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Jennifer Claerr is a web writer who has written for online sites such as Demand Studios, NBC5i.com, Texas.com and PC.com. She writes on a variety of topics, including holidays, health and fitness, travel, computers and art.

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Easy ways to learn to meditate: 1 of 66
"To meditate does not mean to fight with a problem," says Vietnamese meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh. "To meditate means to observe."The common misconceptions that we hold about meditation are at the center of what makes meditation difficult. Many people approach meditation with the same fighting mind that they use in daily... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 5 of 174
Hobbies are the ultimate stress relievers. Simply by finding something that we love to do and which we find very interesting, we can release tension and anxiety. Whenever I feel the tension coming on, I have a lot of different relaxing activities to choose from.PhotographyWhen I purchased a digital camera a couple of years ag... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Science fair project ideas: 1 of 34
A couple of years ago my son and I made a solar oven for his school science fair project. The project was a huge success, and won my son a second prize for the science fair.What You Will NeedTwo cardboard boxes. The outer box should be fairly large. Fortunately I had just bought my son a computer on eBay, and the box it came ... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start your own business: 2 of 61
Starting a business is a lot easier than it used to be. The internet has created many new income-earning opportunities for ordinary people. Often it's possible to earn an income working entirely from home. The BasicsBefore you begin your business, you must take care of a few legal responsibilities. If you will be selling a pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to get involved with helping the environment: 1 of 28
There are many agencies and organizations that you can become involved with. No matter where you live, you can make a contribution. One of these agencies is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which was established in 1970. The EPA a branch of the government which is dedicated to protecting and preserving the environme... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills How to write a love letter: 1 of 27
A love letter is a beautiful and elegant way to expess undying affection to the one you love. Men and women throughout history have availed themselves of a quill and a piece of parchment to express the innermost desires of their hearts. In this day and age of electronic documents and email, getting back to our roots can be de... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Stranger Than Fiction: 1 of 26
Stranger than Fiction is a bizarre film. Not quite drama, not quite comedy, it doesn't fit cleanly into any one genre. Will Ferrell stars as Harold Crick, an IRS agent whose personality borders on the autistic. Harold obsessively counts things such as seconds, steps and the number of brushstrokes he uses when he brushes his t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Writing articles that earn high ratings at Helium: 1 of 24
Getting high ratings on Helium is simpler than it seems. There really is no mystery to it at all. Follow these simple guidelines and your profile will be star-studded in no time.Use Proper Grammar, Punctuation and SpellingThis is the first and most important thing you have to do in order to achieve high ratings on Helium. If ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods The difference between vegetarian and vegan: 1 of 22
Since I became a vegetarian fifteen years ago, I have noticed that there is some confusion as to what constitutes a vegetarian or a vegan. Basically, both vegetarians and vegans reject meat as a source of nourishment. However, there are some fine differences between these two groups.Vegans only eat only plant foods. It is pos... More..
Education > Education (Other) What place do libraries have in our education system today, considering the rise in Internet-based research?: 4 of 73
Libraries lately have had their hands full trying to compete with online resources. With its millions of pages filled with information of all kinds, the Internet become a major temptation for students as a source of research material. This is especially true for school-aged children needing to complete papers and assignments ... More..