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I'm from New Jersey, originally, having lived in the state for eighteen years before attending college in Washington, DC. After graduation from college, I found employment with the federal government and moved to Northern Virginia.

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Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs The value of volunteering: 1 of 18
When I was in college, I volunteered to work on some political campaigns. One of these campaigns was for a representative to college from my home state of New Jersey. After she was elected to Congress, I applied for a congressional internship with her, citing my volunteer experience on her campaign. She wrote me back saying t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Want to be a hero?: 3 of 32
If you really want to be a hero, then look for ways to help others. In my opinion, a true hero is someone who makes a difference in the life of another person. For example, a teacher who spends extra time with a failing child and helps that child to do better in school. Perhaps the child that was getting Ds and Fs before, now... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations A look at religious observances for Easter: 2 of 17
During this week we remember what Jesus did for us on the cross and the powerful message that His blood sends. He died for all of us. He carried his cross for all of us. He suffered for all of us. He accepted the cup with His grace so that we can be healed and forgiven. Through His blood he gave us thegreatest gift of all - E... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Website writing contests: Are they a positive way to expose your talent?: 6 of 48
I have researched some of the available online website competitions for writers. The writing opportunities and possibilities that these contests create are endless. The contests provide avenues for writers to utilize the research and writing skills learned and to obtain feedback on how their work compares with the work of oth... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: North Carolina: 2 of 11
Old Salem, North Carolina was settled by members of the Moravian Church and has been restored and is open to the public. Tickets range in price depending on what you want to see. An excellent choice is the two-day tour because some of the 19th century buildings are only open on one day and the next day the 18th century buildi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Employers should offer more opportunities to college graduates entering the work force: 2 of 5
In times of economic uncertainty, such as we are experiencing today, employers have very little leeway in being able to offer suitable entry-level positions. Today, with the ever-rising costs of energy, and the foreclosure of houses due to the sub prime mortgage-lending crisis, the economy and subsequently employer's profitab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Barack Obama becomes the 44th President-elect of the United States: 8 of 18
Change We Can Believe In Throughout his long 21-month presidential campaign Senator Obama promised to bring us change we can believe in. The basis for his platform for change can be found in his book The Audacity of Hope. As I ponder the significance of his landslide election as the 44th President of the United StatesI am rem... More..
Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Why use VB.Net?: 4 of 9
The best way to learn a new programming language is to read to learn the syntax of the code, and then practice what you have learned by using that code snippet in an actual program. Nothing replaces hands on learning when trying to master a new technical skill.I recommend learning Visual Basic.Net (VB.NET) because it has grea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Five benefits the US government offer the 8 million unemployed (that you don't know about!): 7 of 11
Out of Work but Not Out of Luck If you have recently lost your job through no fault of your own, or if in these tough economic times, the dream of working again eludes you, do not panic. The federal government offers ways to deal with your financial stress. Unemployment assistance is offered through income support, health car... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: 9 of 13
I enjoyed viewing the second movie adaptation based on the book Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis. Prince Caspian is the fourth book in The Chronicles of Narnia series following the plot begun in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. There is a great deal of symbolism in this movie, which might be easily misunderstood by a young... More..