Jennifer Hill
I am a stay at home mother of 5 children. I enjoy writing, and designing computer programs and web sites.
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The Right to DreamEvery American citizen has the right to dream. The government should not be able to dictate who can benefit from the lottery system! This article explores the issue.
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How to Care for GeraniumsThis article tells how to take care of geraniums. It covers generic characteristics of all geraniums, as well as those of Scented Geraniums, Martha Washington Geraniums, Zonal Geraniums and Ivy Geraniums.
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Top 5 Christmas Gift Cards for DadsLet's face it, Dads are difficult to buy Christmas gifts for. Gift cards are a great option; here's a list of the top 5. -
Delicious Christmas AppetizersNeed some variety for your Christmas appetizers this year? I've compiled a list of 10 resources for Christmas appetizers. Enjoy!
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Top Ten Christmas Cookie RecipesMaking cookies every Christmas is a great way to make perfect Christmas memories! Here are some cookie recipes I have found interesting.
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Best Stocking Stuffers for TeensTeens can be hard to shop for! Here are 6 great stocking stuffers for your teens this Christmas. -
Where to Find a Christmas Tree in Utica New YorkIt's time to decorate for Christmas! If you live in or near Utica New York, here is a list of a few places offering Christmas trees this year. Happy Holidays! -
A Thankless Job: Stay-at-Home-MomThe tasks of a stay at home mom...
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Five Kids, Three Dogs, Me and 800 MilesMy family and I recently made a huge move: from South Carolina to Upstate New York. I had to drive my van (by myself) the estimated eight hundred twenty miles loaded with five children, three dogs, and miscellaneous items.
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The Public's Reaction to Large FamiliesWhat has gone wrong in our society that everyone believes there must be something wrong with a family who has more than three children?
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California's Orange County FairThe Orange County Fair, in Orange County, California, offers educational and recreational entertainment for the public. One of the purposes of the Orange County Fair is to preserve Californian agriculture. -
Bathing Ape Clothing: Weird Name, Exclusive Clothing LineWhat a weird name: "Bathing Ape". What do you think of when you hear those words? I was thinking of bathing products! -
Friday the 13th - Unlucky or Superstition?Friday the 13th, to those of us who are superstitious, has always been a day of bad luck. But where do the fears about Friday the 13th come from?
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How to Create an Effective Programming PortfolioIn this article, I will explore the ins and outs of creating an effective programming portfolio. In general, a programming portfolio should contain very specific information.
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Southern Vermont Power Company and Locals Agree on Substation LocationIn an attempt to improve the reliability of electricity in Southern Vermont, the local power company, Central Vermont Public Service (CVPS), and local residents have come to an agreement on where CVPS can build an electrical substation.
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Arsonist Attacks Retired Couple's Bennington, Vermont, HomeA fire that broke out Sunday morning in a retired and disabled couple is being investigated by police as suspected first-degree arson. The fire was on the porch of Edward and Ann Maynard's home on North Street in Bennington, Vermont. Luckily, no one was harmed.
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How to Plan the Perfect Fourth of July PartyIt's almost the Fourth of July, time to celebrate our nation's independence with friends and family! This article will give you some great ideas for food, fun and fireworks this Fourth of July! -
Windsor Vermont High School Used for Police TrainingThe Windsor Junior-Senior High School offered shelter to Windsor County and Windham County police last week while they received training instruction on what to do when a gunman invades a school.
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US Fires Rage Out of Control!165 homes and buildings, and 750 acres were destroyed just southwest of Lake Tahoe by an out of control fire Sunday. The fire is not even five percent contained according to Sheriff's Lieutenant Kevin House, and has five hundred more homes in its path.
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The Wedding Guest's Guide to EtiquetteIt's that time of year again! If you are one of the lucky people chosen to be a wedding guest this summer, I have some etiquette guidelines to for you to follow.
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Syracuse Man Shot in Retaliation for Stabbing DeathSharod Mallory, 16, allegedly shot a Syracuse man to death as revenge for the murder of his cousin three weeks ago.
