Sarah Copeland Online

I’m sick. Yes, I am sick for the second time in as many weeks. Not only am I sick, but I’m getting sick of being sick. In light of this development, I decided to finally take matters into my own hands. I drank the orange-flavored liquid DayQuil, and let me tell you why I will […]

Why Golf?
“Why golf?” my friend inquired. I could have responded with “I’m 57, and golf seemed like a safer choice than hang-gliding or surfing (I don’t swim).” The simple answer, however, is that was the most logical choice. We’ll explore that choice, but first, a little personal background.
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There has been a good amount of debate in GPT social circles recently surrounding the program AdBux.org. Some say that this program is affiliated with or perhaps even operated to some level, by the owner of now defunct NetBux, Chad French.
Information pertaining to this situation had been posted by a concerned member of the community […]

In our daily communications with one another, we use a variety of adjectives. Many of these are relative adjectives - words like ‘tall’, ’short’, ‘big’, ‘little’, ‘easy’, ‘hard’… you get the idea. My gripe is that all too often, the way in which these words are used tends to assume some prior knowledge by the […]

In light of the Virginia Tech shooting, it occurs to me that this is more than just a kid gone crazy. It has been widely reported that the Virginia Tech shooter, Cho Seung-Hui, had been withdrawn, shy, and a victim of bullies. He was different, and thus had to endure the abuse that often accompanies […]

Pay attention the next time you watch the nightly news, whether it is local or national. You will see a trend where the reporter or news anchor is somehow compelled to mention the race of the perpetrator or suspect in a crime. You will also notice that if the criminal is white, they almost never […]

It is that time of year again - Mother’s Day. It is the one day of the year that we go all out to celebrate our mothers and everything they have done for us. Sometimes picking the perfect Mother’s Day gift gets a bit tedious, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are […]

When making candles, people generally want to add color to them. There are various types of candle dyes that one can use to achieve any color of candle they can think of.
There is a difference between dyes and pigments, in that dyes mix and melt well with wax and therefore burn in the same way […]

It’s already Part 6 of this series and it is now time to discuss the use of fragrance in your new or existing candle-making hobby. Remember - if you have an aversion to scented candles, you are not under any obligation to incorporate fragrance when you are candle-making. On the other hand, if you prefer […]

Now that you know everything you need to know about candle-making, the time has arrived to put all that knowledge to use and make a candle.
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Candle-makers usually use different wax additives to achieve different effects with their candles. Below is a summary on the different types of additives available and what their purposes are.
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Could unplanned pregnancies be a primary factor causing a potential national downfall? Let’s explore how this one issue is connected to the following social controversies: abortion, welfare, education, taxes, and health-care. Then, let’s examine a solution.
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Ever since the invention of the television remote control, people have been trying to avoid television commercials. Not having to get up off the couch to turn the channel meant that we could find something else to watch during commercial breaks, or we could mute the sound. Either way, most people try to avoid those […]

A vital contributor to candle-making is the wicking. There are many different types and sizes available for every kind of candle. Choosing the right wick for your project can be tedious, but not if you have all the information.
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Assuming that you have read the first three parts of this series (hardware, wax, and wicks), you should now be able to create a basic candle.
This topic might seem like a no-brainer, but make no mistake - candle-making safety is paramount and you would do well to familiarize yourself with these simple, yet essential, candle-making […]

As mentioned on the About the Author page, much of my writing lately has been for Associated Content. On top of writing for this site, I have also found myself doing quite a bit of reading there. It’s amazing the information that can be found at AC.
One thing I stumbled upon today was the writing […]

As you probably would have guessed, candle-making is not really candle-making without wax. Although there are many different types of wax that are suitable for candle-making, I will discuss the four most popular ones here - paraffin, gel, beeswax, and soy.
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If you have been thinking about entering the hobby of candle-making, you have come to the right place. This multi-part guide will tell you everything you need to know about candle-making - collecting hardware, exploring the varied wax options, how to pick the right wicking material, and adding your own personal touches with color and […]

Whether you are planning to have just one room in your house re-painted, or the entire outside of your home, you have probably considered contacting a professional to do it for you. What you may not realize is that while painting can be time consuming, it can also be quite a bit of fun and […]

Twelve years ago, I met the man that is now my ex. We had three children before the relationship finally fell apart. Initially, I tried to maintain contact with him for the benefit of our children, whom he wanted nothing to do with. It wasn’t until about four years ago that I tried to cut […]