference-and-Education:Online-Education] Despite the convenience, and the wide range of choices available online, many students will be much happier studying in a traditional college setting. Earning an online college degree is not for everyone; only you can know if it's right for you.
- There Are Great Reasons To Earn An Online College Degree
[Reference-and-Education:Online-Education] If you've made the choice to go back to college, you're embarking on an experience that will be challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. But should you earn an online degree, or should you study in a traditional classroom setting?
- The 5 Worst Reasons To Earn An Online College Degree
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] There are some excellent reasons that you might want to earn an online college degree. There are also some terrible ones, and if you have any of these in the back of your mind, it's time to think again.
- Three Things to Know Before You Earn an Online College Degree
[Reference-and-Education:Online-Education] If you're considering a return to college to study for a degree, it's important that you know exactly what you want to get out of the experience. The more preparation you can do before you plunge into your studies, the more benefit you'll get from your decision.
- Hidden Beaches - Three Secret Hideaways For The Curious Traveler
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] A hidden beach. A deserted beach. A secluded beach. It sounds like the opening scene of a romance novel, doesn't it? I'm not a big romance reader, but I do love peace and quiet and I've spent many years seeking out the best beaches for an occasional escape from the world. These years of arduous research have led me to some general conclusions about the characteristics of a truly great hidden beach.
- We Found Paradise, And It's Really Big - The Bahamas Atlantis Resort
[Travel-and-Leisure] Big. Really big. It's impossible to get past that first impression of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you go in the resort. This is not a destination for a quiet and restful romantic recharge; this is a destination for a full-bore, pedal to the metal, fun fest with several thousand other vacationers. So, with that in mind, what are the highlights if you want to make the most of a family vacation at Atlantis Paradise Island?
- Cloister Yourself - A Luxurious Beach Vacation At The Sea Island Resort
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Since the Twenties, America's privileged classes have headed to the Cloisters at Sea Island for a beach vacation in the grand tradition. Following an extraordinary three-year renovation the Cloisters has reopened as one of the finest resort hotels in the US, preserving the exquisite architectural detail for which it is famed and updating its amenities to the highest level of luxury.
- Cupcake Wedding Cakes - A Small But Perfect Taste Of Matrimonial Pleasure
[Relationships:Wedding] As popular as cupcakes are, it was perhaps inevitable that they'd crossover into wedding receptions. At first, couples served them as an additional dessert to complement their more traditional wedding cake, and that's still a very popular trend. But eventually, of course, the mighty cupcake juggernaut rolled onward and you can now serve your guests a cupcake wedding cake.
- Caneel Bay in the Virgin Islands - A Caribbean Beach Vacation to Restore Your Soul
[Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] Caneel Bay, a glistening jewel in the crown of the US Virgin Islands, is a 170 acre resort cradled on the edge of the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John. Founded in the 1950s by environmentalist and philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller, Caneel Bay has always exuded a touch of old-money blueblood class. If you're looking for bright lights and glitz, then other St. John resorts may be more to your taste. But if you yearn for a getaway from stress, cares, and bustle, Caneel Bay offers a sanctuary for the senses.
- The Gourmet Bride's Dilemma - Choosing a Wedding Cake Design
[Relationships:Wedding] As you prepare to choose your wedding cake, it is useful to collect pictures of wedding cakes that you like. It doesn't matter if the cake in the picture is too big, too fancy, too expensive looking, too pink ... if there is something about it that catches your eye, save that picture. As time goes on you will have sufficient pictures to start seeing trends in your choices.
- An Interview With Actress Billie Whitelaw - From Samuel Beckett to Jim Henson, and Beyond
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Billie Whitelaw, the British actress, is well known for her work with Samuel Beckett, yet she’s always been keen to emphasise her other achievements: "My work with Beckett is a very small but very important part of my career."
- Andres Segovia, the Father of the Classical Guitar - A Remembrance
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Next year, 2007, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Andres Segovia, the father of the classical guitar for almost the entire 20th Century. This remembrance of what was to be one of his last concerts, a 1985 performance at the Arlington Centre, Santa Barbara, is a tribute to his extraordinary and ground-breaking influence on the classical guitar repertory.
- Jonathan Demme: The Early Work of Film Director Jonathan Demme
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] In the mid-Eighties, at a UCLA conference on the subject of collaborative art, I met and interviewed the film director Jonathan Demme, who went on to great success as the director of such movies as "The Silence of the Lambs", "Philadelphia" and “The Manchurian Candidate”. His recent concert movie "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" was shot during Young's performance in Nashville; a performance that marked something of a comeback after the musician's recovery from a brain tumor.
- Across a Crowded Room, by Richard Thompson - A Look Back at a Classic Album
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Originally the co-founder of the seminal folk rock band Fairport Convention, Richard Thompson's career has lasted almost 40 years now. Thompson left Fairport in the early 70s, and since then his career has included both solo work and albums with his wife Linda.
- The Composer & Performer Philip Glass -- An Interview From 1985
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] For 30 years or more, Philip Glass' music has been criticized for being repetitive, loud, and too accessible. This last quality is his greatest sin in the eyes of academic musicians. As in other fields a sense of elitism adds immeasurably to one's self-esteem; there's nothing better than belonging to a club with only a few members. Philip Glass broke up that cozy little club with music which has both depth, and mass appeal.
- Choosing the Perfect Wedding Cake - Six Practical Questions To Ask Your Wedding Cake Designer
[Relationships:Wedding] Amongst all the stressful decisions you have to make as you plan your wedding (can arch-conservative Cousin Bill sit at the same table with super-liberal Aunt Trisha?) choosing your wedding cake is one of the fun decisions. But even choosing a wedding cake involves some details, some of which may not be obvious. This checklist of questions will help you be sure you are well-prepared when you meet with your wedding cake designer.
- Winter Getaways in Minnesota - Cold Enough For Ya
[Travel-and-Leisure] There's no getting away from it; Minnesota is cold in the winter. But along with the cold you get a frosty playground, full of activities for the eager visitor who remembered to bring their hats & mittens. Whether you're an outdoors enthusiast, or a culture vulture with a taste for the arts, Minnesota's a fine place for a winter getaway.
- Taveuni Island in Fiji - Enjoy A Beach Vacation in Paradise
[Travel-and-Leisure] Some people relax by heading for a busy resort, filled with bustling nightlife and packed bars. Myself, I prefer to find a secluded spot with deserted beaches and clear blue water, where I can rest, think, and recharge. I want to eat wonderful food, enjoy a refreshing cocktail, read a book that makes me laugh out loud, and be gently pampered in quiet luxury. Aaah, paradise ... and I found it, on Taveuni Island in Fiji.
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