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Extinct Wolf Remains Found in AlaskaJennifer Viegas with Discovery News tells us about an article in Current Biology that describes a massive, monstrous wolf that roamed in Alaska until twelve thousand years ago. A wolf with teeth that shreds flesh easily, and cracks the bones of any animal it preys upon.
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Studies Determine Why Bumblebees Prefer Purple FlowersScientists have known for a while that bumblebees near Wurzburg, Germany, prefer the color purple. However, until recently, nobody knew why the color purple attracted bees so much more than other colored flowers.
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Atlantis Preparing to Return to EarthThe seven astronauts on the space shuttle Atlantis completed the final inspection of the shuttle's heat shields, mere hours after undocking from the international space station.
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Another Great Wall of ChinaChina implements censors of content on the Internet. To facilitate this, they created a very complex system of filters as well as human monitors that allow them to control what the 140 million Chinese Internet browsers view.
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Gathering the Necessary Tools for Hand-Pouring Your Own Soy CandlesThis article will focus on the tools you need for hand pouring super scented soy candles, how to choose the best soy wax for your soy container candles, choosing the fragrances and colors and defining some basic terminology... -
South Carolina Assisted Living Home Allegedly Neglects PatientsSouth Carolina news station WISTV has done an investigation on an assisted living center called Peachtree Manor in Winnsboro, S.C., approximately eight months after the death of a resident.
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New York State Trooper in Serious Condition After Responding to 911 CallInvestigating a domestic abuse situation can be dangerous for the responding cop. According to Associated Press, a New York state trooper, Amanda Reif, aged 29, was shot in the shoulder.
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Could You Have an Addition to Lip Balm?We've all heard of Alcoholics Anonymous. But have you heard of Lip Balm Anonymous? Is it possible to become addicted to lip balm? -
South Carolina Needs Funding for Gas Leak Clean UpSouth Carolina has 3,200 sites that are polluted by underground gasoline tanks that are leaking. According to the Associated Press, lawmakers in the state have only approved a mere fraction of the money needed to get these leaks cleaned up.
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South Carolina Family Busted as Part of City-Wide Drug Sweep in OrangeburgPolice in Orangeburg, S.C., have cracked down on drugs in the past week. In their one-week drug sweep, police have made 11 drug-related arrests.
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Shipwreck Yields Porcelain from Ming DynastyDivers have found a new treasure in the South China Sea: an ancient sunken ship loaded with Ming Dynasty porcelain.
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Problems Arise with Space StationThe space station is operated mostly by US and Russian space agencies. The Russian computers that control the space station's orientation, and oxygen and water supply have failed.
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Possible Reform for College FundingThe price of a college education has been steadily increasing year after year. Student loans, currently an eighty-five billion dollar business, are becoming more and more of an impossibility for families to pay back after finishing college.
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Carolina Mall Owners Deal in Alleged Real Estate ScamA civil suit was filed against Peerless Real Estate Services, and six other related companies. The charge is funneling real estate investments from a community in Spruce Pine, North Carolina to the mall in Columbia.
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Five Children Die in Deadly House Fire in PittsburghEarly Tuesday morning, their three children and two other child family members were killed in a fire while under the care of a teenager baby sitter in their own home.
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Creating Your Own Home School Math CurriculumIf you are creating your own math curriculum for your home school student, it can be difficult knowing where to turn. How do you know what your child needs to learn in each grade level? -
Does the Death Penalty Stop Murders?So many states have issues with the death penalty; New Jersey has even made progress towards actually implementing an abolishment of the death penalty. Court disputes concerning lethal injections have occurred in over six states.
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Get Your Dream Wedding Dress on a Budget!'Tis the season for weddings! Does planning your wedding have to break the bank? You can create a beautiful dream wedding on a budget. -
All About Jack Russell TerriersJack Russell Terriers are great dogs to own. They were originally bred as hunting dogs in the early 1800s. The Jack Russell Terrier is named for Reverend Jack Russell... -
Is There a Known Cause of SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly known as SIDS, is the sudden unexplained death of a baby under the age of one year. There is no known cause of SIDS, nor is there a set method of SIDS prevention. -
Pet Stains and Pet Odor RemovalDo you have pets? Do you allow your pets inside your home? Do you have carpet? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you may have pet odor and pet stains on your carpet.
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It's Summer Time! Do You Have a Child Pool Safety Plan?The third greatest risk for our toddlers today is drowning in our backyard pools. In the United States alone, over 300 toddlers under the age of five drown per year. -
What the Democratic Party BelievesThere is a lot of talk in the political arena about different parties involved in politics. However, does the general public know what democrats and republicans each believe in? This article will explore the beliefs of the Democratic Party as a whole. -
Doberman Pinschers Make Great Family DogsMy entire life, I was taught that Doberman Pinschers were ferocious, vicious dogs that attack humans without provocation. This couldn't be further from the truth. The public has given Doberman Pinschers a bad reputation. -
Bookadventure.org: A Great Homeschooling Reading Resource!This article will give you hints and tips on choosing grade and level appropriate books for your homeschooling curriculum. There are many websites available offering homeschooling reading resources that parents can access.
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Chris Dodd's Achievements as a United States SenatorChris Dodd is a democratic senator from Connecticut, hoping to run for president in 2008. As a senator, Chris Dodd has placed a lot of emphasis on issues that affect children.
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Lapbooking: A Creative Learning ProcessLapbooking is a wonderful way to reinforce what children are learning, and make it fun at the same time. What is a lapbook? Students put mini books inside the lapbook to illustrate concepts they have learned in a topic of study.
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An Overview of National Programs for Our Homeless VeteransIt is a sad fact that our nation has a problem with homeless veterans. If the military gave its veterans what they have earned, through serving our country, this problem with homeless veterans would not exist.
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Child Support: Bad for Non-Custodial Parents and Custodial ParentsThere have been many articles written about child support and child support enforcement. I would like now to give another account from a custodial parent's point of view.
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Summer Fun at Paramount Carowinds Water Park in Charlotte, NCIt's almost summer time, and everyone loves planning summer fun! Amusement parks make a great plan for summer fun, especially if the park has a water park. Paramount Carowinds has put together a superb water park that offers tremendous summer fun to the entire family.
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Senator Joe Biden - His Plan to End the War in IraqMany Americans are concerned about the state of the war in Iraq. Most democrats believe that the Republicans are unnecessarily prolonging the war in Iraq, and that President Bush does not have a clear plan for ending the war in Iraq. Senator Joe Biden is no exception.
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Plan the Ultimate Summer Barbecue Party!Summer is beginning! It's time to go get the propane or charcoal for your grill, clean up the patio furniture, and fill up the pool. So what kinds of summer fun can you plan for the summer time?
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National Geographic Bee: Great Educational Contest for ChildrenThe National Geographic Bee has an initial fifty-five contestants: one representative from each state, and one from Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Pacific Territories, and the Department of Defense dependent schools.
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Rudy Giuliani on Immigration and the New Immigration BillWhere does Republican Presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani stand on the Senate's new Immigration Bill? In short, he considers the bill "hodgepodge".
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2008 GOP Presidential Candidate Jim Gilmore and His Views on ImmigrationA major issue our country is currently facing is immigration and illegal aliens. Many companies' employees are either a majority or all illegal aliens. Why? They can pay them half of what they need to pay a citizen.
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Sam Brownback - Is he Lying to the Public About Our Military?How can Sam Brownback claim to believe that our veterans command our honor and respect, while denying them adequate health benefits and safety vehicles?
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The First Season of Heroes is a Smashing SuccessFrom the beginning, the show Heroes has kept its viewers on the edges of their seats. Strategically placed twists and turns have kept the plot interesting, and the fans talking! The show's season ended on May 21, 2007 and left its loyal fans begging for more.
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Creating a Website: A ChecklistCreating a website can be a fun and enjoyable process; but where do you start? An easy checklist is a wonderful thing to have. Some of the basic items on your checklist should be...